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Inﬂated egos are common in people like Gary Leaman, who have narcissistic personality disorders, a psychologist said Monday at the former Penticton city councillor’s sentencing hearing. Leaman, 59, faces up to 18 months in jail on each of the two counts of sexual assault to which he pleaded guilty in January, but won’t learn his fate until the hearing resumes Sept. 12 in provincial court in Penticton. Details of the offences are covered by a routine publication ban to shield the victims’ identities. The forensic psychologist who prepared the pre-sentence report on Leaman told the court Monday that test results led her to conclude Leaman has a narcissistic personality disorder, traits of which include “limited empathy” and a “grandiose sense of self-importance.” Leaman “may believe that he is special or unique and can only be understood by, or associate with, other special or high-status individuals or institutions,” explained Dr. Nalini Joneja. “In such cases where he does not receive the special treatment, the positive reinforcement or the admiration to which he feels entitled, he’s likely to react with rage and con-

GARY LEAMAN ARRIVED at the Penticton court house Monday for the first day of his sentencing hearing on two counts of sexual assault which he pleaded guilty to earlier this year. He is scheduled to be back in court Sept. 12.

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tempt by attacking, degrading or belittling others.” Defence counsel Michael Welsh spent an hour cross-examining Joneja regarding her report, including errors concerning where Leaman was born and attended college.

Leaman, who has a goatee, and wore a yellow shirt, grey pants and a grey-and-black tie, then testiﬁed himself about the errors, and expanded on other elements of the report, such as a detail about him inviting a Buddhist monk to stay at his condominium at Apex

Mountain. Joneja suggested in her testimony that the invite may be evidence of Leaman seeking acceptance from a high-status individual, but Leaman disputed that. The monk, he explained, is one with whom he’s been studying the religion in the Lower Mainland and who suffers from “severe concussion syndrome” that may be helped by staying at the quiet condo. “It was simply a kind gesture,” Leaman said, adding, “I knew I was going to jail” and wouldn’t be using the home. Crown counsellor Catherine Crockett told the court she will cross-examine Leaman when the hearing resumes in September. She has not yet stated her sentencing position, but told reporters she’ll be seeking jail time. Judge Gale Sinclair told both Crockett and Welsh of his “displeasure” in learning the sentencing hearing would take longer than the scheduled half-day. Leaman served one term as a Penticton city councillor from 2002 to 2005, but was not re-elected, and failed in two subsequent runs at municipal ofﬁce. He retired in October 2013 from his longtime job as manager of Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, and the charges were sworn in November. Leaman remains free on $750 bail, but has surrendered his passport and agreed to stay within B.C.

Penticton Hospitality Association levels accusations towards city Steve Kidd

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Incompetence, recklessness and a “gross distortion of the facts” are just some of the accusations the Penticton Hospitality Association levelled at the City of Penticton in a press conference Tuesday. Now that the B.C. Supreme court case is over, with a decision in their favour, the PHA isn’t holding anything back as they ask demand to know who is accountable for creating the situation that brought tourism marketing of the city to a standstill. “What has happened here is either gross incompetence to have led to such a divisive change of events, or it is gross

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said there is no doubt who is responsible. “City council is to blame and that is the bottom line,” said Konanz. “We are given information, we are given advice, but city council made that decision and it looks like it was the wrong one. Especially since it is costing the city quite a bit of money.” Konanz said council felt they were following provincial responsibilities in regard to the hotel tax money, and that if they didn’t act, the province might pull the hotel tax funds. “But according to the judge, we were not,” said Konanz. “So we shouldn’t have gone to court and we need to let the PHA do their work and not be involved anymore.” See PHA on Page 3

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Body found Tuesday morning — Police investigators, including forensic experts and traffic analysts were on the scene at the 3500 block of skaha Lake road Tuesday morning where a body was discovered about 4:30 a.m. sgt. rick dellebuur of the Penticton rCmP said the deceased male, believed to be in his 20s, was found by people walking their dog. “it may have been a hit and run, we just don’t know at this point and we’re continuing our investigation,” said dellebuur. The man’s covered body was in the slow lane on the west side of the road, the area roped off with police tape. The identity of the deceased was not available, however, dellebuur believed the man may have been known to police.

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A woman was airlifted by helicopter to Kelowna Friday afternoon after suffering serious injuries in an ATV accident near Greyback Lake northeast of Penticton. Penticton and District Search and Rescue was called to assist by the B.C. Ambulance Service about 5:30 p.m. after being contacted by one of the group of 10 riders. Although not believed to be life threatening, the 41-year-old woman’s injuries were serious enough and due to the time of day, it was decided to enlist the services of Eclipse Helicopters of Penticton. After being picked up the victim was flown to a field in Kelowna where she was trans-

ported by ambulance to Kelowna General Hospital. The victim’s identity and condition were not available.

RCMP after teens who vanadalized vehicles

Mounties are looking for two teenagers believed to be responsible for vandalizing at least 17 vehicles early Sunday along the downtown Penticton waterfront. Penticton RCMP were called out at 5:30 a.m. to a report of two males on BMX bikes damaging vehicles in the parkade at the Lakeside Resort, along Lakeshore Drive, and at the Penticton Marina, according to a press release issued this week. Damage inflicted on the vehicles included scratched paint

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and slashed tires. Witnesses reported one male was wearing a black hoodie, while the other was wearing a plaid hoodie and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with information about the matter is asked to call Penticton RCMP at 250492-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Cawston man killed in vehicle accident

Charles Seymour was pronounced dead at the scene of a vehicle incident on Chopaka Road in Cawston on Aug. 2 around 9:45 a.m. Cpl. Mike Gallagher said Seymour was not wearing his seat belt when he lost control of the pickup truck, causing it to overturn and ejecting him from

the vehicle. The 47-year-old was the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle. RCMP are continuing their investigation into the accident.

Foul play ruled out

Coroners have confirmed Lynn Lorraine Tolocka, of Leduc, Alta., was the woman who died after going into “medical distress” late on Aug. 1 at the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival. Tolocka was treated at the scene and transported to Penticton Regional Hospital but could not be resuscitated. Foul play has been ruled out in the 23-year-old woman’s death. RCMP said previously that Tolocka died of a suspected drug overdose.

