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A man is being treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting that took place near the boundary of Naramata and Penticton. One man is in custody after Penticton RCMP responded to reports of shots

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late down at the beach,” Quinn said. “I actually saw them down there around nine o’clock, eight o’clock last night. They were chummin’ down there having a few beers.” “It’s a really quiet area. There’s only the two houses,” Quinn said. “It’s really, really weird.” Quinn said the two have lived at the residence for the past couple of years, and he believes they worked in the

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Monday at a residence on Lindsay Road. Police said both males were known to each other and the shooting was an isolated incident not related to any gang activity. Nearby neighbour Phil Quinn said he hasn’t seen years living in the area. “There was a lot of ac-

the residence police were seen investigating Tuesday seemed to be good friends. “They come by quite often. They were always quite happy. They stick together a lot and they seem to be really good friends,” Quinn said. “It’s quite surprising. They seem really happy all the time so I’m quite shocked actually that something happened.” He saw the two men earlier that night on a beach nearby on the property. The pair did not seem to be in a dispute according to

People seen taking dogs away from the residence on Tuesday were friends of the residents, according to police.

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City hires CAO with strong background in private sector Steve Kidd

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Retired entrepreneur Eric Sorensen is the City of Penticton’s new chief administrative nette Antoniak resigned in February. Sorensen is already well-known in Penticton. A former chair of the of the Vees Junior A franchise, Sorensen was also chair of the Penticton Business Development Society, over the tourism marketing contract for Pentbrings with him a strong background in the private sector. His career highlights include being president and CEO of Sun-Rype Products and president of pharmaceutical giant Warner-Lambert. He has extensive education,

Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said Sorensen’s corporate background was a factor in choosing him as the new CAO. “From council’s perspective, what we really liked is that Eric actually comes from the corporate world and brings a different perspective to partnerships, sustainability, service to customers and leveraging oppor-

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including the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. “My background working with governments is most recently here, sitting on the Community and Business Development Committee,” said Sorensen. “When I was in Kelowna, I also worked on the Economic Development Committee of the Central Okanagan and worked on the executive of that for three years and served on that board

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tunities,” said Jakubeit. “We really wanted someone with private sector experience, with a proven track record and the ability to create an inclusive environment and corporate culture.” Sorensen describes Penticton as fertile ground. enhance how we engage, how we focus and how we pursue the vision of the community,” said Sorensen, who describes himself as a big believer in engagement and a big believer in having the voice of the stakeholder. “But at the same time you need to have the courage to make the right decisions for the community or an organization,” he said. Since leaving his position at Sun-Rype in travelling with his wife and consulting, in-

cluding starting a business with partners in Penticton; consulting to large organizations and startup companies, helping them with strategic planning, helping them with building high performance teams, turn around situations. Sorensen said he doesn’t live in Penticton, calling himself a resident of the Okanagan. “I recently had a home in Heritage Hills (Okanagan Falls). We sold that about a year ago and we now reside in Kelowna and on Lake Osoyoos,” said Sorensen. The announcement of Sorensen as the new CAO comes six months after Annette Antoby Chuck Loewen as interim CAO before he resigned last month. Mitch Moroziuk, direcCAO since.

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Seasonal workers a balancing act Dale Boyd

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Penticton RCMP said they are receiving a number of complaints about seasonal workers. Most of the calls have revolved around Okanagan Lake Park, specifically the rubber walkway near the Penticton Peach, where Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said there were complaints of people bottle-necking the walkway and spilling out into the street. “It was a little bit frustrating just on the amount of complaints we were getting,” said Wrigglesworth. “I went over there and for three

days. I found one bottle of booze that I dumped out.” “They weren’t drinking or smoking pot,” Wrigglesworth said. He said he engaged with many of those camped out in the park and aside from asking that they move their activities away from the main walkway, there were no issues. “The word gets out and they’ve been great, they really have. I said you still can’t drink over there, you still can’t do drugs over there,” Wrigglesworth said. “I’ve had really good feedback from people. They are not the criminals.

We have our criminals with or without the transient population.” He said the biggest issues is people setting up camps on the park spaces. “They are working well with us, but sometimes the language barrier, looking a little different, all these little things cause conflict with some people and we’re working on it,” Wrigglesworth said. The Town of Oliver is looking to bolster the ability of bylaw officers to deal with large groups of people gathering in public parks, a side effect of the seasonal workers who flock to

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town every year. The Park Regulation Amendment Bylaw was discussed by council at the July 13 regular council meeting and sent back to be discussed with Parks and Recreation staff again to fine tune what Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes is calling a “tool” for bylaw officers. Initially the amendment was set to recommend that no more than 25 people be allowed to congregate in a public park without authorization from the Parks and Recreation department. However, Coun. Petra Veintimilla suggested the hard number of 25 should be re-examined and discussed with Parks and Recreation

people comply with bylaws so we don’t have to enforce them,” Hovanes said. “Ticketing is the last thing we want to do.” The peak of the cherry picking season has passed and Hovanes said the problems and complaints stemming from public parks were no worse than in years past. He said council is already starting to look to next year for ways to deal with the annual issue. “We’re going to try to do a better effort in the very beginning to have our bylaw enforcement officers out there. Not so much enforcing but more educating,” Hovanes said. “I think the educational component of it and having our bylaw enforcement officers being more liaisons more than enforcement officers will go a long way.” “We, like other communities in the South Okanagan, depend on a seasonal workforce.” Penticton RCMP have also been receiving a number of complaints regarding the seasonal worker population.

Jail for man involved in police chase Dale Boyd

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The man who rammed a stolen car into a police cruiser before leading an officer on a chase from Osoyoos to Oliver is serving 40 days in jail plus time served since his April arrest. Derek John Ledgard, 22, pleaded guilty to fleeing from a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property under $5,000 after leading police on both a vehicle and foot chase that ended in his arrest in Oliver. Around midnight on April 3 an Osoyoos police officer pulled over a 1999 Toyota Camry which had been recently reported stolen out of the Boundary area. After pulling over, Ledgard put his vehicle in reverse ramming the police cruiser twice before fleeing. Ledgard was chased by the officer to Oliver where police deployed a spike belt across the highway. Ledgard fled on foot after the vehicle came to a stop at the corner of Fairview and Highway 97. Police pursued and arrested Ledgard a block

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and city management. While the rules may seem strict Hovanes said it is to give officers some ability to deal with much larger crowds, sometimes made up of seasonal workers. “It was a tool that (bylaw officers) could use if they absolutely had to. It wasn’t a tool for them to go out there and start counting people every day. You have birthday parties, people out there who are compliant to every bylaw, but they might have 25 people there,” Hovanes said. He expects the amendment to be passed at the next council meeting on July 27. “It’s not really that contentious of an is-

sue. The broader thing was we know we have a large seasonal workforce that comes every year,” Hovanes said. “A lot of it is complaint driven. We get a complaint we have to act on it. People aren’t going to be going out there everyday counting to see how many people are in one spot.” The issue of seasonal workers hanging out in parks is one council has to deal with every year, much like many other communities in the South Okanagan. “It’s all about tolerance,” Hovanes said. “You get the small percentage that aren’t picking up after themselves and drinking in public with dogs running around then, yes, you do get complaints.” The time constraints on the bylaw were also changed since the first reading from dusk until dawn, instead of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., which Hovanes said makes things easier for bylaw officers when the sun is up until later hours in the summer. “You really hope that bylaws are there and

away. Ledgard, who has a prior criminal record, was on a driving probation at the time and breaking a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. “I know what I did was wrong and I’m truly sorry,” Ledgard said. “I’m responsible for my actions whatever the consequences may be. When I do get out of here I’m going to try my hardest to stay clean off drugs and change my life around, get a job.” “I hope you can,” said Judge Gail Sinclair. “We have not very much education, we have a drug issue on top of that, we have negative peers and so we commit crimes to live. So that’s kind of a bleak situation unless you Mr. Ledgard take it upon yourself to change that.” Defence counsel John Stoll said that Ledgard had a “tragic upbringing” growing up in 10 different foster homes, as well as having an addiction to methamphetamine. Ledgard also received one year probation and a driving prohibition for three years after the completion of his sentence.

A celebration of life will happen on July 18 at the South Okanagan Events Centre for the Penticton Vees chaplain Jamie Weberg. He died on June 28 after a long battle against bone cancer. In the July 10 Penticton Western News, it was incorrectly reported that the celebration of life was taking place on July 11. The Western News apologizes for the error.

