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PEACHFEST THROWS DOWN GREAT EVENT — Lean and mean, Travis Sexsmith of Vancouver twists this aerial turn during the pro event of the PenTown Throwdown BMX competition at the Penticton Youth Park held in conjunction with the Penticton Peach Festival. For story and photos see Page 14 and 15. For Peachfest parade photos see Page 8.

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RECORD CROWDS AT PEACHFEST Mark Brett

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Not even Mother Nature could dampen the spirits of fun seekers at this year’s 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival. From all estimates nearly every event from the musical entertainment, RCAF Snowbirds and parades to the outside venues attracted near or record audience numbers in spite of the inclemency. “It was great, a huge success, weather gave us a bit of a challenge on two nights but even with the rain on Wednesday and the wind on Saturday it was fantastic,” said Peachfest president Don Kendall. “Obviously it was a little disappointing for us because he (Barney Bentall) is such a great entertainer and we would have had thousands of people in the park if it wasn’t raining. At one point we did a rough estimate there were a thousand people standing in the pouring rain watching the shows

that was a real highlight for me.” Bentall, who performed with the Legendary Hearts for the first time since 2013, reminisced about his early years in the music business when he played as an unknown at the Peachfest and how great it was to be back. Strong winds shut down operations for a brief period Saturday night and while a few people left the park, Kendall noted by the end of the evening it was packed again. “Certainly Friday night for George Canyon and Thursday night for 54-40 they were two of the biggest crowds in Peachfest history,” he said. “Both nights the park was filled by 7 p.m. “And all the other events went well ... the parade on Saturday, MLA Dan Ashton has ridden in so many parades and he said he thought this year’s was the biggest crowd yet.” Billed as five days of free family fun, other special events included the annual downtown Peach Bin races, Shooting Star Amusements

midway, square dance festival, sandcastle competition, ﬁrst annual chef’s cook off, crowning of Miss Penticton, Sheila Bishop Memorial Wooden Bat Slopitch Tournament, PenTown Throwdown Skateboard and BMX competition and Steamfest Regatta. Peachfest this year kicked off, for the second time in three years,with the aerobatic ballet of the RCAF Snowbirds. For the 24-member Snowbird team, their presence was visible as much on the ground as in the air. Prior to their show, they ﬂoated down the Okanagan River Channel and competed in the second annual Peach Bin race, knocking off the defending champions 30 Minute Hit to take the trophy then turned the hardware over to the Summerland — Penticton Boys and Girls Clubs for safe keeping. “The Snowbirds really get involved and I think it’s a real credit to their commander (team lead Major Patrick Gobeil) he really wanted the guys to get involved in the com-

munity and it really showed,” said Kendall. “They certainly add a lot to the festival and we’re hoping they come back next year.” Kendall also credited the contributions of all the sponsors, including Peters Bros. Construction, once again for making the event possible. “Without all of these people, along with the volunteers, this wouldn’t happen,” he said. “The thing that people really like is that, A, it’s a family event, there is no beer garden and B, it’s free, everybody can afford to go.” Kendall added it wasn’t just spectators but everyone from entertainers to vendors who passed along their compliments to festival organizers. The date for the 2016 Peach Fest is Aug. 3-7. “Every year we say, ‘what can we do better, how can we improve and our ﬁrst meeting is in 10 days,” said Kendall. “This is a yearround commitment and the fact we can do it with all volunteers is something special.”

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len property. Rolf Rybak, vice president and regional director of the Climber’s Access Society of B.C., is hoping to find a solution to what has become a growing problem, and he is meeting with Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, the RCMP and MLA for Penticton Dan Ashton to come up with a solution. “Traditionally we’d get transients coming in the spring and leaving in the fall and we’d get a rash of break-ins. Now we’re getting break-ins middle of the summer, early morning hours, late evenings and it seems to be not only are they just stealing stuff from cars, but they are stealing the batteries which causes considerable damage,” Rybak said. Lock Out Auto Crime community volunteers were out at the Bluffs last week placing notices to keep valuables out of vehicles and providing information to hikers and climbers relating to the break-ins. Police have said they are also increasing patrols. However, Rybak said there was another breakin over the weekend. He’s looking for a more long-term solution. “The Climber’s Access Society is looking at seeing whether we can partner with parks, the city and maybe someone else and we could purchase a video camera and maybe have parks manage the video camera. That’s the solution

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we’d ultimately like to have,” Rybak said. While increased police presence is a deterrent, the fact that most people are at the Bluffs to hike or climb leaves vehicles vulnerable. “The big problem is you have tourists from the States or Alberta and they have all their stuff, they can’t carry it with them,” said Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth with the Penticton RCMP. The security camera would come at a bit of

a cost, there’s no power or WiFi in the parking lot, but Rybak is hoping that some partnerships and fundraising efforts will be able to come up with the funds. Though that leaves the question of who will maintain or operate the camera. “I think that’s going to be the only solution and then signage that says ‘you are being filmed.’ We have to deter theft somehow,” Rybak said. The thefts have far-

reaching impacts according to Rybak, who has received multiple emails from out-of-town climbers who have changed their travel plans because of the break-ins. Getting a reputation as a hotspot of thefts could have a detrimental effect with tourists on a location which brings in an estimated $4-million of direct and indirect economic input for the city — according to an economic impact study done with the Climber’s Access Society in conjunction with the local climbing community. “Climbers usually come at the critical shoulder seasons in the spring and the fall. That’s the best time to climb,” Rybak said. “This is the best sport climbing in Canada, we can’t afford to lose climbing business.” Rybak said he is open to any long-term solutions that come up when he meets with government officials, or any drawbacks to the security camera option. He said he has received nothing but support from the community so far. “I have to give credit to everyone involved. The RCMP, the mayor and everyone. They are all really concerned that Skaha doesn’t get a reputation as an area where there’s a large amount of crime. They’ve all been working effectively to see if we can find a solution here,” Rybak said.

Westjet adding second flight Steve Kidd

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Starting next February, getting from Penticton to Calgary and beyond is going to get a lot easier. Less than a year after their introduction to the South Okanagan market, Westjet has decided to add a second direct-to-Calgary flight to its Penticton schedule. David Allen, manager of the Penticton Airport, said the Westjet flight has performed well since it was introduced in Oct. 2014, an observation Westjet spokesman Robert Palmer said the airline has noticed too. “Air service is like any other commodity. If you use it, and you keep using it, you get more of it,” said Palmer. Starting Feb. 15, travellers flying out of Penticton will have a choice of the current flight, leaving at 2:55 p.m., or the new flight, leaving at 7 a.m. and arriving in Calgary at 9:09 a.m. Travellers coming to Penticton will be able to book a seat on the new flight leaving Calgary at 8:45 p.m., arriving in town at 9 p.m. “That 7 a.m. time is excellent for business people. That is an excellent flight time,” said Palmer, who

added that both flight times will make it easier for business and leisure travellers to connect with flights going anywhere in the world. “That is fantastic timing in terms of getting here or people that have second homes here,” said Colleen Pennington, economic development officer for the City of Penticton. “That will mean that all of the connections work much better.” Pennington said the new flight will allow residents flying home from international destinations through Westjet’s Calgary hub to get here without having to overnight. Kelly Hopkins, executive director for Tourism Penticton, said the benefit is threefold, making the Calgary connection easier for business travellers, residents travelling to international destinations and international tourists coming here. “I think it is an unbelievable boost of confidence for the direction that Penticton is going with its tourism and its economic development,” said Hopkins. “A lot of people have worked hard to bring the tourism to this level as well as economic development.” The reason it won’t start until next February, said Palmer, is they will have to wait until then for a new aircraft to be delivered.

