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UP, UP AND AWAY — Pilot Paul Dumoret looks over his shoulder at the Harvard warbird flying at his wingtip over the Similkameen during a formation flying exercise. For story and photos on this year’s Princeton International Air Show see Page 3.

SENIORS SKIPPED IN LOCAL GROWN PROGRAM Steve Waldner Western News Staff

B.C. has a new program to provide lower-income seniors and families throughout the province with locally-grown foods. The only problem? The South Okanagan is currently being left out. The Farmers’ Market Nutrition and Coupon Program is part of the Ministry of Health’s Healthy Families B.C. strategy, and provides families and seniors between $12 and $15 worth of coupons per week, which can be used to purchase goods at their local farmers’

markets. As well, the program pairs markets up with community agencies to teach cooking and skill-building programs. The program was made possible through a $2-million grant to the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets. While 21 farmers’ markets throughout B.C. are included in the program, those in the South Okanagan are not. Each health region was given a limited number of markets for the program to take place in. In the case of Interior Health region, only four markets were included: Revelstoke, Nel-

son, Kelowna and Vernon. Stephanie Sundquist, manager of the Penticton Farmers’ Market, was disappointed upon discovering their application was denied, as she said the South Okanagan has many people who could bene¿t from the program. “We have a really broad, lowincome rural population, which is traditionally underserved by these programs,” she said. “That was a large component of our application, that it would be nice to see this extend to the more rural areas. “Where people are much more challenged to ¿nd good, healthy,

local food, ironically, is out where all the food is grown. It tends to be more expensive and it tends to be more dif¿cult for those in low income to access.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said in a email that the program is a revamp of a similar initiative which ended in 2009. The four markets in the Interior Health region were a part of the previous program, and much of the groundwork has already been laid, making these markets the ideal choices. However, in the future, the South Okanagan might be in luck.

The intention of the program is to improve and expand next year, including more communities throughout B.C. While Sundquist said the Penticton Farmers’ Market will be putting in another application next year, they have been looking at alternatives, including a similar local program. “We have actually discussed possibly attempting to ¿nd an alternate source for a similar program,” she said. “That is something we have been discussing and pursuing even before this has been announced.”

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nounced another change to regulations around shipping wines between provinces. Thursday morning, Rich Coleman, the minisVisit kia.ca to learn more.

ter responsible for liquor, announced that B.C. vinophiles can now order their wine of choice from wineries in other provinces and have it shipped directly to them. “I am very excited about the announcement and this really opens the door to free trade in wine in Canada, and that was the true intent of the bill,” said Penticton MP Dan Albas, the sponsor of the bill. In the wake of Bill C-311 being passed in June, Coleman first announced a regulation allowing residents to bring back a limited amount of wine and other spirits with them, but expressly excluded direct shipping. There was an immediate, strong backlash from both wine buyers and makers who had hoped that the passage of the bill would open up a freer trade in wines between provinces. Coleman said that B.C. was now taking the lead and setting an example he hoped other provinces would follow. “Leading by example is good,” said Sandra Oldfield of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. “Every province has things they have to figure out, but it always helps when someone takes the lead and does something like this. I have great hopes.” The new regulation supports bringing wine into the province, but B.C. wineries will still be unable to do direct shipping other than to provinces adopting similar measures. Oldfield and other wine producers may not have long to wait. Albas said Manitoba and Alberta are already on board, and he feels they are also making progress in Ontario. “We encourage other jurisdictions to take immediate steps to reciprocate by opening up their borders and allow all Canadians to order wine over the Internet,” said Coleman. “B.C. produces worldrenowned wines and we want residents in all provinces to enjoy them.” Oldfield said the direct sales market is important, especially for the smaller wineries. But, she said, it’s about more than just selling more wine. “I have never seen it from a huge bonanza of sales, but I have seen it as it driving more people to have an awareness of B.C. wines, so that when they come out to visit us, they chose to come to wineries that they already have a connection with,” she said. “I have always seen it as a much bigger thing to bringing more people in through our front doors and tourism, than I have with e-commerce.” Wine directly shipped from a winery in another Canadian jurisdiction to B.C. residents will be exempt from provincial mark-ups. To be eligible for direct shipping the wine ingredients must be 100-per-cent grown and produced in the province it is being shipped from, and the wine must be for personal consumption only. There is no limit on the number of bottles that can be shipped, provided they are for personal consumption. “I have great faith the other provinces will do the same. I am just trying to stay ultra positive,” said Oldfield. “Things are happening at high speed right now but you get far with little baby steps and staying positive. Challenges can also provide opportunities and that is definitely how I see this announcement.”

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Having his world turned upside down is not unusual for Paul Dumoret. In fact, over the years from an inverted position in the forward cockpit of the green Chinese, gull-wing Nanchang CJ-6A aircraft, he’s grown quite accustomed to looking up to see the ground. Today (June 28) is Media Day at the Princeton Airport to showcase the town’s upcoming International Air Show on July 21 and Dumoret will be one of the aerial chauffeurs for attending journalists. As experienced organizers of such events well know, two of the things reporters like most are free meals and a ride in an airplane. After signing waivers absolving most people and agencies in the known world of any responsibility should the unthinkable happen — and a quick nod in the direction of the large contingent of ¿re¿ghters — it’s off to the waiting 50-year-old aircraft. No worries. Sliding into the Nanchang through the open canopy into the battered cockpit is like stepping back in time or at least how it’s portrayed in the old war movies. One can easily imagine the aerial dog ¿ghts, the rolls, evasive and attack strategies used by the pilots but the only shots that will be ¿red today will be from

a camera. Once snugly strapped, harnessed and bolted into the seat Paul goes over some of the dos and don’ts for the Àight. Those mainly centre around not touching anything that moves, including the control stick, rudder pedals and throttle. Because this warbird was used for training, there are dual controls in both cockpits and any interference could well be - to put it mildly - fatal. Once inside, the veteran Osoyoos pilot ¿res up the ninecylinder, 285 horsepower piston engine and with a puff of smoke we’re taxiing down the runway in preparation for take off. “All set Mark?” I hear on the headphones. “10-4,” is my crisp, military response. Already waiting for us at the start-up point was Bill Findlay in his bright yellow Harvard warbird. For our photographic pleasure today the two pilots along with a third plane plan to do some formation Àying which, to the inexperienced, appears to simply be getting as close to each other as possible. At an airspeed of about 120 mph and a slight buffeting from the winds as the sun warms the green valley below the pilots put their skills to the test. Riding in the Harvard’s rear

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the rankings on Interior Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish list matter, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t entirely decide where money goes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ministry must consider all capital requests in the context of priorities. The ministry must also balance those requests with the regional need, capital and operating costs, other provincial capital funding requests and the reality of our fiscal situation,â&#x20AC;? May said. He remained noncommittal on the Penticton project: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to work with Interior Health on the plans to upgrade Penticton Regional Hospital and to improve patient care in the South Okanagan.â&#x20AC;? Despite those assurances, Perrino said politics could also play a part in funding decisions as next provincial election, slated for 2013, draws near.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting into that silly season,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is part of what happens when an election is coming up.â&#x20AC;? The plan for PRH expansion calls for a four-story patient care tower that would host a medical school, surgical suites, outpatient clinics and an oncology centre, plus a new five-story parkade nearby. So far, the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen has committed $120 million to the build, while the local hospital foundation has pledged $20 million, leaving a $160-million funding gap. Perrino said 60-yearold PRH routinely operates at 110 per cent of capacity, and that the expansion would be the highest-value development ever seen in the South Okanagan.

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RCMP are continuing their search for missing Keremeos man Dennis Gordon Gudmundson. The 61-year-old left Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta on July 7 on his blue 2003 Harley Davidson and was expected to be home the evening of July 8. Debit card transactions put him in Prince George and McBride on July 8. Gudmundson is 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;?, Caucasian, 194 pounds, grey hair, goatee and has blue eyes. His Alberta licence plate is PAGE564.

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An Oliver farm’s irrigation troubles have the region’s MP reaching out to the provincial government for a solution. Alex Atamanenko, NDP MLA for B.C.’s Southern Interior riding wrote a letter last week to B.C.’s agriculture minister, Don McRae requesting the province’s intervention in saving a farm in Oliver which its owners say is facing closure after a new water intake system was installed by the Okanagan River Restoration Initiative, or ORRI. The restoration initiative is a plan to restore ¿sh and wildlife habitats on the Okanagan River. The initiative has many different partners, including the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Okanagan Nation Alliance. “Before 2009 things were well, things were ¿ne, all of a sudden this project rolls in and he’s in a bind, he can’t do anything, and nobody seems to be really, he’s approached other people before and nobody seems to be doing anything,” said Atamanenko Gordon Forbes, who owns the farm with his brother, said the ¿nancial cost of the irrigation problems have been drastic. “I would say we’re getting up to at least $60-$80,000 over the last couple of years, not including my time as I’m working for free,” said Forbes. “We’ve actually had to hire additional staff now, because I have to go and keep the irrigation going.” He said that he spends two hours a day cleaning out his high-ef¿ciency irrigation system, which easily plugs with the large amounts of sediment the new intake brought in.

