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After working out some kinks during the inaugural event last weekend in Penticton, organizers of the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival are planning to do it even better next year. “I think when you do an event on a new site, there’s always some learning that needs to happen, and I’m glad we did that,” operations director Barb Haynes said Tuesday. “I feel like we implemented very well, considering some of the challenges like heat, dust, things of that nature, and we have a plan moving forward.” Haynes said attendance at the festival averaged about 9,000 each night from Friday through Sunday. Site cleanup is expected to take up to 10 days, after which planning will begin in earnest for 2015.
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While the festival was a boon for local businesses and the artists received good reviews from fans, Haynes acknowledged the suspected drug overdose death of one attendee, identified in news reports as 24-year-old Lynn Tolocka of Leduc, Alta., did cast a shadow over the event. “I know our team and our service providers were absolutely reeling from the tragedy that happened, and I think people are always going to make choices that you wish they wouldn’t,” Haynes said. She’s pleased, however, that concerns about public safety raised by liquor inspectors, who denied a licence for the festival, didn’t actually materialize. “I would say that we are very proud that we were able to keep the peace and do what we hoped we would do,” said Haynes. As he prepared to leave the site Monday, festival goer Franzi Tschurtschenthaler said he
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got what he hoped for from Boonstock. “The performances were good. The stages were good. There were lots of hot babes. They did a pretty good job for their first year,” said the Kelowna man, who will consider returning. “I like it. It impressed me as a festival.” Bailey Johnson agreed the musical talent exceeded expectations, but was disappointed with other aspects of the event, such as disorganization in the campgrounds and lack of value for the $700 she shelled out for a VIP experience. “For the price I paid, I didn’t really get what I thought I’d get,” said the Kamloops woman. Her friend, Kate Mihalcheon, agreed, and said the party was a bit too wild at times. “The no liquor licensing, I think that brought in a lot of the kids to do drugs and stuff like that. That was kind of sketchy for me,” she said.
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“I love Penticton. I’ve been here millions of times. Just the festival, in general, I don’t think I’ll be back for.” Having attended three previous Boonstocks closer to home, Edmonton man Sean Regaudie knew what to expect. “Even though they didn’t get a liquor licence this year, I thought they did a really good job. It was no problem,” he said Penticton RCMP Cpl. Martin Trudeau said Tuesday that police would comment on Boonstock later in the week in conjunction with other emergency services after all their data is compiled. A total of 90 people were taken from the festival site to Penticton Regional Hospital between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to Interior Health spokeswoman Grace Kucey. She said most of the cases were drug- and alcohol-related.
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News last week that the Penticton hospital expansion project is going ahead came as relief to many people, but perhaps none more so than Dan Ashton. The project served as a key plank of his successful 2013 campaign to become the Liberal MLA for Penticton. “It’s a promise made and a promise kept. Not only by the premier and the health minister, but also by myself,” he said. Premier Christy Clark announced in March that the B.C. government had “notionally” identified funding for the project, but ordered a business plan be completed before the project could go ahead. Last week, she gave the green light to that $325-million plan, which will include a seven-storey ambulatory care tower and renovations to the existing hospital, making it a bigger job than originally conceived. Ashton said that expanded scope meant it took “a little longer” to get the project approved than originally expected. Health Minister Terry Lake, who told the B.C. legislature this spring that a decision was expected by the end of June, said busy meeting schedules also slowed approval.
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Everything peachy for festival Scott Trudeau Western News Staff
Combine one part top-notch entertainment with another part favourable weather conditions and it’s likely this year’s Penticton Peach Festival will attract some large crowds. PeachFest president Don Kendall said in terms of the musical line-up over the event’s 67-year history, it’s firstrate. “We’ve got the best entertainment lineup we’ve ever had,” said Kendall. “We’ve got great entertainment all day but the headliners we have this year are at a level we’ve never had before.” Wednesday night, Canadian country band Emerson Drive performs on the Peters Bros Main Stage at Okanagan Lake Park. Opening for them is Canadian country singer Livy Jeanne. On Thursday, Canadian party band Trooper plays the main stage. Both shows are presented courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction. Friday is Tribute Night featuring Forever Young (Neil Young tribute), High Voltage (AC/ DC tribute) and U4 (U2 tribute), while Saturday’s headliner is Canadian band The Stampeders. Also on Saturday is the Los Angeles-based band
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Checkpoint Charlie which brings its poprock sound to the main stage starting at 7:45 p.m. Kendall emphasized people need to show up early in order to find a good place to sit and avoid disappointment. “We’re expecting huge crowds,” he said. “I really want to stress to people that if you want to come and see the shows at night you need to get here early.” Music director for Peach Festival Bill Kolter pointed to the variety of things happening at the
park such as the Trampoline Wall and Power Track Show, hypnotist William James, Desna St. Paul Ukrainian Dancers, the Black Widow Rope Skippers, the Regals with Larry Branson (Roy Orbison tribute artist), The Legendary Lake Monsters 11-piece show band, Marty Edwards and the Revival (60s, 70s and Kenny Rogers tribute), The Phonix, a funk, soul and rhythm and blues band and Irish folk, classic rock band Killarney. Winners of the Fresh B.C. Talent Quest will also be showcased.
“There’s something for everyone,” said Kolter. A new event this year is Wednesday’s Peach Bin Races sponsored by the Downtown Penticton Association. Teams will race decorated peach bins along the 100-block of Main Street starting at noon with proceeds going to charity. The Peachfest Square Dance Festival happens Wednesday through Saturday at the South Main Drop-In Centre. More than 500 participants are expected from Western Canada and the United
States. Things move to Skaha Lake beach for Thursday’s Sandcastle Competition from 5:30 7:30 p.m. with prizes being awarded to the best corporate team, familyfriends team and youth team. On Friday at 7 p.m. at the Cleland Theatre, Miss Penticton 2014 will be crowned. Friday to Sunday features the PenTown Throwdown skateboard/BMX event at the Penticton Youth Park with $3,300 up for grabs. Friday also marks the opening of the threeday Peachfest Aboriginal
Massive music festival a boon for local businesses Steve Kidd
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It’s a little early to say how much of an effect the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival had on Penticton’s business community, but the consensus seems to be that it certainly wasn’t a negative. The B.C. Day long weekend is already one of the busiest of the year, so it was a little hard for business owners, like Randy Kowalchuk at the Fairview Liquor Store, to say how much of an effect festival goers made on his store, though they were certainly coming through his doors. “August long weekend is our busiest weekend of the year and it stayed true to that,” said Kowalchuk. “We saw lots of guests of Boonstock and they were well-behaved, enjoying themselves. We had great weather, we had warm summer nights, it was just nice to see young people enjoying themselves.” Campbell Watt, president of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Penticton Association said he expects the weekend will turn out to be positive, business-wise. “Even if they (Boonstock guests) didn’t spend any money, which we know they did, then it was still a positive thing,” said Watt. “When you have that many extra people in town, and they didn’t create the vandalism or things that cost money instead of create money, then the worst case for a business was that they broke even or they had people come through that made them too busy.”