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Chief Jonathan Kruger said he has no problem with being transparent about how much he and other members of the Penticton Indian Band council are paid. Kruger isn’t sure why the band’s official filings haven’t made it to the Government of Canada’s website yet, but said the band isn’t trying to fight the directive that all bands post the amount their chief and councillors earn. The First Nations Financial Transparency Act requires bands to post audited financial statements along with remuneration and expenses for the chief and councillors. “It’s not a big deal, not at all. My salary is $60,000 a year,” said Kruger, adding that the financial posting requirements is “last year’s news” for him. “I posted my salary last year. We had an option to do it last year or have to do it this year. We have already put it in our annual report to our community members,” said Kruger, who added that he planned to check into why the PIB financials hadn’t made it to the Aboriginal Affairs website. But Kruger said there are problems in the system, and not just extreme events like the $914,219 collected by Kwikwetlem (Coquitlam) chief Ron Giesbrecht last year, though he said he was surprised to hear about that. “There are a few chiefs out there that I have heard are like that,” said Kruger. “But the solution on all of that is if it is a set amount right across the board, and then every chief across Canada will know what they are putting their name in for, at a certain wage. “So it doesn’t matter if it is a small band or a large band, this is what you get paid.” What bothers Kruger is that chiefs receive their pay as honorariums, not salary. That means when they leave their political career, they have no pension or no unemployment insurance, unlike provincial and federal politicians who are awarded a pension after serving two terms. If the Government of Canada wants to expose chief and council earnings in the name of being fair, Kruger said, they should also have a similar government pension scheme. “Grand Chief Stewart Phillip has served our community for many, many years and when he decides to retire he is not going to get any of that, he is not going to get any pension,” said Kruger. “That makes me sad. He has provided amazing service for not just our

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community and our nation but all indigenous communities.” At $60,000 a year, Kruger falls in the middle of the pack for the four bands out of the seven in the Okanagan Nation Alliance that have posted their financial data to the website. They range from a low of $39,609 for Chief Robert Edward of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band to a high of $146,369 for Chief Clarence Louie of the affluent Osoyoos Indian Band. Other reporting bands include Upper Nicola, Chief Daniel Manuel, $50,880, and Okanagan Indian Band Chief Byron Louis, $44,034. As a self-governing band, Westbank is exempt and the act doesn’t apply to the Colville Confederated Tribes. By contrast, former Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton made $59,852 in 2012, his last full year as mayor. But Kruger said comparing salaries for chiefs and mayors is misleading. “A chief’s role and responsibilities are way more than a mayor’s,” said Kruger, who explained he is responsible for working with his community and the other member nations of the ONA. “That is just our membership, but as a chief, you also have to deal with the municipalities and the regional districts, the provincial governments and all their agencies,” said Kruger. “Then you have to deal with the federal government: Aboriginal Affairs, Canadian Wildlife Service, Transport Canada and so on.”

She may have apologized for it, but the ripples from Coun. Katie Robinson’s “head-banging druggie” comment continue to grow, with no signs of stopping. It even seems to have started a new fashion trend, after a number of people were spotted at the Alice in Chains concert wearing tank tops reading “Head-Banging Druggie” with the hashtag #votekatieout in big letters below. “I am a hard working, professional woman. I enjoy music and music festivals and she categorized me as a drug addict,” said Crystal Olson, a 36-year-old Penticton receptionist and part of the group that came up with the idea of putting Robinson’s comment on shirts. Robinson’s comment, she said, opened her eyes to what she sees as close-mindedness on council. And after word about the shirts and images spread through social media, more people want to get involved. “I have a ton of people asking for more T-shirts,” said Olson. “Everybody is already talking about this. It was a great opportunity for us to start getting going. It got people’s attention and now we can add on it. We can let them know it is time for change.” The snowball continued to grow on Monday, when Jennifer Taylor started a new Facebook group, TimeForChangePenticton. In its first six hours, it gathered over 1,000 followers and by Tuesday afternoon had topped 2,000.

Taylor, who owns and operates a marketing company, Taylormade Ideas, said she had a gut feeling the group would grow quickly. “It (Robinson’s comment) was a pivotal moment for a lot of youth in Penticton. This is about a council that isn’t recognizing what the future of the city is. And that is youth,” she said. “I have a 15-year-old son and I want a future for him. And I want a future for myself. I am only 50 years old and I identify with this group immensely.” Taylor said the plan was to capitalize on the buzz generated by the shirt campaign, though she didn’t want the message to be overshadowed by Robinson’s comment. The real effect of Robinson’s comment, she said, was to strike a chord with the youth demographic, who don’t usually turn out to vote. “If you read the wall at TimeForChangePenticton, there are a lot of intelligent ideas being tossed around right now,” said Taylor. “Let’s get a group together, listen to their common voice and get some momentum building. They need to know that their vote can count.” The group’s intent, she continued is to register as a constituency, then carefully interview, research and question candidates for the upcoming election. “It’s about building a strong representative council and not necessarily people who are just wanting to appeal to the youth. It is about a future for Penticton and that is really what our core message is,” said Taylor.” “We all want a bright economic future for us to stay, to raise families, buy homes, furnish homes, grocery shop, etc. Currently the political climate is not encouraging that.”

Councillor says city needs to extend olive branch to PHA From PHA on Page 1 Citing a breach of obligations on behalf of the PHA, the city attempted to terminate a five-year contract with the hoteliers’ organization in Oct. 2013, and began withholding the additional hotel tax funds which the PHA was contracted to manage for tourism marketing. The accumulated funds, totalling more than $310,000, were returned to the PHA last week following a B.C. Supreme Court decision on the dispute. But damage has been done, according to Hodgkinson and Rob Appelman, the president of the PHA. The organization ran out of funds this spring, and when asked to help keep the marketing going, the city refused. That, said Hodgkinson, is an example of recklessness. “This town to a large extent relies on tourism, and the city themselves pulled the plug on tourism marketing in this town,” he said. “A lot of businesses, not just accommodators, are now on the back foot because the city pulled the plug.” Appelman also points out how

much this dispute has cost taxpayers, in legal costs, staff hours and paperwork. “It should be the community that is asking these questions. Are they allowed to continue wasting taxpayers’ money? And it is a large chunk of money that they have wasted,” said Appelman. “I personally think it is going to be well over $150,000. This has been going on for over a year and a half.” “Why did no councillor pick up the phone and call the PHA? Why did they need to do this?” asked Hodgkinson, pointing to the table in front of him filled with documents, emails and reports. “Why did they need to waste taxpayer money? This is our stuff … but I can assure you the city’s mirror of this is probably twice as large. What a waste of taxpayer’s money.” Hodgkinson said the PHA has tried to work collaboratively and consult with a variety of stakeholders from when they took over management of the funds, but he isn’t sure the city followed the same route. “The city hasn’t spoken to many people at all, as far as I understand it, and they have just acted on advice

which has been selective in its nature, so bad decisions have been made,” said Hodgkinson. “We will repair and rebuild bridges and get the show on the road for the good of everybody. But you cannot throw out false accusations, you cannot act reckless, go against the public will, go against the business community’s will and then shrug it off.” Konanz said she understands the PHA’s discontent with the city. “They probably have a right to be. They have been wanting to go to work and haven’t been able to because of this court case,” she said, adding that the worst part about the dispute is that another relationship has been broken. “There are too many relationships in the city that have gone bad. It is difficult to get things done and move forward in a positive direction when there are so many bad feelings between people and groups,” she said. “I think we need to put out an olive branch to the PHA and say what can we do to help you do your job? We need to work with them and help them get the job done, however they want to do it.”

