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ROLLING THROUGH TOWN — Paraplegic Michel Garant and his faithful service dog Mollo make their way along Westminster Avenue Thursday morning after arriving in Penticton earlier in the day. The pair and their support team are crossing the country to raise money and awareness about the Mira Foundation free service dog program.

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STABILITY RETURNS TO RENTAL MARKET Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Apartment vacancy rates have dropped considerably in Penticton, but remain will above the extremely low rates seen in the mid-2000s. According to a report released this week by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the vacancy rate for private apartments in Penticton for April 2012 is 4.2 per cent. That’s still higher than the provincial average of 3.4 per cent but much lower than the six per cent recorded for April 2011. It’s also consistent with the 4.4 per cent vacancies they reported in October 2011, which was slightly higher than the previous fall. “It has certainly come down,” said Paul Fabri, CMHC’s market analyst for the B.C. In-

terior. “It remains, as with most centres in the Okanagan, well above what we experienced in the mid-2000s.” Penticton has the lowest vacancy rate of the major Okanagan communities, though Kelowna and Vernon also reported lower vacancies at 5.2 and 6.3 per cent respectively. Fabri expects the trend towards lower vacancy rates to continue, though at a slower rate. “I think we will continue to see vacancy rates edge lower over the next couple of years,” he said. “Probably over the next year, it will be very gradual, which, again, is consistent with what we expect to see in other Okanagan communities.” There are, he said, a number of factors contributing to the trend, including job creation and the resulting decline in the unemployment rate, which has helped to support demand for rental

housing, along with more people coming to the Okanagan. “We are continuing to see population growth, and in most centres you haven’t seen a lot of new supply come on stream,” said Fabri. “Typically there hasn’t been a lot of rental accommodation built in most centres in B.C. over the last 10 years or so. In the last couple of years, we have seen a little more of it being built in some centres.” The Àuctuating vacancy rates have also had an effect on the cost to rent an apartment, with the average rent for a one-bedroom in Penticton at $658, a decrease of $6 from the previous year. While Fabri said rents can’t be compared from community to community, he said it is typical that when vacancy rates go up, the level of rent increase slows.

“It might not necessarily go down, it might be stable,” said Fabri, adding that rents in Penticton Àattened out when vacancy rates rose dramatically in the late 2000s. “For example, what we’ve seen in Penticton, when (vacancy) rates went up, you saw the level of increase become smaller, and then in this last survey, rents have been essentially stable.” It’s a trend that is also mirrored provincially. According to the CMHC report, the pace of rent increase between April 2011 and April 2012 was moderate at 2.3 per cent, and in line with the general rate of consumer price inÀation in B.C. For one-bedroom apartments, which make up more than half of the purpose-built rental stock in the province, the annual increase in the same sample rent was 2.1 per cent in April 2012, up from 1.7 per cent in April 2011.

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Omnibus bill spurs downtown protest Joe Fries Western News Staff

Just about the time MPs had settled in Wednesday for a marathon session in the House of Commons, about 50 protesters settled in for a noisy rally in downtown Penticton. They and others at 70 sites across Canada mounted a last-ditch effort to persuade the federal Conservative government to split up its omnibus budget implementation bill, C-38, to allow fuller scrutiny of it and the changes it will bring to 70plus separate pieces of legislation. Voting on 159 discreet packages of amendments proposed by opposition MPs began Wednesday and was expected to go non-stop until late Thursday or early Friday. The Conservative majority means the government’s members simply need to show up to get the bill through. “This is probably an exercise in futility, us being here, but I want to be able to at least say to my kids, ‘I tried,” said Kristin Staley, who brought her ¿ve-year-old son, Oliver, to the protest outside Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas’s of¿ce. “I don’t want my son to think his vote, his opinion, doesn’t matter, and I’m here trying to ¿ght for that.”

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KRISTIN STALEY holds up the sign with her message to MP Dan Albas during a noisy protest against Bill C-38 outside his Nanaimo Square ofﬁce Wednesday. About 50 people turned up to voice their opposition.

The stay-at-home mom said the loosening of environmental protections contained in Bill C-38 forms

the basis of her concerns. “I’m here to remind Dan Albas we won’t forget his support of this,”

Staley said. “This will come back to haunt him. That’s a guarantee from a mom and son.”

Brien Strong, a ¿rst-time protester, took issue with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s priorities. “If Harper can spend billions on military equipment, and then cut back a few million here and there for the Coast Guard and whatnot in B.C., it’s not right,” he said. The protesters were organized here and elsewhere by political action group Leadnow. They waved signs, chanted, banged on pots and pans, and elicited a few honks from motorists in the Nanaimo Square area. Passer-by Darryl Stein was pleased to see the late-afternoon demonstration. “I like to see democracy at work,” he said. The retiree and self-described “NDP kind of man,” described the omnibus budget bill as “kind of a chicken shit way to go.” Candis Davis, a winery manager who looked on from a nearby coffee shop patio, empathized with the protesters. “I’ve been those people across the street, and it’s tricky. You get the odd honk from people driving by, but you don’t get the attention of Dan Albas,” she said. “But what do you have left? This is what people can do.”

Destructive path carved through sensitive areas Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Irresponsible off-roaders in the South Okanagan are continuing to vandalize delicate wetlands, according to a local conservation of¿cer. “It’s some careless and irresponsible ATV and 4x4 users that see the wetlands as a destructive playground rather than the valuable habitat that it truly is,” said conservation of¿cer Bob Hamilton, who works in the Penticton of¿ce. In May, the Conservation Of¿cer Service received a report of a group of people damaging the Madden Lake Recreation site, just northwest of Oliver. “Two witnesses provided information that included photographs and licence plate numbers of individuals that were operating their ATVs in the lake and marshland alongside the lake,” said Hamilton. As a result, charges were laid against a 34-year-old Oliver man for mud bogging under the Forest and Range Practices Act. The violation resulted in a ticket with a penalty of $575. Hamilton said three lakes — Ripley, Madden and Sawmill lakes — have seen signi¿cant wildlife and habitat damage over the years. The lakes are marshlands that are home to

many species of ¿sh, turtles, amphibians, invertebrates, nesting waterfowl and necessary for wildlife of all species. “The thoughtless actions of a few are certainly not indicative of the majority of off-road recreational enthusiasts,” said Hamilton. The conservation of¿cer said grasslands in the alpine are also protected and there are new regulations this year that no motorized vehicles are allowed over 1,700 metres except on designated trails. He said the Ashnola is a prime example of where the grasslands are getting hit and need protection. One of the main problems of¿cers are dealing with now are trail users cutting into land that is not designated for them. “Dirt bikes going up vertical hills and creating trails on vertical climbs which causes erosion. ATVing should be done on trails and not blazing new trails,” said Hamilton. Stiff ¿nes were introduced under provincial legislation in 2007 that allow conservation of¿cers to hand them out to people who willfully cause destruction to ecologically sensitive areas. The highest penalties can include a ¿ne of up to $100,000 and a year in jail. Hamilton said people’s attitudes have changed since the introduction. “Yes, we certainly feel there is an improvement. Ponds near Postill Lake were being used heavily as a training ground

for mud boggers and there would be hundreds of people there on some weekends. It created an appetite that was not a good thing because people would go from there looking for other places to do it. We cracked down on Postill several years ago and the word is de¿nitely out there that you are taking a big risk if you are mud bogging,” said Hamilton. The Conservation Of¿cer Service asks all back country users to “tread lightly” while enjoying recreation areas. “It is there for all of us to use and enjoy. Please do your part to be an example and educate others on what it means to respect our natural resources,” said Hamilton. The Report a Poacher of Polluter (RAPP) line of 1-877952-RAPP (7277) is there to use when a person witnesses environmental vandalism or abuse. “We have some areas that people hit around the district and it is really dif¿cult to be there when they are doing it, so we really need people to observe, record, report when they see that,” said Hamilton. “If we can get photos and a licence plate we have most of what we need. But even if witnesses don’t have a photograph, we can take the licence plate number and follow up and hopefully apprehend the people responsible. We really do need the public’s help in that because it is dif¿cult to stumble across.”

Strata properties more likely to see tax decrease Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Tax notice have been arriving in mailboxes around Penticton this week, but when some homeowners opened their envelope, they were surprised to ¿nd their taxes had gone up. In the case of one homeowner in the north end of the city, he was surprised to ¿nd that even though the assessed value of his home had dropped slightly — less than one per cent — his municipal taxes had risen by about $40. A condo owner in the same area, with a 3.2 per cent decrease in assessment, also saw a rise in his municipal taxes, albeit by only $1.

In May, Penticton council and staff announced that they were holding the line on city expenses, and that residential owners would likely see a decrease in taxes as assessments in the city’s various sectors shifted. “When we say net zero, we are saying our total tax requirement that we levy to people 2012 versus 2011 hasn’t changed,” said Doug Leahy, the city’s chief ¿nancial of¿cer. “We are still collecting about $24.8 million. What has changed would be the mix of the assessment base, which we don’t control.” Overall, the assessed value of residential properties in Penticton dropped by about four per cent, with a substantial difference between

regular residential and strata properties: 1.2 per cent versus a decline of 7.6 per cent for strata. In the case of both these homeowners, the assessment dropped by less that the average, which Leahy said accounts for the rise in their taxes. He describes the tax rate as a balancing act, where the changes in the total assessed value of properties — not just in residential, but all seven classes on the city’s tax rolls — have to be counterbalanced by a rate change to bring in the required amount. “We have had a net zero, but the key thing is that $24.8 million,” said Leahy, reiterating that the city is not collecting any more money than last year. “If an assessment base is shifting

more or less than average, then a person will see that shift accordingly. At the end of the day, the City of Penticton is still only receiving the $24.8 million.” What these examples show, said Leahy, are homes where the assessment dropped less than the average, especially for the house owner, and is part of the reason for the increase in municipal taxes. “What that is showing you is that he has increased more than the norm, that’s why he is going up,” said Leahy. “If his assessment had dropped the same as everyone else, he should have seen a similar effect, where the tax increase would have been close to zero.”