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RCMP report few incidents over busy Peachfest week Dale Boyd

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Despite a few scuffles breaking out, police are saying Peachfest was a family-friendly affair overall. At 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 7 there was a bear spray incident reported at Gyro Park. Police were told the suspects fled towards the court house. When located, the victim told police an unknown woman approached her and sprayed her in the face with bear spray and stole her purse. Police located a male who smelled of bear spray. He was arrested, but denied any involvement and was eventually released. The purse was later located and was missing $150. Another incident broke out on the evening of Aug. 8 when police were called to Gyro Park and saw multiple individuals who were injured after suspects were swinging chains with a large metal locks on the end. Three suspects were taken into custody and two were taken to the hospital with minor injuries to their faces. There were multiple witnesses with conflicting stories and police said that all involved were intoxicated. One individual was charged with a breach of probation and one individual was charged with possession of cocaine. Police found that the individuals, who were all in their late teens, early 20s, were from the area. “There’s crowds of local kids and 99 per cent of those kids are just down there to watch what’s happening. There’s a group that mix drugs and alcohol late in the evening when those tourist families aren’t out anymore,” Penticton RCMP Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said. “They are mixing alcohol and drugs and with that comes some violence. In general though I’d like to say overall the weekend was fantastic. You could just feel the atmosphere of family.” The number of incidents police respond to during Peachfest is on a downward trend over the past four years. “I think in total our file count, from four years ago working it, was down,” Wrigglesworth said. Police reported that 12 individuals were taken into custody for drunk and disorderly conduct on Aug. 7 and 16 individuals on Aug. 8. Most were released after they had sobered up, but some were charged with breaches of probation.

Alleged shrimp theft thwarted

On Aug. 7 around 4 p.m. 32-year-old Bryan Murray Moxam from Penticton allegedly stole four bags of shrimp from the IGA on Government Street. Upon leaving the IGA the man struggled with two store employees who were attempting to apprehend him. The man was able to free himself and ran away on foot. A customer, who was a retired B.C. Sheriff, pursued the man and restrained him on the ground until police arrived. Moxam appeared in court Monday and was charged with theft under $5,000 and was released on a promise to appear and given conditions including a curfew and was instructed not to attend within two blocks of the IGA.

The family that tubes together, stays cool. although no new records are expected to be set, the next couple of days are expected to remain hot and dry with the possibility of some precipitation on aug. 14.

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Extremely dry, but rain coming Steve Kidd

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It’s going to be hot for the next couple of days, but not quite record-breaking. “For Penticton you are going to need to get over 36 C to get to records for the next couple of days. What we’ve got forecast is 35 C, so its close,” said Lisa Coldwells, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. Osoyoos is going to be even hotter, with a forecast high of 38 C, but that’s even farther away from their record of 41.7 C. The next couple of days are going to be sunny and warm, but Coldwells said the most interesting weather trend coming up is significant amounts of rain, associated with a cold front, that should blow through the Okanagan on Friday. Moist air coming up from the south and cold air coming down from the north are going to meet and form what Coldwells calls a “pretty significant line of precipitation” running from the Similkameen up to Vernon. “It is going to be moving across the

everyone is going to get rain, and higher terrain is probably going to get as high as 25 mm ... — Meteorologist Lisa Coldwells

Okanagan Valley on Friday,” she said. “Everyone is going to get rain, and higher terrain is probably going to get as high as 25 millimetres and down in the valleys, everyone is going to be getting about five to 10 mm. It is enough rain to help with forest fire conditions, but not enough to help with the long-term drought conditions. Coldwells explains that those take months to build up and will be affecting the province for a while yet. “For that, we will have to have a return of the wintertime rains before we make a

dent in drought,” she said. Responding to continuing dry conditions, the province announced a Level 4 drought rating for the Okanagan last week, along with suspending angling on the Okanagan River (main-stem only) between Okanagan Lake and Osoyoos Lake due to warming water temperatures. The suspension is effective starting Aug. 6 until Sept 30. The closure is put in place to protect fish stocks due to high water temperatures. Lake fishing is not affected by the order and other at-risk streams in the affected area are already closed to fishing. This brings the Okanagan region to the same drought level classification as the South Thompson, Similkameen, Kettle and Skagit areas, which were raised to Level 4 on July 27. At Level 4, conditions are extremely dry. Further declines in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead to water shortages and affect people, industry such as agriculture, wildlife and fish stocks. All water users, including those who access groundwater, are urged to maximize their water conservation efforts.

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CIBC boosts hospital campaign Firefighters wage boost puts them on par with province Western News Staff

CIBC has pledged $50,000 toward the $20-million Penticton Regional Hospital expansion, including new diagnostic imaging equipment. “We are proud to support cancer treatment and research, and are committed to advancing cancer care and prevention. The new diagnostic imaging equipment will ensure that South Okanagan residents receive the best care possible,” said John Egyed, CIBC’s district vice-president, South Okanagan/Kootenay. Janice Perrino, executive director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, said she is delighted by CIBCs generous support for the Patient Care Tower campaign. Interior Health

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With this $50,000 donation, CiBC becomes the first financial institution to contribute to the south Okanagan similkameen Medical Foundation’s campaign to supply medical equipment for the new Patient Care tower at Penticton Regional hospital. CiBC’s Jeff Gunn, centre left, and John Egyed are joined by the Medical Foundation’s campaign chair Jane Drapeau, left, Lori Motluk of interior health, and Janice Perrino of the Foundation.

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expects to select its private sector partner for the Penticton Regional Hospital project in early 2016, with construction of the $325-million Patient Care Tower to begin soon afterwards. The tower will include new surgical rooms,

Trade and Convention Centre 50th Anniversary In celebration of 50 years of meetings and conventions, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre will be hosting a community celebration on Saturday, August 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. During the community event, a symbolic legacy art piece by Clint George will be revealed. This art will be a focal point in the North Lobby, and enjoyed by delegates and event attendees for the next 50 years. Adding to the celebration, past event attendees and residents of the South Okanagan are encouraged to share their electronic pictures and email their favourite memories from events held at the “Peach Bowl” and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. These will be featured at the event. Submit photos and memories by Friday, Aug. 14 to jill.smith@penticton.ca or post on the PTCC’s Facebook event page at www.facebook.com/thePTCC/events. Pool shutdown July 27 – Sept. 14 Penticton Community Centre users should

84 single-patient rooms, ambulatory care clinics and other facilities. A second construction phase will see the hospital’s current front lobby and adjacent offices become part of an enlarged Emergency Department – almost

four times the size of the existing emergency room. There will also be renovations to the existing pharmacy, as well as the supplies and equipment storage area. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2019.