RoB aPPelman, president of the Penticton Hospitality association, holds up the cheque they received from the city last week, returning the hotel tax funds accrued over the last year of dispute.

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reputation abroad and make it harder for her district and others to recruit students in the future. “There’s a lot of competition for international students, and parents want to send their kids where they know they’re going to get a good education and have a good experience,” she said. All of the international students registered for 2014-15 are still scheduled to attend, Hyer added, since it’s standard practice not to offer tuition refunds in the event of labour woes, so the visitors are coming anyway and hoping the teachers’ dispute is settled soon. Hyer said international students typically spend their first week here doing orientation and cultural activities, such as community tours and team-building exercises, led by a non-unionized program co-ordinator, who may have to come up with new ideas if the strike drags on longer than that. And despite the current uncertainty, the district is still seeking new homestays for its

international students. Hyer noted a lack of suitable accommodations limited the program last year to 36 kids. “We actually had to turn away a handful of applicants,” she said. “It’s too bad, but we really want to work on running a good program.” Host families are paid $725 per student per month in exchange for providing room and board. More information is available on the school district website. Representatives of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association met last Friday to discuss the possible resumption of collective bargaining, and are expected to get together again this week. Teachers are still pushing for a mediator to help settle the contract dispute, although the B.C. government has said there’s no point in bringing in a neutral third-party until the BCTF scales back its demands. As it stands, teachers will resume their strike when the 2014-15 school year begins Sept. 2.

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Dartmouth Road/Drive and Avenue traffic pattern changes

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Beginning August 18, 2014, significant changes to traffic patterns at the intersection of Dartmouth Drive, Dartmouth Road and Warren Avenue will be in effect. The change is conversion of the intersection to an ”All Way Stop” and consists of the addition of Stop signage and road markings on Dartmouth Road, crosswalk road markings and wheelchair letdowns at all legs of the intersection and re-alignment of the curb adjacent to the dog park. These changes are intended to achieve several objectives: • Promote pedestrian crossing opportunities at all legs of the intersection and particularly for pedestrians using the existing sidewalks on Dartmouth Drive and Warren Avenue. • Reinforce the Stop condition at Dartmouth Drive and discourage the high speed right turn merge towards Okanagan Avenue. • Promote the straight through movement from Dartmouth Drive towards Government Street. • Reduce traffic at the Okanagan Avenue/ Dartmouth Road intersection. The Public are reminded to pay attention and exercise particular caution when travelling through this re-configured intersection and obey all signs and road markings. The intersection will continue to operate as a 2 Way stop until the morning of August 18 at which time new signage will be revealed and the changed traffic priorities will come into effect.

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 2014-36 to add the Upper Wiltse Area Structure Plan to Official Community Plan Bylaw 2002-20. 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. New liquor primary licence application 3475 Wilson Street Public notice is hereby given that an application has been made for a New Liquor Primary Licence located at 3475 Wilson

Street, Penticton, B.C. Local government support including public consultation is required by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch prior to authorizing the request. The owners of Southwood Retirement Resort Ltd. have made application for a New Primary Liquor Licence with proposed hours of operation from Sunday to Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.). Public consultation is required for Local government support as per Liquor Control Licencing Branch regulations. Any public comments as a result of the public notice process will be complied and forwarded to Council, along with final comments from the City’s Liquor Licence Technical Review Committee (LLTRC) for the Monday, August 18, 2014 Regular Council meeting. At that time, a full report with final recommendations will be brought forward for Council’s consideration. Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed application may appear in person, or by agent, at the 6:00 p.m. Council meeting. Submissions or written comments will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, August 15, 2014 attention to the Building & Permitting Manager. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. A copy of the proposed amendment may be inspected at the offices of the Building and Permitting Manager, located on the 1st floor at 171 Main Street between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, August 18, 2014.

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Firefighters contain Shingle Creek blaze Mark Brett Western News Staff

The Shingle Creek wildfire on the Penticton Indian Reserve was 100 per cent contained by midday Tuesday. According to fire information officer Kelsey Winter of the provincial forest ministry, the fire had reached 20 hectares in size and about 30 personnel were still on scene mopping up and watching for hot spots. The fire was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. Monday and quickly grew to about 17 hectares, fuelled by the extremely dry, loose timber and grassland. “When we got there, the fire was intense and it was moving extremely fast,” said Penticton Indian Band fire chief Barry Phillip. “My guys tried to cut a guard in front of

the fire but it was just moving too fast and they had to run off the hill.” He added there was a house across the road about 45 metres away and flames were moving in the direction of some other residences about a half-kilometre away however, there were no evacuations. Fire alerts were issued. Forestry wildfire teams were called in and using two fixed-wing air tankers and three helicopters were able to quickly get the upper hand and slow the spread. “Initially it was rank three which is a moderately vigorous fire and then it reduced to rank two and rank one once we got all our air support,” said Winter. “That’s what we’re focussing on right now is the initial attack and trying to catch these when they’re still in that stage.”

The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Environment Canada Tuesday morning issued a special air quality wildfire smoke advisory for the entire Okanagan, including Penticton. The advisory states persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. As well, anyone who experiences symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, coughing, especially the elderly of those suffering from breathing-related disorders are advised to seek the advice of their health care provider. Environment Canada is calling for a chance of thunderstorms and some precipitation for Tuesday and into Wednesday.

A wildfire near Shingle Creek that broke out Monday was contained Tuesday afternoon.

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City warns of scam phone calls Western News Staff

While the City of Penticton has done phone surveys in the past, they are saying that a current round of calls are not coming from them. According to a press release, fraudulent calls are being placed with residents asking that they take part in an “environmental survey” that does not exist. The city is warning that if you do receive such a call do not provide any information. Reportedly the caller is quite persistent — phoning a given resident several times looking to contact them. Upon answering, the caller identifies themselves as calling from the City of Penticton — even though the caller ID comes up as “unknown.” The caller will not let the resident decline to participate in the survey, noting they “have to keep calling until the survey’s done.” The release also states this is not the way the city con-

ducts phone surveys. “Whenever the City initiates a telephone survey, citizens are provided the opportunity to consent to participate at the beginning; should they decline, the caller promptly ends communication. The city would never make repeated calls or try to coerce survey participation.” Although the nature of the phone call or questions has not been ascertained, residents are advised to be vigilant against fraud. Scams can involve individuals impersonating companies and organizations to lead citizens into believing that a request for information from a legitimate entity. This type of fraud can be generally perpetrated by mail, email or phone — with the aim to obtain information like personal, financial or password data. If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca.

