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Despite a Conservative stranglehold on the Okanagan that can make for dull elections, the 2015 vote could get a shot of excitement if ridings are redrawn as suggested by the B.C. Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission. The commission joined this week with others across Canada to release once-a-decade proposals that adjust the political map to ensure fair representation by population. B.C. was preordained to get six new seats, ¿ve of which the commission recommended be placed in the Lower Mainland, and the sixth on Vancouver Island. And while population growth in the Southern Interior doesn’t warrant one of those new seats, the commission concluded, it does warrant redrawing some boundaries. That’s where things get interesting. Penticton, currently in the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding held by Conservative Dan Albas, would be shaved off and replaced by downtown Kelowna. The new riding, called Central Okanagan-Coquihalla, would still include Peachland, West Kelowna, Summerland and Merritt, but also extend south to the U.S. border to gobble up Princeton. Right now, Princeton is included in the western portion of the B.C. Southern Interior riding held by the NDP’s Alex Atamanenko. The new riding, called South Okanagan-West Kootenay, would only extend as far west as Keremeos, but also adopt Penticton. Its eastern Àank would be retracted to drop Nelson, which would be shufÀed to an adjacent riding. Therein lies the rub, according to Wolf Depner, a political science instructor at UBC-Okanagan. Nelson is a left-leaning stronghold for the NDP, while Penticton favours the Conservatives, Depner said. So the new South OkanaganWest Kootenay riding would likely swing to the Tories. Atamanenko “will be in for a tough race,” if
he runs there, said Depner, a former journalist. For Albas, the election itself would probably be a cake walk, Depner continued, but getting the party’s nomination in Central OkanaganCoquihalla could be a different story if he has to contend with strong Conservative candidates from Kelowna. It’s also possible that Albas and Atamanenko could square off for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay seat. “That would be a very fascinating race,” Depner said. “That would be the strongest challenge that Dan Albas would face.” Albas lives in Penticton and may want to stick with the riding in which he lives, but he said it’s “really too early to speculate,” and noted that his wife is expecting their fourth child this fall and the family may be looking for a bigger home. The ¿rst-term MP found the commission’s proposal “very interesting,” but is concerned that Summerland would be split from Penticton. Albas noted too that the changes aren’t ¿nal, and still subject to a public comment period this fall before a ¿nal proposal is sent to Parliament in February for approval. Atamanenko, meanwhile, said the proposed shufÀe “doesn’t make any sense,” because it separates Nelson from Trail and Castlegar. “It’s crazy,” said Atamanenko, who was ¿rst elected in 2006 and prefers the current con¿guration, which is “a workable riding.” John Hall, a B.C. Court of Appeal justice who headed the three-member commission here, encouraged people to tell him what they think. “A lot of the Interior stuff is certainly not set in stone, because those are big ridings, territorially, and it will be interesting to hear what people have to say,” Hall said. The commission kicks off a provincewide series of public hearings in September and visits Penticton on Oct. 9. Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing must register by Aug. 30. Registration can be done online or by mail. For more information visit bc-cb@rfed-rcf.ca or phone 1-855-747-7236.
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Pentictonites can breathe a collective sigh of relief. After record-breaking rainfall in June, it looks like summer has ¿nally arrived. The current Environment Canada forecast for the next ¿ve days is looking hot, with temperatures hovering around the lowto-mid 30-degree range. George Bishop has been running Pier Water Sports on Okanagan Lake for 15 years, and said last month’s weather was unprecedented — and it affected business. “I’ve never seen a June this bad before,” he said. “The weather was just so bad you couldn’t go out and do water sports.” However, some locals appreciated the constant rainfall last month saw. “I like it a little cooler, so it wasn’t a problem for me,” said resident Joan Belanger. “We’re glad to see the rain gone, but it’s always nice to see everything green. And now that it’s here, we’re down here soaking it up,” added her husband Paul, while sitting on the shores of Okanagan Lake. Doug Lundquist, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said last month’s rainfall was
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Sockeye returns near record levels Steve Kidd Western News Staff
This year is shaping up to be a record year for sockeye salmon returning to the Okanagan river system, but numbers are not going to be as high as they might have been. These sockeye were spawned in 2008, when 108,000 sockeye journeyed up the river. But unlike the approximate 10-to-one return ratio observed in 2011 and 2010, when 200,000 sockeye returned, this year is only seeing about a ¿ve-to-one return ratio. “If it was the same production that we saw in previous years, we would be seeing probably more than a million sockeye coming back,” said Howie Wright, a ¿sheries biologist with the Okanagan Nation Alliance, who have been leading the efforts to restore the Okanagan River salmon run. “However, it is not as productive in the ocean as it has been in recent years.” Still, this should be a record year for sockeye, according to Wright. He said estimates are for about 440,000 ¿sh to cross the Wells Dam, with somewhere between 250,000 to 400,000 making it to the spawning grounds, depending on water temperature and other factors. The decline in return ratio is mirrored on runs throughout B.C., Washington and Alberta, according to a study done by Simon Fraser University. Randall Peterman, a professor in SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management, points out that in the 1960s, the Fraser River Stuart run had about a 20-to-one return ratio, dropping to three-to-one in the mid 2000s. “We’re at about ¿ve-to-one, but
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TROY NENCHEK of St. Albert, Alta. casts his line into Skaha Lake this week while fishing for rainbow trout during the family holiday. Record numbers of returning salmon are predicted for later this summer with the possibility of some spawners making their way to the Okanagan River Channel.
a couple of years ago, we were a bit higher,” said Wright. “It’s still a high adult-to-adult ratio.” Wright said the current run will probably be very similar to 2010, with increasing numbers of spawning sockeye making their way into Osoyoos Lake and the Okanagan River in early July. There will be some tribal ¿sher-
ies occurring as well as a commercial ¿shery, and a recreational ¿shery is under consideration for August. “The main difference between this year and 2010 is you will probably see some in the Penticton Channel,” said Wright. With the level of the dam at OK Falls lowered to relieve high water levels, some sockeye will be able
to make the jump into Skaha Lake as they did last year. Increasing numbers of spawning salmon moving into Skaha Lake is causing concern for local ¿shers, however. The juvenile sockeye, which may spend up to a year in the lake, are competing with the local kokanee juveniles for the same food source.
“We’ve seen a decline, in my opinion, of the kokanee spawning and ¿shing kokanee in Skaha, to the numbers and size that people are catching,” said Tom Dellamater, a member of the Penticton Fly Fishers club. “We are always concerned that the sockeye are going to be competing for food with the kokanee. At one time, it used to have the highest number of kokanee per acre feet, according to Dr. Paul Askey (¿sheries biologist for the Ministry of the Environment), of any lake in the province.” Larry Martin, acting president of the PFF, hoped more research would be done to ¿nd the right balance before allowing large numbers of sockeye to return to the lake to spawn naturally. The Penticton Indian Band and the Okanagan Nation Alliance release a large number of fry into the channel each spring, as part of a 12-year sockeye restoration program. The OK Falls dam, Martin said, provides an ideal control device to control the sockeye. “The idea was that Skaha Lake, with the weir, they can really control the number of ¿sh coming in. We would like to get it right as to what the best balance will be. We don’t know what that is,” he said. “It is really critical that they follow through with some good science and determine what is best for the community in the lake.” “We’re really pleased with the amount and type of research they are doing, but we want to know what idea they have for ¿nal numbers of them and how it is going to affect the ¿shery,” said Dellamater. “We are not opposed to it at all, we just want to see that the research is done fully and we come up with some kind of agreement on numbers that will be bene¿cial to both.”
Driver in fatal crash had several impaired convictions Kristi Patton Western News Staff
Heart-wrenching victim impact statements from the family of Bradley Lentz were read before court in front of the man found guilty of causing his death. “It’s as if a bomb has gone off in my life, everything is destroyed ... My love is gone forever,” read the statement from Bradley’s widow Nancy Lentz. Keremeos man Frank Tamok was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death, criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failure to stop at an accident that occurred last summer during the Canada Day long weekend near the Penticton airport. “I still have trouble believing to this day what happened and that my child will never put his
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arms around me again and tell me he loves me,” said Bradley’s mother Judy Lentz. Tamok listened intently to the statements but showed no emotion. His lawyer, James Pennington, relayed to Judge Wilfred Klinger that his client has genuine remorse for what happened, but still to this day does not recall the accidents. “Mr. Tamok expressed to me that the nightmare of this incident is one that he lives with daily, one that will live with him for the rest of his life. He is truly remorseful for what happened to these people,” said Pennington, adding words cannot adequately express the grief and loss the Lentz family has suffered. Pennington said his client made no attempt to minimize what happened, rather he wanted to hear all the evidence brought against him in trial because he could not recall the events. He said Tamok, 73, indicated he will never drive again. Kristi Patton
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Crown counsel is seeking stricter conditions on a convicted sex offender who recently moved to Penticton. Donald Michel Bakker had a scheduled court appearance in Vancouver provincial court on Wednesday as Crown made an application for those restrictions under what is called Section 810.2. Crown spokesperson Neil Mackenzie said the application is a “common procedure” in B.C. with federal prisoners who have com-
After being found guilty in April, a pre-sentence report was ordered for Tamok. Details of it were released in court on Thursday, including his record. Dating from 1966 to 1990, Tamok was found guilty of four impaired driving charges and one for driving over .08. He also had three motor vehicle offences, all of which dealt with speeding. Crown counsel Jeff Dyment said Tamok had several opportunities to stop driving the day he killed Lentz, including the ¿rst impact where he was rear-ended by someone else. “Had he done so, it would have prevented this terrible tragedy,” said Dyment, who told the court Tamok was driving with a blood alcohol level that was two-and-a-half times over the legal limit. He said Tamok instead chose to carry on ramming his way through several vehicles at the channel parkway intersection, then causing the
mitted signi¿cant sexual offences or violent offences and then are released after their sentence expires. Mackenzie said the Crown is moving forward with the application because Bakker presents a risk of reoffending. In documents obtained from the National Parole Board, assessments found he did not complete recommended programming and was considered a “untreated sex offender with a high risk to reoffend.” Bakker is entitled to dispute the application, but if it is imposed on him it could last for a maximum of two years. At that time the application can be renewed by Crown depending on Bakker’s behaviour in the com-
vehicle Lentz was a passenger in to Àip and land on top of another vehicle before coming to a rest near Wright’s Beach campground. Dyment told the court he is asking for a ¿ve-and-a-half to seven-year sentence on the criminal negligence causing death count, to run concurrent with three to four years on the bodily harm count, and consecutive to a 12 to 18-month term on the failure to stop count. Defence counsel is seeking a ¿ve-year prison term, less credit for time Tamok served during pre-trial custody, which is just days over one year. The defence is also seeking to have an exception to pre-trial credit for time served, which if was granted, would leave Tamok three-and-a-half years jail time remaining. Judge Klinger is scheduled to return to court on July 19, when he will hand down his sentence.
munity and results of other assessments. For now, Bakker is prohibited from visiting any place where children congregate, possessing recording equipment or pornography, accessing the Internet, having contact with sex-trade workers and he is to abide by a nightly curfew, except to work. Any breach of those can result in a criminal charge, which a judge would determine the appropriate jail sentence, if any, up to a maximum of one year. The next scheduled court date is set for July 18, where Mackenzie said Bakker could choose to go on the record if he is contesting the application.