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Project unfolds in Penticton’s downtown Umbrella Project raising funds for city’s arts and culture committee Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

This Saturday, Gyro Park is going to be an explosion of colour as the arts and culture committee shows off the results of their latest fundraising project during the community market. The Umbrella Project invited local businesses and organizations to sponsor a large patio-style umbrella, which would then be painted by a local artist. The work is mostly ¿nished and the committee is gathering them all together before distributing them to the sponsoring businesses for display through the summer season. “We had 35 artists painting on them and 28 are back,” said Charlie Utz, co-chair of the arts and culture committee. He has hopes that all 35 will be back in time for the Saturday show. “We’re hoping everyone comes out to see the completed umbrellas in Gyro Park. It should be an incredibly visual display.” Utz said the fundraising project was embraced by local artists and now they are hoping the enthusiasm spreads through the community. “We were overwhelmed. We had way more requests than umbrellas and even had to turn

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CO-CHAIR Charlie Utz of the arts and culture committee shows off some of the colourful pieces that make up the Umbrella Project. The umbrellas, which are part of a fundraising effort, will be on display Saturday at Gyro Park.

some artists down,” said Utz, who tried to order more of the umbrellas, but the supplier could only send ¿ve more in time.

The list of artists that have joined up with the Umbrella Project is an impressive one, including Terry Isaac, John Salsnek, Johann

Wessels, Maiya Robbie, Reasha Wolfe and many others. “It exceeded our expectations,” said Utz. Proceeds during each step of the process will be held in trust for future art projects by the arts and culture advisory committee and used to support future public art and cultural projects in the city. Once the umbrellas are redistributed to their summer homes, a guide will be produced listing all the locations where they can be found, and made available at the Visitors Information Centre, Downtown Penticton markets and other locations for guests to pick up and follow the trail of colourful umbrellas. The Umbrella Project is seeking additional sponsors who are willing to showcase the umbrellas. Businesses and private donors can sponsor and host an umbrella from June to September for $300. In September, sponsors will be invited to permanently purchase their umbrellas for $200. If they choose not to purchase it, the umbrella will then be auctioned off at the ReImagine Art Festival. Anyone interested in sponsorship is asked to contact committee co-chair Charlie Utz at 250-493-0007 or bcchuck@40live.com, or Dustin Merritt at 250-493-8540 or dustin@ downtownpenticton.org. Sponsorship forms are also available online at the City of Penticton’s website at www.penticton.ca, on The Umbrella Project page under the blue Community tab.

A place to stay forever PUBLIC NOTICE 2011 CITY OF PENTICTON ANNUAL REPORT

NOTICE TO CITY OF PENTICTON PROPERTY OWNERS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an annual public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Penticton City Hall, Council Chambers, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to receive the 2011 Annual Report.

Tax notices for properties within the City of Penticton have now been mailed. If you do not receive your notice by June 22nd, please contact the Tax Department at City Hall. New owners are responsible for the 2012 taxes and should make sure that the taxes are taken care of by the tax deadline of July 31st, 2012.

Any person who wishes to provide comments may appear in person, or by agent, the evening of the Council meeting, or submit written comments to the Corporate Ofﬁcer prior to the meeting.

You can also save time and avoid long lineups by going to the City’s website at www. penticton.ca to claim your Home Owner Grant (E-HOG).

The 2011 Annual Report may be inspected on the City’s website at www.penticton.ca or at City Hall, located at 171 Main Street between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. The City invites companies to provide a price quotation for:

REMOVAL, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF DECKING ON THE S.S. SICAMOUS AND S.S. OKANAGAN 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. Purchasing Department: 250-490-2500. Please note the Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @ 2:00 pm.

Online payment of taxes can also be set up as a payment through your ﬁnancial institution and tax account details can be viewed through MyCity. Please see details for registering with MyCity and making online payments on the insert included with this year’s tax notice. Take advantage of our easy, stress-free way to pre-pay your 2013 property taxes by setting up a Pre-authorized Payment Plan account. Payments and Home Owner Grant applications must be received by our ofﬁce no later than 4:30 pm, July 31st, 2012 in order to avoid a penalty of 10%. Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment date.

OKANAGAN LAKESHORE TREE REMOVAL This is a notice that the City will be removing four mature trees along the beach walkway on Lakeshore Drive. Following a recent

tree health assessment by a professionally certiﬁed arborist, it has been recommended that these trees be completely removed, without delay. Two of the trees, mature Poplars, have signiﬁcant rot and decay inside the tree trunk, and the potential for failure is high. In the interest of public safety, these two trees must be removed. The two other trees are Ponderosa pines, which are both infested with pine beetle and will soon be in decline. The best option to prevent the spread of the beetle to the remaining pine trees is to remove these two trees at this time. The City intends to debark and use the trunks of the pine trees as climbing logs in a future playground project. Trees are important to the residents of Penticton and will be replaced. The current redesign of the west Okanagan Lake waterfront will include new plantings of trees along the beach. To follow the waterfront design process, please visit the City of Penticton website at www.penticton.ca/waterfront. Should you have any questions please call the City of Penticton Parks Department at 250-490-2500.

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Students focus on safety Joe Fries

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Dramatizing a young worker’s courage to say no to a job outside his comfort zone has earned a pair of student ¿lmmakers cash for themselves and their school. Saul Ramey and Alex Greba claimed ¿rst prize in a WorkSafeBC student safety-video contest, and earned $500 for their efforts, plus $2,000 for Penticton Secondary School. Theirs was deemed the best entry among 66 received in the Grade 11-12 category. Young workers are injured a rate that’s a third higher than in the total working population, according to WorkSafeBC, which is an issue it has tried to address through the contest. “Getting kids involved in making safety videos really engages them, their friends and others in the community to really look at some of the hazards and risks that face young people in the workplace,” said Robin Schooley, who presented the award Tuesday on behalf of the agency. The 90-second Penticton entry begins with a teenaged male receiving a letter advising he has received a scholarship to

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SAUL RAMEY and Alex Greba (left and right) were honoured as some of the best young ﬁlmmakers in the province, after claiming ﬁrst prize in a WorkSafeBC video contest. Robin Schooley (middle right) presented the award on behalf of WorkSafeBC, and Jack Lukeniuk appeared for Seaspan Canada, which sponsored the $2,500 top prize.

play baseball at college. He heads to work, where his boss asks him to use a cutting torch and grinder to chop up a pile of metal. The teen expresses concern because he has never used the tools before, but relents. He eventually reconsiders, and his boss agrees to give him a different task. Schooley liked the video because it teaches young workers to speak up for themselves, but also demonstrates an employer who adjusts. Ramey starred in the video opposite his father, Dave, who also cleared the way for the sheet-met-

al shop where he works to provide the ¿lm’s backdrop. “Honestly, I just, like, went with it,” said the younger Ramey, who has limited acting experience. “I felt pretty con¿dent we could do a good job with the video.” Greba, who won the contest last year with three other Pen High students, said the production only took about a day, and he wanted to draw a link between young people’s jobs and their future plans. “We were trying to think of why somebody might be motivated to come home from work,

and there’s tons of reasons,” Greba said, including sports scholarships. The duo also credited ¿lm teacher Russell Stasiuk, who helped with production. The video, called Throwing Away Your Future, is available on Youtube and the WorkSafeBC website. Seaspan Marine Corporation sponsored the $2,500 prize. Jack Lukeniuk, safety manger at the company’s Vancouver shipyards, said Seaspan is paying close attention to young workers as it spools up to ful¿ll an $8 billion order from the federal government.

Man pleads guilty to sex with teen Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A Penticton man accused of obtaining sexual services from a teen has pled guilty. On Thursday in the Penticton provincial courthouse, Benjamin Wolfe pled guilty to one count of obtaining sexual services of a person under 18. Wolfe, who ran for Penticton mayor in the 2008 municipal elections, testi¿ed earlier this month at the ongoing trial of a Penticton man who is accused of pimping out his teen stepdaughter and sexually assaulting her. At the trial, Wolfe admitted he met the teen and her

stepfather at the Soupateria and arranged for a weekly date with the teen which he paid $100 for. The dates would take place at his apartment and spanned over an eight-week period until the stepfather was arrested. Wolfe, testi¿ed he was told the teen was 18. Contrary to the teen’s testimony at the start of the stepfather’s trial, in which she said she never engaged in sex with Wolfe, he said they did. Wolfe went into detail during his testimony of a sexual relationship. The stepfather, whose name is under publication ban to protect the teen, is facing 10 counts and his trial is scheduled to continue on Aug. 1. A pre-sentence report has been ordered for Wolfe, who will next appear in court on Aug. 29 to ¿x a date for sentencing.

