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Beach Cruise will bring hundreds of classic vehicles to the Peach City this weekend Kristi Patton
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Penticton car buff Barry Wood knows all too well the friendships that are forged carefully leaning over the hood of a classic car. “People come up and ask you a question about your car, or you may go ask them a question, and all of sudden you are talking with this complete stranger for over an hour about your common interest,” he said. There is an unspoken bond between car enthusiasts, whether that is a wave as they cruise past one another or a simple nod acknowledging the years of cranking wrenches or tracking down auto parts that have gone into a restoration. It is that type of respect that makes the annual Peach City Beach Cruise which takes place this weekend so successful. Wood, who owns a 1959 MGA Coupe that was handed down form his father in 1993, spent five years working on the vehicle to restore it. “You are always tuning it and fiddling with something on it. All of these classic cars take a lot of time. You are always tinkering or polishing it, it is a lifestyle,” said Wood, adding that his family doesn’t mind the hours he spends with his MGA. “The grandchildren like it because I take them out for rides and they think it is really cool.” His work has paid off, having placed first or second in his class for the past 11 years at the Penticton show and earning numerous other recognitions at car shows in Spokane, Whistler and Vancouver. The Peach City Beach Cruise remains his favourite. “It is such a great turnout of every type of car enthusiast. The sheer numbers make it a great show and we usually have perfect weather and a great venue for it,” said Wood. Penticton Historic Automobile Society president Ron Muzzillo said he has his fingers crossed for sunshine for the show which is expected to equal last year’s registration of more than 700 vehicles, the largest to date. Enthusiasts from as far away as Arizona and Texas are expected for the three-day event, which will also feature vintage tractors, machinery and stationary engines on display. It kicks off on Friday with the parade of show vehicles (antique, custom, hot rods, motorcycles, muscle cars and trucks) from Skaha Lake to Okanagan Lake starting at 6:30 p.m. and
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PEACH CITY BEACH CRUISE volunteers Stan Bobowski and Debbie Little have a look at the “magic mile” along Okanagan Lake where Bobowski will join hundreds of cars in the show with his 1963 Ford Falcon.
continues with an evening display of cars in Rotary Park. Friday will also be a time of remembrance for the Beach Cruise’s founder, Ken Paton. On Saturday all the vehicles will be on display the entire length of Lakeshore Drive. Live musical entertainment and a wide selection of vendors will be featured in Gyro Park throughout the weekend. Entertainment headliners include Elvis tribute artist Jeff Bodner, ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll band Appaloosa, Daryl Weyman as Johnny Cash and country-rock singer Pam Ferens. The Peach City Beach Cruise also has partnered again with the ElectricGarage.com to present a collector car auction located in a large tent on the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre parking lot.
Stan Bobowski, vice-president for the Penticton Historic Automobile Society, said it is a mix of great volunteers, sponsors and the car enthusiasts themselves that have made the Beach Cruise such a success over the 13 years it has been held in Penticton. But, most importantly, there is the star of the show. “It’s the classic cars. It is a phenomenon in the land right now and the people that are into cars are like family. People that are interested in cars will go anywhere to see their friends and, of course, the vehicles,” said Bobowski. “We call the Penticton strip the magic mile during car show weekend because it is just so magical to come down here and see all the different eras represented.”
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Council sours on winery expansion Steve Kidd Western News Staff
A local winery hoping to expand its range of operations got a setback this week when Penticton city council decided not to endorse their application to create a winery lounge. The owners of Perseus Winery on Lower Bench Road had hoped council would support an application to the B.C. Liquor Control Board to serve food along with wine both inside the winery and on their patio. Their current licence limits them to serving wine for tasting inside the building. Perseus has a unique location. It’s the first winery you reach as you head out of downtown Penticton, heading for the Naramata Bench. Unlike those wineries in rural settings, Perseus’ main building is in a residential area, with vineyards stretching away to the back of the property. Rob Ingram, one of the owners of Perseus, said he will be meeting with other shareholders to decide how they will proceed. For himself, he wants to review the meeting to understand how council came to their decision. “I think a decision was made in there based on a pretty emotional display by some residents that did have a right to be concerned. But I think the only concern was noise,” said Ingram, adding that they were willing to take steps to ameliorate the noise issue and had already planted hedges to help with noise and privacy issues. Perseus’ neighbours told council they have many concerns about the amount of noise from the proposed
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Rob INgRam, one of the owners of Perseus WInery, says they are pondering their next steps after Penticton council refused to support their bid to be able to serve food and wine on their outdoor patio.
winery lounge, especially with the possibility of increased hours of operation, up to 11 p.m. “We are affected by the tourist traffic, tour buses that park and idle, sometimes for the best part of an hour, and winery operations. We find our right to the quiet enjoyment of our home is negatively affected,” said Neil Campbell, who lives immediately south of the winery. “We also worry about a negative impact on real estate values. There is
nothing rural about the whole process other than the east end of the parking lot,” he said. “This is the wrong thing in the wrong place.” Sam Elias, a shareholder and director with Perseus, said they had three goals they were trying to reach in order to increase the amount of wine tourists turning up at their winery. Sales were low because the winery looked like a house, so they gave it a makeover, which was scaled back from their original plans, partially in
response to concerns expressed by the neighbours at an earlier open house. They also decided to add an info centre, where other wineries out to Naramata could rack their brochures, making Perseus a first stop to plan the rest of your tour. “They will be able to put their cards in there that say what wines they serve and even their restaurant menus,” said Elias. The final goal was to serve a limited food menu, so people could have a
snack with their wine while planning. “It makes sense for people to have a quick meal while they are organizing the rest of their trip,” said Elias. But after two hours of input from the proponents of the project and neighbours, Coun. John Vassilaki summed up his mixed feelings. What the proponents are proposing is legal for that property, but on the other hand, the people of the neighbourhood have rights to peace and quiet, said Vassilaki. “This one is very difficult, because I see both sides,” said Vassilaki. “What one has to gain, the other is going to lose.” A proposal from Coun. Helena Konanz that council support the Perseus application, but with conditions that they address the noise and related issues failed to find a seconder. But a motion from Coun. Wes Hopkin to deny the application passed, with only Konanz and Coun. Judy Sentes opposed. “This particular development simply is incongruous with the context in which it is situated,” said Hopkin. Acting mayor Garry Litke, who seconded the motion, said that having visited the site, he could understand some of the neighbourhood concerns, as the winery overlooks some backyards. “The neighbourhood is currently tolerating it as a tasting room. If there is food provided, then those people will stay longer and create more noise for the neighbourhood,” said Litke. “My concern is the integrity of the residential neighbourhood being maintained.”
Crown seeking 51-month term for sex offender Joe Fries Western News Staff
An admitted Penticton sex offender told his teenaged victim he needed the protein contained in semen to treat a medical condition, a judge heard Tuesday. Rene Mark Bernard Burke, who pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual touching and two breaches of a court order, also took advantage of his victim under an implied threat of violence, according to Crown counsel John Swanson, who’s seeking a jail term of up to 51 months. The sentencing hearing for Burke, 56, lasted about an hour in provincial court in Penticton, but Judge Meg Shaw reserved her decision. Swanson told the court the victim, whose name is protected by a publication ban, was estranged from his parents and “basically couch-surfing” prior to meeting Burke through a friend in August 2011. Burke took the then-16-year-old into his
home and provided him with alcohol, drugs and cigarettes, according to the Crown, while at the same time running a “fairly elaborate” scheme to convince the young man “he should do whatever Mr. Burke Rene Burke said.” That scheme included sending emails from a purported enforcer named Blue Eyes “who would be paying a visit” to Penticton if the teenager didn’t do as he was told, said Swanson, adding Burke also told the teen he was independently wealthy and promised his victim a future that was “virtually unlimited.” Burke later had a handful of sexual encounters with the teen on the premise that Burke had a health condition that could be helped by ingesting young men’s sperm, Swanson said. The court also heard that shortly after taking in the victim, Burke applied to the Okana-
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gan Skaha School District to have the teenager transfer schools under his guardianship, and that Burke had previous convictions in Ontario for sex offences. Burke took “horrible advantage of a young person for his own sexual gratification,” Swanson said, which should attract “a very severe sentence.” Defence counsel James Pennington said his client, who’s been behind bars for 19 months, took responsibility by pleading guilty. He said Burke has also acknowledged he had an inappropriate but “somewhat symbiotic” relationship with young man, who later told police he didn’t believe that Blue Eyes was real and that Burke was a “convenient” source of alcohol. “That does not excuse” what Burke did, added Pennington, “but it helps put the whole thing in context.” Pennington suggested an appropriate sentence would be time served. The victim’s father said outside the courtroom he’s satisfied with the sentence the Crown
is seeking. “It’s a lot more than I thought,” he said. Burke, who appeared by video from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, was seated in a wheelchair and touched his chest repeatedly. He did not address the court when given a chance to do so. A date will be set Friday for the judge’s decision. The victim’s father also told reporters that police initially weren’t able to recommend a charge against Burke in August 2011 because his son was over the age of consent. However, once the father obtained documents from the school district in November 2011 that described Burke as the victim’s caretaker, he continued, it paved the way for the charge of sexual touching, an element of which requires the accused be in a position of trust or authority over the victim. The boy’s father has launched a separate civil lawsuit against the school district (see story on page 5).
