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“He was just goofy, had a hell of a sense of humour and liked to poke fun at things,” Rose said. She added aside from being his former mother in law, she remained his counsellor, minister and his friend. “He did not deserve this. He didn’t deserve to die this way and the people who did it, whoever they are, had a lot of rage involved I think,” Rose said. “For whatever reason, whether it was directed at him personally or just at the whole situation, this is just an ugly situation that left a lot of people with one hell of a mess to clean up.” Leadbeater was ofﬁcially identiﬁed

Thursday afternoon, in the first official release of information since declaring the shooting a homicide on Tuesday. Police also confirmed that the residence being investigated on Carmi Road on Tuesday was a former residence of Leadbeater, and that the investigation at the residence has completed. “I understand that anytime there is a homicide in a close-knit community such as Penticton, there are a lot of unanswered questions. We would like to reassure you that this homicide is believed to be an isolated, targeted occurrence and the public is not currently at risk,” said Cpl. Dave Tyreman in a press release. “We want you to understand that in any investigation, we must always consider the

ﬁne balance between providing full details of any incident to a community and the need to protect the integrity of an investigation and that of any future court process.” Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit echoed the sentiment from police Thursday, saying that despite the lack of information released “the police have shown a heavy presence in their investigation.” “We have to respect the process. Sometimes media is used by police as part of the investigation process. We should trust the work they’re doing because they have experience and knowledge to properly conduct investigations,” Jakubeit said. “At the end of the day we all want the bad guy caught,” Jakubeit said.

DARREN LEADBEATER is identified as the man found dead last week.

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A former family member of the man police have now identiﬁed as the victim of last week’s homicide is asking for compassion from the community for his children. On Thursday RCMP veriﬁed Darren Leadbeater, 36, as the victim of the June 4 shooting at the Golden Sands Resort Motel. Police have yet to release information on any suspects. “The only message I can even put out there is show some compassion to these kids,” said Reverend Crystal Rose, Leadbeater’s former mother in law who lives in Alberta. “Let go of the rumours. Whether he did or didn’t, whether he was or wasn’t, that’s been dealt with in a way that there will be consequences. He made his choice, whatever it was, and somebody else took the choice of being able to breathe away from him. They made their choice and they will live with the consequences, because they will be found.” Rose described the Penticton father of three as having “a big heart” and a love of

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An inflatable waterpark blew up on Okanagan Lake in Kelowna last summer, and the contagious business idea has been adopted in Penticton. “We had a really good response with the park in Kelowna and because of that we wanted to set up in Penticton,” said Rylie Gallagher, co-owner of the park. “It is very cool and something that will challenge all ages.” The Wibit park will have obstacles suitable for ages five and up Gallagher, a graduate of Penticton Secondary School, said while growing up his family was in the watersport industry in Summerland and Penticton which grew his interest in becoming an entrepreneur. After researching watersports equipment, Gallagher decided to go with German manufacturer Wibit. The floating sports course in Penticton, which will be located on Okanagan Lake across

from Salty’s Beach House, will include monkey bars, trampolines, slides and other obstacles. Gallagher believes the parks in Kelowna and Penticton are the only open water public parks of their kind in Western Canada. “I saw a great opportunity for this in the Okanagan and jumped on it. I actually never had been on a Wibit park before we set up the Kelowna one, but it looked like a lot of fun and challenging. I can remember years ago there was something along these lines in Penticton, but the comparison to this is night and day because there is so much more to do on our parks,” said Gallagher. “It is so beautiful in Penticton and people spend a lot of time at the beach. Many people feel they need an expensive boat, wakeboards or a pontoon boat to enjoy the water. I think the Wibit provides a more economical way to enjoy the water and allows everyone to get out there and have a fun experience.” The Wibit Water Park has set

up its anchors in the water and Gallagher believes they will be ready for the June 20 opening, if not earlier. “We think Penticton will be a great fit for us. There is lots of space and there is some nice development happening along the lakeshore and we will fit right in. The City of Penticton has been really great in getting behind us and helping us get in operation,” said Gallagher. “I think once people see the park up and running it will speak for itself.” While he admits the course can be challenging, even for the fittest people, there are easier obstacles. Parents or guardians are recommended to accompany children between the ages of five to seven and will not be charged the park pass fee. Lifejackets are required for all park users and are provided. Two lifeguards are stationed on the course and two on the shore during park hours. Admission costs will range between $15 and $25 per person.

Wild horses causing issues at schools Steve Kidd

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Feral horses congregating around West Bench Elementary has prompted the Okanagan Skaha School District to ask the Penticton Indian Band for help. “It’s been an ongoing problem. The population of the horses is getting way out of hand and something certainly needs to be done,” said Chief Jonathan Kruger. “The horses are a definitely a safety issue.” The school board voted this week to write a letter to Kruger, expressing their safety concerns about the wild horses near West Bench Elementary and requesting their assistance in protecting the welfare of the children who live in the area. “Our big concern is the safety of the children and for the teachers and staff at that school,” said board chair Linda Van Alphen. Kruger said the problem isn’t limited to West Bench Elementary. The band has had the same problem at Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School and has had to fence around the new health centre. A survey of the wild horse problem, being con-

ducted in conjunction with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, is almost complete according to Kruger. He expects they will have a band meeting in the near future to develop an action plan, though he expects they will need help from other levels of government. The horses are a mix of of feral and those owned by band members. Kruger admits that makes it hard to develop a policy. “We have done some fencing and put in some cattle guards and taken some steps. The reserve is so big. And some of the fences we had up there have been vandalized and ripped down from people mountain biking, dirt biking and things like that. Some of the fence is just extremely old,” he said. “There are a whole variety of issues. There is definitely lots of work to be done.” Kruger said this is not just a safety issue impacting West Bench Elementary. “Horses are definitely an issue, not just in West Bench area. We get letters and phone calls from our band members,” said Kruger. “It is not just a safety issue over there, it is throughout our community.”

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JAIL N’ BAIL — Cpl. Jas Johal of the Penticton RCMP handcuffs sponsor Doug Guerard behind his store in preparation for the first annual Penticton Jail n’ Bail fundraising event June 17 organized by the Downtown Business Association. Members of the public can submit the name of a person of interest to be arrested by police with as much or as little fanfare as wanted. The person will then be taken to a makeshift jail on Backstreet Boulevard where bail and payment will be arranged. Funds raised will be split between the Canadian Cancer Society and to help Myla Ganzeveld, the six-year-old girl battling a rare form of cancer. For more information and to find the form to fill out for the arrest go to www. downtownpenticton.org.

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City short over $300,000 on Challenge Penticton transfer Dan Walton

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Challenge Penticton now belongs to the private sector, but the city has lost $309,540 in the first two years of the event. To strengthen the Challenge brand over its first two years, the city invested $609,540 in the event. The new organizers will pay about half of that amount back to the city – $300,000 – over a five year period, which begins in 2015. “With the debt repayment plan, the outstanding investment is $309,540 for two years of races,” reads a city press release. “(The new organizers) did concede to a personal guarantee on that,” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said. “When you’ve put personal assets on the line to secure something, you’re going to do everything in your power to make it profitable. They’re not going to do anything to jeopardize any of their investment.” After severing ties with Ironman Canada, Challenge Penticton

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launched in 2012 and was co-ordinated by the Penticton Triathlon Race Society for the 2013 and 2014 events. Jakubeit said that he has no regrets in the city’s decision to take the triathlon in a new direction. “It’s tough when you change brands.” He said the city isn’t in the triathlon business, and their approach was proving not to be the greatest governance model. “This is something the private sector is better suited to take on.” According to the press release,

council was prepared to commit to a multi-year approach in building the event when the decision was made in 2012. “It is important to remember the city would have been paying for the other brand as well – $120,000 plus incremental fees,” Jakubeit said. “This transition has been a big shift, but one that is best for our community over the long term. We’re confident that a solid foundation has been built and that our longdistance race will continue to grow into the premier triathlon event in Canada.”

He said Ironman, after 30 years of building its reputation, was attracting upwards of 2,700 participants in its heyday, while the first year of Challenge Penticton saw less than 1,000 people compete. He said the following year saw about 1,100 competitors. “So it’s taking a little longer to build up (than anticipated).” He said the Ironman event had a tendency to bring visitors to town before and after the race, and athletes would often vacation with their families and get used to training in the local climate. “That’s what we want to rebuild to and really designate Penticton as an area to train and participate in for triathlons,” he said. But while the organization once offered genuine community appeal, Jakubeit said that Ironman became very corporate, and continually made more expensive demands each year. “The relationship had deteriorated between the city and race organizers.”

He said many of the participants from Ironman were initially skeptical over whether or not Challenge Penticton would prove to be an authentic triathlon. Jakubeit said it is the same great course, volunteers and now the Challenge just needs to “gain some muster.” “People are now circling back to the fact that Challenge brand is the real brand, and this is an iconic course that they need to put on their bucket list.” “We want to thank the Penticton Triathlon Race Society for their tireless efforts in organizing one of the region’s premier destination sporting events for over two years,” he said. “They have committed a great deal of time and energy as volunteers, all to benefit the community.” The transfer was finalized after the PTRS submitted an overview to the City of Penticton of the results from the 2014 event, and showed that the cost of the race came in under budget, and reduced costs over the year prior by $150,000. The PTRS has now dissolved.