School trustees turn down pay raise Local school trustees have declined their cost-of-living pay hikes. No explanation was given, although the board of School District 67 erased 7.7 full-time positions to help ¿ll a hole in its May budget, and an even larger funding shortfall, pegged at $2 million, is expected next year. Tracy St. Claire, who chairs the board’s ¿nance committee, said trustees have not had a formal pay raise for 10 years, but are entitled to annual hikes equal to the increase in the consumer price index. In April, the most recent month

for which data is available, B.C. Stats reported the CPI had risen 1.6 per cent in the previous 12 months. Trustees each earned $10,450 base pay for their work during the 2010-11 school year. Board chair Ginny Manning collected an extra $2,620.

Province loosening purse strings?

There’s a glimmer of hope for school district administrators looking to fund capital projects. School District 67 secretarytreasurer Ron Shongrunden told the board Monday that the B.C.

Education Ministry has asked for funding requests for minor capital projects, such as seismic upgrades and renovations. “I don’t want to get my hopes up too high,” Shongrunden said, because the notice from above merely said the ministry was “anticipating” some funding becoming available. Shongrunden said the last capital plan the district created was for the Penticton Secondary renovation, which began in 2006. The district’s new priority is replacement of the Summerland Secondary gym. Funding requests are due in by October.

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Omnibus bill breeds political animosity

he Conservative government is set to pass Bill C-38, an omnibus budget bill which includes amendments and changes to many statutes. This has prompted a massive backlash from a number of groups, notably environmental groups. It is puzzling why a majority Conservative government feels it needs to proceed in this way. If it wishes to amend speci¿c statutes, why not do so, without packaging a huge variety of changes in one bill? The Conservatives got used to doing this in their ¿ve years as a minority government. It was one way to keep at least one opposition party on side — put something in the budget bill that they wanted, and they would vote for it. It was an understandable tactic. The government had to compromise to the degree that it would propose legislation that one of its opponents would back. But now there is a majority government. No longer does the government have to keep one opposition party on side. And that’s ¿ne. The parliamentary system is an adversarial one, with government and opposition on different sides of almost every issue. That’s why such omnibus bills don’t seem to make sense. All they do is hamper the public from paying closer attention to what the government’s plans are, and at the same time, raise fears which in many cases are exaggerated or non-existent. It seems that, with some moves like this omnibus budget bill, the Conservatives are deliberately provoking their opponents. While there may be a desire for political vengeance, they need to remember that their majority was granted to them by voters in 2011, only after a ¿ve-year testing period. That majority can easily be taken away by voters in the next election.

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Euro limps along on life support It’s probably the ¿rst time that events in Spain have decided the outcome of a Greek election. Last weekend the European Union agreed to loan Spain’s nearly insolvent banks 100 billion euros on relatively easy terms. Syriza, the hard-left protest party that came from nowhere to dominate last month’s election in Greece, will therefore almost certainly emerge from this Sunday’s rerun of that election as the biggest party in parliament. The party that wins the largest number of votes in a Greek election gets an extra 50 seats, so Syriza will probably lead the next Greek government. It would then demand a renegotiation of the EU’s much harsher terms for bailing out the Greek economy — and it might even get it. That would prolong the agony of the euro, but it wouldn’t actually save it. The common currency is doomed, at least in its current form, precisely because countries like Greece and Spain were allowed to join the euro. It’s not that they were more reckless and improvident than the northern European countries who were really guaranteeing the common currency’s value (though the Greeks certainly were). What dooms the euro is the fact that the southern European economies are far less ef¿cient.

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Dyer Straits The fundamental mistake was made in 1999, when the political attraction of a common European currency triumphed over the economic rationality that said countries with radically different economies should not be trapped in a single currency. The current ¿nancial crisis, which threatens to destroy Europe’s prosperity and even its unity, is an inevitable consequence of that original error. What happened to Spain illustrates the problem. Spanish governments were responsible in their euro borrowing: they never ran a de¿cit of over three per cent before the world ¿nancial crisis hit in 2008. The euro did, however, let Spanish consumers and companies borrow money at a very low rate of interest, since everybody assumed that the powerhouse economies of

northern Europe were the ultimate guarantors of euro debt. The result was one of history’s biggest housing bubbles, a mountain of corporate debt as Spanish companies went in for headlong expansion — and huge exposure to bad risks by the Spanish banks that lent the money. In 2008 the inÀated property values crashed and the foolish investments came home to roost. The Spanish government’s borrowing ballooned as it poured money into saving the banks — and when it could not raise any more funds either, the European Union stepped in last week with 100 billion euros to stave off a default. Well, it had to. A Spanish default would bring the whole rickety structure crashing down, and nobody has yet ¿gured out how to dismantle the euro without a huge amount of collateral damage. The EU is merely doing crisis management and has no strategy for ¿xing the euro (other than a uni¿ed European state, which is not going to happen). But what interests the Greeks is the terms of the EU loan to Spain. It was made directly to the troubled Spanish banks, with no obligation for the Spanish government to raise taxes or cut spending further. That is exactly the deal that Alexis Tsipras, the charismatic leader of the Syriza party, says he

can get for Greece, and in this last week before the Greek election he will use the evidence from Spain to good effect. He will, of course, make no mention of the fact that Spain’s crisis and Greece’s are very different. Greek voters don’t want to hear about that. They just want the pain to stop, and many of them believe Tsipras’s promise that a new government led by the Syriza party can renegotiate the terms of the bail-out so it hurts less. He may be right, at least in the short run. Even if there were some super-secret team of ¿nancial experts in Frankfurt working out how to wind the euro up without too much damage to the German economy, they would need to time their move very carefully. They would not want a Greek default to cause the euro to unravel prematurely, and a Àat ‘no’ to Tsipras could bring that on very fast. In fact, there almost certainly is no such team. There is no ‘Plan B’, and all the EU authorities are doing is endless, day-to-day crisis management. One day it will fail, but they’re not ready to admit that yet. So the Greeks may actually win some short-term relief by giving Syriza a mandate. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Park in the public’s interest We needed that! Collectively, we of the South Okanagan–Similkameen needed to see the product of eight years of rigorous scienti¿c study reporting on the feasibility of a national park here. The study, a collaboration of senior bureaucrats within Parks Canada and the B.C. government, incorporates studies of a wide spectrum of knowledgeable experts — from biology through to economics. The study is also the product of hundreds of meetings with local individuals, organizations and businesses. The report of that comprehensive SOS national park feasibility study was recently released as a result of a freedom of information request. The report shows quantitatively and unequivocally that a national park here is not only feasible, but would provide what a substantial majority of local people want. Park supporters outnumber opponents two-to-one. The report identi¿es solutions for every concern. The park can be established respectfully to those stakeholders with legitimate concerns. The feasibility study recommends governments of Canada and British Columbia proceed toward establishment of a national park reserve here. A national park would be much better than the current situation. It would be better for people, better for the land and better for nature. The South Okanagan–Similkameen is one of the four most endangered ecosystems in Canada. Landscape fragmentation and degradation put nature evermore at risk here. Further, the federal government would bear the lion’s share of costs of establishing and

Festival comes of age

The 10th annual Okanagan International Children’s Festival once again proved its value and relevance to the children, youth, educators, sponsors and families of the greater Southern Interior. Despite the political environment and subsequent impact of the teachers’ job action resulting in a signi¿cant decline in school day attendance jeopardizing the future of the festival, our Saturday Family Day drew record crowds. Thank you to all that joined us and supported the festival. We wish to thank the many teachers, administrators and parents that appreciate the festival’s unique range of educationally valuable experiences and attended this event within the instructional day. Many thanks. On behalf of the board of directors and our thousands of festival supporters, we wish to thank our key partners including the City of Penticton for its continued commitment to make Penticton the home of this world-class festival, one of only seven international children’s festivals in North America. Key support of Canadian Heritage, Canada Council, Province of British Columbia, Rotary District 5060, Prospera, Penticton Lakeside Resort, Super Save Group and Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen and their respective members and staff are integral to the strength and vibrancy of the festival. We are also appreciative of the critical support of over 70 other local businesses, community agencies and media sponsors enabling us to present world-standard performing arts that are affordable and accessible to all. I would also like to thank the festival staff: Karen, Julie, Rachel, Jamesie, Bryce, Bobby, Matt, Crystal, Cindy, Laura, Chuck and our site

managing the national park, thereby relieving B.C. of a cost burden, which judging by provincial budget cutbacks, is hard to bear. Management by Parks Canada would be far superior to B.C.’s management capacity. So now it is unequivocally documented that bene¿ts of a national park are high and costs are low. In that context, it is bafÀing in the extreme that our B.C. politicians apparently want to walk away from this golden opportunity. They reject the majority of locals that support the park, and the professional advice of their own senior bureaucrats. To justify that untenable position, they have offered no quantitative reasoning of the scienti¿c calibre of this feasibility study. Can we collectively afford to let our B.C. politicians’ anti-science position prevail? It is my conviction that if together we lack the courage to establish a national park here, we will guarantee our enduring legacy of shame. If we forfeit this opportunity, it will never come again. Future generations will look back, from their perspective of a once-beautiful landscape lost to fragmentation, and say, “While they had the opportunity why did our forefathers not conserve this land? Why were they so short-sighted?” Let’s inform our politicians that we prefer instead an honourable legacy. One in which future generations will look back with gratitude saying, “Thank goodness our forefathers created this cherished South Okanagan– Similkameen national park while it was still feasible.” Bob Lincoln Kaleden

techs who worked tirelessly, focused only on creating a world-class festival that engages, challenges and broadens the cultural and artistic experiences available to the residents of Southern Interior. And ¿nally, this international festival could not happen in the absence of our over 400 dedicated and passionate volunteers co-ordinated by Chuck Eggert. Our volunteers generously lend their time, energy, talents, leadership skills and enthusiasm contributing to the festival’s unique and joyful spirit. We are already working on next year’s festival and look forward to continuing to present world-class performing arts in the Southern Interior May 23 to 25, 2013. Conrad Burek, executive director Rotary Okanagan International Children’s Festival

