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Even the chief of staff at Penticton Regional Hospital was caught off-guard by Wednesday’s announcement of a $325-million renovation of the facility that will include a new seven-storey tower.

“Actually, it’s more than we asked for,” said Dr. Brad Raison.

“I think the government rightly saw that rather than building (just) an ambulatory care tower, we needed new beds and things as well.”

Premier Christy Clark received a standing ovation after making the announcement during a speech to the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.

She told reporters afterwards that although the project, which will create 26,700 square metres of new space, had been conceived as a $300-million build with a five-storey ambulatory care tower as the centrepiece, development of the business case helped planners see even bigger possibilities.

“There’s no point in building small when you can, with the same budget, build more,” Clark said, “because we know that this community’s going to grow, we know that health-care need is going to grow, and we want to think ahead, plan ahead to be able to meet that.”

Health Minister Terry Lake said construction will begin in 2016 and proceed in two phases with the tower going up first, followed by renovation of part of the existing hospital.

“The tower should be finished early 2019. The renovations to the second part should be done late 2019 or early 2020,” he said, adding the process of selecting private-sector partners to undertake design and construction will begin later this summer and take about 18 months.

The tower will include a walk-in clinic, surgical services and space for a medical school, he continued, while the renovated portion of the existing hospital will see the emergency department quadruple in size and areas such as pharmacy,

PREMIER CHRISTY CLARK announced Wednesday that her government has given the go-ahead to a $325-million renovation of Penticton Regional Hospital.

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laundry and stores receive upgrades.

Lake said the total number of in-patient beds at PRH will increase from 140 to 155, and four-person rooms will become a thing of the past.

“This will be a very modern facility with 80 per cent single-occupancy rooms, which is the standard for infection control,” he explained.

“The facilities will be state-of-the-art, and I think the people there will be excited about this. They’ve worked in infrastructure that’s been below standard for awhile and done an amazing job.”

Lake added that Interior Health will receive an unspecified “one-time (funding) lift for the transition, then IH will have to manage the operating (costs) in their global budget.”

The B.C. government will contribute $183 million to the build, some of which a private-sector partner may fund, the minister said, while the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District will chip in $122 million and the local hospital foundation $20 million.

Janice Perrino, who heads the latter two groups, wiped tears from her eyes as she spoke to reporters after the announcement.

“We are absolutely thrilled. It couldn’t be better,” she said.

Local residents shouldn’t notice a tax increase to fund the tower, Perrino added, because the current hospital levy, which has already raised about $30 million, will be roughly equal to expected payments on the bond issue required to help fund construction.

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Judge sides with Penticton Hospitality Association Steve Kidd

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The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Penticton Hospitality Association in their long-running dispute with the City of Penticton.

Supreme Court Justice Douglas Allan Betton handed down his decision Thursday, finding in favour of the PHA and awarding them control of the two per cent additional hotel room tax, as well as court costs.

“It should have never gone this far,” said David Prystay, general manager of the Penticton Lakeside Resort, describing the decision as “justice well served.”

“It was never in the city’s best interests to try and take the money away from the PHA.” Justice Betton said there wasn’t evidence that the PHA’s actions constituted a fundamental breach of the contract on any of three factors the City of Penticton specified: annual spending by the PHA on tourism marketing, adequacy of monthly financial statements and delivery of annual budgets.

“It says two things. It either says the city has made an accusation that can’t be proven, or they have made an accusation that is false. In effect that means it is a lie,” said Tim Hodgkinson, PHA operations director.

“It’s basically saying you haven’t got a case, this is a waste of time.”

“The PHA is naturally delighted to announce that the Supreme Court of B.C. has now struck down in its entirety the City of Penticton’s illegal attempt to seize control and withhold funds from the lawful stewardship of the PHA. This is a just decision that benefits the entire community,” said Hodgkinson, reading from a prepared statement.

Not surprisingly, Mayor Garry Litke said the city is far from delighted with the decision.

“Obviously, I am not happy with the decision. It wasn’t a decision that we really expected. We became involved in this topic more than a year ago now, when we became concerned about the financial accountability of that organization (the

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PHA),” said Litke.

“We are not going to appeal. We are interested in moving forward and restoring the relationship. We need to have a good working relationship with the accommodation sector and the tourism sector. We need to be working together on this,” said Litke.

Rob Appelman, president of the PHA, said Thursday afternoon he is still waiting for a call from the city to discuss return of the funds the city has been withholding since October.

“We figure it’s a full year, about $400,000,” said Appelman.

The current dispute began nearly a year ago in October 2013, when Litke announced that the city was terminating a five-year contract with the PHA, alleging the hoteliers’ organization was not fulfilling the terms of their agreement to manage the hotel tax funds, which are intended for external marketing of the city.

Litke said the court action was a last resort by the city after attempting mediation and personal negotiations to resolve disagreements with the PHA. “We were thinking there were some pretty fundamental breaches of the contract and some significant lapses in the ac-

countability of taxpayer’s money,” said Litke. In November 2013, the city said $21,000 had been spent on litigation and mediation with the PHA, but according to Litke, the current total for legal costs is $41,769.75.

Since May of last year, the city has expressed concern over the PHA’s lack of spending in the latter half of 2012, after taking control of the hotel tax funds in July.

Justice Betton set that concern aside, saying that nowhere in the agreement was there a requirement setting out how much of the HRT funds received in any specific time frame are to be spent.

In terms of the monthly financial reports, Justice Betton found that was solved after a mediation session in September 2013 that resulted in an action plan for both parties.

“I cannot on the evidence conclude the PHA did not meet the reporting requirements every month prior to the mediation. The specific content requirements were not clear in the HRT agreement but were clarified by the action plan,” wrote Betton. “After the action plan, the PHA appears to have provided all the financial records required.”

“We at the city have always taken a strong stand around fiscal accountability. This was just one more instance of us trying to be financially responsible and ensuring that our taxpayer’s money is being well taken care of,” said Litke, adding that he was disappointed the judge didn’t see it in the same way.

“We will accept that pronouncement and move on,” said Litke, explaining that the city’s long-term goal is for the PHA and Tourism Penticton to work together to leverage the tax funds and get back as much as they can in terms of enhancing tourism in the city.

Prystay said the PHA was working toward that goal, but wasn’t so sure the city shared it.

“They (the PHA) have always been leaning towards that, but the city didn’t want it, because they wanted to rule the roost,” he said. “Now, they have been told they can’t. Why not join forces, get one society, save some costs, and put our marketing dollars together and market Penticton the way it should be marketed by those that know the business?”

Boonstock organizers dispute liquor board claims Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Boonstock gets underway Friday, and its going to be a dry event, at least in the concert areas. There are still lots of bands coming. It’s going to be a sunny weekend. There are a lot of guests coming and they are sure to have a good time.

That’s about all that is certain about the three-day music and arts festival, as more and more information comes to light about why the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch denied the festival a liquor licence, shedding light on problems with the process.

Boonstock organizers spoke out Wednesday about LCLB claims they still haven’t seen signed contracts for a variety of necessary elements, including security services.

“I can tell you we were never asked by the Liquor Branch to supply those items. We had them, but they never asked,” said Barb Haynes, director of operations for Boonstock.

Haynes’ comment is in stark contrast to the LCLB letter denying the licence, which has since been leaked to the media and confirmed as legitimate by Mark Ziebarth, chair of the Boonstock Arts and Entertainment board, and to whom the letter was addressed.

In it, acting deputy general manager Ray Tetzel states there has been “repeated verbal and written requests” for a signed

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He also writes that LCLB have worked with Boonstock in an unprecedented manner and that the branch has devoted significantly more support and resources than typical for an event of this size.

According to Tetzel, when 24/7 Security was engaged after the withdrawal of International Crowd Management on June 27, not only was no signed contract received by the LCLB, but their own investigation showed that the Aldergrove company did not possess a valid security industry business licence at the time.

That has been corrected, but it highlights organizational problems with Boonstock Productions, which Ziebarth attributes to the short time frame since last fall to put together the event.

“The Boonstock production team was responsible for creating all of the paperwork, documents, applications, etc. and the society came in a year later than they should have, and so did Boonstock, so everyone was running as fast as they could to figure out how to give the bureaucracy what they demanded,” said Ziebarth.

“We gave them volumes of information all along the way.

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Kruger family points fingers at city BOONSTOCK from p. 3 Boonstock organizers and supporters at the Wednesday conference, however, attributed the problems to the festival being subjected to a higher level of scrutiny by the LCLB and other government organizations than similar events.

“The event is now going forward as a dry event, and there is opportunity for this event to move forward in subsequent years, but there must be better partnership than we currently experience,” said Haynes, who invited owners of the land the festival is taking place on at the Penticton Indian Band to address the media.

Harmony Kruger-Pickett blamed the City of Penticton for not being supportive, not standing behind the festival as a partner and saying they support the event. Making use of the land would help support her entire family, she said, adding she feels sorry for Boonstock owner and president Colin Kobza and the hurdles the festival has had to go through.

“Are we always going to have to fight and jump through hoops to take care of ourselves, to be self sufficient?” she said.