note that the annual pool shutdown begins on Monday, July 27, and will last for seven (7) weeks. The annual shutdown has been extended to accommodate the tile replacement. The pool is scheduled to reopen on Sept. 14. During the shutdown, Community Centre and Fitness room operating hours will be: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to noon The Community Centre will also be closed on all statutory holidays. We apologize to all of our customers for the inconvenience. For questions or more information, call 250-490-2426 or visit www.penticton.ca/ recreation. Save water – reduce your use by 30% Due to the very dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 3 drought rating for the South Okanagan – which has the potential for serious impacts to the ecosystem and community. Residents are asked to reduce their water use by 30%: • If you normally water your lawn for one hour, only water for 40 minutes. • Decrease the frequency of when you

Penticton firefighters are now making the same wages as their counterparts across the B.C. thanks to their new arbitrated contract agreement with the city. According to Mike Richards, president of the Penticton IAFF (local 1399), the city’s firefighters believe it is a fair deal and will now be receiving the same wage as 98 per cent of the firefighters in the province. The award is retroactive to Dec. 2009, when the last contract with Penticton firefighters ended. The cost of the settlement won’t come as a shock to the city’s budget, according to chief financial officer Colin Fisher. He said the city has been building a reserve fund during the last five years of negotiations. “It involved negotiations and we had to be careful not to tip our hand. We provided for it, but it is part of the overall labour budget for any one year when it goes to council,” said Fisher. What that final cost of the settlement will be is not known yet, though given their are 34 firefighters on staff, the price tag will easily run into the hundreds of thousands.

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Simone Blais, the city’s communications officer, said it would likely be “several months” before the total cost to the city was known, given the complex nature of the calculations. Richards confirmed that was the time frame given to the city, under the arbitrator’s decision, to pay out the retroactive wages. The firefighters and the city agreed to go to binding arbitration last year, but it took some time to get on the arbitrator’s schedule. Richards said David McPhillips was chosen as arbitrator due to building a good reputation settling similar disputes with other fire departments. “His schedule is pretty full. We had to find a date that worked for everybody, which was earlier in June, then he takes his time to write his award,” said Richards. The arbitrated agreement only covers up to Dec. 2015, and then negotiations begin on a new contract. Richards is hoping it will be an easier process this time around. “With a change at the helm at the city we are considering it water under the bridge and looking forward to the next agreement,” said Richards. “It wasn’t fun for anybody.” Richards said he is looking forward to developing a good relationship between the firefighters and the city administration.

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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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Gas prices remain stubbornly high in B.C. despite the slide in crude oil prices. Gasoline is down only slightly from $1.40 a litre a year ago, while crude has plunged more than 50 per cent from around $98 a barrel to less than $44 in early August. Petroleum industry analysts say it all boils down to supply and demand. Crude oil accounts for less than half of the end cost of a litre of gasoline, with government taxes and refining charges the other big factors. “I wish there was a simple explanation,” said Jason Parent of the Kent Marketing Group. “There isn’t much of a relationship on a dayto-day basis between crude oil and retail gasoline.” Expecting gas to move in lockstep with crude oil is somewhat akin to expecting house prices to follow lumber prices, without recognizing scarce land or an influx of buyers might

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have an influence. Parent said crude and gas prices can go in different directions for different reasons, and gas prices in B.C. can diverge from what other Canadians pay. Most of the difference between B.C. prices and the rest of the country is explained by the higher 17-cent-a-litre TransLink tax in Metro Vancouver as well as B.C.’s carbon tax. Motorists are paying just over $1 in Alberta, a few cents more in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and $1.10 to $1.20 in most of Eastern Canada.

The reason, Parent said, is that Vancouverarea prices follow those along the U.S. west coast, where the wholesale gas supply has been constricted by refinery problems in California, driving prices up. “Wholesale prices have been high there relative to the rest of the U.S. for a month now.” Some gasoline comes to B.C. through the Kinder Morgan pipeline, but the rest comes from Washington State or other U.S. refineries. If prices were sharply higher in Vancouver than cities to

the south, Parent said, gas would flow back to the U.S. – resulting in shortages here – or wouldn’t be shipped north in the first place. Another “huge” factor behind why Canadians in general aren’t yet seeing much relief at the pumps is the drop in the loonie over the past year. Crude and wholesale gas are priced in U.S. dollars, so Canadians are paying with a devalued currency that simply doesn’t go as far as it did a year ago. So who is profiting from the persistently high pump prices? “Right now, refiners are the big winners,” Parent said. They’re running close to capacity, demand is up because of lower gas prices and therefore refiners can charge more than usual. If crude oil prices get even cheaper – potentially as sanctions against Iran end and more oil pours onto the world market – there’s no guarantee gas prices will follow because of the refining constraints in North America.

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A bear that was struck by a vehicle near Naramata on Aug. 5 has yet to be located. It’s unclear what kind of injuries, if any, the bear sustained, though it left the scene on its own power. “An injured bear is not going to be as predictable as a noninjured bear. It might get into somebody’s yard or be hard to get off the road. Nobody knows how hurt it is,” said Zoe Kirk, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Kirk said that she is receiving reports that the huckleberries have had a low yield due to the hot, dry weather this summer. This may push the bears closer to the surrounding communities looking for more food. “That might put pressure on the other berries the bears generally eat this time of year when they come down for their last push before hibernation,” Kirk said. “We might have a late summer/fall with a little more bear conflict — bear sightings — than we’ve had before if they are coming down quicker.”

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A woman suffered a broken arm after surviving an attack by a black bear in Willowbrook with some help from her canine companion. The woman was walking her dog on Aug. 5 in a community park when a 160-pound black bear attacked her from behind unprovoked. The woman suffered a broken arm, severe lacerations from a bite to the arm as well as scratches on her back and face. Her small dog saved the day ,according to Sgt. Jim Beck with the South Okanagan zone of the Conservation Officer Service. “The little dog that she was walking, it’s only 20-25 pounds soaking wet, came back to intervene and did its best to bite at the bear and actually he was successful in redirecting the bear to it,” Beck said. “The bear chased after the dog and she was at that time, able to recover from the injury, stand up and get out of there.” The woman was able to make her way to help and was taken to

the hospital. “The dog actually beat her home,” Beck said. Afterwards, conservation officers set out on a multi-day search to find the bear, based on the victim’s description, and set up traps. “It turned out to be a single, all-black black bear. Even the muzzle was described as being all black, which isn’t super normal, usually they have a bit of a brown muzzle,” Beck said. Crews searched for the bear on Aug. 5 and saw a bear that fit the description just before dark, but weren’t able to capture or kill it. Conservation officers continued the search the next day and checked the traps. A bear matching the description was located close to the attack site. The bear was shot and killed by officers. The search continued to determine if there was another bear with a similar description in the area with no results. “We’re pretty confident we got the right bear,” Beck said. The mature black bear is an estimated 160 lbs, and didn’t show signs of any injuries or illness.