We had great weather, we had warm summer nights, it was just nice to see young people enjoying themselves. — Randy Kowalchuk
Watt said there was a noticeable number of people wearing Boonstock wristbands at the Saturday markets downtown. “Exposure to Penticton was the long-term goal. It was one of the goals to create long-term benefits,” said Watt, explaining that the chamber’s support of Boonstock wasn’t as a band-aid or a one-off event. “The influx of non-recycled cash is certainly a positive thing, but the ultimate goal is to create other events,” said Watt. “We have nothing driving that younger demographic to Penticton anymore. These kind of events, we need them to ensure that Penticton thrives and survives in 10 to 20 years and that is what we were supporting.”
Paul Cecconi of Brodo Kitchen also said it was a typical busy holiday. “It was busy all weekend. I did talk to a few people that were going there (Boonstock),” he said. Cecconi, though, had some special guests to cater to. “We catered the headliners in the green room. The bands were very excited about all the fresh local farmer’s vegetables. We did City and Colour on Friday, then Rise Against on Saturday and Macklemore on Sunday,” said Cecconi adding that one of Macklemore’s band was impressed enough with some of the preserves Brodo supplied. “They took a card and told us you have to send us a couple of cases with different cannings,” said Cecconi. Rob Appelman, owner of the Lakeside Villa and president of the Penticton Hospitality Association, said he and other hoteliers were full, but that was typical for the August long weekend. This year, though, most of his rooms were taken up by Boonstock guests. “For myself, and I think a lot of people, the August long weekend is a full weekend,” said Appelman. He would have preferred to see Boonstock happen on a different weekend rather than what is already one of the busiest, though he understands the festival organizers were also trying to maximize their attendance. “This is the weekend people get out and enjoy, so this is the best scenario for Boonstock to get as many people to come,” he said. “During the day, the beach was full and everyone was having a good time and I didn’t see or hear of any problems at all.”
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City councillor Hopkin resigning his seat Steve Kidd
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Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday was the last for Penticton’s youngest councillor, ensuring there will be at
least one new face when council reconvenes after the municipal elections in November. Wes Hopkin, announced last week that he is resigning his seat as of Aug. 8, well in ad-
vance of the fall municipal elections. Hopkin, who is now 25 years old, was elected to council in 2011 at the age of 22. Instead of running for re-election, the Harvard graduate
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is going back to school and entering the law program at the University of Toronto. “I’ve wanted to go back to law school for a time,” said Hopkin, who has been working through the application process for the last year. “It has sort of been in the back of my mind for a while, but the official decision and being able to get in and where to go, that wasn’t really made until some time in the late spring.” Hopkin said the timing works out well. Though he isn’t finishing his term, his resignation won’t trigger a by-election. “I wasn’t able to quite finish, but it is basically only a couple of months left. Things get kind of silly in that
last month anyway,” he said. Hopkin added that his time as a politician has been, “interesting, slightly aggravating but ultimately a very rewarding experience.” “Running for council and being elected is really a crash course in your community. I grew up in Penticton, so I thought I had a pretty good understanding of how everything worked, but there were some areas where I didn’t understand, neighbourhoods that I hadn’t gone to or didn’t spend a lot of time in,” he said. Hopkin was also surprised how much of council’s time was taken up by “trivia” or “controversial, but at the end of the day, not all that important issues.” “I have probably got
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more phone calls and emails about the deer or about chickens than I ever had about the budget or downtown or the waterfront, major projects we have been doing,” he said. “It is kind of funny the issues we hear from constituents on.” “All in all it has been a very rewarding experience to be part of projects like the downtown and the waterfront that are important investments in the community that are going to be there, hopefully, for decades,” he said. “It is something I am very proud to have been a part of and was really inspired because of the engagement we did with the community.” Law school, followed by entry into pol-
Two local electrical utilities have no plans to follow the lead of a counterpart in Saskatchewan that is being forced by the provincial government there to remove 105,000 smart meters from customers’ homes. SaskPower was ordered last week to pull the meters, after eight of the Crown corporation’s devices caught fire in the previous two months, according to media reports. It’s expected to take up to nine months and $50 million to swap out the Sensus smart meters for different models. Results from an investigation into the fires are expected later this month, but the North Carolina-based company issued a statement last week that suggested the incidents may be a result of “external factors,” like water intrusion into meter boxes. So-called smart meters, which relay usage data wirelessly to utility operators and thereby eliminate the need for manual readings, are already in use by the City of Penticton, while FortisBC will be installing them elsewhere in the region beginning early next year. Shawn Filice, who manages the city’s electrical utility, said despite what’s happening in Saskatchewan, there are no plans to do a change-back here.
“There are no concerns we have regarding our meters in Penticton,” he said. “They’ve been installed now for over 10 years, and we’ve not had any issues. And at this point in time, I have no concerns with respect to the equipment we’re using.” The meters in use at approximately 17,000 homes and business in Penticton are manufactured by Itron, one of just a handful of companies that make the devices, Filice added. FortisBC will also be using Itron meters, according to spokesman Neal Pobran, who confirmed his company is staying the course with its roll-out. “We are continuing with our plans to install advanced meters starting in Trail, with exchanges scheduled for the South Okanagan from May 2015 to July 2015. As with any project we do, safety is always a primary consideration,” he said via email. Pobran noted the installations for about 130,000 customers in the Southern Interior will be done by Corix Utilities, which did similar work for BC Hydro, and will include a safety inspection of each meter base. “It’s important to note that we already exchange thousands of meters each year to ensure accuracy and have never experienced a fire from these exchanges,” he said.
