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BEAUTIFUL MUSIC — Artist Beverly Inkster at the Lloyd Gallery with the colourful violin she created for the Encore refurbished musical instrument auction at Theo’s Restaurant, June 6. A total of 16 instruments will be open for bids in support of the Penticton Academy of Music. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at Theo’s and the academy. The artworks are on display at various locations around town and can be viewed online at www.pentitonacademyofmusic. blogspot.ca.
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After finally coming to terms with its new triathlon partner, the city is preparing to flip its deal to a local society, but the price of the brandname race remains a secret. Challenge Family earlier this month signed off on the licensing agreement to authorize the Challenge Penticton triathlon here in August. It replaces the Ironman-branded races that had been held annually since 1982. The licensing agreement is between the City of Penticton and the Challenge Family. However, the city is working on a separate deal with the Penticton Triathlon Race Society to assign the licence to that group, which will operate the event. A copy of the licensing agreement was provided to the Western News, but key sections related to the cost of the deal were redacted ostensibly to protect third-party business interests. What isn’t blacked out indicates the Challenge Family is to be paid “an annual basic fee for marketing and organizing” the event, plus a percentage of application fees. Paulette Rennie, who chairs the board of the local race society, said all money paid to the Challenge Family will come from revenue generated through sponsorships and registration fees. “The whole (licensing) agreement is being transferred from the city to the society, and we will pay the obligation to Challenge,” she said. The society intends to transfer any race profits to an arm’s-length non-profit group that will disburse cash to local charitable causes. Rennie is still going through the separate licence-transfer deal, and expects to sign off within two weeks. “We’re just trying to do the best thing we can for our community, so we want to make sure it’s a fair agreement, that the right transfer of liability is there,” she said. That deal will also spell out the city’s in-kind donation to the race for items like policing and cleanup, which cost about $100,000 last year. Acting mayor Garry Litke said although the
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Plans take shape for city’s downtown Steve Kidd Western News Staff
Just 101 steps. According to the newly ratified downtown plan, that’s what it will take to revitalize the core of the city. Barb Haynes, co-chair of the Downtown Penticton Revitalization Select Committee, said that the 101 actions may be more of a pet name, but they now have a clear strategy that can be implemented incrementally to give Penticton’s main commercial district a long-awaited makeover. “I think moving our primary commercial district, which is the downtown, forward and giving it an opportunity to thrive and survive is a really important piece of this,” said Haynes. “With change comes new thinking, and so my hope is that people will embrace new opportunity and look at this as a chance to get involved in a positive way and give their feedback constructively so we can all grow and develop together.” Giving the downtown that new and fresh look won’t happen overnight. This is a long-term plan, according to Haynes. “We’re not going to tear up the downtown and have it in a mess for a long period but plan it strategically and collaboratively,” she said. “We will work with our business community to make sure the downtown is functional in those very busy seasons.” The plan, the result of a year-and-a-half of work and public input by the revitalization committee, was given first reading by council this week. During the public consultation parts of the process, the committee reached out to some 5,000 people, with more than 1,500 providing feedback. “This is a celebration, it’s a huge milestone for all of us. A year-and-a-half later, we’ve got it ratified. Now we can take it out to the community and say look at all the hard work,” said Haynes. Public information sessions will be held at the Saturday market on June 1, 8 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and an open house will take place within the City Centre foyer (399 Main St.) on June 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. From there, the plan will return to council for a public hearing on June 17, before being adopted as part of Penticton’s official community plan. The actions include large-scale projects that will occur over the long term like streetscapes, park space enhancements and Penticton Creek rehabilitation, as well as smaller projects like children’s playground equipment, washrooms, public art and other amenities that will benefit the downtown. It also includes rewriting city policy. “All of the behind-the-scenes paperwork that needs to hap-
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Co-Chair BarB hayNes of the Downtown revitalization select Committee looks over the document which will soon go out for public viewing following its ratification by council earlier this week. The matter will come back before council next month.
pen so that as we create the downtown vision there is an allencompassing plan that moves us forward,” said Haynes. “It’s not just about the streets and the sidewalks, but businesses and the buildings need a fresh look as well. Standards have to be created in order for that opportunity to move forward. So when a new developer does come in there is a clear vision as to what our community expects.” The goal of the plan is to achieve greater usability of the downtown, awareness and enhance business opportunities, according to Haynes, who also hopes it will move people into the downtown from a residential perspective. “You can spend millions of dollars and it won’t make any difference to the downtown if there is not people living there and walking on the streets,” said Coun. John Vassilaki as he voiced his support for the plan. Some notable elements of the plan include redesigning the
100 block of Main Street to allow the street to be easily closed to vehicle traffic and integrated with Veterans’ Memorial Park for special occasions. A year-round indoor public market, initially planned for the Ellis Street bus barn, is still included but is not moving ahead as fast as expected. “That project is on hold for that location. I think there are other opportunities that are also being explored in that location for development. It is certainly a viable space and something we do want to see enhance the Ellis Street corridor as well,” said Haynes. “Potentially the year-round market is still on the list of to do’s.” Haynes added that the Downtown Penticton Association supports the market concept. “Potentially the best way to look at it is through private partnership, that business may choose to embark on that in another location or someplace existing in the downtown already,” said
Backyard chicken project put out to pasture Steve Kidd Western News Staff
Months of planning, both by city staff and interested community members, fizzled away Monday as the backyard chicken pilot project died under a tie vote at city council. The idea of allowing Penticton residents to keep up to five hens first came before council in January. The narrow vote that night mirrored this one, with the exception of the swing vote held by Mayor Dan Ashton, now on a leave of absence after being elected MLA for the Penticton riding. According to some councillors, the pilot project, which was to run for 18 months, drew considerable attention from the community.
Coun. Judy Sentes was often asked about the possibility, and said the calls didn’t stop after the pilot project was given planning approval. “Now the anxiousness is ‘when are we going to get the chance to go forward?’” said Sentes. “We are not groundbreaking with this. There are many other cities and communities that are much larger than Penticton that are already successfully doing this.” Coun. Helena Konanz remained firm in her opposition to the project, citing concerns over what would happen if the project were cancelled because of complaints. Participants in the project would be allowed to keep their hens in that case, but not replace them as they die. “Those people that build those hen houses
will be grandfathered to keep those hens, yet they are the ones that are going to have the neighbours that are complaining,” said Konanz. Other communities, along with Interior Health and the SPCA, were just some of the research paths followed by staff as they designed the project parameters. “There are a number of issues that will come out of this, that is why we are having a pilot program,” said Anthony Haddad, director of development operations. Acting mayor Garry Litke also cited community support, as well as questions of food security and the desire of people to follow trends like the 100-mile diet. “There has been a huge request, I think,
from our community to take on this initiative. Our staff has worked very hard at anticipating everything that could happen,” said Litke. “I think it is incumbent on us to listen to our constituents who want this, to at least give it a chance to run it as a pilot project.” Even after Litke’s admonishment, the result was a 3-3 tie, meaning the motion to move the project forward failed. “Unfortunately, that means that this cannot happen. I apologize to staff for all the hard work they have done to make this happen, I apologize to the community as well for creating the anticipation out there,” said Litke. Council will have the option to reconsider the vote after a byelection for the mayor position has been held.
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PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING RUN-OFF Local creeks can become dangerous during the spring runoff. Water volumes and velocities increase creating unstable banks and dangerous conditions. Please ensure the safety of yourself and your family and keep a safe distance from the creeks during spring run-off.
SIGN UP TODAY FOR E-BILL TAX NOTICES Penticton residents now have the choice to leave hard copies behind in favour of electronic notices. The City of Penticton invites taxpayers to sign up to receive property tax notices electronically for 2013, the first year that the entire process – from the initial notice to payment – can be conducted without paper. To take advantage of the completely electronic system, property owners need to register with MyCity by visiting http:// mycity.penticton.ca and signing up for the service by May 31. Once they have created a MyCity account and successfully activated it, the customer needs to click on register an account and then select account type
“Taxes,” enter the folio number from last year’s property tax notice along with the access code. From there, click the registered folio and then on “eBills” on the side menu and select desired method of delivery, mail or e-billing. If you do not have your prior year’s notice or for more information, contact the Tax Department at 250-490-2485 or email taxclk@penticton.ca.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Wiltse Holdings invites you to the Upper Wiltse Area Structure Plan open house events in Penticton. The Open House is a key opportunity for the public to learn about and view information on the Draft Wiltse Area Structure Plan. You can review the entire plan, talk to consultants and meet members of the Wiltse Holdings ownership group. The developers and consultants will be present to answer questions and describe contents of the plan. Comments can be provided in writing at the Open Houses. All input will be considered to assist with the finalization of the Plan. Interested members of the public are invited to drop by between 4 and 8 p.m. on either of the two following days: • Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Penticton Community Centre, Room 4 325 Power Street • Thursday, May 30, 2013 Wiltse Elementary School 640 Wiltse Blvd. For more information, please contact: Ed Grifone, CTQ Consultants Ltd., phone 250979-1221 (119). Don Wiltse, Wiltse Holdings Ltd., phone 250-462-0556.
LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH OKANAGAN The City of Penticton is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to lease and/or redevelop Skaha Lake Marina, including the building and waterfront properties located at the north end of Skaha Lake. The EOI outlining all details and can be viewed at http://
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2013-RFQ-31-WALKING PIER REPLACEMENT Please Note: Mandatory Site Meeting: Monday, May 27, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kiwanis Walking Pier. Drawings will be provided at the site meeting. For a complete copy of the Request for Quotation/Tender please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/ purchasing. City of Penticton, Purchasing Department. Phone 250-490-2500. Please note the Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
CITY OF PENTICTON CEMETERIES MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE Date: Tuesday May 28, 2013 Time: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Location: Lakeview Cemetery 775 Lower Bench Road The City of Penticton invites the public to attend an open house to discuss the proposed Master Plan for Fairview and Lakeview cemeteries. The City is developing a plan to ensure that the cemeteries will meet the needs of Penticton and area residents over the next 25 to 50 years. Conceptual plans will be presented and feedback from the public is requested. For more information, contact Jeff Lynka, Parks Supervisor, at 250-490-2455 or jeff. lynka@penticton.ca.
