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A long, hot, dry summer is being predicted for the South Okanagan. Those planning relaxing days by the lake may be happy, but experts are predicting the weather will exacerbate the upcoming wildfire season. Meteorologists said a large mass of water in the eastern Pacific Ocean is influencing the air mass over Western Canada, significant because it means the dry hot conditions will stick around for some time. “Because of that we’ve been warmer than normal pretty much every month throughout the winter,” said André Besson, meteorologist with Environment Canada. “We expect this condition to persist well into the summer.” He said that warm air absorbs more moisture than cold air, and with unstable conditions come more thunderstorms. “In terms of what we can see, that may exacerbate drought conditions over the Interior and also that means we have more potential for fire hazards, especially if you have lightning activity triggering those fires,” Besson said. “Basically that means you have that much more fuel for forest fires. The conditions are very dry and it doesn’t take much for fire
to spread with those conditions.” B.C.’s Forest Practices Board is warning that little progress has been made in protecting urban interface areas from catastrophic wildfire. The board followed up on the report and recommendations made to governments and communities regarding wildfires in 2010 on Wednesday, saying the work done in the past five years has not addressed the hazard in a meaningful way. The report does say that some “excellent work” has been done, but the millions of dollars committed to the effort from the province are only a drop in the bucket compared to the scale of the issue. “B.C. has been lucky it hasn’t had any catastrophic urban interface fires since Kelowna in 2003, but that has been luck and nothing more,” said Tim Ryan, Forest Practices Board chair, in a press release. “In 2010 we said that both provincial and local governments need to support forest fuel reduction efforts and homeowners have to take responsibility and FireSmart their properties,” Ryan said “Less that 10 per cent of hazardous forest fuels have been treated — at enormous cost to government — and few property owners have taken the steps to protect themselves from wildfire.” The public, as well as local governments,
are being urged to take personal responsibility and ask local politicians and fire departments about the risks in their community. The board is concerned that British Columbians are not prepared for what could happen this summer. “Government does not have the resources to respond to every wildfire and protect every community that is at rise,” Ryan said. “The solution has to be in prevention and readiness to withstand a wildfire.” Of the 46 fires so far this year in the Kamloops Fire Centre area, which includes Penticton, 43 have been caused by humans. Kayla Pepper, fire information officer with Wildfire Management Branch, said every little bit of help from residents goes a long way. “Going into fire season, the biggest impact residents can have is clear debris from around their houses. In addition, if they plan on putting up a new roof this summer they can make sure it’s fire rated.” Pepper added there are a number of landscaping principles including using more fireresistant vegetation, which can help turn the tide. While it may be out of residents hands, this is a key time for the region to collect precipitation as well Pepper said. “It’s hard to tell what the fire season will look like because it depends on the amount
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Cougar contained after prowl through park Dan Walton
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A predatory cat that tried to lounge in human territory was subdued by local officials. On the morning of May 27, a cougar was spotted high up in a tree near the giant peach by the Okanagan Lake waterfront. Responding to the call were local police, conservation officers and city crews. Ron Johnson, utilities foreman for the city, said he was called to the scene around 7:30 a.m., and showed up to find the conservation service assessing the situation and three police cars blocking the road from passersby. The conservation officers wanted to shoot the cougar with a tranquilizing rifle, he said, but they weren’t comfortable firing from the ground, which only offered challenging angles. Johnson said the cougar was so well camouflaged in the tree, that it took a pack of militant ravens to draw attention to it. “Three ravens mercilessly attacking this cougar in the tree, that’s what drew the attention of the dog-walker (who initially reported the cougar),” he said. “You’d never have looked up and seen him – I had to get someone to point out exactly where he was.” To get a better position, the conservation service asked if the city had a bucket truck – which they do, and Johnson got on the radio to call it over. “One conservation officer went up in the bucket truck until he was almost level with the cougar, so he was shooting flat out of the bucket,” he said. “Then he shot this cougar in the ass with his dart.”
A cougAr was seen at Lake okanagan Park on the morning of May 27, and authorities were quickly dispatched to sedate and relocate the cat.
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Johnson said there were about 40 people who were witnessing the event, but they were all safely kept behind a police barricade on the other side of the street. After the cougar was shot, it’s first reaction was a minor flinch, Johnson said, and the crowd seemed to think it would simply pass out up in the tree.
“Then about 20 seconds after he got hit, he started to climb down out of the tree, and then he jumped and was on the ground.” Once grounded, the cougar ran away from the area near the giant peach, past the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino and into Okanagan Lake Park, Johnson said, adding that there were no people in its path.
“By that time the tranquillizer had taken effect because he was running in an S, not running straight.” The cougar was almost halfway through the park when its rear legs gave out, then it determinedly began dragging itself with its front legs. Once it was about three-quarters across the park, it had stopped moving completely, he said. “It was pretty impressive how fast that drug they used took effect.” From there, a police officer approached the cat, handcuffed the rear legs, and threw a blanket over it. “Then they picked him up, put him in a truck, and that was it. Not a minute had passed between the dart firing and then handcuffing.” He said that armed police officers were standing by in case the situation ended up posing a more serious threat. “They were prepared in case something went wrong, but it didn’t.” Johnson met a German couple on vacation who witnessed the ordeal, and they were shocked by the experience. “I can’t believe what I just saw,” Johnson recalled. “I guess it doesn’t happen in Germany – well it doesn’t happen around here either, I’ve lived here a long time and never seen it.” Johnson said the conservation team suspects the cougar was just born last spring. He said it seemed healthy – relatively light but not thin; it had a body about four feet long; a 3.5 foot-long tail and a beautiful coat of fur. “It could have been out looking for new territory but who knows – no one knows why (it was roaming around town).”
School board votes themselves a pay raise Steve Kidd
Western News Staff
Trustee Bruce Johnson said that if the Okanagan Skaha school board does go ahead with voting themselves a raise, he would rather see it donated to support the district’s bursary funds. Johnson was one of three trustees to argue against the proposed raise at the board’s business meeting on May 26, giving three reasons for his opposition, starting with the administrative cuts the Ministry of Education has ordered all school boards to make. Also, Johnson said the board has streamlined their meeting process, resulting in fewer meetings the trustees are required to attend each month. “Now we only have two, which I think is really smart. We can do all the business on one day and all the education items on the other,” said Johnson. “The work is still the same, but it is not as onerous or time consuming.” Johnson was also concerned the board was giving itself a raise ahead of its employees. Most of the district’s administrative staff, from vice principals up, is still stuck in a wage freeze mandated by the province. “They haven’t had a raise now for maybe six, seven years,”
said Johnson. “In my opinion it is just not right to take the raise for the trustees until the people that are out there on the front lines, just doing an amazing job, get some kind of raise themselves. “We take care of them first, and then we can take care of ourselves is my philosophy.” The raise still needs to be approved with a vote at the board’s regular monthly meeting on June 11, and Johnson said that if the majority of trustees support it, he will suggest individual trustees could divert the money to help cover the costs of administering the bursary foundations. Administering these groups, which provide about $200,000 yearly in bursaries to graduating students, was handled by school staff, but given increasing workloads and budget cuts the extra work is becoming harder for school secretaries to handle. “They’ve done yeoman work for years, but they can’t do that anymore,” said Johnson. “I could see our raises going to the foundations and earmarked directly for the administrative costs and clerical time that we need to keep those foundations going. If those foundations were to collapse, that would be a tragedy.” Despite recent public controversy about a substantial raise given to Superintendent Wendy Hyer, school board chair Lin-
da Van Alphen supports the trustees’ raise. “It is never a good time, but we have to be fair,” said Van Alphen, adding that if she considered the optics of every decision, she would constantly find herself in a dilemma. “If we leave it for another couple of years, are we going to be looking at a 13 per cent hike all at once. I just don’t want to go through that again,” said Van Alphen. “We’re damned if we do and damned if we don’t.” The 1.1 per cent increase is part of a district policy, which directs the board to consider it on an annual basis. In previous years, the trustees have voted not to take the increase. “We deserve to be fairly compensated. In SD67 we have chosen not to be for quite a long time,” said Van Alphen, noting that the board is falling behind those of other school districts. The current rate of pay for a trustee is $10,620 and $13,290 for the board chair, based on a September to June year. Van Alphen said the raise amounts to an $15/month increase for her, and about $12/month for trustees. According to the Vernon school district’s latest statement of financial information, their trustees were paid $10,600 in 2014, while the chair received $13,600. The Okanagan Similkameen’s financial report showed their trustees receiving $11,332 and $14,712 for the chair.
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The outpouring of community support for the Grandbois family of Naramata continues to be strong in the aftermath of Sunday’s fire. The uninsured Plexus Woodworks shop on Gulch Road located next door to their home was consumed by flames in the blaze which began about 9:30 a.m. “The gifts of all kinds to the Grandbois family have been incredibly supportive and they (family) are very grateful,” said Harald Simmerling, who is Rick Grandbois’ brother in law. “Many people have been working in multiple ways to help.” Just how much public support according to Simmerling was evident in the fact two “well-meaning” friends set up online fundraising campaigns without each other’s knowledge. “These independent actions were a heartwarming example of people stepping up and moving in lovely directions,” said Simmerling. “No one is really being encouraged to donate twice. Once, if it fits, is fantastic. Thank you.”
