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It’s time, according to Penticton Mayor Garry Litke, for the provincial government to create some guidelines for the growing number of large-scale festivals and summer events.

Litke plans to lobby Attorney General Susan Anton at the Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting next month to introduce a set of criteria and implementation timelines for large scale operations like Boonstock and other festivals.

“And it should be all nailed down in an ironclad contract 60 days before an event happens, or it doesn’t happen,” he said.

It isn’t only Boonstock Litke is concerned with; he feels it is a national concern with a growing number of music festivals, and the problems existing ones can run into, like what happened to the former Merritt Mountain Music Festival.

“These events are becoming more and more popular and attracting more and more people. It’s not good enough to say ‘somebody might die, but that is the cost of doing business,’” said Litke, who was impressed with the music and the crowd at Boonstock.

“It seems that we have some enormous potential for doing something really positive. I was wishing that I could have ditched the RCMP and joined the crowd and had some fun too,” he said, adding that the concept was brilliant, but he was saddened by the attitude that a death isn’t unexpected.

“It is time for us to get a hold of that and bring it back to where it is a weekend of fun. Where people are not being hauled off to the hospital in a convoy of ambulances or being picked up out of the dirt because they have been laying there face first for the last half hour,” said Litke. “That is not my idea of a success-

ful festival.”

Litke said the planning process for Boonstock inspired him to lobby the government.

“Because of the frustration I experienced in the last six months with trying to get some kind of commitment around security or liquor or policing or medical, and having absolutely no jurisdiction or authority,” said Litke. “Having to spend my entire long weekend beside the phone fretting about it, it was really a helpless feeling. There has to be a better way of doing it.”

Litke said the province is the only organization that has jurisdiction over the range of services that go into making a festival, from the RCMP to health and safety branches.

“They have within their power the availability to regulate, for example, there has to be potable water on site. Really basic things like that,” he said.

“If you came equipped, you had to abandon your water and then there was no water available unless you wanted to pay $4 a bottle,” he said, noting that early in the festival, Boonstock guests were told to pour out their water when entering the concert site over concerns the bottle might contain vodka or other clear liquors. Later, guests were allowed to bring in sealed containers.

Litke expects he will hear negative feedback that provincial regulations would mire existing festivals, like PeachFest, in red tape.

“You know what, for groups like PeachFest, it will be the work of an hour.

It will be check, check, check, done,” he said, adding this is no different than the plan long-running festivals have been doing for decades.

“If you know there is going to be a deadline 10 months from now … I don’t think that is an unreasonable expectation,” he said.

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Council looking to drop speed limit Steve Kidd

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Penticton’s city council is taking it slow when it comes to lowering speed limits on downtown streets.

The Downtown Select Revitalization Committee suggested the city reduce the speed limit through a large area of downtown to 30 kilometres per hour.

That’s already the speed limit along Lakeshore Drive and Front Street, along with downtown portions of Martin and Main Streets, but the committee would like to see the zone extended to cover Winnipeg to Ellis Streets and from Lakeshore Drive to Wade Avenue. On Martin Street, the 30 km/h limit would be extended to Eckhardt Avenue.

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streets on the map are so short it doesn’t matter what speed limit you put on them, no one can really get to 50,” said Coun. Andrew Jakubeit.

Council voted to refer the plan to the transportation committee and

city staff, and expect to have a staff report back before council in midSeptember.

Councillor Wes Hopkin also wanted to see some public input on the proposed changes.

“This is a pretty sig-

nificant reworking of speed limits,” said Hopkin. “I think it is important that we do some proper consultation and that we take the advantage of the downtown markets going on in the summertime to make

sure we get that consultation then.”

Coun. Katie Robinson agreed more discussion was needed over what would likely be a controversial issue.

“I am glad it is coming back to the transportation committee because we have already had one go round with it and there was a strong disagreement with changing some of them, so it will be good to spend a little bit more time with it,” said Robinson.

Mitch Moroziuk, the city’s director of operations, said the changes weren’t inspired by speeding complaints, but rather the committee’s ongoing development of the downtown revitalization plan, and the beginning of work on some parts of the plan.

City returns tourism funds and court costs to Pha Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

More than $310,000 has built up in City of Penticton coffers since the current dispute over tourism marketing began last October.

“The city has delivered a cheque for $310,657.10 to our lawyer’s office,” said Tim Hodgkinson, director of operations for the Penticton Hospitality Association.

The city stopped turning the money over to the PHA last October. That’s when they alleged the hotelier’s association was in breach of their contract with the city to manage tourism funds generated by the two

bounce. Otherwise, the City of Penticton could be using this as a money-making effort for themselves and that is just not on.”

Hodgkinson said the dialogue about return of the HRT funds began immediately.

“A request was made through legal counsel to pass the money back because ‘We’ve got a lot of catching up to do.’ That was Alfred’s quote,” said Hodgkinson, referring to the PHA legal counsel, Alfred Kempf of Pushor-Mitchell.

The PHA, which had been continuing their marketing efforts with HRT funds still in their possession, were forced to discontinue marketing earlier this spring when that money ran out.

per cent additional hotel room tax.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Douglas Betton, however, ruled in favour of the PHA last week, awarding them return of the funds and court costs. The amount released by the city Thursday does not contain the court costs — Hodgkinson said those are still being worked out by the legal firms.

He’s also not sure if the amount includes interest on the funds the city has been holding back.

“We would certainly hope that the interest would be transferred and it is a question that has been raised internally,” said Hodgkinson. “They better supply the interest, because the people of Penticton deserve that

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Pressed by the media why she didn’t attend the Boonstock music festival, Coun. Katie Robinson hotly replied “Because I’m not a head-banging junkie.”

“It was halfway out of my mouth and I am thinking did I just say that out loud?” said Robinson.

The incident occurred at council’s regular meeting Tuesday, after what Robinson said called a hard weekend with little sleep, concerned over the overdose death of a young woman at Boonstock.

“My emotions are running very high on this one because of the death involved,” said Robinson, adding she didn’t intend insulting Boonstock attendees.

Robinson admitted the music played at Boonstock wasn’t to her personal taste, but she said she was airing her frustration in the wrong direction.

“James Miller (editor of the Herald) provoked me and the words were out of my mouth before the filter kicked in,” said Robinson. “He was hitting a nerve last night and unfortunately, for me, I reacted very badly. It certainly wasn’t becoming of my position.”

“Everyone is entitled to listen to whoever they want to. My frustration is with the organizers,” she said. “I have been quite vocal that they (Boonstock organizers) were not prepared. I have no problem supporting wellrun, well-organized events.”

Robinson said she spent Wednesday afternoon responding personally to emails.

“I regret it. If nothing else, I have always conducted myself in a polite, professional manner. I was anything but Tuesday night,” she said. “There is no excuse, it never should have been said. But given the emotion and the provocation, it happened.” lewis.co

RCMP needed backup to fill “gap” at Boonstock Joe Fries

Western News Staff

Mounties say the “gap” in security operations at the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival contributed to one of the most hectic August long weekends that emergency services providers have ever seen in the region.

“It’s typically a busy weekend, but it was far busier than ever experienced in the South Okanagan, just because of the event, essentially,” RCMP spokesman Const. Kris Clark said this week.

“We knew the resources that were necessary to police that size of an event,” he continued, but the suspected drug overdose death of a woman Friday night, combined with other

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“So in order to address that — our concerns as well as the gap that was left by private security — we needed to enhance our resources,” said Clark, who was unable to quantify the type, and cost, of extra help, since figures are still being tallied.