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Salmon numbers running for a record Steve Kidd
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Sockeye salmon have been returning in good numbers over the last few years, but the 2014 spawning running is shaping up to beat every record in the books. Early predictions had the run at about 380,000 spawners, but by early August, more than 613,000 had passed over Bonneville Dam in Oregon. That, said Howie Wright, fisheries program manager for the Okanagan Nation Alliance, is going to set yet another new record, besting records of runs all the way back to 1938, when the counts began. And while sockeye have been making their way into Skaha Lake since 2011, larger numbers are expected this year. “We would expect to see spawners this year in the Penticton channel,” said Wright. “I think about 10 to 15 per cent of the return we are expecting to be from Skaha Lake.” Wright said they have been looking at options for sockeye passage over the dam at Okanagan Falls and decided this year to take a simple approach, putting in the stoplogs and operating the fishway as designed. “That’s been in operation since the beginning of July,” said Wright. “We have a video camera on it and a tag detector. It will give us an idea of how well the fishway works as it was originally designed.” There are already tribal and recreational fisheries happening in the lower river, south of the U.S. border, and Wright said the ONA has begun food, ceremonial and social fisheries in the river and Osoyoos Lake. Last week, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans opened a recreational fishery on the north basin of Osoyoos Lake, allowing anglers to retain two sockeye per day. Skaha Lake remains closed to salmon fishing, and a review of the run and environmental conditions in Osoyoos Lake will take
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arrangement between the Osoyoos Indian Band facilitated through the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Spirit Ridge Resort, and the Nk’Mip campground. It’s also an alternative to catch and release fishing, Wright said, which in the warm waters of Osoyoos Lake can stress the salmon. “It is generally not good to bring a sockeye up from 60 feet down, that are in 10 to 12 degree water, up to water that is 24 degrees,” said Wright. “That is one part of the economic fishery. We will also, in mid-august, be doing a seine fishery again, similar to last fall,” Wright continued.
“And of course, we will be doing the local sales at the Nk’Mip campground if people want to buy a sockeye there. “We will be looking at doing a value added product with our canned products, smoked (salmon) and Indian candy, those kind of things.” The salmon hatchery being built at the Penticton Indian Band, he said, is on time and on schedule, with a grand opening planned for Sept. 20, and only finishing detail work to complete it. “We will be collecting our first brood with the hatchery this October,” said Wright. “This coming spring of 2015 we will do our first fry release.”
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EDITORIAL Boonstock thoughts There is plenty of room in the summer for more than triathlons, bridge tournaments and car shows. For many, it was not a question of whether they wanted Boonstock Music and Arts Festival to succeed. It was a matter of safety. People would be coming to Penticton and leaving with a first impression to share to the world that residents and naysayers didn’t have much control over. It could be where the frustration began and put Boonstock under a microscope. Of course there will always be complaints for any event. It takes too long to cross Main Street, the noise, etc. For many who live and work in Penticton, it is in exchange for those short disturbances that they get to live in this paradise. For those reasons, it is important for festivals and events to be mindful of how they tread into the community. Boonstock barged in and perhaps that is why it was approached with such early skepticism. Yes, they could have been a little more mindful when first announcing the move from Alberta and there were missteps made by organizers. We cannot ignore the death of a woman or the dozens of overdoses that were dealt with by emergency service. However, no festival attracting young adults is immune from drug and alcohol-related problems. No amount of security guarantees protection from illegal drugs or binge drinking. Overwhelmingly, those dancing in the dirt and spending their cash in local stores agreed they would come back and do it all over again. Weave in Peach Festival, Granfondo and wine festivals, and our target tourism demographic becomes varied instead of niche. If Boonstock is to return next year, it does need to take a more proactive approach to planning and communication. PENTICTON WESTERN For those who had no interest in Boonstock, the noise, or whatever the reason: think about the extra dollars that came rolling through your workplace and brought people to a place where you live and they can only visit. And, who knows, perhaps those who remember having the time of their lives at Boonstock will eventually call the city a place to stay forever.
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Summertime and drinking is easy The B.C. government’s move to ease liquor restrictions is undergoing its hot summer test, and music festivals are only part of it. Premier Christy Clark’s government loves its populist gestures, and as with increasing rural highway speed limits, the negative effects have yet to be quantified. Free-range drinking, or removing fences from festival beer gardens, is one of the moves that will be undergoing a post-mortem as communities clean up after their big summer parties. One of the biggest, the Squamish Valley Music Festival with headline acts Arcade Fire, Bruno Mars and Eminem, is still to come, Aug. 8 to 10. Country fans gathered over the long weekend for Sunfest in the Cowichan Valley, with the Rockin’ River Musicfest in Mission
coming up next. Another big bash next weekend is Shambhala, the popular electronic music event on a farm near Nelson, but alcohol is officially banned there and their big issue is controlling the effects of ecstasy and other rave drugs. Early reviews of free-range festivals have been positive. Victoria’s Rock the Shores event went smoothly without a fenced-in area for alcohol sales. Festival organizers did create a fenced “dry” area, but I’m told hardly anyone used it. Penticton has had its share of experience with summer bashes gone bad. For B.C. Day it inherited the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival, sent packing from a small community in Alberta after complaints of rowdy crowds and crime, so officials were understandably cautious. After attending the
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B.C. Views recent Calgary Folk Festival, where the beer garden was securely fenced and the capacity monitored, I’m wondering what is really achieved by these measures. Litter and empties were contained, but since under-aged festival visitors are allowed into the serving area, it’s not clear to me whether the fence was ever worth the effort. It’s unlikely that there will be riots at farm markets as a result of allowing sales of locally made beer, wine
and spirits, or from relaxing rules for operation of winery tasting rooms. But there are more reforms to come. New regulations are on the way for the Agricultural Land Reserve. As it stands, farms are allowed to have a winery or cidery, but not a brewery or distillery. Expect that to be changed as B.C. and other provinces strive to develop their craft beer and spirits industry, trying to emulate the tourism benefits that have come from an expanding wine industry. One area where the B.C. government has screwed up is its minimum pricing rules, introduced along with the overdue move to allow happy hour discounts in pubs. The minimum price of 25 cents an ounce for beer, 60 cents an ounce for wine and $3 an ounce for hard liquor was an effort to balance
business-friendly policy with legitimate public health concern about over-consumption. But the minimum beer price prompted protests from a few watering holes that had been selling pints or jugs of beer for slightly less. Some media made a big deal of this, and the government overreacted to this tempest in a beer stein with an ill-thought-out cut in the minimum price to 20 cents an ounce – for beer in jugs only. The pub industry was not impressed with this bit of knee-jerk populism. Encouraging beer jug sales makes it difficult to see if someone at a table of revelers is being over-served, drinking most of the jug himself. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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letters Get kids back in school To The Honourable Christie Clark: We heard the announcement that the government will be providing families with children under the age of 13 $40 per day for everyday the teachers’ strike continues into the school year. We also understand that this money can be used for child care or tutoring. In terms of child care, we agree that parents of children this age could be looking at financial hardships if they have to pay ongoing childcare expenses when their children would/