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Council supports expanded plan for wine bar Neighbours voice concerns with ing the local wine industry and offering meals that would highlight the local wine industry, down at the 400 and 500 block, because it is proposed operating hours for as well as a full range of alcoholic beverages. according to the association’s executive di- so dead,” said Vassilaki-Demosten. “If you look down Main Street after 7 p.m., you don’t Sandra Vogel-Hockley, who recently rector Barb Haynes. Main Street wine bar Steve Kidd
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The Elbow Room wine bar has received approval from Penticton council in their quest for approval from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. Again. However, “the tiny little lounge that holds 33 people,” as proponent Athena VassilakiDemosten called it in October 2010 during a previous visit to council, has now been expanded to include three storefronts on the 400 block of Main Street, with seating for 89 inside and a proposed outdoor patio to hold 22 more, as well as being open for longer hours. Neighbours of the planned location at 410 to 412 Main St. have some concerns, especially concerning the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. hours of operation proposed for the Elbow Room, which is now described as a wine bar promot-
opened a new yarn store, The Knotty Knitter, in an adjacent storefront, said she is in favour of seeing the property next door improved, but lists the hours of operation as her top concern, along with noise and smoke ¿ltering into her shop. “If I could imagine a worst-case scenario for my new, growing business, establishing an early bird wine bar next door would be it,” said Vogel-Hockley. “I could not locate another wine bar in B.C. that opens in the morning, nor stays open until 2 a.m. Typically, wine bars appear to open in the late afternoon and close before midnight. Perhaps that’s because both early morning and late night openings tend to attract a different clientele than what a high-end wine bar caters to.” The Downtown Penticton Association has been advocating for some time for an upscale wine room/wine bar in the downtown area
“We have given our support to the applicant but are echoing as well the concerns that some of the businesses have about the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. opening,” said Haynes. “That would be the one issue that we are hearing back from our members more loudly than anything else.” Nick Vassilakakis explained to council that they had no intention of selling wine at 9 a.m., but were simply requesting the early hours of operation speci¿ed in LCLB regulations for a liquor primary licence. “In our application, it says we are going to open at 11 a.m. We never stated we were going to open at 9 a.m.,” said Vassilakakis. who remained ¿rm that they need to be able to continue selling alcohol until the 2 a.m. limit. “Those three extra hours … make or break you. Those additional hours are a great help for any business.” “I wish we could hear a little bit of noise
see many cars, you don’t see people walking down Main.” “I really like wine bars, I think they are excellent. It is something that Penticton has needed for a long time,” said Coun. Helen Konanz. “It is something that Penticton is missing on Main Street. We don’t want to be shooting that cannon through Main Street anymore, and this is the type of thing that needs to change.” Staff also had concerns with the extended hours, and recommended that council approve the application, but limit the hours of liquor sales to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. However, council went with a compromise position, voting to support the application with 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. hours. Coun. John Vassilaki, brother of both Vassilakakis and Vassilaki-Demosten, recused himself from the deliberations.
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Council will consider this application at a Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 16th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed application may appear in person, or by agent, at the 6:00 p.m. Council meeting. Submissions or written comments will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Monday, July 16, 2012 attention to the Building & Permitting Manager. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250490-2400 prior to the meeting. The proposed application and supporting documentation may be inspected at the offices of the Building and Permitting Manager, located on the 2nd floor at 171 Main Street between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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A ¿ery fatal crash on Highway 3 in Princeton Wednesday is being linked to a domestic assault in Osoyoos. On Wednesday afternoon, RCMP in the Keremeos and Princeton areas were advised to watch for a suspect and vehicle as a result of a reported domestic aggravated assault which had occurred in Osoyoos. Police were in pursuit of the vehicle, but say they had to cease
because of the dangerous manner in which the suspect was driving. They alerted Princeton RCMP members further ahead. Just outside of the Countryside Inn on Highway 3, eyewitnesses reported seeing a van driven by a male break through a police blockade, carry on down an embankment, then come back up, Àip and burst into Àames on the highway. At approximately 3 p.m., of¿cers arrived on scene about one kilometre away from the blockade and pulled the man out of
the burning vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The highway was subsequently closed and remained closed throughout the night. The body of the suspect was removed from the scene shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday. The Abbotsford Police Department is handling the investigation as RCMP policy requires an outside agency to do so. Osoyoos RCMP are continuing their investigation into the reported assault of a 62-year-old woman who is still in hospital.
Mayor says costs limit rural fire service Mark Brett Western News Staff
Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton says there is no quick-¿x solution to improve ¿re service systems for rural areas of the city. The mayor was responding to calls from a Spiller Road resident for better water availability following what could have been a catastrophic interface ¿re last weekend at a neighbour’s home. “Yes, interface ¿res are a great concern to us and that’s why we have this mutual aid with Naramata (volunteer ¿re department) and with forestry (B.C. Forest Service),” said Ashton Thursday. “It was an incredibly unfortunate incident and thank God no one was hurt, but for the city to get infrastructure up there just to service X amount of homes is a phenomenal cost. “It’s a rural part of the community, and to have that type of a lifestyle there are certain amenities you do without, especially when you’re on the fringes of the community. I mean they’re still on wells up there.” Steve Boultbee, who lives about a 100 yards from the house that burned, said had conditions been drier and more windy the situation would have been far worse. Penticton Fire Rescue of¿cials agreed, saying the fact June had been the wettest month on record was a big factor in their being able to keep the blaze from
spreading in the heavily wooded area. On Thursday, Boultbee talked with the mayor and met with ¿re chief Wayne Williams about the matter and intends to pursue it through council. “I think what is muddying the waters is they’re (city) linking this with potable water, and I agree it would be a lot of money. Let’s do non-potable water and put in part of the system which could be added to later, and I think we could do that for a much more reasonable cost. “After all, what would the cost be of a ¿re that left here and moved through town? Fires do not discriminate between income, values or boundaries.” He also believes the city has the money, but it would require allocation of funds, and questioned the value of paving roads compared to saving property and lives. Meanwhile, Ashton also has concerns about putting a reservoir for water storage in the region as suggested by Boultbee. He suggested home owners also look at implementing their own safeguards such as sprinkler systems. Increased density in the region, such as the 115-lot subdivision which is currently on hold, will help reduce costs of adding infrastructure for the region, added the mayor. “But I mean you can’t provide everything to everybody in the community when you’re outside of your core services area, you just can’t,” said Ashton.
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The name of a 37-year-old Penticton cyclist who died after a collision with a vehicle in Oliver Wednesday is not being released. Sgt. Ken Harrington of the Oliver RCMP detachment said Thursday that not making the name public was in consideration of the family.
The accident happened about 4 p.m. in the 37000 block of Tucelnuit Drive. Witnesses at the scene said a newer model Chevrolet Impala being driven by a 37-year-old Oliver man was southbound on the street when the collision occurred. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined and police say investigators will rely heavily on the
¿nal report that will be done by a senior accident re-constructionist. According to RCMP, the cyclist was thrown over the vehicle, landing on the side of the road in thick brush. He was examined at the scene by Emergency Health Services personnel and pronounced dead. Police say at this time alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the accident.
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emocracy in B.C. took a bit of a hit over the long weekend. All nine trustees on the Cowichan School Board got sacked. But how, you may well ask, can anyone just ¿re an elected of¿cial? It is part of the provincial School Act that the minister of education can, at will, remove an elected school board and replace them with an appointed trustee to hold the reins of power until a new board can be elected. In this case, the Cowichan School Board was ¿red for refusing to submit a balanced budget that, as in almost all school districts in the province, would have included yet more cuts. Part of the mandate given to trustees under the School Act requires them to submit a balanced budget. The Cowichan trustees weighed that against their responsibility to look out for the education of students, and decided that the students ranked higher and submitted a budget that dared to show the amount they needed to be effective. Just as in the Okanagan-Skaha and Okanagan-Similkameen school districts, Cowichan has dealt with years of shrinking budgets. Okanagan-Skaha has been lucky enough to have done some very foresighted ¿nancial planning, which has helped to both smooth out the annual budget shortfalls, and keep budget cuts out of the classroom as much as possible. But even that is running out as school districts are pushed closer and closer to the line by shrinking enrolment and a government that annually claims to be increasing funding, blindly ignoring increasing costs. We doubt anyone expected the Cowichan “restoration” budget to be approved. But democracy died a little when Minister of Education George Abbott refused to even meet with the board, and simply sacked these elected of¿cials rather than begin to address the very real issue of the need for more education funding.
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Oil sanctions taking toll on Iran There are cynics among us who would argue that the European Union’s oil sanctions against Iran, which went into full effect on July 1, are a double triumph for Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. If you assume that the real reason for his apparent hysteria over the alleged threat of Iranian nuclear weapons is to divert international attention from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, then his strategy has been a spectacular success. The main reason that Israel’s allies are imposing these sanctions is to head off an Israeli military strike against Iran that would destabilize the entire region — and in the meantime, nobody is talking about the Palestinians. In addition, the wily Netanyahu gets a bonus, for these sanctions really are going to hurt Iran economically. Iran is Israel’s most dangerous and implacable enemy, and suddenly its oil exports, and with them its hard currency earnings, are going to be cut in half. Not a bad return on an Israeli policy that cost nothing except some threatening rhetoric. To be fair, not everybody is convinced that Netanyahu’s wild talk about attacking Iran is just hot air. A whole parade of senior Israeli military and intelligence of¿cials has gone public to say
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Dyer Straits that there is no imminent threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, and that attacking Iran “pre-emptively” would be deeply stupid. Clearly, they think Netanyahu really is a mad dog — but many others remain unconvinced. In any case, the question of the moment is not Netanyahu’s strategy. It is whether these sanctions will hurt Iran so much that it will have to give up its cherished program for an independent capacity to enrich nuclear fuel in order to make the pain stop. The answer is: probably not, but they’re going to hurt a lot. The European Union normally takes about one-¿fth of Iran’s exports. If Iran cannot ¿nd new markets elsewhere, the loss of those exports would be serious but not crippling. However, at the same
time the United States is imposing punitive measures on countries elsewhere in the world that continue to buy Iranian oil, and Europe has banned its maritime insurance companies from selling cover to ships carrying Iranian oil. European companies still dominate the global market for maritime insurance, so that matters: South Korea, for example, will stop buying Iranian oil this week. And while the most powerful countries outside Europe can safely defy the American threat of punitive measures, knowing that they can negotiate exemptions for themselves, many weaker countries have no choice but to obey the American demands. On June 27, an Iranian of¿cial admitted privately that the country’s oil exports had already fallen 20 to 30 per cent from the normal level of 2.2 million barrels a day. It is estimated that by July 1, the day all the sanctions came formally into effect, lost sales of Iranian oil amounted to more than a million barrels a day — that is to say, about half of the usual total. This is not a trivial matter for Tehran. Given that the price of oil is also signi¿cantly down, and that Iran is now discounting oil sales to its traditional customers heavily to keep them from defecting, its ability to pay for imports is
going to be severely constrained — this in a country where the average price of 10 basic foods has already risen 70 per cent in three months. Yet there is almost no chance that Iran will back down. You do not have to assume that the regime really wants to build nuclear weapons to explain its de¿ance. This is a country that has faced a century of exploitation and humiliation at the hands of the West, and even those Iranians who loathe the regime will close ranks in defence of their nation’s right to enrich its own nuclear fuel. On the other side, President Barack Obama will go on tightening the screws, because he dares not gamble that Netanyahu is only bluf¿ng about attacking Iran at least until he has won re-election this November. There is no sign that other oil-exporting countries are going to show solidarity with Iran, and there is enough oil on the market at the moment that nobody else is going to go short of the stuff because of the embargo. So it is going to be a long confrontation, and a miserable experience for the average Iranian. But for the rest of the world, it will just be a news story. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Wait times must be reduced Gro Head Beef I have read with interest articles about health care and wait times for procedures in British Columbia and Ontario, as I try to remain gracious, maintain a sense of humour and contemplate the impact that becoming politically active and vocal about wait times may have on solving this problem. I am presently on a six-month waiting list for hip replacement surgery, which means that I am getting around on crutches, patience and the good will of others who see me struggle to go through doors, sit and stand and generally move about. People rush to help with a helpless look on their faces as they see me struggle. I think to myself, that if these same people would put their collective energies together and make their views known to the decision makers, about how timely care should be, that they could really help people like me by inÀuencing the shortening of wait times. Perhaps their collective efforts and voices directed in this way may make my procedure, and that of others, happen in a few days or weeks rather than a few months.