Rick and his wife Harriet started Plexus about 20 years ago and were well known for the artisan-style products made from reclaimed wood. Rick also expressed his appreciation (Western News, May 27) for the kindness of people at this difficult point. Harriet and four of the couple’s five children were in the house at the time of the fire and Rick was working in the orchard nearby. High winds moved the flames quickly through the wooden structure. At the height of the blaze four fire departments, Naramata, Penticton, Summerland and Kaleden, were on scene. The Grandbois home and another residence nearby were not damaged. Up until the fire there were four employees working at Plexus. The couple is currently considering their options about continuing the business, saying right now it is too early to make a decision. The links to the two sites where people can contribute are www.youcaring.com/grandbois and www.gofundme.com/ vdzysw.
Paving Notice: Industrial Avenue Quebec Street to Amherst Street The City would like to advise residents of final paving works on Industrial Avenue between Quebec St. and Amherst St. The final paving upgrades to Industrial Ave. will commence Tuesday May 26th and continue through Saturday May 30th weather permitting. Traffic through this area will be reduced to single lane traffic and temporary road closures and detours will be set up throughout the area as required to facilitate the final phase of this project. The City asks that members of the public stay safe by obeying all traffic control personnel and posted speed limits through the work area and detour routes. Should you have any questions about this work, please contact the City Engineering Department at 250490-2500.
Penticton Fire rescue auxiliary firefighter ryan Hvidston extends the fire line at Plexus Woodworks in naramata as part of the mutal aid service with the naramata department last weekend.
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For the record In the May 27 issue of the Penticton Western News, the article Community rallying for Grandbois family incorrectly stated they had insurance on their business. The Western News apologizes for the error.
Park walkway project will be sold to the highest bidder in a two-week silent auction, and funds raised will support the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. Between May 25 & June 5, people can stop in at the City Yards office (616 Okanagan Ave. East) between 7:30 am and 3:15 pm Monday through Friday and submit a bid on a variety of “paver packages,” ranging from one pallet to five pallets. There are 103 pallets of paving stones available, with approximately 280 bricks per pallet or approximately 75 square feet. Paving stones will be sold as-is, where is, with no exceptions or substitutions. The reserve bid per pallet will be $75. Bids close at noon on Friday, June 5. For info, call 250490-2500. Annual Report available
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Children’s Festival optimistic Dan Walton
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The Okanagan International Children’s Festival had another hiccup in 2015, but the passion to keep the event going is still alive. “Circumstances that arose between last fall and now unfortunately put us in a spot where we weren’t able to run the festival this year,” said board member Matt Oommen, who joined the board last year. He said that since January the board did attempt to mitigate this year’s situation by scaling down and organizing a one-day event, but that ship has sailed. “We were close to getting something together, but in the end we couldn’t get the final details worked out.” Oommen said four of the board members resigned over the past year, limiting the board down to three members, and it has had as many as eight seats. Of the recent resignations, three longstanding members gave a year’s notice that they wouldn’t be returning, as “they had all served the board for years and have done great things for the festival.” He said the other member’s resignations was due to personal
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reasons that weren’t caused by the festival. “Due to some miscommunication, two important deadlines were missed for grants that are imperative for the full event to run, we were unable to get that money. At that point a smaller event was put on the table, funded locally with local entertainment, a smaller-scale event.” He hopes a refreshed board will revive the event and create a more sustainable structure. It’s a laborious production that requires an abundance of planning, and there was a “perfect storm” of unfortunate circumstance, he said. “We ran out of time this year – we need to regroup, take a look at things and make sure it’s set up
in a way that’ll work year-afteryear.” In what would have been its 12th year, the three-day event returned in 2014 after taking 2013 off. Traditionally held over the long weekend in May, the festival has previously brought in crowds larger than 10,000. “The 2014 event was a success, that would never have happened if everyone involved with that event on every level wasn’t committed to its success, and everyone involved helped make it a success,” he said. “The circumstances that brought us to this point are really administrative, and unfortunately for an event of this scale if even one or two things are missed it can be derailed.” The only paid position involved with the festival was the executive director, and Oommen said that job has been vacant since the fall. Oommen said a more detailed update will come in news release, which will be issued over the next few weeks once the board has recalibrated. He said those still involved are aiming to return the festival as close to or the same format as it used to be, and fresh faces are being sought on the board to bring about a strong revival.
City CAO search shortlisted Dan Walton
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The top picks have been shortlisted in the City of Penticton’s search for a new chief administrative officer. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said that the city received a little over 100 applications for the position. Through the selection process, that number was reduced to 15-20 applicants and from there it was shortened to six or seven. The first formal interviews will begin with those six or seven applicants, he said, which will be conducted by all members of council. The next shortlist will be narrowed to the top two or three applicants, and members of council will then decide who to hire. Jakubeit said council will become more comfortable narrowing the applicants down after face-toface meetings, which strongly indicate “his or her abilities and how they communicate, interact and what their philosophies and experiences are.” In early February, the former CAO, Annette Antoniak, vacated the position and it is now being filled on an interim basis by the city’s general manager of recreation and facilities Chuck Loewen. “He’s done a great job, and all of management has done a great job adapting to being a man short,” Jakubeit said. Municipal workers are generally employed by
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When disaster strikes be ready If disaster strikes, are you ready? Fire, flood, earthquake, the end of days ... or even just a few hours without electricity? If you are like most people, the answer is probably no. Probably most of us haven’t even taken the time to prepare a “go-bag,” with a change of clothes, a bit of food and water along with a list of prescriptions and other essentials. Our homes may seem safe and secure, but in reality, that’s an illusion. The people of Cache Creek got an object lesson last weekend in how fast things can change as severe storms hit, at one point dropping 26 millimetres of rain in an hour, forcing their mayor to declare a state of emergency as the streets of the town flooded. Closer to home, a fire that destroyed a Naramata business on May 24 was close to being blown into nearby homes. The 1994 Garnet fire and the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fire showed just how much damage a wildfire can do. And half a world away, the people of Nepal are still struggling to deal with devastation on an epic scale caused by the April 25 earthquake. The Red Cross recommends keeping a disaster preparedness kit in your home with enough supplies to meet your family’s needs for at least 72 hours. It’s a good bet that many families don’t have enough water to last a day, let alone three. With the rush of daily life, getting things done and finding time to be with your family, PENTICTON WESTERN that might seem like an impossible goal. But just these local emergencies show how close to the line we all live. It’s a good time to look around and make sure that you and your loved ones can survive for 72 hours without support. That means having enough water, medications if you need them, food, even supplies for your pets.
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A little humour can go a long way What is a sense of humour? That’s a question many of my friends, relatives acquaintances and people I meet in passing I think often ask themselves. More often than not the reaction to my socalled humour ranges from heart-felt groans to, at best, a quizzical look of disbelief. One of the funniest, and probably the most honest song lyrics I’ve ever heard goes something like “I wish I had eyes in the back of my head to see your expression when I leave.” Warped, disgusting and outright brutal are some of the kinder ways people often describe my vocal musings about life in general, bad drivers, and sad to say, selfdeprecating my disad-
vantages. Puns of different varieties often rattle around in my head looking for an escape which usually occurs sometime between two and three in the morning. But really, there is nothing wrong with having a little good clean pun. My next career move will likely be to the Tshirt shop where I can fully express myself anonymously without fear of legal or religious reprisal. When you think of it, there are actually many different types of humour depending on the situation you’re in and just how quickly you can get away should things turn ugly. For fast runners there is the always popular abusive style of hu-
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Photos Inc. mour which generally involves sarcastically targeting an individual, which is most effective in a group setting where you get as many people laughing at someone else as possible. What I find is you can usually get a good head start on the escape by choosing the right target because the true intent of the “joke” may take some time to sink
in, if at all. Often the punch line becomes a sticky mess on the wall above the particular person’s head. Then there is the selfmedicating or mockery brand of funniness in which the attacker is also the victim that in cases like the aforementioned style can be a life-saver if you don’t get that needed head start. Humour, as anyone who drives the streets of Penticton well knows, can also be the only way to preserve your sanity and avoid going to jail. Case in point was the man driving along South Main Street in a van the other day. By the contorted expressions on his face in the side view mirror and arm gestures was
having a heated dispute with his female passenger. Stopping and starting at different points in the roadway he was also oblivious to horns blowing around him. Ha Ha Ha. Then there is the dreaded dark humour, and while it does have its place, can be somewhat unsettling, like the airline passenger in the seat in front of you who wonders aloud, for the “amusement” of those around him just before take off: “don’t know how these things ever get off the ground.” So what is a sense of humour? I guess it’s whatever makes you LOL. Mark Brett is a photographer/reporter for the Penticton Western News.
