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TANNER KRUGER, a Grade 2 student at Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School learns the tricks of the horse-grooming trade at the posterior of this willing subject while under the watchful eye of Jackson Louis of Lucky Louis Ranch this week. The students spent two days learning how to care for and ride the horses.

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Penticton has lost another high-ranking staffer with the resignation of Chuck Loewen on June 1.

Loewen, the general manager of facilities, museum and recreation services has been acting as interim city manager since Annette Antoniak vacated the position in Feburary.

Loewen made his decision known to council before their regular meeting Monday evening.

His final day will be on June 18.

“We were surprised,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. “We just found out last night. It’s a new opportunity for Mr. Loewen and we wish him all the best.”

Jakubeit said Loewen demonstrated his business acumen, helping reduce the subsidy needed to run the community centre from over $1 million to $232,000.

“We’re proud of the job Chuck has done,” Mayor Jakubeit said.

Jakubeit said city staff is often the object of ridicule and attacks from citizens, but the accomplishments of Loewen and others often went unremarked.

“We never come together when staff saves us a million dollars,” said Jakubeit, adding that if the community didn’t notice, other cities, businesses and corporate headhunters did, accounting for the city losing three high-profile staff — Anthony Haddad, Antoniak and Loewen — over the last year.

“Anthony, Annette and Chuck have been headhunted,” said Jakubeit. “Other people see the good work our staff is doing and that

INTERIM CAO Chuck Loewen announced his resignation this week.

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becomes attractive to them.”

Loewen was unavailable for comment on Tuesday afternoon, but Jakubeit confirmed that Mitch Moroziuk, director of operations, would be the next staff member to take over as interim CAO. The City of Penticton offered Loewen his first job in the public sector, although he had professional experience working with all levels of governments prior to filling the general manager position.

Before coming to the City of Penticton in 2011, Loewen worked in Ontario’s Niagara region as general manager of the Peace Bridge Duty Free shop, which is the largest of its kind on the continent. Before that, Loewen, who has a BA in business administration, spent 20 years working for Sears.

“I look at things a little differently,” he said upon taking on

the role. “I ask questions. I look at things that bring value. I probe and get deeper in to see how we can improve our business lot as well as our environment for our citizens and for the community of Penticton.”

At the time of Loewen’s hiring Antoniak said his experience would benefit the city by implementing new marketing solutions and providing exceptional recreational needs.

“We had a lot of applicants that came forward for the general manager position,” Antoniak said in 2011. “What we were looking for at the recreation centre was a little bit different. We were looking for somebody with a little bit more entrepreneurial type skills and a little more creativity.”

Meanwhile, the search for a new CAO continues. The city has received slightly over 100 applications for the new CAO, which has been shortlisted down to 1520 applicants. Jakubeit said the city has begun the interviewing process.

“We are getting close to being able to make an offer,” said Jakubeit, adding that they hope to have the CAO position filled by mid to late August.

Jakubeit said the applicants that the city is interested in have demonstrated an eclectic range of qualifications needed for the position, which includes the responsibility of looking after a staff of 300, working in a “fishbowl environment” and being accountable to council and the city.

Jakubeit said he doesn’t yet know the cost of their search for a new CAO, but it will be released after the process.

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This weekend, the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society is hosting a community enhancement day in a little-known wetland area near Penticton Max Lake is a small protected wetland above West Bench.

It’s one of the few remaining marshes in the Penticton area, providing habitat for 38 species of dragonflies including the rare Vivid Dancer damselfly.

Flammulated owls, common poorwills, tiger salamanders, painted turtles and many other wildlife species also make their homes here.

Over five hectares of privately-owned land around the Max Lake wetland area is protected by a conservation covenant held

by The Land Conservancy and Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen.

The protection of Max Lake is significant, given its rich biodiversity, and the fact that over 85 per cent of the wetland and riparian habitats that once existed within the South Okanagan-Similkameen have been lost. The Regional District is installing bluebird, swallow and bat boxes around the lake to help with mosquito control.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6 the OSS is encouraging volunteers of all ages to assist with garbage clean-up and invasive weed removal. Work gloves, equipment and garbage bags will be provided as well as tea, coffee and snacks. Long pants

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People joining the clean-up are encouraged to bring binoculars and enjoy a walk along the marsh before starting work.

Local biologists working with the OSS will profile some of the species that live at Max Lake.

The OSS promotes voluntary conservation, stewardship and enhancement of important habitat on private land and within communities in the Okanagan

and Similkameen Valleys. Volunteers gather at least once a year at Max Lake to help control invasive weeds and clean up the area.

To reach the site, travel along West Bench Drive, following Bartlett Road to Westhills Aggregates and onto Max Lake Road. Contact okanaganstewardship@gmail.com for further details. Funding for this project has been provided by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and Wildlife Habitat Canada.

nities in the RDOS region from Summerland to Osoyoos and throughout the Similkameen Valley.

“We encourage all citizens to take the survey so we are able to gather a true sense of how the citizens feel about the state of their community. The more input we gather, the more feedback we are able to publish in the report,” said Aaron McRann, executive director of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.

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minutes to complete and asks questions on 11 key issue areas that affect the quality of life, such as: arts and culture, belonging and leadership, environment, gap between rich and poor, getting started in our community, health and wellness, housing, learning, safety, work and getting around.

The Vital Signs report will be available to all community members and organizations on Oct. 1. Look for an official launch event details to follow.

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Fortis responds to smart meter resolution Dale Boyd

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Emotions are getting heated in the debate over smart meters and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and FortisBC are at odds over the safety of the utility’s meters as the national debate surrounding the safety of wireless devices, continues.

FortisBC recently issued a response to the moratorium put on the advanced metering infrastructure by the RDOS on May 25.

The resolution put forward by Area D Director Tom Siddon asks the BC Utilities Commission to halt advanced meter installations and petitions the premier, the Minister of Health and the Chief Medical Health Officer for B.C. to investigate the negative health effects and halt the mandatory installation of the wireless utility meters.

The motion, which passed by a 12-5 vote, calls on FortisBC to stop installing smart meters and to remove them at the company’s own cost. The meters, which wirelessly relay usage data back to the company, are already installed on houses in Area D and a total of 80,000 have been installed province-wide.

The resolution also asks Premier Christy Clark and company to investigate the “real and rapidly increasing dangers of wireless radiation in all forms” adding that the current exposure guidelines, Canada’s Safety Code 6, are “outdated and inappropriate.”

The response from Mark Warren, director of customer service, technology and systems for FortisBC, says that the resolution made by the RDOS “does not take into account the extensive public regulatory process that included a variety of expert witnesses.”

The statement also notes that the electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted from the meters is “far less than many common wireless consumer devices, including baby monitors, Wi-Fi routers and cellphones,” and notes that the signals the meter gives off are well below the recently revised Health Canada guidelines, as well as most international standards.

The issue came to a head in Keremeos after a group of about six area residents gathered outside the village office on May 25 and confronted Mayor Manfred Bauer after a special meeting held to announce the new CAO. “Why don’t you protect your people?” protesters yelled as Mayor Bauer came out the back door of the village office trying to enter his vehicle.

Bauer did speak to protesters briefly about his reasons for voting against a smart meter moratorium brought forward by RDOS Area D director Tom Siddon last week.

“There is no legal leg for that,” Bauer said to the small but loud crowd.

Throughout the interaction one of the protesters, Olalla resident Flo Winfrey, re-

A HEATED EXCHANGE between protester Flo Winfrey and Mayor Manfred Bauer took place when he attempted to explain his decision to vote against the RDOS moratorium on smart meter installations as smart meters opponents gathered outside the Village of Keremeos office for a flash protest Monday afternoon.

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There are so many things that use wireless technology that have more waves going through the air than these meters do.

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peatedly shouted names at the mayor while demanding answers as to why he voted against the motion.