Concert hits a high note

Recently my wife and I had the pleasure of attending and listening to a musical performance by the Pen High Concert Band and Concert Choir. It was a great performance with bright musical futures ahead for a number of the participants. Justin Glibbery, the music teacher and conductor of the performance, has to be congratulated for teaching and instilling a love for music in all of his students. Choir and band awards were made to some very deserving students. The ¿nal presentation of the evening was a rendition from the Lord of the Rings – Return of the King featuring all the students with some additional voices from the Naramata Community Choir. It and the entire evening received a standing ovation. Congratulations to Justin Glibbery and all the participants — it was a great evening for music. Gus Boersma Penticton

Station a poor ﬁt

Re: the rezoning endorsement of the Petro Canada station. I rather would have seen the disappearance of this station altogether. This outlet is the ¿rst in raising the price of gas and the last to lower it. One gets the impression upon entering the city that businesses in Penticton are out to gouge the public. It certainly does not generate a welcoming and inviting feeling for visitors to the city. I agree with Loraine Stephenson that the relocation of the station will not be an improvement at the city’s entrance. The best use of this site for the city would have been the development of a properly landscaped Tourist Information Centre. John Cornelissen Penticton

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she asked. “This decision was ill-advised to say the least,” said Chris Beaton. Alicia Jelen said she could not understand why the decision to move the items had been made. “I just can’t understand how someone could do this,” she said. Members of council were outraged by the removal of the items. “The kind of cleanup you’ve seen has never been done before,” said Mayor Janice Perrino. “We know what happened was wrong. We know it was a mistake.” Dave Hill, public works superintendent for the municipal-

ity, said he is responsible for the decision to remove the items. “There wasn’t even a thought in my mind we would have such an outpouring of sadness,” he said. “How we can resolve this I’m not quite sure.” He said the cleanup was advertised on March 22 and March 29. Notices were also placed at the cemetery. More than 2,000 people are buried at the cemetery and the municipality does not have a complete database with contact information for the next of kin for each of them. Perrino said the notice could have been handled more effectively and should have been included in the municipality’s

monthly newsletter. Hill said Summerland and other communities have regulations restricting what may be placed at a grave. Summerland’s bylaw was revised in 2007. Members of council want to ensure a similar incident does not happen in the future. “Isn’t it possible to have a little more Àexibility?” asked Coun. Lloyd Christopherson. “I think somewhere along the line, we have to come to a compromise here.” Coun. Orv. Robson said the removal of the items makes the cemetery look bleak. “It looks like a moonscape right now,” he said. “We need to have some beauti¿cation there.” Coun. Peter Waterman apologized for the lack of sensitivity shown and asked council to revisit the bylaw. “Perhaps we should be examining what we do in beauti¿cation and who’s responsible for it,” he said. “It’s extremely meaningful to the families what’s put there.” “My heart goes out to the public and also to the staff members who had to do the job,” said Coun. Martin Van Alphen. “I’m sure it wasn’t pleasant. I personally think the bylaw needs to be readdressed.” A resolution to revisit the bylaw was passed unanimously.

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For Clark Gilmore it was destiny he took on the role of one of the Beatles. The son of a successful Beatles impersonator, — his father played Paul McCartney — Gilmore has transformed into the role of John Lennon for the international theatrical concert show Beatlemania On Tour — The Beatles Experience. The show is coming to Penticton at the Cleland Theatre on June 21. “I was grown up basically kind of brainwashed on beatles music,” Gilmore jokes. Although his earliest memory wasn’t quite the ideal introduction to the Fab Four. “I was staying up late after my parents had gone to bed and I was watching Help. I always remember it because I felt really violently ill with a stomach bug and I ran to the downstairs bathroom and I didn’t quite make it. I spewed all over my dad’s Hoffner bass,” said Gilmore of the Hoffner the same type of guitar McCartney used throughout much of his career. “That was my introduction into a life with the Beatles.” Gilmore graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies, but his only religions are the Liverpool Football Club and the Beatles. “The music was always on around the house and I loved it and the haircuts. My whole life I always wanted to be a Beatle so it is quite nice to be able to

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Okanagan publisher winning with sweat equity Large publishing houses are laying off workers or, in some cases, closing their doors. “These can be tough times in publishing,” says Darcy Nybo, owner of Artistic Warrior, a publishing company in West Kelowna. Artistic Warrior is part of an emerging trend of successful small publishing houses. “Like most things today, it’s small and ef¿cient and mostly visible online.” Nybo is not new to

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launching a publishing house as the logical next step. To date, Artistic Warrior has published two books: Seeds of Change by Teresa May, and just last week launched Out of Darkness by Shawnah Sky. Two more are books in the works. Looking for ways to cut costs, more and more publishers expect authors to edit their manuscripts prior to being accepted at a publishing house. This new

trend, along with the equally growing popularity of self-publishing, puts the onus on writers to either pay for editing services, or spend more time working on drafts. But the reduction of inhouse editing enables small companies like Artistic Warrior to compete. “Editing is an expensive and long, drawn out process,” says Nybo. “The less time and money I have to spend on a book, the more likely I

am to look at a book seriously.” Nybo is also ¿nding new ways to promote her authors. Along with traditional methods of book signings and catalogue distributions, Nybo uses social media. “I put their information on Artistic Warrior’s website and Facebook and tweet the heck out of them.” She also encourages her authors to promote their own books. “I’ve told my lat-

est authors that the real work starts after they’ve ¿nished their ¿rst draft.” In the end, the hard work pays off. “Seeing an author’s face when you hand them the very ¿rst copy of their book, and then again when they sell their ¿rst copy ... it’s so worth it.” Artistic Warrior can be found at artisticwarrior.com. Nybo will be at the B.C. Interior Book Festival & Writers’ Conference at the Penticton

campus of Okanagan College, which runs on July 7, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and July 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Writers interested in attending the conference or authors with books to sell are asked to contact Red Toque Books at dave@redtuquebooks. ca for tickets and more information. Heather Allen is a writer and reader living in Penticton. allenh@telus.net

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Reel Reviews After spending the last few years in the wilderness, Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman (Ben Stiller, The Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer) are back for Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and have decided it’s time to go home to the Big Apple. They end up with a traveling circus, making their way through Europe. Will they make it home? Will they run away with the circus? We say, kids will enjoy it, parents, not so much. HOWE: This is the third installment for the franchise and its starting to feel a little old and the script is stretched thin. The good news, kids will still love it and it does have one or two funny moments. TAYLOR: I haven’t seen either of the ¿rst two of these, so I came in knowing nothing. It seemed like a ¿ne movie, a little cheeky. Sort of typical for these types of things. A few timely pop references, plenty of slapstick. Some more

adult references, none of them particularly funny. HOWE: King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen) is still a blast. Every time he is in a scene, he steals it. He is my all time favourite cartoon character, and I’ve seen a lot in the past 40 years. It feels they gave him a little more free reign with the script this time. I found the love interest for King Julien very amusing. TAYLOR: There’s lots of talent involved, many guest voices, two Oscar nominees, two oscar winners and Andy Richter. However, for me the real star of this ¿lm was the 3D, best use of 3D this year. Despite the action petering out at the three-quarter mark, there was still a lot of it, chases especially. The animation also was interesting, although somewhat cheap looking, at times backgrounds reminded me of Google Earth, it was well directed. They animated it to look like an action ¿lm. HOWE: When I showed my little boy the trailer to Madagascar 3 at the beginning of the year, he couldn’t wait to see it. So when I told him on Sunday we were going to see it that afternoon, he was very excited. And by the sounds of his laughter he really enjoyed it. He kept slapping my arm and saying, “Daddy did you see dat?” TAYLOR: I think

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Water conservation efforts in Naramata will be rounded out by some hard data gleaned from a pilot project that got the nod last week. The $249,000 project, given the Âżnancial

go-ahead last week by the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, calls for the installation of 70 water meters at homes and business around the community. Naramata Director Karla Kozakevich said the aim of the project,

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HOT OFF THE GRIDDLE — Head chef Jerry Hoffart ﬂips one of her pancakes on the griddle at the regular pancake breakfast at the downtown Penticton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Another breakfast will be held on Sunday.

