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“Monster.” It is the description Carl Lentz used for Frank Tamok, the 73-yearold Keremeos man who will now sit behind bars for nearly seven years for killing Lentz’s son, Bradley Lentz, last July long weekend in Penticton. Tamok, whose blood alcohol content was nearly two-and-a-half times over the legal limit, wreaked havoc on the road on July 3, 2011, crashing into a number of vehicles on the Channel Parkway and Skaha Lake Road. Crown counsel Jeff Dyment asked for a ¿ve-and-a-half to sevenyear sentence on the lead charge of criminal negligence causing death. Judge Wilfred Klinger handed down an eight-year sentence, leaving Tamok just under seven years to serve after getting 382 days credit for the time he has served prior to sentencing. Tamok also received four years for criminal negligence causing bodily harm and 18 months for failure to stop at the scene of an accident, all of which will be served concurrent with his eight-year sentence. The Keremeos man also was given a 15-year prohibition from operating any motor vehicle. “I am happy with the judge’s decision,” said Carl Lentz. “I hope it may save somebody else’s life and give the courts more leverage for future cases.” Tamok had reached estimated speeds of 100 km/h, weaving in and

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JAMIE FESER (left) consoles his wife Kelly Feser along with her parents Judy and Carl Lentz outside the Penticton Courthouse Thursday, following the sentencing of the man responsible for killing her brother Bradley Lentz in a motor vehicle accident last summer. Frank Tamok of Keremeos received an eight-year sentence after being found guilty of several charges.

out of oncoming traf¿c with part of his crumpled hood obscuring his vision. He drove through a red light and eventually rammed into the back of a GMC Jimmy, launching it into the air. The Jimmy, which 32-year-old Bradley Lentz was a passenger in, came crashing down on the front end of a truck and landed upside down on the shoulder of the road near Wright’s Campground where his family was vacationing from

Alberta. Family members rushed to the scene but Bradley Lentz was killed instantly. His wife, Nancy Lentz, who was driving the vehicle, suffered severe injures. The couple had gone to the store to pick up items for a family dinner they had planned that day. In her victim impact statement read in court earlier this month, she described her life as “shattered.” The couple had just moved back to Canada after living in Australia

for three years and this was the ¿rst time they were visiting with their family. “I saw Brad, his face expressionless. Small bubbles formed around his lips and I knew he was gone. I knew then that I had lost my husband. I did not want to believe it but I knew. I remember screaming his name, squeezing his hand and being hysterical,” said Lentz in the statement. “I did not want to leave him there

because I knew I would not see him again. But I was removed from the vehicle and I would never see my husband alive again.” She added that it as if a bomb has gone off in her life. “Everything is destroyed and I have nothing. Emotional, ¿nancial and physical devastation are my reality and my love is gone, forever,” read the victim impact statement. Tamok acknowledged in his presentence report that he has a problem with alcohol and promised he would never drink again. The Keremeos man had four prior impaired driving charges, and on the day of the incident he had been visiting his wife whom he is separated from. “At every turn, the accused failed to operate his motor vehicle in a reasonable and prudent manner. His decisions and subsequent conduct were the exact opposite of what should be expected by persons driving a motor vehicle on public roadways,” said Judge Klinger. Tamok remained stoic during all the proceedings and claims he does not remember any of the accident. He only expressed remorse in his pre-sentence report, stating he wished he had died instead. “This surely is one of the most extreme examples of criminal negligence in the operation of motor vehicle,” said Klinger. The Lentz family showed up to court on Thursday wearing brightly coloured T-shirts with the words BRad Foundation printed on them. It is a project they are working on to provide a scholarship in honour of the Devon, Alta. man. So far, they have raised $35,000, with a goal of raising $50,000 by February. Updates can be found on Facebook by searching B-Rad Foundation.

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Plans in works for Walmart expansion Joe Fries

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Penticton’s retail sector looks to be in for a super-sized shakeup. Walmart Canada has now begun acquiring the necessary approvals to expand its store here to include a bigger grocery section, while the Real Canadian Superstore is just ¿ve months from its anticipated opening date. Anthony Haddad, the city’s development services director, said Walmart Canada just a few weeks ago obtained a development permit for the expansion. According to information ¿led with the city, the plan calls for a 29,683-square-foot addition on the north end of the building to accommodate a larger grocery section, plus exterior upgrades, landscaping improvements and a new entrance. Fullgrocery Walmart stores have been dubbed Supercentres by the company. The issuance of a development permit means the concept has been reviewed by city staff to ensure it complies with form and character guidelines contained in the Of¿cial Community Plan for that particular area. The development permit is good for two years and the company has not yet applied for a building permit, nor has it indicated a timeline for the proposed build. Haddad said the expansion would not trigger the need for any zoning or OCP amendments, and would therefore not need council’s approval. Walmart Canada had little to add. “At this point, we don’t have any new information to share,” spokesperson Susan Schutta said via email. The company announced in February it plans to spend $750 million on 73 projects at its Canadian sites by the end of January 2013, which is expected to add 4.6 million square feet of retail space to its operations. About half of those planned projects are upgrades of existing stores to Supercentres, while the other half involve converting former Zellers locations to Walmarts. The Zellers in Penticton, however, is already in the process of being transformed into a Real Canadian Superstore, which will rival a Walmart Supercentre. Parent company Loblaw said in a statement this week that the Superstore is expected to open in early December, and the

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PLANS ARE being considered for the expansion of the current Walmart location in Penticton. The project would involve adding on to the north end of the building.

company plans to keep its Real Canadian Wholesale Club in operation as well. There has also been persistent speculation about Costco’s intention to set up shop in Penticton, but the company won’t address rumours. “We can’t comment on whether we’re interested in going into a market or not, and it’s simple commercial real estate 101: As soon as we say, ‘Yeah, it’s an interesting market,’ then of course the price of land goes up,” said Costco spokesman Ron Damiani. “And then if we say, ‘Are you kidding? We’re not interested in that market, it’s way too small or over-stored,’ then of course the people that are holding onto the land see the value of their

property diminish.” Meanwhile, a site on the Penticton Indian Reserve that is expected to one day become a big-box retail centre is still tied up in red tape. The long-awaited Channel Crossing development off Green Avenue is stalled while the band wrestles with both the provincial and federal governments about the design of a new bridge across the Okanagan River Channel to handle increased traf¿c. “Things are looking really good right now,” PIB Chief Jonathan Kruger said Wednesday. He didn’t offer a timeline, but said the bridge design is “really close” to ¿nal approval.

Cruelty charge brings lifetime ban on owning animals Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A Penticton man with mental health issues now has a lifetime ban on owning any animals after pleading guilty to a charge under the prevention of cruelty to animals act. Documents from a vet detailing a threemonth-old border collie’s health issues were submitted to the court during Wednesday’s sentencing of Gerald Devilliers at the Penticton provincial courthouse. “Dr. Oz con¿rmed the dog was in a great amount of pain, and further examinations found what is believed to be an adhesive type of substance on the dog in several places and they believed the wound was caused by a

cigarette,” said Crown counsel Susan Greba, adding the dog received medical treatment and was placed in a new home. Because of unique circumstances, in which the man suffers from schizophrenia and borderline intellectual function, a joint submission from Crown and defence was provided to the court. Crown counsel said they were taking a different approach to this case as the man suffers from mental health issues. The Crown also did not seek restitution for the dog’s medical treatment. Greba said in April of 2009 the SPCA received a phone call from a concerned resident about a dog housed on Government Street that was missing its hair and had a puncture wound in its ear. SPCA constables attended

the man’s residence and found the puppy had several wounds, was staggering and appeared disorientated. Devilliers told constables the puppy had not been to a vet and he was concerned about the costs. He then took the option to surrender the dog to the SPCA. Judge Gregory Korturbash said at sentencing that Devilliers knew something was wrong with his puppy but may not have “had any full appreciation of the pain the dog was in.” The judge said the issue of being not criminally responsible, because of mental health issues, would not have applied in this case. “Here he knew he had a dog and that it was injured and thought the dog would grow out of it,” said Korturbash, who added that he did not believe this would set any precedence be-

cause of the unique circumstances. Devilliers pled guilty to causing an animal to be in distress, while charges of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal and injuring or endangering an animal were stayed. Part of Devilliers’ sentence includes a lifetime ban, under the cruelty to animals act, on owning or being in control of any animal or bird. He also is under a six-month recognizance under the conditions that he keep the court advised of his address and not to own or possess any animal or bird. He also must allow the SPCA access into his home, with mental health workers present, to ensure compliance with the condition that he is not in possession of any animals.

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A small electrical ¿re earlier this week has resulted in the temporary closure of a Riverside Public Market business. According to Brian Ulveland of T-Bones Fresh Meal Market, the resulting smoke damage from the ¿re will likely keep his shop doors closed for a “week or two.” Penticton Fire Rescue received a report of smoke in the store late Tuesday afternoon. When crews arrived, the staff of T-Bones and the adjoining businesses including COBS Breads and Quality Greens Farm Market had been evacuated. According to deputy ¿re chief Dave Spalding, the problem began with a transformer on a power pole on the street outside the market building.