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#Getoutandvote no matter what November is coming. And resentment amongst voters seems to building. Take the example of a number of young voters who demonstrated at a South Okanagan Events Centre concert on Friday. The group wore T-shirts using Coun. Katie Robinson’s description of Boonstock goers as “headbanging druggies” written across their chests and below that “#voteKatieout.” While the group is squeezing every ounce of the viral exposure it is getting, the push is actually to inspire people to vote — whatever that reason is and for whoever they want to support. It just might work. The last full Penticton civic election, in 2011, saw a sad 33.5 per cent voter turnout rate. A stat that deﬁnitely could be improved upon. Those sharing the Penticton movement with their social media cohorts are also sharing information on how to register to become a voter. This week a group was created on Facebook, #TimeForChangePenticton. Within 24 hours just over 2,000 people joined. Working in conjunction with traditional outlets such as newspapers, which make it a point to offer candidates a chance to unveil their platforms and answer poignant questions on community issues, it could get even more people engaged. Let’s just hope the most important message about going to the polls and voting, as well as doing due diligence to become knowledgeable on the candidates, is not forgotten. While some voters may be moved to make their mark at the next election for a singular cause, there is WESTERN plenty to keep in mind that has PENTICTON happened over this past term whether you deem it negative or positive. The social media tools and newspapers offer chances to learn more about issues and to open discussion. With just about three months before the election, there is plenty of time for voters to get engaged to make their voices and hashtags heard.

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Farm changes a great leap forward The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland. Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed. As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date. The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be

produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted. This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress. “Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products. And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wear-

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B.C. Views ing a horned helmet.) Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound. On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of

unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide. On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reﬂect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22. There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or

waterway. And ﬁnally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.” NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.” It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Boonstock before and after Prior to Boonstock happening, many naysayers were outspoken about the event and what sorts of complications might arise. There were those that praised the event; those that didn’t want the event to happen at all and those that had no feelings toward the event — one way or the other. The event came off with few hitches as pointed out by local authorities and emergency services. Granted, there was the unfortunate incident that resulted in the passing of a young person. Thoughts and prayers from all walks of the event go out to the young girl’s family. Prior to the happening, one of our civic reps presented her opinion in a jaundiced way. Her opinion was callousness at its worst. It is okay not to be in harmony with

Her opinion was callousness at its worst

something. However, to come down on something with no real basis for doing so other than press releases and other media coverage is, in my view, very wrong.

Ms. Robinson took Boonstock to task and made it very plain that she was opposed to such an event. Define the words “such an event.” What was her benchmark here? After realizing that she had sort of shot herself in the foot, so to speak, she offered a half-baked; half-hearted, token apology for things said. It was beautifully camouflaged language. However, words cannot be unspoken, Ms. Robinson. However, it made me think of an old adage (trite saying, if you will) that has, in my opinion, stood the test of time over the years. It goes something like this: “It is better to remain silent and thought the fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.” Are you listening, Ms. Robinson? Ron Barillaro Penticton

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On Alice in Chains rocks SOEC:

“Such an amazing show they sounded awesome and the opening bands were really great too!! Fingers crossed for more Rock bands to come at the SOEC!”

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Thanks for a great PeachFest

Since selling my car four years ago (my little bit for the environment), this is the first year that I’ve been able to attend evening concerts. So, my thanks also to the City of Penticton, for budgeting for the additional PeachFest service on the #5 route, until midnight (sort of), for five days. While not all the evening concerts were my music preferences, I did attend three concerts. As a wee lass originally from Edinburgh, I was particularly interested to hear the Killarney Band. They said this was their fourth consecutive performance at PeachFest, but it was my first to enjoy their Celtic music, because there was a bus service. It’s unfortunate that the City didn’t get the #5 special schedule out to transit users and bus shelters until the first day of PeachFest. Nonetheless, I expect we can all learn to be more on the ball the next time, as well as thinking through the areas for this special service. To end the last bus at midnight at Cherry Lane was not a great plan for someone living at the south end of town. To promote this special service, to encourage car-users to leave their cars at home or at Cherry Lane, a few points needs to be considered. How does a family, with all their park and festival paraphernalia, compare bus costs to free parking? Two adults, return trip would be $8, plus any school age rates. If the city can run a free bus service to see Christmas lights, maybe something similar could be considered during festival

days, and not just one festival. I’m also trusting that the city’s smart enough to not assess the outcome of this special new service on a bad selling job. Maybe they should do some headbanging, and at least give the pretense they care about Penticton’s transit services and those who use the service, by choice or necessity. Brigid Kemp Penticton

Prison boom and bust

Another story of doom and gloom, with a side order of disappointment. Why you ask? Well there is much excitement among law enforcement and corrections personnel from the Lower Mainland, even further afield, back east and Kamloops etc. This is in regards to those professionals who hold seniority and expertise in the up and coming new prison, which has answered their prayers to living, working and retiring in a paradise, which they and their families, could only look forward to vacationing in two or three weeks out of the year. These men and women will be called upon on first for their proven leadership and rank to get this new establishment up and running like a Swiss watch on day one. This mass influx of professionals will be looking for a place to hang their hat, hence our new land development subdivisions and housing. On the bright side, if you choose a career in real estate you also have found what we all have been seeking at the end of the rainbow. Did I mention that all vacancies left by those transferring will be giving a heads up and reference preference to their families and friends to fill their

positions. Nepotism. I hate to be the messenger of bad news for those looking to indulge in the most mundane and dangerous work in the job force, but you will be witness to a mass exodus into this town, similar to a flock of Canadian geese on migration, on completion of this big house on the hill. Motels and hotels should enjoy the pleasure of being full during the construction period, because not all of the workers will wind up living here forever. Andy Homan Penticton

Investigation needed for spending habits

Now that the cat is out of the bag with reference to Alison Redford’s atrocious spending habits while holding the office of Premier, it is little wonder that she stepped down before the report was made public. She used the government aircraft for 247 flights over a 17 month period. This equates to one flight every other day. She and her staff spent $659,690 on travel, meals and hospitality. This equates to $38,800 per month during this same period. And these are only the things we are aware of. An in depth investigation should be launched, and she should be made to pay back all inappropriate claims. Then she should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law to serve as a warning to other crooked politicians who may be thinking about abusing the system, abusing their power or overstepping their boundaries, whether they be municipal, provincial, or federal. There is nothing that makes me happier than to watch a crooked politician go down in flames. Mark Billesberger Penticton

Sacrificing security for a vote?

There is absolutely no way anybody should be allowed special treatment at our borders because of their religious beliefs. Our border security people have a very serious responsibility to make sure nobody is allowed the opportunity to use their religion to knock down our borders, our values and our traditions. Anybody who does not want to be processed by our border security people, male or female, is simply not wanted in our country, and should not be allowed to enter. Many of those religious zealots, whose fanatical devotion to a God, represent a serious risk to national security. American border security people are completely autonomous in the administration of their duties, and barring a presidential order to the contrary, their decisions are final. On the Canadian side of the border our Prime Minister is arbitrarily sacrificing national security hoping to get the immigrant vote. Harper’s pre-occupation with protecting his political power base has prompted a disturbing development that is denying our Canadian border security people the undisputed authority they need to do their job. Our border guards are charged with the responsibility of controlling the flow of people and products across our national borders. Those men and women need to know that our government is backing their efforts and actions 100 per cent. Today Prime Minister Harper is standing behind them saying “except you, you, and you.” Andy Thomsen Summerland

On Council looking to drop speed limit:

“Time for a full “control-alt-delete” of everything to do with City Hall. November should be about rebooting and taking charge with a vision for the FUTURE.”