should otherwise be in school. But what about those families with special needs children over the age of 12? They too will require care for their children when they would have otherwise been in school. Tutoring was mentioned as an optional way to use the funds provided. Why are only children under the age of 13 being offered this option? It seems to me that children of this age are in a far better position to “catch up” on lost instructional time over the years that follow. In our opinion it is
Praise for volunteers What would we do without them in Penticton? Having lived here for over 30 years, I have seen their dedication. Many thanks to Meals on Wheels and the volunteers who deliver them regularly rain or shine. Many thanks to the folks at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church who are giving and caring and have helped me in so many ways. Without volunteers it would be a much more lonely life for many folks here. Salute a volunteer! Bless them. Frances Bradley Penticton
Caring people still out there There are still people out there that go the extra mile to lend a helping hand. Just before recent thunder storm hit, my wife’s electric wheelchair quit on Government Street and we were caught in the rain and soon soaked. A young woman with a toddler in her arms saw us and crossed the road in the pouring rain with the toddler in her arms to lend us an umbrella. Unfortunately we did not get her name, but will return the umbrella to her one day when I drive up to Haven Hill to visit my wife. So nice to know there are so many good, caring people living here. Bob Richards Penticton
Who will care for the workers? I hesitate to write this but some things must be looked into and not avoided. I recently read a story that caused me some concern and at least a small amount of grief about government supporting a report calling for better workplace investigations. Does WorkSafe BC or Shirley Bond care about those workers who died? Are there any caring people in our B.C. and Canadian governments or are they all secretly psychopaths with no care and concern for those who are in harm’s way due to the greed
the older students, particularly the Grade 12 students who are working towards graduating and post-secondary education, that require the additional educational support to ensure they meet these goals. Unlike the younger students, these students are going into their final year of public school so catching up on lost instructional time will be much more difficult. Clearly the most efficient solution is to have students back to school Sept. 2. Susan and Pieter Koster Penticton
and incompetence displayed by some/ many/all corporations? It should be a given that any accident that results in death at any corporation (whether a mine or an office) should be first and foremost treated as a criminal investigation of at least criminal negligence. Not to generalize, but are we not all aware of the sordid history of most/all corporations and their attempts to exploit their staff and innocent bystanders as well as bust unions? These are not scary fairy tales read to kids by grandparents or parents, but historical reality. I’ve worked for at least two corporations who arguably were criminally negligent but because of a lack of support or information for staff, these corporations got off without punishment thanks to the endless stream of corporation kissing governments in B.C. Neither the police nor the government are there for the workers who suffer and sometimes die at the hands of greedy, incompetent managers whether they are in doughnut companies, security companies, automotive corporations or any other corporate entity.
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“Hospital Expansion approvEd” “Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday (July 30) that her government has given the go-ahead to a $325- million renovation to Penticton Regional Hospital” Joe Fries/Penticton Western News Congratulations to the citizens of the South Okanagan and Similkameen! Over the next five years, the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation will be dedicated to raising $20-million for all of the state of the art medical equipment for the new hospital expansion.
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Dusty, a lack of water and a few other complaints swirled around when attendees were asked about their thoughts on Boonstock Music and Arts Festival. But, overall, they seemed to all agree there was a certain positive energy shared amongst festival goers that was contagious. While it is the 10th anniversary of the festival, and the first time it has been held in Penticton since moving from Gibbons, Alta., Wojtek Tomalik from Edmonton is a first-timer. He said despite being disappointed with the lack of accessible water and hearing about a 24-yearold woman who overdosed, his experience had been a mostly positive one. “Beyond all this, that horrible incident aside, I have been to other festivals and I have never seen energy this awesome,” he said on Saturday while taking in events on Skaha Beach. “People, organizers, everybody are so relaxed and awesome. There are definitely some logistical issues.”
Boonstock organizers said the bulk of the estimated 8,000 ticket-holders came from Alberta and the Lower Mainland, but Patrick Schedler and Monique Schnieder had a little further distance to travel. The pair planned a summer vacation in Canada from Austria and heard about Boonstock on the Internet. “The headliners are all quite good so that is what attracted us,” said Schedler. “The campground is dusty, but I guess it is OK. It’s also not too bad with the no alcohol thing but I guess some things could be done better, like the organization is lacking.”
Both said they are having fun in Penticton hanging out on the beaches and would potentially choose to visit the city again if they come back to Canada. Sarah Moorhouse and Brad Maki came from Vernon to take in the three-day festival because they liked the variety of musical styles in the lineup. They opted to camp at Barefoot Beach Resort, which is a neighbouring property to the festival grounds, and based on reviews of the Boonstock campground that they have heard, they said it was the right choice for them. “Most people we have from said they would not stay in the Boonstock campground again. They said they are having a terrible experience with bathrooms, dust and
other things,” said Maki. Moorhouse said she also saw some issues with people not staying hydrated on Friday night during the City and Colour set. “I saw a girl pass out because she had no water, but I have to say the security and medical people were right on top of it. They came in right away and backed people up and got her out of there,” said Moorhouse. “I’m glad we chose to camp at Barefoot, and because of that, it has been a lot of fun to come to Penticton and I would definitely come back if it happens again next year.”
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sic Awards have gained them a lot of attention. Following B.C. Country Music Award nominations for The Horizon Award and Group/Duo of the Year in 2012 they joined the MDM Recordings family alongside Brownlee, Hayley and Jess Moskaluke. Their first full-length album was released in 2013. It has been a pivotal step for the sisters. The album’s lead single, Just Another Sundown, has been played on Canadian radio and the accompanying video was picked up for American broadcast by Heartland TV Network (formerly The Nashville Network). They are busy writing with teams in Nashville
and plan on recording soon. The duo also caught the eyes and ears of London Drugs executives during a Klipsch audio demonstration where they were asked to perform. Since then they have been holding intimate acoustic concerts at various London Drugs stores. Being up close and personal with their fan base has opened their eyes that they are becoming role models for young girls. “We were playing in London Drugs when a girl came up and told us she was our biggest fan and she was learning to play guitar. She actually went all the way home got her guitar and brought it back just so
we could sign it,” said Robyn. “It is when stuff like that happens that keeps us going. When you have a down day or feel nothing is going right we think of those little kids and our fans that care so much and how much we touch them with our music and it is so cool.” Robyn Ryleigh and Friends perform their country, pop, rock music at the Penticton Peach Festival on Aug 7 from 8 to 9 p.m. at Okanagan Lake Park. Before the free evening concert they also will be stopping in at the Penticton London Drugs to perform from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The sisters will perform several songs off their selftitled album.