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PENTICTON FIREFIGHTER Randy Wilkes leaves the T-Bones Fresh Meal Market Tuesday afternoon following an electrical problem in one of the buildings at the Riverside Market. T-Bones will be closed until further notice after sustaining serious smoke damage.

It appears the resulting power surge overheated a wire or wires inside a wall near the TBones store resulting in the ¿re. “We have product that’s being disposed of

and they’ll have to spray in here, repaint and sanitize everything and they’re even getting rid of the dry goods,” said Ulveland. “We’re quite disappointed because the sun

is out and this is our season to shine, but we’ll be back open and have some great opening day specials to get everybody back.” The other market businesses remain open.

Band gives developer vote of conﬁdence Joe Fries Western News Staff

Members of the Penticton Indian Band have given the goahead to a locatee land owner’s plan to lease a 20-hectare site to a property developer. The band voted 90 per cent in favour of the arrangement, which could see the former pitch-andputt golf course at the corner of Warren Avenue and Channel Parkway converted to a housing or mixed-use development. “I thought that was a good sign to see that many people voting in favour of economic development and locatees,” said Chief Jonathan Kruger. Locatee lands are privately

owned portions of the larger reserve. However, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada requires that the band associated with the land agree in principle through a referendum before the locatee owner can lease the property to a third party. “It gives everybody certainty,” Kruger said, adding the process was “very educational for community members.” He said the referendum, the ¿rst of its kind in “a long time,” attracted 99 voters and showed band members are serious about economic development. “There’s opportunities for us to create some jobs and make a lot of people happy.” Kruger also said it’s a win-win,

since the site is located on the city side of the Okanagan River channel, but will generate property tax revenue for the band. An employee of one of the development companies involved asked that it not be named until it concludes lease negotiations, likely sometime this fall, with locatee owner Anne Allison, who could not be reached for comment. The best-case scenario, the employee said, would see shovels in the ground next spring. As planned, the site would feature multi-family units without basements due to a high water table. However, it’s also possible retail space could be added to the mix depending on market conditions.

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Bylaw adds bite to enforcement Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Penticton’s bylaw enforcement of¿cers will soon have some new tools to deal with a range of nuisance situations, from panhandling to derelict properties. The good neighbour bylaw was given three readings by Penticton council Monday evening, and is expected to be back for ¿nal approval in August. Coun. Garry Litke became aware of some of the problems with vacant properties when he was approached by a neighbourhood group concerned about two problem buildings in their neighbourhood. “What we ran up against was bylaw saying we have no authority to go in and do anything about this,” said Litke, who said he was pleased to see the good neighbour bylaw included a joint property safety team with representatives from bylaw enforcement, RCMP, ¿re, engineering and representatives from the Downtown Penticton Association, B.C. Safety Authority and Interior Health, which will convene once a month to review issues dealing with nuisance properties and persons. “My only caution would be that I hope the community doesn’t start using this bylaw inappropriately, because there is the potential,” he said. “It’s a new tool and designed to improve properties, not to be used as a weapon between neighbours. I think there is enough built into it to prevent that kind of thing happening.” The wide-ranging bylaw sweeps together several bylaws into a single package, adding regulations to allow the city to deal with vacant and derelict buildings. According to Ken Kunka, the city’s building and permitting manager, the good neighbour bylaw was created to protect the quality of life and property investment for Pentictonites, inform resident and business owners of their responsibilities to be a good neighbour and increase public awareness and create stronger community. “It also provides strong compliancy regulations,” he said. “We believe good neighbours create a great community.” The property maintenance section of the new bylaw, explained Kunka, is extensive. It now includes vacant buildings and how they are to be maintained, repaired or removed; that includes derelict and ¿re-damaged structures as well as incomplete building projects. “Currently, there are 25 properties in the city that could be classi¿ed as a vacant building,” said Kunka. This section, he added, allows for property owners to appeal the decision regarding their property, but also allows for the city to take action when needed and recover the costs from the property owner. It also requires owners to register their vacant buildings, or face ongoing ¿nes. Those ¿nes have yet to be ¿nalized, but according to Anthony Haddad, director of development services, they will have a full schedule ready to amend the fees and services bylaw when the good neighbour bylaw comes

before council for ¿nal approval. When the bylaw was proposed earlier this year, a range of fees was suggested, from $130 for investigation and monitoring inspections and a $250 ¿ne for failing to register a vacant building, up to fees of $1,500 and $2,500 to register a vacant building, depending on use. It also includes, in case of a ¿re at a vacant building, a provision charging the owner all costs related to having the ¿re department attend. Bylaws to be repealed in the near future include ones dealing with obstructive solicitation, noise and nuisance and maintenance of private property. Those bylaws will now be contained in the larger good neighbour bylaw. Even without the good neighbour bylaw in place, the city managed to deal with one problem property near Queen’s Park Elementary. The home, which was damaged by ¿re nearly ¿ve years ago and left vacant and decaying since, was the subject of numerous complaints by neighbours, leading to a series of investigations and maintenance orders by bylaw enforcement of¿cers. In April, city council supported a staff recommendation to order the property owner to demolish the building by mid-May, or the city would step in and do it at the owner’s cost. “That has been demolished and met the timelines we put forward. They dealt with the building appropriately,” said Haddad. The site has been levelled, he added and the basement removed, which was required under the demolish order. The Singla project on Winnipeg Street, Haddad continued, might fall under the bylaw, but there is now an active building permit for the site again, and he hopes work will be able to begin again soon. “Under the bylaw, if it was in today, it would be exempted from having to go through the vacant building permit registration,” said Haddad. “We really want to issue that one, we’re just tidying up a couple of things with Paul (Singla) and his designers.”

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he continuing reverberations from the global ¿nancial crisis have left Penticton council walking a tightrope to balance the best interests of the community they serve. At one end of the spectrum are incentives designed to attract new business and the jobs they bring with them, while the need for a competitive marketplace looms large on the horizon. The city’s delicate path was in clear view at this week’s council meeting, where third reading was given to an amendment that would provide a $500,000 tax incentive for the developer of a retirement resort. Regency Resorts has announced plans to build a $25 million, 159-unit retirement resort off Yorkton Avenue in the south end of the city. Southwind Retirement Resort is anticipated to create about 50 full-time jobs and inject an estimated $2.5 million into the local economy. But the $500,000 tax break, coupled with a $150,000 discount on building permit fees, has left some of the city’s other retirement complexes feeling their future competition is being given an unfair advantage. “You are interfering with the marketplace (using) taxpayer dollars,” said Leo Mead, the owner of Athens Creek retirement lodge. While maintaining a competitive marketplace is something council needs to bear in mind, the primary goal of the economic investment zone bylaw must be providing incentives to create local jobs and stimulate economic activity. Southwind Retirement Resort will do just that, but council has clouded the issue through the wording of the proposed bylaw amendment. It limits tax breaks to facilities with a “resort-like atmosphere” and at least 25 per cent amenity space. It is not for council to dictate what a business should provide to its customers. Council simply needs to create a climate to encourage sustainable growth, and allow the marketplace to determine what services are in demand.

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Weather patterns promise a wild ride It was 42 degrees C in St. Louis, Mo. earlier this month, about the same as in Saudi Arabia. Along the U.S. Atlantic coast, it was cooler, but not much: 41 C in Washington D.C., just short of the city’s all-time record. And 46 Americans were already dead from the heat wave. In Britain, it was incredibly wet. Almost six cm of rain fell July 7 in parts of southern England, and there were over 20 Àood warnings and 100 Àood alerts in effect. The wettest April ever was followed by the wettest June (more than double average rainfall), and July is shaping up to be the same. Russia had its hottest summer ever in 2010, with peat wild¿res raging out of control — over 5,000 excess deaths in Moscow in July alone — but this summer it’s wet in Russia too. An astonishing 28 cm of rain fell overnight in the Krasnodar region in southern Russia, and Àash Àoods killed 155 people. It is a big planet, and some local record for hottest, coldest, wettest or driest is being broken somewhere or other almost every day. But these are records being broken over very large areas, in regions where records go back a long time. As Krasnodar governor Alexander Tkachev said: “No one can remember such Àoods in