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Switching into election mode While Pentictonites were busy enjoying the B.C. Day long weekend, Stephen Harper was busy dissolving parliament and kicking off one the longest election campaign periods ever. Fixed election dates were supposed to prevent the tendency of parties in power to call an election when it suited them best: when they were high in the polls or had some other advantage over the other parties. Harper followed through on the promise of a fixed election date — Oct. 19, 2015 — but still managed to gain advantage by calling the election early. The federal Conservatives have a larger war chest than either their Liberal or NDP competitors — let alone the Green Party. The 11-week campaign period gives them the opportunity to spend more of that money on election advertising, while the other leading parties are limited to a much shorter period of time. Then there is the cost to taxpayers. A longer campaign period means Elections Canada will be spending more on salaries, rent for electoral offices and other expenses. The Canadian Taxpayer Federation has suggested the total extra costs could reach $125 million. While Elections Canada is spending more, the 11-week campaign also means the parties can spend more. Thanks to changes contained in the Conservative’s Fair Election Act — voted into law last year — spending limits can be increased if the campaign is longer than the 37-day minimum. This 11-week campaign allows parties to PENTICTON WESTERN spend more than $50 million, which thanks to the campaign rebate system, will be subsidized by up to 50 per cent by taxpayers. Stephen Harper may have adhered to the letter of the law by sticking to a fixed election date, but he has broken the spirit of it by rigging the campaign period in his party’s favour, and at our expense.

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Sorting out federal election issues The first, and perhaps the only complete English-language debate in this long federal election campaign has helped define the issues, and the nonissues. I’m not going to try to tell you who “won” or “came out swinging,” because this is not a sporting event. If you’re paying attention in August, bless you, and you probably have a favourite already. First, let’s deal with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s diabolical scheme to extend the length of the formal election period. This, according to national pundits, is an extension of his evil plot to attract more financial supporters than the other parties, and spend the money. In other words, it’s a non-issue and any opponent who dwells on it looks like a whiner. This is the first election in modern Canadian history to follow a four-year schedule.

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National pundits spent months telling us Harper was going to use a loophole in his own election law to call a spring vote before the economy tanked. Didn’t happen, and now the Conservatives are rightly under scrutiny about their economic management. Incumbent manipulation of election timing is over, and that’s good. Scheduled elections by their nature create longer campaigns, as demonstrated in B.C. and the United States. So they should be conducted under formal campaign rules, which limit the noise of pub-

lic sector unions and other special interests. Another non-issue is the non-existent deficit and recession that supposedly grips Canada. On actual results, there is a slim surplus, and if – a big if – Saudi Arabia continues to depress world oil prices, there may be a modest deficit by next spring. The Bank of Canada’s recent move to devalue the dollar has already produced a rebound in exports and tourism, which any government would appreciate. Have you tried to find parking at the mall lately? Of particular interest to B.C. voters is the contest between NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. May used what may be her only national debate appearance to press Mulcair to oppose the TransMountain pipeline expansion project before hearings are complete. Mindful of Adrian

Dix’s disastrous 2013 decision to do the same in B.C., Mulcair insisted he would wait for the federal review, even though he considers it to be inadequate. This is, of course, all theatre. Based on their actions, the NDP, Green Party and Liberals are all opposed not just to oil pipelines but export gas pipelines as well. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau wants to cancel capital cost allowances for liqueﬁed natural gas investment that have been granted by B.C. and Ottawa, which could be a dealbreaker for LNG. B.C. NDP leader John Horgan formalized his opposition to the TransMountain expansion last week, in a letter ﬁled with the National Energy Board. But we’re expected to believe that Mulcair has a different position, for now. Harper was forced to admit that his long effort to persuade U.S. President Barack

Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline has failed, and the project will have to wait until Obama leaves ofﬁce next year. The debate also conﬁrmed positions on Canada’s modest role in bombing Islamic State terrorist positions in Iraq and Syria. The Conservatives are for it, and the Liberals, NDP and Greens are against it. Trudeau set the stage for the contest in Quebec, which B.C. voters can only watch from afar to see if it once again decides the shape of their federal government. Trudeau pushed Mulcair on his cynical bid to court the separatist voters who suddenly swung to Jack Layton’s NDP in 2011. Like petroleum prices, it’s beyond our control. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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Hats off to the mayor and city council I am reminded of the song titled Abraham, Martin and John when I hear the ramblings of our past mayors regarding the waterslide issue. Anybody here seen my old friends Jake, David and Garry? They were good mayors but I looked around and I thought they were gone. Anybody here seen my

old friends Elvena and Doug? I thought they were gone too but I just saw them walking over the hill to join Jake, David and Garry to create yet another block to progress. Your time has come and gone. The citizens of Penticton elected the current mayor and council because they would be

Parkicide It’s unbelievable that the Penticton Chamber of Commerce supports the 40year lease of the green space at Skaha Lake Park which will restrict its usage to paying customers only. The president stated that “there seems to be general support among the members that we’ve spoken to.” What can I do to protest this faulty thinking? I can avoid any business that is a chamber member, withhold any exchange of money for goods and services they might offer. It appears that the chamber does not have its heart with what is the highest and best for our community, but rather business for business sake. Is pursuit of money the only value its members hold? As the city council encourages more and more high-density housing including high rise condo “developments,” the need for more and more public park lands will be crucial. Any good urban plan includes public green space in its long range plans. What happened to the Official Community Plan paid for by our tax monies? A well developed park system is a huge tourist attraction and a beacon for quality of life, healthy and gracious living, the priorities that attract business, permanent residents and visitors. We were on our way to having an enviable developing park system that embraced the natural features we have been graced with here. The wise city fathers had been acquiring land adjacent to Skaha Lake (with our tax money) for the purpose of parkland for 50 years. People faithfully donated and planted trees in memory of loved ones on those lands. There are nearly 30 well established trees on the parkland that will be lost to the proposed waterslide and marina development, many are installed with bronze memorial plaques. I wonder how many family reunions, picnics and celebrations those trees have witnessed? This Penticton City Council is acting with total disrespect to all the citizens who helped build this beautiful parkland and to those who have and could joyfully gather there at no charge. Parkland is real and true value for our tax money. When I explained what was happening here

progressive and do what it’s predecessors hadn’t. I suspect I talk to a lot more people on any given day and I agree with the mayor. You may be surprised at the amount of prominent, non-retired and retired people that are very much in favour of the development. Your push for legal

action and a referendum will be yet another waste of taxpayer’s dollars. Thousands of people have lost their jobs in this city and are forced to work out of the area leaving their families for lengthy periods of time. We need whatever development is good for business, especially tourism right now be-

to a phone contact from eastern Canada he exclaimed “That’s disgusting!” This council will become infamous for its disgusting acts against the very people who elected them unless they change course and listen to the people. Okanagan Falls recently (and very wisely) had a successful referendum to purchase more beachfront to add to their park inventory. I salute them. If Penticton City Council and the chamber stay on this park destroying track, visitors to the Okanagan will bypass Penticton for a new destination: “Okanagan Falls, the little community with a big park heart.” They will avoid Penticton: “The parkicide place, you’re only welcome if you pay.” Suzie Anderson Penticton