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It’s going to be at least early July before Pentictonites find out when they will be going to the polls for a mayoral byelection. In a report delivered to council on June 17, corporate office Dana Schmidt set out three possible timelines, resulting in an election day on either Sept. 7, 28 or Oct. 19. These timelines were examples, she said, chosen to avoid scenarios where voting day would fall on a long weekend. Coun. Helena Konanz wanted to know why council was waiting for the July 2 council meeting to consider the matter, rather that setting the process in motion imme-
diately. Acting mayor Garry Litke explained that they had only just received the information, and he presumed the other councillors would like time to consider. “We’ve been thinking about this so long, wouldn’t it be nice to just decide?” said Konanz. “I thought that is what we were doing tonight. I personally want to get this done as soon as possible.” The need for a mayoral byelection was triggered earlier this month when Dan Ashton was sworn in as Penticton MLA on June 11 and delivered his resignation as mayor of Penticton the next day. “This gives us a couple of weeks to think about the projected dates and the ramifications of each, and whether they conflict with other
events in the community,” said Litke. “There is even the opportunity to consider another date, these are only examples.” Litke, who plans to run for mayor, has said previously that he would like to see a new mayor in place in time for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention on Sept. 16. That would indicate the likelihood of a Sept. 7 election, with a nomination period running from July 23 to Aug. 2. Litke will have to resign as councillor to run for mayor, and said the decision council makes in two weeks will determine if and when his resignation takes place. His resignation would leave Penticton with only five sitting councillors, one more than the four needed for quorum.
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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013-26 (275 WATERLOO AVENUE)
A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider OCP Amendment Bylaw 2013-26 to amend Schedule H of OCP Bylaw 2002-20 as follows: Remove Lot A, District Lot 5, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly YaleLytton) District, Plan 28070 located at 275 Waterloo Avenue from the Business Park Development Permit Area. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from
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PayiNg triBute — Bill Wood (right), piper Dave Warren and other members of the colour guard stand at attention during the recent service to honour Penticton’s Capt. Jonathan Snyder who died in afghanistan in 2008. a plaque in his memory was put up in Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Penticton.
City finalizes downtown plan Steve Kidd Western News Staff
After more than a year of planning, consultations, reviews and announcement, Penticton’s new downtown plan became official this week with hardly a protest and no fanfare. Philip Lock, a property owner along Martin Street, was the only member of the public to speak against the downtown plan when it came to a public hearing Monday evening. In particular, he was concerned about the plans to beautify Westminster Avenue and Martin Street. “They wanted to spend $1.2 million and the owners were going to contribute up to 25 per cent,” said Lock, who added it’s a pattern
he’s seen before. “About 15 years ago, we did a revitalization of downtown and nothing has changed. It’s still the same issue, the same problems,” said Lock. “Downtown is as beautiful as any shopping centre I have been to. I don’t know why you would want to spend millions of dollars in this time of restraint, when that isn’t even the problem.” The problem council needs to concentrate on, according to Lock, is increasing the number of people living in and within walking distance of downtown. He thinks the downtown population needs to be increased by at least 2,000 people. “That’s how you are going to create a more
vibrant downtown. Every 15 years, a new crop of people comes along, the want to beautify downtown, they want to do all sorts of incredible things,” said Lock. “They haven’t approached any of the owners, the owners are going to have to pay for this. I’ve just finished paying for the last one. Now you are going to ask me to pay for the new one.” The plan includes everything from changing design esthetics to expanding the range of uses businesses can put sidewalk areas to, encouraging neighbour shops to join sidewalk areas to create mini “sidewalk plazas.” It also includes the possibility of reducing development cost charges in
District named in lawsuit Joe Fries
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The father of a sexual assault victim has named the Okanagan Skaha School District in a lawsuit that’s going to trial in small claims court next year. Rene Burke is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a single count of sexual touching. In an amended notice of claim, the victim’s father alleges that district administrators were negligent in their duties when they failed to verify custodial documents, failed to follow policy around student transfers, and failed to release information to him and the RCMP in a timely manner. “This inaction helped and allowed a pedophile to remain free in the community to sexually abuse a student,”
the claim alleges. The boy’s father is seeking $25,000, the maximum award available in small claims court, plus costs. In its amended reply, the school district denies all of the allegations and says there was no negligence, act, omission or breach of duty on the part of its employees. And further, the district denies “it altered or permitted an alteration in the home address, custody, or custodial parent of (the victim) as alleged or at all, and denies that it altered or permitted an alteration of the custodial or parental rights, if any,” of the father, the reply states. The lawsuit was filed in December 2011. Attempts at an out-of-court settlement failed, and the matter is set for trial in Penticton on Jan. 7, 2014.
the downtown, or creating downtown economic investment zones to encourage new developments. Council voted unanimously to approve and incorporate the new downtown plan as part of the city’s official community plan.
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he federal Conservative government is in serious trouble, but it has one thing on its side — time. The scandal over Senate expenses, and most crucially, over the prime minister’s chief of staff writing a $90,000 cheque to embarrassed Senator Mike Duffy, has shaken the Stephen Harper government deeply. There are more questions than answers, and investigations and resignations have not reduced the clamour for more detail. However, there are other issues that are causing trouble for the government. One that may not seem major at the moment is the resignation of MP Brent Rathgeber from the Conservative caucus, to sit as an independent. In Rathgeber’s case, his private member’s bill was allowed to stand, but it was so fundamentally altered that it bore no resemblance to what he had proposed. For Rathgeber, who has a maverick streak, it was too much. He left the party, while emphasizing that he still respects Harper and is quite likely to vote with the Conservatives on many issues. Rathgeber could be the tiny pebble who begins a landslide, or his stance may go unremarked and unnoticed by the public and other MPs. A lot will depend on how other issues unfold. However, the Conservatives do have a few things going for them. The House of Commons is set to adjourn for the summer, and most people will completely tune out federal politics. PENTICTON In addition,WESTERN the two major opposition party leaders, Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau, are unlikely to cause much damage to the government when Parliament is not sitting. They have no effective soapbox to stand on. The biggest thing in the government’s favour is the fact that an election isn’t scheduled until October 2015.
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U.S. entangled in red line on poison gas Fool me once, shame on you. (The Taliban regime in Afghanistan helped al-Qaeda to plan 9/11. We must invade.) Fool me twice, shame on me. (Saddam Hussein is building weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. We must invade.) But fool me three times... (The Syrian regime is using poison gas against the rebels. We must help them with arms supplies.) There’s nothing left to say, is there? President Barack Obama’s administration announced on June 13 that it will now arm Syrian rebels, since it has proof that President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been using chemical weapons against them. He clearly doesn’t want to do this, but he has been trapped by his own words. “The president ... has made it clear that the use of chemical weapons or transfer of chemical weapons to terrorist groups is a red line,” said deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes, expanding on Obama’s statement. “He has said that the use of chemical weapons would change his calculus, and it has.” But in a further statement on Tuesday, Obama fretted that it is “very easy to slip-slide your way into deeper and deeper commitments,” ending up with full-scale U.S. involvement in the Syrian civil war. Quite right. So how did this very reluctant warrior wind up
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Dyer Straits at risk of being dragged into yet another Middle Eastern war? By making a threat that he never thought he would have to act on. Last August, faced with constant allegations that the Assad regime was using poison gas, Obama announced that such an event would cross a red line and trigger U.S. intervention in the war. He was just trying to fend off demands at home for instant intervention, and made his promise in the confident belief that the Syrian regime would never be so stupid as to do such a thing. Poison gas is not really a “weapon of mass destruction,” although it is technically classified as one. It is not even very effective in conventional warfare. It was widely used by both sides in the First World War, but was responsible for only one per cent of the military deaths in that conflict.
Chemical weapons were banned after the First World War, partly because they were horrible but also because they made battle even more unpleasant without producing decisive military results. And despite occasional subsequent uses — by Egypt in the Yemen in the 1960s, by Iraq against Iran in the 1980s — the ban has mostly held ever since. It would clearly help the rebel cause in Syria if they could prove that the Assad regime was using chemical weapons. Indeed, they would make such accusations whether they were true or not. On the other hand, it was most unlikely that the Syrian regime would actually use its chemical weapons. It has such weapons, of course, like practically every other country in the Middle East, but using them would have no decisive effect in the kind of war it is fighting against the rebels. It would simply give the rebels a better argument for demanding foreign military intervention against the regime. So 10 months ago, when he made his “red line” statement, President Obama was confident that Syria would never cross it. It would be particularly foolish for it to use poison gas to use in the manner that is now alleged: in small amounts, in four relatively unimportant places, causing a total of 100 to 150 deaths. It just doesn’t make sense, either militarily or politically.
