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Crews keep pace with timeline for work on Okanagan Lake boardwalk Steve Kidd
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Barring any strange turns of weather or other unforeseen barriers, the contractor responsible for the waterfront revitalization project expects to have the first section completed for the June 15 deadline. When putting the project out to tender, the City of Penticton specified that the work would have to be done in two parts, with the first work phase ending on June 15 to make way for the busy tourist season. “Most of the hard work is out of the way, the thinking part, now it is just a few big pours and off we go,” said Matt Kenyon of Greyback Construction. All the concrete should be poured by next week, he continued, and then it is a matter of waiting for it to cure. After that, the concrete forms will be stripped, along with some miscellaneous landscaping, tie-ins and clean up. “Then we strip the underside of the boardwalk, tear the fence down and we are out of there.” Tyler Figgit, a design supervisor with the City of Penticton, said the only thing the city needs to do to make the area operational again is to connect the streetlights once Greyback is finished. “The contractor is confident they are going to meet our schedule and the city is completely satisfied with what Greyback has been doing,” said Figgit. The piece being worked on, near the iconic Peach, will see a new five-metre-wide concrete boardwalk on pilings over the beach, as well as an upgraded trail and other improvements. But it is just the beginning of a project which will see the entire walkway, from the SS Sicamous to the Peach, upgraded.
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CREWS CONTINUE to work towards the June 15 deadline for shutdown on the expansion and improvement currently underway on the first phase of the Lakeshore Drive project this week.
So far, the project has more or less gone as planned, Kenyon said, though they changed from the original plan of casting the concrete boardwalk pieces by the roadside then lifting them out to the pilings. Now the sections will be cast in place. “It was less logistics and easier to form it as well,” he said, noting that casting in place made it easier to get the angles and lines required for each section. “And there is less disruption of the trees from the crane trying to lift that stuff up. It also allowed us to work on other sections of the job at the same time.” “It allowed, I think, a better end product. Anytime you cast in place, you get a stronger
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Murder trial begins for former Mountie icton man charged with second-degree murder of his common-law spouse has been chosen. It was almost two
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years ago Keith Wiens was arrested for the murder of 55-year-old Lynn Kalmring. After several appearances in court for
defence applications, return dates and a change of venue, the trial is slated to get underway this week at the Kelowna courthouse.
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for July 25 at the Penticton law courts. The retired RCMP officer and school bus driver was originally released from prison on bail and was living in his Penticton home but allegedly broke the terms of his release and was brought back into custody. Wiens made an application to be released from custody for a second time in January but Justice Peter Rogers denied it. The reasons given by Rogers are under a publication ban. Outraged that Wiens was initially let out on bail, family for Kalmring have taken up the fight for victims of domestic violence with the hope that one day there will be a law, called Lynn’s Law, that would change the bail proceeding system and enhance vic-
tims’ rights. In December, a petition campaign Kalmring’s family started shortly after her death was read by Penticton MP Dan Albas in the House of Commons. “He said he was very honoured to do it. When he presented it in the House of Commons he was wearing a button with Lynn’s picture on it and he got a huge applause,” Shelley Pertelson, Kalmring’s sister, previously told the Western News. “For me it was very emotional and I am really hoping something will come of it. Just to think we have come that far in this past year when we are supposed to be grieving and we are dealing with all the legal stuff plus trying to create change for other people.”
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Wiens is accused of shooting and killing Kalmring in their shared Penticton home in the gated community of Sandbridge on Aug. 16, 2011. The trial originally was slated to be held in Penticton, but Wiens lawyer at the time successfully lobbied to have it moved to Kelowna under the argument that pretrial publicity tainted the jury pool. Crown counsel spokesperson Samantha Hulme said the jury was selected on Monday and then advised to return on Thursday morning. Hulme said a voir dire, a hearing to determine the admissibility of evidence, will be held until then. Wiens also faces a charge of breach of conditions in provincial court scheduled
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A touching encounter with animals New petting zoo set to open Saturday on Three Mile Road Joe Fries Western News Staff
Miniature donkeys and goats are among the animals preparing for their debut at a new petting zoo set to open Saturday in Penticton. Other residents at Andy’s Animal Acres on Three Mile Road include pot-bellied pigs, guinea pigs, horses, sheep and bunnies. Zookeeper Andrea Buyan said she’s a lifelong animal-lover who saw a need for such a place. “I’m passionate about my animals, and I think that there’s a lack of good, wholesome things for families to do here in the Okanagan,” she said. She hopes to instil in kids an appreciation for four-legged friends by allowing them to “be handson with animals, understand them (and) respect them. So that’s what we’re opening for.” Buyan said she learned animal husbandry skills at a large, publicly accessible farm on the Lower Mainland, then began accumulating animals of her own after moving to the Okanagan a few years ago. “Lots of them are rescues that are here,” she added. With the closure of the petting zoo last year in Keremeos, Buyan said the time was right to start
her own, which she noted will be smaller and more hands-on. It will also serve as a satellite adoption centre to showcase rescue rabbits from the SPCA. Jamie Armer, the agency’s manager for the South Okanagan Similkameen, said the shelter in Penticton has limited space for bunnies and often places them with foster families while they wait for adoption. He said he knew Buyan as an SPCA volunteer and was quick to jump on her offer to host rabbits at the zoo. “The fact that there will be members of the public coming through, and it will give our animals more exposure than just people coming to the shelter or looking online, can only help,” Armer said. It’s not uncommon for SPCA branches to partner with veterinarians or pet stores to show off animals that are up for adoption, he added, but hosts have to make the grade. “Anyone that we work with has to meet our criteria and our welfare standards, so it’s not just a case of finding someone who’s willing to house a few animals. They’ve got to meet our criteria,” Armer said. The zoo at 1154 Three Mile Rd. opens June 1. For the first month, it will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only. Summer hours will be announced later. Admission is $7 per person, but free for kids under one year.
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ANdreA BuyAN and Jamie Armer with a miniature goat awaiting its debut Saturday at the new Andy’s Animal Acres petting zoo in Penticton. Armer, a local SPCA manager, is pleased the facility will operate as a satellite adoption centre for the agency’s bunnies.
Alcohol-fueled crime spree blamed on heart condition Joe Fries Western News Staff
A brain-injured man in court on charges related to three alcohol-fuelled crimes told a judge he had to drink to stave off a heart attack. Daryl Belseck, 51, on Friday in provincial court in Penticton pleaded guilty to eight separate charges related to the trio of incidents, which spanned a period of 10 days. The offences include mischief, uttering threats, assault and assaulting a peace officer. In total, Belseck was sentenced to 225 days in jail. He was credited for 170 days’ time served. Crown counsel Vern Frolick told the court that Belseck was first arrested around 2 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2012, near the Penticton Lakeside Resort after a dispute with a taxi driver over
a $10 fare. During the melee that followed, Belseck kicked the driver, then punched a witness who tried to help. Police were called and Belseck spent the night in jail Hours after his release later that morning, police were called to pick up Belseck at the now-closed downtown Tim Hortons, where he showed up with a wound on his face and asked an employee to call an ambulance. The employee locked the shop to prevent Belseck from entering, but he became agitated and kicked in the glass door. Frolick said police next dealt with Belseck on Dec. 7, after he was refused service at the Three Gables liquor store and, in anger, knocked the shop’s cash register to the floor. A store employee tussled with Belseck, who then went outside and threw rocks through a window. Police took Belseck to the hospital for
treatment of injuries he sustained in the scuffle. While at hospital, he told an officer, “You’re going to get a bullet in your head,” and, “I’m going to drag your wife behind my car,” Frolick related to the court. Defence counsel Dave Johnson said his client has a drinking problem, which exacerbates the effects of a brain injury he received in 1999 when he was swarmed by a group of assailants who beat him with a baseball bat. “One of the results of the assault was to make Mr. Belseck very leery of something like that happening again,” Johnson told the court, adding that makes his client quick to violence if he feels threatened. Belseck, who appeared by video from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, said he was protecting himself during the dispute at the Lakeside Resort, and was agitated at Tim
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Hotel stands the test of time Family celebrates two decades of operating Penticton Lakeside Resort Steve Kidd
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This Thursday marks 20 years since RPB Hotels and Resorts group purchased a struggling hotel on the shores of Okanagan Lake. “My father always had a vision that this would be a jewel of a hotel to acquire,” said David Prystay, general manager of the Penticton Lakeside Resort. There were a few struggling years at the beginning, he admits, as they worked to remake the Lakeside and its image. Part of the keys to success, Prystay said, was making the Lakeside as much a place for the local community as tourists. “The theory was if the locals don’t support you, you wouldn’t be successful. Be it just the locals coming to visit and patronize your premises, or recommending you to family and friends is very important,” he said. “That’s what we have strived to do over the last 20 years: to make ourselves a focal point, make ourselves a place where people want to go to be seen at, to meet their friends and family and have an enjoyable time.” Prystay said that when he travels, whether it’s a restaurant in Maui or in London, he really doesn’t want to find himself sitting beside someone else from Penticton. “I would like to meet someone from where I am. I don’t care if that somebody was a waitress working in the hotel that I am staying at, as long as they’re locals and can fill me in, that’s what I appreciate. That’s what we do here. Our staff are allowed to use the facilities,” said Prystay, remembering that people were shocked when he first introduced the policy. But it was the casino proposal that was the turning point for the Lakeside, according to Prystay. The infusion of money from the Development Assis-
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GeNeral MaNaGer David Prystay stands in front of the Penticton lakeside resort and Casino.