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Man enters courthouse with gun

Granfondo rolls through again Mark Brett

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Court proceedings were quickly shut down Monday after sheriffs discovered a man who entered the courthouse with a shotgun in a tool kit. A man and a woman entered the courthouse around noon and the man was seen carrying a DeWalt toolkit. The courthouse sheriffs called police to monitor the man. After noticing he was being watched by police, the man and the woman left and hid the tool case, which sheriffs quickly found. Inside was a loaded shotgun with shells. The male was not located. The two were observed by court house surveillance equipment and are well known to police and sheriffs. Police are currently investigating the incident.

Joy ride comes to an end

On July 7, an RCMP officer passed a Kia Amanti on Eastside Road that had been reported stolen. The officer turned around and found the vehicle ditched with three males fleeing. The officer tracked the males down and a police dog located a bag of stolen goods around the area where the males had fled. Police said there were a number of break-ins and thefts in the Penticton area the previous night and early morning that are related to the stolen goods. The three were released with no-contact orders and a promise to appear in court.

Big crash

A man turned himself in after causing approximately $50,000 in damage to five parked vehicles and two residences after a van went off the road on Lakeside Road. The van went over a retaining wall around 2:30 a.m. on July 10 and the driver fled on foot. The owner of the van turned himself in later that day and the matter is still under investigation.

Stolen vehicles

A Chevy Silverado was stolen from 300 Forestbrook Drive with the plate number CK8742. The owner found a black mountain bike in the location where his truck was parked. “A reminder to residents not to leave their keys in the vehicle. It makes it that much easier for people to steal,” said Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth. A 2015 Yamaha 900cc motorcycle was also stolen from a parking garage on 3311 Wilson St. on July 7. Police said there are only four of these motorcycles registered in the province.

Fast, furious and fun. Riding hard and smile often was the advice to the 2,500-plus participants in this year’s fifth annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan rated as one of the top cycling events in North America. From the Main Street mass start the long, winding trail of cyclists powered up Vancouver Hill to the dramatic, high-powered finish of the elite riders. There was a little something for everyone, athletes and spectators alike. Participants were registered in three divisions, the 55-kilometre Cortofondo, the 92-kilometre Mediofondo and the 160-kilometre Granfondo featuring an elevation gain of 1,000 metres, to Summerland, Oliver and through White Lake grasslands. Those less concerned about the time at the finish line destination had the opportunity to enjoy the journey with a lunch break at winery just east of Oliver. “I think more and more you have a sense of the whole town and everybody is behind it,” said event namesake and former premier competitive cyclist, Axel Merckx, who lead the start. “They (residents) understand and they see also the value of bringing in 2,500 families plus their families. “We’ve had great support from the city from day one and we have a really good title sponsor with Prospera Credit Union which really allows us to have a really top event. As long as we have the participants coming, the volunteers show up and the support of those key partners we’ll keep coming.” The winner of the Granfondo this year was Jon Bula of North Vancouver who won by a second over Colin Rimes of Vancouver in a time of four hours, one minute and 48 seconds. Tony Winter of Victoria was the Mediofondo champ at 2:26:46 and 14-year old Conor Martin Kelowna set a new record in the Cortofondo with a time of 1:27:29. Another familiar face on the course was Vancouver Canucks Trevor Linden, former player and current president of hockey operations with the team. “No hockey talk. Honestly, I like to go out and have a good day, ride the bike with some buddies, push yourself a little bit but hey, I don’t care where I place. To me it’s all about the aprés,” said Linden afterwards While the Sunday was the big day for riders there was plenty of other fun throughout the weekend. That included Friday’s Granfondo women’s night supporting the growing trend of women and cycling and a cycling expo the next day along with the popular Kids’ Piccolofondo for upcoming com-

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ing riders. As well, throughout the two days at Gyro Park near the finish line there was a family fun zone, live music and the Tree Brewing Peloton patio.

Cost doubles on pool tile replacement Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said it is frustrating but the city has little choice but to go ahead and replace all the tiles in the community pool, even though the cost has doubled since last year. Last June, city staff informed council that the tiles installed as part of a $28 million renovation in 2011 weren’t safe and needed to be replaced. The tiles, at 12 x 24 inches,

are too large to provide adequate grip for pool users’ bare feet, and according to Chuck Loewen, then the city’s recreational facilities manager, cost more than $79,000 annually to maintain in a slip-resistant condition. Loewen explained that to keep the tiles slip-resistant, they require acid etching three to four times per year, plus additional maintenance and powerwashing on a weekly basis. Loewen’s estimate was that it would cost $150,000 to replace

the entire 13,000 square feet of tile with a much smaller and more slip resistant two-by-two inch tile. At a council meeting earlier this month, council found out that estimate was wrong. “There was really only one company that bid on it, and it was $300,000. So we had to find it somewhere in the budget,” said Jakubeit, noting that there were complicating factors for the contractor, like having to complete the job in a short, seven-week time frame.

Jakubeit said it will take about 42 months to recover the costs. “We didn’t want to wait another year, because July is the only ideal time. It is the least impact dollar-wise and customer-service wise to do it in July rather than any other time of the year.” Jakubeit said the city has to fix the problem due to safety concerns. There have been minor slips, he said, but no major falls.

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Regional transit plan laid out for council Dan Walton

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Local transit users are asking for more frequent service based on surveys conducted by BC Transit. Daniel Pizzaro, senior regional transit manager, said BC Transit conducted the most extensive survey in their history throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen and found users want more service during weeknights, Sundays, special events and riders are looking for more inter-regional connections. As part of the first phase of the plan, which Pizarro expects to be in place within 12 to 18 months, a consolidated riders guide will help travellers who are going from one community to another. He said each municipality currently plans riders guide and schedules separately. “Similar to what we’ve done in other communities like the West Kootenay, is bring all of those schedules and guides into one so that from a customer perspective, it’s just a lot easier to travel from Princeton up to Nakusp, or to Osoyoos or Kelowna, or wherever you’re going.” That same efficiency will be applied to an

The last thing we want to see is expanding a system to run empty buses. — Daniel Pizzaro, BC Transit

online application, which will connect the region through Google’s trip planner. “It actually eliminates the need even for riders guides, because you simply type in where your starting point is and where you want to go, and it gives you a list of routes and the times.” Pizzaro said BC Transit is also finding new efficiencies in connecting the regional routes. He said some routes could probably be eliminated through regionalization and reassigned to a more demanding area. Other routes could include more stops. “For example, we have trips at the mo-

Save Water – Reduce Your Use Every drop counts! Due to the hot weather trend, the City of Penticton is asking residents to conserve water and reduce consumption wherever possible. Stage 1 water restrictions are still in effect, but the long stretch of hot weather in early summer may impact water levels unless you do your part to use less water. • Water your lawn a little less – choose one less day or only in the evening after dusk. • Water only at night, which reduces evaporation. • Don’t mow – let it grow. Leaving grass 2-3 inches tall helps retain moisture. • Where do your sprinklers spray? Make sure it’s only on the grass and not on sidewalks or driveways. • Check your sprinkler heads so they’re efficiently watering, rather than losing water in one spot. • Skip washing the car for a few weeks. • Put a timer in the shower, and reduce how long you lather. For more information, visit www.penticton. ca/water or call 490-2560. Water Main Installation Notice: Main Street at Granby Avenue The City would like to advise residents of water main installation work on Main Street at Granby Avenue. The upgrades will be taking place Thursday July 16th. These upgrades are necessary to provide adequate water servicing for the upcoming Penticton Regional Hospital Expansion Project. Traffic

on Main Street will be reduced to two lanes of traffic and temporary road closures and detours will be set upon Granby Avenue to facilitate the water main installation. The City asks that members of the public stay safe by obeying all traffic control personnel and posted speed limits through the work area and detour routes. Should you have any questions about this work, please contact the City Engineering Department at 250-490-2500. Public Hearing Notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-39 to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows: • Add the use ‘cluster housing’ as a permitted use in the RM2 zone, and • Include the following definition for ‘cluster housing’ in the definitions section (Section 4.2) of Zoning Bylaw 2011-23: CLUSTER HOUSING means a grouping of three or more attached or detached dwelling units on a single parcel with common amenity areas. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 am on Monday, July 20, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email:

ment that travel directionally from Summerland to Penticton, or from Osoyoos all the way to Kelowna,” he said. “You don’t want to be running duplication of service because it is inefficient.” BC Transit explained to city council, during their July 6 regular meeting how Penticton fits into their 25-year regional plan. The Okanagan Similkameen Transit Future Plan expects the regional system to take riders on 1.74 million trips by the year 2040, as was explained during the presentation. The lion’s share of those numbers come from within Penticton; there are 454,000 annual rides currently taking place in the city, and that number is expected to rise in 25 years to 1.2 million. The current number of riders accounts for 1.5 per cent of the city’s population, and BC Transit predicts that rate will increase to three per cent. “Why are you so conservative with your numbers?” Coun. Helena Konanz asked. “I’m hoping that with all the work that goes into this, all the money over the next 25 years, that we’re going to spend on transit, that is goes up more than 1.5 per cent, double to three per cent of the Penticton population just doesn’t

publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaw and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, July 20, 2015 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www.penticton.ca/publicnotice. Notice of Proposed Property Disposition – Skaha Park and Marina

seem very optimistic.” Pizzaro, said those rates were calculated through Penticton’s Official Community Plan and regional growth strategy. “It’s a realistic target based on the population growth projections,” he told the Western News. “For the amount of effort and time it doesn’t seem that huge an increase, however for every per cent increase in (total trips) there are obviously associated costs.” However he said the plan is a flexible document that can be amended. “The last thing we want to see is expanding a system to run empty buses.” The transit plan lists Cherry Lane Shopping Centre as the central hub for buses in Penticton, and Mayor Andrew Jakubeit asked if there was a way for the city’s downtown to host the central rendezvous point. “It’s something that within the plan that we can certainly work with the City of Penticton,” Pizzaro said. “Also you have to keep in mind that there’s an added consideration for infrastructure because you need, obviously, the base for the bus stop. At Cherry Lane there’s already spaces there for three or four buses.”

The City intends to dispose of a portion of Skaha Park and Marina by entering into a 29 year lease with Trio Marine Group Inc. to develop and operate. The area included in the lease and identified on the map is 13,522m2. The City will receive a lease rate of $4.20/m2 beginning in 2017 through to 2045, adjusted for inflation through 2045. The lease rate may also be adjusted via appraisal every 5 years commencing 2021. For more information please visit the city’s website at www.penticton.ca/waterfront. Intention to Provide Assistance Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter that the City of Penticton intends to provide certain kinds of assistance as follows: $125,000 through a partnership agreement with the Penticton Tourism Society to support the hosting responsibilities at GoMedia 2015. Request for Proposal 2015-RFP-10 – Auditing Services The City of Penticton invites qualified audit firms to submit Request for Proposals for the performance of audit services with respect to the financial statements of the City of Penticton. For a copy of the full Request for Proposal please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/purchasing. Please note the closing date and time is Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Any enquiries related to 2015-RFP

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Osoyoos RCMP officer alleges woman assaulted him at traffic stop Dan Walton

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An Osoyoos woman charged with assaulting a police officer claims she was the one assaulted during a traffic stop. Fiona Munro was stopped shortly before 2 a.m. on Sept. 28, 2014 by Osoyoos Const. Ian Patrick MacNeil. MacNeil testified at the Penticton courthouse on Tuesday during the trial that he saw a Camaro accelerate excessively around a corner and make a turn without signalling. Later that evening he saw the vehicle again and activated his lights on his police cruiser. MacNeil said the vehicle accelerated and attempted a u-turn in a dead end where he was able to block the vehicle in. He said Munro refused to provide identification and told the officer he had no reason to pull her over. MacNeil said Munro also questioned whether or not he was a legitimate police officer, and said she didn’t trust the police. After refusing to provide identification three times, MacNeil said he told Munro she was being detained for an impaired driving investigation. He then threatened to remove her from the vehicle if she didn’t exit herself, and she claimed the vehicle was her private residence which requires a warrant to search. MacNeil said he’s encountered members of Munro’s family in the past who have expressed Freeman of the Land ideologies. Because of his experience of having questionable legal disputes with her family, MacNeil decided to call his supervising office Cpl. Jason Bayda to bear witness. Before Bayda’s arrival around 2:15 a.m., MacNeil said he had to forcefully remove her from the car when she would not step out as instructed. Munro’s lawyer Michael Welsh asked MacNeil if it was true that he pulled Munro out of her car by her ankles, as a way of countering the grip she had on her steering wheel. MacNeil said that is incorrect and the RCMP are not trained to do that. MacNeil said Munro grabbed her purse and exited her car, vocally announcing her intentions to leave. MacNeil restrained her by grabbing her right arm. Shortly thereafter, he alleges Munro was against the hood of the police

cruiser and her back against MacNeil’s chest. He said she used her right arm, which was still loose, to swing behind her head and hit him in the right ear. He alleged she then used a similar striking motion with her right elbow to hit him. Welsh asked if MacNeil had struck Munro in the head at all during the altercation. MacNeil said he didn’t directly hit her head, though it’s possible it came in contact with the hood of the police cruiser while he was attempting to restrain her. MacNeil said Munro was also repeatedly shouting racial slurs against his Chinese heritage, and she referenced another member of the Osoyoos RCMP who has been suspended without pay. That officer, Const. Amit Goyal, is known to be friends with MacNeil, and Welsh said MacNeil’s statements may not be reliable because of their relationship as friends. But “A simple association doesn’t equate,” said Crown prosecutor Frank Caputo. Judge Roy Dickey said the relationship seems to have potential for relevance and allowed limited questioning of Goyal’s story. MacNeil also said Munro was “donkey kicking” him in the shins. Munro, who was sitting in the gallery at the courthouse, could be heard whispering “such a liar” before beginning to cry. Once MacNeil had her restrained, he alleged she resisted the walk to the back of the police cruiser, but said no extreme effort was needed to deliver her. He claims she was shouting a lot, and recalled her saying “feels like I’m being raped,” “hands off,” and “don’t touch me.” MacNeil said he could smell liquor in the back of the cop car once Munro had been placed in it. He said her eyes seemed glassy and tired, and her speech was tired and lazy. MacNeil said he’s had sober encounters with Munro in the past and could tell a difference. He issued a breath sample demand and she swore at him and said “call my lawyer. You’re not getting anything.” MacNeil said she remained committed to her statement and refused the breathalyzer. Defence counsel asked Bayda if her behaviour could be explained by the assault rather than being intoxicated. “Yeah, I suppose, but also from

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substance,” he responded. By the time Bayda had arrived, Munro was in the back of the police cruiser, and he observed her free hands banging against the windows. He testified he wasn’t sure how that happened as MacNeil told him she’d been handcuffed. MacNeil, who testified after Bayda, said that Munro managed to slip one handcuff off her right wrist while in the back of the police car. Evidence was submitted by the defence of photos of Munro that were taken at a hospital. Those showed some bruising on the woman’s collarbone, wrists, head and ankles. MacNeil testified that when she slipped out the handcuffs it may have led to bruising on Munro’s wrist. Bayda testified that he noticed a red mark and warming on MacNeil’s ear – where he claims to have been struck – and the mark seemed to be consistent with a strike. Bayda said he questioned Munro, to which she admitted hitting MacNeil in the ear, but only after he slammed her head against a car. Bayda said he didn’t observe any marks on Munro’s head that was consistent with her claim, although he testified he didn’t take a very close look. Munro was released on the roadside after signing a promise to appear, though she signed her name “without prejudice” – an apparent Freeman of the Land reference. Crown counsel told the Western News that MacNeil would be the last witness called to the stand. The defence is expected to call their witnesses on Wednesday.