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Mayor weighs in on hotel development There have been a few letters discussing the topic of hotel development in Penticton. In light of the tone of some coming in, it might be beneficial to put this rampant speculation in check. Some letter authors have discussed “ethics” of the city. It’s important to note the City of Penticton is bound by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act — provincial legislation that requires us to be a transparent organization while also ensuring certain things are protected. Those protections include Sec. 21(a) — “Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party,” particularly if it was supplied in confidence. When any business comes to the city we keep their conversations and inquiries confidential, and we have to treat each business and taxpayer fairly. We recognize that the owner of the Lakeside Resort is a good corporate neighbour who contributes greatly to the com-
City ethics
Like any business Gateway Casino has every right to seek different accommodation when their lease expires. The question is whether the city’s involvement breaches a code of ethics that will ensure that no business will be willing to chance locating or expanding in our fair city. Gateway, according to the mayor, approached the city. So who touted the idea a new hotel would benefit the city and Gateway? Gateway must have been aware that the city did not own any property that could accommodate them. Hotels currently have a 51 per cent vacancy rate. In the meantime where does this leave the Lakeside Resort? Is it ethical for the city to engage in talks to provide presently non-existent accommodation to Gateway under those circumstances? Has Gateway discussed their apparent need for change with the Lakeside? Perhaps the Lakeside is willing to accommodate them. Did the city refer Gateway to the Lakeside to discuss their lease? Would you move or expand your business in Penticton if you knew that after you spent millions of dollars accommodating city planners; the city would engage competitors in talks that monetarily provide unfair competition against you? Prystay and the Lakeside have been a huge philanthropic charity benefiting taxpayers in Penticton. As such, they deserve our admiration and the utmost respect and consideration of our city fathers. The city representing taxpayer’s has an obligation to be open in its dealings and treat all citizens ethically and fairly. That includes David Prystay
We are committed to respectful dealings with the business community members — those who operate presently and those considering future opportunities. — Mayor Andrew Jakubeit
munity. This is why, out of courtesy and respect, Mr. Prystay was contacted in advance of the rezoning application to make sure he was aware of the situation before it was public and he read it in the newspaper. He is, rightly so, protecting his own business interests. Council, however, must
and the Lakeside. The city needs to tread very carefully or we might find taxpayers’ are facing a lawsuit that makes other lawsuits against Penticton look like chump change. Elvena Slump Penticton
Unseat Harper in October
I attended the anti-Bill C-51 rally in Kelowna recently, along with about 120 others. The bill basically makes disagreeing with the government a crime, and everyone seemed to agree that it’s a clear attempt by Harper to kill Canadians’ right to dissent. My message: The number one job of Canadians who care about this country is to unseat Harper in the October election. Justin Trudeau made a strategic decision to support the intent of the bill, which was to reassure fearful Canadians, while offering amendments to fix its huge flaws. Trudeau said Harper could accept the amendments or run against them in the election. And he promised to revamp the bill if elected. When asked recently on Global TV if he would rescind Bill C-51, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair said, if elected, he would fix it. There is no real difference between Trudeau and Mulcair on this. Both want to win the election. Each has his own strategy. In October Canadians will face the most important choice in a generation. We must remove Harper and rebuild the Canada he is dismantling. To the NDP: Trudeau is not the enemy. To all Canadians: Please give to and actively support a progressive party. Above all, vote, because a
look out for the taxpayers who subsidize the convention center and economic development for the entire community. At the end of the day, this matter was not about any potential developer or tenant, but an identified community need. Tourism stakeholders — the ones who are booking room nights and hearing directly from visitors — have told us loudly and clearly that premium hotel rooms are needed to expand opportunities for Penticton. It is as simple as that. People are jumping into the fray on a supposed frenzy when there’s nothing concrete to talk about. Until we actually have options to consider, it’s unproductive to speculate or guess on what’s next. We are committed to respectful dealings with the business community members — those who operate presently and those considering future opportunities.
low turnout means another win for Harper.
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C-51 an election issue
After attending the public forum to oppose Bill C-51 in Kelowna, Bob Nicholson of Penticton said the intent of the bill was “to reassure fearful Canadians.” I guess it’s some kind of accident that through its content, the bill “makes disagreeing with the government a crime.” In Nicholson’s view, Justin Trudeau voted for C-51 because he approved the intent. As for the content, he promised to amend it if he forms a government after October. Because Thomas Mulcair also promised to amend the bill, Nicholson, ex-journalist and self-described Liberal political activist, wants us to think Trudeau is no different from Mulcair. He wants us to believe “Trudeau is not the enemy.” There are numerous problems with this story. First, C-51 does more than criminalize dissent. James Cowan, leader of the Liberal Senate opposition, wrote to me about the many witnesses who appeared before the Senate National Security and Defence Committee – “[They] identified major problems with the bill, including unprecedented provisions that threaten fundamental rights of Canadians – privacy rights, and even fundamental rights and freedoms under the Charter. At the same time, witnesses questioned whether in fact the bill would actually make Canadians safer. “Moreover, the bill would create these new controversial powers without providing for the critical oversight of those powers – oversight that is ac-
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cepted and indeed valued, including by the police and intelligence services, in other Western democracies around the world.” Second, Trudeau himself told us why he voted for this exceptionally dangerous bill. He said Harper would attack any opponent as being ‘soft on terrorism’. He didn’t want that accusation in an election year. Whereas Trudeau accepted an undemocratic police state to obtain some political comfort, the Senate Liberals are signalling rebellion. Cowan wrote – “If the government refuses to strike a more reasonable balance between security and liberty, and to provide appropriate parliamentary oversight, I will vote against the bill ... (M)any, if not most of my Senate Liberal Caucus colleagues will do the same.” Third, what makes Mulcair different from Trudeau is that he voted against C-51. He’s since declared he’ll repeal it completely if he forms a government. Nicholson and I agree on one point: “In October, Canadians will face the most important choice in a generation. We must remove Harper and rebuild the Canada he is dismantling.” I know who I’m going to vote for. Do you? Dianne Varga Kelowna
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A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:
On our web poll: should the city be leasing out such a large portion of Skaha Beach for private development? “This project is bringing a lot to Penticton including the waterslides that people have been clamouring for.”
— posted by Greg Hollingsworth
“This is for tourists, who stay two weeks. It is our land that we won’t be able to access without paying! We stay all year and pay taxes. Something is wrong with this picture. Tourism brings in about 10 per cent of local revenue, but with all the emphasis on it, you would think it was a critical industry. Not! And now the pretty water park built by taxpayers for our children and grandchildren is being sacrificed for this? Colour me very, very angry.”
— posted by Sharry Rose Anne Lee
On Hockey parents given homework before kids can hit the ice next season: “In my opinion, making parents take this course is absolutely useless ... The one and only solution is to come up with a suspension system for those parents, leading to a ban if they don’t correct their act. But to make everyone pay (because I don’t think that this is paid by the Association) because of a few idiots? That’s an overkill, if not a money grab. Respectfully, my two cents.”
— posted by Jocelyn Dari Lagrange
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Initial hopes for city council quickly fading In my book, respect has to be earned, it does not come with the title or position. So far it seems that city council have not been able to earn much respect, if any. Sorry Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, a nice photo with a group of good men in funny hats just does not do it. There are two examples of poor decision making and missing the obvious that still astonish me. Firstly, benefits package scam which was nothing more than an unethical and arrogant
act of self entitlement that bartered away any feeling of goodwill and hope that they started out with. This was a bad decision that will continue to stick to their shoes. But worse, you now question their judgement on everything, as it has been shown to be flawed. Second, the great Munson BMX track fiasco. After several months of pointless talking and pitting two groups of people against each other they have now decided to have the parcel of land tested to see if it is suitable
for agriculture, utterly amazing. I would have been pounding the table and shouting, “this is the first thing we should be doing!” Not only does the results of testing decide its use but it decides its potential value. Colleges should use this example in their courses on civic management on how not to do things. Initially I had hopes for Coun. Andre Martin when he questioned the need for their benefits package but he seems to have
City council is not the Muppets Show
I hope you will give me the opportunity to respond to the letter (Western News, May 22, Insult to current hotels) calling my views “nonsense.” I will ignore the selective quoting of my comments, but his letter is just full of the sort of narrow minded views that smack of the “I’m alright Jack” attitude. While some may not want Penticton to change from the way it is now so that they can enjoy retirement, what about the next generation of retirees who want to come and live here? Each generation seems to have complained about the building of something new — such as the condos on Lakeshore Drive, the Lakeside Resort and Casino, the convention centre, Landmark movie theatre and so on and so on. If they had got their way, none of these would have been built and this wonderful city would have been stuck in a time warp, unable to attract anyone, youngsters or retirees alike. As for insulting our existing crop of hotels and motels I do not know where to start. But to be brief, while some reviews think the accommodation is wonderful, I can only comment that if people’s expectations are low in the first place, then they will not be disappointed. To balance that, some very recent reviews of our hotels in the last seven days on Trip Advisor include such phrases as “very dated,” “in need of a face lift,” and “smelly.” Perhaps that could explain why there is such a low occupancy rate of around 45 per cent. The more discerning traveller comes here once, samples what is offered and never returns. As for anyone calling council meetings the “Muppets Show,” well that smacks of jealousy that their favoured candidate was not voted in by the majority of people who live here. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the next council meeting because I am currently out of the country. I have been spoken to by a considerably large number of Penticton seniors who agree with the content of my letter. I would reiterate that I am also a senior. I just hope this council does not listen to the likes of some of these letters to the editor writers, and lead this city into the dark ages. Alan Warren Penticton
Summerland slow down
A recent council meeting was
Kidsport donation — triple o restaurant participated in a provincial fundraising campaign donating $1,370 to the Kidsport penticton chapter. triple o staff received a plaque in thanks for their contribution. shown in the photo (from left to right) nick Gregson, staff; dave Lieskovsky, chair of Kidsport penticton; Craig stephens, manager and Jasmine anderson, staff. Submitted photo
supposed to include a public hearing on the third reading of a bylaw on the OCP Urban Growth Strategy. If you are like most of us, you have never even heard about this. I managed to file a small notice to two weekly reviews. It is only because I am on the APC that I was even aware we were doing another planning exercise. Apparently three or four of us must have heard about it and filed submissions and just hours before the “hearing” it was suddenly cancelled. I have to wonder if our concerns had something to do with the cancellation? Or, did someone actually realize this is not the way things are done. My suggestion to our new mayor and council is just forget about this planning business for a few years. We are officially planned out. This does not mean though, we are going to just sit back and allow a threeperson select committee determine our future. I don’t understand how these three people thought they could, in a few months, accomplish what the entire community failed to do last year. The mandate you received was clearly to remove the land commission from the process, it was not to arbitrarily tell us how our community should look in ten years. Now that the Agricultural Land Commissioners have been taken out of the process, it is very likely any new initiatives will be very similar to our 1995 OCP that has formed the basis for every revision for the last 20 years. Remember, that’s back when new people actually wanted to move here and without a
sewer system in the community, we had to include outlying areas like Prairie Valley and Deer Ridge. Anyways folks, I would say there is no rush to reopen the planning process. Maybe after a few years of successful governing we could have another go at it. Just my thoughts. Don Hudgeon Summerland
Uplands school thank you
We would like to thank the businesses in our community that generously sponsored our first annual Uplands school marathon. The kids love their finisher shirts, provided thanks to many local businesses. The run course was extra special thanks to the Peach City Runners official finishers’ chute and healthy oranges at the end of the run provided by IGA Marketplace. Moments Under Frame photographers captured the kids’ effort and smiles. It was great to see these businesses recognizing the importance of healthy living for our students and supporting them in this fitness goal. Also, thank you to local triathlete Jeff Symonds for your words of encouragement about the importance of living healthy, working hard and setting goals. Well done Uplands students and staff. Ann Hurst Penticton
Stamp club on vacation
Summer is here and the Penticton and District Stamp Club will be dormant, in a fashion, for the sum-
faded. Now I am reminded of the groundhog when he comes out, looks at the sky, sniffs the air and asks a question, then disappears. Couns. Campbell Watt and Tarik Sayeed occasionally ask a good question. The important point that evolves from all of this is that the people of Penticton need to be more interested, involved and critical of what is going on right under your noses, much of it is not good. Stay tuned.
