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THREE MAJOR EVENTS are bringing thousands of visitors to Penticton this weekend: the Canucks Young Stars Classic, the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival and the 15th annual Dragon Boat Festival.

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BIG EVENTS BRING TOURISM RELIEF Steve Kidd

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If you’re trying to book a hotel room in Penticton this weekend, be prepared for a string of “no vacancy” answers. With the Canucks Young Stars Classic tournament falling on the same weekend as the Dragon Boat Festival and the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival, accommodations are at a premium. “I think we had a cancellation,” said Max Picton, manager of the Barefoot Beach resort. “I’ve got two yurts that have just opened up.” Rob Appelman, owner of the Lakeside Villa motel, said he’s heard that rooms are so rare in Penticton that the overﬂow is spilling into other communities. Part of the activity, he said, comes from Connor McDavid’s presence at the Young Stars tournament.

“I think that is going to be a huge draw for the tournament, and then the jazz festival has its own following,” said Appelman. “With the three events on the one weekend, the town will be full.” McDavid, probably the most talked about draft pick since Sidney Crosby, will be making his ﬁrst appearance in an Edmonton Oilers’ jersey at the Young Stars Classic. Carla Seddon, marketing manager for the South Okanagan Events Centre, said that has been helping sell tickets for the already popular tournament. “We’ve sold over 20,000 tickets. Three games are essentially sold out right now,” said Seddon. “Every year, the tournament sales have been better and better and the tournament is growing. This year, with Connor McDavid coming, ticket sales have been extremely good. We had Edmonton tour companies calling us

before tickets even went on sale.” Just the size of the tournament itself already accounts for a number of rooms. Seddon said that along with 95 scouts and members of the media, each of the four teams — the Canucks, Oilers, Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets — will be bringing anywhere from 50 to 80 players and staff. Altogether, that’s likely to be about 360 people, according to Seddon. The Dragon Boat Festival is also looking to a big event, with more than 2,100 paddlers in 82 teams coming for their 15th annual race. Race director Don Mulhall said it’s grown to be one of the largest sporting events in the Okanagan and one of the largest dragon boat festivals in the province. With so many teams coming to town on a busy weekend, he said, there was some problem ﬁnd enough rooms, but that

was overcome with some help. “We contacted everybody we could think of,” said Mulhall. “Everyone jumped on it and started helping us find more rooms.” Seeing the town this busy after the smoky skies of late August is a bit of a relief, according to Picton. “It definitely affected us. Numbers are down this August over last year, between the smoke and the weather,” said Picton. Appelman said his motel wasn’t affected too badly, but he heard other accommodators were pinched. “It most definitely didn’t help the city at all. Four days of smoke and that was followed by two days of rain. There is not much we can do about it,” said Appelman, who added that the overall season, from May through July, showed an increase over last year. Appelman said the city, along with Tourism Penticton and the

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Penticton Hospitality Association, needs to continue developing the summer season as well as the shoulder seasons. Picton, also a city councillor, said the city’s drive to increase activity in the shoulder season has paid off. “It’s an ongoing goal. If we as a city continues focusing on pushing those shoulder seasons, I think it is going to be beneﬁcial to everyone,” said Picton. McLeod echoes Picton’s comments and said she is seeing businesses get on board and joining forces. “I think everybody is really starting to focus on those shoulder seasons and really trying to work on hosting events,” she said. “I think that is refreshing to see is everyone making those phone calls and making connections and trying to ﬁgure out how we can all work together to make one event even bigger.”

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Penticton Fire Department investigators are still looking into the cause of a blaze at a townhouse unit on Thursday (Sept. 3). Fire chief Wayne Williams said despite rumours that a child playing with matches ignited the blaze in a unit at the Chateau Village located at 3099 South Main Street around 6:30 p.m., the fire department has not determined the cause yet. “All the three tenants got out of the unit and were not injured. The owner lives out of province and I do not know whether the tenants had insurance. A fire investigator will be going there today,” said Williams. The fire chief said it is not surprising to hear children still playing with matches and lighters even with the vast amount of attention brought to the prevention of such things. “It just happened in Burnaby where a child was playing with a candle when the power was knocked out and caused an apartment fire. Everyone needs to be

The PenTicTon Fire DeParTmenT responded to a call at 3099 South main Street in chateau Village after a bedroom caught fire.

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really careful with open flame and where they are storing lighters and matches so children can’t access them,” said Williams. A Penticton fire crew arrived to the unit in Chateau Village on Thursday noticing a column of smoke. As they approached the unit, flames could be seen jumping out a second storey window, said Williams. “The crews did an excellent job containing the fire to the room of origin which appeared to be a bedroom. The first crew to arrive

gave the fire a quick blast through the window which really slowed it down and gave the other crews time to get there and totally extinguish the fire,” said Williams. “I think the fact that they did that probably saved a few units in the complex.” Due to the smoke damage, the family was not allowed back into the unit overnight and were given housing assistance from emergency support services. Tenants to either side of the townhouse were allowed to return to their homes.

RCMP trying to track stolen truck Western News Staff

On Sept. 2 at 9:18 a.m., Penticton RCMP received report of a stolen vehicle from the Okanagan Marina parking lot located along Marina Way. A grey custom built 1950 Chevrolet short box pickup truck with Alberta Licence Plate: BHP5393 was taken during the early morning hours. The vehicle was in restored condition with chrome trim and chrome mag wheels. A distinctive “chromeaholic” sticker was posted in back window of the vehicle. At this time, police are requesting anyone with information about the theft or the vehicles location to contact the Penticton RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

No problems at grad party

Penticton RCMP said there were no problems at the annual party held by graduating students. The party, known as Sunrise, occurs in the days leading up to the first day of school. Another party is held at the end of the school year called Sunset. Both take place in the Upper Carmi area. Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth did say that RCMP seized a large amount of alcohol at the Sunrise party which could have led to their being minimal problems.

Senior driver tries to flee

On Sept. 1 an 82-year-old man from Summerland tried to evade police after hitting a parked vehicle. RCMP pursued the man with their lights and sirens but he would not stop. The man was finally boxed in by police vehicles in at Sunny Beach Motel. The Summerland man was arrested after failing a breathalyzer test and ordered a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. His vehicle was impounded.

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Break and enter suspect subdued

A resident on Chatham Street managed to hold a man believed to be breaking into his home. RCMP said the resident held the suspect until police arrived. The alleged thief was charged with possession of stolen property after being found with a

PenTicTon rcmP received report of a stolen vehicle from the okanagan marina parking lot located along marina Way and are asking for the public’s assistance in finding it.

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Truck and boat stolen

Two males were caught on video using a powergrinder to cut the locks on a trailer carrying a 2007 Mastercraft X-Star boat located at Bling Automotive in the early hours of Sept. 2. RCMP said the two males are believed to have used a stolen truck that evaded police earlier that morning. The vehicle they were driving was a white Ford F350 that is also stolen. The boat trailer has the licence plate UJE 96X and the truck has a BC licence plate of FB2598.

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Richard Cannings, NDP

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I support a national park in the South Okanagan. People are drawn to this beautiful valley by its diverse landscapes and by its wonderful climate. They come to play throughout the year, and they move here to work or retire, knowing they are living in a special place. This valley is home to one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada, and the dry interior of British Columbia is the last ecoregion in southern Canada not represented by a national park. A park would not only protect the natural environment, it would provide benefits to the local economy. Trails and signage would improve the recreation value of the area for visitors and residents alike. The feasibility study commissioned by the federal and provincial governments found that a park would directly and indirectly create hundreds of good, clean jobs. Visitors would travel to the area to explore a national park, and stay to enjoy our beaches, hotels, wineries, and other amenities in the valley. Three scientific polls have shown that the park concept has strong local support, and the business community of the south Okanagan is solidly behind the concept. But it can only come to fruition through collaboration and consultation with First Nations, and only if the needs of groups such as ranchers, who depend on the landbase for their livelihood, are taken into consideration. Parks Canada has come up with some innovative policies that will ensure ranchers will not be impacted, and indeed could benefit, from working in a park environment. This has been a long process (I first became involved with it in 1979!), but I am greatly encouraged by the recent decision of the provincial government to come back to the table for negotiations. If elected, I would work in whatever capacity was appropriate to further negotiations toward the establishment of a national park. It would be a priceless asset for our valley for generations to come.

Doug Pederson, Independent

Profile On the National Park. My take on that is: I didn’t study the issue. I just asked / observed what some of the most self centered, greedy, wrong people I knew what they thought and took the opposite stance. Some of these people are my relatives. I’m for the Park. Those with the “no National Park” signs up may see the tide change and take them down. People have been defacing the “yes national park” signs. Editor’s Note: a photo was not provided of Pederson

Brian Gray, Independent

Profile I have not devoted much attention to this issue, however unless and until further information convinces me otherwise, I am against this area of our province being designated a national park. As far as I can ascertain this grasslands region is not subject to expansion of housing subdivisions or any commercial activity, which is obviously a positive situation. It appears that people in the region’s main concern is the protection of wildlife and the grasslands eco-systems from increasing recreational activity. The provincial government’s information forums which concluded in March with input from concerned citizens of Osoyoos and Oliver, seems to me to be an effective approach in addressing these concerns. It may become necessary to restrict off-road vehicle use in areas deemed to be especially sensitive and therefore re-define and relocate such areas, still allowing those members of our communities to enjoy these lands. I feel that Regional Districts, municipalities and local environmental and recreational groups working together can craft a policy that satisfies all concerns, without locking this land up in perpetuity in the hands of the Federal government. If in the future it is determined that these lands of our province should be designated park land, I would hope it would be a provincial park, and that all current agricultural stakeholders ie. ranchers, farmers, orchardists and vineyard owners and existing commercial enterprises such as the helicopter training centre are not affected in any way. If this requires additional wildlife and recreational staff, those monies can be found in downsizing government bureaucracy. The cancellation of the rather significant salary and expense account of a former BC premier’s appointment as High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland would be a logical place to start.