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Yet another stink bomb from the Harper regime: it recently emerged that in the wake of the Eliott Lake rescue ¿asco, the Harperites are actually cutting federal support for urban heavy rescue programs. That’s in addition to the news that another eight full-time Revenue Canada jobs are soon to be cut in Penticton. I don’t get it. Harper constantly raves that he’s all about jobs, yet every day we seem to hear that he’s ¿ring people. I guess the jobs he has in mind will be beachcleaning when one of his bitumen tankers runs aground off Kitimat. Does any of this matter? The Liberal Party of Canada believes we can have development along with government services and environmental protection. What do you care about? Is it jobs and the economy, transparent government, ¿nancial security for seniors, health care, protecting the environment, the disappearing middle class or something else? Direct your answers to okanagancoquihalla.liberal.ca or on Facebook at tinyurl.com/cvb84yj. Bob Nicholson Penticton
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I think I may have invented a new dance step. One foot in the air, hop backward on the other foot accompanied by a small screech. That is what happened when I opened my back door and almost stepped on a snake. Some of you won’t understand the fuss, as you are used to snakes. However, this was my ¿rst up-close and personal contact with a snake. My back door is inside a threesided carport. I have no idea why he came or why he was settled and not about to go anywhere. Now the question is, what do I do? After more than two hours on the phone being shufÀed to various agencies, I was still at square one. I did ¿nd out some interesting things. I found out if he had black eyes he wouldn’t bite, yellow eyes he was
I cannot help but wonder what more damage may be occurring in having a prolonged wait time, that may in the long run make costs to the medical system even greater. It is ironic that rationing of operating room time and joint and other medical materials are being limited in the name of saving money, when in the long run, it will cost the system more as medical conditions worsen or become more complicated to remedy while waiting. With an unprecedented number of aging Canadians, and their age-related medical issues, there seems to be a gap and lack of planning to deal with this situation. Therefore, if people who generously rush to help me open doors would mobilize and take their voice to the decision makers, perhaps myself and others would get their joint replacements or other procedures attended to in a more timely and humane time frame. Heather Caron Penticton
poisonous. Good to know. He had little, beady black eyes. Still I did not want to invite him in. In desperation, I ¿nally called our local police number. Within half an hour, two police of¿cers came, humanely trapped him, put him in a box, and said they would release him up the hill. With all the negative stories we keep hearing about police of¿cers, I thought I would share a good story. The two of¿cers are de¿nitely my heroes. The police are still the ones who will protect and care for us when needed. Thank you gentleman. I will be eternally grateful for your assistance. Oh, he turned out to be a threefoot-long bull snake. Marlene Lane Penticton
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We should all be concerned about pollution, but the approach this Liberal government is taking is downright fraudulent. Transportation is a necessary evil, and no tax will reduce or solve the carbon emissions of vehicles. The incentive necessary is to promote the use of more fuel-ef¿cient vehicles and levy those who are horsepower-crazy with a heavy tax, based on engine displacement over 2,000 ccm on a graduated scale upwards. Car manufacturers must be given incentives to produce vehicles with lower fuel consumption than what are available on the North American market. Why are those ef¿cient vehicles we see in Europe not allowed here? Higher NA standards are sheer silly nonsense and a lie. Rolf Loth Penticton
Disappointed in result
We have attended the Elvis Festival every year and totally enjoy it all. We understand being a judge would be very dif¿cult. However, we sincerely believe the results in the professional category were totally wrong, and might add many agree with us.
Sunday’s results were very disappointing. Lenore Bilinsky and Rod Karr Penticton
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Again, Canada Day at Gyro Park was a huge success. Laurel (Burnham) did her amazing job, organizing the setup of the event. As for me and the Grannie Cass Fish Pond, over 300 “¿sh” went out in six hours. It is such fun to watch the children cast the line and reel in a surprise “¿sh”. I spend all winter collecting, assembling and wrapping these “¿sh”. Of late, it has become more dif¿cult for me to get to Gyro with the kiosk and all the equipment. This year, and last, the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council has made it easy by providing transport both ways. Many thanks to Laurel and the labour council, from this old Canadian. Cass Robinson Penticton
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Poll shows concern with genetically modified food Joe Fries Western News Staff
Most Canadians want the federal government to help clear up the debate on genetically modi¿ed foods, according to a survey released this week by the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association. The June poll surveyed 1,501 people on the topic of GM foods, and also asked speci¿cally about the Arctic Apple. The BCFGA is trying to block the new, non-browning
variety from gaining approval for commercial use from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Just 31 per cent of survey respondents said they were in favour of the apple receiving the federal go-ahead. But more interestingly, according to BCFGA general manager Glen Lucas, 76 per cent of respondents said the federal government has not provided them enough information to make an informed decision on GM foods. An-
other nine per cent said they’d never even heard of GM foods. “That’s a problem that government has to resolve before they start issuing approvals,” Lucas said. Also of note was the 71 per cent of those surveyed who were in favour of a special, GMfree category of basic foods, such as milk, fruit and pablum. Lucas said people seem to distinguish between processed foods, like corn chips, and more wholesome se-
lections, like apples. “The government should make use of that information and think more carefully about the public policy,” Lucas said. The BCFGA has been a vocal opponent of the Arctic Apple, because producers fear that if approved for commercial use by the CFIA it could cross-pollinate with other varieties and prevent them from marketing their apples as non-GMO or organic. Okanagan Specialty
Fruits president Neal Carter, whose company created the Arctic Apple, said the survey supports his mission to raise public awareness about the biotechnology industry in general. “We really ¿nd that with education, people are far more willing to accept it or at least entertain the idea of it being part of the food business,” Carter said. He said the company has also surveyed people’s opinions on Arctic Apples and found most were in favour of the product once they learned it is created by “switching off” a single enzyme. As for educating growers, Carter said he has not been allowed a chance to do so.
“We’ve never been able to give a presentation to the BCFGA,” he said. “They don’t understand what we’re doing and why were doing it, so it’s bad.” Both politicians who represent the region in Ottawa say they have taken local concerns to the federal level, although they’re stances on the Arctic Apple differ greatly. Dan Albas, the Conservative MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla, said the science isn’t yet clear enough for him to take a position on the new fruit. “At this time, I’m going to leave that to scientists to be able to deliberate, and then for CFIA to come to their decision,” said Albas.
Meanwhile, the NDP’s Alex Atamanenko continues to be an outspoken opponent of the Arctic Apple simply because of the perceived cross-pollination risk. “Our fruit growers are having a hard enough time trying to survive,” said the MP for B.C. Southern Interior. “All of a sudden to be hit with this uncertainty is ludicrous.” The GM food survey, conducted by Leger Marketing, was jointly funded by the BCFGA and its Quebec counterpart, Lucas said, and will form part of its CFIA submission on the Arctic Apple application. The poll was taken online and the draft provided to media did not list a margin of error.
City adding pair of dog parks Steve Kidd Western News Staff
Two more dog parks are on their way in Penticton, but Munson Mountain isn’t going to be one of the sites chosen.
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The current dog park on the old SPCA site on Dartmouth Road will be expanded with a secondary park area, and an old dog park on Lakeside Road will be brought back into service. But Munson Mountain was dropped from the list of proposed sites at Penticton city council’s regular meeting Tuesday. The initial dog parks have proved so popular that council decided to continue expanding the program, after backing off a planned dog park near Wiltse Elementary. Director of operations Mitch Moroziuk presented council with three possible sites for future parks, including two variations for city-owned lands on Munson Mountain. “One is a small site, and that would cost $10,200 to do everything you needed to do to make it a dog park. The second one is a large site and the price is the same,” said Moroziuk, explaining that the larger site would incorporate existing fencing. The smaller site would allow dog owners to keep an eye on their dogs at all times, while owners would have to follow their pets on the larger site to stay in visual range. “The second site is Lakeside Road, and that was formerly a dog park. We could bring that online for $6,200. The last one is Dartmouth Road, adjacent to the existing dog park that was built by the city yards when we removed the old pound building,” said Moroziuk. “We have
some room there, and for a $1,000 we could complete the work we need to at that location.” Moroziuk said it would be possible to implement all three parks, drawing on $25,000 in funds intended for the city’s share of a new Skaha Park playground, a project that has been put on hold for this year. “We could reallocate those funds to this project. We have suf¿cient dollars to build all three of these locations if council wanted to do that,” said Moroziuk, adding that the playground fund would need to be topped up later for the project to go ahead next year. Barring concerns about limited parking at the Lakeside Road park, council members were enthusiastic about pushing forward with new dog parks, with the exception of the Munson Mountain site. “The site on Dartmouth Road, for me, is a nobrainer,” said Coun. Garry Litke, who feels action needs to be taken on the site regardless. “Driving by, it looks like an excavated site that needs to be levelled. Something needs to be done with it even if it isn’t a doggy park.” While Litke also supported the Lakeside Road park, he felt the Munson Mountain site was too big, and unnecessary. The park at the top of Penticton Avenue, he said, is under-utilized and Munson might also be too far out of the way to draw many owners.
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It is a summer staple in Penticton, and once again the Sunshine Cabaret will return to Gyro Park. “It is a free event that is great for families to come and enjoy the music,” said Barb Haynes of the Downtown Penticton Association. “We have this great venue in the park that I think would otherwise go unused.” The Sunshine Cabaret features musical entertainment with an emphasis on local performers every weekend from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gyro Park. This weekend is the kickoff to the concerts in the park with the Penticton Concert Band on Friday with Gerald Nadeau conducting a wide variety of band selections including big band, classical, musicals, broadway and more. Guest vocalist is Madison Johnson. On Saturday, Cynthia Leigh-Ann & Band take the stage. “We try and highlight as many of our local groups and entertainers as we possibly can and yet still accommodate some coming through town. We get emails almost daily starting in October until the lineup is completed from people wanting to perform in Gyro Park,” said Haynes. Last year, over 2,500 people packed the park for Romanza, who are returning this year with opening act Penticton-based Fiddlekidz at 6:30 p.m. Romanza consists of three classically trained singers — Philip Grant, Ken Lavigne and Paul Ouellette. The trio re-invigorate opera hits, Italian favourites, popular folksongs and well-loved ballads with their own arrangements for the contemporary audience. On Aug. 13 a special concert
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features the critically acclaimed Michael Burgess. The Canadian singer and actor is best known for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the Toronto Royal Alexandra Theatre. The remainder of the schedule is a good mix of talent and genres including Fluxx on July 14, Out of Eden on July 20, Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole on July 21, Cod Gone Wild on July 27, Oceans & Lights with Mayes and Cole on July 28, Willy Blizzard on Aug. 3, Kettle Valley Brakemen on Aug. 4, About Time on Aug. 17 and Kirk Dixon on Aug. 18. Haynes said Sunshine Cabaret is an initiative that was created by Barry Reid over a decade ago, when he worked for the City of Penticton recreation department. Now, the summer music concert
series receives a $19,000 grant from the city to help pay for entertainment and is organized by the DPA. “The Downtown Penticton Association also puts signi¿cant dollars in to do all of the marketing, staf¿ng and taking care of the logistics from lights and sound to having someone go through music contracts,” said Haynes. “It is a fairly big project.” The concerts also extend to the lunch hours with musical performances happening at Nanaimo Square, from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday’s. “It is great. We invite people to grab their lunches and some co-workers or friends and come down and listen to music over the lunch break while enjoying the weather,” said Haynes.