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Jeanne shows lighter side in new single Kristi Patton
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On her third visit to Penticton, country artist Livy Jeanne is a little bit older and wiser, but still knows how to have a good time. It is evident in her new single, We Are the Young, released in July on an EP. “It was probably one of the funniest writing sessions I had been involved in. We really wanted to write a song that is upbeat, fun, anthemic that people could scream at the top of their lungs when they feel this way,” said Jeanne. “I had the idea of using the words young or wild and all these words kept coming out and it all started working. It was just a great experience.” Jeanne will be singing in Okanagan Lake Park on Wednesday as part of the entertainment for the Penticton Peach Festival. Locals may remember her as the opening act for Alan Jackson at the South Okanagan Entertainment Centre, or when she performed at the Barking Parrot with the Young Guns Tour. Jeanne’s EP also features previous singles Wrong Side of the Dirt, Something New and Any Other Way. She also released a video for We Are the
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Winners break records Mark Brett Western News Staff
His swollen hands blistered and cracked, Andre Kajlich put his head down as he struggled to push himself the final few metres to the Ultraman Canada finish line Monday in Summerland. Then, amid the loud cheers of fellow competitors, volunteers and spectators, the 35-yearold Seattle, Wash.,. man made history as the first para athlete ever to complete the gruelling, threeday, 500-kilometre route. Looking skyward, Kajlich breathed a huge sigh of relief as the well wishers crowded around him and Steve Brown placed the coveted Ultraman Canada medal around his neck. “It was awesome and today was unbelievably beautiful out there ,” said Kajlich as Penticton paramedic Chantel Reems checked his vital signs. “I really enjoyed the run, there were some tough spots of course but we’re here for the scenery and the challenge and both exceeded expectations. The reason I did it is because of what I’ve gained from other events and challenges that I’ve taken on and so I wanted to do the next hardest challenge and came across Ultraman Canada. It was an amazing event in a beautiful place.” The double amputee,
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who lost both legs in a subway accident 11 years ago, did not use prosthetics in any of the other three disciplines, which began with the Skaha Lake swim followed by the cycling and doublemarathon run. “Before I started, I wasn’t quite sure that I could get through it but I definitely never thought about stopping,” he said, adding his only worry was making the bike cut-
off time, which he did easily. “Next thing I do is see what I can talk my wife into letting me do next. It’s a challenge but I’m sure I’ll weasel anther one out of her.” In the overall standings it was Kamloops’ Yvonne Timewell and Kevin Willis of Ottawa, Ont. finishing one and one in the women’s and men’s overall standings. Timewell, 46, who has some very strong
connections to Penticton (see Page 13) set a new women’s Canadian course record of 25 hours, 24 minutes, 32 seconds. That eclipsed the 1999 time by Amber Montforte of 25:36:49. “For the last 20 K I was running scared, I was mostly down, I had a hard time focussing but my crew they ran behind me and they kept me going,” said
Timewell, who joked afterwards that she and her family are now heading to Disneyland. “I don’t remember what went through my mind when I crossed the finish line because I was crying so much.” She also praised Jan Svendsen’s team for giving her some immodium early on in the run portion after she began experience severe stomach pains. For his part, Willis, 54, killed the competition, checking in with a time of 23:32:07, just shy of an hour faster than runner up Jan Svendsen of Norway. When asked whether he would compete in another Ultraman, Willis was somewhat non committal, replying: “Well, I guess it’s like when a woman gives birth, she says ‘never again’ but then…”
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Gold struck at Indigenous Games Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Winning gold in fastpitch at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Regina, Sask., July 20-27 was amazing for Naramata’s Hayden Craig. She and Erin Gabriel represented the Okanagan on a team that featured players from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Prince George. Craig and Gabriel helped Team B.C. defeat Team Wisconsin 9-0, in a rematch for the championship. Craig said both teams entered the game knowing they hadn’t played their best in the first meeting, a 16-12 B.C. win. “We didn’t take them for granted going into the final. They were a very good team,” said Craig. In other round robin games, B.C. doubled up Saskatchewan 8-4 and whipped Nova Scotia 17-0 to finish 3-0. While only practising a couple of times prior to
heading for Regina, Craig said the team clicked immediately. “We just kept winning and supporting each other,” said Craig. “That was fun to be a part of.” B.C. coach Michelle Webster said in a release that she is proud of the team for the way they came together. “I could not have asked for a better group of girls to go through this experience with,” she said. “We had contribution through the lineup every day; every last one of them left everything they had out there.” Craig said there were three strong teams (New York was the only other squad with B.C. to be undefeated in round robin play) and that the other squads were equal. In the five games for placings, two were decided by 10 or more runs. Craig enjoyed NAIG off the field equally. “It was definitely a lifetime experience. It was very cultural,” she
said. “We got to go to a cultural village. There were a lot of teepees set up with different indigenous games to play. They had dancers for the ceremony. The closing ceremony had a tribe perform. “I think meeting new people and experiencing the culture of it all,” is what she will cherish, added Craig. “Everyone was so nice. Cheered on other teams. It was like a big family all supporting each other.” The gold medal win contributed to Team B.C. making history at NAIG as they are the first team to win both the overall team title and the John Fletcher Spirit Award. The John Fletcher Spirit Award is presented to the team that best demonstrates the spirit of teamwork, fair play, respect and integrity throughout the week. Team B.C. competed in 13 sports and won 160 medals (63 gold, 49 Silver, 48 bronze). This put the team in first
HAYDEN CRAIG holds Erin Gabriel as the pair show off the gold medals they won with Team B.C. at the North American Indigenous Games in Regina.
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Timewell takes down records Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
As Yvonne Timewell took the women’s side for Ultraman Canada, with a record-setting time, she had a supporter from a distance. Penticton triathlete Janelle Morrison followed Timewell’s efforts on the Internet, then was told by a friend what the Kamloops resident accomplished as she clocked in at 25 hours, 24 minutes and 32 seconds. “I think it’s an amazing accomplishment,” said Morrison, who posted a congratulatory message to her friend, a nurse who cared for her in ICU in 2010. “The heat this weekend was extraordinary. I just kept thinking these guys are doing Ultraman and this is just crazy. The mental tenacity and the willpower that she needed to have in order to not only complete it, but also win the event, break a record, is truly outstanding.” Timewell helped care for Morrison as she recovered from a car accident. Morrison described her as a very caring, compassionate and hard-working person.