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 2013-19 398 UPPER BENCH RD SOUTH A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2013-19 to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows: Amend Chapter 9.2 A – Agriculture, 9.2.7 Site Specific Provisions: Add .7 - “Contractor Service General” on Lot 6, District Lot 155, SDYD, Plan 306, Except Plan 21731 located at 398 Upper Bench Rd. S. subject to the following conditions: • That the non-farm use be limited to a landscaping business; • That the storage of heavy machinery be limited to not more than 5% of the property and be screened from view from Upper Bench Rd. and neighbouring properties. The applicant is interested in purchasing the property to create a nursery and operate a landscaping business. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaw and supporting information may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in the offices of Development Services and Corporate Administration at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton; Penticton Museum & Archives (hours vary), 785 Main Street, Penticton and the Penticton Community Centre (hours vary), 325 Power Street, Penticton or online at http://www. penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latestnews.html. Anthony Haddad Director of Development Services
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Speech laNguage pathologist Janette grant, client Matt Stevens and his mom, Michelle alin, work with an ipad app he uses to help him communicate. a national professional group has designated this Speech and hearing Month, and workers are trying to raise awareness of the help they offer.
group helps boy find his voice Joe Fries Western News Staff
A little-known association of health professionals is blowing its own horn this month, although at least one Penticton family is already well aware of the group’s work. The 1,200 members of the B.C. Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are hoping to build on the efforts of the profession’s national group that proclaimed May as Speech and Hearing Month. By raising its profile, the B.C. group is also trying to raise awareness of what its members do, and how they can help people who are struggling with communication difficulties, like Penticton boy Matt Stevens. The seven-year-old lives with a condition known as apraxia of speech, which means he has difficulty co-ordinating the muscles in his head and mouth to make sounds. “Matt never was very chatty as a child or as a baby. He didn’t babble, he was very quiet, so we knew
something was up,” said his mom, Michelle Alin. She became worried her son would be frustrated going through life able to understand other people, but unable to communicate his wants and needs. Matt was referred to a speech specialist when he was just a year old, then was assessed at 14 months. But it wasn’t until about a year later that he began receiving regular speech therapy. Alin, who credited her son’s team of speech language therapists with helping him to finally say, “I love you,” to his parents just a few weeks ago, suggested caregivers move fast to get help. “If you have a gut instinct that your child might have a speech delay, they need to get referred — and quickly. There’s a lot of services to access, but you need to get your name on the waiting list in order to do so.” Janette Grant helps provide those services as Matt’s speech language pathologist She works for the OkanaganSkaha School District and co-or-
dinates his help, which includes a full-time classroom assistant, plus a tutor, speech therapist and an iPad app that allows him to put together sentences that the computer then reads aloud. Grant said Matt’s parents have made the most of the resources available for their son. “I think any gains that Matt has made is because this is a family that really used our services the way they’re supposed to be.” She added that professionals such as herself help a range of clients, including victims of brain injuries and people who stutter. “It sounds like a very specialized field, and it is, but the scope of it is actually quite large within that field,” she said. One in 10 British Columbians is believed to have some sort of communication problem, Grant noted, and a doctor’s referral is not needed to access a speech language therapist or audiologist. She suggested anyone interested in seeking help contact a teacher or local health centre.
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he pace of government action (or in this case, inaction) is something Canadians will never fully be able to grasp. In the blink of an eye, the Conservative government can strip away the retirement dreams of millions of Canadians. But when a loyal soldier of the government stands accused of bilking taxpayers with improper expenses, the prime minister claims to be powerless, while money is quietly funneled out of his office to repay the alleged wrongdoing. But, this time, Canadians may finally have had enough. The cloud of scandal continues to grow over the head of embattled Senator Mike Duffy. The former TV journalist is accused of fudging his expense account, eventually repaying the improperly claimed expenses with $90,000 he received from Nigel Wright, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff who has since resigned. Duffy has now quit the Conservative caucus in the Senate, but he is so far rejecting calls to resign as a senator. And the prime minister seems unwilling to push him out the door. Harper said he was “not happy” and “very upset” with the conduct of some parliamentarians and his own office, before hopping on a plane for a South American trade mission without answering questions from reporters. The same prime minister who has shown the powers of a majority government are almost limitless is now unable to even mention the name of his disgraced colleague. Canada’s 105 senators all make a basic salary of $135,200. And apart from apparently filing PENTICTON WESTERN bogus expense claims, most Canadians would be hard pressed to name a single duty that senators fulfill. Maybe Mike Duffy has done a service to his country after all. Maybe the senator’s actions will be the straw that broke the camel’s back and prompt Canadians to demand an end to the political embarrassment that is this nation’s Senate.
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A political transformation in Japan Shinzo Abe, now six months into his second try at being prime minister of Japan, is a puzzling man. In his first, spectacularly unsuccessful go in 2006-07, he was a crude nationalist and an economic ignoramus who rarely had control of his own dysfunctional cabinet. By the time he quit, after only a year in office, his popularity rating was below 30 per cent and his health was breaking down. Last December his Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory in the elections for the lower house of the Diet (parliament), and as party leader he became prime minister again — but what a difference six years makes. He’s still a radical nationalist who on occasion comes close to denying Japan’s guilt for the aggressive wars of 1931-45, but in economics he is now Action Man. His approval rating is currently over 70 per cent. In only six months Abe has broken most of the rules that defined Japan’s budgetary and monetary policy for the past 20 years, and he has promised to break all the old rules about restrictive trade policies as well. (Together, his new policies are known as “Abenomics”) He has launched a make-or-break race for growth that only the boldest gambler would risk. Who is this guy, and what happened to
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Dyer Straits change him so much? Abe’s grandfather, Nobosuke Kishi, was a member of General Tojo’s war cabinet in 1941-45, a co-founder of the LDP in 1955, and prime minister in 1957-60. But heredity does not guarantee competence, and on his first outing in power Shinzo Abe was an embarrassment to the LDP. He has obviously acquired some braver and perhaps wiser advisers since then, most notably Yoshihide Suga, now chief cabinet secretary. Abe put several ultra-rightwing ministers in the cabinet, and it is Suga’s job to keep them from giving voice to their revisionist views on history. “Our cabinet will adopt a unified perception of history,” he told them. “Make no slip of the tongue because it
would immediately cost you your post.” He also polices Abe’s own tongue: no more remarks like “It is not the business of the government to decide how to define the last world war” or “comfort women were prostitutes.” Abe doesn’t mind, because he has bigger fish to fry this time round. He has launched a highrisk strategy to break Japan out of 20 years of economic stagnation by cutting taxes, raising government spending, and flooding the economy with cash. One of his first acts was to put his own man in as head of the Bank of Japan, and order him to break the deflationary spiral by adopting a target of two per cent annual inflation. Structural reforms will have to wait until Abe also has a majority in the upper house of the Diet, which he confidently expects to win in the July elections, but already his strategy is showing results. Economic growth in the first three months of this year equates to about 3.6 per cent annually, more than four times higher than the long-term average of the past two decades, and the Japanese stock market is up 80 per cent since January. The strategy is high-risk because Japanese government debt is already the highest in the developed world: 240 per cent of gross domestic product. If the surge in
growth does not last, the government’s income from taxes will not rise (it is no higher now than it was in 1991) and in a few years the debt will soar to an unsustainable level. The country will essentially go bankrupt. Of course, the surge may persist; creating a perception of vigorous growth is half the battle. But why take such a risk? Probably because Abe is keenly aware that Japan had the world’s secondbiggest economy when he was prime minister the first time, and now it’s only the third-biggest. The country that overtook it was China. For a thousand years China was the dominant power in eastern Asia. Japan wrested that role from it in the late 19th century, but now it’s going back to its natural home — and Abe would do almost anything to prevent that. That’s why he takes such a hard line on the dispute between the two countries over the Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands. But much more importantly, he must get the Japanese economy growing again, or the country will end up far behind China. To avoid that, he will take any risk. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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With the election over, the real work begins The election is history; the war of politicking involving negative ad campaigns, mudslinging, spin-doctor spinnings, rash promises, innuendoes, what-if scenarios and the like is over. Several questions may arise. One main question might be: Who really won and what did they win? Was it the party now in power? Was it the candidates of that party? Was it the taxpayer in the trenches, those in the workforce? It’s a multi-faceted question with no real tangible answers as of yet. The follow up to that is: Will there be a real winner a little further down the road? One would hope that there would be, but who really knows? The state of our economy may be termed as good, bad or indifferent, depending on the point of view and whose view it is. Politics, at the best of times, is a subject that most people appear to be ignorant of, and they rely on social media to be informed and kept up to date. The armchair political quarterbacks are counted in here as well. They are the ones that appear to
All walls not the same
I understand Kaila Hald’s concern (Letters, May 15) about concrete retaining walls, but concrete needn’t be ugly. For examples, check out online images of the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail in Santa Clara, Calif. As council grapples with finding the best solution for our waterfront, perhaps our best option is to let them know we’re OK with spending a little more for a retaining wall that’s both efficient and attractive. Dawn Renaud Penticton
A new day in politics
May 15, 2013 had me awakening to a failed new dawn of provincial politics. I sincerely hope just for once that all the promises made can breathe much-needed fresh air, transparency, honesty and hope into the scarred lungs of the one we all love, Beautiful British Columbia. Penticton’s Dan Ashton and his successful bid to become a new MLA placed Penticton voters between a rock and a hard place. A decision had to be made to get rid of Danny, who did to Pentictonites what a pigeon does to a statue, or reward him like Gordon Campbell and send him off to greenback pastures with the backdrop being the pot of gold at the end of the porko rainbow. However, I won’t hold my breath as I have seen porko flies change many times and the pile at the piggery got bigger and bigger. I have voted for the last time as my vote made no difference whatsoever. Tom Isherwood Olalla