Organizers stated prior to Boonstock that calling in 40 outof-town officers for the event, which was held in Penticton for the first time this year, would cost the festival about $200,000, although it’s now believed the expense will be much greater.

A press conference intended for Mounties and other emergency service providers to reveal those numbers, plus details of police files generated by the event, likely won’t happen un-

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Boonstock operations director Barb Haynes confirmed the event required a bit of extra help from police.

“RCMP stepped up to the plate and assisted Boonstock when and where we needed it,” she said, singling out Staff Sgt. Troy Gross from the RCMP Southeast District headquarters for “working well with our team.”

Interior Health stated previously that 90 people were taken from Boonstock to Penticton Regional Hospital during the festival, most with drug- and alcohol-related medical conditions.

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Stabber deemed not criminally responsible Joe Fries

Western News Staff

A man charged with attempted murder and five other offences following a stabbing earlier this year at a Penticton motel has been found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.

Following that finding in court in Penticton on July 31, Ralph Scott James Lefteruk was remanded to the Forensic Psychiatric

Hospital in Coquitlam, according to Neil MacKenzie, spokesman for the B.C. Criminal Justice Branch.

MacKenzie said via email the judge would have considered the circumstances of the offences, plus evidence regarding the accused’s mental state at the time, before making the ruling.

Lefteruk was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation following an appearance in provincial court in Penticton on Feb. 6, two

days after the early morning incident at the Mayfair Motel.

RCMP alleged at the time that Lefteruk broke into a unit there and choked a 53-yearold woman, then stabbed a 40-year-old man who tried to intervene.

Lefteruk was also charged with two counts of break and enter, plus single counts of aggravated assault, assault, and resisting arrest.

MacKenzie said it will be up to the B.C. Review Board to determine when, and if,

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tually handle the case won’t arrive in the city until next month, so dates haven’t even been set yet for a preliminary inquiry to determine if there is enough evidence to send the matter to trial in B.C. Supreme Court.

Defence counsel Balfour Der, who appeared by phone, said he’s prepared to make “a fair number of admissions” to shorten the length of time required for the inquiry.

Symington, who was not in court Thursday, was an Alberta resident at the time of the incident.

He’s also charged with impaired driving causing death, failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm, having care or control of a vessel while impaired, and obstruction of justice.

The maximum penalty for impaired driving causing death is life in jail.

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Notice of public hearings Public Hearings are being held at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 18, 2014 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider the following:

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2014-36 Upper Wiltse Area Structure Plan The Public Hearing of August 5, 2014 is being reconvened at the above-mentioned time and place to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 201436 to add the Upper Wiltse Area Structure Plan to Official Community Plan Bylaw 200220. Amendments include the following: • Add and include on the List of Schedules: Schedule ‘M’ Upper Wiltse Area Structure Plan • Amend Section 2.1.3 Neighborhood Planning - Existing Neighbourhood Plans • Amend Part 6 Development Permit Guidelines • Amend Schedule ‘H’ Development Permit Area Map. Land Use Contract Discharge and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2014-38 - 2111 Main Street The Land Use Contract registered in the Kamloops Land Title Office under number

J36607 shall be discharged from title to the land legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 115 and 116, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 52757, located at 2111 Main Street.

Zoning Bylaw No. 2011-23 is amended as follows: Add under 11.4 C4 – General Commercial, 11.4.4 Site Specific Provisions; .2 On Lot 1, District Lot 115 and 116, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 52757, located at 2111 Main Street, Motor vehicle and equipment repair shop shall be permitted. The applicant is proposing to construct a BCAA building containing a service shop, carwash and office space.

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., on Monday, August 18, 2014 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171

Main Street, Penticton, B.C. 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, August 18, 2014 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall, 171 Main Street), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power Street); or online at http://www. penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latestnews.html.

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Pilots report increase in laser pointings near Penticton Joe Fries

Western News Staff

Pilots flying in the Penticton area notified Transport Canada and the RCMP three times in July about lights distracting them from the ground.

In two of the cases, airplanes were struck by lasers, while the third involved a helicopter pilot who spotted a light similar in brightness to a welding arc that was shining onto a runway approach.

There were just two other such incidents reported in the previous 14 months, according to a database maintained

by Transport Canada.

“Three incidents would hardly be a big (spike) when you figure out how many flights there are 365 days a year,” said Penticton RCMP spokesman Sgt. Rick Dellebuur, “but certainly it’s got serious consequences if (a laser) gets in some pilot’s eye upon approach.”

No arrests have been made in connection with any of the incidents, all of which were reported to the RCMP. “It would be a very hard one to catch someone associated with it, unless someone came forward,” Dellebuur said.

“In the air, (pilots) won’t know who the

heck it is.”

None of the companies whose pilots were distracted by the lights in July responded to requests for comment.

However, a spokeswoman for Air Canada Jazz said the company, which wasn’t involved in the incidents but op-

erates four round-trips daily from Penticton to Vancouver, is aware of the problem.

“We take this activity very seriously and report any such incident to Transport Canada, the local police and airport authorities for investigation,” Debra Williams

said in a statement.

“This is an industry issue and we at Jazz support the appropriate authorities doing all possible to put a stop to this type of activity.”

Transport Canada spokesman Ben Stanford noted in a statement that directing lasers at

planes is an offence under the federal Aeronautics Act and anyone convicted could be fined up to $100,000 and sent to jail for five years.

Stanford said his agency has partnered with Health Canada to formalize a system to record such incidents, and has been working with

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What they saw from above: July 10, 2014: The pilot of a Cessna 172S en route from Kelowna to Penticton reported a blue laser strike while on approach. The laser appeared from a location about 800 metres southwest of the airport for about five seconds. No impact on aircraft operation.

July 9, 2014: While en route from Kelowna to Penticton, the pilot of a Cessna 172N reported a green laser strike while on approach. The laser appeared from a location about 800 metres southwest of the airport.

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July 3, 2014: A helicopter pilot travelling from Kelowna to Penticton reported a light similar to a welding arc,

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April 14, 2013: Two pilots of Cessna 172s were inbound for a touch-and-go at Penticton airport when they both reported bright green lights, possibly lasers, in their cockpits.

Aug. 8, 2013: Flight crew on a De Havilland Dash 8 bound for Kelowna from Seattle reported a green laser strike from the area of the downtown Penticton waterfront.

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EDITORIAL PHA dispute may bite council at election If you’re not outraged over the City of Penticton’s handling of the dispute over the additional hotel room tax tourism funds, you may not be paying attention.

It’s been nine months since the city tried to terminate the contract giving the Penticton Hospitality Association control of the funds, which are earmarked for external tourism marketing of the area.

In the latest chapter of the saga, a B.C. Supreme Court justice found that the city’s reasons for terminating the contract were, ultimately, baseless.

Meanwhile, the PHA ran out of HRT funds a few months ago, putting an end to the marketing efforts they had managed to continue despite the city holding back new disbursements since last August. Through it all, the city says they have spent a little less than $42,000 on legal expenses. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg — first, add to that the PHA court costs, which Justice Betton awarded as part of his decision. Next, think about the potential millions lost to Penticton’s tourism sector through lack of marketing.

That goes all the way back to 2011, when this roller coaster ride began, after city council chose not to renew the chamber of commerce’s tourism marketing contract.

