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Teachers reach tentative agreement with provincial government Joe Fries

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Teachers here began voting Thursday on a new short-term contract that will guarantee their labour dispute becomes an issue in next spring’s provincial election, predicts an Okanagan political pundit. “It seems like both sides have decided to punt,” said Ross Hickey, an economics professor at UBC-Okanagan whose research interests include election timing. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation begrudgingly recommended its members approve the deal, which is retroactive to June 2011 and expires in June 2013. The result of the teachers’ vote is expected to be announced Friday night. Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union president Kevin Epp said the new pact contains “modest improvements” to medical bene¿ts and leave provisions, but no wage increases or measures that deal with classroom size and composition. “A lot of teachers are going to hold their nose and vote for this, and are looking at it as a stop-gap measure,” Epp said, but it’s the best that could be done, because “the government put everything in a little box.” The contract would expire just six weeks after the provincial election scheduled for May 14, which Hickey said will effectively give the public a say on how government should proceed. “Why not bring it into the election and let people vote on it?” Hickey said the short-term nature of the deal shows there was “de¿nitely politics in mind.” For the BCTF, it buys time to see if the more labour-friendly NDP can form the next government, he explained, while for the Liberals it provides an issue on which they can stake a hard-line position that will appeal to right-wing voters. Epp said the prospect of a new government next spring “probably went through everybody’s mind” at the bargaining table, but believes that with other government employees also seeking new contracts, labour issues will loom large in the election. “The voice of working people is going to be heard,” he said. Education Minister George Abbott told reporters on a conference call Wednesday that the “long-term dysfunction” in the teacher-employer relationship will be an issue no matter

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INSTRUCTOR LARRISA KUECHLE spends a moment talking with her Grade 4 students at West Bench Elementary School this week. The teachers’ union and the provincial government reached a tentative contract agreement earlier this week.

which party forms government. “Regardless of who is elected in 2013, I do think the BCTF needs to sit down and rebuild that relationship,” Abbott said. “Too often the rhetoric associated with these disputes in fact undermines public con¿dence.” He also explained that should teachers vote down the contract offer, the government would be left with “few, if any, alternatives beyond a legislated agreement,” and said the sudden announcement of the tentative deal on Tuesday evening caught him off-guard. But government-appointed mediator Charles Jago was due to report out on his work by June 30, and that deadline “probably had something to do with the parties focusing on getting to an outcome,” Abbott said.

He added that the deal gives both sides some breathing room before opening in-depth talks on issues such as professional development and standardized teacher evaluation. Premier Christy Clark on the same conference call also praised the contract offer, which she said “protects taxpayers” by sticking to the government’s net-zero policy on wage increases, and provides certainty for parents and students. However, the BCTF announced Wednesday it had ¿led a civil lawsuit that alleges in part that the provincial government, via that same net-zero mandate, caused the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association to bargain in bad faith. The lawsuit also claims teachers’ right to collective bargaining was infringed by Bill 22, which legislated an end to a three-day walkout in March.

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Granfondo cyclists face a rocky road Steve Waldner Western News Staff

You’ve just biked 140 kilometres in a few hours. You’re coming to ¿nal stretch: a small, country road that dances along beautiful, grassy hills, forests and a small stream running through a ¿eld. Feeling simultaneously relieved and awe-struck by the natural beauty, you feel ready for the last 20 km of the ride when suddenly, your handlebars start rattling up and down like a jackhammer from the rough road you’ve found yourself on. This is the scenario that Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan event organizer Jonathan Wornell is concerned about. When the Ministry of Transportation performed sealing on a section of White Lake Road last summer to extend the road’s life, it used the lowest grade sealant containing large-grain rock chips, explained Wornell, leading a very bumpy ride for cyclists. “We’ve had several locals and people who sort of support the event call us to tell us that road is very, very rough,” he said. “It’s concerning for me that riders may come away with a negative experience of the region based on their experience on that 20 km of the road. It’s the last 20 km of the road. Not the ¿rst, which they can forget about.” The Granfondo will be having its second annual race on July 8. Last year’s race saw more than 2,000 people coming to the region

to compete, as well as generating about $2 million for the local economy. This huge boost to tourism and the local economy could be threatened by this concern, said Penticton Coun. Andrew Jakubeit. “If people feel it has provided a negative experience for them and they choose to ride elsewhere, then we lose potentially the economic impact the event has for our community,” he said. Fellow councillor Garry Litke echoed Jakubeit’s thoughts. “In fact, this road is more than a transportation corridor,” he said. “It’s a recreation facility and a training facility for riders coming from around the world to ride this, so we should try to look at having the facility having a little higher standard. “They come there with their families for a week or 10 days, and they provide a huge boost to the economy,” he said. He also said he would be open to a possible partnership to upgrade the road’s surfacing. “If the contractor could move a bit, if the province could move a bit, maybe we’d be willing to move a little bit as well,” he said. These issues were raised to the provincial government through letters and discussions with Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff. However, Rowena Tansley, president of the Penticton and Area Cycling Association, said through an email she has heard varied reception to the road, and assumes there would be varied responses

from those visiting from out of town. However, she also said, “PACA would like to see the South Okanagan as a destination for cycling. If (we) want to market ourselves as a cycling destination, then it makes sense to have high-quality facilities. This requires planning in terms of road maintenance, resurfacing, rumble strips (another issue), bike lanes/paved shoulders, and signage.” This sort of planning is what is being requested by Jakubeit as well. “Maybe they don’t have to do gold-plated pavement, but maybe there’s a happy medium where it’s still a smooth surface for everyone,” he said. “That was the intention of the letter, to see if they could do anything in the short term, but more realistically, to ensure that future improvements and maintenance is done to a better standard. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation said through email that, “In the case of White Lake Road, the ministry is considering additional surfacing in future years and will look seriously at concerns raised by the regional district, however, economics must be a consideration.” While nothing will be done this year, Wornell said if there were too many complaints about the road, the Granfondo organizers would look at changing the route. “It may not be as a beautiful route, but at this stage we’re working with what we have this year,“ he said.

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PENTICTON COUN. GARRY LITKE rides the rough section of White Lake Road. While he said it wasn’t that bad on his mountain bike, on a road bike, the ride would feel much rougher.

Payment arrives for victims of Oliver mudslide Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Two years after a devastating mudslide in Oliver, almost all claimants have received compensation. Brian Symonds, director of regional operations for the B.C. Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, wouldn’t give an exact ¿gure but said the total payment “was substantial, several million dollars in total.” A mud torrent washed away homes, businesses and crop land. While for those who had to run for their lives as the debris came rushing towards their home on June 13, 2010, the effects were emotional. A total of 10 of the 12 claims have now been paid, and Symonds said the remaining cheques should be delivered with the next week or two.

“I think everybody thought it would be completed sooner, but it took longer than some of the people would have liked and certainly longer than we wanted to reach an agreement. The people I have heard from are happy with the way they were treated, again short of they would have liked it to have gone faster,” said Symonds. A 50-page document looking into the disregard of Section 25 — released following a freedom of information request by law students from the Environmental Law Clinic of the University of Victoria — said the Ministry of Environment directed the owners of Testalinda Dam to do remedial work, but did not follow up to ensure that it was done. Section 25 requires public bodies to act without delay to disclose a risk of signi¿cant harm to the environment or safety of the public among other disclosures. The report states the MOE was aware of the weaknesses of the

dam and that it presented a risk of failure that could lead to loss of life and property. In conclusion, the report outlines how luck has played a part in several near fatalities in B.C. from disasters that could have been prevented. In the case of the mudslide, it happened to be that the torrent came down during the day when most were not at home, as opposed to at night when residents would have been sleeping and likely not able to escape. Dealings with the government and the dam owner have not concluded. Symonds said after the debris Àow the individual who owns the rights to Testalinda Dam was required to decommission it. “He actually applied to abandon his licence. We said if you want to abandon the licence, which basically means he would no longer have the right to store water up there or make use of the water up there, as a condition you need to make sure that the dam doesn’t

present a continuing hazard, so he was required to engage a professional engineer and what we call decommission the dam,” said Symonds. “It was his costs and we were concerned more about the fact if he would do that work which he agreed to do. We obviously directed him to do it, but he agreed to undertake the work and he did do it to our satisfaction.” That work was completed in the fall of 2010, and another assessment was then done by the owner to make sure everything was functioning after the high water passed. Symonds said it “basically came through unscathed.” “There is still some ongoing deliberations on that front between the province and him. Part of the reason why that part has taken longer is we wanted to settle the claims. That was our main concern and that is what we have now managed to do,” said Symonds.

