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GEARING FOR GRANFONDO — Ken Crockett of Calgary, Alta. leads a close line of riders coming down Haven Hill in the early stages of the Prospera Axel Merckx Okanagan Granfondo cycling event in Penticton last Sunday. Over 2,600 riders from 10 countries took part in the fourth annual event. For story and more photographs see pages 9 and 13.
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It’s all gone. The Red Bridge Pub, the Keremeos Hotel Liquor Store and the Seventh Street Diner were destroyed by fire in Keremeos on Monday morning. “I could see a red glow inside the main front door of the bar,” said Fire Chief Jordy Bosscha, who was first on the scene. The Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene at approximately 8:20 a.m. Bossca said the fire hadn’t yet breached the building at that point and the front door of the Seventh Street Diner, in the same building, was cold to the touch. Firefighters arrived within minutes, but by then the fire had broken out of the building and was spreading quickly along the front of the building. Several hose lines, including the department’s engine mounted monitor, were brought to bear. The initial attack slowed the flames along the front of the building but was ineffective against the flames inside the building. Joined by firefighters from Kaleden and Osoyoos, Keremeos firefighters battled the flames for nearly four hours. Their progress was hampered by the shear severity of the blaze, which prevented an interior attack. Fears of collapsing walls and roofs meant firefighters had to keep back, which also limited the reach of their hose streams. An excavator was brought in around mid-morning to take walls down and allow firefighters better access. By noon little remained of the historic
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Wharton Street development put in storage er became sick and was unable to proceed. Perrino said the site’s charms — central location, close to downtown and across from Memorial Park — remain in place and it’s just a matter of time before it’s snapped up. “People know it’s there. Certainly in the construction market people know it’s there, so if it’s of interest, people will come forward,” she said. “The market is coming back.” In fact, the total value of property sales in the Summerland area through the first six months of 2014 was nearly double the number for the same period a year earlier, according to statistics compiled by the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. A total of 154 properties valued at $53.8 million changed hands in the first half of the year, up from 82 properties worth $28.6 million in the first six months of 2013. Residential property has led the way this year, accounting for $48.3 million of property sold with an average price of $337,761.
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Despite a bit of a resurgence this year in the local real estate market, Summerland’s mayor says developers have shown little interest in retrying a twice-cancelled project on Wharton Street. “I just think that people are not looking for new business opportunities at the moment, but it will come,” said Janice Perrino, who confirmed the district has quit shopping the block of municipally-owned properties that at one point was intended to house residential and commercial developments, plus a library, museum and underground parking. “We stopped marketing it because it takes a lot of time to market and then have things come forward that are not good,” she explained. “And so in a downtrend, you’re not going to get the same action, so we’ve all agreed to just let it go for a bit.”
Certainly in the construction market people know it’s there, so if it’s of interest, people will come forward. — Janice Perrino, Summerland Mayor
The district originally inked a sale agreement for the site with Kamloops-based New Futures Building Group in 2008, but the deal expired in 2011 after recessionary forces killed the project. A numbered company from Kelowna then stepped forward in 2012, but that offer lapsed in the 2013 when the firm’s own-
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A 67-year-old Cawston man has died after he fell from a cliff Sunday afternoon. The man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, had his Jeep parked on a narrow roadway on the 201 Forest Service Road near Big White while in the area with several friends when it started to roll. With his vehicle nearing a cliff, the man attempted to stop it from going over the embankment. Kelowna RCMP said he fell approximately 50 metres while the Jeep continued for 30 more. The man suffered fatal injuries and his body was recovered by Big White Fire Department personnel. No one else was injured in the incident. The Kelowna RCMP continue to assist the B.C. Coroners Service in the investigation.
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Over the last two weeks two vehicles have been stolen from the Osoyoos area. RCMP said in both of these incidents the keys were left in the vehicle making it very easy for anyone to obtain and depart in the vehicle. RCMP in Summerland said a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Wrangler was stolen from the parking lot in A&W on Monday. The owner had also left the keys in the vehicle.
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Spill On the hill — emergency personnel tend to a heavy equipment operator after the large machine slid down an embankment on the construction site of the Skaha hills development just south of penticton Monday about 4:30 p.m. An official on the scene said the operator was able to free himself from the vehicle but was complaining of shoulder pain and was taken by ambulance to penticton Regional hospital.
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Campfires will be banned throughout much of the Souther Interior as of noon on Wednesday, as officials try to stomp out human-caused wildfires like the one that sprung to life Tuesday near Oliver. The blaze about eight kilometres southwest of the community charred five hectares at the base of Mt. Kobau within just a few hours. B.C. Wildfire Branch spokeswoman Melissa Klassen said air tankers had placed retardant around 65 per cent of the fire by Tuesday afternoon and were joined in the battle by three helicopters and 20 firefighters. Two structures from an abandoned movie set were destroyed by flames, although no homes were threatened, she added. Klassen said the Kamloops Fire Centre had dealt with 20 fires in the previous 24 hours, and 15 of those blazes were started by lighting, so the campfire ban is meant to ensure resources are available for those sparked by Mother Nature. The fire danger rating is set at high throughout much of the Southern Interior and in the Penticton area, while it’s pegged at extreme through most of the Cariboo region.
B.C. NDP leader listens to local voices Steve Kidd
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NDP leader John Horgan is following in the footsteps of his friend and former NDP leader Adrian Dix. At least as far as visiting South Okanagan ridings goes, that is. Horgan said that like Dix, he plans to be stopping by regularly to help bolster the party’s chances in the Penticton and Boundary-Similkameen ridings. Horgan said about 50 people turned out to meet him at a public event Monday evening, and he also had a chance to meet with representatives from the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce during his swing through the city. “I was gratified that they were anxious to meet me,” said Horgan of his meeting with chamber presi-
dent Campbell Watt and general manager John Devitt. Watt said Horgan wasn’t ready to make commitments but wanted to hear how the local business community looks at what was going on in government. He was more looking for our input than we were looking for his,” said Watt. “We talked about all sorts of stuff with him and he was really here to listen.” Watt said they raised issues like better highway connections to encourage travellers to the South Okanagan and the lack of benefits from liquefied natural gas or oil pipelines to the area. “That doesn’t really do much for our city directly,” said Watt. “We had a great discussion, it started off kind of tentative, but when you talk about issues, this no-
John Horgan tion of partisanship fades away,” said Horgan. “The cold war is over, and the world is a different place and I believe that New Democrat values are mainstream values.” Issues raised at the public meeting included education, health care — especially the likelihood of the
Penticton Regional Hospital expansion proceeding — and the economy. “The broader question was what about the economy here. There is a perception that if you are not talking about LNG, the government doesn’t want to hear from you,” said Horgan. “My view is that certainly when you have 35,000 employees and a $44-billion budget, you should be able to multi-task and be able to talk about the various sectors of the economy, agriculture, tourism, forestry, mining.” Horgan said that as in the 2013 election, he thinks the NDP has a chance to swing the South Okanagan ridings. “I think we have real possibilities here,” said Horgan, adding that the NDP had the Okanagan Bound-
ary and Penticton seats in the win column before the actual counting of the votes in the 2013 provincial election. “I am going to work hard to make sure that we can do that next time,” said Horgan, who said he has learned lessons from the NDP’s stunning defeat last year, when polls showed Dix leading the party to victory and ousting the Christy Clarke Liberals. “She out-campaigned us,” said Horgan, adding that the NDP let up on their role of being the official Opposition after having the Liberals reeling in February and March of last year. “I wouldn’t say we were measuring the drapes in April and May, but we certainly weren’t holding the government accountable,” said Horgan.
