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FIRE CONTRACT SMOULDERING Steve Kidd

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The long running contract dispute between the City of Penticton and its firefighters has been snuffed out, at least for a few months. Penticton’s firefighters have been without a contract since the last one ended in 2009. In the meantime negotiations went back and forth, until both sides agreed to go to binding arbitration in July 2014. The dispute was finally heard by an arbitrator in early June, according to Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, and a decision was returned in late July. “The agreement covers 2010 to 2015 and it expires in December,” said Jakubeit, who explained that the arbitrator

awarded the firefighters 1.5 per cent increases in January and June of the first two years, then 2.5 per cent each year after that. The pay increase is retroactive, and Jakubeit said the money will come out of the 2016 budget. “Obviously it will have an impact on our budget,” said Jakubeit, who declined to say what the final cost for the city will be. “I don’t want to speculate, but there are 34 (firefighters) with the inspectors, and most of them are in the $50,000 to $80,000 range. It is a larger number, that is for sure,” he said. The city’s finance department is still in the process of calculating the total cost. “It goes back a few years and we have two payroll systems, so they are still figuring out exactly what that total

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City hall rally calls for referendum Steve Kidd

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Opponents of leasing land in Skaha Park to a private developer aren’t backing down, any more than city council is from their decision to proceed. A second rally was held at city hall on Tuesday, in advance of council’s regular Aug. 4 meeting, and again drew hundreds of protesters. Just after 5 p.m. RCMP Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth estimated the crowd at 450, with more coming in. A multitude of signs with messages ranging from “We love Skaha Park” to “No corporate waterpark on public land” and “Referendum or bust” made the crowds sentiment clear. This rally was sparked by Mayor Andrew Jakubeit and council’s decision to continue with the deal to lease the land to Trio Marine Group at a special council meeting on July 29, just prior to the mayor’s 30-day deadline to return the issue to council’s agenda. On June 29, council gave the go ahead to an agreement with Trio Marine Group for a 30year lease on the Skaha marina and a portion of the park, where they plan to build a restaurant and other amenities, including a waterslide complex. Former city councillor John Vassilaki attended the rally, as he did the

PeoPLe once aGain jammed main Street in front of city hall on aug. 4 to attend a rally regarding the development at Skaha Lake Park.

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first one. Vassilaki said he approved of the waterslides, but didn’t think the corner of Skaha Lake Park was an appropriate spot. But Vassilaki had another worry. “I am concerned council isn’t listening to the people,” he said. Doug Maxwell was out gathering signatures for both a recall council petition and one requesting a referendum on the park issue, which

organizers say has over 3,000 signatures. Maxwell said the possible loss of parkland at Munson Mountain, the community centre and Skaha Lake park spurred him to take part. “Once it is gone, it’s gone. It’s been too many years that we have tried to assemble parkland,” said Maxwell, adding that the length of the lease is an issue. “It won’t go back to parkland.

Leaman given boat privileges Dale Boyd

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The former Penticton city councillor and mayoral candidate that pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault in 2014 will be able to take his boat out after his release in November. Conditions were amended for Gary Allan Leaman’s probation order at the Penticton Courthouse on Wednesday, including a change in curfew hours and an amendment allowing Leaman to use a boat launch. The new wording in the probation order will allow Leaman to use a boat launch, which his

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defence counsel said are usually located in public parks or areas, which one of the conditions of his probation didn’t allow him to attend those areas. “He has a boat and uses it a lot, so Crown’s agreeable to putting an exception in,” said Lea-

man’s defence counsel Michael Welsh. Crown counsel Catherine Crockett told the Western News that Leaman will be back in court in November when he plans to make another application to alter probation conditions. Leaman was sentenced to a 21-month jail sentence in September 2014, and will be subject to a 27-month probation. His probation requires that he remain in B.C. except with permission from his probation officer and abide by a curfew from midnight to 6 a.m. He was also placed on the national sex offender registry.

Never. They will find some other business to put in there,” said Maxwell. “I am talking all parkland, no matter what it is.” In another repeat of the July 20 rally, former Mayor Jake Kimberley was one of the feature speakers. He talked about how through many past councils, the drive has been to increase parkland. In the case of Skaha Lake Park, Kimberley said it

has taken 50 years to build the park through purchases, donations and expropriations. “This lease is almost as long as that 50 years because they have 30 years plus two five year extensions,” Kimberley said. The process council followed getting to the lease also needs to be examined, according to Kimberley, who suspects council may have been in discussion with the developers prior to the project being presented at the June public hearing. “I went to the public hearing on June 29 to hear 3.5 hours of presentation by the public ... and to hear the decision made in 30 minutes, without debate,” said Kimberley. Kimberley also questioned the length of the lease, saying that it’s length should qualify it for needing public input via a referendum, just as the Municipal Charter requires for disposition of parkland. “If the land is leased for 30 years, there is an argument to say that the land has been disposed of for public use,” said Kimberley. “The courts in Ontario heard that argument and said no, a lease means that public access is being denied to land purchased by the public.” “Waterslides are for young people with families that can afford them. Public parks are for old, young, families, for free,” said Kimberley.

Hotel deal dead for now Steve Kidd

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It looks like Penticton won’t be getting a new hotel next to the South Okanagan Events Centre after all. “I think that location is, at this point in time, dead,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. Council met in camera prior to their regular Aug. 4 meeting and rejected both expressions of interest received last week. According to economic development officer Colleen Pennington, the evaluating committee was unanimous in their decision. “Neither submission provided sufficient benefit to the community in terms of meeting our needs for a public hotel and ensuring the community received value for the public lands,” said

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Pennington. Jakubeit refused to say whether council had been unanimous in their rejection of the proposals. However, he did say that whatever was proposed, they expected to see value coming back to the community both financially and in use of the land. “The expressions of interest didn’t hit the targets we were

looking for or hoping for, so we are moving off that right now,” said Jakubeit. He added the city may work with the private sector to revisit other possible locations. “There was a good number of people that did express some interest, so we will follow up as well,” said Jakubeit. Concerns the project would require a referendum to proceed were raised last month, when additional research turned up a century-old indenture on the land limiting its use to park, sports and recreation, a horse racing track or public benefit. The indenture specifies that any other use required “the assent of majority of the city’s duly qualified electors expressed in the same manner as at a vote for elections of members to a municipal council.”