PENTICTON TRIATHLETE Janelle Morrison praised Ultraman Canada winner Yvonne Timewell on her record-setting performance. File photo
Timewell met up with Morrison when she returned to Kamloops’ Royal Inland Hospital to have hardware removed from her ankle and arm and gave a gift and a
card she made. The card is on the side of Morrison’s fridge. On the front are the words: determination, strength and perseverance. Inside are the following definitions and quotes: “Endurance — ability to withstand pain, or hardship or prolonged use or strain.” “Achievement without struggle isn’t rewarding,” by Canadian triathlete Heather Fuhr. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will.” — Mahatma Ghandi. Also in the card, Timewell wrote, “Janelle, another step forward. Looking forward to racing with you, Ironman Canada 2012.” “This is just the kind of person that she is,” said Morrison, who reached out to Timewell Sunday evening hoping to get together. “This is a deserving champion. Period.”
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Garteig impresses Canucks Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Growing up in Prince George, Michael Garteig watched the Vancouver Canucks and paid particular attention to goalie Dan Cloutier. The former Powell River Kings and Penticton Vees net minder got to know Cloutier at the Canucks Development Camp in early July as they worked together. “It was cool. A neat experience,” said Garteig. “Skating around and talking to Dan Cloutier, bouncing ideas off each other. We connected pretty well. It was fun to work with a different guy.” Garteig, a 2012 RBC Cup winner with the Vees, faced shooters who were selected in the first and second round of the NHL draft. “The college guys are good,” said Garteig, who posted a 2410-6 record with a .910 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average with the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the NCAA last season. “You’re getting to work with the goalie coach. Get to kind of learn some new things. It was fun. More importantly, it kind of just gave me some confidence. Keeps me motivated and driven to the following year.” Garteig, the BCHL goalie of the year in 2011 and 2012, also enjoyed meeting people and developing friendships with rivals, including Union College goalie Daniel Champini. “I played against him all year. It was funny, we joked about playing each other, poked fun at each other,” said Garteig. “He ended up winning the national championship so I didn’t have much to say.” Garteig also shared the crease with the Canucks’ second round pick Thatcher Demko. “He’s a good kid, a really nice
FORMER PENTICTON VEES and Powell River Kings goalie Michael Garteig takes a breather during the Vancouver Canucks rookie development camp he attended in July. Submitted photo
guy,” said Garteig. “He’s a really good goalie as well. He has a good chance of eventually playing in the NHL.” The Canucks told Garteig they liked how he performed and encouraged him to play well this season and stay in touch. “My main focus is just to get better, make sure that I am improving my game,” he said. “Win games for Quinnipiac. Team success brings individual success.” Garteig received the camp invite about a month or two into last season as a Canucks scout watched him play. It was near Christmas that he spoke with his advisor and coaches about going to the camp. “Since Vancouver is in my backyard … I figured it was prob-
ably the best bet,” said Garteig. Garteig had a strong start to the season being named ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Month for October and November. It became an up and down year for Garteig, but he also said it was technically his rookie season since he only played in five games the year before. “My year was a little inconsistent at times,” said Garteig, who caught up with and spent time with former teammate Troy Stecher, also at the camp. “That’s just being young and not having the experience of playing the year before.” He led the NCAA in games played, starting all 40, which he said was an accomplishment of its own.
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Okanagan vineyards were presented with the Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines recently. Lt. Gov Judith Guichon arrived via bus along with her entourage of guests, including members of the Government House Foundation as well as an impressive array of members of the consular corps ranging from Russia to Ecuador. Guichon, a rancher from the nearby Nicola Valley, was earnest in expressing her admiration for the winners. A self-confessed novice in the wine world, she is a passionate advocate for the preservation of agricultural land and noted that “the grapes have kept us in agriculture” and that “the land has been well cared for and stewarded by the vineyard owners.“ To be eligible for the competition, wines must be made from grapes 100 per cent grown and processed within B.C. A total of 12 wines were chosen by a panel of seven distinguished judges (that included Sid Cross, Tim Pawsey, John Schreiner and Treve Ring) who tasted 436 wine submissions from 119 British Columbia wineries. The crew wound their way through the Okanagan’s wine trails beginning in Oli-
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We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Ghuman Farm is looking for farm workers; must be able to work outdoors on the farm. Duties: pruning, thinning, planting, irrigation, spraying, operate & maintain farm machinery & equipment, load & unload & transfer crates & supplies and farm produce. Full-time work, $11/hr, 40hrs per week, send resume to: charny.g03@hotmail.com
Do you need occasional childcare services, exp. mom. ages 3+, 2-6 hours, day or evening, IGA area, (250)328-5287 LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. now for your child, (babies.-5yrs), 250-493-0566 Nanny available, bonded, references available, Please call (250)486-0020
Employment Business Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC 185-5717 Main Street, Oliver, BC 7710 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland BC Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 6 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $12.53 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP 1-2 Years Experience Required. Education not required Apply now to b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A5K6
Homeless Outreach Worker: Full-time position South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Qualications: • Relevant post-secondary education; BSW or other related education. • Minimum 2 years experience working with multiple barrier clients. For a complete job ad and job description go to our website at www.sosbis.com. Submit your resume and cover letter no later than August 14, 2014 @ 12:00 pm via email: info@sosbis.com fax: 250-490-3912 or by hand: #2-996 Main Street, Penticton. We thank you for your interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Penticton Taxi is seeking Class 4 Drivers, Tony or Bob 250-492-5555, or apply in person: 2319 Government St.
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PART TIME (22.5 HOURS A WEEK) The South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice is a non-profit organization that operates to support family doctors and the primary health care needs of the community. Its members are family physicians. This position is responsible for coordinating events, communicating with and supporting Division members and to provide project support such as minute taking, meeting scheduling, composing correspondence, briefing notes, and a variety of documents for the committees. This is a part-time position, with the opportunity for hours to increase. This position is ideal for a creative and organized professional with outstanding administration/communication skills, who works well in a fast paced team environment. Previous administration experience and proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Please email resume to sosdivision@shaw.ca or fax to 778-476-5992. Closing Date: Monday, August 11, 2014 @ 4pm.