We are all on our own
So the people of the Penticton Riding have spoken. You have elected a career politician to look after your interests, good luck. As of this day, I will no longer give to any charitable organization in this town, I will no longer support any fundraisers to help in any endeavor that will benefit the unfortunate. The apathetic attitude of the voters in Penticton has
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have all the answers to the political questions. Sometimes their questions and answers don’t relate. The problem is that anybody can be a critic and take shots at politicos or issues. How many have anything in the way of action to offer the system aside from criticism? Having run for office some time ago, I can understand this. What do we have to look forward to? The stock answer to that would be reiterating election promises and then telling the voting masses that they are on hold for now or that they are being talked about in caucus. There will be some excuse for certain things not happening as soon as they were promised. Sundry odd excuses will be offered. Everyone knows that excuses don’t get things done. This proves once again, if we always do what we’ve always done; we’ll always get what we’ve always got. Congratulations to B.C. voters for improving the voter turnout. There was a huge jump in voters. A whole 1.6 per cent to be exact. We reached
forced me to think this way. I suggest that all these fundraising organizations knock on the door of the Liberals and ask for a handout. My door will be closed to all. When it is time for you to go and seek help in our hospital or our affordable senior residences, which are sadly lacking, remember my words, “Liberals are liberal with your money and give it gladly to their Liberal friends, but not to the ordinary citizen.” We are on our own. Sabina Notz Penticton
Political fairy tale
And the big, red wolf huffed and she puffed and she puffed again ... and again, until the sheep were so frightened of her tales of barren meadows and empty feed troughs that they gladly lined up for her slaughterhouse, relieved that they would never have to embrace an independent thought again. Meanwhile, the timid orange wolf retreated to his house of straw, utterly devastated that no sheep would believe his story of the wonderful collective farm where wolves and sheep could work together, gain strength and finally topple the ancient slaughterhouse. But wait. Could there be hope? The cry of a young, green wolf is heard far off in the distance. Could this cub finally be the one to rally the remaining sheep — the ones not fooled by the red wolf or the orange wolf and sent to their demise. Or does he bring the blueprints for a second, solar-powered slaughterhouse? When the earth has hence circled the sun for the fourth time, the red wolf, the orange wolf and the green wolf will battle once more for the hearts of the sheep ... and the flesh. The blue wolf got hit by a bus. Derek Lenk Summerland
Candidate appreciates support
I want to thank family, friends and all of the people that helped me throughout my election campaign. Your support was very much appreciated. I also want to thank all of you who took the time to listen to my ideas and opinions and voted
a new high of 52.3 per cent at the polls, which is up from the abysmal 51.1 per cent last time. We’ve done ourselves proud. From time to time, I have taken potshots at Mr. Ashton. Today I must congratulate him on being elected as our MLA. However, that doesn’t change my resolve on taking potshots in the future. For those who did get out and vote here, we can now put pressure on our MLA, Mr. Ashton, to put the hospital money where his mouth is. We’ll soon see how the hospital issue is dealt with, provided he doesn’t get relegated to the back-bench duty roster. Are you listening, Mr. Ashton? The die is cast. You said so yourself: “I get things done.” Let’s find out how soon the rubber hits the road. As Robert Frost said: “For I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep ... and miles to go before I sleep.” Ron Barillaro Penticton
in favour of them. It was rewarding to receive almost five per cent of the vote in this riding (over 10 per cent of the winners vote total) and many individuals encouraged me to continue to promote the changes necessary to restore democracy in our provincial government. I will continue to voice my concerns on the issues I presented during the campaign as I believe they are for the good of British Columbians. I will press our elected MLA to follow through with the promises made regarding free votes for party members, open government, help for the truly needy, real debt reduction, the Penticton hospital expansion and the fight against GMOs, just to name a few. I need to thank my wife Pat for encouraging me, my mother Bev Jones for guiding me and my children for allowing me to spend a portion of their inheritance towards something I believe in. Doug Maxwell Penticton
You gave from your hearts and that means a great deal to us. As you all know April is Daffodil Month and we had three campaigns going during this time, our cut flowers, daffodil pin and door to door. Although our totals are down a bit from last year, we still feel that this has been a very successful year and we thank all of you for helping to make that happen. During the month of April our own volunteers as well as many others in our city spent many hours helping out with all of our campaigns. You have all made an impact on the eradication of cancer and joined us in fighting back against cancer. We hope that April next year will be another great fundraising month for us. We are looking for people to take over as chairs and co-chairs of all of these campaigns. If you think that you would be interested in helping out with the cut flowers, daffodil pin or door-todoor campaigns, please contact myself at our local office at 250-490-9681. Thank you Penticton.
Canadians need choice
Please stand up for us Canadians. Tens of thousands of us have already told Industry Minister Paradis to stop big telecom from killing affordability in Canada’s mobile Internet and cell phone market at www.demandchoice.ca. Also, Canadians pay some of the highest cellphone fees and are forced into some of the worst contracts in the industrialized world. Lastly, our broken cellphone market limits our use of mobile Internet technologies, and with it our creativity and entrepreneurship. Providing more choice for Canadians is crucial to innovation and the success of our economy. I encourage each and every Canadian to learn more at www.DemandChoice.ca, and read OpenMedia.ca’s study about Canada’s dysfunctional cellphone market at www.openmedia.ca/ UpgradeCanada. Samantha Hebert Penticton
Penticton comes through
On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, Penticton unit, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the City of Penticton.
Marlene Gawley, Penticton Unit President Canadian Cancer Society
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Now in its ninth decade, the Shatford building is coming into its own, as the former school enters a new stage of life. “We are just laying the groundwork and framework for this,” said Jane Shaak, Shatford Centre director. “What has happened here is a delightful good news story to save this old building, this beautiful heritage asset in our city. This building is an icon.” It is also a theatre, 300-seat auditorium, print making studio, administration office space, festival grounds, and community hub. “We really want to support what is already going on and give to the people who are interested in the creative side of life as much as we can,” said Shaak. Shaak said the push now is fundraising to build a community kitchen that would provide teaching and demonstration opportunities. The price tag is $220,000 and Shaak has a vision of people coming in to teach cooking classes, nutrition and wellness, local farmers using it and skills classes where food can be processed by canning, preserving and dehydrating. In June, a fundraising concert is planned at the Shatford to
celebrate the gift of a Bechstein studio grand piano, which Stu Goldberg will be dropping in to perform on. Shaak plans on having a series of fundraising concerts for the community kitchen cause. As Shaak said, the Shatford Centre has become a hub for the creative community. On any given day you can find musicians, artists, photographers, dancers, singers and other creative types of all ages walking through the doors. “There is a whole team, a whole group behind this. There have been such amazing people that have helped so much. Every person has been so critical, I don’t know how we could have done this without all these people,” said Shaak. Then summer really heats up for the building with Canadian fiddle entertainer of the year Scott Woods returning to the Shatford for a concert on June 9 at 2 p.m., Strings the Thing in July, the summer guitar program featuring Rock Skool and other Okanagan School of the Arts programs (www.osarts.com) and the return of the Jazzcool festival with Will Schlakl as the artistic director, a youth program designed to get students (Grades 7 to 12) excited about jazz.
In August the Shatford teams up with Emily Carr University of Art and Design instructor Vjeko Sager for an intensive drawing class from Aug. 6 to 11. Sager brings a wealth of knowledge, having taught 32 different courses at the prestigious university. “This connection with Emily Carr is fantastic. What we are setting up is this relationship with this very fine, world famous university and be connected to them to potentially have more things come here,” said Shaak. A call out to photographers is also underway for the 2013 edition of Penticton Inside-Out: The Complete Guide to Penticton, another fundraiser for the Okanagan School of the Arts and Shatford Centre. Prizes will be awarded to the winners submitting photos under a number of themes highlighting the city. For more information on the Shatford Centre, how to sign up for classes, view upcoming events, workshops or more on the above mentioned programs visit www.shatfordcentre.com. The Shatford Centre is also looking for volunteers who want to be a creative community builder. There are a variety of opportunities from greeters to helping with art openings, film festivals, office work and more.
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kids on the other side of the ocean. For someone who’s publicly examined so much of his life, I wondered if there wasn’t a bit more to say there. In addition to his essays, Sedaris includes six monologues written from the perspective of characters unlike himself. These fictionalized rants against things like Obama and gay marriage are certainly witty, but I wondered if they were just a bit out of place in the collection, something like a wrestler thrown into a ballet. Aside from these few inconsistencies, this Sedaris collection is a worthy read. His voice and outlook on the world are entirely unique. For a kid who sounds like he didn’t have many friends, he isn’t worried about offending and casting off a few more. Above all else, readers can’t help — while laughing out loud — admiring Sedaris’ honesty and bravery when writing about some of life’s most private and embarrassing moments. Heather Allen is a writer and reader who lives in Penticton. allenh@telus.net
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t.g.i.f. concerts May 24 —Hip hop artist Ill Tone at Voodoo’s. May 24, 25 — New Orleans rocking roots and blues take the Dream Café by storm when Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars perform. Tickets are $27. May 25 — Portuguese-Canadian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Awna Teixeira at the Elite. Tickets are $7. Show starts at 8 p.m. May 25 — Tinhorn Creek summer concert series kicks off with Brickhouse. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.tinhorn.com. May 25 — One 2 Many, Penticton’s party band, at the Barking Parrot in support Challenge Penticton. Party starts at 8 p.m. $10 cover charge. May 26 —Blues rock with a hint of reggae comes to Voodoos with Stone Iris. May 31 — Traveling songwriter Scott Cook shares his songcraft and storytelling at the Dream Café. Tickets are $18. June 1 —Coffeehouse fundraiser event at Fresh and Healthy Cafe. Music starts at 1 p.m. with all door donations and proceeds going to Make A Wish Foundation. Visit www.cmeliveproductions.com for more info. June 1 — Roy Forbes, one of Canada’s best loved acoustic performers, is at the Dream Café. Tickets are $25.