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RDOS deny Challenge sponsorship Dale Boyd

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The vote to deny a three-year sponsorship deal with the Valley First Challenge Penticton was passed unanimously by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen board Thursday. The $48,000 partnership was presented to the board during the July 16

regular meeting by Challenge co-owners Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown. “It was a good presentation, but poor application,” said Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes. “There’s no books, there’s no budget.” Hovanes was also hesitant to support the sponsorship due to profits from the event going

toward paying back the City of Penticton for the debt incurred when the city retained the license. The new owners of the Challenge race were given five years to spread the payment of the debt to the city out. Some board members were open to a less lengthy sponsorship deal, but felt the proposal came in too close the

Aug. 26 start date of the triathlon. “I think we would all like to see Challenge in Penticton be successful. I also remember the discussion that some rural areas and some of the other municipalities not having anything to gain,” Area ‘D’ director Tom Siddon said. “I’ll support (denying the sponsorship), but it trou-

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athlon that took place over August long weekend did so without sponsorship from the board. Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit excused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest, having worked with the event in the past. The triathlon also received a one-time $25,000 grant in aid from the RDOS three years ago when the City of Penticton held the license.

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“It would be very easy to turn around and say you just gave these guys $13,000.” “Without access to the books we don’t know. For that very simple reason I don’t know if we can do this,” Brydon said. “We don’t have any transparency of where our money is going.” Terry Schafer, Area ‘C’ Director, noted that similar events like the Ultra520K Canada tri-

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bles me a little bit that we can’t in some way provide some sponsorship. I don’t like the idea of three years, and the fact that it came in so late.” Area ‘F’ Director Michael Brydon agreed with Siddon and noted that not enough information was provided on the finances and how they would be implemented. “... just imagine what happens if this company makes a profit of $13,000 this year,” Brydon said.

Tourism Penticton has appointed Kelly Hopkins as their new executive director, taking over for Chris Bower, who resigned in July. Bower will work with Hopkins over the next couple of months as she transitions into the role. “We are confident that she will be a tremendous asset to the team and a major contributor to the future success of Tourism Penticton,” said Tourism Penticton vice chair Jessica Agur. Hopkins takes over the position at a crucial time for tourism in Penticton, as the city gears up to host the GoMedia conference, starting on Sept. 27. It brings Canadian tourism partners together with top travel media from

Zoning Bylaw 2011-23. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-44 (864 Government Street) Rezone Lot 14, District Lot 249, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 3578, except Plan KAP68054, located at 864 Government Street, from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing). The applicant is proposing to construct two duplexes on the site. 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, August 17, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public

around the globe. “It is a very exciting time for Tourism Penticton. Moving forward with GoMedia is an extraordinary opportunity. That has been well laid out and planned,” said Hopkins. “I am very confident moving forward this will be a top notch event.” Hopkins brings with her experience working with Challenge Penticton and other major Penticton events. “I think the relationships that I have built over the last few years with sports tourism and event planning is essential,” said Hopkins, who is currently employed as recreation business supervisor for the City of Penticton. “Understanding the different roles within the city is essential for understanding how tourism works within our city.”

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, August 17, 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.

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Tower project moving forward Steve Kidd

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A project to build a residential tower complex on a former water slide site is one step closer to reality. Penticton city council voted this week to rezone 3388 Skaha Lake Road, formerly the site of Wonderful Waterworld from Tourist Commercial to Residential. Waterworld closed in 2006, selling the land to Vancouver developer Mel Reeves, who planned to build a five-star resort on the property. Reeves ran into financial difficulties with his project and shut it down in 2008 without ever having broken ground. The property was put on the market in 2009 for $12 million, far less than an earlier listing price of $22 million, after a court had ordered its sale as part of foreclosure. The land lay idle for several years, until Starline Enterprises purchased the property out of receivership in 2013. Starline has already built a commercial component at the cor-

ner of Skaha Lake Road and Yorkton Avenue and are now looking to back that up by building two 14-storey and one 12-storey residential tower next to it. The rezoning passed 5-2, with Couns. Max Picton and Tarik Sayeed opposed. Picton said he approved the developer’s concept, which would both increase the city’s tax base and deal with a property that has long been an eyesore, but he drew the line at the height of the buildings. “I am just not in favour of a building of that height in that area of town,” said Picton, adding that he believed that if the project went forward, it would be beautiful, but the height didn’t suit his vision of that area of the city. Sayeed’s concerns were that the design only included a single parking spot per unit, which he said would end up affecting the surrounding neighbourhood, as owners searched for a spot to park their second car. But while the height of the complex was an issue for some, discussion also included the lack

of affordable housing in Penticton. Tony Vant Geloof, owner of Starline, said that responsibility for affordable housing shouldn’t be laid on developers, noting that his company had already contributed $400,000 into the city’s affordable housing fund during construction of their Athens Creek development. “That $400,000 is going to be peanuts for affordable housing. That is not the way to go, in my opinion. I think we have to do that as a city or a province or as a federal government. We should not load that on an individual,” he said. Vant Geloof’s son Bill said that due to the density of the Skaha Road project, they expected to contribute a similar amount to the affordable housing fund again. “That is essentially a tax on our project to help produce some social housing,” said Bill, who also told council they understood some people were concerned by the height of the towers, but they had worked hard with their designers to minimize the effect.

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Police have arrested a violent Penticton man who was wanted on outstanding warrants. Jessy Arthur Michaud is facing charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a firearm contrary to a court order, careless use or storage of a firearm as well as multiple breaches of probation relating to incidents in July. Michaud was consent remanded to the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre Wednesday. Police issued a brief release stating that Penticton RCMP attended a local motel and arrested Michaud without incident. Michaud’s next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 13. Crown counsel Chris Balison told the Western News that Michaud was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a shotgun, on July 13 in Penticton. The date coincides with a man who was caught on Penticton Courthouse security footage entering the courthouse carrying a DeWalt toolkit that was later reported as holding a loaded shotgun.