Marshall Neufeld, Conservative

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It is important to preserve both our most beautiful natural environments as well as the livelihood and lifestyle of local residents who currently make use of the land – whether that is for recreation or to make a living through ranching or working at HNZ Topﬂight. As my team and I have door knocked on over 12,000 doors, the issue of a national park has only come up a few times on the doorstep and most often it is from someone concerned that if the park were to be established they would not be able to hunt or drive up into the hills on the weekend as they do now. It appears the Government of BC has tried to account for some of these concerns in their current position paper. That is why it is important for everyone who has an interest in the future of these lands to engage in the provincial public consultation to help ensure that the correct designations are used in the correct areas. It is my hope that through this consultation, the Government of BC can identify a plan which can both preserve the South Okanagan grasslands and address the concerns of those who live, work, or actively make use of the lands in question. Once the consultation ends in October, and if elected, I will be happy to work with the province in their next steps. I would encourage everyone who is interested in the potential future designations of the grasslands in the South Okanagan to engage in the ongoing provincial public consultation.

Connie Denesiuk, Liberal

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In 2002, Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien visited the South Okanagan-Similkameen, and experienced first hand the unique ecosystems of the region, and put the concept of establishing a national park on the Government radar. A feasibility study then commenced, led by Parks Canada, and the Province of B.C. while the Government of Canada entered into a memorandum of understanding that the establishment of a national park in the area become a priority. Over the past decade, the Conservative Government has made significant cuts to Parks Canada, and a new park in the area is clearly not their priority. In the meantime a number of concerns have arisen that need to be addressed. Those issues include the importance of accommodating businesses that rely on the area contained within the proposed park, more specifically the grazing of cattle and helicopter training. I believe that it is very possible to reach a workable compromise. I have heard from South Okanagan residents, who hope for cost-free access to the park. My family has been taking day trips to the Kilpoola area for many years, and Vaseux Lake is a favourite kayak destination for my husband Bob and I. Our son Dan has also done grasslands research in the Kilpoola area as part of his Masters studies in Environmental Science. Recently I have been working with a small group of people who would like to “bring the park to the people” through a coffee table book, which will feature unique flora and fauna, history and beauty of the area through art and photography. I believe a national park in the South Okanagan-Similkameen will not only help to preserve this treasure in our own backyard, it will also attract tourists and visitors.

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Jail jobs attract crowd Steve Kidd

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Once upon a time, correctional officers were called prison guards. But the name change is more than cosmetic, according to Steve DiCastri, warden for the new Okanagan Correctional Centre. The corrections system has evolved over the years, he said, speaking to about 50 people attending an information session Saturday morning in Penticton. “It is not just sit there and watch the inmates, you are actually interacting and working with them. And we do make a difference, that’s our goal,” said DiCastri. DiCastri said they have about 100-125 positions for new hires when the OCC opens in 2016. The remaining positions, he said, will be filled by experienced officers transferring in from other locations. So far, he’s talked to about 1,200 prospective employees at sessions like this one, not only about the requirements, but the range of work available inside the system, such as instructing prisoners in specialties from gardening to welding. “It is a marvelous career. There are a lot of opportunities,” said Di-

Back to school means road safety for all It’s that time of year again – when we all need to be extra cautious in school zones. Driving routes with less traffic in the summer may now face congestion, so give yourself extra time to get to your destination. Take your time and don’t rush – especially through intersections. Look for children especially near or around crosswalks and intersections, and always yield to pedestrians. Plan ahead and be alert. When school is in session, a 30-km/h

school zone speed limit is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every school day, unless otherwise posted. Remember that vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing. When dropping off children in a school zone, stop and allow them to exit onto the sidewalk side of the car. Never allow a child to cross mid-block. Look for children at crosswalks. If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding for a pedestrian,

Steve DicaStri, warden of the Okanagan correctional centre, has talked with about 1,200 potential employees about the opportunities and challenges or working in the corrections system at sessions like these.

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Castri, who has spent 30 years in the profession and remains passionate about it. For example, the OCC will have a greenhouse where inmates can learn about horticulture, with the resulting produce being donated to local food banks. It will also have a program dealing with wild horses. “We want to link ourselves with the rescue programs in the Okanagan corridor. If they need us to house any, if they have an overflow, that is what we are going to do,” said DiCastri. “If we do get horses on property, we want to add a therapeutic piece to that for the inmates.” Gary Saran, who works with at-risk youth, said he attended the ses-

sion to find out if there is a place his skills and interests in helping people can fit. “I would be interested in some of the positions where you help the inmates … learning ones and workshop ones,” said Saran, after watching several videos of programs at other correctional centres. Likewise, Hannah Pierce said she was also interested in helping. “When I was in high school, I wanted to be in the RCMP, but they had height restrictions. As I got older and had a family, that fell by the wayside, but my passion for making a difference in the community has never waned,” she said. “When I saw this opportunity, I was hesitant

so be prepared to stop. Always yield to pedestrians – it’s the law. McLaren Arena Skate Patrol/Cashier The City of Penticton has vacancies for persons to work at McLaren Arena, performing ice patrol duties and/or cashier duties. The successful applicants will have: • Strong Customer Service Skills • A friendly personality and a proven talent for dealing with people • The ability to deal firmly with patrons if required

at first, but the more I talked to co-workers who are looking into it, I thought this would be something I would like to do.” Pierce, who currently works as a gaming security officer, said she wasn’t surprised by DiCastri’s comment that the about 50 per cent of corrections officers were female, and often were better at dealing with the inmates. “The type of work I am in, you have to have a certain type of communication skills and females are usually more open to that. Maybe I am not a big, tough-looking guy, but people warm up to me better, and I think that could be effective in the corrections field,” said Pierce.

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BReaKFasT leaRnInG clUB penTIcTon VolUnTeeRs neeDeD Tina Vonau with daughters analeigh, 5, and ashleigh, 3, at Queens Park Elementary School on the first day of classes in the district on Sept. 8. The Penticton mother does not believe parents should have to foot the bill for the large list of supplies required by some schools.

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Wearing a stuffed backpack almost as tall as she is, five-yearold Analeigh Vonau walked to Queens Park Elementary School with her mom Tina and threeyear-old sister Ashleigh on the first day of class this week. Inside the pack were the school supplies students are required to bring for the year, however Tina questioned not only the amount, but the types of items. “Kleenex and Ziploc bags? I can understand the things like the backpack and maybe the pencils, but when it comes to having to buy six glue sticks and eight erasers and computer paper and 24 pencils it’s a bit much,” said Vonau. “I would say it cost me over a $100 just for the school supplies, most of the other parents shopped at Staples and their bills were not nearly as high as mine but everyone I talked to thinks the school list is absolutely ridiculous. “I’m a single mom, I work part time and don’t get any assistance but we’re getting by all right but had I been in the position of some of the other people, I don’t know what I would have done. My girls probably wouldn’t go to school with all the school supplies but it’s not fair for that child to enter the classroom and not have those things.” In Penticton, like some other districts, students are issued lists, specific to their school and grades. Most of the lists contain about 20 items, with a description, sometimes including a brand name and quantity of what is needed. On the district’s website under each school is the list of supplies necessary indicating which items should be labelled with the child’s name and which ones should not.

... when it comes to having to buy six glue sticks and eight erasers and computer paper and 24 pencils it’s a bit much — Tina Vonau

Those without names are for general use for students. School district Superintendent Wendy Hyer said the practice wasn’t introduced to help deal with financial inequality among students, although she did mention Penticton is among the top10 most impoverished school districts in B.C. Lack of financial resources, she added, is addressed through a partnership with Staples and Telus, enabling disadvantaged students to go to school with the tools they need. “Every start of the school year Telus and Staples have program for kids who can’t necessarily get everything that’s on the supply list,” Hyer said, adding that each school’s principal has a good understanding of which families are in need. “It’s for students from families that have financial needs. The family would consult with the principal, and it’s the principal’s role to decide who has financial need and who doesn’t.” In some instances, Hyer said poor spending decisions made by parents have possibly contributed to a student’s inability to possess school supplies, but that schools in the district are able to ade-

quately provide for students who are short on supplies, regardless of the circumstances. It’s a different story at Uplands Elementary where instead of a list, parents are charged between $55 and $65, depending on grade. Through bulk ordering the supplies, they report an average saving per student of $20 In the school’s words: “come September your kids will go to their new classroom and everything on the list is there, organized and ready for their teacher to distribute! No having to lug heavy bags of supplies into the school!” “I think that is a much better way because as a family at least you would know what you’re budgeting for and you’re not hit with this great big bill at the beginning of the school year,” said Vonau. “There are so many single parents out there and so many low income families in this town and I’m the first person who’s willing to help somebody that needs it but there comes a time.” She feels a blanket policy for the entire district would be more fair. While principals from different schools may base their decisions on different criteria, Mary Arbeau, a Penticton mother of four, believes it’s the best way. Although a blanket criteria could do away with arbitrary decisions, she felt the individual principals would likely know the families personally. “Everything has to be the same, so I don’t find (pooling classroom supplies) an issue,” said Arbeau. “I don’t hate back-to-school shopping but I don’t love it.” Hyer said it would take a boost in educational funding from the province before any supply costs could be reduced. -With files from Dan Walton/ Western News