City considering adding another advanced polling site Steve Kidd
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Penticton voters may have more choice in advance poll locations when they go to cast their vote this fall, thanks to some changes made to the city’s elections bylaw. “There are a couple of small amendments to the elections bylaw,” said corporate officer Dana Schmidt, who will be the city’s returning officer for the Nov. 15 election, as she introduced the changes at Penticton city council’s regular meeting on July 7. Nomination documents, which are already available for public inspection, will
also be made available online, so taxpayers don’t have to go to city hall to view them. The amended bylaw also allows them to run the mailed-in ballots through the machine prior to the 8 p.m. voting cutoff on the day of the election, which Schmidt said “speeds up the process at the end of the election day.” The most visible change, however, will be the location of the advance polls. “This amendment allows for us to name sites other than City Hall for advance polls, so we may be able to have one poll down on the south end of town,” said Schmidt. “We already have two advance polls, but currently we run both of them in City Hall.”
Coun. Helena Konanz wondered if one of the advance polls could be run at the mall. “I know they are doing that in Kelowna right now, and I think that would be a great way to attract more people to vote,” said Konanz. Schmidt replied that had been discussed at the staff level, but more work would need to be done to see what sort of arrangement could be made. The amendments also make a small change in wording for the number of advance polls. Previously, the elections bylaw specified two days of advance polling, which has now been reworded to read “at least two.”
Schmidt said staff isn’t recommending an extra day of advance polls, but the new wording allows for future flexibility. Vancouver, for example, is planning to hold eight days of advance polls, at eight locations throughout that city. These changes to local election regulations come on top of changes the province made earlier this year, extending the term of office for mayors and all elected officials serving municipalities, regional districts, parks boards and school boards from three years to four. Beginning in 2018, the election date will also shift from November to the third Saturday in October.
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OK Falls hit with water advisory Joe Fries
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About 1,000 homes and businesses supplied by the Okanagan Falls Irrigation District are expected to remain under a boil-water advisory until at least Friday. That’s the best-case scenario if two consecutive tests this week show the water is once again safe, said Bob Daly, who chairs the board of the irrigation district. The advisory was issued July 10 after a test conducted on a routine water sample taken July 8 indicated the presence of E. coli in the system. “There’s no indication where (the contamination) came from,” Daly said. “Anywhere in the system that kind of thing could pop up. Probably the best-case scenario is it was just some sort of fluke in the testing procedure itself.” The system was flushed July 10 after the district was alerted to the failed test by Interior Health, and Daly said a sample taken later that day was clear. Interior Health now requires two more contamination-free tests before it will recommend lifting the advisory. Judi Ekkert, an IH drinking water specialist, said in a statement the health authority has not confirmed any cases of people becoming sick as a result of consuming the tainted water there. She said the number of clear tests required before IH will recommend lifting an advisory depends on a number of factors, such as the
source of contamination and what measures a water provider takes to address the problem. Daly acknowledged the boil-water advisory has been difficult for the irrigation district’s customers, both residential and business, during the hottest part of the year and at the height of the tourist season. “We’ve had some who are not happy and feel there are better ways to inform them, and that’s good, because we’re taking that all in,” he said. “We really do have to sympathize with the businesses, particularly the restaurants, and the impact it has on them. But (the advisory) is just something you have to do and it’s something we’ll try to clear up as quickly as we can.” Dogtown Coffee owner Corrie Corfield had to adjust the cafe’s menu to deal with the sudden scarcity of water, but is still serving customers. “There are certain things we can’t do, like iced drinks, which need water,” she said. “We’re making do. It’s not the best situation, but we’re doing what we can.” Corfield said she has no concerns about the manner in which the boil-water advisory was communicated, but said some visitors aren’t quite as understanding. “There is frustration, especially from tourists that are maybe just passing through,” she said. The last major boil-water advisory for Okanagan Falls was in 2007, Daly said, and resulted in a portion of the system being permanently chlorinated.
Water taps in the Okanagan Falls Irrigation District are less busy these days as the district put a boil water advisory in effect since July 10. the boil advisory was put in effect when a water sample revealed the presence of e. coli in the system. the boil-water advisory is expected to be in place at least until Friday.
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He said tap water is still OK for bating or irrigation, but not for consumption by humans or pets. According to Interior Health, the water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking or being used for cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes
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The young Penticton girl who touched so many hearts, resulting in a huge outpouring of community support, passed away Monday. Four-year-old Chloe Kroeger suffered from a rare form of cancer and became increasingly sick while in Newfoundland with her mother Gina and father Jon and was unable to return home. Through social media the word of Chloe’s passing travelled quickly and thousands of messages of support and grief continue to pour in. Many of the condolences are from people who didn’t even know the little girl but had been following her crusade in the battle against cancer online. Earlier this month, Chloe’s mother Gina posted on Facebook the news about her daughter’s worsening condition. “We are at ease knowing she is comfortable and surrounded by so
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Major suspensions assessed to local students hit a four-year low during the 2013-14 school term. A total of 30 suspensions of four or five days were handed out during the strike-shortened session, continuing a downward trend from a high of 42 in 201011, according to statistics provided by the Okanagan Skaha School District in response to a freedom of information request. “It would have been even lower this year except we had one incident early in the year that involved multiple students in the same situation, and so we reported them all separately but it was all connected to one incident,” said director of instruction Don MacIntyre. That incident in early October 2013 saw six students from Summerland Secondary School suspended for five days each after “deciding they were going to have some fun they shouldn’t have been having at school” and showing up under the influence of alcohol or drugs, he explained. “It’s not something that I’ve never seen in my career, but for that number of kids it was unusual.” Summerland Secondary recorded just five other major suspensions during the year, while Penticton Secondary saw 14 and Princess Margaret Secondary just five. About half of the penalties were related to drugs or alcohol, which MacIntyre said is typical, while the balance dealt with fighting, theft and weapons. He is encouraged, however, that the total number of out-of-school suspensions is decreasing due to the increased use of school-based punishments that
organizations Chloe was able to make a special trip to Disney World In Orlando and then to Newfoundland to see relatives. There was no information available on a date and location of services.
see kids separated from their peers in different classrooms but still attending and completing work. Educators “know that when kids miss major portions of school — and these are kids that are probably already at risk and may already have attendance issues — that sending them out for long periods of times is really counterproductive in terms of their education,” MacIntyre said. “It’s probably best to try to keep the kids as close to you as you can, but keep them separate socially from their peers, which is part of the consequence of poor behaviour. And I’m seeing all three of our high schools moving towards that model.” Teachers are generally supportive of that approach, too, so long as the safety of staff and other students isn’t compromised. “I guess depending upon the situation, yes, you want to try and keep the child in school,” said Leslie Woodward, president of the Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union. “It’s still a concern in that if it’s a behaviour issue that it’s still a risk.” Woodward said while major incidents of studenton-student violence are usually caught, there are many smaller acts of aggression towards teachers, such as kicking or verbal abuse, that go unreported and unpunished. While she didn’t have statistics available, Woodward said those incidents are due to an increase in the number of special-needs students in classrooms and a decrease in the supports available to them and teachers. “This is, again, something the government doesn’t recognize and they don’t fund support for these students,” she said.
Drowning not considered to be foul play Foul play has been ruled out in the death of Grace Marie CapotBlanc, whose body was found on the shore of Burnell-Sawmill Lake in Oliver in June. Shortly after 2 a.m. on June 7, campers at the lake heard the sound of someone in trouble in the water.