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The Town of Oliver is eyeing ways to be prepared should the municipality take the brunt of municipal policing costs. If the population of Oliver passes 5,000 the town will be responsible for 70 per cent of RCMP contract costs and 100 per cent of accommodation and support staff costs. The 2011 census put Oliver’s population at 4,829. Some advice learned from exploring the process in communities that have taken over municipal policing, like Peachland, was before council during the regular meeting on June 8. “We’re taking all of this under advisement and we’re going to talk about it during our budget cycle this year,” Ron Hovanes, Mayor of Oliver said. There were three options pre-

sented to council to explore further. The first being that council develop a policy outlining a strategy to fund an RCMP reserve account. “At the same time you raise taxes, so taxpayers are getting more and more accustomed to paying a higher tax rate, so when they do get hit with that big bill they are already paying the majority of the taxes for previous years,” Hovanes said. Hovanes said council is using the information to find some of the ways it can be proactive including looking at assets and police vehicles and what the town will be responsible for. Another option presented included creating an RCMP operation reserve with annual contributions starting in 2016, set at five per cent of general municipal tax revenues. The third option explores setting up the same operation reserve, but with annual

contributions set at $60,000, with the amount to increase by the percentage increase of the general municipal tax rate established by council. “I think the biggest thing for council during the next budget cycle is do we start to raise taxes now?” Hovanes said. The next census takes place in 2016 and the results will determine whether or not the town will enter into a Municipal Police Unit Agreement with the province. On top of possibly surpassing the population threshold, the 378-cell Okanagan Correctional Centre is expected to tax current police forces. There are some policing costs for which the municipality is 100 per cent responsible including costs for accommodations like the detachment building and cells for detaining persons and costs for civilian support staff and furniture are also paid entirely by the municipality.

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A Summerland group is asking the Okanagan Skaha School district to follow through on a promise made almost two decades ago. At issue is a track and field complex that the Summerland Heritage Advisory commission said they were promised in 1997, but was never built. School board chair Linda Van Alphen said no such promise was ever made. “The decision at that time was that the Ministry (of education) wasn’t going to fund a track,” said Van Alphen, adding that they remain committed to that decision. “The board is not about to build a track. There isn’t the space to build a track,” said Van Alphen. “If a track is built, it would be built on the same premise that the track out here (Penticton Secondary, sponsored by the Rotary club) was built, it was

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a community partnership that built that track.” In a letter to the school board, David Hill, acting chair of the Heritage Advisory commission, said the dispute traces back to 1995, when Summerland council and the school board joined forces to study locations for a new middle school. That resulted in the destruction of MacDonald Elementary School, a recognized heritage building (six months newer than the 1921 Shatford building) and the track and field complex on Dunham Field in 1997 to make room for the new school. Van Alphen admits that it has been a longstanding conversation, but the maps don’t indicate a promise to build a track complex. She pointed out that the request is coming from the heritage commission, not Summerland council. “The ministry and the board are not in the business of building tracks. We are in the business of schools and students,” said Van Alphen.

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Retiring after 41 years of caring for domestic and wild creatures veterinarian Dr. Steve Harvey wanted to leave a lasting, living legacy to his community. To do that, Harvey, 68, recently reached an agreement transferring ownership of his Penticton Veterinary Diagnostic Hospital to the BC SPCA effective July 6. “When we built this hospital 15 years ago it never was my hospital I just felt it was a community hospital,” said Harvey who has helped the SPCA and other non-profit agencies in providing care and emergency treatment for sick and injured animals over the years. “It’s theirs (people of the community) and the best way I could facilitate that was to incorporate that idea with the SPCA and they’ve taken that on and it’s a great thing for the people and animals of this area. “This is a community hospital they (SPCA) are taking over. It’s not about professionals cashing in, it’s about serving the community. It’s not a cash cow, it’s a service and I feel very strong about that.” The Penticton clinic is the fourth veterinary facility for the society which also has a fullservice hospital in Vancouver and spay/neuter clinics in Prince George and Kamloops.

“We are extremely grateful to Dr. Harvey who has made a significant contribution to enable us to acquire this facility,” said BC SPCA chief executive officer Craig Daniell. “It is Dr. Harvey’s vision, and our own, that this hospital will continue to be a community asset and that we can work closely with other communities such as Osoyoos, Keremeos and Midway to reduce the number of cats and kittens who die needlessly each year because of overpopulation.” Under terms of the agreement the hospital will retain existing staff and offer the same services to the public, including boarding of animals. There are additional plans in the future to expand spaying/neuter services as well as providing badly needed after-hours coverage at the hospital. Currently the closest afterhours care is in Kelowna which in medical emergencies or with alack of transportation, is not always a viable option. “We are extremely excited to be working with the staff at the hospital to further promote animal welfare in the region,” said Daniell. In the acquisition deal the BC SPCA will assume ownership of the hospital, while Harvey retains ownership of the Duncan Avenue building. Branch manager Corinne

Ross of the South Okanagan Similkameen SPCA in Penticton was also particularly happy and grateful after learning of the agreement. “Dr. Harvey has really made this huge contribution to us and it’s incredibly generous, so it will be fantastic going forward,” said Ross. “It is a very positive thing for the entire area and adds another dimension to the services already here. “It’s really about the community and the animals we are going to be able to help, it can only be a good thing.” The hospital itself, according to Harvey, is one of the most progressive in the province, something he wanted to provide in the community when it was built 15 years ago. “We’ve taken veterinary medicine here ahead of the curve,” he said. “We took it beyond what the average veterinarian does in their practice today and advanced it as far as I could.” That includes CT scanning, laser surgery, digital x-ray and an in-house, quality-controlled laboratory. “I’ve always been an animal person and this (deal with the SPCA) fulfills a dream,” said Harvey who is a lifetime society member. “It was a run and a great adventure. I’ve enjoyed it and now I’m moving on to a different stage in my career.”

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Congratulations to all the grads From the end of May and through June, it’s graduation season. Students of all ages, from elementary, middle and high schools to colleges and universities, are looking forward to closing a chapter in their lives and starting out on a new adventure. For graduating high school students especially, this ceremony is likely the biggest milestone in their young lives and the moments that got them to this point shouldn’t be discounted. Earning that Dogwood represents years of hard work and dedication. To get to this point: the tests, the homework, the projects, the classes, the early start times and the occasional sleepless night. For some, that next step means entering the workforce, hopefully in a field of their choice. For others, it is another step along their educational journey; entering college or university. But for all, it’s a time of transition and opportunity. This milestone is also a memory to treasure for their families. They will have seen their loved one complete the cycle — from kindergarten through junior high and then high school and finally finishing college. Cameras will snap, parents will applaud and valedictorians will tell students that today is the first day, not only of the rest of their lives, but of their “real” lives. We congratulate them — and their families — on getting to this day, and wish them all well. It is also a time of celebration, whether it’s PENTICTON WESTERN at a dry grad, at an unsanctioned event, or just a group of friends getting together for a summer party. Just be sure to do so responsibly. Making good transportation choices during the celebrations will mean a safe end to the evening. Abusing drugs or alcohol is no way commemorate those years of hard work.

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Recently, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board of directors voted for an “immediate halt to mandatory installation of advanced (wireless) utility meters on all private residences within the jurisdiction of the RDOS; and further, that all such meters recently installed within Electoral Area ‘D’ be removed immediately, at full cost to FortisBC.” ITRON’s OpenWay wireless electricity meters being installed by FortisBC are neither UL nor CSA certified. According to the BC Safety Standards Act, utilities are exempted from having their equipment certified by these agencies on the condition that a registered professional engineer licensed in B.C. tests and certifies, in writing, its safety. Why then is FortisBC unwilling or unable to provide the mandatory fire safety certification required under BC law? Its provision is crucial, given that electrical experts have identified disturbing design flaws in the Itron meter that may help explain numerous smart meter fires in Summerland and other areas of B.C., and in Saskatchewan, Ontario and the U.S. There is another aspect of wireless smart meters that also poses grave concerns: their massive rollout, along with the unchecked proliferation of telecommunication towers and WiMAX services, has produced unprecedented levels of radiofrequency (RF) radiation in urban areas. Many

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Guest column biomedical scientists regard smart meter grid technology as risky and would vigorously challenge any utility’s claim that RF radiation from smart meters is far less harmful than that from cellphones and other wireless devices. Signals of this general type have been found to cause serious biological effects including DNA damage, depressed levels of sleep-regulating melatonin, altered heart rates, opiate-dopamine neurotransmitter disruptions and leakage of the protective bloodbrain barrier. RF radiation, regardless of the wireless source, has been implicated in an alarming array of adverse health effects. These include: Alzheimer’s disorder; memory and attention deﬁcits; male infertility, immune dysfunction; impaired learning in children; sleep disturbances and a negative impact on general well-being. Notably, a 3-to5 fold increased risk for fatal

brain tumours has been independently linked to long-term, next-to-ear use of cellphones (e.g., 20 min/day for a decade or more), prompting the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2011 to classify all RF-emitting wireless devices as Group 2B (possibly cancer-causing) agents. Unlike exercising individual choice in the usage of cellphones and other consumer wireless devices, installation of smart meters, except for a minority who can afford the radio-off option fee, is mandatory. Would you honestly accept compulsory introduction of lead, pesticide DDT, engine exhaust and other Group 2B (possible carcinogens) in your home? Recently over 200 distinguished scientists and cancer specialists from 39 nations petitioned the United Nations member states “to adopt more protective exposure guidelines for wireless technology in the face of increasing evidence of risk.” These experts also urged the IARC to reclassify RF-emitting wireless devices as Group 2A (probably cancer-causing) agents. Similarly, international experts, recently appearing before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Health, launched a withering attack on Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 guidelines for protection against wireless devices as “out-dated, incomplete and invalid,” warning that the

microwave levels permitted in Canadian classrooms, residences and workplaces constitute a “disaster to public health.” FortisBC’s radio-off option is flawed on at least three counts. First, in a common scenario involving adjacent houses with face-to-face meters mounted on opposite outside walls, exercising the option is ineffective if your neighbour does not also comply. Simply put, most of the signal you receive is from your neighbour’s meter as the meter’s faceplate reflects much of the signal being sent inwardly to your own residence. Second, the radio-off option is unfair, penalizing those who would benefit the most but least able to pay the exorbitant fee: young families; the disabled and the elderly and electro-hypersensitive persons. Third, and not least, it does not alleviate the overarching fire hazard concerns nor the creation of high-frequency transients on electrical wiring (dirty electricity) as the meter with its many design flaws is still mounted on the house. In conclusion, critical concerns regarding either the safety or health issue alone would be more than sufficient to warrant the RDOS vote. These two issues, taken together, make the precautionary-based RDOS motion, a slam-dunk. Malcolm Paterson, PhD (molecular oncologist) Signatory of the International EMF Scientist UN Appeal Okanagan Falls.