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Taking the good with the bad has been the most important lesson Jamie Armer has learned since signing on with the SPCA. “I admit it can be challenging, and people often ask me, ‘How can you do it, you must see so many horror stories and so much negativity,’ but it’s offset because everyday you see something that blows your mind,” said Armer, 36, who took over the reins of the South Okanagan Similkameen branch eight months ago. “You see how selfless people can be, somebody donating a huge amount of money when they haven’t got it to give but they feel so strongly about it. “I’m looking through my office door and I’m seeing animals going to their new homes, so you see the positive and the good as well as the bad.” He added there are still people who believe the SPCA is a “dark, gloomy place,” where animals are euthanized after a brief stay. “What we want to do is start educating people and dispelling those rumours and unfounded myths,” said Armer, who took over from Tracy Westmoreland. “To let them come and see what it is all about and ask as many questions as they want and get honest answers, because that’s what we’re here for.” People will have that opportunity Saturday when the SPCA holds its annual open house from 1-4 p.m. Prior to coming to Penticton, the manager worked in Kelowna
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South okaNagaN SiMilkaMeeN SPCa manager Jamie armer visits with one of the very new arrivals at the local branch recently. the shelter has its annual open house Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at 2200 Dartmouth Dr. in Penticton.
after he and his wife moved to B.C. from the United Kingdom in 2011. In comparison to Kelowna, Armer has found this area has a much different feel. “In Kelowna there’s more money per capita, but here people seem to have a very strong commitment and take it very seriously,” said the manager. “We have a community shelter, because the community built it with their fundraising efforts and that’s why I know it is a strong community.” Although the SPCA is very well known for its work with animals, Armer pointed out it can also be a doubled-edged sword.
“The sharp edge is that because we are so big and so established, (people think) that we don’t need the help, but we still really depend on the kids with their lemonade stalls and the schools that raise money through their bake sales,” he said. Although it is still some time away, Armer would like his legacy to be about education, in particular about the feline populations. In spite of the constant reminders about the importance of spaying and neutering cats, each year rescue facilities everywhere are overwhelmed. “These cats and kittens come
to us from boxes under cars, left by the side of the road or outside of the doors of the shelter overnight,” said Armer. “So if I can do anything to make a reduction in that then I will feel that I have done something.” To that end, he feels it is particularly important to educate young people, especially children, who will be the pet guardians of the future. To do that the manager is continuing to promote SPCA kids camps throughout the year to provide that information. “Just helping them understand what being responsible for a pet is all about,” Armer.
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The owner of a burnt-out house on Ellis Street has just a couple of weeks to clean up the property or the City of Penticton will do it for him. 597 Ellis St., the scene of a boarding house fire in January 2011, was declared a nuisance property by council on May 13, setting the wheels in motion for the city to
clear the property. The property owner was given the chance to speak to the issue at the May 21 council meeting, but no one came forward, even though a representative had attended the first. “The property owner has applied and collected the demolition permit that would enable the clean up of the site. However, there has been no completion date identified by the property owner for the demolition and
remediation of the site,” said Anthony Haddad, director of development services, noting that the 30-day deadline given property owner Dennis Hildebrand would run out in the first week of June. “If the property isn’t cleaned up by the property owner, the city will take the actions to clean up the property on behalf of the property owner and then bill the property owner for those costs,” said Haddad.
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businesses have moved in that now share the same problem. Our customers can’t find us, they have a hard time,” said Guerard, adding that he often receives phone calls asking where the shop is. With new neighbours like Burger 55, Guerard felt the time was right to lobby for a name change. “The name Backstreet Boulevard was put together by us, simply because it is the back of Front Street,” said Guerard. “With the new name, we think we can join in with the downtown revitalization spirit we are so happy to see moving along.” Guerard admits there will be problems and costs associated with the name change, but thinks they are outweighed by the advantages of having a uniquely named street. “To me Backstreet Boulevard conjures up a lot of curiosity and people will want to go down and find that new street,” he said. Council’s vote was unanimous in favour of the name change, which will affect both Robinson Street and Westminster Avenue East between Front and Nanaimo. They did not include the portion of Robinson past Nanaimo, leaving it up to the business owners in that area. “There may be others along Robinson Street who may want to join into this and request a name change for their particular section of Robinson as well, if they want to tag onto the Backstreet name,” said acting mayor Garry Litke.
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Pastor GreG WellMaN stands in front of the Penticton seventh-day adventist Church this week. the church is celebrating two milestones today and saturday and the public is invited to attend. special guests will include all living, former pastors, two of whom will conduct special sessions both days.
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from Copper Mountain to Okanagan Falls, but it proved to be impractical, so only the pews and the original chalice were relocated. In 1970, the building loan was paid off and the church mortgage was burned at a St. Patrick’s Day supper held in the Legion hall. To meet the needs of the thriving Anglican parish and congregation, Canon Alan Jackson in 1982 arranged the purchase of a portable classroom from Okanagan Falls Elementary School to serve as a church hall. Over the past 10 years, a number of building projects have been undertaken, including a new church foyer, office, washrooms, and roof and kitchen upgrades. The public is invited on Sunday to attend a special service, followed at 1 p.m. by a wine-and-cheese reception and cake-cutting ceremony at St. Barbara’s at 1039 Willow St.
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Two local churches are celebrating notable milestones this weekend. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Penticton will mark its 100th anniversary in the city, while St. Barbara’s Anglican Church in Okanagan Falls will pay tribute to its 50th. Adventists opened their first church in Penticton in March 1913, complete with a school in the basement. That original church, located on Fairview Road at the home of the present-day Greek Orthodox Church, was torn down in 1948, and a larger version was built to replace it at the same site. At the time, a church society also worked closely with city council and the Red Cross to distribute welfare clothing, and a separate community services building offered nutrition seminars and cooking classes, among other things. By 1979, the church’s school needed better playground facilities for students, so it purchased a lot off Green Avenue East, where students attended until the school closed in 2005. The church itself moved in 1993 to its present location on Warren Avenue West, where this weekend’s events will take place. All living, former pastors are returning to take part, including Daniel Jackson, who served two terms in Penticton and is now president of the Adventists’ North American Division. Friends, neighbours and former members are all welcome to attend any of the festivities. Adventists here and around the world will also be celebrating the 150th
anniversary of their religion, which has grown to 17 million adherents. Meanwhile, in Okanagan Falls, St. Barbara’s Anglican Church will on Sunday mark, to the day, its 50th anniversary. Prior to opening, members met in the dining room of the old Alexandra Hotel and in the local United Church, which itself was moved from the Fairview townsite in 1929. Eventually, the Anglican community decided to build a church of its own on two lots on Willow Street that were donated by Major Hugh Fraser. Construction materials were supplied by Hugh Leir, and Deputy Warden Tom Worth looked after the design and build. St. Barbara’s received its name and some of its furnishings from its namesake at the Copper Mountain townsite near Princeton. Initially, there was discussion about moving the entire church
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They are southern rock from the True North, reggae music from a cold dark place and Stone Iris has blazed their own trail to pursue their passion. Whether that path takes them to Penticton at Voodoos (May 26), busking the streets of Georgia or to the House of Blues in New Orleans, never taking a day off has got them there. Frontman/guitarist El Nivens said they have learned that you don’t take a 30-foot motorhome across Canada in the winter and that making something out of nothing isn’t that hard to do, well some days. It is why the Edmonton-based band packed up and hit the road for their second tour of southern U.S., then up the West Coast to land in Penticton and play Voodoo’s on Sunday. With pre-arranged gigs on their schedule Stone Iris spent their days in the southern U.S. busking on the streets to get their unique sound heard by new sets of ears. “It is a little step further than busking. We actually wire up our amps into the van and do a full electric thing. Sometimes we get shut down due to bylaws or whatever,
but being from Canada we don’t really know the rules so that card always works to our advantage,” he said. Even when they do get shut down, they managed to capture that something out of nothing Nivens spoke of. Owners of bars and other venues often catch them in the street playing and offer them paying gigs for that night. On a Tuesday night on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, a lot different than a Tuesday night anywhere else in the world, Nivens said the band had an unbelievable stroke of luck, being in the right place at the right time. “We got picked up just playing on the street. A guy came by and heard us and said this is cool. He asked us how would we feel playing at the House of Blues. We were like ‘hell yes,’” said Nivens, in a phone interview from Texas. “We definitely love New Orleans and we are still coming off the high of doing that. There is this melting pot of awesome culture and partying vibe, it was really cool.” That’s almost exactly how Stone Iris’s music can be described. Nivens said they are a jam-band and when they start rehearsing their creatives juices start flowing with each of the five members contributing
to new music as a team. With no concrete method on how they come up with new songs, Nivens said everyone has their own brand on it and it’s the reason why they have a catalogue of tunes to choose from. Having just released their eighth recording Kicking the Can in March, they already have recorded a full-length release (14 tracks) while they were in Louisville, Kentucky at Deadbird Studios. Excited about the release of that in the early fall, Stone Iris is still basking in their first single I Wanna which hit radio stations across Canada, their first music video and Edmonton Music Awards nomination for Rock Recording of the Year. “Melting pot I think is pretty accurate, we are definitely influenced by southern rock, reggae and funk and blues rock. I am really excited about the songs we have on our upcoming album. I think its just a blend of what we listen to. We all got collectively into reggae and it is fun to play so it influenced us and it kind of just happened. We went in trying to make a reggae song and thought, hey, that sounds really cool,” said Nivens. Stone Iris plays at Voodoos in Penticton on May 26. Admission is $5.
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Race for Life with BMX club Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
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NAKAI PENNY, middle, was the recipient of the Pen High Lakers Kevin Wagar Award, while Nicolo Carboni, to Penny’s left, received the Eward Award and was a gold medal recipient.