In all likelihood Obama’s calculation remains correct today: Assad’s regime has probably not used chemical weapons. Yet the American intelligence services, or at least some of them, are telling him that this has indeed happened. Why would they do that? They may have just been sucked in by the steady flow of rebel allegations that Assad’s troops are using poison gas. Even good analysts can succumb to the line of thinking that holds that if there’s enough smoke, then there must be fire. You think that can’t happen? Remember Iraq? It can happen especially easily when the analysts or their superiors want it to be true. The rebels in Syria have been losing all their battles recently, undermining the widespread conviction in American government and media circles that the fall of the Assad regime is just a matter of time. So the desire grows in those circles to reverse that trend by helping the rebels directly. Even if Obama disbelieves the intelligence he is being fed, he cannot reject it openly, and he is shackled politically by his illadvised “red line” commitment of 10 months ago. All he can do now is talk a tough line, while dragging his feet as much as possible on actual action. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Area contributions add up Municipalities continually complain that fringe area residents come into the city to work, shop and recreate but do not pay taxes to the city. This may be true in the sense of who sends their tax payment to city hall, but it is generally mistaken when who really pays taxes is considered. Furthermore, businesses, which benefit most directly from attracting employees and shoppers over a larger area, are significant direct taxpayers to the municipal government such that their tax revenues have been found to be in excess of the costs of servicing business, commuters and shoppers in studies that have been taken. The most comprehensive study in British Columbia by KPMG for Vancouver, found that the business community in Vancouver not only covered their municipal servicing costs, including the costs of shoppers and commuter. They also provided such a surplus that Vancouver residents had to pay only 50 cents for each $1 worth of city benefits they received. Claims of exploitation by fringe area residents
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In 2012 we invested in a costly heat pump and other energy-saving measures through the Eco-Energy program in order to reduce our energy consumption. Our financial planner estimated that if it reduced our consumption by 40 per cent, the savings would pay for the investment within 10 years. Flash forward to the new Fortis two-tier rate introduced this year; since we live in an area where there is no gas service, we are forced to use Fortis electricity for all our energy needs. It is impossible for us to get anywhere near the average kWh rate, let alone below the 1,600 kWh threshold. As a result, even though we have reduced our energy usage by 40 per cent, our bill has remained almost the same as it was in 2011 and 2012. Friends with a home the same size as ours who receive both gas and electricity, and have not invested in any energy-saving measures, have a combined bill that is considerably less than ours. There are many others who have been punished for living in an area or building where there is only electrical service, or for being on a low or fixed income that makes it impossible to afford the new two-tier rates or to implement upgrades. Fortis refuses to acknowledge the unfairness of their decision. With this in mind, we have set up a petition in protest. If you have been unfairly im-
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Jonnie Bridgman doesn’t mind tooting his own horn, literally. The Keremeos-raised saxophonist has strong ties to the area and is returning to the Okanagan Similkameen with the Anja Jazz Trio that has come together for a series of concerts. “I’m really looking forward to bringing a professional band and doing some polished performances,” said Bridgman. The musician has performed in and around Keremeos in the past with various groups including jazz/flamenco fusion quartet, Alboa, and a unique jazz collective Cherry-Pickle-O. It is with the latter he can recall getting his start in Penticton. “We used to play at the open mic at the Elite quite often and with Cherry-Pickle-O we kind of got started there. It was a lot of fun because we would usually play the last set and welcomed other musicians to join us,” said Bridgman. “I enjoy playing with a trio, but there is a lot of pressure because we don’t have a drummer to keep the groove going. We were always happy to let others come up with us and get that bigger sound and for our own sake of trying new things. We would have singers who weren’t necessarily jazz singers, musicians who were in town for their own show or sometimes an MC would join us rapping over our music, it was a lot of fun.” Bridgman said he hopes to recreate that with the Anja Jazz Trio when they play the Elite on July 6. Since leaving the Okanagan, after a two-year stint teaching music at Similkameen Elementary School, the musician has carved out a name for himself in Victoria in the city’s vibrant music scene. He plays with several jazz groups, a blues band and an 11-piece hip hop/funk dance band, The New Groovement. The trio coming to the Okanagan features Bridgman on alto, tenor and baritone sax; Nick Mintenko, a sought-after Victoria bass player; and Naramata-based jazz guitar guru Shpengla. The group will be performing their own variety of traditional and modern jazz standards (John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and others) as well as
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RCMP said an illegal grad party held by Penticton students on Monday night took place without any serious incidents. “We had four extra officers on and there was about 200 kids. There were no real issues this year fortunately,” said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “There were tickets issued for liquor infractions and marijuana seized.” The partygoers were taking part in an annual event that has been dubbed a sunset party, taking place the evening before the last day of school. Other years the event has been marred by fights, vehicle accidents and tragedy. In 2011, a Grade 11 student was stabbed to death. Dellebuur noted that in the following year the numbers dwindled down to about 12 revellers at the controversial party that is not sanctioned by the school district. He feels the party a slap in the face to those who organize dry grad events. “If parents put their foot down it may not stop it all together, but when you have 200 kids partying the year before, cut down to half a dozen or so, the risk of someone getting hurt or killed drops,” he said. “We always hear both sides of the argument about these parties and parents saying they don’t want to disappoint their kids by not letting them go and be with their peers. From the standpoint of not only a police officer but as a father, I know that disappointment to kids only lasts a few days, someone getting hurt or killed lasts a lifetime.” This year RCMP said there were no accidents and just a few noise complaints. Partygoers started their evening at a property on Carmi, but the owner decided they didn’t want the students there and called RCMP. Dellebuur said officers arrived at the scene around 6 p.m. and suggested the students go home, but instead the party moved to the Greyback area. “We conducted road checks and were looking for drinking driver infractions. We only have so many resources and for four officers to walk into a crowd of 200 kids to enforce rules is not feasible. We do the best we can to discourage the illegal party and enforce what we can to ultimately ensure everyone is safe, including those who aren’t at the party because we have to watch for drunk drivers and people driving who may not have had a lot of sleep,” said Dellebuur. Other years officers have had to break up fights from undesirables who joined the outdoor party, have been subject to objects such as beer bottles being launched at them and arrived on the scene of rolledover vehicles. Dellebuur said the students were lucky that this year there were no accidents or real issues. “These things are always hit and miss. There is always a chance for things to go bad, and basically because we are not aware of any problems this year, doesn’t mean these things are safe,” he added. Made for families: print Penticton 10.3125 x RCMP 3.5 in also Ad assisted in Summerland last week when students held their own illegal grad party in the Faulder area.
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Chances are if you went to elementary school in Penticton or hang around the baseball fields, you know who Terry Lindsay is. What you might not know about the retired teacher and longtime slo pitch umpire by looking at him is he is in need of a kidney. “It’s a silent killer because you don’t see it on the outside, and I get that everyday: ‘You look so healthy and look so good,’” said Lindsay, who has been waiting to find a living donor that will be his match. “The fact is on the inside I don’t feel good.” Lindsay lost a kidney as a side effect from a drug he was taking during chemotherapy for testicular cancer. It was years later, after a hot long weekend of umpir-
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Well-kNoWN Slo pitch umpire and former teacher terry lindsay makes the call at the plate for mascot Sidney the kidney as association volunteer representative teresa Atkinson attempts the tag. A garage sale, breakfast and barbecue is planned for Saturday at the penticton kinsmen Building.
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he had left to dangerous functioning levels. Even with the negative string of events that took place in his life, Lindsay doesn’t quite view it that way. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” he said. “I have had one hell of a journey. I cannot say the negative medical issues in my life have been bad, I have learned something from each of them and become a stronger person because of them.” It is with that kind of outlook he has touched so many. Lindsay is appreciative for support people show through kidney fundraisers and a tournament a group of Penticton slo pitch players threw specifically in honour of him last fall. “It was very humbling,” he said. “When I am standing on the ball field and a player comes over that I may have taught in school and gives you a hug for what you did for them, I know I made the right choices in life.” The Penticton man is blood type O, which makes it difficult to find a match. He was told it would take seven to 10 years to get a donor, and by then he may not be as physically fit as he is now, hence the need for a living donor.
Sitting in the Kinsmen Building on Hastings Avenue preparing for a giant yard sale in support of the Kidney Foundation, Lindsay and two others who have kidney issues swap squeamish stories of dialysis and operations. “The thing with the kidney foundation is if there was no research none of us would be here today. That is a fact,” said Annick Lim, who was the benefactor of a kidney donated to her by her father 14 years ago. This weekend the foundation will host a garage sale, with proceeds split between research and patient service support. The Kidney Foundation garage sale goes Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kinsmen House at 216 Hastings Ave. They are asking for people to drop-off donated items from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday or organizers will also pick up (no mattresses or large furniture). A bin will also be on site for people to drop off unwanted metals that will then be recycled. A pancake breakfast and barbecue will also take place, with proceeds going to the PKDRC Society for building maintenance. To learn more about how to become a kidney donor visit www.kidney.ca.
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Almost four years since have passed since charges were laid against an Oliver man found guilty of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter and he is yet to be sentenced. Judge Meg Shaw said on Monday that despite delays and the length of time that has passed since the charges were initially laid, she needed more time to decide the man’s fate. The stepfather, whose name cannot be used in order to protect the girl’s identity, continues to deny anything ever happened despite being found guilty in January of sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 16 and touching a young person for sexual purpose. The acts took place when the man was
“She is evil and has problems,” is what the man told the writer of a pre-sentence report of why he thinks the girl lied. Crown counsel Nashina Devji said the man does not want to be held accountable, surrounds himself with people who blame the victim and effectively was the cause of a breakdown in the relationship between the girl and her mother. Devji said the girl did not have contact with her mother since the charges were laid and saw her for the first time
in a common-law relationship with the girl’s mother, which continues to this day. The girl, who was 11 years old at the time of the assaults, testified last year of the inappropriate touching that occurred at least three to four times per week and how he tried to penetrate her. She said she was too afraid to tell anyone because he made threats against her family and convinced her no one would believe her. The allegations came to light when a teacher at the girl’s school noticed something was bothering the girl and asked if something inappropriate was happening at home. The stepfather said in his defence that the girl lied and was angry because he was stricter than her mother, causing the stepdaughter to not get along with him.