— posted by Jennifer Taylor

“I cannot begin to tell you how MANY times I have had to STOP CROSSING because of speeding cars! I vote YES to the change.”

— posted by Roy West

On councillor Katie Robinson’s apology:

“Too Late Katie. You spoke how you felt, an apology can’t change how YOU truly feel inside. You being in politics, and a grown person, needs to learn, when to keep your mouth shut!!”

— posted by Trudy Exler George

“When I was a child, my mother taught me that saying you’re sorry should never be used as an excuse for bad behaviour. Councillor Robinson take note!”

— posted by Allan Markin

On Mayor lobbies for festival protocol:

I don’t think the government needs to do more. There are lots of successful events every year. Maybe the events that have troubles need to meet with the organizers that don’t have any problems and get some advice. — posted by Donna Dulewich

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As Latin guitarist Oscar Lopez readies himself for a pair of concerts at The Dream Cafe Aug. 15 and 16, he jokes that he hopes audiences haven’t grown tired of him. “I have played there many times,” said Lopez, whose work has earned him two Juno Awards. “I’m very proud and happy to have the opportunity to come back and play; hopefully they don’t get sick and tired of me.” Lopez said his Latin style music which incorporates jazz, blues and pop seems to be holding in popularity. “In the last maybe four or five years, the world music beat grew in popularity and went to a high peak then it came down a little bit,” he said. “Now it seems to be in a straight line. The reason for that, I believe, is that people who love this music and that follow it, it is very exotic and very upbeat.” He noted because music is universal and speaks to each person a little differently, depending on where it’s played, he’ll always find an audience. He said The Dream Cafe brings together the audience with a performer to enjoy a live show in a magical and intimate setting. Lopez talked about Canadian blues and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Andersen, who has played the Café many times, and is friends with Lopez. “He comes my way when we go to folk festivals and stuff like that,” said Lopez. “You get to know these people. You don’t see them all the time but you get to know them, you get to see the show, you get to talk to them.” Lopez is excited for the upcoming release of his new album, titled Apasionado, (which means passionate in English). It was during a previous visit to Penticton that he talked to his friend, Justin Glibbery, the musical director at Penticton Secondary School and leader of the jazz group, Offramp. It was Glibbery who suggested Lopez record an album. Together with Glibbery, drummer Michael Treadway along with other Penticton musicians and other performers from Kelowna, Vancouver and Calgary, he cut a record. The album was recorded in Penticton and is currently undergoing the final touches before being released this October. “It’s an amazing album,” he said. “This is probably one of the best musical albums I have ever done. I’m 60 years old and over

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the years you learn a lot of different ways to do things. One way that I did learn how to do music and recording is being sincere and being who you are.” He believes the album took on a new direction because he wrote about personal memories from his time in Penticton. For example, Road to the Blue House, is about the home Lopez and his family owned in Naramata; Breaking Through the Clouds describes the cloudiness of the Okanagan Valley during the winter months. “I’m very proud of this album,” said Lopez, adding those attending his show can expect to hear some selections from the soon-to-be-released album. The Calgary resident has been

vacationing in Penticton with his family, who will be in attendance at the two performances and he couldn’t be happier. “It’s a great place, people eat their food and come to hear the music,” he said. “They’ll have a great time.” Lopez said that he’s looking forward to great shows on both nights. “I don’t promise what I can’t deliver,” he said. Tickets are $35 and reservations can be made by calling 250-490-9012 or via e-mail to: admin@thedreamcafe.ca. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. For a list of upcoming shows visit www.thedreamcafe.ca.

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From the parade to the top-notch entertainment, the 2014 version of the Penticton Peach Festival will go down as one of the largest and best in recent history. “We had good attendance at all of our events,” said PeachFest president Don Kendall. On Aug. 6 and 7 when Emerson Drive and Trooper performed at the Okanagan Lake Park main stage, Kendall said crowds were estimated at between 7,000 and 8,000 for each of the shows, with a similarly large crowd for The Stampeders, who played Aug. 9. He also heard the PeachFest parade on Aug. 9 attracted one of the largest crowds ever with people lined up four deep in some locations. The Trampoline Wall and Power Track Show was popular with festivalgoers at Gyro Park the Aboriginal Cultural Village and the powwow featured dancers in full regalia. The PenTown Throwdown skateboard and BMX contest at the youth park was a great event for the younger population. The Miss Penticton pageant, held at the Cleland Theatre Aug. 8, drew a near capacity crowd. Moments before their first appearance aboard the city float at the parade, newly crowned Miss Penticton Shauna Morrow admitted she was pretty excited and a little bit overwhelmed. I’m really happy but I’m still kind of in disbelief,” said Morrow, who was Miss Penticton Speedway. “It still hasn’t sunk in yet.” She was joined on the PeachFest float by princesses Allison Smith (Miss Downtown Penticton Association) and Sinclaire Lovett (Miss Loco Landing). Morrow said that as a lifetime resident of Penticton, she’s proud that she’ll have the opportunity to represent the city at a variety of events during her reign. “I’m also grateful for the whole pageant experience,” she said. Smith also expressed gratitude taking part in the pageant. “When I was little, I was always playing dress up and I got to do it for real,” said Smith.

Lovett said she couldn’t believe how quickly the pageant process happened. “It went by in the blink of an eye but I loved the whole experience,” said Lovett. David Prystay, general manager of the Penticton Lakeside Resort, located west of Okanagan Lake Park, said the festival was great as usual, with good crowds and good family fun. Kendall thanked the PeachFest board of director, volunteers and sponsors for their efforts in making this year’s event one of the best in its 67year history. He estimated that the overall turnout for all of the events to be in the neighbourhood of 80,000. “We had a strong entertainment lineup top to bottom and that brought a lot of people out,” said Kendall. Meanwhile, Penticton RCMP responded to a number of calls during the five-day event but reported the festival was well-organized.

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So You Think You Can Dance is coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. The 11-time primetime Emmy Award-winning show and its live tour will feature the top-10 finalists. Penticton is one of more than 70 stops on the tour. The show kicks off Oct. 1 in New Orleans before making its way across North America. General admission and reserved seating ticket prices, including tax are $29, $49 and $69. Tickets for the all-ages show go on sale Friday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Valley First Box Office at the events centre, at Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Centre, online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com or www.UnionEvents.com or charge by phone at 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849).