“You stupid bastard,” she yelled repeatedly as Bauer tried to explain his stance that the RDOS didn’t have legally binding jurisdiction over the matter.

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit also voted against the moratorium at the RDOS meeting.

“Personally I felt the board was jumping on the hysteria train, incited with emotions instead of facts from Health Canada and Measurement Canada,” Jakubeit said.

He added the argument the resolution carries that the RDOS is responsible to protect its citizens from dangers to their health could be applied in many ways.

“You could make that argument about anything and everything we do. The highways are dangerous, so we should report that, sometimes the pendulum swings way too far in the opposite direction,” Jakubeit

said. “There are so many things that use wireless technology that have more waves going through the air than these meters do, like baby monitors and cell phones, microwaves and all that.”

In the response from Fortis, Warren also says that customers who are concerned can opt for a radio-off meter, one that doesn’t emit wireless waves, though the process has associated fees to cover the additional costs of providing the choice.

Siddon, a former cabinet minister and engineer, authored the resolution in consultation with Dr. Malcolm Paterson, who has 40 years of cancer research experience and has previously held talks around the Okanagan regarding his views on the health issues relating to wireless technology.

Siddon said his reason to bring forward the motion was two-fold.

He’s read and heard about many safety concerns relating to fires caused by smart meters because of wiring problems and

lithium batteries exploding and he is concerned about health effects from the frequency emissions.

“It’s not as if we have a choice. You know the risks if you want to go sun tanning then you can make that choice. If you want to smoke cigarettes and you get lung cancer you knew that risk. This isn’t something we can choose. Once they are up even if you opt out it will be everywhere,” he said.

Siddon’s resolution also says the meters are “neither UL approved nor CSA certified” and that according to the BC Safety Standards Act “must be certified safe by a professional electrical engineer licensed to work in BC.” However, in Fortis’ response, Warren said “electricity meters, like all other utility equipment, do not require approval from the Canadian Standards Association because those standards govern consumer products.

Advanced meters are owned and operated by the utility, and are certified by the appropriate regulatory and certification bodies for these types of devices, such as IEEE, ANSI and Industry Canada, and approved by Measurement Canada.”

The jury is still out on whether or not long-term exposure to wireless devices has harmful effects and the issue was before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health in May. The three-day hearing received submissions from international medical experts, members of industry and advocacy groups.

A report is expected to be put forward from the all-party committee on the submissions.

Safety Code 6, Health Canada’s code to establish safety limits for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy, was recently updated in March by Health Canada following a review of international research by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel and they found current exposure levels, 3kHz to 300 GHz to be non-harmful.

The Health Canada website currently hosts a list “busting myths on Safety Code 6” which tackles recent challenges to the code including whether or not Health Canada ignored certain studies showing adverse health effects, and that it is only based on an exposure time of six minutes.

“The IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) did not find a direct link between RF (radio frequency) energy exposure and cancer,” the site states.

FortisBC has installed more than 7,000 smart meters in the South Okanagan. Most meters in the Twin Lakes area have been installed except for ones that have been locked by owners. Smart meters are expected to be installed in Cawston then Keremeos and Hedley in the coming weeks.

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The KVR centennial celebrations (clockwise from bottom left) locomotive 3716 rounds the turn to break the ribbon, Garnett Valley Gang member Lloyd Unrau, volunteer coachman Riley Sykes checks the track ahead, full steam ahead, conductor Ron Belisle takes tickets and Brad Coates (left) and Eric Cooper in the engineer’s compartment.

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KVR marks centennial Mark Brett

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A hundred years in the making, the Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s centennial celebration Sunday didn’t disappoint.

In fact, those who rode the coaches and open air cars pulled by the majestic 103-year-old steam locomotive, the 3716 Spirit of Summerland may have been just as excited as those who boarded the train on that Monday (May 31) in 1915.

“What an incredible experience, the sound of the whistle, the

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cars rocking back and forth on the tracks I can really imagine what it must have been like a long time ago,” said Adelaide Schoeffler who was visiting from Germany with family and decided to take the 90-minute ride. “The views and the scenery were just so beautiful. This something I will never forget.”

Those words were familiar music to the ears of KVR general manager Ken Orford.

“It is still a great thing to ride a train, people from all generations love to ride a train and there is a spirit and a romance about riding

of the audited financial statements for 2014, a list of the permissive tax exemptions, a progress report respecting the previous year in relation to the objectives and measures established for that year, and an update regarding municipal services and operations.

Paving stone silent auction will support local health care Paving stones salvaged from the Rotary Park walkway project will be sold to the highest bidder in a two-week silent auction, and funds raised will support the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical

the train,” said Orford. “Our history is who we are. Our history is what develops attitude, character, our fabric as Canadians. It’s all of these bits and pieces put together collectively as the mosaic we call life.”

Ron Belisle has volunteered with the KVR for over two decades and is most recognizable for his role as conductor.

“I love the railroad, the history and the nostalgia,” said Belisle, who then returned to his duties, shouting out the words as historic as the railway itself.

“All aboard.”

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Best friends Jake Hirschfeld and Sabrina Warkentin have been selected by their peers as the 2015 Penticton Secondary valedictorians.

A strong bond first formed between them during a trip to Europe early in 2014. The two both studied under the school’s french immersion program, which gave them the opportunity to participate in a french exchange in Belgium last year in Grade 11.

“That’s when we became super close,” Warkentin said.

The pair will be delivering some final words to their peers during the graduation ceremony on June 5 at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

“This speech will embody the nature of the class and speak to the community,” reads the nomination form.

“Valedictorians should be people that will take the job seriously; the speech requires a great deal of thought and planning and will be the final impression the community has of the graduating class.”

While surrounded by the European culture, Hirschfeld said he learned to become much less materialistic in observing the habits and attitudes of his European counterparts.

“I learned that feelings are way more important than any object,” he said.

Nevertheless, Hirschfeld said the thing to stand out most about his peers at Pen High was their ability to avoid assimilation.

“Everyone’s different, and we’ve all become so much closer over the past year,” he said.

“This year’s been a lot better than Grades 9, 10 and 11,” said Warkentin.

In earning the title of valedictorian, the pair said it was important to maintain a healthy balance of class work, social engagement, and extracurriculars — admitting that their academic scores weren’t the highest in the school.

“As a school, we reward intellects and well-rounded characters who are socially inept,” said teacher Bill Laven.

Warkentin said Pen High is full of great teachers, and appreciates how many enticed the sharing and growth of ideas.

“There’s never a bad idea to explore,” she said.

They both took advantage of the sporting opportunities available at Pen High.

“I wanted to do every extra curricular there was in Grade 11,” Hirschfeld said. “But rugby was the only one I was ever fully committed to.”

Warkentin also played rugby, and said the girls’ team went undefeated in two of the seasons she played, and their success led them to a provincial tournament at the UBC fields in Vancouver two years ago.

“We finished seventh provincially — which is amazing for how small our school is.”

They also both volunteered for the school’s Special O Games as well as spring and summer camps at the community centre.

They’ve reflected upon it all and written their speeches, but they’re keeping them mostly a surprise.

They said there won’t be much mention of themselves, rather an expression of gratitude towards the school community and the City of Penticton. And because the student body had to face several distressing issues concerning mental health, the two said they’re going to let the staff and students know how thankful they are for the strength and support shown mutually throughout the community.

Also part of the valedictorian duties, Hirschfeld and Warkentin were tasked with showing the rest of the Grade 12 class how to properly wear their graduation gown — which they said was a lot more challenging than it should have been.

Looking past high school, Warkentin has secured a scholarship at Quest University in Squamish, and Hirschfeld is looking into a volunteer placement through Canada World Youth — and he’s hoping to serve in Peru as a humanitarian and teacher.

Hirschfeld and Warkentin said they know of many students travelling abroad shortly after graduation, and are looking forward to reunions in the summertime.