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She may be a little long in the tooth, but all these birthdays — 144, to be exact — haven’t taken away from her natural beauty one bit. In what will no doubt prove to be the largest birthday party in the country this year, on Sunday Canadians from coast to coast will be joining to celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday. The festivities are sure to be widespread, and the South Okanagan is no exception to the jubilation, with enough events going on to cater to nearly everyone’s interests. At Penticton’s Gyro Park, the festivities kick off early, with the Quota and South Okanagan Women in Need Society’s pancake breakfast, barbecue lunch fundraiser beginning at 8 a.m. There will be over 50 vendors, 20 food concessions and over 10 acts featured, such as the Black Widow Rope Spinners and DJ Abrupt and Kid Kong. The acts begin with the opening ceremonies at noon and go until the ¿reworks display. The Penticton Lakeside Resort will be featuring band Joe’s Garage, and a boardwalk barbecue between 12 p.m. and 11 p.m., as well as ¿reworks at 10 p.m. The SS Sicamous will be featuring a number of local acts such as Dr. Eclectic, artisan vendors, the opportunity to have family portraits taken and guided tours of the Sicamous at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., and the SS Naramata at 1:30 p.m. Not to be outdone, the Casabella

GYRO PARK — 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. — More than 50 vendors and food concessions, 10 featured acts and the Quota/SOWINS pancake breakfast/ lunch barbecue fundraiser. LAKESIDE RESORT — noon to 11 p.m. — Entertainment by Joe’s Garage, boardwalk barbecue, ﬁreworks. SS SICAMOUS — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Entertainment by Dr. Eclectic and other groups, small artisan market, barbecue and tours of the SS Sicamous at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. and the SS Naramata at 1:30 p.m. OLIVER COMMUNITY PARK — 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Canada Day breakfast Okanagan Falls Kenyon Park — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Pancake breakfast, ofﬁcial opening of Kenyon Park expansion and new spray park, arts and crafts, games and face-painting. SUMMERLAND MEMORIAL PARK — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Entertainment, face-painting, kids games, free barbecue and cake. KEREMEOS GRIST MILL — 1 p.m. to nightfall — Skits, ballads, live music and a barbecue. Guests advised to bring their own chairs and blankets.

Princess will be having an aquatic party cruise to mark the occasion from 8:30 to 11 p.m. The cruise will feature a bar entertainment, and what Barbara Seisert, co-owner of the Princess, said is the best view to watch the ¿reworks. The Penticton Community Centre will be open on Canada Day from noon until 4 p.m., and offer special, low holiday rates for entry. If you live outside of Penticton, there are plenty of events closer to home. In Summerland, the Legion branch 22 will be having a Canada Day picnic at Memorial Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be live entertainment, facepainting and other kids games, a free barbecue and cake. The event will kick off with a Àag-raising ceremony. In Oliver, there will again be a Canada Day breakfast at the Community Park between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There will also be

free swimming at the Oliver pool between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Okanagan Falls will also be holding a celebration, combining the of¿cial opening of their new Kenyon Park expansion with their Canada Day festivities. Starting at 8 a.m. in Kenyon Park, there will be a Lions Club pancake breakfast, and at 11 a.m. the opening of the park and opening ceremonies for Canada Day will begin. At noon, a new spray park will be opened at Kenyon, and between 1 and 4 p.m., there will be arts and crafts, facepainting, games and cupcakes. The Keremeos Grist Mill will be holding an event as well. The oldest wooden mill in Canada will be featuring balladeers, local music, skits from the Grist Mill Gang Players and a barbecue from 1 p.m. until nightfall. Guests are advised to bring their own chairs and blankets. As well, the Grist Mill Gang Players will be holding skits at the event.

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Theatre on track for September Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Rainy weather and a cold snap in the winter hasn’t stopped work on what will be Penticton’s new Landmark Cinema theatre. “Things with the timeline are moving along very well, we don’t have any issues at this moment in time. We are looking at opening in September,” said Fran Holy, Landmark Cinemas national director of marketing and communications. After years of rumours of a new movie theatre, in September the city along with the Downtown Penticton Association and property owner Vicki Gerrits announced the ¿nal piece of the puzzle arrived for a deal to be forged on the land that faces Westminster Avenue. Environmental certi¿cation cleared the ¿nal roadblocks for development of what is going to be known as Iron City Square when complete. The original announcement from Landmark Cinemas said they expected the theatre to open late spring of 2012, then in the winter that

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changed to late summer of 2012. “Having gone through construction in New Westminster and West Kelowna, we know where our comfort level is and we are de¿nitely comfortable with September,” said Holy. The Landmark 8 Cinema complex in West Kelowna opened earlier this month, with a Xtreme theatre that has digital 3D sound and a viewing experience comparable to IMAX.

The Penticton theatre draws more comparisons to the cinema that Landmark opened in New Westminster this May. In December, Landmark Cinema executives came to Penticton to watch as demolition began on the Liquidation World building on Winnipeg Street. The site is now a busy construction area where, with a little vision, one can see the makings of the seven-screen multi-

plex cinema. Once completed, the theatre will have rocker stadium seats, 7.1 digital sound, large curved screens, RealD 3D in four out of seven screens and the ability to purchase tickets online. “There will be beautiful rocker seats that are very luxurious and comfortable with lots of leg room. They are very comfortable theatres to sit in and you wont feel crammed in at all,” said Holy.

Minister mum on expansion Joe Fries Western News Staff

Champions of a plan to build a new hospital tower in Penticton put their case to B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong this week, but walked away with information only. “He was really impressed with everything that we were able to offer, but he’s under huge restraints and obviously he couldn’t commit to anything,” said Janice Perrino, who fronted the local delegation at the sit-down Tuesday in West Kelowna. Perrino, chair of the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District, said the get-together was a “strategy meeting” that gave her group insight into the health planning process, and impressed upon the minister the need for a new patient care tower in Penticton. She told de Jong that Penticton Regional Hospital was opened in 1953 for a population of 10,500, and almost 60 years later its service area has grown to 85,000 people and is “grossly undersized.” De Jong, who visited the hospital in October, could not be reached for comment but apparently told the group that the provincial government would start putting together its budget in December before spooling down for the May 2013 election. Perrino said it’s hoped that even if there is a change of government, the hospital will remain a priority for the Health Ministry, and possibly form a plank in a party’s election platform. “But let’s face it: everybody’s going to be trying to vie for money.” The hospital district has spent $700,000 putting together the new tower’s business case, which is ex-

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Holy said there has also been research into parking capabilities, and it has shown there is “ample parking on the theatre lot and around the theatre lot.” Employees from the Landmark Cinemaowned Pen Mar Cinema Centre on Martin Street will be asked to join the new theatre, and it is expected the number of staff will grow from the current 15 to as many as 40. As for the old Pen Mar, its days as a theatre will come to an end. “We are going to have a nice, fond farewell. I know the Pen Mar is not the nicest looking theatre to go to right now, but there is a lot of history there. We are going to say goodbye in a very nice way,” said Holy, adding it will not be left open for second-run showings.