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The Battle of the Benches is a fundraising event for two important charities, Summerlandbased One Person Project and the Okanagan Raise-a-Reader campaign. The One Person Project is committed to establishing and enduring connection with two communities in East Africa. The Okanagan Raise-a-Reader campaign is a fundraising initiative designed to increase awareness and raise money to support family literacy programs in the Okanagan. All of the proceeds from the silent auction, featuring highly-sought after prizes, and the live auction, featuring some of the award-winning wines from the event, will be
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Dyck suspects the camp has also been noticed by others as a chance to get some vacation time in while studying music. “We have moms who gave up playing for awhile and are getting back into it. We have a couple of medical doctors and this is their holiday, combining playing their stringed instrument with coming to the Okanagan. I know one person from Fraser Valley is bringing the family up, and she is doing the camp all day, then back with the family for the rest of the day for holiday activities,” said Dyck. The camp draws students from Washing-
ton, Alberta, the Lower Mainland, Kelowna and Penticton. Instructors bring a wealth of international experience having studied in Europe, the United States and performed around the world. Joel Stobbe, educated in Europe, is currently one of Canada’s most sought after cello instructors. John Suderman has earned the prestige of training some of Canada’s elite musicians. International violinist and instructor Elizabeth Lupton is a driving force for music in Penticton and her vision drives the successful camp. Rosemary Thompson, music director of the Okanagan
Symphony, is adding her wealth of conducting experience and innovative programming to the Strings The Thing program this year. As well, local composer Jeremy Hiebert will be working with the students to help them come up with a new piece that will be premiered at the free student concert on July 13 at 1 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. The faculty are also holding a concert on July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Okanagan School of the Arts, in the Shatford Centre. “Our idea is to do some classic material but also make it really entertaining, so we have a combination of pieces,” said Dyck. Tickets for Tuesday’s faculty concert are $12 for adults and $6 for children. To purchase tickets, visit the Shatford Centre on 760 Main St. or by calling 250-7707668. For more information on the program visit www.osarts.com.
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Explore your inner cowboy and cowgirl this Saturday at Township 7 Winery as they celebrate being selected as the of¿cial centennial wine for the Calgary Stampede. Township 7 has partnered with a local charity to hold a western roundup party on the Naramata Bench. Partial proceeds of the event will go towards the South Okanagan Habitat for Humanity. This is a non-pro¿t housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by build-
ing homes in partnership with families in need. Indulge in a barbecue paired with Township 7’s limited edition wine at the outdoor wine bar. Live country music by Almost Alan, Canada’s premier Alan Jackson tribute artist. For 100 years the Calgary Stampede has brought people from all over the world together to experience their unique western heritage and values. Township 7 is bringing that hospitality to B.C., asking the community to join them for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of wine, food, music
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When he was a little boy, Jon Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) had as his only friend a stuffed bear named Ted. Although Ted could speak, it was only when squeezed that he might offer, “I love you,” out a tinny speaker. Little Jon Bennett wished that Ted could really talk and, as is prone to happen in Hollywood, his wish came true. Jon and Ted become best friends (and thunder buddies) forever, as well as minor celebrities, Ted is, after all, a sentient teddy bear, voiced by Seth MacFarlane. Ted and Jon grow up together and the story resumes with them as roommates when Jon is 35, going nowhere fast. Jon’s girlfriend, (Mila Kunis) wants him to lose the bear, thinking Ted is holding him back. Ted wants Jon to be happy so he’s sympathetic to his desires, willing to try life on his own. Yet Jon thinks of Ted more like a brother than a teddy bear, and losing him is like breaking up his family. Can Jon keep Ted in his life while living up to his girlfriends’ expectations? Will Ted keep getting promoted at work, surpassing Jon’s income? Most importantly, is the ¿lm funny?
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events July 2 to Aug. 31 — 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 — 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 6 — Movies in the park in Memorial Park in downtown Summerland. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs showing around 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Snacks and beverages on sale in support of Summerland Merchant’s Committee. July 7 — Penticton Art Gallery 35th annual Fundraising Auction at Okanagan College.
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CGI, if it’s not cutting the mustard, it’s just bad. Ted gets a passing grade from me on all fronts, just barely. It’s formulaic juvenile tripe from the king of such things. If that’s your thing, you’ll like it. Taylor gives Ted 2.5 fuzzy yawns out of 5. Howe gives it 2.5 car rentals out of 5. Ted is currently playing at the Pen Mar Cinema Centre in Penticton.
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the piece of land, and a referendum, which Schwarz described as “hard-fought,” was held to get the permission of the people of Okanagan Falls to purchase the land. When the ¿nal decision was made, Schwarz said the project “just slowly came together,” with the help of the community stepping forward and contributing. “I think it was a really great example of a community effort,” said Janet Black, recreation co-ordinator with Okanagan Falls parks and recreation. “It was built in large part with a lot of support from volunteers.”
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The Penticton Indian Band Volunteer Fire Department will be going head to head against some of the best First Nations ¿re¿ghters in B.C. this weekend. Last month, the PIB ¿re¿ghters took ¿rst place in a regional ¿re¿ghting competition, earning them the right to compete in the provincials, which are being hosted by the Penticton Indian Band on Saturday. This is only the second competition the PIB ¿re department has taken part in, with the other taking place a few years ago. But when the First Nations Emergency Services Society asked the band if they would host the Provincial Fire
Fighting Competition for First Nations communities, they wanted to be a part of it. However, just being the host nation didn’t earn the local crew a bye into the competition. According to Tabitha Eneas, who is handling the local organizing for the band, the ¿re department assembled a team. “They trained their little hearts out,” she said. That training took them to the regional competition in Lillooet on June 11, where they ¿nished 40 points ahead of their nearest rival, taking top honours among the four teams competing. This time, the PIB ¿re¿ghters will be up against about 60 participants from 10 First Nations throughout the province. They will be competing in events such as
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Ever since a Grade 6 gym class when she was paired with a girl with Down syndrome, Sylvia Mott has wanted to help disabled people. “She got so much joy just being with someone, I thought it would be really neat to help people like that, and I’ve just been interested in it ever since,” she said. This interest makes all the difference. Through a babysitting job, the 14-year-old Summerlander was saving money so she could attend summer camp. When she ended up raising $100 over what she needed, she decided to do something with the money that was for somebody else, instead of spending this
money on herself. Mott decided to give her money to the Agur Lake Camp. The camp, which is still being developed, caters to specialneeds children and adults, as well as their families. “It would just be neat for people with disabilities to just be around with other people and have a lot of opportunities, like they can swim if they want, and be outdoors, because I really like camping and stuff, and I think that everyone should have the opportunity to go camping, no matter if they have some dif¿culties or not,“ said Mott. As well as donating the $100, Mott said she’d be looking at donating some of her time at the camp when it opens its doors next summer as
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well, possibly volunteering. Christina MacMaster, the society manager, said that Mott’s donation was much appreciated by the society. “Our thoughts, our feelings on this is it’s absolutely wonderful someone would take it on themselves to see that need and ful¿ll it by making a donation, and especially when it’s a younger person,” she said. The people behind Agur Lake Camp are no stranger to donations and fundraisers; in fact, the camp’s construction is primarily based on them. “We’re a not-for-profit, and when we are open eventually we hope to be cost-recovery, but while we build it’s completely by donations and volunteers,” said MacMaster. As well as donations from individuals such as Mott, there have been a number of fundraising events and other supports for the camp, such as charity rides on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway, proceeds from local events such as Festof-Ale and a partnership with the Penticton Okanagan College campus which saw a number of cabins being constructed as part of a carpentry course, with the materials being donated from Tim-Br Mart and Home Hardware. “It’s been phenomenal,” said MacMaster. “The community is completely, 100 per cent
Club begins summer programs Steve Waldner Western News Staff
While the two-month summer break can seem like salvation for kids, it can be a nightmare for parents who have no idea what to do with their sugar and sunshine stimulated progeny. However, parents in Okanagan Falls can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as new summer programming will give their kids a chance to get some exercise, meet others and most importantly, get out of the house. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs has started its new summer programming, with four days a week of fun, games and activities for Okanagan Falls youth. Charlotte Singh, one of the organizers of the program from the Boys and Girls Clubs, said the program will offer a wide range of activities, such as T-shirt craft days, night volleyball, capture the Àag, water balloon competitions and much more. The program, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Monday and Wednesday, and 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on
Thursday, is drop-in based and, aside from a few events, will be completely free. The program came as a result of the Boys and Girls Clubs, as well as Okanagan Falls parks and recreation, noting a serious lack of youth programming in the community, and teaming up to ¿ll this void. The Boys and Girls Clubs will provide the volunteers, and parks and recreation will provide some supplies and Kenyon Park for the program to take place. “This is an area that we recognize Okanagan Falls is lacking, youth and teen programming, so one thing we’re hoping is this will be a catalyst for continuing teen programming in the fall that we’ll take on,” said Janet Black of Okanagan Falls parks and recreation. “So they’re going to get it rolling basically, they can build up the momentum.” Those interested in attending can drop in at any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. between Monday and Wednesday, and anytime between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday in front of the Kenyon beach house.
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591 m Summerland
ELEVATION (M)
71 St
97
Old Golf Course Rd
400
3
350
97
100
300 250 200
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
• Kids’ Piccolofondo
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gyro Park
• Granfondo Festa Dinner & Cycling
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
JULY 8, 2012
120
130
140
150
160
DISTANCE (KM)
3
246 Ave
7:00 am
Gyro Park
• Finish Line Festivities & The
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gyro Park
160KM GRANFONDO COURSE
FOR ALL YOUR CYCLING NEEDS!
$
97
799
1299
$
1899
$
7 PIECE DINING SET TABLE & 6 CHAIRS
3 PIECE POWER RECLINING SOFA SET
BAR STOOLS
See Inset for Detail
Start/Finish
50
VALLEY FIRST
BEST CHOICE
Okanagan Hwy
Main St
97
MARTIN ST
Wade Ave Haven Hill Rd
BIRCH AVE
Power Street ardt Ave
A2
MARTIN ST
A
ECKHARDT AVE E
600
ELEVATION (M)
550
7519 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerland 250-494-4376 Serving the Community of Summerland for over 30 years
“LARGEST SELECTION of GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS available in the OKANAGAN”
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
• Lottery • Groceries • Beach Toys • Beverages
500 450 400
$
97
518 m
KALEDEN
$
200
10
20
30
40
97
50
DISTANCE (KM)
OKANAGAN
$
55KM CORTOFONDO COURSE
Everything you need and so much more at...
NEW HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm • Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm • Sunday 9:00am - 5:30pm
889
869
$
SINGLE
$
$
Also in Black and White
Also in Black and Stainless
Chairs
DOUBLE
STEAM WASHER AND DRYER SET
$
1869
KING
DOUBLE
$
QUEEN
1849 PER SET
With pocket coil memory foam & latex foam incased with bamboo fabric
QUEEN
18 CUBIC FOOT WHITE FRIDGE
389
$
4.3 cu.ft. Washer 7.2 cu.ft. Dryer
EUROTOP BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS SET
329 $379 $399 $599
$
599
1449
$
Also in Black and White
$
OLIVIER 33” THREE DOOR OLIVIER25 CU.FT. WHITE FRIDGE
PILLOWTOP WITH EDGE GUARD AND POCKET COIL AND POLYESTER COVER
Floating Cooler
960 Railway St., Penticton • 250-492-3576
$
30” THREE DOOR 20 CU.FT. STAINLESS FRIDGE
1199
699
P.R. SOFA P.R. LOVESEAT P.R. CHAIR
159
30” BOTTOM FREEZER 20 CU.FT. STAINLESS FRIDGE
250
CANADIAN TIRE 232 Main Street • Penticton • 250-493-5300 Everyday low prices on everything in the store all year round d
149
300
NOW
30” STOOL STARTING AT
350
Float the River Channel this GRANFONDO weekend! Water Mat
24” STOOL STARTING AT
E
Locally owned and operated.
SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR ONLY
Okanagan Hwy
LAK
Voted 2012 Business of the Year
REGULAR $2699
A
300 W. WESTMINSTER • PENTICTON • 250-492-4140
Open Daily from 8am - 9pm
ONLY
Start/Finish
WESTMINSTER AVE W
Proud Supporters of the 2012 GRANFONDO
3-PC. LEATHER LIVING ROOM SUITE
PENTICTON
Lakeshore Dr
the Okanagan Wine Festival Society
499
7 PIECE SECTIONAL
Vancouver Ave
THE PEACH
Gyro Park
649
CHAIR
$
8 PIECE QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE
97
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
Lower
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
699
$
AH
Proud to serve Penticton for over 50 Years
40
Tree Brewing Garden & Barbeque • Granfondo Wine Tasting, in conjunction with
LOVESEAT
SK
1160 Government St., Penticton 2500 49 93-17 737 250-493-1737
www.bikebarn.ca
TOILETS
A2 - SKAHA LAKE PARK, Penticton
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE
We Make It Easier For You
20
Hillborn St
FAN SUPPORT
To Osoyoos
97
97
30
FIRST AID
LOCATIONS A1 - MEMORIAL PARK , Summerland
SOFA
Lakeshore Dr S
Lewes Ave
AID STATION
599
$
A1
NUTRITION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SUNDAY (JULY 8TH)
Rosedale Ave
Victoria Rd S
HYDRATION
DISTANCE (KM)
1499
$
Peach Orchard Rd
ALL AID STATIONS PROVIDE
Finish
Start 55
• Granfondo, Mediofondo & Cortofondo start
SUMMERLAND
The Cortofondo is a 55 km scenic route along parts of Lake Okanagan, and alongside some of B.C.’s most beautiful vineyards.
Tuc-Ul-Nuit Rd
Fairview Whitelake Rd
A5
450
• Package Pick-Up and Granfondo Cycling Expo
TTo Kelowna
CORTOFONDO COURSE
LAKE
A4 - LE VIEUX PIN (LUNCH), Oliver
500
Main Street
120
A1 - MEMORIAL PARK , Summerland A2 - SKAHA LAKE PARK, Penticton
550
8:00 am – noon
$
GAN
AID STATION LOCATIONS
• Penticton Farmers’ Market
BC’s Hall of Fame Induction Event
97
SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR ONLY
McLean Creek Rd
70
ANA
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
LUNCH
Okanagan Hwy
130
SOFA & LOVESEAT ONLY
3 PIECE TRADITIONAL SOFA SET
OK
FIRST AID
CATTLE GUARD
Gyro Park
White Lake
AID STATION
DISTANCE (KM)
6:00 am – 8:00 am
Summerland
160
FALLS
Oliver Ranch Rd
97
W White Lake Rd
Finish
Start
10 Ave
3 PIECE RECLINING LIVING ROOM SUITE
90
80
HA
JULY 8, 2012
97
140 140
Fairview Whitelake Rd
2 PIECE SOFA & LOVESEAT LIVING ROOM SUITE
92KM MEDIOFONDO COURSE
• Tour Breakfast
1199 1149 799 $
Fairview Whitelake Rd
300
SKA
GRANFONDO COURSE A 160km scenic route along parts of Lake Okanagan and Skaha Lake; more than 1,000m of elevation gain, and alongside some of B.C.’s most beautiful vineyards. 3A
CHAIR
$
350
200
SATURDAY (JULY 7TH)
KALEDEN
1999
LOVESEAT
$
KALEDEN
3A
DISTANCE (KM)
97
SOFA
$
97
550
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
499
$
Lakeside Rd
97
3A
60
Recline at the Touch of a Button
A2
MARTIN ST
Skaha Lake Rd
Eastside Rd
REGULAR $3,699
VALLEY FIRST
Main St
Lakeside Rd
150 150
REGULAR $899
50
Okanagan Hwy
250
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
POWER RECLINING SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR
PENTICTON
Start/Finish
BEST CHOICE
FRIDAY (JULY 6TH) • Package Pick-Up and Granfondo Cycling Expo
Okanagan Hwy
Power Street ardt Ave
Furniture, Appliances & Mattresses
See Inset for Detail
Vancouver Ave
THE PEACH
Lakeshore Dr
ELEVATION (M)
MARTIN ST
250-492-0444 No refunds, no changes to text except for price.
90
Main St
BIRCH AVE
Start/Finish
E
WESTMINSTER AVE W
PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS
97
Lower
Okanagan Hwy
VALLEY FIRST
BEST CHOICE
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE
97
Excludes obituaries, family/community announcements, rentals, legal notices, employment and business services
Okanagan Hwy
LAK
LAKE
40 Start/Finish
on misc. for sale, pets, auto, and real estate categories
8 PIECE QUEEN STORAGE BEDROOM SUITE
A
GAN
Vancouver Ave
THE PEACH
Lakeshore Dr
15
5 PIECE DINING SET TABLE & 4 CHAIRS
AH
ANA
20
97
SK
97
Lewes Ave Hillborn St
40
TOILETS
LOCATIONS
LAKE
Lakeshore Dr S
30
GAN
A1
Victoria Rd S
OK
Lower
Lewes Ave
NUTRITION
AID STATION
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
ANA
HYDRATION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
On Sunday, July 8th, 2012, the 2nd annual Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan will host up to 3,000 cyclists of all skill levels through British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan valley. In addition to an epic day of cycling, the event weekend features the highly anticipated kids’ Piccolofondo, the Cycling Expo, a Wine Tasting event, as well as countless other activities for you and your family.
97
20 30
DISTANCE (KM)
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE
To Kelowna
97
ALL AID STATIONS PROVIDE
Finish
OK
92
A1 Victoria Rd S
JULY 8, 2012
Start
Lakeshore Dr S
Rosedale Ave
SUMMER BUY WEEKS SIZZLER CLASSIFIED and get thee rdrd SPECIAL FREE
DAY SALE 3
SUMMERLAND Peach Orchard Rd
A 92km scenic route along parts of Lake Okanagan and Skaha Lake; more than 600m of elevation gain, and alongside some of B.C.’s most beautiful vineyards.
WESTMINSTER AVE W
Peach Orchard Rd Rosedale Ave
JULY 8, 2012
To T Kelowna
MEDIOFONDO COURSE
A perfect weekend filled with cycling, family fun, and the beautiful Okanagan! SUMMERLAND
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
SATURDAY SUNDAY
FRIDAY
Kaleden
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Okanagan Falls
14
KING
549 $599 $899
PERFECT CONTOUR ULTRA PREMIUM BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS SET
SOY BASED FOAMS
MEMORY FOAM
double tempered pocket coil, excellent edge foam encased with fibre pad insulator
DOUBLE
$
QUEEN
R E IV I L O
KING
799 $849 $999
Buying Furniture? See us first before you pay too much elsewhere! 2498 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton • 250-770-8200 0 HRS: MON-SAT 9:30-6:00, SUN 11:00-5:00 E-mail: info@roomstogopenticton.com • Visit us at: www.roomstogopenticton.com
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Penticton Western News Friday, July 6, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012 Penticton Western News
PENTICTON
JULY 7, 2012
JULY 6, 2012
GRANFONDO
Hillborn St
FIRST AID
FAN SUPPORT
A1 - MEMORIAL PARK , Summerland A2 - SKAHA LAKE PARK, Penticton
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
A3 - CENTENNIAL PARK, Okanagan Falls
See Inset for Detail
Start/Finish
Wade Ave Haven Hill Rd
PENTICTON 50 A2
ECKHARDT AVE E
MARTIN ST
A
Wade Ave Haven Hill Rd
BIRCH AVE
Power Street ardt Ave
Skaha Lake Rd
ECKHARDT AVE E
MARTIN ST
A
80
600
Eastside Rd 60
Summerland
500 450 400
518 m
97 70
60
50
40
30
20
10
LAK E
McLean Creek Rd 70
A3OKANAGAN
A6
97
ALL AID STATIONS PROVIDE
HYDRATION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
NUTRITION
3A
WILLOWBROOK
TOILETS
80
149 St
FAN SUPPORT
10 Ave
A3 OKANAGAN FALLS
3
A3 - CENTENNIAL PARK, Okanagan Falls
A6 - DOMINION RADIO ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY, Penticton
A5 - FAIRVIEW MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB, Oliver
OLIVER 90
3
FAIRVIEW
PROFILE 600
110 110
Black Sage Rd
Oliver
Okanagan Falls
A4
5 Rd
Okanagan Hwy
591 m Summerland
ELEVATION (M)
71 St
97
Old Golf Course Rd
400
3
350
97
100
300 250 200
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
• Kids’ Piccolofondo
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gyro Park
• Granfondo Festa Dinner & Cycling
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
JULY 8, 2012
120
130
140
150
160
DISTANCE (KM)
3
246 Ave
7:00 am
Gyro Park
• Finish Line Festivities & The
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gyro Park
160KM GRANFONDO COURSE
FOR ALL YOUR CYCLING NEEDS!
$
97
799
1299
$
1899
$
7 PIECE DINING SET TABLE & 6 CHAIRS
3 PIECE POWER RECLINING SOFA SET
BAR STOOLS
See Inset for Detail
Start/Finish
50
VALLEY FIRST
BEST CHOICE
Okanagan Hwy
Main St
97
MARTIN ST
Wade Ave Haven Hill Rd
BIRCH AVE
Power Street ardt Ave
A2
MARTIN ST
A
ECKHARDT AVE E
600
ELEVATION (M)
550
7519 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerland 250-494-4376 Serving the Community of Summerland for over 30 years
“LARGEST SELECTION of GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS available in the OKANAGAN”
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
• Lottery • Groceries • Beach Toys • Beverages
500 450 400
$
97
518 m
KALEDEN
$
200
10
20
30
40
97
50
DISTANCE (KM)
OKANAGAN
$
55KM CORTOFONDO COURSE
Everything you need and so much more at...
NEW HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm • Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm • Sunday 9:00am - 5:30pm
889
869
$
SINGLE
$
$
Also in Black and White
Also in Black and Stainless
Chairs
DOUBLE
STEAM WASHER AND DRYER SET
$
1869
KING
DOUBLE
$
QUEEN
1849 PER SET
With pocket coil memory foam & latex foam incased with bamboo fabric
QUEEN
18 CUBIC FOOT WHITE FRIDGE
389
$
4.3 cu.ft. Washer 7.2 cu.ft. Dryer
EUROTOP BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS SET
329 $379 $399 $599
$
599
1449
$
Also in Black and White
$
OLIVIER 33” THREE DOOR OLIVIER25 CU.FT. WHITE FRIDGE
PILLOWTOP WITH EDGE GUARD AND POCKET COIL AND POLYESTER COVER
Floating Cooler
960 Railway St., Penticton • 250-492-3576
$
30” THREE DOOR 20 CU.FT. STAINLESS FRIDGE
1199
699
P.R. SOFA P.R. LOVESEAT P.R. CHAIR
159
30” BOTTOM FREEZER 20 CU.FT. STAINLESS FRIDGE
250
CANADIAN TIRE 232 Main Street • Penticton • 250-493-5300 Everyday low prices on everything in the store all year round d
149
300
NOW
30” STOOL STARTING AT
350
Float the River Channel this GRANFONDO weekend! Water Mat
24” STOOL STARTING AT
E
Locally owned and operated.
SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR ONLY
Okanagan Hwy
LAK
Voted 2012 Business of the Year
REGULAR $2699
A
300 W. WESTMINSTER • PENTICTON • 250-492-4140
Open Daily from 8am - 9pm
ONLY
Start/Finish
WESTMINSTER AVE W
Proud Supporters of the 2012 GRANFONDO
3-PC. LEATHER LIVING ROOM SUITE
PENTICTON
Lakeshore Dr
the Okanagan Wine Festival Society
499
7 PIECE SECTIONAL
Vancouver Ave
THE PEACH
Gyro Park
649
CHAIR
$
8 PIECE QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE
97
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
Lower
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
699
$
AH
Proud to serve Penticton for over 50 Years
40
Tree Brewing Garden & Barbeque • Granfondo Wine Tasting, in conjunction with
LOVESEAT
SK
1160 Government St., Penticton 2500 49 93-17 737 250-493-1737
www.bikebarn.ca
TOILETS
A2 - SKAHA LAKE PARK, Penticton
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE
We Make It Easier For You
20
Hillborn St
FAN SUPPORT
To Osoyoos
97
97
30
FIRST AID
LOCATIONS A1 - MEMORIAL PARK , Summerland
SOFA
Lakeshore Dr S
Lewes Ave
AID STATION
599
$
A1
NUTRITION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SUNDAY (JULY 8TH)
Rosedale Ave
Victoria Rd S
HYDRATION
DISTANCE (KM)
1499
$
Peach Orchard Rd
ALL AID STATIONS PROVIDE
Finish
Start 55
• Granfondo, Mediofondo & Cortofondo start
SUMMERLAND
The Cortofondo is a 55 km scenic route along parts of Lake Okanagan, and alongside some of B.C.’s most beautiful vineyards.
Tuc-Ul-Nuit Rd
Fairview Whitelake Rd
A5
450
• Package Pick-Up and Granfondo Cycling Expo
TTo Kelowna
CORTOFONDO COURSE
LAKE
A4 - LE VIEUX PIN (LUNCH), Oliver
500
Main Street
120
A1 - MEMORIAL PARK , Summerland A2 - SKAHA LAKE PARK, Penticton
550
8:00 am – noon
$
GAN
AID STATION LOCATIONS
• Penticton Farmers’ Market
BC’s Hall of Fame Induction Event
97
SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR ONLY
McLean Creek Rd
70
ANA
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
LUNCH
Okanagan Hwy
130
SOFA & LOVESEAT ONLY
3 PIECE TRADITIONAL SOFA SET
OK
FIRST AID
CATTLE GUARD
Gyro Park
White Lake
AID STATION
DISTANCE (KM)
6:00 am – 8:00 am
Summerland
160
FALLS
Oliver Ranch Rd
97
W White Lake Rd
Finish
Start
10 Ave
3 PIECE RECLINING LIVING ROOM SUITE
90
80
HA
JULY 8, 2012
97
140 140
Fairview Whitelake Rd
2 PIECE SOFA & LOVESEAT LIVING ROOM SUITE
92KM MEDIOFONDO COURSE
• Tour Breakfast
1199 1149 799 $
Fairview Whitelake Rd
300
SKA
GRANFONDO COURSE A 160km scenic route along parts of Lake Okanagan and Skaha Lake; more than 1,000m of elevation gain, and alongside some of B.C.’s most beautiful vineyards. 3A
CHAIR
$
350
200
SATURDAY (JULY 7TH)
KALEDEN
1999
LOVESEAT
$
KALEDEN
3A
DISTANCE (KM)
97
SOFA
$
97
550
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
499
$
Lakeside Rd
97
3A
60
Recline at the Touch of a Button
A2
MARTIN ST
Skaha Lake Rd
Eastside Rd
REGULAR $3,699
VALLEY FIRST
Main St
Lakeside Rd
150 150
REGULAR $899
50
Okanagan Hwy
250
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
POWER RECLINING SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR
PENTICTON
Start/Finish
BEST CHOICE
FRIDAY (JULY 6TH) • Package Pick-Up and Granfondo Cycling Expo
Okanagan Hwy
Power Street ardt Ave
Furniture, Appliances & Mattresses
See Inset for Detail
Vancouver Ave
THE PEACH
Lakeshore Dr
ELEVATION (M)
MARTIN ST
250-492-0444 No refunds, no changes to text except for price.
90
Main St
BIRCH AVE
Start/Finish
E
WESTMINSTER AVE W
PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS
97
Lower
Okanagan Hwy
VALLEY FIRST
BEST CHOICE
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE
97
Excludes obituaries, family/community announcements, rentals, legal notices, employment and business services
Okanagan Hwy
LAK
LAKE
40 Start/Finish
on misc. for sale, pets, auto, and real estate categories
8 PIECE QUEEN STORAGE BEDROOM SUITE
A
GAN
Vancouver Ave
THE PEACH
Lakeshore Dr
15
5 PIECE DINING SET TABLE & 4 CHAIRS
AH
ANA
20
97
SK
97
Lewes Ave Hillborn St
40
TOILETS
LOCATIONS
LAKE
Lakeshore Dr S
30
GAN
A1
Victoria Rd S
OK
Lower
Lewes Ave
NUTRITION
AID STATION
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
ANA
HYDRATION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
On Sunday, July 8th, 2012, the 2nd annual Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan will host up to 3,000 cyclists of all skill levels through British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan valley. In addition to an epic day of cycling, the event weekend features the highly anticipated kids’ Piccolofondo, the Cycling Expo, a Wine Tasting event, as well as countless other activities for you and your family.
97
20 30
DISTANCE (KM)
PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE
To Kelowna
97
ALL AID STATIONS PROVIDE
Finish
OK
92
A1 Victoria Rd S
JULY 8, 2012
Start
Lakeshore Dr S
Rosedale Ave
SUMMER BUY WEEKS SIZZLER CLASSIFIED and get thee rdrd SPECIAL FREE
DAY SALE 3
SUMMERLAND Peach Orchard Rd
A 92km scenic route along parts of Lake Okanagan and Skaha Lake; more than 600m of elevation gain, and alongside some of B.C.’s most beautiful vineyards.
WESTMINSTER AVE W
Peach Orchard Rd Rosedale Ave
JULY 8, 2012
To T Kelowna
MEDIOFONDO COURSE
A perfect weekend filled with cycling, family fun, and the beautiful Okanagan! SUMMERLAND
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
SATURDAY SUNDAY
FRIDAY
Kaleden
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Okanagan Falls
14
KING
549 $599 $899
PERFECT CONTOUR ULTRA PREMIUM BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS SET
SOY BASED FOAMS
MEMORY FOAM
double tempered pocket coil, excellent edge foam encased with fibre pad insulator
DOUBLE
$
QUEEN
R E IV I L O
KING
799 $849 $999
Buying Furniture? See us first before you pay too much elsewhere! 2498 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton • 250-770-8200 0 HRS: MON-SAT 9:30-6:00, SUN 11:00-5:00 E-mail: info@roomstogopenticton.com • Visit us at: www.roomstogopenticton.com
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Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com
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J & C Bottle Depot at 200 Rosetown Avenue (behind McDonalds)
250-492-5144 We take used Computers, TV’s, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Keyboards and Paint Cans.
RECRUITING BILLET FAMILIES
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VALLEY FIRST GRANFONDO AXEL MERCKX OKANAGAN debuted with 2,000 riders, including 1,337 for the 160-kilometre granfondo format in 2011. The second annual event already has 2,500 riders registered. Below, Axel Merckx is excited about the growth of his familey-oriented event.
Granfondo ready to roll with larger contingent Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Axel Merckx has a reason to be feeling good as the second Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan-Penticton gets rolling Sunday. After having 2,000 riders participate in the debut of the event last year, including 1,337 in the granfondo format, there were 2,500 ready to take it on this year. “It will be a great event again. Our numbers are up from last year,” said Merckx, adding that it’s crunch time and people are working hard to get things ready. “It will be even bigger. It’s pretty cool to see.” Merckx described the VFGAMO as a familyoriented event because people come for a good time and there is something for everyone. Along with the 160-kilometre granfondo format, there is the 92-km mediofondo and the 55-km cortofondo. There is also a tour breakfast, a dinner on Saturday as well as finish line festivities. Full details can be found at www.granfondoaxelmer-
ckx.com/event-info. “A husband and wife can ride, the kids can ride. If they are old enough, they can participate in the Piccolofondo on Saturday,” said Merckx. The Piccolofondo has 175 kids registered, and Pamela MacDonald of the Penticton BMX Club said registrations are still coming. “We should easily have 200 for race day,” said MacDonald. The race is for any children aged two through 12 who want to push the pedals on the new downtown Penticton course. “It’s free and undeniably a fantastic event,” wrote MacDonald on the Facebook page. Those who want to sign up can by going to www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com/event-info/ piccolofondo. MacDonald added that the South Okanagan Brain Injury Society will be there doing helmet checks and providing free helmets to kids who need them, plus Planet Foods will provide treats. Merckx emphasized that having fun is the
focus. “There are some riders who like to push themselves. I’m one of them too,” said Merckx. “That’s what we like to do on the ride. It’s not necessary to do that. I’m taking it a little bit easier. Kind of enjoy the ride and relax. Enjoy the pit stops and meet other people. That is other side of the event. You share a passion. You share a beautiful day.” It’s expected to be a nice one as Environment Canada forecasts
the high for Sunday to be 35 degrees with a low of 16. Last year, the event got attention when former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden participated. He was planning on participating again, but Merckx said he won’t be able to make it. Mario Cipollini, a retired professional Italian rider was also going to be in Penticton. Merckx said he had to cancel due to personal reasons. Also having to back out is actor Ethan Suplee. Suplee, who was in American History X, Mallrats, Remember the Titans and several other films was called to work. According to Internet Movie Database, he is in the film Cottonwood, which is in pre-production. “We talked by email and he was disappointed that he can’t make it,” said Merckx. “It is his job and I totally understand that.” Merckx’s father Eddy will be back and his nephew Luca Masso is in town from Belgium.
On the VFGAMO facebook page, second time participant Brad Helland of Cloverdale said he can’t wait for this year’s challenge. “Last year this was my biggest ride, but I only finished 50-km of it,” wrote Helland. “This year, I am 58 pounds lighter than last year and am a far stronger cyclist with a greater sense of my limitations. On Sunday, I rode all the way up Peach Orchard Hill whereas last year, I walked nearly all of it. Definitely won’t be in a “lead” group, but can’t wait for the feeling of success crossing that line.” VFGAMO website states there are less than 100 spots available for the race. Online registration has now closed. In-person registration only is available on July 6 (1 to 7 p.m.) and July 7 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at the Package Pick-Up/ Granfondo Cycling Expo (Penticton Trade & Convention Centre). The event begins Sunday at 7 a.m.
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Bryanne Francisco and Carissa Kocsis were surprised and shocked respectively upon hearing their names called for the Robyn Muir Award. It isn’t just any award. It’s the Pen High Lakers top honour given to an athlete who is an inspiration to both athletes and coaches. The recipient exhibits this inspiration on and off the playing Àeld. The award links two graduating athletes, who prior to a spring break trip to Peru, didn’t know each other well even they played on the Grade 9 and 10 volleyball teams together. “We roomed. Got closer then,” said Francisco of their Peru trip, adding that Kocsis was deserving of the award because “she is always willing to step forward and take charge.” Francisco said her former volleyball teammate is a “good sport about everything.” Kocsis said Francisco is deserving as well. The two were recognized during the athletics award banquet
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CARISSA KOCSIS AND BRYANNE FRANCISCO were both recognized with the Robyn Muir Award given to an athlete who is an inspiration to both
held June 12. “She’s very dedicated and she’s really passionate about the sports that she plays,” said Kocsis. “I would always see her in the gym in the mornings when I was playing volleyball. She had to quit volleyball to pursue other sports. She is a great person.” During the athletic awards banquet, the only thing Francisco knew she was going to get was a silver award. Students are given gold, silver or bronze in recognition of their contributions and
participation towards sports. That is based on a point system involving the number of teams and sports an athlete participates on. “This soccer season I wasn’t performing my best and this basketball season I had a broken hand,” said Francisco, who nearly helped the soccer team go to provincials and the basketball team place third in the Okanagan Valley championship. Francisco said it was nice to have basketball coach Lesley Lacroix present her the award.