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Election heats up And as the weather cools, expect this fall’s election to start heating up as Canada gets ready to go to the polls on Oct.19. Voters can now brace themselves for a plethora of speeches, public appearances and plenty of political promises made by candidates vying for their favour. While some voters may already have a party which they choose to support – no matter who is running – others have more than two months to get to know the various candidates in the new riding of South Okanagan — West Kootenay. In this information age it’s more important than ever to be media literate, to question the source and motivation of the media you’re looking at, and to gather a variety of viewpoints, even if you’d rather gouge your eyes out than listen to Ezra Levant or David Suzuki. How to sort it all out is something the Western News team will be doing right alongside our readers. As part of the Western News election coverage we will be running candidate proﬁles, that started last week, in every Friday edition of the newspaper so readers can get to know about those running for MP in our riding. As you will see on Page 3 in this issue, we will ask the candidates a series of six questions over the next six weeks leading up to the election. The question and answer series will run every Wednesday. In addition, the Western News is planning to host an all-candidates meeting at the Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre on Sept. 26. Full details on that will be released shortly. Our website features a dedicated election section, which will gather all the federal stories we write into one convenient spot. You’ll see the above-mentioned proﬁles, the Q&A in the candidates’ own words, stories and graphics applyPENTICTON WESTERN ing the federal election directly to local issues. We invite our reader’s to email us, editor@ pentictonwesternnews.com, with what questions they would like to ask the candidates. After all, a newspaper serves its readers and its community – not its politicians. Everyone would be better served to remember that.

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Urban society slides into helplessness Of all the immature, ignorant whining that came out of the recent power failure in the Lower Mainland, one example summed up the decline of our urban culture for me. It wasn’t the people who ﬂooded 9-1-1 with calls demanding to know when their power would be restored, or complaining about their freezers. It wasn’t those on Twitter insisting BC Hydro pay for food that went bad. It was another social media moment. With part of his community without electricity for a third day, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart went to his Facebook page, which has a wide following. There he pleaded with residents to stop phoning city hall to demand that a local big-box supermarket provide milk and eggs. Power had been restored at the store only a few hours before, in the dead of night, and it’s safe to assume that

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BC Views all stores were working ﬂat out to restock perishables. Where do people get the notion that city hall, or whatever allpowerful nanny state they imagine, controls grocery stores? How do they conclude that in the midst of the worst electrical grid failure on record, BC Hydro is going to address their personal situation above all others? Vancouver broadcast media weren’t much better. Their big focus was that BC Hydro’s website crashed, so people couldn’t call it

up on their smartphones and ﬁnd out instantly when their power would be back on. Some even questioned why wireless power meters didn’t help. Perhaps these were the same journalists who fed the tinfoilhat superstition about their signals. The facts should be known by now. After an extremely dry spring and summer, a high wind shattered trees and took down more wires and poles than BC Hydro had ever coped with before. Further damage was done within areas that were already blacked out, leaving overtaxed technicians unable to accurately assess the full extent of it. In Coquitlam and elsewhere, poles were down in areas too rainsaturated for heavy repair trucks to reach. Yes, there were some too-optimistic repair estimates given out, in response to the constant

screeching for instant answers. About 15 years ago I experienced my worst power outage in the Fraser Valley. In a semi-rural area with little backup grid capacity (since greatly improved), my family went three days without power. This was in winter, due to wind and freezing rain followed by snow and cold. Trickles of water kept pipes from freezing, and the gas stove provided a bit of heat. I heard no complaints about the crews struggling around the clock with the dangerous job of repair. Media coverage was mostly adult supervised. Megastorm madness isn’t an isolated case. A couple of weeks before that, a temporary construction bump on the Lion’s Gate Bridge deck caused panic and rage. Aggravated by a couple of accidents on the alternate route,

and fed by hysterical media, drivers of West Van luxury cars were white-knuckled. Trafﬁc choked the region that recently declined to pay a bit more for road improvements. In both cases, people outside Lotus Land were muttering: Welcome to our world. This is pertinent to the federal election. Are you competent to save for your retirement with RRSPs and a tax-free savings account, or do you need the government to do it for you, by force? Are you capable of managing your own child care, or should the nanny state create a hugely subsidized system, which has already failed in Quebec, from coast to coast? Are you ready for the day when the machine stops? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Make health care an election priority Recent polling places health care at the top of the list when voters are asked what issues matter most. And yet the federal government is on track to reduce the rate of increase in health transfers to the provinces starting in 2017, a strategy that would rob the provinces of up to $36 billion over 10 years. This approach is being taken at a time when our health care system lacks standards, has no national pharmacare program and no strategy to address the needs of an aging population. A National Seniors Strategy would ensure that the current 15 per cent of hospital beds often occupied by seniors no longer needing hospital care, could be made available to other patients waiting for medically necessary

Voice of reason

Kudos to Mr. Brian Hughes for calling for cooler heads and respectful dialogue (Penticton Western News letter to the editor, Sept. 4, Deal with the waterslide issue). It seems hard sometimes to take a step back and really look at the issues when one is passionate about that issue, but sometimes the answer to a problem is not what “I” or “they” want but somewhere in between. I have lived in this town with small children and appreciate the concept of eco tourism. Does this mean I am pro or con the waterslides? I can’t tell you for sure, but I am put off by the sense that knee jerk reactions and blanket statements abound when I try to research the issue further. When was the last time talking about an issue respectfully and openly went horribly wrong? Let’s give it a try folks, get “talking” and stop “yelling.” Laura Kuypers Penticton

Good job Challenge

I would like to thank the Challenge Penticton organizers and sponsors for an awesome race day on Aug. 30. I have been involved with triathlon in Penticton since 1983 either racing or volunteering. What an amazing course

procedures and surgeries. A National Seniors Strategy would provide adequate home care, long-term care and end of life care while freeing up this acute care space. Thus far in this federal election campaign we are not hearing a firm commitment from any candidate to maintain the current level of health transfers and to work with provinces and territories to improve the delivery of services to all Canadians. I urge voters to call upon candidates to commit to action that will improve Health Care for Canadians both now and well into the future. Christine Elder National Association of Federal Retirees vice president, South Okanagan Branch

for the full and the half distance races. Changes to the run course through the Penticton Indian Band lands along the river channel, was a great idea. The bike courses are championship calibre, you won’t find any like it. The South Okanagan and Similkameen is world-renown for triathlon with enthusiastic volunteers throughout the region. I have read some comments regarding the banners. Such a minor issue considering everything involved in planning and executing a race of this caliber. Challenge organizers worked very hard to bring a world class race to Penticton, and they achieved just that. What a finish line — the best ever. From an athlete’s perspective, a big thank you to a couple of people

who worked very hard behind the scenes; Shelie Best and Barb Cutjar. These races are not possible without some key people working in the background and there are so many more not mentioned —but you know who you are. Thank you for a great day!

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Raises funds for the medical facilities throughout the region, including the Penticton Regional Hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice House, Trinity Centre, Summerland Health Centre and Extended Care, Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge, South Similkameen Health Centre and Orchard Haven in Keremeos, South Okanagan General Hospital and Sunnybank Centre in Oliver. Our sincerest thanks go to Douglas Dewar of Kaleden for his incredible $500,000 donation to the SOS Medical Foundation’s campaign to raise $20 million for medical equipment in the new tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. The Dewar family has owned the Banbury Green campground property since the 1940s. His business career included a stint as a director with Canadian Helicopters. Carol-Ann Browne, right, of the Survivorship dragon boat team presents a cheque for $1,007 to Janice Perrino of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation for a new fridge in the Oncology Department at Penticton Regional Hospital. Survivorship hosts The Boob Tour comedy show and silent auction fundraiser at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Oct. 1.

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Lyle Theide of Summerland celebrates his performance at the inaugural Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race, hosted by the Summerland Yacht Club. The August 22 event raised more than $18,000 for medical equipment in the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. Thanks to everyone involved!

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Well look at that. The summer visitors are almost gone and gas prices are falling. Oh, that’s right the oil companies say it’s because the refinery someplace in “Pumphandle” Venezuela is up and running again. Sure, and if you believe that, then you’ll believe that the waterslide decision was done with integrity. Len Lemieux Penticton

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It’s thumbs up for the 19th annual Peach City Tees Up for Cancer ladies golf tournament at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. The August 1415 fundraising tourney generated more than $44,000 for the Patient Care Tower at PRH. Tees Up organizers have pledged $150,000 over five years for the campaign.