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Public reactions to Skaha no surprise City hall seems a bit surprised at the reaction to their endorsement of Trio Marine’s plans to lease parkland from the city and build a waterslide park and other amenities. Though there was a special council meeting to hear public input about the plan on June 29, where council listened to public concerns about the project for three hours before giving Trio Marine the go-ahead, public concern has continued to grow. It is unlikely to encourage city council to reverse its decision on the Skaha Marina plan, but a rally is planned for city hall steps before the regular council meeting on July 20. Council shouldn’t be surprised at the reaction. While this project is a good example, it is not the ﬁrst time council have mishandled communications with the public. Rumours of the Skaha Marina project have circulated through the community since last fall, including some far-fetched speculation, like a major hotel complex. But rather than engage the public, council remained silent, and encouraged Trio Marine to do the same; to not talk about their plans, even in a general way. Even then, it was clear that public park land might be part of the deal. This was an ideal point to begin engaging with the public, and before the deal had gone too far, ﬁnd out if the community was willing to give up park land for a privately-operated waterslide park — a worthwhile tourist attraction for a city with a tourism reputation based on peaches and beaches. Or the city and Trio Marine could have engaged the public after the deal was more fullyformed. But instead, the public only found out the details at the beginning of June, with only a month for any public consultation — far too PENTICTON WESTERN short a time for a major project. Compare that with the downtown revitalization project, where a year was spent consulting the public in a variety of venues. You might argue that this is a private company, not a public venture, but the fact remains that the Skaha Marina project is based on removing public land from our park inventory.

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Is B.C. LNG industry real? Yes The B.C. legislature is back in session this week, a rare summer sitting to approve a 25year project agreement for the first large-scale liquefied natural gas project in northern B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong released the lengthy legal agreement prior to the debate, saying this step should remove any doubt that an international investment group led by Petronas of Malaysia intends to go ahead. With billions invested in upstream resources and buyers waiting at home, the Pacific Northwest LNG group includes Chinese state corporation Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp. and Petroleum Brunei. The most contentious issue is the government’s intention to protect the investors from “discriminatory” tax and regulations for the life of the project. The government insists these sorts of long-term cost

certainty agreements are commonplace, and don’t affect provincial and federal taxes or environmental regulations unless they single out LNG operations. Future governments can raise corporate tax rates, carbon tax or enter into a cap and trade system. Ottawa can scrap capital cost allowances that were recently extended to LNG producers, which is signiﬁcant because Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has indicated he would get rid of what he calls subsidies to fossil fuels. Both the province and Ottawa allow capital cost write-offs against corporate tax, to attract investment. B.C. attracted a lot of gas drilling rigs from Alberta with tax breaks for deep drilling. The B.C. government invited comparisons with Western Australia LNG producers, and NDP researchers did just that. They noted that Australia’s Gorgon and North West Shelf

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LNG projects have written provisions that local employment and local suppliers will get preference. Those are absent in B.C., along with apprenticeship guarantees for LNG. “There was hard bargaining by the companies, and certainly the premier went into this negotiation in a very weak position, having to deliver on her extravagant and grandiose promises from the election,” NDP critic Bruce Ralston said. “The companies did well. Whether the citizens of British Columbia did well is certainly an open ques-

tion.” Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver painted himself into a corner, having spent the last two years dismissing the B.C. LNG industry as a fantasy that will never come to pass, strictly on economic grounds. He has since branded the Petronas deal, a template for any future projects, a “generational sellout.” Another big player with gas well investments in northeast B.C. is Shell, with a proposal for Kitimat. Its prospects have improved since it took over British Gas Group, which had its own LNG intentions here. Another group led by Altagas remains on track to ship LNG from its Douglas Channel site before the end of the decade. It’s important to remember that without LNG exports, B.C.’s natural gas industry will shrink rapidly after 50 years of increasingly signiﬁcant revenues from sales to the U.S.

Leaving aside all the political positioning around the province’s largest private investment to date, if this doesn’t go ahead we will all feel the effects. De Jong had a blunt response when asked what the province gets in return for all its guarantees of low tax environment: “Their money.” At peak construction, Pacific Northwest LNG will need as many as 4,500 workers, with 500 or more operations jobs depending on how far it expands. The finance ministry forecasts that once Pacific Northwest LNG is up and running, it represents $9 billion in revenues to the province over 10 years, including gas royalties and taxes. That’s more than taxpayers can expect from the entire forest industry.

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Listen to the people city council As we add our names to the growing list of Pentictonites who oppose city council’s acceptance of a plan to give up public parkland for a private enterprise, we praise the vision and planning skills of previous mayors and councils who created our wonderful Skaha Park. Slowly and deliberately, the homes across from the beach were purchased, traffic eliminated from the beach front, the walkway extended to Sudbury

Beach and facilities for allage enjoyment were added. Who’d have thought the old marshy area along South Main Street would become a busy park with families enjoying year round activities? Paths have been added, varied plantings replaced the many pines lost to the huge wind storms, sports equipment and courts have been added, the dragon boats are stored with easy access, and community groups have added the sun

Public lives under the dome

In your July 3 editorial you say, “too little too late.” Yes, too little information to the public. No signage actually by the splash pad to indicate a change of use from park to commercial. To my knowledge no official public meetings, except June 29, or an official public survey was done. Yes, too little attention paid by the public. Most of us thought it would be an improvement to the marina, the end. So we stopped listening and reading. When “further improvements” were brought out later none of us thought city council would be stupid enough to dig up a park to subsidize a business. Stupid us. And, no it was not too late for council to change the project. They had a choice of; approve the whole package with amendments A and B; approve the marina portion only; approve the whole package with amendment B or provide direction to staff regarding changes they want. Please don’t tell me it wasn’t possible for council to vote for the marina only, or tell staff to look into alternate sites for the waterslide. Watch the video of the council meeting, they just wanted to go home. Citizens just wanted to have the waterslide moved somewhere else. Question: Is this just one more deal done behind closed doors? I feel like I live under the dome! Lynn Crassweller Penticton

Shame on you city council

Shame on you for even thinking of commercializing one of Penticton’s best public park gems. Public parkland is sacred. It belongs to the people to be played upon, enjoyed and loved year-round as part of the heritage of this city. Shame on you Penticton city council for even thinking about cutting down the majestic Ponderosa pines that grace Skaha’s lakeside park and replacing them with plastic slides that would be pay-for-use. Shame on you for even thinking of removing a perfectly delightful splash park that was paid for by a generous and benevolent service

dial, the gazebo, the Discovery Park, and the waterpark. Truly a park to be proud of! Waterslides in our climate operate at best three months. The playground equipment is used for 12 months, and the walkways are swept for winter enjoyment. When the ponds freeze over, families skate and play hockey. We do not need a huge plastic three-month monstrosity ruining the integrity of our park. Let the developers find

club (Rotary) that is free for all to use. Shame on you city council for neglecting to remember that you were elected to be the stewards of our beautiful city so that generations to come could enjoy the natural beauty that inspired the name Penticton — A Place to Stay Forever. Shame on you for having no sense of our community. A community thoughtfully created that honours it’s natural attributes and it’s own needs will be a place that visitors will flock to. Shame on you Penticton city council for even thinking of removing this beautiful public space and placing it in the hands of a three month seasonal business to be enjoyed only by those who pay. Shame on you Penticton city council for voting to allow a gross plastic eyesore to erase this lovely public family space and contaminate the visual impact of Skaha Lake’s shore year round. I am heartsick at the thought of it. What a disappointment you are Penticton city council. Suzie Anderson Penticton

Something not right

This morning my partner, a friend and I visited Skaha Park (Millennium Grove) the beautiful park that our mayor and council are hell bent set to destroy. Quite a few families were picnicking around the waterpark and the kids were having the time of their lives with the water canons. To our great surprise none of the people we talked to knew that the city had given the go ahead to Trio Marine Group to destroy the park, cut down the majestic and irreplaceable trees and replace them with four ugly structures of for-profit waterslides. Nobody we talked to believed us and they all became furious when we told them that it was a done deal. We were dismayed to hear from so many people that they did not know that this was going on. Why was this whole deal kept so quiet for so long and then pushed through council just minutes after a council meeting where almost all attendants spoke against this unbelievable project? Why the big hurry?

private land and wish them well. This council’s decision to ignore public input and proceed to replace our parkland with a waterslide and parking leaves us puzzled. Give up part of a beautiful park in the hopes of receiving enough shared income to build another park elsewhere? Give your heads a shake. The citizens have spoken. Why can’t you hear? Bill and Doreen Bobbitt Penticton

Something is not right with this picture and the odour is terrible. And, please don’t insult us with the statement that the silent majority approves of it. The silent majority did not know or was too lazy to speak up. Something smells rotten in the State of Denmark. Rescind or resign! Bernie Strohmann Penticton

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A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:

On Resident plans rally to protect Penticton greenspaces:

“Being a mother of two, this town is making an effort to appeal to more young families wanting to come to the area and boost our economy. Not to mention giving tourists more to do in this town with their kids. I moved to Penticton eight years ago from Vernon. You want to complain about lack of green space? Head up north. Penticton is beautiful ... This project is nothing to make a fuss about.”