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March 2, 1935 – July 29, 2014 Bob Alexander died in Penticton after a progressive illness. His wife Gladys and their two children, Carla Alexander (Grant Charles) and Jon Alexander (Lori Ducharme) as well as grandchildren, Piper and Finn, will miss him always. They are very grateful for the kindness, friendship and care he received from the staff and residents at Trinity Care Centre. Born in Winnipeg, Bob lived in Virden, Winnipeg, Regina and Calgary before moving to Kaleden with his wife and children in 1975. He was predeceased by his parents Reta (Collett) and Richard, and his older brother Jack. In his early career as a bank manager with the Bank of Nova Scotia, Bob briefly lived in New York. In Calgary, he was co-owner of Alberta Properties, Bletcher’s Shoe Company (now Alberta Boot Company) and a member of the board for Lariat Oil and Gas. Bob served the community in Kaleden as a volunteer firefighter and real estate agent. Bob was proud to live in the beautiful Okanagan where he managed a small orchard, kept a swimming pool crystal clear for his children, read voraciously, completed crossword puzzles, watched the Blue Jays with dedication, and lived with integrity and humour. There will be a memorial service in mid-September, TBA. Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of BC. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
Busy Press & Newspaper distribution centre in Penticton has an opening for a Collating person. This is an evening shift, hours may vary. You must be able to stand for long hours, be in good health, reliable & eager to learn. Competitive salary & benefits. Please submit resume to: Penticton Western News-Black Press 2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8R1 (No phone inquiries please)
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Employment Help Wanted NOW HIRING
426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons
1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton, #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton Food Counter Attendant (NOC: 6641) 25 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $10.25 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP No experience or education required Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6 Receptionist/Office Admin. Must have general knowledge of bookkeeping. Good phone manners, scheduling, efficient on computers, work well in busy office and able to multi task. Full time, benefit package. Start immediately. Only those considered will be contacted. Please send resume and cover letter to: debbielittle@vip.net Sharon’s Care Services is looking for casual workers; must have Class 4 DL, exp. with seniors & First Aid ticket, please send resume to: thompson298@hotmail.com Wanted Immediately, framer with min. 1yr. exp. must be hard working, reliable, must be competent with a nail gun and saw. Call Steve 250-485-8603 between 5pm8pm or leave message. Westminster Party & Tent Rentals is now hiring dishwasher staff for the rental season, please apply in person with resume, 357 Okanagan Ave. E., Penticton
Home Care/Support CARE PROVIDER
Reliable mature adult required for weekend shifts to provide care for a disabled woman in Penticton area. Certification not required, training provided.
Apply by e-mail to: nerl@telus.net
Medical/Dental MEDICAL Office Asst. Full-time 1 yr Maternity Coverage for busy office. Looking for friendly,compassionate person. Computer skills necessary. Please submit resume in person to 110-2504 Skaha Lake Rd,Penticton from 9-4.
Ofce Support ADMIN / MARKETING Assistant. Local Charity seeks part time help to perform a variety of tasks incl: fundraising and grant writing; event planning; marketing; website and social media; volunteer co-ordination and recruitment; general admin. $1,000 monthly salary based on 50 hrs/month. Submit resume and cover letter to pentictonsociety@gmail.com by Aug 15.
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STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, including vehicle and bus repair. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland. Visit www.strathcona.ca/careers
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
Round table w/18” leaf ext., 4chairs, & china cabinet, $500. 250-492-5522
Services
Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522 B & C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & maintenance, licensed & bonded, Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)4887964
Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Farm Services HAY PICK UP, delivery and stacking service. Any size bales, any size load. Call Steve (250) 870-3204
Handypersons Painting, fences, decks, reno’s, garbage hauling, site & yard clean-up, cleaning (home or business), Call 250-4871384 or 250-488-6707
Home Improvements BELCAN
Painting & Reno’s
licensed, insured, WCB roong, painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 Painting; Interior - Exterior, decks, fencing, landscaping, cleaning (home/business), 250-487-1384, 250-488-6707 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal Garbage hauling, metal hauling, batteries, furniture/appliances hauled to dump, dirty jobs too! (250)488-6707 PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
Pets & Livestock
Livestock Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
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VINYL DECKING
HELP WANTED full time for a heating company with experience in HVAC, Hydronic, Floor Heating and Boilers. Please send resume to info@eggert-energy.com
Financial Services
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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 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. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251 FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.
Sporting Goods USED Firearms Tax-In Sale! All orange tagged used firearms in stock priced as marked taxes included @ Weber & Markin Gunsmiths.The Okanagan’s Friendly Gunshop. 4-1691 Powick Rd Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin
Appliances
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Maytag washer/dryer, excel. cond., white $100 each. 250770-1772
For Sale By Owner
Art Objects Painting: “The Fox” 10.25”x13.25”, w/gold frame 16.5”x19.5”.Artist A. Gorge 1892, $2000. 250-492-5522
Auctions ONLINE AUCTION - Salmon Arm: Equipment & Recreation Event! Modified snowmobile, boat, sled trailer, Suzuki bike, gang edger for planks - more! www.mcdougallauction.com Phone Mike: 1-250-833-1400, 1-800-263-4193 DL#319916.
Len (250)486-8800
Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 10 years. Free estimates for complete deck repairs. South Okanagan 250-490-5630 info@ricklynrenos.ca
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2bdrm house w/1bdrm den inlaw suite, $350,000, near schools, H, shopping, transit, 790 E. Duncan Ave., 250-4878185 or 250-492-4832 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
5000 & 2500sqft bldgs. fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna. Together/indiv. 250-878-6455 984sqft office/retail mixed use commercial for sale or lease, Penticton, 250-493-5133 APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 220 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319
Cottages / Cabins Vacation Rustic Retreat (weekly), private 300 ft lakefront, dock at waters edge, West Side Okanagan Lake. Full service cottage sleeps 4. (250)938-1101
Homes for Rent Olalla, clean spacious bright house, park-like area, bright 3bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry rm, w/d/f/s, garage, large deck, NO SMOKING, ref’s req., small pet ok, avail. Aug. 1st, $925/mo., (250)499-5700 SUMMERLAND furn’d 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, large deck, lake view Avail Sept-May. $1400/mo. 604-922-9219, 604-910-2342.