It was some bad decision-making that got the city here. Ultimately, that falls in council’s lap, but council makes their decisions based on advice from staff. Then there is the legal advice.

Justice Betton’s comments make it clear there wasn’t much substance to the city’s allegations, so why didn’t Boyle and Co., the city’s legal firm, advise against pursuing legal action?

Penticton needs to take a good hard look at WESTERN thePENTICTON decisions and advice that led to this debacle.

The biggest loser in this situation has been the taxpayer. It’s time to determine who is accountable for putting us here and take action.

Come the November municipal election, Penticton voters can and will express their opinion on whether putting the city’s tourism marketing in jeopardy was money well spent.

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A beverage for every season Beer? Wine? Or spirits?

For me, it depends on the time of year.

As I reminisce about the dog days of an endlessly hot summer that continues to beat down on residents along with the train of visitors to our sunny city, I start feeling thirsty and I’m overcome by a desire to quench my parched throat.

Typically, I reach for a cold, barley beverage.

One twist of the cap or flip of the pull tab means I’m seconds from relaxation. There is something magical about the smooth, crisp taste of an icy cold beer on a hot day that transports me to a better place.

I think beer is synonymous with summertime and I believe that happiness is a chilled 12-pack.

I remember many years ago when my dad was working in the heat all afternoon. Thinking that he was probably thirsty, I decided to grab him a bottled beer from the fridge. My dad wasn’t a heavy drinker

but he did enjoy a frosty one on a hot day.

While I was at the fridge, I figured I might as well grab one for myself so I brought them outside, set them on the concrete ledge in our carport and cracked them open. When he took a break, I offered him the beer and grabbed mine too.

I was just about to take a sip when my mom came outside and asked me what I was doing with a beer.

I didn’t understand the effects of beer and that one needed to be of legal drinking age to purchase or consume it.

You see, this incident happened when I was a youngster and well before I was old enough to drink.

My mom explained to me beer was for “grown ups” and that I was too young to drink it and that was the end of it.

I’m really not sure why that story has stayed with me over my lifetime but even though I’m now a “grown up” people still chuckle

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whenever I tell that story.

While beer remains my beverage of choice through July and August, I do manage to enjoy the occasional glass of white or rose wine.

However when September comes, the temperature drops to a more comfortable level and the leaves begin to change colour I find that wine – red wine in particular – begins to entice my taste buds.

For me, wine is softer and more calming compared to beer and I always get a little bit anxious when I open a bottle of that special something, pour it into the glass and give it that first swirl, sniff and sip.

There are fewer things I find more enjoyable than sitting down with friends and sharing a nice bottle of wine over a charcuterie plate or good meal. When I popped the question to my wife, we opened a bottle of very nice wine that I had tucked away in a safe place to save for a momentous occasion. A bottle of red has never tasted as good as that one.

When fall begins transforming into winter and the holiday season inches closer, red wine continues to be my default weekend drink, unless a ski trip enters the picture. Because we go skiing only a handful of times each season we opt to stay at the hill.

And that involves a lot of planning, a lot of food and a variety of alcohol.

I feel it worth mentioning that I’m neither a problem or closet drinker, nor are my friends, but what better way is there to follow up a day on the slopes than with a beer or a spicy Caesar while soaking those tired, lagging muscles in

a hot tub?

A couple years ago ski trips took a different turn when I added another drink to the lineup: Whisky sours, the perfect combination of sweet and tart. If you use a good quality bourbon as the base they’re unbeatable, particularly when you’re not in a beer-drinking mood and its too early in the evening for wine.

When winter ends and April-freshness approaches the lush, full-bodied winter reds give way to the lighterbodied citrus and floral nature of a golden white wine or a rich, red rose.

Then as the mercury begins to rise and tourists return for another year of fun in the sun, I relax with a beer on the patio before the delicate sounds of glasses clinking linger in the air after the cork is popped off a nice bottle of bubbly as friends toast the good times still to come.

Scott Trudeau is the A&E editor for the Western News strudeau@pentictonwesternnews.com

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Boonstock not a disaster When I first heard about Boonstock I was critical with all the bad news about security and the liquor licence, but how can I judge without checking it out myself.

I went Sunday. First I have to say I am very saddened to hear about the death of a 24-year-old woman. My condolences to her family and friends.

Councillor Katie Robinson said the festival was a disaster, I have to disagree with that. The festival does need some corrections and fine tuning like better security and more access to free water, but it was not a disaster. The Israel Palestine war, the Ebola outbreak and the spill of the dam that is poisoning the water is a disaster. I didn’t see any people fighting or causing trouble in general. The atmosphere seemed very peaceful and happy, I thought people were mostly well-behaved. There was no vandalism.

The drug overdoses are very unfortunate, but people make their own choices,

Councillor apologizes

I would like to take the opportunity to apologize for a statement I made at the end of (Tuesday’s) council meeting.

As concerned as I am about public safety, the comment about Boonstock attendees was made without sufficient consideration for all the people who attended.

I recognize that there are many enthusiasts of all ages from the community and visitors alike who participated in the festival, enjoyed the event and were positive, peaceful and here to experience live music. The comments were out of character for me, and it was not my intention to offend all those who attended the festival.

Katie Robinson, Councillor, City of Penticton

Head-banging druggies

My granddaughter and her friends attended the Boonstock Festival.

They had 30 friends from around the province and Alberta join them at the event. They spent $250 to $400 for their tickets and a great deal more in downtown Penticton. She and her friends are residents of Penticton and work in our city.

From what they told me they all had a great time. Yes

Fact is that Penticton has many festivals that are geared towards families and seniors, which is great, but we need something for the younger generation too. a festival is not the only place to get drugs so don’t just blame the festival.

We need the boost in our tourism sector and in our economy in general that Boonstock can provide for us. Maybe

they drank, but none of them did drugs.

I am appalled that a councillor called them “head-banging druggies.” Even more that the mayor and or councillors did not challenge her slander of our young residents. They work here and pay taxes here, they are citizens of Penticton and their friends are guests of Penticton. I voted for this lady but am extremely disappointed in her remarks that were and are directed at my granddaughter and the young people of our community.

They are not “head-banging druggies.” Please resign.

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I have never written a letter to a newspaper, but after Friday night we wish to let you know our opinion of Boonstock.

We have lived here for over 35 years and moved to get away from the rat race in Vancouver and Edmonton.

Friday night we could not sleep due to the boom boom bass coming from Boomstock.

We live eight miles south of the airport. Yes noise carries off the lake, but this boom boom bass was the worst noise

people will check out our town and decide on a separate return trip to Penticton.

I was pleased to see water being handed out, but more water for free would have been even better. The dust was relentless but you just had to wear a mask or bandana.

Fact is that Penticton has many festivals that are geared towards families and seniors, which is great, but we need something for the younger generation too.

Boonstock can fill that gap for us and I really think in the future this festival can be very good for Penticton. I appreciate the arts and culture that Boonstock provides.

The music was awesome and the people watching was great. I say give Boonstock a chance and hopefully they can manage to improve what needs improvement for next year.

I hope Boonstock sticks around, it has potential for greatness.

ever.

Are we seniors? Yes, but we enjoy young folks also. Just not their rap music.

Our children went to Pen High. We have grandkids who come to town and we like them to enjoy it here, but feel something like Boomstock should not be close to any town.