A Penticton woman is taking on the monumental task of riding her bike through the Paci¿c Northwest over two days. This weekend, Elizabeth Tribe is taking on the epic challenge, which is exactly what it is meant to be. She is one of many across the country who have found a motivation to take on the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Tribe is dedicating the ride to her dear friend Senpai Cheryl, who she has known for 18 years. “She has been a huge inspiration for me in my life,” said Tribe. “She has taught me so many things and really inspires me to be a better person. She is just an amazing individual and people like her do not come along everyday. I just want to honour her with this ride.” In order to do the ride, Tribe had to raise a minimum of $2,500 — she has surpassed that and currently is at $4,700. Not only a Penticton Ironman ¿nisher and karate student, Tribe is passionate about music. Because her friend has touched so many people, Tribe decided to write a song about Cheryl called I Ride For You. She hopes proceeds from her latest album, called Heaven Sent, will help grow her fundraising efforts. “The community has been so supportive and family has supported me so much through this,” said Tribe. To purchase the CD before the release concert later this summer, Tribe suggests people contact her via email at elizabethheavensent@shaw.ca. Riders between 25 and 75, be it ¿tness freaks or couch potatoes, have raised money for cancer research through the ride. The money raised for the Ride to Conquer Cancer will bene¿t the B.C. Cancer Foundation and support leading clinicians, scientists and researchers whose search for new discoveries and improved patient outcomes will have a real impact in the province, across Canada and around the world. Since its inception in 2009, the Ride to Conquer

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They’re goofy and some are even a little crazy. Games of pig in the middle and dodge ball are part of the warm-ups for competitive members of Springers Gymnastics Adventures. Coach Manuela Stegmann eventually cracks the whip on them to start running 20 laps on a rectangular mat, where they work on their skills. While the group does like to have fun, and Stegmann allows it, they are also serious when it comes to learning the tricks of their sport. They want to be their best when it comes time to travel to competitions. “It was good. Really fun and I like the coaches. They are really nice and they let you try to do stuff,” said Katie Henderson, who earned silver medals in vault, bars, beam and floor events this season. Henderson said, “I’m just happy I

tried my best,” in their competitions held in Nelson and Vancouver. During the season the gymnasts work on various techniques. Henderson now successfully performs a round out backhand spring and is currently trying to perfect an uprise. The competitive season for the group started in September and concludes this week. At the two competitions the club attended, Stegmann said the performances were strong. “Everybody had so much fun and everybody placed very well,” said Stegmann. “It was encouraging.” Adina Ralph enjoyed the season and learned how to do a round off back tuck, and uprisings. “I’m still learning how do to do a kip,” she said. “On the (uneven) bars, you swing, put your feet on the bars and you swing back down, and curl up on your

hips.” Ralph won three gold medals (bars, floor and beam) and one silver medal in the vault event this season. Ralph has been in gymnastics for 10 years and the 12-year-old loves it because she’s able to be very active. Darleen Stegmann, 11, also enjoyed the season but simply likes being with her friends. One skill she has spent the season working on and still attempting to master is a front and back walk over. Just because it is the last week, doesn’t mean anyone is taking it easy. The gymnasts are eager to learn more and improve. Stegmann said the kids will work on new skills and do fun activities. “They learn lots of things, it’s a full body workout all the time,” said Stegmann, who will haves summer camps and prepare kids for the Peach Festival parade.

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CORY HILDITCH of the Penticton Golf and Country Club watches his shot on the follow through on the second hole of the Summerland Golf Club in the ﬁnal round of the B.C. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship Wednesday. The Penticton golfer ﬁnished ninth overall after trailing by one stroke at the start of the day.

Wind helps blow away chance at victory Penticton’s Cory Hilditch isn’t able to overcome wind Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Day three, the final round of the 2012 MidAmateur Mens Championship, was not good for Penticton’s Cory Hilditch. Hilditch and the other golfers were forced to deal with poor weather in the morning, with sunny and windy conditions in the afternoon. One stroke back of first after the second round, Hilditch shot an 80 to finish plus-eight on the day and six over for the tournament. “Yesterday didn’t go very well. Just couldn’t get anything going,” said Hilditch, who was unsure if he would compete as he was battling a cold last week. “The wind was really high for the first probably six holes and that kind of took me out of it.” Hilditch’s day at the Summerland Golf and Country Club started with a double bogey on a parfour first hole. Then he birdied the second hole,

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plus-one respectively. Scott and Carrigan both represent Royal Colwood Golf Club. Leading by one on the 10th hole, Carrigan made an eagle sinking an eightfooter. “I had been giving shots back on the front that I really shouldn’t have and I didn’t really hit a great tee shot to be honest,” said Carrigan in an interview with B.C. Golf. “I was lucky enough to find my ball in the middle of the fairway, hit a great shot in and sink the easy putt.” Coming up the closing par-five, 522-yard 18th, all Carrigan needed to do was make a par. He got a birdie to finish at 212 total (72-69-71). “I am really happy

with this win,” said Carrigan, with a smile. “I have played with the guy (Carrigan) that won before,” said Hilditch. “It was fun. I was there and had a chance to win it and it just wasn’t my day. “I was happy with the way I played for the first two days,” he added. “My boys were still happy to see me when I got home.” And Hilditch’s results were still good enough to qualify him for the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship being played at Point Grey Golf and Country Club Sept. 4 to 7 in Vancouver. Hilditch also intends to play in a B.C. Amateur qualifier this weekend and hopefully go to the Canadian Amateurs. Other locals playing was Summerland’s Ryan Eden, who finished tied for 14th after shooting five over par. Penticton’s Jim Ryan placed 36th, Summerland’s Len Filek was 37th and Penticton’s Chris Ward missed the cut after round two.

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Many shots rang out Saturday as a local club opened its doors to the public for fun with guns. Perched in the hills off Highway 97 north of the city, the Penticton Shooting Sports Association welcomed gun enthusiasts and the merely curious to see what it has to offer. “We have a very tight membership,” said association secretary Stacy Amy. “And we love to show what we know to the public.” With about 200 active members, the bulk of them sportsmen but also a few law enforcement types, the club has an outdoor-recreation focus. “It’s all about safety and conservation

and wildlife, and integrating all those things together into this club,” Amy said. The club boasts an indoor handgun range, plus outdoor ranges for rifles and trap shooting. It also maintains archery equipment and has weekly meets for the different interest groups, plus fun one-off events like a zombie shoot in October. Novices can benefit from a membership that includes firearm safety instructors. “We can make those connections for you to get properly licensed,” Amy said. It’s free to visit the association’s facility, and memberships start at $45 for students and go up to $125 for families. For more information, visit pentictonshootingsports.com

Defence hurts Flames in losses The South Okanagan Flames were handed a 19-16 defeat against the Vernon Tigers at Penticton’s Memorial Arena Monday. Tied at seven after the first period and leading by one (11-10) after two periods, the Tigers outscored the Flames 9-5 in the third. Mitch Walton led the Flames’ attack with five goals and 10 points, while Nick Kapusty added three goals and five points. Dean Grimm and Brad Stel stopped a total of 51 shots. “Defense continues to be an area that the Flames need to improve upon in order to improve in the standings,” said Flames coach Tony Ramsay, whose team lost the before 20-9. to the Kamloops Venom. The Flames next home game is Sunday at Memorial Arena at 3 p.m. against the Armstrong Shamrocks.

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ENGINES READY — Competitors in the Dwarf class jockey for position on the opening lap Sunday at the Penticton Speedway. The next races are Saturday, June 23 featuring Streetstocks, hit to pass and Hornets.

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Right in the heart of B.C. wine country, a new 10,000 sq. foot wine storage facility has just opened at Senkulmen Business Park, near Oliver. When the business park held its official opening late last year, the climate controlled storage facility was already under construction. Opening, as scheduled, in mid-2012, the building is the show piece of the park, and Sara Kenyon hopes that will generate even more business. “It’s the first development down in the park. We want to spur further development and saw a need for storage,” said Kenyon, adding that the project is a partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band and the Kenyon group of companies. “We have a long standing relationship with the Osoyoos Indian Band, we’ve done a lot of work with them.” “It’s good to have our first tenant in, hopefully we will be adding more soon,” said the OIB’s Chief Clarence Louie,

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who sees a lot of opportunity for the wine storage facility. “There are a lot of wineries in the South Okanagan. For high-end wine, you need high end storage.” Senkulmen, a name meaning a place to work and create, is a major venture for the OIB, which already has a first-rate reputation for it’s successful business and economic developments. The park, situated just outside Oliver, is intended to diversify the local economy

by attracting more commerce, light industrial and institutional businesses to the area. It is currently in the first pass of its 10-year development plan and will eventually accommodate up to 40 business tenants and create upwards of 1,000 new manufacturing and supporting jobs in the region, based on an economic analysis prepared for the project. Though the renters will be able to store anything from supplies on up in the facility, Kenyon

expects that it will be mostly used for finished product as the building incorporates a state of the art geothermal heating and cooling system. “That’s something that sets us part from the competition,” said Kenyon, continuing to list the other features of the facility, including 24-7 access for winery tenants as well as a high tech, hydraulically levelled loading ramp that can be adjusted for use by any size of truck.

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Like many other young entrepreneurs, Summerland resident Andrew Verge’s dream of running a successful small business hasn’t come without its challenges. The owner/operator of Spud Brothers Food Services saw a chance to cash in on the mobile food trend, but a lack of funds kept him from getting any traction. That’s when he turned to a microloan program through Valley First,

whose financial support helped get his business back on-track. Verge was a local applicant to the loan program. Designed to help create financing opportunities for young entrepreneurs, loans can range from a few hundred dollars to $5,000. According to Statistics Canada, small B.C. businesses account for 47 per cent of all jobs created on average from 2001 to 2010. However,

49 per cent of small businesses also end up closing within the first five years of opening; a daunting trend that Verge is constantly aware of. “If I hadn’t gone to Valley First and received the micro-loan, it would be tough for me to carry on, and I probably wouldn’t still be in business today,” said Verge. “Certainly the fact that this program exists speaks volumes about values of the credit union.”

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Scappy Doo Brothers Scooby & Scrappy are year old Abyssinian Guinea pigs. This bonded pair likes to hang out with the shelter rabbits and share their prize snacks of red pepper & parsley.