Shared Accommodation Large room, $380/mo., util. incl., close to Cherry Lane, female pref., (250)493-4909
Suites, Lower 2 BEDROOM suite at a Skaha lakefront house Available from Oct. 1st to May 15th $1300 a month including utilities, 250493-4778
Want to Rent Looking for a basement suite for an elderly lady, please call (250)486-0020
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
Auto Financing
Needak Folding rebounder, 40’ dia., like new, Total Gym 1500 Exercise system, Cardiocore Treadmill model CT61, OK Falls, (250)497-8706
Fruit & Vegetables Cherries, sweet and sour, Apricots, pick your own, (250)460-0302
Financial Services
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Mobile Homes & Parks
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Recreational/Sale 1995 22’ Rustler 5th Wheel trailers, exc. cond., incl. a/c, incl. dishes, cutlery, pots, 4 bike rack, stabilizing jack, sliding hitch avail. if needed, $5750 obo, (250)492-0596 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 2002 Mountain Air 38’ luxury 5th wheel, 3 slides, w/d, island kitchen, currently yr-round Penticton living w/privacy yard, new shed, deck, many more extras. Package $29,500, consider trailer only, serious enquires only, (250)492-5046
Real Estate
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson, 2bdrm, all appl, np, $800, 250-492-0413, 250-462-5854
Cars - Domestic
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Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman. I’m choosy, you should be too. Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only,250-460-1713 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514
Scrap Car Removal
Trucks & Vans 2000 F150 S-Cab, 2nd set rims/tires, canopy, 268K, hwy driven, excellent condition, white, ailing Senior’s urgent sale, $3900, (250)492-5046 2005 GMC 2500 hd. sle 6L auto,X-cab, S-box 4x4. 197kms. $7,600 obo.250-307-0505
Boats
PUBLIC NOTICE Let any man or woman with any claim against the property located at the street address of 55 Deans Road, Faulder, British Columbia, now come forward. Verified claims may be mailed to Robert Dewar, Box 20181, Penticton, British Columbia <V2A 8K3>
ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia. View at www.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1250-833-1400 or 1-800-2634193. DL#319916.
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Motorcycles 2007 Scooter (red) like new, 172 kms, new helmet. $1200. (250)547-2045
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Modular Home at 3999 Skaha Lake Rd., Great location, fully reno’d, move in ready, asking $40,000 obo, or rent to own, (250)492-6798
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic 1996 Mercury Sable, aprox.69,000kms, $3750 OBO. 250-462-5933 1997 Bonneville, runs great, snow tires, 205,000kms, $1500. OBO. 250-486-3311
1993 Malibu 180 with 4.3 Merc cruiser V6, Swim grid, bow rider, EZ Loader trailer, 230hrs, $6300obo, (250)770-9796
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE In accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act in the Province of British Columbia, goods and personal property of Ta Long Van was deposited with Penticton Towing for storage has been seized and will be disposed of for public sale on August 7, 2014 at 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia to recover the costs of the unpaid storage and all other costs, in the amount of $3,146.79. The property for sale consists of the following: 1988 Mazda Pickup Truck serial n u m b e r : JM2UF2135J0373987. The property can be viewed by contacting the bailiff. The highest bid may not be accepted. All sealed bids must be sent to ALPHA BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS a division of CAC BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS LTD. 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 3H6, emailcliff@alphabailiffs.com, Phone 250-490-2030
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE In accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act in the Province of British Columbia, goods and personal property of Sherry Nicole Hoffman was deposited with Penticton Towing for storage has been seized and will be disposed of for public sale on August 7, 2014 at 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia to recover the costs of the unpaid storage and all other costs, in the amount of $3,612.82. The property for sale consists of the following: 1992 Asuna serial number: 2CKBJ18U0N6942320. The property can be viewed by contacting the bailiff. The highest bid may not be accepted. All sealed bids must be sent to ALPHA BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS a division of CAC BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS LTD. 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 3H6, email cliff@alphabailiffs.com Phone 250-490-2030
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HOT FUN in the summertime
Clockwise from the top: During a flyover with helicopter pilot Duncan Lindsay, Skaha Beach looked packed during the long weekend; Four-year-old Rhya Terris of Penticton gets up close with one of the residents of Andy’s Animal Acres who were at the B.C. Day portable petting farm at Gyro Park Monday, one of the more popular attractions; Penticton’s Larry Jacques puts some shine on his 1928 Ford Model A quarter-ton pickup that was on display at the JCI Penticton’s Jacked & Juiced Custom Car and Truck Show sponsored by Boyd Autobody & Glass. The event, which replaced the long-running Miss Bikini and Mr. Muscle event, included a beverage garden and was a fundraiser for the various charities JCI supports; Children’s entertainer Mat Duffus of Penticton didn’t exactly pull a rabbit out of his bag of tricks but did keep the younger folks entertained at the B.C. Day celebrations Monday. Photos by Mark Brett/Western News
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calendar WEDNESDAY August 6
T he B ereavemenT resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. 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 250-7707783 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 250492-6299. 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 250-494-5851 for info. PenTicTon duPlicaTe Bridge 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 250770-7524 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 250-490-9272 for info.
CRUISIN’ON A SUNNY DAY — The lazy days are here as thousands of tourists and locals beat the heat with a slow ride down the Okanagan River Channel, one of Penticton’s favourite summer activities.
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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. 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. e v e ry Bingo wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. 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 intermediate 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.
THURSDAY August 7
The legion ladies Auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at noon on the Barking Parrot patio at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. elks cluB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. 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 an international dinner at 5:30 p.m., 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 250-4909272. souTh main droP-in Centre has Peachfest Square dance festival all day, bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m. 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 250809-3329 or visit www. foodaddicts.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 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 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. a l c o h o l i c s nighT a nonymous 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. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. 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 250-498-4959. okanagan falls seniors’ Centre has Scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m.
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August 8 maT duffus and Rick De Fehr, The Pro Bonos, perform Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the 1912 Kaleden Restaurant, 100 Alder Ave. Barbecues on the lawn all summer long. Tickets are $25 including dinner. 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 250770-7783 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 information on other available programs or support in the loss of
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a pet, call 250-490-1107. eagles have a $5 lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Guests welcome. anaveTs has karaoke with Jack at 7:30 p.m. Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast and lunch from 9:30 a.m. PenTicTon seniors comPuTer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. Members and 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 Peachfest Square dance festival all day, bocce at 9 a.m. and horseshoes at 11 a.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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CORRECTION NOTICE there was a error on our ad that was published on Friday, august 1st in the Penticton Peach Festival Program. La Casa Ouzeria is not open for lunch on Mondays as indicated. Join us for Lunch tuesday to Friday, 11:30am to 2:00pm, and Dinner Monday to sunday at 5:00pm. Make your reservations and select your menu online, and more!
1090 Main street PentiCtOn 250.492.9144 www.lacasaouzeria.com
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510 Main Street • Penticton • 778-476-5665
Friday, August 8th 7:30 - 11:30
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Admission: $2 Members, $3 Spouses, $5 Guests Check out our website at www.summerlandlegion.com
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