Pierre Kruger said he didn’t blame the city but rather the head of the LCLB, suggesting there was deliberate opposition and back room meetings.

“One guy says it won’t happen,” said Kruger. “He’s doing whatever it takes. He’s biased.”

Douglas Scott, general manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, took a direct approach Tuesday, issuing an open letter to the people of Penticton to explain how the LCLB decision to deny Boonstock’s licence application was made.

In that letter, Scott noted that the LCLB concerns are ongoing, stating the RCMP still does not have an agreement with Boonstock to cover the costs of 40 officers detailed to the festival.

“We have been in touch with the RCMP and I am confident they have put in place the appropriate measures to protect public safety at Boonstock despite the fact that, at the time of writing this letter, they still do not have an agreement in place with organizers to cover the policing costs at the festival, as is normally required,” wrote Scott.

Scott rejected the idea that giving Boonstock a liquor licence would have resulted in a safer event than otherwise.

“I can confidently say that approving a liquor licence would not

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HARMONY KRUGER-PICKETT, speaks to the media about the lack of support on the part of the City of Penticton and the difficulties it has created in putting on Boonstock. Kruger-Pickett is flanked by Pierre Kruger, left, Boonstock director of operations Barb Haynes (right) and Boonstock owner and president Colin Kobza (far right).

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have improved the level of public safety at Boonstock as has been suggested,” wrote Scott.

LCLB concerns, he wrote, include unclear evacuation routes and a lack of proof of signed contracts for security, emergency first responders, drinkable water, waste and tents. The LCLB’s primary concern is for festival goers, Scott wrote, who they want to have a safe and fun weekend.

“To be clear, a rejection of a liquor application or the absence of a supplemental policing agreement does not mean that the festival organizers are absolved of the responsibility to ensure an appropriate level of security at their event,” wrote Scott.

“The LCLB, the taxpayer-paid bureaucrats are being very, very judicious in what they release to the public and it is potentially harmful,” said Ziebarth.

“Every bureaucrat in this town needs to look at themselves and say, ‘did we support this guy in bringing something new to town, or did we make it more difficult for them?’”

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Premier pokes fun at picketing teachers Joe Fries

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Teachers weren’t laughing when they heard the joke Premier Christy Clark made at their expense during a speech here Wednesday.

The premier opened her talk at a Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce luncheon by thanking those who’d given her and cabinet members a warm welcome during their retreat in the South Okanagan.

“I guess there’s a welcoming committee outside today as well,” she continued, acknowledging the group of teachers demonstrating on the sidewalk at the resort.

“It took them awhile to find us. We were here for three days. So I hope none of them are teaching geography,” Clark said, drawing a round of laughter and applause.

The head of the Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union didn’t find the quip quite so funny.

“To make teachers a laughing stock when they’re the ones that are fighting for the kids’ future here in the province, that’s just disgusting,” said Leslea Woodward.

LocaL teachers rallied Wednesday outside the Penticton Lakeside resort where Premier christy clark delivered a speech.

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“You don’t win teachers’ respect by insulting them.”

Clark didn’t address the remark when she spoke to reporters afterwards, but said she’s optimistic a deal can be reached to avoid a continuation of the teachers’ strike and ensure schools open as planned on Sept. 2.

“We spent some substantial time the last couple days as a cabinet

talking about how we could get there, because we have a lot in common,” said Clark.

“We all want teachers to get a raise, we all want to address these issues with class composition so kids can learn better, and we all want labour peace.

“That’s a pretty good starting point.”

The premier added her government is still “open to mediation,”

but not unless teachers moderate their demands first.

“The teachers’ union understands where the settlement zone is,” she said.

“Once we get a little closer and they get into that zone, I think mediation can work.”

Woodward countered that it’s the government that needs to adjust its demands.

“Our wage proposal is well within the settlement zone, so are all our other proposals,” she said.

“We’re still willing to make some moves, but we’ve made some significant moves already.”

Woodward said teachers are also willing to accept an interim deal while the B.C. government appeals a lower court ruling that went in the union’s favour.

She encouraged parents to research for themselves what teachers’ have proposed and encourage the B.C. government to find a compromise.

Meanwhile, the B.C. government announced Thursday that parents of kids under 13 would receive $40 per child for each day of school

missed due to the teachers’s strike if it continues past Sept. 1.

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Failing to obtain a liquor licence has cost Boonstock a handful of major sponsors.

A spokesman for Big Surf Beer confirmed the company would be “unable to execute” its sponsorship of the three-day music festival in Penticton, after the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch refused to sanction the event due to safety concerns.

Elliot McKerr wouldn’t discuss specifics of the Kelownabased brewery’s ill-fated arrangement with Boonstock.

He did say, however, such sponsorships typically see companies pay the event promoter to

be an exclusive supplier.

“We would have activated our brand on site through branding the beer gardens and having some cool activation items for customers there,” he said.

McKerr added beer would have been supplied through regular Liquor Distribution Branch channels so he’s unsure how much would have been at the event.

“Unfortunately, Big Surf is unable to execute our sponsorship due to the fact that there’s no liquor licence available,” McKerr said.

Other alcoholic beverage companies listed on Boonstock’s website as sponsors, like Bacardi Canada, Jameson Irish Whisky and Corby Spirit and Wine Limit-

ed, also confirmed they’ve backed out.

“We had these relationships for seven or eight years, some of them nine. They are great partners of ours,” Boonstock president Colin Kobza told a press conference Wednesday.

He declined to state publicly how much revenue the cancelled sponsorships would cost the event, but allowed that “it’s devastating to lose those guys this year.”

Operations manager Barb Haynes pointed out that other sponsors not in the business of alcoholic beverages are still on board.

“We have lots of other ones,” she said.

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Thank you After years of watching cities like neighbouring cities like Vernon and Kelowna receive major improvements to their hospitals, Penticton’s turn has finally come.

By now, you’ve heard Premier Christy Clark delivered the long-awaited announcement this week that a major expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital is now set to proceed.

We know the centrepiece of the $325-million project will be a seven-storey ambulatory care tower, complete with medical school, walk-in clinic and new in-patient beds.

We don’t know if the promised oncology centre, helipad and parkade next door that were all included in the tower’s concept plan are still in the final plan.

Details like that will emerge in time. But right now, we should celebrate, just as Janice Perrino surely is.

Perrino, who leads the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District and the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, has long advocated for the project.

She wiped tears of joy from her eyes as she told reporters the announcement was like “Christmas in July.”

Perrino is among a group of local leaders, including Penticton MLA Dan Ashton, who worked behind the scenes to convince the B.C. government to give the city the hospital it truly deserves.

Doctors, who launched a campaign of their own, should also be congratulated, as should members of the public who supported them.

Some would argue government shouldn’t have to be pressured to build and maintain modWESTERN ernPENTICTON hospitals, but let’s face it: There’s only so much tax money to go around and everybody wants some.

With the doors to the new tower not expected to open for five years, there will be plenty of time for questions in the days to come.

Right now, we say thanks everyone who worked tirelessly towards this announcement.

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Boonstock decision not taken lightly It is important to understand that in the case of a Special Occasion Licence application, the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) has an obligation to the people of British Columbia to ensure that the liquor is served in a responsible manner and in a place where it can be safely consumed.

This obligation to protect public safety is a significant responsibility.

We work hard to help each festival in B.C. – major or minor – have a successful liquor application and a safe event, and approve over 20,000 applications per year with this in mind.

I can confidently say that approving a liquor licence would not have improved the level of public safety at Boonstock as has been suggested.

In fact, the opposite is true.

The decision to deny

this liquor application was not made by any one person or based on any single recommendation.

During this type of liquor application review, we have LCLB and local RCMP public safety experts assess the plan proposed by organizers.

In Boonstock’s case, only days before the event was set to open, we had a number of outstanding concerns including unclear evacuation routes and a lack of proof of signed contracts for security, emergency first responders, drinkable water, waste and tents.

To properly protect the public we cannot “hope” these critical services will be in place for a festival with over 8,000 in attendance.

We must ensure they will be in place. That is why we require copies of signed contracts in advance of any event of this nature.

critical that we made the final decision when we did in order to give festival goers as much notice as possible that liquor would not be sold or served at the event.

We have been in touch with the RCMP and I am confident they have put in place the Douglas Scott appropriate measures Guest view to protect public safety at Boonstock despite the fact that, at the Adding on-site time of writing this alcohol to a situation letter, they still do not where we do not have have an agreement in assurances that there place with organizers will be sufficient to cover the policing resources to manage costs at the festival, as safety issues (including is normally required. evacuation) could Such an agreement have very dangerous provides assurances for consequences.

B.C. taxpayers that they Therefore, to fulfil aren’t paying for the our obligations and costs of policing at the keep the public safe to event. the best of our ability, To be clear, the LCLB could not a rejection of a sanction liquor to liquor application be legally sold or or the absence of a consumed on Boonstock supplemental policing festival grounds under agreement does not these circumstances. mean that the festival As well, it was organizers are absolved

of the responsibility to ensure an appropriate level of security at their event.