Lakers recognize top athletes Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Pen High grads were given hoodies this year with the option of putting either their name on the back or “Forever A Laker.” Wesley Van Camp, chose the latter. “I thought Forever a Laker was something that would really stick with me,” said Van Camp. “It’s in my heart and in my blood.” Van Camp’s passion for the Lakers and wearing the jersey resulted in him being recognized with the Robyn Muir Award, given to an athlete who is an inspiration to other athletes and coaches. “It’s really special to me because I’ve talked to a bunch of people after the fact about who Robyn was,” said Van Camp following the athletic awards banquet held on Tuesday. “She just sounds like an outsanding person. The fact that people look at me that way is just something that I really take to heart.” Van Camp, whose father Rick coached Muir, was shocked as he heard his name during the presentation of the award from his coach, Paul Mend. While he said he sees himself as a great athlete, Van Camp never thought something like that would be awarded to him. Sporting a short beard, Van Camp captained the senior boys volleyball team, played basketball and completed his high school athletic career with the rugby team. He was also a gold medal recipient at the ceremony. The highlight of his season was leading the volleyball team to a seventh place finish in provincials. Van Camp will attend the University of Victoria next fall and hopes to find a place on their rugby squad.
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WESLEY VAN CAMP is presented with the Robyn Muir Award by her mother Evelyn Muir.
Other major awards given out Tuesday were the Stiopu, Eward and Kevin Wagar Awards. Receiving the Stiopu Award, given to an athlete who demonstrates sportsmanship, ability and leadership towards other, but exhibits a dedication to improve himself/herself as an athlete was Lucas Hooper. The Eward Award, given to someone who demonstrates sportsmanship, leadership, and dedication on behalf of others, was Nicolo Carboni, who is also a silver medal recipient. He was on the wrestling, track and field and rugby team. Kaylie Loewen and Nakai Penny were recognized with the Kevin Wagar Award given to Grade 9 to 11 students who are coachable, display a positive attitude to their teammates and show passion and dedication to their sport. Loewen fo-
cused on volleyball, while Penny was a force for the rugby team. “I’m really honoured to get it,” said Loewen. “It’s really exciting that everything I have done is really paying off. It was nice to be recognized and I’m so glad they thought that I was worth getting it.” What she enjoyed most about the season was meeting people and the fun they had. She said what helped her become a better athlete was the time and effort her coaches put in with her. “I have always loved being in the gym,” she said. “I love getting to play volleyball whenever I can.” Penny said the award means a lot to him. He has dedicated himself to becoming the best rugby player he can. He talked about how long it has taken for him to be “decent” in the sport over the last four years. “It really hit home for me,” he said of the award. “It meant a lot, more than I expected it to.” Penny said he isn’t much of a talker, choosing to be a leader on the field by example. Penny was described by coach Ken Sommerfeldt as a strong aggressive player. “He is a standout in every game,” said Sommerfeldt. “He always has a strong game.” Lakers athletic medals are handed out to athletes in recognition of their contributions and participation towards sports at Pen High. The medals are awarded based on a point system involving the number of teams and sports an athlete participates in. That list and other awards can be found on our website in sports at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.
Penticton BMX Club is hosting a Race for Life event on Saturday. It’s aimed at raising money for the B.C. Children’s Hospital, specifically for research and treatment of leukemia, but to help promote the club by giving people a chance to ride without an obligation. Natalie Preston of the Penticton BMX Club encourages people to come. It was this event that got her family involved in the sport. “This is a really great way to get started,” she said. “Usually when you come to BMX you have to have the full padding and face helmet and all the gear. Because this is a charity event, even though it’s using the BMX track … you can use any bike and regular biking helmet.” Those who come out just have to wear long sleeves and long pants. While registration began on Thursday, their race day, it will also be taking place at the track from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The event itself starts at noon. Preston said they hope to attract 100 people and raise a minimum of $1,500. For more information on that event, check www. pentictonbmx.ca or email pentictonraceforlife@gmail. com. As the club is trying to grow and promote itself, it experienced a setback on May 10 when their motoshed was broken into. Stolen from the club was a complete gate starting system, laptop, start lights, PA system, tools and tubes, bikes, full face helmets, concession food and float, gas weed eater and leaf blower. On their Facebook page, Pamela MacDonald said they have been “humbled by the support of the other BMX Tracks and from the community.” The only thing not taken was their air compressor. MacDonald said that they do not have surplus funds to purchase new track supplies, gear, tools or concession items. “We are accepting donations of any of the items listed above,” she said. “We are also accepting cash donations and have set up a donate now option on our website www. pentictonbmx.ca.” She added in having a long way to rebuild, every offer of assistance is greatly appreciated.
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IN BRIEF Riddle fires 185 in junior tour
Summerland’s Declan Riddle placed 26th among bantam boys in the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour in Langley May 18 to 19. Riddle shot a 185. Winning the event was Richmond’s Chris Crisologo, who took the junior boys title after shooting a 137. Khan Lee of Surrey won the bantam boys event shooting 151. The next MLJG Tour stop in BC is the MJT Ford Series at Swan-e-set Bay Resort in Pitt Meadows, June 1 to 2, a qualifier for MJT Team Canada to the Srixon International Junior Classic in Australia this October.
Zone 2 junior golf results
Steven Lee shot a 69 during the Zone 2 Junior Golf tour at the Dunes in Kamloops. James Casorso shot a 71 while Matt McEachran-Law shot a 72 in group A. In group B, Casey Sullivan led with 72 while Lynden Jeffrey shot a 75 and Austen Bosquet made 76. At Eagle Point in Kamloops, Matt McEachran-Law led the A group with 67, while Madison Kapchinsky and Chris McEachran-Law shot a 72. Leading the B group was Bosquet with a 74, while Sullivan and Zachary Gardner shot 77.
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Summerland resident pitching in for baseball Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Initially, Derrick Surowski thought his induction to the B.C. Baseball Roll of Honour was a prank. Then the call came from B.C. Baseball executive director
David Laing. “I was in awe,” said Surowski. “It’s an absolute honour to put it mildly. I was just flabbergasted when they phoned saying I was being inducted. I’m so humbled by it all.” A letter read to the
crowd in attendance for the ceremony described Surowski as a person who has helped the sport grow and has affected youth since 1986. His journey began as a coach with Penticton Minor Baseball. During his time with PMB,
Surowski served in nearly every role from coach to president. He also served as the coaches co-ordinator as well as an umpire and eventually umpire in chief. Surowski got his first taste of the sport
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DERRICK SUROWSKI has given a lot to baseball in Penticton and Summerland and was rewarded for it with an induction into the B.C. Baseball Roll of Honour.
from field at different times. “My philosophy is always go out and make a difference in your life.” The impact has driven him to help the sport at the grass roots level. “Go out and show the kids, no matter how far down you are, you are never down and out,” said Surowski, who grew up idolizing Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. “Just never give up.”
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while practising with his father’s team, then eventually played in Calgary, Winnipeg and Surrey. He was a short stop and second basemen, then a catcher at the end. He also played as an adult, then took time off when he had kids. Eventually, they lured him back because of their own interest to play. “I believe in giving back to the community and helping the community,” said Surowski. “That’s what it’s all about. I just loved baseball. I have a passion, especially for youth baseball. Creating team sport and camaraderie. Help grow the kids.” In 1995, Surowski joined the B.C. Baseball Umpire Association and filled many roles over 13 years. As an instructor and an area rep, he worked tirelessly for other officials. In 2006, he was the recipient of the Richard Christie Unsung Hero Award for his efforts from the BCBUA. He eventually moved onto the Summerland Minor Baseball Association in 2005 and worked with the umpires in his role as the umpire in chief. He has also served the B.C. Babe Ruth Baseball Association since 2001 when he was elected as the Okanagan Thompson District Commissioner. Since then he’s added the title of assistant
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Hockey Canada announced Thursday morning that women’s national team hopefuls will attend a boot camp in Penticton. Teamed up with the Okanagan Hockey Academy, South Okanagan Events Centre and Okanagan College, 27 players named to Canada’s national women’s team will be in Penticton from May 27 to June 19. The purpose of boot camp is to prepare players for centralization in Calgary starting in August leading up to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. During their three weeks here, players will participate in on-and off-ice training sessions. Their training schedule during boot camp will be rigorous and will focus on their overall development as high performance athletes. “This camp will be a great
opportunity for our team to create an environment which challenges the athletes and staff to push themselves outside of their comfort zones, and to prepare them for the challenges they’ll face during the Olympic year,” said head coach Dan Church said. “I’m looking forward to the development opportunity this camp will provide us, as we live and train together daily. It will be a great start to our time together as a team.” “These players are all true role models for our country,” said Okanagan Hockey Academy president Andy Oakes. “The City of Penticton is thrilled to welcome them to our community and to be a part of the incredible journey that Canada’s national women’s team will take on its road to Sochi 2014.” The full roster of players attending the bootcamp can be found at www.hockeycanada.ca.
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Penticton runners finish strong Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Penticton’s Michael Kascak trimmed three minutes from his personal best time, helping him win the Peach City RunFest half-marathon Sunday. Kascak clocked in at one, hour, 28 minutes and 27 seconds and said it was a good day for him overall. “I was pretty pleased,” said Kascak, adding that this is his favorite event because the course is beautiful. “It was a personal best for me on any half course as well. The conditions and everything else just came together really well for me.” The win was unexpected for Kascak, who joked that the better athletes decided to stay at home Sunday (May 12). “The course records are certainly faster (1:12:16 in 2008) than what I was able to run,” he said. “It’s a bit gratifying to know that the hard work put in paid off. It’s really racing against myself every time. I wanted to finish under 1:30 if I could.” It’s the ninth time Kascak has participated. He said organizers Steve Brown and Neil
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PENTICTON’S Mike Kascak smiles as he crosses the finish line at Skaha Lake Park Sunday to take first place overall in the half-marathon event of the annual Peach City RunFest race.