But whatever time of year, they said that keeping in touch with one another is as easy as making the effort.

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Safety first on B.C. highways Summer has (unofficially) arrived and British Columbians are hitting the roads on the weekends to go camping, visit relatives or just leave their homes to enjoy some leisure time in the sunny weather.

But all that excitement to get away from it all means thousands more cars on the road.

And that means an increase in accidents. The May long weekend is particularily notorious for an increase in traffic accidents, some with fatal consequences.

ICBC stats indicate that, on average, 68 people are injured in 260 crashes throughout the Southern Interior every year over the Victoria Day long weekend. Provincially, on average, two people are killed and 490 injured during the three-day weekend.

According to RCMP, in 2013 and 2014 the South Okanagan Similkameen area has seen an alarming increase in motorcycle fatalities and injury crashes. Fatal motorcycle crashes have doubled in each of the last two years.

With these stats in mind, police are using their summer enforcement blitz to try and prevent tragic incidents and cut down on high-risk driving habits.

While impaired driving is a concern, many collisions are caused by smaller errors in judgment.

Failing to yield the right-of-way, speeding, unsafe lane changes, tailgating and ignoring traffic control devices are all contributors to accidents.

According to ICBC, 43 per cent of all crashesPENTICTON in B.C. are aWESTERN result of failing to yield, and 60 per cent of all crashes happen at intersections.

Police will be handing out tickets to drivers who break the rules of the road. A fine is a small price to pay if it helps prevent a fatal collision.

The summer is supposed to be a fun time of family vacations, festivals and events to explore — drive slow, drive safe and come home alive.

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Is B.C. a Third World backwater?

We might call ourselves Super, Natural or even The Best Place on Earth, but how is B.C. viewed around the world?

Ever since U.S. billionaires and their environmental clients decided more than a decade ago to supervise our society, the impression that British Columbia is a primitive colonial backwater in need of “saving” has only been reinforced.

In late April, the province and coastal aboriginal leaders announced completion of marine planning areas for Haida Gwaii and the North and Central Coast.

U.S. activists knew about the announcement weeks before the legislature press gallery did, and a documentary crew was sent up to advance the narrative of the saving of the “Great Bear Rainforest.”

Within minutes of the announcement, the World Wildlife Fund website trumpeted the creation of the “Great

Bear Sea,” continuing the penchant of outsiders for renaming large parts of B.C. to fit their marketing strategies.

Unlike the “Great Bear Rainforest” land use deal of 2007, the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and Greenpeace were not represented. Instead, Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan sat beaming in the audience.

McMillan’s role in directing U.S. foundation money to B.C. has prompted him to declare himself “a principal architect of the Great Bear Rainforest project,” although in the early years he and his staff (currently 24 people) stayed behind the scenes while Sierra, Greenpeace et al took the credit.

At the event, two aboriginal leaders gave a nod to the real funder of the ongoing effort to “save” the B.C. coast, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Gordon Moore is a co-founder of Intel Corp., maker of most

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BC Views of the world’s computer processor chips, now spending his vast fortune on the Amazon basin, B.C. and other “threatened” places.

Other Silicon Valley and Seattle billionaires helped finance the original effort, and a strategy document surfaced in 2008 describing their plan to de-market the Alberta oilsands by creating a blockade against energy exports on our Pacific coast. That campaign has featured a fake cancer study and grossly exaggerated greenhouse gas claims compared to U.S. coal and oil production.

The effort has since expanded to natural gas, with false horror stories about “fracking” finding a receptive global audience.

Last week I wrote about the plan by British manufacturing conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser to buy up farms in the B.C. Interior and replant them with trees.

Contrary to my description, “RB Trees for Change” isn’t participating in the dodgy European carbon credit market.

They’re just doing it for global marketing purposes, covering pioneer-cleared farms of our colonial backwater with forest for 100 years so they can advertise their soaps and cold pills as carbon neutral.

Another 10,000 hectares of B.C. “saved” from destruction by benevolent foreign interests!

Back to reality.

B.C.’s Auditor General issued a report last week calling on the province to do more to prevent the

“cumulative effects” of industrial development.

A familiar example of this is the struggle to maintain caribou herds in northern B.C. The B.C. government mustered a response from the multiple ministries that have worked on this since 2010.

Among other things, they noted that 90 per cent of B.C.’s vast area is now covered by regional land use plans created to manage cumulative impacts. A whopping 37 per cent of B.C. is designated as parks and protected areas for environmental and cultural values.

Maybe that’s still not good enough, but it’s better than anything I can find in Europe or the U.S. That’s particularly true of California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, a pipeline spill, heavy oil refining and gridlocked freeways.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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letters Looking at the true cost of electricity The large-scale Site C dam project will take 10 years to build and will be B.C.’s biggest expenditure to date. Yet, the energy picture will change drastically in those 10 years.

My own home-based “solar power plant” is working every day, saving me money. Solar energy should be a big part of B.C.’s future.

Our province is ignoring that, worldwide, countries are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and generating huge amounts of energy with solar. How can we reach our politicians, who are not held accountable for questionable decisions they make regarding our energy future? Any project as expensive and massive as the Site C dam should be put to a provincial referendum.

On May 1st, the smart meters will be rolled out in FortisBC’s service areas. These meters will enable Fortis to implement timeof-day billing, allowing them to charge more for peak demand usage, usually from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. I can’t say Fortis will raise the daytime rate, but Ontario just did, doubling the peak demand rates from eight cents to 16 cents/kWh. Energy corporations have become like

Searching for answers Ms. Sheppard sat silent on May 11 when the school board chair refused to allow questions of individual trustees.

Not one trustee stood for the right of the people to question their elected officials that day.

My questions to individual board members regarding the outrageous salary increase given to Supt. Wendy Hyer ($29,000) went unanswered.

Chair Van Alphen ruled that I could ask questions privately of individual trustees.

On May 20, I emailed Trustee Ms. Sheppard the following question: You have voted for this budget giving the superintendent a 22 per cent increase in wages despite the fact that during the election campaign you said that your role as a new trustee is to repair relations with teachers. As the teachers spent several weeks on a picket line and only received 1.5 per cent how do you justify this raise in the budget and how do you expect this will improve school board relations with teachers?

Her May 26 reply was as follows: “My true apologies for not getting back to you sooner — I have just returned from a business trip. I will forward your

These meters will enable Fortis to implement time-ofday billing, allowing them to charge more for peak demand usage.

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landlords, and we, their customers, are like renters. But these landlords continually raise the rent, and the renters have no option but to pay. Sounds like a monopoly.

If your annual energy bill is $2,000 and you factor in a 40-60 per cent increase in the cost of power over 10 years, you’ll be paying close to $30,000, and have nothing to show for it. If you invest in solar, your bills will be

email inquiry to the board spokesperson (chair), by cc of this reply, for it to be added to the next available agenda as an item of correspondence.”

Apparently Ms. Sheppard is not willing to answer any questions whether in or out of the board room. Why? Elvena Slump Penticton

Government of one Re: Canadian Senate: Yea or Nay, May 30, 2015.

Thank you, Mr. Barillaro for the history lesson, reminding readers that the Senate has been part of Canada since 1775 and is mandated by the Canadian constitution.

Ron also tells — since then the senate has evolved into what it is today — to coin another old phrase the senate is as useless as a T’s on a bull!

Evolve means a gradual change over time and if that’s the case, the constitution is a prime example of antiquated thinking that does not belong in this constantly changing world.

If those people living in 1775 could just have good look at today’s world; I believe there would be mass suicide when viewing today’s not-sogood along with the bad and

lower and the savings will be tax-free. It’s an investment over time that pays you back, but you have to spend money to make money.