Forbes and his neighbouring farmer Art Dias went so far as to recently bypass the new intake, instead relying on a temporary intake closer to the bank. Dias said his farm wasn’t seeing the same issues as the Forbes farm, as he uses a less-ef¿cient water system which allows sediment to pass through. In 2009, the piece of river Forbes and Dias used for drawing irrigation was altered by ORRI. Due to the changes that were happening to the farm’s intake area, Kari Alex, a co-ordinator for the restoration initiative’s steering committee, said it was their responsibility to ensure that the Forbes’ intake system was “the same or better than what he had before.” To this end, the contractor, Mould Engineering, put in an intake system further away from the bank that sits at the bottom of the river in 2010. When this system wasn’t working, the river initiative allowed Forbes to pick his own irrigation specialist to examine the system and make it work. The new system was installed in 2011, and after another unproductive year Forbes requested that ORRI install a well he said he was initially promised. Forbes said after receiving little to no attention from ORRI or Mould Engineering, he was forced to turn to asking politicians and authorities for help. However, Jody Good, an engineer with Mould, said while Forbes initially requested a well, a study was done that found a number of reasons a well wouldn’t be feasible for the farms. Good said data from other wells in the area show the well wouldn’t be able to sustain both Forbes and Dias’ farms, that there was a high possibility of sediment being brought through the system and lastly, the

cost associated with the well was too high. After installing the ¿rst intake system in 2010, Mould Engineering hasn’t been involved with initiative. Alex, the co-ordinator from the restoration initiative, said that the intake system isn’t to blame for the Forbes’ irrigation issues. “The problem that they are having is consistent throughout the valley, when you have these high Àows, they carry alot of sediment. Sediment is really hard on high-effeciency water farms like drip irrigation,” she said. Alex added that after modi¿cations were made in 2011, a nearly $10,000 sand ¿lter was given to the Forbes to be installed on the lines of both farms; however Forbes only installed the ¿lter on his farm, which not only caused tension with his neighbour, but Alex said it may also be contributing to the dif¿culties he is having with his irrigation lines. “It wasn’t installed where the specialist had meant for it to be installed to work at its maximum capacity,” said Alex. In a memo from Alex on July 9, Alex said there would be “no further allocations of funds and (personnel) related to the intake and water system,” although the initiative would remain in contact with the Forbes and Dias farms. In an email, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, one of the partners in the river initiative, said the issues Mr. Forbes has been experiencing are primarily related to the high water Àows over the last two seasons, not the work done on the channel. However, the B.C. government and the Okanagan Nation Alliance would continue to work on solutions for the farms, such as a possible well for the Forbes farm.

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EDITORIAL B.C. pops cork on wine

e have to applaud the latest move by the B.C. provincial government to start the process of freeing up trade in wine between Canada’s provinces. It was, perhaps, naive to have thought that once the federal government eliminated their 1928 prohibition on shipping wines between the provinces, consumers would be able to freely ship their favourite wines between provinces. Instead, jealous of their prerogatives, many provinces responded to the eagerly awaited change, either with regulations nearly as restrictive as the now defunct prohibition-era law, or by setting up committees to study what they should do. Even B.C., where both the ruling liberal party and the opposition NDP had spoken out in favour of eliminating the federal prohibition, government responded to the news that parliament had passed Bill C-311 with regulations limiting the quantity of wine a person could bring into the province, and outright forbidding internet sales and shipping. That changed yesterday, when Rich Coleman, minister responsible for liquor, announced that B.C. was opening its borders to tariff-free direct shipping of wines for personal consumption, as long as they were grown and produced in the shipping province. The province can only regulate incoming shipments, so B.C. wineries are still unable to ship to other provinces; while it may have take a few weeks — really, moving very quickly for government — B.C. has boldly stepped away from the pack. “Today, we encourage other jurisdictions to take immediate steps to reciprocate by opening up their borders and allow all Canadians to order wine over the Internet,” said Coleman. “British Columbia is prepared to take the lead on opening up the Canadian marketplace for our world-renowned B.C. wineries.” We can only hope that B.C.’s leadership in this area will encourage other provinces to recognize the realities and opportunities of living in an wired world and begin to lower the barriers on their sides of the border.

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Don’t expect something for nothing A total of 80 per cent of Canadians say they “love” our health care system. Given that in our system it is virtually impossible to access timely medical care, except in an emergency, the love can only be the result that many Canadians desire not to be American. Other than being “un-American,” the Canadian health care system is primarily one of rationing care, increasing costs and discouraging competition and innovation. Yet our system is loved by many of those forced to live with it. Many residents of Princeton, B.C., no doubt also “love” our health care system but are frustrated that their hospital cannot provide consistent emergency care. Princeton is not the only example of small towns ill served by our system of “universal” health care. Many towns across the country do not have enough doctors — some have none — to provide general care, let alone emergency care. It is an unfortunate, yet entirely predictable consequence of government promising free health care for all. For the residents of Princeton, Interior Health is the villain in their drama. Many in Princeton, as in other towns without adequate health care, blame their regional health authority for the problems, citing

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At Random cut backs, misallocation of resources and malfeasance on the part of politicians and their bureaucrat lackeys. Health authorities are accused with favouring larger centres while ignoring small towns. Interior Health is certainly an attractive target, and has made a series of missteps in this case, but residents’ ire toward IH in the Princeton case is misplaced. Although health as a right appears nowhere in our Charter or Constitution, Canadians have been led to believe that health care is a “right.” If that were true, the “authorities” would be legally bound to compel doctors and nurses and others to provide medical services without regard for compensating those who provide those services. Es-

sentially, IH would be able to hold a virtual gun to heads of all health care professionals and coerce them into providing care on demand in places like Princeton. In fact IH cannot force doctors to practice. While there is both the need and the demand for medical services in places like Princeton, our system of rationing care and government fee ¿xing makes small towns economically unattractive for doctors. The result is doctors, quite reasonably, chose to practice in places that meet their economic and personal needs. If we had a free market, or even the two-tiered medical system so feared by the NDP and the health care unions, doctors could see a way to make a living in small towns, charging competitive fees for their services where possible, and happily treating those in the public system out of civic duty. This system works in dentistry, eye care, physio-therapy and magnetic imaging. Veterinary services are provided more effectively and competitively than our current medical system. Under such a system Princeton would have a fully staffed emergency centre, because doctors would be attracted to such a market. In Princeton, and other places, supporters of our public health care system meet, dem-

onstrate and demand health care as their right. These people rarely stop to consider the “rights” of doctors and others to be compensated for their services. Having been assured by politicians that health care would be provided free of charge, from cradle to grave — and having elected these politicians to do so — it is understandable these supporters are frustrated. The sad irony of the Princeton situation and others, is that many of the people who are hurt by the system that discourages doctors from practicing in places like Princeton, are the same people who “love” the system, and consider it one of their de¿ning factors — a thing that makes them Canadian. There is blame to be apportioned where health care is scarce. The usual suspects, regional health authorities, bureaucrats and politicians certainly deserve some of the scorn. Most of the responsibility, however, rests with a populace that holds to the childish belief that politicians will give them something for nothing, and have a dogged determination to protect a health care system that fails to provide them adequate care and effective outcomes. Mark Walker is the publisher of the Penticton Western News

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Big brother is watching Nice of Dan Albas to take a break from his victory dance over the wine bill to remind us that he and his buddy, the ham-¿sted Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, haven’t given up on their Internet snooping bill (C-30). Albas used his last MP Report to tell us that the snooping bill will be back and there’s nothing you can do about it. But that’s probably ¿ne with the people who handed Albas his landslide last May. Let’s see now. These masters of small government want to read our emails. They also propose to eavesdrop on us in our cars as we wait at border crossings. And now we see them triumphantly announcing an “information sharing” agreement with the U.S. Homeland Security sluggos. That’s the American group led by Janet Napolitano who famously thought the 9/11 terrorists came in from Can-