Check your facts My previous letters got me praise and criticism from people that know me, so I feel I must clarify my intentions. I am not opposed to watching what our elected officials do. I know they are intelligent and conscientious and have access to considerable research and facts, but sometimes they may not see the whole picture. Our view is important. What I am opposed to is people protesting and creating fear without any checking of the essential facts. Starting rumors to get people fired up which have no basis in reality. I have heard protesters state or seen in print the following examples which are totally fallacious: Graves will be dug up and the bones thrown in the dump to build the BMX Park; When the beach walkway is finished we will only have a tiny narrow strip of sand left ; 40 trees that people paid $250 to plant and $250 a year to maintain will be chopped down; People will be water skiing off the beach in front of the SS Sicamous; The beach will be an ugly wall running from the casino to the SS Sicamous and people will be partying and sleeping under the pier; The Rotary Water Park will be scrapped and 25 per cent of the green space in Skaha Park will be lost.

cause there is little else. Did anyone notice how quiet the long weekend was? Skaha Lake Road was virtually void of traffic at 5 p.m. on Saturday of the long weekend. We all know the reason for that. I have lived here since 1981 and have witnessed very little development over three decades of time

I could go on forever listing all the misinformation I have heard or read. Concerned over changes I have walked the beach with councillors and the mayor discussing the alterations and making suggestions. Some of my ideas have been implemented and I was pleased with the final results, but what I was most pleased with was our official’s approachability. They welcomed my input and made appointments to meet with me at my convenience. I saw no need to create a protest movement or write letters to the paper full of fibs to agitate people. I suggest next time you are approached to sign some protest complaining about city hall that you do your due diligence. Go to the city website and see what is planned, don’t endorse a petition because someone has told you the mayor plans to burn down city hall and put up a Tim Hortons! If you are still concerned call one of the elected officials and discuss it with them. You may have a point of view they hadn’t considered or they may have information for you that will help you understand why things are being done a specific way.

Contamination by association As everyone in this city knows, our new council has been a terrible disappointment. We got change but not for the better. But some good has come from this. The people of Penticton have started to pull together, united by their outrage at their councils bullheaded and unethical refusal to allow consensus and consultation. Good people are now spending many hours meeting, talking and planning. We have determination, wisdom and experience. It is also disappointing no councillor has resigned or at least shown the courage to take the side of the voters by saying, what we are doing is not right. None of them can expect any political future in our city or elsewhere. They should remember the phrase, contamination by association. Bill Smith Penticton

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The Peters Bros. Construction Grand Parade wound its way through Downtown Penticton on Saturday during the Penticton Peach Festival in front of record crowds. Clockwise from top left; the Shrinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keystone Cops took the Novelty category; Former Penticton Vees Cody Depourcq and Ivan McLelland were the parade marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; The Cranbrook Girls Bugle Band continues their 74-year tradition of parade performances; Winners of the Non-Commercial category was the Survivorship team and The Kamloops Rube Band kept up their reputation of being silly and fun. Other parade winners not shown include Leavenworth - Presidents Choice, Wenatchee - Population over 25,000, Chewalah - Population under 25,000 and The Hamlets - Commercial.

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BaRNey BeNtaLL (centre) and the Lengendary Hearts perform on stage at the penticton peach festival. the group was the hit opening act for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penticton peach festival.

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Despite a few weather setbacks, organizers said the 68th annual penticton peach festival drew some of the biggest crowds they have ever seen. Main stage entertainment at Okanagan Lake park was headlined by George Canyon (above) Canadian rock group 5440 who lead singer Neil Osborne (at right) had fans cheering for more of their hits. Country night drew one of the biggest crowds including (at left) Lila and Dominick timmins from Maple Ridge who were two-stepping the evening away.

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Wild One dropping in on Dream Café Awna Teixeira is playing in Penticton on Aug. 15 as part of her Wild One tour. Teixeira began working as a professional in 2001 by backing up other musicians. It wasn’t until going solo in 2012 when she really began to spiral out.

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AwnA TeixeirA, a former Penticton resident, is touring with her new album Wild One. She is playing the Dream Café on Aug. 15.

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of disconnect can happen with how fast we’re having to move these days with the internet era, and I try to bring it back to personal connection.” As a first-generation Canadian, Teixeira said the Portuguese roots of her parents have also shaped her sound. “I was raised mostly by my Portuguese family and grew up listening to Portuguese folk music and going to festas.

We heard a lot of Portuguese music. I remember celebrating huge mass services and the parties to follow, they were very steeped in the Portuguese culture.” Another major influence in her career was a fluke encounter at a thrift shop in Victoria. Adding to her instrument collection of a guitar and banjo, Teixeira stumbled upon a working accordion and purchased it for $40, then

learned how to play it on her own. “I just have a natural attraction and an ability to do that.” She also makes effective use of an old suitcase and the tambourine, which she uses for percussion simultaneously with other instruments. “So it’s a fuller solo sound.” Teixeira’s show is at 8 p.m. on Aug. 15. Tickets cost $14.

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14 to the 16. Friday night sees a street dance, starting at 6:30 p.m. The dances are traditional too — some from Scotland and England, and some from North America, with music from a ceili band. No partners are necessary, and all dances are taught on the spot. On Saturday and Sunday, two outdoor stages (under tents and with chairs) and one indoor stage in the local library, will feature songs and tunes from over 100 performers, many from the B.C. Interior. The festival is free because all the performers, volunteers and organizers, give their services for free. Grants from the provincial

and local governments cover the necessary costs of tents, publicity and meals for the performers and the like. “This is what traditional music is all about,” said Bartlett. “It’s skilled, varied, communitybased and free.” Some of the artists slated to perform include festival founders Job Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat, Celtic group Blackthorn, Vancouver Morris Men and Bob Bossin — whose songs have been performed all over the world by the likes of Valdy, Ian Tyson and Pete Seeger. For more information, including performance schedules, visit the website at princetontraditional.org.

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After months of planning, the stage is set for some classic and not-so-classic cars to take over Kenyon Park. The first ever Lakefront BBQ Show and Shine car show put on by the Penticton Shrine Club #20 will feature old, new and modified rides on Aug. 15 and the proceeds go towards the Shriners Care for Kids transportation program. “We’re looking forward to it as we have been organizing it for months. We’re proud to be able to provide money to the program that it goes to,” said local Shriner Jud Thompson. “We’re happy the money is going to a worthy cause.” The funding will pay the travel costs, lodging and other expenses for children who need to be

transported to a major centre for medical assistance, at no cost to the family. The event is free and registration for participants is $20. Cars can register on site and the gates open at 9 a.m. “Finally it’s going to happen and hopefully we’ll have well over 100 entrants,” Thompson said. The Show and Shine will host a breakfast and lunch, feature a 50/50 draw and a DJ will be playing music throughout the day. Of course, there will be a bunch of cars to check out too. “Cars that are older, modified or have work done on them that’s special, customized, there are many different categories,” Thompson said. Entrants will receive a goodie bag and will be entered in draws throughout the day for prizes, as well there will be a silent auction with more prizes including a helicopter tour.