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Time to move our muscles I am alarmed at the foot dragging over the issue of zebra and quagga mussels entering the Okanagan and other B.C. interior watersheds. The threat is imminent and the damaging impacts are well known. These mussels multiply rapidly and there is no known way of getting rid of them. They contaminate beaches, sandy bottoms and infrastructure such as storm drains and intake pipes. They have steadily advanced westward from the Great Lakes, especially in the U.S. Our federal government has clear authority and responsibility to stop this invasion at U.S. points of entry. Yet they have ignored the problem for years and only became involved when local authorities such as the Okanagan Basin Water Board screamed loudly and persistently.

Stand up against smart meters

I have a suggestion for Mr. Kell Petersen regarding his letters to the editor comments on the Fortis smart meters (Penticton Western News, June 5, Don’t politicize the smart meter issue). Mr. Petersen stated that there is no evidence that they present a public health risk. I strongly suggest that Mr. Petersen attends the presentation that will be held by Dr. Malcolm Paterson on Saturday, June 13 at the Oliver Community Center on 6359 Park Dr. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition, I would like to comment that Fortis does not have any regard for a democratic process in which the public at large is involved. Smart meters and power lines are, and have been, installed without any continuing open dialogue with the public. It is therefore necessary to skip the academics about politicizing and stand up and voice our discontent. Loek van der Klugt Heritage Hills

Reeling over level of care

One week has passed since I heard of my neighbour’s ordeal at one of our walk-in medical clinics and I am still reeling over their experience on how their emergency was handled. My neighbour, with a heart condition, is a full-time care giver to his wife with Parkinson’s of several years. She had taken a fall and suffered a severely lacerated four inch gash on her arm, requiring eight stitches. It happened as she tried to move between her bed and wheelchair. My point is why were two seniors in the 80’s made to wait over an hour, her arm profusely bleeding, before it was their

The current federal plan is to slowly engage and train Canadian Border Service Agency personnel to actually inspect boats as they enter Canada. This might happen by mid–summer but don’t hold your breath. CBSA, like most other federal agencies, is in cut back mode. This invariably means reductions to front line staff. Without adequate numbers of inspectors how can they carry out these necessary inspections? In my professional career I worked to combat invasions of non-indigenous pests. From that, I recognize that immediate comprehensive actions are needed when dealing with invasives. Once established, the cost to get rid of them is astronomically higher than preventing the invasion in the first place. Without costly remedial action there will be costly damage to the tourism

turn to be seen by the doctor on duty. I am curious. What is our walk-in clinic’s policy with regard to making exceptions on placing genuine emergency charts ahead of the others waiting in line? Edith Tingle Penticton

Abolish fees

I write to follow up on my earlier letter regarding charging $1 to mail every hydro invoice to city residents who do not sign up to receive their hydro invoices electronically. In my earlier letter I used the term downloading to describe charging residents for this service. In the corporate world it’s called something different: pay to pay. Last year, the federal government blocked telecommunication and cable companies from charging fees for mailing paper invoices, but banks were excluded from the legislation. However, as of June 1, the NDP introduced a motion to abolish banking fees charged to people who receive paper invoices. Moreover, the Harper government has agreed to support the motion and said it hopes to pass legislation regarding this before the House rises at the end of this month. If the federal government realizes the wrongness of pay to pay in the corporate world, and plans to do something to stop the wrong, how come city council doesn’t realize the wrongness of it in the municipal world? Andrina Iliffe Penticton

Rockin’ For Kids

On behalf of the families who receive support from Kyla’s Quest-Medical Cannabis for Sick Kids, I want to thank everyone involved in making the Rockin’ for Kids fundraiser held May 23, a huge success.

industry, infrastructure and the environment. Prevention by interception requires the full engagement of our federal government. They must take the lead and push our provincial government to participate in accordance with their responsibilities. By not taking the lead they, in effect, let others off the hook. What can you do? Get informed and get involved — www.protectourfreshwater.ca. In advance of the October federal election, contact your local MP’s and let them know that urgent action is required. Foot dragging is not acceptable. Contact the candidates for the other parties and find out what they will do. Then consider who you will vote for in October.

We are truly grateful to everyone who attended the event, those who made private donations and to the individuals and businesses mentioned below. Special thanks to all our sponsors and to Bob Farmer for being the emcee and organizing the musical portion of the event. My thanks extend to the bands themselves who all donated their time and talent. Many thanks go to all those who made donations to the silent auction and wine cork draw. Generous donations were made by a number of South Okanagan businesses. The volunteers were truly amazing and you know who you are! To all of you I offer my deepest appreciation. Kyla’s grandmother, Elaine Nuessler Summerland

Give me a Break

So, the Liberals and NDP will kill income splitting and replace it with a tax break for Middle Class Citizens and Seniors. Give me a break. When has the tax man ever given us a break. Loopholes for the wealthiest 15 per cent have been and still are there so that they do not pay their fair share of taxes. I have seen over the years so many people in high places talk about how to get out of paying taxes that the middle class would never know about and or ever be able to use. As per my letter some time ago, income splitting for middle class families has proven to be good. Talking to my tax person, middle class families with children are getting $1,200 and

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more per year back into their pockets to spend as they wish. It would be nice to hear from families in our area who got a refund of “their money” to spend as they wish, not as the government would do, i.e. waste. It would be nice to have some folks respond to this letter. I know that there are more than the fake 15 per cent getting refunds. Now the Liberals are talking about killing income splitting for seniors. Give me a break. In the 60s, 70s, 80s and into the 90s, many families still believed in the mother staying home and raising the kids. Nothing wrong with that. As the cost of living rose it became clear that both may have to work to keep their heads above financial ground. As well, many more women were entering the professional work force and as it should be. To say now as Justin is proposing, to those mothers, grandmothers that they should not be rewarded for staying home by taking away the tax return for being a stay at home mom. Let the taxman help you with some kind of a tax break? Remember most of these moms, grandmothers are now seniors and income splitting and the dollars that they now get back to spend they earned. To take that away is in fact saying we do not respect you and your choice at the time. Does Justin and the Liberal Party really hate senior women that much? I leave that up to you to decide, but killing income splitting for seniors in a clear indication of that. Bob Otway Penticton

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On our web poll: is the regional district board right to try to halt smart meter installs?

“No. Don’t let the tinfoil hat brigade have any influence in this. Smart meters are the way of the future.”

— posted by David Dorts

“Seriously concerned about the RDOS making such an ill-informed decision. What’s next? Chemtrails? Way past time Siddon simply retired and got out of politics.”

— posted by Greg Hollingsworth

On Wenatchee Wild joining the BCHL:

“This is a mistake and will increase costs with little benefit to the league. Let us hope there will be some benefit to Trail but can you fathom the travel from PG and Nanaimo to Wenatchee? Bellingham made sense with all the Lower Mainland clubs and still could not make a go of it and I heard much the same nonsense justification then as with Wenatchee. This is a mistake.” — posted by Barney Biggs

“Glad to be here no mistake. We bring first class hockey and sportsmanship to the BCHL”

— posted by Al Jif

On Pen High First Nations valedictorians: “Congratulations Isaiah! You have become such an inspirational, hard working young man. Good luck in all your future endeavours! Remember, keep your head up, watch your back, play hard and have fun Keep in touch. .”

— posted by Elizabeth and Dan Van Os

On Penticton Colours 4 Kids fundraiser: “Love to see past B.C. Children’s Hospital patients giving back”

— posted by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Twitter account

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Big donations from stamp club The Penticton and District Stamp Club held its annual general meeting on June 7 at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. We were blessed with two guest speakers this year, being Janice Perrino, executive director of the SOS Medical Foundation and Randy Manuel, artist and historian. Janice presented a slide presentation showing what impact the new hospital tower will have on the community at large both during construction and for the next many year as a hospital facility. She thanked the stamp club and its members for the generous contribution they were making towards the patient care tower in the amount of $6,935.69. Randy Manuel explained to the membership why he had picked the ‘Caboose’ as subject for a stamp celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Kettle Valley Railway.