Christy’s believe it or not

Lately, our premier has been trying to Ày under the radar. She is making public appearances to boost her self-image. She touts the fact that the polls taken show her popularity as going downhill faster than an avalanche show nothing as they are AngusReid Polls. Nice way to say that she’s shaking in her boots but doesn’t want to show it. She is beginning to put on some body armour in the hopes that no one will notice. The false sense of bravado and references to “what do the polls know,” don’t really fool people. It’s too late for the armour. There are chinks in it. Some of these are: selling the fast-cats at scrap metal prices; unresolved B.C. Rail ¿asco; the supposed Family First program; the dissension in the party ranks; the crossing of the Àoor by John Van Dongen; the teacher issues and the strong promise of a multitude of jobs in relatively short order and the ineptness of some key Crown corporations (e.g. B.C. Hydro and B.C. Ferries) just to name but a few things. These alone can create big chinks in the would-be Kevlar body armour. To pretend that all’s well with the world might prove to be her undoing. The Liberals are badly wounded. To think that small band-aids here and there will make things better would be pure folly. If things don’t change within the party, don’t be surprised to see more defections. Ms. Clark cannot pull off the “stiff upper lip scenario” that Sir Winston Churchill did. The smug, false bravado put forth through public appearances will not play well with the average voter. The damage appears to be done. The polls would seem to indicate this whether she likes it or not. Adrian Dix has not had to do much to improve his image or that of his party. The Liberals have assisted in this greatly through their inaction on promised issues and irrational action on some speci¿c

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issues that needed proper addressing like child poverty, health and job creation to name but a few. Issues like these make Adrian Dix and the NDP look good. However, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. It brings up the question of “do we vote for positive change or the lesser of the evils?” Damage control itself won’t be enough, in my opinion. There would have to be a party regenesis for any chance of recovery in the polls. The chances of that happening seem pretty remote based on the attitude of the premier on prime issues like B.C. Rail and Families First along with the dumping of the Fast Cats for pennies on the dollar. Ron Barillaro Penticton

Clean up after pets

I just returned from visiting our wonderful new dog park on Industrial Avenue. I was very surprised to see “big dumps” from big dogs whose owners were busy visiting or just don’t feel they have to pick up after their pets. Come on people, we complained that we didn’t have a place to take our dogs off leash, and the city listened and gave us two parks. It’s a wonderful park and the dogs love to run and “visit”. Don’t ruin it for all of us who take pride and responsibility for our pets. If you love them, show it by keeping the park clean for yours and ours. L. Silbernagel Penticton

Sight for sore eyes

Route 97’s northern entrance to West Bench and Penticton looks so much better after the removal of a Àea market and used trailer park next to Redwing. Who knows what may have been seeping into Okanagan Lake from that site? Many thanks to those responsible for the clean up and protection of the lake. A. Ginns Penticton

The road to ruin

As I wrote in a previous letter, every waking day another scandal rises to the surface, with job action here, there and everywhere becoming a daily part of the mostly innocent public diet. Now ICBC employees want a kick at the can to see how much they can squeeze out of an already empty purse. I believe in the not too distant past these same people were wallowing in bonus and incentive pay while riding a gravy train fuelled by public dents, mismanagemet and heavy greed at the top Àoor. Joey and Joy Clean Driver, along with Tommy, have to help pay for exorbitant raises in their insurance premiums due to no fault of their own. My advice to the ICBC kings and queens in charge of the scam is to grab a pen and do the drivers of B.C. a favour by writing themselves off under the title of road kill. Tom Isherwood Olalla

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Scriptures read like a puzzle When you only have 400 words its hard to paint a full picture. My article on tithing was in a whole of what has been going on, not necessarily or completely here. Many are aware of what’s going on, as the media has covered many of these stories. Uniformity doesn’t always mean it’s the best overall or that it’s fact or truth. History can teach us this. The council of this and the council of that, the Àesh feeling the need to control. Uni¿ed truth is good, but uni¿ed untruths aren’t. Take this and think

it through. I believe the church was to be in God’s hands and not man’s. It was what gave it power, not physical but spiritual. Some have heard the expression “kill them all and let God sort them out.” Maybe not the best example, as that is not what we are to do. The point is that we were to look at what the Bible says and not put man’s ideas or control over it. Let God sort that out. History shows what man has done. Scriptures are like a puzzle. They become clear when all the pieces are put together. Like a

Freedom should be cherished

We cannot assume that Canada’s freedom will last forever. Is it possible that our grandchildren will not live in an era of freedom? Much of the world’s history has not been peaceful and full of hope, but rather full of war and a sense of hopelessness. History tells of wars, a struggle to survive and a lack of justice. It was not always understood that all people are born with certain rights such as the right to life, personal liberty, and the assurance of living off the fruits of one’s hands. Equality and justice have not been the norm! Tyranny ruled in the Assyrian, Mongol, and Third Reich empires. Injustice and oppression had to be defeated. It is a sobering thought to read that most democracies only last 50 years. Yale professor, Robert Dahl notes that only 22 nations today have a democracy older than 50 years (The Miracle of Freedom 7 Tipping Points That Saved the World by Stewart & Stewart). In Canada we enjoy our own homes, clean water, energy, travel, free press, free speech, free and fair elections, freedom of religion, law enforcement, and the hope of our children having a decent life. I wonder if we are aware of the danger and will we cherish and protect the freedoms that a democracy brings. Unless we have traveled extensively, or are students of history we may not realize how unique our blessings are. Scholars estimate that only 4.5 percent of the world’s total population have ever lived under free conditions. Today billions of people are living the miracle of freedom while the majority of the world’s historical population never had that opportunity. Our freedom exists today partly because of the Christian heritage we gained through the Europeans who valued and allowed reason, responsibility, equality, law and selfgovernment to grow. It was Rodney Stark, who said, ‘While the other world religions stressed mystery and intuition, Christianity alone embraced reason and logic…’ This reasoning brought about the scienti¿c revolution. There were pioneers in the ¿elds of geology, atomic energy, and agriculture, and most importantly, the moral code including the belief in the sanctity of human

life and marriage. Can Canada’s freedom survive? May we not carelessly throw freedom away through neglect of our fundamental Christian values. Shirley Schneider Penticton

An economic dilemma

I think that everyone in the world is aware that something is drastically wrong with our worldly western democratic system. Corporations, governments, ¿rms and individuals business are cutting staff and wages wherever they can in order to increase their bottom line on their balance sheet. To them it seems only logical; to generate the greatest amount of pro¿t and actually no one can blame them for doing so. To accomplish this, they cut on their expenses. As the employers cut salaries and cut on staff, the purchasing power diminishes and the former staff will not be able to purchase the goods that their previous employer produces. Those in charge seem to be deluded in creating a world in which no one works but everyone only consumes, without having any money to do so. If workers are replaced by machines and no one works, who is paying the taxes, who consumes and who feeds all those people that have no income, if the general public has no money. The focus for this dilemma, are the multinational corporations, gigantic department stores and consolidating government departments. It seems it is not the 99 per cent of the people having a problem, but the one per cent at the top of the food chain has a major problem. I have my suspicions; the top brass is at a loss what to do about this dilemma and they are scared that the public will rise against them. On top of their problem comes the ¿nancial mess. The ¿nancial gurus act like chickens with their head cut off, looking for solutions. They ¿x one problem by creating a larger problem. How can you borrow your way out of mortgages that stick out of the chimney? For things to change for the better there must be a complete reversal of what got

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the world into this mess. We have to buy, produce and work locally in many small individual shops. Shipping products from one place on the globe to the other side of the world is just sheer madness. This is a waste of energy and resources. Having unemployed people is also a waste of productive resources. Using all those unemployed as cannon fodder, as they did in the Second World War to get rid of them, is no longer an option. Otto Sturhahn Penticton

Hospital Staff More than Amazing

This past month my father suffered a heart attack and stroke. Not long before that, he and my mom were in a roll-over car accident. Needless to say, it has been a trying month not only for them, but for the entire family. When I heard of the news of my father’s heart attack, I Àew out immediately and straight to the hospital. As soon as I arrived, the nursing staff on the third Àoor made me feel at ease and comforted both my mom and I that my father was in good hands. In good hands he sure was. From the moment he entered the emergency room his experience with both nurses and doctors at Penticton Hospital was a positive one. The emergency room is a busy and stressful place, but the staff there did not pass on that stress onto their patients. They were both kind and ef¿cient. Then comes the nursing staff in both the ICU and third Àoor. They went the extra mile for my dad and our entire family. Their interactions were both very professional and compassionate at the same time. The nurses did not stop. They were in and out of rooms helping, cleaning, comforting and going above and beyond their call of duty. To be a nurse takes a special kind of character-kind, patient, compassionate, and did I say patient? I hope you don’t have to experience a stay at the hospital in the near future, but if for some reason you do, know that you will be taken care of by amazing people who never stop for a minute to make you better. Vania Kortmann and Family Penticton

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This was all that remained of a three-level home on Spiller Road following an early-morning blaze this month. The cause of the ﬁre is believed to be the spontaneous combustion of material which had been used for staining.

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It appears some cloth rags used for staining may have been responsible for a ¿re which gutted a three-level home on Spiller Road on the July long weekend. Chief Wayne Williams of Penticton Fire Rescue said this week it’s believed the rags spontaneously combusted in the container which was left outside the building near the garage. Once ignited, the ¿re jumped to the building and the vinyl siding eventually spreading to the main structure. “We’ve had this sort of thing happen before so it’s not unusual,” said Williams. “That is why we recommend you get rid of these things in airtight containers so no air or oxygen can get to them and feed the ¿re.”

