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Concerns about alleged drug dealing, violence and property crime have prompted someone to give a downtown Penticton rooming house its very own Facebook page. It went live earlier this month to draw attention to Winnipeg Manor, a converted home on the 500 block of Winnipeg Street. The page’s creator turned down an interview request, but a person who lives near the property hopes the added online attention will prompt police and the city to crack down. “My feeling on the place is it’s not going to improve until the landlord gets hit in his pocketbook,” said the woman, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to safety concerns. “I don’t have a problem with people that are down and out,” she added. “What I have a problem with is witnessing violence, is (seeing) obvious drug dealing going on. “It’s to the point I don’t walk by the place.” Penticton RCMP spokesman Sgt. Rick Dellebuur conﬁrmed last week he was aware of the Facebook page, but noted Mounties need more than complaints and photos of suspected illegal activity to go on.

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“We have certain rules and protocol we have to follow in order to determine who’s doing what, and it takes resources and time,” he said. “Everybody wants (nuisance properties) to be cleared out right away, and it’s just not always possible. We’re aware of the one on Winnipeg Street and we’re dealing with it the

best we can.” One posting on the Facebook page suggests an uptick in activity at Winnipeg Manor is related to the June closure of the low-income Three Gables Hotel, a theory Dellebuur agreed is plausible. “We try to have a little bit more lasting effect, but unless these people get into treat-

ment or decide to change their ways, you (just) chase them and move them around,” he explained. Mayor Garry Litke said the city’s bylaw officers are also working to address infractions at the rooming house. “It’s definitely on our radar. We don’t tolerate these kinds of accommodations that create danger for people,” said Litke. Winnipeg Manor has been on city council’s radar since at least 2011, when a notice was placed on title due to safety concerns and construction activity taking place without a building permit. City spokeswoman Simone Blais said that matter is still “ongoing,” and bylaw officers most recently attended the home to resolve a complaint about garbage accumulation. No one answered the door at Winnipeg Manor when the Western News visited this week. The property is owned by Dennis Hildebrand, who could not be reached for comment. Hildebrand also owned a rooming house at the corner of White Avenue and Ellis Street that was destroyed by fire in 2011. The property wasn’t cleaned up until 2013, when the city dispatched its own workers to the site at Hildebrand’s expense.

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Only a week after starting a Facebook page, the Time for Change Penticton group made a strong showing at council this week, with about 75 people rallying in front of City Hall and ﬁlling the seats in chambers. “Normally in Penticton, ﬁve is a crowd,” said Jennifer Taylor, one of the group’s co-founders, who was delighted with the turnout. “I would say that is a very impressive turnout, given the short notice. We only decided late last week that we would in fact have a gathering outside

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Members and non-Members welcome From CHANGE on Pg. 3 “It’s long been overdue. You can have as many committee meetings as you want, 21 00 Main St., Penticton but if people don’t step up, then you are less acro ss from Cherry Lane Mall likely to be paid attention to.” While waiting for the City Hall doors to open, the group was joined by Mayor Garry Litke and few of the councillors. Taylor told the mayor that part of the group’s focus is to remind people they need to get out to vote. “It would be great to have a full gallery all the time,” was Litke’s response, pointing BCAApostitAug15PWN.indd 1 out that getting people out on voting days is 14-08-08 10:26 AM POSTMEDIA: an ongoing issue. Penticton Western News AD REFERENCE: BCAApostitAug15PWN Taylor said the City Hall rally and the SIZE: Horizontal (2.5”W X 2.5”H) ongoing conversation over change is a COLOUR: CMYK PROBLEMS? News Staff good opportunity for younger voters to get Production-related problems Western contact Jason Yeasting jasonyeast ing@bcaa.com an understanding of the process. She added ParticiPants in Monday’s rally in front of Penticton city hall gathered prior to the start of the council meeting to express their solidarity for change in city politics. Two assault rifles and a sub-machine gun that a poll conducted through the group’s Mark Brett/Western news were among the items allegedly seized by police Facebook page (TimeForChangePenticton) of how many voted in the 2011 election This is not just a group of armchair advo- ing to the table, I think we will be perfectly at an Osoyoos campground from a man previcates. We are here to stay and we are only fine. They are giving us lots of reasons,” ously convicted in a Penticton courtroom of atshowed youth are getting interested. “There are a lot that said, ‘I wasn’t eli- going to get stronger and our voice more said Taylor, adding that the group TimeFor- tempted murder. Bradley Michael Friesen, 37, now faces a total gible in the last election.’ Now they are able powerful,” she said, setting aside concerns ChangePenticton isn’t just about opposing 46 charges, including gun trafficking and importto vote, and they are already asking really the group wouldn’t be able to keep momen- the current council. tum up until the election or get people out “I think the momentum for change is ing or exporting weapons parts, including silencbig questions,” said Taylor. core,” she said. “If we just keep the conver- ers and switches used to automate firearms. The rally, according to Taylor, met their to vote. He was arrested July 17 at the Nk’Mip Camp“It is a long time, but with the current sation going, we will be absolutely stronger goals. ground in Osoyoos, where police seized “numer“The purpose was to be taken seriously. council and all the gaffes that keep com- than ever by the time it comes to a vote.” ous firearms and firearms-related prohibited devices” from his van and tent, Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit spokesman Sgt. Lindsay Houghton said in a press release last week. Campbell Watt, who earlier month to return to university, Litke, who served as a counSteve Kidd “Many of the devices found in the van were Western News Staff said he would not run for coun- while Coun. Judy Sentes said cillor for four terms before stashed underneath a booster seat in which Friescil, says he is now considering she is still considering her op- becoming mayor, said there en’s five-year old son was seated, as well as at the Already, the next municipal entering the election, but won’t tions. are still things to be done and feet of the child,” said Houghton, who described election is becoming one of the be doing it without consulting Sentes, who is in her second wants to continue doing the job, Friesen as the “Dr. Frankenstein” of guns. hot topics of conversation in with boards of both the Down- term on council, said the new but admits there is a lot of stress More firearms and weapons parts were allegPenticton. town Penticton Association and four-year terms play a big fac- sitting in the big chair. edly seized from Friesen’s home and workshop And though that election is the Penticton and Wine Country tor in deciding whether or not “It’s not so bad when the in Surrey, where he’s currently being held in jail still three months away, the list Chamber of Commerce, both of she wants to run again. buck doesn’t stop at your desk, pending a court appearance there. of declared candidates is grow- which groups he leads. “I am going to take some but when the buck stops at your He’s alleged to have sold his wares via the Ining, as in the list of those conBoonstock organizer Barb time,” she said. “It is still a little desk, it’s stressful,” he said. “I ternet to people in the U.S. and Australia. sidering taking the plunge. Haynes is also putting herself early although getting close to will be evaluating that over the The CFSEU, a B.C. police task force aimed Possible new faces include on the “maybe” list. the time of declaration. I am not next month or so.” at fighting organized crime, handled the case in Andre Martin, Lynn Kelsey and “There are lots of things to at this point prepared other than Coun. John Vassilaki con- conjunction with counterparts at the U.S. Bureau Brian Henningson, who all ran consider, not the least of which, to say I am seriously consider- firms he will be running for of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. in last year’s byelection, and are and probably the most impor- ing it.” council, but isn’t ready to conFriesen, who the CFSEU alleges was also running again for councillor. tant, is my family,” she said. Likewise, Mayor Garry firm the widespread rumour he supplying mid-level crime groups, has a lengthy Henningson’s decision to “I love this city and I love this Litke isn’t fully committing is planning to try for the may- criminal record, including a 2003 conviction in run as councillor was based on community and I would love to himself. At this point, he said, or’s chair. B.C. Supreme Court in Penticton for attempted feedback from the by-election, be a part of change.” he is running, but prefers to fo“I haven’t decided whether I murder. when he was trying for mayor. PHA director of operations, cus on the job at hand and the am going to make an announceAccording to media reports from the time, Many people, he said, told him Tim Hodgkinson, is rumoured daily business of the city. ment by the end of this month Friesen was attempting to collect a $600 debt they would be more willing to to be considering a run for may“There is still a couple of or right after the long week- from a man he shot in the stomach outside his support him as councillor. or, is also not ready to confirm months to go. I am still per- end,” said Vassilaki, adding that Osoyoos home in 2001, and later was sentenced “I thought I would take his plans. forming my duties as I need he plans to “make a big deal out to five years in a mental-health facility. some of that advice and run for Of the current council mem- to be. There are some really of it.” A psychiatrist told Friesen’s sentencing hearcouncillor this year,” he said. bers, Couns. Andrew Jakubeit, important issues for us to carry Though Vassilaki said he is ing that Friesen “heard voices and experienced “I just see a lot of frustrating Helena Konanz and Katie Rob- forward to UBCM,” said Litke, planning to wait to make his an- hallucinations,” according to a 2005 decision things. You turn around and ev- inson have all confirmed they referring to the annual Union nouncement, a John Vassilaki from the B.C. Court of Appeal, which denied a ery time there is more money are planning to run again. Wes of B.C. Municipalities confer- for Mayor Facebook page has request to overturn the conviction. being wasted.” Hopkin resigned earlier this ence, Sept. 22 to 26. already been created.