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A Penticton research team is going to be one of two sites in B.C. awarded a study for a new drug treatment for Alzheimer’s, and volunteers are needed. The Penticton team, part of the Medical Arts Health Research Group, will be joined the UBC Brain Institute in the study. To better understand why Alzheimer’s occurs and develop potential treatments, scientists and researchers focus on that brain tissue for someone with Alzheimer’s has far fewer nerve cells and synapses (junction between two nerve cells) than a healthy brain and plaques appear to build up between nerve cells. Plaques are formed when protein pieces called beta-amyloids get sticky and clump together. The drug, an antibody, is thought to bind to the sticky

clumps of the protein betaamyloid in the brain and cause cells to digest away the plaque. Clinical studies this past spring showed patients experienced a significant reduction of betaamyloid in the brain and importantly, a slowing of their clinical decline. “We are thrilled to be selected to be a clinical site for this important trial and to be able to bring this opportunity to the Okanagan,” said Donna Benson, Medical Arts Health Research Group CEO. “Dr. Melinda Nichols will be working with us on this study along with a strong team of nurses, doctors and coordinators. Since travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed, we expect to be able to enroll patients from all over the Interior, and as far away as Calgary.” If you or a loved one have concerns with your memory, or

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The inaugural Reel Peachfest film festival concluded Sunday evening with the winning submissions being screened at the Penticton Peach Festival. The Reel PeachFest was a new event for the Penticton Peach Festival filling in a void before the headline act performed each night and utilizing the giant LED screen beside the stage. “Each night before the main act plays at 9:30 we have a space to fill as the stage gets set up. It is too dark and crowded to have other entertainment,” commented Peach Festival President Don Kendall. “We were excited to add another event that expands entertainment value and diversity to help grow our signature festival in Penticton.”

There were 32 submissions with 28 of the film shorts or commercials being displayed each evening. Producers submitted one to three minute videos in either liquid libations or Okanagan experience categories. Winners received $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, $250 for third and $500 to people’s choice. The following are the winners: Liquid Libations: first place — Welcome the Craft Beer Revolution produced by Dave Mai. Second place — Craft Beard produced by Chris Stenberg. Third place — Imperial Soda produced by Tracer Films Peoples Choice: PeachBurger — produced by Andrew Jakubeit Okanagan Experience: First place — Skaha Bluffs produced by Dave Mai. Second place — From Tree to You produced

by Shawn Talbot and Jan Vozenilek. Third place — Diner en Blanc produced by David McIlvride, Alison Love and Christine Ferreira. Peoples Choice: Skaha Bluffs produced by Dave Mai “The vision behind the festival was: to help our sponsors (tourism) acquire video footage and stories to promote our region, entertain the crowds of thousands at PeachFest, and provide a venue for local film makers to showcase their amazing creative talent.” stated organizer and film producer Andrew Jakubeit. The Reel Peachfest film festival is expected to return next year so start thinking of a creative, epic and visually explosive concept to dazzle the crowds. To view all the submissions or more information visit www.reelpeachfest.com.

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OSOYOOS COYOTES forward Cole Woodliffe tries to get his stick on the puck during a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League contest at the Summerland Arena last season. Along with billet families, the Coyotes are seeking volunteers. Mark Brett/Western News

personality. It makes it easy for people to relate to our team when you have quality people like John.” When it comes to the on-ice product, Wil-

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The Penticton Vees bolstered their blue line by trading Mitch Newsome to the Langley Rivermen. In moving the Surrey product, the Vees pick up 19-year-old Tyler Niven, who played three seasons at Governor’s Academy prep school in Byfield, Mass., where he was captain in his senior season. The Brunswick, Maine product had four points in 25 games and is known as an excellent skater, who plays a well-rounded game with a noticeable edge. The sixfoot, 190-pound defenceman has attracted considerable attention from National Collegiate Athletic Association schools and will be looking to seMitch Newsome cure a commitment as the 2015-16 season unfolds. Newsome, 18, just completed his rookie season in the BCHL tallying six goals and 23 points in 49 regular season games. In the Vees’ post-season run, Newsome chipped in with a pair of goals and three points in 24 games. Newsome is committed to Michigan Tech University in the fall of 2016. With the addition of Niven, the Vees now have three 19-year-old defencemen on their roster. Off the ice, fans can purchase exhibition and singlegame regular season tickets starting Aug. 14, at the Valley First box office (at the South Okanagan Events Centre). Children are free, courtesy of Peters Brothers Construction. (*Student and Children ticket pricing is not applicable for premium seating at the SOEC.)

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The Summerland Steam are on the hunt for billet families and volunteers for the 2015-16 season. Steam co-owner Gregg Wilson said the organization has had great billets in the past as well as strong community support and would love to see that continue. With the possibility of having more nonlocals playing for the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League squad, it will require more families to step up and welcome players into their home. On the volunteer side, Wilson said they have a base of 30, but need 50 in total. Some of the positions open include security for game days, dealing with tickets at the door and selling 50/50 tickets. “We’re a very community-minded team,” said Wilson. “Yes, we’re privately owned, but we’re not in it to make a fortune. We’re just there to survive. We just want our community to have a team.” Volunteers and billet families receive season tickets. Billett families also receive $500 to feed the players. Wilson said the hard part about being in the Okanagan is that they compete with the Penticton Vees and Okanagan Hockey Acadmey for billet families. For that reason they try to get as many local families as possible. Wilson said that having John DePourcq as coach helps. “He’s such a good coach and a good guy. He’s a two-time coach of the year in our league,” said Wilson. “Kids want to play here. He’s such a good hockey guy. Such a good

son and DePourcq, both former Penticton Knights, are excited about what the Steam could be. It’s the first season that they haven’t had to go out hard to recruit. “Kids want to come here now. We’re kind of on the map,” said Wilson. “They know we’re a stable organization.” “Summerland is a good option for the kids. We have done better in the playoffs each year,” said DePourcq, who is in his fourth year coaching the Steam. “It’s a great spot for kids to come and play.” Among the players expected to join the Steam is Penticton’s Michael MacLean as well as Matthew Huber, brother of former Steam goalie Brett Huber. The younger Huber is also a goalie. Matthew Monk, younger brother of former BCHLer Josh Monk, will also play. With 12 rookies on the squad last year, the Steam could potentially have 80 per cent returnees, depending on how many make junior A teams. The organization is also looking to improve its attendance. After averaging under 200 last season, Wilson wants to see it reach 300. Having fewer home games when the Vees play is hoped to help that. There will be one change to the organization off the ice eventually. Wilson said that his partner, co-owner Tim Kielty, who is also the Steam’s president, is looking to sell his share for family reasons. Wilson would like to see a community-minded person buy Kielty’s share. Anyone interested in buying the other half of the Steam, or being a volunteer or billet is asked to call 250-462-0905. The Steam will be holding its training camp Aug.21-23.