— posted by Jesica Francis

“Let the town grow a little, history has shown, improvements only add to what Pentictonites have!”

— posted by Darren Oslund

“Marina upgrade, fine. Restaurant, good idea. Waterslides, not a good plan for minimal use for part of the year. When they are no longer viable, what will that part of the park look like? Who will be responsible for its removal? What is the long term plan? Waterslides will not last forever. A park will.”

— posted by Evelyn Markin

“The master-plan for the Skaha Marina is complete crap? What viable business plan do you have that will help Penticton’s tourist industry?

— posted by Susan Wyatt

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Our current city council, the Done Deal Gang, has struck again, most recently in Skaha Park. They’re apparently encouraged by their recent “success” with their proposed conversion of a ballpark to a hotel ... er, convention centre ... er, casino project. At Skaha Park we witness a welcome upgrade to the marina operation. But on May 19, a private waterpark proposal by the marina operator was publicly revealed after many months of behind the scenes dealmaking. The pattern is becoming one of late public notice, a hastily convened public meeting, and provision of inadequate prior information, followed by alleged approval by the silent majority. The leaps of logic are Olympian, such as claiming the waterpark is essential to attract and retain young families and critical to Penticton’s economic future (sure just like the prison). If a waterpark is that critical, surely other locations on vacant private land are viable. Plus, those locations present a win/win option: citizens and visitors retain scarce parkland, we get a waterslide and a vacant site is developed. Our elected officials seem to miss the point that public parkland, especially with waterfront, is an attraction in itself. Go to the beach and check! Plus, public amenity (coupled with good municipal services) is

Are you listening?

We want to add our voices and objections to the proposed waterslide at Skaha Lake Park. At an information meeting prior to the last municipal election, residents heard from the numerous candidates of their plans and intentions should they be elected to city council. Candidates promised to listen carefully to their constituents and to work together with Pentictonites to preserve and improve our wonderful city. On the issue of the proposed waterslide and park development by the city and Trio Marine Group, our council appears to be not hearing, or ignoring, the everincreasing objections to this project (public information meeting on June 29). Council members, this is not why you were elected. We have lived and worked in several overseas cities. Skaha Lake Park, in our opinion. is world-class as it is. However, to build a waterslide, which will be used for only one-quarter of the year, by a small portion of residents, is a poor plan. Losing such a huge portion (20 per cent ) of irreplaceable greenspace is catastrophic and shortsighted. Whatever financial gains available through revenue from the Skaha Marina lease agreement and revenue sharing from the waterslide, will fall well short when measured against the long term loss of prime park area. To suggest we should give up current park space on the beach so that revenue generated by the waterslide can be used to develop less desirable park space around the city just does not make sense. We have a beautiful park, right on the beach. Let’s look after and protect this unique treasure for generations to come. Few cities can boast such a beautiful area, especially one so readily accessible to its residents and guest. Councillors, are you listening? We are in a tough spot on this hugely important issue. We be-

a recognized attribute of successful communities. Council apparently believes that those opposed to the waterpark are against families and young people. Really? Consider also the bold, unproven assertions by the mayor, and councillors Konanz and Sentes that the silent majority are the “positive” people who speak privately with them and favour a private sector waterpark on already scarce parkland. Also, late notice, presenting no options, policy driven by perceptions, weak questioning, and cavalier dismissal of formal public input, suggest a serious democratic deficit. Please understand the so-called “vocal minority” are not against young people, fun or economic success. We are against squandering public parkland, backroom deals, late public involvement, disguised subsidies and ignoring of reasoned input. Given the citizen reaction, council should drop both the proposed waterslide and wine/beer sales outlet proposed for Skaha Park. And yes, council can also commence meaningful public consultations on the Power Street hotel/South Okanagan Events Centre campus operations/casino concept, including something better than last minute revelation of new information at a formal public meeting. Denis O’Gorman Penticton

lieve the best solution has already been suggested by Gary Denton, Loraine Stephanson and Charles Armstrong (letters to the editor, Western News). A referendum needs to be held. In this way residents can inform city council of what we want for Penticton’s future. We urge council to provide a carefully and fairly worded question to put forth for the electorate to respond. Then we all need to list to the results and act accordingly.

they change their minds. A referendum could be a good idea. When the public needs to vote for something such as sidewalks or bicycle paths which are of benefit to the tax-paying public, it’s logical that tax money should foot the bill for a referendum. Yet, why should Penticton taxpayers have to be on the hook for having their land stolen? Shouldn’t the developers pay for the referendum? After all, they will be the potential beneficiaries.

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What should happen when paid public employees try to launch a multimillion dollar theft from the people furnishing their salaries? Yes, taking away green space bought by Pentictonites’ taxes, and turning it over to developers is not only a travesty, it could also be called outright stealing. It is not right for five councillors to take away public assets acquired over more than 50 years. That’s not democracy! The hearing was a farce. Wellinformed public speakers were virtually ignored, and council made its decision after 35 minutes. Was it a done-deal from the start? It certainly seems that way. Coun. Tarik Sayeed voted “no” to the alienation of public land, while Mayor Jakubeit seemed to think that the proposal could be “massaged.” Yet, he also voted “no.” What is the matter with the rest of council? Were they too busy listening to the siren songs of the developers? So the question at the beginning of my letter was what should happen to the people involved in this attempted theft? Voting them out after their term is finished will be too late for saving the important green space near the convention centre and Skaha Lake Park. Probably there will have to be a legal suit against the councillors involved in the yes side unless

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Sorry to tell you, citizens of Penticton, you voted in the wrong person for mayor, it should have been John Vassilaki (Mr. Frugal) and you would have seen a different Penticton instead of all the mess we have going on now. We have a council that is making such stupid decisions and we will pay for it down the road. I am sure many of us in Penticton have seen that nothing is being replaced or upgraded. Mayor Jakubeit, why are you mayor if you cannot get those silly poles moved out of the way of traffic at Industrial Avenue? That is the joke of the city. What is your job if you have no clout to do that simple task? Who runs the city, you or Fortis? As for a new hotel, the El Rancho was the nicest and the best when I was a kid growing up here. Times have now changed, so let me ask Mr. Mayor why not buy that property and build the new hotel there instead of taking more green space? I have said this before we now have these clowns in there for four years before we can throw them out. Mark Billesberger throw your hat in the ring for mayor next round and you will have my vote as I am sure that John Vassilaki is sitting back laughing and saying never again. Doris de Grood Penticton

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Visitors to the Naramata Heritage Inn can get a good idea of what the Mona Lisa would look like had it been produced in the Okanagan. Yvonne Goldberg, the owner of YGO Fine Art Gallery in Penticton, took a year to paint her emulation of Leonardo da Vinci’s most renowned portrait. Her version is called the Oka Lisa, and at 48 inches by 72, spreads more than twice as much area as its archetype. “I wanted people to appreciate old masters,” Goldberg said. “It’s not supposed to be an exact likeness of Mona Lisa, I modernized it – so like a modern woman, and then I put the Okanagan in the background.” The Oka Lisa is the cornerstone of the 2015 Summer Art Exhibition at the Naramata Heritage Inn, which features 23 pieces of Goldberg’s work. The exhibit launched on July 14 and can be viewed inside the hotel anytime during the summer. To mimic the effect that time has had on the 500-year-old Mona Lisa, Goldberg said she manipulated canvas to look distressed and old. She added sanding techniques and coated several layers of paints and glazes to replicate the Renaissance-era. But there was no aim to make the lady in her portrait identical to the Mona Lisa. Goldberg said some people have told her that the lady looks a little like her, and others have said the portrait looks to

be her daughter. And while she agrees that features of her daughter come through in the painting, she said the images produced come out of her feelings. “When I paint I don’t even want to think about it.” Instead, Goldberg prefers to try and replicate the reaction the Mona Lisa will have on its viewers. “I love to bring out the inner essence of the person so you really feel the emotions,” she said. “It’s not just the likeness, I really wanted the soul to come out.” Goldberg said she been fascinated with da Vinci all throughout her life. She’s been painting all her life, and can remember her first painting – a replication of da Vinci’s self-portrait as a senior. In addition to his painting, she’s enthralled by his genius. While da Vinci’s never been far from her thoughts, Goldberg said the Mona Lisa didn’t always stand out to her. “It was not for me his most alluring painting,” she said. “But I found it alluring that she wasn’t the prettiest.” She found the background of the Mona Lisa encapsulating, with the dark and mysterious landscape. In the Oka Lisa, the background offers a very similar ambiance, but the landscape is much more akin to the Okanagan. Goldberg said the landscape isn’t based on any actual viewpoint from the area, but shares the same feeling. “The motions of the mountains echo the dress,” she said. “da Vinci loved grey, blues and browns – I wanted to get that in, but I’m a turquoise freak.”