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money on temporary acid-etching treatments to reduce slipperiness, but cost more in terms of lost revenue, with a net impact of $28,500. Three acid etchings will be required before the planned July 27 shutdown, but less lost revenue and reduced expenses help offset the increased cost. “We actually get a net savings in the summertime by closing down the pool, in essence,” said Chuck Loewen, general manager for facilities and recreation services, noting that the July shutdown will cost $16,000 more. Coun. John Vassilaki was the only vote against delaying the tile replacement to July 2015, preferring instead to save the city the $16,000 difference.

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process will be complied and forwarded to Council, along with final comments from the City’s Liquor Licence Technical Review Committee (LLTRC) for the Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Regular Council meeting. At that time, a full report with final recommendations will be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

The owners of the Penticton Curling Club have made application for a Structural Change Amendment to add Liquor Service to main floor seating and rink areas. The Liquor Licence proposed hours of operation will be from Sunday to Saturday (10:00am to 11:00pm).

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 29, 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.

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Notice of lane closure, highway de-dedication and land sale PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The Corporation of the City of Penticton intends to close the road and remove highway dedication respecting the land described below: Approximately 0.123 ha (0.030 ac.) portion of road shown dedicated on Plan 3460, DL 2710 SDYD and located to the northwest of the parcels municipally know as 150, 156, 162, 168, 174 &180 Wiltse Place and located at the top of the bluff south of Dartmouth Drive. ALSO PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that upon closing

of road as indicated above the City of Penticton intends to dispose of the land to those adjacent land owners interested in acquiring the property at market value. The above mentioned information may be inspected between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Tuesday, September 2, 2014, in the office of the Land Administrator at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. Any person who wishes to comment on these proposed lane closure may appear in person, or by agent at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. or submit written comments to the attention of the Corporate Officer prior to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

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After spending months preparing herself to go under the knife, Jina Yu was understandably upset when the procedure was cancelled just 90 minutes ahead of time because her surgeon had a cold. “I understand, because the doctor got sick, but on the other side, I got mad,” said the Penticton hair stylist, who had arranged vacation days around the planned surgery in April to remove a lump on the back of her neck. “My schedule, everything was messed up,” she said. The procedure later went off without a hitch and Yu is as good as new, but an extra month spent waiting for surgery was tough on her. “It was just scary,” she said. “It was my ﬁrst surgery.” Fortunately, stories like Yu’s are relatively uncommon. Sick doctors were responsible for just three cancelled operations last year at Penticton Regional Hospital, according to data provided by Interior Health in response to a freedom of information request. Statistics show patients here were instead more likely to be sent home due to operating rooms running late or because they themselves were ill. Still, despite its aging infrastructure, PRH cancels relatively

fewer surgeries than others facilities in the region. Just 94 of 3,500 surgeries — about 2.7 per cent — at PRH were cancelled within 48 of their scheduled time in 2013-14, well below the average of 4.9 per cent across all Interior Health sites. Of those 94 cancellations, 22 were as a result of operating rooms running late, making it the most common reason for delay. Hospital administrator Lori Motluk said rooms typically get behind due to complications that arise during surgery, which is more common with patents who are elderly or obese. She noted staff has been working to ﬁnd ways to cancel fewer surgeries by preparing more accurate operating-room time estimates and ensuring patients are indeed ready for their procedures. Those efforts have resulted in a nearly one-third decrease in 48hour cancellations over the past three years. “We’ve adjusted a process now within our pre-surgical area where we see people before their surgery and based on that individual patient we try to set the time that’s required,” Motluk explained. “It’s more personalized, and that’s giving us better accuracy.” The president of the Penticton Medical Staff Society said members have not approached her with any concerns about surgery post-

ponements. “However, (cancellation rate) information suggests Penticton is doing well compared to other IH facilities,” Dr. Jacqueline Stewart said in an email. Sixteen surgeons work out of PRH, where the most common procedures are hip and knee replacements, said Motluk. She also noted the seven-storey ambulatory care tower that’s part of the planned $325-million renovation of the facility will include new surgical suites. “The new tower (will) give us much better physical space that supports new technologies and new equipment, space for the teams to work in,” Motluk said, “so that’s really the advantage.” Want to know more about Penticton Regional Hospital stacks up against others in the Okanagan? Check the online version of this story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com to see graphic illustrations of our data.