tance Compensation funding that came along with hosting a destination casino helped expand facilities at the hotel, including building the Hooded Merganser, the ballroom expansion, redoing all the rooms; a long list of enhancements to the property. When RPB purchased the property in ‘93, it had only a single bar, The Leading Edge, which Prystay nicknamed “The Losing Edge.” That was one of the first targets for a makeover. “We do have quite a few places to go now in the hotel, from the Bufflehead (Tapas Bar) to the Hood, to the Parrot, to the casino, to the private beach, the marina,” said Prys-
tay. “It’s all been a long, hardearned vision that has finally come to fruition.” The hotel’s casino bid also turned out to be integral to the development of the South Okanagan Events Centre. “If it wasn’t for the hotel risking everything to get the casino here, the SOEC wouldn’t exist, so I guess you can blame us for that or thank us for that, because there would have been no DAC funds for the SOEC,” said Prystay. “We worked hard and we got the casino through so DAC funds flowed through, and in 2008 they announced they were going to allow them to go to the SOEC.” Prystay said it’s been an en-
joyable 20 years operating the hotel, watching both the business and Penticton grow. “I love the community, I love our staff, they are the best staff in the business by far,” he said. “We have a lot of longterm employees here, that’s for sure.” Some of the employees are so long term that employment spans generations. Base staff is about 200, rising to 360 employees at the height of the summer season. Over 20 years, that adds up to employing thousands of people. “We’ve had a lot of staff members whose kids are working here now. Nepotism is alive at the Lakeside,” joked Prystay. Reaching out to the community is integral to the resort’s plan, from sponsoring teams and major events like the upcoming Challenge, to the regular free barbecue Friday nights at the Barking Parrot. “That’s a little perk that I started 19 years ago. I said let’s give back to the locals because they miss out in the summertime a bit, maybe their favourite seat is not available or maybe service is a little slower because we are busier,” said Prystay. “Every Friday from October through May we give away a free barbecue (meal), and it is just a thank you for the patronage over the years.” The Lakeside has a long list of firsts to its credit, including being one of the first hotels in North America to offer wireless, which has just gone through a major upgrade to handle large events like the upcoming 2013 Wine Blogger Conference. “And we also have the farm. Unique in Canada, it’s our own 10-acre property we have been developing,” said Prystay, noting that they had a herb garden for the kitchens 16 years ago. “This first week in April, we delivered our first tubs of bok choy to the kitchens of the hotel, straight from our organic farm, from our solar-powered greenhouses. Now we are in our second week of full lettuce production. We have our beehives going, and chickens. It’s crazy busy.”
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Transit lawsuit dismissed Joe Fries Western News Staff
Sudden changes in speed are expected on buses and don’t always amount to negligence, according to a provincial court judge who threw out a lawsuit against Penticton Transit. Ashleigh Brianne Norman was seeking a $25,000 award in small claims court for injuries suffered when she fell on a bus in September 2010. Judge Robin Smith dismissed the case in a March 2013 written ruling. The woman, who was 26 at the time, alleged in a statement of claim that she was hurt when the bus she had just boarded near Okanagan College quickly pulled away from the stop, causing her to fall. Norman’s lawyer, Michael
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s the dust settles on the B.C. provincial election, Premier Christy Clark just might be in a no-win situation. On the heels of her party’s decisive victory May 14, the B.C. Liberal leader’s unheralded celebration was tempered by the loss of her own right-wing-friendly Vancouver-Point Grey riding to New Democrat David Eby. It is open to conjecture whether her failure to win in her borrowed provincial riding — hand-picked when former premier Gordon Campbell resigned mid-term — was a statement against Clark, against her party, for Eby, for his party, or a combination of these factors, vote splitting, apathy and more. Regardless, Clark must now find a ‘safe’ riding in which to run. And this is where voters’ exacerbated distrust of politicians — all politicians — will make this a tougher sell, regardless of how friendly the riding is. It will require one of 50 election-night victors from among her party faithful to resign, telling voters “thanks but no thanks” just days after coming to us cap in hand. It will also require Clark to tell these same voters she unabashedly counts on their support, despite, presumably, spending little time in their riding before now. No doubt, one of the newly elected MLAs in the Lower Mainland will step aside for the premier. But one can only imagine voters’ reaction if Clark tried to strong-arm her way in, even if the chosen candidate shamelessly tries to PENTICTON convince us WESTERN she/he is on board. While some may have voted for the winning candidate solely because of Clark’s leadership, a great many more did so because they feared a left-leaning government — for them, the greater of two evils. Now that this fear has evaporated, these votes, too, are up in the air.
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BCTF digs in for endless war Like those Japanese soldiers who didn’t hear about the end of the Second World War, the militant fringe that controls the B.C. Teachers’ Federation is digging in for endless battle against the B.C. government. Their nemesis, Premier Christy Clark, reiterated last week that seeking a 10-year agreement with the BCTF is a top priority when the legislature is recalled this summer. The current one-year truce ends June 30. The BCTF grudgingly agreed to that extension last year, then ran TV ads calling for an NDP government that promised concessions and union bosses on both sides of the negotiating table. “You know, I may be a lame duck,” outgoing BCTF president Susan Lambert crowed to cheering classroom-warfare radicals at the union’s convention in March, “but I think Christy’s goose is cooked.” We’ll never know how much this sort of gloating contributed to the epic collapse of the NDP, champion of public-sector union members whose pay and benefits make them the new upper class. But I can tell you the prospects for sparing children from
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B.C. Views this ideological warfare are not good. Last week the B.C. Court of Appeal handed down an ivorytower decision that upheld the “right” of teachers to bring their union demands into the classroom in the form of posters, buttons and black armbands that to some self-absorbed teachers symbolize the “death” of education. During the election campaign, The Globe and Mail carried a story on one of those mock elections held in schools around the province. An elementarylevel student was quoted as saying she voted against the B.C. Liberals because Clark “caused a
teachers’ strike.” If this kid was talking about the most recent strike, I wonder where she got that idea. In a negotiating performance that was appalling even by BCTF standards, Lambert and her team conducted months of disruptive work-to-rule action before they could even articulate a wage and benefit demand. When they finally did, it was outrageously out of touch with reality. An indication of how the union’s ruling class wants to conduct itself in the classroom can be found in the latest issue of the BCTF newsletter to its members. Joanna Larson, president of the Prince Rupert union local, contributes an article headlined: “What kind of citizen do we hope to graduate from our K-12 public schools?” Larson first quotes the Education Ministry’s current goals. They include preparing citizens who are “creative, flexible, selfmotivated, and who have a positive self-image.” Another goal is citizens who are “skilled and who can contribute to society generally, including the world of work.” Larson then mocks these goals, as follows:
“Essentially, the Ministry of Education has a vision of citizens who will maintain the status quo, not rock the boat, and participate on a superficial level in aspects of political and societal change. It doesn’t challenge individuals to take direct action against exploitation, marginalization and violence.” In case you missed the political message, Larson later asserts: “The educated citizens we graduate from our schools cannot just be content to wear a pink shirt once a year…. Educated, engaged citizens must be willing to take direct action to change and shape our society for the better.” What is this ghastly “status quo” that must be challenged by “direct action”? In these campusradical screeds, the final answer is generally the same: capitalism. This call to arms is a blend of the NDP election platform and a rant from the Occupy Vancouver squat of a couple of years ago. It’s no wonder we hear of students making BCTF picket signs in art class. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Unsightly areas chasing tourists away Before spending millions of dollars promoting tourism, it might be prudent to have a hard look at why those precious tourist dollars are heading for other destinations. Local businesses have been allowed to deface the natural beauty of the Okanagan with the biggest and ugliest collection of corporate graffiti seen anywhere in Canada. The preoccupation and overstated concerns associated with the use of pesticides has allowed dandelions to proliferate to the extent they now represent another major eyesore on our valley. With no local bans on the use of those pesticides, this issue could be addressed without delay and very little cost to taxpayers.