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New rules kill dream of home ownership

he Harper government has plenty to celebrate this Canada Day. The Conservatives have been busy in recent months, remaking Canada into the nation they’ve always dreamed of: one with a permanent underclass to provide an endless supply of cheap labour for the corporate elite. First the Conservatives began dismantling Canada’s Old Age Security program, stripping away any hopes for an early retirement from the working class. The government then set to work on Employment Insurance, bringing forward a proposal that would see any worker with the audacity to lose their job forced to take any work that comes along. But the most devastating blow might be delivered by the changes to Canada’s mortgage rules coming on July 9. Home buyers will now need to put at least 20 per cent down, with the amortization period reduced to 25 years. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said the new rules are designed to reduce the risk of bank foreclosures. It’s hard to argue with that, as it’s hard to foreclose on something you don’t own. And that’s the one certainty these new rules will bring about: an end to the dream of home ownership for thousands of Canadians. The vast majority of ¿rst-time buyers will not qualify for a mortgage under the new rules. And with so many buyers now out of the market, housing prices are bound to take a hit. For the vast majority of Canadians, their home represents their largest single investment. That investment is now about to be signi¿cantly devalued, if not out of reach altogether. Not to worry, just tack a couple more years of minimum-wage work onto your golden years. But all is not lost. Parliament has now passed legislation making it easier to transport wine across provincial borders. And God knows Canadian workers have ample reason to want to drown their sorrows.

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History reshapes Canadian identity When the names Archibald, Coles and Mowat are mentioned most Canadian might ask who these guys played for. One hundred and forty-¿ve years ago, those three, John A. MacDonald and 29 others ¿nalized the documents that created the confederation of colonies that became Canada. Beyond the 1867 date and the anecdotes of John A. MacDonald’s fondness for good whiskey, the history of our founding is rarely taught in our public schools. When our founding is presented, progressive historians misrepresent the facts to create a revisionist view of our history. Our founders are portrayed as privileged (mostly) English gentleman who gathered in 1867 to “do a deal” and establish a “non-American” federal confederation. The prevailing and distorted view of our history is one that suggests Canada’s founders celebrated social democracy and collectivist notions that trump individual rights and freedoms. This, we have been taught, is what distinguishes Canadians from our American cousins. Our notions of peace, order and good government is presented as somehow more attractive than the U.S.A.’s legacy of guns, greed and God. The truth, as documented in the letters, essays and debates of our founders, demonstrates our founding values and principles to be much more in line with those of Americans like James Madison than socialists like Pierre Trudeau.

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At Random Direct communications of our Canadian founding fathers reference John Locke, William Blackstone and others who look to the individual and warn of collectivism. Our founders looked for guidance and direction to the Federalist Papers, the pre-cursor documents to the American Constitution, to craft the documents that would form the basis of our confederation. Nowhere in the record is there mention of reliance on the tenets of Fabian socialism or early Bolshevism guiding our founding principles. Canada and the United States share a history based on British Common Law, that evolved from the Magna Carta, the Act of Settlement and others, all of which seek to protect the rights of the individual from oppression by the Crown or government. Our Fathers of Confederation were raised in an era of British exceptionalism. They were pa-

triotic and for the most part loyal monarchists and would have been educated in British history. They would have witnessed the development of the U.S. federation and sought to adopt the best attributes of that confederation in our own. It is unlikely, at best, that the social democratic principles of the modern Trudeau Liberals and the NDP existed, much less were considered worthy. Documentation con¿rms our Fathers of Confederation held that individuals were endowed inalienable rights by their Creator, the rights to life, liberty and the enjoyment of personal property. Like Locke and Madison, they believed that government ought to be limited, constrained by the people and restricted by clearly enumerated responsibilities. All these concepts are contained in the British North America Act that created Canada in 1867, and in references to historical individual rights of the British people. Although these are traditional British and Canadian values, they don’t ¿t the modern Liberal narrative that Canadians are, because of our mythical social democratic roots, morally superior to Americans. Canada’s recognition of individual responsibility and rights has been systematically erased from our “of¿cial” history and been replaced with notions of social democracy and community. Pierre Trudeau moved to significantly limit our individual rights with his ill-conceived Constitution

Act of 1982. At the behest of the NDP and with Trudeau’s support, private property rights were expressly omitted from the Charter and the Constitution of 1982. In Trudeau’s Constitution all the basic rights of speech, religion, the press and association, that most Canadians believe we share with the Americans, are severely limited by government. To assume, as an individual Canadian, explicit protection from government as a matter of rights, is not just false, it is dangerous — ask any gun owner, or anyone who has run up against a human rights tribunal. We are fortunate to have a current federal government that at least mouths the platitudes of personal freedom. This may change, and other political parties have little concern for individual rights, and ironically, through our Charter of Rights, enjoy the means to further oppress individual rights in the name of the common good. While there is much to celebrate about Canada on July 1, we should also keep in mind that the Canada we think we have, and was envisioned by our freedom-loving Fathers of Confederation, is not the Canada we have become. We can thank Pierre Trudeau for this, but the blame resides with each of us. On July 1, learn about our Fathers of Confederation — perhaps with some education we can reinvigorate their dream of liberty. Mark Walker is the publisher of the Penticton Western News.

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Bill won’t help wine sales Heard the latest? MP Dan Albas now claims his private member’s Bill C-311 will create more jobs. How exactly does inter-provincial trade create jobs? I wasn’t aware that his bill was designed to make Canadians drink more. If I buy more Ontario wine I’m obviously going to buy less B.C. wine. Right? So is Albas serious or just desperate? Besides, everyone knows the provinces are addicted to the revenue they collect from taxing liquor. That’s why Alberta and Ontario, and even Albas’s home province of B.C., are lining up to severely restrict how much liquor residents will be able to import tax-free after Bill C-311 passes. And the fact that Albas didn’t anticipate this shows a complete lack of competence. Albas says he hopes the provinces “will recog-

Planning worth the effort

It was encouraging to hear the advance care planning talk arranged by Interior Health, although it was poorly attended. Terminal illness or sudden death often fall upon us without any warning, leaving us in state of confusion, disbelief and heartache. We are fortunate here in Penticton to have some resources such as the Bereavement Resource Centre on Martin Street and the Hospice House up on Carmi, both of which can assist us in alleviating our despair and sadness. Now we are encouraged to do advance planning so that family and friends as well as our doctor will know how to best help with decisions for ourselves or loved ones at this critical time. It is important to talk with your doctor so that he can be aware of your wishes ahead of crises when they occur. Once you have an advance care plan you will feel less anxious, and more information can be obtained at Health 8-1-1, as well as through your local health centre. I do feel it was unfortunate that this past meeting with so many professionals on stage had such poor attendance due to lack of notice or publication ahead. There are a great number of older people in this area who need and would welcome this information, and surely through networking as well as involving the various senior centres this information will be available to everyone. Rae Fowler Penticton

Not all dog owners alike

This letter is directed back to the lady who wrote about courtesy lacking. I also am a female who walks her German shepherd on a long retractable leash around town and have probably been in the area that you spoke of in your letter. I can assure you that the problem you had was not my dog or myself. The way you worded your letter you have painted us all with the same brush and that is not fair.

nize the spirit and intent of the bill.” That’s a good one. When’s the last time a province stood idly by and let tax revenue slip between its ¿ngers? Hope in politics is for treehuggers and fools. Bill C-311 was never intended to help the wine industry succeed as Albas claims. Only increased exports of wine out of Canada will do that. It was intended to aggrandize Dan Albas and nothing more. If Albas really wanted to help Canadians he would’ve done something to free up trade in food as well as booze. Better yet, work with the provinces to begin eliminating sin taxes. After all, we’re just shufÀing money from one pocket to the other by taxing ourselves in this way. Mischa Popoff Osoyoos

I did have a couple of people ask me if it was us you wrote about in your letter. I think a description of the lady and her dog would have been more appropriate. My German shepherd is female, black with rusty coloured markings, and myself I usually have my hair pulled back in a long braid. Just to let people know that we are not the lady with no courtesy. I always rein my dog in when someone approaches us, long before they get into range. We have had people on bikes and skateboards come roaring up behind us so fast that we have had to jump out of the way. It is just one of those things you let roll off your back and go on with your day. So please, if you ever write in again about whatever bothers you, please describe things a bit more in detail. There are probably a lot of us out there walking our German shepherds. Debby L. Klaver Penticton

Time limit needed

My mother is buried in Canyon View. Unfortunately, living in another city, I cannot visit as much as I would like. But I always thought there were too many forgotten plastic Àowers and trinkets which made a beautiful cemetery look shabby. There should be a time limit for trinkets and memorabilia that are left for the comfort of the living. I always appreciated the way the cemetery was maintained. I support a limit on plastic Àowers. Most sites do not allow them. Muriel West Chilliwack

Solutions in short supply

In response to Ron Barillaro’s letter regarding the South Okanagan Events Centre, I think you may have forgot to publish the rest of the letter containing the solutions. Unless Ron didn’t include any. I’ve read many of Ron’s letters over the years and I’ve noticed that while he likes to spend time pointing out problems, he rarely provides a solution.