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in court when the mother came to support the man accused of the sex crimes. “He doesn’t express remorse for the girl … he is entitled, self-centred and conceded most about the impact on him, his restrictions as opposed to the impact on anyone else,” said Devji. The pre-sentence report did not suggest the man be put in jail. Devji disagreed with that summation, saying rehab is not the only goal in this type of offence, and deterrence must be a pri-
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SONATA 2.0 LIMITED ................... 521951 TUCSON GLS AWD .......................... 549772 ELANTRA GLS FWD ....................... 190659 VELOSTER FWD MANUAL ......... 099824 VELOSTER FWD AUTO .................. 102151 VELOSTER FWD AUTO .................. 104251 SANTA FE AWD 2.0SE ................. 022960 ELANTRA LIMITED FWD ............. 245016 TUCSON LIMITED AWD NAV .... 631418 TUCSON GL AWD ............................. 630033 SANTA FE 2.0 PREMIUM FWD .. 036682 TUCSON CUV GL AWD .................. 652199 SONATA FWD LIMITED ................ 657445 TUCSON LIMITED AWD ............... 657849 SANTA FE 2.0L SE AWD ............. 048269 TUCSON GLS FWD .......................... 664006 TUCSON GLS FWD .......................... 663867 TUCSON GLS AWD .......................... 663872 GENESIS TECH 4 DOOR .............. 216253 TUCSON GL AWD ............................. 682615 ELANTRA COUPE .............................. 018995 SANTA FE LIMITED AWD ........... 055582 VELOSTER TURBO FWD .............. 138407 ELANTRA COUPE GLS .................. 019549
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RED LINE
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FOR TWO DAYS EVERY VEHICLE OVER 80-DAYS OLD, NEW AND USED, THAT IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH AN "H" WILL BE SOLD NEAR, AT OR BELOW OUR DEAD COST. DUE TO OUR AGREEMENT WITH HYUNDAI CANADA WE CANNOT ADVERTISE THESE SALE PRICES. PRICES WILL BE CLEARLY POSTED ON ALL SALE UNITS.
USED DOOR CRASHERS! VEHICLES STARTING AT $199! DEALS FOR THIS FRIDAY 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
READ THE FINE PRINT
1992 JEEP CHEROKEE
206,000 KMS. X13151A
2003 NISSAN SENTRA
181,000 KMS. Y13230A
2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
156,000 KMS. Y13315A
1999 VW PASSAT WAGON
260,000 KMS. Y13297A
2005 PONTIAC MONTANA
127,000 KMS. Y13289B
2002 BUICK CENTURY
130,000 KMS. 1501B
2000 FORD TAURUS
160,000 KMS. 15238A
1995 MONTE CARLO
ONE OWNER! 133 KMS. Y13105A
SAFETY CERTIFIED
2003 CHEV MALIBU
89,000 KMS. Y13063B
$199 $1,999 $999 $1,999 $2,999 $2,899 $1,499 $3,699 $3,995
SATURDAY ~ COUNTRY FM ON LOCATION! 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
2005 MAZDA PROTEGE
143,000 KMS. 1526A
2003 OLDS ALERO
243,000 KMS. 1509B
SAFETY CERTIFIED
SAFETY CERTIFIED
2001 SATURN LS2
92,000 KMS. 1479A
1995 HONDA ACCORD
326,700 KMS. 1478B
2003 HONDA CIVIC
227,000 KMS. 1513A
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
121,000 KMS. Y13003A
2005 FORD TAURUS
7 PASSENGER, 168,000 KMS. 1522A
SAFETY CERTIFIED
1997 MAZDA 626
114,000 KMS. Y13123B
2005 MAZDA 3 GS
138,000 KMS. Y13311A
SAFETY CERTIFIED
$3,999 $2,499 $2,799 $799 $3,999 $1,699 $3,999 $1,599 $5,798
All door crashers not marked safety cer tified must be towed off lot due to vehicles being non-saftied before transfer papers will be released. Non safetied vehicles sold for par ts only. All hot buys and redline priced used vehicles on right side of ad have been safety cer tified. Penticton Hyundai recommends vehicles get checked by a Cer tified Mechanic prior to driving on public roads. All vehicles were driven in by customers and traded. All door crashers subject to a $99 documentation fee. No futher discounts will be applied. First come, first serve. In-stock units that are marked only. In case of more than one interested buyer a draw will be held to determine first right. No early birds. No dealers or employees of Sentes Auto Group.
REDLINE PRICED USED VEHICLES PONTIAC 2008
Andrew Francis Pre-Owned Sales Manager
Mike George
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Mike Van de Leest Sales Consultant
Amanda McIvor Sales Consultant
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Jonathan Kosinski Sales Consultant
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MAZDA 3 GS
7 959
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9 426
2006
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2007
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2013
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2013
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2013
HOT BUY
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$
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NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS! DON'T EVEN ASK FOR A MUG!
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SONATA 2.0 LIMITED ................... 521951 TUCSON GLS AWD .......................... 549772 ELANTRA GLS FWD ....................... 190659 VELOSTER FWD MANUAL ......... 099824 VELOSTER FWD AUTO .................. 102151 VELOSTER FWD AUTO .................. 104251 SANTA FE AWD 2.0SE ................. 022960 ELANTRA LIMITED FWD ............. 245016 TUCSON LIMITED AWD NAV .... 631418 TUCSON GL AWD ............................. 630033 SANTA FE 2.0 PREMIUM FWD .. 036682 TUCSON CUV GL AWD .................. 652199 SONATA FWD LIMITED ................ 657445 TUCSON LIMITED AWD ............... 657849 SANTA FE 2.0L SE AWD ............. 048269 TUCSON GLS FWD .......................... 664006 TUCSON GLS FWD .......................... 663867 TUCSON GLS AWD .......................... 663872 GENESIS TECH 4 DOOR .............. 216253 TUCSON GL AWD ............................. 682615 ELANTRA COUPE .............................. 018995 SANTA FE LIMITED AWD ........... 055582 VELOSTER TURBO FWD .............. 138407 ELANTRA COUPE GLS .................. 019549
0% FOR UP TO 96 MONTHS ON ELIGIBLE UNITS!
RED LINE
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FOR TWO DAYS EVERY VEHICLE OVER 80-DAYS OLD, NEW AND USED, THAT IS CLEARLY MARKED WITH AN "H" WILL BE SOLD NEAR, AT OR BELOW OUR DEAD COST. DUE TO OUR AGREEMENT WITH HYUNDAI CANADA WE CANNOT ADVERTISE THESE SALE PRICES. PRICES WILL BE CLEARLY POSTED ON ALL SALE UNITS.
USED DOOR CRASHERS! VEHICLES STARTING AT $199! DEALS FOR THIS FRIDAY 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
READ THE FINE PRINT
1992 JEEP CHEROKEE
206,000 KMS. X13151A
2003 NISSAN SENTRA
181,000 KMS. Y13230A
2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
156,000 KMS. Y13315A
1999 VW PASSAT WAGON
260,000 KMS. Y13297A
2005 PONTIAC MONTANA
127,000 KMS. Y13289B
2002 BUICK CENTURY
130,000 KMS. 1501B
2000 FORD TAURUS
160,000 KMS. 15238A
1995 MONTE CARLO
ONE OWNER! 133 KMS. Y13105A
SAFETY CERTIFIED
2003 CHEV MALIBU
89,000 KMS. Y13063B
$199 $1,999 $999 $1,999 $2,999 $2,899 $1,499 $3,699 $3,995
SATURDAY ~ COUNTRY FM ON LOCATION! 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
2005 MAZDA PROTEGE
143,000 KMS. 1526A
2003 OLDS ALERO
243,000 KMS. 1509B
SAFETY CERTIFIED
SAFETY CERTIFIED
2001 SATURN LS2
92,000 KMS. 1479A
1995 HONDA ACCORD
326,700 KMS. 1478B
2003 HONDA CIVIC
227,000 KMS. 1513A
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
121,000 KMS. Y13003A
2005 FORD TAURUS
7 PASSENGER, 168,000 KMS. 1522A
SAFETY CERTIFIED
1997 MAZDA 626
114,000 KMS. Y13123B
2005 MAZDA 3 GS
138,000 KMS. Y13311A
SAFETY CERTIFIED
$3,999 $2,499 $2,799 $799 $3,999 $1,699 $3,999 $1,599 $5,798
All door crashers not marked safety cer tified must be towed off lot due to vehicles being non-saftied before transfer papers will be released. Non safetied vehicles sold for par ts only. All hot buys and redline priced used vehicles on right side of ad have been safety cer tified. Penticton Hyundai recommends vehicles get checked by a Cer tified Mechanic prior to driving on public roads. All vehicles were driven in by customers and traded. All door crashers subject to a $99 documentation fee. No futher discounts will be applied. First come, first serve. In-stock units that are marked only. In case of more than one interested buyer a draw will be held to determine first right. No early birds. No dealers or employees of Sentes Auto Group.
REDLINE PRICED USED VEHICLES PONTIAC 2008
Andrew Francis Pre-Owned Sales Manager
Mike George
Financial Services Manager
Mike Van de Leest Sales Consultant
Amanda McIvor Sales Consultant
Rod Harries Sales Consultant
Jonathan Kosinski Sales Consultant
G5
5 127
$ ,
91,500 KM, LOCAL BC VEHICLE, DEALER SERVICED, ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT, SPORTY REAR SPOILER, HARD TO FIND MANUAL TRANSMISSION! 1474A
2012
VOLVO S60 T5
29,863
2006
MAZDA 3 GS
7 959
$ ,
$
ONE OWNER, ACCIDENT FREE, GARAGE KEPT, 3 STAGE MEMORY SEATS, PROXIMITY KEY, PUSH BUTTON START, TRUE LUXURY! 1524
2013
127,800 KMS, ONE OWNER, LOCAL CAR, GARAGE KEPT, GREAT SHAPE, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, 2 SETS OF TIRES, ALLOYS. 1503A
SORENTO LX
! LD 589 SO24 $
2011
CRUZE ECO
14,501
$
,
ROUTINELY MAINTAINED AND RECONDITIONED, PROXIMITY KEY, PUSH BUTTON START, HEATED SEATS, XM RADIO. 1511
2005
11,000 KMS, ONE OWNER, LOCAL, HARD TO FIND MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ON STAR, BLUE TOOTH, XM RADIO. Y13237A
FREESTYLE LTD.