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EDITORIAL Kudos to everyone behind PeachFest Each August, Penticton is treated to a huge range of entertainment at the Peach Festival. This year, that ranges from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, West Coast Lumberjacks and sandcastle competitions to performances from the likes of 54-40, George Canyon and Barney Bentall. Then there is the Grande Parade and the Kiddies Parade. And this goes on for five days, for free. Not many cities can boast of an event that even comes close. There are two things that have to come together to make this work. The first is the volunteers. Planning for Peach Festival starts as soon as the current one ends for the volunteer board members, who spend much of their year putting it all together. Then, too, there are all the volunteers on the ground, helping set up, managing the crowds and performing countless other duties to ensure Peachfest comes off smoothly. Penticton is lucky to have a dedicated core of volunteers. We benefit from their involvement in so many ways, whether it’s coaching youngsters, raising money for the hospital, or helping out at big events like the Gran Fondo, Challenge Triathlon or Peachfest. For all these wonderful and important activities, we owe our volunteers a deep debt of gratitude. The other group that makes Peachfest possible, and who also deserve a round of applause at least as big as George Canyon is going to get when he hits Peachfest’s main stage tonight, are the sponsors. Without the generosity of sponsors like Dave Kampe of Peters Bros. Construction, Tim HorPENTICTON WESTERN tons, The Lakeside Resort, Penticton Speedway, Valley First and many, many others, Peachfest would likely be a lot smaller, and it wouldn’t be free. We would like to extend our thanks to the volunteers and sponsors who devote so much to making Peach Festival an incredible, matchless event.

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Fires take climate change off the back burner Unless they’re there to hand out paycheques, thank-you gift baskets or actually swing an axe and hold a hose, I could do without ever seeing another politician at a ﬁre. It’s obviously contrived. But there’s something unsettling about watching one roll in to an ongoing crisis wearing their man/woman-of-thepeople wardrobe. They speak to the front line workers, brow appropriately furrowed and ask, loudly and awkwardly, questions they’ve likely already read the answers to in 15 previously published press releases. Then, as camera ﬂashes pop, they invariably say, “You’ve done a great job. You’re brave. Marvelous. I could never do what you’re doing” Of course, all those things are true. But I can’t help but wonder what these politicians

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At Random are doing in their real arena of change that would help those brave men and women not be where they are, i.e. not be in harm’s way. For example, what exactly is being done by Canada and B.C. to combat climate change? Premier Christy Clark pointed out that’s the heart of the problem herself, when she was at the ﬁre scene We d n e s d a y — t h e s e ﬁres are the “new normal” and she has con-

cerns that forest fire season won’t give us a break. “We’re going to see more homes threatened, more people’s livelihoods threatened, more forest resources lost,” Clark said. “Climate change has altered the terrain and it’s made us much more vulnerable to fire...The earth is very dry and I think that we have to be planning with the knowledge that this isn’t going to be an unusual year. These things are going to happen more often.” So what does that mean? Are we just going to get more funding to clear underbrush or will the governments that are watching the Okanagan turn into a bonfire year after year going to do something to really douse the blaze? I have no hope for the current federal government. They don’t

seem to value scientific evidence. But B.C. was once praised for going green with its carbon cutting measures. In 2007, B.C. set greenhouse gas reduction targets based on the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Since then, they introduced North America’s first revenueneutral carbon tax and achieved carbon neutral government every year since 2010. Lest the backslide be forgotten, Clark’s government froze the carbon tax in 2013, and moved climate leadership to the back burner. And emissions have been rising whether it be in the area of transportation, industry, or natural gas production. The good news is that our smoke signals have put the climate on the front burner again, so to speak. There’s now an ave-

nue to weigh in on what we all think should be done to ﬁx things. The province has launched the Climate Action Consultation. It’s open now and ends on Aug. 17. Head over to http:// engage.gov.bc.ca/climateleadership/ and click on ‘Take The Survey.’ “It only takes a few minutes and “your input can help ensure a better future for all British Columbians,” reads the site. That’s politician speak, of course. There’s a good chance it won’t amount to anything—certainly not a photo op. But now, as we watch our valley swallowed by ﬂames yet again, let’s at least feign interest in saving the world. It’s just a click away. Kathy Michaels is a reporter with the Kelowna Capital News, a Black Press newspaper.

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Costly mistakes in procedure At Tuesday’s very successful rally I presented a councils responsibility under the municipal charter when they are dealing with an application to rezone property from its designation in the Official Community Plan (OCP). Once an application is received by council it is then directed to planning and public works to investigate what change in zoning is being requested. If staff believe there is reason enough to refer the decision to council the application to rezone is placed on the council agenda. At which time, council are required to publicly review the application to rezone, if they feel it should go to a public hearing then the only motion that can be made is “the application has merit, I move that it proceed to a public hearing and effected property owners be duly notified.” No debate for or against the application is made by council until the public hearing. For a member of council to speak publicly prior to the public hearing, whether they are for against the rezoning, is a violation of public process under the charter. When I attended the public hearing for the waterslide on June 29, one councillor publicly announced that prior to the hearing, June 26 she had “hundreds of people supporting the waterslide at the Farmers’ Market.” Then the question that I regret not asking at the hearing was whether that councillor committed their support for the

waterslide before the public hearing on the June 29? If that councillor did, then the decision of council that evening should be held over until the matter is investigated by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. A violation of public process occurred again when the towers at the south end of the city was put before council for rezoning. When presented by staff for council’s direction, it was stated by a councillor and recorded in the press words to this effect, “this is a great project for city, we need more low cost housing.” This councillor clearly indicated which way she was going to vote on the application before the affected neighbouring property owners were even officially notified? Therefore the comment and following motion was totally out of order and should have been challenged by the mayor. He should have advised council not to express whether they’re for or against the application has merit until public hearing, either while in the council seat or out in the public prior to the hearing. I stated at the public hearing on June 29 that council needed experienced professional guidance on their responsibilities as set out in the Municipal Charter. Their mistakes in improper procedures could cost all of us. Does the Eckhardt dormitory come to mind? Jake Kimberley Penticton