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Conservation key to future The Okanagan Basin Water Board has relaunched its Okanagan WaterWise campaign. Bringing water issues to the forefront in the Okanagan Valley is a good thing on several fronts. First, residents of the Okanagan consume 675 litres of water per day, in an average year, compared to the Canadian average of 329 litres. Heat waves, such as the current spell residents of the valley are enduring, certainly don’t help matters. On average then, Okanagan residents consume twice as much water as the average Canadian. If the water supply in the Okanagan Valley was double that of the average Canadian water supply then water use in the Okanagan would be sustainable. However, the Okanagan Valley has less water available per person than anywhere else in Canada, according to the OBWB. Unless we begin to use water more wisely, both for domestic and non-domestic uses, the Okanagan Valley could face serious challenges. With the advance of climate change, increased evaporation will reduce the amount of water available in part by reducing the amount of snowpack. Increasing temperatures will also extend the low-flow period, putting ecosystems at risk and potentially lead to water shortages. Municipalities across the Okanagan Valley, including Penticton, are also attracting new residents, which increases the burden on our PENTICTON WESTERN limited water supply. Conservation is key to avoiding water availability issues. Let’s make every drop count.
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Letting drivers set speed limits “Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the province. The headline picked up on Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds. Stone emphasized that accident risk is not so much a function of speed, but of differences in speed between vehicles. That’s why the signs going up this summer will include a new warning for left lane hogs: “Keep Right – Let Others Pass.” For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on three segments of rural divided highway, parts of the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector and a stretch
between Parksville and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Having regularly driven up and down the B.C. Interior highway system for the past 30 years, I can confirm that particularly once you get “beyond Hope,” drivers do set the speed Tom Fletcher limit. In good conditions, B.C. Views it’s generally about 10 km over the posted maximum, particu100 km/h. There are two larly in the long spaces common assumptions between communities about this move. where resources to do One is that increasregular speed enforcement simply don’t exist. ing the speed limit means people will auImprovements in tomatically drive faster. the road system, and The other is that higher the modern vehicles speeds mean more acthat drive it, have been cidents, or at least more enormous. severe accidents. My last trip was The government in June, up the Fraser downplayed opposition Canyon and on through to this change, which the Cariboo to Prince Stone signalled last fall George. when he launched the The canyon offers public consultation. some of the harshest Police agencies don’t road-building condilike it. ICBC officials tions in Canada, but are skeptical to say the even portions of that cliff-hanging, rock-and- least. ICBC’s latest rate tunnel road are getting increase was attributed increases from 90 to
mostly to cost pressure from higher injury payouts, and it will be tracking the sections of higher speed limit to see if the number of severe accidents goes up. Speed wasn’t singled out when interim ICBC boss Mark Blucher made the case for an increase of nearly five per cent on basic insurance last fall. One reason why claims for bodily injury, pain and suffering, future care and loss of earnings are going up is that more people are hiring lawyers. Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas. Are drivers getting worse? A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are. In 2013, only 48 per cent of new drivers in Saskatchewan passed their road test. The test hasn’t changed much in the past decade, and there are more immigrants who aren’t accustomed
to highway driving, North America style. But a veteran driving instructor calls today’s new drivers “the weakest generation I’ve ever taught,” after they spent their formative passenger years watching TV or playing with game machines and other screens while on the road. “The awareness level isn’t where it was when I started 15 years ago,” Margot Podiluk told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. “Today’s generation, they’re so connected to electronic devices they don’t look out of car windows.” If raising speed limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.
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Tsilhqot’in decision another lesson There are many lessons to be learned from the recent Supreme Court of Canada’s recognition of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation’s claim to aboriginal title, but none more important than the message to our provincial government. Governing through litigation is costly both in terms of dollars and in the emotional strain of those seeking justice. I can only imagine the anguish in which the Tsilhqot’in people have gone through for generations over the monetary and emotional costs these cases have generated. Governing through litigation was never mandated by the public. This Supreme Court ruling is only one of many in recent years in which governments throughout Canada have had to be taught a lesson on choosing legislation that has within it a blatant disregard for constitutional and human rights. A deep sense of gratitude must be made to Chief Roger William, who spent 25 years to bring this case through the justice system and to the Supreme Court of Canada. Chief William was able to not only set a precedent with regard to aboriginal title, but he has brought to the forefront an example of a successful challenge to governments who dare infringe upon the rights enshrined in the Constitution, a suc-
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I would sincerely like to thank all of the nurses at the Interior Health wound clinic (C.A.T. clinic), Cora, Cheryl, Jenna, Tracy and their home care team of Kathleen and Sharon. In my case, pressure sores on each heel were exacerbated into full blown bed sores after an extended stay at the Penticton hospital, and a sore on one big toe dating back over one year, have been diligently and dedicatedly nursed back to almost complete health by the C.A.T. clinics’ highly trained and specialized team. The Interior Health occupational therapist, Jackie Jones, has also been instrumental in assisting to hasten my recovery from this nasty streak of illness. We in Penticton are truly blessed to have the services of Interior Health so readily available in a time when the medical profession is overbooked and at times totally inaccessible. In conclusion I would like to once again thank the Interior Health and the C.A.T. clinic wound-care specialists for their ongoing care and compassion. Highest regards. Brenda Graham Penticton
Thanks for the party
I feel I want to share this with everyone. I was recently the object of great Okanagan fun. The presence of so many in the arts community, plus the imaginative talent of Kate Kimberly and the Tumbleweed Gallery artists, Prema Harris, and many others, helped pull me through my 90th birthday. It was a packed gathering at my old home, the Leir House, now converted to a cultural centre, a come and go party with music by Jack Godwin and a hilarious skit with artist Jan Little taking the lively lead role. The Boyfriends, or A Heavy Date, was penned by me in my student nursing days. To see it performed came as total surprise. Artist Carol Munro was an excellent emcee and kept the party moving along. Of course there were delicious refreshments and a huge cake with a perfect copy of my own watercolour painting done in icing, arranged by artist Dona Smithson. I want to take this opportunity to thank the people of Penticton and district, on behalf of all the Leirs, for looking after and using the
Governing through litigation is costly both in terms of dollars and in the emotional strain of those seeking justice cess story that is inspirational and far-reaching for both native and non-native peoples of Canada. Why does our current government choose to listen to legal opinions that promote legislation that contains ambiguity and misinterpretation of our Constitution? How is this a benefit to our province? What a waste of time and public money. Shame on you. For politicians who refuse to recognize the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, who refuse to listen to legal authority on questions of judicial authority, I ask you to reconsider being a member of government. Yes, you manage very well to
old home so creatively. I also have many beautiful 90th greeting cards tucked away in my heart. Thank you. Jill Leir Salter Okanagan Falls
Parade nothing to be proud of
Allow me to ask the question that perhaps thousands of other rational senior citizens are asking, “What has happened to our once Godfearing Canada?” I am referring to the Pride parade held in Toronto. Evidently a number of our government officials consider the spectacle a great thing for our country and meets their approval. I for one am deeply ashamed of the demoralization that has taken place in the country I made my home in the early 1950s. How can we possibly be proud of our mostly youth painted up, half naked and guys kissing guys, not to mention the lifestyle that thankfully we don’t see described in detail in our newspapers. Have we become so blind and complacent that we can’t see the evil of it all? How long will a righteous God in heaven who condemns this behaviour and lifestyle allow this to continue before He intervenes and bring retribution for our gross national sins? He has done it in the past, he will do it again. History has proved it. Carl. L Osterberg Summerland
Pier light adequate at best
I write to take city manager Chuck Loewen as well as the mayor and the councillors to task for their attitudes and lack of responsiveness when it comes to the accident that occurred at the pier and their failure to do anything about the “defective” pier light just because Transport Canada claims the light complies with their regulations. Clearly, the council has no concept of going above and beyond what is required and since they do not have that concept, they clearly are not earning their wages and perhaps every single one of them, the mayor, councillors, the manager too, should be fired without any further financial compensation? Loewen should be reprimanded for his lazy, unconstructive, nonpreventive attitude.