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SOEC on July 10 than the last time I saw Journey all those years ago. Guitarist Neal Schon — who, along with bassist Ross Valory, are the only remaining original members of the band — did double duty at the concert. He is opening for Journey on their Canadian tour, promoting his just-released personal album, Vortex, and giving the audience a taste of the jazz fusion territory he is exploring as a solo artist. Steve Kidd is the senior reporter at the Penticton Western News.

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South Okanagan closed for fishing due to weather Steve Kidd

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Starting today, most streams and rivers in the South Okanagan will be closed to fishing. Penticton’s Bob Otway, a member of the Sports Fishing Advisory Council, said the water in the Okanagan River is so warm that sockeye salmon are holding in the Columbia River until temperatures drop. “They won’t move into the Okanagan River if the temperature is high. When the water temperature hits 17 degrees (C), the stress on the fish is such that they could die,” said Otway, adding that the Department of Fisheries is keeping track of the temperatures. “The water temperatures in the Okanagan River are 24 degrees,” he said. “That’s why they shut them down.” Responding to dry conditions, the province has announced a Level 3 drought rating for the South Okanagan and Similkameen and taken the additional action of suspending angling in streams and rivers throughout the South Okanagan due to ongoing low-stream flows and warming water temperatures. The closure, which is in place until Sept. 15, is protecting fish stocks at a time when they are vul-

nerable due to low flows and high water temperatures. Lake fishing is not affected by the order. On July 3, a similar closure order was put in place for southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Otway said most anglers understand this is a conservation measure, intended to reduce stress on the fish population. “Even with catch and release, the chances of the fish surviving the stress is very low,” he said. “Osoyoos Lake has become a major salmon fishery now, with the sockeye coming in there. My understanding is that it looks like it is going to be a record number of fish this year again. It’s just a case of waiting for the temperatures to cool and the fish to come through.” Otway said he hasn’t heard of any fish kills — large numbers of Kokanee or other fish washing up on shore — that are often caused by the high temperatures. “One of the reasons Osoyoos and Skaha Lakes are good salmon lakes is because they are deep and cool,” said Otway. “This year we won’t get a recreational salmon fishery in Skaha, but somewhere down the line, with the work the Okanagan Nation has done and with their hatchery, we could see a recreational fishery.”

Summer fun — Samuel Tuckwood aims the water cannon at a friend at the Skaha park splash for fun and a way to cool off from the summer heat. Warm, maily dry conditions are expected over the next few days with the occasional welcome showers thrown in for good measure.

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in four categories, plus all of the guests in attendance had the opportunity to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award. Chef Chris Boehm of Penticton’s Burger 55 won the People’s Choice Award for Best Wine and Food Pairing of the night. He created a braised short rib and Qualicum blue stuffed AAA beef burger with blueberry basil apricot jam, shallot root beer barbecue sauce, lettuce, heirloom tomato, and crispy onion straws on a buttery Woudas bun. It was topped with a truffle parmesan

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Pinnacles peak at provincials Mark Brett

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All that glitters was gold for the Penticton Pinnacles U18 boys at the BC Soccer Youth Provincial B Cup championships in Penticton. On the last day, July 12, at Kings Park the Pinnacles blanked Kelowna United FC 3-0 in the final game behind the shutout goalkeeping of Brady Van Ryswyk. The Pinnacles won all four games in the tournament ,which began July 9, allowing only two goals and scoring 18 against opponents. “The boys should be very proud of themselves from where they’ve come from to where they are now,” said assistant coach Pat Van Ryswyk after the game. “Our guys stuck to the systems that we implemented, the wingers tuck in and they don’t have to come back

so far and we played football. We play a disciplined 4-3-3 system, possession is our big thing, that’s the name of the game, we’ve got some speed, we’ve got some goalscoring.” The victory was especially sweet for the Pinnacles because two of the team’s three defeats during the regular season against Kelowna. “The first loss (to Kelowna) was a bit of overconfidence, it bit us, but that was probably the best thing that could have happened,” said Van Ryswyk. “It shows you have to be ready to play against anybody.” Meanwhile, for Pinnacles keeper Brady Van Ryswyk, who still has another year of eligibility in the U18 division, the gold medal was the perfect ending to the season. “Playing with these guys is probably one of the best teams I’ve

played with in a while I think we really mesh together well. Everyone plays for each other,” he said after the win. “When we got down we just kept going we only conceded two goals and that was a big part our attack. Our strategy was to just stick to our game of low pressure and catch them on the counter attack.” The Pinnacles opened the championships with a 5-0 win over the Columbia Valley Titans and followed that up with a 6-1 decision over Coastal FC Royals and a 4-1 victory over Williams Lake Storm.

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In Penticton, the U18 girls earned a bronze with a 2-0 victory over Williams Lake Storm on the final day. The girls finished second in the division play with a win and a two ties and blanked the Williams Lake Storm

PeNtiCtoN PiNNaCleS keeper Brady Van ryswyk hoists the provincial championship trophy after he and teammates, including, menno Burnet (left) defeated Kelowna in the U18 boys final to take the gold at Kings Park July 12.

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2-0 to earn the bronze medal. In 100 Mile House it was the U14 boys picking up a silver, losing 3-1 in the championship match to the Central City Breakers of Surrey who went undefeated in the tournament. Penticton finished first in their division with a two-win, one-tie record. Two other local teams, the Pinnacles U16 girls and U15 boys each wound up fifth in their respective divisions. Sierra Yamamoto (right, blue jersey) of the Penticton Pinnacles and anna macKenzie of the Chilliwack attack battle for ball control in opening round action of the U18 girls play. Penticton Pinnacles isaac Koch (left, white jersey) leaps over the outstretched leg of Columbia Valley titans reece Williams.

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McDavid boosts demand for Young Stars tickets Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Connor McDavid is the big draw for the 2015 Young Stars Classic. The Edmonton Oilers’ first overall pick from the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, dubbed a generational talent, is a big reason tickets are selling fast for the tournament starting Sept. 11. Cyber Club members have taken advantage of their pre-sale privilege to score tickets, while 40 people were in front of the doors of the South Okanagan Events Centre Friday morning to make sure they can watch McDavid and company. “Connor McDavid is the draw this year. Absolutely,” said Vancouver Canucks fan Dave Ashton. “To see a person of that calibre. I’m a hockey fan, always have been. It’s pretty exciting. As soon as McDavid was picked by the Oilers, Ashton, who buys tickets for the tournament every year, was thinking about getting to see him play in Penticton. “I have a lot of friends that are Oilers fans. They will be quite envious,” Ashton said. “I can rub that in too.” Doreen Bruce also buys tickets each year and said it’s exciting to watch the young players. “This is our opportunity, as opposed to seeing them in the NHL,” she said. Carla Seddon, director of marketing for Spectra Venue Manage-

EDMONTON OILERS PROSPECT Darnell Nurse will joined on the ice by 2015 first overall pick Connor McDavid at the Young Stars Classic in Penticton that starts Sept.11.