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Change comes in many forms. There is the constant everyday change and then there is change that is triggered by a big event, like the closure of a major business or, more locally, Coun. Katie Robinson’s “I am not a head-banging druggie” comment. While Robinson’s offhand remark about why she didn’t attend the Boonstock Music festival certainly hasn’t enhanced her political career, it was the trigger for change in Penticton political circles. What started as righteous indignation over the comment has morphed into a drive for political change and to get more people out to vote. This is a good thing. Because whether you like it or not, change is inevitable. You can either accept that and work to control the change and set it in a direction that will be positive for the community, or you can do nothing. But doing nothing doesn’t stop change from happening. Change will continue to happen around you, or around the community. And if other communities move forward around Penticton, our community gets left behind, or, effectively, experiences change for the worse. Businesses and jobs can be lost as the city loses momentum and stagnates with people around us controlling the change in our city. So it’s a good thing to see a large group of citizens becoming aware that they do indeed have the ability to have a say in how Penticton changes and develops. What remains to be seen is if Time For A Change Penticton can take hold of the impetus triggered by Robinson’s comment and turn it into the sort ofWESTERN ongoing change that will last PENTICTON and keep the city moving forward in a positive direction. Because we either change in a direction we desire, progressing and moving forward, and in control of change, or we are going to have changes that are negative and out of our control.

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What we know about the mine spill Today I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and fear-mongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known. As Black Press and our local publication the Williams Lake Tribune reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond. Rising metal prices helped put 380 unionized employees plus management back to work. Most are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam and cleaning up the spill site. Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine

started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP government, for those who want to turn everything into a political corruption story). The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of acid-producing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been conﬁrmed by environment ministry results, and water and ﬁsh from all but the immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption. For an example of acid mine drainage, look up the Britannia Mine Museum, now a reclaimed national historic site with a water treatment plant built to function for hundreds of years. Before that, acidproduced toxic metal

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B.C. Views pollution drained from the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades. Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that this sort of long-term water remediation may not be required. The initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t last long enough to affect ﬁsh in most of Quesnel Lake, much less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated iron and copper, with “leachability” results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken.

On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the first high water warning in its history. This was not a “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that. It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine management found ways to extend operation, including an underground phase. The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design

of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed. TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors. Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region. No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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New movement Congratulations to the Penticton Indian Band , the Kruger family, the organizers and safety and support staff of Boonstock, who against all odds and without the support of the City of Penticton , the B.C. Liquor Control Board and so many pessimists, did a great job putting on a very successful festival. We all agree that there is room for improvements, but all in all there were not many complaints. Sadly a young life was snuffed out, but please do not blame this tragedy on the organizers. Speaking of money, how can our mayor have the nerve and tell us with a straight face that the total cost of the city’s latest colossal mistake will only cost us $42,000. My guess is that after all the accounts are settled the cost will be more likely closer to $100,000. Litke also stated “that it is a fact that there’s almost always a daily, call for police services to correctional facilities.” Checking into this, I found out that the new jail is on Indian property and in the District of Oliver. The RCMP is almost never involved in correctional facilities except in a riot etc. If by any chance the RCMP would be called,

the Oliver detachment would attend and the cost would be covered by the province. So why Mr. Mayor worry the Penticton taxpayers with costs that will never occur. The new jail will, after construction, employ over 400 employees with excellent wages . That should more then make up for the cost the city would have for additional infrastructure to serve any new subdivisions required. For over 60 years I have followed the political scene in Penticton from Mayor Oscar Matson to Garry Litke and I have never seen the city in a bigger mess and involved in more lawsuits than in the last three years. The legal team of the city will be very sad when Mr. Litke leaves in November. But, with a new hospital, a new jail, new festivals and events like Boonstock and Challenge and several large subdivisions on the drawing boards, and most of all with a new city council in November, I see a bright future for our beautiful city. Sorry no comment on Mrs.Robinson, that’s just to much.

Letter is spot on

To others reading this, get the word out there every chance you get.

Re Mark Billesberger’s letter in Penticton Western News, Aug. 13 issue. Great letter Mark. You’re absolutely right in all you say, ”prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law to serve as a warning to any other politicians out there perhaps doing the same things as Alison Redford. I’m sure if it were someone like ourselves, we’d definitely be sent to jail.

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Kudos to Home Hardware for its alert and compassionate decision posted on its entrance door inviting customers to bring their animals into the store and not leave them in vehicles in this extreme heat. Merle Kindred Penticton

— posted by Sean Bacon

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On shuttle service to airport: “Way more affordable! More people would leave their cars at home.”

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“It seems the city politicians and management are having a string of bad decisions and failures with

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“Hospital Expansion approvEd” “Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday (July 30) that her government has given the go-ahead to a $325- million renovation to Penticton Regional Hospital” Joe Fries/Penticton Western News Congratulations to the citizens of the South Okanagan and Similkameen!

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little to no accountability to its constituents. Maybe it is time for change. These men and women of the Penticton Fire Dept serve their community with courage and distinction. I wish I could say the same for our city leaders. A big thank you to the fire Dept!”

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“I prefer to keep my pants on myself, but have no objection to a nude beach. My question is, how is a nude beach on private property? The Lake itself, and a certain portion of the entire shoreline relative to the high water mark are not private. If portions of the private property in question are being used, the owner of that property is fully within his rights regarding the use of that property. While he may object to what occurs adjacent to his property, which he has the right to do, it is not his property. So, where is the problem?”

— posted by Sam Haskell

Over the next five years, the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation will be dedicated to raising $20-million for all of the state of the art medical equipment for the new hospital expansion. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in this exciting fundraising campaign, please contact 250 492-9027.