get enough votes to be elected, but success at the voting booth in no way gives you license to dismiss our history, to dismiss our inherent rights, and to violate the judiciary under which our democracy exists. And to our premier, Christy Clark, I want to remind you that governing requires immense integrity and a deep respect for the laws of our land. The legacy your government is leaving is nothing to be proud of, it is a legacy of human rights violations that required the Supreme Court of Canada’s intervention. Because some lawyers are able to twist our laws in certain ways does not make disobeying our Constitution right. Shadow politics has no place in Canada and this ruling has brought another shadow into our light. Thank goodness for people like Chief William who had the fortitude and the faith to see justice through. How many more times shall we have to do this? Congratulations to all human rights advocates, letter writers, support groups, union members, sign makers, etc. Bless you all and keep fighting because Chief William has shown us that justice can and will prevail. Vicki Lightfoot Summerland
Even if Transport Canada is satisfied with the defective light, someone who is truly concerned with safety would not stop with being satisfied with that light but would replace it/ fix it to ensure that there is the maximum, the optimum of safety for all who use that pier or use that area of the water. It is long past time for Penticton council and the appropriate staff of Penticton to improve their work ethic and stop making excuses, saying, “...things are fine ...” etc. Patrick Longworth Okanagan Falls
Dollars over safety
The pundits at City Hall seem to have shot themselves in the foot again. All of a sudden what might, in reference to the Lakeside Project, be a paltry sum for peace of mind and safety, is not important and too costly? The monies, more than $2 million, got the job done. The project has appeal and comments from visitors have been favorable. However, they don’t live here and they don’t pay for these projects. The city has sold us a vehicle with all of the trimmings. However, now that there are safety issues, it seems the recall of about $30,000 is too high a price to pay for something that should have been identified before the project was completed. What’s the cost for safety? What about accidents as a result of an oversight? Is there enough insurance to deal with any accident claims? The logical answer would seem to indicate that spending additional funds, the city seems so reluctant to spend, might be likened to the old adage: An ounce of medicine is worth a pound of cure. Ron Barillaro Penticton
Food bank not for teachers
I have heard that the food bank has opened its doors to the striking teachers. I find this appalling, as teachers average wage is around $70,000 per year and they still need the food bank. The food bank and the teachers are taking the food out of the mouths of people who really need it, there are thousands of people who earn $7,000 a year and are struggling to make ends meet. If this is the mandate of the food bank I will no longer support it, and until they get rid
of these people and get some people in there to run it for what it was meant to do I and a lot of people I know will not give to the food bank anymore William Stacey Okanagan Falls
Where are the union pickets?
I do support many of the concerns expressed by the teachers union, class size and support for special needs children in the classroom. I was in the union for 15 years including being a local president for five years. I went through many strikes and manned the picket lines until the strike was over. The teachers union said they will be on strike all summer, the strike is for the children. Fine, then where are the pickets? I drive past the schools but do not see any union workers on the picket line. In fact, there are no pickets. If it is for the kids I would think the union would picket and not go on vacation. Maybe I am wrong and they are not on strike, but it bothers me that any union would not show up for picket duty during a strike. You cannot be union one day and professionals non-union on vacation the next day. This is not solidarity forever. Bob Otway Penticton
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MP Dan Albas knows first hand the value of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. In Grade 6 he had an accident, leaving him with severe burns to over 90 per cent of his body and barely able to walk. But it was a trip to the Shriners Portland, Ore. hospital which would have a significant impact on his recovery. So it was no surprise the Okanagan-Coquihalla MP was front and centre at the Carl Junior’s Restaurant this week to welcome the Exceptional Care Odyssey’s FezMobile which is on the final leg of it’s cross-country tour. “I remember back then, they (Shriners) said to me, ‘Dan we’re going to take you down to Portland and we’re going to see what we can do to help you and your family so you can do all the other things the other kids can do,” Albas told the group of local Shri-
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ners about that very difficult time in his life. “I still remember to this day and the generosity of the Shriners. “That’s how you helped me and you’re doing that for thousands of kids right across the country regardless of who they are and what they want to be and I just want to thank you on behalf of all those kids. “Thank you for what you give to all those kids.” The tour was launched on the east coast in May in a Ford Explorer dressed up as a Shriner’s Fez, complete with tassel. The purpose of the journey is to celebrate the construction of the new Canadian Shriners Hospital in Montreal, Que. that provides orthopaedic care for children from across Canada northeastern United States and around the world. Scheduled opening is the fall
of 2015, the facility will offer greatly improved state-of-the art services, and according to officials, will take caring for kids to a whole new level. The current campaign with the FezMobile is hoped to raise $130 million, part of which will go to paediatric musculoskeletal research. According to spokesperson Gemma Bélanger part of the drive is to have an opportunity to meet the club members and their families in their own communities and say thank you. “What they do for us is absolutely incredible. If we didn’t have our Shriners, we wouldn’t have a hospital and if we didn’t have our hospitals we wouldn’t be able to help Canadian children from coast to coast that need ultra specialized paediatric orthopaedic care,” she said. “They really take care of our families from A to Z. From transportation, bringing them to the hospital, their food, their lodging, the entire medical experience from orthotics to prosthetics, everything is taken care of and they don’t have to worry about a thing while they are there.” President Carl Tymm of the local Shriners organization was not only pleased the caravan stopped in Penticton but also for the support of the Carl Junior’s Restaurant chain. “They’re really championing the kids and I think it is very important what they are doing to help us,” said Tymm.
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FONDO FUN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan was a huge success again this year as evidenced by the turnout and the smiles. Clockwise from bottom left: Trevor Linden of the Vancouver Canucks; young Summerland riders Heming Sola (left) and Tamatea Westby finish together; group of cyclists coming down Haven Hill; Rory Matheson passes his painted likeness; Debra Evans-Hayes in her winged riding gear; and Sandra Olafson was first in the 70-79 age division.
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A drumbeat has become the heartbeat of Liz Bent’s life. “There is no words to explain it. When you hear the drums and get into this frame of mind and a zone there is nothing else,” said Bent, a powwow dancer. “You hear the drumbeat and it is so uplifting.” Powwow dancing has become such an important part of her, and her family’s life, that she was inspired to do more for her community. It is why she decided to take the lead on organizing the Peachfest Aboriginal Cultural Village to highlight the Okanagan Nation. Dancing has become the Bent family’s life with trips to powwows all over Canada and the U.S. Now Bent hopes to further that by showing the mass crowds attending the Peach Festival the cultural relevance behind powwows. “It definitely is a spiritual thing. You would think we would be so exhausted from the heat but this energy takes over you and it feels good, powerful, beautiful. When we are dancing, or our kids are, and you see the faces in the crowd light up, that is why we do it,” she said. Bent is a firm believer the Aboriginal Cultural Village at Peach Fest is a great way to share knowledge with other First Nation communities and non Aboriginal people people and promote a healthy lifestyle. “I am really trying to bring this event back and let people know we have made changes to it to make it better than ever before, including adding a competition aspect with a payout for winners,” said Bent. She has been busy recruiting dancers to
come to Penticton and putting up posters to help spread the word. “People love Penticton, and also the fact that Peachfest is happening, there is so much going on and entertainment that I am hoping to pull lots of dancers in,” said Bent. Opening ceremonies will be held on Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m. with performances by Richard Armstrong, Aimee Lezard, Kaykaitkw Hall, Aboriginal hand drummers and more to be announced. “We are trying to highlight the Okanagan Nation on this night with all performances that are Okanagan relevant. We want to go back to having performances that have cultural relevance,” said Bent. “Highlighting the Okanagan Nation is my biggest goal.” There will also be a special guest performance by Skookem Sound. The only nonOkanagan performing that evening will be Maddie McCallum, a renowned Metis Jigger. On Aug. 8 and 9 the Grand Entry is at 1 p.m. with the powwow competition beginning after that. The host drum is High Water, who are mostly from the Similkameen region. They are very well known to dancers and recently performed in California. “These two days will be the contemporary powwow and that is all nations can come including nonnatives. An intertribal dance will also take place with everyone invited to join in, native or non-native. This is to include the crowd to break down the barriers and to get people up dancing and having fun,” said Bent. “We don’t want people worrying about what is right or wrong or who is supposed to do what. We just want them to get out dance and have
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fun all together.” The Peachfest Aboriginal Cultural Village and powwow is unique in that traditional powwows are held on First Nation lands. It also means adhering to guidelines set out by the city for vendors. Bent has been proactive, hosting food safe courses and information sessions with Interior Health. “I love this work and co-ordinating this event. It has been a learning curve, but the Peachfest board has been very supportive. I have put a lot of time and energy into this as a volunteer and I want to do that because I want it to be a great event,” said Bent. “I hope I am building a foundation so the backbone will be created for the next person to take it over.” Events are free and open to the public and food vendors and native arts and crafts tables will be selling their wares. For more information visit www. Peachfest.com.