MacDonald along with their volunteers, do a great job. Taking the 10-kilometre event was Luis David Haro Beristain from Keremeos in 37:15. He was followed by Vancouver’s Jason Curran in 37:58 and new Penticton resident Murray MacPherson at 39:32. MacPherson, 60, won his age group.
“It was great,” said MacPherson, who loves living in the Okanagan after 30 years in Calgary. “If I can get a third place, I’m probably doing OK.” MacPherson said his focus was just having a good run and felt the overcast conditions were perfect. As much as he liked the course, his only criticism was
it could have been more flat. MacDonald said the day went well and was excited to see Kascak take first. He and organizers received comments from athletes that it was ran well. MacDonald added the new addition of the pancake breakfast was welcomed by people. They also had a 5-km United Way run, which attracted 42 participants. There was also the Kid’s Miler event, which had 23. They were excited to run with local athlete Jeff Symonds. The 10-km run had 66 participants, while the half distance had 104. MacDonald said numbers were down from previous years. “We find there is just a lot of events going on,” he said. “People usually tend to stick closer to home.”
YMCA spinning to send kids to camp Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Spinning for kids will help send them to Peachland’s Silver Lake for a week-long camp. It’s a fundraising initiative by YMCA that will take place June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Calgary Ave. YMCA program facilitator David Oosterveld said they are looking for five more teams of four to raise $350 per kid, to send 12 kids to camp. “It’s a great cause,” said Oosterveld. “Sending kids to camp, you can’t underestimate that experience. Getting in a canoe, sleeping in a cabin, shooting arrows. Kids being kids. Drop the controller and pick
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890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. 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. All proceeds go to our local hospital and hospice. al-anon meets at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. alCoholiCs anonymous has a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. royal Canadian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. At 6 p.m. will be music bingo with Russ Treit. elks Club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts/pool starting at 6:30 p.m. summerland Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Harold Simpson Youth Centre at 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. This weekend, they have their annual spring show and sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church hall. Tea and refreshments will be available by the church ladies, as well as tours of the historic Anglican Church. fraternal order of Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Alan Jackson tribute band Almost Alan at 7 p.m. Homemade apple pies are on sale for $5. See Cindy or the bartender. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. PentiCton seniors droPin Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 7:30 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. anavets have karaoke, pool and a pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. the bereavement resourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. is hosting weekly drop-in grief support sessions at 10:30 a.m. For more information on other available programs or pet loss call 250-490-1107. PentiCton bonsai Club has a display at Cherry
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er’s studio, or a clothing designer cutting patterns and printing fabric, making clothing. There are potters and painters, quilting demonstrations, wood turning and painting with wax and more. marCh against monsato will be at the Gyro Park bandshell at 11 a.m. The May 25 purpose is to raise awareness on how genetically t he o kanagan modified food can negasymPhony Orchestra clos- tively impact the environes out their season with a ment and our health. concert finale at 7:30 p.m. bC sPCa invites you to in Cleland Theatre featur- an animal-themed day of ing selections from Elgar, fun from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parry, Arne, Vaughan 2200 Dartmouth Dr. Williams, Holst and more. PentiCton Christian Join guest speaker Jim sChool invites the public Elderton at the pre-con- to celebrate its 25th annicert talk one hour prior to versary at the Penticton the performance. Tickets Lakeside Resort at 5:30 are available from the p.m. Tickets are $50 each Penticton & Wine Country and are available at the Information Centre, 553 front desk of PCS or by Railway St. 250-276-2170 calling Donna Ashdown at 250-493-4269. or 1-800-663-5052. royal Canadian legion author Pauline neWman branch 40 has crib at 10 will be signing copies a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. of her book Angel at the Penticton Farmers’ Market and sing-along at 4 p.m. alCoholiCs anonymous in front of Hooked on Books. has its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United anme sing annual Iris Church at 2964 Skaha Show is today and Sunday Lake Rd. The Saturday at 2177 Newton Rd., night group meets at 8 Cawston from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave., p.m. Everyone is welcome and in Summerland, the and there is no charge. united Grapevine meeting is at 8 summerland p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. ChurCh is having a spring Call service 24-hours is sale at 13204 Henry Ave. from 8 a.m. to noon. 250-490-9216. anavets have droP-in Coffee and muffins will be pool at 12:30 p.m., dinner served. Browse the garage by Stu at at 5:30 p.m. and sale, baking and plants. entertainment by Phil at PentiCton garden Club is holding their annual plant 6:30 p.m. fraternal order of sale at the Community Eagles has burgers and Market. Look for them fries from noon to 4 p.m. at the corner of Main and Installation of officers at 3 Front Street from 8:30 a.m. p.m. Murder Mystery din- to 1 p.m. ner at 6 p.m. with coctails tumbleWeed gallery served at 5 p.m. Murder at 452 Main St. will be Mystery starts at 7 p.m. participating in the open Tickets available from Jim house for the Lake to Lake Studio Tour on Saturday or Tina. $15 each. 100 Mile House Free Press and Sunday. Artists will be COHF harity bottle drive with money going ABN allAbbotsford Newsto in attendance. the MTN Penticton Abbotsfordhospital Mission Times pediatric ward, SPCA CVRCritteraid. Commox Drop Valleyoff Record and May 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FFP Fernie Free Press at Marketplace IGA on KTW Kamloops Government Street.This Week alCoholiCs anonymous meets in OK Falls at lks CKootenay lub on Ellis Street eKNA West Advertiser have crib at 10 a.m., meat 10:30 a.m. at 5328 LNT Langley Times draw at 4:30 p.m. and Hawthorne St., then MRN Ridge News in Penticton at 11 a.m. pizza byMaple Joseph. for theRupert women’s group m ental ellness NTC NorthenWConnector - Prince Centre Family Support at the Lawn Bowling PVQ Parksville Qualicum program has a course for Club at 260 Brunswick adults person St. Also the Sunday 123 PAN supporting Peace Archa News with any mental health group meets at 8 p.m. PWN News concernPenticton Saturdays until in the education room June from 10 a.m. N. to 3Viewin the basement of the PNV 1 Prince Rupert p.m. with lunch provided. Penticton hospital. The QCO Quesnel Cariboo Observer Register by calling 250- closed men’s group RMD Richmond News meets at 11 a.m. at the 493-7338. Eagles u m m Salmon e r l a n dArm / t rLakeshore out sLSN Newshall at 1197 Main Creek Studio is opening St., side door, upstairs. Alcoholics Anonymous itsSMI doorsSmithers from 10Interior a.m. to 4News p.m. andNow Sunday for Big book, 12x12 thumpSNDtoday Surrey people to see what they do er group meets at 11 a.m. Terrace Standard toTRS create sculptures with at United Church, 696 red-hot iron, a photographMain St. TCN Tri-City News
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calendar Sunday evening danceS are at 7 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre with entertainment by DJ Emil. Cost is $3. anavetS haS horSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m., hotdogs and hamburgers from 1 to 3 p.m. P enticton r adio control Club is hosting an off-road race at 3803 McLean Creek Rd., Okanagan Falls. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. with racing at 10:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome. Fraternal order oF the Eagles has wings from 1 to 6 p.m. for 60 cents each. Meat draw at 4 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. lakelandS church holds Sunday services on the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch. com. elkS club on elliS Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m. with an M&M food draw. Darts/pool. the S.S. SicamouS is having a high tea from 2 to 4 p.m. and will have one every second Sunday. Tickets are $12 each, with a 10 per cent discount for members. Funds raised will go towards restoration work aboard the ship. To book your place call the ship at 250-4920403 or email info@ sssicamous.ca. b.c. SPca has a community market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St. SurvivorShiP Flea market is every every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1652 Fairview Rd. The market raises funds for team activities and breast cancer awareness. royal canadian legion branch 40 has breakfast at 8 a.m.
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the bereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St., Penticton, is hosting an evening grief support drop-in session at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Wednesday evening group this week. Call 250-4901107 for more information. All welcome. the hümüh buddhiSt Centre is hosting a Satsang spiritual study group at 7 p.m. in the Community Services Building at 6129
Kootenay St. (on the corner with Fairview) in Oliver. We will discuss a wisdom teaching on seeing the familiar with awareness. Everyone is welcome to attend. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 250-446-2022. alcoholicS anonymouS nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. FitneSS FriendS meetS at 10 a.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. Come, get in shape. Everyone is welcome. South main droP-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m, carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. and American Congress bright at 7 p.m. Penticton academy oF Music women’s choir rehearses at the Leir House under the direction of Joanne Forsyth from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. New members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in blind darts at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome to join. royal canadian legion branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m. and wings at 4 p.m. anavetS haS their spring pool league at 7 p.m. Food addictS in Recovery Anonymous is at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. 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. Donations are appreciated and new volunteers are always welcome. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice.
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S outh o kanagan toaStmaSterS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more
confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details. toPS b.c. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-4965931 or Sally at 250-4926556. 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 Presbyterian Call 250-490-9272 for information. South main droP-in Centre has ultra beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 p.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m. and knitting and chrocheting at 1 p.m. Penticton PhotograPhy club 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/year. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. PieceFul evening Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Dropin Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-492-0890, Fran 250-497-7850 or PennyApril 250 493-8183. okanagan caledonian PiPe band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome. Penticton concert band rehearses at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. 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 250-
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in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome and donations accepted. overeaterS anonymouS meetS from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church at 2800 South Main St. Fraternal order oF Eagles has euchre night at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. r oyal c anadian legion has a service officer at 1 p.m. and pipeband at 6:30 p.m. the better breather’S Club has its monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at 197 Brandon Ave.
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Full Time Position Available Immediately Licensed Journeymen Technician. Excellent Wages and Benefits. Contact: Service Manager Email resumes to: service1@parkerschrysler.com
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Ginseng tarps 24’ x 80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation.