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JOHNNY BRADLEY, top, escapes from the single hand stand on the jump at the Penticton Youth Park during the BMX pro ride portion of the PenTown Throwdown Sunday. At left, Calvin Albersworth reaches for the front wheel of his BMX during the first pro ride of the day. Middle, Dave Dillewaard of Brisbane, Australia shows the form that earned him first place in the pro standings. At right, Colby Burns gets some air coming off the rail. Check www.pentictonwesternnews.com for story, photo gallery and video coverage. Mark Brett/Western News

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Annett ready for another Challenge Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Jenn Annett feels pretty good as she joins a women’s pro field of 14 taking on Challenge Penticton in 12 days. Annett, who finished third last year in her pro debut, said the last couple weeks leading up is always a bit rough. As the race nears, Annett, who trains on her own, will taper off with hopes that her body bounces back. “I’m not trying to put too much pressure on myself,” said Annett, who will be competing alongside returning champion Carrie Lester and second-place finisher Karen Thibodeau. “It’s all gonna be on how the day unfolds. I’ve had a pretty good season so far.” Annett has won the Penticton Indoor Triathlon, Peach Classic Triathlon, Kelowna’s Cherry Blossom and the Oliver Half Iron. She also finished second in the Barebones Duathlon and competed in Stony Plain’s The Great White North triathlon, where she placed third. What she enjoys about taking on the 3.8-kilometer swim, 180-km bike ride and 42.2-km run is performing well, which becomes a key motivator, as well as being able to do something. “I think just seeing how far you can push your body,” said Annett, 29, considers herself a stubborn competitor and perfectionist. “It’s amazing what your body can do if you put your mind to it. There is definitely a mental part of this sport. Without the right drive, it will be a tough course.” Another key to her competing in triathlons is it helps with her epilepsy. Annett began experiencing seizures in 2010 as a result of being struck by a vehicle while cycling a week before going to the 2008 world championship in Kona. The vehicle cut her off and her helmet shattered. Doctors could not say that her being struck by a car was the cause of her seizures, which she never experienced before. “It seems that exercise helps with my seizures,” said

Annett, who still competed in that 2008 world championship. “That’s kind of a motivator too.” Annett has been competing in triathlons nice 2008 and said she feels like she needs to. “It has been a roller coaster since then,” said Annett, a former physio assistant, who now works at the Royal Bank of Canada. “There are things that happen in your life that you have no control over. It’s up to yourself to pick yourself up and get over it, move on. I’m definitely not letting it basically control my life.” Growing up in Kelowna, Annett had never heard of Ironman until moving to Penticton in 2005. Her husband Jason encouraged her to check out the race. “I was like completely emotional watching these people,” she said. “I don’t even know anybody and I feel like I’m going to ball my eyes out. This is so incredible.” Jason and two-year-old son Nixon are her big supporters, including her parents, in-laws and friends. “I wouldn’t be doing this without the support of my family,” said Annett, who enjoys doing anything outdoors with her family. “I work full time and I’m a mom. To fit training in without family support wouldn’t work.” They also act as her cheering crowd as they follow her on the bike course. At the end of the day, it’s about getting to the finish line and celebrating with family. And one other thing she will enjoy once she has reached there. “The beer at the finish line,” she laughed. “I guess the most rewarding part is just seeing all your hard work and dedication over the last few months unfold.”

JENN ANNETT is glad to be the first woman to cross the finish line during the Peach Classic Triathlon. She is getting prepared to take on Challenge Penticton on Aug. 24. Mark Brett/Western News

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Penticton Minor Hockey Association is moving forward with Val Fulton as its acting president, after Bruce Judd stepped down from the position at the end of July. Judd said he had been thinking about making the move for a couple of years. “I didn’t want to be there anymore,” said Judd, who is enjoying being out of the picture and having new people take over. Judd added the past year has been stressful after it was alleged that former treasurer Sandy

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Elder misappropriated more than $315,000 over three years, according to a forensic audit conducted on PMHA finances following her death in 2013. “It bothered all the directors and it bothered me,” said Judd. “Made them tighten their ship. It was hard on everybody.”

When asked about the timing of his departure, Judd said he didn’t feel it was right to leave before the annual general meeting held in late May. Judd denied his decision was related to the board of directors’ decision to go against a recommendation from a four-person executive committee to replace Pam Anderson as administrator. He said while he disagreed with the decision, he also respected the directors’ right to make it, and had already made up his own mind to leave. “It was time for me to move on,” said Judd, who had been president

since 2006, adding he felt it was right to step away before the season starts in one month. Fulton said directors didn’t feel other candidates for the administrator’s position had as much to offer as Anderson. “The majority of us felt that we should be retaining her,” Fulton explained. “For me, I didn’t think some of (the committee) grasp how much work the administrator has to do, or how much knowledge they have to have. see PMHA pg.13

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Single and double-header tickets for the 2014 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic are being made available to be purchased at 10 a.m. on Aug. 15. Fans will get the chance to see the future of the NHL this September at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Young Stars Classic will feature a number of notable prospects selected from the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Canucks (Jared McCann), Calgary Flames (Sam Bennett), Edmonton Oilers (Leon Draisaitl) and Winnipeg Jets (Nikolaj Ehlers). The spotlight will shine on 12 first-round draft picks. Over the past three Young Stars Classics, more than 65 players have gone on to play NHL games.

Complete rosters will be released at a later date. The Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic is a family friendly, four-day classic which will also feature a Minor Hockey Day and on Sept. 14 there is the Party on the Plaza with games, music and prize giveaways. Tickets are $15 for singles and $25 for double-headers. Tickets can be purchased at www. ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763-2849) or inperson at the Valley First Box Office the SOEC and Wine Country Visitor Centre. A limited number of six-game packages are still available for $60, $85 (VIP Package), and $180 (Premium VIP Package). For more information regarding VIP packages please visit canucks.com/youngstars and www.ValleyFirstTix.com.

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NHL development camps help former Vees captain Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Troy Stecher got two vastly different experiences at the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks prospects camps. In the Canucks camp, the former Penticton Vees captain worked on skating and stick skills until the final day, then played a scrimmage game. The Blackhawks camp practised one day then scrimmaged the rest of the week. Stecher said it was a good opportunity to learn different systems. It was also a good for feedback as he was encouraged to return to the University of North Dakota (UND) and continue developing his skills. “I know what I need to do next year,” said Stecher, who started July at the Canucks camp then immediately went to Chicago on July 13. “I kind of want to establish myself as a top-four defenceman. Last year I just wanted to do things the right way.” Stecher, a Richmond native who played major midget for the Greater Vancouver Canadians, enjoyed the experience at the Canucks camp. With their recent top picks from the NHL draft, he got to see where they are slotted. “It was a good opportunity to gauge myself against first rounders,” he said. “Obviously, being in my home town was great. I wanted to work hard and do what I could.”

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A 2012 RBC Cup champ with the Vees, Stecher said he handled himself well at Canucks camp. Being at the highest level, he wanted to be “like a sponge and soak up everything I could.” During his rookie season with UND, Stecher looked up to captain Dillon

Simpson, an Edmonton Oilers draft pick, who will be playing in the American Hockey League with the Oklahoma City Barons. “He wasn’t specifically good at one thing, just a complete player,” said Stecher. “He did everything the right way. An allaround two-way defence-

man. He’s a great player to play with.” While at the Canucks camp, Stecher also had the chance to re-connect with former teammate Michael Garteig and high school buddy Spencer Humphries, who played in the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia last season.