Natural gas, at one time, was relatively cheap; not anymore. Last year, I used $300 worth of gas, yet my bill for the year was $1,050, after add-ons, taxes, delivery charges, etc. Have you checked your natural gas bills lately? Pay attention to the cost of gas in relation to the total bill. Ever wonder why there are so many rebates on gas appliances, furnaces and water heaters? Once you commit to natural gas, it’s very expensive to switch.

The best way to manage your energy costs is to go solar.

When I replace my natural gas fireplaces and hot water heater, I will be powered by electricity and solar. Sure, it’s going to cost me more money upfront, but it will save me money in the long run. My advice to people building or buying a house is to carefully check out your energy options. As far as I know, the sun hasn’t raised its rates in over four billion years.

ugly that is the incompetent senate.

It would be difficult to ask what’s new when entering an antique store, if change had never taken place ?

Prime Minister Pearson, I think, in 1965 changed the British Union Jack for the Canadian Maple Leaf Flag, the pride and joy of all proud Canadians .

No, it could be a simple task to get rid of a free-loading Senate.

The people of Canada speaking loud and clear in one voice united — not asking but telling the senate and others that harm our country — the party is over today not one of the tomorrows.

Canadians, together we can stop the flight of those political pigeons that mess up our lives and the lives of the future.

Tom Isherwood Olalla

Tired of being blue I tried to talk to get some information from Service Canada today. I spent 10 minutes on the phone, got disconnected, went through the computer choices, again, and then spent another 20 minutes on the phone.

When I finally got through

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to an actual person, she was helpful and courteous. However, I was frustrated and curt with her because I had just run a psychological endurance race in order to speak to a real human being.

The sense of frustration still lingers as well as my appreciation about the woman’s patience.

I resorted to the phone system because the Service Canada office in Penticton is woefully understaffed.

Often the staff there are required to make email requests for a call back because they have neither the information nor the power to make decisions or give out appropriate information. Callbacks can take as long as a week, if they happen at all. Still no one seems to have the power to give out information or make a decision.

Twenty some odd years of downsizing and service cuts in the name of fiscal responsibility has resulted in a civil service that is unable to meet the growing needs of the Canadians they are trying to serve.

It’s time for a change. I think it’s time that British Columbia joined the Orange Wave. I’m tired of being Blue.

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It’s not often that you get the chance to purchase a part of B.C. history.

With the addition of a signed first edition of Klee Wyck, Emily Carr’s first book, to their annual fundraising auction, that’s what the Penticton Art Gallery is offering.

“It is rare enough to find one with its cover on, but to find one with its cover on and an early signature in it is even harder to find,” said curator Paul Crawford.

The gallery has drawn elements from across Canada to put together a one of a kind package. The book comes from a Victoria rare books dealer, and it is being paired with the printing block used to print the cover, acquired from a collection in Ontario.

“Brian Gibson, who teaches at Princess Margaret Secondary, is also a master printer and he has actually been able to pull a print off the block,” said Crawford. “So you actually get a framed copy of the print as well. You get the printing block, the print and you get the signed book.”

Crawford points out that since this is a first edition, published by Oxford University Press in 1941, it is the complete book.

Though the original won the 1941 Governor General’s Awards for Literary Merit in non-fiction, 2,300 words were cut from the 1951 publication, removing several passages critical of the actions of European missionaries, as well as a story about a mixed race family.

This became known as the educational version and was the basis for all later publications until Douglas & McIntyre’s 2004 edition restored the text.

The provenance of this copy is impeccable, according to Crawford, coming from the library of Madge Hamilton, who was an art student and close friend of Emily Carr, as well as being the assistant B.C. provincial archivist from 1934 until her retirement in 1953.

A number of the artifacts in Emily Carr house in Victoria came from Hamilton’s estate, including a bed which originally belonged Carr’s parents and in which, it is claimed she was born.

Hamilton was born in Victoria in

Topping the list for this year’s Penticton Art Gallery fundraising auction is a signed first edition of Emily Carr’s Klee Wyck. That and other items, goes on sale on June 27.

1894 and was the youngest child of Lieutent-Colonel Richard Wolfenden, a connection which provides even more links to B.C. history.

In 1858 Wolfenden was one of 150 who sailed on the Thames City, captained by Col. R.C. Moody, to maintain peace during the Cariboo gold rush and ended up building roads, developing trails and surveying the City of New Westminster.

He was also in charge of the Royal Engineer’s printing press, and later received the title of the first Queen’s and King’s Printer for B.C., a position he held until his death in 1911.

“It is such a touchstone to the very genesis of B.C.,” said Crawford, referring to the gallery’s copy of Klee Wyck. “People don’t seem to get bored of her story and her life and her work.”

Crawford estimates the value of this copy of Klee Wyck at $5,000 and said the printing block should have a similar value.

“We have an estimate on it of $5,000 to $7,000,” he said, adding that an Emily Carr painting recently sold for $2 million at a Vancouver auction.

This original edition of Klee Wyck also includes four colour plates of Carr’s paintings, including a portrait of her close friend, Sophie Frank.

In addition to this Klee Wyck, the gallery has a vast number of contemporary and historic items they will be offering up as part of the annual fundraising auction. Items will be added as they are catalogued and number of items are on display at the gallery now with the entire auction up for preview by June 16.

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OK Falls eyeing local governance models The community of Okanagan Falls is taking the first steps towards becoming an incorporated government, something that has never happened in the community’s 120-year history.

The Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development has approved a request by the board of the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen to commence a process to study the future of governance for Okanagan Falls.

“This has been a long road for the past ten years,” said Tom Siddon, Area D director.

The governance study will be guided by a consultant and a citizens steering committee, which will explore the best option for the long-term future of Okanagan Falls.

The study will be paid for by the province, costing approximately $50,000.

The study is the first step in a long process, looking at different ways of creating a responsible local government for the community of Okanagan Falls and finding out whether or not a town-hall style government is the best model. When the results come back, different options will be subject to a cost analysis determining the different financial implications for the area.

Becoming an incorporated government with a town council isn’t the only possible outcome from the study.

“One of the models could be to add a new director to Okanagan Falls, and I’m only speculating here, and a separate director for all the rural areas surrounding Okanagan Falls,” Siddon said.

He said another option would

be to create a town advisory council which represents the voice and concerns of people living in Okanagan Falls, but they wouldn’t have any voting authority and would pass recommendations on to the rural director, an option that isn’t much different then a parks and recreation commission.

Citizens in the area will eventually be able to vote on which option they feel is best for the area, but that day isn’t coming any time soon.

“That question could come maybe a couple years from now,” Siddon said.

The next step after the results from the governance study come back is a business case analysis to determine the implications for residents, such as changes in the tax structure.

“Just to give an example, if we were to take over the maintenance of all roads within the community of Okanagan Falls from the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Highways, then that is a cost factor, and how will we pass that cost on to the taxpayers and will their taxes go up,” Siddon said.

The governance study has been presented multiple times in the past from different directors. A petition for a 2011 study fell short when a new minister shut the project down due to lack of funds.

Siddon met with the ministry last September as well as the year prior and made a personal presentation.

“I said ‘we just got to get this thing rolling. Over a hundred years have gone by and its time Okanagan Falls knew how to manage their future’,” Siddon said.

Siddon said there are some important issues for the future of Okanagan Falls that might be better handled by a town council

including the development of the town centre, the relationship with the irrigation district and maintaining infrastructure.

“There’s a whole range of issues and the town should have a council to deal with these issues,” Siddon said. “But we can’t just say it’s going to be your standardmodel incorporated town council until we find out what the people feel would be the best approach.”

Towns like Oliver, Osoyoos and Princeton have incorporated governments, hovering around the same population size.

“A town the size of Okanagan Falls with 4,000 people or so could well be making its own decisions the same way that Keremeos does the same way that Oliver and Osoyoos do. So this process that we’re starting will put us in that direction,” Siddon said that an incorporated government could help steer Okanagan Falls in a direction that would have the future of the community in mind.