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Teacher will be missed

Pat Stewart, an innovative, energetic and resourceful teacher for over 47 years, is retiring. The teaching staff at Queen’s Park Elementary would like to express their appreciation to Pat Stewart for her guidance, sense of humour and sincere commitment to staff, students and quality public education. Pat is truly an irreplaceable treasure and will be sorely missed. Kendra Litke, on behalf of Queen’s Park Elementary teachers

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Proving that selfhelp books aren’t just for grown-ups, kids at Queen’s Park Elementary this year received some heady lessons on personal growth. Students learned the 7 Habits of Happy Kids, one of several spin-offs from self-help classic 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Principal Rob Zoppi said kids picked up the habits through books and song, and staff tried to work them into lessons and conversations with students. “I’m incorporating the stuff at home as well, because it’s a philosophy of life and a way of being,” said Zoppi. “The feedback I get from parents is they’re doing the same with their kids. I think it’s a winwin situation,” he said, a nod to Habit No. 4.

(Think Win-Win). All of the habits are spelled out on a new mural on the back wall of the Queen’s Park hockey court, which includes artwork from each of the school’s 200 students. Ten-year-old Ashley Docherty is a fan of the

teachings. “Everybody’s behaving more in class, because the teachers, once (kids) stop behaving, they just point to the 7 Habits thing, and (kids) just remember everything and they listen,” said the Grade 4 student.

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Volunteers at the core of fruit tree project Steve Waldner Western News Staff

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MARY BETH RUTHERFORD volunteers with the fruit tree project. The project provides fresh fruit to area organizations in need, such as the Summerland Seniors Village. Volunteers are still needed for this year’s harvest.

ing helps them interact with multi-generations, which is important as far as asset building goes,” she said. “There’s students, seniors, middleaged people wo come to these picks, and that’s a really positive thing for the people themselves and also our community, because it bridges that gap between generations, speci¿cally between teenagers and the older generations.” SADI adheres to the belief of asset development — that by developing 40 key assets, youth can avoid high-

risk behaviour and become community leaders. Loeppky said that the fruit-picks allow the youth to gain con¿dence and feel they’re making a positive difference in their community. Valerie Wright, a longtime volunteer with the project, said seeing the youth volunteer is also working to give them a good impression within the community. “I think its a great opportunity for them to see that there are youth out there that are helping the community,” she said. “They talk, they

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signed albums, art from some of the best local painters and a selection of original works by famous international artists such as Daphne Odjig and Sir Peter Blake who designed the Beatles cover for their Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. All of the items on the block are on display at the gallery until July 6 or can be found online at

www.pentictonartgallery.com. “This is our most important fundraiser of the year. It certainly is a large part of our annual budget that comes out of this. It seems to be getting harder and harder every year because there is a lot more demand on the community for fundraising from other organizations with government cutbacks and everything else,” said Crawford.

“This will go towards all our programming including exhibits and educational programming. We certainly appreciate all the community support and it is incredibly heartening to see all the support we do even with all the demands in the community.” Tickets for this year’s auction are priced at $75 for gallery members and $85 for non-members. They are available for the Penticton Art Gallery’s 35th annual fundraising auction on July 7 at the Centre of Excellence at Okanagan College or at the Penticton Art Gallery. In the event you are unable to attend the fundraiser, an absentee bid can be left at the art gallery up to 5 p.m. on July 6.

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I get plenty of emails from authors promoting new books, but rarely one as wildly enthusiastic as Peter Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. This Kelowna writer was as exuberant as a boy coming home with a new puppy. The excitement was infectious. In Tales from the Grub â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rub, Robin has penned a series of hilarious vignettes about growing up in Fort St. James during the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in a breath of time where old school trappers and loggers rubbed shoulders â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and sometimes more than just shoulders â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with Ă&#x20AC;ower children, draft dodgers and end-ofthe-roaders,â&#x20AC;? explains Robin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A curtain of isolation and innocence was beginning to fray, but the North Country still belonged to the little guy and kids enjoyed the freedom and fun of learning the hard way. It was an absolutely haywire, wonderful period in a small northern community.â&#x20AC;? Back then, Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementary school teachers seemed to spend more time hitting kids than having them hit the books. Naturally, Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curious mind turned from school to more delinquent activities. As a result, stories in the Grub â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rub come from real life, hard scrabble experience. Although the subjects

are lighter, Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s witty observations reminded me of writers such as Roddy Doyle and David Mitchell. He has the same ability to conjure the hilarity, the innocence and the stupidity of childhood adventure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was a little gem from the Âżrst look,â&#x20AC;? said publisher Laurie Carter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember reading sections aloud to my husband and both of us just cracking up.â&#x20AC;? Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice is fresh, irreverent and loaded with hilarious adjectives. In his own words: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The essays range across raggedy-ass friends; freedom to test the bounds of juvenile stupidity; hurts treated with a dose of thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn yaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and a dummyup knuckle to the melon; a Ă&#x20AC;atulent camel; campouts that lasted all summer; Ă&#x20AC;ying drunk; and a grizzly bear rodeo with an immigrant boy and a dog named Jink.â&#x20AC;? While editing the book, Carter realized she shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do much more than correct punctuation and grammar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did have a couple of discussions on expletives,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I thought it essential to let his voice speak for itself.â&#x20AC;? Just in time for July 1, the Grub â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rub gives readers insight into a bit of off-the-beaten track, small town Canadian history. For more information about the book check it out online at www.PeterRobin.com. Robin will also be signing books at Hooked on Books in Penticton, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heather Allen is a writer and reader living in Penticton

t.g.i.f. entertainment BARLEY MILL PUB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Karaoke 2.0 every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 p.m. Watch sports on 23 TVs and one 11-foot screen. ELITE RESTAURANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open Mic Night every Friday at 8 p.m. Share your talents, hidden or otherwise, at the Elite After 6. Wednesday is vinyl night starting at 8 p.m. Thursday night karaoke starting at 8 p.m. FIBONACCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Karaoke every Monday and Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight, Open mic on Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Poker Wednesdays, no money involved play for prizes. GREY SAGE PUB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Free pool every Sunday, poker and prizes every Tuesday, music bingo every Wednesday and karaoke with Sky every Thursday in the OK Falls Hotel. Sports on the big screen. VOODOOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wednesday night is Surrender the Booty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; local artists are given space to show their wares for sale.

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June 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lent Fraser Wall trio will be performing at the Cobblestone Wine Bar and Restaurant at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa. June 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Country singer-wongwriter Sam Baker at the Dream CafĂŠ. Tickets are $20. June 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World music from Ezra at Voodooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. June 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Zombie Cabaret with Big Bubba Tres at The Elite. Show starts at 8 p.m. June 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll sax by Johnny Ferreira at the Dream CafĂŠ. July 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Avicii with special guest Cazzette at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. July 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penticton Concert Band at Gyro Park at 7 p.m. for the opening night of Downtown Penticton Association Sunshine Cabaret. July 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Good Omens Coffee house in Summerland present an evening of acoustic music with the Darylectones. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 6 p.m.

events July 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grist Mill Gang players perform a skit at the Grist Mill and Gardens at 1 p.m.. Free admission. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. July 2 to Aug. 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Artists of the South Okanagan Similkameen present Indulgence, a group exhibition of paintings at the Shatford Centre. Opening reception July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. July 5 to July 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Many Hats Theatre Company presents Spreading It Around at the Cannery Stage. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. For more information please visit them at www.manyhatstheatre.com. July 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penticton Art Gallery 35th annual Fundraising Auction at Okanagan College.