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A local skater came out on top amongst nearly 30 competitors at the PenTown Throwdown skateboard competition on Aug. 8. “I was pretty stoked,” said Austin Doell, who rides on the local Pentagon Board Shop team. “It was a pretty solid day, I was pumped.” A frontside lip slide down the nine-stair rail at the Penticton Skatepark highlighted Doell’s run. Mitch Ellklan, an organizer for the competition, part of the 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival, was excited to see Doell riding for the first time under the Pentagon Board Shop team. “Austin crushed it, it was super cool,” Ellklan said. “That was was the first contest he rode in, he’s been in other ones before, but officially as part of the team. So I was really impressed.” “He did his line really clean, everything was dialled in, it was like flawless.” see DOELL on pg. 15

PENTICTON’S AUSTIN DOELL won the PenTown Throwdown during the 68th Peach Fest over the weekend. The third-year event changed its format, which included under and over-16 age groups. Dale Boyd/Western News

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from DOELL pg. 14 The competition entered its third year with a new format, which worked out well Ellklan said. “We changed the format up. We did under-16 and over-16 and both groups were killing it. Everyone was doing super well and it was really rad.” The event featured a skateboard competition as well as a bowl jam and some free sneakers and other merchandise were given away via a product toss. “I thought it was pretty big with all the hype from Pentagon, they did a really good job putting it on,” Doell said. Doell won $250 for his ﬁrst place ﬁnish.

TREVOR ANGELUCCI, above, sticks the hand plant on this jump in the pro BMX division of the Pentown Throwdown at the Penticton Youth Park, Aug. 9. Skateboarders and cyclists competed for prizes in the annual event held in conjunction with Peach Fest. Below right, Darren Slade completes a tailwhip on the edge during the pro division competition. At bottom, Penticton’s Taylor Hiebert dismounts the hard way during his ride in the amateur portion of the Throwdown. Mark Brett/Western News

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Arno Arno Grimm, 81, died Friday, Aug 7, at the Penticton Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Florence; his son, Kelly Grimm (Kelly); three daughters, Anne Henschel (Sean), Connie Meskas (Jamie), Susie Boake; and his step children, Sherilyn Lehn, Jaclyn Lehn and Dusty Lehn (Natasha); as well as, 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He immigrated to Canada with his first wife, Hanna (1933-1982), eventually settled in Penticton in 1964 and opened Grimm’s Meat Market, Which was a very successful business. His legacy continued with the opening of A + K Grimms Sausage in 1984 and his legacy lives on through his son Kelly. Arno loved life. He worked hard, traveled a lot and knew how to have fun. He was larger than life. He made sure everyone knew where he stood. He loved to learn new jokes and never tired telling others his favourite ones. He will be missed. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church Street, Penticton on August 14 at 10:00 a.m.

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Auctions ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED AUG 12 - CLOSES WED AUG 19......... COMMISSARY BAKERY & STEAM EQUIPMENT incl. Doyon Bakery & Cleveland Steam Equipment, Pizza Oven, Electric Convection Ovens, Dishwashers, Canopies, Freezers, Coolers, Fryers, Ranges, sinks AND MORE!!!!! View Weekdays 9am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

Silent Auction, 33 Collections, (250)490-4025, 2923 Juniper Dr.

Firearms SUPER Summer Savings on selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin Tika T3 338 win. mag.; 4 semi auto 22’s (1 is 597 Remington, 1 model 64 Savage, 1 Ruger 10/22, Marlin 702) all 22’s have scope or red dot, all guns are 1 year old or newer. Call Dave for pricing 1-236-4261987 must have Pal

Free Items 37” round wooden table plus 4 chairs & leaf, (250)493-0989

Furniture 28.5”x28.5” recessable Mitchell medicine cabinet, good condition, $300 new, selling $125 OBO. 2 twin beds, good cond. $150/each OBO.250490-9966

Garage Sales IN CONDO HOME SALE every day and evening. Free articles, very low prices, things must go! Watch for the balloon. #206-1860 Atkinson St. Moving Sale must sell, need it gone by Saturday! 20 gal. aquarium with geometric stand $75, Panasonic Blu Ray with surround sound $100, heavy duty Coleman patio heater $125, 2 wicker patio loungers $25, Quality office furniture and all in one printer, Danby Stainless steel outdoor fridge $40, brand new hide abed $350, quality wicker chair with pad $35, standing lamp $50, other misc items, 250-493-9296 Multi-Family Yard Sale Something for everyone! Sat., Aug. 15, 8am-noon Graystone Court 232 Kinney Ave.

Hobbies & Crafts DESIGNER Art Shirts now available! Local artist Will Hoffman now has specially designed Tees that you can now order online at: www.willhoff.ca

Misc. for Sale 10 speed men’s bike, $50, oak dining table, $300, Kenmore serger, $99, planters, $5, 20ft alum. ladder, $18, full set golf clubs, $375, 250-770-1757 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer madness sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Sets, Paper $ etc Call Chad at 250-499-0251 Wanted, JW books and magazines, old and new, call 250877-0737

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Duplex / 4 Plex

1275sqft, top floor, 2bdrm condo, 3595 Skaha Lake Rd. 250-490-9086

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

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Real Estate

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

Mobile Homes & Parks #16 Riva Ridge Penticton Spacious modular home located in family park. Enjoy the lake view from your private covered deck. Warm up next to a real wood fireplace in your new home. You will have room for company with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ample parking with two paved driveways, and a nice workshop for the handyman. 1440 sq.ft., $74,900. Vendor Financing avail. to qualified buyers, Ernie Sheridan, 250488-1688, Coldwell Banker, Ok Rlty MLS.

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent 3bdrm 2bath house with 1bdrm den inlaw suite, near schools, hospital, shopping, transit, 790 E. Duncan Ave., $1600/mo., 250-492-4832 3 bdrm, 2 bath lakeview house, with all appliances. NS. Ref’s req’d. Avail immed. $1600/mo + util.250-494-5177. 4bdrm Skaha Lakefront, avail. Sept. 15-May 31, fully furn., pet ok, $2700 incl. util., (250)809-6800 Avail. Sept. 1, centrally located, near H & all amen. 3bdrm 2.5ba, rec rm, fenced yard, 5appl., ns, np, $1700, 1 year lease req., (250)770-0888 Oliver, 3bdrm, 1.5bath, avail. Sept. 1, covered/RV parking, long term, adults pref., limit 3 people, np, ns, no parties, $1400/mo. (incl. water), first & last month rent, (250)4988869, no calls after 7pm Rare Oppertunity waterfront on Skaha Lake. Lg 1bdrm , fp, f/s, w/d, no pets, quiet adult, n/s, heat/light/hot water incl. $925/mo. 250-492-7277

Suites, Lower

APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536

2bdrm 1 bath basement suite, f/s, Wiltse area, close to school, (250)493-9357

Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

2bdrm, main floor, util. incl., ns, np, avail. ASAP or Sept. 1, $900, mature person pref., ref’s req., (250)490-9781 after 4pm

Penticton Ind. area, lease 3600 sqft. warehouse, shop or gym space, 14ft o/h door, high ceilings, 2 bathrooms, office, access to fenced yard, call Syd at 250-493-5909

Auto Accessories/Parts

Suites, Upper

Transportation

Canopy (red) for 2004 Ford Ranger Club cab, midsize, $450, (250)492-7927

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

Cars - Domestic 2001 Chrysler Concord, excellent condition, $4000 obo, (250)493-0214

Commercial Vehicles Moving truck & Business for sale. Safety inspected June 2015, fully licensed & insured. Ford 3 ton easy loader, excellent condition. Equipment & uniforms included. Will train in moving & accounting if required. $15,000. 250-4602606

Recreational/Sale 2011 Hideout Starter trailer 21ft slideout, AC, microwv, dual fridge, stove w/hood, jacks, room for Queen, sofa bed, am/fm, water heater, propane tank, full shower. Asking $11K. 250-492-9199 leave message.