“It was kind of emotional in a way, just because it’s my last year beingthere,”saidFrancisco, captain of her basketball team since Grade 9. “I don’t think I realized how much the award meant until afterwards.” Kocsis is the type of player who will sacriÀce herself for the team. A prime example of that took place on the volleyball and tennis court. “I wouldn’t really focus on where I was on the court, I would focus getting the ball, that’s like No. 1, right,” she explained. “This past year I was running and my coach kept yelling, go, go, go so I was just going and I ended up diving into the bleachers and hitting a small toddler. Blew my knee out.” She even takes beatings on the scoresheet, which happened during tennis provincials. The Lakers were short of girls to go to provincials. Being the new girl, she was asked to play to help the team. Find full story at www. pentictonwesternnews. com.
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Those who inspire Makena, Tanner and Levi Thompson will motivate them to perform their best on the B.C. Summer Games stage in Surrey July 19 to 22. Ever since Levi qualified for the summer games two years ago in track and field for the ThompsonOkanagan zone, sister Makena, 13, has dreamed of going. She’s inspired by her twin brothers, who she said are so athletic. “They do everything to the best of their ability,” she said. “I want to be just like them.” Levi is inspired by their father Ken, who coached Levi and Tanner for eight years in lacrosse. “One of his favourite things he always told me is if you give five per cent more than everyone else you are going to win,” said Levi. “That is something I live by.” Tanner is inspired by their grandfather Ed Boothman, who watches their games and will throw a wave whenever he gets a chance, even if Tanner is getting ready for a faceoff. “He always says to try your hardest,” added Tanner. Levi and Tanner made the box lacrosse team and
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will be joined by Connor Walton. When asked how their parents reacted to their selections, Tanner and Levi said simultaneously, “Our parents were proud.” That was followed by laughs from the three. “I think we were all happy for each other,” said Makena. “Just excited to be going together. “It means a lot to me to be able to go,” continued Makena, who is on the girl’s fastball team. “I think it will be really fun meeting the girls from the whole Okanagan and just going out to have fun and play ball.” After making the first cut in Summerland, Makena trained with two coaches in Westbank, one of them being Joni Frie, who worked with Okanagan girls fastball players in Kelowna. “They definitely helped my skill level. I don’t think I would have made the team without them,” said Makena. “Most of the girls on the team are 14. It was lucky
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Structurlam Giants won the Penticton Spring League Mosquito Divisional championships. They defeated the Okanagan Falls Gold Star Fencing Diamondbacks 8-3 on June 27. Elijah Kliever pitched the first inning and a half for the Giants, holding the Diamondbacks to one run. The Diamondbacks, with great hitting by Michael Hansen and Jeremy Pottinger, scored two more runs in the second inning. Their offence went dry in the remaining three innings thanks to strong pitching performances Brayden Kuroda and A.J. Reiter. The Giants scored two runs in the first and second innings and followed up with four more runs in the following innings.
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The South Okanagan Flames lost Game 1 of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League playoffs to Kamloops Venom 14-7 on July 3. Brad Stel started the game but was replaced in the first period by Dean Grimm, who made a number of key saves. With 13 runners, the Flames trailed the Venom 5-2 after one period, then 7-3 after two. Scoring for the Flames were Nick Kapusty and Derek Grimm leading with two goals each. Other goals were scored by Quinn Ramsay, Ryan Harms, Trevor Dermody and Jacob Hollenbeck. The Flames next play the Venom on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Kelowna Memorial Arena. The Flames are playing their homes games in Kelowna as there are no floor surfaces available in Penticton or Summerland due to hockey schools. The Flames next game will be against the Venom Saturday in Kamloops at 7:30 p.m.
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for me to get in.” While the Thompson kids fight like any siblings do, she said, “We love each other.” Tanner and Levi, 16, laugh about the verbal jousts they get into as it never becomes physical. When asked who is the eldest of the two, Levi responds that he is by 45 minutes. He then used the opportunity to take a brotherly jab. “I did all the work, he just hung out,” said Levi of Tanner, who captains his Heat lacrosse team. The relationship in
the lacrosse box between the two is competitive. At times there is stress, which sometimes is caused by one of them missing a pass. “There’s more anger there,” said Levi. “We also work really well together. We know how each other plays really well. We just kind of look at each other and see what moves we’re doing to know what’s going to happen. The chemistry there helps a lot. “We make lots of plays without even knowing it,” said Tanner.
The event begins (7 a.m.) in PenƟcton’s Gyro Park, and travels through the towns of Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Kaleden, before winding its way back to Gyro Park. Once again, the event beneĮts the Feed the Valley campaign, as well as the Axel Merckx Youth Development FoundaƟon. It also features many celebriƟes including 5-Ɵme Tour de France winner, Eddy Merckx, and of course, Olympic medalist and Okanagan resident, Axel Merckx. For further event details, visit: www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com or contact Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan at: 778-476-7712.
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOU? RCMP and event organizers are working to ensure a safe route. While road closures will be limited, residents and commuters should expect delays, and be prepared to use alternate routes. The adjacent map highlights the ride route to help you navigate around the event. Residents and commuters will encounter fewer delays and disrupƟons as the ride progresses through the City of PenƟcton and the South Okanagan. Several signalized intersecƟons will be put in Ňash mode with traĸc movements being controlled by a Traĸc Control Person or the RCMP. For more details and complete list of street-by-street closures and Ɵmes, visit: hƩp://www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com/event-info/traĸc-informaƟon. The following idenƟĮes some of the more signiĮcant road closures in PenƟcton: • RIVERSIDE DR & LAKESHORE DR: Front St to Eckhardt Ave (6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m) • LAKESHORE DR: MarƟn St to Main St (& small secƟon of MarƟn St) 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • MAIN STREET: 100, 200 & 300 Blocks 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. • BENCH ROADS: Vancouver Hill, Lower Bench, Tupper, Middle Bench, Upper Bench, Johnson and Haven Hill Roads 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. • MAIN STREET: Lakeshore Dr. to Wade Ave. (6 a.m. to 5 p.m.) • MAIN STREET: Wade Ave. to Kinney Ave. (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • SOUTH MAIN (Southbound lane) Kinney to PenƟcton city limit (7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.) SATURDAY, JULY 7TH PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURES • MAIN ST (100 Block) 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (will not aīect Saturday Market) • GYRO PARK perimeter (Main St, Lakeshore Dr, MarƟn St, & Westminster Ave) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
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Children Childcare Available Licensed Daycare has spaces, available, 2 years and up, call Brenda, (250)493-7821 LITTLE Monkeys fully licensed in home daycare is happy to be opening on August 1st. I have my early childhood certificate and over ten years experience caring for children from infancy to school aged. I offer a fun safe environment for children to learn and grow. I have a full itinerary that includes circle time, free play, story time, art and outdoor play in our fully fenced yard. For more information please call me at 250-492-8979 Pam’s Family Daycare licensed, spaces 1yr & up. CCRR member. 250-492-0113
Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600
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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
2% Realty is expanding to the Okanagan and we are looking for Realtors to join our team! 85/15% commission structure.. 2% realtors are currently averaging $120,000+/year. Stand out in the real estate market. Work with a fun, energetic team. Send your resume to: D a v i d l @ 2 p e r c e n t r e a l t y. c a www.2percentrealty.ca
Couple With Horses. Large Central BC Cattle Ranch seeks couple with horses to spend summer on range with cattle herd in the spectacular Chilcotin country. Travel trailer provided for housing. Low pay, but an adventure of a lifetime. Alexis Creek Ranch (425) 4818451 Email: cblakey@wesmar.com
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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
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Infant, Toddler ECE needed, contact Debbie at 250-4909855, Michelle, 778-4765676email resume to columbusparkchildcare@yahoo.ca
The Hamlets at Penticton 103 Duncan Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 2Y3 Fax: (250) 490-8523 andrea.clark@thehamletsatpenticton.com
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CHRISTIAN, CAROL LYNN JULY 18, 1942 JUNE 26, 2012. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Lynn Christian. Carol passed away peacefully on June 26, 2012. She is survived by her husband, George Bischoff, children, Linda Rylan and Ronald Murray, grandchildren, Mishaela Murray and Keenan Murray, siblings, John Christian, Laurel Hawes, Bob Christian and Kathy Dagneau, and six nieces and nephews. Carol owned BC Farms in Okanagan Falls and was renowned for her peaches and cream corn and beautiful hanging flower baskets. Carol loved life, her garden and her “two guys Tina and Wilson”. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Andy Moog Hospice House in Penticton.
Personals Alcoholics Anonymous, if your drinking is affecting you and those around you, call 250-490-9216
Lost & Found Lost keys, north side of the Bus Depot area, can identify, please call 250-487-2977 LOST, sometime last month, a man’s diamond ring, sentimental value, reward, Alec (250)493-0995
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FREE Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 1, 2012 at the young age of 59 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving mother, Agnes Ingram, two sisters, Jeanette (Fred) Dick, Donna Marie (Joe) Fletcher and other family members. He was sadly predeceased by his brother Lyall (Trudy) Ingram. Brian will best be remembered as “Penticton’s Finest Gas Jockey” serving the Penticton area for over 40 years. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Watters and the wonderful caring staff at Moog & Friends Hospice House and Trinity Center. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:00 am at Parkview Funeral Chapel, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC with Pastor Colin Cross officiating. In memory of Brian donations may be made to the Moog & Friends Hospice House, 1701 Government Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8J7, Trinity Center, 75 W. Green Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 7N6 or the BCSPCA, 2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 7W7. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.
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A D M I N I S T R AT I V E / B O O K KEEPING ASSISTANT - Join our team at a busy metal manufacturing shop in the Salmon Arm Industrial Park. Required: Bookkeeping post-secondary training and experience; proficiency with Simply Accounting; strong communication and organizational skills. Wages to be assessed on experience and qualifications; good benefits package. Inquiries to: Margaret McMaster, ADAM Integrated Industries, via phone: 250832-3480; fax: 250-832-4530; email:
Reno’s, landscaping, decks, fences, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, painting, retaining walls, dump hauls, will do anything, (250)809-1454
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
Multi-Family Sale! 1277 MacCleave, Sat. July 7th, 8am12pm. 18” tires with rims, exercise equipment, strollers, desks, toys and much more!
3BDRM 1bath home near hospital & parks in Vernon. Completely upgraded and wheelchair accessible. $279,500. Call Nattie to book a showing! 250-307-7811.
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. July 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th. 1-4pm (250)498-3944
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ATTENTION ROOFERS! Come work with the industry leader in roofing and exteriors. We are a Calgary based Company looking to hire skilled, professional roofers with foreman experience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped roofing, valid driver’s licence, vehicle and tools. $27 $32 per hour depending on experience with potential benefits. Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB coverage. Please call 403-366-3770 Ext. 258 or email Todd@epicroofing.ca Epic Roofing & Exteriors has been in business since 2001.