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“I just felt for the timing of it all, it was the wrong time for us to be making a switch,” continued Fulton, adding things could change when the position comes up again next March, since PMHA has decided paid positions will be for one year. “For the scope of the work that needs to be done in the next month and a half, two months, there is no way a new administrator, especially someone who has never been a hockey administrator before, could have walked in there and done it,” she said. “We did what we felt was best for the association.” Fulton said Judd’s departure came as a surprise to the board. “When it happened that night we were all quite taken aback,” she said. “I’m glad he clarified why. We haven’t had any contact with him since he left the meeting that night.”

Directors Randy Craig, Rob McLaughlin and Mike Ouellette, plus secretary Carla Relvas, have also recently stepped down from the executive. Fulton said the board is now looking to rebuild and regain the trust of their membership, the community and sponsors. “We have sponsors that are so kind to give money for our teams,” she said. “I’m sure when money is misappropriated the way it was, it doesn’t sit well with people. “We as a new board are going to do just that, we are going to act as a new board. We are pretty much going to try to rebuild Penticton Minor Hockey back to where we once were: a very respected hockey association.”

“It was pretty special to be at camp with him (Garteig),” said Stecher, who remains grateful for his development with the Vees. “We kind of play against each other in college now. I think that’s a bond we will have forever. Especially to be on a winning team.”

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Madison Seely, a first-year Penticton Pike, has impressed by performing like a third-year swimmer. Seely’s coach Cole Midtdal said, “she has really taken off.” Seely is a hard worker who attends practises when she doesn't have to. Midtdal said her commitment is “through the roof.” Seely is strong in all swims and has nice form in freestyle.

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Janelle Morrison will not be competing in the Valley First Challenge Penticton on Aug. 24. Morrison isn’t competing because she is saving her energy for the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka near Toronto on Sept.7. Morrison is now fully recovered from a foot injury which bothered her for more than a year and forced her to pull out of Challenge Penticton last year. “I just didn’t want to shock my body into something too much too soon,” said Morrison. “I want to build over the season. I’ve made some mistakes of doing things too quickly. To do an Ironman in August would really mean having to shut things down for a bit.” “I will be at Challenge Penticton,” said Morrison. “I’m definitely going to be around and be as much support as I can to athletes and the community. I think next year I probably will compete.”

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Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. o kanagan s ouTh and i mmigranT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 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

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Fascinating folks of B.C. wine industry Kathy Michaels Black Press

Penelope Roche is a fifth generation viticulturist and wine maker out of Bordeaux, France. Viticulture is in her blood. It’s also made its mark on her hands, which aren’t impractically manicured like those who merely sip on the fruits of her labours. As she moved through rows of grape vines at La Frenz winery on the Naramata Bench Friday, those hands showed a wealth of understanding and strength, continually snapping off errant shoots from vines or digging into the soil as a means to intuit the health of the entire vineyard. “See, this clay, this is good,” she said, unclamping her hand to reveal a chunk of earth with her finger impressions intact to a group of aspiring oenophiles. They’d gathered for day one of an Okanagan College, three-part intensive course aimed at teaching more about B.C.’s wine industry and it was Roche’s job to teach them how it worked, from the ground up. Roche, who’s been a consultant in the valley for two years, is one of the local industry experts who have signed on to teach for the Food and Wine Tourism program at the college, which is growing into its new digs, the state of the art B.C. Wine Information Centre. She brings to the table a family history in wine deeper than the entirety of B.C.’s industry. But it’s clear when she interacts with the peers who have assembled to teach the program, Roche is as eager as them to ride the wave of innovation born from the wilds of the Okanagan Valley. “It’s very exciting,” she said of what’s being done in the industry. It’s a major departure from what she knew in Bordeaux, but change is good. And Roche said that there are a number of ways in which she’s been impressed. For example, some B.C. vines can grow without being grafted to a root system, a quirk of grape farming born from the era of colonization that’s pretty much the standard worldwide.

Viticulturist and wine maker Penelope roche tours la Frenz winery on the naramata Bench last week.

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She said she also likes the way a number of winery owners are farming their land and experimenting with practices that have never been touched by European wine-making forefathers. Jeff Martin, the Aussie behind the award winning La Frenz winery has 40 years of trial and error under his belt, and he is one of those who’s bottled what Roche values. Call it biodynamic or organic — which he doesn’t, officially — he says he’s about “working with Mother Nature, not against her.” Weeds grow more freely than the vines above them, and to Martin that’s a sign of good health in the earth below. Apparently, he can even smell it. After a thorough reckon-

ing of the vineyard, Roche and Martin led students from the field to a table where they dined on simple charcuterie paired with any number of vintages from that winery and a couple from other locations. Martin answered questions from students about the wine making process, but the real value of the lunch was listening to the two experts chat freely and excitedly about everything from farming, to wines they like and awards won. And listening to those discussions with a new artillery of vocabulary was an immense benefit. The program blends classroom lessons of terminology, history and tasting technique with whirlwind tours through wineries, vineyards, bottling rooms and even foodie

hotspots. Kelly Korpisto leads the classroom part of the program, and shares inside knowledge of the industry gleaned from a combination of marketing and wine making experience. In addition to Roche, chef and winemaker Jay Drysdale took participants to various stops in the valley that highlighted the array of practices in local vineyards and wine shops. Drysdale also knows food, and whipped up meals that paired perfectly with wines, taught some cheese-making and talked about what he’s most passionate about — Okanagan food and wine. All over these hills, small restaurants that specialize in locally grown ingredients have blossomed, he explained. Alongside a first-rate selection of wines at restaurants and shops, many from small vignerons, they demonstrate a clear understanding that wine is just one more ingredient on the table, subject to the same standards of production and purity as food. His dream, however, is to see the industry mature and grow. And, the expanding slate of courses at the college are a big piece of that dream. “That’s why I did this,” he told the class. It’s time, he believes, to create a B.C. identity on a world stage. Certainly, he said, the region’s profile has risen, but when it comes to creating an identity that’s a ways in the future. That identity may be born out of a slimming down of wines offered in the valley, or the creation of more distinct wine regions. Regardless, his big goal is to have someone taste a local wine and say, “that’s so B.C.” For more information on the programming for food and wine tourism at Okanagan College, go to www.okanagan. bc.ca/Programs/Areas_of_ Study/fwt.html. Everything from cheesemaking to beer tasting is offered these days, as well as a free B.C. wine serving course that highlights the history of the region.

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Passed away suddenly at the age of 53 on July 20th in Penticton, BC. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Tom, son Todd (Laura), daughter Tanya (Austin), mother Joan (Johnny), grandchildren Hannah, Colton, Lydia, Lucille, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Sandra’s heart was as big and warm as one could be, and her empathy, compassion and caring was felt by everyone she touched. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local S.P.C.A.