mer months — meaning no club meetings. We will however be active on a number of fronts. On May 31 we will be unveiling a new picture postage stamp at 10 a.m. at the Kettle Valley Railway Station in Summerland as part of the Steamfest Celebrations. On behalf of the KVR, our club will be selling the special covers with the picture postage stamp attached for $10 each (a fund raiser for the KVR). Our club has underwritten this project as well as last years for the 100th Anniversary of the SS Sicamous and Naramata ships. Mr. Randy Manuel, the artist and creator of the design for this special stamp, will be in attendance to sign the envelopes. On June 7 our club will have its annual general meeting at the Penticton Golf and Country Club starting at 1 p.m. with guest speaker Janice Perrino, who will be presenting a slide show on the new Hospital Tower. We will welcome guests to this meeting but ask people who would like to participate in the luncheon to talk to Harv Baessler, our treasurer, and get tickets prior to May 31 by calling 250-492-4301. The luncheon ticket price is $15 per person. As part of this meeting, the club will present Mrs. Perrino with cheques for the Moog Hospice House and The Penticton Regional Hospital Foundation. Our next regular meeting will be on Sept. 13 starting at 2 p.m. at the Penticton United Church basement (blue church on Main Street). We invite all those who like to renew their membership or wish to become new members to attend. Visitors are always welcome. Those who wish to make donations of stamps and/or stamp material can still do this throughout the summer months by calling Gus at 250-492-3875 or email at gboersma@telus.net. We thank all for their continued support which is benefitting our chosen charities and the community at large. Gus Boersma Penticton and District Stamp Club
RDOS moratorium on smart meters
I would like to congratulate and thank the board of the RDOS on passing the resolution asking for the cessation of the smart meter program. This district becomes the 61st municipal body in B.C. asking for caution regarding the installation of these potentially dangerous devices on homes. The evidence provided by in-
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dependent (non-industry affiliated) scientists is overwhelming and has led to more than 200 experts submitting a petition to the United Nations asking for a similar cessation of the proliferation of wireless devices www.emfscientist.org. These 200 scientists have performed more than 2,000 peer reviewed studies showing that serious harmful effects are suffered after prolonged exposure to even low levels of microwave radiation. Certain groups are especially vulnerable — the unborn, children and those with compromised immune systems. Director Michael Brydon says that if what Director Tom Siddon presented is correct then Health Canada is corrupt or incompetent. He is right. A quick look at the recent review of Safety Code 6, Health Canada’s guideline for exposure to microwave radiation, will confirm this consensus by the scientific community www.cmaj.ca/ site/earlyreleases/7may15_scientists-decry-canadas-outdated-wi-fisafety-rules.xhtml. The process itself was mired in controversy. The chair of the Royal Society Panel resigned after his conflicts of interests were exposed. Several other members of the panel have long-standing affiliation with the industry and other members have no expertise in the biological effects of wireless radiation. I believe Health Canada itself selected the studies to be reviewed, cherry picking those that supported the status quo while neglecting more than 150 recent studies, many of which explain causation. The Parliamentary committee reviewing the Royal Panel’s report chided Health Canada accusing it of bias and incompetence. The report has been criticized by many, including Dr. Lennart Hardell, a world renowned researcher on the topic who described Health Canada’s guideline as “a disaster to public health” and based on a scientific analysis “unwilling or not competent to make evaluation of the current literature.” Yes, Brydon may have inadvertently hit on the crux of the matter. Even though he has no expertise relevant to the biological effects of exposure to microwave radiation he has summarized it well. Health Canada is corrupt and incompetent. This is its history — remember asbestos, lead, tobacco and now microwave radiation. A shameful history that we must not allow to continue. Hans Karow - Coalition to Reduce Electropollution Summerland
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Online Ordering, Reservations and More! INSTRUMENTALIST JESSE COOK will be kicking off the tour for his new album, One World, with a performance at Cleland Theatre on June 3.
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Inspiration comes in many ways. For Jesse Cook, the search for inspiration has been a journey, literally. For his 2003 album Nomad, Cook went to Cairo and recorded with musicians there. For his 2009 album, the Rumba Foundation, he worked with Colombian and Cuban musicians. In 1998, for Vertigo, he travelled to Lafayette, La. to record with Buckwheat Zydeco. But for his latest album, One World, it all happened at home, with the spark being provided by his then seven-year-old son, who wanted to experiment with dad’s computer one day. “When I came back, he had some screen open that I had never seen before on the program I use,” said Cook. “He was working with loops and detuning them … I thought, that looks like fun, get out of that chair and let me in there. “The album was underway before I even knew I was doing it.” After two decades of criss-crossing the world in restless pursuit of inspiration, innovation and collaboration, the Paris-born, Toronto-raised Cook changed course for One World, his ninth studio album. Instead of exotic locales, he stayed home in his studio. Instead of a foreign legion of performers, he relied on his own devices. And instead of exploring cul de sacs of music — flamenco, classical, rumba, world beat, pop, blues or jazz — he united them. Cook is bringing that new music to Penticton on June 3, with a 7:30 p.m. performance at the Cleland Theatre. Cook said the album was initially computer-driven electronica but he began
adding more traditional and world music instruments. Listening to the finished album, it all weaves effortlessly together to produce a smooth, comfortable, soothing groove. Soothing isn’t a word Cook would use himself, and finds it a surprising reaction. “People always say that, and I keep asking what kind of people find this soothing? But I hear that a lot,” said Cook, who admits that he might be negating the soothing effect by playing his music at loud volumes. The music itself clearly reflects Cooks love in the nuevo flamenco sound, but eastern influences are also easily discerned. “That’s always been something I have enjoyed and toyed with a little bit,” said Cook. He points out that there is a historical connection, with the Moors that controlled Spain for centuries influencing gypsy music and eventually flamenco. “When you take modern rhumba flamenco and you mix it with Arabic or Middle Eastern music, there is a real interesting thing that happens. You can feel they have a shared root,” said Cook.
Shared roots is a major theme for this album, whose cover depicts a vast ancient tree. “On this record, it’s not really about going someplace,” he said. “The idea is that there really is just one world. If you pull your focus back far enough, you start to see all music as being branches of the same tree. They’re all connected to the same trunk from way back.” Cook often includes a vocal track or two on his albums, but in this case, he has stuck to only instrumental music. “I often find that if you are doing a whole record and it has a certain feel and then it has a vocal, it can really break the flow. A vocal is a very powerful thing,” said Cook. “I like those records that you can put them on and just live in them. “I am sure the record company would have been much happier if I had a vocal track on it, because it gives them something to take to radio.” Making it as an instrumentalist is rare, and while Cook is one of the most successful to come out of Canada, he jokes that he didn’t have much choice. “Luckily, I don’t have an option. I don’t sing. If I actually tried singing, I don’t think those records would do so well,” said Cook. “The fact that I can make a living and not have not have to drive a cab to support it, let alone tour the world and play in nice theatres, is miraculous. One World is currently No. 1 on the Amazon and iTunes Jazz charts in Canada, and seven of the songs are on the Top 20 Jazz song charts. The album stayed at No. 1 on the World Music Sales charts for the three straight weeks, and debuted No. 10 overall on Soundscan, his biggest first week in three albums.
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MISS PENTICTON SHAUNA MORROW, centre, was joined by princesses Allison Smith, left, and Sinclaire Lovett on top the town sign on a rainy visit with the Peach Festival float to the Spokane Lilac Festival earlier this month. Above, it was definitely a bit warmer and drier for the Pioneer May Days Parade in Ladner on May 24.