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ARTIST ROSS MUIRHEAD looks over The Shores of his works during set up at the Penticton Art Gallery Wednesday. His exhibition opens today at the gallery starting at 7 p.m. and the artist talk takes place on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Ross Muirhead wants you to rethink the de¿nition of art. His Photo-Video series showing at the Penticton Art gallery until Sept. 9 integrates photographic print, video and text into 17 pieces of wallmounted art work. The content of Muirhead’s pieces is focused on regional issues such as impacts on the landscape, the replacement of the environment with urban sprawl, issues facing the forestry industry as well as local responses to global issues. “There is an overriding theme of the impact of the landscape from different industrial developments, pressures of society to extract resources,” said Muirhead. “It’s like a layered meaning. It is there for the viewer to get into their

own ideas of what each piece is about. I am always thinking in terms of what we have lost and what we have gained.” Muirhead combines an interest in the effects of modernism on the human condition with environmental activism and this informs his practice in photography and video. The results is a quasi-documentary approach to picture-making. The framed prints exist on the same picture plane as the monitors providing a seamless reading. Video footage is looped with introductory scrolling text and audio components. The text ranges from storytelling to documentary and acts to ground the images to a context. These two different types of narratives could be seen as contradictory and it is the challenge to ¿nd a balance that the viewer is required to navigate. “With the use of the video,

it engages the viewer more to spend time with each piece. With the moving image, it is quite engaging. Moving images is how we consume a lot through ¿lm and TV so people are accustomed to receiving visual information that way. It is so prevalent now and I wanted to introduce that to visual art with photography and video mediums,” said Muirhead. In one piece titled The Shores, he attempts to talk about the different histories on the North Shore landscape. “It builds on the idea of the big footprint we are creating right now in 2012 and the global resources to support this new larger lifestyle coming into play,” said Muirhead. Foremost, this series attempts to provide the viewer with an experience of a place depicted from multiple viewpoints through the use of differ-

ent media. “There is no right or wrong meaning or particular agenda. I start out maybe going for a walk and experiencing a sight that might trigger my interest and the meaning will start to come together. The text has a poetic element to it I hope,” said Muirhead. Muirhead has exhibited across Canada and was selected to participate in the Un-Natural Traces exhibit held at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, UK. The show was the largest exhibit of Canadian contemporary art in the UK with a focus on the changing Canadian landscape and was held in conjunction with a Group of Seven exhibit. The Photo-Video series at the Penticton Art Gallery opens on Friday at 7 p.m. and an exhibition talk with Muirhead takes place on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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¿st ¿ght about whether to cook their meat. I was initially sceptical about Jacobs’ motivation for writing a third book. Did he truly have a new interest, or was he hunting around for another gimmick to put food on the table? Other stunt writers, such as Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project, have penned subsequent books that come across as less than genuine. Jacobs counters that he wrote Drop Dead Healthy to complete a trilogy. Having already enriched his mind, and his spirit, it made sense to retool his physical being. For the most part, it works. His self-deprecating tone and humour

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Enrolment is up for this year’s Summer Creativity Camp with Penticton’s Okanagan School of the Arts at the Shatford Centre. Creativity Camp has been a summer-time favourite with children for the last seven years, and this summer’s weekly Creativity Camp will run for seven weeks from July 16 to Aug.31. Creativity Camp is a themed, weekly program open to children ages ¿ve to 10. The unique arts and crafts, music and theatre programs encourage children to explore the world in creative and innovative ways besides exploring the Shatford Centre. The list of themes that will be explored this summer include jurassic journey, under the sea, around the world in ¿ve days, space is the place, treasure hunters, fables and legends, and superhero school. The Okanagan School of the Arts inspiring youth facilitators and artist mentors bring the weeks’ events and activities together. Creativity Camp is $150 and is tax-deductible. The Shatford Centre is a creative community centre dedicated to creative well-being. It is the home of the Okanagan School of the Arts, and provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to learn about and share information regarding arts, culture, creativity and heritage. Other weekly summer programs include Rock ’n’ Roll School and Art Classes with Rick Cepella. For registration and details visit www.osarts.com or call 250-770-7668.

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concerts July 13 — Steve Jones Band will be performing at the Cobblestone Wine Bar and Restaurant at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa. July 13 — Romanza at Gyro Park at 7 p.m. Downtown Penticton Association Sunshine Cabaret. Free event. July 13 — Hot and spicy Louisiana inspired roots and blues with Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Trio at the Dream Café. Tickets $22. July 14 — Mad Melody Records monthly rap battles at Fibonacci Café. Show starts at 8 p.m. July 17 and 18 — Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music at the South Okanagan Events Centre. July 18 — Dustin Bentall OutÀt at the Dream Café. Tickets $22. July 24 — Pied Pumpkin (Shari Ulrich, Joe Mock and Rick Scott) at the Cawston hall. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Similkameen Agencies and Cawston Marketplace. July 25 — Miss Quincy and The Showdown, an all girls rock n’ roll band at The Elite. Doors at 8 p.m. Show starts 9 p.m. July 26 to 29 — Chamber music along Okanagan Lake with Masterworks Ensemble. Summerland, Trout Creek, Penticton and Naramata Bench. Tickets are $30 and include glass of wine. Phone 250-494-1042. July 27 to 29 — Rock The Peach music festival in Penticton at King’s Park. Festival lineup headliners include Collective Soul, Sam Roberts Band, Glass Tiger, Ronnie Dunn, War, Three Dog Night, Walk Off The Earth and more. Aug. 4 — Blake Shelton at the South Okanagan Events Centre with special guest Marlee Scott.

events July 14 — Thrash Wrestling charity event for B.C. Children’s Hospital at Penticton Legion. All ages show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance at Grooveyard or $12 at door. Meet and greet after at The Elite. Until Aug. 31 — Artists of the South Okanagan Similkameen present Indulgence, a group exhibition of paintings at the Shatford Centre. Until 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 13 — Movies in the park in Memorial Park in downtown Summerland. Stuart Little showing around 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Snacks and beverages on sale in support of Summerland Merchant’s Committee. More listings at www.pentictonwesternnews.com

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Penticton’s Memorial Arena has found its place at the Hockey Hall of Fame. The historic rink is where Stanley Cup Odyssey, a 3-D short feature was being ¿lmed this past week by Network Entertainment that will be shown at the Hockey Hall of Fame theatre in Toronto. It is expected to premiere during the 2012 Hall of Fame induction weekend in November. Stanley Cup Odyssey tells the story of a group of young men who play their regular pick-up game at the local arena with amazing skill and grace, while they share their own personal favourite Stanley Cup moments. As the players reminisce and attempt to emulate their hockey heroes, the on-ice action will stylishly transition to incredible Stanley Cup goals scored by the game’s most iconic players: Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr. Derik Murray, founder and CEO of Network Entertainment, said it is a unique production and exciting capturing sports in 3-D on the ice with the players. “We are able to ¿lm the game like it has never been seen before so it is really exciting. Every single take that we ¿nish we look at it on the monitors and you can feel the energy not only from the crew, but the players

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GRANT STEVELY (second from left) pictured during a distillery operations training course in Arizona. Stevely is almost ready to start construction on a distillery in Gallagher Lake in the South Okanagan.

Dubh Glas, pronounced douglas, is Scottish Gaelic and means “from the dark water,” Stevely explained. The distillery will focus on single malt whisky, but also produce gin and fruit spirits. The location in the heart of wine country also provides easy access to wine barrels in which the whisky can be aged, and which should make for a brighter taste

than traditional whisky. “What consumers really like is lighter, fruitier spirits that are tasty,” Stevely said. Not something that’s “mean and angry and peaty and smoky like our grandfathers used to drink.” Stevely, who received distillery training in Arizona, hopes to have Dubh Glas up and running within a year.

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Locavores with a taste for whisky will be pleased that a would-be distillery in the South Okanagan has cleared another regulatory hurdle. An application to rezone a property near Gallagher Lake to make way for the Dubh Glas Distillery was approved last Thursday by the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. With that clearance in hand, Grant Stevely and his partner Raymond Cyr can now apply to the B.C. government for a liquor manufacturing licence. There are still plenty of other things to do before the first sip is swallowed, like actually build the distillery on the site, which fronts Highway 97 and was previously zoned, but never used, for a campground. Construction, though, is on hold while the partners wait for water and sewer service from the Osoyoos Indian Band. The site is well-placed to take advantage of wine tourists already in the area who may be thirsty for something new, and is also removed from distilleries in Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton, said Stevely. Highway traffic outside the future front door is also seen as a plus. “Because distribution is so difficult in British Columbia, it was important we had the ability to sell out of the distillery,” said Stevely, who spent the past 18 years as a supervisor at a Banff ski resort.