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ment, said the crowd is the best they have seen. “The demand for the tickets has definitely been the highest that we’ve had since we started the tournament in 2010,” said Seddon. “We’re excited. There is a lot of talent coming here. It’s going to be a great tournament this year.” The tournament will showcase prospects from the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton

Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. The Canucks roster will include four players selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft since 2012: Jake Virtanen (sixth overall in 2014), Jared McCann (24th overall in 2014), Hunter Shinkaruk (24th overall in 2013) and Brendan Gaunce (26th overall in 2012). Cole Cassels, who helped lead the Oshawa Generals to a Memorial Cup Championship this past season, will attend alongside

defence prospects Ben Hutton and Jordan Subban. Guillaume Brisebois and Dmitry Zhukenov will also make their Young Stars tournament debut. Along with McDavid, the Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year, Leon Draisaitl (selected third overall in 2014) and Darnell Nurse (selected seventh overall in 2013) will play for the Oilers. Both made their NHL debuts during the

2014/15 season. For the Flames, Sam Bennett returns for his second tournament and is joined by Emile Poirier and Morgan Klimchuk. In addition, forward Austin Carroll, who recently completed his fourth season with the Victoria Royals, and goaltender Jon Gillies, who led the Hockey East Conference in both goals against average and save percentage this past season, have been named to the roster. The Jets roster includes two first round picks: Nikolaj Ehlers and Josh Morrissey. The list also includes 2015 World Junior Championship tournament participants Jan Kostalek (Czech Republic), Nic Petan (Canada) and Eric Comrie (Canada). A limited number of six-game $60 tournament ticket packages that went on sale on Friday have already sold out. For information and details on what VIP packages include please visit canucks.com/youngstars. Tickets are available online at www.valleyfirsttix.com, by phone at 1-877-763-2849, in person at the SOEC or visitor centre. This year the festivities will include a Canucks Town Hall breakfast as well as Minor Hockey Day, which will include a Party on the Plaza event with games, food, music and entertainment as well as skills and development camps for B.C. minor hockey players.

Do or die time for Flames lacrosse Dale Boyd

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After tying the series with Kamloops, it’s do or die for the South Okanagan Flames lacrosse team. The Kamloops Venom tied up the firstround playoff series against the Flames 2-2 with a 14-8 win Monday night in Kamloops. “We were short benched unfortunately,” said head coach Kevin Thompson. “Had a few key injuries, which everybody has to deal with.” The Flames were left with 12 runners against a full Venom bench, which actually had to kick one player out of the game pushing the maximum amount of players past 20. The Venom squad also featured some players who returned after fulfilling team commitments on the coast. “They’re good players, they’ve played some pretty high-end lacrosse down on the coast and they brought them back,” Thompson said. “It’s tough to handle when it’s 12 runners.” The Flames took a tough loss in the first game of the series, but bounced back to win the second. A tight, 12-10 win on the weekend set the Flames up with a chance to win the series Monday night, but the Venom got the better of them. “We’ve got great quality players as well, just a short bench. Our guys are in good shape and they’re going to be tired tonight, but they know it’s on the line, Game 5, do or die,” Thompson said. Thompson said he feels his net minder Dean Grimm “is one of the best goalies in the league” and that forward Chris

CONNOR WaLTON (right) fights off Kamloops Venom defender Jerome Thorne during the South Okanagan Flames earlier in the season.

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Pond is a “hands-down shoe in to win MVP of the league.” Pond grabbed over 100 points in league play this year. Thompson also noted captain Kade MacLeod, his 16-yearold younger brother Jake, as well as the entire defensive squad have contributed to the team’s success this year. There is one other player who Thompson finds tough to give a nod.

“It’s always hard for a coach to praise his son too much, which is unfortunate, but my boy Tanner Thompson, nobody scores around him,” Thompson said. The best-of-five series came down to one game Tuesday night in Kamloops, with the winner heading to face Vernon, who knocked out Armstrong with three straight wins, in the final. The championship series starts Friday in Vernon.

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Nielsen tees up scholarship Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Party crasher — Penticton speedway track owner Johnny aantjes was the first to take the jump through a motorhome at the hit to pass destruction event at the race track on saturday. Bull-a-rama takes over the speedway on saturday as the bull riders from all over North america will be competing to raise their standings in the Bull riders canada circuit and for cash. the event starts at 6 p.m. a full concession and barbecue will be available and a petting zoo will be open. tickets will be available at the gate.

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With a scholarship secured, Rachelle Nielsen has been able to hit the links more relaxed. The Summerland Secondary School grad is moving to Kingsville, Tex., in the fall to join the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelina women’s golf team. Nielsen had been focused on earning a scholarship for the last three years. “I’m really excited that I get to go to Texas A &M and get a degree with that name,” said Nielsen, who finalized the scholarship last fall. “I’m excited to be moving to Texas. I’m a little scared too.” While in pursuit of playing golf at a college or university, Nielsen contacted division 1 National Collegiate Athletic Association universities, but nothing panned out. “My game wasn’t quite there. They were looking for more consistent players,” said Nielsen, adding that she shifted her focus to Division II schools. “I discovered it’s a better fit for me as well. Academically and athletically. A little less pressure.” In a team statement announcing her commitment, Nielsen said, “the school offers small class sizes, my intended engineering

summerlaNd’s rachelle Nielsen has earned a scholarship with the texas a&m-Kingsville Javelina golf team.

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major and I will have the chance to play golf year round” as her reason for choosing the Javelina program. With her future decided, Nielsen, who won a gold medal in golf in the North American Indigenous Games last summer, said she can go out and just have fun while playing. It’s a different after feeling pressure to score well.

A former competitive BMX racer, Nielsen didn’t start playing golf until she was six and began playing competitively at 11. Nielsen has been playing on the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour since she was 13 and won her first event at Banff Springs Golf Course on May 24 after scoring back-to-back rounds of 79. On June 21, Nielsen won the Washington Big I qualifier at Semiahmoo, scoring 13 over par, seven shots better than the second-place golfer. Nielsen looks forward to being part of the Javelina family and the team atmosphere, something she hasn’t been involved with before. She said the coaching staff of Alessandra and Mark Dominguez are looking to her as a piece towards a rebuild after losing strong seniors. “She’s very consistent,” said Mark. “She’s a very good athlete. She will bring a lot to the team. She will bring a lot of competition. Make it a little more competitive. We’re really excited to get her here.” Nielsen will be the first Canadian player in the Javelina program, which is entering its fifth season.

Lacrosse player Kozak gets a shot with NCAA team Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The feeling is surreal for Penticton’s Isaiah Kozak to become a Lindenwood University Lion. Kozak joins a lacrosse program that played in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 2 championship for the first time since becoming a full-time member in 2013-14. The Lions lost 15-9 in the first round and finished the season 14-4. Kozak chose Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri for the athletic program as he plans to become a physiotherapist. The university program works with the NFL’s St. Louis Rams and NHL’s

IsaIah KozaK, a Penticton lacrosse player, will join the lindenwood university lions Ncaa division II program.

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St.Louis Blues. “I think that would be really cool to get hands on with a professional team,” said Kozak. “I think that is something I would want to do. Maybe in lacrosse or maybe basketball.” Kozak’s interest in physiotherapy stems from the injuries he has had during his lacrosse career. The South Okanagan Flame had knee surgery last summer that required six months to recover from. “It made sense to go into something like that. I can help younger generations understand that you’re not the only one,” he said. “Just give them advice, stay strong. For being out for six months with knee surgery is pretty rough, especially when you

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want to play lacrosse everyday. It’s a lot of stress.” Kozak has enjoyed playing for the Flames and contributed to a season that saw them finish second in the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League. Kozak goes to battle with players he went to school and former Heat teammates. “Coming to this team they are pretty accepting of me,” he said. Kozak has been pretty happy with his play, he has scored nine goals to go with eight assists in 11 games. While he can be an offensive threat his physical game can be just as devastating as wipes opponents out with hard hits. “That’s what I like doing. I like engaging players,” he said. “Use your size. Get a bit of anger out.”

The start of the season was rough for Kozak, who before joining the Flames, earned a spot on the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the B.C. Junior A League. Kozak broke his finger and missed five weeks of action. Along with school, graduating and travel, the New Westminster coach suggested he come out next year. With the Flames having finished their regular season schedule, Kozak will focus on helping his teammates have playoff success. Lion’s coach Jimmy Lange first saw Kozak with the Burnaby Selects at the Adrenaline Challenge in San Diego last winter. “He is a big, powerful midfielder that can contribute both offensively and defensively,” wrote Lange in an email. “He has a great stick just like we expect all our incoming freshman to have. Now we can look to develop other aspects of his game to make him even more of a threat on the field.” Lange said Kozak, the first Western Canadian to join the program, will be an asset to the Lion’s in the future. The coach added it may take a season or two for Kozak to adjust to the pace of the college game. “Isaiah is a great kid with great character,” said Lange. “Every conversation I have had with him and his coaches/advisors has proven that.”

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Smile often The 5th annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan on Sunday brought over 2,500 cyclists to tour the South Okanagan wine country. This mass cycling event included the kids piccolofondo, granfondo women’s night and the big ride on July 12.