9 426
2006
JETTA TDI
11,935
$
$ ,
124,900 KMS, ONE OWNER, DROVE THROUGHOUT SOUTH OK, 3-ROW SEATING, DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL, PERFORMS LIKE NEW! 1520A
2007
117,700 KMS, LOCAL OKANAGAN JETTA, RARE DIESEL ENGINE, AFTER MARKET RIMS, SUMMER AND WINTER TIRES, LOW KM! 1502A
19,226
5 295
VELOSTER TECH
ELANTRA GL
2013
$ ,
$
171,000 KMS, ONE OWNER, BOUGHT/SERVICED AT PENTICTON HYUNDAI, 29,700 KMS, ONE OWNER, LOCAL, DEALER SERVICED, GARAGE KEPT, ACCIDENT FREE, SMOKE FREE, ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS. Y13183A SAVE THOUSANDS OVER BUYING BRAND NEW! Y13221A
2013
27,986
15,994
SANTA FE AWD
ELANTRA GL
2013
HOT BUY
$
21,700 KMS, VERY LITTLE WINTER DRIVING, IMPECCABLE MAINTENANCE HISTORY, REGULAR DETAILS, SHOWS LIKE NEW! 1540
2013
HOT BUY
$
12,500 KMS, ACCIDENT FREE, SMOKE FREE, PET FREE, LOCAL, LESS THAN A YEAR OLD, IMMACULATE HISTORY, REGULAR DETAILS! 1543
GMC TERRAIN
2013
HOT BUY
24,898
$
24,000 KMS, ONE OWNER, ACCIDENT FREE, SMOKE FREE, TONS OF FACTORY WARRANTY REMAINING, ALL THE EXTRA'S!1521
TOLL FREE:1-877-392-0205 WWW.PENTICTONHYUNDAI.COM
DL. 61052 VSA 30744
Rob Molyneaux General Manager
OPTIMA LX HOT BUY
19,981
$
22,200 KMS, ONE OWNER, SMOKE FREE, PET FREE, ACCIDENT FREE, IMMACULATELY MAINTAINED AND RECONDITIONED, LOCAL. 1523
NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS! DON'T EVEN ASK FOR A MUG!
THIS AD WAS INTENTIONALLY PLACED UPSIDE DOWN BECAUSE OF THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SALE.
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Only one regional district director has so far expressed an interest in permanently taking the seat at the head of the board table left vacant by Dan Ashton. Mark Pendergraft, who represents the rural Osoyoos area at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, is the acting chair and said at Thursday’s meeting he’s enjoying the work and would like to keep the job. Ashton, who resigned last week following his election as Penticton MLA, was into his 12th year as RDOS chair, a position that’s se-
lected annually in a secret vote by fellow directors. The last vote, in November, saw Ashton defeat challenger Ron Hovanes, the mayor of Oliver. Hovanes said he’s not currently inclined to let his name stand this time around. He noted the next such regular election of the chair is only six months away and “for the sake of continuity” will likely support Pendergraft’s bid to stay on. Pendergraft’s “doing a good job with it,” Hovanes added. The board will elect the new chair at its next meeting on July 4. If Pendergraft is picked, a new vicechair will also need to be chosen. Hovanes said he’d be interested
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It seems fitting that events on the longest day of the year should get started at the crack of dawn. The En’owkin Centre at the Penticton Indian Reserve will kick off Aboriginal Day Friday with their traditional sunrise ceremony at 5 a.m., followed by a five-km run starting from the centre. Registration for the run starts at 8 a.m, with the run itself starting at 9 a.m. Next up is a pancake breakfast at En’owkin, starting at 10 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., PIB Health is sponsoring baseball, soccer and other games at the band’s sports fields. But in a break from recent tradition, the Ooknakane Friendship Centre is hosting a separate celebration, starting at noon and taking place in their parking lot at 146 Ellis St. in Penticton.
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first aid and what to do if your dog has a seizure, what to do if your dog breaks a leg and how to transport you dog if it is injured,” said the program facilitator. “It is also about looking after a situation like if your dog is bitten by a snake or poisoned and what you can do until you are able to get some sort of professional help in that golden hour they talk about.” In the program, participants have the opportunity to do some hands-on training, often with one of the therapy dogs who
“volunteers” to be the victim in a variety of different scenarios. “This poor demo dog, if it doesn’t have its head all trussed up it’s got its leg in a splint but usually their tails are wagging and actually, they quite like the attention,” said Karr with a laugh. A course scheduled for Sunday has been postponed but anyone interested in attending a future session, or for more information, can call 250-492-3377 or email penticton@bc.sja.ca.
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Numbers continue to rise for the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. The third annual event rolls in on July 7 with numbers of participants surpassing the previous total for the second straight year. After debuting with over 2,000, last year’s event attracted 2,600 participants. Axel Merckx said everything is coming together as this year’s already has 2,750, with registration closing on July 1. Merckx said the reason for the growth is that people know Penticton is a destination. “It is really worth coming down to ride your bike,” said Merckx. “The event has proven over the last three years that it is a high-quality event. This event has components that differ from others. Have lots of good charities (this year’s being Feed the Valley and the Axel Merckx Youth Development Foundation) linked to the event.” The weekend also has a family feel, especially with the Piccolofondo on Saturday, said Merckx. Registration for that is over hall full. “This is one of the highlights of the weekend for me,” said the retired Belgian professional cyclist. “Just to see the younger generation taking a passion for cycling. You can see they enjoy that, family enjoying it, getting the little medal.” Also attracted to the event are known athletes such as Alison Sydor, who will join Merckx this year, along with former Canadian Olympic medal-winning triathlete Simon Whitfield, Olympic medal-winning rower Andrew Byrnes, former Ironman Canada triathlete Peter Reid and local Peachland pro cyclist Ethan Guthrie. Merckx is friends with Reid and Whitfield. “Simon has been a big supporter of the Granfondo,” said Merckx. “It was a twitter exchange between me and him that got the idea going of organizing a Granfondo here in the South Okanagan.” Merckx’s friend Trevor Linden, former Vancouver Canucks captain, is expected to return. Merckx said
it’s those names that put Penticton in the centre of the Canadian sports calendar around early July. Byrnes, 30, won gold in rowing during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and silver at the 2012 London Olympic, signed up because he needed a training goal. He is taking this year to pursue cycling thanks to the maintenance year provided by Canadian Sport. Cycling is a means of cross-training for him. Having been to the Okanagan a few times, Byrnes said it is a beautiful area. “I know it’s gonna be hot,” said Byrnes. “Should be a great ride. Beautiful countryside. Great location for a huge ride like this.” What he is looking forward to is enjoying the sport with other enthusiasts. He also welcomes anybody to ride with him. There is just one requirement: “I think people are going to have to be fast if they want to keep up with me,” he said. As for Merckx, he loves riding with people and said it really comes down to joking around and having a good time. An addition to the weekend races will be the inaugural Oakley King of the Mountain Challenge. Riders in the Cortofondo (55-kilometres), Mediofondo (92-km) and Granfondo (160-km) categories will be able to challenge for the fastest climber award on the Okanagan’s Peach Orchard Hill Climb, approximately 25-km into the mass participation ride. Top male and female climbers in each age group will receive a limited edition Oakley KOM Polka Dot Jersey, as well as a pair of Oakley sunglasses. VFGAMO facts: As of June 7, nearly a third of all registrants are women. Jason Curran of VFGAMO said it is terrific and they are committed to supporting this trend. On July 5, they will be hosting a Granfondo Women’s Night. To register for any events, go to www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Sherrie Burechailo at sherrie@granfondoaxelmerckx.com.
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Projections for the opening of the Desert Park Exhibition Society horse races were off. Organizers expected between 500 to 800 spectators, but just over 1,800 packed the Osoyoos facility. “We were very fortunate,” said president Carol Youngberg. “We had just an overwhelming, unprojected, great crowd.” Youngberg said it was unbelievable and admitted they were unprepared to serve that many patrons. “We were given all
sorts of information from other tracks and that’s the only way we could judge what participation would be,” she explained. “We could have done things completely different had we ever thought that that was going to be the attendance.” The right changes will be made for the Aug.31 race day. The good news for the society Youngberg said is they received rave reviews and appreciation. “The whole town of Osoyoos pulled together to put on one fantastic day of horse racing,” she said. Youngberg credited the
efforts of the 120 volunteers and the community support. The next race will have a wine derby theme in what Youngberg describes as a salute to wineries in the area. “Hopefully the wineries will sponsor the races and come with their product and put on a show for the people,” she said. Youngberg was able to watch a few races, including the AQHA/ Bank of America Bonus Challenge with a purse of $15,000. She said they were exciting and that is what people come
to see. The race day began with Savarin taking the $3,000 purse in the two-year-olds category. Savarin is bred by Armstrong’s Robert and Julie White, who had three of the four entries in the first race. “The quality of the horses was excellent and included stars like Woom Broom Express and the wonderful campaigner Spirit Bear,” said Julie. As for the organizing of the opening, White said she was impressed with the huge number of volunteers that turned out and their enthusiasm.