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Bell was guest speaker at a recent Free Enterprise Friday event, speaking on government plans to expand the export economy, with China and India as target markets. “Build on exports, build on first dollar industries that will allow you to have the strength of economy necessary to focus on social services, health care, education and everything else,” said Bell. His ministry had identified eight sectors where this principle could be applied,

including agriculture and tourism, already key economic drivers for the region. “The wine industry is a great example of agriculture with a high quality product that has served us well in the Okanagan Valley,” said Bell, adding that tourism is also big in terms of what the province can deliver, pointing out that visitors can go from luxury experiences to complete wilderness in 15 minutes. “If you are from China

that has 1.4 billion people … where they live on top of each other, that’s the proposition they are looking for,” said Bell, adding that there were big possibilities in a non-traditional sector. “One that gets me excited, that I didn’t even think of, is international education,” said Bell, using the Okanagan Hockey School as an example. “I think you are going to see some pretty special things here around the hockey school,” he said.

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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 Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. LEGION Branch 40 will be hosting Thrash Wrestling: Charity Brawl at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance from the Grooveyard or $12 at the door. Proceeds going to B.C. Children’s Hospital. P ENTICTON P UBLIC Library invites all kids aged three and up to drop-in storytimes being held at 10 to 10:30 a.m. As well, parents and babies are encouraged to participate in baby songs and rhymes between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. to help develop early language skills. Call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 for more information. 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 meets at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Ade Ave. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by entertainment from DJ Johnny Rock who will be featuring music trivia and hourly door prizes. Event proceeds will be going to charity. LEGION BRANCH 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. ANAVETS has karaoke with Jack and Owen from 7 p.m. to close. OK FALLS LEGION #227 will be having a meat draw at 5 p.m.

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J EWISH L EARNING CENTRE for Christians is at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. ANAVETS has dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment by Anything Goes at 6:30 p.m. OLIVER SENIOR Centre has a country dance from 10 a.m. to noon, with music by the Oliver Seniors Volunteer Band. Call 250-498-6142 for info. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has burgers and fries from noon until 4 p.m., with beaver races starting at 4 p.m. All proceeds going to charity.

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from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call 250-493-0136. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles will be having perogies and garlic sausage cooked by Joseph from 3 to 5 p.m., with the proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Society. 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. The men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles’, 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. P ENTICTON U NITED Church presents Rev. Laura Turnbull as part of the summer preacher’s program. The sermon begins at 10 a.m. at 696 Main St. THE GRIST MILL Heritage Club will host a day-long ‘plein air’ painting event with professional artist, Loraine Stephanson. The event includes Diamond Jubilee tea, a dramatic portrayal of 1880’s pioneer artist, Julia Bullock-

Webster and more. Registration limited. Call 250-499-5417. THE KETTLE VALLEY Brakemen are bringing back a period of our history in song, a fantastic way to learn about our heritage. They will be playing at Senior’s Drop-In Centre at 2965 Main St. from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Tickets at the drop-in centre; adult tickets are $10, six to 14 year-olds tickets are $5 and those under six are free. ANAVETS have hot dogs and hamburgers from 1 to 3 p.m., with horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. PEACH CITY Adventure Hunt will be held downtown Penticton, starting at noon. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at the lot across from Cues Games Room on Main Street. Registration is $10, with door prizes for the first 80 entries. Prizes and dinner to follow at 6 p.m. at Voodoo’s, with a special $5 menu for participants. Proceeds going to the B.C. SPCA. For more information, check out their Facebook page or email peachcityadventure@gmail.com.

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relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church at 696 Main St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NUX group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. PENTICTON GROUP FOOD Addicts in Recovery Anonymous has a 12-step program Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 in the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. Call 250809-3329 for info or visit www.foodaddicts.org. PENTICTON SENIORS Drop-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., scrabble at 10 a.m, easy to intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. Call 493-2111 to confirm line dance activities.

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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. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. PIECEFUL EVENING QUILT Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-4977850 or Penny-April 250 493-8183. OKANAGAN CALEDONIAN PIPE band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All

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The duo are planning the upcoming Peach City Adventure Hunt, a fundraising initiative for the B.C. SPCA on July 15. “The main goal of the scavenger hunt, initially, was just have something fun that everyone wants to do,” said Beckett. “Something to span the demographics and be very family friendly, get people outdoors.” To this end, the event is a scavenger hunt around downtown Penticton, where participants will be asked to perform certain tasks, such as going to a certain area on the Okanagan Lake beach and paddleboarding around a buoy, ¿nding clues or taking photographic evidence of completing a task. As well, bonus points will be awarded to those who complete the entire event in a costume, or using entirely alternative modes of transportation — basically, anything that doesn’t burn fuel. There are many prizes being donated by Penticton businesses for the event. The ¿rst 80 registrants will receive door prizes, and the grand prizes for the winning team are a Santa Cruz longboard donated by Pentagon Boardshop and a vintage English folding bike, which was restored by the Bike Barn. In total, Beckett said the event has garnered over 20 sponsors. Following the event,

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the prizes will be awarded and dinner will be held at Voodoo’s Lounge at 6 p.m., where local band Ghostwood will be performing while participants take advantage of the special $5 menu. As well, those wishing to stay following the event’s wrap-up are being offered a cheaper, $5 cover charge. Beckett, currently resides in a small, white bus adorned with paintings is a self-described “serial volunteer,” and said he was inspired by local artist Reasha Wolfe to focus on the community, break down barriers and get involved. “I like people, I love my community, I love this town, I enjoy organizing events, it’s just a lot of fun,” said Beckett. “I feel really fortunate right now to be able to do this, to have enough time.” After talking and realizing they both wanted to do something to engage the community, Beckett and the 32-year-old Longbear united to organize the adventure hunt. Longbear, who moved to Penticton eight months

ago from Vancouver said he’s put events like this on before, and sees a need for them in Penticton. “I love Penticton but there’s lots of stuff that’s not happening,” the 32year-old body piercer said. “There needs to be more events, there needs to be more things for the public to do. “We need something fun that everyone in the city can do, especially for a good cause. It supports the SPCA and everybody’s kind of on board on the same thing, just kind of getting everybody aware of what there is to do in the city.” The duo said they hope they are able to put on several events like this every year. Registration, which costs at least $10, is at 11 a.m. on July 15 at the empty lot beside the City Centre on Main Street. Participants are advised to bring a bathing suit, a pen, notepad, a digital camera and a few dollars of spending money. For more visit www. facebook.com/PeachCityAdventureHunt

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A group of people came together Thursday afternoon at an Oliver farm to celebrate the life of a friend and family member lost all too soon. Adam Larsson was an avid member of the Penticton cycling community and died last week after being hit by a car in Oliver while riding along Tuc-el-Nuit Drive. RCMP are still investigating the accident. Kurt Flaman is one of those who got to know Larsson very well since they met in 1994 just after Flaman moved to Penticton. He believes the location of the service at the farm in Oliver would be exactly where his good friend would have wanted. “I think it is the perfect spot. He always liked it there, the good food they produce,” said Flaman, who co-owns Freedom the Bike Shop where Larsson worked for a while. “We all really enjoyed things like the Feast of Fields and those al fresco dinners. He just really enjoyed his food so what better place to hold this.” Flaman noted that not surprisingly the mood among most people after the news of the accident was “very low.” There are now tentative plans in the works to hold a special cycling event in his honour. “We’re going to ¿gure

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something out and we’ll probably pick a day and a nice place to go and ride in his memory,” said his friend. “He certainly wouldn’t want us sitting around and moping and feeling sorry for ourselves. He’d want us to shut up and ride.” Larsson was very committed to ¿tness and

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Past winners taking on 30th Peach Classic Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Joanne Montgomery remembers what it was like to win the first Peach Classic Triathlon in 1983. Aside from being the top female participant out of nine, the Burnaby native was excited about her victory. She was in second place heading into the run portion, then passed Lori (Nasser) Spence. After making that move she felt the pressure since Spence was the better runner between them. “It was rough,” said Montgomery. Montgomery loves the Peach Classic Triathlon, which will take place on Sunday, and has competed in all but three (2011, 2009 and 1985) due to two injuries and her stepson getting married. Still recovering from surgery to her left hip, Montgomery, who will celebrate her 58th birthday a week after the race, has no illusions of victory. The physiotherapist laughed at the suggestion. “Not a chance,” she said, adding that the athletes are better and she’s no longer in her prime. “I’m going out and having fun. It’s a fabulous event and I hope it keeps going. Steve King announcing is part of what makes it fabulous.” Montgomery isn’t the only past winner taking in the triathlon. On the men’s side, spectators can enjoy watching Tom Evans, defending champion Jeff Symonds and Olly Piggin take on the Olympic distance of a 1.5 kilometre swim, 40-km bike and 10-km run. “I can see those guys finishing close together,” said race co-director Dave Bullock. As of Wednesday morning, the Peach Classic Triathlon was at 272 registrants and counting. Bullock said he likes where the totals are headed. He would love to see it hit 500, but knows that won’t happen. He is more realistic about it having more than 300. In the last two years, numbers have been at 326 and 327. The sprint distance has 78 registrants. “There are so many races out there so competition is tight,” said Bullock.