Both guest speakers were thanked for their contribution in making this year’s AGM memorable. In the past year the club, through generous donations from the public at large and the willingness of the membership to purchase the material, resulted in the following charity donations PRH Medical Foundation - $6,935.69, Cancer (Leukemia Research) - $1,153.30, Moog Hospice - $635.55 and the CNIB/White Cane Club $665.90 for a total donation this past year of $9,390.44. Since 2008 the club has gathered and given a total of $18,695.99 to charity. Although the club doesn’t meet over the summer my doors will always be open for consultation and stamp donations. I can be reached at gboersma@telus.net or 250-4923875. Gus Boersma President, Penticton & District Stamp Club

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GivinG back — Janice Perrino receiving two cheques from Penticton and District Stamp club president Gus boersma. One cheque for $6,935.69 towards PRH and the second cheque for $635.55 for the Moog Hospice group.

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tion in October, it’s not surprising the Conservatives are out to woo the bamboozled. MP Ron Cannan has announced a new project through the Youth Employment Strategy meant to help 48 youth in Kelowna gain the skills and experience they need to get jobs. MP Dan Albas has announced a new national program to help veterans increase skills training and enhance their employment opportunities. But the witting amongst us remember that it was the Youth Employment Strategy that suffered the deepest cuts when a promised $97 million went unspent last year at Employment and Social Development Canada. We remember the promised but unspent $1.1 billion for Veterans Affairs, which was also reallocated to general revenues. Indeed, we remember the $1.8 billion that was raided from EI funds and likewise reallocated in preparation for Budget 2015. We whistle at the sheer au-

dacity of these reckless politicians who’ve made brand new spending promises for the unemployed after balancing the budget on the backs of our struggling sons, daughters, vets, wives, husbands and neighbours. As cheques change hands, glasses clink and voices become hilarious on the Conservative barbeque circuit this summer, we the unemployed and their justice-minded allies will be working towards the defeat of the Harper government this fall. Join us. Dianne Varga Kelowna

Gratitude for the waterfront benches

I wish to express my gratitude to the families of the South Okanagan who have donated benches at Skaha Lake waterfront park. Their donation in honour of their loved ones has been, for me, a truly great gift. I too lost a loved one recently. I find as I am walking along

the walkway the opportunity to stop, sit and reflect has been a true treasure. The bench I seem to be drawn to the most is, one donated by the Alexander Raynor Caldwell family for their husband, dad and step-dad. This loving memory in the form of a bench is a tangible, physical, ongoing memory and one that I hope is not lost on others. I often walk by people sitting on benches in memory of someone and wonder if we really appreciate the lasting legacy these benches represent, not to mention the comfort of a moment’s enjoyment. To the families that have spent money for my enjoyment and reflection as I sit down, thank you. You have all made the waterfront park a wonderful location for all of us to visit. This is one of the reasons we moved to Penticton to begin with. The simple act of being able to simply enjoy where we live. S.A. Wilson Penticton

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cap them and wax-dip them and then hand-apply the labels,” said Lewis. “It was a labour of love.” Lewis said they’re ecstatic about the performance of the restaurant and the walk-in business at the brewery in downtown Penticton. “Bad Tattoo has been a big hit from day one. Our restaurant and patio filled within the first half hour of opening in mid-July last year,” said manager Lee Agur, who thinks the secret of their success lies in a combination of the brewery’s eccentric name, urban-industrial setting, locally designed labels, rock oven-fired pizza, and most importantly, their excellent craft beer. The Canadian Brewing Awards is the only true national competition bringing together breweries from across the country to compete in a blind tasting to determine who brews the best beer in a variety of style categories. “You have to imagine that there was 1,234 beers entered in this competition. To be in that company was amazing,” said Lewis. Cannery Brewing Co., also won a silver in the Strong Porter category for their Baltic Porter.

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Families, dignitaries and guests were treated to a variety of displays at the 259 Panther Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 73rd annual ceremonial review, including a precision performance from the squadronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rifle drill team on May 30. (Below) President of the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Association Lloyd Raincock inspecting 788 British Columbia Dragoon cadets (left to right) Cpl. Jacob Acheson, Trooper Chase Fournier and Trooper Tucker Armstrong on June 7.

(At right) former Officers of the 788 Corps (left to right) Maj. (retired) Dave Snyder, Capt. (retired) Jan Hanna and 2Lt. (retired) Rusty Pettinger. In the background are US Border Patrol Explorers.

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COLETON CARNEGIE practices his piano concerto with other members of the Princess Margaret senior concert band, while (below) instructor Don Grant conducts. The newly-composed piece will be performed publicly for the first time on June 17.

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Student composer debuts The Princess Margaret senior band is working on something special for their year-end concert. Mixed in with high school band standards will be a totally new piece, a piano concerto composed by Coleton Carnegie. What makes this performance even more unique, is that Carnegie is one of their own, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student and member of the band. “I have written a couple of piano sonatas, just for myself, but this is the first piece meant for an ensemble,” said Carnegie, who added that his classmates have been supportive. “I think it’s super cool that you actually stepped up to the plate and wrote something,” Allison Smith, another member of the band, told Carnegie. “And I think it is really awesome that we are playing it for you and kind of making that dream come true.” Music instructor Don

Grant said this is the first time in 31 years he has ever had a student write a work of this scale. “This is the first time in my career,” said Grant. “I have had kids write some songs but nothing to this extent. “He talked about it and then he brought it out. I didn’t know what to expect.” Carnegie, who counts Mozart among his influences, said he was 10 years old when he discovered classical music. “I was on Youtube

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listens to Mozart and he practices the piano all the time. It’s what he does.” Carnegie said the experience composing for an ensemble, rather than just himself, was a challenge. “I know my abilities, I know what I can do. For them, it is more of a guessing game, because I am not in their heads,” said Carnegie, adding that his bandmates are enthusiastic about working with him to bring out the best performance of the concerto. “It is really nice to have feedback from Coleton. Actually having the person who wrote it, the composer, here is nice. If there is anything he thinks would sound better when we play it, he can change it, and help us grow,” said Sophie Biollo. The senior concert band will be performing Carnegie’s piano concerto, and other pieces at 7:30 p.m. on June 17 at Princess Margaret Secondary. Admission is by donation.

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t.g.i.f. music June 12 — The Dream Café presents bluesbased singer songwriter Tim Williams, a 40 year veteran of the roots music scene stretching back to the coffeehouse scene of his native California in the mid ‘60s. June 13 — The Back Alley Concert series at the Firehall Brewery in Oliver kicks off with Tiger Moon and local artists, the Fibre Broads. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.firehallbrewery.com for more information. June 14 — Blues and Rock Jam starting at 7 p.m. at the Barley Mill. Bring your instrument or sit back and enjoy the entertainment. June 14 — Open mic night at the Sweet Tooth Café in Summerland with host Mat Duffus. Everyone is welcome to come out and participate or just sit back and enjoy the entertainment. June 15 — Karaoke Dance party at Fibonacci Roastery and Café. June 18 — Live music jam with Boom Chicken every Thursday night at Fibonacci’s starting at 8 p.m. June 19 — The Dream Café presents Brisas del Palmar from Santiago de Cuba. Formed by brothers Lamoru in 1999 with Rosel Lamoru as arranger, composer and guitarist, the rich harmonies of Brisas del Palmar have been pleasing crowds in Santiago de Cuba since their inception. June 19 — Karaoke night at Fibonacci Roastery and Café. June 20 — Live music by Boom Chicken at the Barley Mill Brew Pub and Sports Bistro, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd.

events June 15 to July 31 — Members of the local chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists present Summer Shades, a group show of ﬁne art at Shatford Centre in Penticton. June 15, 16 — Princess Margaret Secondary presents the Maggie Theatre Showcase from 7 to 9 p.m. with acting students present two Readers’ Theatre plays, Alice in Wonderland and Of Mice and Men. Alice in Wonderland on June 16 at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Of Mice and Men on June 15 at Noon and June 16 at 8 p.m. Content warning for Of Mice and Men, for mature audiences. Tickets are $5 or a donation at the door. June 17 — The Penticton Academy of Music presents The Academy String Orchestra under the direction of John Suderman, in concert with special guests, Selwyn Redivo and Jonathan Stuchbery (classical guitar duo) at 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Ave. Tickets are $5 available at the door. All proceeds to support the student bursary fund at the Academy. June 18 — Tumbleweed, an artist-run collective, presents N.E.W., wall-to-wall fresh art by the gallery’s lively and accomplished member artists. Opening reception is June 18, 5 to 8 p.m., concurrent with the launch of a new show just across the street at Saint-Germain CafeGallery: the doors will be open and the welcome mat will be out at both venues. June 21 — Auditions for S.O. Amateur Players January, 2016 production of Noises Off by Michael Frayn will be held June 21 at 7 p.m. in the upstairs board room of the Osoyoos Art Gallery and on June 22 at 7 p.m. in Quail’s Nest Arts Centre, Airport St. No rehearsals planned for July or August. More info at www.soplayers.ca or soap@telus.net.

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Many Hat’s Theatre Company has their knickers in a a twist over the third show in their 2015 season. But twisted or not, tickets are on sale now for Nana’s Naughty Knickers, a Katherine DiSavino comedy for mature audiences. Bridget, played by Paris Valenciana, and her grandmother Sylvia, played by Donna Lynch, are about to become roommates. But what Bridget saw as a fun opportunity to spend the summer in New York and stay with her favourite nana soon turns into an experience she is not likely to ever forget. It seems her sweet, aged grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to senior citizens throughout the five boroughs area. Will Nana get arrested or worse, evicted? Add in an overlyhelpful police officer, a very grumpy landlord, an employee of Nana’s competition along with some hard-working delivery people and you have an evening full of confusion that Many Hats hopes will leave you wanting to call your own nana to find out what she might be up to. The opening night audience is invited to a reception immediately following the performance in the Opus Bistro Café where they will have a chance to meet the cast and crew. Nana’s Naughty Knickers opens on the Cannery Stage on July 2 and runs until July 25. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets for reserved seats are $22, or $19 for seniors and students, and are available at the Wine Country Visitor Centre at Railway and Eckhardt in Penticton or reserve by phone at 250-276-2170 or 1-800-663-5052.