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Stop leaning on tourism Regarding the furor over the idea of boycotting chamber businesses or those associated with the mayor or the council, I disagree with those who suggest that boycotting is not appropriate etc. This disagreement between pro and con regarding the Skaha Lake Park is not just about opinions. It is clear to me that council has some serious issues when it comes to respect for the public and democracy itself. The mayor and council are not elected dictators nor are they free to do anything they wish, especially with land that is documented as being given for specific purposes. I am not a Penticton resident but work in the city so I believe I have a

vital stake in this issue too. If there have been other cases of leasing of public lands to businesses then I would say that is wrong and should not be allowed unless it has been dealt with through a referendum or if it is donated/ purchased land without any restrictions. I say though that a waterslide in a public park is a most unintelligent idea given that we often have droughts in this area and that the costs of running it on a limited time frame would make it almost a white elephant. I attempted to track down the Trio group online and at most I found a website that may or may not have been this group’s.

At some point, if the mayor and council will not back down, then I guess citizens may have to go to court (even that doesn’t seem to scare or bother the mayor and so I have to wonder what kind of man he is and what kind of people the councillors are). I realize some people may feel that those opposed to the waterslide development are just “naysayers” but honestly, they do have good points about the lack of notice, accountability and that the mayor and council appear to have agendas that are not appropriate for their positions. Waterslides have a poor history in Penticton so why would this new attempt make any more sense and why

couldn’t Trio just purchase private property more appropriate for this project? Is the Trio group solvent and accountable or will they bring this city a shameful legacy like the fellow(s) who was/were behind the hockey dorm? I think Penticton needs more employment strategies than just leaning on the tourism industry and poorly thought out projects. Penticton needs more than just seasonal work or just retail work or highly specialized work. Perhaps Penticton needs to consider a program assisting potential entrepreneurs whether it is financial or just information and guidance?

Protect our parks

park? Who gave the go ahead to include the existing park green space? Most of us thought that 11 of our parks including Skaha Park were dedicated as a result of the 2002 referendum attributed to the diligent work of the Protect our Parks group. The overwhelming 90 per cent of the vote gave us faith that our parks were safe in perpetuity as an everlasting legacy. There are petitions calling for a referendum re disposition of Skaha Park and a recall petition circulating to recall the whole council. Perhaps there should be a total housecleaning at city hall. Is it legal for a municipal government to act within a conspiracy of silence?

with sand, clean water and sunshine — a natural attraction to bring in tourists as these properties have done for many years. These same properties have cost the taxpayers of this city workers by clubs such as Rotary, private individuals and many councils in the past. We did have to fight a few years ago over a similar situation. It took three years before the proponent decided to pull the venture off the table. That was Okanagan Lake Park. It is obvious for the citizens to stop talking to this council as we are wasting our time. So I wish to talk to the Trio Marine Group through this letter. Take the waterslide issue off the table and revert back to the original property to upgrade the marina and restaurant. Show that you wish to be a good corporate citizen to this city by acknowledging the concerns of the 91 per cent who voted to keep these areas open and free from private developers. 1. Communicate with the concerned citizens group. 2. Show the non-disclosure document, showing you were prepared to start this development in a proper manner. 3. If there is such a document it will show that this council wished to deceive the taxpayers. Finally, this is not about a waterslide. This is about tak-

ing our park away from us for 30 years. For a waterslide — I don’t think so.

In the recent Western News article (Aug. 28, Trio deal not a secret) Trio Marine spokesman stated their silence came at the request of the city. Mayor Jakubeit said he didn’t remember any such agreement coming before council and director of operations doesn’t remember anything about not engaging media. Then comes the bombshell! (Jakubeit) “Staff did give us a heads up when this first started, saying they are planning on doing something on park land. It’s park land, so some people might have issue with that.” My question: who is “they?” Staff or Trio? Trio spokesman in writing then states that the company signed a non-disclosure agreement until detailed plans were completed. How can people with such bad memories be in charge of anything, especially the public trust? Question: Why did staff have plans for our park land? Where did this idea come from? In 2013 the request for proposals asked for “intensive redevelopment of the site as a restaurant/hotel complex.” Was that at the request of the sitting council, staff, or outside influence? When did expansion of that plan move into the existing

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I would like to personally thank Roger Hulstein for explaining there was a non-disclosure contract signed with the city which would explain a lot. Now the mayor seems to have lost his memory as he can’t remember this happening and it seems like he is ready to throw his staff under the bus. There are two properties in Penticton which nature provided free of charge. They are

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The Downtown Penticton Summer Concerts were amazing again this year. The Penticton area performers were all excellent especially Uncorked, Fluxx and Flashback. The visiting Greg Drummond Band was really, really good too. Thank you to your organization for providing us and all of the other music lovers with this kind of awesome weekend entertainment. We feel very lucky to have this in our community and in such a great setting. Many of the tourists that have joined us have been very impressed as well. Also, thank you to Will for keeping things running smoothly on and off the stage. We have really enjoyed it all summer long. Dale & Marilyn Wiens Penticton

Suggestion for Vees

I went to the Penticton Vees game on Wednesday night and was very surprised and pleased with the new lighting. Having poor eyesight, the new lighting was a great improvement for me to see the game. I would suggest though,

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On Save Skaha Park group retains lawyer: “Waste of time and waste of money.”

— posted by Kimberly Franson

“Someone has money to burn and of course lawyers love anything that puts money in their pockets and will gladly take it from you. I am getting tired of living in Penticton. How about we just put a complete stop to anything that benefits our community in any way.”

— posted by Ryan Allsbrook

“Your heart is in the right place, but this deal has been done for quite a while. During the process there was a non-disclosure clause (as reported) so was the way council did it wrong? Absolutely. Illegal? No. Do I agree? No. Will there some day be a high rise condo there? Yes. We as residents must ensure our parks remain untouched, petition council with enough names to change this so anytime someone wants to develop park land it must always go to referendum. It’s our money that pays for these lands to make parks, so we should decide, and if a referendum takes time and money so be it, our parks are worth it. And if council doesn’t change its bylaws then we must change council.” — posted by Cliff King

that the organization responsible for the music and signage during the game look at changing for the new season. For years now we have had the same music, and crowd encouraging items played for us. As much as the game is the main reason for us attending, when there is a time out, it gets pretty boring to hear and see the same old stuff played every year after year after year. Also tone down just

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Celtic composers collaborate with classic rock producer Dan Walton

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A Canadian couple of Celtic musicians found an invaluable teammate to write an album with – and they’ll be showing off their new work in Penticton. Before they were married, Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster met through a fluke encounter as teenagers, but went their separate ways and both built strong musical careers for themselves. After they reconnected as adults and became life partners, 12 years of matrimony had passed before they recorded an album together. Though they were sure not to rush a good thing – through another lucky encounter, the couple was able to team up with producer Bob Ezrin, whose most notable clients include Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, and Deep Purple. Ezrin called upon Justin Cortelyou to co-produce the album, whose resume includes recordings with Taylor Swift, Ke$ha and Alan Jackson. The name of their album is ONE, and was originally going to feature the ideas of Leahy and MacMaster that have been brewing since the beginning of their relationship – but in teaming up with Ezrin, many new ideas came about. “Just when we thought we had

it all planned out and ready to record, we met Bob. And through him, Justin,” the couple said on their website. “After meeting, we all very quickly realized this project was meant to be a collective effort, a passion shared by all.” While the album has been described as “fiddle-centric,” it captures captures an array of styles. Elements of rock ’n’ roll are incorporated through the use of distorted guitar on the track Fiddler’s Despair. Pastiche for Anne requires two musicians to perform on the same piano, and the percussions used to record Joyous Waltz include paint cans and a cardboard box. And while they’re both known as acclaimed instrumentalists, MacMaster made her leading vocal debut through ONE on the track Cagaran Gaolach, which is an emotionally lament song. “This album is far beyond anything we ever imagined it being,” Leahy said. “Bob Ezrin is so musical, truthful and honest in how he works,” said MacMaster. “He heard the music the same way we did.” Ezrin was equally as happy over the outcome of ONE. “Both Natalie and Donnell are truly brilliant musicians whose instruments have become a natural extension of their bodies,” he said. “They are such accomplished players that whatever they think of

AFTER MORE THAN 12 years of marriage, Celtic musicians Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster are touring across Canada to share with audiences their first collaborative album. Photo contributed

they can produce on their violins. It’s absolutely magical!” The show takes place at the Penticton Trade and Concvention Centre on Nov. 28. Tickets cost $45 and go on sale to the public on Sept 11 at 10 a.m. They can be

purchased online through www. ValleyFirstTix.com; by telephone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office and the Wine Country Visitor Centre. “Creative juices were in full

stream and excitement ran high,” they said in a joint statement. “What a thrill to work with this team. We are ever grateful for their enthusiasm, their natural talent, and their attention to our music. We hope you enjoy One!”