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come and go but these people carry on year after year. This was a major faux pas, costing lots of taxpayers money while leaving you and your compatriots with major egg on your face. Are these the same wizards behind the tax notice screw up? Do Penticton taxpayers a favour, while you are in power, fire the people who are responsible for leading us/you down this path. Their repeated incompetence is not acceptable. We will take care of the rest of you in October. Let

your legacy be that you did something positive for the City of Penticton. PS. Deputy Mayor Konanz, aren’t you the councillor who won the highest expense claim prize this year? You were shocked when you learned how expensive your stay was at the Four Seasons in Vancouver, really? Good luck in October, deputy mayor ... ouch! D. Martin Penticton

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Rethink your stance on festival

Does anybody remember the exact date when it became the civic duty of all Penticton and area residents to wholeheartedly support any activity, however distasteful, to boost the marginal income of motel owners, booze purveyors and fast food joints? Before chambers of commerce effectively took control of the civic matters of our towns, supply and demand and the common sense of citizens prevailed. If a hotel was needed – one was built, along with a bar and restaurant if the need was felt and prospective clientele were in place. Now, however, under the aegis of the chambers (however grandiloquently named), whose only economic beliefs are growth is good, and bigger is better, motels are built, drinking emporiums opened, and the effort must be made by all to make and keep them viable. Such was the case with controversial Boonstock. The owner of the for-profit organization aped the chamber spokesman’s platitudes about the city, eco-

nomic benefits for all, and, of course, future growth courtesy of the unbounded enthusiasm by the revellers who will doubtlessly come to live in our pristine area. There would be no city or provincial involvement because the event would be held on Indian land and no financial expenses by either civic group would be involved. Didn’t work out that way though did it? Unless of course Boonstock, the chamber, or the reassuring spokesperson pays the hospital bills for the intensive care treatments and other medical costs incurred by the alarming number of self-induced drug and alcohol overdoses. No doubt city hall will also be reimbursed for the countless necessary hours worked by paid city senior staff and less visible but very real employee physical involvement. At first it seemed, owing to the non-stop insistence of the promoters and spokesmen, that because a liquor licence was an absolute necessity to ensure event success, the event was actually a festival for alcoholics. Not the case however. Drugs took centre stage as the central concern, and this raises a more general and more worrisome concern. If nearly 8,000 people attended and many took drugs to alter their perception of the entertainment offered,

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how many young people doped for the first time? How many of this number will continue use to the point of social uselessness? How many of the festival’s converts will become a real social burden for the rest of us to shoulder? Will it be worth it for the few extra beds, drinks and burgers sold on an otherwise busy weekend? This was something for council to think about! Predictably the show featured some vulgar moments and a minority shirtless lowbrow element graced our retail establishments long enough to elicit marked discomfit among our more thoughtful and generally senior regular patrons. City officials, and especially the chamber of commerce, should recognize that each transitory, disruptive, uncomfortable or harmful money grubbing endeavour takes some of the grace and ambiance of our city down another notch, not to mention the potential harm to our easily led youth. It is time for them to consider the long term effects on an otherwise agreeable city. Let the print media reconsider its unequivocal endorsement of every commercial event and the tendency to belittle thoughtful and constructive critics. One can only salute the courage and wisdom of councillor Robinson for her prescient concern and her refusal to follow the full-throated pack of followers who blindly promote unhelpful schemes for a few more retail dollars. Endorsement of socially harmful events would seem to resemble a milder form of someone pimping his sister. JD Thomas Penticton

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Naramata’s Serendipity Winery has welcomed Okanagan winemaker Bradley Cooper as the newest member of its team. Cooper is an awardwinning winemaker and consultant with a background in journalism and restaurants. He currently lives on the Naramata Bench with his wife, Audralee Daum, where he created his own Black Cloud Pinot Noir brand six years ago. While Cooper’s brand will be produced at Serendipity it will remain a private label managed by himself and Daum. Cooper arrives at Serendipity after working nine vintages at Township 7 Vineyards and Winery. Serendipity owner Judy Kingston is thrilled to have Cooper as the newest addition to their winemaking team and is looking forward to the upcoming harvest. “Serendipity is about the real magic in life,” said Kingston. “The moments of unexpected but fortunate discovery. When Brad decided to join our winery family we

knew it was one of those magical moments, and just in time for our 2014 harvest.” He joins Kingston, Katie O’Kell and vineyard manager Craig MacKenzie at the winery, located on 10 acres of vineyards at 990 Lower Debeck Rd. In 2013 the winery was named B.C. Winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition. Meanwhile, at Blasted Church Vineyards near Okanagan Falls, Elaine Vickers has been promoted to winemaker. Vickers joins ranks with herw mentor, winemaker Mark Wendenburg. Her career began at Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estates, before joining Blasted Church in 2010. Vickers is a masters of science graduate from the University of Victoria. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Oenology from the University of Adelaide. Blasted Church Vineyards is committed to producing quality wines, and has adopted a creative approach when it comes to the winemaking process. It is located at 378 Parsons Rd.

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calendar 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. PenTIcTon chamBer TheaTre reading of the play Twelve Angry Jurors at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. 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.

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care closeT ThrIfT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations always welcome. summerland arT cluB meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250494-5851 for info. PenTIcTon duPlIcaTe BrIdge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton library. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. fosTer care Info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. al-anon for frIends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-4909272 for info. okanagan falls senIors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. T he P enTIcTon academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. new To The Oliver Senior Centre: Zumba lessons, all-around active exercise. Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 250-498-6142 for more information. Everyone welcome. senIors’ recreaTIon and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St.

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maT duffus and Rick De Fehr, The Pro Bonos, perform from 6 to 9 p.m. at the 1912 Kaleden Restaurant, 100 Alder Ave. Final show for this summer. Tickets are $25 including dinner. elks cluB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. f ood a ddIcTs In Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 6:30 p.m. in the social room

(ring #206 for admittance) at 1820 Atkinson St. For more information call 778-476-0374 or 250-809-3329 or visit www.foodaddicts. org. fraTernal order of the Eagles has musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. c anadIan r oyal legIon branch 40 has crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. al-anon for frIends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272. souTh maIn droPIn Centre has bingo, improver line dance and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities. ToPs B.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more info. cITy Peach ToasTmasTers meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info. a l c o h o l I c s nIghT a nonymous group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. ToPs (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093. deserT sage sPInners and Weavers Guild

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r oyal c anadIan legIon branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m. and a dinner and dance with Timeline at 5:30 p.m. o kanagan f alls legIon Day and Car Show gets underway at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast followed by a day of activities including the show and shine starting at 10 a.m., featuring vehicles from 1900 to 1999, motorcycles, muscle cars and everything between. Entertainers Jeff Bodner and Roland Allen will also be performing. c harITy BoTTle drIve with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at IGA on Government Street. elks cluB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. anaveTs has sTu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. a l c o h o l I c s has a nonymous 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 250490-9216.