Most of all, our concern is for festival goers. We want them to have a safe and fun weekend.

The Ministry of Justice will continue its work to help ensure things go as smoothly as possible, and liquor inspectors will be in Penticton to support police.

At the end of the day, I am confident that removing a liquor licence from the equation will give Boonstock a much better chance to provide for the safety of its festival goers.

It is my sincere wish that this festival provides a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who attends.

Douglas Scott is General Manager, BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

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Private schools should be privately funded

I feel that public schools should get funding and private schools should not receive public funds.

Shame on Christy Clark.

She should send her son to a public school instead of a private school. Is a public education not good enough for her son?

Leslie Magee Penticton

Thanks to everyone

I would like to thank all of my friends and family that attended the Caring Heart Benefit held for me on July 5.

In January of this year, I was diagnosed with cancer.

It has taken five months of treatment and great care at the Penticton oncology department but I have come out cancer free.

I would also like to thank the businesses that donated to the silent auction: Okanoggin Barbers, Leisureland RV, St. Andrews by the Lake, Hawthorne Chiropractic and Pasadena Fitness.

So many people with kind hearts!

Thank you seems like such a small word but it means everything when it comes from a full heart. So thank you all.

Deborah Clements Penticton

Municipal election reforms needed

I have been involved in elections for 25-plus years including organizing and finalizing.

I have been after the municipality (Penticton) to move the election to October so that the towns and cities in the snow areas will allow persons to vote in better weather.

Alberta elections are the second last Monday in October when the weather is better.

Another consideration is that I am a snowbird and most of us seniors go south by the first of November.

And who always votes these days? It is the seniors and we are getting scarce and the voting is going to go below a turn out of 40 per cent in the very near future.

Mayor Janice Perrino was instrumental in getting the municipal

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elections to go to October but it is going to be four years from now.

The last election was in midNovember and the city staff mailed me a ballot from Oroville to Yuma but our great postal services didn’t deliver for a week and I did not ever find out if my ballot made it back in time but I am positive it didn’t as I mailed on the Monday before the Saturday election.

So, the government has moved to October in 2018, but they need more advanced polls, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, then the final day which is usually the Saturday.

I will be leaving for the winter on Oct. 26 so I will be unable to work or vote. I will be working for a senator in Arizona who is in favour of the XL Pipeline.

have travelled to the U. S. as well as to England and Germany and honestly, I wouldn’t wish to live anywhere else.

Is Canada perfect?

Of course not!

Is it the best country in the world?

I’d say that yes it largely is, despite the poor political representation that we receive, the idolatry of the party member Conservatives, Liberals and NDPers etc., the way that some/many corporations run roughshod over laws, people, and the country itself.

I say be thankful for what blessings you have, even if you have a lot of hardships too.

Patrick Longworth Okanagan Falls

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Grateful for paint job

I wish to extend my heartfelt thank-you to Benjamin Moore for the Main Street Matters program!

As the building owners at 467/469 Main Street ,Ron Humeny and I where thrilled when they announced Penticton would be one of only three cities in Canada to be sponsored!

The 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street look so fresh and new thanks to Sylvain Levasseur Painting and Design! What an amazing transformation.

Many, many thanks Benjamin Moore and Sylvain Levasseur.

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No place like home

I came up here in July of 2010 to “start anew” after years of living in the Lower Mainland where I was born.

The climate can be hard to take at times, whether it is the heat and mugginess but certainly this area is beautiful and I’ve experienced a fresh start in terms of living conditions and my work place as well as new opportunities such as walking around the town and seeing the sights.

I’m glad to have been born in Canada too and feel sorry for those people, such as Tom Isherwood, who appear to have nothing positive to say about living in Canada.

I’ve never lived anywhere else but I

Liquor board did right thing

Arguing that it would be better for Penticton, if the liquor board approved Boonstock a liquor licence is dubious at best.

The same argument could be made for any situation whereby containing a problem is better than letting it out.

For example allowing grads to drink on someone’s property, rather than the current situation where many head to the hills to drink and eventually drive.

The liquor board was created to determine whether a particular enterprise has followed the proper protocol for that enterprise to be allowed to sell alcohol.

Obviously Boonstock has failed to do that, and therefore a licence cannot be given.

Rather than arguing, “that it would be better if they were allowed the licence,” people should be arguing that the provincial, municipal, and band governments should have made sure Boonstock had all their ducks in a row well before approving the event.

All three will be responsible if it turns into a gong show!

Chris Sharp Penticton

Palestinians should have their own country

Palestinian people, living in 58 refugee camps since1948/1967.

The Palestinian West Bank and

letters Gaza Strip is under endless Israeli occupation resulting in intermittent wars greatly benefitting the U.S. Industrial military complex and their senators.

Israel is literally seen as the 51st U.S. state and consequently America, sadly is more and more held in contempt by the rest of the world.

The present death and carnage in the sardine can Gaza Ghetto annihilation operation is causing universal post-traumatic stress syndrome among the populace, especially the young, bitter hate and a genesis for endless future terrorist groups.

The Gaza Ghetto tragedy brings to mind the Second World War. Nazi devastation wrought on the Warsaw Jewish Ghetto. The turmoil will only widen.

It is written, “thou shalt not kill.”

Canada should insist the Palestinian people have their own nation just as we do.

I like B.C. Premier Christy Clark, but she’s wrong when she says she supports Israel. Surely we’re not becoming a country of hypocrites.

Joe Schwarz Penticton

Sir Newton and the teacher dispute

How often do we experience the use of metaphors in daily life situations? Once, twice, a few times or a myriad ?

Let’s revisit our school day science class for a moment and Sir Isaac’s three laws of motion which we can apply metaphorically to the ongoing dispute between the teachers and the government.

Law one: A body in motion will remain in motion provided that no outside force acts on it.

The government and teachers speak of reaching an amicable resolution to the educational problem.

This has been going on for the last ten or so years.

No change in action on either side, so the first law would apply.

Status quo remains.

Law two: acceleration is dependent on the forces acting upon an object and the mass of the object.

Therefore if the force is increased, the acceleration is increased.

Following this law is the teacher’s penchant on having all of their demands met, or else, and the government saying that those demands

are financially improbable.

Both masses have dug in.

The teachers have increased the force en masse.

The acceleration to reach an amicable agreement might very well slow down.

Law three: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

With the escalation of things by the teachers to force the issues with the government, who’s to say that government won’t react in a similar fashion.

This is how it has been over time. Basic one-upmanship seems to be the order of the day as we all know.

If there has been no movement over the past number of years on similarly related issues, what makes either side think that realistically they can resolve the problem over a weekend and avoid further disruption to delivering educational programs to students it’s the ones affected the most by this impasse?

Ah the joys of applied science or what?

Ron Barillaro Penticton

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Resources at Penticton Regional Hospital will be bolstered by the province’s Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) for this weekend’s Boonstock Music and Arts Festival.

The 15-metre tractor trailer which expands to a 90-square-metre (1,000-square feet) hospital on wheels was set up Wednesday morning at the PRH entrance.

“This event (Boonstock) came up and it was a request from Interior Health to come and help support the medical surge expected from this type of event and is just insurance to make sure we have the capacity to take care of it,” said Peter Hennecke, medical operations director for the Provincial Health Services Authority during a brief tour of the $6-million unit. “We can provide everything from first-aid level of care all the way to emergency, critical and even life and limb-saving surgery if absolutely needed. For

this kind of mission we’re going to have about five stretchers but we have the capacity for a bit more than that.”

The nearly $900,000 annual operating budget for the MMU is shared by the province’s regional health authorities and the unit usually travels to each one at least once a year. According to Hennecke, attempts are made to co-ordinate its arrival with various events and activities where there are likely to be large numbers of people.

“It’s for everything from mass-gathering, renovation support, emergency disasters and outreach clinics, basically whatever is needed,” he said. “What we’re learning from all these kind of events, whether it be sporting or music events, they have all kinds of risk factors and that’s what the health authorities plan for.

“We try to prepare for it as much as we can.”

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According to Maureen Johnson, acute health services director for the hospital, the August long weekend is one of their busiest times of the year and the festival numbers are expected to compound that.

“We generally staff up for all the events and this year we have additional events in the community and we’ve done preparations to make sure we can provide appropriate medical services to the patients who come to our hospital and the visitors who are here this long weekend,” she said. “Particularly in the areas of emergency, our operating rooms and our ICU and this year we are very fortunate to have the MMU.” Thomson added the hospital has worked with the City of Penticton and Boonstock officials in making general plans for the weekend.

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Despite hurdles and challenges, Boonstock organizers are expecting festival attendees will be astounded by the three-day event.

“I think they are going to be blown away,” said Colin Kobza, president of Boonstock Productions, who estimated 8,000 tickets have been sold as of Wednesday. “A lot of people haven’t even been to Penticton and don’t know what this region has to offer and they are going to be thrilled to see the heat, the beaches and obviously our headliners and the production that we are going to be moving forward with.”

Disappointed they couldn’t get a liquor licence, and even at one point talking about cancelling the event, the stages rolled in late Monday and the show will go on, albeit a dry one.