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Neither rain, nor lightning or even the loss of one of his new shoes has dampened the spirits of Penticton’s Robin Edgar-Haworth and canine sidekick Koda on their trek to Ottawa. Speaking by cell phone from the side of Highway 1 just outside Brandon Man. this week, EdgarHaworth says if anything, he is even more committed to fulfilling his quest then when he left Penticton in April. “When I sit and talk with people with the words of kindness, the physical support I’m getting I’m even more inspired,” said the 63-year-old EdgarHaworth, raising his voice to be heard over the passing traffic. “I haven’t had one negative response to my face or even on Facebook. I figured I’d at least meet the occasional redneck along the way but so far, no, just nothing but kind words and attentive ears and lots of spiritual, physical and moral support.” Through the 4,100-kilometre Right the Wrong journey the Penticton man hopes to bring awareness to a wide range of his concerns such as government injustice and erosion of people’s freedoms. His plan is to talk to anyone who will listen, in particular politicians. It is also to listen to the “ordinary” people he meets along the way which he says is also fuelling the trip. A portion of the walk is also dedicated to seeking out his own sanctum of inner peace. The incident involving lightning happened near Regina, Sask. during a thunderstorm. “It was so loud out there it was just like being on the inside of a drum,” he recalled. “One moment every hair on my body just stood up on end and just as I was thinking oh we’re going to get zapped, the lightning hit and it couldn’t have been more than a few feet behind us it was that close.” A hungry porcupine is the accused culprit in the theft of the left shoe from outside the tent on another night.

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The second annual Okanagan Angels and Fairies Expo is happening June 13 to 14. The concept was started by Maria O’Farrell Carr, who is originally from Ireland and has been living in Penticton for 25 years. “Last year was a magical event. This year I have invited many great local speakers as well as Canada’s Angel Guide Cindy Smith from Calgary and Celtic Shaman Jane Donald from Ireland,” said O’Farrell Carr.

It is admission by donation with door prizes, free seminars and more. The event takes place at the Shatford Centre on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. O’Farrell Carr works with the Angels and Fairies Realm and offers a Sacred Tour to Ireland each year and she thought it would be great to have a special Expo right here in the Okanagan. Some of the seminar topics include: How to Communicate with your Angels, Ancient Irish Vibrations, Do you feel Drained at the

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Josh holland (left) of the Penticton secondary school lakers made a splash at the BC high school track and field championships in the 2,000 metre steeplechase finishing fifth in his heat. The championship took place June 4-7 at Mcleod athletic Park in langley.

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The Penticton Secondary School Lakers posted personal best results at the Provincial Track and Field Championships held in Langley June 4 to 7. In the junior girls high jump Alex Neenan jumped a personal best of 150 centimetres to

place seventh in the province. On the men’s side Austin Stephans had two personal bests in the 100 metre and 200 m, his times were 12.53 seconds and 25.50 respectively. Josh Holland ran very well in the senior boys 2,000 m steeplechase. Coach Geoff Waterman said Holland ran strong and was able to place fifth in

his heat and 19th overall in a time of 7:05. Zoe Simourd also did well competing in the junior girls long jump and triple jump,.She jumped 4.23 m and 9.11 m respectively. Dante Killian and Mirko Sempertegui ran a strong 200 m in a time of 24.76 and 26.32 respectively.

The senior boys relay teams also had personal bests. In the 100 m race, Stephans, Sempertegui, Joseph Traynor and Jerry Xiang ran 49.37 placing 26th in the province. In the 400 m race, Holland, David Paisley, Killian and Sempertegui ran a new personal best in a time of 3:54 for 21st in the province.

Cycle your way through okanagan history Western News Staff

Ride the rails in a fun, non-competitive event that takes cyclists across the 80 kilometre route in Myra Canyon that takes place on July 5. Organizers say the corridor is one of the “most dynamic routes in Canada,” with impressive views that work their way across trestles and two tunnels. The 40 km route starts at the half way point Chute Lake, goes through Rock Oven

Regional Park, Naramata Wine Country and is a 2.2 per cent decline to Penticton. The Okanagan Trestles Tour is a fully supported ride with five rest stops with food and drinks and mechanical support and first aid on route. When you arrive in Penticton you will be greeted with live music, a BBQ, beer, wine, cider and more. It is the 100th Anniversary of the completion of the Kettle Valley Railway and the 101 anniversary of the completion of

Myra Canyon trestles. The Trestles were re-opened in 2008, (7 years ago) after the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Fire with a great celebration. It is time to celebrate this amazing trail and history again. The 80 km route is challenging with the average time being 5.5 hours. The 40 km route will take approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Register before June 15 as prices go up after that date with registration closing June 28. Register online www.okanagantrestlestour.com.

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Hewer aces U.S. golf scholarship Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Retiring her soccer cleats to focus on her golf swing has teed up a scholarship for Haley Hewer with a NCAA Division II college. Four years ago the 18 year old decided she wanted her skills to earn her a scholarship, Hewer accomplished that goal with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats. “It was overwhelming. It was super exciting,” said Hewer, who joins a rookie Wildcats women’s program in Marquette, Michigan. The Pen High grad began hitting the greens when she was three, but didn’t start playing seriously until she was 12. “Golf is all about you. It’s how you play, you make decisions,” said Hewer, a three-time Penticton junior golf champ. “How you end up is up to you.” Over the last year, Hewer noticed an improvement in her golf

Penticton’S Haley Hewer has earned a golf scholarship to the ncaa Division ii school northern Michigan State.

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game and came across an opportunity with the Wildcats. The process of joining the school started last November when a friend, who attended NMU, told her about the new program and suggested she contact coach Kyle Wittenbach. After impressing the coach it was just a few months later she signed her letter of intent for the National

Collegiate Athletic Association program. “The good thing is the girls are all new this year, we are all freshmen,” said Hewer. A former Wildcats player from Penticton on the men’s team, Ayrton Mantha, suggested Wittenbach evaluate Hewer for the new women’s program. The coach said he is fortunate that he

was tipped off about her. “After I saw her swing, scores and talked to her on the phone I knew I wanted to make her a part of the inaugural women’s program at Northern Michigan University,” said Wittenbach. Hewer will not be eligible for competition during her first year due to NCAA transfer rules, but that doesn’t impede her from leading the team during workouts, practice and showing the seven freshman on the team how to play at a high level. “By the 2016-2017 season, I believe Haley could be one of the top players in the conference,” said Wittenback. Hewer has been playing in the Okanagan Zone 2 tour, which takes golfers throughout the Okanagan Valley, and the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour. She said the field on the MJT is a high calibre and that colleges keep a close eye on player scores.

Footy action — Luke Grandbois dribbles the ball past oliver’s Josh Windley during U18 soccer action at King’s Park last weekend. Penticton won the game 4-1.

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After coaching pro and teenage players for three years near Paris, Bryant Perrier will be living and working in Armstrong. The 50-year-old Penticton native is the new head coach/GM of the North Okanagan Knights. Perrier is not thinking about the cultural shock of coaching Junior B in smalltown B.C., but rather accepting a new challenge in his 20th season behind the bench. “From what I can see, this is a major rebuild,” said Perrier. “I will be living in Armstrong because I feel it’s important and it’s safe for the players.” Perrier previously served as head coach of the BCHL Merritt Centennials for two years and the Penticton Panthers for seven seasons, ending in 2004, when he joined the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. In France, he coached the Division 2 Asnieres Castors pro team and also ran the U22 and U18 programs. His wife, Jeanne, who works for the government, made a few yearly trips to France from the couple’s home in Penticton. “I’ve been doing this a long time and you learn from your mistakes and take a personal inventory,” said Perrier. “In France, I was coaching men who had played Olympics so it was a completely different level, but I still enjoy the developmental part of hockey and think I have a lot to offer.” Perrier’s strengths are in communication, video analysis and skill development by way of teaching fundamentals, technical and tactical components of the game. He also enjoys recruiting, scouting, media relations and community service. An all-star d-man with the Penticton Knights, Revelstoke Rangers and Langley Eagles, Perrier earned a scholarship to the University of Alaska

where he amassed 100 points in four years. He played 56 games with the IHL Phoenix Roadrunners. “Bryant is dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate about the game,” said Keller, who owns a lift-truck service in the South Okanagan. “His main motivators are to help improve the athletes and make a positive impact for the players and organization both on and off the ice.” Keller has been involved in South Okanagan minor hockey for 10 years, four as president. He also served on the Okanagan Mainline board. Perrier ended his pro career in 1992 after ringing up seven goals and 25 points in 27 games with the Nijmegen Devils of the Netherlands Division 2 league. “Bryant has an extensive and impressive coaching and playing resume,” said new team owner Dean Keller, of Oliver. “Bryant will provide a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Knights organization. He has had a tremendous amount of success as a head coach at the Junior level.”