Campaign a humbling experience
As a candidate in the recent provincial election, I would like to say a sincere thank you to many people for their support throughout the campaign. More than 200 volunteers put in countless hours of work on my behalf, a truly humbling experience for a first-time politician. To all those who knocked on doors, manned the phones, put up signs, baked cookies, planned events and donated funds, I can’t thank you enough. I would also like to thank the other candidates — Dan Ashton, Doug Maxwell and Sean Upshaw — for a wellfought local campaign. The five all-candidate forums were well organized and informative. I learned a lot in this campaign, about my community, my province and myself. I met hundreds of people who shared their concerns with me. The job of an elected representative is not an easy one, and I respect all those who put their name forward at election time for the incredible commitment they make. Finally, I’d like to thank the thousands of you who shared our vision for a better British Columbia. I hope that the government will take our ideas and make this a better place for seniors and students, new immigrants and First Nations, farmers and business people — for all of us. Thank you. Richard Cannings Penticton
Election a blow to middle class
So the Liberals have got the reins for the next four years. God help us all. So why did the polls get it so wrong, and what went wrong for the NDP to actually lose two seats? I think part of the reason the NDP failed is that they neglected to respond in kind to the attack ads from the Liberals. A good counter, I think, would have been to show B.C. Place stadium, that it cost taxpayers almost a billion dollars to put that retractable roof on, and the next shot could show a hospital patient forced to wait in a linen closet while waiting for treatment. Or children standing in a soup kitchen lineup. The other reason is the Angus Reid and other polls, which I believe highly influence the outcome of an election. Scenario: Many Liberals decide not to vote because they believe the Liberals will win hands down. Along comes the Angus Reid poll showing the NDP with a comfortable lead. The aforementioned Liberals all start to panic and now figure they have no choice but to go and vote in order to ensure their party wins. Pre-election polls of this nature should be abolished as soon as possible, simply because they cause too much interference with the natural process. Many secondary schools in the province staged mock elections to teach their students
The non-stop, dawn-to-dusk high noise levels produced by boats, bikes and motor vehicles with flow-through or no mufflers is nothing short of being obnoxious, and is turning a lot of people off. The irony is that all that noise is totally unnecessary. Thanks to powerful long-life batteries, high-performance electronic gadgets properly fitted should be able to satisfy anybody’s needs for noise and vibrations, without annoying other people. Growing the population without building transportation infrastructure also carries a huge price tag. Not being able to get from one place to another in a reasonable length of time eats into your vacation, and the aggressive, bordering on dangerous, driving habits that have been allowed
to look at the issues and make an educated decision. They voted overwhelmingly (73 per cent) in favour of the NDP. They got it right. Congratulations to all who voted Liberal; you have screwed the middle class for the next four years, and made it tougher for the young people to find a decent life in British Columbia. Well done. Mark Billesberger Penticton
Drivers’ education needed
Because of health issues, I use a motorized wheelchair to get around in. I have had to use it for the past two years, and will for the rest of my life. Because of the many accidents that seem to happen from vehicle driver inattention, I replaced the red pennant with a medium-large skull and crossbones flag. It has a black background with a white skull wearing a bright red “doo-rag”, with white crossed bones behind it. Quite noticeable you’d think? Apparently not. Within the last four weeks I have had close encounters with vehicles whilst I was travelling in the pedestrian-controlled crosswalk, crossing Skaha either to Wal-Mart or Cherry Lane shopping centre. Twice a vehicle turned left directly across my path while I was crossing with an illuminated walk signal, causing me to stop rapidly. Twice a vehicle attempted a right hand turn as I was entering the crosswalk with an illuminated walk signal. Had I not been vigilant in making eye contact, and yelling and waving my hands, I swear that I would have been hit by at least two of these drivers. They weren’t all seniors. There was a cross-section of ages and sexes. I would say it represented a fair demographic of drivers. It would be so nice if these people could refresh their memory of driving rules regarding pedestrians in illuminated crosswalks, not to mention paying attention to their surroundings. Living with disabilities has enough challenges, without having to try to defend yourself against a 3,000-pound hunk of metal with an incompetent person in control of it. Lois Linds Penticton
Senate’s double standard
If my husband made off with $90,000 from his place of employment he would be fired, arrested and they would throw the key away. So how can we trust Prime Minister Harper to appoint anyone to the Senate when he has no control or could care less what they do? Thank heavens we have the media that leaks all this out to the people of Canada His personal right hand man let Senator
to develop, keeps even more people out of the valley. Family and friends from out of town, out of province and out of country all tell us that the Okanagan has lost a lot of its appeal as a tourist destination, and that there is little motivation to come back. We tell them to bring their passports. Gasoline south of the border is only about two-thirds of the rip-off prices we pay here. With the dollar at par, competitive prices on goods and accommodation and an increase in purchases we can bring back across the border duty-free, turns a few days south of the border into a paid vacation.
Duffy get away with his improper actions. I am so disgusted how they can take money from the taxpayer of Canada. Then they tell us they have no money for an increase in the pension for the people that worked hard and built this country. No wonder he had to up the new age for a pension to 67, they are too busy trying to figure out ways to keep their own pockets lined. Now all the prime minister will do is let it go and hope the scandal will die down while he is out of the country. I am so sick of all the clowns that make up our government and Harper had the nerve today to say they are the most honest government in world, what a joke. We have this scandal going on that was leaked. God help us if we knew what else was going on behind our backs. I guess they just have way too much money in the general revenue and need to spend it somehow. It is not on the people or the pensions for the people of Canada that deserve it. The politicians think they are entitled to do whatever they want with our money and they do not have to be accountable to the people. When we do find out what they are doing with the money and we get mad they just find excuses and try to wash it all away. I want to see all these people get kicked out of the Senate and that Nigel go away somewhere, although he is already a rich man on our money. I cannot understand how Duffy or Wallen or anyone can sit as an independent and still get paid. I hope I get some answers and soon. Doris de Grood Penticton
Grannies grateful
They are grateful ... grateful for the chance to earn a living, for a chance to send their grandchildren to school, for a chance to work in the new local health clinic and receive education about HIV protection, for support with their orphaned grandchildren, for someone making their lives a little easier. Who are grateful? Hundreds of grandmothers living in Sub-Saharan Africa are grateful for the assistance made possible by the Stephen Lewis Foundation of Canada. There are some grandmothers in Penticton and area who are grateful too; very grateful to so many businesses and individuals who recently donated to the Burger and Beverage in the Ballroom fundraiser put on by the South Okanagan Grandmothers for Africa. Through this generosity, close to $5,000 has been raised and contributed to the Foundation to help change lives in Africa. Of particular mention, big thanks to Jo and the catering staff at the Penticton Lakeside, to Allan G at EZ Rock, Mike Roberts at
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Global Okanagan, The Western and The Herald, Bank of Montreal, Camelia Vokey – B.C. Ambassador candidate (www.bcambassador. com), and to all who attended and were so generous. The AIDS pandemic has left millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Without hesitation, Africa’s grandmothers have stepped in to care for them. In fact, in many countries throughout southern Africa, it is estimated that between 40-60 per cent of orphans live in grandmother-headed households. After burying their own adult children, they take on the responsibility of caring for their grieving grandchildren, often with little to no support. Yet through all this, African grandmothers have risen to become the centre of survival for their families and communities: they have become activists and advocates pushing for theirs and their grandchildren’s rights and protection. Support one grandmother, and you are making a difference in the lives of generations. Thank you Penticton for supporting our efforts to support the Grannies in Africa. Rita Taenzer and Judy Koe South Okanagan Grandmothers for Africa
Wheels in motion
Why encourage biking to work for only one week. We should have it for the rest of the summer — then watch the price of gas go down. That is the only way to teach the oil companies a lesson. The Okanagan has the best climate for biking. Bernhad Thoms Penticton
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Penticton plugs into energy loans in operation with BC Hydro and FortisBC, as well as the City of Nelson, which also operates its own electric utility. The program, which will cost $135,000 to start up this year, growing to operating costs of $403,000 in 2016, will be funded from the electric utility’s reserve accounts. Qualifying homeowners will be able to borrow up to $10,000 at low interest rates, paid back over a 10-year term through their monthly
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Rock and Roll fantasy continues for Bad Company fans Western News Staff
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Bad Company is set to rock Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Sept. 14. Formed in 1973, England’s Bad Company put a stamp on rock and roll with the creation of some of the most timeless rock anthems ever. Bad Company were dubbed a super-group upon the band’s formation, which came to life when Paul Rodgers (vocals/multi-instrumentalist) was looking to start anew after the disintegration of his legendary band Free, a band with a dynamic body of work including the 1970 smash All Right Now. Rodgers met up with Mott The Hoople’s Mick Ralphs (guitar) plus Free’s Simon Kirke (drums) and King Crimson’s Boz Burrell (bass), who passed away in 2006, to form Bad Company. Over the next nine years, the band released a string of six albums that sold tens of millions of copies, yielding international hits
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Bad Company, the legendary 70s rock band is making a stop at the SOEC in Penticton on their summer tour on Sept. 14.
Can’t Get Enough, Bad Company, Grammy nominated Feel Like Makin’ Love, and many others penned by the main songwriters Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs.
Original members Rodgers, Ralphs, and Kirke will be joined by guitarist Howard Leese and bassist Todd Ronning (from Paul Rodgers solo band) on the summer tour.
The band appeared in June 2012 at the Sweden Rock Festival, which followed a tour of Japan and North America in 2010 that staged 21 appearances. Prior, Bad Company toured the U.K. for an eight-date run, which concluded at Wembley in London, followed by 10 shows in the U.S. in 2009. In front of the tour, Paul Rodgers shares, “When Mick and I formed the band we were amazed at the instant success. It didn’t hurt to have Led Zeppelin behind us, and we wrote some decent songs that still resonate. This one is for the fans.” Bad Company has inspired many of today’s musicians. Most notably, metal band Five Finger Death Punch who scored a No.1 active rock hit with a cover of the song Bad Company. Since 2001, the band has only played 11 isolated performances, and has not staged a tour of The United States and Canada until now. Recordings of all appearances where available will be released to
fans the evening of the appearance so that they have the opportunity to walk out of the show with the concert they just attended. These double CD sets, which will be individually numbered and packaged in super high quality DigiPaks commemorating the 40th Anniversary Tour, will also contain an extra bonus CD with an exclusive rockumentary style interview with Bad Company. Fans may go to www. disclivenetwork.com to reserve their copy today. Bad Company’s summer tour takes them on 27 stops in the U.S. and just three in Canada with shows in Orillia, Ont., Coquitlam and Penticton. Tickets for the Penticton show go on sale May 31 at 10 a.m. and are available in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, Wine Country Visitor Centre, by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at www. ValleyFirstTix.com. Prices range from $40 to $92 (plus applicable service charges).
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Swinging hips, torso articulation and twisting hands will be shaking Gyro Park this weekend for the inaugural B.C. BellyFest. The new festival and conference held in Penticton will have over 125 belly dancers and instructors from throughout Western Canada attending the three day event from May 31 to June 2. Get Bent Belly Dancing in Penticton, Western Canada’s largest belly dance school, hope to make it an annual event. “B.C. has a huge bellydancing community and our touring society travels across the province doing shows collaborating with different groups but there isn’t one big event that pulls everyone together,” said Get Bent owner Wendy Goudie. “It just made sense to bring everyone together here. We are really excited to have another festival for Penticton on the shoulder season.” B.C. BellyFest offers three main events; a conference, performance festival and marketplace. The event will offer the public the opportunity to watch many of Western Canada’s top belly dance groups perform live onstage at Gyro Park from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Organizers invited the public to bring their family, friends, lawn chairs and blankets to kick off the event. The performance aspect of the festival is free to the public and appropriate for all ages. It will kick off with a youth show from 4 to 5 p.m. a collective show from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and group performances for the rest of the evening. The BellyFest Marketplace will be open in two locations (Cannery Trade Centre and Gyro Park) on Saturday and Sunday featuring food, apparel and jewelry.