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After a busy month so far this May, the Peach Festival float is staying home this weekend to take part in the Shriners’ Parade, giving the community their first chance this year to get out and cheer on our local representatives. “We thought we should keep it home and support the Shriners. The Shriners are big participants in the Peach Fest parade,” said Don Kendall, Peach Festival president.
The float has participated in seven parades this year, five just in the past month. The Shriner’s Parade, which starts from the SS Sicamous at 9:30 a.m. on May 30, brings the total to six over the five weekends in May. The latest was a visit to the 44th annual Hyack Parade in New Westminster on May 23, where the float took first place in the Judges Award for local community floats. Then it was a stop in Ladner on the way home to take part in the 119th Pioneer May Day parade, where the float scored an-
other prize, taking second for best themed float. The previous weekend was an unusually rainy day in Spokane for the Lilac Festival parade. The rain may have been good for the lilacs, but the inclement weather forced Miss Penticton Shauna Morrow and her princesses to do some quick costume changes from gowns to their winter white fur coats and black slacks. According to the float driver, it didn’t dampen the ladies’ spirits much, or those of others in the parade, who danced and sang under
an overpass while waiting for the parade to start. Kendall said the value of having the float on tour shouldn’t be underestimated. “In many cases, it is the only opportunity for people to get to see something about Penticton and get reminded of what a great place it is. The float and the royalty that travel with the float are great ambassadors for the city,” he said. Sending the float out to all these events, according to Kendall, gives good return on the money invested by the City of Penticton,
Peach Festival and the Penticton Hospitality Association, one of its major sponsors. “They also go to larger parades like the Calgary Stampede and the Seattle Seafair that are televised and not only seen by tens of thousands of people on the parade route, but millions of people on television,” he said, noting that Peach Fest was the only Canadian float in the 2014 Seattle Seafair parade last year, the biggest parade in the northwest. “It’s a great value for our marketing dollar.”
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PUBLIC INPUT: Mid-year change to electrical rates The City of Penticton is holding a public input session to receive feedback on alternatives for the proposed 2015 electric rate increases.
Monday, June 1 @ 6 p.m. Council Chambers Penticton City Hall 171 Main Street Rate increases FortisBC has advised the City of Penticton that the price it sells power for increase by 2.2% effective July 1, 2015. Application of increases The increases listed above can be applied in different ways, and this creates three alternatives to be considered. Alternative 1 applies the increases to the rate the City sells power; this has the largest impact on customers. Alternative
2 applies the increase to the rate the City purchases power at; this affects customers the least. Alternative 3 applies an average of the two.
Impact on average customer after 10% discount Customer type
Current average monthly fee
Est. average monthly fee Alternative 1 (2.44%)
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After a succesful run at their community hall, the Cawston Players are bringing their production of God of Carnage to the Penticton next week. God of Carnage, a play by Yasmine Reza translated by Christopher Hampton was a Tony Award-winning production on Broadway in 2013. The play is an edgy black comedy that touches on loaded topics of misogyny, racial prejudice and homophobia in its comic pummelling of middle class sensibilities. Directed and produced by Dave Cursons, the Cawston Players version features Melissa Marr, Eban McKiblin, Amanda Elyzen and Morris Holmes. Cursons said the play is
a change from the troupes usual round of lighter comedies, describing it as a comedy of manners without manners, which is to say the laughs have a hard edge. In fact, this one comes with an advisory for adult themes and coarse language The play is about a sit down chat between two sets of parents following playground violence between their young sons. Their awkward efforts to come to terms go awry and the meeting goes … ballistic. The play runs June 2-4 at the Shatford Centre with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain rising at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 at Dragon’s Den on Front Street, the Shatford Centre, and some at the door.
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events May 29 — The Front Street gallery presents an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for Carolyn Jager’s new show, Landscapes and Grapes. Show runs through June 11, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 60 Front St. May 30, 31 — Summerland Pleasure Painters will have an art show and sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Stevens Anglican Church Hall, 9311 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerland, including fundraiser table to support the Penticton Regional Hospital expansion project. June 2, 3, 4 — The Cawston Players present God of Carnage, a black comedy by Yasmine Reza translated by Christopher Hampton at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. Advance tickets are available: $15 at Dragon’s Den on Front Street, the Shatford Centre, and some at the door. June 5 — First Fridays open microphone night at 7:30 p.m. in the Penticton Art Gallery. The theme for June is World Environment Day: Celebrating the Beauty of Our World and the Gifts of Summer.
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Though it’s been a decade since they played in Penticton, Don Pope and Rhonda Padmos have a long history in the city. The couple moved from Calgary to Penticton in the ‘80s and intergrated themselves into the music scene. “We did every kind of gig you could possibly do and teaching and all that stuff and then we went to Mexico on the cruise ships,” said Pope. “A lot of people have known us since the ‘80s as Katmandu.” Katmandu was formed in 1983 in Nepal after Padmos and Pope toured India with the east-west fusion group The Third Eye Band, which was led by sarod master Aashish Khan, a nephew of the renowned sitarist Ravi Shankar. “I was a student of Indian music since I was a teenager and that influenced my life and our music,” said Pope. Learning from his mentor, Khan, was just one of the influences on Katmandu’s music. “The thing we got mostly in Mexico was working with excellent Latin jazz musicians,” said Pope, who admits that all the travel has made for a confusing but fulfilling 30 years. “We are always looking for places that stimulate us,” he said. We try to fuse everything together.” Katmandu is performing tonight, May 29 and 30 at the Dream Café, with music starting at 7 p.m.
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Hansen’s message hits home with local school Dale Boyd
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The timing was serendipitous when Canadian goldmedal Paralympian Rick Hansen visited Columbia Elementary a day before the students’ annual run-a-thon to support a classmate undergoing cancer treatments. Hansen spoke about determination, social change and being a difference maker in the community to the classmates of 6-year-old Myla Ganzeveld, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of cancer, last year. Ganzeveld, who is currently undergoing radiation treatments in Seattle, was pleased to hear of the support from her class. “Thank you for the fundraisers. I feel happy and sad because I don’t get to see you guys, I just love how people are being nice to me. I’m excited for my friends to come to my house when I’m home,” Ganzeveld said. The support from the community has been overwhelming for Jen Levesque, Myla’s mother. Levesque said her daughter was “doing amazing” after her 14th radiation treatment on Wednesday. Her last session is set for June 16, and the family hopes to return home around the third week of June. The donations and support from the community have helped bring the family together in Seattle, a big difference-maker for Levesque and her daughter. “It makes a huge impact, you see the light in her eyes. She lights up a room now, she’s just so happy to have so much family visiting. She’s laughing and playing, it’s just making her feel like she’s home. We’re not home, but we’re home because we have the family surrounding us. Everyone who has helped fundraise has made that happen,” Levesque said. “I can’t thank everyone enough. All the support is really helping the family stay together.” Ganzeveld’s sister, Vanelle, and grandmother,
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Jeannie Lajoie, attended Hansen’s presentation on Wednesday where the family was given a recognition award for courage from the Rick Hansen Foundation. Vanelle led the annual run-a-thon at Columbia on Thursday where all the proceeds raised by students and pledges from their families went towards her family and sister. “Congratulations to you because you’re all difference makers and I’m so proud of you,” Hansen told the packed gym of students. The school is part of Hansen’s difference makers program and it was by chance that the visit from Hansen was arranged just a day before the run. “We were so excited and it just happened to come at the same time as we’ve been planning our run-a-thon for the little girl who has cancer. We’re running for Myla,” said Jan Ramsey, principal of Columbia School She said the proceeds from the annual run usually goes to various causes including building wells in Africa and going towards foster care, this year however, the funds are all going to Myla and her family. The difference mak-
ers program includes 3,000 schools across Canada encouraging youth to set goals, make a difference and build an accessible and inclusive Canada and world. “We have teachers all across the country to spread the ongoing message of my original Man in Motion tour
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and the work that I currently do with my foundation is to remove barriers, change attitudes and liberate potential,” Hansen said. Hansen, who took his wheelchair around the world for the Man in Motion tour to promote inclusion and accessibility in 1985, talked
to students about hard work and making a difference in their community and answered questions from students about his trip around the world. Last week marked the 28-year anniversary of the completion of Hansen’s Man in Motion tour, and the message is one that continues to permeate today. “Little did I know that the end of my tour would be the beginning of a global journey and life journey because I had no idea the size of the problem and how challenging it is to make social change. It doesn’t happen in
a short time frame, it takes decades and generations,” Hansen said. “We still have a long way to go as far as accessibility with people with disabilities, so I try my best to keep it moving forward.” “The idea of connecting people around the world to collaborate on changing attitudes and removing barriers is a real possibility which can accelerate change for the generations to come,” Hansen said. He made his way around the globe before many of the students he now speaks to were alive, however they are just as receptive to the message as previous generations. “What’s amazing for me is that here are kids who were never around for the original Man in Motion tour, but yet they so intuitively understand what we were trying to do and what we’re continuing to work on,” Hansen said. “The kids are so open. One of the greatest accomplishments in Canada is the successes of our education system. Teaching our youth about acceptance and inclusion and social responsibility.”
StUdentS at Columbia elementary crowd around Rick Hansen after his speech at the school motivating students to be difference makers and break down social barriers on May 27.