Democracy versus dictatorship

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The meaning of democracy is a system of government by the whole population through elected representatives. The meaning of the word dictatorship according to Google search is “A dictator leaves no room for input from anyone who is not the top guy, My way or the highway.” Sound familiar? No room for input from residents and no compromise. Our mayor and council can use that as their legacy. A referendum would have proved he and his council wrong. The waterslide would have been declined. Instead, behind closed doors they signed the deal prior to our rally to save Skaha Lake Park. This council now has the legacy of tearing our city apart and destroying a park of dedication for those who have donated, had expropriated homes or raised funds to build Skaha Park. Mayor, you can tell your grandchildren what a powerful person you were in destroying what was built by previous mayors and council and legacy funds. As far as the hotel issue, it is dead in the water because the land was donated on the fact that it was to remain parkland. You knew a referendum was going to kill that hotel plan. Saying now that the two requests to build the hotel didn’t meet councils target? You must think the residents and taxpayers are all stupid. You would have lost that referendum. And you would have lost the waterslide proposal through referendum. Better get your dental work done council. You have three years (maybe) left in your term. In that time with your closed door deals, you could destroy the remainder of our city and leave a legacy to dividing Penticton. To the residents of Penticton, if your family homes were expropriated and/or your family had an agreement with the city to leave that parcel as greenspace, contact your MLA. And Elvena Slump, you rock. Keep the petition to recall council going. The best sign from the rally was “Sold” City Hall & Council $500 “Future Home of Bob’s Donuts” The Old Kentucky Fried Chicken building is still standing. No cameras, no room for taxpayers to attend, perfect place to hold council meetings.

During the wind storms of 2007 and 2008 over 100 magnificent trees were up rooted and decimated much of Skaha Lake Park. At that time a clarion call was put out to the citizens of Penticton to come to the financial aid of the city to assist in the purchase of new trees to reforest the park. Many of us who get great enjoyment from the park did just that and donated amounts from $100 to $500. Following the reforestation a plaque was erected listing the donors. A check of that plaque reveals some interesting information about our gem of a park. The most interesting information is not who gave to the well being of the park, but who did not. The plaque is still there for anyone to read. You will notice that not one serving member of city council donated a dime to the very worthwhile endeavor, interesting in that they didn’t care about the beauty of the park then and obviously by there short sighted leasing out of a sizable portion of a very lovely and tranquil part of the park don’t care about it now. One of the more interesting facts reported on that plaque is and I quote “In the 1940s Penticton’s Reeve ( Mayor) and council passed a motion to preserve as park land what was then called Pine Tree Park.” What a far thinking mayor and council. One wonders what became of that motion, was it rescinded? From this plaque we learn that Skaha Park was bequeathed to us by a concerned council and the fact that it exists today is thanks to a forward thinking council. Here we are today with the present stewards of the park willing to lease much of it out for a few dollars. By what inherent right do they think that this is what the council of the 1940s would allow this to transpire? One can hear loudly the refrain “If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep.”

Lou Sloboda Penticton

Kerry Baxter Penticton

Mocking memories I am so perplexed about the actions of our mayor and council, I don’t know where to start. I am so frustrated and from what I read from the other letters to the editors, I am not alone.

I went to look at the drawings at the marina so I could remove any doubt in my mind in regards to where the proposed development will go first. Then my wife and I walked over to the green space that could be replaced by an expansion of the parking lot and the waterslides. In these two spaces alone we counted approximately 30 beautiful, healthy trees that would have to be destroyed to make room for this development. At the base of most of these trees are memorial plaques, in memory of different persons, trees planted for certain Arbor Days, corporate sponsors and service clubs, some dated back several years. I am sure I could hear Joni Mitchell singing in the background, “They paved paradise to put up a parking lot.” Have these councillors become so cold and hard hearted and hell bent on development that they would destroy this beautiful space and mock the memory of those who came before and had the vision to preserve this park. Furthermore if this venture fails, what will we do with the remnants of the water slides? Will the city manage and run it? I do believe in free enterprise and small business, but in the right location in this case.

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

On Tuesday’s Skaha Lake development protest rally at city hall:

“I’d be curious to know how many on this petition were mislead with the information they were provided with, and how many had both sides of the story... Stay the course City of Penticton - Municipality! The project is a good thing for everyone!”

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“Proud of our elected officials for staying the course.” — posted by Peggy Gilmore

On woman facing possible charges after leaving kids in hot car:

“Why would she not take the kids in the store? Lock (her) up for half an hour in her car and see how she likes it.”

— posted by Judie Johnson

“The other issue is leaving your young children in a car at all. Doesn’t matter if its hot, cold, raining etc. Do not leave your children in a car! I can’t believe in this day and age we have to spell this out to people. Really?”

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No thanks I am looking for volunteers to gather signatures for a recall petition for the mayor and council. If you wish to volunteer for this project send me an email at: recallpentictoncouncil@gmail.com. Look for me or volunteers over the next few weeks intermittently sitting on the public sidewalks on Main Street in the area of shopping centres, at public market, Power Street, the SOEC and anywhere people gather. Let’s get this done. Elvena Slump Penticton

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B.C. leads on climate, B.C. taxpayers pay Ever since Gordon Campbell neutered the BC NDP stance on all things green by subjecting taxpayers to the Carbon Tax in 2005, the BC Liberals have claimed the high ground in the war on carbon dioxide. Buried in the details on the carbon tax is the reality that B.C. pays more out in industry carve outs and subsidies than the tax generates in revenue. What was an act of electoral genius on the part of Campbell has become a fiscal albatross around the neck of Premier Clark. B.C. generates all of its electricity by hydro, and provincial CO2 emissions are a rounding error in total naturally occurring atmospheric CO2. Clark is nonetheless forg-

ing ahead with a more confiscatory scheme to tax us to prosperity in the name of Gaia. B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan is the BC Liberal’s new method to tax us more, under the guise of “planet saving.” Despite average global temperatures remaining unchanged for 19 years, as overall CO2 concentrations rise, BC’s Liberals see CO2 pricing as a “politically risk free” revenue source. To launch B.C. into a leadership role when it comes to cooling the earth, Clark has assembled a team to provide the Liberals cover for the massive energy rate increases that are sure to follow. The team reads like a who’s who from a pipeline protest, with Matt Horne from the