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Heat lacrosse run to second place Dale Boyd

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The Penticton Heat came up one win short of the top spot in the Midget Barn Burner lacrosse tournament. Both losses for the Heat were dealt out by Port Coquitlam, one in the round robin and the next in A division final. Dan Chetner, head coach of the Penticton Midget Heat, said his team fell flat in the

first match up and gave them a better game in the final, but weren’t able to hammer home the win. “We gave them a much better game in the final, they just had a couple of breaks. We had a short bench in the final game, we had a couple of kids sick and a kid injured,” said Chetner. “We just ran out of gas. The kids worked hard and played a good game,

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We go to the Similkameen Valley to enjoy a day of traditional folk music described as a three day musical banquet. The Daytripper bus leaves the Penticton Visitors Centre at 0900 and returns about 8 pm. For full info on the festival check out princetontraditional.org. There is no admission fee at the door, but donations are encouraged. Our fare for the trip is $40.00.

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had a couple of bad breaks.” The Heat took second out of five teams with a 3-2 record in the A division, keeping their undefeated streak in local league play intact. They faced three teams from the Lower Mainland including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and North Shore. The Heat played Coquitlam earlier this year, but generally only see the Lower Mainland teams at tournaments. “We had good games with both of them earlier in the year, we lost to Coquitlam in Richmond and then beat them here in Penticton, that was good,” Chetner said. “We’re all pretty close and on any given day anybody can beat anybody.” The Heat are nearing the end of their season with three more league games to play. The team is preparing to head to a Canada Day tournament in Calgary featuring over 100 teams from across Canada, the U.S. and even as far as the Czech Republic. The tournament takes place all at one venue with eight playing surfaces running at the same time. “It’s quite a spectacle, it’s a great lacrosse weekend,” Chetner said. “The timing for that is good it comes right at the end of our league play and just before our zone playoffs to determine the representative at provincials. He said the teams success remaining undefeated locally can be attributed to the tightknit group of players. “Our kids have

Taydra Koppe, (left) on the penticton Heat’s Midget B team, makes a run on the Westside Warriors goal during a match at the barnburner tournament last weekend.

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played together for several years and have worked hard to develop both their individual skills and team skills. I think the game our kids are able to play is the reason that we’re undefeated locally,” Chetner said. “We play a better team game and we’ve got more individually skilled players.” Chetner hopes the tournament will help propel his team into a run for the provincial title. “We’re building towards the end of the season and have been working on our systems and our team play and so hopefully we peak at the right time,” Chetner said.

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MaTT MarScHall (left) on the penticton Heat looks for a way to dodge around a Westside check during a game at the Midget lacrosse barnburner tournament this weekend.

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The world’s largest street hockey tournament is coming back to the Okanagan on June 20 to June 21. Whether it is sweating it out on the court with your best friends, helping out in one of the many volunteer roles, or simply enjoying the sights and sounds the tournament has to offer, this year’s Play On! Kelowna event is setting up to be the best yet. Play On! Kelowna offers a wide variety of divisions; age based for players 19 and under, skill based for adults, as well as an Elite division for

the highest level of competition and a Corporate division. Proceeds from every corporate team that registers go directly to the United Way. While all division finalists and winners receive medals, the winners of the Corporate division are the only ones who get to hoist a replica Redwood Cup. Registration closes at midnight on June 15. Volunteers are still being sought after to help with set up and take down. The Play On! Kelowna team said they are ready to provide the tournament experience of a lifetime. For more information visit www.playon.ca.

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After winning the Western Canada Cup (WCC) in Fort McMurray last month, the Penticton Vees are setting their sights on hosting the championship. The WCC will be hosted by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Estevan Bruins in 2016. Vees president Fred Harbinson said hosting the championship will depend on how things are going financially with the organization over the next year. “The economic impact that can have on the community to bring an event like that would be outstanding,” he said. When asked about bidding for the RBC Cup, Harbinson said, “you’re going to do one or the other.” “I think getting the RBC Cup would be a longer wait,” he said. The last time a BCHL squad hosted the WCC was when it debuted in Nanaimo three years ago. Harbinson said “what better place to host the WCC in 2017 then Penticton.” “I think winning should have a big part in the process,” said Harbinson, referring to Penticton’s playoff success over the years including its 2012 RBC Cup win. “You look at the facility, I don’t think that there is anybody that can touch the facility of the South Okanagan Events Centre and the group that runs the facility in Global Spectrum (now known as Spectra by Comcast Spectacor). Every year we do the Canucks Young Stars Classic. We had the world junior A challenge a few years ago.” The Penticton Curling Club also brought the Continental Cup in 2013, which showcased the world’s best in the sport. Carla Seddon, director of marketing for Spectra Management, said their staff is comfortable hosting any level of event. They have learned from hosting various events and from the training they receive from Comcast Spectator, the parent company. Harbinson also said Penticton has the hotels and

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restaurants near the SOEC to support the event. The overall experience to him would be exciting for everyone. “I think it would be a great showcase, not just of our program or the city, the BCHL and junior a in general,” added Harbinson.

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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Ltd., Golden, BC. Operations Planner JOB PURPOSE: To work with LP’s Forest Resources Division team to annually plan and develop 265,000 m3 of timber. To prescribe and use forestry practices that meets legislated and LP Corporate requirements. Refer to LPCorp.com for further details. If you have questions please call Mr. Tim Arnett at 250-344-8856

SALESPERSON

Full-Time Salesperson required, furniture sales experience would be an asset. Apply with resume in person or by fax: 250-492-0659, Hometown Furniture, 2549 Skaha Lake Rd.

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Found, set of keys on Nanaimo Ave. on Saturday, (250)493-5160

Children

Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1

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Found, set of Keys, 1477 Atkinson St. on Mon., June 1, (250)492-7116

LOST: IPod Touch 5th Gen/Silver. LOST on Sat., May 30th in the area of Lakawana Bonfire pits and Sicamous. Bought by young girl with her own hard earned money. If found or if in possession of...please consider returning. Reward. 250-4603045

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LOCKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD.

is currently seeking a part-time seasonal individual to work at the OK Corral in OK Falls. Prefer Ok Falls resident. Ideal for semi-retired person. Please submit resume and apply at 528 Main Street, Penticton by June 15th, 2015

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• Penticton - Calgary Ave. Area - Rte. 35B

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For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com

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Be Part of Our Team. Sub-Contractor Driver Osoyoos and Oliver Must have 1 ton Van 2 days a week - Wednesday & Friday Early morning deliveries For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com

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Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Professional/ Management

HOUSEKEEPER required for Resort Motel, FT position, exp. preferred or will train, $14-$16/hr. (depending on experience), apply with resume: Crown Motel, Lakeshore Dr. or contact Rob at 250-492-4092

WE are seeking qualified Management Couple for mobile home community in beautiful Cultus Lake, BC! On-site opportunity with housing provided. One team member will perform office duties, the other maintenance and upkeep. E-mail resume and/or cover letter to: clvjobreply@gmail.com or fax to 1.604.858.5939.

WATERFRONT INN hiring CHAMBER MAIDS. $13.00/h. Seniors welcome. Drop off resume to 3688 Parkview St. Call 250 - 492 - 8228.

Trades, Technical Carpenter helper needed, Penticton area, Phone (250)460-0081 ELECTRICIAN: Journeyman & Appr. min 2yrs exp. residential. Local company. Email Resume: curtis@glittle.ca

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Services

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE HVAC Installers needed. Local company; top wages; benefits. Email resume: aaron@glittle.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Courier/Delivery Services

Employment

Work Wanted Housekeeper for Hire. A respectful, honest, reliable, hardworking women, looking for work to clean preferably for senior residence. Excellent references available. Please call 250-493-6819 or 250-8094708

Help Wanted

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

SPEEDY DELIVERY Noon-Midnight Daily; drinks, groceries, fastfood, debit, 250-486-3535

Garden & Lawn Del’s Lawn & Yard Services, Do you need your lawn cut and/or cared for? For friendly, dependable service, call Del, reasonable rates, (250)4888079, DIH Enterprises Family Yard & Lawn Care. Free Estimates. 250-770-0827

The Free Press, Fernie, BC

The Free Press, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Fernie, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team. We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities. Qualifications • • • • • •

Experience with InDesign an asset; Superior writing skills; Ability to write on a variety of topics, including local government, arts and sports; Proficiency in photography; Experience in posting content to the Internet; Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including social networking.

Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume and cover letter to:

Michele’s

For Senior’s and Shut-ins in the comfort of your home Hairdresser/Barber 25 years experience 778-476-5120

Home Improvements BELCAN

Painting & Reno’s

licensed, insured, WCB

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

www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

Len (250)486-8800

Help Wanted

MAJOR RETAIL STORE REQUIRES

IN-STORE SECURITY OFFICER

Email: Publisher@thefreepress.ca Deadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015 Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

THE FREE PRESS

Editor

The Free Press, Fernie, BC The Free Press has an immediate opening for an Editor for its weekly community newspaper. You will work closely with the publisher to help set the editorial vision for this newspaper and as Editor, you will take a lead role in community engagement, which means getting involved in different organizations to promote the newspaper’s role and brand in the community. Must have experience with InDesign. You will have experience in website content management, with the aim to grow online readership, while still preserving print readership. You will have a thorough understanding of how to use social media to enhance our print and online editions as well as expand our brand. This job requires a tremendous amount of effort and time in order to be successful and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. Compensation for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. There is an excellent benefits package as well as a car allowance and other related benefits. A reliable vehicle is required. Fernie is considered by many one of the most desirable places in the province, if not the country, to live. People come for the skiing and stay for the lifestyle. Fernie offers a myriad of opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast, including skiing, mountain biking and fishing to name just a few. It is also a wonderful community to raise a family. Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized newspaper publishing group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centers. Black Press employs 3,300 people across North America. Please send resume, with cover letter, to Andrea Horton. We thank all of those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca Deadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015 No phone calls please.