Okanagan chosen for Amazing location Dan Walton

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The Amazing Race Canada scouts out the country’s most exciting locations, and it comes as no surprise that contestants found themselves competing in the South Okanagan. The most recent episode left saw the remaining contestants finish the previous leg of the race

in Saskatoon. From there, the six remaining teams headed westbound to take on the culture and landscapes of the Okanagan in an episode that airs Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. on CTV. Local viewers will recognize five locations from the South Okanagan; Covert Farms; the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre; Summerland Waterfront Resort; D’Angelo Estate Winery; and the

Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad, as confirmed by a communications co-ordinator at CTV. “Tune in to @AmazingRaceCDA next Wednesday see the teams take on Freak’n Farmer at Covert Farms!” reads a tweet from Hoodoo Aventures. A Sept. 8 post from the program’s Twitter account gave viewers a sneak peak of the upcoming episode – featured is

a picture of a contestant wake boarding, and familiar Okanagan mountains are seen in the background. Amazing Race Canada is a spinoff of an American reality show that pits 11 teams (12 in Canada) of two against one another, where they’re tasked with getting from point A to point B the fastest. Teams are eliminated periodically; to ensure

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Quest Out West steeps iteself in Okanagan’s historical culture Dan Walton

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A local television producer has created a way to preserve the Syilxchen language while showcasing alluring local landscapes. Tracy Kim Bonneau, wrote, produced and is the star of Quest Out West, which premieres on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network on Sept. 9. “Each episode is its own episode and its own story,” she said. “Each location is its own story, and if you watch the entire series, you’ll get a feel for the beautiful South Okanagan which we really focused on for season one.” Some filming locations include the Grist Mill, Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and Spa, Convert Farms, the Penticton Indian Band community garden, and Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Bonneau developed the idea for the show while attending the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at a networking event through an Aboriginal pavilion. “One of the things I wanted to present in this documentary series was the history of our food, the natural food we have within the Okanagan which comes from a historical, traditional and knowledge perspective from the Okanagan people.” There are 13 episodes which are 30 minutes each. In each episode, Bonneau is

featured mingling with new and old friends in many different locations – from local farms and wineries to rural homesteads and the wilderness of the traditional Okanagan territory. Bonneau demonstrates traditional cooking ingredients and methods, and shares a rich history of the Okanagan. “I noticed First Nations culinary chefs, and they were presenting these beautiful platters of buffalo and all kinds of wild food, but it was presented in a high-end reception style format,” she said. “I thought it was amazing – I thought, I should do a show about this.” It took years for her to overcome many logistical challenges, but in the spring of 2014, Bonneau was finally able to produce the series –and spent two-and-ahalf months filming. Post production was made especially long by presenting it in both English and Syilxchen. “It was a long, difficult process because we wanted to do this right. We wanted to use it as a true tool for our people, and also for the rest of the people living in the Okanagan who didn’t realize we have a beautiful indigenous language.” Syilxchen was traditionally passed onto the next generation orally, and Bonneau was adamant about writing a translated version

of the show, as she worries that if it isn’t spoken fluently and regularly, the language could become obsolete during her lifetime. “The translations were remarkably done by Dr. Jeannette Armstrong, who’s my mom, and my uncle Richard Armstrong, who teaches language and is a traditional ecological knowledge keeper.” While the program regularly showcases Okanagan cuisine, Bonneau said it’s not a cooking show. “Quest Out West is a documentary series that talks about the history of the Okanagan – we happen to be cooking and eating because what I find is there’s only one way to know about our history, which is if we talk about it over food and conversation.” She said each episode can be watched individually, though viewers will want to see the entire series. “Each episode stands on its own, but its to the viewers benefit to watch them all.” Quest Out West debuts on Sept. 9 and will air weekly on the ATPN at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, 1 p.m. on Thursdays and 6 p.m. on Saturdays. “We just have to get this launch off the ground and then we have to see how many people like it – this is the nerve-wracking part about being the producer.”

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JOINING WINEMAKER Steve Latchford at the Penticton Art Gallery for the release of Old Wounds New Scars were photographer Dave Moorman (left) and musician Royal Wood (right). Dan Walton/Western News

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To accentuate the release of a new batch of wine, Therapy Vineyard winemaker invited artists of two other disciplines to be part of its release. Steve Latchford shared his 2013 creation Old Wounds New Scars with an audience at the Penticton Art Gallery on Aug. 27. The musical selection was arranged specially for the event; a compilation album by musician Royal Wood. The crowds’ eyes were focused on an exhibit of locally-produced images by Naramata photographer Dave Moorman.

By featuring a winemaker, a musician and a photographer, Latchford likened the exhibit to vanguard. “A 15th century Burgundian military tactic, which means the front, middle and the rear,” he said. “We had the wine which was the front, the music as the middle, and the photography which was the rear – so it was a three-pronged approach for the project.” A newer version of the word, Latford said, is a collective group of individuals who collaborate to build larger pieces of art. “Instead of one person having control over

the whole thing, it was sort of a collaboration of artists that create a bigger piece, so it’s better than what any one person could have done alone.” Bottles of Old Wounds New Scars are for sale and were produced at Therapy Vineyards, and only 200 were made. With 15 years of experience, 32-year-old Latchford has been making wine for nearly half of his life. “Old Wounds New Scars is more for people who are interested in fun, weird art projects like this.” He said the vgrape variety Meerselan, is fairly unique, and is most often used for blending in France, Southern California, Argentina and Chile. But instead of using them to blend, Latchford used them exclusively. “It’s something interesting that wine collectors would want to have on for themselves because they’ve probably never tried it as a straight marselan before.” There are few opportunities to purchase merselan grapes, he said, but there happens to be a grower in Oliver. “So when that came up as an option to make a wine with I just jumped on board.” The idea of pairing his wine with music

came while listening to Q on CBC Radio 1, when Royal Wood was speaking as a guest. “Where I was in my life, with what was happening with my own relationships, those lyrics were really resonating and then when I was in Ontario and heard him on Q. He was talking about how he was get-

ting into wine, and how when he was done with musk he wanted to collaborate with wine.” Latchford then sent him a message through Twitter, and they began exchanging ideas over and planning out the evening. Moorman’s visual component offered the audience images

of familiar Naramata landscapes, as well as intriguing effects done with low-light and long exposure. Latchford said moorman is “a really cool hip guy, so he’s got a great eye for what’s interesting.” Latchford plans on putting together another Vanguard-styled project

again in the future with a new combination of artists. “For the next one we’ll go a little crazier with the ideas I want to execute. I’ll still collaborate with a musician and artist, but maybe more than three – depending on how deep we want to go down this rabbit hole.”

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The STawarz family, owners of the Tim hortons restaurants in the South Okanagan, will donate at least $100,000 from their annual Smile Cookie promotion over the next five years to the South Okanagan Similkameen medical foundation’s campaign to equip the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton regional hospital. making the announcement are (from left) family members Nicole macmillan, Beryl Stawarz, Jill Dhaliwal and staff member Breanna halliday.

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A five-year, $100,000 pledge from the owners of the Tim Hortons restaurants in the South Okanagan is certain to bring smiles to the faces of patients and staff at Penticton Regional Hospital. The Stawarz family, owners of the Tim Hortons in Penticton, Summerland, Oliver and Osoyoos, will donate all proceeds from the Smile Cookie promotion – on now until Sept. 20 – to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. The money will help provide medical equipment in the new Patient Care Tower at PRH. Cookies are available at Tims for $1 each, with special orders of freshly baked cookies available for pick-up by businesses, organizations and families. Nicole MacMillan, spokesperson for the Stawarz family, said they’re delighted to support the SOS Medical Foundation’s PRH campaign. “Our parents settled in Penticton just over 20 years ago and raised my sister and I. We now both have children of our own and we thought hard about what we can do to benefit every single person in this community,”

MacMillan said. “Growing up with Tim Hortons, our family has always been very involved in the community and we thought this would be the perfect way to help even further.” The Smile Cookie campaign allows the Stawarz family to give back to the community through a local charity. MacMillan noted PRH benefits the entire South Okanagan-Similkameen and staff, guests, and their families will all gain from the hospital expansion. “Our hopes are to go beyond $100,000 but we will set one goal at a time and are excited to see where this goes,” she said. “We want to stress that we chose the SOS Medical foundation and are honoured to put 100 per cent of all the proceeds towards the hospital.” Janice Perrino, the Foundation’s executive director, said she is thrilled by the support shown by the local franchise owners. “This is just one more example of how Tim Hortons is so much a part of our community throughout the region,” Perrino said. Construction of the new tower at PRH is due to start in the spring of 2016 and be completed by late 2019.

New role in Okanagan falls Dale Boyd

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The diverse and expansive Electoral Area “D” is taking steps towards the future with a new administrative position appointed and a consultant firm hired to look at governance models for the years ahead. Shona Schleppe is taking over the new rural services manager position in Area “D” as of Sept. 2. Her role will be to oversee all aspects of Area “D” initiatives including the governance study, the downtown revitalization in Okanagan Falls, housing issues as well as a number of issues with highway access in the area. Schleppe will also play an oversight role with recreation programs. John Powell, former economic development coordinator in Okanagan Falls, is now working at a different position within the RDOS. The appointment of Schleppe, who is coming from Alberta, to the new role is coincidental, Woods said.