I’m going out and having fun. It’s a fabulous event and I hope it keeps going. Steve King announcing is part of what makes it fabulous. — Joanne Montgomery

Bullock also said this year’s race will be dedicated to Doug Bentley, a big supporter of the triathlon who died at the age of 88 earlier this year. “He was part of the start of this event,” said Bullock of Bentley, who completed it in 2003 as an 80-year-old and finished in 4:19.21. “He was a nice guy. He always helped.” Of course to help the event go smoothly, volunteers will be counted on. Bullock said they need three to four more to assist with the run and bike sections. Anyone interested in helping can contact Bullock at 250-493-9270. There will be some road closures as Front to Winnipeg Streets won’t be available and Lakeshore Drive will be open by 8:30 a.m. The sprint distance will begin at 6:45 a.m. and the Olympic Distance at 7 a.m. On Saturday, the Boston Pizza Junior Triathlon will begin at Rotary Park by the peach. There is a late check-in for visiting participants only. The race begins at 7 a.m. To register online, go to www.eventsonline.ca/events/bpjrtri/ or you can contact tbeglaw@idmail.com. The event is for kids aged six to 16. On July 13, all athletes are to pick up their race packages and do bike safety check at Boston Pizza at 1900 Main St. between 3 to 5:30 p.m. It is strongly recommended that riders have their bike inspected by their local shop before departing from home.

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JEFF SYMONDS won the Peach Classic Triathlon last year for the third time. He will have tough competition in Tom Evans and Olly Piggin this year in what is the 30th anniversary of the race.

Track and ﬁeld athletes striving for personal best performances at games Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

after breaking her ankle. Mann was able to get back on track in April but was limited to two training sessions a week while she played soccer. She has also recently played with the Penticton Pinnacles under-21 women’s team in the Pacific Coast Soccer League. Allander found it interesting that she qualified in the 100 and 200-m sprints because Mann’s strengths lie in the 300 and 800-m events. When Dufty found out she qualified, her jaw hit the floor. Now she doesn’t hide the fact that she’s nervous about competing in the 80-m hurdles and triple jump. “I get to compete with better athletes from all around B.C. and I’m training harder to try and excel just as well as they do,” said Dufty. “I’m looking to improve on my triple jump and by making a personal best and a faster time in the hurdles.” Allander said that Dufty has a good chance to place in the 80-m hurdles because it’s her best event. She recently dropped her time by half a second, which Allander said is significant Her motivation is simple. “Just being able to do something that I like to do,” said Dufty, who lives to play sports as she also plays basketball and volleyball. “It’s a good way to

Peak performances and personal bests are two things Gustav Allander is looking for from Nicole Mann and Haven Dufty during the B.C. Summer Games. The Penticton Athletics coach said if they both do that in Surrey from July 19 to 22, that is all that can be asked. “The results will come after that,” said Allander. Mann and Dufty will represent Penticton in the Thompson-Okanagan zone two in Surrey. Chasing personal bests is all Mann wants to do when she goes up against B.C.’s best in the 100 and 200-metre sprints. Winning a medal is just gravy. “I have always been pretty good at running,” said Mann, who joined the Penticton Athletics Club in 2011 on advice from her teacher. Since qualifying, the Okanagan Falls resident’s conEmanuel Sequeira/Western News fidence has boosted. “I know I can do the things and compete at such a HAVEN DUFTY, left, and Nicole Mann, will be looking to get out of the high level,” she said, adding that there is excitement starting blocks quickly for the Thompson Okanagan zone during the B.C. Summer Games in Surrey July 19 to 22. about the games and meeting new people. Mann, 14, credits Allander with improving her running form and pushing her to strive past her limits. She is always aiming to set the bar higher. That is why she looks up to triathlete Paula Findlay, who will stay fit.” Both athletes will have a chance to set new personal bests before the games and iron out represent Canada during the London Olympics. “I think she is an amazing athlete who always pushes herself beyond her abilities,” said Mann. any kinks as the club heads to Coquitlam for the B.C. club championship this weekend. “In the relay I think they can do really well,” said Allander, adding that the club has been “Because of her I started triathlons which I still participate in. She’s a really big inspiration to me.” While Mann loves running on the track, she also utilizes her speed on the soccer pitch. It was working on handoffs. “Nicole and Haven are really familiar with each other. Quite often if while playing soccer for the Thompson Okanagan Soccer Club that she lost three months of training you have perfect passes you can sometimes beat teams that are faster.”

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Three Tigers recognized with all-star honours SOYSA makes tough Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A lack of team success hasn’t stopped Cole Depner, Brett Fleming and Donny Lee from being recognized by B.C. Minor Baseball with all-star selections. “I was pretty excited,” said Fleming, who has been strong on the mound for the (3-21) South Okanagan Minor Baseball Assocation Tigers. “Usually it’s some of the best players from the (best) teams that have been chosen to go to the all-star game. I thought it was a hard decision because there is a good group of guys in this league and on this team. I felt honoured to be one of the guys to get selected.” Fleming has been happy with his play and said he’s improved significantly since his rookie season in 2010. He credits the veterans on the team. His improved play and all-star selection has given him a confidence boost. His ultimate goal is to earn a U.S. scholarship. Depner loved the experience of going to the all-

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SOMBA TIGERS catcher Cole Depner was selected to the a combined Vancouver Island/Interior team for the B.C. Minor Baseball all-star game. He was joined by teammates Brett Fleming and Donny Lee.

star game, held June 16. The only unfortunate part was that it was rained out and will be played July 28 at Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium or Latrace Field in Richmond, according to The Richmond Review. “I was looking forward to it,” said Depner. “It’s good to go up against the best competition in the league. It’s nice to see that they had a nice stadium for us.” While there, the players hit in batting cages and filled out questionnaires.

Player’s skills were on display during drills at the Richmond Oval. Now Depner is hoping to get selected to play for Team B.C. and compete in nationals in Quebec City in mid-August. So what has that done for Depner’s confidence? “It really helps boost my confidence to know that I’m at the top of the league,” said Depner. “Really knowing that the hard work has paid off.” Depner was given praise by coach Norys (Ju-

nior) Deleon for his play in a tournament hosted by Trail two weeks ago. “He absolutely broke the ball,” said Deleon. “Just being able to put the bat on the ball with guys that are throwing a little bit harder, it was nice to see because he doesn’t see it all the time.” Deleon threw praise at Fleming, who he said had a stellar performance in the fourth game of the tournament. The Tigers lost the

tournament final to the Northeast 49ers from Washington State. “It just showed that he can compete,” said Deleon. “He’s been a good pitcher for us all year long. Just sometimes we can’t put it together defensively for him. It’s nice to see that he’s starting to realize that he’s a good pitcher.” Deleon said both of have a chance to make Team B.C., while Lee, who attends Kelowna Secondary School and Nick Bravi went down to the ID camp that BC midget league uses to evaluate talent in the North West Championship for a chance to go to Arizona and had a good showing. As for the Tigers play, Fleming said its starting to progress as players step up. They recently suffered losses of 14-2 and 13-5 against Kamloops. The highlight in the first game was the Depner hit the Tigers’ first home run in two years.

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There won’t be any great bicycle kick goals, fantastic headers or amazing saves to watch during the Peach City Classic soccer tournament. The 16th edition of the tournament will have to wait a year due to unforeseen circumstances. Ezra Cremers, executive director/head coach of Pinnacles FC, said the combination of the Rock the Peach concert, field conditions and accommodations has led to the decision to not host this year. It was a difficult decision to make, said Cremers. “We like to have tournaments here in Penticton,” said Cremers. “Not just for football reasons or player development, and our teams staying locally, but obviously we want to do our part as a club to promote Penticton because it helps out the community, the economy.” Initially a decision was made to move the date back as the city needed time to make sure Kings Park fields are in top condition following the Rock the Peach concert being held July 27 to 29. What the South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association didn’t foresee was that moving it back encroached with when athletes will arrive for the Subaru Ironman Canada triathlon. Several athletes arrive a week before. Because of that, there wasn’t enough accommodations for the 35 teams they already had registered. Cremers also received calls asking if they had enough room to accommodate everyone. “This tournament used to be 90-plus teams at one point,” said Cremers. That led to him talking about the timing of the event. “Middle of August is not an ideal time for us to host a tournament,” he said. “Based on the last couple of years, the amount of teams coming here has declined.” SOYSA’s plan is to re-evaluate what dates work best. They intend to work with Penticton and Wine Country Tourism to know what weekend is ideal for accommodations. In changing the date of the tournament, SOYSA is considering Labour Day weekend or Canada Day weekend. They will work with the city to find a scenario that is win-win for both sides. “We’re going to do it right or not at all,” said Cremers. “We want teams to come back and we want teams to spread the word.” With some teams still visiting Penticton, Cremers said that exhibition games will take place. There are no details as to which teams would play those games.