Take leadership on climate

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As we live through a hot summer, we are faced with the constant threat of fire and with water shortages in most of B.C. It is heartening to finally hear ongoing public recognition of the fact of global warming and the warnings that fire threat and water shortages will be a fact of life in the years to come. It is also heartening to hear that the federal government and some provinces are taking the initiative in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Some provinces have in fact shown successful action on climate change. However, the Canadian effort to reduce greenhouse gas is piecemeal. Further, the new federal target announced in May of this year is still weaker than three provincial targets and is low by international standards. I believe the federal government should take leadership on this issue and suggest two questions to put to all candidates in the now announced federal election: Would your government take the lead in supporting and encouraging all provinces to enact legislation to reduce carbon emissions? How would your government work with the provinces to standardize and maximize the goals for the reduction of greenhouse emissions? Appropriate replies will outline specific future steps and not be vague statements of past actions.

On June 17, 36 people were arrested in Penticton’s first ever Jail ‘N Bail which helped raise almost $12,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and Myla (a local six-yearold battling a rare form of cancer). Being on the wrong side of the law for the right cause was what this event was all about. All of the “jailbirds” were such good sports and everybody responded so generously. Independent events like this are a vital source of funding for the Society, but they’re also a key way for us all to come together as a community and show our support. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, and the people who benefit from our investments in research, prevention and support, I want to offer a heart-felt thank you to everybody that helped make the Jail ‘N Bail a great success! Thank you so much. And to anyone we forgot, we deeply thank you — please see the Downtown Penticton Association to sign up for next year.

Kathleen Davies Naramata

Tessa Derksen Annual giving co-ordinator, Canadian Cancer Society (BC and Yukon Division)

Ouch Lowest price per barrel of oil in four years sure doesn’t translate to lower pricing at the pumps, especially in the Okanagan. Here’s a comparison on regular grade as of Friday, July 24: Calgary

leftist Pembina Institute and Tzeporah Berman, a long time Greenpeace activist and Broadbent Institute fellow and “eco – Hero.” The fix is in. Like it or not B.C. is on its way to becoming a Climate Change Leader and the taxpayers of B.C. are lucky enough to pay for this distinction. For the honour of leading on Climate, B.C. taxpayers will pay even more at the pump, more to heat and light their homes, more to institutional entrepreneurs in big wind, solar and bio-mass and more to fund questionable carbon trading schemes like the Pacific Carbon Trust. No student from B.C.’s high school class of 2015 has experienced any global warming

Alta. $ .984, Kelowna $ 1.319, Penticton $ 127.9 and going up. Maybe instead of trucking our fuel in from Kamloops we should ask where Tofino on the west side of Vancouver Island buys their fuel. Today’s price in Tofino $ 121.9 Hmm, maybe we should take the same stand as Merritt did and advise visitors to the Okanagan to bypass our expensive gas pricing and fill up elsewhere. Doug Scoones Penticton

Breaking the law The total direct and indirect cost of chronic disease in Canada was $93 billion/year in 2004. Most of this is preventable and it takes a huge toll on our economy. We in Penticton bear our share of this burden through health care costs, social costs and lost productivity. This is a huge economic issue with major impact on our standard of living. The solution is not more doctors and drugs. It lies with strategies to promote healthy living. An urban park is one of the best tools we have to promote and support healthy living: a peaceful, natural place for restorative relaxation and soft recreation, accessible by all — without charge. Evidence for the health benefits of urban parks is strong and growing, including blood pressure control, reduced obesity, improved stress and depression scores, improved functioning of kids with

in their lifetime. Both the arctic and antarctic ice caps are at record extents and thickness. Polar bears are thriving around the arctic. One need not wear his galoshes in downtown Vancouver despite Al Gore’s sea level rise predictions. None of the catastrophic climate change models have been proven correct. Yet B.C. is doomed lead on climate. All this from a spendthrift Liberal government, desperate for revenue and afraid to cut spending, that purports to be conservative. We could ask the last one leaving B.C. to turn the lights out, but who can afford light with this leadership like this?

ADHD, even improved immunity. Some very recent evidence show that chemicals (phytoncides) released into the air by trees, especially evergreens, are powerful enhancers of our immune systems. At the core of this benefit is the sense of natural space. Our own Skaha Lake Park fits this description to a T. It is an urban gem. No enhancement needed. Contrast the restorative urban park with another kind of park: the amusement park. These are usually privately owned, for profit and charge an entry fee. They have expensive built structures such as waterslides. They serve customers who can afford to pay. A waterslide could be a lot of fun for our kids whose parents can afford it, attract some more tourists and create a few more low-paying jobs for three months of the year. But it belongs in an amusement park, not in Skaha Lake Park, where it would overwhelm the existing ambience, shatter the peaceful natural setting, and defeat the priceless health benefits this park bestows on our community. Natural parks have their own intrinsic value to community health and hence to our economy. We struggle to create urban parkland. It needs to be protected, and we need mayor and council to understand that. So, to conclude, our public parkland belongs to all the people. We the ratepayers are owners of this land, not customers. Mayor

Mark Walker Penticton

and council, you have tried to take from us almost 20 per cent of Skaha Lake Park for commercial development by circumventing democratic process. This must stop. Our public parkland must not be disposed of in any way without consent from the electorate. The Community Charter, with clarification in the Interpretation Act, requires it. You are breaking the law and thwarting democracy. Gerry Karr Penticton

We own the car We love Penticton and have lived here for several decades. This is only the second time we have been outraged enough to share our views in print. We absolutely oppose this particular Skaha Marina project. It is far too encroaching on our greenspace and it is way too long a lease. We have a problem with commercializing city property that was previously available to residents and tourists alike, for free. Thirty years is a whole generation of children whose families would have to pay for them to enjoy this area. Attention city council, you’ve got our attention. Brutal. Political suicide. Commit us to this and we will vote each and every one of you off council. You may have the keys but you know what, we own the car. Joseph and Beverly McQueen Penticton

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WANTED: CONCERT BAND MUSICAL DIRECTOR The Board of Directors for the Penticton Concert Band is seeking candidates for the position of Musical Director starting October 6, 2015.