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Administrative Assistant International Student Program (ISP) School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) invites applications for an Administrative Assistant, ISP. This is a half-time excluded position, offering a full benefit package and competitive salary. Start date September 1, 2014 or a mutually agreeable date. For further information contact Dave Burgoyne, Assistant Superintendent at 250-7707700 ext. 6189 or visit our website www.sd67.bc.ca for a full job description and application details. Closing date is Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

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5000 & 2500sqft bldgs. fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna. Together/indiv. 250-878-6455

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

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. STEEL BUILDINGS steel buildings. “steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.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. Used concrete patio pads, bricks, pavers, floral blocks wanted, Herb (250)492-6373

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

Tools Industrial Tools, 3h table saw with side plunge router, 8 x 16 2h 4 knife planer, 2 bag vacuum system, 48 x 6” belt sander & disc Asking $2,100 obo for all. Call 1- 250-306-2308

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Condo for sale in Oliver,19+, close to all ammen. 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, $140,000. Great rental investment, renters pay $750 and want to stay. 250-4983354

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

Mobile Homes & Parks 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

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APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 220 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

SUMMERLAND furn’d 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, large deck, lake view Avail Sept-May. $1400/mo. 604-922-9219, 604-910-2342.

1991 Red Mercedes Bens 500SL, 65,000miles, 2-tops, good condition, $10,000. 250493-6690 Premium condition, 2003 Chevy Impala, 88,000 kms, $6500 obo, (250)487-1487

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Lg rm + tv rm, kitchenette, $380/mo. util incl.n/s, female preferred. 250-493-4909

1994 Winnibago Vectra 35’, 45,200kms, $13,995. 250-4903499 or 250-668-9712

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

Suites, Upper 1bdrm back half of house, close to beaches, cinema & DT, own entrance, shared kitchen, ns, parking, $600 incl. util, 50+ , cell (519)222-1067

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

Auto Accessories/Parts Commercial roof rack for electrician or plumber, $175, 250487-1465

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Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

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SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514

*1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

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 2003 Toyota Tacoma, 4x4, 186,000kms, 4-dr, clean cond. $9500. 250-493-4909

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Notice of Alternative Approval Process

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen seek the approval of the electors within the boundaries Electoral Area “B” (Cawston) of the Regional District for the adoption of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Mosquito Control Extended Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2658, 2014.

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businesses, bulk wine storage, trades etc.

New with New Building Building with 1600 baysfor for 1600sq.ft. sq.ft bays rent. of the thesix six rent. Two Two of bays already bays are are already leased. oneoror leased. Take one all 10 sq.ft. sq.ft. allfour four at $$10 Eighteen ft. ceilings 18 ft. ceilings with with overhead 12 12 ft. ft. overhead doors. doors.

In general terms, the bylaw is to amend the service area and participant for the Mosquito Control Program to include Electoral Area “B” in its entirety. The alternative approval process applies to qualified electors within the portion of Electoral Area “B” (Cawston) of Regional District that is proposed to be brought into the service area. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District may proceed with the approval of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Mosquito Control Extended Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2658, 2014 unless at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the Regional District indicate their opposition by signing the Elector Response Form. The Regional District has estimated the total number of qualified electors in the service area to be 248 and that 10% of that number, or 25 qualified electors, must submit signed Elector Response Forms to prevent the Regional District from adopting the bylaw without the full assent of the electors by referendum.

For more info phone 250494-4111 or or 250-494-4111 cell 4111 cell 250-462250-462-4111 ask for Jim

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Boat: 12’ alum. Harbour Craft “Fly Fisher”, 2-motors + trailer $2400. 250-494-1615

RDOS Mosquito Control Extended Service Amendment Bylaw BYLAW 2658, 2014

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Private cabin on OK Lk. West Side Rd Power/septic Seperate sleeping cabin. Open to offers. Call 1-250-862-7876

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM, 1 bath, top floor, north facing mountain view, across the street from Skaha Lake, open floor plan, storage room, renovated bathroom, sliding glass doors to patio, fresh paint, no pets, non smoking. $700/mo plus utilities. Lease required. Call Alex: 778-840-1254 Email: alexmassarsky@gmail.com 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

Trucks & Vans 2005 GMC 2500 hd. sle 6L auto,X-cab, S-box 4x4. 197kms. $7,600 obo. 1-250-307-0505

1998 23ft 5th wheel, fully load, hardly used, solar panel, new tires, $10,000, 250-490-8504

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Scrap Car Removal Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

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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 2003, 24.5’ Timberlodge 5th wheel trailer, 1/2 ton towable, full bath, a/c, dining & sofa, sleeps-8, $8500 OBO. 250497-5272

Homes for Rent As new 3bdrm 2 bath, Rancher, all appl., dble garage/RV parking, fenced yard, Avail Sept 01, $1200/mo. 778-4762097

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Corner unit #101, approximately 1,000 square feet. Plus sub-lease unit #104 in a professional office. Receptionist and office equipment available. Contact Hendrik Keij at 250-492-1119.

An elector response form must be in the form established by the Regional District. Elector Response Forms are available from the Regional District office, including by mail, fax, or e-mail, on request or on the Regional District website at www.rdos.bc.ca. The deadline for delivering the original signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District is 4:30 pm on September 22, 2014. The only persons entitled to sign an Elector Response Form are those who meet the following criteria: Resident electors must: (a) be 18 years of age or older; (b) be a Canadian citizen; (c) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (d) be a resident of the area proposed to be added to the service area, being a portion of Electoral Area “B” of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, for at least 30 days; and (e) not be disqualified by an Provincial enactment, or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election. Non-Resident property electors must: (a) not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen (b) be 18 years of age or older; (c) be a Canadian citizen; (d) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (e) be a registered owner of real property in the area proposed to be added to the service area, being a portion of Electoral Area “B” of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, for at least 30 days; (f) not be disqualified by any Provincial enactment or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election; and (g) only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the Regional District.

The bylaw is available for public inspection at the Regional District Office 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9, during regular office hours, or alternatively, on our website at www.rdos.bc.ca. For more information on the alternative approval process please contact: Christy Malden, Manager of Legislative Services 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 2A5 250-490-4146 1-877-610-3737 [toll free] cmalden@rdos.bc.ca

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PeachFest

FUN Clockwise from top;Trooper, Canada’s ultimate party band, rocked the crowd at PeachFest on Friday; Macy Witwicki, 8, dressed as Mary Poppins was second in the Kiddies’ Day Parade sponsored by the Downtown Penticton Association; Walking with the Penticton Shriner’s during Saturday’s Peters Bros. Grand Parade a clown poses for a picture; Sandcastle competitors work on a train at Skaha Beach; Tyler Jensen of Kamloops dances to the beat of the High Water drummers during the grand entry to the Aboriginal Village on the final day of PeachFest. Mark Brett and Scott Trudeau/Western News

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