“We discussed all things but we are a strong group and we are going to rise to the occasion,” said Kobza.

After nine years hosting the festival at a field in Gibbons, Alta., organizers said Penticton offers festival attendees a wealth of things to do, including the beach, floating the channel, checking out area wineries and be in the community as tourists. Even with the setbacks they faced, Boonstock said they expect to return next year and hope to gain the stature of one of the best-known festivals in the world.

“The vision is something similar to Coachella. I think we can do it here,” said Riley Gettens, director of corporate engagement for Boonstock. “Coachella sells out before they even announce their artists. They are neighbours to a city called Indio and last year they came to a 17-year agreement and Indio said keep Coachella, the country festival that draws 100,000 people and host two more. The city keeps $5 per ticket. It’s a pretty good thing we would love to make it through this year and do that next year with Boonstock.”

What you need to know: Those who purchased Boonstock VIP tickets will still have a special area to chill out at during the festival with shade tents, merchandising booths and local restaurant Bogner’s providing a special menu that will include organic fruit drinks and infused teas. The arts also plays a role in the festival with Keremeos artist Jamie Cross taking the lead with eight others to create graffiti installations on the festival grounds. A new wall will be put up every day with the artists painting.

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“We really wanted to create the festival experience including the arts. We will have another one near the beach stage and another on the main festival grounds that will include lycra and lights and will look really cool,” said Gettens.

Sunscreen and hats are being recommended as temperatures are expected to be in the 35 C range.

“And, stay hydrated,” said Gettens. “We have a lot of vendors on site and we want to have a cooldown zone with water spraying and there will be lots of water guns around. Also, you can’t bring liquids into the concert area but bring empty water bottles (no glass) because there is access to fill those up.”

Gettens added there will be another chill-out zone with hammocks for people to relax. Shuttle service will be available, at a cost, where attendees can get picked up and dropped off at various points around Penticton including the Downtown and Farmers Markets on Saturday. It is anticipated there will be a 30-minutes wait between buses.

Alcohol is not permitted in the concert areas, but is allowed to be consumed at your campsite.

Other events happening: The best flair bartenders will be showing off their talents at Barefoot Beach Resort, the neighbouring property to the main Boonstock festival grounds on Friday and Saturday.

The Barefoot Chill Zone will feature a catered gardens area that will serve alcohol from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Competition for the bartenders will begin at 6 p.m. and throughout the day they will be doing exhibitions.

“We also will have live DJs performing throughout the day with chill house music to create a nice atmosphere so if festival attendees want to get away and relax on the lawn in the shade they can chill out, sit back and enjoy some great entertainment,” said Max Picton,.

On the roster of flair bartenders competing at Flair Fest is the No. 1 in the country, Matt Majid.

The event draws some of the biggest names in the world coming from as far away as the Cayman Islands. A weekend pass is $20 and Picton suggests using the shuttle service Coconut Express to get there.

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Penticton holds fond memories for Brad Mates, the lead singer of Emerson Drive.

“Absolutely. We were stretching outside of Grand Prairie playing different bars and clubs when we were like 18 years old and Penticton was one of the stops we would make,” said Brad Mates, who will be headlining at the Penticton Peach Festival with Emerson Drive. “It was always a fun place to play and one of the nicer ones to be honest. We would play something like 300 gigs a year and it was always nice when you got to the Blue Mule.”

Mates, who also spent summer vacations at his grandparents home near Osoyoos, even seemed enthusiastic to know it still existed.

Early in their career the band was known as 12 Gauge, and Mates’ first experiences at bars seemed like an exciting adventure. Except for one thing.

“It was hilarious. We would play shows when I wasn’t old enough to be in the bars and owners would make me sit on the old Blue Bird tour bus we had, come in and play and escort me back out to the bus,” he said.

Being road warriors was the best teaching tool for the band. Although days playing festivals and touring has been scaled back, they still EMERSON DRIVE is excited to return to Penticton, one of their old stomping love getting in front of an audience. grounds as they carved a name for themselves in the country music world, as the See EMERSON on Page 12 headliner for PeachFest on Aug. 6.

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July 31 — Singer-songwriter Zakiya Hooker at the Dream Café. Tickets are $36.

July 31 — Diva Night at Music in the Park in Oliver Community Park featuring Hilary Drummond, Carol Sheridan and Samantha Marsel from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 1 —Jazzcool! program culminates with a concert at the Shatford Centre. Concert is from 1 to 4 p.m.

Aug. 1 — Motown souls, French pop spirits and rock and roll hearts encapsule 2009 Juno nominated Chic Gamine who are performing at the Dream Café. Tickets are $18.

Aug. 1 — Uncorked perform in Gyro Park at 7 p.m. in Penticton.

Aug. 1 to 3 — Boonstock Music and Arts festival featuring headliners Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, City and Colour, Armin Van Buren, Classified and many more.

Aug. 1 to 3 — Gord McLaren performs at the Barking Parrot Patio from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 2 — Johnny’s Hat at Firehall Brewery in Oliver. No minors. Gates at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Tickets pre-sold at Firehall Bistro for $12.

Aug. 2 — The World’s Largest Trio perform at 7 p.m. at Gyro Park in Penticton.

Aug. 3 — Michael Burgess Sings Again with pianist Carol Colpitts at the Oliver Community Bandshell.

Gates open at 4 p.m. and concert is at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Food garden available. Concert is a fundraiser for Highway to Healing. Tickets are $25 and available at Paw Prints Studio and Gallery, Winemaster and Front Street Gallery in Penticton. Or,

purchase a ticket for $35 at the gate.

Aug. 5 and 6 — Old time roots gospel married with New Orleans blues at the Dream Café with Mike Farris.

Tickets are $34.

Aug. 7 — Mat Duffus and Rick De Fehr, the Pro Bonos, perform every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the 1912 Kaleden Restaurant.

Aug. 8 — Alice in Chains with opener The Pack A.D. at the SOEC. Aug. 9 and 10 — Jim Byrnes, a great story teller, musician and actor is performing at the Dream Café.

events Aug. 2 and 3 — Custom truck and car show Jacked and Juiced presented by JCI Penticton and Boyd Autobody and Glass at Skaha Lake Park starting at 10 a.m. Free admission. All-ages event with food vendors, two day beverage garden on the beach, bouncy castle and rock wall for the kids. Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aug. 4 — B.C. Day Family Party in the Park at Gyro Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family entertainment, crafts, cake cutting at noon, live music ending with the Penticton Big Band at 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 5 — Join Downtown Penticton for the Backstreet is Peachy Peach Festival party from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music and entertainment, market vendors, special peach themed food and beverages, view the Peach Bin race cars on display and pick your favourite to support for the upcoming charity race happening on Aug. 6 at noon.

Aug. 6 to 10 — The 67th annual Penticton Peach Festival is four days of free, family fun including a parade, live music and much more.

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EMERSON from page 11 “We built our career on the road. From day one we were a touring act that is what we know how to do best,” said Mates. “It’s still exciting that is why we do it.

Going out on the road and doing live shows is amazing.”

They cranked out hits for well over a decade including I Should Be Sleeping, Fall Into Me, Last One Standing and Moments.

Along with those, were numerous award nominations, both in Canada and the U.S. Mates credits that early hard work they put in to their longevity. Straight out of high school to 17 years later and still delivering electrifying stage shows, the proof is in the pudding.

“When we started playing bars and clubs it was such a mash of music. At the time country was still very exciting for people to listen to live, on the radio and buying albums. It got to the point where we found our third or fourth year the club owners would ask us for sets of alternative or rock,” said Mates. “It made a pretty big impact on our sounds. The influences that came into our lives during those years were pretty crucial in coming up with a unique sound as a group. I think the road was the best teacher for me.”

But the road to success was filled with potholes. Labels they signed with collapsed causing delays and another label they signed with collapsed after they charted a number of hits. Members changed and then in 2007, the bass guitarist Patrick Bourque, who had recently resigned, committed suicide. The band had just released the song Moments about a man contemplating suicide that had reached No. 1. A few months later it was nominated for a Grammy Award. Emerson Drive pushed forward, just as they always had

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and later released When I See You Again in memory of their bandmate on their greatest hits album, Decade of Drive.

Emerson Drive is now working on recording a new album.

Mates expects new music to be on the radio by fall and he doesn’t see slowing down anytime soon.

“We always want to push ourselves. We became a name people know in the business but the last thing I want is to become a revolving door where you can put music out and it gets played because you are a name. If you are able to push yourself as a musician and fine tune what you do that only builds your fan base and keeping the ones you have happy.”

One of those ways of testing new creative fronts is through collaborations. That is something Emerson Drive has found a lot of success in with Doc Walker and last year taking Avicii’s smash hit Wake Me Up and doing their own spin on it with Tebey.

“When you get an opportunity to do something that is cool you get out there and do it. Tebey

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wanted to cut that song and felt if we had more push behind it, it would really take off,” said Mates.

“I was a little skeptical to be honest with you. They recorded it and brought it to me half done because they knew it would take some convincing. When I heard the music and Tebey singing, I got it.”

Mates said it is honour to have people want to do collaboration with them now.