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Dyer Straits our history. There was nothing of the kind for the last 70 years.” There are very unusual events happening in winter too: last January only 14.7 per cent of the United States was covered by snow, compared to 61.7 per cent at the same time in 2011. At least 300 people died in a cold wave in northern India in the previous January. One could go on, enumerating comparably extreme weather events in the southern hemisphere in the past couple of years. But that would just be more impressionistic evidence, and no more convincing statistically. The events are too few, and the time period is too short. But it does feel like something is going on, doesn’t it? The most recent opinion polls

indicate that a majority even of Americans now accept that climate change is happening (although, being American, many of them still cling to the belief that it is a purely “natural” event that has nothing to do with human greenhouse gas emissions). But opinion polls are not a good guide in these matters either. Can we really say that something serious is happening, and that it is evidence that the climate is changing now? No, we can’t. It’s a statistical long-shot, but it is possible that this is just a random collection of extreme events signifying nothing in particular. Occasionally a tossed coin comes up heads six times in a row. But usually it doesn’t. The best way to approach the question is to ask what we would actually see if global warming had crossed some threshold and triggered big changes in weather patterns. The actual change in the average global temperature would be almost imperceptible: only one or two degrees C, or the difference in an average day’s temperature between 9 a.m. and 10:30. What we would notice is that the weather is getting wild. We never really experience the climate; what we feel is the daily weather that it produces. A climate that is changing will produce unfamiliar weather — and

if it is getting warmer, it will be more energetic weather. Wilder weather, if you like. That means hotter, longer heat waves, and bigger storms that bring torrential rain and killer wind speeds. But it can also mean prolonged droughts as rainfall patterns change — and much more severe winters, like the “Snowmageddon” storm that hit Washington D.C. in February 2010 and shut down the U.S. federal government for a week. That last phenomenon confuses people who think colder winters prove that the climate isn’t getting warmer, but complex systems like the climate can produce strange local results. As an article by C.H. Greene and B.C. Monger in a recent issue of Oceanography points out, the melting of the Arctic sea ice will cause colder winter weather in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. You can’t prove that all this means we are sliding into a new and steadily worsening climate right now — that the long-threatened future has arrived. The statistics aren’t good enough to support that conclusion yet. But if you have to put your money down now, bet yes. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Penticton Secondary School, Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, SOEC, the upgraded pool facility are examples of signi¿cant building capital investments in Penticton over the past few years. These education and recreation facilities bene¿t the residents of Penticton and surrounding communities. A conceptual plan for a fourstorey patient care tower addition to the Penticton Regional Hospital has been completed for what could potentially be the next big capital building project in Penticton to serve the South Okanagan. The RDOS and Penticton Hospital Foundation have committed to fund $140 million of the $300 million price tag, and Interior Health has indicated that the Penticton Regional Hospital is a number one priority for the region. The need for a signi¿cant upgrade to our hospital has been clearly identi¿ed, and we are almost halfway towards funding the plan, thanks to good leadership, patience and persistence. We ought not to be deterred or discouraged by the $80 million funding announced for Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. During the years that I served as board chair of the Okanagan Skaha School District, I found that good solid planning, community support, clearly identi¿ed need and co-operation with all levels of government resulted in school capital announcements (Penticton Secondary, Princess Margaret restructure, Summerland Middle and Skaha Lake Middle schools). The PRH Ambulatory Care Facility will undoubtedly bene¿t the citizens of our region, and I’d suggest we continue with a positive and pragmatic approach, and

have spoken with is excited by these new opportunities and many have plans for expansion that do indeed include hiring more staff. Mr. Popoff should also realize that there are signi¿cant economic spinoffs for our local trades and construction industries that bene¿t from the tens of millions that have been invested to construct these world-class winery operations. The ¿nal point raised by Popoff was his suggestion that only a “tree hugger” or “fool” would hope that the B.C. government, along with other provincial governments, would support the intent of my bill in permitting e-commerce and the economically important ability to also ship wine across provincial borders. I do not share Mr. Popoff’s defeatist attitude, and instead have worked proactively with the B.C. government and am proud of the fact that B.C. has now come out with a revised policy that supports e-commerce and the shipping of wine. I am also excited to see Manitoba and Alberta have also embraced e-commerce and other provinces are, contrary to Mr. Popoff’s false claims, not far behind. While Popoff is free to continue to condemn and criticize the actions of others, I would like to instead recognize the hard work of the many small Okanagan winery owners who have invested millions of dollars in producing world-class wines that have helped put the Okanagan on the map and created a vibrant and prosperous new industry in the process. Dan Albas, MP Okanagan-Coquihalla

I would encourage people in the area to support this project. Connie Denesiuk Summerland

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I had no idea that on the second Àoor of the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence at Okanagan College in Penticton there was a non-pro¿t technology association. Accelerate Okanagan had their big reveal recently, and there was a major turnout, where many local business people, and the mayor were in attendance. Accelerate Okanagan’s community manager, Andrew Greer, described the Tech Talk monthly meetings as a grassroots networking opportunity for those involved in the business of technology. This includes information, communications, medical tech, agricultural tech and also what Andrew is particularly passionate about: green technology. It couldn’t be more ¿tting that they are located in one of the world’s greenest buildings, where students learn sustainable building technologies and renewable energy conservation from the structure itself. The mission of Accelerate Okanagan is to help develop and support an entrepreneurial, innovative technology community. This is done by offering programs that support entrepreneurs and tech companies so they can start new ventures and help grow their business. This is an enormous opportunity for creative thinkers in Penticton who want to use technology to create positive change throughout the world. Robert Kennedy Penticton

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It would appear to me that I have inherited a goat from a Mr. Russ Hanson of Summerland, with a letter to the editor regarding “Getting hosed at the pumps.” Well Mr. Hanson, I beg to differ with you old chap. If you were paying more attention to my letter, it read a rumour has it we could see $2 a litre on the July weekend. You may have assumed it was my prediction, but not so. I hope that you are never called for jury duty by the Crown because that is the time they will hang an innocent person. I will leave you with an old thought to ponder: Believe half of what you observe and nothing of what you read or hear. Andy Homan Penticton

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I would like to reply to Andy Thomsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter regarding government spending. I am all in favour of reining in government spending, but not on the backs of employees. If a Âżreman risks his or her life rescuing people on a daily basis then they are deserving of being well paid. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that carpenters risk their lives on the job on a daily basis. I think that people should be allowed to earn a living wage no matter what job they do and all this talk about reducing people wages is, in the long term, only going to worsen the situation. If we were to reduce everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages, how would the taxes be paid to maintain the services we need? Who would be able to buy homes, cars and send their kids to college or university? It used to be that one income was enough to raise a family, now it takes two incomes just to get by. Maybe Andy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize, but incomes have not kept up with the cost of living over the years. But what I really want to discuss is the waste of government spending. Every day I read articles about government mismanagement of our money, and yet they continually give themselves raises in either income, tax-free allowance or their

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is a very important resting and feeding place for many birds. Increased human and boat trafÂżc and facilities would destroy habitat and disturb the birds at very vulnerable times. The birds contribute to the local economy too as local and visiting birders regularly scout the waterfronts for wintering and migrating species â&#x20AC;&#x201D; then visit local businesses. Non-birders seem to appreciate the birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presence too, though unfortunately often by feeding them. For ecological and economic reasons, the birds should be considered in any waterfront redevelopment plan. In my letter to council, I suggested that activities at the west end, other than benches, barbecue spots and the like, be put at the Peach, the widest, most easily accessible bit. Habitat disturbance would be minimal and it would concentrate less quiet activities. I would love to have general motorized trafÂżc removed from Lakeshore Drive entirely, with shuttle buses available from nearby parking areas. Air quality and the views would improve and noise would be greatly reduced. Currently, the excellent food and atmosphere on the patio of a place like Saltyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are ruined by car fumes, noise and obscured views. When I moved to Penticton area 22 years ago, a sort of Coney Island on the Okanagan was proposed for what is now Okanagan Lake Park. Residents resisted that effort to commercialize the waterfront. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do so again and opt for a plan that honours the natural and human values of these treasures.

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The character he played on stage was masked and hidden from the world, but in real life Welsh tenor Peter Karrie is all about meeting and engaging people. The singer, best known for his role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, is returning to the Okanagan, where he has made many friends and fans from past visits the last few years. One person who can now call Karrie a friend and colleague is Vernon soprano Melina Moore. The singers met two years ago, when Karrie heard Moore singing via her website and contacted the soprano about performing with him for a show he was giving in Kamloops. “I agreed and we’ve been working together ever since,” said Moore, who is about to join Karrie again on a new tour through the Okanagan. Entitled, The Phantom of the Opera Returns, the tour will be the third collaboration between Moore and Karrie. “We’ve been helping to connect one another with different opportunities. For example, he connected me with the upcoming Paci¿c Tattoo festival I’m participating in in Victoria in two weeks for 14,000 people ... and I have invited him back to B.C. for this upcoming tour,” said Moore. The tour will feature Moore playing the role of Christine to Karrie’s Phantom in an intimate concert series, which features all the hits from Phantom of the Opera and other selections from Karrie’s best-known roles. “I’ve never sung the Christine role in its entirety, but have done most of the individual pieces in it,” said Moore. “It is a challenge, but also a role that was written for me, perfect for my voice type (coloratura), and so thrilling. However, it’s singing with Peter that makes it the most spectacular of all; performing with someone who has his role honed to an absolute science. He brings out the absolute best in me and raises everything to another level. It’s just magic onstage.” Hailing originally from Wales, Karrie has probably sung Phantom’s famed aria, The Music of the Night, more than 3,000 times. He calls his return to B.C. a “homecoming,” and was made an honorary Canadian citizen upon