The two-day conference also features over 30 workshops teaching a range of belly dance styles including Egyptian, tribal fusion, Bollywood bellydancing, ATS, goddess and BellyFit classes. Yoga, massage, nutritional counselling and a one-on-one healing sessions will also be available at the conference. Workshops will be held in the Get Bent dance studios at the Cannery Trade Centre on June 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Goudie said the unique thing about the bellydancing community in B.C. is that they are built on a friendly foundation that isn’t competitive. She said that, combined with bellydancing become more mainstream, has helped it grow. “It is just another viable dance option now. It is like going to a dance class, or to the gym, it fills a niche as a recreational activity and is now also an accepted activity for kids. It is something that has been compared to ballet shows because it has lost some of the questionable sides to it. People think it is not a family event, but bellydancing has become westernized and lost some of those negative traditions,” said Goudie. Goudie said she is excited to see the Vancouver-based group Luciterra perform this weekend. They are a group of four Vancouver women who are full time professional bellydancers. “If you have seen bellydancing before you have to come and see this and if you have never seen it before you need to come to experience and see it all. It will be interesting and colourful with different styles of dance, costumes, music and movement from kids at the recreational level, soloists, teachers and bigger group performances,” said Goudie. For more on this story visit www. pentictonwesternnews.com/entertainment.
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Protest march — a tractor leads the roughly 200-person rally into Nanaimo square on saturday for the march against monsanto. Protests were held around the world to raise awareness about genetically modified organisms and to call for labelling of food containing Gmos.
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Out of disgust for an incident of racist graffiti defacing the Village of Naramata last summer, residents gathered for a conversation on antiracism last week. The incident, which several young women were arrested for, took place last July where purple spray paint covered buildings, road signs and a resident’s vehicle with various degrading messages. It spurred the action of the South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services Society to collaborate with the Centre at Naramata to hold the community discussion to understand how discrimination plays a role in everyone’s lives. Jim Simpson, marketing director at the Centre at Naramata, said they also received an update on the restorative justice process that took place with the offenders. He said they were informed there was conversations with two out of the three involved in the spray painting incident with the
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Centre and Naramata school principal. Simpson said the impact of the racist graffiti was understood by the offenders. About 30 people attended the community discussion last week to learn about the services available for immigrants and the power of the restorative justice circle for providing an opportunity to learn, to heal and to transform relationships. “It was a really good conversation about the role of race in society in general and how to create a safe and welcoming community
and what it means to promote antiracism in our workplaces and communities,” said Simpson. Representatives of the Harambee Cultural Society joined the conversation, as they have held their annual summer camp at the Centre for the last decade. The vision of the Harambee is to provide a safe, secure environment to create lifelong connections for children of African heritage in transracial families. The Centre, the Naramata community and Harambee are committed to building a strong relationship where all are welcome and to ensure that a safe place exists for everyone, said Simpson. He added that engaging in conversation with someone you don’t know is the first step in removing barriers and increasing understanding. “We are really happy with the discussion and grateful for those who engaged in the conversation. We encouraged people to continue these community conversations in the future on a variety of topics,” said Simpson.
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Genealogical society marks 20 years This year marks the 20th anniversary of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society. The society will be celebrating the event with an open house on June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Penticton Library/Museum Auditorium. The public will be invited to come and see just what genealogy and finding ancestors is all about. Invitations have been sent out to all past and present members, and charter members will be honoured at a special potluck supper A newspaper ad placed 20 years ago by Coral Eady, the society’s founder, to find others that were interested in finding their family histories resulted in the formation of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society. From its humble beginnings in April 1993 with only six books on the shelf, the society has grown to now having over 1,600 titles, with everything from town histories, genealogical magazines, maps and many other subjects needed for the study of tracing family histories, to hundreds of newsletters from societies all over the world. The society’s Resource Centre Library is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Penticton
Museum archives room. The local group’s “MiniWorkshops” program has now been adopted by several genealogical and family history societies nationwide. These workshops are held every two weeks and cover everything from beginning genealogy to brick walls, last wills and testaments to newspaper archives, what can be gleaned from obituaries to restoring old photographs, how to use Family Tree Maker to navigating the Internet, preserving documents and photographs to organizing your genealogy. Several dedicated members with years of doing family history research are ready and willing to share their knowledge with others. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just a beginner, there is always something more to learn. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 p.m. in the Library/Museum Auditorium, 785 Main St. Penticton, sometimes with special speakers and presentations. If you have ever been a member in the past of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society or know of someone who has and want to participate in the celebration, contact Nola Reid at sogsnola@shaw.ca.
Contact awarded for West Bench upgrade Western News Staff
A contract has been awarded to build another key component of the West Bench water system upgrade. The board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen agreed earlier this month to pay Cummings Construction $697,348 to build a booster sta-
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The caT’s meoW — B.c. sPca volunteers melissa cordonier and Lewis Bell with cats he-man and Pumpkin Latte. Both of the cats are adults and available for adoption at the Penticton shelter. Volunteers mingled with the public on saturday for the agency’s open house.
tion that will pump water from the Penticton municipal supply into the new West Bench system. The station itself will be located near the first hairpin turn on West Bench Hill Road. Penticton company Cummings Construction submitted the lowest of three bids for the project, which is expected to begin soon and be completed in the fall.
In April, the RDOS awarded a $1.6-million contract to Grizzly Excavating to install the water mains that the booster station will feed. The $9.7-million system is expected to be up and running by the end of 2013. Upgrades are being financed by grants from senior governments and borrowing.
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air Cadets wrap up year Members of 259 Panther Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets paraded Saturday in their annual review ceremony, which completed the training year. The 46-person squadron paraded at the HNZ Topflight hangar in front of family and friends, and reviewing officer Bob Burchinshaw, governor of the Air Cadet League of Canada. Other members of the review team included Joseph Michael Brazeau, a B.C. representative for the league, and Linda Leibel, chair of the local sponsoring committee. The 259 Panther Squadron parade commander was cadet warrant officer second class Deborah Clarke. Cadet summer instruction will be held at training centres across Canada, which will be attended by Penticton members, who will learn survival training, basic aviation technology and leadership skills, among other things.
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Body checking knocked out of peewee level Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Body checking has taken a hit. Hockey Canada and its members across the country have decided to remove body checking from the peewee level for player safety. The decision was made during Hockey Canada’s annual general meeting held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island last weekend. Rule 6.2b was approved to be modified
to remove body checking in leagues governed by Hockey Canada starting in 2013/14. An addition was made to the rule. “A work group has been directed to build a mandatory national checking and instructional resource program to support the progressive implementation of checking skills at the novice to peewee levels to better prepare players for body checking at the bantam and midget level,” said Hockey Canada’s
website. Bruce Judd, president of Penticton Minor Hockey Association, said they are not against removing hitting from peewee hockey, but would like there to be more discussion by BC Hockey before it happens. B.C. Hockey is having its annual general meeting in Kamloops June 7 to 9. Judd wasn’t able to answer how many PMHA players have suffered concussions because they don’t have those numbers.
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“It would be very, very low because otherwise you would hear about it,” he said. “I do know that we do get a record from the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association. We get it if there is a problem with a kid having too many penalties and hitting from behind. They will send us a warning list.” Judd said most of the incidents come from rec hockey, which doesn’t permit body checking. “That bothers me,” he said of the contact in rec hockey. “It’s really left up to the association to try and monitor it. We’re only as good as what our referees are. If the referees aren’t calling it then we will never be able to solve the problem.” During the 2011/12 season the Okanagan Hockey Academy had 132 players. Of those, 32 per cent, or 42 players suffered
concussions. Judd also said that BC Hockey or OMAHA are taking the stance that it will all fall in line with if they take two years of peewee and teach everybody how to hit down the road, then this problem is going to go away. He doesn’t share the same view. “Associations don’t have the money to have an instructor just for hitting,” he said, adding that they have three small clinics at the start of the season.”We leave it up to the rec and rep coaches. Most of the coaches don’t know how to hit themselves. B.C. hockey should be paying for three or four supervisors to go to associations and teach the coaches.” Judd holds the opinion that players should be learning how to body check starting in novice just like they would with skating and stick handling.
Dr. Carolyn A. Emery, of the University of Calgary, who conducted research on hockey injuries and concussions with several colleagues and wrote an article published by the American Medical Association, congratulated Hockey Canada on making “an evident informed decision.” “I think this decision will save over 5,000 injuries, over 1,500 concussions in the next season alone in 11 and 12 year old players,” she said. Emery and her colleagues performed studies during the 2007/08 season using peewee players allowed to hit in Alberta (74 teams, 1,108 players) compared to Quebec (74 teams, 1,046 players) where hitting isn’t permitted. The results showed that there were 241 injuries (78 concussions) reported in Alberta and 91 injuries
(23 concussions) reported in Quebec. “A follow up study in the past season where we compared Ontario to Alberta, where there is body checking in Alberta and no body checking in non elite levels of play in Ontario in the Greater Toronto Area, came to similar findings. A three-fold greater risk of injury and concussion in Alberta compared to Ontario in those non-elite levels.” Emery’s research also showed that body checking was associated with 45 to 86 per cent of injuries among youth players. “Concussion has been found to be the most common type of specific injury, accounting for more than 15 per cent of all injuries from nine to 16-year-old players,” states the report. Find full story in sports at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.