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Everyone has been touched by cancer and Grace Grant of the Soul Sisters is no different. “We have a good family friend who was diagnosed with cancer,” said Grant, who is performing with her sister Belle at the Relay for Life on Saturday. “It was really hard because he had always been athletic, he did a bunch of Iron Man and triathlons and stuff,” Grant said. “When he was diagnosed he wasn’t able to do it anymore, so it was hard to watch him not be able to do what he loved, but he’s been doing really well and I think most of his cancer is gone.”
The pop duo are joining seven other local acts performing from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the running track at Pen High. The relay being put on by the Penticton unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is being held during the day for the first time and Grant said it’s a fun way to support the community. “That’s one of the ways we like to contribute because people like to hear it and we like to do it and it’s fun for us to do.” The sisters mostly perform as a duo, but the Soul Sisters are bringing along a full band with drums, bass and guitar. The band is comprised of students of their father Don Grant, who is a music teacher at Princess Margaret.
The performances start at 1 p.m. with main-stage producer Allan “Dr. Eclectic” Markin kicking things off. “Local, talented performers are giving generously of their time and I encourage the public to come and enjoy the free show,” said Markin in a press release. Performances by country artist Terri Bremner, Mat Duffus, blue grass band Crazy Hearts, folk/pop artist Maiya Robbie, blues band About Time and rockabilly surf rockers Surf Cats For more information on how to register call the Penticton Cancer Unit office at 250-490-9681. Those who register can enter to win a houseboat excursion on Shuswap Lake.
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Longtime Shriners and new initiates alike are coming from B.C., Yukon and as far the U.S. as the annual spring ceremonial returns to Penticton for the second year in a row. The conference, taking place May 29 and 30 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort is hosting the annual spring ceremonial for those becoming new Shriners and a parade down Lakeshore Drive. “Normally it’s held in different places, but everybody was so happy with Penticton last year they wanted to know if they could do it again,” said Louise Hennig, a spokesperson for the Gizeh Shriners of B.C. and Yukon said. The Shriners, usually identified by their distinct Fez hats, have a
history of service to children and their families dating back to 1870. The organization is known for it’s philanthropy in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico with 22 hospitals and nearly 4 million Shriners around the world. Shriners Hospitals for Children are funded, built and run by the Shriners and provide care in specialty areas including orthopaedics, burn care, spinal cord injury, cleft pallets. The hospitals also provide education and promote research. While the Shriners participate in local charities year round, the spring ceremonial is a time for them to welcome new initiates and shake hands with some old ones. The head of the Shriners in North America, or the Imperial Poten-
tate, Dale Stauss, is attending the ceremonial as well as the potentate for B.C.-Yukon Shriners Dan Mellor, who is hosting the ceremony. “You meet your friends, people you met from last year, it’s fun,” said Jerry Ingleby, who has been with the Shriners for 44 years. Ron Champken, a fellow Shriner, said he joined a few years ago because the groups philanthropic interests aligned with his own. “Before that I’ve done volunteer work as a firefighter. It has always been at the forefront of my mind, helping out kids,” Champken said. He said Shriners help children receive medical care no matter the cost. “Anybody’s child, your brother, my grandson, whoever. It doesn’t depend on the family’s
ability to pay or not. We’ll transport them to the hospital,” Champken said. “We’ll pick them up if we have to, fly them to the hospitals, if you need to fly to Montreal we’ll do that too. It’s just something that we do as Masons and Shriners.” Though he is only a few years removed from his initiation ceremony, one that 26 new candidates are set to take part in over the weekend, Champken said he can’t reveal the details. The ceremony is secretive and only open to the Shriners. However, all are welcome to the parade on May 30 which starts at 9:30 a.m. at the SS Sicamous. The parade will feature floats from the Shriners, Penticton Royalty Miss Penticton and some classic cars as well.
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POSITIVE VIBES — Canadian recording artist Robb Nash spent some time signing autographs and talking with students of Skaha Lake Middle School Wednesday, May 27 during one of his stops in the Okanagan as part of the Robb Nash Project tour, sponsored by CrimeStoppers. The intent of the tour is to spread a positive message of hope and purpose to young people. Nash was the victim of a serious car accident and was pronounced dead by first responders. He miraculously returned to life by the time the ambulance arrived at the scene and now spends his time talking to youth about difficult topics such as bullying, addiction, self-harm and suicide. His band was also at Penticton Secondary School Wednesday.
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Pinns Fraser adapts to European play Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Living in Europe was a dream come true for James Fraser. The Pinnacles FC product returned home in the spring after spending a year taking in the culture of Holland and working to become a better soccer player. “It was not only a soccer experience but a life experience as well,” said Fraser, who trained and played with SBV Excelsior Rotterdam’s youth academy, a professional program in which the Pinnacles have partnered with to send players abroad. “I have always loved it. When I got the opportunity to go down there and train for a whole season, I pounced on it. Living in Europe alone, you learn a lot of things. I learned lots as a person and soccer-wise you train everyday.” Fraser, who plays for the Tim Hortons Pinnacles in the Pacific Coast Soccer League’s Premier Men’s division, experienced how much quicker the game is played compared to what he is used to in the Okanagan. Skill is the focus in Europe where physical play takes a back seat. “I did okay over there. I scored some goals,” said Fraser, who netted 16 goals in 24 games. “For me it’s all just speed. Doing everything that I did here, just way quicker.” Marco van Lochem, head of the SBV Excelsior Youth Academy, said the start of the season was very fast for Fraser. He then saw great skill development in October and No-
Penticton’s James Fraser fires a ball towards the goal against KV mechelen in Belgium. after a season with the excelsior rotterdam’s youth academy team, Fraser is playing for the Penticton tim Hortons Pinnacles premier team in the Pacific coast soccer League.
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vember as he scored beautiful goals, while putting in solid performances. “At that moment we were thinking, ‘OK this is the James we want to see,’” wrote van Lochem in an email. Then Fraser got injured and following the Christmas break had a tough start.
“In March he played well, but in April we said to him that he would be better to go back to Canada because the competition was starting there,” said van Lochem. While the speed of the game is quicker in Holland, van Lochem said Fraser adapted. Fraser also benefitted from defenders in Hol-
land who aren’t as strong than those he faces in the Okanagan. He began making better tactical decisions and held the ball at the right moments. “James wants to know everything and is a hard worker and a good team player,” said van Lochem.”He was a quick learner and his development each week was better and better.” Fraser said he was glad he spent the year in Europe, but decided to attend university in Canada. “That experience over there gave me experience to come over here and get really nice offers from a ton of universities,” said Fraser. Pinnacles coach Paulo Araujo likes that Fraser brings intensity with skill. “He’s a very good target man,” said Araujo. “What we want to do is we always want to hit that centre forward. Look for that second ball. We know that he can always hold the ball. He will score some goals, opens up opportunities for other players.” His intensity was on display against the FC Tigers in Vancouver on May 16 as he got into a heated exchange with Edmond Amadeo. Fraser wouldn’t repeat what was said between the opposing players. “He was definitely bigger than me. He was definitely stronger than me. I thought if I got under his skin maybe I could get him a few yellow cards,” said Fraser, who late in the game was knocked in the head by Amadeo. “I always do that. I’m always a little bugger on the field.”
Vees lock in trio of forwards including former nHLers son Western News Staff
A trio of recruits will be relied upon to help fill the void up front on the Penticton Vees roster left by graduating forwards next season. With 10 of 13 players moving on, the Vees announced forwards Ben Brar, Jason Lavallee and Owen Silinger have committed to the hockey club next fall. “(The Vees) are an organization that has a great history of winning,” Brar told the Penticton Western News. “I look forward to coming there and being a goal scorer that can get in the dirty areas as well.” Brar, who doesn’t turn 17 until November, just completed a very successful season at the Yale Academy in his hometown of Abbotsford. Brar and the Yale Academy Prep Lions were runners-up in the Canadian Sports Schools Hockey League (CSSHL) playoffs which were held in Penticton recently. In the regular season, he finished third
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on the team in scoring and inside the top five in the CSSHL with 29 goals and 59 points in 28 games.
His 29 goals were a team-best and he finished with the third-most in the CSSHL. The Vees said Brar is another recruit who brings a nice compliment of size and skill to their line-up and was a standout out at the Vees recently completed spring camp. Brar is committed to play at Denver University. “They saw me play in the (Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament) and I committed after that,” said Brar of being re-
cruited by the Vees. “They said they liked the way I could put the puck in the net and get the puck to others.” 17-year-old Owen Sillinger chose to play in Penticton after receiving heavy interest at both the junior A and Major Junior level. Sillinger captained the Regina Pat Canadians to a bronze medal finish at the Telus Cup Midget National Championship in April. The Regina, Sask., product was the Telus Cup MVP, Top Scorer and Top Forward after amassing six goals and 17 points in just seven games. Sillinger led the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) in playoff scoring, totaling 17 points in 10 games, as the Pat Canadians knocked off Battleford in the Provincial Championship. Sillinger was fifth in the SMAAAHL scoring race in the regular season, putting up 25 goals and 64 points in 42 games. The Vees said Owen is another recruit with strong bloodlines, as
he’s the son of former NHL player Mike Sillinger. He played over 1,000 games in the NHL with 11 different teams and now is the director of player development for the Edmonton Oilers. Lavallee follows in the footsteps of former Vee Olivier Mantha. The 19-year-old comes from the SorelTracy Rebelles of the Quebec College Hockey League (QCHL), the same league Mantha played in before landing in Penticton. Lavallee, who hails from Thetford Mines, Que., helped lead the Rebelles to the QCHL championship this spring. In nine playoff games, the right-winger recorded five goals and 11 points, as the Rebelles lost just twice on their run to the championship. In the regular season, Lavallee finished with 28 goals and 50 points in 31 games. Brar, Sillinger and Lavallee will join the rest of their new teammates in late August for the start of the Vees main camp.