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completing his Phantom role in Vancouver for close to a decade. He ¿rst played the role at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, and later took his Phantom to Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vancouver and on the millennium tour of Great Britain. His performances earned him the title of “The World’s Most Popular Phantom” by the Worldwide Phantom of the Opera Appreciation Society, and he calls the man who created the role, Lloyd Webber, a personal friend. Karrie’s other acclaimed and award-winning roles have included the original Che in Evita for the ¿rst national tour of Britain, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables for more than a decade at London’s Palace Theatre, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palace Theatre, John Blackthorn in James Clavell’s Shogun on Broadway, Fagin in the acclaimed Cameron Macintosh production of Oliver!, Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof and Joby “Peg Leg” Churchill in the box of¿ce smash The Contender. Karrie was also one of the original cast members of Chess, playing the role of Freddy Trumper, and the host of his own BBC television chat show, Peter Karrie .... Unmasked. Moore has taken on as many operatic roles with her upbringing

in New York City and education at Juilliard. Her professional career has grown since she moved to the Okanagan more than a decade ago, with solo tours in Canada and the U.S. and appearances with symphonies around B.C. She also performs regularly at Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort and with the Dharma Dolls, a trio featuring fellow divas Judy Rose and Tanya Lipscomb. After their Okanagan tour, Moore and Karrie will next reunite in Crete, Greece to appear at the Mediterranean International Arts Festival in September. “The festival celebrates the best of many art forms across the country –– dance, vocal and instrumental music, orchestras, etc. It’s a two-week long festival in Heraklion, set amidst the ruins of Crete. Roughly 2,000 show up per evening to take in the festivities,” said Moore. But ¿rst the Okanagan awaits. Moore and Karrie will be accompanied by Okanagan pianist Jim Leonard on the tour. Dates include: July 23, 7:30 p.m. in Summerhill Winery Pyramid, July 25, 7 p.m. at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos; July 26, 7 p.m. and Bench 1775 (formerly Soaring Eagle Winery) in Naramata. Tickets to all shows are available online at www.virtualvernon. com.

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t.g.i.f. concerts July 20 — Sax Among Friends will be performing at the Cobblestone Wine Bar and Restaurant at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa. July 20 and 21— Out of Eden at Gyro Park at 7 p.m. and Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole Duo on July 21 as part of the Downtown Penticton Association Sunshine Cabaret. Free event. July 20 — Cuban Fire, an engaging trio that performs original music and latin/cuban classics in all genres (son, salsa, bolero etc.). Tickets $20 at Dream Café. July 20 — Heavy soul and rock ‘n’ roll with Alkatine at The Elite. Opening act Michael Musclow. Show starts 8 p.m. $5. July 21 — 7th annual Jazzcool Faculty Concert at Dream Café with Craig Thomson, Stan Sabourin, Bernie Addington, Scott Gamble and Will Schlackl performing as a fundraiser for the school. Tickets $30. July 24 — Pied Pumkin (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. $7. July 25 and 26 — The Phantom Returns concert at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre 7 p.m. in Osoyoos on July 25 and Soaring Eagle Winery in Naramata on July 26. 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.

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The absolutely original and iconic B.C. folk trio Pied Pumkin will play a family concert in Cawston. Rick Scott, Joe Mock and Shari Ulrich are staging a reunion tour to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival with a stop at Cawston hall on July 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Cawston concert is an all ages event for the trio who pioneered rogue folk in B.C. Infamous for fearless arrangements, Àawless harmonies and theatrical hi jinx, Pied Pumkin were the soundtrack to the mid-70s, touring far and wide and selling over 30,000 LPs from the stage. When Ulrich left to join the Hometown Band, Scott and Mock continued touring and recording for eight years as Pied Pear. Then each went on to a successful solo career. Pied Pumkin reunited by popular demand in 1998 after a 20-year hiatus. Scott is an award winning singer, songwriter and storyteller. His seven children’s albums have been nominated for three Juno awards and won The Parents Choice award among other accolades. In fall of 2012 he plans on releasing The Great Gazzoon, a four-CD musical audio novel. Ulrich’s many kudos include two Junos and the John Lennon Songwriting Award. She also teaches songwriting and

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Lightning strikes in the past two weeks have raised the number of forest ¿res to more historical numbers. “We usually see 50 per cent human-caused and 50 per cent lightningcaused. So far this year we have had 85 personcaused ¿res and 74 as a result of lightning,” said Kevin Skrepnek, a ¿re information of¿cer for the Kamloops region with the B.C. Wild¿re Management Branch. “The lion’s share of the lightningcaused ¿res were caused in the past week or so and the activity was right across the region.” Even with the rainy weather in June, ¿re information of¿cers were alarmed at the amount of human-caused forest ¿res. Up until the storms, human-caused ¿res far

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A disappointing end to his lacrosse team’s season didn’t mark the end of the road for the South Okanagan Flames’ Chris Pond. Two weeks ago, the junior B team’s playoff hopes were crushed when they were forced to forfeit the Ànal match of a three-game series to the Kamloops Venom due to a lack of players. However, Pond was asked to join the Venom when they go to Six Nations, Ont. to take part in the Founders Cup tournament, squaring off against the top junior B lacrosse teams in Canada. “They asked me and right away I said yes. I was not going to miss this chance to go over there,” said Pond. “I was really excited because they’re a very strong team. “I really want to make a name for myself,” he added. “This is probably the only time that I’ll be able to go. I want to get some good experience and a couple of new buddies out of it.” Pond, a 225-pound, left-handed player, brings a new dynamic to the game, both due to his size and his dominant hand. “When he goes to the net, he gains a lot of attention and it sometimes takes two or three players to take him down. That opens up his teammates,”

said Tony Ramsay, one of the head coaches for the Flames. While the Flames had issues with commitment from some of their players, Pond’s priorities were never in doubt, said Ramsay. “Times where I had seven or eight players showing for practice, Chris was always one of them,” he said. While Ramsay could always count on Pond’s commitment, his new coaches with the Venom will be counting on his skills during the Àve-day tournament. As well as leadership and offense, Al Forster, one of the Venom’s head coaches, said they would be counting on his endurance. “Chris, with his size, should be able to take the pounding of the grueling week thats going to happen,” said Forster. While Pond said he already knows a number of the Kamloops players, he still needs to show his new team his worth. “I deÀnitly have to earn their respect off the Àrst game,” he said, pointing out the Venom worked to get to the championship all year, whereas he was just selected. “I do have a lot to prove and I just hope I can do it.” The Founders Cup will be held from Aug. 14 to 19 in the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena at Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

Goalballer going to London games Steve Waldner Western News Staff

A young woman who calls Penticton her home-town has been picked to join the national team competing at the 2012 London Paralympics. Ashlie Andrews, 19, was picked for the national goalball team that will be playing in the Aug. 29 to Sept. 9 games. Andrews, who was born legally blind, can’t wait to go to London. “It’s great, just getting the experience to compete for Canada,” said Andrews. Goalball is a sport for the visually impaired where the athletes play three-on-three and attempt to roll a ball into nets on the opponent’s side of the court. The defenders track the ball, which is full of bells, by sound, and block the shots with their bodies. Andrews got her start play-

ing goalball when she was seven years old when one of her teachers suggested it to her. Since then, Andrews has been working her way up the ladder of competitive goalball, playing on the provincial, junior national and now the national team. Andrews played in the World Youth Games, placing third in 2009 and fourth in 2011, and the Junior Worlds in 2009, where her team received a bronze medal. Also, in 2011, she went on with her team to take gold at the Junior Nationals. Her experience with elite goalball is needed for the national team, which has a strong record, winning gold at the 2000 and 2004 Paralympics and the World Championships in 2006. Andrews, who now lives in Vancouver for school, recently moved to Ottawa in order to train

with the rest of the goalball team. The team’s high-preformance head coach Janice Dawson said the training regimen the team is taking on leading up to the games is quite strenuous. “We’re training goalball Àve times a week, we’re adding in martial arts, yoga, sports psych, and just a few different things to complement our training, like obviously cardio and strength conditioning as well,” she said. Dawson said the team this year would be looking to replicate their past successes on the international stage. “We do have a history of good results, so we want to contine that tradition and we’ve been training hard, the centralization is making a big difference for us to getting us to work on teamwork and communication,” she added. “We’re really coming together.”