“We tend to be resolving a lot of immediate problems, but not taking a long-term approach to how the town of Okanagan Falls, particularly, should be developed and how the land should be developed in the future,” Siddon said.

Area D Economic Development Co-ordinator John Powell said any impact incorporation would have on the economy in Okanagan Falls would be speculation as of right now.

“It’s probably a little premature for me to comment. I’ve got some ideas, but until the study comes out it might be a bit premature to say too much.”

Powell said he would imagine that incorporation would open up economic options though he noted nothing is for sure until the results of the study are published.

New benefits agreement between OIB and Baldy Capital Corporation Western News Staff

It is going to be much easier for Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) members to hit the slopes this year.

A new benefits agreement is set to expand access to the Mount Baldy Ski Area , providing season lift passes for all OIB members, as well as access to rental equipment and increased availability of ski and snowboard lesson.

The agreement also provides for an annual lease payment by Baldy Capital Corporation for land on the hill, owned by the OIB. There is an option in the agreement for Baldy Capital Corporation to purchase this land or trade for a different land parcel in the future. The OIB will also receive an ownership interest in Baldy Capital Corporation, which will facilitate the planning of future development in a cooperative and consultative

manner between the two partners.

“Our support for the continued operation and development of Mt. Baldy has helped bring the Mount Baldy Ski Area back to life this past season and we look forward to working with Baldy Capital Corporation in their efforts to create a new operating model to sustain and grow the ski resort in the future. We have confidence in the management team within Baldy Capital Corporation and want to work in partnership with them to bring back Mount Baldy Ski Area to the success it once had,” said OIB Chief Clarence Louie in a press release.

“We appreciate the working relationship which we are building with the Osoyoos Indian Band.

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Taylor Ward has played for the Penticton Vees before, but when he pulls that sweater over his head next season, it will be a dream come true.

“It’s a pretty big accomplishment for myself,” said Ward, who played in three regular season and playoff games with the Vees last season as an affiliate player (AP) and registered his first junior A goal against West Kelowna. “Growing up so close, in Kelowna, every kids dream is to play junior hockey close to home. It’s pretty special.”

Ward won a Canadian Sport School Hockey League championship last year with OHA Prep White and finished second in team scoring with 50 points in 28 games. The 17-year-old forward had a team-best 41 assists and possesses hockey sense.

His strong regular season play continued into the playoffs, where he displayed two-way play and helped his team to a Prep Division championship.

Ward said getting games in as an AP gives him confidence, including getting the “nerves out of the way.”

Ward, whose father Dixon Ward played over 500 NHL games with Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, Buffalo and the New York Rangers, intends to bring a hard-working presence as well as a 200-foot game.

What excites Ward, who has caught the eye of several National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I programs, is playing with a returning core, which includes Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro. The Vees released a statement Monday regarding the star rookies who are considered two of the top ‘98born players in Canada.

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from Everett, Fabbro with Seattle) and NCAA level.

Fabbro said he and his family discussed his future and decided that remaining a Vee was best for his NHL draft year and development. He has also had discussions with two NCAA schools and has three or four that are interested.

“Talking with my family advisor, it was an easy pick with Penticton,” said Fabbro, adding that their recruits are something that gives him excitement for next season.

Like Jost, Fabbro said their playoff run that took them to the RBC national junior A hockey championship was another factor.

“I don’t like losing,” said Fabbro. “Hopefully we can finish it off next year.”

Fabbro excelled on the Vees blueline. The 16-year-old was the thirdhighest scoring defencemen on the roster recording 33 points in just 44 games. In the playoffs, he was the highest-scoring defenceman, notching four goals and 15 points in 21 playoff games, helping

the Vees capture their second league championship in four years. Fabbro, like Jost, wore the maple leaf at both the World Under-17 Challenge and World Junior A Challenge. Jost and Fabbro have been projected as first round draft picks in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by numerous hockey publications.

Also staying put is president, general manager and head coach Fred Harbinson.

“People say what more can I do in Penticton with the Vees? The fact is no matter where I coach it’s my job to have an impact and develop players,” said Harbinson in a team statement. “I have the ability to work with some of the most talented, up-and-coming players in North America right here in Penticton — which is shown when players such as Tyson and Dante choose Penticton as a launching pad to the NHL. “Every year there are new players and new challenges — there is plenty left to accomplish,” continued Harbinson.

Following Ward to the Vees from the OHA are defencemen Griffin Mendel and Sam Jones.

“OHA has been a tremendous partner for the Vees over many years now.

We are fortunate to have such a high-performance program so geographically close to the team,” said Harbinson. “We’ve never had so many OHA players join our squad in one year and I believe the pipeline to the Vees in future years looks equally exciting.”

With co-captain Cody DePourcq having graduated, the Vees said it’s a priority for them to add more local talent. They want fans to be proud of their local products and the Vees feel they have that in Ward, Mendel and Jones.

Mendel, 16, won the CSSHL Prep Division championship this past spring with Ward. At sixfoot-two, the defenceman is known for being responsible and intelligent with the ability to play in all situations. The Kelowna product also has a heavy shot from the point. Griffin was a first-round selection

in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft, going 11th overall to the Kootenay Ice. Mendel’s potential has caught the eye of many top NCAA Division l programs and he appeared in two games this past season as an AP. Jones, who turns 18 in November, played for OHA Prep Red in the CSSHL. Born in England, but living in Penticton the last five years, Jones averaged over a point per-game on the blue-line this past season, amassing 31 points in 28 games. Jones was the highest scoring defenceman on OHA Red and finished second in league scoring. The six-foot-two blue-liner is known as a strong skater with a hard shot.

On Tuesday, the Vees added offence to their roster with the addition of Chris Gerrie, 19, for defenceman Jarod Hilderman in a deal with the Olds Grizzlys. In 59 Alberta Junior Hockey League games, Gerrie had 25 goals and 61 points, good for sixth in the league. He is committed to Michigan Tech University.

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Youth love teeing up Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Golf at the grassroots level continues to grow with the Penticton Golf and Country Club’s junior program.

Jeff Hollman, golf professional and instructor at PGCC, has seen the numbers rise over six years and now they are near 70 kids with about 30 high school students playing in tournaments.

“They are just learning the game,” said Hollman.

With just a few weeks remaining, Hollman has helped juniors develop their skills while keeping the fun in it.

Grady Lancaster, 11, and Jodie Wiltse, 16, are in this year’s group.

“It’s pretty awesome,” said Lancaster. “I’m learning some new skills that are really helpful.”

Lancaster also said Hollman is good with helping them improve.

“If we are hitting it not too well, he tells us what you’re doing wrong,” said Lancaster, who can drive the ball 170 yards.

“I really like it,” said Wiltse. “I just want to improve so I can play it for fun. Compared to last year, I’m a lot better.”

Wiltse started playing last year to try something new and make friends.

In a sport that is difficult to learn, Hollman said he has seen big improvements.

“Being at the age they are, they can really develop the skill,” said Hollman.

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they had played holes one through three, a few came back asking if they could play those holes again.

“They didn’t know it’s an actual nine holes. It’s kind of funny,” he said.

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The kids have also been exposed to the social side of golf. After sessions, they go in the clubhouse to eat and hang out.

“It’s kind of neat to see them go up … they just socialize,” said Hollman.

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Princes Margaret Mustangs tennis team improved on last year’s AA B.C. High School championship 11th place finish by finishing 10th.

The team was in Vancouver May 27-30 and won two of five match ups. The most tightly contested match was in the second round against West Point Grey Academy, who defeated the Mustangs 6-5. The Mustangs were edged 6-4 in mixed doubles play. The Mustangs played in the consolation pool and defeated Kamloops’ SaHali 6-5 and Richmond’s A.R. MacNeill Secondary 9-2.