The Penticton Indian Band have done an injustice to their elders and all seniors in the area to allow this to take place here but I guess it’s all about the money.

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It’s often been said volunteers are the heart and soul of public events and an important factor in the success of an event.

Jennie Loeppky, director of volunteers for the 67th annual Penticton Peach Festival agrees.

After helping out at the event for several years, Loeppky is now overseeing this year’s volunteer group.

“I’m a perpetual volunteer,” she said, noting that in addition to her regular job, she also lends her time at Penticton Vees games at the South Okanagan Events Centre and to Citizens on Patrol.

She also helped Bill Kolter, music director for PeachFest in his successful bid to bring Oktoberfest back to the city.

“I’m not bored,” she said.

Loeppky first volunteered at PeachFest about eight years ago.

Her reason for lending a hand is motivated by a sincere desire to invest in the city in which she lives.

“I figure everybody should do their part and give back to the community,” she said.

Although volunteering can sometimes eat up a significant amount of time depending on the event and her involvement, Loeppky has developed a good system for staying on track.

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“I”m not a tech person; I don’t use a computer. I’m strictly a pen-andpaper person. Once I’ve got my list made up and everything is organized, it’s no big deal.”

One of her greatest concerns stems from the volunteer burn-out factor and that a small percentage of individuals in the city seem to be the ones present at a majority of publicly-staged events.

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Loeppky also lends her time at the South okanagan events Centre, oktoberfest and Citizens on Patrol.

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cerns about the lower numbers of young people helping out at events such as PeachFest. She hopes to see a reversal of that trend as some people such as herself start cutting back on their volunteer commitments.

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While Cindy Lister wasn’t able to be at her father’s bedside when he died almost three years ago from ALS, she has since poured her heart and soul into helping others affected by the disease.

“What I found so difficult was just watching my dad weaken. Witnessing someone you love lose the ability to speak, to move and to just be themselves,” recalled Lister about those difficult months towards the end. “He just seemed so weak, so vulnerable and there was just nothing we could do.

“So what we’re (ALS Cycle of Hope team) trying to do is make a difference and do something we could not do for the lost ones.”

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“Quite a few of our riders have lost family members or loved ones to ALS so we all have a very strong bond and it is part of the healing process,” said Lister. “I think us arriving in town we are a sign of hope for others who have the disease and their families.”

ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is characterized by muscle spasticity, progressive weakness, difficulty speaking, swallowing and breathing.

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When Brian Aspinwall, lead vocalist for a Los Angelesbased rock band was considering band names, he drew on an important piece of history dating back to the Cold War. He settled on the name, Checkpoint Charlie, which is the same name given to the best-known checkpoint in Berlin from 1945 and 1989 until the fall of the Berlin Wall.

“Checkpoint Charlie was a passageway to freedom,” said Aspinwall in a phone interview.

The location was the only place at which foreign visitors, diplomats, Allied forces and their relatives were able to cross from West to East and back again.

This feeling of accessing a passageway to freedom is the same rush Aspinwall and his bandmates: Ben Bonomo (guitarist/bass/keys), Mason Amlee (drummer) and Jorge Sotomarino (lead guitarist) get when they play in front of an audience.

On Saturday, the group is making its first stop on Canadian soil when they play on the Peters Bros. main stage at PeachFest starting at 7:45 p.m.

“We just love to perform, we love to play outdoors on a big stage,” he said, describing their sound as a combination of independent and alternative rock.

The band formed around 2010 when Aspinwall and Bonomo, who were friends through high school, talked about getting a couple of other musicians to round out a group.

They began playing in coffee shops and other small venues and, after going through a couple of incarnations with changes in band members, they settled in when Amlee and So-

LOS ANGELES-BASED indie rock band Checkpoint Charlie will be performing its first show in Canada at the Penticton Peach Festival on Saturday starting at 7:45 p.m. on the main stage.

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tomarino joined the lineup in 2012.

That same year Checkpoint Charlie began recording its first album, Love Karma, teaming up with producer Mike Plotnikoff and Igor Khoroshev, former keyboardist for the group, Yes. The album was mastered by four-time Grammy nominee Howie Weinberg and is set to be released later this year.

“We’re all super excited about the album,” said Aspinwall, who found musical inspiration when he listened to Pink Floyd’s album, The Wall at age 11. “The songs in our album

are all original songs that come from our hearts.”

Among his other musical influences are Nirvana and Grammy-winning artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, who headlined at Boonstock in Penticton on the August long weekend.

Aspinwall said he admires Nirvana lead singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain because he wrote basic lyrics that “cut through all of the BS.” He also likes Macklemore because he and Lewis believed in their talent and abilities and recorded their 2012 album, The Heist, without support from a

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Forever Young honours music legend Scott Trudeau Western News Staff

Summerland’s Kevin Foley didn’t set out to

become a Neil Young tribute artist but sometimes you’ve got to follow your feelings.

“My voice always just seemed to match, you know, when I started playing guitar,”

said Foley. “I just kind of fell into it. I had this idea in my head, it kind of just wouldn’t leave

me alone, to do this show, kind of like a Neil Young tribute show.

I rented Centre Stage

(Theatre) in Summerland, went out and hired some musicians to do the show with me.

“We sold the place out and then after that the phone just started ringing,” he said. “It was supposed to be just more of a one-time thing to get that out of my system but away we went.”

That was five years ago.

Foley’s Forever Young tribute to the Canadian folk/country superstar takes the stage Friday during a special tribute night happening at PeachFest.

Foley said his show honouring the music legend and environmen-

talist quickly became part of the music festival scene throughout the entire Okanagan.

“We’ve done some really cool gigs on some big stages,” he said. “It’s been a blast. It’s been quite a riot.”

Foley said he was fortunate the musicians who performed at the first show in Summerland wanted to join him and become part of the band. Although some of them have moved on he’s grateful for their contribution.

“I’ve been lucky.

I’ve been really lucky,” he said.

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t.g.i.f. concerts Aug. 8 — Alice in Chains with opener The Pack A.D. at the SOEC. Aug. 9 and 10 — Jim Byrnes, a great story teller, musician and actor is performing at the Dream Café.

Aug. 9 — Funny Fest Comedy Nite with Tommy Savitt and Stu Hughes at The Barley Mill. Tickets $8 in advance.

Aug. 14 — Rising stars Kansas Lee Hatherly and Matthew Thomas perform at the Oliver Community Stage bandshell from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 14 — Kathmandu perform at the Naramata Heritage Inn at 7 p.m.

Aug. 14 — Little Miss Higgins and the Winnipeg Five performing at the Dream Café.

Aug. 15 — Willy Blizzard performs in Gyro Park at 7 p.m. in Penticton as part of the free concert series Sunshine Cabaret.

Aug. 15 and 16 — Oscar Lopez and his powerful, fiery hot Latin guitar grooves at the Dream Café. Tickets $34.

Aug. 15 and 16 — Chico performs at the Naramata Heritage Inn in the Cobblestone Wine Bar at 7 p.m.

Aug. 16 — The Pernell Reichart Band and Jordan Dean perform in Gyro Park at 7 p.m. in Penticton as part of the free concert series Sunshine Cabaret.

Aug. 16 — Live Music by Mandy Cole at The Barley Mill.

Aug. 17 — Peter Karrie and Melina Moore perform songs from Phantom of The Opera at Bench 1775. Show is from 7 to 10 p.m. and tickets are $40.