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BATTLES WILL STILL take place in front of peewee goalies, but Hockey Canada has decided to modify its rule to remove body checking from the peewee level and lower. Check www.pentictonwesternnews.com for video coverage where hockey parents express their view on the subject.
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Long board relay about safety Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Protecting the noggin. That’s what it was all about Friday as students from Skaha Lake Middle School cruised Skaha Lake on their long boards from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Taking part in the third annual 12-hour Long Board Relay was roughly 100 students from SLMS whipping around the beach while wearing helEmanuel Sequeira/Western News mets. SKAHA LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL students were busy cruising Skaha Lake as they “Everybody has been promoted head safety while longboarding on May. 24. enjoying themselves,” said Gurman Toor, 13, ity of students who mock ity because students are pation,” he said. “I think who has been long board- those that wear helmets. making long boards in his there is definitely room to ing for four years and “It’s really important class. He wants to make improve that way. Unformade his own board in to wear a helmet. A lot sure they are protecting tunately, because of the school. teacher action last year, of people don’t,” he said, themselves. Toor said this event adding it’s easy for him to The group worked in we weren’t able to put on was important as a lot of ignore others as he only conjunction with South the event.” kids don’t wear their hel- has one brain. Okanagan Similkameen Kroschinsky is optimets because “they don’t Lowenstein had been Brain Injury Society and mistic they are going to think it looks cool.” out the entire day and said the students raised nearly see this grow. “We just want to show it went great. $500. In being out with his that you can have fun and With nearly 100 par- students, Kroschinsky is “It’s really fun,” he stay safe,” he said. “It said. “It’s a great way ticipants, Kroschinsky sharing his passion with matters because we don’t to get around. It’s just a called it a starting point to them as he loves long want kids to bail and hurt good pastime.” boarding and uses his to growing the event. themselves and end up in SLMS Tech Ed teach“I’d like to see us commute to work once a the hospital.” er Travis Kroschinsky, build on this. Our focus week. Jaredfor Lowenstein “I’m not a hill bomber, Made families:said printwho was out riding with this year is more on our it’s easy to ignore said he school. I’d like to see more of a hill cruiser,” he 10.3125 x 7 inthe Adpeer the students, pressure from the minor- feels a great responsibil- more community partici- said. “I got into it because
I really enjoyed it.” Kroschinsky also felt the students building boards in class would be something they would enjoy, rather than “just do the cookie cutter projects that have been done in the past.” “This is something the kids would be passionate about,” he added. Kroschinsky added that a lot of the kids don’t have transportation unless their parents drive them. Aside from it being good for the environment, the teachers said it also provides good physical fitness. “They are fired up,” he said. “I’m not pushing anybody. There is no one standing around, they are all out there. Only rule is the wheels have to keep turning for the whole 12 hours.” The kids took turns cruising, then just before five, they all filled up on pizza from Dominoes. They also received support from LandYachtz, Pentagon, Freeride and Bear Trucks.
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Flames edged by Tigers Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
It’s like the South Okanagan Flames junior B lacrosse team are two different teams. Whey they have enough players, they can compete with any team in the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League. When they don’t, the results aren’t good. The team tends to struggle getting players for their road games. On May 24 in Armstrong, with just nine runners, the Flames got burned 12-4. Connor Walton scored three and Dean Grimm rounded out the offence. Two days later, with 13 players, the Flames lost 14-12 to the Vernon Tigers at Penticton’s Memorial Arena. Flames coach Alex Gerk liked how his team played. Against the Tigers, who like to utilize a fast break, what hurt the Flames was not doing little things like chasing for loose balls and tightening up defensively. Gerk saw improvement in the last half. “More intensity on loose balls,” said Gerk. “Started making plays, setting picks. It started going for us.” Walton led again offensively, scoring three goals and setting up three. Chris Pond, Gage Buchanan and Ryan Harms netted two. Liam Neary scored once. Harms, the Flames captain, said they played well and has been happy with their play even with a minimum roster. “It was nice to have the numbers today,” he said. “I don’t have any complaints on how we played really.” The Flames’ next game is Friday when they host the Armstrong Shamrocks in Memorial Arena at 7:30 p.m. Gerk, along with co-coach Tony Ramsay, will continue to try to improve their defence and strengthen the offence. The Flames captain cracked a joke saying the only improvement he wants is a win. The Flames have won twice and lost five. They are one point ahead of the last place Kamloops Venom. In seven games, the Flames have scored 59 goals and allowed 83.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Donovan Abbot of the SOMBA midget Tigers was starting to find his swing earlier in the season. He hit a home run against Cloverdale. Abbott described the feeling as unreal. Abbott’s goal is to continue working on his swing and improve his fielding. Tigers coach Junior Deleon said Abbott has power in his swing. It’s Abbott’s third year with the team.
Bottom Left team dominates billiards championships Western News Staff
Penticton hosted two eight ball billiards championships in 2013. Both won by Penticton’s Bottom Left team. The team featuring captain Chris McNeil, Jack Ramsay, Bill Howie, Rudy Friesen and Mike Isaack first took the eighth annual CCS British Columbia 8/9 ball championship at the Lakeside Resort and Casino Feb. 13 to 17. That was followed by the sixth annual BCAPL Canadian Open Series eight ball championship May 1 to 5 at the Penticton Curling Club. Bottom Left went undefeated during matches in the advanced/masters divisions to win the championships. A match consists of two teams rotating players and the first to win 13 games takes the match. Bottom left defeated
teams from Kamloops, Kelowna, Powell River, Prince George, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. Howie said that Bottom Left is the only team assembled that has been able to accomplish that. “Not bad for a city of 35,000,” said Howie. All members played extremely well. Among the highlights includes Isaack making a stunning end-to-end jump shot to break open his remaining balls to get the win. The 13-8 final came against Victoria in the CCS team event. During the BCAPL championship final, McNeil made an out (a win) from a hooked position to put the team closer to victory. Howie followed up with a table ball run to secure the 13th win against Vancouver. That also ended 13-8.
Adding to that, Ramsay won the men’s advanced singles division, while Friesen was second during the 2012 CCS eight ball championship. Bottom Left was second to Team Canada from Calgary in the CCS advanced/masters team championship match. Other successful local players on teams include Stix N Stones (Dan Moran, Rick Kotowich, Stuart Trimble, John Bannon and Jeremiah Kruger), who won the 2013 BCAPL Open Team Division. Rack N Roll’s Lois Hiltz won the women’s open singles division in the BCAPL championship. Nick Kruger was second in the master’s level in the men’s singles nine ball and advanced/masters singles eight ball events. There were 500 players making up over 1,000 entries in both tournaments.
Vees have best spring camp in coach’s six years ATHLETE just over 40 players fight for roster spots. Emanuel Sequeira OF THE WEEK During the three days, Harbinson wanted to see players who can
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Speed was evident during the Penticton Vees spring camp. Hitting too as a few players got rattled. After three days of camp, Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson left with the feeling they had scouted talented players. “It was probably one of our strongest camps we’ve had since I’ve been here,” said Harbinson. “Out of this, we have a good group of young kids who will go back to their midget teams and junior b teams.” Not at the camp due to school commitments were Minnesota recruits Jack Ramsay and Max Coatta. Harbinson said both will be at the main camp. Along with returning players, the Vees expect to have
Naude, Margetts make freestyle team Canada unveiled its national freestyle ski team for 2014. Named to the team from Penticton in half pipe is Matt Margetts, in moguls is Andi Naude. Other Okanagan athletes named were Vernon’s Justin Dorey in half pipe and Noah Morrison in slope style. The team will have 20 women and 30 men represent a mix of seasoned veterans and new
skate and compete. It’s the two things the Vees look for. “Everyone knows that we’re a quick team and always want to be a quick team,” he said. “We want to be a team that competes hard. Those two things have allowed us to get to three finals in the last six years. Win an RBC Cup. We should have another deep team this year.” There were players who surprised giving the coaching staff hard decisions to make. it’s only a good thing to Harbinson. “If you don’t have tough decisions, then it means it’s going to be a long winter,” said Harbinson. In other team news, a new captain is expected to be named shortly.
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but we also have a deep pool of athletes who have podium potential for 2018 and beyond.”
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Penticton Advantage MiniStorage midget Heat tied for third in the Richmond lacrosse tournament the weekend of May. 18. The team defeated Surrey 5-2, Langley 12-2, Semiahmoo
8-7 and lost to Coquitlam 5-2 and 12-1 to a strong Oceanside team in the semifinals. Game stars for the Heat were goalie Brendan Steed, Brett Van Os, Ethan Marsden-Blackface, Steve Scroggie and Kiana Casavant.
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Weather didn’t deter the Penticton Lawnbowling Club from holding its first tournament of the season. Winner of the mixed pairs was Bryan Newsted and Myrna McLaren.
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Silver Reef and San Juan Islands.........Jun. 30 ...... 4 Days .... From $379 Tulalip and San Juan Islands ................Aug. 19 ...... 4 Days .... From $419 Oliver and Osoyoos Pick-Up.
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Yellowstone and Deadwood...................Sept. 6 ...... 9 Days .. From $1089 Maritimes .............................................Sept. 15 .... 17 Days .. From $4425 Polar Bear Safari.....................................Nov. 8 ...... 3 Days . From $2549* VACATION CRUISES
Carol bentley, is the winner of the Oliver Tourism Association postcard contest with this shot - Face In The Clouds.