Dancers (above) in full traditional regalia kick off the events at last year’s Aboriginal Cultural Village. Organizer Liz Bent (right), seen here helping a young dancer with his regalia last year, is hoping to draw even more dancers this year. Chief Jonathon Kruger (below right) complete the Grand Entry. Western News file photos
Don’t touch the regalia: It can be tempting when you see the dancers’ handmade regalia that often has beautiful beadwork and feathers. Bent said people who aren’t familiar with powwows quite often want to touch it. She said the best thing to do is to ask. Some dancers may not want you to, others may be OK with it. Also, some of the clothing, jewelry and accessories can be family heirlooms that are fragile and irreplaceable. If you have questions ask: Bent said there will be an MC and others who are helping organize the event that are more than willing to share their knowledge on powwows or the history of the Okanagan Nation. The MC will also provide a brief history and protocol of each competition category to explain to those who have never been to a powwow what dance is happening. Powwow categories: Dancers will be arranged by category, for men and women, and age groups. Depending on what style, there are also different songs. Traditional dancers will have feather work, bustles on their backs, bells and the roaches. Grass dancers will have long yarn or ribbon and not much feather work. Fancy dancers will have a shawl. Essentially the main difference between traditional and modern is the pace and the way they spin around the arena. For the Peachfest Aboriginal Village there will be three categories for men and women.
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blocks away from one another in Toronto. The pair got together to hang out with a couple of guitars and jammed. Now are playing a handful of acoustic dates together in July. Potvin will be drawing heavily from his just-released debut solo album, Heartbledwhite. Kane will be performing several of the songs from last year’s Grapes of Wrath comeback, High Road, and said he may slip into a song or two from his next solo project. The pair will be playing at Bench 1775 on Wednesday evening, there is no charge for admission.
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The Shatford Centre continues to be a hive of events this summer. Kristy Gordon’s workshop, Portrait Painting with a Full Palette, will be coming on July 18.
Artist Lori Goldberg will be giving an artist talk on Aug. 8, followed by a weekend course entitled Capture Naramata. The Colour and Harmony exhibit by Artists of the South OkanaganSimilkameen is on display until July 30. For children, Creativity Camps are being held until Aug. 15 with a different theme each week. For more info visit www.shatfordcentre.com.
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Martin’s soulful rasp ties the sound of Delta Sugar Kristi Patton
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Stripped down with raw music behind her, a giant voice booms from
Samantha Martin’s tiny stature. But it didn’t start that way for Martin, who is performing with her gospel-infused blues and
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soul band Delta Sugar at the Dream Café on July 17. She started out singing country music and her voice has come into its own over the years as
she got control of it. It was a tough lesson as a teen singing at a neighbour’s house party that set her on the right path.
“I started singing softly to a Sarah McLachlan or a Jewel song and everyone was talking over me. I got really upset because I was pouring my
heart out. I pitched a fit and left the party,” said Martin. “My dad told me no one is listening because they can’t hear you. He said you have to make their toes tap or their eyes tear up, those are your two options for playing for people who don’t know you.” Be careful what you wish for. Now Martin’s voice silences any crowd. She has been described as if Mavis Staples and The Black Keys had a child and Sharon Jones was the auntie. In all reality she is a truck driver’s daughter that logged lots of kilometres around North America as a child. “I travelled both Canada and the United States since I was a kid, viewing the world from the window of a transport truck,” said Martin. “You don’t get to stop and do a lot of things but you get to see a lot. You also get to hear a lot of music as you drive, we definitely picked up tapes at gas stations along the way which exposed me to different things.” A three-piece band, Stacie Tabb and Sherie Marshall on vocals and percussion and Michael McCallum on electric guitar, provide a unique setup with no bass or drums. They released an EP, Mississippi Sun, earlier this year, and plan for a full length record in 2015. “We do a lot of stomping and we have percussion which gives us rhythm and our guitar player comes in with rhythm. It drives pretty nicely on its own. It does feel pretty naked and bare up there when you go from doing an eightpiece show down to the bare bones of what it is that we do,” said Martin. “With this style of music, everyone loves the vocals so we push those to the forefront and everything else is gravy.” Accomplished song-
Everyone loves the vocals so we push those to the forefront and everything else is gravy. — Samantha Martin
writer and musician Serena Ryder (Stompa, What I Wouldn’t Do), happily passed along praise for her friend Martin, who shared the stage at the famed roots/ blues venue the Dakota Tavern in Toronto. Martin said she blushed when she read her friends text message, sent to her to post on the band’s website. “You may not know it yet, but Samantha Martin is a rock star, she’ll tear your heart out one note at a time,” said Ryder. Martin’s soulful rasp ties the sounds of Delta Sugar all together and a quick listen proves she has an undeniable passion for what she does. “It’s a feeling I get. You know when the hair on your neck stands up just because someone hits this one really powerful note or the sound of it?” said Martin. “When you listen to gospel music a lot of it is fire and brimstone and heaven and hell imagery, but I don’t think you necessarily have to be religious to love that sound. There is nothing like it the world. It is so beautiful.” Martin and Delta Sugar are preforming at the Dream Café on Thursday. This show has a special ticket pricing at two for $20. For reservations phone 250-4909012.
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TIM ABERCROMBIE of Vancouver raises his arms in victory as he crosses the Main Street finish line first in the Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event Sunday. The former elite racer completed the 160-kilometre circuit in just over four hours. Below, Dan Markham of Banff, Alta., cools off in the water mister in Gyro Park. He finished 34th in the 50-59 age bracket of the granfondo distance and 223rd overall. Mark Brett/Western News
Granfondo doesn’t disappoint riders Western News Staff
Despite blistering hot course conditions, 36 degrees, Vancouver’s Tim Abercrombie managed to save the best for last with his headdown sprint to be the first to cross the finish line in this year’s Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. Abercrombie put the pedals to the metal in the final 20 metres to complete the 160-kilometre circuit in four hours, 11 minutes, 16 seconds, with outstretched arms. The retired elite cyclist edged out Vancouver’s Matthew Van Nostrand, who was second in a time of 4:11:44, while third spot went to Kamloops’s Aaron Weiss. Axel Merckx was the first Penticton rider to cross the finish line, followed by Rhys Spencer, who came in seventh at 4:14:46. “I held off with four other guys for about the last 10-kilometres,” said Abercrombie. “You don’t want to attack each other too early because then there is a risk you might not get through, so we worked really well together right up until about the last 500 metres. “Axel Merckx came charging up behind us and I think he was the one who really deserved to win, but he backed off. It was great everyone worked together and it was an absolutely great event.” Gillian Moody successfully defended her title on the women’s side, finishing in 4:34:21. A total of about 2,600 riders from 10 countries took part in the fourth annual event. Notable participants included six-time Canadian Olympic medalist Clara Hughes, Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Trevor Linden, Merckx and musician Barney Bentall. Abercrombie is no stranger to racing in Penticton having competed here in junior triathlons in his younger days. Abercrombie, who used to ride with his father and uncle, described
cycling as, “a family sport.” He is also the nephew of former Penticton city councillor Gary Denton, who was riding along with Abercrombie for much of the course as a guide. “No, I wasn’t competing,” said Denton, sitting by his nephew’s side at the race finish.