August 22 s enIors s Ingles lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250496-5980 or 250-7708622. souTh maIn droP-In Centre has bocce and yoga at 9 a.m., horseshoes at 11 a.m., Mah Jong and beginner line dance at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. The olIver senIor Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. eagles have a $5 lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Guests welcome. anaveTs has karaoke 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. c anadIan r oyal legIon branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., and spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. Guests welcome. 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 250-4909272. 890 wIng of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. The BereavemenT resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief

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Jenn Annett is ready to take on the growing field of women pros, while Jeff Symonds is back as the defending champion for Valley First Challenge Penticton. Annett, who finished third in her pro debut last year, feels pretty good for the second Challenge Penticton. “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 finished second in the Barebones Duathlon and competed in Stony Plain’s The Great White North triathlon, where she placed third. Annett has an added motivator to compete iron-distance races, the training helps with her epilepsy. She began experiencing seizures in 2010 after she was 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 be-

ing struck by a car was the cause of her seizures, however, she never experienced them before. As for Symonds, his 2013 race was one of the top triathlon performances of the year. He took a nasty spill on his bike in the inaugural Challenge Penticton. He made a miraculous comeback in the iron-distance event crossing the finish line bloodied, bruised and battered to win the top male title. “It was pretty unreal. I think the reason we all do triathlon is to see how tough we are, especially when we have those moments of adversity that we have to pull ourselves out of and see how we respond,” said Symonds, who set a course record finish time of eight hours, 29 minutes, 57 seconds, in a release. “It was pretty cool to have that moment at Challenge, in my hometown, and get up and keep going. Having the fortitude to keep pushing to the finish line is what makes triathlon special. They all have their own moments when they have to dig deep to get to the finish. That is what is great about Challenge because the whole field has that in common, professional athlete or not.” He won’t be the only one with a hometown cheering squad on the course. His brother, Mike Symonds, will be racing the half distance.

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Staff member Jenni andrews rolls out the Challenge Penticton welcome mat at freedom the bike Shop on main Street this week as part of the roll Out the red Carpet Campaign event organizers are doing in conjunction with benjamin moore true Colours Paints. businesses and the public had an opportunity to purchase three different welcome packages.

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Making sure athletes and fans are welcomed to the South Okanagan was a key strategy for the first-ever Challenge Penticton race last year, and organizers are trying to take that welcome message to a new level for this year’s race. Challenge Penticton partnered with Benjamin Moore True Colours Paints for their Roll Out the Red Carpet campaign, offering businesses and community the opportunity to purchase three different welcome packages, consisting of items like a red welcome mat, pennants and t-shirts. The Challenge items — branded car flags, bumper stickers and more — can also be purchased individually. Kelly Hopkins, marketing manager for Challenge Penticton, said the inspiration for the campaign came from Challenge Roth, the first race for what would become the Challenge Family, and one of the largest triathlons in the world. “It’s (Roth, Germany) a small town that just completely explodes with Challenge the week prior,” said Hopkins. “And they just really open their doors to everybody that comes into their town.”

The Red Carpet campaign, she explained, is to help build positive experiences for the athletes and other visitors. “I want people to embrace the folks that come here and spend their time and money in our community,” said Hopkins. “We want them to feel that they are important to our community and we appreciate them being here. We want this event to grow.” Hopkins said they hope to get the entire South Okanagan region involved, and they are rolling it out in communities all along the racecourse, including, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Cawston, Keremeos and Penticton. “My focus has always been to bring the soul back to triathlon, to bring the community together, to own this again,” said Hopkins. “We had very limited resources, so we had to be really creative in the way that we are out there marketing.” That includes, she said, focusing on Challenge Penticton’s social media presence as well as working at a grassroots level, approaching triathlon groups and clubs from Saskatchewan to California. “We engaged our pro athletes to go out and speak directly to those folks and talk about their Challenge experience they had here last year. That brought in a lot of registrations,” said Hopkins.

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Challenge Penticton festival offers something for everyone Western News Staff

The 2014 Valley First Challenge Penticton is bridging the gap between athletes and spectators to celebrate all things triathlon. The event is so much more than race day. Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada is a multiday festival to celebrate triathlon with a focus on delivering the race of a lifetime to athletes of all ages and abilities to create a memorable experience for both those in the race and those watching.

“We are so excited with the changes we have made this year. While we have planned a world-class race for our athletes, we have also planned numerous events and activities for all the families, friends and supporters that fill our streets on race week,” said Paulette Rennie, Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada president. “That’s what makes this event so much more than a one day race. We have the opportunity to show off our city and

... it really brings back the traditions of triathlon — Jenn Annett

surrounding communities and support our local business partners, filling local hotels, restaurants and shopping in our stores and markets. Whether you start with

our fantastic party in the park with fun and entertainment for all ages, or enter into the Fun Run, Underpants Run, Junior Triathlon or dance in our streets the whole family

will enjoy Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada.” Events kick off on Thursday, Aug. 21, and over the course of four days there will be fun runs, a junior triathlon race, the party in the park featuring Penticton’s party band, One 2 Many, free yoga in the park by Hotspot Yoga, the Downtown Penticton Association’s Royal LePage Street Dance, a charity swim and, of course, the main event on Sunday, Aug. 24. The race ends with fireworks

at midnight lighting up Okanagan Lake. “Having a familyorientated atmosphere leading up to and including the race is one of my favourite things about Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada, it really brings back the traditions of triathlon,” said Penticton professional triathlete Jenn Annett, who is looking to improve upon her third place overall female finish at last year’s race. “It’s definitely nice that there are so many opportunities to be able to

meet athletes just starting out in the sport, or mingling with the pros.” “We are so lucky to live in this beautiful valley and we believe we have it all right here for everyone to enjoy, whether you spend some time at the beach or wine touring, biking, hiking, floating down the channel or enjoying entertainment in the parks, you will be guaranteed to have a great Challenge week,” said Rennie. For full schedule see Page 2.

SPECIAL TRAFFIC ADVISORY Challenge Penticton Canada would like to advise residents and travelers along Highways 97, 3 and 3A, the South Okanagan and Downtown Penticton of temporary road closures and traffic control measures to accommodate the event Sunday, August 24th. Road closures to accommodate the event from Sunday, August 24th to Monday, August 25th as follows:

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Lakeshore Drive Closed from Winnipeg Street to Main Street from 4:00 AM Thursday to Noon Monday Lakeshore Drive Closed from Riverside Drive to Winnipeg Street from 4:00 AM Sunday to 7:00 PM Sunday Main Street closed from Lakeshore Drive to Westminster Avenue from 4:00 AM Thursday to Noon Monday Main Street closed from Westminster Avenue to South Beach Road 4:00 AM Sunday to 2:00 AM Monday Martin Street closed from Lakeshore Drive to Esterbrook Avenue 4:00 AM Thursday to 5:00 PM Tuesday Martin Street closed from Esterbrook Avenue to Westminster Avenue 4:00 AM Sunday to 2:00 AM Monday Westminster Avenue closed from Martin Street to Main Street 4:00 PM Sunday to 2:00 AM Monday Eastside Road limited to local traffic only 7:00 AM Sunday to Midnight Skaha Lake Road closed northbound from Highway 97 to Kinney Avenue (Local traffic only) 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday

Lane closures will be in place along sections of Hwy 3A and 97 to safely accommodate cyclists. Traffic control personnel will also be stationed at major intersections and access points along the race route to safely manage traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid travel during the impacted hours and consider alternative times for corridor trips or alternative routes for local trips. Motorists that need to travel during these times are advised to plan ahead for potential delays and short duration stoppages, as well as to use caution in the presence of large volumes of participants.