Flames determined to make lacrosse playoffs Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
A final Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League playoff berth is on the line for the South Okanagan Flames. With two games remaining this weekend against the Armstrong Shamrocks and Kamloops Venom, Flames runner Chris Pond said they don’t feel pressure. The Flames (3-9-2) are in Armstrong (3-7-3) on Friday. They host the Venom (4-10-1) at Memorial Arena Sunday at 5 p.m. Pond said he feels they can do what’s needed to make the playoffs. “I think we have the ability to do it, we just have to go out and play,” he said. A shortened roster for road games continues to be a problem for the team. It’s a mystery to Pond, who has 10 goals and 28 points in eight games. “We just kind of make fun of guys that don’t show up,” said Pond, a midfielder with the Simon Fraser University Clan lacrosse team. What he does know is they have the skill to score. In the five-team league, the Flames have the third best offence with 128 goals for. Kaid McLeod is their leading goal scorer with 25 goals in 12 games, followed by Josh Greenwood with 19 in 12 games and Connor Walton with 14 in 11 games. McLeod’s confident about winning Friday then added that Sunday “should be a good game.” Between the Venom and Shamrocks, Pond said the Venom is the stronger team.
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SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. 890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. care cloSet thrift Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to our local hospital and hospice. c omputer S enior Drop-in Sessions are held Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. These sessions are for members to help solve problems other members may be experiencing with their computers. al-anon meetS at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. alcoholicS anonymouS haS a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and a Johnny Cash dinner and dance at 5:30 p.m. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts/ pool starting at 6:30 p.m. anavetS have karaoke, pool and a pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. b ereavement t he reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. is hosting weekly drop-in grief support sessions at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday June 22
royal canaDian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. and sing-along at 4 p.m. and Thrash Wrestling at 7 p.m. alcoholicS anonymouS haS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave., and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24-hours is 250-490-9216. anavetS have Drop-in pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Relvis at 6:30 p.m. charity bottle Drive with all money going to the Penticton Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marketplace IGA on Government Street. elkS club on Ellis Street have crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. Pizza by Joseph. penticton Shooting SportS Association is having a fun shoot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try trap, pistol and rifle shooting. (There are fees to try each.) No licences required. Firearms provided. See their facility and enjoy a hot dog. Club halfway between Penticton and Summerland opposite Soorimpt picnic site.
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alcoholicS anonymouS meetS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club at 260 Brunswick St. Also the Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the
Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. Alcoholics Anonymous Big book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 11 a.m. at United Church 696 Main St. SunDay evening DanceS are at 7 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre with entertainment by live DJ. Cost is $3. anavetS have horSe races and meat draws and 2 p.m. lakelanDS church holDS Sunday services on the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com. elkS club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m. with an M&M food draw. Darts/pool. the S.S. SicamouS is having a high tea from 2 to 4 p.m. and will have one every second Sunday. Tickets are $12 each, with a 10 per cent discount for members. Funds raised will go towards restoration work aboard the ship. To book your place call the ship on 250-492-0403 or email info@sssicamous. ca. b.c. Spca haS a community market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St. S urvivorShip f lea market is every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1652 Fairview Rd. The market raises funds for team activities and breast cancer awareness. royal canaDian legion branch 22 has a branch breakfast at 8 a.m. and an open house at noon. SummerlanD SingerS anD Players have their annual general meeting at 4:30 p.m. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. For more info, visit www.summerlandtheatre.ca. c anaDian m ental health is taking regis-
tration for bike riders for their first annual Ride Don’t Hide charity ride for women and families at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $35 per rider. Children age 14 and under ride for free. Visit www. ridedonthide.com to register online. eckankar WorShip Service will discuss How Love Teaches Us at 11 a.m. at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.
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the bereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St., Penticton is hosting an evening grief support drop-in session at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Wednesday evening group this week. Call 250-4901107 for more information. All welcome. alcoholicS anonymouS nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. South main Drop-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m, carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. penticton acaDemy of Music women’s choir rehearses at Leir House under the direction of Joanne Forsyth from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in blind darts at 7 p.m. Non-members welcome to join. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has fitness friends at 10 a.m. in the hall at 502 Main St., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and wings at 4 p.m. anavetS haS their spring pool league at 7 p.m.
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The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is launching an equipment campaign for the Imaging Department at Penticton Regional $850,000 Hospital. Three X-Ray rooms along with the portable machine used for the to date! Emergency Department have outdated X-Ray cassette equipment that must be changed into state of the art X-Ray Digital Radiography.
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. cAre closet thriFt Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are appreciated and new volunteers are always welcome. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. A stronomy t he society invites the public to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Penticton Okanagan College to hear guest speaker W. Shuster discuss Canada’s largest telescope. l Awn P enticton Bowling Club is offering free lessons at 6:30 p.m. for anyone interested in trying the sport. They are located at 266 Brunswick St.
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s outh o kAnAgAn toAstmAsters meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details. toPs B.c. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-4965931 or Sally at
250-492-6556. Al-Anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Call 250-490-9272 for information. south mAin droP-in Centre has ultra beginner line dance at 9 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m. and knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. m entAl w ellness centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. P e n t i c t o n PhotogrAPhy cluB welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Penticton Museum. More info at pentictonphotoclub@gmail.com. $5 drop-in, $50/year. 890 wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. e vening P ieceFul Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Dropin Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-492-0890, Fran 250-497-7850 or Penny-April 250 4938183. okAnAgAn cAledoniAn PiPe band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome. Penticton concert
BAnd rehearses at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. First BAPtist church in the Ark at 1498 Government St. has free drop-off program for elementary aged kids from 2:45 to 5 p.m. A safe place to play games (computers, Wii, PS3, Lego, pool, air hockey), make crafts, gym time, snacks. Everyone is welcome. A l c o h o l i c s A nonymous young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. As well, the beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. P e n t i c t o n toAstmAsters meets every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Toastmasters is an excellent way to enhance confidence, speaking, and leadership skills in a fun, supportive setting. Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Guests are welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-492-2362 for more info. meditAtion / y ogA vegetAriAn
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vice officer at 1 p.m. and pipeband at 6:30 p.m. i nterior h eAlth FAcilitAtes a caregiver support group for individuals who share the experience of caring for a family member or friend, at home or in a care facility, who is frail and elderly, chronically ill, terminally ill, or has a disability. Clients get together to share information at Trinity Care Centre from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. P enticton w hole Foods Market has movie night from 7 to 8:45 p.m. featuring Forks Over Knives. No sign-up needed and its free.
upcoming eVenTs P enticton A rt gAllery’s 36th annual fundraising auction, Tastes of the Palette, is being held June 27 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 and $45 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at the gallery box office at 199 Marina Way or call 250-493-2928. P enticton nurse kimBerley Law is having a fundraiser at the Barley Mill Pub June 29 at 5 p.m. as she will join Nurses for Edna in Hargesia, Somaliland for a medical mission at The Edna Adan Maternity Hospital. Penticton And Friends Chairty Classic Golf tournament will be held July 6 to raise money for local charities. For more info or to join, contact Guy Dow at 250-492-8727 or email guy@pentictongolf.ca. F riendly v isitor ProgrAm is seeking volunteers who can give an hour of their time to help a senior. For more info please call Nicole at 250-487-7455 or nicolesw@telus.net.
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Philip Pannell loving husband of Alice for 71 years and father to David and Patricia, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2013 at the age of 95. Phil was born in Hamilton, ON., on February 28th, 1918. The Pannell family moved west to British Columbia in 1920’s. Settling in Midway, BC. Phil served in the RCAF during WW1 from 1941-1946. After the war Phil and Alice settled in Penticton where they have resided since 1946 raising both their children there. Phil retired from the City of Penticton in 1963. Phil is survived by his wife Alice; son David (Diana Gartner), daughter, Patricia (Ron) Griffin, six grandchildren; Dawn (Kyle) Ryan (Vicki), Alicia (Josh), Lee (Heather), Gavin (Laura), Erin (Steven) and ten great-grandchildren. Phil touched many lives with his kind nature and fine sense of humour. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held on June 25th at 1:30pm at the Penticton Legion, 502 Martin Street, Penticton, with Padre John Briscoll officiating. Following the service please stay and join the family for refreshments and visiting. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, or the Royal Canadian Legion, Penticton branch would be appreciated.
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Contractors P. Kennedy Contracting Red Seal ticketed Journeyman Carpenter (250)492-5202
Garden & Lawn HERBARIA Garden and Lawn. SUMMER MOWING SALE: Sign up for at least one full month of weekly mowing and get the last cut of the month for free. Limited time offer. Call Paul at 250-493-3362 or email h e r b a r i a g a r d e n a n d lawn@gmail.com
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Surplus Farm Equip., 6’ Terra Nova rototiller, $1800, 6’ wide land roller, water filled, $1800, 3 bottom John Deere hydraulic plow, $600, 11’ Brouer 5 gang reel mower, $800, Allis Chalmers PTO hay rake $300, assorted sheep fence, call 250498-3094
Huge Yard Sale, Inside/out, large tools, yard tools, furniture, taxidermy items & more, Sat./Sun., June 22/23, 8am2pm, 214 Yorkton Ave. #!*!*#! Lots of Stuff !#!*!# 1019 Lambert Dr. Westbench June 21&22 Fri. 11-5, Sat. 9-1. LUMBY: 2029 Mountain View Ave. June 22 & 23, Sat 8-4, Sun 10-2, HUGE MOVING SALE! LAST WEEKEND! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Collectibles, Furniture, X-mas decor, and much more! Many years of 4 households’ furniture, household items, new air compressor, left handed golf, sports equip., metal filing cabinet, & more, 29372923 Juniper Dr., Sat., June 22, 8am-noon MOVING – EVERYTHING MUST GO! Cash only, call to view 250-488-6033 LR: IKEA brown leather loveseat, IKEA wall unit, IKEA chairs (2), footstool, (all IKEA items only 1 month old), 2 floor lamps, 32” SONY BRAVIA TV, dec. corner plant stand; BDRM: Qn box bed w/6 drwr pedestal frame, Qn plush restonic mattress, nite tble & lamp; DR: Pub style tble w/leaf & 4 chrs, wrought iron baker’s rack w/marble shelf & blt in wine rack; Den/office: Dble futon w/deluxe mattress, computer work stn with matching bkcase & printer stand, leather office chair, 2 drwr blk metal filing cab; Patio: gravity chair, bistro table w/2 folding chairs, 2 stone top triangle nesting tables; Bike: Schwinn Soto comfort mtn bike ladies 26”; Misc household: Singer sewing mach, folding clothes rack, iron & board, pots (Rachael Ray), vacuum, towels, bedding, dishes & kitchen misc ; 4 Snow tires on rims from 2000 Honda Accord P195/65HR15 used 4 Okanagan winters; RARE VELVET ELVIS painting 27” x 39”.
AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers Ask about Free tubs thru HAFI grants! Local installer Jesse 778-516-2232 Kelowna...1-866-404-8827 www.aquassure.com Shoprider Scooters & power chairs, new & used. Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Kamloops: 250-3773705 Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250-542-3745 or call Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca
1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm, close to transit/school, updated, $650, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s, 250-493-4372 1bdrm, quiet 8-plex, lakeview deck, ns, np, lease, $650+util., 250-497-6369, 250-486-6930 2bd Apt., covered parking, 50 steps from Okanagan Beach, ns, np, Call 250-486-1119 2bdrm, adult oriented, quiet, ns, no pets, 285 Edmonton Ave., $795, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-488-5678 5min to Ok Lake, Penthouse style, 2bdrm, 2 full bath, large den 5appl., balcony & roof top patio, (lakeview), $1185+util., (604)779-8860 Avail. July 1, DT, large 2bdrm, 1.5bath, adult oriented, ns, np, heat incl., $800/mo., call Kathy after 5pm, 250-462-0589 Bach suite, DT, Orchard/Martin, updated, heat/ac/elec. incl., $650, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s, (250)493-4372 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.
SUMMERLAND. seniors 55+, retire with us! Bright spacious 2-bdrm townhome wonderfully updated in quiet area of town, walking distance to everything you need. Huge balcony, $860/mo includes lawn care and lots of parking. On-site owner, N/S, N/P, references. 250-404-0327 or 490-1739.
BELCAN
Painting & Reno’s NO HST
over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB
painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,
Len (250)486-8800 www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 12 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331
Valleywide Painting Services Our Job is Your Satisfaction Office 250-770-9026 Cell 250-809-1779 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Free Items Dryer, inside/outside doors, some mixed lumber, assorted sinks, RV fridge’s, 8 different sizes, call (250)487-2267
Furniture UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE Open Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Closed Sun & Mon WE BUY & SELL ESTATES! DOWNSIZING OR MOVING? GIVE US CALL! MANY ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE ITEMS!
256 Westminster Ave. W. Ph: 778-476-5919
www.pentictonbargainstore.com 3 piece antique oak dining room suite w/6 chairs, exc. cond., offers, (250)493-5325 50yr old chrome table & 4chairs, mint cond., 2 lazy boy chairs with console, Victorian style Chesterfield & love seat, excl. cond., white & oak dining room set. 250-493-8083 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ (1)(250)870-2562
Rubbish Removal
Garage Sales
PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
618 Van Horne St., 8am-1pm, back alley, neighbourhood yard sale, Sat., June 22 675 Braid St., Books galore and so much more, rain or shine, this sale will be fine, Sat., June 22, 8am-2pm Garage Sale, 102-380 Okanagan Ave. E., 9am, Sat., June 22, sealed unit, mirrors, windows, household items Garage Sale, 7am-noon, Sat., June 22, no antiques, no tools, 118 Aspen Place Garage Sale, Sat., June 22, 8am-2pm, 3820 Valleyview Rd., toys, books, playpen, kid’s bikes & more...
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706
Pets & Livestock
Livestock Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions
HERITAGE HILLS
Multi-family neighbourhood Garage Sale Sat., June 22, 9 am - 2 pm South Main to Lakeside Rd., turns into Eastside Rd., continue untill you see Heritage Hills Vintage Views sign, and then follow signs. small appliances, power tools, electric blower/mulcher, luggage, household items, electronics, compressor, cement mixer, and much more!
KELOWNA Commercial Food Equipment Auction - Wednesday, June 26th @ 6PM. New Equipment Liquidation ...from manufacturer to auction block! Used Equipment - Closed Restaurants & Bailiff Seizures. Visit www.KwikAuctions.com or call 1-800-556-5945
Huge Yard Sale, 474 Woodruff Ave., Sat., June 22, 8am-2pm
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
AUCTION
s Dodd Dodd s SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • 11:00 A.M. BAILIFF SEIZED
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 • 11:00 A.M. Quiznos Vernon Plus Other Consigned Items Large Selection of New & Used Equipment Including Walk-in Cooler & Walk-in Freezer, 2 - Large Electric Slicers, Coolers, Conveyor Oven, POS System, Stainless Steel Sinks, Coffee Equipment, Stainless Tables, Shelf Units, Microwaves, Cash Register, Dishwashers, Prep Tables, Mixers, Steam Tables, Soup Pot Warmers, Ice Cream Machine, Open Sign, Tables & Chairs, Tall Tables & Stools, Sign, Pots & Pans, Patio Table & Chairs, Stock Pots, Stoves & Grills, Cabinets, Cups & Baskets, Veg Slicer, Scales, Warmers, Fryers and more.
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 Time: 11:00 AM Place: 3311 - 28th Avenue, Vernon, BC + Photos @ doddsauction.com (Specialty Auction)
www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Friday 9-5 at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon
DODDS AUCTION
250-545-3259
MOVING SALE Saturday, June 22 8am-noon 564 Papineau furniture, household items, books, tools, etc. Multi Family Back Alley Sale 1060 Dynes Ave. (off Riverside Dr. between Days Inn & Riverside Motel) Sat., June 22 8am-1pm Estate and household items; Crystal, pictures, rugs, craft & rubber stamping supplies, Stampin’ Up & scrapbooking items, fabric, furniture, marble & glass tables, various collectibles & much more! Okanagan Falls Flea Market, open 6am-4pm, Sat/Sun., outdoors, (HWY 97), new and old vendors welcome, for info call 250-497-5762 Oliver Flea Market - Indoor Sat. & Sun., 8am-4pm 6005 Station St. Ph: 250-506-0000 Concession on Site. New Vendors Welcome. Sat., June 22, 8am-1pm, 984 Fairview Rd., corner of Preston, lots of good stuff! Sat. June 22, 8-noon. Yard & Tent Sale. Collectable’s, knick knacks, lino, 30” ext. door, baby & adult clothes. Must haves for babies. 563 Heales Ave, access in lane way Yard Sale, tools, clothing, toys, furniture, Sat., June 22, 273 Scott Ave., 7am-2pm
Garden Equipment
Misc. for Sale Combination pool table, ping pong table & games table. Lots of fun. Good condition. $200 obo. 250-494-8524. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? We buy & sell it all: windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099
Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
Real Estate Acreage for Sale Quesnel, 4 lake front lots on Bouchie Lake, subdivided & approved for residential, could be rezoned for trailer park or motel, A-.42 acre, $69,900, B.48 acre, $89,500, C-.82 acre, $118,800, D-1.52 acre, $138,000, all 4 for $388,800, (604)779-8860
For Sale By Owner 3 bdrm home w/full basement on 1/3 acre, quiet area, great location, tool shed & sharpening shop (will train),carport + garage, 1288 Lyon St., Penticton, (250)493-9320 call for appointment to view & discuss
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
3 business unit with front reception room, rent separately, A-$398, B-$295, C-$335, util incl., or all three $750+util., (604)779-8860 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3-phase power, 10x10 o/h door, shop w/1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc., Penticton, (250)490-9016, for info email: dana@trucktransformer.com Commercial building for lease, 1300sqft, 462 Main St., can be split into 2 units, 250-460-2499 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319
NOW OPEN
997 WESTMINSTER AVE 250-493-1966 Formerly OK Sales & Service
Want to Rent RETIRED PENTICTION professional couple with 2 small obedience-trained non-shedding dogs requires furnished or non-furnished home, Aug. 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014 while new home being built. Call 250-493-5537, 250-490-5678. Rural Home Wanted Long-time South Okanagan family of 5 is looking for a perfect long-term rental situation. Seeking a quiet, out-of-town location, possibly with some land or in a rural setting. We work in the Oliver area, and our kids attend Oliver schools, but we are willing to take on a bit a of a drive. We have two wellbehaved dogs, a 6-yr-old indoor cat, an excellent track record when it comes to renting, and can provide solid references. 250-498-1713.