South West Explorer.............................Sept. 29 .... 10 Days .... From $970 Beat the Winter Blues Cruise & Tour .... Feb. 14 .... 15 Days .. From $2289
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Local Lounge • Grille in Summerland continues their “eat local, drink local, be local” approach to gastronomy, welcoming former Vancouver based chef Lee Humphries as their new Executive Chef. “We’re thrilled to have Chef Humphries lead our culinary team. As an active member of the Chefs’ Table Society, his like-minded philosophy for feeding the body and soul fits with our belief that Local is about being in the moment and experiencing the best with loved ones,” said Christa-Lee McWatters Bond, cofounder, Local Lounge • Grille. “Lee’s impeccable culinary pedigree furthers our desire for guests to come here and savour a dining experience that food lovers dream of. You really get our sense of place, with the picture-postcard lakeside ambience, innovative Okanagan cuisine, and stellar service that we’ve strived to deliver since our opening nearly four years ago.” Originally from southern England, Humphries has spent his lifetime in the food trade. His epicurean journey began at a young age on the family farm in Cornwall. A natural attraction to the culinary trade saw him cooking his way
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Celebrated West Coast Chef Lee Humphries named Executive Chef at the Local Lounge • Grille in Summerland.
into some of the finest restaurants in London; including the Michelin rated, luxury Westbury Mayfair Hotel on Bond Street. Arriving in B. C. over a decade ago, his West Coast experience spans from fine din-
ing to approachable — starting as sous chef under David Hawksworth at West — to Executive Chef at FigMint, Opus Hotel’s Elixir, and the Heather Hospitality Group; where he indulged his appreciation for rustic, but refined
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fare along with craft microbrews and fine wine. Most recently, he was the Executive Chef of Vancouver’s foremost seafood restaurant - C. He wholeheartedly embraced their Ocean Wise philosophy of sourcing responsibly harvested and sustainable seafood. With almost 20 years of hospitality experience in prestigious London and Vancouver restaurants, he is a strong advocate of “Farm to Fork” cuisine. His authentic culinary style is based on the integrity of ingredients that is seasonally inspired, sustainably raised and locally grown using the best local ingredients available.
“I want food we serve to be authentic yet sophisticated, with an emphasis on the bounty sourced from nearby farmers. Food should simply taste like it’s supposed to. That’s why Local Lounge • Grille is such a perfect fit as they’re all about taste,” said Humphries. “As a chef, the Okanagan is nirvana. It’s an extraordinary community of sustainably minded farmers, truly handcrafted microbrews, boutique wineries, all in a breathtakingly beautiful valley that has a laid back approach to life. It truly is farm to fork. Here Local is not just a name, but a way of living.”
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Daytripper JUNE 8
CREATIVE CHAOS...A 200 table craft fair in Vernon. We leave Penticton at 0900 and back by dinner. Tour includes transportation only, no charge at the door. Check out their website www.creativechaoscrafts.com ..Still a few seats available... CALL TODAY.................Price $35.00
JUNE 15
DESERT DOWNS OSOYOOS...Take in the action of horse racing right here in the Okanagan. They are running again at the track in Osoyoos. The “Daytripper” leaves the visitors centre in Penticton at 1230, 2 pm is the time of the first race. No cover charge and food services are available inside. We return following the last race...time to cash in your tickets. Our price is just $25.00
JUNE 21
HISTORY 1...A Daytripper adventure from the Southern Okanagan to Hedley in the Similkimeen. Look at early 19th century mining, agriculture and as a counterpoint modern radio space exploration. This is an escorted tour with OK College instructor and local historian Ron Spence as your guide. Leave the visitors centre at 1000 and back around 1700. Lunch stop included. $65.00 Check our website for our other trips Upcoming on summer schedule. Early July trip to The Cathedrals, then Summer and Fall birder trips. Interested in a long daytrip to Roots & Blues in Salmon Arm? Operated by Ambrosia Tours Ltd.
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June 5th Oliver and Osoyoos Pick-Up.
Swinomish.............................................Jun. 11 ...... 4 Days ........... $259 Wendover ................................Jun. 15, Aug. 24 ...... 7 Days ........... $379 America's Greatest Game Shows ......... Jun. 23 ........1 Day ............. $60 Tulalip....................................... Jun. 25, Jul. 22 ...... 4 Days ........... $329 Tulalip...........................................Jul. 3, Aug. 7 ...... 3 Days ........... $239 Silver Reef .............................Jul. 7, Aug. 4, 14 ...... 3 Days ........... $194 Coeur D'Alene Bingo Weekend ..Jul. 11, Sept. 26....... 4 Days............ $279 Northern Quest ....................................... Jul. 29 ...... 3 Days ........... $239 Blue Jays in Seattle ................................Aug. 5 ...... 4 Days ........... $675 Coeur D'Alene ...................................... Aug. 12 ...... 4 Days ........... $249 Coeur D'Alene .......................... Aug. 26, Nov. 6 ...... 3 Days ........... $179 Swinomish.................................. Sept. 4, Oct. 9 ...... 3 Days ........... $199 Mill Bay - Jun. 4 & 8 • Omak - Jun. 9 & 23 B.C. Travel Registrar #1851-3 Travel with us in your birthday month & receive double points • SUNWEST TOURS IS NOW OFFERING PRICE MATCH WITH OUR COMPETITORS
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SUMMER GETAWAYS COEUR D' ALENE • 4 Days, Jun. 20 - BRING YOUR GOLF CLUBS .......... Now $279 BEST OF WASHINGTON & OREGON • 8 Days, Jun. 2*, Sept. 22 ................$829 TULALIP • 4 Days, Jun. 18* & 23*, Jul. 8* & 21.............................................$349 TULALIP • 3 Days, Jun. 4*, Jul. 10, Aug. 12 ....................................................$259 WHALES & WILDCARDS • 4 Days, Jun. 25* Incl. San Juan Islands Day Cruise .....$399 SILVER REEF - SUMMER CELEBRATION • 3 Days, Jul. 9* & 17, Aug. 6 ....Only $199 SILVER REEF - SUMMER CELEBRATION • 4 Days, Jul. 23, Aug. 19 & 27 ..Only $274 RENO - Special Departure • 9 Days, Jul. 26 .................................................. $599 RENO - Special Departure • 9 Days, Sept. 28*, Oct. 12, 19* & 26 ...... From $399 CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Tulalip • 4 Days, Jul. 28 ........................................$439 BLUE JAYS IN SEATTLE • 4 Days, Aug. 5* Only a few seats left! .......................$699 CLEARWATER & TULALIP • 5 Days, Sept. 22 ......................................From $469
SCENIC DESTINATIONS FOR THE FALL SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY • 24 Days, Sept. 3*Book by Jun 10, Save $300/couple .$4649 YELLOWSTONE & DEADWOOD • 11 Days, Sept. 5 ...................................$1439 CALIFORNIA'S COASTAL SPLENDOR & NATURAL GEMS • 14 Days, Sept. 10 .NEW $2799 BARKERVILLE • 3 Days, Sept. 10 & 17................................................ NEW $245 COLOURFUL CANYON COUNTRY • 13 Days, Sept. 26 ..............................$1799 OREGON COAST ADVENTURE • 7 Days, Sept. 29 & Oct. 6 ..... NEW From $679 NEW YORK CITY • 8 Days, Oct. 1 ................................................................$3400 NEW YORK CITY & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE • 13 Days, Oct. 1 ......From $4200 COLUMBIA GORGE & MT. ST. HELENS • 6 Days, Oct. 2 Scenic Delights ........$699 DISCOVER NEVADA • 11 Days, Oct. 15 Incl. Jackpot, Ely, Laughlin & Las Vegas.....$899 FALL FOLIAGE ALONG THE CASCADE LOOP • 4 Days, Oct. 20 ..... NEW $449 LAS VEGAS • 10 Days, Nov. 7 ............................................................. NEW $774 SWINOMISH • 3 Days, Sept. 17, Oct. 27 ............................................... Now $199 SWINOMISH • 4 Days, Oct. 13 .............................................................. Now $279 NORTHERN QUEST • 4 Days, Sept. 9 & Oct. 1 ..............................................$365 LUCKY EAGLE & TULALIP • 5 Days, Sept. 2 Incl. Mt. St. Helens .......................$499 SIPS, SLOTS & SHOPPING • 3 Days, Sept. 6*, Oct. 4* - Ladies Only .............$339 CLEARWATER RESORT • 4 Days, Oct. 6, Nov. 17.................................From $339 SUMMER HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00AM - 2:00PM PHONE CALLS ALWAYS WELCOME! *INDICATES GUARANTEED DEPARTURE. PRICES BASED ON DOUBLE. ALL DISCOUNTS INCLUDED IF APPLICABLE. G.S.T. ON CANADIAN TOURS ONLY. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. B.C. REG: #3015-5
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IN LOVING MEMORY of Shirley Anne Jamieson February 1954 - May 2012. Shirley is missed dearly by her family and friends. Mom you are in my thoughts and heart every day, you were a loving, kind and generous wife, mother, Nan and friend. You are missed greatly. The boys miss their Nan, joking laughing and watching cartoons! Love always and forever your children and grandchildren.
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QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor in the Cariboo/Valemount Area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning and implementation of all aspects of control projects. Expertise to provide training and supervision to employees. Following all Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in the industryas a Certified Arborist and have current safety certifications Please submit resumes including a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to: hr@isley.ca
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Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Harry Mielke, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 19th. Harry was born in Solidary, Russia on June 15, 1923. He immigrated to Canada and settled in Calgary, Alberta with his parents at the age of 5. He trained as a machinist and served his country in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In time, Harry settled in Penticton where he owned and operated Halverson Machine Shop. Years later, he sold the business and then worked until retirement at the White Lake Observatory. Harry will be sadly missed by his wife of 44 years, Eunice and children Gale (Allen) McWhinnie, Sandy Woodford, Rick (Barb) Mielke, Patricia Mielke and Colleen (Christian) Moore. Also mourning are 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 1st at 1:30pm at Penticton First Baptist, 1498 Government Street, with Reverend Sid Waterman officiating. All are welcome. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.