EXPECT LENGTHY DELAYS AT ALL CROSSING POINTS Access to/from and across Main Street/South Main in Penticton will be restricted with the following exceptions: • • •

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ADDITIONAL CLOSURES AND DELAYS MONDAY, AUGUST 18th • Parking Lot at the south end of Gyro Park closed from 4:00 PM Saturday to 5:00 PM Tuesday August 26th THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st • Parking Lot at north end of Martin Street from 4:00 AM Thursday to Noon Monday • Lakeshore Drive from Winnipeg Street to Riverside Drive and Riverside Drive to Burnaby Avenue 5:30 PM Thursday to 7:00 PM for Challenge Kids Fun Run

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Challenge Penticton Canada organizers and participants thank you for your patience and cooperation and remind you to drive safely. For current road information, please visit: www.drivebc.ca or tune in to local radio during the event. For information on the event, please visit: www.challenge.ca.

Challenge PentiCton volunteers hand out supplies on the bike course last year. the event is still looking for more people to help with this weekend’s race.

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Valley First Challenge Penticton is always on the lookout for volunteers to join the ranks. Recruiting, organizing and assigning volunteers to jobs is a difficult task. Sarah Dixon, volunteer co-ordinator, has been implementing the use of new software known as Volunteer Hub to handle organizing. All volunteers, whether they are experienced or new, will be required to sign up on Volunteer Hub. Once people are registered, then they can pick and choose jobs that interest them as well as pick a shift that is convenient. Getting everyone registered is important so the organization can make sure they get volunteer shirts ordered and all the shifts and positions are covered. Challenge Penticton was on the lookout for 2,500 volunteers. Contact Challenge Penticton at www.challenge-penticton.com/voluteer/ and click on the link to Volunteer Now. This will take people to Volunteer Hub where they can register then go and select a job and shift that suits them. Those who have questions for Dixon can call 250-276-2159 on the volunteer phone line. All calls will be either answered or returned within 24 hours. Also, since June 28 they have been located at the intersection of Main/Westminster/Front Street during the Saturday Market. Potential volunteers can be signed up right there and be entered into Volunteer Hub. For more information on volunteering or other inquires about Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada, contact: 250-276-2163 (general office) or 250276-2159 (volunteer line).

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Nun excited by Miska Penticton’s energy Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Sister Madonna Buder loves Penticton’s atmosphere during the long distance triathlon. That’s why she has come back for her second Valley First Challenge Penticton as part of The Pioneers relay team. “I don’t want to lose it (the atmosphere),” said Buder, who turned 84 four days after competing in Challenge Roth in mid July. “I don’t have quite the stamina that I used to for the long ones.” Buder will be joined by Gary Billmark, doing the swim, and Andrea Gardiner, taking on the run for the half distance relay. Buder laughed when asked about doing the half distance and said she is looking forward to it. She also hopes biking the 90 kilometres will be a breeze. “I really haven’t had much chance to train since I’ve been home,” said Buder, who will also compete in the International Triathlon Union world championship in Edmonton the weekend after Challenge Penticton. Buder competed last year in a relay team with Billmark and Dyane Lynch, who was not able to compete this year, and said doing the relay was interesting. Find full story at www. pentctonwesternnews. com.

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SISTER MADONNA BUDER is joining The Pioneers relay team to take on the half distance triahlon on Aug. 24. Mark Brett/Western News

Archers hit target for medals Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Talon Baptiste, Taylor Baptiste and Alex Rousseau hit the target for three medals in archery at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Both Baptistes won bronze, while Rousseau was golden shooting with a traditional bow at NAIG held in Regina in late July. Rousseau, a member of the Osoyoos Traditional Archery School, finished five sessions and scored 648. A press release by the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council reported that Rousseau posted the best score in each of the first three sessions of the under-19 traditional,

then secured victory with solid scores in the final two sessions. “Winning a gold medal in archery at NAIG was quite the experience,” said Rousseau,18, via email. “It was by far the toughest competition I’ve been to.” Rousseau said it was an honour to be with the top shooters. The biggest competition Rousseau faced was the target he was aiming for as each animal target comes with another set of calculations. “The best part of archery to me was always meeting new people,” he wrote. “I spent hours simply talking to all sorts of archers. Archers and coaches from across Canada congregated in Regina, there is no better time than that to discuss what we all

love to do.” Competing in the under-19 compound category, Taylor, 17, ran up a score of 696, while Talon, 13, had 408 in the under-16 traditional category. Both girls took up archery in 2013 with Twisted Arrows Archery in the Osoyoos Indian Band. Talon said being at NAIG was interesting. “It was quite the privilege,” she said of competing. “It was also overwhelming. Just so many people.” Talon went into NAIG with no medal expectations as she competed amongst a friendly group. What she enjoyed most was spending time with her group. The OIB had five kids compete while representing Team B.C.

Hunter Miska’s mask design skills are catching up to his puckstopping abilities. The inspiration for Miska’s new design came from one he had done on his U.S.A. mask. “I decided I wanted to do it with Penticton because I liked the style of mask,” said Miska, adding that part of the design features the B.C. mountains on the forehead with the Minnesota Wild star. The mask also has a quote. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them,” said Miska, quoting Walt Disney. Miska, whose father is Todd Miska of Miska Design.com, who has designed masks for NHLers such as Josh Harding, Evgeni Nabokov and Niklas Backstrom, said he kept the design, which also pays tribute to the old V’s, simple. “I just thought it was kind of cool. Make people really get their eye on it,” said Miska, from his home in Stacy, Minn. “I think it’s a nice retro look. Shows the history of our team, I think it looks nice.” The finished product turned out better than what Miska sketched on paper. His father did offer a hand with some touches to make it more bold. Miska also painted a mask for his backup partner, Brendan Barry. The former Okanagan Rockets goalie gave Miska an idea, while keeping it simple. “He did unreal and I can’t wait to wear it,” said Barry, who liked the idea of getting stripes on it after seeing them on other goalie designs. Miska showed Barry some sketches and the 16-year-old told him to run with it. “He designed most of it himself,” said Barry, who has a clover representing his Irish background. “I have got to give the credit to him.” Painting masks normally takes Miska a few days, but with him also working as a goalie coach for two businesses it took more time to complete his own mask. Miska has been working with younger goalies in private lessons for Pro Hybrid Goaltending and Premier Goaltending. “It’s fun skating with these little kids