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With one of the warmest, driest and longest growing seasons on record in the Okanagan, excitement is starting to build around the 35th Fall Wine Festival. Held Oct. 1 to 10, the festivities follow the earliest-ever Okanagan wine grape harvest and commence with the annual B.C. Wine Awards reception in Kelowna, wrapping up Thanksgiving weekend with two new signature events, Cropped, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, and a Sparkling Brunch in Osoyoos. Authentic, original, and inspired by the terroir of the Okanagan. Cropped is a sensory and visual experience featuring the largest tasting of British Columbia wines anywhere and a Thanksgiving farmers market. Featuring over 80 wineries and a real farmers’ market, your taste buds will be tested, your eyes will be blessed with rich colours and your ears will be filled with the sounds of the harvest season in the Okana-

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gan. Wander amidst the wineries and farmers to experience a unique combination that truly makes the Okanagan Valley famous. Come and be educated at the Pinot Bar with different styles of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, all provided by the new Sensory Lab at Okanagan College. Dairy Farmers of Canada will tantalize with two wonderful free onsite seminars in-

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Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com JOEY LALEGGIA RETURNS to Penticton with the Edmonton Oilers prospects. Andy Devlin, Oilers Entertainment Group

The Penticton Western News caught up with former Pe n t i c t o n Vee Joey Laleggia, who returns to Penticton for the Canucks Young Stars Classic with the Edmonton Oilers. Laleggia wrapped up a four-year career with the Denver Pioneers hockey team in which he was named the DU Male Athlete of the Year.

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Q&A Joey Laleggia

WN- When you’re not training, what kinds of things do you like to do? JL- Ha. Well when I’m not training, I’m usually really tired from training or going out on the ice. I like to get out and golf when I feel up to it or else I’m a pretty simple guy. I like watching movies. Seeing friends. WN- What’s your favorite movie? JL- I don’t know, I got a lot of favorite movies. I watch a lot of TV shows too. WN- How does it feel knowing you are finished with being in university? JL- It’s different for sure, but I’m excited for what lies ahead. Being a pro hockey player is something I have wanted to be my whole life. I’m excited that I finally get the opportunity to do that now.

two completely different games. I noticed pretty quickly when I got down to Oklahoma City. It was different, but it was good, just getting my feet wet there at the end of the season and I mean being a pro hockey player is everybody’s dream. I’m just happy that it’s become a reality now. I got seven games in. Two games in the playoffs.

JL- Extremely humble person. You would never know that he has the star power that he does. And has the fame that he does. He reminds me a lot of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at the same age. Ryan has been one of my best friends since I was very young. That’s a good trait to see in somebody who is just that good and that humble at the same time.

WN- What are the Oilers pros like? JL- They are all great guys. It’s a really good group. Especially the group we had in Oklahoma. The majority of us being younger guys. It was really awesome, the team was really close. It’s probably why we surprised a lot of people too in the playoffs at the end of the season.

WN- Soon you will be returning to Penticton, have you thought about that? JL- Oh yeah. I’m very excited. My whole family is coming up. It’s gong to be awesome to get back and play in that rink. I’m just very excited. It’s been a goal of mine for the last couple years going back to college. I’ve been very excited to play in this tournament in Penticton.

WN- What was that experience like? JL- It was awesome. It was great to get up there at the end of my season and get to see what kind of style the pro game is. It was a great experience being there. I’m very happy I got the opportunity to do that.

WN- How has your summer been like Joey? JL- It’s been really good. I’ve been training hard and getting ready for camp. It’s been awesome. WN- What kinds of things have you been doing to get ready? JL- I have been working out at home here in Burnaby. Started working out with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins this summer and his brother and a trainer named Kevin Zeigler. I think it’s really been beneficial for me. It’s been awesome and I’m excited to get things going here in a week.

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WN- That must help going into this year’s camp? JL- Yeah, it helps a lot. Just knowing what to expect. WN- Since you finished, have you thought about your final year? If so, what? JL- Just with everything that happened after the season, it was a little bit harder to reflect on the year itself. After sitting back and watching the videos of all the seniors speeches, and our year-end banquet, it’s a little different knowing I’m not going back, but sitting here now, I achieved all my goals except for winning a national championship, that I could have gotten out of my senior year. I couldn’t have asked for anything more except for winning that championship, which was too bad but Jim Montomery has done a great job with that program. I think we all believe in him going forward. WN- What is it like to make the transition from college player to pro? JL- It’s a little different. Just the style of play. The style of play in college and pro are

WN- What was the last rookie development camp for you like? JL- It was good. It was pretty similar to all the other ones, except we did have a little more star power there this summer with Mr. McDavid and that it attracted a little bit more media. Just seeing the fans that came out to Rexall to the last four on four game was awesome. Even when you didn’t think it was possible, it makes you want to play for that team even more than you thought. WN- What is it like facing Connor McDavid? JL- Oh, he’s an unbelievable player. All the hype around him is, he definitely deserves all of it. He’s special and in the end I’m glad that I’m on his team. That I’m not going to have to face him. WN- What is he like as a person?

WN- What do you cherish most about your time with the Vees? JL- Everything. It was just an unbelievable two years. I’m so happy I got the opportunity to play junior hockey in Penticton. I still try and help Fred as much as I can with recruiting whenever he needs it. If he needs me to make a phone call or anything like that. I like to give back. I like to keep in contact with Freddy a lot. Let him know what’s going on. I know he sent me a quick text after the last development camp. He’s good like that. He develops relationships with his players. That’s probably one of the reasons why he has so much success. WN- What do you think it will be like playing in the Canucks Young Stars Classic? JL- It should be great. It should be a great experience. I get to play against all the best rookies and young players from those four teams in Western Canada. I’m humbled and honored to be a part of that class. I hope to come in and show everybody what I can do. WN- What do you look forward to most when it comes to playing in the Classic? JL- Just getting to put the Oilers jersey on for real for the first time. Playing back in Penticton of course. The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice for their first game against the Canucks on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. For game tickets, visit the box office at the South Okanagan Events Centre or call 1.877.763.2849 or visit www.valleyfirsttix.com.

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Arenacross tour coming to SOEC Western News Staff

Jetwerx International announced that Penticton will be among the stops for the 2015 Canadian National Arenacross Tour. Penticton will host round five and six of the series on Oct. 23-24 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. This tour is the start of a new chapter in Jetwerx International’s 15-year Canadian motocross history with the introduction of the Arenacross Tour. The newly formed project has taken 18 months to produce and is set to launch this September. It is currently an eight-round professional arenacross series, which includes an East and West Amateur National Arenacross Championship. Pro Arenacross riders compete for a total cash payout of more than $60,000, with over 20 amateur classes racing for their share of $25,000 worth of trophies, prizes and series awards. “Anticipation is high with this new project,” said Jetwerx CEO Justin Thompson in a statement. “We have been involved in this for a long time having done over 200 events all over the world, and have partnered with a variety of leading industry and corporate brands. I am extremely happy to finally bring this great series to Canada.

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With my family here in Canada, it is huge to be racing at home.” Jetwerx USA is currently based out of the southern U.S. with the Motosport.com Arenacross Tour where the series ventures into seven states and has a history of over 12 years.

“We are excited to have Canadian sponsors and support step up to help this new series become a great success,” said Thompson. “Our goal from day one was to try and build a series that will help motocross in Canada from the athlete to the industry and

everything in between. It’s not going to be easy and will take an astronomical amount of effort in which we are very familiar with. This isn’t about trying to build a new project or compete against another series, this is simply Jetwerx seeing a way to join the country

and branching out on what we already do.” “We are excited to be involved with Jetwerx and the Arenacross Tour,” said Scott Spark, President of Royal Distributing. “We look forward to a successful season as the presenting sponsor of the Canadian

National Arenacross Tour. Our focus, as one of the main sponsors, will be on keeping the racer’s excited by giving them the opportunity to cash in on the Royal Distributing Hole shot award. We also plan to get the fans involved during half time with The Marin

Bikes Half Time show presented by Royal Distributing.” The Canadian National Arenacross Tour is set to begin in London, Ont. Sept. 25-26 for the first two rounds of the Pro National Series and the Eastern Amateur National Series.

Pickleball club getting ready for the outdoors Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton’s newly formed outdoor pickleball club will soon have a home to play on. Mark Tamblyn, president of the Penticton Pickleball Club, said outdoor courts near the Senior’s Drop-In Centre are expected to open on Sept. 30. Tamblyn recently started a membership drive and figures many of the 240 indoor players will join. Once the courts open, Tamblyn said they will be able to get a month of action in before it gets too cold. The courts will be open to whoever wants to play and there won’t be a fee. “They can hardly wait,” he said. “We anticipate in Penticton, once these courts are in, and people start playing, that the membership is going to start to grow. There is a whole community of new players waiting to get the opportunity to play.” Tamblyn praised Penticton city council for the foresight to build the courts. “It was very good of them. There are people that will move from other communities, I know two people already,” said Tamblyn. “Now that we’re getting the outdoor courts, people have told me they are going to come.”

In a memo to council, Tamblyn wrote that having courts can help citizens be more active, especially seniors, and that it can be a new There is a whole sport for youth. Penticton can also reap economic benefits from community of tournaments, especially once new players four more courts are added. The courts could also help Penticton waiting to get host the 55-Plus B.C. Games as game is an official sport in the the opportunity the B.C. Senior Games. Council deto play. cided last May to create the courts for around $90,000 and received — Mark Tamblyn grant money to help with costs. Tamblyn said a reason the sport is popular with older players is because once they are not able to run as much for tennis, pickle ball becomes a good option to stay active. “It’s actually an excellent sport. A lot of young people are starting to pick it up now,” he said. “The ball moves slower and it gives you a chance to react. It’s a lot of fun.” Kim Hun Kopp is among the young players who came

out for indoor sessions in the Penticton Community Centre last year. “Every time I come out I’m happy,” Hun Kopp told the Western News at the time. “People here are just so nice to me. “You come out and make a lot of friends, it’s a friendly game,” continued Hun Kopp. “It’s a good game too. I love running around the court.” The PCC will host a fundraising tournament on Oct.2-3 at the Penticton Community Centre. More information on the tournament can be found at www.pentictonpickleball. blogspot.ca. The PCC was originally created by Jack Byron in 2002. He is part of the current nine-member executive. B.C. has 9,123 registered players and there are 124 locations to play. Those interested in joining the PCC can do so by going to the blog and clicking on the membership tab to fill one out. Pickleball was started in 1965 by U.S. congressman Joel Pritchard and became a sport in 1972. Two or four players use paddles to hit a ball over a badminton-like net on a badminton sized court.