Aug. 18 — Candice Sand performs at Voodoos.

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Young’s songwriting more than a commercial success from YOUNG on Page 12 Being more popular than he’d envisioned also meant Foley had to add to his song repertoire.

“I’ve got 45 albums to choose from,” he said with a chuckle. “So I mean, it’s always changing. We always try to keep it interesting for everybody. The funny thing is we’ve developed a following that we see a lot of the same faces in the audience all over the place.”

Growing up, Foley was a fan of Young’s with two albums – Harvest and After the Goldrush – being his two favourites.

“Those two albums were extremely healing for me and got me through some tough times in my younger days,” he said. “I can put those albums on and just sit there and it’s so healing, you know.”

Foley said that Young’s talents as a songwriter extend beyond just the commercial successes.

“If you get into not so much the hits, but a lot of the obscure things he’s got on albums, it’s very deep and cuts deep inside you,” he said. “The

neat thing for me is, when I’m up onstage, I can find that place and just kind of disappear in the music and that’s what I think I love about playing his stuff the most.”

In addition to working with his band, Foley has also put together an acoustic show and performs at pubs and wineries in the Okanagan.

Foley played his tribute show for the first time at PeachFest in 2013 and is looking forward to returning.

Being the first of three tribute artists to perform Friday along with High Voltage (AC/DC) and U4 (U2) should make for an interesting time and provide some great entertainment for the crowd, he said.

“It’s nice for the audience because they can come and see their favourite band even though it’s not that band and hear some of their favourite songs,” said Foley. “They know what they’re going to get.”

All shows take place on the Peters Bros. main stage with Foley’s show taking place from 6:15 to 7 p.m., followed by High Voltage from 7:50 to 9 p.m. And U4 from 9:30 to 11 p.m.

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Media guests for the Escalade launch stayed at Toronto’s very first boutique hotel, The Hazelton. As one Torontonian put it, “that’s about the fanciest place in town.” It certainly draws an upscale crowd of rich people, or posers, looking the part.

With a steady lineup of Ferrari, McLaren and other exotics parked outside, Cadillac was front and centre showing off its new full-size luxury SUV to a young, well-healed crowd of Toronto socialites and business people.

Looks Getting a full-size truck into a boutique hotel is like trying to park in one of those parking spots labelled “small car”. To get around this, the party part of the launch was held on a garage rooftop, transformed into a nightclub, complete with gourmet finger food, fancy

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In addition to extra power a 2012 or newer Soul’s fuel consumption is lower. The 2.0 litre engine with an automatic transmission is rated at 7.9 L/100km city and 5.9 L/100km on the highway. While that’s a noteworthy improvement, a similar pre-2012 edition Kia Soul (rated at 8.5 city and 6.6 highway) is also a frugal fuel user.

Soul was essentially a carry-over model for the 2013 model year, other than a revised grille (with new chrome accents) and a re-styled Kia badge. This was also the last production year of the first generation Soul. An all-new Kia Soul was introduced for the 2014 model year.

Though the Soul was designed to attract mainly younger buyers, the fuel efficiency and practical characteristics of a Kia Soul can appeal to any age of buyer — if they like its looks.

Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history.

A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

Safety Recalls: 2010 to 2013 Kia Soul: 2010: The wiring harness used for the Advanced Lighting Speakers located in the front door trim panels may have been improperly soldered and an electrical short may result in a fire.

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2010/2011: The stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Dealers will replace the switch. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Young Vees impress at camp Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

THE PENTICTON PIKES swim club kicked of the Okanagan valley regional competition in Kelowna last weekend with a team cheer as coach Cole Midtdal, fourth from the left, as Gru, was joined by his minions from the movie Despicable Me. The Pikes will be sending Gru with eight minions to provincials in Kamloops Aug.15.

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Pikes swim to provincials Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Eight Penticton Pikes swimmers are going to provincials in Kamloops Aug. 15-17.

Pikes coach Cole Midtdal, who will also compete with assistant coach Julia Veidt, said the regional competition in Kelowna last weekend went very well.

“We kicked some butt. It was really good,” said Midtdal of his 35 swimmers who competed. “It was nice to see the kids swim fast.”

Representing the Pikes at provincials will be Leif Forge, Ashley and Ryan McMillan, TJ and Simon Paisley, Hayden Krause as well as Ben and Anders Say. “I’m impressed by a few. Anders Say really stepped up,” said Midtdal. “The Says had a re-

ally good meet. I knew that the kids were going to make it.”

Ben Say said the regionals was a great meet.

“It was a great chance to improve on my times,” said Ben, who qualified in the 50-metre fly and the 100-m breast stroke. “I took quite a bit of time off and I’m quite proud of that.”

When it comes to provincials, Ben said he’s excited about the butterfly event in provincials, but is unsure about his breast stroke.

Krause also enjoyed regionals, which saw him finish third in all of his events except the 100-m freestyle, which he won. Heading into provincials, Krause will be competing in the 100 individual medley, the 100-m freestyle and the 50-m freestyle.

Midtdal said there were fast swimmers at

the meet, including some new ones. He noted Simon Paisley developed a rival with a swimmer from Golden.

“He will push him at provincials,” said Midtdal. “Salmon Arm always provides fast swimmers. They are really good. It seemed like all the clubs stepped it up. It was good competition and it was a lot of fun.”

Now Midtdal has been focused on pushing the swimmers hard, then he will taper things off leading into the provincial weekend.

Prior to the competition, the Pikes did their regional cheer, which Midtdal said was a lot of fun getting the kids involved.

“They dressed up as Minions and I dressed up as Gru,” he said of the Despicable Me characters.

Team bonding a golden formula Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

This story is part of a series to commemorate the Penticton Soccer Club’s 60th anniversary.

When the South Okanagan Canadians won gold in soccer in the 1992 B.C. Summer Games, it was credited to one thing: being a close team.

A Port Alberni school was set up as a dorm, which the Canadians called home.

“That brought the team closer,” said Canadians forward Zico Pescada, adding that they got up at 6 a.m. and went to breakfast and watched games together. “It was really good.

“We might have not been the best team there, but we played like we were,” continued Pescada. “We became pretty tight. We weren’t that tight before.”

Canadians goalkeeper Pat van Ryswyk, who brought the experience of winning provincials and nationals on an under-18 team, said it was exciting to be part of the group.

“It was a real team. We had our good players, but it was a team effort,” he said. “To just run the table and win the tournament, teams were pretty solid.”

That closeness spilled onto the field after the Canadians defeated the host Port Alberni squad 2-0 in front of more than

2,500 spectators. Mauricio Cepeda and Brad Trach were the goal scorers.

“A lot of the people that were there thought we played really well,” said van Ryswyk, who had to stop nine shots. “A good brand of soccer.

It was just a good feeling. It was just a magical run. They (Port Alberni) were a big, tough, solid team. Before the tourney they were the favourites. We just got better and better as it went.”

Pescada said Port Alberni was their toughest opponent and described the finale as a battle.

“They had their own chances.”

Ray Hintz, the Canadians coach, said that game was exciting. It was also the first time most of the players played in front of such a large crowd.

“We were psyched for it. They were ready,” said Hintz. “That was a really good game. They were a good team. We were fitter and we were younger (the age range between 24-30).”

Age rules for the B.C. Games were different then. Club teams with older players could compete and the shift towards youth didn’t begin until approximately 1995.