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TribuTe band briT Floyd brings back hits from Pink Floyd’s trip through space and time tour to the South okanagan events Centre on aug. 12.

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also the variety of guitar sounds and keyboard sounds that they had on their albums over the years. So getting to recreate that accurately and faithfully is always a bit of a challenge.” Fine tuning the set list for a show can be a case of choice paralysis. With a plethora of songs and styles spanning decades, it can be tough to carve out an all-encompassing show. “You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to putting a set list together. There are certain songs you want to put in what you might well regard as the ‘greatest hits’,” Darlington said. “There’s so many other amazing Pink Floyd tracks you get to choose from. We usually try to have a theme for a tour, whether we’re playing full album sides or what have you, but one thing we try to do is to be as representative as we can be of the whole catalogue,” The band is currently on the Space and Time tour, a nod to Stephen Hawking’s relationship with Pink Floyd, including his cameo on the Division Bell’s Keep Talking, as well as a reflection of the time that has passed in the last 50 years as the band heads into an anniversary marking half a century of music. Famed tracks like Another Brick in the Wall, Wish You Were Here and Shine on You Crazy Diamond all make an appearance, but Brit Floyd also delves into the deep cuts, taking fans back to the early years with

founding member, and inspiration for many later songs, Syd Barrett. “Perhaps it’s the more hardcore fans who may be familiar with that material, but it’s definitely important to represent that period of Pink Floyd. There would have never been a Pink Floyd if it wasn’t for Syd Barrett,” Darlington said. It’s been years since a teenage Darlington first sat down to listen to The Wall, not knowing the music would stick with him for life. “That was my first sort of gateway into Pink Floyd,” Darlington said. “At that early, early age I was influenced as a musician by them and fascinated by the stuff they were trying to say with their lyrics and the amazing artwork and imagery that were associated with them. It was all these ingredients coming together that give me my reason and motivation for wanting to play this music, and dedicate all this time to getting it right over the years.” The Wall makes a theatrical appearance in the last half of the show, tapping into one of Darlington’s favourite aspects of the band. “It gives us a chance to put the theatrical aspect of Pink Floyd into the show as well,” Darlington said. “They were sort of famous for the visual side they put on. They were very, very pioneering when it came to a lot of the ways people put a large scale production concert on these days.”

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One of Canada’s favourite country artists will be headlining the Aug. 7 events on the Peachfest stage. George Canyon, who’s busy writing and recording a new album, is stepping away from the studio to be a part of Peachfest. “(The Canyon family) love the whole Okanagan area,” he said. “We spend as much time as we can there, hoping to spend more in the future.” He said his new record has been in the works for over a year, and while his band is spending as much time in the studio as possible, the crew didn’t want to pass on the opportunity to play in Penticton — their only B.C. show this summer. “When you’re celebrating music with a bunch of different acts, everybody’s ramped up, enjoying the day and the sunshine — it’s special when you get to play outside,” he said. “Lord willing, we’ll have a nice beautiful sunny day and a nice evening.” He couldn’t say whether the audience will be treated to some of the new songs before the album’s release early in 2016, but fans can expect a new single in September. “It’s something we’ve been taking our time with; really trying to get back to my music.” Canyon said his songwriting is drawn from concepts that stir his emotions. “I never really looked at it as trying to be with the times. Hopefully someone likes me as an artist, and they like me as an artist not just for one song but because of all the music that I make.” The Peachfest concert though is sure to focus on Canyon’s more popular songs. “I’ve been very blessed to have 28 or 29 radio songs and success with radio. We try to concentrate on hitting as many of those as we can, but I also really enjoy visit-

GeorGe Canyon is stepping away from the studio to headline the Penticton Peach Festival on aug. 7.

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ing with the crowd and telling them stories behind songs, and getting the crowd to sing along to certain things.” But it’s not just a matter of running through the singles, he said. “We mix it up — every now and again I’ll do a song from my children’s album that we haven’t released yet, but eventually will. We have a lot of fun with kids and that’s why we encourage families to be at the show.” The authenticity of Canyon’s country roots were apparent over the phone as the interview was interrupted by his pet dog. “Hang on one second, sorry I just have my dog here – Oakley! Oakley come! Ah he’s not gonna come,” Canyon said. “We have a labradoodle that’s protecting the farm — that’s what he thinks anyways, he protects the farm ’til someone comes up and he licks them to death.” Canyon grew up in Nova Scotia, but relocated as an adult to Alberta. Despite living in prov-

inces 5,000 kilometres apart, he said the country influences didn’t differ. “Growing up on the east coast I’d listen to Hank Snow, Anne Murray, right from there to Stan Rogers,” he said. “All this stuff just kind of blending all together. The kind of music that’s always been about family and stories — and it’s the same as the west.” Canyon said his bandmates are the cream of the Canadian crop and credited them with much of his success. “I’m really blessed to have them with me this long — some have them have been with me for seven or eight years.” Before he hits the stage, Canyon plans to experience some of King & Cash’s set, the country band that plays before him. “They’re label mates of mine. I’ve heard their music before but not live so I’m really interested to see them.” Canyon takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. after King and Cash at 8 p.m.

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A travelling troupe will bring a production composed by one of history’s most acclaimed writers to the South Okanagan. “(William) Shakespeare is the ﬁnest playwright in any language,” said Colin Cross, who’s producing the mature comedy Twelfth Night. “His command of the psychological dimensions of character is so profound that he singlehandedly created our interest in psychology more than any other literature before.” Twelfth Night is being put on by the St. Andrew’s Players and will present nine showings throughout the South Okanagan. Fourteen cast members have been rehearsing and perfecting their roles since March. “Someone said Shakespeare invented the human; humanity,” Cross said. “The way the human heart works, there’s lots of other literature that tends to display human character, but his range is so extreme — he’s created hundreds of archetypes of human characters.” Shakespeare was never able to gauge how an audience would react to a showing of Twelfth Night as it wasn’t published until after his death. After he died, Shakespeare’s peers realized, they needed to gather every scrap of the bard’s writings to preserve them for the future, according to Cross.