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Festival and conference for those with a love of words “I am hoping to showcase local authors, writers and book lovers at this event,” said organizer Yasmin John-Thorpe. John-Thorpe was inspired to create the conference after attending something similar in Tuscon, Ariz. at the University of Arizona where she said over a million people attended over two days. “It was unbelievable. We have the college right here in Penticton and I just needed to do this to help local authors sell books and local groups

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Those who enjoy perusing a thesaurus for fun, have spent time hovering over a keyboard in search for the perfect word or love locallygrown creative talent now have a conference to be amongst their own kind. For The Love Of Words is the B.C. Interior Book Festival and Writers Conference being held in Penticton July 7 and 8 at the Okanagan College campus.

and book clubs to buy local authors. It also gives them the opportunity to get in-depth information about what they were thinking while writing the book,” said JohnThorpe. On Saturday, the Penticton conference runs from 1 to 8 p.m. Some of the presenters include Lee Edward Fodi, a children’s author and illustrator, C. A. Land, a sci-¿/fantasy author, will be covering science ¿ction and fantasy world building and Mary Ann Thompson, a freelance

editor. Angela Hook, a graphic design specialist, will be speaking on the topic of branding your book and yourself. Suzanne Anderson, a self-published author, will be presenting two speaking sessions on self publishing including is it the right choice for you and the 10 mistakes selfpublishers make. Another full day of speakers will occur on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Lorna Schultz-Nicholson, a ¿ction/creative non-¿ction author, publisher Julie

Salisbury, who will go through a simple stepby-step system to get your book organized and published and Darcy Nybo, a freelance editor/ publisher, will present on how to discover your written voice and what’s in name. John-Thorpe said these sessions are great for those who have always wanted to publish a book. Costs to attend vary between speakers. “The traditional route of publishing a book is so hard. You get publishers who are sticking with

their established writers and not taking chances because publishing is so expensive. But there is so much opportunity now for writers with Amazon and e-readers. So for the people who always wanted to publish this is cheap,” she said. Authors will also set up on the lawn of the Penticton campus with their titles to greet book lovers. The public is welcome, free of cost, to peruse what the authors are offering. Grades three and four students from the Pentic-

ton Christian School is putting together a children’s book about Okanagan pioneers they are hoping to publish. The school will be running the coffee shop at the conference to raise money for the book. Money raised from the book sales will go towards building the school a gym. More information about the festival and conference can be found at www.A2Zbooks.ca or at www.redtuquebooks. ca or by calling JohnThorpe at 250-492-0629.

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If you are looking for the best Canada Day party in the Okanagan, go no farther than the SOEC where worldrenowned DJ Avicii will hit the stage. “It should be one of the best produced, best dance parties in the Okanagan for Canada Day,” said Dean Clark, general manager at the events centre. Clark said they have spent tens of thousands of dollars on the Avicii production, but it would not be identical to shows he has played in Detroit, London or Miami. Still, Clark said the show will be stunning.

“It should be one of the best lighting and sound shows we ever had,” said Clark. “With that said, we have added on to his arena tour and he is playing that night in Boonstock. We are trying to duplicate his set as much as possible but it is not going to be exactly the same as his show in Edmonton that night because he is playing at 1 a.m. that evening. “Certainly it is going to be an Avicii show and he is known for his production, so expect nothing else but that,” added Clark. For more on this story visit www. pentictonwesternnews.com.

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“That’s not what I would call a very intelligent argument,” said Head. “People will still get injured when they are in vehicle accidents, but we spend a lot of money trying to make cars better. But we don’t a lot about trying to make people’s heads safer.” In addition to trauma injuries, brain damage can also be the result of stroke, which is becoming more common as the population ages, and substance abuse. And even with some protection — as evidenced in the NHL recently — sports remains a large part of the problem. The CEO did credit minor hockey of¿cials for taking a stronger position about hits to the head and suggested the professional leagues should take a lesson. His ¿nal advice: “Life is ¿lled with risks, and one of the things to manage them is when it is possible to protect your head. Don’t think twice. “So wear your helmets, wear your seat-belts, don’t take extraordinary risks if you’re going to go and climb the side of a hill. Make sure you protect yourself, because sooner or later you’re going to fall.” Head added he would like nothing better than to not have any more clients.

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Skier tentatively sets Guinness world record Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Only one obstacle was in Joey Spencer’s head as he got ready to set a Guinness world record. Bumping his noggin. Spencer, a Penticton resident and former Apex Freestyle Club member, suffered three concussions during his career. One, of which he said was “pretty serious.” Doctors warned Spencer about contact. With that instilled in his mind, Spencer said it was like the law of attraction that it will happen. “Now when I went up to do it this time, I had a really positive mindset,” said Spencer, who has developed an interest in producing films and as a mixed musical artist. May 13, 2012 was the day he felt that. He executed a 26.95-metre, 720-degree flatspin ski jump at Whistler Blackcomb that has tentatively given Spencer a Guinness world record. He just has to wait for the paperwork to go through. Spencer previously attempted the feat on April 15, but video showed that his hand

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PENTICTON’S JOEY SPENCER has tentatively set a Guinness World Record when he landed a 26.95 metre 720-degree flatspin jump at Blackcomb Whistler.

touched during the landing. Prior to doing the jump, Spencer practised it because he needed to slowly get back into it after his time off. He broke his skis half way through the first day so he didn’t get a full day of practice.

Vees get trainer, selling tickets Dan McDowell is the new head trainer/ equipment manager for the Penticton Vees. The Kanata, Ont. resident brings 17 years experience with the Nepean Raiders, Ottawa District Hockey Association, Ottawa 67’s, Team Ontario provincial program and being involved in the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships. He recently worked with the Raiders and was named CCHL Trainer of the Year, which he has won four times. “We are excited to add someone with Dan’s experience to our staff and I look forward to working with him this season,” said Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson. “His resume speaks for itself, as his expertise and knowledge will enhance our program and most importantly I can be ensured our player’s safety needs are met.” Dan and his wife Brenda will be relocating to the South Okanagan in early August ahead

On day two, he had five jumps. Those things factored him into touching the ground with his hand. He didn’t ski between that trip and the next. This time there was no mistake. He exceeded the existing 18-metre

world record by 8.95 metres on the mountain’s highest level XL terrain park and included an added interlocking and de-interlocking of skis that was not required. Spencer, a Penticton Secondary School

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Slo pitch champs

Penticton’s Mixed Slo Pitch playoff action wrapped up with the Dirtbags winning the A Division championship as they swept Jack’s Java Stop in two games. The B Division championship was won by the Musty Mitts who downed the Assassins in three games. The C Division was won by the Brew Jays who needed three games to defeat the Good

grad, describes the move as “kind of my signature trick. “It’s always been a thought in my mind to go for a Guinness World Record,” said Spencer. The pursuit was on hold as because of the concussions. He took a year-and-a-half off and sent an application to Guinness World Records and they approved it. Spencer had Mike Shaw, head halfpipe coach of the B.C. Freestlye team, attest to his completion of all technical elements as will Brian Rode, a professional surveyor working on contract with Bunbury & Associates in Whistler. Blackcomb Whistler also supported him. A formal claim for the record was filed with Guinness World Records in London, England.