Pescada said what they did was exciting and probably was one of the highest accomplishments the team had.

“It was eight of the best teams in B.C. It was pretty good,” said Pescada. “It was a tough

tournament.”

Players from that team still talk about the victory. What Hintz cherishes most are the friendships.

“It’s always the people you meet,” said Hintz, who was 30 then. “Everybody had their own identity.”

Hintz said it was great to win because they were without some of their top players like Manuel Borba and Randy Ennis.

“It was awesome,” said Hintz. “That group were together the year before. We were a strong team. We just gelled.”

The Canadians team also featured Mike Beliveau, Dave Hewer, Terry Peach, Terry Perreault, Danny Pio, Bobby Prowse, Guido Rigoni, Peter Selles and David Trawin, Toby Wallace, Rich Perkins and Andy Selles. Charlie Goeckel was the manager. Dave Calvert was the team president.

Another Penticton Soccer Club highlight from 1976-86 includes the introduction of the Oldtimers tournament in 1979 on Thanksgiving weekend attracting teams from throughout B.C. and the U.S. The tournament continues with ages groups of 35 to 50 and over. There was also the construction on the Penticton Soccer Club building at King’s Park in 1985, which concluded that spring.

Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro impressed Penticton Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson during the Hockey Canada under-17 hockey challenge development camp.

“The guys handled themselves well,” said Harbinson, who attended the camp in Calgary for two days. “They put in a lot of work.”

In their summer training, both have added weight. Fabbro, listed on the BCHL website at 175 pounds, now weighs 186 pounds, while Jost went from 175 to 191. With three teams (Red, Black and White) being selected, a change in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, Harbinson said he thinks they should have a good chance of making one of the three teams. In three games, Jost scored two goals and finished with eight points, while Fabbro had three assists.

“They put themselves in a good spot,” said Harbinson.

As for being ready for their rookie BCHL seasons, Harbinson said the 16-year-olds, who played major midget last season, face a big step as

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they have been building their bodies to compete against older competition.

Their added strength will help them battle opposition in front of the net and in the corners.

“Putting the right type of weight is important,” said Harbinson.

In other Vees news, the addition of Patrick Newell put the team one over on the import player limit, which is six. To get back down, the Vees decided to release Minnesota product Max Coatta.

The Vees offered to move him to another BCHL team, but Coatta, who is committed to Minnesota State University, decided he wanted to play close to home.

“It was extremely hard to release Max,” said Harbinson. “He was a great player for us. We weighed our options.

Newell makes us better.”

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The Glengarry Figure Skating Club received help from the government from the Community Gaming Grant Program. Penticton MLA Dan Ashton handed the club a cheque for $22,225 to head coach Trevor Buttenham and member skaters. The money will go towards ice rental and programs to keep registration down.

“It is great help for our club,” said club president Michelle Tuckwood. “We pay aproximately $60,000 in ice fees each year throughout the entire fall,winter, spring and summer programs.”

The biggest chunk, $40,0000, comes from the fall/winter. Tuckwood said the gaming money helps keep their program costs down in the winter when they have the most competition with city programs, hockey, swimming and dance. see TEES UP on pg.21

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Rachel Knoll is getting a second chance to play basketball and she plans to enjoy every minute of it.

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The former Mustangs captain and team MVP will suit up for the UBC-O Heat women’s team.s Knoll, a fourth-year student at UBC-O, thought the game she loved was taken away from her. The return trip from Kelowna, in which the bus transporting 14 students and a teacher was in a head-on collision, changed Knoll’s life as she went from being an active person to not playing anything.

“It was kind of weird for me,” said Knoll, who is stronger from the experience, which at the time, she thought the crash was going to claim her life.

“My dream was to play basketball. It was my life and something I was so passionate about and to lose it, you realize you can still have a life. You are still the same person without that. It was a huge thing for me. It took a while to come to acceptance with it all.”

Knoll devoted time to finding that person without basketball and had given up on playing again.

RACHEL KNOLL is getting a second chance to play basketball with the UBC-O Heat women’s team this fall after a two-year hiatus. Knoll captained the Princess Margaret Mustangs in 2011.

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“That’s why it’s so cool that I get to play again,” said Knoll, who

averaged 21 points per game with the Mustangs.

Knoll, who has

worked with kinesiologists, reached out to Heat coach Heather Semeniuk after learning that the team was in need of players with size. Being six-foot-two, Knoll fits the bill.

“I’m so excited about it. I still can’t believe its happening,” she said. “I hope I will be good.”

With the Mustangs, Knoll didn’t play like a traditional post and took advantage of her speed and athletic ability to drive to the basket and finish. She is curious to see how her skills will be against other players who haven’t been away from the game. She has some nerves and has practiced with her former coaches, who say she is just as good as she ever was. That gives her confidence.

“It’s a big jump usually from high school to college,” she said.

Semeniuk is excited about the possibilities with Knoll, who is keen.

“She came with a strong desire to get back into it,” said Semeniuk.

Tigers show life at end Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The South Okanagan Minor Baseball Association midget Tigers closed out its under-18 AAA season with a sweep at the hands of Ridge Meadows.

The Tigers bowed 10-4 and 7-6 at Carmi Field July 27 to finish with an 8-27 record, finishing last among the 10 teams.

Tigers coach Junior Deleon felt his players performed well to finish off the schedule.

He especially liked that they were able to stay in games longer.

“Even when we were down, the dugout

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Deleon talked about a game against Kamloops on July 19 that they won 20-11, and put in an effort showing what they are capable of as they constantly battled.

Deleon acknowledged losing took a bit of a toll on the players. He watched them work hard throughout the year and saw many close games slip away.

“The team believed in the talent that SOMBA has in its program, we just weren’t able to put it all together,” continued Deleon.

“The team r e m a i n s young, but like it’s been said many times, they are very talented.”

The Tigers will lose graduating players Tyler Lemke, who will attend Okanagan College and play for the Coyotes, and Treven Stetsko.

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A few tears were shed by the Penticton Thunder mosquito baseball team after losing the AA provincial championship in Newton last weekend 7-5 in extra innings to the Aldergrove Dodgers.

“After a couple of minutes, everyone was back smiling,” said Thunder coach Stephane DelisleLavoie. “We didn’t lose on an error, we didn’t lose against a bad team.

We lost against the best team all summer.”

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to secure the win after scoring two runs in the top of the eighth.

“We played very well. Everyone was happy with second place in B.C.,” said Delisle-Lavoie, adding they had a crowd of 50 come and support them. “They got better defensively, more focused, we hit well and pitched well.”

The Thunder completed the round robin with a 3-1 record, their only loss coming against the Dodgers. The Thunder posted wins against Quesnel, Surrey and Newton. In the semifinal, the Thunder downed the Burnaby Braves 8-3. The Thunder were the lone team to utilize all 12 pitchers.

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IN BRIEF from TEES UP pg. 19

Openings in Tees Up for Cancer

The 18th annual Tees Up for Cancer ladies golf tournament has space for teams. The event, which has a pajama party theme, will be at the Penticton Golf and Country Club on Aug. 15-16 and is a fundraiser for the South Okanagan Medical Foundation. This year’s cause is new Isoflex mattresses that help prevent and treat skin ulcers caused by bed rest as cancer patients recover. Entrants do not have to be a member of a golf club to participate.