1.877.835.6670
Livestock
Landscaping
Black Angus grass calves for Sale and 2 registered Black Angus Bulls. 1-250-546-9766 Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214
Bobcat with operator $55/hour. (250)488-2471
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating
Pets DOBERMAN pups, Ready to go June 7; $500.ea Can deliver. 778-212-2468
Merchandise for Sale
Antiques / Vintage
WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Now open Sat & Sun 10am-5, or by appt. Specialize in Swedish Antiques. 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529
3 Rooms For $299,
Appliances
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Good used Fridges, Stoves with warranty, call Lake City Appliance, (250)493-4220
Trades, Technical
AUCTION LARGE ESTATE & ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE AUCTION, June 2 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction, 3311 28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com (Specialty Auctions)
HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 12 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331
(1) 250-899-3163
2 Coats Any Colour
TRADE APPRENTICE BRIDGEWORKER
Licensed Journeymen Technician
Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB
Please drop off resume at 185 Front Street Penticton or email: info@pentictondentist.com.
1765 MAIN STREET • PENTICTON • 1-877-863-4268 MON-FRI, 7:00-6:00 • SAT, 8:00-4:00
www.blackpress.ca
GREEN VALLEY CARPET CARE - Guaranteed Dry in 2 hours only! Deep cleaning of your carpet yet environmentally friendly. Biodegradable and non-allergenic cleaning solutions. Uses cutting edge Encapsulation method! Great rates, ie: 1 Bed Rm + Living + Dining Rm + Hall only $99, CALL 250-8094965 or visit: www.greenvalleycarpetcare.ca
Services
Argo Road Maintenance, the Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor for the South Okanagan Highways District is accepting resumes for the position of Trade Apprentice Bridgeworker based at the Penticton Yard location. This position requires a competent, energetic and highly self-motivated individual currently registered with BC’s Industry Training Authority for Carpentry (prefer 2nd or 3rd year specializing in Rough Carpe try). Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License (preferably Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement). Sponsorship, competitive wage and benefits package as per Union Contract. Qualified applicants may forward their Resumes to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to: (250) 493-6427.
Auctions
Furniture UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE Open Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Closed Sun & Mon WE BUY & SELL ESTATES! DOWNSIZING OR MOVING? GIVE US CALL! MANY ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE ITEMS!
256 Westminster Ave. W. Ph: 778-476-5919
www.pentictonbargainstore.com
NOW OPEN
KALEDEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Water System Operator (Relief)
This is a permanent part-time position with minimum hours to be determined. Duties will consist of: • Perform all tasks involved with the operation of the Kaleden water system in the absence of the Superintendent, and will include some weekend relief. • Provide casual labor as may be required from time to time. Qualifications: • General mechanical aptitude. • General computer ability. • Able to perform manual labor. • Valid Class 5 Drivers License. • Minimum Grade Twelve. • Knowledge of water system operation an asset. This position will work towards Water Distribution Certification. Remuneration will be based on qualifications. Please submit resume and cover letter to the Kaleden Irrigation District, 119 Ponderosa Ave, OR mail to P.O. Box 107, Kaleden, BC. V0H 1K0 OR fax to (250) 497-5407, OR email to k.i.d@shaw.ca Phone 250-497-5407. Closing Date May 31, 2013 by 12:00 noon .
TRADE JOURNEYMAN BRIDGEWORKER Argo Road Maintenance, the Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor for the South Okanagan Highways District is accepting resumes for the position of Trade Journeyman Bridgeworker based at the Penticton Yard location. This position requires a competent, energetic and highly self-motivated individual with a valid Certificate of Qualifications issued by the B.C. Ministry of Labour or the Industry Training Authority. Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License, Class 3 with Air Brakes. Competitive wage and benefits package as per Union Contract. Qualified applicants may forward their Resumes to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to (250) 493-6427.
Experienced Goods: Home Furnishings and Decor. Unique Finds! Affordable Staples! New, Used, Consignment. New Items Every Week. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we will find it.
2203 DARTMOUTH DRIVE (across from the SPCA)
Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm FOR SALE: Queen Mattress Set BRAND NEW - Mfr. warranty Must sell! $200 (1)-(250)870-2562
Queen Size bed, excellent condition, VERY clean $250 (778)476-4652 (Pent.) Queen size bed frame,headboard & foot-board, dark espresso finish with stainless accents, Good condition, $75 OBO, (250)492-4834
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Garage Sales Annual Garage Sale, Art, pottery, jewelry, vases, collectibles & more, rain or shine, no early birds, 2577 Cornwall Dr., Sat., May 25, 8am-1pm? Back Alley parking lot Sale, Dynes Ave., off Riverside Dr. between Bowmont Motel & Days Inn or off Power St., 9am-noon, Sat., May 25, if raining, 103-1076 Dynes, 250493-6718, kitchen items, sheets, towels, Watkins products, crafts, card-making, (Stamping Up sets) Estate, automotive tools, woodworking tools, pressure washer, Pegasus scooter, save $2000, Asking $3200! 46” TV, LG large wine rack, and MORE! 156 Phoenix Ave. Sat. May 25th @ 9am...
Fundraiser Garage Sale Saturday, May 25 9 am - 3 pm Rosane’s Unique Boutique 1521 Main St. (back parking lot) across fromWholesale Club ❀❀❀
In memory of Ryan Lerner who was tragically taken from his family by a brain aneurysm & stroke at the age of 36. All proceeds of the sale will go to his wife Stephanie who is living with MS and their 6 year old son, Owen. Donations can be dropped off at Rosane’s Unique Boutique, 1521 Main St., up until Friday, all kinds of stuff to buy, furniture, home decor, clothes, toys, contest to enter. Garage Sale, Sat., May 25, 8am-4pm, 2619 Forsythe Dr., tools, building, plumbing, electrical, household items MASSIVE multi family yard sale. Guy stuff, boating, household, electronics. May 25 8-11 am 1454 Balfour St. MOVING! Everything must go! TV, Dining set, household items, leather couch, Apt. size freezer,1160 Maple St. In BSMT Suite, (250)490-6131 call to view, SALE Sat. & Sun May 25 & 26, Anytime. MOVING SALE REDWING ON THE WATER FRONT, 65 Kingfisher Drive. Furniture, Planters, Tools, Recreational, House Items Friday 24 May 3pm - 7pm & Sat. 25 May 8am -? Multi-family yard sale, (inside) assorted items; jewelry, clothes to antiques, Sat., May 25, 8am-1pm, 430 Young St. Multi-family yard sale. Sat, May 25, 9am-1pm. 916 & 918 Powell Beach Rd, Trout Creek. Lawn mower, bar stools, tables, bike, pictures, apple boxes, telescope, jewelry and more! Neighbourhood Yard Sale, Skaha Estates, Devon Dr. & Kent Place, off Eastside Rd., Sat., May 25, 8am-1pm Not your average yard sale, Beer glassware, clothes, baby stuff, kitchen ware, etc., 8amnoon, Sat., May 25, 734 Penticton Ave. Okanagan Falls Flea Market, open 6am-4pm, Sat/Sun., outdoors, (HWY 97), new and old vendors welcome, for info call 250-497-5762 Oliver Flea Market Indoor & Outdoor Sat. & Sun. 8am-4pm 6005 Station Street Ph: 250-506-0000. Concession on site New vendors Welcome.
Park Wide Patio Sale Burnaby Gardens 999 Burnaby Ave. Saturday, June 1st 9am-1pm Plant/Yard Sale Rained out? Plants for sale; tomatoes, peppers, herbs, cauliflower, flowers, etc., Patio furniture, exercise equip., reptile tank, etc., May 23-June 2, 10 am-5pm, 501 Edna Ave., 250-328-3060 Riva Ridge Community Yard Sale at personal residences, Sat., May 25, 9am-? off Highway 97, past airport Walk Thru The Springs Gated Community Sale Sat. May 25, 8am-1pm 3400 Wilson St. Park on Wilson St. 25+ participating Yard Sale, Sat., May 25, 8am2pm, 275 Conklin Ave. Yard Sale, Sat., May 25, 9am2pm, up Green Mtn Rd. to Westhills, follow the balloons
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Rentals
Rentals
Garage Sales
Misc. Wanted
Apt/Condo for Rent
Yard & Plant Sale Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Corner of Church St. & Duncan Ave. rain or shine Sat., May 25, 8am-Noon
True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
Commercial/ Industrial
Heavy Duty Machinery 204 Excavator + attachments; 2004 gravel box for tandem truck; Palfinger Crane 36 ton, fits tandem truck; 2004 Volvo Loader, Lowbed trailer. Call 250-309-0404 A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
Medical Supplies Shoprider Scooters & power chairs, new & used. Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Kel: 250-764-7757, Vernon 250-542-3745. Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca
Misc. for Sale 16ft Fibreglass boat on galvanized trailer, 80hp merc motor, bottom end needs work, $1000, 3 season portable A/C, 8000 BTU, $100, 1980 Lincoln Continental, Mark 6, 2dr, 351 engine, $4000, (250)499-7148 Craftsman 10” Radial arm saw, $150, 21x36” vanity, $25, tomato & pepper plants, $0.50 each, (250)493-8922
Musical Instruments Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710
Sporting Goods FUN for all ages: Fancy shooting a firearm? Try it on Sunday, May 26, 10-2 at the Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club’s “JUG SHOOT” Sponsored by The Best Little Gun Shop Around, Weber & Markin, 4-1691 Powick Rd, Kel 250-762-7575. Tues-Sat, 10-6.