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Naramata Lightning wins district championship Western News Staff

Heidi Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-run triple helped the Naramata Lightning defeat the Cawston Kobau Koyotes 10-3 for the 2012 under-14 district girls championship. Madison Foster pitched a strong game for the Lightning, who won five of six games during round-robin play. The Lightning bats were on fire and the team played solid defence to down Cawston on June 17. Also competing in the district championship was Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, West Kelowna and Vernon. The

Lightning will now compete in provincials hosted by Richmond July 6 to 8. MVP winners were Tianna Apps, Madison Foster, Sydney Foster and Monique Mooijer. The team is having a fundraiser at the Naramata Pub on Canada Day at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the pub, which includes a buffet dinner, karaoke entertainment, a silent auction, and a loonie shuffle featuring some excellent local wines. All proceeds to help cover the expenses for the girls to go to provincials. SOYSA CHAMPS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Penticton White Whippers under-11/12 girls soccer team went undefeated in their South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association regular season and ďŹ nished atop their league. They capped a great season by winning the SOYSA Cup against Keremeos. Making up the Whippers from left to right in the top row is Caitlin Peck, Lindsay Fotheringham, Nadia Snyman, Mckenna Clarke and Grace Robinson. In the bottom row, Cassidy Thomsen, Annabella Nordlund, Allyn Deakin and Brooklyn Boerner. Missing is Montana Smith. Their coach is Ted Boerner. Submitted photo

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HUNTED HARLEQUIN — Penticton Harlequins player/coach Brad Martin tries to get away from the Merritt Barbarians during Okanagan Rugby Union action at McNicoll Park. The Barbarians won 26-17 to upset the ﬁrst place Harlequins. The Harlequins next game is July 7 in West Kelowna.

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Weather permitting, after the official racing, organizers are hoping to introduce Penticton’s (and possibly Canada’s) first dragon boat team for individuals with developmental disabilities in an exhibition race. Then comes the newly added “Last Team Standing” competition, with teams being drawn at random to race in heats of two boats. This format will see the fastest crew continue racing. The Okanagan Super Sprints have been a fundraiser for muscular dystrophy for three years now and teams and the public are encouraged to donate, with the highest fundraising team given entry into next year’s event. For more information about how you can get involved, call the Penticton Paddling Center at 1-866 658-6333, or go to www.pentictondragonboat.com. To learn more about muscular dystrophy, visit www.muscle.ca.

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Smells of fresh bread and home cooking waft into the air as you walk by 535 Main St. in Penticton. Two signs hang above the door of the new restaurant — Bistro 535 and Athena’s Kitchen — the mark of a unique collaboration between Pentictonite Athena Vassilaki and French-Canadian chef Micheal Legere. Athena’s Kitchen supplies Greek home cooking with breads — from French loaf to Tsoureki, traditional pastry dishes like Spanakopita and Kotopita and desserts, all made to traditional recipes. Legere handles

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Penticton is being held up as an example of a community getting it right when it comes to taxing businesses. According to a recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the provincial average for business taxes is 2.78 times the residential tax rate for properties of equal value, a figure they call the property tax gap. In Penticton, the factor was 1.83, down from the 1.90 in the previous year. That puts Penticton at No. 13 on the list of lowest tax gaps. Osoyoos with a 1.60 gap, is the only Okanagan city to have a better ranking, sitting in the seventh position. Penticton’s chief financial officer, Doug Leahy, said the 2012 Municipal Property Tax Gap Report is out of date, based on last year’s tax rates. The current property tax gap, he said, is 1.77. And he expects it will drop still further as the fiscal review advisory committee continues its work. “It’s part of their work plan to look at that multiple and other taxes,

evaluate that and see what recommendations they can make to council,” Leahy said, adding that in his personal opinion, council is very aware of how the business climate affects the community. “They realize that there has to be equity and fairness across all property owners, not just putting it on one class of properties.” Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton said it is all part of the drive by the last two councils to make the city run as efficiently as possible. “That allows us to change some of these things,” he said. “Taxation is on everybody’s mind these days, whether you are a business or a residential property owner.” While previous councils had edged a heavier load of the tax burden on to businesses, Ashton said that change is being reversed. “What we need to do is bring it down to more traditional values,” he said. “Penticton has been leading the way on this and in my opinion, I hope we continue to lead the way.” “This year’s report shows progress toward achieving property tax fairness has essentially flat-lined,” said Shachi Kurl, B.C. and Yukon

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DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes 1st! 1 year ﬂat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 1-604-853-4179

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Alcoholics Anonymous, if your drinking is affecting you and those around you, call 250-490-9216

Lost & Found FOUND; Woman’s ring at Parkway School playground. Call 250-770-7686 to identify. Lost keys, north side of the Bus Depot area, can identify, please call 250-487-2977 Mastercraft digital multi-meter repair kit, (250)492-7345

Sports & Recreation 20 - 2009 Electric Club Car golf carts, $2500 each, call 250-493-6791

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LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

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Childcare Available LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, (25yr olds), 2 spots avail. for your child . (250)493-0566 Pam’s Family Daycare licensed, spaces 1yr & up. CCRR member. 250-492-0113

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VINEYARD labourer required for farm in Okanagan Falls, BC. Ideal candidate: single, late thirties to mid sixties, physically ﬁt ( no health problems), clean criminal record & free of substance abuse issues, and must be able to work with various farm animals. Must have a vehicle. Experience in mechanical repair and operating mechanical equipment is an asset. Duties include but are not limited to: use of weed eater, tying, applying bird netting, harvesting of grapes, raking, operating a tractor, etc.The position would involve working ﬁve days per week 3.5 hours daily in exchange for accommodations. Accommodations include heat, electrical, and utilities. Also possibility of employment in neighbouring vineyards. Send resume and references to:lilypondacres@shaw.ca. Phone #: (250)-488-8346

Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4358 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. COUPLE wanted for Narrows Village. Looking for a gardner and a chef. Room/Board prov. Must live on water only accessible resort. Go to: narrowsvillage.com or call (250)804-6496 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca now hiring housekeepers, seniors welcome, call Valley Star Motel, (250)492-7205, ext. 0

has positions available in our Mail Room for 32-40 hour per week. Evening shifts run from approximately 5 pm to 1:30 am and will consist of inserting papers and working in the bindery department. Must be physically ﬁt and able-bodied. No experience necessary but organization skills and productivity is key. Energetic and considerate people please apply to: mailroom@webcowest.ca Attn: Mail Room Manager Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton is hiring for a part time cashier position. Applicants must have exceptionally good customer service skills. We offer a competitive starting wage and other staff initiatives. If you enjoy working in a positive and rewarding environment please drop off resumes to #104-2210 Main St. Penticton. Or e-mail resume to: bobbi_krien@naturesfare.com Westminster Party & Tent Rentals hiring dishwashers and labourers (w/valid DL’s); delivery, pick ups, set-up/take down of tents, cleaning of tents, BBQ’s and other equipment, please apply in person w/resume at: 357 Okanagan Ave. East, Penticton

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services CHEF, line cook and Pub Servers needed. Experience a must, all certiﬁcations required. Possible beneﬁts for the right candidates. Please apply to OK Falls Hotel & Pub 1045 Main St OK Falls V0H-1R0 or Email fallshotel11@hotmail.com

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Appointment Coordinator/Service Advisor Penticton Toyota has an immediate opening for an Appointment Coordinator/Service Advisor. This is a permanent full time position. Applicant must possess excellent telephone skills, work well with others and be customer service based. They must be well organized with an attention to detail. Previous experience and knowledge of Reynolds & Reynolds computer software would be an asset. Salary based on experience and a full beneﬁts package will be provided. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please drop oﬀ resumes, Attn: Tony Whiles, 2405 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, B.C., Fax 250-493-6863 or email to twhiles@pentictontoyota.com.