THE FREE PRESS

Leading Retailer requires an individual to be an in-store loss prevention officer in a busy retail environment. The Position Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned. You will be responsible for the following: • Identification and Observation of shoplifters • Apprehension and detention of shoplifters • Recovery of property • Processing suspects and corresponding paper work. • Preservation of evidence • Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place Qualifications The successful candidate should possess the following; • B. S.T. & A.S.T. Licencing • Strong analytical skills • Good written communication skills • Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations • Team player • Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues • Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education. Please send your resume to: The Penticton Western News Box 401, 2250 Camrose Street Penticton BC V2A 8R1 Applications will be accepted until June 17, 2015

Career Service / Job Search

Landscaping Okangan Pest Control Ltd. Plant health analysis, organic solutions, lawn and general weed control, basic fruit tree maintenance programs, phone Gerald at 250-493-5161 or Cameron at 250-460-2219 for your free quote

Misc Services

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

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

Help Wanted

Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 Second Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Appliances FRIGIDAIRE for sale. 19 cu top freezer. Stainless steel. 4 years old, with manual. Like new. Easy to pick-up from ug garage. Ask $350. 250-4935547 Large fridge for sale, good working order, asking $250, call (250)276-3806

U1ST MOVING 2 men + truck $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522 B&C Cleaning; residential, commercial & construction cleaning, lawn mowing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964

Home Improvements

Moving & Storage

Mobile Hair Care

Career Service / Job Search

Merchandise for Sale

CK&S Home Improvements. Finish carpentry, concrete, framing , windows, doors, full kitchen/bath, basements, garages, tile, hardwood & laminate. No job too small, licensed & insured, Chris 250488-4147

TRADE Sailing lessons vs. Computer lessons (Bookkeeping) on 36’ boat in Penticton. For sale Sailboat 28’ Aloha needs some TLC Best offer. Ph: 250-499-9506

Hairstylists

Reporter, Full Time

Services

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 15 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel. A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277) PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 1st cut Alfalfa hay, no rain, big squares, $120/bale. Straw for sale, $60/bale. Also Bark Mulch. 1-250-804-6720

Livestock Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132

Pets Free Pure black female, medium long haired kitten , 8-weeks old, only one left. 250-488-7619

Career Service / Job Search

Firearms Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Call or text, (250)809-9664

Free Items BBQ & 2 tanks, wicker love seat and chairs, 216 Alder Ave., Kaleden, (250)497-6686 Free; pink swivel rocker, (250)497-8282 Single family house free for pick up 363 Churchill Ave, Penticton, 250-494-9078

Furniture 2 sofas, (1 hide a bed), bookcases, 1 queen bed & frame, all like new, (250)490-4025

Garage Sales 201, 202 and 209 Windsor Ave., Sat., June 13, 8amnoon, electric mower, garden tools, small appliances & much more! 3 Family Garage Sale, Sat., June 13, 190 Craig Dr., 8amnoon 4 Family Yard Sale, bring lots of change, lots for little, side of apartment 223 Victoria Dr., access by Eckhardt or Winnipeg, Sat., June 13, 8am-1pm For every season, every need, every sport, every garden, everything for collectors, 2923 Juniper Dr., 9:30-12:30, Sat., June 13 Garage Sale, 857 Wiltse Blvd., Sat., June 13, 8:30-noon Garage Sale, Fri., June 12, 3-7pm, Sat., June 13, 8amnoon, vanity dresser, woodstove, piano, chest of drawers, chairs, books, collectables, 132 Vancouver Pl. Garage Sale, Sat., June 13, 8am-noon, #132-1634 Carmi Ave., women’s clothes only, new & gently used. Garage Sale, Sat, Sun, possibly longer, 8am, 2379 Baskin St. HUGE GARAGE SALE 3216 Forsyth Drive Sat., June 13 8am-1pm, rain or shine MOVING/GARAGE Sale 2182 Sandstone Drive (Westwood Properties, Westbench) Saturday June 13 at 9:00 am. Various household items, Dressers, lawn furniture, Cutoff saw c/w stand, router, irrigation parts 5 boxes of natural slate tiles,plus many other items MOVING !!! Multi-family Yard Sale Furniture, baby things and lots more, 1275 Fairview Rd., Sat/Sun, June 13 & 14 9am-4pm Moving sale, Sat, June 13, 10am - 2pm, 6533 Lipsett Cres, Summerland. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, etc. Multi-family backyard Sale, 401 Manitoba St., (corner of Bennett Ave.), Sat., June 13, 8am-noon, great assortment of household, vintage, collectables, plants, furniture, small appliances, art and other treasures. Multi-family yard sale, 7amnoon, Sat., June 13, 409 Westbench Dr. Sat., June 13, 186 Dunant Cres., 8am-noon, misc. furniture, tools, sporting goods. Sat., June 13, 8am-1pm, 140 Adams Cres., great household items, kitchen, glassware, linens, etc. plus other goodies. Sat., June 13, 8am-2pm, Big sofa beds, dining room, clothing, hardware, bikes, tools & much more! 1207 West Bench Dr. St. Andrews Church Fundraiser Sale, 954 Westminster E., Sat., June 13, 8am-noon Yard Sale, 1610 Ridgedale Ave., Sat., June 13, 8am-1pm

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Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales

Vintage items, dresser, dishes, books, china, picture, mirrors, clothing, jewelry & more! 739 Winnipeg St., Sat., June 13, 9am-1pm (inside front porch) West Bench-Husula Highlands-Sage Mesa. Community Annual Yard Sale, Sat. June 20th, 8am-4pm. Look for our signs & Balloons Yard Sale, 172 Laurel Pl., (off Pineview), 7am-noon, Sat., June 13 YARD SALE 9719 Sargeant St., Summerland, Fri., June 12 (noon-4pm), Sat., June 13 (9am-4pm) and every Friday & Saturday including July 4, Moving, everything must go, antiques, furniture, household goods, clothing, etc.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale 15 cuft Viking chest freezer, $100 obo, 8ft trampoline with mesh inclosure, $100 obo, 250-493-1181

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Misc. for Sale

Cottages / Cabins

Auto Financing

Trucks & Vans

Hand crafted cedar log cabin, dismantled. 18’x18’. $5,000. 250-838-7621.

Vacation Rustic Retreat (weekly), private 300 ft lakefront, dock at waters edge, West Side Okanagan Lake. Full service cottage sleeps 4. 1-(250)938-1101

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS...NEED A RELIABLE TRUCK? 2006 GMC Sierra extended cab, 4 WD, Vortec 5300 SFI V8 engine, maroon in colour, grey bucket leather heated seats with dual 6 way power seat adjusters, power windows & door locks, a/c, remote keyless entry system, 6 disc cd changer, Bose speaker system, locking box cover, chrome tubular side steps, cruise control, rear window defogger, heavy duty trailering package, always kept in the garage and runs beautifully $12,000.00 OBO Call Kelly @250-809-2267 Penticton

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Tools

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $1050/mo., 250-488-7902

Tools, fishing, camping, ladder, electrical, pro-painter & carpenter, (250)490-4025

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

1-800-961-0202 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

Cars - Domestic 1997 Chrysler Intrepid, 4dr sport model, fully loaded, 238,000 kms, senior driven, $1500 obo, (250)809-0390

For Sale By Owner

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

YOU’RE APPROVED

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

Real Estate Home in Caravilla Estate on its own lot w/garage, new plumbing, furnace, windows, electric awning, laminate floors, kitchen cabinets, low strata, club house w/pool & hot tub, $215,000, (250)490-3637

• BANKRUPTCY • NO CREDIT • • BAD CREDIT • FIRST TIME BUYER • • CREDIT CARD CONSOLIDATION • • QUICK APPROVALS • • YOU WORK - YOU DRIVE! •

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STRATA PROPERTY OWNERS YARD SALE SKAHA VILLAGE 310 YORKTON AVE. SAT., JUNE 13, 8AM-1PM

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Motorcycles

Legal

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Large Room, sitting & eating area, cable/util. incl., close to Cherry Lane, ns, $380/mo., female preferred, 250-493-4909

1997 Honda Goldwing, 1500se, 102,000k, $6200 obo 1-250-540-6763 Trike 2006 Suzuki Blvd 850, black, 20K, air ride, reverse, 68” back end. 1-250-3072963 or 1(778)475-1063

Want to Rent

Recreational/Sale

Wanted to rent, Penticton area. 50+ working couple, non-smoking, non-drinking, looking to rent an unfurnished, 2bdrm:house, basement suite, upper floor, mobile home, cottage, RV parking a must, storage for Handyman Tools A+. please call or text to 250-4888988 or 250-488-8517.

2007 28ft Wildcat 5th wheel, lg slideout w/skylights, queen bed, cd/dvd, radio surround sound, 3-way speaker’s. Excellent shape, new awning and batteries. $22,900. 250-4923966

Shared Accommodation

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

36’ Okanagan 5th wheel, 3 slides, winter pkg, queen, w/d, 2 furn, a/c, f/p,leather recliners & sofa bed, 2 awnings, air hitch, many extras, $20,000. (778) 212-5291 or (780) 723-1242

Trucks & Vans 2007 Chev Express 2500 van, 4.8, auto, air, 170 kms, contractors van, bulk head, shelves, ladder rack, all in, new tires & brake, $9,500 obo. Call 1-250-307-0798 2007 GMC, 2500 HD, SLE ext cab, 4x4, sb, 6Lgas, 217K, $10,750.obo. 250-307-0505

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE In accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act in the Province of British Columbia, goods and personal property of Benjamin Brian Wolfe which was deposited with Penticton Towing and Recovery for storage has been seized and will be disposed of for public sale on June 26, 2015 at 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia to recover the costs of the unpaid storage and all other costs, in the amount of $4,248.00. The property for sale consists of 2000 Ford Mustang Serial Number 1FAFP4446YF232370. The Property can be viewed by contacting the bailiff. The highest bid may not be accepted. All sealed bids must be sent to: ALPHA BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS a division of CAC BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS LTD. 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 3H6, e-mail: cliff@alphabailiffs.com, Phone 250-490-2030.