Along with cracking the top 10, the Mustangs received the top sportsmanship team award among the 12team tournament. Graduates from the team include Taylor Corrie, Jaquelyn Ford, Manmeet Singh, Colton Van Camp, Tyrell Buckley and Harry Gill. Other members of the team include Adrian Langrehr, Anouk Pabst, Nikhil Mohan, Rochelle Dias, Belle Grant, Azumi Misago and Bishal Khatri.

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The Vernon Jackals came out firing against the Penticton Harlequins at McNicoll Park, but the home side exploded for a 41-14 win May 30.

“It was good,” said Daniel Hatch of the Harlequins, who improved to 3-0 in Okanagan Rugby Union play.

“They hemmed us in our own end for the first little bit.

The first half in total (17-7) was pretty close. We just sort of ran away with it in the second.”

Hatch and Aukuso Savea led the Harlequins attack with two tries, while Scott Naylor, David Bellomo and Ben Gorrod scored one try each.

After feeling the Jackals pressure in the opening 10 minutes, the Harlequins scored two tries within three minutes, both by Hatch. The home side had some problems with their defensive structure that they corrected, then the offence came alive in the final half.

“We just scored a bunch of really nice, long field tries,” said Hatch. “That just kind of turned the game upside down.”

Hatch said the Harlequins also showed composure with the small lead they had. They got sharper with details in their game and the communication was there.

“One of the keys to the second half was our fitness,” said Hatch. “We’ve been working conditioning into everything we do in practice and guys have been really buying into it.”

This weekend the Harlequins will play Trail in an exhibition game in Greenwood, which both teams agreed would be a good neutral location to meet. The following weekend the Harlequins are hosting their Sunfest tournament. Their next league match will be for the ORU championship at the end of June or early July. The Harlequins will play the winner between the Jackals and Salmon Arm Manthers.

THE HARLEQUIN’S Jesse Conibear keeps charging ahead, despite a couple of Vernon Jackals on his back trying to drag him down. The local squad defeated the Jackals 41-14 to stay undefeated and solidify a birth in the Okanagan Rugby Union final.

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Being with family and the chance to work with the Okanagan Hockey Academy has brought Bruno Campese back to Penticton.

“I have known the program well. My son (Matthew) attended for two years.

The quality of the people and staff is exceptional,” said Campese. “To be around those guys on a daily basis will be fun. Get back into coaching. Lots of factors pulled me back.”

After eight years with the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League, which Campese said was a great experience, he chose not to return in mid-May. It was a difficult decision with the effort Campese put in with the Raiders.

“I had the chance to go back and chose not to for several reasons,” said Campese, who compiled a record of 107-67-6 in three seasons as director of hockey operations and coach of the Penticton Vees from 2004-07.

Okanagan Hockey Group vice president Dixon Ward made the announcement May 29 that the Nelson native was named the head coach of the OHA Bantam Prep team. While with the Raiders, Campese was their head coach from 2007-11 and was general manager from 2008-15.

“We are very excited to have Bruno Campese join our organization,” said Ward in a press release. “We have prided ourselves on the quality and expertise of our hockey staff and the addition of Bruno only increases that level. With his wealth of playing, coaching and management experience at the junior A and Major Junior

level, Bruno will be able to provide our young athletes with the knowledge and experience that they will need to move to the next levels.”

Along with working with the Raiders and Vees, BRUNO CAMPESE Campese was an has left the Prince assistant coach with Albert Raiders to the Calgary Hitmen join the Okanagan after spending two Hockey Academy. seasons as the head Prince Albert Raiders photo coach with the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Campese said when he initially stopped coaching he missed it.

“It’s probably the next best thing to playing,” said Campese, who was a goalie for the Penticton Knights from 1979-81 “I’m really excited to get coaching and back on the bench. To coach that group, an elite group, is going to be fun.”

During his playing days, Campese was selected in the 12th round, 249th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1982 NHL Draft. He played one season with Northern Michigan University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Campese also played two seasons in the Western Hockey League, ultimately winning the Memorial Cup in 1983 with the Portland Winterhawks. After his junior career, he spent 14 years playing professionally in Europe, including eight seasons with the Italian national team, where he represented his country on multiple occasions at the world championships and also at the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.

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Beloved son of Don Hartford (Penticton), Darcy passed away suddenly at his home in Prince George, age 53. Besides his dad, Darcy leaves his wife Brenda, daughter Sheena (Phil), son Kwade, mother Shirley, brothers Lorne (Shawn) and Dennis, sister Tammy, step-mom Mavis, step-brother Shane (Kim) and many extended family.

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Diana Mary, died while surrounded by family at Penticton Regional Hospital at Noon, Thursday May 28th, 2015. She is survived by her sister Muriel in England, all her children, Lesley (Ben) Draper, Sheila North, Dorothy (Bob) Haddrell, Frances (Jim) Depper George, Michael (Edith) Waterhouse, Cynthia (Traffy) Waterhouse-Baker, and 70 other progeny, and other extended family she helped raise or mentor. She was predeceased by her husbands Thomas Herbert Waterhouse, and R.Bruce Graham, and 2 grandchildren, Kristie and Ryan. A Memorial service will be held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Summerland, June 6th at 2pm. Interment will be at a later date in Surrey, B.C. A special thanks to the nurses and doctors at Penticton Regional Hospital for their care and respect for the family and our mother while she was in their care. Diana requested donations be made to the Summerland Food Bank in memory of her. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.

Lloyd passed away at the Andy Moog & Friends Hospice House at 1:40 am on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was the youngest of nine children (Myrtle, Ben, Len, Dagmar, Frank, Ruth, Elsa, and Roy) born to Swedish immigrants Andrew and Jennie Anderson. After marrying, Lloyd and wife Nancy had two twin children (Lonny and Lynn). He is predeceased by wife Nancy, and survived by son Lonny (wife Norisa) and daughter Lynn. He is Grandfather to Ryan, Shoshanna (husband Dale), Stacey (husband Jason), Landen, Sequin, Kevin, and Karie (husband Christopher). He is Greatgrandfather to Breyden, Nevaeh, Charly, Baby Trudeau, Isaiah, Kate-Lynn, Mekenzie, and Caleb. Lloyd’s career of metal fabrication brought him to be the head of the Welding Department of the Prince George College of New Caledonia, after which he took retirement in Penticton, British Columbia.

A Memorial will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 1:30pm at the Penticton Alliance Church, 197 Brandon Avenue.

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FRANZ JOSEF Born in Freiburg, Germany in 1939; passed away unexpectedly at home May 15, 2015. Franz is survived by his wife, Hildegard, as well as his two brothers and their families in Germany. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church 1296 Main St., Penticton, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be directed to a charity of your choice.

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THOMAS JAMES KEMP, FCGA November 25, 1940 – May 29, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tom Kemp after a short struggle with ALS. Tom was born and raised in Kimberley BC. He moved to Penticton in 1972 with his wife Carol and their 2 children, Brenda and Andrea. He opened an accounting practice on his own and then later partnered with his friend and colleague Bob Harvey where they formed Kemp Harvey and Co., CGA’s, which still operates today. There are now 7 Kemp Harvey offices throughout the province, something that Tom was extremely proud of. Tom partially retired in 1999, and the Penticton office he helped create, is now operated by his daughter Andrea and her business partner Nicole Thompson. Throughout his life, Tom was an active Member of the CGA Association of BC and in 1989 he was President. He was also a member of the CGA Board of Canada.

From the beginning, Tom was active member in the community. He was a member of the Peach Festival Society, Kiwanis, Ironman Canada, VFCU, Penticton Yacht Club, and several other boards. Tom had the opportunity to live his dream of sailing and living on a boat in Mexico, and in 1999 he purchased a 42 foot sailboat which he sailed for several years. He loved the experience in Mexico so much that after that he built a home and spent his winters there until his passing.