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SANDY Beach Lodge and Resort is hiring in Naramata. Looking for reliable and self motivated individuals for our upcoming 2012 season. Above average wage plus incentives. Positions available: Part-time weekend housekeeping positions, 2 shifts per week, Sat and Sun., June thru Sept. Please send your resume to sandybeachresort@shaw.ca or call Mike or Linda at 250 496-5765. Check us out at www.sandybeachresort.com

Trades, Technical Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Submit resumes by July 25, 2012, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax: (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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Painting & Decorating

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

Home Improvements

Rubbish Removal BELCAN Painting & Reno’s over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB interior/exterior painting and any interior reno. includes kitchen & bath call Len (250)486-8800 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. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, rooﬁng, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve, 250-488-0407 Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ﬁnishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

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

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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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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

Painting, interior/exterior and faux ﬁnishing, 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome, free quotes, Dave Barnett Decorating 250-497-7912

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

PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Trainor’s Family Hauling, serving Penticton, dump service, junk & yard waste, odd jobs, service with a smile, 250486-4867

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

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Qualifications: Post secondary education with a Mental Health Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Diploma or property management or building management background. A working knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act would be a definite asset. Other Requirements: Reliable personal transportation, a good driving record and a class 5 driver’s license, as driving is a requirement; first aid certificate; criminal record check; computer literacy; excellent written and spoken English; good interpersonal skills, and in a physical condition capable of assisting in the moving of belongings up flights of stairs. Email, fax or mail your resume to: South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Attention: David Head, Chief Executive Officer #2-996 Main Street, Penticton, BC, V2A 5E4 Fax: 250-490-3912 email: info@sosbis.com Website: www.sosbis.com

Heavy Duty Machinery

Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Farm Equipment Family cow? Surge single cow milking machine w/compressor, cream separator, pasturizer, $750 takes all. Call Ken, 250-503-8903

Free Items 2 young budgies, comes with cage. (250)493-0386

Fruit & Vegetables

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

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

Windows

Furniture

Misc. Wanted

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE

Wanted, looking to buy Akita dog, prefer pup, please phone Bill (250)494-7978

CUSTOM - BUILT Solar Screens. Keep your view, beat the heat! High quality, durable Thermoscreens. Reduce A/C costs. Free estimates: 250809-4965

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

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

Pets PUREBRED Siamese kittens, ready to go. $300. each. 250260-7974.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50’’ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.

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Appliances Whirlpool fridge 14 cubic feet, 4 years old, $200. Kenmore heavy duty washer, like new, super capacity, $200. Ph. (250)497-8802

Sour cherries, pie cherries. U-pick. Rd 6, Oliver. Phone 250-498-4603. Trout Creek Fruit Stand, Open every day, 6215 Hwy 97, local cherries, strawberries, beets, new potatoes, much more, 250-490-0046, 250-494-8344

Sex and the Kitty

Closing Date is July 3, 2012 Thank you for your interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Merchandise for Sale

KALEDEN Tile - Replace your tub for a walk-in shower! Need new floors! Tile installation of floors, decks, backsplashes, fireplaces, showers, & pans. Free estimates, Insured, references & pictures available. No Job too big or small. Glen 250488-1985

HOUSING FACILITATOR We are seeking an energetic individual to join our housing team which is focused on ﬁnding and maintaining safe and affordable housing for individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness. Duties include: housing search and advocacy; arranging security deposits, the connection of utilities, and the moving of belongings; and providing oneon-one client supports.

Merchandise for Sale

WE BUY AND SELL QUALITY FURNITURE In-Stock this Week... • All Table Lamps 50% Off • Unique Dining Room Sets • Coffee and Side Tables • Hide-a-Beds • Lift Recliner New Items Coming in Daily! 256 Westminster Ave. W. Showroom Open 10am-5pm Ph: 778-476-5919 www.pentictonbargainstore.com

King Mattress, Sealy Latex, 1 year new, new condition, $1000 obo, (778)476-5438 Moving! Miscellaneous household furniture for sale, Please call (250)770-1062 SIMMONS Beauty Comfort double bed $595. Glass top table & 4 chairs $495. Bar chair $45. Leather armchair $50. Coffee table $30. End tables $50 each. Patio table & chairs $95. Drawers $89. Phone table $25. Olevia 42” TV $299. Casio Keyboard $125. Microwave $95. CCM bike $180. All like new. pentictonapartment@shaw.ca 250-276-3251 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 Big Moving Sale, JUNE 30TH 187 DEWDNEY CRES. Penticton 8AM-1PM Moving Sale 187 Dewdney Cr. Sat. June 30th. 8am-1pm. Workbench, recliner, kitchen table and chairs, student desks, wheelbarrow, BBQ, new grey sink, books, and much more! Rain or Shine in garage, 2974 Paris St., in alley, Sat., June 30, 8am-1pm, band saw, tools, 4hp mini bike, sword, hockey cards & more great stuff! Sat. June 30th, and Sun. July 1st, 197 Vancouver Ave. (right behind Waterfront Eyecare) 8am-12pm Lots of Misc.! WESTBENCH, 514 Hyslop Dr., Sat, June 30, 8am-12pm. Multi Family Sale. Home decor, vintage, sports equipment, tools and much, much more. Yard Sale, Sat., June 30, 8am2pm, 310 Pineview Rd

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

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

Sporting Goods 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

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 1brm Exec. 2 ba, Downtown Front St. 1 block from lake and park, secure parking, $1000. Call Dennis @ Realty Exec. 1 (250)493-4372 Updated 2bdrm condo, 986sq.ft, 5-appliances. Close to shopping and bus $169,000, 250-490-0550

Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

Duplex/4 Plex 5bd, 2 entries, 2ba, w/d, 2400 sqft, fenced yard, avail. July 1, $1450/mo., 250-487-0268

For Sale By Owner

Keremeos BC, 2 houses for the price of one! NO HST! On .25 acre, fenced,

Heavy Duty Machinery

New House 1400 sqft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, barrier free, pantry, laminate & ceramic Árs, Guest House 2 bed, 1 bath, Àreplace, $346,000. (250)499-5337. www.comfree.com #333604

1997 Hitachi 270 Excavator, 2 buckets, hydraulic thumb 50% UC $19,500.; 1995 Case 580 SL Backhoe 4N1 ext. hoe 8500 hrs runs well $21,500.; Massey 230 Tractor 38hp Deisel front loader, 3pt hitch ps, $7500.; 250-260-0217. FORK LIFTS For sale, 18 to choose from, Toyota, Cat., & Hyster, 250-861-9171

$97,900, 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 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

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Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Auto Financing

For Sale By Owner

RV Sites

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

MOBILE Home Why pay rising costs of pad rent when for the same monthly amt you can buy a home on your own land? Assumable mortgage. Asking $149,000. For more info call 250-496-4106.

AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

Beautiful new home for rent in the lakes in WinďŹ eld. Incl all appliances, f/p, a/c, 2 car garage, 4 brdms, 2 full baths, fully land scaped, $1675 incl until. 250-550-4096

Houses For Sale

Townhouses

BACHELOR apt in historic house on bus route, n/p, n/s quiet, responsible person, lakeview, furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $600/mo, 250-492-6319 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $525/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

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Townhouse, 2bdrm, 2bath, centrally located, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, vaulted ceilings, gas ďŹ replace, creek side seating area, strata fee, $110/mo., $256,900, (250)492-7753

LARGE 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 block to Skaha lake. Dishwshr, wash/dry, ďŹ replace & BBQ outlet. Avail. July 1. 250 493 3004.