“I’m just a proud uncle.” “I sort of retired from elite racing and started coming to this event, which I love much more actually,” said Abercrombie. “It’s such a great atmosphere.” Moody enjoyed the ride and said it was nice to have her husband, who was a saving grace
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Kids enjoy Piccolofondo Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Cody Scott received a finisher’s medal just like the other Piccolofondo riders following Saturday’s race. Yet he still pumped his fist as he crossed the finish line first during the kids ride put on by Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. Scott, 12, who rides for Team Devo, coached by former Olympic cyclist Alison Sydor, admitted he wanted to be the first to finish his 10-13 age group ride. “It was fast,” said Scott of North Vancouver, who placed seventh in the 55-km Cortofondo Sunday. “Lots of corners. I was feeling a little nervous.” Lucas Oeggerli, nine, of Jasper, Alta., was the first to cross in his age group and enjoyed the ride. “I liked it better the second time,” said Oeggerli. “I was happy I won.” Sydor, who paced the lead bikes on each ride, is happy to the improvement the riders make. “It’s really exciting to see that some of these kids started with the kids’ races and are going to be riding the Cortofondo on Sunday with parents,” she said Saturday. “It’s neat to see the progression.” The talent is getting better in the Piccolofondo as Sydor has noticed
the kids ramp things up. “The kids at the front are fast,” she said. “I’m in my big chain ring, gliding with these kids. It’s real racing.” The main thing Sydor wanted to see were the kids finish with smiles on their faces. “That’s what we saw today,” she said. “The most important thing is we just see a group of really active kids that are falling in love with the sport.” Jodi Merckx, who organized the ride with KISU, said the Piccolofondo was great as they had more than 300 kids, the same as last year. “Every year it fills up,” she said. “Parents think this is great. The kids get to do something. They feel like they are included.” When asked if it could be any better, Merckx said, “I think we’re nailing it all around the whole weekend.” “We are always open to suggestions,” she said.
NORTH VANCOUVER’S Cody Scott of Team Devo was the first to cross the Piccolofondo finish line in the 10-13 age group on Saturday. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Hughes loved the ride Lacrosse teams add some local Heat Emanuel Sequeira
HUGHES from p.13 Hughes loved the PGAMO. A double-bronze Olympic medalist (1996) in cycling and gold, silver and two bronze medals (2002, 2006 and 2010) in speed skating, Hughes said Sunday’s ride “was awesome.” “I love all the small roads. Just to see so many people out on their bikes,” she said after completing the 160-km distance in 5:26:57 “I enjoyed seeing people supporting the riders. It’s a ride, it’s not like a bike race.” Hughes praised the community and said she
was happy to be part of the event. “I don’t do a lot of these rides,” said Hughes, who enjoyed being out with some of the fast riders.” Sometimes they get a little too competitive for me. This one particularly just had a really good vibe. Yeah, people wanted to go fast. I’m probably a lot slower than people think I would be. I just love riding my bike. I don’t care how fast I go.” Jen Jones of White Rock completed the 92km Mediofondo and said it was great. Having signed up twice for the event, she said it’s been
a great ride and said it’s well put together, well supported. Colleen Waugh of Langley enjoyed her second time and was impressed with the pickup for riders. What she enjoyed was cycling by Skaha Lake. “Going around Skaha Lake was amazing,” said Waugh, who said she would be back. Merckx told the crowd he feels this was the best year by far because of the volunteers, the course, and everything else. With the new sponsor, Prospera Credit Union, he’s looking forward to the next three years.
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The Penticton Heat bantam and midget lacrosse players occupy eight spots on Thompson-Okanagan rosters in the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo starting Thursday. Playing box lacrosse are Tavis Hamilton and Michael MacLean, while Beau Chetner, Colin Duffield, Travis Fehr, Graedon Freeman, Tranton Henson and Jayce Pidskalney are suiting up in field lacrosse. MacLean is excited and honoured about the once-ina-lifetime experience. It’s an opportunity he didn’t think would happen, but the power forward with a scoring touch has worked hard. “It’s been a great season,” said MacLean, a runner for the midget Heat. “We won the league and we are going to provincials in Campbell River.” MacLean feels the Thompson-Okanagan zone has good players and can do well. Pidskalney said it’s going to be a great experience. The midget Heat runner is looking forward to meeting new people playing lacrosse and watching other sports. “It’s going to be good to play against the other teams with the best from the Interior,” said Pidskalney. “It will be interesting to see the other teams’ different skills and
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styles of play.” While at the games, Pidskalney hopes to improve his skills and gain experience from playing against the other teams and meet players that share his interest in lacrosse. Pidskalney is also keen to learn more about Michael MacLean the other sports. Pidskalney brings a winning attitude after helping the Heat win their zone in a season that saw the squad lose just once. He also had the opportunity to play for the Burnaby Mountain Selects and travel to Virginia to play at the Warrior National Cup. Midget Heat coach Dan Van Os said it will be a great experience for the players. “Seeing elite players will be a good test for them,” said Van Os. “The summer games brings the athletes together. It’s good for the social aspect to.” Van Os added that playing with and against the best players will help improve the athletes’ skill and knowledge of the game.
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The Duncan RiverCats beat up on the Richmond City Chuckers 10-1 to win the Valley of Champions peewee baseball tournament at Kiwanis Field Sunday afternoon. Three hours earlier, the Penticton Thunder handed the South Jasper Jays from Edmonton a 20-10 defeat for third place. The matchup pitted Thunder coach Aqil Samuel against his brother, Saad. “We got him twice this weekend, so that was good,” said Samuel, whose Thunder team opened the tournament with a 19-5 win over the Jays and finished with a 3-2 record. No trash talk was exchanged between the brothers. “He threw a few jabs in there,” Samuel laughed about his brother. “That’s all that needed to be said.” And the Thunder coach was pleased to take third. “It’s funny because I think the proper teams got the proper placings,” said Samuel. “Duncan ended up winning it and they were clearly the strongest team there. Richmond wasn’t that far behind. We think we were better than the
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other two.” During the weekend, Samuel was pleased with the performances of his pitchers and the team defence. With offence not one of their strong points, the team has focused all season on limiting offence. “The boys really put that together this weekend,” he said. “We got key hits when we need-
ed to get key hits. Pitching and defence is what carried us for sure.” Samuel said the Thunder played well with the exception of their loss against the Chuckers. They competed and Samuel said that was good to see. The group’s confidence is growing and has been each week
since the season started. Samuel, who praised their tournament volunteers, added they received positive comments from the visiting teams about the facilities and the umpires. “That’s a pretty good feather in Penticton’s cap,” said Samuel. “It takes quite a lot to pull a tournament like this off.”
Now the Thunder are focused on getting ready for the Okanagan zones hosted by Vernon July 25-26. The four-team championship, which includes Vernon, West Kelowna and Kelowna, will send the top two teams to provincials. Samuel said it’s a chance for them to return, which would be great.
Eager to make splash at summer games Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
KISU swim club members are eager for a memorable experience in the B.C. Summer Games that begin Thursday in Nanaimo. KISU has 11 members participating: Acacia Benn, Annalise Spence, Belize Souch-Tremblay, Mackenzie Wallich, Myah Nackoney, Tyler Wall, Daniel Everton, Keaton Woods, Xelian Louw, special Olympian Amanda Schleppe and para swimmer Hector Greig. Spence is returning to the B.C. Games for the second time, but it is her first summer event. She represented the Apex Freestyle Club in the 2014 winter games It’s a really in Mission and picked up a good stepping silver medal stone to get in youth moguls. Spence that expects the exexperience. perience to be similar to the — Tina Hoeben winter games.