While some producers tweak the script to adapt it to the evolution of English, Cross said that only minor cuts were made to the original script and none of the language has been changed. Despite being over 400 years old, the story touches on issues that remain relevant to this day. “There are all these ruminations about gender, love and mistaken identity,” Cross said. “And also about castes – (Shakespeare’s portrayal of) social castes is still relevant today.” To protect herself after being shipwrecked in a foreign land, Viola, the female lead, disguises herself as a man and ﬁnds herself in the service of Duke Orsino, who she falls in love with. But Orsino is interested in another woman, Countess Olivia, who falls in love with Viola’s male alterego, making for a comedic love triangle. “The language is just so beautiful, the poetry in the play is just extraordinary.” Twelfth Night begins showing at the Township Winery in Naramata on Aug. 7 to 9; Tinhorn Creek Winery in Oliver on Aug. 11 and 12; Summergate Winery in Summerland on Aug. 13 and 14 and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Aug. 15 and 16. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door, or in advance at Dragon’s Den or from the hosting wineries. Children under 12 get free admission.

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Before freestyle mogul skiers are able to perform their tricks on the ski hill, they practice on water ramps. For two summers, the Apex Freestyle Club (AFC) skiers worked on their skills with coaches on Okanagan Lake, but are now into their first full summer at Covert Farms in Oliver. Kenni Kuroda, coach of AFC, said Covert Farms provides the perfect location with a backup reservoir. An air system was put in place to pump air into the water, creating a softer landing. AFC member Mason Barzilay said the training has been great with Kuroda and the other coaches. Along with the ramp, there are two trampolines set up. During the weekend sessions, Barzilay focuses on perfecting new tricks. While training, Barzilay soaks in the scenery. “It’s pretty great. The setting is fabulous. You’re in the middle of an organic farm and winery,” said Barzilay, who is competing independently for a second season. Barzilay said as long as the air bubbles are going, they can’t get hurt while landing. James Naude likes the training area. “It’s a safe way to learn new tricks,” said Naude, an AFC skier who earned a spot on the B.C. Development team. “You can’t hurt yourself as bad.” “The idea of the water ramp is to take the danger out of learning how to do new tricks,” said Kuroda. “You can do it on an airbag. Still an airbag has got quite an impact, especially if you are doing your first somersaults.” Kuroda wants to try and have the skiers do inverted maneuvers. They also must complete a minimum of 50 jumps before they can qualify. That is to ensure that they will be able to land the jumps safely on snow. Kurodo likes to see the athletes at the training site for a month or two. Those who train regularly would complete 10 jumps a day. “They have to learn the proper technique,” he said. “It takes weeks to master.” Kurodo has been doing this style off-season coaching for five years and the results have helped skiers move up to development teams. “Without it, we wouldn’t have those kinds of results,” said Kuroda.

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PENTICTON VEES captain Tyson Jost will be joined by teammate Dante Fabbro on Team Canada in the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Last year Jost played for Canada at the 2014 World U17 Hockey Challenge. Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada

Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro have been named to Team Canada’s under-18 team. The Vees captains will take to the ice for the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup, Aug. 10-15 in Breclav, Czech Republic and Bratislava, Slovakia. The Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup showcases the top draft eligible players from Europe and North America. Team Canada opens against the Czechs on Aug. 10. Fabbro and Jost are the only BCHLers named to the 22-man roster. “This is a skilled group of players that will represent Canada and be ready to compete,” said Canada head coach Stan Butler on the Hockey Canada website. “We look forward to getting the group together to travel to Europe and prepare for the tournament.” Jost, who will captain the Vees in 2015-2016, had a terrific rookie season in the BCHL last year. The then 16 year old averaged nearly a point per-game in the regular season, with 23 goals and 45 points in 46 games. His performance earned him a spot on the BCHL All-Rookie team. He continued his strong play in the BCHL playoffs scoring a team best 10 goals in 21 games en route to a Fred Page Cup Championship. Jost continued his dominance at the Western Canada Cup (WCC), compiling five goals and six points as the Vees won their first ever WCC

Championship. Jost was named the tournament’s top forward and top scorer, helping guide the team to an RBC Cup berth in Portage la Prairie, Man. Fabbro, who will wear an ‘A’ this season, was the third-highest scoring defencemen on the Vees roster, compiling 33 points in 44 games. as a 16-year-old. His regular season efforts earned him a spot on the BCHL All-Rookie team alongside Jost. In the playoffs Fabbro was the team’s highest scoring defenceman with 15 points in 21 games. His play didn’t dip on the national stage. He picked up three points in five games at the RBC Cup and was named the tournament’s top defenceman. Fabbro and Jost missed 12 regular season games due to international duty at the World Under-17 Challenge and the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge. Canada has won gold for the past seven years at the Ivan Hlinka Cup and is the all-time winningest country at the tournament, owning 19 gold medals. They have only finished outside of the medals twice in the tournament’s 24-year history. Canada will face Slovakia in a pre-tournament game in Trnava, Slovakia on Saturday, Aug. 8 before opening the tournament against the Czech Republic on Monday, Aug. 10. The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals on Friday, Aug. 14, with the gold medal game scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15.

Homage to Aquatic Days Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The SteamFest Ogopogo Regatta on Aug. 8 will be paying homage to the Aquatic Days of the 1900s. Hoodoo Adventures is organizing the event that will consist of an antique boat show as well as kayak, canoe, outrigger and dragonboat races. There will also be a bathing suit competition, decorated boat competition and tub racing. Lyndie Hill of Hoodoo Adventures said the event is is a fundraiser to restore Penticton war canoes. “It’s very casual. A fun day for people to come down and experience it,” said Hill, adding they plan to make it an annual event. Hill said the Penticton Museum and Archives wanted to recreate the Aquatic Days, the biggest event of the summer. Combining it with Peach Fest would make it fun, said Hill. “We can get more of the visitors, more

people off the beach involved,” she said. People have already signed up and can also sign up the day of. Teams will be put together and there will also be kids kayak races. Registration can be completed at www.steamfest.ca or going to the beach. Registration includes food and a t-shirt. Organizers will be located at Lakawana Park at the end of Power Street. “Lots of people are really excited about it,” said Hill.