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CHATWOOD Judith Jean (Judy) Passed away at the age of 58 on June 4th, 2012 with h her loving husband and best friend by her side in Penticton, BC. Judy was born on February 1, 1954 in Stoney Creek, Ont. to Florence and William Hatrick. She was raised in Stoney Creek and later moved to the Northwest Territories where she mett and married her soul-mate te Christopher Chatwood. She spent 14 years in the NWT before retiring to Oliver and nd then Penticton, BC. Judy was not ot one to sit idle and so volunteered with Chris at the Oliver and Penticton Food Banks. Helping people was her passion. Judy had a courageous battle with cancer, thanks to the support and care of her husband, family, friends and of course, Dr. Entwistle, his assistant Kathy, the Palliative Home Care Nurses and the medical staff at the Penticton General Hospital and the Moog & Friends Hospice House. Her strong will and determination to get as much out of life gave her the strength to beat all medical odds. Judy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Chris; step-daughters Kirsty (Ben) and Kelly; grandchildren Kaitlin, Keagan, Lilly, Nesiah and Xyaden; and sister Nancy. She will be sadly missed by many nephews, nieces, good friends as well as her cat, Henry. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Joyce. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 18th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Everden Rust Funeral Home, 1130 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC. For those unable to attend due to distance, Chris will travel to Yellowknife and England to celebrate Judy’s life with friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be forwarded to the Canadian Cancer Society, 101-166 Main St. Penticton, BC V2A 5A4 or to the Moog & Friends Hospice House, PO Box 1105, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com

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LOCKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Requires a manager to supervise a 6 employee repair & maintenance crew. Candidate will have experience working in light construction, will participate in â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands-onâ&#x20AC;? work and problem solve various types of commercial and house hold repairs. Apply in person to Locke Property Management Ltd., 528 Main Street, Penticton

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Customer Care Representative (Full-time, 5 days per week) Penticton Clinic Our award-winning hearing health care organization currently seeks an eager to learn, motivated, serviceoriented and caring individual. Duties include general ofďŹ ce administration, billing, client service, minor cleaning and repairs (extensive training provided). Experience in working with the elderly and/or hard of hearing is an asset. Reception/ ofďŹ ce experience and MS OfďŹ ce knowledge required. Please send resume & cover letter quoting CCR0612-PNT via email to hr@connecthearing.ca. Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Moving & Storage 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

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Cleaning Services House Cleaning & More Services, weekly/bi-weekly, call MaidsPlus 250-809-7977, Penticton PEACE Of Mind Housecleaning. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call Rosanne. 778-476-3187. Penticton.

Garden & Lawn Locally Grown Hedging

Sprott - Shaw Community College (Penticton) is recruiting for a PN Clinical Instructor to start on June 17, 2012. An active license with CRNBC and 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in Acute Care is required along with current skills in the use of various equipment at clinical sites. Apply at our website: http://www.sprott shaw.com/instructorpositions-campuses/

Sous Chef required for Penticton Lakeside Resort, must have previous management experience, call Chef Remington at 250-493-9754 or email: chris@rpbhotels.com

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Home Improvements BELCAN Painting & Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB interior/exterior painting and any interior reno. includes kitchen & bath call Len (250)486-8800 BWR Contracting, From Ground Up to Grass Down, Your Complete Builder. New construction or renos, specializing in ICF buildings, farm buildings, window/door replacing, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring & siding. 2/5/10 Warranty, Insured, WCB. Penticton raised 48 years. Free Estimates. Call Bruce (250)488-2471. CALL JOHN HIEBERT for all your framing and drywall needs, 30 plus years experience, competitive rates, for an estimate call 250-809-8708 or 250-809-8414 GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turning Houses into Homes.â&#x20AC;? 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 JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER AVAILABLE New homes, renovations, kitchens & bath interior / exterior windows, doors, rooďŹ ng, siding, framing, decks, fences & concrete 10% off labour cost call today for a free estimate 250-770-1314 250-462-3247 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

Landscaping Bobcat with operator $50/hour. (250)488-2471 EMERALD CEDAR EDGING Buy Direct From Grower, 6ft.-10 for $240, Planting + Delivery available. Call Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189

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

Here Come the Painters, local & in 11th year, interior/exterior, free estimate, 250-486-2331 Interior/Exterior Painting, satisfaction guaranteed, free estimates, insured, (250)488-1387 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

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil Low cost sand & gravel, here to serve your needs, top soil, bedding sand, crush and other rock products. Rob 250-4623504, Ken 250-460-2286 Delivery available

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay. No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale. 250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 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 New ďŹ rst cut grass/alfalfa hay. $60 roundbale. Phone 250-838-7932.

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

Pets 3 cats to give away to a good home, long haired male 2 yrs, short haired female 2 yrs, long haired female 1 yrs. (250)4863631

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances G.E. white self-cleaning electric range, 1yr old, $200. Admiral fridge, white, good cond. $200. 250-462-5829 Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

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Building Supplies

Garage Sales

2000 sqft, 3/4 x 8” larch ﬂoor planking, ready for install. $4500. (250)488-2471

Farm Equipment 1999 Kabota 8580, 80hp, 4wd, cab tractor w/front end loader, under 2500 hrs. $24,000. 250308-1166. Kverneland Bale wrapper, very good condition. $6500. Call (250)838-7932

Furniture PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE WE BUY AND SELL QUALITY FURNITURE In-Stock this Week... • Dinette Sets • Coffee & Side Tables • China & Display Cabinets • Dining Room Table Sets • Patio Chairs New Items Coming Daily! 256 Westminster Ave. W. Showroom Open 10am-5pm Ph: 778-476-5919 www.pentictonbargainstore.com

Solid Oak Lg Desk with chair $150, 250-494-5351 Western Star Auctions the Okanagans Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis street Always buying estates, tools, furniture. If looking to buy furniture check out our store front. Please call 250-492-3203

Garage Sales 101 Uplands Crt. 8am-12pm Household items, sports, tools, and treasures. 4656 Sage Mesa Dr. 2 DAYS, JUNE 16TH/17TH 9AM-2PM, DISHES, BOOKS, NEW POOL PUMP, TIRES, MISC. 5411 Simpson Rd., Summerland, Sat., June 16, 8am-4pm Awesome yard sale! 300 Penticton Ave. June 16th & 17th 8am-1pm. Total home purge, home decor, kids furniture, toys, fashionable clothing, shoes, and handbags, horse tack etc. Not to be missed! Big Moving Sale, JUNE 16TH 187 DEWDNEY CRES. Penticton 8AM-1PM Blow out Yard Sale! Great Prices, home decor, furniture, Fri., 3-7, Sat., 8-12, 134 Blairmore Cres., Green Ave.W to Coleman to Blairmore Complex and Moving Sale, Items priced to go. Sat. June 16th, 2235 Baskin St. 8:30 am-12:00pm Don’t miss the Sage Mesa Garage Sale!!! Saturday - 10 am -1 pm The addresses are: 3824 Sage Mesa Drive 4452 Sage Mesa Drive 4656 Sage Mesa Drive 4040 Solana Crescent 4048 Solana Crescent You’ll be glad you came! Garage Sale 1458 Penticton Ave., Cascade Gardens. Sat. June 16th, 10am-2pm. Garage Sale, 8am start, Sat., June 16th, lots of toys, knick knacks, tools, 211 Lee Ave. Garage Sale, Fri-Sat., June 15/16, 9am-4pm, 102-343 Adamson Dr. Garage Sale June 15, 16th. Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat. 9am-1pm 2432 Wiltse Dr. Antiques, Jewelry. Garage Sale! Lots of stuff. Cheap! Sat. June 16th 8am12pm. 1802 Fairford Dr. Pent. GARAGE Sale, Sat. Jun 16, 8am-2pm. 165 Murray Drive. Tons of household items, kid’s stuff, freezer, rocking chair, change table. Garage Sale, Sat., June 16, 8:30-1:30, 448 Conklin Ave. Garage Sale Sat. June 16th 7am-12 Noon, 184 Creighton Cres. Penticton. GARAGE Sale Saturday June 16 in the Princess Margaret parking lot 120 Green Ave West starting at 8:00am. Proceeds to the Tanzania 2013 humanitarian trip. If raining sale will be in the multi-purpose room. Contact 250-7707620 for more information. Keremeos, BBQ Yard Sale, Sat., June 16, 9am-3pm, furniture, trunks, household misc, doll furniture, crystal, 12” color TV’s, 506 - 10th Ave.