“I see us doing that every once and awhile. As an artist some people look up to us I guess because as a Canadian act we were able to break into the U.S. market. When I was younger I had those bands I looked up too and now its pretty cool being on the other side of it.”

Emerson Drive performs at Okanagan Lake Park on Aug. 6 from 9:30 to 11 p.m. as part of the Penticton Peach Festival. As with all the entertainment and live music acts, Emerson Drive is a free event. Country singer Livy Jeanne open for the group from 8 to 9 p.m. For more information on the schedule of events visit www. peachfest.com.

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They are 115 strong, ages 16 to 101, with a single purpose: service to the community.

St. Ann’s Parish Counsel chapter of the Catholic Women’s League, who recently marked their 75th anniversary in Penticton, pitch in wherever they can, said president Sharon Vailllancourt.

“Charity and volunteerism, everything we do is for charity,” said Vaillancourt in her second stint as president.

The list of not-for-profit organizations that receive help from the local women’s league is impressive, and includes the Soupateria, South Okanagan Women In Need Society, Canadian Food For Children, St. Vincent De Paul Society.

In addition, every month, the women of CWL put together 190

food hampers and at Christmas they prepare 360 hampers.

Add to that the 50 or so bags of food prepared to hand out at the church, and it is easy to see the impact of the CWL in the community.

“It is amazing,” said Vaillancourt.

Members of the CWL also get out to visit with patients at the hospital and the local retirement homes.

The CWL also helps with the local Birthright program, where expectant mother’s can go for all kinds of support, including how to prepare meals.

“We also helped clean up an old parish house that is now used for Discovery House The women’s league also helps run Holy Cross School, a middle school. Students at the school are also encouraged to volunteer on behalf of the CWL or to help them.

As with many volunteer groups, Vaillancourt said the members of the CWL are not getting younger — but they have established a program to encourage younger women to join.

“We have a Sweet 16 program where the first year is free,” explained Vaillancourt.

It’s a feeling of fulfillment and being able to help.

“As soon as I call they are there to help.

A good example, said Vaillancourt, was the 75th anniversary which saw many of the women pitch in to help raise funds, decorate and prepare food.

“It’s very satisfying because you know that you’re doing good for the whole community.

“You see a lot of need in the community.

“You see a lot of poverty.”

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When the 29 athletes competing in the Ultraman Canada triathlon dive into the waters of Skaha Lake Saturday, history will be made.

The event has never had a wheelchair paraathlete in its 14 years take on the 10-kilometre swim, 420.2-km bike ride and 84.3-km run until now.

Andre Kajlich is a double amputee, whom race director Steve Brown described as a world-class athlete.

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A researcher at the University of Washington, Kajlich decided to enter Ultraman Canada because he was looking for the next big thing and had his sights set on Ultraman Canada for some time.

“This Ultraman is the next obvious triathlon after Ironman,” said Kajlich.

“I’m very curious to come out and see what I can do.”

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Republic in his parents’ native Prague in 2003 when he lost both his legs in an accident that occurred while he was out late with friends. Kajlich went to the local subway station to get home, but doesn’t recall what happened. He ended up on the subway tracks as the train was arriving and the driver couldn’t stop in time. Kajlich then moved to Seattle to begin a long rehabilitation process that led to him swimming for exercise. In 2011, he learned about paratriathlons.

When asked what it’s

like to compete in triathlons, Kajlich said, “I imagine it’s not so different from anybody else doing them. Come up with a goal and start working on it.”

Kaljich began doing triathlons in 2010 and uses a hand cycle. Over time, he found himself gravitating towards the longer, grittier stuff.

“That’s really what I like,” he said.

The 35-year-old has some knowledge of the course and has checked out the bike elevation. For the run portion, he’s hoping to use a standard wheelchair,

though depending on the terrain, he does have an off-road chair.

“I will more or less take it as it comes. That is part of the fun of taking on the challenge as it happens,” said Kajlich. “You can’t plan for everything.”

Kajlich will be competees and seven who crewed last year. The athletes represent Canada, the United Spain and Malaysia.

Athletes begin the journey with a 10-km swim in Skaha Lake from Penticton to Sovereign Road

near Okanagan Falls. After which, they will complete a 144.8-km bike ride. On Aug. 3, the race continues with competitors cycling a 274.2-km bike route from Penticton to Osoyoos. They return to Okanagan Falls, then climb to Willowbrook and Twin Lakes at the Princeton Arena. day at Memorial Park in time, live streaming is offered of selected portions of the event from www. ultramancanada.com.

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IN BRIEF Bruce Judd steps down as PMHA president

Penticton Minor Hockey Association has a temporary president after Bruce Judd stepped down at Tuesday’s meeting. Val Fulton, who was elected as vice-president at the PMHA’s annual general meeting in May, is the acting president ton said she would comment on the changes next week. Judd could not be reached for comment.

Challenge Penticton gets cash infusion

The Penticton Triathlon Race Society is getting a boost of $125,000 thanks to B.C.’s community gaming grant program. Premier Christy Clark made the announcement at the Penticton Wine Country Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday. The funds will support the Challenge Penticton triathlon on Aug. 24.

Penticton mayor Garry Litke said it’s a good investment for the city, one which he believes former mayor and Penticton MLA Dan Ashton had a lot to do with by speaking on behalf of the city.

“It’s certainly welcome,” said Litke. “It certainly will help us get through this transitional period.”

“Challenge Penticton builds on a long history of iron-distance triathlon in this city,” said Ashton in a release. “Whether it’s the challenging triathlon or the numerous community events tied to it, this event has some-

thing for everyone. I encourage people of all ages to enjoy this year’s festivities.”

The grant is awarded under the sport category of the Community for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Gaming grants are also awarded in the categories of public safety, environment and human and social services. In million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.

Team B.C. hockey shortlists Pentictonites

Penticton’s Shane Farkas and Ethan O’Rourke are among the 27 players shortlisted by Team B.C. in hockey to represent the province in the 2015 Canada Winter Games Feb.13 to March 1, 2015 in Prince George.

Coaching staffs will now evaluate players over the course of the season

KISU swimmers make mark the provincial AA, AAA and open water competition at Thetis Lake July 7. Benn completed her swim in 13 minutes, 49 seconds. Jaren LeFranc placed 14th in the 15 and over 5,000-m free in 1:21:41, while Annalise Spence took 14th in the 2,000-m free, clocking in at 30:58.49. peting in the 100-m breast stroke.

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Attracting youth is what the second annual PenTown Throwdown is all about.

“We wanted to hold an event targeted at our youth,” said Peach Festival director Scott Mayhew on the Peachfest website. “And we are really excited about how the PenTown Throwdown has come together.”

The event is part of Penticton Peach Festival, which kicks off Wednesday, and has $3,300 up for grabs in the amateur, pro and BMX categories. The action gets rolling at West Riverside Drive in Okanagan Lake Park Aug. 8-10. Mayhew said they have commitments from pros, including some from Vancouver, and they look to max out each category with 25 competitors. The three events are named after the main sponsors, Burger 55 (amateur and pro skate), Burnco and Boonstock (BMX).

“It has already grown from last year,” said Mayhew, adding that they had a great turnout last year with lots of positive feedback. “For anyone who hasn’t seen what these kids can do on skateboards and Mayhew added that one of the better events, a highlight at the end of the competition, was the Burnthe top three of their divisions have a chance to win $300 for the best trick and best ride.

On Aug. 9, there will be an amateur skateboard competition from 1 to 3 p.m; amateur BMX from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and a pro skateboard meet from 6 to 8 p.m. The champions in all categories will be honoured on the Peach Festival main stage at 9 p.m. in Okanagan Lake Park. On the third day, about 75 of the top BMX riders in western Canada will compete in a pro event from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“We just want to open up the eyes of the youth,” said Mayhew, adding that they are looking to add a three-on-three basketball tournament in the future.

Registration is Aug. 8 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Burger 55. Mayhew said that everyone who registers gets a $5 burger. Owner Chris Boehm will also be making a Throwdown burger.

“I encourage people to bring their friends and family when they come to register,” he said. “Have dinner and enjoy Chris’ new location.”

There will also be music entertainment by DJ Global. Limited pre-registrations for both skateboarders and BMX riders will be available at cityweb.penticton.ca/econnect/start/start.asp. Helmets are mandatory for all participants.

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Teeing up players for cancer Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

It’s going to be a pajama party at the Penticton Golf and Country Club Aug. 15-16.

That’s the theme for the 18th annual Tees Up for Cancer golf tournament, which has 20 teams of four registered with openings for 10 more.

“Ladies go all out with costumes, which makes it fun to see,” said tournament chair Peggy Guest, adding it’s a fun tournament that has first, second and third-place winners. “It’s mostly for fun and raising as much money as we can for the South Okanagan Medical Foundation.”