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Paddlers brave Yukon River Quest Steve Waldner Western News Staff

Sleep deprivation, physical and mental exhaustion, frigid temperatures and attacks by somewhat questionable sea monsters didn’t stop a crew of Penticton paddlers from a ¿rst-place ¿nish in the Yukon River Quest. Tina Hoeben, Ginette Schirrmeister, Ian and Andrew MacPhail, Stacey Kemp, Lauren Meads and Stephan Samoyloff, all members of the Penticton Paddling Club, spent 46 hours, 34 minutes and 48 seconds on the Yukon River. Their team, the Skaha ha ha ha, paddled its way to the number one spot on the podium for its category and an eighth overall ¿nish. The race, which ran from June 27 to July 1, had 68 teams, ¿ve of which were in the local crew’s category. However, even in the face of so much competition, Hoeben said her team was sure it would do well after passing three other boats in the ¿rst 15 minutes of the race. The river quest is an annual 715 kilometre race through the Yukon wilderness, with teams starting out in Whitehorse and making their way to Dawson City, only taking two rests. The race, which is billed as the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, can take its toll on those participating – of the 68 teams that set out, 14 didn’t cross the ¿nish line. The group began training last October, which Hoeben said was vital to prepare them for the upcoming hardships. Aside from the physical strain of constantly rowing — Hoeben’s team had at least six people paddling at all times — and

the chill from rowing through the night, Hoeben said there were other stresses. “You get super tired, and your brain kind of goes foggy, it’s hard to focus and you start having hallucinations,” she said. “There were a number of us who had hallucinations. Ginette was seeing things come out of the water, and I was seeing things in the landscape that would transform. I’d start to see faces or I’d start to see herds of mammoths in the landscape.” However, when the strain and fatigue brought the team to the brink, Hoeben said the team’s spirit kept them going. “There were some huge high points where we laughed a lot and we sang songs, and there was a lot of team morale and team spirit. When people were going through a low point, there was always someone to keep paddling, and keep the boat moving and keep the spirit going, and there was a lot of coming together and supporting people in that way.” Hoeben recalled one of the few times the entire team stopped paddling during the race. “One of our team members saw a sea monster jumping out of the water, so we all stopped and had to laugh, except for him,” she said. “There was a little branch that was wavering in the current and he thought it was a sea monster.” As well, crewmember Kemp said the team got a huge boost in morale at the ¿rst rest stop, where they were surprised by photos and cards from their families wishing them luck. Despite the lows and highs, the hardships and the competition, Kemp said she learned a lot about herself.

“One of the things that amazed me was how you can feel that you can’t go on, and you give it a bit of time, and you’re back,” she said. For Hoeben, the lessons they learned about themselves on the river go beyond the race. “This kind of speaks to more than just that race, it speaks to other times and points in your life when you think you’re done, and you realize that there’s a lot left,” she said.

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Fire and ice will be key components in Saturday’s Princeton International

Air Show in the skies over the Similkameen Valley. From the cool nerves of the aerobatic pilots in gravity-defying, mid-sky manoeuvres to a pyro-

technic air-to-ground battle scene, the show has something for everyone. “This is our biggest and best yet,” said coorganizer Patrick Robins.

“I think what makes it so appealing is that we are grassroots and people get to talk to the pilots. Those guys live for telling their stories, especially to the

kids, to share their life, enthusiasm and love of aviation.” Among them will be returning aerobatic specialist Ron Andrew of Blender Airshows. At age 54, he is unique in that it was only a few years ago the Alberta resident began Àying. Despite his relative inexperience, the paces he puts his Pitts S2B biplane — affectionately known as Blender — through are breathtaking. “I went to air shows when I was younger and just had an intense craving to do aerobatics. It was something I couldn’t understand but I had to ful¿ll,” he said. “It was a dream I’ve been chasing for years. “It hasn’t been that long but it’s been the ride of a lifetime.” Inspiring others to follow their dreams is also one of his big motivators. While the potential

for an accident is there, Andrew doesn’t dwell on that. “Crashing is always a concern, but you have to do what you can to be safe,” he said. “If you worry about it, you probably wouldn’t do it.” To prepare for a show, he spends time beforehand mentally focusing on the routine he is about to perform. While Paul Dumoret of Osoyoos has a few more aerial hours under his belt, his passion for Àight is just as strong. “I just absolutely have fun, I love it,” said Dumoret, who will be at the controls of the green Nanchang military trainer. “This type of Àying is very challenging and very disciplined because it’s you against the elements and even against yourself.” He and licensed pyrotechnician Frank Zandvliet have put together a

demonstration sure to be a highlight of this year’s event. The routine creates the illusion of a warbird being hit and then attacking a ground-based enemy with gun¿re and bombs. He too loves the smaller venues like Princeton. “There’s much more interaction, and when you see the enthusiasm of the people who put it on and the people who support it, that’s what’s incredible,” said Dumoret. Other featured acts this year include aerobatic specialists Brandon Dreyer of Langley, Kent Pietsch of North Dakota and scheduled demonstrations by the Canadian Air Force and Mark Humbke and his gyrocopter. Gates open at 9 a.m. followed by a chance to talk to pilots and view the aircraft. Opening ceremonies are at 10:40 a.m. and the aerial show begins at 11 a.m. Admission is $5.

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Earlier this month, more than 2,500 riders braved the searing South Okanagan heat to ride in the second annual Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. Along with their bicycles they brought with them support crews, fans and — most importantly for the local economy — tourist dollars. Penticton & Wine Country Tourism is still calculating the extent of the economic boost for the South Okanagan, but chief executive officer Jessie Campbell said this Granfondo should have a greater impact than the 2011 event. Last year, spending by spectators, participants and event organizers totalled more than $1.9 million. With 500 more riders and several hundred more fans — an increase of almost 20 per cent over last year — the region and its businesses expect to see a significant economic spinoff. Campbell said they won’t have specific figures for a while, but expects the increase in economic activity should be “relatively proportional” to the increase in riders. “We’re still doing the measurement. It’s a very detailed analysis, we are working with the event organizers from Granfondo to finalize those numbers,” said Campbell. Factors like the budget for an event, number of participants and spectators, where they are coming from and more, explained Campbell, will be fed into an economic assessment tool developed by the Canadian Sports Tourism Alliance, of which Penticton is a member. Campbell Watt, president of the Penticton Chamber of Commerce, said that events like Granfondo target an ideal

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ANDREA SCOTT of North Vancouver and her son, Cody, cross the finish line after competing in the 55-km course at the 2012 Granfondo. Families like the Scotts are an ideal market for sports tourism events in Penticton.

visitor to Penticton. The event is family-oriented, he said, attracting a slightly older crowd willing to travel long distances to enjoy what the area has to offer, bringing their families and spending money while they are here. “Business-wise, it’s a tremendous success. Any time you can bring that number of people into town at one time, it can do nothing but good,” said Watt. “Personally, being down at the

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Lack of 2012 replant funds leaves growers out on a limb Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Fruit growers who replanted parts of their orchards this spring aren’t going to be getting any ¿nancial help from the provincial government. Though no plan had been announced, many growers went ahead with their replant plan in the spring hoping that the province would come through with a continuation of the existing program they had based their years-long replant strategy on. In late May, Agriculture Minister Don McRae did announce the Orchard Replant Program 3, continuing government efforts to help fruit growers make competitive revitalizations to their orchards. The details provided at the time did not specify a startup date for the program, but the B.C. Fruit Growers Association expected the funding to be available for 2012. They were disappointed to ¿nd out that though the funding had been transferred from last year’s provincial budget, it was not going to be available to growers until the 2013 replant season. When he learned of the delay in implementing the program, BCFGA president Kirpal Boparai asked McRae to reconsider the startup date. “Growers understood from the funding announcement that the program would be available in 2012,” he said. “When the BCFGA found out that this was not the case, we made every effort to explain to the minister the need for funding this year, as well as to respond to his concerns. Unfortunately, it seems as though our appeal has fallen on deaf ears.” Past replant programs

have continued from the end of the previous year, ¿tting with the long-term plans growers need to make to purchase nursery trees and care for them until they are a mature part of their orchard. “When they plant a tree, it’s a 20-year deal, and changing programs from year to year is not helpful,” said Glen Lucas, executive director for the BCFGA. “Certainly, we need to tweak them and get things moving in different directions. But this kind of one-year reaction is very detrimental to long-term planning and long-term con¿dence.” The disruption comes at a ¿nancial cost to those farmers that did do a replant this spring, affecting them negatively compared to other growers, according to Lucas, who said the BCFGA argued on that basis but were unsuccessful in convincing the minister. “I don’t believe the minister understands the planning process for replant. It is a multiyear process. People are not planning next year right now, they are planning two and three years down the road,” said Lucas. He thinks the ministry is concerned that growers who did replant were acting on leaked information, and themselves had an unfair advantage. However, Lucas continued, neither he nor Bhopari, who conducted the negotiations, are eligible for the replant program, and everyone else had the same information. “If you phoned up, we gave you the same information as everyone else. ‘We’re hopeful but until it is announced, we don’t know the details,’” Lucas said. “Things can change right up to the last minute and I think they did with this program.”

The replant program provides about $7,000 per acre in grants towards the $25,000 to $30,000 peracre cost of replanting an apple orchard, or about 30 per cent of the total cost.

A series of government studies has shown that the industry does not have the resources to renew the infrastructure in orchards, and the replant program helps growers achieve a

higher level of self-suf¿ciency. The program also encourages high-density plantings, which use more ef¿cient irrigation systems and reduce volumes of pesticides as orchards

is able to communicate with the minister and have him change his mind, then we could work on getting eligibility for the replant projects that were completed in May or June.”

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Children Childcare Available LITTLE Monkeys fully licensed in home daycare is happy to be opening on August 1st. I have my early childhood certiﬁcate and over ten years experience caring for children from infancy to school aged. I offer a fun safe environment for children to learn and grow. I have a full itinerary that includes circle time, free play, story time, art and outdoor play in our fully fenced yard. For more information please call me at 250-492-8979

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Obituaries

A Celebration of Lorraine Juhlin’s Life will be held on Friday, July 27th at 2:00 pm at Penticton Alliance Church, 197 Brandon Avenue, Penticton with a tea to follow the service.