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and how much they look up to you,” he said. “Just teaching them things you have learned. Try to get them to figure it out.” As for the 2014-15 season, Miska can’t wait. He will be arriving in Penticton later this month with teammate Riley Alferd. “I think we’re going to have a great team this year,” he said. “I think we have a really good chance of making it to the RBC Cup. We have a really young group. They have some high skill. I think that is going to be a big part of our game.” Miska’s mask may attract the attention of many fans as he expects to be the No.1 goalie for the Vees, hoping to play 50 games. In his year-end meeting with Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson, they discussed his play. Miska feels he deserves that role. Miska is also excited about a new partnership with Barry. “I really like him a lot,” said Miska. “Kind of quieter. Great goalie too, he works hard.” Miska hopes the partnership with Barry wins them the BCHL’s Wally Forslund Trophy as the best goaltending duo, a title he shared with Olivier Mantha last season. Vees notes: The team is seeking billet homes for its players. Anyone interested in becoming a billet family is asked to contact Kevan Scott 250-809-4276 ... Brent Mosses has been hired as the new strength and conditioning coach. Mosses is the owner-operator of Accelerate Personal Fitness Training in Penticton.

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CRICKETS MAKE NOISE — Sarah Francis of the Crickets swings away during a game at the 11th annual Sheila Bishop Memorial Wooden Bat Slopitch tournament. The two-day event was part of Penticton Peach Festival activities and held Aug. 9 and 10 at Lions Park. The tournament is played in honour of Bishop and is used to support local causes. This year the event helped out the family of 16-month-old Aeson Moen, who has cancer. Scott Trudeau/ Western News

Paddlers find podium at nationals Western News Staff

Penticton Racing Canoe Club topped the podium at the Canadian National Outrigger Races in Gibsons Aug. 8-10. In their opening race, the junior crew of Walker Singleton, Reece Haberstock, Noah Beglaw, Matthew Koster, Jessica Broder and Liam Mulhall led a field of 12 boats in the 14 kilometre novice/ junior race. The crew led from the start. In a release,

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THE PENTICTON RACING Canoe Club mixed crew of Tyson Bull, Launa Maundrell, Lynn Redmond, Don Mulhall, Kim Doleszar and Cheryl Skribe won the 26-kilometre event at the Canadian National Outrigger championhip in Gibsons. Photo by Clara Schirrmeister

Mulhall said having a good start was important. “Our team was fastest from the start. It made it a great race to steer,” he said. In the men’s/mixed race, Tyson Bull, Launa Maundrell, Lynn Redmond, Don Mulhall, Kim Doleszar and Cheryl Skribe capped a strong season with a win in the 26-km event. They crossed

the finish line in two hours, four minutes, good four fourth amongst the men’s crews — almost eight minutes ahead of the second place mixed crew from Victoria in a field of 13. Two years ago in nationals, they took on another crew for three quarters of the race and narrowly won. “We had hoped for

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Singleton, Tina Hoeben and Julia Veidt posted a time of 2:31. All crews battled strong winds and some of the year’s strongest tide changes in a race that went out of Gibsons harbour northwest along the coast and turned back to go around Keats Island and returned to Gibsons. Don Mulhall won the surf ski event and was the first solo boat overall with a time of 57:32.

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PINNACLES FOOTBALL CLUB MEMBERS Alena Carlile, left, McKenzie Ricard and Kylie Erb are headed north to Prince George to continue their soccer careers with the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves women’s team. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Ready for college game Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Countless hours of training and game experience has paid off for McKenzie Ricard, Alena Carlile, Kylie Erb and Caitlyn Spooner of the Pinnacles Football Club. The four are extending their soccer careers at the post-secondary level. Ricard, Carlile and Erb will suit up for the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves, while Spooner is joining the Quest University Kermodes this fall. The trio of rookie Timberwolves are excited to play in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). Ricard said it’s unbelievable. “If you had asked me a year and a half ago, a year ago even, I would never have thought I would be playing on a university team, let alone a CIS team,” said Ricard, adding that PFC coaches saw potential in them. “I just didn’t think it was possible for me.” Ricard, who won a provincial championship with Pinnacles FC two years ago and added another championship this past spring with the Princess Margaret Mustangs, said she is looking forward to playing in front of crowds of up to 300. “I think it will be kind of cool to play in front of people,” said Ricard, who

left with her teammates on Aug. 15. Carlile also credited PFC coaches for dedicating time to develop female players and added it is important to see results for them and the players. Carlile, a provincial champion in her Grade 10 season, recalls several training sessions at 5:30 a.m. before heading to school at Pen High and winter training. She has always enjoyed the sport, especially because of the friendships she has made. “I just love the game,” said Carlile, who looks up to Canadian soccer sensation Christine Sinclair and her teammates because of their commitment. Carlile, who will be living with her sister, as well as Ricard and Erb, said playing in the CIS will be different. “I think the intensity of the training will be the difference,” she said. “The physical level, we will be smaller the first year. That will be hard. I think mainly just the fact that you always have to be consistent. It’s just that level of commitment all the time.” Erb has some nerves about the change, but said it’s good because of the exposure to a higher level will motivate them to elevate their game. “It’s exciting,” said Erb, a Summerland Secondary grad. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Garage Sales HUGE Garage Sale! Saturday - August 23/14 - 424 Orchard Ave. in the Alley! Starts at 8:00 am! MOVING Sale: Sat, Aug. 23, 7 am. 148 Adams Crescent, Penticton. Household items, sporting, casio keyboard, dining room table, chairs, wind trainer, wine racks, kia soul mag rims....etc.

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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. 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. 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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Musical comedy show is edgy and fun Scott Trudeau Western News Staff

Two musicians from Red Deer, Alta., have combined their musical talents with a humorous edge resulting in a comedy act that is raunchy, sexual and funny. The Dirrty Show, with Melody Stang and Kayla Williams, will be at Voodoos on Aug. 23 at 9 p.m. The two have been friends since childhood, both attended Red Deer College and received their music diplomas. Stang said they pride themselves as musicians, first and foremost, while the comedy portion has emerged more recently. “That’s really what we’re really working on is the comedic aspect and trying to make sure both of those are equal and on par with each other in terms of professional kind of content,” she said. Stang said when the two of them get together they have difficulty taking things seriously. “We just like to have fun and laugh and joke around,” she said. “That’s how the first song happened. We were trying to write an actual song and then we starred messing around with the lyrics and then all our friends wanted to hear it.” They eventually wrote other songs and instead of playing in front of friends at a house party, they started adding the songs to their regular music set. Both Stang and Williams are private music instructors and in 2011 they decided to take their act more seriously and approach it with a more business-like attitude. Their comedy genre is very hard to describe because it’s not typical standup comedy nor is it a strictly musical act. When they perform live, they include improvisation and funny dances, along with their songs, which Stang said has allowed them to play at variety of locations. Some of those include: Yuk Yuk’s in Calgary, Boonstock, Vagina Monologues in Red Deer, The Taboo Sex Show in Edmonton and Red Deer, Edmonton Fringe Festival and they were awarded first place in the Calgary FunnyFest Talent Search 2014 Comedy Competition. Although their songs titles and lyrics use coarse language there’s more to it. “We do definitely have swear words in our music but it’s not just a whole line of cuss words,” she said.