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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.
Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1
A local organization is looking for an individual to prepare a basic lunch once a week. Time required would be Monday & Tuesday for approximately 10 to 12 hours. Food Safe is a must, wages to be determined. Contact Don at 250-488-2274. An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Andre’s Telus, Cherry Lane Mall, hiring full-time Sales Rep, exp. not necessary, willing to train, commison based position, drop off resume or email: ryan.m@andres1.com CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248. Full time summer student position in a Penticton Daycare, available, must be returning to school in Sept., would suit Teacher’s Aid or Assistant ECE, call Deb at, (250)4909855 or email: columbusparkchildcare@yahoo.ca GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209 Job opening for September 1st, live in stable worker, must be experienced with horses. duties include, stall cleaning, feeding livestock, general maintenance and cleaning of barn. Some riding psosible.Salary includes 1 bdrm apartment in barn. Reply to Box # 11 C/O The Morning Star, 4407- 25 Ave, Vernon. JOIN OUR team and earn up to $85,000 a year. Journeyman technician: proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Minimum 4 years experience. Full benefit package available. Braby Motors Salmon Arm. Fax resume 1-250-832 4545, email pat@brabymotors.com. Licensed Infant/Toddler educator required for part-time position, email resume to: columbusparkchildcare@shaw.ca Peters Bros. Paving is accepting applications for employment for the 2013 construction season as well as mechanics and apprentices. Applications can be picked up at 716 Okanagan Ave. E, Penticton, BC between 9:30am and 3pm. No resumes. RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsperson. Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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STORE MANAGER SHOWCASE IN CHERRY LANE MALL now hiring. As the store manager you will be involved in directing and controlling all aspects of store operations including sales, customer service, recruitment, training, inventory management, accuracy of daily transactions, in-store merchandising and staff development and motivation. Please email your resume to store067@shopatshowcase.com or call Darcy (250)869-2865 VISIONS 1 HOUR OPTICAL Now accepting applications! Part-time positions available Experience preferred, but not necessary, we will train the right individual. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings. Please apply in person with resume to: Visions 1 Hour Optical Cherry Lane Shopping Center WANTED: Individual who is mechanically inclined to work in a busy Okanagan transport company 3 days a week, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Job requires the right individual to be able to do minor mechanical repairs as well as boost trucks, grease trucks, etc. Own transportation required. Please fax resumes to: 250-838-5888. Westminster Party Rentals has a position open for a laundry/pressing multi tasking individual immed., Please apply in person w/resume at 357 Okanagan Ave, Penticton
Hospitality Penticton Lakeside Resort requires a dishwasher & experienced cooks, please complete application at Front Desk, attention Chef
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services HOUSEKEEPING staff needed at Riverside Motel, apply in person to 110 Riverside Dr. Pub in Penticton is looking to hire prep cook & chef, manager duties, call (250)328-2220
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HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Garden maintenance (regular or one-time) and weekly lawn care in Penticton. Call Paul at 250-4933362 for more info or a free estimate.
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ARE YOU WANTING TO RENOVATE? Framing, gyproc, painting, plumbing, tiling, ooring, bathrooms, decks, windows and doors 35 years experience home/business References Available Ted Lund (250)490-7991
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10 Cu. Ft. Upright freezer, white, good condition, asking $120, 250-492-0750 Frigidaire upright freezer, like new, $150, (778)476-5010 evenings Good used Fridges, Stoves with warranty, call Lake City Appliance, (250)493-4220
STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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, close to downtown, laundry in suite, $750/mo., avail. June 1, 250-809-0276 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 5min to Ok Lake, Penthouse style, 2bdrm, 2 full bath, large den 5appl., balcony & roof top patio, (lakeview), $1185+util., (604)779-8860 newly reno’d 1bdrm apt, 3rd flr, ns, np, $625+util., secure bldg, ref. req., Avail now, 922 Dynes 250-493-2377
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 2bdrm, 1 full bath, living rm, kitchen, cable incl., (250)4933458 or 250-809-5807
Farm Equipment Surplus Farm Equip., 6’ Terra Nova rototiller, $1800, 6’ wide land roller, water filled, $1800, 3 bottom John Deere hydraulic plow, $600, 11’ Brouer 5 gang reel mower, $800, Allis Chalmers PTO hay rake $300, assorted sheep fence, call 250498-3094
Furniture FOR SALE: Queen Mattress Set BRAND NEW - Mfr. warranty Must sell! $200 (1)-(250)870-2562
Queen size bed frame,headboard & foot-board, dark espresso finish with stainless accents, Good condition, $75 OBO, (250)492-4834
Garage Sales Huge! Marine Items, collectibles, antiques, good junk, anything & Everything! Don’t miss this! Sat., June 1st, 8am-12pm at OK Marina JUNE 1st, 9 am to 1 pm. Complex Garage Sale. 1120 Guisachan Road Kelowna 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 -? TOY Sale Sunday 2 June from 9am to 1pm at 390 Greenwood Drive, Penticton, selling good quality used toys. TWIN Lakes Neighbourhood Yard Sale Saturday June 1, 9am-2pm, Range Rd behind golf course
Heavy Duty Machinery 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
Misc. Wanted 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
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
Real Estate Acreage for Sale Quesnel, 4 lake front lots on Bouchie Lake, subdivided & approved for residential, could be rezoned for trailer park or motel, A-.42 acre, $69,900, B.48 acre, $89,500, C-.82 acre, $118,800, D-1.52 acre, $138,000, all 4 for $388,800, (604)779-8860
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
483 Maurice St. - Penticton Open House, Sat., June 1 11 AM - 1 PM Reduced Top 5 nalist for Okanagan, Provincial & National Awards. Luxury 2BR, 3 bath townhouse, Lg. dbl. garage. Low Strata fees. 250-492-6756 ******* 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 REVELSTOKE, B.C. - To view information and pictures on our house, please visit our BLOG www.afinehouseforsale.blogspot.ca
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Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and Leg Cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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We have lots available for new Mfg. Homes in an adult Park in Penticton. Walking distance to shopping, banks, and restaurants. All amenities.
250-493-6751 Mobile Homes & Parks 3bdrm newly reno’d, quiet 55+ park, f/s, fenced yard, garden shed, $18,000, 250-499-2332
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RENTALS Fairview Exec. Condo: 1 bdrm, w/ large den, f/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, gated parking, storage and small yard. Some pets okay. $925, incl. water.
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1bdrm, $700+util., 2bdrm, $825 incl. cable, + util., adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328
Commercial/ Industrial 3 business unit with front reception room, rent separately, A-$398, B-$295, C-$335, util incl., or all three $750+util., (604)779-8860 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 Downtown offices, newly reno’d, 300sqft, $250/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., + HST, call 778-476-6026 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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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! $3,000. (Kelowna) Phone Derek: 250-718-4969
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Recreational/Sale 1978 Okanagan Camper, 8 ft (lightweight), comes with Ice box, 3 burner stove & aluminum folding steps, asking $850 OBO, 250-488-9899 1989 A Class 28ft Vanguard Motorhome, call (250)4920347 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
Utility Trailers Wardhaul 8’ x 16’ flat deck trailer, dual axles, ramps. $2,200. Call 250-494-5199.
Boats 1997 Campion Alante 17’ Boat, open bow, 4.3 Inboard Chev, runs excellent, newer trailer, stainless prop., needs int. work, could be a great boat, sale, trade, seadoo(s), 778-476-2046 2006 MacGREGOR 26M Motor Sailor with trailer. Fully equipped, hardly used. Exc. cond. $30,000. (250)554-2492
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1999 Dodge 3/4 ton 4WD, red, 2200k, nice cond., $6500 or consider trade for smaller truck, (250)492-8668
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Cars - Domestic 1964 Cadillac Coupe De ville, 2dr, hard top 429 auto, all original, runs great, $6000, (250)485-8641 2007 Cobalt, SS, super charged, all leather, fold down seats, serviced by dealer, 140K, excellent performance. $8100. 250-549-0570.
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Cars - Sports & Imports
2002 Ford Explorer Ltd 4x4, V8, auto, fully loaded, excellent condition, senior quitting driving, $4950, no reasonable offer refused, (778)476-1696
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Homes for Rent EXECUTIVE, NORTH OKANOGAN LAKE ACCESS, PRIVATE BEACH, BOAT LAUNCH, 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, BLINDS, $1400.00 PER MONTH Available June 15th or July 1, 2013 604-3193327 OR 604-866-8126 kathybuchan@gmail.com nice clean suite, remodeled, close to Cherry Lane, $750/mo., (250)492-4878
1999 Cadillac STS., Loaded, 2 sets tires & whls, incl. stabilitrac, adaptave seats, 162kms, $5500, (250) 487-2200
ARMOUR TOWING Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199 Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.