‘05 SUBARU OUTBACK 6 Cylinder Boxer, Heated Seats. B5065
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Auto Accessories/Parts Range Rider Canopy for 90’s Chev GM, short box, step side truck, blue, $500, 778-4762046 Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
483 Maurice St. - Penticton Open House, Sat., June 22 11AM - 1 PM Reduced Top 5 nalist for Okanagan, Provincial & National Awards. Luxury 2BR, 3 bath townhouse, Lg. dbl. garage. Low Strata fees. 250-492-6756 HOUSE For Sale. To Move, Two story house located in Penticton. More info call Rod 780-836-5469 or 250-2765469 ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888
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‘06 TOYOTA MATRIX All Wheel Drive. B5062
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Duplex / 4 Plex 4bdrm, 2.5bath, yard, storage, parking available, np, ns, avail. immed., (250)493-6467 OK Falls,Deluxe 1bdrm duplex N/S, N/P, prefer mature person,or active senior. Rent $750. Call 778-515-2447
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296 Duncan Ave E, Pent., 5bdrm, full base 2200sqft., $1400, Vijay 250-490-1530 Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks
Royal LePage Locations West
Summerland, new 3200sqft, 3bdrm, 2.5ba+den, ns, ref’s, avail. immed., $1800+util., (250)488-2471
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DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
‘08 SATURN ASTRA Sunroof, Leather. B5041
Cars - Domestic
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Responsible, clean, quiet person to rent room on my ranch in OK Falls, dorm style living, horses & some pets ok, (250)460-1760
Suites, Lower
IT’S TIME TO CHANGE OUR SHOWHOMES 14’ WIDE, 16’ WIDE AND DOUBLE WIDES. SOME HOMES UP TO $20,000.00 OFF! CALL NOW!
Suites, Upper July 1, cozy 1bdrm suite, upper level of house, 667 Ellis St., totally self-contained, own parking, $555 plus hydro, (250)493-7774
Townhouses Freshly painted townhouse, 2bd 2ba, den, fp, fenced backyard, 5appl., close to mall, bus route, $1200+util., mature working person pref., ns, small dog on approval, avail. immed., ref’s, 250-493-5032
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‘08 KIA RIO
Homes for Rent
1 BDRM + den daylight suite. Np, ns, w/d in suite. Sep entrance. New floor and paint. $750 + % of hydro. 250-4926604
RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
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Auto Financing
Cottages / Cabins
IN PENTICTON
250-493-6751
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48 Months
‘05 DODGE MAGNUM
OK Lakeshore Cottage, private beach, wharf, avail 2wks in July, 1wk in Aug & Sept. Weekly rate. 250-938-1101.
Chipper/Shredder, new, 3 Inch, made in USA, $700, (250)488-8985
Heavy Duty Machinery
Commercial/ Industrial
6048937
60 Months
1999 Cadillac STS., Loaded, 2 sets tires & whls, incl. stabilitrac, adaptave seats, 162kms, $5500, (250) 487-2200 2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon. V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded. New brakes, tires (real dup wheels & factory wheels w/ snow tire ), bearings. Only 97kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $17,500!!! No GST! 250-551-3336
1-800-222-TIPS
‘04 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3L, Anniversary Edition. B50548
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Boats
1978 Okanagan Camper, 8 ft (lightweight), comes with Ice box, 3 burner stove & aluminum folding steps, asking $850 OBO, 250-488-9899
Westland RV Manufacturing, from custom building to major repairs, insurance claims and renovations, free estimates, reasonable rates, seniors discounts available, for all your RV needs, call 250-493-7445
1985 5th Wheel 26 ft Komfort Good condition. $2950 Call (403)703-4777 Bob 1989 A Class 28ft Vanguard Motorhome, call (250)4920347 1998 23ft Sportsman 5th Wheel, sleeps 6, Q bed, lots of storage, awning, well looked after, hitch included, $5600, 250-494-1396 1999 Four Winds 29’ Class C, Ford V10 Chassis, only 34,300 kms, sleeps 6-8, dual a/c, oven, MW gen, shower, Q-bed, sofa, $28,900, (250)495-3385 Osoyoos, cell/text: 250-4861565, karenchuck@eastlink.ca 2000 TravelAir Motor Home, 22’ Ford V10, air, awning, slps 6, great cond, $25,000.obo (250)260-1941, 250-308-9532 2001 Flt Bounder, dbl pane windows, 40,000 miles, vg cond., runs/rides great, sleeps 6, $29,900obo, 250-493-1369 2006 29’ travel trailer Slideout, Rockwood by Forest River, $12,000. obo. (250)558-1400 2008 Class C Motorhome, E450 V10, new tires, 2 push outs, generator, electric steps, awning, $47,000, 250-4953584 2008 Winnebago Itasca 29’, 2 slides, 2 solar panels, 3 cameras, Onan Generator, Blue Ox Towing Bar, 7400 miles, V-10 Vortex motor, 1 owner. (250)542-5621 evenings Cushions from 75 Boler Trailer incl bench/bunk. Prof. reupholstered, like new $450 firm 250-308-9566
Westland RV Manufacturing 2012 Factory Demo Camper Clearance - 80W starting at $12,995 250-493-7445
Need your boat or RV polished and waxed? Call Martin’s Mobile Wash & Wax, 20 yrs exp., 250-490-6685
Scrap Car Removal ARMOUR TOWING Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199 Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.
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1997 Chevy Tahoe, 4x4, auto, a/c, Ltd. edition, good cond, $2500. 250-545-3918
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of MARGARET ANN HAYES, deceased, formerly of 2674 Green Lake Road, Okanagan Falls, in the Province of British Columbia, Retiree, who died February 25, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executrix, Caroline Webb, PO Box 219, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0, on or before July 15, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets wil be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. TAKE NOTICE that we are applying for a Grant of Probate of this estate in the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Penticton, British Columbia.
Trucks & Vans 1973 Chev 3/4 ton, 350 auto, good cond., c/w 1963 reconditioned 8ft Alaskan camper, asking $3500, must be sold before June 27, 250-487-2260
Boats 10.6ft Zodiak-Seaeagle, 4 person, hard floor, canopy, new 9.9 Yamaha, 35hrs, must see, both $3600obo, 250-488-8545 1991 Campion Alante 17’ open bow, rebuilt 4.3 litre, inboard, stainless prop., runs exc., Shorelander trailer, new battery, winch, hitch, etc., floor soft., $3000obo, 778-476-2046
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Thomas Claud Hammell, deceased, formerly of #218 317 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Thomas Claud Hammell are hereby notified under section 38 of the TRUSTEE ACT that particulars of their claims should be sent to D.F. McKenzie, care of 2028 Urbana Rd. NW, Calgary, Ab, T2N 4B8 on or before July 25, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
Adult Escorts BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best! Jayde 24, Stacy 40, Dallas 22,Savanna 21. Short notice appointments. For your safety & comfort, in/out 250-307-8174. DTWN. Hiring!
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TRAFFIC DISRUPTION NOTICE 12th ANNUAL PEN HIGH GRAD PARADE Thursday, June 27, 2013 Arrival Time: 4:30pm - 5:45pm Departure Time: 6:00pm ROAD CLOSURES INCLUDE: ECKHARDT AVENUE EAST FROM VAN HORNE ST. TO MAIN ST. AND MAIN STREET FROM ECKHARDT AVENUE TO LAKESHORE DRIVE Approximately 300 Pen-Hi Graduates will be participating in the Parade. Spectators can expect to see beautiful young women in their grad dresses and handsome young men in their suits or tuxedos. Participants will be in vehicles, walking or riding bicycles, skate boards, pebble carts and even wagons. PARADE STARTS at the Penticton Secondary Parking Lot and proceeds West on Eckhardt Avenue East to Main Street and then North on Main Street and PARADE ENDS at the Penticton Lakeside Resort Parking Lot.
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THANK YOU! The Relay For Life event was a tremendous success, raising more than $56,000 to fight cancer. The annual fundraiser took place on June 15th where 306 participants and 43 teams came together to celebrate the lives of those who have overcome cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals and communities to fight back against the disease. Thank you to our 2013 Penticton Relay For Life sponsors! Your dedication and commitment made this event possible. Media SponSorS
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RCMP offering weapon amnesty Kristi Patton Western News Staff
Through the month of June, RCMP are offering assistance to South Okanagan residents wanting to safely dispose of unwanted, documented or undocumented firearms and weapons. “We know there are guns, weapons and ammunition out there and people have had them over the years and don’t know what to do with them,” said Penticton RCMP Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “What this amnesty does is it allows them an opportunity to dispose of these weapons and eliminate any risk unwanted firearms and weapons pose.” Until June 30, residents can contact RCMP to have the weapons, that have not been used in a criminal offence, picked up to be disposed of without facing weapons-related Criminal Code charges. Dellebuur said throughout the years he has seen residents contact them to dispose of old rifles and pistols. Quite often, he said, people come into possession of the items when a relative has died and the family has hung onto the firearm. “The family may have had it for years and doesn’t really know what to do with them. There is lots of red tape attached to owning firearms and this allows them to dispose of it in a safe manner,” said Dellebuur. “We also can assist them if someone is interested in purchasing the weapon with the necessary paperwork and forms in a timely fashion.” The last gun amnesty was held in 2006. Dellebuur said at that time there were 3,200 guns returned to police detachments across the province. Included in that cache were 505 handguns, 96,500 rounds of ammunition, a rocket launcher and a machine gun. He said the amnesty reduces the chance that these unwanted weapons end up on the streets. “All police departments have a common goal of keeping our communities safe,” said Insp. Brad Haugli, president of the British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police. “The BCACP is fully supportive of this gun amnesty program to do just that. Removing guns from homes will prevent them from falling into the hands of criminals and from accidentally hurting innocent people.” Anyone who possesses registered or unregistered guns, ammunition and weapons, even imitation and pellet weapons, pepper spray and knives are being asked to phone the Penticton RCMP non-emergency line at 250-492-4300. The operator will ask information about the firearms and ammunition in your possession including make, model, serial number and calibre which usually is marked on the firearm itself. RCMP will come to your house to receive the weapon and residents are advised not to transport the weapons themselves to the police detachment for security reasons. Most of the firearms across the province will be destroyed, while a small number may be kept for training purposes.
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