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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

Help Wanted

Chances Cowichan is owned and operated by the Duncan Dabber Bingo Society. DDBS is a 63 member charity organization in partnership with Cowichan Tribes and BCLC.

GENERAL MANAGER / CEO Chances Cowichan As GM/CEO, you will bring leadership; have strong organizational skills to work in a multidimensional gaming facility. You will set goals and work with a team of department managers. As GM/ CEO you’ll become the bridge between Chances Cowichan and the DDBS board. You will be expected to attend all board and committee meetings to present reports on ﬁnancial statements and operating matters. You must be familiar with union contracts and negotiating. S/he will have autonomy to run the organization but will report monthly to the DDBS Board of Directors, meet with other stakeholder groups, staff and BCLC to ensure the continued success of Chances Cowichan. It is imperative that you be able to develop and execute a strategic plan. As an applicant you will have worked in the gaming industry or have relevant management experience in large multimillion dollar organizations. You have been responsible for managing the ﬁnancial aspects of the organization and are recognized for your ability to work in and direct an organization. You must understand the importance of customer service and be able to motivate staff to its importance. Chances Cowichan is a people business. You must be able to work with and follow the Policies and Procedures as set out by BCLC and GPEB. If you are able to pass criminal and background checks and be able to obtain a Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch tag we would like to hear from you.

Or by email to: jobsearch@chancescowichan.ca

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

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

PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

for Automotive and Motorsport dealership. Must be willing to train and work weekends. Bondable. Demo available.

DDBS PO Box 721 Duncan Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1

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Please submit resume and cover letter detailing your work history by July 21, 2012 to: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Drop off resume at Suite 3-1031 W. Eckhardt Ave. or Email: southoa@shaw.ca

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

Westminster Party & Tent Rentals is now hiring dishwasher/janitorial staff for the rental season, please apply in person with resume, 357 Okanagan Ave. E., Penticton

Painting & Decorating

Tiling 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

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian Horses for sale & Stallion service for Appaloosa, Paint & Quarter horse, 250-499-5397 www.keremeos.com/3winds

Feed & Hay EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay. No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale. 250835-4748 or 250-833-9595 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630

Livestock Bred cows, Corriente cross, yearling & 2 year olds, (250)498-6275

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

Firearms GLOCK Remington, Sig, Winchester, Ruger, CZ, Browning, FN, Mossberg, Girsan, Marlin, Savage, Colt, Sako, S&W, Blaser, Norinco and more all at the Best Little Gunshop Around, Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel 250-762-7575, Tue-Sat 10-6

Free Items 2 purebred Flemish giant rabbits & 4 babies to go to good homes, (250)488-7619 HOT TUB for Free. You take away. Runs. Nearly new cover. Contact lloyd@prequip.com for pics and more info

Fruit & Vegetables Pent. Bing and Van Cherries U-pick, 90 cents per pound minimum 20lbs (250)462-5228 Pink Royal cherries, $5/kilo, u-pick or we pick, (250)4934106 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, roll-back $0.99/lb, 7:30am-dusk, low trees, 250-492-5653, 1099 West Bench

Furniture PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE WE BUY AND SELL QUALITY FURNITURE In-Stock this Week... • Oak dining room sets • Coffee & side tables • Hide-a-beds • Love seats and sofas • Solid wood bedroom set New items coming in daily 256 Westminster Ave. W. Showroom Open 10am-5pm Ph: 778-476-5919 www.pentictonbargainstore.com

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

Australian Shepherd black-tri male & female puppies, ready July 9, 1st shots, vet checked, $450 each, (250)499-5397, email: 3winds@telus.net Black & Chocolate Lab puppies, vet-checked, ready to go, (250)493-4934

2974 Paris St., back alley, July 14th, 8am-1pm, 14” band saw, custom motorcycle, mini bike, bicycle helmets, & treasures! 2 Family sale, Sat., July 14, 8-12, 109 & 184 Evergreen Cres., misc household items; solid maple table & 4 chairs ESTATE/ GARAGE sale. Sat. July 14, 8am-1pm. All manner of household items, including furniture & many garden implements. #9 - 3096 South Main Street. Please park on street & walk down. *FUN & Funky Garage Sale* 108 Heather Place, Penticton Sat. July 14th, 9am-1pm Garage Sale, Sat., July 14, 8am, 102-509 Young St.

Sporting Goods

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

Pets

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

GARAGE SALE 5945 Nicola St., Oliver Saturday, July 14, proceeds from the sale will go to West Special School for the mentally & physically challenged children in Kenya, Africa Garage Sale, Sat-Sun, July 14 & 15, 8am-3pm, 174 Alder Ave., Kaleden Lakefront, antiques, selling house contents. Gypsy Garden Artisan Faire, Jardin Antiques, Ok Falls, Friday, July 13th, 9-2, ﬁne crafts, storyteller, Tarot readings Huge Garage Sale, collectibles, many old useable garden implements, tools, odds & ends, things for men, furniture, chairs, dressers & desks, Christmas decorations, July 14. 9am-4pm, 9610 Giants Head Rd., Summerland HUGE GARAGE SALE OASIS UNITED CHURCH 2964 Skaha Lake Rd., Sat., July 14, 8am-noon CHRISTMAS IN JULY BONUS! Christmas baking, collectibles, jewelry, gardening tools, small appliances, lots of other interesting items Oasis United Church (250)770-0182

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Merchandise for Sale

Sporting Goods Fiberglass Racing Scull w/seat, blades, 2 stands $1500.; Rowing machine (top of line) $1000.; both in good cond. call in am 250-542-1897

Stereo / DVD / TV Older top of the line JVC home stereo, digital receiver, cd player, 5 speakers (3 Pioneer surround - 2 JVC stereo speakers) $100 obo, 250-4938925

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

Apt/Condos for Sale 1brm Exec. 2 ba, Downtown Front St. 1 block from lake and park, secure parking, $1000. Call Dennis @ Realty Exec. 1 (250)493-4372

Business for Sale SEVENTEEN Unit Apartment, $1,350,000, fully rented, will consider trades. 250-317-1333

For Sale By Owner

Valleyview Estates 1840 Oliver Ranch Rd. Okanagan Falls July 14 & 15 - 8am-3pm 12ft ﬁshing boat, furniture, lots of good merchandise Moving Sale! furniture, books, tools, collectibles, something for everyone! Sat. July 14, 8am-1pm. 2407 Westwood Dr. Moving! Sat. July 14th, 241 Okanagan Ave W., 8am-1pm. Couches, coffee table, kitchen, bath, mattress, and more!

ROTARY PARKING LOT SALE Saturday, June 14 8am-1pm 1185 Government St. Sat. July 14th, 7am-noon, Something for everyone! Baby, household, truck accessories, and lots more! 1100 MacCleave Ave. Sat. July 14th 8am-12pm. Table saw, chop saw, xmas decor, R.V., elec. adapters, camp stove & More! #4-321 Yorkton Ave. Yard Sale, Sat., July 14, 7am, 156 Spruce Ave., Kaleden

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

Misc. for Sale Danby portable a/c, new $475, used 5x sell $200. 250-4978282 High end Peg Perego stroller, paid over $300, asking $30, 250-493-8925 High end Safety 1st Jogging Stroller with rain shield, paid over $250, asking $25, (250)492-0444 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-499-0251 Local

Sporting Goods Yamaha Golf cart, 1999, ex. shape, split windshield, full canopy, white, $1600 OBO (250)498-4947, Oliver.

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 flrs, Guest/Daughter with attitude House 2 bed, 1 bath, fireplace, $346,000.