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Lakers track team dash to provincials Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
A strong showing by the Pen High Lakers track and field team has led to 10 members qualifying for the provincials championships in Langley. The Lakers traveled to Kamloops on May 13 and were led by what coach Geoff Waterman said was a fantastic performance by Austin Stephan who clocked a time of 25.23 seconds to win the 200-metre dash. In addition, Stephan clocked 12.46 seconds in the 100-m dash, which was good for third. Other standout performances included Luke Grandbois and Josh Holland in the 2,000-m steeple chase. Grandbois took second in 6:59 and Holland was third in 7:18. On the girls side, Alex Neenan was fourth in the 400-m distance running in 1:06 and placed second in the high jump at 1.45-m. Attending provincials are Stephan, Holland, Neenan, Zoe Simourd (triple jump), Olivia Selles (3,000-m), Dante Kilian (200-m) Joseph Traynor (long
jump), Mirko Sempertegui (200-m), Jerry Xiang (relay) David Paisley (relay). Grandbois is unable to attend because of another commitment. In late April, the Lakers competed in a meet in Kelowna and the boys relay team of Grandbois, Holland Sempertegui and Terrance Paisley won the 4x400 relay in 3:57.70. The senior girls first relay team clocked 4:40.94 in the 4x400, while the second team in the same event clocked a time of 5:08. In the 100-m dash, Kilian took second in junior boys finishing in 11.47 seconds. Terrance Paisley was third in senior boys in 12.50 seconds. In the 800-m distance, Riley Thompsen ran a time of 2:39 to take eighth in the juniors, while Grandbois was sixth with a time of 2:17.70 In the high jump, Terrance Paisley jumped 1.40m, as did David Paisley. Sempertegui jumped 1.30-m. The boys and girls Provincial Championship will be held at Neil McLeod Park in Langley June 4 to 6.
MacMillan skating in brother’s footsteps Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Alyssa MacMillan always followed in her older brothers footsteps. Now she is competing the hattrick for the siblings, committing to play for the University of North Dakota’s hockey program where brothers Mark and Mitch also attended. Continuing the tradition of MacMillan’s donning the UND jersey wasn’t the key reason for her committing to the school for 2016. “I like the coaches. When I got there I feel that’s where I want to be,” said MacMillan. “I’m excited for a new start at university. Just to go there and play on a new team in a new league against new girls.” Following discussions with UND coach Brian Idalski and his staff, MacMillan felt the program best suited her offensive style. In 44 games with Okanagan Hockey Academy, MacMillan netted 15 goals and finished with 32 points.
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OHA head coach Jim Fetter said the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is one of the premier leagues in the NCAA and the right one for MacMillan. “She’s a big, strong player. That’s going to play into her hands,” he said, “I think she will do well in that league.” MacMillan, who played for Team B.C. at the Canada Winter Games this year, has credited
Fetter in helping her focus on her quickness, hands and shooting. Entering Grade 12 next fall, she is excited to be a leader. MacMillan isn’t the only OHA female prep product heading to university in the fall of 2016. Alexandra and Stephanie Rempe have committed to Brown University and goalie Morgan Skinner will play for Linden Wood in St. Louis. Skinner isn’t returning to the OHA next fall as she has decided to play at home in Victoria to finish school with her friends. The Rempe sisters also represented B.C. in the Canada Winter Games and Stephanie won the OHA’s academic award. After considering offers from different schools, the Rempe’s fell in love with Brown’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island. “Education has always been a big part of our family,” said Stephanie. “We also had the dream of going to an Ivy League. When we got to Brown we loved it. We get an opportunity to play together.”
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Lakers volley for titles Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
The Pen High Lakers tennis team hits the court for provincials in Langley this week. While the Lakers won the AAA Okanagan Valley championship without having any challengers, since others schools didn’t have teams, coach Helena Konanz said they have a very good team, but took it a step further. “It’s one of the better teams we’ve had in quite a few years,” said Konanz. The team is bolstered by international players from Bolivia, Germany and Japan as well as a better group of female players than years past. Konanz, who is assisted by Mhairi Dunnett and Ken Naylor of the Penticton Tennis Club, said they usually don’t have enough quality fe-
Mirko SeMpertegui and Helen portner will be among the 12 players representing the Lakers at the AAA B.C. High School provincial tennis championship in Langley.
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For the last nine years, Sylvia Lilley has been operating a small business in Penticton, preparing and distributing home-style frozen meals. But news that Lilley is shutting down Allready Soups and Suppers and delivering her last ready-to-heat meals next Friday has made her busier than ever. “Now that I am closing down, everyone has been placing double and triple orders,” said Lilley, adding that she’s already hearing from her customers, mainly seniors, how much they are going to miss her service. “I am going to miss them and I know they are going to miss me. They are already saying it,” said Lilley, who delivers many of the orders personally. “We deliver after we close every night — it was a delivery and a visit. They have some great stories. I am overwhelmed with emotion,” said Lilley. “They told me about how many years they have been here and what it was like 40 years ago. Just incredible stories. I am going to miss them, I really am.” Many of her customers are in their 80s and up to mid-90s, and Lilley said they retain a great sense of humour.
“If people would only take the time to listen to elderly people’s stories, it is fascinating and it is a learning experience too,” she said. Lilley said she is struggling with feeling she is letting her customers down, but after nine years of being very busy, she needs to take some time for herself. “It’s time for me to take some time off and not just a week or two. It is not easy to run a small business, have a staff member and still make money. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be,” she said. “My husband, Julio (Kelly), he hardly ever got a day off. He works full time, but on his days off, he would come in here and help.” Friends also played a big role — Lilley said she got help from her good friends “Lois and Arlene,” who would lend a hand when it got too busy. Though she has built up a good reputation, with recommendations from the hospital and veterans’ groups, Lilley said she couldn’t find anyone willing to take over the business, which operates on a very small profit margin. “You don’t make enough money for the hours you have to work. Bottom line,” said Lilley, who purchased the business after she and Kelly moved from Calgary to Penticton to be closer to
her children and grandchildren. “This little business came up for sale almost nine years ago. I bought it and expanded it and went from there,” she said. Lilley has more than 25 items on the menu, from “all the roasts that you can imagine” to lasagna, shepherd’s pie and homemade soups from scratch. “We cooked everything from scratch ... a real homestyle meal,” she said, adding that her clientele wasn’t limited to seniors. “I do have a number of working young people. More men, I must say, who do get fed up with pizza or whatever,” she said. Lilley will be closing shop on June 5, and though she expects that to be an emotional day, she has some very definite plans for the immediate future. “I would like to spend at least July at the beach with my grandchildren,” she said. Later, she hopes to volunteer for the Better at Home program, which provides services for seniors. “I have been saying to my customers when they come in, I will see you again. Because I will have time to wander downtown, wander around and then I will bump into them. And the ones that don’t get out, I know where they live,” said Lilley. “And if I volunteer for Better at Home, I could very well be visiting them.”
Sylvia lilley owner of allready Soups and Suppers on White avenue West is packing up her knives and retiring next month after nine years in the business of making healthy, homemade meals and even delivering them.
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Beloved son of Don Hartford (Penticton), Darcy passed away suddenly at his home in Prince George, age 53. Besides his dad, Darcy leaves his wife Brenda, daughter Sheena (Phil), son Kwade, mother Shirley, brothers Lorne (Shawn) and Dennis, sister Tammy, step-mom Mavis, step-brother Shane (Kim) and many extended family. Darcy was the best of us and is grievously missed for his loving nature, commitment to family, sense of humour and well-known musical talent. A very good man sorely needed, gone too soon. A private farewell gathering was held in PG. If you wish to express condolences, kindly send to Don at #204415 Haven Hill, Penticton, BC, V2A 4E9
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Died suddenly in Penticton, BC on Saturday, May 23, 2015. He is survived by his children, Yvonne, Peter (Philomena) and June; daughter in law, Lori; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ivy, in 2009 son, Earl in 1988; and son in law, Harvey Bergland in 1996. John was an avid home handyman and outdoors-man. The family wish to thank the staff of the Concorde for their compassionate care. Special thanks to Lorraine Evans who shared loving companionship and Dr. Wren who provided personalized care. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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Dr. Tom Ashton, Cardiologist, will be closing his ofce practice in Penticton as of June 30, 2015. I wish to personally thank the physicians, health care providers and people of the South Okanagan for the privilege of having a referral practice and serving the South Okanagan Community since 1973
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We lost him suddenly. We loved him dearly. We’ll miss him always. Dick leaves behind wife Patricia (Pat), daughter Elizabeth Crawford (née Lillingston), son-in-law Colin Crawford, grandcat Mimi, brother John Lillingston, brother David Lillingston, sister Margaret Brooks (née Lillingston), sister Christine Allen (née Lillingston) and predeceased by sister Joyce Lillingston. I’m writing this with a very heavy heart. Dad and mom lived 55 years together. Their unbreakable bond was broken suddenly Wednesday, May 13, 2015. We are shocked; we are heartbroken, we are devastated. Dad was funny, a sense of humour he passed along to his daughter, me. When I was a child dad invested much time to our weekend pursuits. We spent many an afternoon collecting “manure” to fertilize his prized tomato plants. However, embarrassing this endeavour, I must admit those plants produced the largest, juiciest fruit imaginable. His life was an adventure; his end was peaceful.