Huge Multiple Home Yard Sale Figueira’s Mobile Home Park 321 Yorkton Ave. Sat. June 16, 8am-2pm (rain or shine) Featured Items: bake table, new & used garden & lawn equip., tools, furniture, bicycles, household items, much much more! There will be Hot Dogs & Drinks available

Lakeshore Highlands & Heritage Hills (off Eastside Road) Multi-family neighbourhood Garage Sale plus one moving sale; (153 Apple Rd.), Sat., June 16, 9 am - 2 pm camping equipment, household items, musical instruments, children’s toys, home decor & much more! Multi-family Garage Sale, corner of Churchill Ave. & Riverside Dr. (near Sicamous), Sat., June 16, 8am-12/1pm, Serendipity ﬁnds... Multi-Family Garage Sale Sat. June 16th 8am-12pm. Kayak, baby items, toys, exercise equip., tools, desks, and more. 1277 MacCleave, Pent. Multi-Unit Garage Sale, Skaha Benches 3948 Finnerty Rd. Sat June 16 8am-noon. Cars O.K Neighbourhood Yard Sale, Sat., June 16, 8am-? Granby Place, household items, tools, yard tools plus items too numerous to mention, something for everyone! Norm’s Annual Hugemongous Sale “All Sales by Donation”. Fri. 15th, 1pm-7pm, Sat. 16th, 8am-5pm, Sun. 17th, 8amnoon. 213 Conklin Ave, Penticton. Yard Sale, Sat., June 16, 478 Haven Hill Rd., 8 am, access around the back (off Heather Rd.) Yard Sale, Sat, June 16, 8am2pm, many collectibles, books, records, garden, bicycles, 368 Scott Ave., Penticton Yard Sale, Sat., June 16th, 8am-2pm, #90-3245 Paris St., Whitewater MHP, walkers, canning jars and more

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com 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

Medical Supplies Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs, new & used, Used center dr. power chairs in stock: Shoprider 10” $2500. 888WNLS 8” $2500. UL8W Portable $1400; Quantam 600E 14” $2500.; Jet 3 10” Kel: 250-764-7757 $1800.; Vernon: 250-542-3745 TF 888542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale Accordion Excelsior (Italian) in-laid Mother Of Pearl with hard case, $350, ﬂat top guitar, Norman, $60, ent/TV center, glass door, $50, fridge, International Harvester, spotless, $150, Nikon SLR Professional camera, best offer, (250)499-8848 AURIGA 10 Electric Scooter, Virtually brand new, barely used. Metallic Red, asking $2,400. Hospital type adjustable bed, must sell - offers? Call Tony 250-492-4985 after 6 pm. CUSTOM - BUILT Solar Screens. Keep your view, beat the heat! High quality, durable Thermoscreens. Reduce A/C costs. Free estimates: 250809-4965 Eaton Piano, $350, sofa bed, burgundy, $250, 2 recliners, gold fabric, $75 ea, Ion Elliptical, $150, (250)490-7383

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Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Yamaha Razz Scooter, $450, Oxygen concentrator machine, $650, (778)476-4758

Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-499-0251 (Local) Wanted construction scaffold, Locke Property Management, 250-492-0346 ask for Jerry Wanted, looking to buy Akita dog, prefer pup, please phone Bill (250)494-7978

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

Plants /Nursery Beautiful, healthy blue Agaves, perfect for the South Ok., sizes from $10 - $30, (250)497-6078 Heritage Hills

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Mr. Mobile Home Certiﬁed Factory Outlet. Spaces Available, Your location or crawlspace/basement models. Show homes 1680 Ross Rd. Kelowna 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Celebrate Diversity: Buy a different Gun as often as you can! Quality ﬁrearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The best little gunshop around. 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel. 250-762-7575, T-Sat 10-6

Tools Trade Master 8” Drill Press, and Delta 9” Band Saw. A-1 (250)493-6065

Real Estate Acreage for Sale $97,500 10.4 acres Lot H Arrow Lakes area 250-269-7328 Pic’s email selkirk8@telus.net

Apt/Condos for Sale Updated 2bdrm condo, 986sq.ft, 5-appliances. Close to shopping and bus $169,000, 250-490-0550

Family home on large lot with mature landscaping. Approx 1600 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms. Upgrades include newly upgraded kitchen with new cabinets, appliances and in ﬂoor radiant heat, electrical box, french doors to patio, all new windows, claw foot bathtub and skylight in main bath. Electric heating with double garage wired workshop plus carport, RV and boat parking, alley access. Wrap around deck, along with sundeck and eating pergola nestled under beautiful walnut tree. Finished basement with storage area. Close to downtown area. $384,900, Dave 250-488-2273 Keremeos, Hwy 3, House with fruit stand on 5 acres of land, for more info, or (250)4995149 or 250-499-4066 Osoyoos; 3min walk to beautiful beach & park, large 0.27 acre lot, fully fenced, small, older home, cen. air, gas furn., all appl. $269,000, for more info or to view: 250-495-7775, 250-495-6272, 250-492-2540 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.co

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Modular Homes

Homes for Rent

1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

LAKEFRONT with dock. Fintry area. Main house: 2bd, 1bath & Guest house: 1bd, 1bath. $2000/mo, long term lease. Pets ok, NS. 604-817-5129

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $525/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

Open Houses

Recreational Spacious fully serviced Lot, in gated RV Resort on Shuswap River. Swimming pool and numerous recreational facilities. $850 per month or $35. per day. 1 (250)542-1002

Other Areas TEXAS USA BEST BUY OWN A 20 ACRE FORECLOSURE RANCH WAS $595 PER ACRE NOW ONLY $395 PER ACRE / $99 PER MONTH FREE BROCHURE AVAIL CALL 1-800-875-6568

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial 1000-1500sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295 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

Commercial building for lease, 1500sqft, downtown Penticton, suitable for ofﬁce or salon, $1200/mo., 250-460-2499

NEW 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 1/2 basement 761 Ontario St.

250-486-3791 250-490-1700 TOWNHOUSES 296 & 298 Maple St. 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath 250-490-1215 250-490-1700

Rentals

Homes for Rent 2bdrm house, fenced yard, rear storage shed, backs on t park, yard work req., s/f/w/d, ns, pet neg. (no dogs), ref’s/lease req., $925+util., call Wendy at 250-496-4031

Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks Royal LePage Locations West

LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

3659sqft., suitable for warehouse, gym, contractor, 16ft o/h door, office, 2 washrooms, access to fenced yard, also, 1156sqft, suitable for offices, dance studio, etc., M1 Zoning, allows for multiple industrial uses, plus fitness/recreational, $7.50/sqft, triple net, Syd 250493-5909

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PRIME Commercial Spaces 2300st., & 752sf in busy Plaza, ample parking, could combine into 1 larger rental, also avail., 770sf for food related retail, call Barb 250-492-6319 Shop rental, Industrial area, 800 & 1200 sqft, priced to rent, (250)492-8324, 250-809-0728

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, close to downtown, laundry in suite, $750/mo., avail. July 1, 250-809-0276 Bachelor suite w/balcony, furn’d. Immed. Starting $650 all inclusive. 250-541-0077

Duplex / 4 Plex Lakeview, large 1bdrm furnished duplex. Near Clinton. $275/mo. 250-459-2387 PENT. 1/2 Duplex 563 Burns St. 3 Bdrm 1 Bath 5-appl, 1200sqft $1200/month Avail. July 1st 250492-2070

Apt/Condo for Rent

Kingsview Properties

For Sale By Owner $99,000, 653sqft 2nd ﬂoor Condo, 1bdrm, ac, balcony, f/s, private parking & storage, transit out front, school near by, $5900 below assessment, renter in place, (250)493-2199

Rentals

Apex resort fully furnished, 2bdrm, $600/mo, sat, t.v,hydro incl, internet avail, n/s. Avail now to Oct 31 250-809-7987

Open House, Waterfront Vaseux Lk. Beautiful View. 3156 Vas Lk. Cres. 5 min south of OK Falls, off of Highway 97, just up from Provincial Park. June 16th and 17th, 1-4pm (250)498-3944

Sporting Goods

Rentals

FOR RENT • 250-493-7626

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TWO BEDROOM

Utilities Included

RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 Property Management 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl.: 1 Bdrm, f/s, a/c, main floor. Secure Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, bldg. Pkg. $60000 incl. water incl. pkg. $55000-$60000 incl. util & cable Pent. Ave. 2 bdrm, F/S, D/W, W/D, A/C, Municipal: Spacious 1 bdrm bsmt suite, storage, carport pkg. $72500 incl. water f/s, w/d, avail now. pets okay $850.00 incl. util. Van Horne: 2 bdrm House, f/s, w/d, deck, (250) 770-1948 garage and fenced yard, $950.00 + util.

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $600

Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, coin op laundry, fridge, stove, walk to beach. Avail. NOW (A355) $625 Near dwntwn, and ok beach, 1 bdrm apt, 3rd flr walk up, incl cable and free laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA303) $635 Near IGA, top floor, walk up very bright, 1 bdrm, f,s, coin /$650 op laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD301/201) $670 55+ 1 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c, includes heat, hot water & cable. Extra storage. Avail NOW (WT) $695 2 bdrm apt near dwntwn, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. NOW ( SHM)

HOUSES: $800

2 BDRM small house, by OK Beach, f,s, w.d, fenced back yard, pet ok, no smoking. Avail. June 15 (H739) $1100 3 bdrm lower duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate ﬂrs, recently updated. Avail. NOW (H721-1) 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.

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Rentals

Transportation

Seasonal Acommodation

Antiques / Classics

Auto Accessories/Parts

Transportation

Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

1bdrm suite, avail. for summer rental, incl. Ironman week, overlooking Skaha Lake, south of Penticton, for more details call (250)497-8402

Suites, Lower 1.5 bdrm. FS,WD, DW, private entrance. NO smoking, pets neg. $1000 incl util. 250-4625788 or 250-490-6073

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

Legal Notices

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

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. 3.3L V6. Runs well, in good shape. AM/FM CD, a/c, cruise, power windows/locks/mirrors, passenger airbag. Tinted rear windows, 3rd row seating, 205,000 kms. comes with 2 sets of tires, $1388.00 OBO. 250-493-8925

CARMI MINI STORAGE Hereby gives notice of the disposal under the Warehouseman’s Lien Act to cover storage of various household & personal goods. Donna and/or Jamie Thompson $630.04

Scrap Car Removal

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

1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $650/mo, avail now 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025

$AVE. NEW Electric Scooters Pre-order Sales starting at $895 You save $$ pre-ordering! scoot4u.com 1-866-203-0906/250-863-1123

Brand new 2bdrm suite, private entrance, np, ns, fe Wiltse area, avail. July 1st, (250)486-7974 after 4pm DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

HIGHLAND motel suites avail now n/pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-488-2206

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Auto Loans or

3bd, 1.5ba, clean, painted, laminate, quiet, ns, np, 5appl., $1000, (250)493-7791

We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

3bed, 1.5 bath, in Penticton South Main St. excellent location, walking dist. to Beach, and Wal-Mart. Avail Aug 1st. $900/mo. + util. (250)493-4284

Sport Utility Vehicle

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

2006 BMW X5 Executive Edition 3.0i , fully loaded with only 60,000kms. Immaculate condition. A Must See! $26,000. (250) 392-5764.