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There is a hunger in the Penticton Harlequins Rugby Club. Harlequins captain Brad Martin said after their narrow defeat at the Saratoga Cup championship last year, the Harlequins feel a little bit hard done by and want revenge this weekend. “They are eager to win,” he said. Action takes place at McNicoll Park Oval Saturday and Sunday. Saturday features semifinal games between Penticton and Williams Lake (northern champs) at 11 a.m., then Elk Valley (Kootenay champs) faces Kelowna (Lower Mainland) at 1 p.m. Should the Harlequins win, it will be their second championship since they won their first-ever title in 2012. Martin was on the team that won. “It was definitely a feeling of elation. Never having done it before that was definitely something very special to be a part of,” he recalls. With players from THE PENTICTON HARLEQUINS welcomed the Vernon Jackals for an exhibition game that commemorated that championship squad the club’s 35th anniversary, and used it to help prepare for this weekend’s B.C. Rugby Saratoga Cup. Steve Kidd/Western News on the current team, Mar“They are looking With two more from fitness to game on strategies for their tin hopes their leadership will have an impact on forward to the oppor- practices scheduled be- plan. The Harlequins forwards and have new tunity to be provin- fore the weekend, Mar- feel there is always plays for the backs. the newer members. “Our team looks cial champions once tin and the Harlequins areas that they can imagain.” will go over everything prove and will work see HARLEQUINS on pg.18 good,” said Martin.

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Desi Burgart is lastest member of the Penticton Vees. The junior A club made the announcement of his signing on Tuesday. Burgart, who doesn’t turn 17 until the end of the month, impressed Vees brass at the team’s main camp and in the pre-season games last week. The North Vancouver product played in the BC Major Midget League (BCMML) with the Vancouver NW Giants, picking up 15 goals and 25 points in 38 games. Burgart brings size (listed at six-foot-one, 180 pounds) and skill to the line-up. While Burgart played his minor hockey in the Lower Mainland, he has strong family ties to Penticton as his parents grew up in the city and he still has family living here. Burgart will wear No. 9 and make his BCHL debut

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in the Vees’ season-opener on Friday night in Salmon Arm.

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Riders earn plates in 16 cruiser, and Brody McLean in seven-year-old class and cruiser. Holland also received a No. 3 plate in 16 expert, while Jesse Kuhn received a No. 10 plate in 8 class, Marquez Gonzalez No. 2 in seven class, Mia Brown No. 7 in seven class, Joe

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A handful of Penticton BMX racers competing in the provincial final in Langley Aug. 30 returned victorious. Al Box won a firstplace plate in the 36-40 (age) cruiser, Josh Holland

Kuhn got No. 4 in six class, Zane McLean No. 6 in five and under class while Demico Gonzalez got No. 7 in the same class. Box, who will compete in the Grand Nationals in Chilliwack on Oct. 2, said the race went very well for him. He enjoyed

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from HARLEQUINS on pg. 17 “We’re looking forward to trying them out in game situations,” he said. Success, Martin said, comes down to defence and the trust the players have in each other. “I think we have built up a good confidence within the group that we can rely on our teammates to get the job done,” he said. The team to beat, according to the Harlequins’ Daniel Hatch, is Kelowna, who is playing down a division in the

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better training. “There is always next year,” he said. “I have been riding with them all year at other provincials. We all know how we are. It was more challenging than the local track that’s for sure.” Holland is finished racing on the bigger stages this season, but

looks forward to the remaining races at the Penticton BMX track. The Penticton BMX Club holds practices on Monday’s and has race days on Thursday near Lion’s Park. They have registration from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Racing starts immediately after.

championship. They represent the Lower Mainland and in the past have played in the first division. Over the last few years, they have dropped down to the third division. Hatch is familiar with the Kelowna squad as he has played against them with Capilano. “They have some really big bodies, some strong athletic guys,” he said. Hatch agrees with Martin that the Harlequins look good. “Our forward pack is looking great. We’re feeling pretty hyped,” he added. “It’s going to be great.”

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the technical track and the obstacles placed. He also faced competition that had a strong track record of racing. “They still haven’t lost their interest in being extremely aggressive,” Box joked. “The competition was right there behind me. It’s certainly not a cake walk by any means. I guess an interesting factor for this race is that the second-place points rider. I did not get to race him all season. A lot of riders don’t see one an another until that race. “For me it’s kind of intimidating when you’ve never raced some of those people,” he continued. “You have no idea how you are going to do. You are thinking about that all season long. It’s a bit of a head game. I did a lot of preparation for it. I think that works against some of those riders not coming to the rest of the races over here.” The win allows Box to move forward and earn respect from the younger Penticton riders so they see what he is trying to pass down to them. He feels Penticton has been devoid of skilled riders in the older categories. As riders age up and become better, they often stop when they are 14 or 15 and don’t pursue a career in cycling. “A lot of it has to do with the facility being substandard,” he said. “We have the ability to put people way up in the cycling world and we have the right type of people behind

Scott Conway, Chris Gerrie, Jason Lavallee, Owen Sillinger and Taylor Ward. On defence, the group is made up of returnees Gabe Bast, Dante Fabbro, Seamus Donohue, Sam Jones, Griffin Mendel, Tyler Niven and Colton Poolman. In goal is Brendan Barry and Anthony Brodeur, as posted on the Vees’ website.

Also, the Vees organization was thrilled with the success in the first year of their four-year ticketing partnership with Peter’s Bros Construction. Last year, the organization announced that students (18 and under) and children would be free at every home game over the next four years, courtesy of Peter’s Bros Construction. Vees’ president Fred Harbinson is

excited by the community response. “We were thrilled about the success of the partnership last season with Peter’s Brothers as student and children attendance tripled last season,” said Harbinson in a team statement. “Alongside Peter’s Bros Construction, we look forward to continuing to provide a safe and affordable entertainment option for youth in our city.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw No. 2015-46 being a bylaw to exempt certain parcels of land and improvements from taxation for 2016 will be considered by City Council at the Regular Council meeting on Monday September 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Those persons interested in viewing the proposed bylaw, may do so by attending City Hall Reception, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Name of Applicant

Date: Time: Location:

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 7:00 p.m. Naramata Old Age Pensioners (OAP) Hall 330 3rd Street (corner of Ritchie Avenue), Naramata, B.C.

PURPOSE: to rezone the property in order to allow for the use of an existing shed for commercial purposes. Amendment Bylaw No. 2459.17 2015: proposes to amend Schedule â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;? Zoning Bylaw No. 2459, 2008, by changing the zoning designation from Residential Single Family One (RS1) to Residential single Family One Site Specific (RS1s). The site specific regulation proposes to allow for the development of an accessory structure on an otherwise vacant parcel and its use for commercial purposes by the applicant (i.e. the Royal Anchor Resort).

Residential Single Family One Site Specific (RS1s) (SHADED AREA)

VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT:

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2459.17, 2015, c/o Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen at the above address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca

Donna Butler, MCIP Manager of Development Services

Bill Newell Chief Administrative Officer

Affordable Living for Today Society Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada, Unit 97 Care Closet Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4281 Good Samaritan Canada Governing Council of the Salvation Army Corps 344 Governing Council of the Salvation Army Corps 344 Governing Council of the Salvation Army Corps 344 LUSO Canadian Multicultural Society Okanagan Boys & Girls Club Ooknakane Friendship Centre Penticton & District Community Arts Council Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Community Resource Society Penticton & District Emergency Program Society Penticton & District Hospice Society Penticton & District Minor Hockey Association Penticton & District Society for Community Living Penticton & District Society for Community Living Penticton & District Society for Community Living Penticton & District Society for Community Living Penticton & District Society for Community Living Penticton Art Gallery Penticton Community Garden Society Penticton Curling Club Penticton Early Childhood Education Society Penticton Elks Lodge 51 Penticton Golf & Country Club Penticton Golf & Country Club Penticton Horseshoe Pitchers Club Penticton Kinsmen Disability Resource Society Penticton Kiwanis Housing Society Penticton Lawn Bowling Club Penticton Masonic Building Association Penticton Safety Village Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre Penticton Tennis Club Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson for Birthright of Penticton Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson for Penticton Recovery Resource Society Royal Canadian Legion #40 South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society South Okanagan Similkameen Branch of the BCSPCA South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation South Okanagan Women in Need Society SS Sicamous Restoration Society SS Sicamous Restoration Society SS Sicamous Restoration Society Grand Total