REDUCED $326,000

(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

Houses For Sale Lake view home, close to elem./mid./sec. schools, shopping, and 10 min walk to Skaha Lk. 4 level split with newly built 10x20 deck, plus 3 more decks!! 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, office, hardwood floor, vaulted ceilings, new furnace, updated kitchen, new appliances, F/A fireplace, garage, massive driveway, central air, and irrigation system. Pictures on Kijiji. Need to sell Make an offer! 250-493-1657 or 250-486-0576 ******* 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

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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Open Houses OPEN HOUSE, 1375 Naish Dr., Penticton, 11 am - 2 pm, Sat., July 14 & Sun., July 15, for more information go to comfree.com/340810

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Downtown ofďŹ ces- location near banks, 380 sqft, $250. 416 sqft $320. Open for viewing. (250)492-8324

Furnished room in farmhouse on acreage in Cawston area, (250)499-2303

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

Townhouses Owner is motivated to sell 3 brm, 1.5bath townhouse. Bargain priced at $174,900. Located at #123-3004 South Main. Avail Aug 1st. Call (250)493-9229 or 250-4625775

PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Shop rental, Industrial area, 800 & 1200 sqft, priced to rent, $6.50 square foot, triple net, (250)492-8324, 250-809-0728

TOWNHOUSES 296 & 298 Maple St. 3 or 4 bdrm - 2Â˝ bath 250-490-1215 250-486-3791

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1 & 2 bdrm, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1bdrm Apt. in clean, quiet, ns bldg near Cherry Lane, adults 50+, bal., elev, 4appl., insuite storage, coin laundry, np, $650+util., (250)492-4265 1BDRM apt, totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 3 new appl, a/c, in-suite storage, NP, NS, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart 250-493-8500 Caretaker on site wanted, 28 unit apartment, retired person preferred, (250)493-8500 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $525/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. LARGE 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $850 +util, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 250-487-1136 Large, quiet ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor, 2 brm, Penticton Ave., N/S, N/P, 40+, bus route (250)492-2006 cell (250) 809-8952

Commercial/ Industrial 3659sqft., suitable for warehouse, gym, contractor, 16ft o/h door, ofďŹ ce, 2 washrooms, access to fenced yard, also, 1156sqft, suitable for ofďŹ ces, dance studio, etc., M1 Zoning, allows for multiple industrial uses, plus fitness/recreational, $7.50/sqft, triple net, Syd 250-493-5909

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Fully renovated, duplex, up only 3brm, 1 ba, lvrm, kitchen. $1000 + util.,or 6 brm up and down for $1300 + util. Pent. Avail Sept .1st (250)462-5228 Vernon (Harwood) Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3bdrm, 1.5bath, f/s, w/d h-up fenced yard n/s n/p Avail Now. $1000. 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.

Suites, Lower 1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., $650/mo, avail now 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025 1BDRM suite, f/s, wd, internet, $700 incl util, n/s, small pets ok, Avail now 250-492-7606 Avail. Aug 1, 3brm, grnd. level suite, prvt. yd., clse to Walmart + Skaha beach, $1000/mo +util. (250)490-7941 days, 250-492-6079 after 6pm. Brand new 2bdrm suite, private entrance, np, ns, fe Wiltse area, avail. July 1st, (250)486-7974 after 4pm TWO - 2bdrm basement suite, 4appl., np, ns, (250)770-1381, 250-462-2472

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

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Homes for Rent 2bdrm house, f/d, apartment sized w/d, deck, shed, $1000+util., (250)493-3932 3bdrm, 485 Bennett Ave., $1200/mo., 3bdrm, 667 Birch Ave., huge yard, $1250/mo., call Vijay (250)490-1530 OLALLA 2 bdrm, w/d, f/s n/s $600/mo 1/2 hr from Penticton Woodstove/basebd heat, lrg fenced yrd, pet negotiable. 250-499-9703 /250-499-8079 Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks Royal LePage Locations West

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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

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

SHARED ofďŹ ce space. Professional, all-inclusive: furnished, wiďŹ , coffee/tea, mail collection. Meeting rooms available. No contracts. Daily drop-in $25, monthly starting at $300. Visit us at; www.coworkpenticton.com

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(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Naramata: Lrg. 1 Bdrm above OK Falls: 1 bdrm house, w/ ground bsmt suite, f/s, d/w, detached guest room, F/S, W/D, w/d, f/p, garage. Deck with 1 bath, garage & lrg fenced yard extraordinary view. $900 incl. util w/deck $775 +util Property Management

Naramata: Lrg. 1 Bdrm above ground bsmt suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p, garage. Van Horne: 2 bdrmextraordinary hse, F/S, W/D, Deck with view. $900 incl. garage. Deck, fenced yard, pkg. (250) 770-1948 utilities. No pets. Avail. now $875 +util

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $695 $725 $950

2 bdrm apt near dwntwn, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. Aug. 1 (SHM) Grd ďŹ&#x201A;r 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)

HOUSES: $1000 3 bdrm lower duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;rs, 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)

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

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Cars - Domestic

1986 TBIRD ELANTE FORD • Only 89,095 kms • 6 cylinder • AC, PW, PL, Cruise, One Owner • Excellent Condition $3,500 OBO. • Only Summer Driven Must be seen.

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1988 Hyundai Excel, 2dr, hatch back, only 129k’s, $650 obo, (250)462-3505 1992 Ford Taurus, 161,154 K, cruise, Pioneer CD player, 2 sets of tires, good cond., $1500 OBO, 250-493-5402 2004 Mustang Convertible, 40th Anniversary Edition, white with white roof, 30,000 miles, $10,500, 250-492-8010

1999 Sierra GM, 3/4 ton pick up, very good condition, automatic, with 9.9 camper with full bathroom, excellent shape, fully loaded, $14,000 obo (250)487-1136

1996 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext cab, V8 with Vortek, 2wdr, fully loaded, new a/c & tires, good condition, tow pkg, 285K, well cared for, pw, pb, ps, $5500, (250)493-3884 2000 F150 4x4, auto, V8, club cab, XLT, short box, $4000, (250)494-1771 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, Hemi, 218 highway K. $9500 obo 1-250-260-0329 2005 Dodge 1-ton, extd cab, auto, engine brake, air bags, goose neck & hd bumper hitch, canopy & box-liner, 127,000 kms $27,500, (250)498-6275 2009 Montana Van, 7 Pass, V6, auto, AC/PW, ex. shape, 38,000 kms, $11,000 OBO (250)498-4947, Oliver. 98 FORD F150 Lariat, power,

Sunstream ﬂoating boat lift, 6000lb capacity. Solar charged electric. $10,000. Hardly Used. 250-801-0028

Let Skyler make your summer a scorcher, 24/7, out/in, 250809-3733, Penticton

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2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, new battery & rear tire, 90K mint $8100 250-306-4782 2005 HONDA 450CRF dirt bike LIKE NEW, perfect shape, used dirt bike (red) purchased from Honda centre in Sept 2011, owner only put 38 km’s on it. Bike was warranted by Honda for one year. $3950.00 phone 250-496-5793 2008 HONDA SHADOW AERO, Great bike for cruising the Okanagan! Excellent cond. mint, like new, 6400 kms. Dark candy apple red. Includes lots of added options. Stunning looks w/long, low retro styling. $6000, 250-490-4887

1999 Topaz Trailer by Triple E, 30ft, lg slide, excellent condition, $12,500, 250-487-1136 2007 Springdale 28ft. travel trailer, 14ft. slide room, front queen bed, TV & DVD, all factory options, $15,900, phone (250)487-1225 Westland RV Manufacturing, from custom building to major repairs, insurance claims and renovations, free estimates, reasonable rates, seniors discounts available, for all your RV needs, call 250-493-7445

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.

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Trucks & Vans

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

‘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

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1994 GMC 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 Shortbox. Dont let the year or Km (196,000) scare you off. Take a look at this truck or you will miss out on a great Vehicle. $6800. 250-309-4024

1994 32’ Motor Home “Triple E Edition” Perfect Cond. Low Mileage, price for quick sale $12,000. 250-358-7296 1997 V8 Ford Pleasure Way Camping Van. 140,000km new brakes, tires. 250-938-4720

1994 GMC blue Safari van, good condition, $1100. (250)493-0566

a/c, leather, 4x4 short box step side, 229k, good condition, must

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

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winﬁeld, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 VERNON’S BEST. In/Out calls. Pretty Kystral twenty, Brooke 22, petite,brunette, Savanna 26, tall slim blonde, Jessica 29 B.B.W. Real G.F.E. Upscale. private. 250-3078174. Hiring. Be Àrst to add

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1999 MacGregor 26X power sailor & trailer, 50hp Honda, lots of extras, must be seen, $18,500, (250)404-3220 2005 19’ Campion, 5L, 178 hours, $18,900 obo. Mint. (250)549-3344 21’x7’6” Aluminum Fishing boat, 1/2 covered hard top, 135 hp Chrysler motor, also electric motor, heavy duty trailer, $11,900. 250-308-0977 or 250-545-4653 For sale 12 ft Mirrocraft aluminum ﬁshing boat, comes with oars, seats, electric trolling motor. Also included is a belly boat and assorted ﬁshing tackle. Asking $1000.00 OBO Phone 250-490-4717

BAILIFF SALE 2007 Gehl 753 Excavator, 275 hrs, exc. cond.; 2007 Ford Mustang Convertible, only 53,000km, exc cond. Contact Shuswap Bailiffs. 1 (250)5036897

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