He was an athletic man participating in skiing, old timers hockey, ice-boating, sailing and golf. After high school Tom played hockey for Notre Dame College and the Nelson Maple Leafs. Tom also loved animals and had a special way with them. His companion “Bailey” stood faithfully by him to the end.

Tom is survived by his loving partner Liz Bingham, daughters Brenda (Robyn), Andrea (Rick), former spouse and long-time friend Carol Kemp, and brother Albert (Barb). Tom loved to dance and was an outgoing man; always the life of the party. To celebrate that outgoing personality of his, the family will be hosting a casual and informal open house at Theo’s Restaurant on Saturday June 6 from 1:00 to 4:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA or the Penticton Red Cross HELP Program.

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APRIL 30, 1978 – MAY 29, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful princess Stacy Lynn Moon. Stacy left us peacefully with her mother, aunt and uncle by her side on May 29, 2015 at Westview Place in Penticton, after a long and courageous battle with M.S. Stacy was born in Creston, B.C. on April 30, 1978 and moved to Penticton with her family in 1990. Stacy enjoyed writing poetry and dreamed of one day writing a book. She adored dolphins and in 2005, while on a cruise with a friend, got the opportunity to swim with them. Stacy loved her cats, Suki and Azi, and looked forward to their weekly visits while in Westview Place. She worked her way into the hearts of most who met her. Within a couple of months of moving to Westview Place, she inspired some of the staff and residents to register a team in the M.S. walk. Stacy named the team Westview Moonwalkers. Although she was too ill to participate, the team raised over $1,000.00 and won the prize for “Team Spirit”. We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all those who donated and participated in the walk for Stacy. Stacy will be sadly missed by her loving parents, Marla and Ray Moon; sister, Candace; brother-inlaw, Gregory; precious niece, Stella; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We will cherish her in our hearts and always remember her beautiful smile. To give the family time to heal, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the M.S. Society, Epilepsy Foundation or Penticton Regional Hospital would be greatly appreciated.

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Now hiring at Rockford and at o our summer operations for Revelation Lodge (Revelstoke, BC):

Culinary Team Members r 2rep Cooks r Line Cooks

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r Servers r $artenders r $users Required for our very busy tour season facilitating banquets, wedding, and special events.

Outstanding gratuity potential, staff accommodations and ski pass discounts offered for the upcoming ski season.

Apply Today! Email Resume & Cover Letter: Revstore@rockfordgrill.com

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A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried, If love could have saved you You never would have died.

Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, My dearest one, I loved you, In every special way.

If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you.

Lovingly remembered by your one and only love - Audrey

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The Penticton Western News has Routes available in these areas for Wednesday & Friday:

• Penticton • Osoyoos • Oliver • Summerland Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning for you to deliver, which leaves the rest of the day free.

For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com

Obituaries

KASPER www.blackpress.ca

2016 PENTICTON BC WINTER GAMES requires an

OPERATION MANAGER

Nunes-Pottinger

Funeral Service & Crematorium Oliver & Osoyoos, BC 250-498-0167

Reporting to: Salary Level: Terms: Start Date: Location:

Deadline - June 8, 2015

& Referee In Chief Deadline - June 15, 2015 Submit resume to: administrator@pentictonminorhockey.com (250) 490-9696 Please visit our website for both job descriptions: www.pentictonminorhockey.com

Help Wanted

Be Part of Our Team.

March 27, 1927 - June 4, 2014

On May 26, 2015 John Kasper passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 75 years. John will forever be remembered by his wife Doreen, daughters JoAnn and Lee-Ann (Johnny), 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren; his siblings: Ike (Sylvia), Sarah, and twin brother Bill (Donna); as well as, many nieces/nephews and friends. John enjoyed the great outdoors and spent the majority of his life working road construction. He loved to fish and work in his garden. John took pride in his community and will forever be remembered for his contagious smile and helpful spirit.

John’s family ask that in lieu of flowers, if you wish to contribute to having a bench built by “Okanagan Stoneworks” that will be placed in Centennial Park, Ok Falls for all of the community to enjoy for years to come, then you may send your donation to Jo-Ann Kasper at Box 152, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0.

Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Coach Coordinator

Sydney H. Whitesell

John Patrick 1940 - 2015

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Now accepting applications for

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Obituaries

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Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1

BARBECUE COOK Penticton Yacht Club requires a barbecue cook Saturdays & Sundays, 3-9pm, May-Oct., Apply @ Penticton Marina Office, Gas Dock

PENTICTON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Is

Director of Administration Renumeration to be negotiated based on experience Full-time on an 9 month contract (July 1, 2015-April 1, 2016) July 1, 2015 PENTICTON

The Operations Manager for the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the Games office to provide support to the Board of Directors and their Committees. The Operations Manager will be responsible for helping organize and manage an event that will involve up to 2,000 participants, 18 sports and 1,800 volunteers as Penticton hosts the BC Winter Games from February 25-28, 2016.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and confident in their ability to help develop the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games into a community event to remember. The Operations Manager will have strong skills in volunteer management and staff supervision, an understanding of office related processes and procedures such as inventory control and a general knowledge of the budgeting process (to include payroll, accounts payable and receivable, etc.) and over-the-counter sales. A good working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is required. Past experience in event or BC Games planning will be an asset.

CHERRY LANE SHOPPING CENTRE LAWN MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED

We are looking for an outgoing, dynamic, selfstarter to join the team at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre.

The position is 16 to 20 hours per week to start, with the possibility of more hours for the right person.

We require a person for lawn maintenance, general grounds keeping and litter pick up.

The candidate must have working knowledge of gas powered lawn equipment. A Driver’s License is required. A Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Check will need to be provided at hiring.

Wage to be determined.

Interested parties may drop off their resumes at the Cherry Lane Administration office or email to info@cherrylane.ca

Be Part of Our Team.

Sub-Contractor Driver Must have 1 ton Van 2 days a week - Wednesday & Friday Early morning deliveries For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com

Requirements:

Completion of a Criminal Reference Check

Application Process:

Complete a cover letter and resume and send to jobs@bcwintergames.ca.

Closing date for applications is June 10, 2015.

For more information visit: www.bcgames.org

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be called.

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Auto Accessories/Parts

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Cleaning Services

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Rubbish removal; clean-up and haul anything from home/garage/yard/basement to dump, (250)488-3043

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 1st cut Alfalfa hay, no rain, big squares, $120/bale. Straw for sale, $60/bale. Also Bark Mulch. 1-250-804-6720

Livestock

For Sale: Yakima Skybox Pro 12 Silver and Yakima Highroller Upright bike racks. Yakima roof rack that fits factory roof racks.

Locking cores and key match locks on bike racks, box and roof rack. Box and bike purchased new in 2009.

Roof rack a couple of years older. Excellent condition.

Rarely used and stored under cover. $900 OBO. Located in Nelson 250-354-7471 Singer Model 211G156 HD Industrial sewing machine for upholstery/leather/canvas, etc. $1050 obo, new condition 2014 Danby AC, model DPAC11012, 1100 BTU, 9.2 amps, $250obo, 778-476-1306 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Merchandise for Sale

Garage equipment for sale, priced from $10 - $250, text 250-488-0506 or call (250)494-0590

Auctions

Tools

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Home in Caravilla Estate on its own lot w/garage, new plumbing, furnace, windows, electric awning, laminate floors, kitchen cabinets, low strata, club house w/pool & hot tub, $215,000, (250)490-3637

100 Gallon Turbo Mist Herbicide Sprayer, excellent cond., $1300, 250-770-0288

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

Firearms

Rentals

Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Call or text, (250)809-9664

Commercial/ Industrial

Farm Equipment

Free Items Free house, 363 Churchill Ave, Penticton. You take away. 250-494-9078

Garage Sales Garage Sale, Sat & Sun, June 6 & 7, 9am, 1155 Woodlands Dr. HUGE GARAGE SALE SAT/SUN, JUN 5 & 6, 9am to 4pm, 1171 Penticton Ave.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200.

Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

2007 Smart Car, 167,000 km, 6spd, auto, soft top, $3500 obo, (250)490-6180

Recreational/Sale 2007 Arctic Fox 33ft trailer, Silver Fox addition, 2 slides, solar panel, exc. cond., $19,500, (250)490-0033 36’ Okanagan 5th wheel, 3 slides, winter pkg, queen, w/d, 2 furn, a/c, f/p,leather recliners & sofa bed, 2 awnings, air hitch, many extras, $20,000.

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Trucks & Vans ‘13 Grand Caravan, 6400 kms, fully load, winters/summers on rims, $18,000, 250-493-6483

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BUD HAYNES, Ward’s Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns.

Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-3475855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

Cars - Sports & Imports

If you see a wildfire, report it to

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

Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock.

We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Rooms for Rent

1980 Chevy Short Box Stepside 4spd manual transmission,350, 4 barrel carb, recently rebuilt, 8000lb Warn winch, custom built bumper, 33” tires - 80% left. Runs good, very good shape. $5000 OBO Phone: 250-864-6998 1997 Chev Tahoe 4dr, 4x4, needs tires, 16” 350 eng., 4spd, auto, full load, leather, no rust, black purple metallic, all new brake system, radiator, great runner, $1750, 778-4762046, Penticton 2007 GMC, 2500 hd, SLE ext cab, 4x4, sb,6Lgas, 217kms, $11,750.obo. 250-307-0505

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Contents of #235 at Xtra Storage in Penticton rented

by Allison Taylor will be auctioned off at www.bid13.com ending June 9.

Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

SOOO SEXY SANDY 38D, 29,34. Let’s Play 250-878-1514

Room for rent or professional woman, choice of 3 rooms in upper class neighbourhood, new house, shared bathroom, private entrance, $695/mo., Summerland, Text 250-4880506 anytime

Want to Rent Wanted to rent, Penticton area. 50+ working couple, non-smoking, non-drinking, looking to rent an unfurnished, 2bdrm:house, basement suite, upper floor, mobile home, cottage, RV parking a must, storage for Handyman Tools A+. please call or text to 250-4888988 or 250-488-8517.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Newer Dodge Challenger, rear Go-Wing, new $600, sell $200, 778-476-2046 New Nokian tires, 265/ 65R17 116 RXL. Make an offer. Black iron rims, will fit above tires. Jim 250-462-7756

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calendar WEDNESDAY June 3

T he B ereavemenT resource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Adults welcome. 250490-1107.[we] elks cluB on Ellis Street has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. senior singles, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-4927078 for more info. alcoholics anonymous has daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call

250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more info.

T he P enTicTon academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250493-7977 for more info. care closeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice.

Donations welcome. anaveTs has humP Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon.

Entertainment by Buzz Byer. Dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. kiwanis cluB meeTs at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. souTh main droP-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, easy to intermediate line dance and crib-

okanagan falls seniors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. summerland arT cluB meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library.

Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. fosTer care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office.

For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. alcoholics anonymous

bage at 1 p.m., pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strumalong at 6:30 p.m.[we] Bingo every wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Daily lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. hand and fooT canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. carPeT Bowling from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St.

Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement.

PenTicTon duPlicaTe Bridge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton Legion on Martin Street. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. seniors’ recreaTion and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Call Jeanne at 250-4927266 for more information. has

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The legion ladies Lunch Bunch meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and County Club, 600 Comox St.[064p]SouthMainDr-CescptbowlingadSshcverton10a.m,bigdcrftesna1p.m,iroductykela2p.m[h] fiTness friends meeTs every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information.

ToPs B.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. line dancing wiTh Claire Denney every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oliver Seniors Centre, 5876 Airport St. Call Claire at 778-439-2070 for information. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. fraTernal order of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m.

Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. deserT sage sPinners and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. line dancing aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving

with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more info. elks cluB has snowball darts at 7 p.m ToPs (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. anaveTs has Their kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon, pool at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY June 5

The PenTicTon PuBlic Library is offering a free demonstration of library resources in their auditorium at noon. The library subscribes to streaming movies, downloadable magazines, world travel information sources, health and alternative health information, Ancestry.ca, and much more, all freely available using your library card. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.[065p] anaveTs has sTu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Mixed doubles pool at 7 p.m. and karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. elks cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Rib night at 5:30 p.m. eagles cluB has Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. souTh main droPin Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong and Beginner Plus Line Dance at 1 p.m.[fr] 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.

T he B ereavemenT resource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-4901107.[fr] PenTicTon seniors comPuTer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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Back Alley concerts back Western News Staff

The Back Alley Concert Series is returning to Oliver this summer to rock the kegs down at the Old Firehall.

Hosted at the Firehall Brewery and Pappa’s Firehall Bistro, the concert series features grassroots live music, a beverage garden, fresh craft beer, local wines and artists.

Organizers hunted down quality musicians from the area, called up their wine-making friends to give them a venue to pour and invited local artists to display their creations on site during the concerts.

The back alley area is dressed up with tents, stage and sound, shaded areas, portable toilets and the bar. Firehall Brewery taps a one-of-a-kind artisan cask, one specially brewed for each gig,

THE BACK ALLEY CONCERT SERIES returns to the old firehall in Oliver this summer, hosted by the Firehall Brewery and Pappa’s Firehall Bistro.

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to pour alongside their main beer selection.

“This is a break-even event run by volunteers, including our brewery staff, that very often sells out and is packed to the brim with smiling faces,” said one of the Firehall

organizers.

The concert series kicks off on June 13 with Tiger Moon playing.

They are a duo out of Kelowna playing foldedup styles of bluegrass, rock and roll, reggae and soul. The concert will

feature Covert Farms Estate Winery and local artists The Fibre Broads On July 18 the trio Devon Coyote will take the stage. They feature sincere songwriting, melodic guitars, smooth bass lines and raw, ani-

malistic framing. The feature winery is Hester Creek Estate Winery and local artists are Marion Trimble and Enid Baker.

Lefty, a original hard rock band, will be playing music on Aug. 29.

The four person band is a mix of many styles but the end result is high energy as a result of influence from pop to indie, punk to country, airy and light to hard and heavy.

Young & Wyse Collection will be the feature winery and local artists are Ed Duckes and Brandt Leinor.

These events are not open to minors. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m.

Food is not served at the show, so picnic meals are encouraged, or take out is available from Poppa’s. Tickets are presold at Pappa’s Firehall Bistro and are $15 plus tax.

Sip and savour over Les Miserables production Western News Staff

Les Miserables is coming to Culmina Family Estate Winery for a unique evening of wine, food and the arts.

Partnering with the Arts Club Theatre Company and its summer production of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables on the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in Vancouver, Culmina is presenting a multi-course dinner featuring cast members Amy Wallis and Eric Craig on June 13.

First published in 1862, Hugo’s novel Les Misérables has been popularized through numerous adaptations for the stage, television, and film, including the musical.

The evening will feature select live performances from Les Miserables in the Culmina Barrel Room as well as food offerings from Joy Road Catering. Each course will be paired with Culmina’s critically acclaimed wines, including its inaugural release of their

R&D line.

This new range of wines celebrate the research and development employed by Culmina co-proprietors Don and Elaine Triggs in the creation of their Golden Mile Bench estate at 4790 Wild Rose St. in Oliver.

It also pays tribute to the playful investigative

spirit employed by Don and his twin brother Ron while growing up on the farm in Manitoba. The inaugural 2013 R&D Red Blend is a merlot-dominant blend of Bordeaux varieties.

The Arts Club Theatre Company is in its 51st season and is one of Canada’s largest, oldest and most suc-

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