Adult

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN SALE In accordance with the Warehouseman’s Lien Act in the Province of British Columbia, goods and personal property of Benjamin Clifford Normand which was deposited with Penticton Towing and Recovery for storage has been seized and will be disposed of for public sale on June 26, 2015 at 1380 Commercial Way Penticton, British Columbia to recover the costs of the unpaid storage and all other costs, in the amount of $2,988.43. The property for sale consists of 2005 Chrysler 300 Serial Number 2C3JA53G95H689180. The Property can be viewed by contacting the bailiff. The highest bid may not be accepted. All sealed bids must be sent to ALPHA BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS a division of CAC BAILIFF’S AND COLLECTIONS LTD. 1380 Commercial Way, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 3H6, email: cliff@alphabailiffs.com Phone 250-490-2030.

Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman. Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

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Located in Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Oliver. Park is expanding and 5 new lots are available. Price includes delivery and set-up. Showhome available for viewing Tuesday and Friday at 6613 Park Drive, Oliver, B.C. between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or make an appointment by calling 250-462-0882 or 250-493-6751.

City makes good on lost challenge

Convention brings there’s more » 3,000 online to the city last year, we thought we’d al-

Dan Walton

Western News Staff

The Bike to Work Week losers had to honour a humiliating bet and tug their foes around a city block. The Bike to Work Week victory ride took place downtown on Thursday morning. The defeated Mayor of Penticton Andrew Jakubeit and outgoing CAO Chuck Loewen had to use a Flinstones-style vehicle to pedal around their Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen rivals, chair Mark Pendergraft and CAO Bill Newell. “This is easy, I’m just going to let the mayor do all the peddling,” Loewen said before serving his punishment. All four politicians boarded the Jakubeit/Loewen-powered four-seater bike just south of City Hall on Main Street. “It’s a friendly competition,” Jakubeit said. “It offers good team building on both sides.” He said the city was able to win the competition last year because they were better organized. He said the people who “drummed up support” in 2014 were absent, and admits he should have taken on the role. Before suffering the utter defeat, Jakubeit told the West-

low them to have their moment in the sun,” Loewen said. Penticton’s participation rate was 10 per cent, compared to 34 per cent in the RDOS. The RDOS office had the largest team in all of Penticton with 24 registered riders, who logged 102 trips. In contrast, the City of Penticton only had four registered riders, and they logged 24 trips. “It’s a fun thing that we do every year,” said Simone Blais, communications officer. “It’s a good chance for collaboration, and there’s lots of ribbing no matter what side you’re on.“ Blais said some of the cycling enthusiasts who are employed by the city took holidays over Bike to Work Week, and said those schedules hopefully won’t be repeated next year. As a year-long reminder of their defeat, a tricycle with fuzzy decorations, which Jakubeit refers to as “pimped out,” will be removed from the former losers at the RDOS office and placed inside of City Hall. The Penticton region saw 656 riders participate, and 113 of them were new from last year. There was a 56-44 split in favour of female riders, who altogether travelled a combined 10,554 kilometres during the week of May 25 to 31.

Western News Staff

The keys to family happiness and emulating More news, more sports, Jesus are the themes for this year’s Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention at the South Okanagan more Eventsentertainment, Centre. An estimated 3,200 people are expected to attend the three-day features, event which begins Friday more community entitled “Imitate Jesus!” This is the third year the convention has been more classifi held in Penticton and will featureeds. an examination

of Jesus’ famed Sermon on the Mount as well as 30 Videos presented including Biblical dramas, and a baptism for those dedicating themselves to becoming a Jehovah’s Witness. The convention begins at 9:20 a.m. Friday and will explore the life of Jesus and the lessons that permeate through to today. “We’ll be looking at various ways we can benefit from his example,” said Peter Matkovich, the convention’s spokesperson. “Specifically it’s having to do with how applying Jesus, how he lived in his own life, how that can relate to happiness within the family unit,” he said. The topics will explore how parents can help their children to build stronger and more united families. “That’s something that I think is important regardless of your denomination,” Matkovich said. The whole program is designed fresh every year and built off a central theme with new ideas to explore. New publication releases including books and brochures published by the Watchtower and Tract Society will be featured at the convention. People of all ages and denominations are welcome to come to the free event

More to keep you up-to-date with current events, things to do and where to shop in Penticton.

PentiCton Mayor andrew Jakubeit (left) and acting city Cao Chuck Loewen power the Bike to Work victory ride downtown with with regional District okanagan-Similkameen officials Mark Pendergraft and Bill newell on board.

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ern News that “The City of Penticton is looking forward to riding circles around the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen again.” A police escort led the crew down the street to Lakeshore Drive, where they turned left and travelled westbound, be-

fore taking another left to travel north on Martin Street. The chauffeur’s completed their sentence once Pendergraft and Newell were dropped off out front of the RDOS office at 101 Martin St. “Since (the City of Penticton) allowed the RDOS to win

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Friday Social dance with Glory Days at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person.[fr] 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.[0601p] elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 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. royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Rib night 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 drop-in 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. the bereaveMent 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 250-490-1107.[fr] SeniorS penticton 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. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Churchat 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.

the Salvation arMy Penticton is holding a giant indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13, with a bake sale and barbecue sponsored by M & M meats at 2469 South Main.[0613p] eagleS club haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (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 a.m., drop-in darts and early bird draw at 4 p.m., a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by karaoke by Anita. royal canadian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., beef dip lunch at 11 a.m., meat draw and Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw at 2 p.m. Chili cook off from 9 to noon, with entertainment by Flashback at noon. alcoholicS anonyMouS MeetS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs.

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696 Main St. Coffee time to follow. Phone 250-4922684 for details.[0614p] eagleS club haS dog races at 2 p.m. as well as a food draw, door prizes, Last Man Standing and pool/darts. coMe dance to the greatest dance music ever made with DJ Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome. church lakelandS 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 250493-0136 or penticton@ spca.bc.ca.[10p] royal canadian legion branch 40 has meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. SurvivorShip’S Flea Market runs every Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting at Fairview Plaza, 1652 Fairview Rd. For info, call 250-493-6604. elkS club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. anavetS haS horSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m.

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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 250-493-7338 for details. line dancing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more information. anavetS club haS dropin pool at 7 p.m. royal canadian 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. General meeting at 1 p.m. FitneSS FriendS MeetS every Monday and Thursday in the Legion

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Municipal pension RetiRees Association, District 23, meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Penticton Buffet Meeting Room, 2987 Skaha Lake Rd. Guest speaker and lunch available.[061p] pFlaG penticton chapteR meets at 6:30 p.m. 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 250-493-5530 or visit www.pflagcanada.ca.[061p]

Blood donoR clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St. Appointments can be made at 1-888-236-6283. Take the eligibility quiz before donating at www. blood.ca/en/eligibilityquiz or call to prescreen yourself prior to your donation. Visit us at www.blood.ca for more information about blood donation. This helps us to ensure you can donate and if you are not able to please ask someone to donate on your behalf. [0617p] MotheR-to-MotheR BReastFeedinG suppoRt 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 250-494-1894 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 summer fun darts, 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.

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Call 250-492-6884 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 778-476-0374 or 250-8093329 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. Royal canadian 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 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. yoGa Meditation/VeGetaRian suppeR is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Mental Wellness 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 250-4937887 or Sally at 250-4926556. toastMasteRs, WheRe leadeRs are made. Drop 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 250-4850006 or stillbill938@ gmail.com. conceRt penticton Band rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St.

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Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. FRateRnal oRdeR oF the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. 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 250-493-6564 or email sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. al-anon FoR FRiends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian. Call 250-490-9272 for info. alcoholics anonyMous younG person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at

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250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. Beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave.

UPCOMING EVENTS FouRth annual FRee pancake breakfast at Summerland Sweets from 8 a.m. to noon on June 20 at 6206 Canyon View Road.[062p] discoVeRy house Men’s drug and alcohol recovery house presents our annual Family Fun on Father’s Day event on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything by donation. Bring the family down for barbecue burgers, hot dogs, kids games and face painting, a friendly road hockey game and our always popular dunk tank. Want to get wet for a good cause? Get a pledge form and get in the dunk tank! For more information call Jerome at 250-462-1388.[0621p] seRMons that speak series guest will be Rev. Dr. Richard Topping, a Presbyterian minister and principal of the Vancouver School of Theology, 10

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a.m. on June 21 in the Penticton United Church, 696 Main St. Coffee time to follow. Phone 250-4922684 for more information.[0621p] 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.[062p] soVas is cuRRently looking for new board members, volunteers, and members. Membership is by donation and shows community support for grant applications.[062p] alleycats alliance annual summer yard sale on June 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Penticton Curling Club. There will be smokies on the grill, coffee, tons of homemade baking and a possible Elvis sighting, and Elvis kittens for adoption too. See you there, rain or shine.[0627p] leGo niGht on June 30 at the Okanagan Falls Library, 850 Railway Lane, at 6 p.m. for ages five to 12. Bring your best Lego building skills. Lego creations will be displayed in the library.

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