Tournament chair Peggy Guest said they will do what they can to help single entrants get placed onto teams to enjoy the scramble format. Helping teams on the course, specifically the 14th hole, is Penticton’s A.J. Eathorne, a former Ladies Professional Golf Association player, who will hit drives for teams for a fee of $20, which also goes towards the cause.

“It’s a long-standing tradition, lots of fun,” said Eathorne, who continues to support the event because it’s her former club and the people supported her career. “I get to see everyone and hang out. It’s a great cause and the money stays local.”

Nerves never hit Eathorne as she tees up for the ladies.

“In their eyes, every shot is a great shot,” she said. “I will hit until they are happy.”

The deadline to register is Aug. 13 and those who want to play can contact Guest at rpguest@telus.net. Business-

The Thunder also did well in the skills competition, winning two of five events. Alan Woodhouse was the only player to hit a home run, sending a 220-foot dinger over the fence.

“It was fun because it was more like a real derby like the kids see on TV when they watch the MLB,” said Delisle-Lavoie.

The Thunder also won the around the horn event with Dominic Delisle-Lavoie, Marlo Spence, Dexter Madsen, Luke MacIntyre and Ben Avila. In that contest, the pitcher throws to the catcher, who throws to third, third throws to second, then to first and ends with catcher.

es interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact Diane Banera at dianebanera@shaw.ca. The cost to enter is $160 for non-members and $115 for members, which includes dinner, lunch and prizes. To date, the golf tournament has raised $455,000.

Challenge homestay program

Valley First Challenge Penticton (VFCP) has started a home-stay program for professional athletes. The homestay program is available to international as well as Canadian pro athletes in VFCP. Triathlon athletes visit from all over the world and some prefer to stay with a family.

The program allows athletes to visit the city when they normally may not due to accommodation cost or availability. It will also allow the host family to learn about another city or country’s culture. Homestays are offered out of generosity by local homeowners, who would enjoy the experience of hosting an athlete (with spouse or trainer). Only bedroom facilities, access to a bathroom and a kitchen is required. Homestay hosts are not obligated to prepare meals or offer transportation assistance.

However, they may do so if they wish. Homestay stays range from one to seven nights during the dates of the VFCP race dates to include Aug. 24. Once an athlete that fits a residences’ requirements is found, and compatibility is established, contact information is shared. Athlete and residence can then set up the details required to make this a great experience. To house an athlete, a questionnaire needs to be filled out. Contact Kelly Hopkins at kellyhopkins@challengepenticton.com or call 250-276-2163 to get a questionnaire.

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Clockwise from top: Lead singer Brad Mates of Emerson Drive belts out a tune with guitarist Dan Baumann by his side to a crowd of about 8,000 at Okanagan Lake Park on Wednesday during the opening night of the Penticton Peach Festival.

The festival runs until Aug. 10.; Members of the Trampoline Wall team Felix D. Pasquale, top, and Didier Stone go through their moves during one of their shows; Keisha McLean, front, and Lindsey Winstanley of the Boundless Belly Dance group synchronize their moves; Diane Straker reacts to hypnotist William James prompting during the always popular show.

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training.

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We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

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To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889

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In Memory of Gladys Sybil Partridge (who passed away on Dec. 18) a graveside service (officiated by the Rev. John Briscall) will be held on Aug 13, 2014 at 12 noon.

Friends and family are invited to Leir House for refreshments following the service

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Coming Events

Found, July 3, Penticton Hospital dressing room, gold pendant with inscription, call to identify, (250)497-5344 Lost, Acura car fob with two keys, Thursday, July 24, South Penticton area, (250)492-5349 Lost, long haired black cat with white chest and feet, Westbench, Forsythe Dr. area, call (250)488-1640

Children Childcare Available Do you need occasional childcare services, exp. mom. ages 3+, 2-6 hours, day or evening, IGA area, (250)328-5287 Family Daycare of 30 years, Hospital area, has full-time spot avail. for Sept., reas. rates/flexible, 6mo. - 4yrs, call (250)493-6687 Debbie LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. now for your child, (babies.-5yrs), 250-493-0566

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

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Farm Workers 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

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.

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NOTICE of the Annual General Meeting for Birthright Society of Penticton to be held on Sept 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm at 200 Bennett Ave Penticton, B.C.

Remember Vinyl Records has 1,000’s of LP’s, Open 11am-5pm, Mon-Fri., 11am4pm Sat., Visit us at 428 Main St., Penticton, (778)476-5838

Education/Trade Schools

Funeral Homes

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

FTP Bookkeeper/receptionist is required for an established industrial sales/service company.

Preferred candidates will have the ability to handle all facets of a computer bookkeeping environment. Reply to Box #77, c/o Penticton Western News, 2250 Camrose St., Penticton, BC, V2A 8R1

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Can you cook & looking for a fulfilling ministry? Consider Our Daily Bread, Nelson BC’s only hot meal program that helps the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. ODB is looking for a dedicated individual with ability to cook and enjoy’s working with volunteers. Is this you? We offer: Competitive wage package with benefits and full time hours. ODB is a ministry of Kootenay Christian Fellowship.

Please apply to April at odb@kcfoffice.com www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com

Homeless Outreach Worker: Full-time position South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Qualications: • 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.

Small local paving company looking for a labourer. Experience an asset but not required. Must be able to tolerate working in the summer heat. Good pay. Call 250-4629488 ask for Matt

The Garage Hair Studio in Penticton is looking for a Hair stylis to join our team.

We are a busy Salon in newly developed area looking for someone with a positive attitude and is a team player.

Clientele is an asset but not required. Please Contact Judy with resume and references at 778-476-5777

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In Memorium

MEMBER SERVICES / PROJECT ASSISTANT

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.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking 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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Has an exciting career opportunity within their sales team. Automotive industry experience is not a requirement but a Sales experience is a must.

Successful candidate will develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers… and continually maintain a professional company image.

Penticton Kia has an excellent compensation package, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Put your career in drive today!

Apply in person at Penticton Kia 550 Duncan Avenue West, Penticton.

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

Help Wanted NOW HIRING

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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 SOTA Instruments is hiring for the following positions. Please visit link for details on the positions and how to apply. Customer Care Representative: www.sota.com/position-cc.pdf Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper/Customer Care: www.sota.com/position-admin.pdf

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BLACK PRESS 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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Help Wanted 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

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 Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice.

Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com MEDICAL Office Asst. Fulltime 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.

CASH Central Advance is looking for a part time employee to join our team. Previous payday loan experience would be an asset, but not necessary. Saturday availability is a must. Please bring resumes to 401 Martin street.

Trades, Technical CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS WANTED * Union Environment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8 NELSON’S Glass Ltd., located in the sunny North Okanagan Valley, is looking for a full time ticketed auto glass installer. Drivers license is required and glazing experience is an asset. Email inquiries/resume to nelsonsglass@telus.net

ROPER Ventures Ltd. is seeking equipment operators or contractors for their stump-todump logging crews. Currently, we are seeking: Experienced Processor Operators The work is less than one hour out of Rocky Mountain House.

Call 403-669-7476 or email susanr@roperventures.ca All equipment is non-smoking and successful applicants must complete substance impairment testing before commencing work.