Maxwell MacKenzie (at left), from Penticton, a first time rider at the kids Piccolofondo which was held on Saturday. (Above) Summerland’s Tamatea Westby and mom Tanya Westby (right) walk arm in arm at the Cortofondo finish.

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Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations and former NHL’er Trevor Linden (above) races through the pack. Conor Martin, 14, (below) raises his arms in victory as he prepares to cross the finish line of the Cortofondo event in a record time of one hour, 27 minutes and 29 seconds.

Jacek Synoradzki (above) gives a fist pump as his crosses the finish line in the Mediofondo event. The Kelowna rider was fourth in the men’s 50-59 age division.

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Square and round Dancing at Gyro Park every Wednesday in July, 7 to 9 p.m. Visiting dancers, callers and cuers are invited to join us. Info at 250-492-3247 or pentictonsquares@shaw.ca. T he B ereavemenT reSource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. 250-490-1107.[we] Senior SingleS, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250492-7078 for more info. a l c o h o l i c S anonymouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-4909216 (24 hours) for more info. T he P enTicTon academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. care cloSeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations welcome. anaveTS haS humP Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. KiwaniS cluB meeTS at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. Bingo e v e ry wedneSday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Daily lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. hand and fooT canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. carPeT Bowling from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St.

oKanagan fallS SeniorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. SouTh main droP-in Centre has bocce and beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] Summerland arT cluB meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250494-5851 for info. foSTer care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc. ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. PenTicTon duPlicaTe Bridge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton Legion on Martin Street. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. al-anon for friendS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-4909272 for info. a l c o h o l i c S haS a nonymouS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. SeniorS’ recreaTion and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-492-7266 for more information.

THURSDAY July 16

Blood donor clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Appointments can be made at 1-888236-6283. Take the eligibility quiz before donating at www.blood. ca/en/eligibility-quiz 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. [0716p] fiTneSS friendS meeTS every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-4925400 for more info. SouTh main droP-in Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 9 a.m., introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] ToPS B.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more info. line dancing wiTh Claire Denney every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oliver Seniors Centre, 5876 Airport St. Call Claire at 778-439-2070 for information. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. fraTernal order of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. deSerT Sage SPinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@ telus.net or 250-4984959. line dancing aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more info. elKS cluB haS Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and

snowball darts at 7 p.m a l c o h o l i c S nighT a nonymouS group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St. and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. al-anon for friendS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272. ToPS (TaKe off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093.

FRIDAY July 17

T he P enTicTon academy of Music Kids On Broadway summer camp presents Oliver! at 5:30 p.m. on the patio outside of the Leir House. The kids have been working hard all week and look forward to performing for you. It’s free and fun for the whole family.[071p] Blood donor clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Appointments can be made at 1-888236-6283. [071p] 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. Everyone welcome. anaveTS haS mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m., karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Rib night at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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 bocce and 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. SingleS lunch grouP for 65-plus seniors meets at noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622 for more info. T he B ereavemenT reSource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.[fr] PenTicTon SeniorS comPuTer Club drop-in 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.

SATURDAY July 18

a nTique m achine Show in front of the SS Sicamous. Featuring trucks, tractors, a hit and miss engine

and even a washing machine. This event is free to attend and any donations will go directly to the restoration of the ships. The machines are operated by the Old Boys with Old Toys Club, and will be set up from 10 a.m. until dark.[0718p] The oKangan fallS Legion has drop-in darts at 1 p.m., meat draws and 50/50 at 5 p.m., bacon cheese burger and fries at 6:30 p.m. followed by music and dancing with Shindigger at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 and on sale till July 16 at 250-497-8338.[0718p] eagleS cluB haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon, beaver races at 4 p.m. a l c o h o l i c S anonymouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-4909216 (24 hours). c hariTy 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

Timeline 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. r oyal c anadian 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. a l c o h o l i c S haS a nonymouS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216.

UPCOMING EVENTS The 25Th anniverSary of the Care Closet Thrift Store, 574 Main St. takes place on July 23rd. Drop in for cakes, refreshments and specials between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thank you to all of our dedicated customers, who have helped raise many hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity for our hospice and hospital over our many years of business. Everyone welcome.[0723p]

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Significant events for medical foundation School zone safety measures continue

John Moorhouse Foundation news Summertime and the living is oh-so-easy in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Amid the beach, the barbecue and the best vacation ever, there are a couple of pretty signiﬁcant fundraising events this summer that directly beneﬁt the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s $20-million campaign to provide the medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. First up is the 19th annual Peach City Tees Up for Cancer ladies golf tournament Aug. 14-15 at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. The

Tees Up group has pledged to donate $150,000 over ﬁve years to the PRH tower campaign. Event coordinator Peggy Guest says there is still room for more golfers in this fun tourney. Contact the golf club ofﬁce at 250-492-5626 or email Teesup@shaw.ca for more information. The following Saturday, on Aug. 22, bathtubbers take over the spotlight. The Summerland Yacht Club hosts the inaugural Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race. It’s not too late to enter, but even if you’re not one of the nearly 20 bathtubbers who will race down Okanagan Lake from Peach Orchard Park in Summerland to Okanagan Lake Park in Penticton and return, it will be a truly fun family event with lots of other activities as well. To register or for more information, call 250-494-8312 or visit ogopogobathtubrace.com. Meanwhile, The Care Closet thrift store at 574 Main St. Penticton, celebrates its 25th anniversary on Thursday, July 23. Stop by for free cake and refreshments, and plenty of in-store specials from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Care Closet is jointly oper-

ated by the Penticton Hospital Auxiliary, Penticton & District Hospice Society and the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. We continue to be blown away by the generosity of our donors. The South Okanagan Health Care Auxiliary has donated $50,000 from its Thrift Store in Oliver to the Patient Care Tower campaign. Our thanks to president Carol Howes and all the auxiliary members for their great support. Just as incredible is the support of individual donors. We appreciate donations of any size, including a very generous donation from Lorna and Earl Hyde of Penticton. Although they have quietly requested we not reveal the amount of their donation, we can’t help but praise the Hydes for their generosity. Even members of our Foundation board have stepped forward. Board chair Walter Despot and wife Barbara of Keremeos are donating $30,000. Walter, the former mayor of Keremeos, was also instrumental in the campaign to establish the Keremeos Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in the late 1990s. Meanwhile, vice chair

Ken Jaggard has donated $30,000 to honour his late wife, Alice and their family. Ken has been a vital member of the Foundation’s board for years – and before that the Penticton Hospital Board. It’s hard to ﬁnd enough words to say “Thanks!” These donations are equal to the amount needed to name one of the 84 single patient rooms to be included in the new PRH tower. A naming opportunity application process is in place for those who donate at least $30,000 to the campaign. More news about the hospital expansion will be forthcoming in the coming months. The provincial government expects to name its private sector partner for the PRH project in early 2016 with construction to start next spring. For more information contact the foundation ofﬁce at 250-492-9027 or visit our website sosmedicalfoundation.com. In the meantime, have a great summer! John Moorhouse is the development and communications officer for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

Dan Walton

Western News Staff

The city is cementing the temporary traffic calming measures that began implementation in 2013. Efforts were inflated in response to an incident where a crossing guard at Parkway Elementary had her foot run over a few years ago. The safety features were planned in co-ordination with local Parent Advisory Committees. Queens Park has been surveyed but traffic calming measures are still in the works. There, the road will be narrowed, a speed hump will be added, highly-visible green paint will mark the bicycle entrances, a raised crosswalk will be installed, and three parking spaces will be eliminated to align the walkway with the crosswalk on Power Street. Uplands will also see the installation of speed humps and road narrowing, as well as new signage for the buses drop-off zone. Council first responded by implementing temporary measures, such as pylons and delineators to give drivers a visual warning that the road is narrowing or a speed hump is approaching. The largest traffic calming investment was made at Parkway, which saw speed humps and digit speed radar signs installed, a crosswalk raised to the level of the sidewalk, and the road narrowed. Wiltse saw the same measures implemented. Carmi had nearby roads narrowed, speed radar installed, two crosswalks added and new signage. Staff highlighted the benefits of raised crosswalks over crosswalks with blinking lights, as drivers tend to better notice pedestrians. Through survey data, staff observed drivers to slow down measurably following the installation of speed hump and delineators.

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