Sport Utility Vehicle GOT TO SEE IT! 2003 Ford Escape LIMITED, good cond., fully load, $6300, (250)4976308

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2015 Boreal/Compass 12’ red/white Kayak, c/w paddle, lifejacket, 2-wheel carrier, roof rack, etc,etc, 2 months old used twice. Will sell for $1500. (250)558-8958

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Temporary Use Permit Application – Vacation Rental

3189 3rd Street, Naramata Lot 1, Plan KAP67634, District Lot 210, SDYD

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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 921 of the Local Government Act, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will consider an application for a Temporary Use Permit for a Vacation Rental at 3189 3rd Street, Naramata (Lot 1, Plan KAP67634, District Lot 210, SDYD) as follows: Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 Time:

To be determined (Please contact Christy Malden at 250-490-4146; or check the RDOS website at www.rdos.bc.ca to confirm the time of the meeting).

Location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC PURPOSE: to undertake the operation of a vacation rental use as defined in the Electoral Area “E” Zoning Bylaw, being the use of a residential dwelling unit for the accommodation of paying guests occupying the dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 days between the dates of May 1st and October 31st.

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Trucks & Vans VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT PERMIT AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

2011 Ford F350 Crew Cab Longbox 4x4, 6.2l gas, XLT auto, tow package, a/c, cruise, tilt, p/w, p/l, 106,000 kms, good tires, $19,900 obo 1-250546-0994 or 1-250-503-4504

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Christopher Garrish, Planning Supervisor Telephone: 250-490-4191 / Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca

Boats 17.5’ Deep V Bowrider Larson, 150 horse Mercury, 2 electric down riggers, new top & upholstery, $7500, 250-498-4987

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calendar WEDNESDAY August 12

The BereavemenT resource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. For more info, call 250-4901107.[fr] elks cluB on Ellis St. has a management meeting at 6:30 p.m. senior singles, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-492-7078 for more info on this event. The PenTicTon 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 250-493-7977 for more info. alcoholics anonymous has daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. 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. 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 250492-7630 for info. Bingo every 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. 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 250770-7524 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 more information. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. 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 info.

THURSDAY August 13

The ss sicamous is hosting a 1920s High Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 13. Staff will be in costume and guests are invited to break out the suspenders and gowns. Pianist Anne Lu will play classical and jazz pieces, all composed before or during the 1920s to contribute to the historic atmosphere. Early bird tickets are $15 and are available at the S.S. Sicamous and at Teas and Weaves on Main St. or call 250-492-0403. Tickets are $20 at the door.[0813p] 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 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 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. royal canadian 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 250-498-4959. line dancing aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more info. alcoholics anonymous nighT 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. elks cluB has Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and snowball darts at 7 p.m. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. PenTicTon fly fishers meet the first Thursday each month at 216 Hastings St. at 7 p.m. They welcome new individuals and family memberships. For more info, visit www. pentictonflyfishers.ca.Th01 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

August 14 anaveTs has karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m.

elks cluB on Ellis Street have a mini dart tourney, registration at 6 p.m., 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 a blood donor clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.[fr] Drapes • Furniture • Area Rugs royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and HAUTE HOUSE chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. d e s i g n Steak and baked potato 544 MAIN STREET • 250-770-1033 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 250-4965980 or 250-770-8622 for Needed Needed Needed more info. No Daily Driving No Driving NoDaily Daily Driving BereavemenT The Season Ticketstoto the Vees Season Tickets the Vees resource Centre at 129 Season Tickets to the Vees Full timeAcademic/Athletic Academic/Athletic Program Full time Program Nanaimo Ave. W has No Daily Driving Full time Academic/Athletic Program Full Time Support to Billet Families FullTime Time Support to to Billet Families weekly drop-in grief supFull Support Billet Families Season Tickets to the Vees port sessions Fridays at O kanagan HockeyAcademy Academy beginning its 13 10:30 a.m. Adults welOFull kanagan Hockey is is beginning its 13 yearyear of of time Academic/Athletic Progr offering high quality athletic and academic programs toth year of Hockey Academy is beginning its offering high quality athletic and academic programs to 13 come. For more informa- Okanagan outstandinghockey hockeyplayers players from over the world. outstanding all all over the world. offering high quality athletic andfrom academic programs to tion on other available Full Time Support to Familie outstanding hockey players from all over the Billet world. We recruitingBillet Billet Families Penticton, Westbench We are are recruiting Families in in thethe Penticton, Westbench and and programs or support in the Summerland areas to host a male player in their home for the Summerland areas to host a male player in their home for the Families in the Penticton, Westbench and upcomingBillet school year beginning in September. loss of a pet, please call We are recruiting upcoming school year beginning in September. teams,140 athletes, 13-17 years Summerland77teams, areas to140 host a male player inold their home for the athletes, 13-17 years old 250-490-1107.[fr] upcoming school year beginning in September. This high level program focuses positive The oliver senior Okanagan Hockey Academy 7 high teams, 140 athletes, 13-17 years oldis beginning its 14 This level program focuses on on positive personalgrowth growth areas personal in in thethe areas of of Centre, 5876 Airport St., offering high Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. quality athletic and academic program Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. This high level program focuses on positive has bingo with a loonie Werely relyon onBillet Billet Homes to provide We Homes to the provide a aof personal growth in areas outstanding hockey players from all over th home away from home for these young people. home away from home for these young people. pot every Friday at 1 p.m. Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. Billet families willreceive receive $600.00/month & Vees Tickets Billet families will $600.00/month & Vees Tickets Everyone welcome. We rely on Billet Homesabout toabout provide a youwould would like more information opening IfIf you like more information opening your home player(s) and being part of this exciting home away from home for these people. your home totoaaplayer(s) and being part of young this exciting al-anon meeTs aT the We are recruiting Billet Families in the Penticton, W opportunity please contact: & Vees Tickets Billet familiesopportunity will receive $600.00/month please contact: Bethel Pentecostal Church Summerland areas to host a male If you would like more information about openingplayer in their Ms. Daryl DarylMeyers Director of Residential Life at 945 Main St. from 6 to Director of Residential yourMs. home toMeyers a player(s) and being part ofLife exciting upcoming school yearthis beginning in Septe 250.809.4202 darylmeyers@okanaganhockey.com 250.809.4202 darylmeyers@okanaganhockey.com opportunity please contact: 7 p.m. For info call 2507 teams, 140 athletes, 13-17 years ol 490-9272. Ms. Daryl Meyers Director of Residential Life

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