Large 5 bedroom house for rent, ref. required. (250)4923593 or cell (250)809-6972

Rentals

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

1800sqft 2001 Moduline premanufactured home, 3bdrm, 2ba, large den, with new heat pump, to be moved off property, $95,000, (250)488-2353

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250-490-1215 250-486-3791 1 & 2 bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 Bachelor suite w/balcony, furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Immed. Starting $650 all inclusive. 250-541-0077

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Commercial/ Industrial

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

1000-1500sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295 Commercial building for lease, 1500sqft, downtown Penticton, suitable for ofďŹ ce or salon, $1200/mo., 250-460-2499 COMMERCIAL lease 1000 sq ft plus 400 sq ft mezzanine. Zoned CMA in strata at 2201 Dartmouth Drive. Overhead door and window at entrance. $1000 plus triple net. 250-4878734 Downtown ofďŹ ces- location near banks, 380 sqft, $250. 416 sqft $320. Open for viewing. (250)492-8324 For Lease, The Gun Barrel Saloon & Restaurant at Apex Mountain Resort, The Gun Barrel is voted #1 Apres Ski Bar in Canada, The Long Shot Cafeteria & Bar are also available under the same lease, for info contact James Shalman at Apex Mountain Reesort, (250)490-6172 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft. in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319 Shop rental, Industrial area, 800 & 1200 sqft, priced to rent, $6.50 square foot, triple net, (250)492-8324, 250-809-0728

Duplex / 4 Plex Lakeview, large 1bdrm furnished duplex. Near Clinton. $275/mo. 250-459-2387 SUMMERLAND. seniors 55+, retire with us! Bright spacious 2-bdrm townhome wonderfully updated in quiet area of town, walking distance to everything you need. Huge balcony, private yard. $860/mo includes garden/ lawn care and lots of parking. On-site owner, N/S, N/P, references, credit check. 250-404-0327 or 490-1739.

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Cars - Domestic 1987 Toyota Tercel Station wagon, 4x4, auto, 200,000 kms $2500 ďŹ rm (778)476-0015 1997 Cadillac STS (Old Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toy), open to offers. 250-5490914 or (250)545-9891

Motorcycles 1986 1100 Honda Shadow, . Excellent Condition, can be licensed as a collectors. 250-308-0977 or250-545-4653

Seasonal Acommodation

Off Road Vehicles

1bdrm suite, avail. for summer rental, incl. Ironman week, overlooking Skaha Lake, south of Penticton, for more details call (250)497-8402 SEASONAL accommodation Penticton: room for 1 or 2 with private bathroom, laundry facilities,use of kitchen/living room, $800/week details call 250 770-8252 or email lindaannok@hotmail.com

Suites, Lower

Yamaha Kodiak 2007, like new, only 450kms, trailer, winch, snow blade, loading ramp, $7100, (778)514-4407 or 250-809-7676

Recreational/Sale

BEAUTIFUL lg 2bdrm on estate w/lake view and water access, n/p, n/s $1200/mo (250)497-8130

Townhouses

Auto Financing

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3 bdrm, 1 ba. house. 3/4 basement, air cond. downtown, no pets, $950 +util.(250)492-4821 In Osoyoos, 5brm, 3ba, newly renovated. available immediately (250)770-1548

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1998 23ft Sportsman 5th Wheel, sleeps 6, Q bed, lots of storage, awning, well looked after, hitch included, $7800, 250-494-1396

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

APARTMENTS: $625

The PHOEBE ANN on Shuswap Lake is for sale 39 Passenger Vessel

1994 32â&#x20AC;? Motor Home â&#x20AC;&#x153;Triple E Editionâ&#x20AC;? Perfect Cond. Low Mileage, price for quick sale $12,000. 250-358-7296

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Boats 17ft. Grumman Aluminum Canoe. $400. Trailer to ďŹ t $250, Good Cond. (250)496-5523 1973 17â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reinell Boat, 65 HP Johnson & 6 HP Johnson, Easy Loader trailer, Eagle depth ďŹ nder, 2 down riggers. As is. Offers. (250)494-1829 For sale 12 ft Mirrocraft aluminum ďŹ shing boat, comes with oars, seats, electric trolling motor. Also included is a belly boat and assorted ďŹ shing tackle. Asking $1000.00 OBO Phone 250-490-4717

2005 Adventurer 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; MoHo, Rear bed, 0 kms on 6 new Toyo tires, EZ 2 drive, 120,000 kms, may consider partial trade, $24,900 (250)-488-2136

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Naramata: Lrg.1 Bdrm above ground bsmt suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p, garage. Deck with extraordinary view. $900 incl. utilities

ONE BEDROOM

1989 Jeep Comanche, 4x4, auto, 160,000kms, $2500 ďŹ rm(778)476-0015 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

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1999 24.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th Wheel Frontier, solar, rear kitchen, new tires, outside shower. $7,000. Like new. Hitch also available. 1 (250)547-6967

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CARS too good to crush! Free pick up & clean up, NO papers needed, cash for some, anything from Pintoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to Cadillacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, stock piling cars for movie productions & videos. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crush that car, make it a movie star! Call Dale @ (778)515-0533

1984 Vanguard 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; motor home, excellent condition (250)492-0347

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

1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., $650/mo, avail now 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025

Recreational/Sale 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

Keremeos area 2bdrm mobile. Rent $550, next to orchard. 1 bdrm house also avail $500. Cell 250-499-0558.

LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 250-487-1136

Transportation

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of Box 1723, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, District Lot 3777, Osoyoos Division of Yale Land District, Portion EXC BLK A, PART of DL (AT AGUR LAKE) Lease #343851 LBF3411736) PID 0006219518 and located at Agur Lake.

$1000 3 bdrm lower duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;rs, 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 qualiďŹ ed applicants will be contacted.

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, B.C., Canada, V2A 5J9 by July 6, 2012

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June 29

FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment will be Karaoke by Affordable Music 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. 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 250-4937338 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 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. ANAVETS is holding a barbecue steak dinner at 5:30 p.m., karaoke at 7 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips Friday at 11:30 a.m. OK FALLS LEGION No. 227 will be having a meat draw at 5 p.m. The Penticton RC Club is hosting an offroad Trophy race (POET Series) at 99 Eastside Rd. (corner of Eastside Road and McLean Creek Road). Friday is practice rounds, Saturday will be qualifiers and the main event will be held Sunday.

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gathers at 431 Winnipeg St. In Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. ANAVETS have fun pool at 12:30 p.m., dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m., and entertainment by Phil at 6:30 p.m. HOTDOGS FOR HOSPICE, a fundraiser for Moog and Friends Hospice, will be held at Sweets 4 My Sweetie in downtown Penticton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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. Men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles at 1197 Main St., side door, meet upstairs. P ENTICTON U NITED Church kicks off its Sermons That Speak summer preachers program with Rev. Dr. Stephan Farris, a professor of homiletics.

Street. $3 per person. Call 250-493-2111 for more info. LEGION BRANCH 40 will have a Canada Day event between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Will feature a flea market, entertainment, and hotdogs and hamburgers by donation. ANAVETS will be having a Canada Day celebration. Hamburgers and hot dogs between 1 and 3 p.m., with horse races and a meat draw at 2 p.m. SURVIVORSHIP DRAGON BOAT TEAM flea market runs every Sunday at 1652 Fairview Rd. 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

SUNDAY July 1

SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil at the South Main Drop-In Centre on South Main

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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 250-493-7338 for info. S ENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church at 696 Main St.

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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. 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. NEWSTART SUPPER CLUB meets every fourth Monday at 6 p.m. at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall at 1370 Church St. Everyone is welcome. Bring a vegetarian dish with recipe to share or $5. Call Betty at 250-493-7525 or Ernie at 250-770-1893 for info.

TUESDAY July 3

ANAVETS have karaoke with Monica from 7 to 11 p.m. 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 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. SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB on 439 Winnipeg St. has membership information at 10:30 a.m. in the computer annex room. M ENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. PENTICTON PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB welcomes photographers for slide shows, speakers, and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Penticton Museum.More info at pentictonphotoclub@ gmail.com. $5 drop-in, $50 per year. 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. 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, as well as rusty encouraged to join the group. 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. 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 250460-2466 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. Toastmasters is an excellent way to enhance confidence, speaking, and leadership skills in a fun, supportive setting. Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Guests are always welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-4922362 for more info. PENTICTON GOLF AND Country Club has mixed spring bridge every Tuesday at 10 a.m. For info, call 250-492-6884. OK FALLS has a welcome party for its drop-in youth program at Kenyon Park beach house. Kids can drop by any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for fun and games.

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