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
Trucks & Vans 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
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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 2013-19 398 UPPER BENCH ROAD 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 250-4902400 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/latest-news.html. Anthony Haddad Director of Development Services
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and Foot canat 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. Newcomers welcome. Penticton duPlicate Bridge cluB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. s ingles 65- Plus coFFee cluB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-4920459 or 250-770-1018. Bingo e v e ry Wednesday in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. seniors’ recreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. F alls o kanagan s eniors ’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-4909272 for info. iode tHriFt store on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. s ummerland a rt cluB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. Foster care inFo sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www. mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster. oliver douBle o Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. kiWanis cluB Has a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton asta
Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. s outH o kanagan i mmigrant and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272. soutH main droPin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities. a l c o H o l i c s a nonymous nigHt group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. F raternal o rder oF the Eagles have Joseph’s famous pizza from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by music trivia at 7 p.m. with Affordable Music. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. anavets Have droP-in pool 7 p.m. elks cluB on ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill
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a l c o H o l i c s a nonymous Has Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 361 Wade Ave. Call service 24-hours is 250-490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. soutH main droP-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and Medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. anavets Has HumP Day with dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and music by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. Penticton academy oF Music String orchestra rehearses at the Leir House under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. New members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. P enticton u nited cHurcH has a liturgical dance session at 696 Main St. the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Phone 250-492-2684 to register, there is no fee. o rder F raternal oF Eagles has lunch served from noon to 2 p.m., soup and sandwich for $5. All members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. elks on ellis Street has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Initiation of officers. a sPecial BirtHday tea for those age 90 and up from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St. The Oliver Senior Line Dancers will be entertaining. Admission will be $3 for those under 90. Everyone welcome to attend. Call Pam at 250-498-4092 to register.
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Penticton AcAdemy of Music has a Broadway Debut and Triple Threat Musical Theatre classes 4 to 7 p.m. for ages six to 15 with Melanie Konynenberg. Check their website for details www.pentictonacademyofmusic.ca or call 250-493-7977. S outh o kAnAgAn n ewcomerS Group meets at the Oliver Senior Centre at 5876 Airport St. from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. If you want more information contact Max or Janet Uhlemann at 250498-2121. the AStronomy Society invites the public to a presentation of Spaceflight to Mercury by Dave Gamble at 7 p.m. in room 2 of the Sunoka Building at Okanagan College Penticton.
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S eniorS S ingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250496-5980 or 250-7708622. South mAin droP-in Centre at 2965 South Main St. has an evening of social dancing, music with Glory Days at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. Newcomers welcome. 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. S enior c omPuter d roP -i n sessions are held Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. These sessions are for members to help solve problems other members may be experiencing with their computers. 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. A l c o h o l i c S 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. c AnAdiAn r oyAl 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. Elvis tribute dinner and dance with Jeff Bogner at 5:30 p.m. 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. frAternAl order of Eagles has dinner by Eileen and the dream team, proceeds to Lupus research from 5 to 7 p.m., Entertainment is karaoke by Affordable Music. Homemade apple pies are on sale for only $5 each. See Cindy or the bartender. All members and guests welcome. 1197 Main St. Penticton S eniorS droP-in Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 7:30 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. AnAvetS hAS A barbecue steak night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and karaoke and pool at 7 p.m. b ereAvement t he 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 250-4901107. do you hAve an hour a week to volunteer your time with a senior in need? If so, the Friendly Visitor Program might just be for you. For more information call Nicole Peters at 250-487-7455 or nicolesw@telus.net. en’owkin centre will be closed on Fridays during the summer months beginning May 24 through Friday August 23. Summer office hours are Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All guests please report
to front reception area upon arrival.
Upcoming EVEnTS the better At home program is offering volunteer information for those interested in helping seniors remain independent on June 11 at 7 p.m. at PDCRS 330 Ellis St. Call 250487-3376 or email mtischer@pdcrs.com. the keremeoS griSt Mill and Gardens is having a Fathers Day celebration with a breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the gardens will be dedicated to whittlers, woodcrafters and whirligiggers. Visitors can revel in the Grist Mill wooden artifacts as well as the skill, craft and artistry of those who work in wood with axe, chainsaw, froe, chisels, knives, saws, hammers, glue, drills, shellac, saws and sandpaper. If you would enjoy giving a workshop about your woodcraft, talk to Dave Cursons at The Grist Mill Heritage Club 250-499-5417. If you would like to sell your wares on Fathers’ Day or at the mill gift shop talk to Grist Mill operator, Chris Mathieson at 250-499-2888. The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens are open seven days a week 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through to Thanksgiving Monday.
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THe 26TH annual BC CHIlDren’s HOsPITal’s MIraCle WeekenD
BC Children’s Hospital helps kids get care closer to home Long drives are no big deal for Vernon resident Eric Olsen, but one trip that Olsen, and his wife, Tracey Reade, would rather not make is the five-hour, 450-kilometre trek to BC Children’s Hospital where their five-yearold daughter Morgan Olsen receives care for epilepsy. Olsen drives a truck for a living and is often on the road so he and Reade try to keep their trips to BC Children’s to two days, but this still comes with its share of inconvenience. There’s the cost of travel, missed days of work, and the issue of accommodation. “It’s stressful on the family,” says Reade, noting that the earlier trips were traumatic for Morgan. “She loves travelling now, but the trips were not part of her routine and she didn’t like different hospital settings.” Routine is important for Morgan, who also has autism. Not only does she have to deal with frightening seizures caused by her epilepsy, she is upset by noise and sometimes “melts down,” Reade says. Morgan and her parents have made four trips to BC Children’s Hospital since she was diagnosed in 2007. Fortunately, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital called Child Health BC has made life easier for the family. Since 2008 Morgan has seen BC Children’s Hospital neurologist Dr. Mary Connolly five times without having to travel further than Kelowna. Connolly has met with Morgan twice in Kelowna,
where she holds a pediatric neurology clinic three times a year, and three times using a video-conferencing facility in Vernon. “The fact that Morgan has had five of nine visits with Dr. Connolly so close to home is exactly what we’re looking for,” says Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, executive director of Child Health BC. Child Health BC’s activities took off after Overwaitea Food Group became the lead benefactor with a pledge of $20 million in support in 2007. TELUS and Scotiabank later made gifts of $5 million and $1 million, respectively. This support had an immediate impact, says O’Donnell. Pediatric clinics established with Child Health BC’s support in Nanaimo and Prince George have thousands of patient visits annually; additional travelling clinics are staffed by BC Children’s caregivers in communities across the province; and over 1,000 health professionals have participated in Child Health BC’s workshops. O’Donnell credits Overwaitea Food Group’s donation with Child Health BC’s growing reach across the province, noting that it’s a perfect fit for an organization with a presence in so many BC com-
munities. Overwaitea Food Group President Darrell Jones agrees. “We’re committed to the health and wellness of kids and families in BC,” says Jones. “We’ve been proud to support BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades – and with the help of our communities, we’ve contributed millions of dollars toward hospital improvement projects, advocacy programs and important research initiatives. We’re grateful for the amazing support of our local communities, team members, customers and supplier partners who have all played a key role in making this fundraising success possible.” Child Health BC is part of a larger transformation in the way BC’s children receive care, says Larry Gold, president of BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The transformation also includes the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “We want to ensure children have access to a consistent standard of care, whether they live in Smithers, Campbell River or Castlegar; and there will always be children who need care that’s only available in a children’s hospital,” says Gold. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised close to $170 million, including Overwaitea Food Group’s gift and $25 million from Teck Resources Limited, in its $200-million capital campaign to support construction of the new hospital and Child Health BC. Gold says that the new hospital, which will open in 2018, will be family-friendly, making it easier for families from outside the Lower Mainland to remain with their children. Beyond the money being raised for the new hospital and Child Health BC, Gold says the hospital also counts on donations of about $14 million a year to support research, equipment purchases and training. On June 1 and 2 BC Children’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Miracle Weekend celebration on Global BC, to raise the millions the hospital needs to cover its urgent annual needs. “Every year people from across the province make donations in support of the hospital and it makes a huge difference,” says Gold. “Morgan Olsen is proof of that.” Meanwhile, Reade says her daughter Morgan is happy to be able to attend kindergarten and visit with friends and staff at the NONA Child Development Centre in Vernon where she spends her afternoons. “She’s just a very bubbly, loving five-year-old who loves to dance, colour and do puzzles. We’re grateful to Dr. Connolly and BC Children’s Hospital that she can enjoy these simple things in life.”
JUNE 1 & 2, 2013 On June 1 and 2, tune in to Miracle Weekend, broadcast live from BC Children’s Hospital, on Global BC from 7:00pm on Saturday, June 1 until 5:30pm on Sunday, June 2 The 26th annual BC Children’s Hospital’s Miracle Weekend is a two-day celebration that showcases the best of BC Children’s Hospital: patients, their families, caregivers and supporters who come from every corner of BC. BC Children’s Hospital receives over 200,000 visits from patients from across the province every year. Donations help the hospital deliver the best in care every day, and are helping to prepare for the future by supporting the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital and better access to care for children in or close to their home communities. Please support BC Children’s Hospital.
Donate at GiveSpace.ca or call 1-888-663-3033
At the Overwaitea Food Group, we’re very proud of our longstanding commitment to investing in the health of kids and their families. We’re grateful to everyone who supports us in this effort. Our team members, customers and suppliers have all played a key role in our fundraising success over the years. We’ve been supporting BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades, and we’ve raised millions of dollars in support of capital improvement projects, important research initiatives and advocacy programs designed to help keep our kids safe by reducing preventable injuries. In 2007, we made a $20 million pledge to support Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital that helps get kids in BC get the care they need, closer to home. Since then, we’ve raised more than $10.7 million toward our goal, and Child Health BC has been able to put this concept into action in a number of communities throughout BC. We are grateful for the amazing commitment and fund raising efforts driven by OFG team members who encourage the generosity of our customers and suppliers.
Darrell Jones,
In 2012, over 1,500 children from the Okanagan made almost 4,000 visits to BC Children’s Hospital. Tracey reade and her daughter, Morgan Olsen, 5 years old Photo: Lisa VanderVelde
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