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Alan Richard May 11, 1949-July 17, 2012

SANDRA MARGUERITE March 27, 1946 - July 13, 2012 It is with profound sadness, loving and cherished memories that the Syer family announces the passing of their wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and auntie, Sandi Syer. Sandi is predeceased by her beloved husband Bob Syer, and is survived by daughters Kim (Rajeev Agarwal) and Ashley; son Tom (Tamara Little); grandchildren Joshua and Emma; sister Bev Stoochnoff (Lawrence) and her nieces and nephews. We will all miss her so dearly - her vibrant, determined passion for life will live on with us all forever. Sandi was born in London, England, traveled and lived around the world and settled in her true hometown of Penticton for the last three decades. Sandi was a teacher, travel expert, crafty lady, and first and foremost a wonderful and caring mother. She loved camping and the outdoors, stamping and crafts, her roses and garden, the family golden retrievers, traveling with friends and family (and of course, shopping). Sandi’s love of music was lived through her 20-year membership in the Naramata Choir, her second family. We invite you to join us in celebrating Sandi’s life on Saturday, July 21 at 10:30am at the Irvine Vineyard (Rock Oven Vineyards), located off the parking lot of Lake Breeze Winery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Moog and Friends Hospice House, whose caring staff made Sandi’s final days fighting pancreatic cancer comfortable. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services 493-4112. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

We are very sad to announce the passing of Alan Richard Laidman, 63, on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Al was born May 11, 1949, in Penticton, B.C. He attended Pen-Hi and then BCIT before coming back to Penticton to live. He worked for the City of Penticton for 35 years and was well respected by his colleagues. Al loved the Okanagan and had strong roots to the community and area. He was an avid runner and cyclist, well known throughout the Penticton and Summerland athletic communities. Al was a loving husband, father, and friend. Al’s calm and gentle manner was evident to all who knew him. His unique sense of humour, wit, and incredible breadth of knowledge kept all those around him smiling. He is survived by his wife, Liz Zischka, his children; Michael Laidman, Heather Laidman and Emily Laidman, brother Charlie (Ann), sister Jane (Brian), and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of life for Al will be held Sunday, July 22nd, at 1:00 pm at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Moog and Friends Hospice House whose caring staff made Al’s final days comfortable.

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Career Opportunities RNs & LPNs needed to work 1:1 with medically fragile children in the Penticton area. Union wages, beneﬁts, training and full support provided. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, please fax your cover letter and resume to 1-250-762-9898 attention Debra Leverrier or email dleverrier@western.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

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Journeyman Painter required ASAP. Must have minimum 5 years experience, tools, vehicle. Wages Depending on experience. Email resume to thompsonvalleypainting @gmail.com or call 250-372-9923.

A Penticton Firm is accepting resumes for a Security Alarm Installer. Must have security clearance and a valid driver’s license. Electronic training, alarm qualiﬁcations, and experience will be an asset. This is a full time position with a good beneﬁt package. Please email resumes to: alarmtechjobbc@gmail.com or call 250493-8888

Forestry - Skidder Operator needed for Vernon, BC area. Experience required. Fax Resume with experience and references: 250-503-1148. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Full-time Technician Position available 32 to 40 hours weekly, previous experience an asset, completion of credited technician program an asset, must have excellent customer service, must be ﬂexible for days, evenings and weekends, Please drop off resume at Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy 701-1301 Main Street, Attention: Shannon Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca SAND BLASTER wanted in Winﬁeld. Experienced. Please fax resume to 250-766-1350 or phone 250-862-1345

Career Opportunities

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Farm Workers FARM LABOURERS needed immediately for TJ Greenhouses and Orchard Ltd. in Osoyoos area. Fulltime/seasonal, $10.25/hr +vac pay. Must be available to do physical labour: greenhouse/orchard/ground crop, days/weekends/evenings. Please fax resume: 250-4954199 VINEYARD labourer required for farm in Okanagan Falls, BC. Ideal candidate: single, late thirties to mid sixties, physically ﬁt ( no health problems), clean criminal record & free of substance abuse issues, and must be able to work with various farm animals. Must have a vehicle. Experience in mechanical repair and operating mechanical equipment is an asset. Duties include but are not limited to: use of weed eater, tying, applying bird netting, harvesting of grapes, raking, operating a tractor, etc.The position would involve working ﬁve days per week 3.5 hours daily in exchange for accommodations. Accommodations include heat, electrical, and utilities. Also possibility of employment in neighbouring vineyards. Send resume and references to:lilypondacres@shaw.ca. Phone #: (250)-488-8346

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Experienced servers & bartenders required for summer employment, must be available weekends, please apply w/resume at Anthony’s Pub, 3502 Skaha Lake Rd.

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Huber Bannister Chevrolet is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who would like become a member of the Sales Team. If you are interested in pursuing a professional sales career in the automotive industry please forward your resume to ken@huberbannister.com. Our apprentice program and salary guarantee may be exactly what you are looking for.

BC INTERIOR AUTO DEALER EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY FIXED/SERVICE/PARTS MANAGER A long standing Interior of British Columbia auto dealership requires an experienced Fixed / Service / Parts Manager. Candidate must have Service / fixed / parts Management experience. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): • Hire, train, develop and motivates the service and parts staff and monitors their performance. • Forecast goals and objectives for the departments and ensure they are met. • Ensure that common courtesy is shown to all customers by every parts & service department employee to promote customer satisfaction. • Maintain daily sales and production records as required by dealership management. Understands and ensures compliance with Manufacturer warranty and policy procedures. • Administer warranty claims, review warranty policy adjustments, understands and applies warranty guidelines, ensures correct processing of claims and communicates warranty information and clarifications to customers. • Develop and monitor budgets for the parts & service departments and keep dealership management informed of variances. • Ensure that the service department meets all customer satisfaction (CSI) and financial goals. • Handle customer complaints tactfully, promptly, and with concern for the customer. • Establish promotional parts & service pricing. • Schedule training as necessary. • Stay up to date on product changes and new products. Thank you to all candidates for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to: okanaganjobs@gmail.com

OK Sales & Service is looking for a professional salesperson. Sales experience preferred. Computer literate, clean drivers abstract needed. Reply by email at: oklease@shaw.ca, fax: 250493-1981, in person. No phone calls please. ORCHARD WORKERS Pruning, harvesting $10.25/hr or piece rate. 10hrs/ day, Sept to Oct. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon FAX: 250-5426647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca PT Cashier required for days, evenings and weekends, previous retail exp an asset. Please drop off resume at Shoppers Drug Mart, 203, Penticton. Attn: Mary-Anne 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

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Employment Help Wanted Structurlam Products Ltd., A leading manufacturer of glue laminated wood, specializing in Solid Timbers, Parallam, and CLT panels, is seeking a temporary full-time INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC for our plant located in Okanagan Falls.

REALTOR WANTED! All expenses paid including your training! All warm leads supplied! Great opportunity to earn a 6 ﬁgure income or more in your ﬁrst year – meeting with clients 80% of time or more. To Anonymously request more information, send an email to: teamrealtorinquiry @gmail.com By July 31, 2012

The successful applicant will: -Have welding & fabricating experience for short term project. -Have strong communication and trouble shooting skills.

Riverside RV Park Resort, Keremeos BC, is looking to hire an ambitious, motivated, full-time maintenance person. Responsibilities include care and maintenance of Park grounds and facilities. Qualiﬁed applicant will have experience and training in potable water, waste water treatment and pool maintenance. Please send your resume to riversidesociety2@gmail.com , mail to Board of Directors-Riverside #134-4354 Hwy 3, Keremeos BC, V0X 1N1 or fax to 250-499-5994

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This temporary position may lead to full-time employment for the right individual. Please submit your resume via email to hr@structurlam.com closing date is July 27th 2012. All applicants will be considered, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Mica 5/6 Projects Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd.

Mechanical Inspector

Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections speci¿cally related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract speci¿cations • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, assembly or construction • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment installation or maintenance • Knowledge of safe lifting and rigging procedures Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read and interpret drawings. • Competent in performing steel, cable and piping quantity calculations • Strong computer skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and will be required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north or Revelstoke. Shift duration will be 14 days on, 7 off. Nightshift work may be required. Resumes will be accepted until 31 July, 2012; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors. Ltd. Fax: 250-805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Closing Date: 31 July, 2012

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Employment Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Full-time breakfast and lunch cook, Tues-Sat, ideal candidate will have a positive happy disposition and excellent references. Email resumes to cupcakeladycafe @hotmail.com

Sales KITCHEN DESIGNER Salesperson required for busy mid to high-end cabinet shop in Penticton, South Okanagan. Successful applicant will have significant experience in kitchen sales and design, good computer skills, knowledge of construction standards and ability to work with customers to meet their specific needs. Base wage plus commission. Forward resume by fax to (250)492-6050 or email PDF file only to: jobs@elliscreek.com

Teachers TEACHER required part time for a grade 6 home school student, beginning Sept. It will require approx. 9 hours over 3 days each week, for the full school year, with occasional ﬂexibility. This position requires a person capable of working with a musical and engaging young man who is a straight A student and in the gifted program. We are looking for someone who is energetic, imaginative and creative. You would be working within the structure of the Distributed Learning program (YouLearn.ca). Class is to take place at our home in a private setting located in the West Bench. This should be a rewarding experience for both student and teacher. To arrange an interview, please email a resume including remuneration expectations to: rmwigley@shaw.ca

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Services

QUALIFICATIONS; · 2nd Class Power Engineer Certiﬁcate · 5 yrs. or more of Operating & Maintenance Experience · Superior Troubleshooting Skills · Excellent Organizational Skills Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Proﬁt guide us at Tolko.

READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at

www.tolko.com and submit your resume by July 30, 2012

A Penticton Firm is now accepting resumes for Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians. Please fax resumes to 250-493-7044 APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN required for wood frame construction. Fax resume to Howell Electric Kelowna 250-860-7735 HEAVY Duty Mechanic required with certiﬁed inspection license; competitive wages; beneﬁt package; full time; located in Rossland Trail area. Please send resume and or request for further detail to email: impactgroup@shaw.ca or by fax 250-364-9956.

Work Wanted Mobile pressure washer services, reasonable rates 1-250870-8121

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Financial Services

Feed & Hay

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Townhouses

First cut grass round bales, 1000lbs. Possible del, $65 each. N.Vernon 250-870-8121 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

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

High end Peg Perego stroller, paid over $300, asking $30, 250-493-8925

Lovely 2bdrm 2 bath condo in desirable 55+ Spruce Landing Complex. Full unﬁnished basement, 5-appl, covered patio, dbl carport, new paint, ﬂoorings, window coverings. $227,000. (250)545-5372

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

Rentals

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Livestock

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

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

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

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

Home Improvements BELCAN Painting & Reno’s over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB interior/exterior painting and any interior reno. includes kitchen & bath call Len (250)486-8800 Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ﬁnishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

Moving & Storage Wallis Road Storage Great rates! Secure! All Sizes! Dale 778-515-0533

Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing and manufacturing facilities throughout Western Canada. Our commitment to excellence in the forest industry has resulted in significant growth. We are currently seeking a qualified 2nd Class Shift Engineer to join our team in Armstrong, British Columbia. Our facility is a 20 Megawatt Biomass fired Co-Generation plant.

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FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating All your Painting needs will be done in a resp., clean and eco friendly way! Sm or lrg jobs! Free est. (250)328-2313

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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

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

Pets & Livestock

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

Shavings

Pets 2 Black Lab puppies, 11 weeks old, vet-checked, have had shots, (250)493-4934 Australian Shepherd black-tri male & female puppies, ready July 9, 1st shots, vet checked, $450 each, (250)499-5397, email: 3winds@telus.net

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 10 Cu. Ft. white deepfreeze, $199, (250)487-1225 2003 Frigidaire Freezer 14 cubic, white, too big, works great $125 (250)493-4091 Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50’’ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

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

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 free styrofoam trays and clam shell containers. (250)4920155

Fruit & Vegetables Delicious & sweet cherries, bings, vans, lamberts, U-Pick. 913 Sunglow Dr. Westbench Penticton (250)492-4506 Trout Creek Fruit Stand, Open every day, 6215 Hwy 97. Local peaches, apricots, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, transparent apple, pickling cuke, sweet onions, Hungarian peppers, tomatoes, beets, new potatoes, jams, honey, syrup, ice cream and much more! 250-490-0046, 250-4948344 U-Pick cherries, roll-back $0.99/lb, 7:30am-dusk, low trees, 250-492-5653, 1099 West Bench

Garage Sales $0.25, $0.50, $1 Sale, Sat., July 21 & Sun, July 22, 8am3pm, 642 Papineau St. Garage/Downsizing sale, large variety of items, Sat., July 21, 8am-1pm, 192 Pineview Dr., Kaleden Garage Sale, 166 Nicholson Pl., Sat., July 21, 9am-noon, rain or shine Garage Sale, Sat., July 21, 8am-noon, 309 Brandon Ave., furniture, electronics, household items, camping items Greenway Manor Condos 272 Green Ave W. Pent., Sat. July 21st, 8am-1pm. Furniture, tools, appliances, and more! Home Clearance Sale, Sat. July 21, #101 - 410 Vancouver Ave., 8am-noon Moving/Garage Sale, Sat., July 21, 7am-noon, tools, furniture, toys, coffee, 1355 Wellington St. (down alley) Moving Sale! Last days! Fri. July 20, 9-7, Sat. July 21, 9-5, furniture etc. 343 Adamson Dr. Multi-family Annual Garage Sale, something for everyone... and their dog, Sat., July 21, 7am, 1015 Government St. PENTICTON, 1753 Fairford Dr., Sat, July 21, 8am-1pm. Household items, air hockey table, wool/yarn and more. Plants, furniture, size 16 clothing, shoes, purses, table and chairs, misc. Sat. July 21st, 2746 Dafoe St., 7am-1pm. SATURDAY July 21th, 551 Burns St, Penticton 7am to 12noon. Huge moving sale. Furniture, kids items, books, clothing, lawn mower, tools, kitchenware. Lots of free stuff.

High end Safety 1st Jogging Stroller with rain shield, paid over $250, asking $25, (250)493-8925 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Tommy Dorsey 1937 double album collectors item, vinyl records 33 1/3 Cover and records excellent condition, $125obo, (250)493-2676

Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-499-0251 Local Wanted: Ice Cream pails, will pick up, Thank-you! (250)4920680

Sporting Goods Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 Yamaha Golf cart, 1999, ex. shape, split windshield, full canopy, white, $1600 OBO (250)498-4947, Oliver.

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

SKAHA SUNRISE GARAGE SALE

Apt/Condos for Sale

2872 South Main St. Commercial pool pumps, cupboards, appliances, furniture & misc., Saturday, July 21 8am - no early birds!

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

YARD Sale, Sat 21st, 8-1, Lots to choose from. Snowboards, Kitchen Gear, Baby Items, etc. 1580 Hatﬁeld ave. Yard Sale, Sat., July 21, 8amnoon, 186 Chatham Pl., something for everyone, no early birds

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

For Sale By Owner

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Private 80 acres For Sale. 1200 sqft Cabin w/Crown land on 3 sides Monte Lake BC. http://80acreswithcabin.webs. com/formoreinfo/pics $264,900. 250-558-4542

103-761 Ontario St. Brand new, 3 bdrm, 5 appl. 250-490-1215 250-486-3791

PRIVATE SALE Beautiful home, 12 yrs old,built by owner in Enderby, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, laundry room, all appl., garage, garden space, close to stores & schools. $289,000. 250-542-6202.

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

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1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1bdrm 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 reno’d, 3 new appl, a/c, in-suite storage, NP, NS, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart 250-493-8500 2 bdrm apt near downtown Summerland. Fridge & stove, W/D hookup, newly painted. 50+, NS NP. Avail immed. $700/mo. 250-493-6345 Furnished Lakefront Loft Apartment - Sept to May 31/13 A/C, 1 bdrm + den, 2-bth, Luxury loft, 35’ ceilings, f/p, 2000 sqft roof-top deck, soaker tub, granite kit,. Stainless appl’s, w/d, dishes, linens, towels, etc. Rent includes boat slip, heat, hydro, cable TV, internet, phone, pool, hot tub, sec.sys, UG parking, Strand Lakeside Resort in Vernon. $1600/m. Call 250-542-8922 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $525/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. LARGE 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

Commercial/ Industrial

Open Houses OPEN HOUSE, 1375 Naish Rd., Penticton, 3-6pm, Wed & Thurs., July 25 & 26th, for more information go to comfree.com/340810 OPEN HOUSE: 2BR, 2Bath condo apt. at 103-8700 Jubilee Rd. East, Summerland, 11:AM - 1:00PM, Sat., July 21 & Sun., July 22. Details at http//comfree.com332721 or ph. 778-516-0096 Sat. & Sun., July 21 & 22, 1-3pm, 1059 Spiller Rd., on 1 acre, 2552 sq.ft., 4BR, 2BTH, see comfree.com, #322287

1000-1500sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295 3659sqft., suitable for warehouse, gym, contractor, 16ft o/h door, ofﬁce, 2 washrooms, access to fenced yard, also, 1156sqft, suitable for ofﬁces, dance studio, etc., M1 Zoning, allows for multiple industrial uses, plus fitness/recreational, $7.50/sqft, triple net, Syd 250-493-5909 Commercial building for lease, 1500sqft, in busy downtown Penticton, 250-460-2499

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Grd ﬂr 2 bdrm condo, w/balcony, covered parking, extra storage, f,s, a/c, incl H.W, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A447) Newer 1 bdrm + den, condo close to downtown, 6 appl, covered parking, loft style bdrm. Avail. Aug. 1 (A426)

HOUSES: $1000 3 bdrm lower duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate ﬂrs, recently updated. Avail. NOW (H721-1) $1000 2 bdrm house, 1 bath, f,s, w.d, large yard, close to IGA and hospital, no pets. Avail. Aug. 15 (H731) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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Silver Star Executive Gorgeous 4bdrm, 3.5bath home, tastefully furnished & fully equipped, avail. now to Nov. 30, NS, NP, $1400/mo. +util. (250)549-7016