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Recreational/Sale

Cars - Domestic

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

2000 Nissan Maxima, 6 cyl, 215K, loaded, exc cond, economical, new tires, tune up 2012.$5300 obo250-938-8082 2001 Ford Escape SUV, 3.0 V6, leather seats, power etc., 180,000kms, black w/grey lower, no rust, BC vehicle, a/c, nice shape, must see, $5200 obo, (250)492-3158 ‘92 Buick LeSabre V6 Auto. Ice cold A/C, Loaded. New tires, Ex. Cond. $850 OBO (250)462-3505

Want to Rent Looking for small house w/yard, for working person, excellent ref’s, (250)490-3004

1996 10ft Caribou Camper, fully loaded, seldom used. Must be sold $6,900.obo (250)260-4435 1998 23ft Sportsman 5th Wheel, sleeps 6, Q bed, lots of storage, awning, well looked after, hitch included, $7800, 250-494-1396 2000 Georgie Boy Purist 26’. 454 Vortex V8, W towing package-air, tilt cruise & gen. 3pices bath, full kitchen, comes with car dolly. Very clean, runs great! 37,474miles. $27,000. 250-558-4641

Adult

2007 Ford Super Cab, King Ranch series, 4wdr, low mileage, no dents, showroom condition, white canopy, (250)4904912, evenings

Escorts Allow Skyler to give you what she knows you need, 24/7, out/in, 250-809-3733, Penticton

Estate Sale, Blue Chevy G20 Van, 1985, Ex. Cond., 58,000 miles original engine $2000.1 (250)770-8063, leave message.

BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

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Boats

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winﬁeld, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

12 ft, Aluminum 6HP Yamaha 3HP Johnson Oars/ 1 padded swivel seat. $1000 (778)4762474

1995 Dodge Jeep Grand Cherokee Straight 6 engine,good shape in good running order. Needs tender loving care with a few ﬁx ups. Winter and Summer tires both on rims. Selling as I have down sized to a car. Call 250488-8791 or 250-276-6192 e-mail address: sugar_fay@hotmail.com

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ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has Okie Dokie karaoke 6:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Diamond Road at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the club house at 126 Dakota Ave. MARTIN HOUSE holds a recovery program for those between 16 and 30 suffering from a mood or anxiety disorder and/or psychosis daily between 1 and 4 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Call 250493-7338 for info. AL-ANON MEETS AT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. ALCOHOLICS 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. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has their kickoff to summer bash. Be ready for a steak dinner prepared by Bob and Vi, followed by entertainment from Dale Seaman and Highway 97, a fivepiece country band. Tickets for the meal and music are $16, for the music only $5. Event runs 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. PENTICTON SENIORS DROP-IN Centre will be holding their last Friday night dance. Music by Buzz Byer. Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. ANAVETS have karaoke and a DJ at 7 p.m.

OK FALLS LEGION #227 will be having a meat draw at 5 p.m. I SLAND E LEPHANT Winery will be having a fashion show and sale with Edmonton designer Maggie Walt. It will be an evening of design, desserts and wine. Tickets cost $25 and are limited. Tickets are available at Vintage and Vogue or by calling 250-469-5522. Partial proceeds will be going to the United Way.

SATURDAY June 16

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m. and baron of beef at 11 a.m. 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 a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and a steak and lobster dinner for Father’s Day at 5:30 p.m. Music by Hal at 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS HAS the 12 Bells group at noon at 431 Winnipeg St., Penticton. Then 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. R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION Branch 227 will be holding a meat draw at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Come see Adam Fitzpatrick and Joe Caruso as Elvis and Roy Orbison. FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS flower show will be held at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. Entries must be in between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., with judging to commence at 11 a.m. Entry forms and show schedule available at Vision One Hour Optical in the shopping

centre, Art Knapp’s Plantland, or www.gardenclubpenticton.ca. ANAVETS have pool for fun at 12:30 p.m. There will be dinner at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Diamond Road at 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY June 17

SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil at the South Main DropIn Centre on South Main Street. $3 per person. Call 250-493-2111 for more info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION has a pancake breakfast and a meat draw at 2:30 p.m. OK FALLS LEGION Branch 227 will be having a Father’s Day pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. for $4. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has dog races, a meat draw, last man standing and door prizes at 2:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has a Father’s Day breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Mystery draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. SURVIVORSHIP DRAGON BOAT TEAM flea market runs every Sunday, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 250-493-0136. 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 in the basement of the Penticton Hospital. SUMMERLAND UNITED Church is having a service in Memorial Park at 10 a.m. All are welcome — bring lawn chairs. Refreshments to follow after service. THRIVING SPIRITUALLY in the world today, a

chance to share stories from the heart and sing, will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Presented by Eckankar. For more info call 250328-0244. ANAVETS will be having their Father’s Day lunch barbecue from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be horses races and meat draws at 2 p.m.

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M ENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. As well, there will be a recovery group for those between 16 and 30 suffering from mood or anxiety disorders or psychosis from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Call 250493-7338 for info. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 40 has ladies fitness at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. 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. 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 250-8093329 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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RECRUITING BILLET FAMILIES

Okanagan Hockey Academy is beginning its 11th year of offering high quality athletic and academic programs to outstanding hockey players from all over the world. We are recruiting Billet Families in the Penticton and Westbench areas to host a player in their home for the upcoming school year. This year OHA will have 7 teams, 140 Male and Female athletes ranging in age from 13-18 years old and we will need homes for 90 players. This high level program focuses on positive personal growth in the areas of Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. We rely on Billet Homes to provide a home away from home for these young people. All transportation is provided by the Academy. Billet families will receive $600.00/month. If you would like more information about opening your home to a player and being part of this exciting opportunity please contact:

Ms. Daryl Meyers ~ Director of Residential Life

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2012 RAV4 Base 2WD. ZF4DVP (A) MSRP is $26,625 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 0.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $299 with $1,088 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $15,440. 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 $3,588 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $20,340. Lease 48 mos. based on 80,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***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: 0.9% Lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment is $178 with $1,938 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $10,482. 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 July 3, 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 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Tundra and Venza. ††Up to $6000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 Tundra models. Up to $3000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 Corolla Sport, LE and XRS models. Up to $4000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2012 RAV4 V6 4WD models. 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 July 3, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡Informational 48 month APR: Corolla 7.32% / RAV4 7.17%. Your rate on Corolla and RAV4 will be 0%. 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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ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of British Columbia is holding a support and education meeting for caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer Disease and releated dementias at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Resource Centre at 104 - 35 Westminister Ave. E. For more information, call Laurie Myres at 250493-8182.

at 250-689-0676 for details. 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 on 756 Eckhardt Ave. AL-ANON for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbytarian Call 250-490-9272 for information.

TUESDAY June 19

S OUTH O KANAGAN TOASTMASTERS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Best Western in Osoyoos. Call Corinne

M ENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. AVANETS has karaoke from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Drink specials. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. PIECEFUL EVENING QUILT Guild meets the 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.

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Skaha Meadows Golf Course. The shotgunstyle tournament starts at 1 p.m. For more information or to participate, call Pauline at 250-490-0944 or 250809-9591 T HE 12 TH A NNUAL Peach City Beach Cruise will again be held in Penticton June 22 to 24. The festivities begin Friday at 6:30 p.m. with the parade of show vehicles from Skaha Lake to Okanagan Lake and continues with an evening display of cars in Rotary Park. On Saturday all the vehicles will be on display the entire length of Lakeshore Drive and the 100 block of Main Street. Live musical entertainment and a wide selection of vendors will be featured in Gyro Park throughout the three-day event. OKANAGAN THE RHYTHM Fest, which is held June 22-23, is seeking volunteers to help out in various capacities. The event will include a variety of drumming workshops and performances at the Rotary Center for the Arts. Volunteers who are selected will receive a free pass to a workshop or performance. For more festival information see http:// okanaganrhythmfest. ca/ If you would like to apply for a volunteer position please contact Robin Richie at drummer-am-i@hotmail.com PENTICTON REGIONAL Hospital is looking for volunteers to work in the SOS Café from 7 to 10 a.m. Please contact Diane at 250-770-5525. OLIVER COUNTRY Market, starting June 21, are held on Thursday mornings. Top Quality locally produced fruits and vegetables and uniquely crafted items from local artisans. Applications for new vendors being accepted. Call 250-498-3369.

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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. PENTICTON CONCERT BAND rehearses at 7 p.m. Intermediate to advanced musicians encouraged to join. Wide variety of musical selections. The Penticton Concert Band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in the Ark at 1498 Government St. has free drop-off program for elementary aged kids from 2:45 to 5 p.m. A safe place to play games (computers, Wii, PS3, Lego, pool, airhockey), make crafts, gym time, snacks. Everyone is welcome. A.A. 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 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. 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. 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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