All proceeds go directly to the foundation, which has received $455,000 to date. Each year funds are raised for a specific need which is identified by the Penticton Regional Hospital. This year the focus is on new Isoflex mattresses that help prevent and treat skin ulcers caused by bed rest as

LADIES WILL BE hitting the greens to raise money for mattresses for cancer patients in recovery in the Tees Up For Cancer golf tournament. In the front row, Karen St. Martin, Marylou Lancaster and Peggy Guest show off their pajamas with Carol Trainor, Elaine Voncke and Karen Gladish in the front row. Pajama party is the 18th edition of the tournament at the Penticton Golf and Country Club.

cancer patients recover.

Entrants do not have to be a member of a golf club to participate.

Guest said they will do what they can to help single entrants get placed on teams to enjoy the scramble format.

Helping teams on the course, specifically the 14th hole, is Penticton’s

A.J. Eathorne, a former Ladies Professional Golf Association player, who will hit drives for teams for a fee of $20, which also goes towards the cause.

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Heat teams get awards Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton’s midget B and peewee C Heat lacrosse teams came back from provincials without a win, but the experience wasn’t a complete loss.

The midget B team, coached by Dan Van Os, was in Campbell River July 25-27 and lost their first game 5-4 to Prince George, the eventual bronze medal winners.

In their second game, the Heat lost 7-2 to Vancouver.

“Our match against Vancouver was a close game,” said Van Os. “We were down 4-2 after two periods and they capitalized on some penalties to pull ahead.”

The Heat finished provincials by losing 6-5 to Juan de Fuca. Van Os said his team played very well.

The group learned the difference in play between regular season and playoffs. Teams in the tournament boasted strong goaltending and the Heat discovered they couldn’t afford breakdowns in close games.

“We were disappointed to lose, but all the players felt good about the provincials,” said Van Os. “The players liked the experience.”

The Heat earned recognition as Van Os was named the Warrior Fair Play most sportsmanlike coach, chosen by the other coaches, while Brenden Steed was named the Heat’s MVP. Ethan Marsden-Blackface was named the most sportsmanlike player.

award. The Heat opened the tournament with a 7-3 loss to Port Coquitlam, then lost 8-4 to West Kootenay and 6-4 to Abbotsford.

Pawliuk said his players performed quite well. In their opening game, penalties allowed Port Coquitlam to blow it open with four straight goals.

“We were in every game,” said Pawliuk. “We felt good about our play.”

Selections for most valuable players, all-star and most sportsmanlike team were made by the other teams.

Game 1 MVP honours went to Laisen Henson, Clinton Marsden-Blackface and Rhys MacDonald.

MacDonald was also named a tournament all-star.

Noah Ouellette was given the Warrior Fair Play award, selected by the coach, for the player who exemplified fair play, while putting forward a great effort and plays the game with integrity throughout the season.

“He’s a special kid,” said Pawliuk of Ouellette, who does what the coaches ask of him.

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Raising the bar Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

This year’s crop of boys at the 33rd Penticton Basketball Camp has raised the bar on skill level.

“I think it’s been very, very good,” said coach Gordon Herbert, who returned for his second year as instructor at the camp “We’ve made a step up from last year. The kids are better than last year. The kids want to learn.”

Herbert, who coaches the Frankfurt Skyliners in Germany, sees kids who want to get better and more than half were in last year’s camp. Herbert and his assistants, players from UBCOkanagan, go over fundamental skills and try to teach the kids how to play, read and react to the game.

“It’s not easy, especially with younger kids,” he said. “We want them to have a good experience, have fun.”

Herbert, who said he would return for a third year, also wants the players to take the knowledge gained and use it to work on their skills.

“They can go to the gym and work on it,” he said. “What you do as a team is about 25 per cent. What you do with the other 75 per cent will make you a player.”

The coaches have the players complete drills, but also play games. Getting that experience is what Zack Gibbons of Rosedale, Alta. likes.

“I like playing the four-on-four games the best,” said Gibbons. “It’s fun to play with all the kids in an actual game. Use the stuff that we have

learned in the games. It’s really competitive and I like competition.”

Gibbons, who helped the Rosedale Rockets win a zone banner last season, is improving his shooting and passing skills. Gibbons has learned a lot from Herbert and coach Rene Aubin.

Andre Rachinski, who played for the KVR Express last season, is focused on using his six-foot-two frame to his advantage.

“Because of my height, I like to focus a lot on my post moves,” he said.

He wants to play more aggressive, within the rules and hopes to get stronger.

Herbert and the players aren’t the only ones who have seen strides. Organizer Fred Fedorak has been very impressed.

“I see a big change in the senior group,” said Fedorak, who gave credit to the coaching for helping the players. “They are much improved from last year. We are working them pretty hard.”

This year’s camp attracted 57 boys, which is on par from last year.

The girls, scheduled for Aug.11-14, at Pen High and Princess Margaret, currently has 76 players signed up.

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Fedorak said it’s likely the camp will return for a 34th year next summer.

The peewee C Heat also went winless in three games, but their actions on the floor shined a spotlight on them.

The Heat was named the most sportsmanlike team during the three-day championship in Richmond July 18-20.

“That was a big thing for us,” said Heat coach Allen Pawliuk.

“Our main philosophy this year was to be a classy team and carry ourselves respectfully. Winning is fun, but it’s not everything.”

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Former Pentictonite joins Fighting Knights Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Francais Olexa’s big sister Samantha played a big part in her becoming a fast-pitch player for the Lynn University Fighting Knights.

While there is a four-year gap between the sisters, they are close and Francais always tagged along, even on trips recruiting camps and tournaments. Francais was with Samantha when she got her scholarship to play for the Simon Fraser University Clan.

“It was my sister’s goal to play collegiate softball and it kind of wore off on me,” she said. “It was the same thing that I ended up wanting. It’s definitely a dream come true.”

Francais, 18, grew up in Penticton but moved to Delta when she was 10. She joined the Delta Heat Softball Association and said her sisters experience was a big eye opener for her, it showed her people can achieve their goals.

While Samantha chose to stay in Canada to be close to her family and watch Francais grow up, she encouraged her sister to do the opposite.

“It’s funny because when we started looking at schools, Sam said go somewhere far away, we can come visit you,” she said. “My dad told me, no matter where you go, you can be home in a day.

“It’s a huge accomplishment for myself and I know my family is very proud of me,” said Francais, who volunteers with Delta Special Olympics.

The process of getting a scholarship was lengthy partly because she needed to get things in order as an international student. It was initiative that led Francais to becoming a Fighting Knight, one of nearly 50 schools she

contacted. The Boca Raton, Fla., university was one that needed a left-handed pitcher.

“It is obvious that her pitching was the initial draw,” said Fighting Knights head coach Amy Bellisari in an email. “Pitching dominates our sport and our conference.

But, we also like to recruit student-athletes from different parts of the country (or a different country altogether) as well as Florida. We knew she would help us in the circle, but when we met her and her parents, that really sealed the deal. She brings a positive, competitive attitude and is as excited to be here as we are to have her. She has the intangibles you can’t teach in an athlete.”

Francais made contact in late July 2013, then visited the campus and met the players last September.

“It still feels surreal,” said Francais, who also earned an academic scholarship to Lynn University. “It just doesn’t seem like it’s happening.”

Her career started to move upwards when she won a provincial bronze medal at 13 with the Heat. That same year, she travelled to Montreal for the Canadian National Championships and earned a bronze. She has since earned several most valuable player awards.

In 2011, she pitched the final game as the Heat won a provincial championship then finished fourth at nationals. The next year came another provincial championship and a victory at nationals. In 2013, her team was the first Canadian squad to qualify for the American Softball Association National Championships in San Jose, Calif. She helped her team place in the top four in the Washington Qualifier. In ASA Nationals, they placed 17th out of 138 teams, where she pitched in the final game. Francais finished the season batting .425 with an on-base percentage of .486 and an ERA of 1.68.

Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home?

Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities?

Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program.

Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.

To apply or learn more, visit

www.bchousing.org/HAFI You can also contact BC Housing:

Phone: 604-433-2218 Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756

H O U S I N G M AT T E R S

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FRANCAIS OLEXA is joining the Lynn University Fighting Knights in Boca Raton, Fla. in the fall. Her dream of playing fastpitch at the collegiate level has been realized.

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HAFI Funds Home Modifications for Disabled Man When Lorie and Walter bought their home in Port Alberni 13 years ago they slowly began renovating the unfinished basement to accommodate Walter’s changing needs as his muscular dystrophy advanced.

“The basement was a black hole when we moved in,” recalled Walter. “After 12 years of skimping and saving, we made the downstairs completely wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom. It was way too small.

I could only stand for about a minute and a half without collapsing in the shower stall and I could no longer pull myself out of the tub in the upstairs’ bathroom, even with Lorie’s help.”

Through funding from BC Housing’s Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program, Walter and Lorie were able to work with a contractor to transform the space. A wall was removed to make room for a wheelin shower with benches, grab bars were installed, and the vanity and fixtures were relocated.

BC Housing HAFI ad Black Press comunity papers Position: Seniors section (if available) or Forward News Insertion date(s): various: July 22 - Aug 8, 2014BCH HAFI

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“ I just slide into the shower now,” said Walter. “I feel safer and no longer dread trying to wash myself. What was previously a dangerous chore for me is now a welcome treat.”

Walter and Lorie hope to spend the rest of their lives in their home.