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 3 bdrm home w/full basement on 1/3 acre, quiet area, great location, tool shed & sharpening shop (will train),carport + garage, 1288 Lyon St., Penticton, (250)493-9320 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888 WATERFRONT property in Nelson, B.C. 114 ft. sandy beach and gorgeous views of the city. Go to propertyguys.com and type in number 196175 for details and pictures. 480-620-7177 or rodjohn8@gmail.com
Mobile Homes & Parks IN PENTICTON
IT’S TIME TO CHANGE OUR SHOWHOMES
TOWNHOUSE 4 bedroom 2½ bath, 5 appliances
APARTMENT
1750 Atkinson Street 19+ building. Heated underground parking. A/C, 5 appliances, large deck, gas f/p.
250-490-1700 250-317-8844 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm, $700+util., 2bdrm, $825 incl. cable, + util., adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $850, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 3bdrm, 2ba, lakeview apartmen for rent in Ok Falls, $1200/mo., incl. util. & laundry, has w/d, must have ref’s, 250497-8155 ENDERBY, 1 bdrm Apt. Heat & Hot water inc. Available now. 250-3089299
FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. newly reno’d 1bdrm apt, 3rd flr, ns, np, $625+util., secure bldg, ref. req., Avail now, 922 Dynes 250-493-2377
Commercial/ Industrial
Parrot sized cage, excellent cond., $125, phone (250)4935840 between 9am and 6pm
SHERWOOD Park, Summerland. 2bed 2bath, 1300sqft CH/AC 1 level home. Many upgrades, incl: roof and appilances. $155,000. Call 2504941349.
Homes for Rent Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks
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Rooms for Rent
2BDRM, large living room, close to Wiltse School, a/c, ns, np, 250-809-7514, 250490-2028
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Bright, spacious ground level inlaw suite, Wiltse area, sep. ent., $650, incl. util. & cable, ns, pet ok, 250-490-8063
1964 Cadillac Coupe De ville, 2dr, hard top 429 auto, all original, runs great, $6000, (250)485-8641 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5XS in excellent condition; Jade green; UNDER 25000 kms; Car Fax avail; $21,000 (250) 809-8420 /770-8110 Mustang Convertible 2010, Black w/cream interior, pristine condition, retiree owned, 21086/km, vinaudit available, asking $22,500. 250-442-5810
Townhouses Freshly painted townhouse, 2bdrm, 2bath, den, fp, fenced backyard, 5appl., close to mall, bus route, $1200+util., mature working person pref., ns, pet on approval, avail. immed., ref’s, 250-493-5032
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
$399,900.00
3 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/bonus room above the 22x26 oversized garage/ workshop. Interior completely repainted, gas fireplace, formal dining room and large kitchen. Paved parking for 5 vehicles plus RV parking. Fully landscaped with underground irrigation and mature shrubs. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard on the large deck. 10x10 garden shed, new gas furnace/air conditioner and exterior paint in Sept. 2012.
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Sports & Imports 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster convertible, ex cond., Asking $10,200. 250-542-1050.
Motorcycles 2003 Honda Shadow Ace, Harley look alike, mint, new tires, chain, battery, saddle bags, Cobra pipes, $6500 or trade for 3/4 ton Van, Jeep or Seadoo(s) 778-476-2046
Recreational/Sale 1978 Okanagan Camper, 8 ft (lightweight), comes with Ice box, 3 burner stove & aluminum folding steps, asking $850 OBO, 250-488-9899 Westland RV Manufacturing, from custom building to major repairs, insurance claims and renovations, free estimates, reasonable rates, seniors discounts available, for all your RV needs, call 250-493-7445
Suites, Lower
Executive Home in Princeton
1-800-961-7022
Auto Financing
Couple has large furnished home to share with n/s daytime working person, ref’s $550/mo., 250-462-6729
For Sale By Owner
250-295-2415
Auto Financing DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Shared Accommodation
For Sale By Owner
147 Tulameen Trail Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Suites, Lower 2bdrm, 1 full bath, living rm, kitchen, cable incl., (250)4933458 or 250-809-5807
ROOM, quiet, ND, NA, NS, no guests, welfare welcome, $400, (250)493-5087
1bdrm daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, prefer mature responsible person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., (250)493-5630 2bdrm 1bath bsmnt suite on Green Ave., $800 (incl.util.), no cable (250)488-3448
250-493-6751 3bdrm newly reno’d, quiet 55+ park, f/s, fenced yard, garden shed, $18,000, 250-499-2332
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902 3bdrm, all appl., between the malls, close to everything, ns, np, $1200, (250)460-0302
485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com
14’ WIDE, 16’ WIDE AND DOUBLE WIDES. SOME HOMES UP TO $20,000.00 OFF! CALL NOW! HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
800 sqft Shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $475mo. + triple net, (250)492-8324, 250809-0728 Downtown offices, newly reno’d, 300sqft, $250/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., + HST, call 778-476-6026 Formerly Curves in Coldstream. 1800 & 1400 sq.ft or sell all including 3000 sq.ft residence, heart of Coldstream Vernon BC. Near schools, store & lake. 250-542-6261 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319
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Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
RENTALS Property Management
(250) 770-1948
101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.
Downtown: 1 bdrm, f/s, a/c Fairview Exec. Condo: 1 bdrm, w/large den, f/s, pkg and deck. Utilities and w/d, d/w, a/c, gated parking, storage and small cable included. $650 yard. Some pets okay. $925, incl. water.
REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE HOUSES: $950 $950 $950
Quebec St., lower 3 bdrm duplex, new kitchen cabinets & some new flooring, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H721-1) By Safeway & downtown, 2 bdrm upstairs of home, shared laundry, laminate floors. Avail. NOW (H673-1) Reno’d 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, large suite in 4-plex, extra storage, fp, f,s, d/w, central air. Avail. May 1 (H691-1) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:
280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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Transportation
Transportation
Adult
Scrap Car Removal
Boats
Escorts
ARMOUR TOWING Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
14ft long aluminum boat, electric motor & battery, good cond., $800, (250)493-5854
Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.
1989 20’ Aqua Star Bowrider with trailer, 350 inboard/outboard GREAT Shape $8500, (250)488-2471
Sport Utility Vehicle
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BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best! Lily 24, Danielle 27, Candice 21, Venus 20. Short notice appointments. For your safety & comfort, in/out 250-307-8174. Hiring!
2002 Ford Explorer Ltd 4x4, V8, auto, fully loaded, excellent condition, senior quitting driving, $4950, no reasonable offer refused, (778)476-1696
Trucks & Vans 1999 Dodge 3/4 ton 4WD, red, 2200k, nice cond., $6500 or consider trade for smaller truck, (250)492-8668 2007 Lincoln Mark LT 4x4 PU, totally loaded, beautiful cond., like new, senior no longer driving, $23,300 , no reasonable offer refused, (778)476-1696
LOWERED ‘93 SIERRA 2wd, 350ci, automatic, 2 door, extended cab, short box. Power windows & locks. New custom grille, tail lights & paint. 230,000km. Ready for Spring! $3,800. (Kelowna) Phone Derek: 250-718-4969
Utility Trailers Wardhaul 8’ x 16’ flat deck trailer, dual axles, ramps. $2,200. Call 250-494-5199.
Legal Notices
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF ALAN STUART WALTERS, late of 1135 Matson Avenue, Penticton, B.C. who died on January 27, 2013 (the “Estate”) Creditors and others having claims against the Estate are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Administrator of the Estate at 101 - 123 Martin Street, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 7X6, on or before June 17, 2013, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Administrator then has notice. Administrator: ALISHA ELEANOR WALTERS Solicitor: BERNICE GREIG Gilchrist & Company 101 - 123 Martin Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 7X6 (250)492-3033
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9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization Bylaw BYLAW 2623, 2013
Notice of Alternative Approval Process
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen seek the approval of the electors within the boundaries of the Regional District for the adoption of the 9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization Bylaw 2623, 2013. In general terms, the bylaw is to authorize borrowing upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding one million six hundred and forty thousand ($1,640,000) for the purpose of completing upgrades to the 9-1-1 Emergency Services system for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The alternative approval process applies to qualified electors within the entire Regional District which comprises the City of Penticton, the District of Summerland, the Village of Keremeos, the Town of Princeton, the Town of Oliver, the Town of Osoyoos and Electoral Areas “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, and “H”. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District may proceed with the approval of the 9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization Bylaw 2623, 2013 to borrow the specified funds, unless at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the Regional District indicate their opposition by signing the Elector Response Form. The Regional District has estimated the total number of qualified electors in the service area to be 68,635 and that 10% of that number, or 6,864 qualified electors, must submit signed Elector Response Forms to prevent the Regional District from adopting the bylaw without the full assent of the electors by referendum. An elector response form must be in the form established by the Regional District. Elector Response Forms are available from the Regional District office, including by mail, fax, or e-mail, on request or on the Regional District website at www.rdos.bc.ca. As well, copies may be obtained at the office of the participating municipalities, upon request. The deadline for delivering the original signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District is 4:30 pm on Tuesday July 2, 2013. The only persons entitled to sign an Elector Response Form are those who meet the following criteria: Resident electors must: (a) be 18 years of age or older; (b) be a Canadian citizen; (c) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (d) be a resident of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for at least 30 days; and (e) not be disqualified by an Provincial enactment, or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election. Non-Resident property electors must: (a) not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen (b) be 18 years of age or older; (c) be a Canadian citizen; (d) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (e) be a registered owner of real property in Regional District for at least 30 days; (f) not be disqualified by any Provincial enactment or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election; and (g) only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the Regional District.
The bylaw is available for public inspection at the Regional District Office 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9, during regular office hours, or alternatively, on our website at www.rdos.bc.ca. For more information on the alternative approval process please contact: Christy Malden, Deputy Corporate Officer 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 2A5 250-490-4146 1-877-610-3737 [toll free] cmalden@rdos.bc.ca
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YOUR NAME _______________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________ ____________________________________ E-MAIL _____________________________ PHONE _____________________________ Three entries per person. Original ballots only. Faxed or photocopied entries will not be accepted. Please drop off or mail your entries by May 24, 2013 to:
Best family restaurant _______________________________________
Best of the South Okanagan 2250 Camrose Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 8R1
Best pub/night club _________________________________________
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Best place for coffee/tea ____________________________________
at the Favorite Restaurant!
Best lunch ________________________________________________
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