“It’s going to be really fun swimming with all my teammates,” said Spence, adding that she feels nervous and some pressure to perform well. “I never thought I would Mackenzie Wallich go to the winter games and summer games. I thought it was like a long chance.” Spence wants to add to her experience and earn personal best times with hopes she will be rewarded with a medal. Benn is excited for her debut and is confident about what she can do. “It’s going to be very exciting with so many teammates,” said Benn, who is also looking forward to meeting other athletes and maybe some volunteers. “We will all be able to cheer each other on.” Greig feels good about qualifying and is excited about what it will be like. Among the events he will compete in are the 50-metre freestyle and 100-m fly. Greig is going in with the attitude to have fun, put in strong performances and
hopefully win a medal. Souch-Tremblay is excited to go as the second alternate. Her goal is to earn best times. “I think it will be hard competing at the games,” said Souch-Tremblay, adding this will be the highlight of her season. The Thompson-Okanagan zone team has 28 members, including special Olympic and para swimmers, who posted the quickest times in each of their swim events. KISU coach Tina Hoeben said she is proud of the number of swimmers they have on the team. Hoeben said she feels they will perform well and part of it is because they will be swimming in short distance events, while the team has been training for long-course meets the last few months. “I think they will grab some enthusiasm and swim very well,” she said. “It’s great exposure to probably their first experience going to a multi-sport games. It’s a really good stepping stone to get that experience. It doesn’t come around very often. It feels a lot like the Olympics. That’s the pinnacle. This is just the very first step.”
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Local Lounge and Grille of Summerland was crowned Similkameen BBQ King on Saturday, at the Grist Mill in Keremeos. Local Lounge’s offering of a cherry barbecue pulled pork taco, sorrel pickled zucchini, shaved carrot, pork sausage and cherry hot sauce, paired with Seven Stones Winery’s 2009 pinot noir was the people’s and media’s choice over eight other creative dishes and wine pairings. Chef Lee Humphries came up with the winning creation with assistant chef Damien Mischkinis. “All in all, it was a very long, hot, rewarding day surrounded by amazing talent, exceptional wine and great people,” said Humphries. George Hanson, owner and winemaker at Seven Stones Winery, was equally as thrilled. “It was such an honour to be partnered with chef Lee and the team from Local Lounge • Grille. Their dish paired perfectly with our pinot noir,” he said. The wine and food experience had nine featured chefs each given a black box of identical ingredients and paired with a winery. Chefs were given a 29 kilogram hog, 20 bunches of organic carrots, nine kg of organic zucchini, nine kg of organic lambert cherries, nine kg of organic mixed sorrel and a 100 gram shaker of country pepper. The Grist Mill took second place in the people’s choice award. Chef Natasha Schooten prepared a stuffed pork loin
From leFt to right: owner and winemaker at Seven Stones winery george hanson, rhys Pender, head media Judge; executive Chef lee humphries from local lounge • grille; Chef Damien mischkinis, local lounge • grille. the trio were awarded the title of Similkameen BBQ King on Saturday at the grist mill in Keremeos.
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with cherry barbecued pulled pork and zucchini scone with carrot butter. Sage Brush Winery provided their pinot noir. The media award for second place went to Shayna Merritt and Josh Shulman, from Shayna & Shulman Culinary Adventures, who were paired with Orofino Winery. The BBQ King event continues to grow in popularity, with this year’s version attracting over 400 guests. The Similkameen Wineries Association, who organized the event, couldn’t have asked for a better night. Clear skies and hot summer weather had people sprawling on the Grist Mill’s
cool grass as they tasted the delicacies of the evening, drank wine and waited for the results. In the background the mellow strains of Ajna Jazz Trio, headed by Keremeos musician Jonnie Bridgman, could be heard. “This is just great,” said Grist Mill operator Chris Mathieson. “I’m seeing lots of locals, as well as visitors. There are a number of people from Vancouver as well.” Mathieson said several members of the national media were also attending. “It’s great to get that kind of exposure for an event like this,” he said. Other pairings for the eve-
ning included Walnut Beach Resort (Robin Ridge), Watermark (Rustic Roots), Miradoro (Eau Vivre), Hillside (Vineglass), Burger 55 (Forbidden Fruit), Delta Grand Okanagan (Clos Du Soliel). “The sold-out event was a huge success. More than 400 people had the opportunity to taste the amazing creations from each chef, to enjoy the fantastic wines from the wineries of the Similkameen Wineries Association and to explore the gorgeous Grist Mill and Gardens,” said Kim Lawton, marketing director of the Similkameen Wineries Association.
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Retired police officer Forrest “Bush” Halpenny, one of the creators of the Okanagan Mustangs and Fords Association, has been around cars his whole life. His parents were partners in a Volkswagen and Rambler dealership and his first car was a 1956 Chevy, two-door post, but it was the Mustang that was the car of his dreams. “My wife calls it a chick magnet, but I’ve always thought they were just really nice cars,” said Halpenny, who will be showing off his vehicle at the eight annual All Ford Show and Shine which is hosted this year by Skaha Ford in Penticton. It wasn’t until Halpenny re-
tired in 2002 that he figured he would have the time to tinker. That is when he found the 1968 Mustang fastback in Abbotsford. It was a 289 V8 with automatic transmission, exactly what he had been looking for. “They are a classic and when you take it for a ride you get lots of people staring,” said Halpenny of his Mustang. “My son and wife took it for a ride and I had to warn them to drive carefully because lots of people stare and forget where they are driving. They came back telling me it only was about two blocks before they ran into someone wanting to race them and another person asking if my son would ditch his passenger and take them for a ride.” With advice from the members of the Vancouver Mustang Club, Halpenny fixed it up and
in 2003 entered a car show at the Mission Drag Strip. He was approached by a man who originally restored the car in the early 1980s and saw the gem behind the junk. The man provided Halpenny a photo of the car as he found it in a back alley in Vancouver, beaten up and painted Wimbledon White. The car has become a way to forge new friendships as the perfect conversation starter. “It sure has,” agreed Halpenny. “I get people coming up to me all the time when I am parked wanting to know about it. Then we have about 60 or so members in our car club and we associate with the Vancouver club. We also have people from Alberta that come out to our shows.” To register for the July 20 Okanagan Mustangs and Fords
show visit www.OKMustangsandFords.com. There will be 12 trophy classes and the show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early bird registration is $15 or $20 the day of the show. Kinsmen will be providing food service and there will be a 50/50 draw. All the money raised at the car show goes into scholarships provided to students going to Okanagan College in the automotive trades. “It’s pretty nice to be able to help someone out like that. The students are so appreciative because they know they eventually will be making money at their jobs but expenses for school can keep them strapped for cash,” said Halpenny. The Okanagan Mustangs and Fords Association will also be participating in the Rotary Car show on Aug. 2.
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Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $3.50 lb. CWF. 250307-3430 or 250-546-6494 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. Mini Kota Endura 36lb thrust, electric motor,like new $200, EZ lift tow bar 5000lbs, 2”ball $100, Marlin 30/30 model 336, like new $200, must have PAL or POL. 250-493-2907. STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Trade your leaky floatie or buy reconditioned floaties, call (250)493-0431
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 1st floor, 1bdrm suite, full size f/s, no balcony, $625/mo+ util., 250-492-7129 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-488-7902
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Motorcycles Rare 1977 XS750 Yamaha Triple Kick & electric start, triple disk brakes, shaft drive $1500 OBO. 250-490-3048
Recreational/Sale 1994 Winnibago Vectra 35’, 45,200kms, $14,300. 250-4903499 or 250-668-9712 2001 Winnebago, V10 Classic, 31ft MH, only 38,000 miles, large slide out Q bed, gas range/oven, 2 way fridge, generator, 2 flat screen tv’s, new vinyl plankin floor, $32,000 obo, (250)487-2326 2010 Jay flight 24’ w/slide, like new, selling due to health, $15,500, OBO. 250-499-5092 5th Wheel trailer hitch,exc. cond., $250, 778-476-2046
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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical wellbeing of the region.