She was only a phone call away. Now, she is not. I am bereft. I am heartbroken. I am inconsolable. I adored her. My world has been shattered. Patricia (Pat) Lillingston leaves behind daughter Elizabeth Crawford (née Lillingston), son-in-law Colin Crawford and grandcat Mimi. She is predeceased by husband Richard (Dick) Lillingston only 13 days prior. Mom was always putting her daughter first, as evidenced by an outing to a local carnival. I needed a balloon very, very badly. Mom, as usual, set out in pursuit of this very, very badly needed balloon. The carnival was abuzz. After acquiring my balloon Mom managed to lose a flip flop in the melee. Then an over-zealous reveler spilt Coca Cola all over mom. I sat pleased as punch with my very, very badly needed balloon. Mom sat hot, sticky and sans one flip flop. Mom, you clung to life as long as you could. Losing Dad was too much for you.
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It is with inconsolable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kim Elaine Boyle (nee MacDonald), May 23, 2015. Kim, a cherished mother, wife, sister and friend, is survived by her loving husband Terry and his extended family, adoring grown children, Courtney and Jeremy and grandsons Kian and Rylon (pictured above). Kim’s siblings Stuart (Leslie) and Teresa (Fil) will carry her in their hearts as they raise their own children whom Kim loved deeply. Kim was born in Princeton BC, raised in Penticton and moved to Salmon Arm in 1980 where she met Terry. They were married July 14, 1984 and settled in Penticton to raise their family. Kim’s career was as a team leader in residential services. She was very compassionate and giving and cared for everyone in her world without judgement or expectation. Her passing has left many heartbroken as her deep and abiding love comforted us all. Kim loved spending time in nature and had a great appreciation for gardens of all types. It is for this reason that we have chosen to honor her at the beautiful Linden Gardens. www. lindengardens.ca Sunday, June 7, 2015 2:004:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the SPCA.
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Friday Social dance with Vic and the Band Masters at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person.[fr] anavetS haS Stu’S kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Patsy Kline tribute dinner and dance hosted by Judy Rowe starting at 5:30 p.m. eagleS club haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. South Main dropin Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong and Beginner Plus Line Dance at 1 p.m.[fr] al-anon MeetS at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272.
t he b ereaveMent reSource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-4901107.[fr] 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 Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.
noon, food vendors, heritage organizations and Peach City Radio, which will be providing stories of the KVR throughout the afternoon.[053p] grand opening oF the Okanagan Falls Women’s Institute Bandshell in Centennial Park on May 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.[053p] Spring tea at St. Saviour’s Anglican Parish Hall from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring home baking and jewelery. Admission is $6. Everyone welcome.[053p] eagleS club haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m.
a l c o h o l i c S anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-4909216 (24 hours). charity bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital paediatric ward, SPCA, Critteraid and the Summerland food bank. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at Penticton and Summerland IGA stores. anavetS haS the kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon, drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. elkS club on Ellis Street has crib at 10
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coMe dance to the greatest dance music ever made with DJ Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome.
lakelandS church holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com. bc Spca coMMunity flea market, every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Wholesale Club, 1550 Main St., Penticton. Vendors can contact the branch at 250-493-0136 or penticton@spca. bc.ca.[10p] eagleS club haS dog races at 2 p.m. as well as a food draw, door prizes, Last Man Standing and pool/darts. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has
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Celebrate the South Okanagan Similkameen from June 1 to 14. Nominate a caring community member on Facebook or Twitter for them to win prizes or participate in a online auction of incredible items donated by local businesses. All campaign details can be found at www.volunteercentre.info.[061p] anavetS Club haS dropin pool at 7 p.m. IoDe thrIft Shop at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday
to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. South MaIn Drop-In Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble and mah jong at 10 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., yoga at 3:30 p.m., cribbage at 7 p.m. Computer skills at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. elkS Club on Ellis Street has fun darts at 7 p.m. Weekly Support group at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness from
noon to 1 p.m. Call 250493-7338 for details. lIne DanCIng at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information. C anaDIan r oyal legIon branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary windup lunch and general meeting at 12:30 p.m. fItneSS frIenDS MeetS every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call
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Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. floor CurlIng at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome. fraternal orDer of the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St.
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Mother-to-Mother breaStfeeDIng Sup port with the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada. Meetings on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. More information at www.lllc.ca.[tu034] elkS on ellIS Street has fun darts at 7 p.m., yoga and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. MIxeD SprIng brIDge on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Make up a table and join, or singles can put their name on the spare list. Lunch available. Call 250-4926884 for more info.[031tu] vISpaSSana (InSIght) MeDItatIon for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340.
fooD aDDICtS In Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 1825 Main St. (enter from rear). For more information call 778476-0374 or 250-8093329 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. C anaDIan r oyal legIon has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., service officer at 1 p.m. and wings night at 6 p.m. Jam contest hosted by the Surf Cats at 7 p.m. South MaIn Drop-In Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m. yoga MeDItatIon/vegetarIan Supper is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. M ental W ellneSS Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. topS b.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Pat at 250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556. toaStMaSterS, Where leaDerS are made. Drop
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in to South Okanagan Toastmasters any Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 5876 Airport St., Oliver. See and hear what we are all about. Contact Bill at 250-485-0006 or stillbill938@gmail.com. fraternal orDer of the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. pentICton ConCert banD rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. 890 WIng of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. the South okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca.
UPCOMING EVENTS annual ShoW anD sale by the Summerland Art Club on June 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower floor of the Summerland Library on Wharton St. Over 20 painters will be presenting new, original works. Free admission. Meet the artists on Sunday at 3 p.m.[0606p] SuMMerlanD WellneSS expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6 at the Summerland Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. with Summerland Ciderhouse, belly dancing performances by Get Bent, Wrapture Spa, Metaphysics, Canadian Mental Health Association-SOS presenting Ride Don’t Hide to promote awareness and
raise funds for local services and more.[0606p] bereaveMent reSourCe Centre presents Ended Beginnings at 1 p.m. on June 7. If you have experienced the loss of a child, please join us to remember and honour that precious life at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. 250490-1107.[0607p] frIenDS of elIjah is offering a free genealogy seminar on using the My Heritage site at 7 p.m. on June 9. This site is free to use at the Family History Centre in the Mormon Church at 2946 S. Main St. We’ll show you how to use this site when researching your genealogy.[0609p] frIenDS of elIjah is offering a free genealogy seminar on using the My Heritage site at 1 p.m. on June 11. This site is free to use at the Family History Centre in the Mormon Church at 2946 S. Main St. We’ll show you how to use this site when researching your genealogy.[0611p] penSIon MunICIpal retIreeS Association, District 23, meets at 11:30 a.m. on June 16 in the Penticton Buffet Meeting Room, 2987 Skaha Lake Rd. Guest speaker and lunch available.[0616p] pflag pentICton Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. on June 16 in the Oasis United Church. www.pflagcanada.ca. For all with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression,. 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. Contact Ron at 250493-5530 or visit www. pflagcanada.ca.[0616p] fourth annual free pancake breakfast at Summerland Sweets from 8 a.m. to noon on June 20 at 6206 Canyon View Road.[0620p] the South okanagan Victim Assistance Society is holding their open house and annual general meeting on June 22 from 4 to 6 p.m at 204 - 304 Martin St.
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Dealer order or trade may be required. * $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,420 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab 1LT equipped with a True North Edition and a $2,080 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab LS Chrome Edition, LT and LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,080 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ Based on Vincentric 2014 Model Level Analysis of full-size pickups in the Canadian retail market. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st –June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1000 credit available on all Chevrolet Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR, Avalanche, Aveo, Orlando, Optra, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Blazer, Trailblazer, GMC Safari, Jimmy, Envoy , Buick Rendezvous and Terraza that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between May 1st – June 1st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS); $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † MyLink functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. **Lease based on a purchase price of $31,271/$34,225 (including $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Owner Cash) for a Silverado 1500 Double Cab 1WT (G80/B30/H2R) and Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 1WT (G80/B30/H2R).Bi-weekly payment is $135/$145 for 24 months at 0.0% APR, and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,400 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,408/$9,919, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $21,863/$24,305. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ***Trade In, Trade Up Bonus is available towards the purchase/ finance/ lease of a 2015MY Silverado LD ($1,000) or HD ($1,500)and is tax inclusive. To be eligible, a 2008 MY or older vehicle must be traded in to the selling dealer. The maximum available credit of $2,500 applies to 2015 Silverado HD and consists of $1,000 conquest/loyalty credit and $1,500 Trade In, Trade Up Bonus. Offer valid until June 1, 2015. <> U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). + Based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. 5-year/160,000 kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty, whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ~ 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.7 L/100 km combined (4x2) and 13.0 L/100 km combined (4x4). Fuel-consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with the new 2015 model-year Government of Canada approved test methods. Refer to vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca for details. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available. Competitive fuel-consumption ratings based on 2014 Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Excludes other GM vehicles. ††† Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ^ The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet vehicle (excluding Spark EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four lube-oil-filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. 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