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Excelling on the ice and in the classroom has always been important to Tyrell Buckley. Buckley, who completed his first season in the BCHL last year with the Merritt Centennials, was selected as a recipient of the Jim Sterling Memorial Award Scholarship by B.C. Hockey. Buckley will receive $1,000 for his academic achievements and contributions to his community. “It means a lot. It’s good recognition for what I’ve tried to do, work hard in school and work hard on the ice,” said Buckley, a former Penticton Minor Hockey Association product and graduate of the Okanagan Hockey Academy. Helping Buckley earn the award was a letter of recommendation from his now former coach Luke Pierce, who will be coaching the Western Hockey League’s Kootenay Ice. In the letter Pierce wrote that Buckley was a key member of the Centennials and is an “outstanding young man.” “Tyrell played a significant part in leading our program to another successful season both on and off the ice,” he wrote. “His performance on the ice helped provide the example for all players, both young and old in how Merritt Centennials are expected to play the game. His determination and will to compete were second to none. More importantly, the maturity he displayed as a young man off the ice helped create a culture of respect and admiration amongst our community.” Buckley was also admired by his teammates and Pierce said has great potential to become a leader for the Centennials. The letter from B.C. Hockey states the scholarship will be available once they receive confirmation of his attendance at a post-secondary institution. As a winner, Buckley can defer receipt of the award “for not longer than one academic year.”

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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Stan Achtymichuk. Deeply missed by wife Lorraine (58 years), sons Sheldon (Marisa) & Les, 5 grandchildren Natasha, Miguel, Spencer, Jacqueline & Paige. A loving husband & father Stan provided a memorable childhood for his family. We miss you dad. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at 6pm at the Penticton Golf & Country Club.

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US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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CRAIG, GERALD NORMAN June 22, 1943 - August 1, 2015

It is with a deep sense of love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of “Gerry” Craig after a courageous battle with COPD and Lung Cancer. He said goodbye to his loving wife and soul mate of 50 years Charlene, his son Matthew (Erin) his daughter Colleen (Darren) and his pride and joy his grandchildren, Jamie Craig, Hayden Craig, Katie Jacyna, Thomas Jacyna and his beautiful little great granddaughter Melody Jacyna. Gerry was a wonderful, caring husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all who knew him. We will miss you more than you would have ever imagined Gerry. We will hold you close to our hearts always. To quote your favourite saying “S**T HAPPENS.” The family would like to thank the exceptional nurses at Andy Moog Hospice, Keri and Rhonda, O.T. Mechele and a special thanks to Bonnie and David Jones. Your help and support was immense. There will be a celebration of Gerry’s life posted at a later date. “Do not mourn for me for I have not left you. Look into the eyes of my children and grandchildren and you will find me there.”

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Our hearts are heavy as John leaves to experience the next dimension. John lived life as his own man to the end. He inspired so many to be more than what they thought they could be. He leaves his wife, Jan, daughters Kathleen Higgins of Calgary, Cindy Gordon of Victoria and Kristina Higgins of Boston, USA, grandchildren Rachel and Andrew Gordon, step-daughters Elizabeth Traer, Janice Hernandez, step-sons Peter and David Provan. His extended family and wide circle of friends across Canada, the USA and Europe will grieve his passing, but please wish John bon voyage as he starts on this the next great adventure. Thanks to the palliative care team of Moog House and Dr. Barkhuisen for their help and care. No service at John’s request... just take a moment to remember your time with him. Drink a little whiskey and sing a little Willie or Waylon, Gordon or Ian or maybe even some Leonard to bring back memories of good times together. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. hansonsfuneral.ca.

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August 7 AnAvets hAs kArAoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. elks Club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 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 bocce and yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong and Peachfest Square dance in afternoon and evenings on Friday and Saturday.[fr] C AnADiAn r oyAl legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Steak and baked potato dinner with all the trimmings at 5:30 p.m. 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. b ereAveMent t he resourCe Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-4901107.[fr] A l C o h o l i C s hAs A nonyMous Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.

Friends group meets at Bethel Church at 7:30 p.m., 945 Main St. The Summerland group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. p entiCton s eniors 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 at 2:30 p.m. the oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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. beAt the suMMer heat and visit the Penticton Public Library for stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Storytime for ages two and older, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. through Aug. 14. Baby songs and rhymes on Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. These programs are free and you can join at any time during the summer – Registration is not required. For more info, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library.[087p]

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. elks Club on Ellis Street has a Peachfest breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon, crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts and

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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 with Anita. C AnADiAn r oyAl 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 ser-

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calendar 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. SermonS that Speak at the Penticton United Church, 696 Main St., presents Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart from Vancouver School of Theology, speaking about Samson at 10 a.m. All welcome. a l C o h o l i C S anonymouS meetS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in July and August 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. lakelandS ChurCh holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch. com. r oyal C anadian 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. anavetS haS horSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch. elkS Club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., food draw and door prizes, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. Sports Sunday at 11 a.m.

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per is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. night marketS on the lawn in front of the SS Sicamous, right by the beach, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. through to Sept. 1. The markets are free to attend and feature games, local artisans and a selection of food vendors. The SS Sicamous will also be open late, until 8:30 p.m., if visitors would like to explore inside the museum.[091p] m other - to - mother breaStFeeding Sup port with the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada. Meetings on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@ gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. More info at www.lllc.ca.[tu034] 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. South main dropin Centre has ultrabeginner line dance at 9 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. Improver line dance at 1 p.m. topS b.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Pat at 250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556. elkS on elliS Street has summer fun darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. p e n t i C t o n photography Club welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. More info at pentic-

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