Guerard Fine Furniture, a long established and well respected family business, is seeking a new team member with retail sales experience. Candidate must possess excellent customer service, communication and computer skills, with a flare for interior design. This is a part time position for 3-4 days per week and weekend work is required. Apply in person only. Dave Mitchell, 70 Westminster Ave E., Penticton. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca ORCHARD WORKERS Pruning, harvesting $10.25/hr or piece rate. 10hrs/ day, Sept to Oct. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon FAX: 250-5426647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca
Trades, Technical Armstrong Collision is accepting resumes for Journeyman Autobody Technicians or 2nd & 3rd year apprentices for immediate employment. Phone 250-546-3300 or resumes can be sent to fax: 250546-3376 or email: armstrongcollision@telus.net HIRING ironworkers and welders immediately. Please email resume to: snoel@tru-steel.ca
Services
Education/Tutoring ENJOY YOUR SUMMER Individual Spanish Classes (778)476-2227 matteran50@hotmail.com
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
Legal Services
Home Improvements 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 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
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
Painting & Decorating All your Painting needs will be done in a resp., clean and eco friendly way! Sm or lrg jobs! Free est. (250)328-2313
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3 Rooms For $299, 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 Painting, Installs & Repairs. 20 yrs exp., References, Insured, Licensed, WCB, Timely & reasonable cost, Glenic Industries, Nick (250)486-2359 Painting, interior/exterior and faux finishing, 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome, free quotes, Dave Barnett Decorating 250-497-7912
Plumbing Electric hot water tanks installed for $149, incl. dump charge for disposal. Licensed and insured, seniors discounts, Summerland-Osoyoos. 250-276-4310
Rubbish Removal 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
Tiling
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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
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Cleaning Services Commercial cleaning, expert to details, gr. rates, security clearance, ref. upon req., Call Barb (250)490-3087
Garden & Lawn Lawn care person needed, weekly, $10/hour, (250)4934650
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CUSTOM - BUILT Solar Screens. Keep your view, beat the heat! High quality, durable Thermoscreens. Reduce A/C costs. Free estimates: 250809-4965
Pets & Livestock
Equestrian Horses for sale & Stallion service for Appaloosa, Paint & Quarter horse, 250-499-5397 www.keremeos.com/3winds
Livestock Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
Pets Australian Shepherd black-tri male & female puppies, ready July 9, 1st shots, vet checked, $450 each, (250)499-5397, email: 3winds@telus.net Bichon-Shih-tzu pups, great disposition, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, available immediately. For more information call. 1 (250)832-4923
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.
Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203
Fruit & Vegetables FOR SALE New 20lb Fruit Boxes. 80 boxes @ $65.00 for the lot,or $.80 each. Ph 250496-4106 or 250-486-4106 Open Jassar Fruit Stand, 350 Upper Bench Rd. corner Johnson Rd, fresh cherries & more 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 U-Pick cherries, $1.10/lb, 7:30am-dusk, low trees, 250492-5653, 1099 West Bench
Furniture Stereo cabinet, $10, table & 6 chairs, $100, 2 desks, $20 each, chest of drawers, $10, new grey bathroom sink, $50, (250)493-6150 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 190 Woodlands Pl., Sat., July 7, 8am-noon, 190 Woodlands Pl., single bed, toys, exercise bike, small tv, old radios, misc
GARAGE SALE BAKE SALE All proceeds go to “Sears National Kids With Cancer Ride” 8am, Sat. July 7th 168 Yorkton Ave. Cash Donations also welcome Garage Sale, Sat., July 7, 1764 Duncan Ave. E, 8:30 am -1:30 pm Garage Sale, Sat., July 7, 8am-1pm, 1474 Allison St. Moving Sale, Sat. July 7th, 8am-12pm, 180 Bracewell Dr.
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 FORK LIFTS For sale, 18 to choose from, Toyota, Cat., & Hyster, 250-861-9171 Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
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
Townhouses
Keremeos BC, 2 houses for the price of one! NO HST! On .25 acre, fenced, 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 $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 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. PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
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
Garage Sales
Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576
Apt/Condo for Rent TOWNHOUSES 296 & 298 Maple St. 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath 250-490-1215 250-486-3791 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 BACHELOR apt in historic house on bus route, n/p, n/s quiet, responsible person, lakeview, furn’d $600/mo, 250-492-6319 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.
New 2nd Floor Studio Suite, private entrance, lots of parking, central location in Keremeos. F/S/W/D $590/month (includes heat & electricity), security deposit and references, non-smoker & no pets, 250-499-9035.
Mobile Homes & Parks 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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Sporting Goods
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 offices- 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 Vernon (Harwood) Newly reno’d 3bdrm, 1.5bath, f/s, w/d h-up fenced yard n/s n/p Avail Now. $1100. 250-766-1428 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.
Sporting Goods
FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2012 Norco CRR-SL Med SRAM Red, Mavic wheels, 16.5 lbs, full carbon, $2400 2013 Felt AR2 54cm, SRAM Red (Black), SRAM Wheels, 16 lbs, aero profile, great road/TT combo or Tri-bike conversion, $4200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
RENTALS
Garage Sales
(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 Property Management
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MOVING SALE! Saturday July 7 10am - 2pm. 1102 Killarney Street NO EARLY BIRDS. Misc household items, tools, skis, etc. Multi-Daycare toy and household items garage sale, 8am12pm, Sat. July 7th, 1263 Duncan Ave. East SAT. JULY 7th, 2347 MCGRAW ST., 8AM-12PM.
Rentals
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 250-493-5909
LARGE 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136
Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-499-0251 Local Looking for a ladies adult 3-wheel bike. (250)492-2929
Townhouse, 2bdrm, 2bath, centrally located, laminate flooring, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, creek side seating area, strata fee, $110/mo., $256,900, (250)492-7753
1000-1500sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295
$950
Near dwntwn, and OK beach, 1 bdrm apt, 3rd flr walk up, incl. cable and free laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA303) 2 bdrm apt near dwntwn, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. July 15 (SHM) 55+ 1 bdrm apt, incl heat and hotwater ./ cable, extra storage, stove fridge, kitchen reno’s. Avail. NOW (WT104) Grd flr 2 bdrm condo, w/balcony, covered parking, extra storage, f,s, a/c incl H.W, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A447) Newer 1 bdrm + den, condo close to downtown, 6 appl, covered parking, loft style bdrm. Avail. Aug. 1 (A426)
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$1000 3 bdrm lower duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate flrs, recently updated. Avail. NOW (H721-1) $1000 2 bdrm house, 1 bath, f,s, w.d, large yard, close to IGA and hospital, no pets. Avail. Aug. 15 (H731) 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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Antiques / Classics
1bdrm house, orchard setting, new stove, fridge, microwave, washer, dryer, shower, suitable for working singles or couples only, np, ns, must have strong housekeeping skills, $700 per mo + util. ($75 to $150), Avail. Sept 1, pictures avail. 250 494 4666
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LOOKING for that ride you’ve always dreamed of? Eurodreams specializes in importing European automobiles and JDM for thousands cheaper. Visit us on the web at www.euro-dreams.net
‘06 350 Ford diesel, 73,000 kms, single cab, manual trans, full size box, rear wheel drive. Good work truck. $12,000 (250)809-5029 1994 GMC blue Safari van, good condition, $1100. (250)493-0566 2003 Ford F350 Ex cab, lb, dually, diesel auto, 200k, exc cond $10900 250-307-5665 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, Hemi, 218 highway K, custom chrome rims, leveling kit & leather interier . $9950 obo 1-250-260-0329 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, ac/pw/pl, 7 pass, 191,000 kms, $4900 obo 250-307-0002
Cars - Domestic
3bdrm, 485 Bennett Ave., $1200/mo., 3bdrm, 667 Birch Ave., huge yard, $1250/mo., call Vijay (250)490-1530
1997 Cadillac STS (Old Man’s Toy), open to offers. 250-5490914 or (250)545-9891
Beautiful new home for rent in the lakes in Winfield. Incl all appliances, f/p, a/c, 2 car garage, 4 brdms, 2 full baths, fully land scaped, $1675 incl until. 250-550-4096
2003 Cavalier, 4dr, 5spd, immaculate, only 105,000kms, $3,950. 250-938-2241.
Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks
2008 Smart Car, low mileage, asking $10,000 obo. Great cond. (250)542-6099
Utility Trailers
Motorcycles
Single axle util. trailer, new paint, locking steel cargo box, good cond., for big or sm. car $250 cash (250)496-5523
2004 Sebring, 4 dr, auto, loaded, exc cond, 120k $4400. 250-540-7307
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2000 Honda Valkyrie, 90,000 kms mint $8100 250-306-4782
Small 2bd 1ba house, 4appl., ns, np, aval. July 15, $950+util., (250)462-0669
Office/Retail
778-476-6028
Seasonal Acommodation 1bdrm suite, avail. for summer rental, incl. Ironman week, overlooking Skaha Lake, south of Penticton, for more details call (250)497-8402
1995 23ft Travel Mate Trailer, $6500 firm, excellent cond. in/out, sleeps 6, rear bunks, couch hide-a-bed, oak cabinets, tub/shower combo, fully equipped, (250)493-6875
BEAUTIFUL lg 2bdrm on estate w/lake view and water access, n/p, n/s $1000/mo (250)497-8130
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1999 Topaz Trailer by Triple E, 30ft, lg slide, excellent condition, $12,500, 250-487-1136 ‘77 GMC 3/4 ton, 4x4, with 10’ camper, $2500 OBO (250)493-6425
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SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. 890 WING OF South
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and 4 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Call 250-493-7338 for info. ANAVETS will have karaoke/ DJ from 7 to 11:30 p.m. CARE CLOSET THRIFT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open
Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. 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
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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 daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles is having Friday night dinner from 5 to 7 p.m Proceeds going to charity. Entertainment by Diane Ball from 7 to 11 p.m. Members and guests welcome. PENTICTON CONCERT Band is playing at Gyro Park Bandshell at 7 p.m. Musicians from throughout the South Okanagan in a wide variety of band selections including big band, classical and more. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket. For info call 250-809-2087.
SATURDAY July 7
JEWISH LEARNING CENTRE for Christians is at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has burgers and fries from noon until 4 p.m. Beaver races start at 4 p.m. All proceeds going to charity. CHURCH OF GOD Sabbath services will be held at the Sandman Hotel at 939 Burnaby Ave. Nanaimo’s Elder Eric Jantzen is the guest speaker. ANAVETS will have dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m., followed by entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. OK FALLS Legion Branch
227 will have a meat draw at 5 p.m., followed by supper at 6:30 p.m. for $8. Entertainment given by the versatile Diane Ball. Open to everyone. TOWNSHIP 7 WINERY is holding a western roundup charity benefit for Habitat for Humanity South Okanagan. There will be a family-friendly event with wine-tasting, country music, line dancing and other western activities. The free event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the Township 7 Winery at 1450 McMillan Ave. Call Lori Pike at 604808-6655 for more info. SPRINGERS GYMNASTICS Adventures is having a hot dog fundraiser and bottle drive on at 10 a.m. July 7 at Staples and July 8 at the Laundry Basket at 976 Eckhardt Ave. W.
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. P ENTICTON U NITED CHURCH, as part of their summer preachers program, will be having Reverand Laura Turnbull give a sermon at 696 Main St. at 10 a.m. ANAVETS WILL BE having hot dogs and hamburgers between 1 and 3 p.m., with horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m.
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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. L ADIES A UXILIARY Executive to the Legion branch 40 invite everyone to come to a pancake breakfast at 502 Martin St., Penticton from 8:30 a.m. to noon Pancakes, ham, sausages, orange juice and coffee available for $4, and for 50 cents more, strawberries and cream. 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 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call 250-493-0136.
MONDAY 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. MINISTER OF Tourism Pat Bell will be available at an open forum between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Wine Information Centre at 553 Railway St. The minister will be on hand to discuss tourism and hospitality in the area. S ENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church at 696 Main St. ANAVETS have hotdogs and hamburgers from 1 to 3 p.m., with horse races and a meat draw at 2 p.m. OK FALLS has youth drop-in activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kenyon Park beach house. Monday’s activity is T-shirt recycling day.
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S OUTH O KANAGAN TOASTMASTERS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Best Western in Osoyoos. Become a more confident speaker. Call Corinne at 250689-0676 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. M ENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. ANAVENTS has kara-
PIPE band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome. OK FALLS has youth drop-in activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kenyon Park beach house. Tuesday’s activities are flag football and capture the flag. 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 those rusty, are encouraged to join the group. It is an opportunity to renew playing of an instrument in a concert band and an opportunity to join a vital musical group for personal enjoyment and camaraderie. 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, airhock-
ey), make crafts, gym time, snacks. Everyone is welcome. 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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 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. 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 250-492-2362 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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