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A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2014-35 to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows:
“OUTDOOR MARKET” means a temporary use where groups of individual sellers offer new and used goods, crafts or produce for sale directly to the public. This may consist of vendors that include liquor sales and/or tasting within an outdoor market in accordance with the requirements of the BC Liquor Control and Licencing Branch.
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Qualify for an exemption under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the general authority for property tax exemptions. (Sections 809 and 810); Be in compliance with Regional District policies, plans, bylaws, and regulations (i.e. zoning); Be a non-profit organization; Not be in competition with for-profit business; Provide services or programs that are compatible or complementary to those offered by the Regional District. Provide a service that fulfills some basic need, or otherwise improves the quality of life for residents of the Regional District. Not provide liquor or meal services as their primary function or source of revenue. Not collect rent on a caretaker or other residence located on the property.
Application forms are available online at www.rdos.bc.ca. or at the RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC.
Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, the City of Penticton gives notice that Council propose to adopt Economic Investment Zone Amendment Bylaw 2014-33 at its Regular Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Penticton City Hall. The purpose of the Economic Investment Zone (EIZ) Bylaw is to spur development activity within key area sectors of the City. The EIZ Bylaw is intended to accomplish the Council’s objectives by 1) Providing property tax relief for eligible construction within certain areas of the City and 2) Providing special tax reductions for key land uses within certain areas of the City. Where a development is eligible for incentives under this Bylaw, the development shall be eligible for a property tax exemption on the value of eligible improvements for a maximum of 5 years. Economic Investment Zone Amendment Bylaw 2014-33 proposes the following amendments to Economic Investment Zone Bylaw 2012-5028: 1. Delete Downtown Economic Invest-
The deadline for submitting completed application forms including supporting documentation is JULY 31, 2014. Successful applicants may be asked to publicly acknowledge the exemption. If you require further information, assistance completing your application or wish to view the Property Tax Exemption Policy, please call Michelle Sideroff, Finance Department at 250-4904227 or email at msideroff@rdos.bc.ca
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ment Zone Sections 7, 8 and 9 in their entirety; 2. Change the deadline to receive an building permit in section 10(b) from June 30, 2014 to December 31, 2014; 3. Change the deadline to receive a building permit in section 12(b) from June 30, 2014 to December 31, 2014; 4. Change the deadline to receive a building permit in section 14 (b) from June 30, 2014 to December 31, 2014; 5. Change the deadline to receive a building permit in section 16(b) from June 30, 2014 to December 31, 2014; 6. Delete the words ‘Downtown Economic Investment Zone’ in the definition of “Investment Zones” in Section 4; 7. Delete Section 5(a)(i) in its entirety; 8. Amend Schedule ‘A’ Map to remove Downtown Zone; and 9. Renumber the bylaw sections accordingly. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed bylaw amendments may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaws and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, July 21, 2014 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at http://www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/citynews/latest-news.html.
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Blood donor CliniCs from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. To pre-screen yourself and book an appointment call 1 - 8 8 8 - 2 - D O N AT E or visit www.blood. ca. Appointments can also be booked through the new GiveBlood app. The PenTiCTon PuBliC Library has a summer reading club for kids aged 5 to 12 at 2 p.m. until Aug. 13, with crafts, games, stories, puppet shows, prizes and more. These programs are free and kids can join the club at any time during the summer. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. o kanagan s ouTh and i mmigranT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info,
stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. B ereavemenT T he resourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. a l C o h o l i C s has a nonymous Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. 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. Care CloseT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations always welcome. summerland arT CluB meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250494-5851 for info. PenTiCTon duPliCaTe B ridge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. fosTer Care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource
Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc. ca or www.mcf.gov. bc.ca/foster. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-4909272 for info. okanagan falls seniors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. T he P enTiCTon aCademy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. new To The Oliver Senior Centre: Zumba lessons, all-around active exercise. Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 250-498-6142 for more information. Everyone welcome. 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. Bingo e v e ry wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. hand and fooT canasta at 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. anaveTs has humP Day with Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. 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 inter-
mediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. kiwanis CluB meeTs at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for information.
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Blood donor CliniCs from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. To pre-screen yourself and book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit www.blood.ca. Appointments can also be booked through the new GiveBlood app. elks CluB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome.
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Fraternal Order OF the Eagles has musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. C anadian r Oyal legiOn branch 40 has crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. 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 bingo, improver line dance and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities. FOOd addiCts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 6:30 p.m. in the social room (ring #206 for admittance) at 1820 Atkinson St. For more information call 778-
476-0374 or 250-8093329 or visit www.foodadddicts.org. tOps B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more info. City peaCh tOastMasters meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info. alCOhOliCs anOnyMOus night group meets at 8 p.m. at 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. tOps (take OFF Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 23
Thursday, July 24
Saturday, July 26
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Summerland Farmer’s Market, Memorial Park, Wharton Street, Summerland
3 pm – 5 pm
Similkameen Country Visitor Information, 417 7th Avenue SS 3, Keremeos
1 pm – 3 pm
Town Square, 185 Bridge Street, Princeton
5 pm – 8:30 pm
Osoyoos Evening Market, Gyro Park, Osoyoos
8 am – 11 am
Oliver Country Market, 6607 Station Street, Oliver
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Cherry Lane Mall, 2111 Main Street, Penticton
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Penticton Market, 100 Main Street, Penticton
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at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093. desert sage spinners and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250498-4959. F alls O kanagan seniOrs’ Centre has Scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY July 18
BlOOd dOnOr CliniCs from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. To pre-screen yourself and book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit www.blood.ca. Appointments can also be booked through the new GiveBlood app. the pentiCtOn puBliC Library has summer story times for infants and children. Baby songs and rhymes for infants to 15 months on Fridays until Aug. 15 and storytime for ages two and up on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 to 10:30 a.m. until Aug. 20. These programs are free and registration is not required. For more information, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. seniOrs singles lunCh Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the Oliver seniOr Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. t he B ereaveMent resOurCe Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more infor-
mation on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, call 250-490-1107. p entiCtOn s eniOrs COMputer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. anavets has karaOke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast and lunch. C anadian r Oyal legiOn branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Steak dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by live music at 6 p.m. with Johhny Rock. Members and guests welcome. eagles have a $5 lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Guests welcome. elks CluB On Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. suMMerland pleasure painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. 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. sOuth Main drOp-in Centre has beginnerplus line dance at 1 p.m. 890 Wing OF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.
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breathtaking panoramic view and geological explanation of the valley below. sOuth Main drOp-in Centre has partner cribbage on the first and third Saturdays of the month. C anadian r Oyal legiOn branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m. Charity BOttle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at IGA on Government Street. elks CluB On Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. anavets has stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. a l C O h O l i C s anOnyMOus has its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.
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serMOns that speak, a summer speaker series, features Rev. Dr. Richard Topping, principal, Vancouver School of Theology, at 10 a.m. at Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. in Penticton. Coffee time follows the service. For more information call 250-492-2684. all FOrd shOW and Shine, organized by the Okanagan Mustang Association and hosted by Skaha Ford at 198 Parkway Place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds in support of the club’s bursary awards to two Okanagan College trades students, more information at OKMustangsandFords. com. atv suMMerland pOker Run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting at the Crump recreation site, west of Faulder on Summerland-Princeton Road. Fantastic prizes to win. Extra-draws for full poker cards. Registration starts at 8 a.m., cost is $10 per hand. Contact John at 250-494-5441 for more information.
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Prices are in effect until Thursday, July 17, 2014 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2014 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.
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