Services

Financial Services 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

Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522

Merchandise for Sale

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cleaning Services

Farm Equipment

Sporting Goods

B & C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & maintenance, licensed & bonded, Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)4887964

Farm machinery, 3 point hitch bin forks, back pack sprayer, Call after 4pm 250-492-7886, cell 250-809-8220

Total Gym 1500 Exercise system, OK Falls, (250)497-8706

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

Fruit & Vegetables

Real Estate

Cherries, sweet and sour, Apricots, pick your own, (250)460-0302

For Sale By Owner

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Farm Services

Free Items

HAY PICK UP, delivery and stacking service. Any size bales, any size load. Call Steve (250) 870-3204

Free stone peaches, $1.00/lb, we deliver. 250-809-7244

Furniture

2bdrm house w/1bdrm den inlaw suite, $350,000, near schools, H, shopping, transit, 790 E. Duncan Ave., 250-4878185 or 250-492-4832

Handypersons

Computer desk 36”x40”, glass & chrome finish, with chair $150 obo, 3 bar stools, green & brushed chrome $20/each obo. 250-493-5063

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

Garage Sales

Mobile Homes & Parks

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 roong, painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,

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VINYL DECKING

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

Ofce 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

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Merchandise for Sale

Moving & Storage U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr.

Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

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

Pets Wolf Hybrid Cubs. Available now. $1000 Sun Valley Wolf Kennels. Kelowna Go to: www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com or Call (250)-765-4996

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Maytag washer/dryer, excel. cond., white $100 each. 250770-1772

Estate Sale, Sat. Aug 09, 8am-1pm & Sun Aug 10, 9am11pm. 11704 Harvey St, Summerland. Motorcycle gear, helmets, jackets, boots, old dark rm equip. for photography, some collector stuff, furniture, tools, lots of free stuff, every thing must go.

Garage Sale, Sat., Aug 9, 8:30-noon, 162 Balsam Pl. Moving Sale, Furniture, neat stuff, tools, China and more neat stuff! Fri, Aug. 8th, 1-4pm, Sat., Aug. 9th, 8am2pm, 386 Haynes.

Moving Sale, Sat., Aug. 9, 8:30am -2:30pm, 915 Robinson Ave., Naramata, lawn mower, yard tools, household, furniture etc.

Multi Family. Sat., Aug 09, 8am-2pm. 701 Churchill Ave. NO EARLY BIRDS!!!

Oliver Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-4 Turn downhill off Hwy 97 at Chevron To book a space Call Cory 250-408-4222 Sat. Aug 09, 8am-12pm. 2318 Baskin St. Sat. Aug 09, 8am-12pm, 262 Kinney Ave. Umbrella & stand, 5’ louver bi-fold doors, 2-sets window blinds, misc. items.

Sat. Aug 09, 9:30am-3pm. 114 Adamson Pl. Hockey net, heavy bag, inline skates, unlocked blackberry, big foot paving stones, artificial x-mas tree, bell satellite receivers, lots more.

Sat. Aug. 09th, 8:30am-12pm.

405 Eckhardt Ave. W. Backyard.

Sat & Sun, Aug 09 & 10, 8am2pm. 2678 Evergreen Dr. Lamps, tools, computer desk Yard sale in Backyard. 198 Wilton Cres, Sat 09 & Sun 10, 8am-noon. Household, dishes, kids items and more.

Yard Sale, Sat., Aug. 9, 8am-noon, #63-999 Burnaby Ave., Household items and much more.

Yard Sale, Sat & Sun Aug. 09 & 10, 9am-1pm. 300 Duncan Ave. E., no early birds

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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251 PRIVATE collector looking to buy a bunch of coins. Call Todd (250)-864-3521

Transportation

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

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Westminster Party & Tent Rentals is now hiring dishwasher staff for the rental season, please apply in person with resume, 357 Okanagan Ave. E., Penticton

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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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent clean top floor, 1bdrm apart., full size f/s, a/c, $675/mo. +util. n/p. Call 250-328-0145 Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson, 2bdrm, all appl, np, $800, 250-492-0413, 250-462-5854

Commercial/ Industrial

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

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5000 & 2500sqft bldgs. fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna.

Together/indiv. 250-878-6455

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower 1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. School, N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630 2 BEDROOM suite at a Skaha lakefront house Available from Oct. 1st to May 15th $1300 a month including utilities, 250493-4778

Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1966 Rambler American Convertible, 2-dr, auto (red), interior very good, minor repairs needed $3,200. 250-260-1555

Auto Accessories/Parts

Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman.

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Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only,250-460-1713

2005 GMC 2500 hd. sle 6L auto,X-cab, S-box 4x4. 197kms. $7,600 obo.250-307-0505

Boats 1993 Malibu 180 with 4.3 Merc cruiser V6, Swim grid, bow rider, EZ Loader trailer, 230hrs, $6300obo, (250)770-9796

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JOB LISTINGS?

Notice of Lien Sale under the Warehouse Lien act is given to Terry L. Monsell that the boat (20ft 1958 Dorsett Farallon) and boat trailer (2007 EZ Loader) Vin# 1ZEAAWTH37A00786 stored at D&J Auto & Storage, 1620 Maple St., Okanagan Falls, B.C. will be sold

by Public Auction by sealed bids starting Aug. 18, 2014 at 10 am, amount owing; $347.50 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>

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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.

EaglEs club at 1197 Main St. has Friday night dinner at 5 p.m. with Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy and onions, carrots and dessert for $7.50. 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 250770-8622.

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 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 DroPin 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.

SATURDAY August 9

r oyal c anaDian lEgion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m.

EaglEs club at 1197 Main St. has deluxe burgers, $3, with fries $4.50 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 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. south Main DroP-in Centre has the Peachfest Square dance festival all day, partner cribbage on the first and third Saturdays of the month. 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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Legion branch 40 has meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. eLks cLub on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m., M&M meat draw and Last Man Standing. Anavets has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. aLcohoLics anonymous meets in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. sPca FLea market every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St. (in Wholesale Club parking lot).

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Clothing, kitchenwares, China items, pictures and more. eLks cLub on Ellis Street has summer fun darts at 7 p.m. south main droP-in Centre has bocce and improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. and yoga at 3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

FLoor curLing at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. m entaL W eLLness centre has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. Call 250493-7338 for more info. aLcohoLics anonymous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road.

Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement.

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Bring a blanket, or lounge chair to watch for meteors in comfort. Dress warmly. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with talks by Ken Tapping, Ryan Ransom and Tom Landecker starting at 8:15 p.m. By 9:30 p.m. it should be sufficiently dark enough to view the sky to see the brightest meteors.

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Okanagan Centre, will set up telescopes for the public to enjoy other celestial wonders. Bad weather (ie. clouds) will scupper the meteor and telescope viewing, but the grounds will be open and talks will be presented regardless. south okanagan and i mmigrant Community Services has a conversation group for newcomers wanting to continue to practice their English on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. at 508 Main St. Contact 250-492-6299, or admin@soics.ca for more information. south main droP-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., improver line dance and knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. anavets is cLosed for renovations Monday and Tuesday. royaL canadian Legion has an executive meeting at 10 a.m. and a service officer at 1 p.m. visPassana (insight) meditation for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340.

All welcome, no charge.

Penticton concert band rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for perform-

ances. Phone 250-8092087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. yoga meditation/vegetarian suPPer is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Donations accepted. All welcome. okanagan FaLLs seniors’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m. toPs b.c. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Sally at 250-492-6556. eLks on eLLis Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., dropin darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. the south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca. okanagan south meet toastmasters every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker.

Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-4988850 for details.

890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. WeLLness mentaL centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. aLcohoLics anonymous young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. Beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave.

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