The HAFI program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities adapt their homes so they can continue to live independently.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Found, July 3, Penticton Hospital dressing room, gold pendant with inscription, call to identify, (250)497-5344

Emile Gervais

Lost, Acura car fob with two keys, Thursday, July 24, South Penticton area, (250)492-5349

Born in Duck Lake Sask, April 26 1938, lost his brief battle with cancer in Penticton, BC July 26 2014.

Emile is survived by loving wife Marie, children: Joe Gervais (Dianna), Stephen Gervais, Marie Sawtell (Kim) all of Prince George, and four step children: Linda Theessen (Dave) Prince George, Terry McKague (Debbie) Calgary AB, Rick McKague (Wendy) Winfield, BC, and Lori Sutton (Don) Victoria BC, and 14 grandchildren.

Emile lived and worked in Prince George for a great part of his life. He worked in construction and mentored many a young tradesman along the way. He moved to the Okanagan in 1993 with Marie to start what would be the best years of his life.

The family would like to express appreciation and a heartfelt thank you to Dr Jamie Robertson and the Moog and Friends Hospice House in Penticton BC . At Emile’s request there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Lost, black swim bag with towel and swimsuit in it, please call (250)490-3855 Lost, long haired black cat with white chest and feet, Westbench, Forsythe Dr. area, call (250)488-1640

Children Childcare Available Family Daycare of 30 years, Hospital area, has full-time spot avail. for Sept., reas. rates/flexible, 6mo. - 4yrs, call (250)493-6687 Debbie LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. now for your child, (babies.-5yrs), 250-493-0566

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Farm Workers

Help Wanted

Ghuman Farm is looking for farm workers; must be able to work outdoors on the farm.

Duties: pruning, thinning, planting, irrigation, spraying, operate & maintain farm machinery & equipment, load & unload & transfer crates & supplies and farm produce.

Full-time work, $11/hr, 40hrs per week, send resume to: charny.g03@hotmail.com

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Can you cook & looking for a fulfilling ministry? Consider Our Daily Bread, Nelson BC’s only hot meal program that helps the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. ODB is looking for a dedicated individual with ability to cook and enjoy’s working with volunteers. Is this you? We offer: Competitive wage package with benefits and full time hours. ODB is a ministry of Kootenay Christian Fellowship.

Please apply to April at odb@kcfoffice.com www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com

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Penticton Taxi is seeking Class 4 Drivers, Tony or Bob 250-492-5555, or apply in person: 2319 Government St.

Sharon’s Care Services is looking for casual workers; must have Class 4 DL, exp. with seniors & First Aid ticket, please send resume to: thompson298@hotmail.com

BLACK PRESS Busy Press & Newspaper distribution centre in Penticton has an opening for a Collating person. This is an evening shift, hours may vary. You must be able to stand for long hours, be in good health, reliable & eager to learn. Competitive salary & benefits.

Please submit resume to: Penticton Western News-Black Press 2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8R1 (No phone inquiries please)

MEMBER SERVICES / PROJECT ASSISTANT

PART TIME (22.5 HOURS A WEEK) The South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice is a non-profit organization that operates to support family doctors and the primary health care needs of the community. Its members are family physicians.

This position is responsible for coordinating events, communicating with and supporting Division members and to provide project support such as minute taking, meeting scheduling, composing correspondence, briefing notes, and a variety of documents for the committees. This is a part-time position, with the opportunity for hours to increase.

This position is ideal for a creative and organized professional with outstanding administration/communication skills, who works well in a fast paced team environment. Previous administration experience and proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Please email resume to sosdivision@shaw.ca or fax to 778-476-5992. Closing Date: Monday, August 11, 2014 @ 4pm.

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Youth Outreach Coordinator (Part Time / 7 month Term) Pathways Addictions Resource Centre

Works with the schools and the community to assist youth to make wise choices around substance use.

DUTIES INCLUDE: Facilitate the Youth Education Suspension Session program for youth who have been suspended from school for substance use. Develop and Deliver Substance Use Prevention programs for the middle schools including presentations to students, staff, parents and other community organizations. Provide short term assessment and referral services to students to deal with substance use.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-Secondary degree and experience working with youth • Training in Substance Use Prevention • Exceptional Presentation and Facilitation skills • Class 5 drivers licence and use of a vehicle • Must pass a criminal record check and agency screening This is a 7 month part time position from September 3, 2014 to March 31, 2015 (contract may be extended) 21 hours/week, wages starting at $24.00/hour plus company benefits. Please send your cover letter and resume to: Ms. Daryl Meyers Agency Director Pathways Addictions Resource Centre darylmeyers@shawbiz.ca

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Help Wanted FTP Bookkeeper/receptionist is required for an established industrial sales/service company.

Preferred candidates will have the ability to handle all facets of a computer bookkeeping environment. Reply to Box #77, c/o Penticton Western News, 2250 Camrose St., Penticton, BC, V2A 8R1 North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hiring for several positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic(or Apprentice) and Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

NOW HIRING

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1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton, #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton Food Counter Attendant (NOC: 6641) 25 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $10.25 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP No experience or education required Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6

NOW HIRING

Receptionist/Office Admin.

Must have general knowledge of bookkeeping. Good phone manners, scheduling, efficient on computers, work well in busy office and able to multi task. Full time, benefit package. Start immediately. Only those considered will be contacted. Please send resume and cover letter to: debbielittle@vip.net Wanted Immediately, framer with min. 1yr. exp. must be hard working, reliable, must be competent with a nail gun and saw. Call Steve 250-485-8603 between 5pm8pm or leave message.

Wanted, part time housekeeper for local motel, must be honest, reliable and work well with others, ref’s req., no exp. necessary, call (250)4925736, ask for Gail.

Home Care/Support CARE PROVIDER

Reliable mature adult required for weekend shifts to provide care for a disabled woman in Penticton area.

Certification not required, training provided.

Apply by e-mail to: nerl@telus.net

Trades, Technical HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380 HELP WANTED full time for a heating company with experience in HVAC, Hydronic, Floor Heating and Boilers.

Please send resume to info@eggert-energy.com

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Misc. Wanted

Homes for Rent

Motorcycles

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PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251 PRIVATE collector looking to buy a bunch of coins. Call Todd (250)-864-3521

SUMMERLAND furn’d 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, large deck, lake view Avail Sept-May. $1400/mo.

604-922-9219, 604-910-2342.

2007 Scooter (red) like new, 172 kms, new helmet. $1200.

(250)547-2045

Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522 B & C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & maintenance, licensed & bonded, Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)4887964

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Gutters & Downspouts ATTENTION

JULY SPECIAL 15% OFF Soft Facia Gutter, down pipes and leaf guards.

Jobs have to be booked

by July 30th.

250-351-4928 Gerry

Handypersons Painting, fences, decks, reno’s, garbage hauling, site & yard clean-up, cleaning (home or business), Call 250-4871384 or 250-488-6707

Home Improvements ARE YOU WANTING TO RENOVATE? Framing, gyproc, painting, ooring, bathrooms, decks, windows and doors 35 years experience home/business References Available Licensed, Insured, WCB Ted Lund (250)490-7991

BELCAN

Painting & Reno’s

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Len (250)486-8800 www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

VINYL DECKING

Armor Decking sales & installation. **10 year warranty** Serving the Okanagan Valley for the past 10 years. Free estimates for complete deck repairs.

South Okanagan 250-490-5630 info@ricklynrenos.ca

Moving & Storage U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr.

Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

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, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 Painting; Interior - Exterior, decks, fencing, landscaping, cleaning (home/business), 250-487-1384, 250-488-6707 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal Garbage hauling, metal hauling, batteries, furniture/appliances hauled to dump, dirty jobs too! (250)488-6707

Pets & Livestock

Livestock Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132

Merchandise for Sale

Art Objects Painting: “The Fox” 10.25”x13.25”, w/gold frame 16.5”x19.5”.Artist A. Gorge 1892, $2000. 250-492-5522

Fruit & Vegetables Cherries, sweet and sour, Apricots, pick your own, (250)460-0302 Jassar Fruit Stand, 350 Upper Bench Rd. S. all kinds of cherries, apricots, peaches, plums.

Furniture Round table w/18” leaf ext., 4chairs, & china cabinet, $500.

250-492-5522

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE - Saturday Aug 2, 8:00 to 1:00, 2501 Pinetree Place, Penticton. Wine cooler, ski boots, bike, tools, filing cabinet, and much more.

HOT DOG SALE Sunday, Aug. 3rd Penticton Appliance Parking Lot (1600 Fairview Ave.) Fundraiser for local family in need 2 Passes for a future race at Penticton Speedway to be given away!

Multi-family garage Sale, Sat., Aug. 2, 8am-1pm, 179 & 183 Dewdney Cres., something for everyone!

Oliver Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-4 Turn downhill off Hwy 97 at Chevron To book a space Call Cory 250-408-4222 Twin Lakes, 103 Taggart Cres., Motorcycle parts, DVD’s, safe, appliances, lots of stuff, 10am, Sun., Aug. 3rd Unit #107-705 Balsam Ave. Pease park on Balsam Ave. There is NO parking inside the complex. Sat. Aug. 2nd, 9am1pm.