“It’s mostly just open and candid discussions about sexuality … regardless of the topic it all stems from honesty and willingness to talk about it. Most people who are sexually active don’t actually discuss these things, sometimes even with their partners so we kind of take it to the next level and really put it out there and are making light of it in hopes that people will be more open-minded about sex and just sexuality in general.” Stang said they’ve had people walk out on a couple of occasions. “It’s in the nature of what we do and to be honest, we don’t have it happen as much as you would think,” she said. “The reaction is really good a lot of the time. We’ve only had a couple instances where we’ve had an issue with the contact, where it was offensive enough to make somebody leave.” They’ve been described by fans and other performers as being the female version of Tenacious D and Frank Zappa. Although some people might find their shows offensive, Stang pointed out she and Williams were longtime musicians and singers before they discovered comedy. “We did a lot of musical lessons, so our harmonies were very tight,” she said. “We grew up listening to older music and were inspired by listening to Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac and stuff like that so that’s where a lot of our musical writing inspiration comes from. We’re very big into harmonies.” While they’ve never defined themselves as female comedic performers, Stang said they’ve noticed most of the comedians they’ve performed around are predominantly white males with very little racial or gender diversity among them. “In some ways you do stand out more that way and in some ways, you’re almost more desirable just to have somebody different,” said Stang, adding they entertained at a show where they were the only females out of the 10 comedians on stage. “We were obviously a memorable part of that show because we were different,” she said. “That’s definitely something we’ve had to embrace, not just because of our gender but because of our content.” Stang hopes anyone seeing their upcoming show will approach it with an open mind, as opposed to being offended by their material. “We hope that people are at least enlightened by what they see,” she said.

KAYLA WILLIAMS, left, and Melody Stang are bringing The Dirrty Show to Voodoos Aug. 23 at 9 p.m. The pair started out performing in front of friends at house parties but have since moved on to comedy clubs and music festivals.

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Cuban melodies of Brisas del Palmar Western News Staff

A Cuban trio brings its traditional music style to The Dream Cafe on Aug. 21. The group, Brisas del Palmar, from Santiago, Cuba, was formed by brothers Rosel and Yordanis Lamoru Cancanon

in 1999, with Rosel serving as arranger, composer and guitarist. Brisas del Palmar is a part of 450 Group, which is a prestigious catalogue of the top Cuban music groups at the Cuban Institute of Music. The group is known for their ability

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to arrange, perform and harmonize their voices to produce a sound that is captivating to its audiences. They present a varied repertoire of traditional Cuban music, a capellas, romantic ballads, salsa, son, guaracha, merengue, cumbia and

bachata, with music and original compositions, reflecting their unique style and interpretation. Rosel is a lead vocalist, guitarist, composer, arranger and the director of Brisas del Palmar since 1999. He is a self-taught musician from Cayo Mambi in the province of Holquin, Cuba, who has become recognized for an extensive repertoire of not only his compositions but also for his diverse musical approach. Yordanis who is as a vocalist, r,equinto guitarist and minor percussionist, also joined the band in 1999. The band’s third member, Julio Avila Gainza, has a musical journey dating back to when he was seven years old, when he played with his brothers and cousins in a group called Forjadores

Brisas del Palmar, from Santiago, Cuba, is performing at The Dream Cafe on Aug. 21. The show starts at 8 p.m.

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In 2012, they represented Cuba in the First Cultural Encounter Cuba - Honduras in the province Usulután in El Salvador. Tickets are $24 and reservations can be made by calling 250-

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now with the label,” said Speck. About a year ago he began by putting out a call for artists that fit certain criteria and were also interested in making a social contribution. The artists chosen are the featured ones for this year. At year’s end, Speck said he’ll reevaluate how an artist is developing and send out another call for artists later this year. “We might lose two or three and we might pick up two or three,” he said. His goal is to progress as a label and to be recognized for its accomplishments, musically and socially and for each artist. During the past 18 months, Speck has signed 12 artists. The Penticton show is 10th of 12 shows performed by artists signed to Mighty Speck Records, with nine artists having been featured at various venues. The final performance is being held Aug. 30 in Victoria. Tickets for the all-ages show are $10 and are available at the door.

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Playing safe on the water Mark Brett

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Safe boating is no accident. Knowing the dos and don’ts and the rules of the water can not only mean more fun on the water but can also save lives. “People are most definitely paying more attention to safety on the water but there are a high percentage of people who do boat without their BOATsmart card (Pleasure Craft Operators License) but ever since the introduction of the card, fatalities have gone down,” said Tashonna McDougall of the BOATsmart organization which was in Penticton recently as part of a coast-to-coast tour to promote safety on the water. “We want to minimize any risk or anything that could possibly happen and be proactive to react to any situation that you need to. With your BOATsmart card and the training you do and the material you go through to be confident and be able to react in certain situations and just be safe on the water. “That’s what we’re ultimately looking for.” However, she agreed there are people who still are not getting the message about safe boating and accidents continue to happen, including the most recent one Saturday night on Shuswap Lake. Sicamous RCMP, the police underwater recovery team and other agencies were called out to search for a 51-yearold Alberta man after what is believed to be a single-vessel accident. Another man suffered what are thought to be serious injuries in the accident but was rescued by passersby on a pleasure craft and taken to hospital. The cause remains under investigation. That was the third reported accident so far this month, the other two happened on the coast.

There was also a fatal accident in June on Tashonna McDouOkanagan Lake when a gall sits at the wheel 14-year-old Vernon boy of the BoaTsmart vessel died from injuries he during the organization’s received when he was recent stop in Penticstruck by the propeller ton which included a of the vessel which had visit to the canadian Tire location. The group is been towing him on an currently finishing up a inflatable and was recoast-to-coast tour proturning to pick him up moting safe boating and after he fell off. encouraging people to According to statisget their pleasure craft tics, there are an average operators license. of 120 fatalities on the Mark Brett/Western news water every year in Canada and thousands more injuries, many of which go unreported. Drinking and boating is estimated to be responsible for 40 per cent of those fatalities although that was not the case in the June death. “Bring water on the boat and leave the alcohol on land. 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