1996 Subaru Legacy auto, 4cyl, new summers & winters, $3000.obo (250)549-5036 MUST sell Toyota Solara Convertible. Fire-engine red, low kms, ready for summer. $16,900. Call (250)542-1520 white 1975 TR-6 Hard & soft top, V6, auto, 250-492-2294

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Suites, Lower 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. Bright & spacious 2bdrm basement suite, 4appl., np, ns, 250-770-1381, 250-462-2472 Kaleden, large 1bdrm+ garage, view, close to golf, $600 (util incl.), ns, no dogs, (250)497-8528 SUMMERLAND Ground Floor, 1400 sqft suite, 2 bd, private, front & back ent, 6 appls, gas f/p, all utils incl. Avail now. $800/mo. (250)494-7413

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;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 1980 Chevy Short box, dropped 4â&#x20AC;?, 350 olds rocket. Lots of extras. $7500. (250)306-0769 1996 Ford F-250 4x4, 223K, in nice shape, 460 cu/â&#x20AC;? Camper special long box, new tires, $4300.obo (250)549-3176 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 Ford F150 4x4 ext cab, auto, canopy, winter tires on rims. $5000. (250)549-2898 2004 F350 Lariat. Crew cab, fully loaded, great condition $13,500. 250-260-0533 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 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, high kms, but runs ďŹ ne, A/C, power windows, tires o.k, $2800 OBO, (250)493-5854 2009 Montana Van, 7 Pass, V6, auto, AC/PW, ex. shape, 38,000 kms, $11,000 OBO (250)498-4947, Oliver.

For sale 12 ft Mirrocraft aluminum ďŹ shing boat, comes with oars, seats, electric trolling motor. Also included is a belly boat and assorted ďŹ shing tackle. Asking $1000.00 OBO Phone 250-490-4717 Lowe 10ft aluminum ďŹ shing boat w/oars, $650 obo, Ken 778-476-3604, Penticton Sailboat, 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BayďŹ eld in excellent condition, weekender with dodger & sunroof, built for coastal waters, sleeps 4, completely equipped, VHF radio, depth sounder, 9.5 horse diesel, Jammar inboard engine, launching trailer, moorage, excellent view over OK lake, not obstructed by boats, included, OK Lake marina, Penticton, $24,000 obo, (250)493-2676

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Boats 1999 MacGregor 26X power sailor & trailer, 50hp Honda, lots of extras, must be seen, $18,500, (250)404-3220 Larson Lazer Bow Rider, immaculate condition, 2 covers, 4.3 i/o $6900. 250-308-8010

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Electoral Area D-2, East Skaha, Vaseux Official Community Plan Review Establishing growth boundaries Â? protecting Industrial lands Â? increasing environmental protection Â? new development permit areas for hillsides and for industrial development Find out what changes are proposed in the draft Official Community Plan! Take part in the Community Planning process and let us know what you think about your communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. The D-2 OCP area includes Upper Carmi, Heritage Hills, East Skaha, Okanagan Falls and Vaseux Lake. If you are a resident of these areas, you are strongly encouraged to be involved! OPEN HOUSE Tuesday July 31, 2012, 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 pm Kenyon House, in Kenyon Park (8th Avenue), Okanagan Falls

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Thursday, August 2, 2012 2:00 pm RDOS Boardroom 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC

Bylaw: The Bylaw that will be considered at this Public Hearing: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Textual Amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaws, Amendment Bylaw No. 2570, 2012

PURPOSE: Through the day-to-day use and application of the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various Electoral Area Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaws, a number of potential amendments have been identified. These amendments relate to recent legislative changes; court decisions; changes stemming from the review of other Electoral Area bylaws as well improvements identified by staff. Specifically, it is being proposed to enact a number of textual amendments to the Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Osoyoos), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Oliver), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;D-1â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Kaleden-Apex), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Naramata) and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (Okanagan Lake West) Official Community Plan Bylaws in order to introduce Development Approval Information and update the wording related to Temporary Use Permits and Watercourse Development Permit Areas. With regard to Development Approval Information, it is being proposed to designate Development Approval Information Areas, thereby allowing the Regional District to formally require impact studies related to transportation, infrastructure, public facilities, community services, natural environment, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś Legislative changes enacted to the Local Government Act in 2010 expanded the range of temporary uses that can be approved within designated areas beyond commercial or industrial, and has extended the timeframe for which Temporary Use Permits (TUP) can be issued from two to three years. It is proposed to implement these changes into each Electoral Area OCP Bylaw. It is being proposed to amend Watercourse Development Permit (WDP) Areas to reflect the recent BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decision in Yanke v. Salmon Arm and other minor amendments.

COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS MAY BE VIEWED AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2570, 2012, c/o Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District. Please note that all correspondence submitted to the Regional District in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Regional Board or a Committee of the Board. The Regional District considers the author's address relevant to the Board's consideration of this matter and may discuss this personal information. The author's phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca

Donna Butler, MCIP Manager of Development Services

Bill Newell Chief Administrative Officer

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

Ms. Daryl Meyers ~ Director of Residential Life

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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. 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 engage their prewalkers and help him or

her develop early language skills. Call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 for more information. MARTIN HOUSE holds a recovery program for those between 16 and 30 suffering from a mood or anxiety disorder and/or psychosis daily between 1 and 4 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Call 250-4937338 for info. 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. SENIORS PENTICTON Drop-in Centre has chess at 12 p.m. 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 BIG book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. 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 Wade Ave. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. AVANETS has karaoke with Jack and Owen from 7:30 p.m. until close. OK FALLS LEGION #227 will be having a meat draw at 5 p.m.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m. PENTICTON SENIORS Drop-in Centre has partner cribbage every first and third Saturday of the month. SUMMERLAND Museum will have a geology bus tour from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with geologist Dr. Kathleen Jagger. This exciting tour details the various intriguing geological formations and rock types found in Summerland. Pre-register at the Summerland Museum Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along with a payment of $15. For more information call 250-494-9395. JEWISH LEARNING CENTRE for Christians is at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS has its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave, and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. AVANETS has dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. followed by entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. R ADIO P ENTICTON Control Club is hosting an off-road race at 99 Eastside Rd. (corner of Eastside Road and McLean Creek Road). Registration at 3:30 p.m., racing at 4:00 p.m. All electric RC vehicles and spectators are welcome. OLIVER SENIOR CENTRE has a country dance from 10 a.m. to noon. Music by the Oliver Seniors Volunteer Band. Call 250-498-6142 for information. FRIENDS OF SUMMERLAND Gardens Society will be having a walking tour for small drought-tolerant trees for urban gardens from 11 a.m. to noon at the Hummingbird Visitors Centre at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, 4200 Hwy. 97S, Summerland.

SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil at the South Main DropIn Centre on South Main Street. $3 per person. Call 250-493-2111 for more info. SURVIVORSHIP DRAGON BOAT TEAM flea market runs every Sunday at 1652 Fairview Rd. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. BC SPCA FLEA market is at 1550 Main St. (in front of Whole Sale Club) every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, call 250-493-0136. 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 closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagle’s, 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. PENTICTON U NITED CHURCH features Rev. Laura Turnbull as part of its summer preachers program. Sermon begins at 10 a.m. at 696 Main St. ANAVETS has hamburgers and hot dogs from 1 to 3 p.m., with horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles has burgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races start at 4 p.m. All proceeds going to charity.

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S ENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and 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 church basement.

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calendar P ENTICTON G ROUP F OOD Addicts in Recovery Anonymous has a 12-step program Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 in the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. Call 250-809-3329 for info or visit www.foodaddicts.org. OK FALLS has dropin youth programming between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Today’s activity is a scavennger hunt. Meet at the Kenyon Park beach house. P ENTICTON S ENIORS 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. M ENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. As well, there will be a recovery group for those between 16 and 30 suffering from mood or anxiety disorders or psychosis from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Call 250-493-7338 for info.

TUESDAY July 24

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 250-4965931 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. THE SOUTH OKANAGAN Seniors Wellness Society has their annual general meeting at 2 p.m. at 102-301 Main St. P E N T I C T O N P HOTOGRAPHY C LUB welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Penticton Museum. More info at pentictonphotoclub@gmail.com. $5 drop-in, $50/yr. 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 P IPE band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on

Martin Street. All are welcome. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has crib at 7 p.m. P ENTICTON C ONCERT BAND rehearses at 7 pm. Intermediate to advanced musicians welcome. Wide variety of musical selections. The Penticton Concert Band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in the Ark at 1498 Government St. has free drop-off program for elementary aged kids from 2:45 to 5 p.m. A safe place to play games (computers, Wii,

PS3, Lego, pool, airhockey), make crafts, gym time, snacks. Everyone welcome. OK FALLS has dropin youth programming between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Today’s activity is frisbee golf and team challenge. Meet at the Kenyon Park beach house. ANAVETS has karaoke with Monica from 7 to 11 p.m. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS YOUNG person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250460-2466 or Niki at 250460-0798. As well, the

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