Yard Sale, Sat, Aug. 2, 8am1pm, 478 Edna Ave., no early birds please.

Yard Sale, Sat., Aug. 2, 8am-noon, #63-999 Burnaby Ave., fly-fishing equip., rods, tools, materials, much more, fly fishing items only.

Heavy Duty Machinery 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. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Shared Accommodation

Sporting Goods Needak Folding rebounder, 40’ dia., like new, $125, Total Gym 1500 Exercise system, $75, Cardiocore Treadmill model CT61, $150, OK Falls, (250)497-8706 USED Firearms Tax-In Sale!

All orange tagged used firearms in stock priced as marked taxes included @ Weber & Markin Gunsmiths.The Okanagan’s Friendly Gunshop.

4-1691 Powick Rd Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6 facebook.com/ WeberMarkin

Large room, $380/mo., util. incl., close to Cherry Lane, female pref., (250)493-4909

Suites, Lower 1bdrm basement suite, ns, np, $600 (incl. util), no laundry, avail. Aug. 1, Ref. Required, call 250-492-0556 2 BEDROOM suite at a Skaha lakefront house Available from Oct. 1st to May 15th $1300 a month including utilities, 250493-4778

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2bdrm house w/1bdrm den inlaw suite, $350,000, near schools, H, shopping, transit, 790 E. Duncan Ave., 250-4878185 or 250-492-4832 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888

Want to Rent Looking for a basement suite for an elderly lady, please call (250)486-0020

Transportation

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

Mobile Homes & Parks Low income retirement home.

35.5’ Fifth wheel, 12x20 add on, 2-slides, reg. toilet, W&D, a/c, sleeps 6, queen bed, lg fenced yard, lots of parking for 6, workshop, 2 storage sheds, 1 block to beach & golf, $15,000 Firm. 250-488-7400 or 250-499-7121 Modular Home at 3999 Skaha Lake Rd., Great location, fully reno’d, move in ready, asking $46,9999 obo, or rent to own, (250)492-6798

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson, 2bdrm, all appl, np, $800, 250-492-0413, 250-462-5854

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Commercial/ Industrial 5000 & 2500sqft bldgs. fenced outdoor storage in Kelowna.

Together/indiv. 250-878-6455 984sqft office/retail mixed use commercial for sale or lease, Penticton, 250-493-5133 APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 220 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319

Cottages / Cabins

Recreational/Sale 1995 22’ Rustler 5th Wheel trailers, exc. cond., incl. a/c, incl. dishes, cutlery, pots, 4 bike rack, stabilizing jack, sliding hitch avail. if needed, $5750 obo, (250)492-0596 2001 Winnebago, V10 Classic, 31ft MH, only 38,000 miles, large slide out Q bed, gas range/oven, 2 way fridge, generator, 2 flat screen tv’s, new vinyl plankin floor, $32,000 obo, (250)487-2326

Scrap Car Removal *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Notice of Lien Sale under the Warehouse Lien act is given to Terry L. Monsell that the boat (20ft 1958 Dorsett Farallon) and boat trailer (2007 EZ Loader) Vin# 1ZEAAWTH37A00786 stored at D&J Auto & Storage, 1620 Maple St., Okanagan Falls, B.C. will be sold

by Public Auction by sealed bids starting Aug. 18, 2014 at 10 am, amount owing; $347.50 PUBLIC NOTICE Let any man or woman with any claim against the property located at the street address of 55 Deans Road, Faulder, British Columbia, now come forward. Verified claims may be mailed to Robert Dewar, Box 20181, Penticton, British Columbia <V2A 8K3>

Trucks & Vans 2007 Ford Ranger $8500; 2004 Mazda 3, leather $4500; 1985 VW Camper Van $8500 1-250-558-7970 lv msg

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426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC 185-5717 Main Street, Oliver, BC 7710 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland BC Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 6 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $12.53 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP 1-2 Years Experience Required.

Education not required Apply now to b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A5K6

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen of Penticton, B.C., has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson Okanagan, for a licence for Regional Trail purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at Part of 1B, DL 2450S, Plan 1729, except Plan KAP74281, part of Lot 1A, DL 2450S, Plan 1729, part of DL 916s, Plan A429, part of DL 28s, Plan A429, part of DL 648, Plan A423, except Plan EPP2366, all Similkameen Division Yale District.

The Lands File Number for this application is 3412884. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T3. Comments will be received

by MFLNRO up to September 4, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website

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Vacation Rustic Retreat (weekly), private 300 ft lakefront, dock at waters edge, West Side Okanagan Lake.

Full service cottage sleeps 4.

(250)938-1101

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson Okanagan.

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., avail. Aug. 15 and Sept. 1, 250-488-7902

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Homes for Rent Olalla, clean spacious bright house, park-like area, bright 3bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry rm, w/d/f/s, garage, large deck, NO SMOKING, ref’s req., small pet ok, avail. Aug. 1st, $925/mo., (250)499-5700

1997 Bonneville, runs great, snow tires, 205,000kms, $1500. OBO. 250-486-3311

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August 1 Mat Duffus anD Rick De Fehr, The Pro Bonos, perform Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the 1912 Kaleden Restaurant, 100 Alder Ave. Barbecues on the lawn all summer long.

Tickets are $25 including dinner. the Penticton Public Library has summer story times for infants and children. Baby songs and rhymes for infants to 15 months on Fridays until Aug. 15 and storytime for ages two and up on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 to 10:30 a.m. until Aug. 20. These programs are free and registration is not required. For more information, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. seniors singles lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. t he b ereaveMent resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome.

For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, call 250490-1107. eagles have a $5 lunch from noon to 2 p.m.

Guests welcome. anavets has karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast and lunch from 9:30 a.m.

Penticton seniors coMPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. r oyal c anaDian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m., spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m. fol-

lowed by live music at 6 p.m. with Destiny.

Members and guests welcome. b.c. Day friDay night supper at the Eagles.

Steak and lobster dinner, $10 a plate, followed by dancing and entertainment by Shindigger. All members and guests welcome to celebrate B.C. day weekend. elks club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. suMMerlanD Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. 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. south Main DroP-in Centre has beginnerplus line dance at 1 p.m.

890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

SATURDAY August 2

r oyal c anaDian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m. charity bottle Drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid.

Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at IGA on Government Street. elks club on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. south Main DroP-in Centre has partner cribbage on the first and third Saturdays of the month. haMburgers froM noon

til 4 p.m. followed by beaver races. Customer appreciation day all day. anavets has stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and din-

ner. Entertainment by Shindigger at 6:30 p.m. a l c o h o l i c s 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.

SUNDAY August 3

book sale by the Friends of the Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Manitou Park, Naramata. coMe Dance to the greatest dance music ever made with D.J. Emil, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. $3 per person, all welcome. eagles have chicken wings starting at 1 p.m. and a meat draw at 4 p.m. skaha beach is going to heat up this summer on the B.C. Day long weekend, with JCI Penticton’s Jacked and Juiced custom car and truck show on Aug. 3, 2014. Admission is free.

An event for all ages, with food vendors, a bouncy castle and rock wall for the kids and training demonstrations, the family will not want to miss it. Visit www. jackedandjuiced.com for more info. survivorshiP’s flea Market runs every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1652 Fairview Rd. For more information call 250-493-6604. c anaDian r oyal legion branch 40 has Sports Sunday with the Ladies Auxiliary catering food and beverages.

Meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. lakelanDs church holDs Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com.

anavets has horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. a l c o h o l i c s anonyMous Meets in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital.

The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. sPca flea Market every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St. (in Wholesale Club parking lot). elks club on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m., M&M meat draw and Last Man Standing.

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evening line Dancing every Monday at 7 p.m., line dance lessons for beginners every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and intermediate every Thursday at 9 a.m. All lessons at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., with teacher Claire Denney.

Call 778-439-2070 for more info. Everyone welcome. ioDe thrift shoP at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday to Saturday.

Clothing, kitchenwares, China items, pictures and more. elks club on Ellis Street has summer fun darts at 7 p.m. south Main DroP-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. and yoga at 3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. floor curling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. r oyal c anaDian legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m.

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Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement.

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wanting to continue to practice their English on Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m. at 508 Main St. Contact 250492-6299, or admin@ soics.ca for more information. the PentiCton Whole Foods Market is hosting a free seminar on Aug. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on hormone changes in men and women, with naturopathic doctor Megan Kimberley. south Main DroP-in Centre has a homecooked lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., improver line dance and knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. anavets has stu’s

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kitchen open for breakfast and lunch starting at 9:30 a.m. r oyal C anaDian legion has a service officer at 1 p.m. visPassana (insight) MeDitation for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. All welcome, no charge.

PentiCton ConCert BanD rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians.

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Ellis St. Use back lane entrance.

Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Sally at 250-4926556. elks on ellis Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., drop-in darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. the south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca. o kanagan s outh 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.

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. M ental W ellness Centre has individual support for family members in

Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. 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.

Beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. 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 250490-9272 for info.

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