Civic Address 245 Warren Ave 257 Brunswick St 574 Main St 1197 Main St 270 Hastings Ave 123 Nanaimo Ave E 2399 South Main St 318 Ellis St 135 Winnipeg St 1295 Manitoba St 146 Ellis St 220 Manor Park Ave 1140 Commercial Way 154 McPerson Cres 2434 Baskin St 2450 Baskin St 330 Ellis St 470 Edmonton Ave 500 Edmonton Ave 251 Dawson Ave 129 Nanaimo Ave W 325 Power St 180 Industrial Ave W 234 Van Horne St 252 Conklin Ave 393 Winnipeg St 453 Winnipeg St 199 Marina Way 480 Vancouver Ave 505 Vees Dr 104 - 550 Carmi Ave 343 Ellis St 600 Comox St 852 Eckhardt Ave W 2905 South Main St 216 Hastings Ave 150 Van Horne St 260 Brunswick St 416 Westminster Ave W 490 Edmonton Ave 2965 South Main St 675 Marina Way 200 Bennett Ave 397 Wade Ave W 502 Martin St 332 Eckhardt Ave W 742 Argyle St 2200 Dartmouth Dr 1748 Camrose St 1802 Camrose St Not Disclosed 1099 Lakeshore Dr 1101 Lakeshore Dr 1175 Lakeshore Dr

Estimated Municipal (General) Tax Foregone (100% Exemption) $3,269 $1,495 $1,815 $3,023 $54,415 $3,110 $8,776 $3,492 $2,063 $4,628 $4,433 $9,591 $2,715 $2,364 $940 $939 $9,947 $3,513 $1,503 $1,135 $3,297 $1,443 $11,975 $2,299 $1,639 $2,005 $11,768 $16,980 $1,802 $7,432 $1,400 $2,740 $8,774 $13,941 $701 $6,257 $22,923 $4,733 $1,783 $4,015 $7,793 $67 $1,334 $1,819 $2,441 $1,935 $1,755 $11,975 $4,196 $2,928 $2,784 $10,302 $1,896 $3,921 $306,221

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Cops for Kids rolls into town Mark Brett

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Penticton will be among the stops on the first day of the annual Cops for Kids ride Sept. 11. The 25 riders and six-member support team are scheduled to arrive at the Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Centre at 553 Vees Drive about 3 p.m. The group is made up mainly of members of enforcement agencies from the Southeast District who take part in the 10-day ride visiting 18 communities throughout southeastern B.C.

Along with dignitaries and community leaders, the special guests the team will hear are the kids or Little Ambassadors as they are called, who have benefited in some way through efforts of Cops for Kids. The 2015 ride is presented through the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation. “This is my first year with Cops for Kids, and I can’t wait to see the impact our donations are making in each community,” said Kelowna RCMP Const. Georgina Josefsson in a prepared statement. “These children require medical equip-

ment, mobility and learning aids that aren’t covered by government funding, and Cops for Kids is able to provide these crucial funds because of this event. I’m honoured to serve in our community day to day, and I can’t wait to get on the road.” The trip is a challenging one for participants both in terms of terrain, including two mountain passes Anarchist Mountain and Blueberry-Paulson, and quite often inclement weather. “These encounters will remind each rider of the challenges that some children our Ambassadors face on a daily basis,”

said spokesperson Courtney King. “It will serve to keep them focused to complete their journey to help better the lives of these children.” Each rider is required to raise a minimum of $2,000 and people can go online to sponsor a participant at copsforkids.org. As well, in each host community, many businesses including hotels and restaurants help out to ensure as much money as possible goes to the children. The ride is just one of the fundraising events held throughout the year by the organization.

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Grandmothers for africa, South Okanagan, meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday of each month to plan fundraising events for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. New members are always welcome. at 760 Main St. Call Lynn at 778-4760609 for more info.[09p] 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, 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 250-494-5851 for info. elks club on Ellis Street has a management meeting at 6:30 p.m. 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. t he b ereavement 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 250490-1107.[fr] senior sinGles, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-4927078 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 250-492-7630 for info. Everyone welcome. 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. 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 250-4927266 for more info.

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September 10 penticton blood donor Clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Be sure to take the eligibility quiz before donating at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283 to prescreen yourself prior to your donation. Visit www.blood.ca for more information about blood donation.[091p] south main drop-in Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.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. penticton tune-aGers orchestra practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and play a musical instrument? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250-492-9844.[091p] 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 250-4984959. line dancinG at the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more info. 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. 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. 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. 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

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September 11 penticton blood donor Clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St.[091p] okanaGan falls leGion has Ladies Auxiliary beef dip after the regular meat

draws at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.[091p] bereavement walkinG Group from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. No registration required. Call Andrea at 250-492-9071 (ext.2203) for more information.[091c] callinG all artists: Picture This Custom Framing and Gallery is taking submissions until Sept. 25, for October’s show, Ocular Obscurity. Do you have original artwork that is edgy, disturbing, dark or creepy? Bring it on! All submissions are free. Please visit peggystel.com/events for complete submission guidelines.[0925p] the oliver seniors’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo at 1 p.m. every Friday and regular drop-in pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.[091c] 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 at 1 p.m.[fr] royal canadian 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 250-4965980 or 250-770-8622 for more info. t he b ereavement resource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.[fr] the oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. anavets has karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. al-anon meets at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. alcoholics anonymous has Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS discovery house is holding their fourth annual golf tournament fundraiser on Sept. 12 at St. Andrew’s by the Lake course. Shotgun start is at 3 p.m., dinner is at 5:30 p.m. For sponsorship information or to register, call 250-462-1388 or email prrs@shaw. ca. Support local men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.[0912p] okanaGan falls leGion Candle Light Service, a commemorative ceremony for our veterans at OK Falls Cemetery on Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. Everyone welcome.[0912p] the oliver seniors’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has dancing at 10 a.m.

on Sept. 12 to the Oliver Seniors Volunteer Band.[0912c] everyone is welcome to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary pancake breakfast in the hall, 502 Martin St., from 8:30 a.m. till noon on Sept. 13. For $5 you get pancakes, ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee and 50 cents more gets you strawberries and cream.[0913p] fun day on Sept. 13 starting at 1 p.m., bingo, horse races and hot dogs.[0913p] the oliver seniors’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has a general meeting on Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Brittany Von Burg, Better at Home program co-ordinator.[0914p] the scottish country Dancing season begins Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Auditorium, 760 Main St. The first two weeks are offered as 90-minute drop-in classes for people interested in exploring the

idea of Scottish Country Dancing. Come join the fun. For more information email allan@summerlandmusic.com or call 250-494-8967. Beginners are welcome.[0916p] penticton writers and Publishers, a non-profit group of writers helping writers hone their creative talents has their annual general meeting on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in Leir House. All are welcome.[0917p] red rooster winery presents the third annual Diamonds on the Deck fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 for the Rotary Mental Wellness Initiative for Youth in Penticton. Tickets are $50 and include wine, appetizers, door prizes and a champagne toast with a chance to win a diamond. Tickets available RBC Dominion Securities, 100 Front St., or Edward Jones,159 Wade Ave.[0918p]

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SPCA clawing at a goal Mark Brett

Western News Staff

People and pets are once again poised to step up to the plate in support of the BC SPCA through the Scotiabank Paws for the Cause walk. This year’s fundraiser in Penticton for the South Okanagan Similkameen branch has changed from the traditional Sunday to Saturday (Sept. 12). “By doing it on Saturday we are hoping to get more people through, not just the ones who are taking part,” said branch manager Corinne Ross. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year so it is very important to get as many people out as possible.” This year’s goal is once again $25,000 which is about what was raised in 2014. “The money we get from all the events is so critical to allow us to do everything from investigating animal cruelty cases to paying for medical care for injured animals which can be very expensive,” said Ross. “Along with the donations, a lot

of the money comes from sponsorships, bake sales and barbecues, so every little bit, no matter how large or small, is so important.” Last year about 80 people took part in the walk while many others donated online or just dropped off money at Gyro Park where the activities get started at 8 a.m. with registration. The walk begins at 9 a.m. with the Penticton Fire Rescue mascot, Sparky, as he has in the past, is expected to lead the two and four-legged parade to the SS Sicamous and back. Also scheduled at the park throughout the day will be music, coffee from Starbucks, competitions, community vendors, face painting and bouncy castle. As well this year, the Penticton RCMP canine unit (if available) will be on hand to do demonstrations. Each year over 30 communities throughout the province hold Paws for the Cause events. The local branch has the largest coverage area in BC running north to Peachland, south to Osoyoos, east to Bridesville and west to

Princeton. Annually it investigates about 1,200 complaints and cares for about 1,600 animals. Through the nonprofit organization there are also a wide range of programs provided, including kid’s clubs, cruelty prevention and various education services including an in-school curriculum. The provincial face of this year’s walk and the winner of the SPCA animal courage award is Willow, a Siberian Husky found near death in Maple Ridge last January. “Initial pictures showed Willow was just emanciated, she could not stand and weighed less than half a dog her age should have,” said Ross about the dog she later met. “She had been eating soil and gravel just to stay alive.” She has since recovered and has a new home. The previous owner was identified and cruelty charges have been recommended. For more information on the walk, to register or donate go online, spca.bc.ca/ branches/south-okanagansimilkameen.

Ten-year-old PayTon GransTon of Princeton and her dog digby take a break at Gyro Park after finishing the 2014 Paws for a Cause fundraising in Penticton. This was Payton's fourth time participating and she would up donating just under $700. last year the south okanagan similkameen branch brought in just over $25,000 and they are hoping to reach that goal again on sept. 12.

Mark Brett/Western news

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