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Teen killed on Oliver highway Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

The 16-year-old girl who was stuck and killed by an RV in Oliver has been identified as Mya Daylene Goddard from Penticton.

Goddard was crossing Highway 97 when she was hit by a southbound RV on June 4. She was transported form the scene of the incident to the South Okanagan General Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services are currently investigating the death.

A Facebook memorial page has been set up entitled “In loving memory of Mya Goddard.”

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GRad pRomise — pen High grads Riley Zuke (front left) Thomas Zitz (front right) and Jacob Wilcox (behind) take a pledge along with the rest of the class of 2015 to “move out of (their) parents house at least once” among other promises during the valedictorian speech at the convocation ceremony at the soeC on June 5.

It’s unclear why the RCMP took almost two months to release information to the public surrounding a report of a man allegedly exposing himself to a young girl near Keremeos.

RCMP issued a release last Friday morning about the incident that took place April 16 at about 5:40 p.m. Cpl. Dave Tyreman, a media relations officer for the RCMP, said the information given wasn’t so much a news release but a public notice in hopes of advancing the investigation.

Tyreman, who is based out of Prince George, works with investigating officers in several different RCMP branches and helps filter information out to the media and public.

He said he was not aware why investigating officers did not ask to issue a release earlier.

“We put this release out looking for information from the public to identify this individual,” he said, adding later in the interview with the Keremeos Review, “The most important thing is identifying this person so this doesn’t happen again.”

Although he couldn’t speak specifically to the details of the current case, Tyreman speculated that

there are many reasons officers might release information several weeks or months after an incident.

One possibility is that the investigating officers have identified a suspect but need the public’s assistance in placing the person in the area including surveillance video and eye witness accounts.

Police also might issue a release weeks after the fact if a lead turns cold or if they think a person of interest might flee before being caught if the information is released earlier.

Cpl. Sean Hall, the acting commander of the Keremeos detachment, was unavailable to provide information about why the release was not issued earlier as he is currently working an unrelated case in Penticton. Although little was released about the incident, a lengthy description of the man and the vehicle was provided.

The man was described as being; light skin, possibly Caucasian, somewhere in his 20’s with short black hair, approximately one to two inches long, dark coloured eyes, approximately 57’ tall, slender build with muscular arms. RCMP said the man was described as having a facial skin condition possibly acne, a tattoo of a lizard or dragon on right upper arm, rings on every other finger on both hands, a piercing on left eyebrow. He was last seen wearing a gold bracelet on wrist, blue shorts and grey tank top, camouflage flip flops, a cigarette package sticking out of his pockets. The vehicle he was driving is believed to be a red single cab Ford pick-up truck, with possibly an Alberta licence plate on it and a trailer hitch on the back with a tennis ball covering.

If you have any information contact the local detachment at 250-499-5511 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Lakeshore walkway close to completion Dan Walton

Western News Staff

The fences are coming down and the Peach Plaza near Okanagan Lake will be ready to stroll through by this weekend.

While Rotary Park and the public washrooms remained open, the walkway from the giant peach to Kiwanis Pier – which stretches through a portion of Rotary Park – was under construction for the past three months. Crews

were working to add more signage and amenities, widen the walkway, add patterned concrete in a circular shape around the Peach (which will alternate between smooth and exposed aggregate as it leads into the water), landscape the area near the sculptures and install a bicycle hub area – which will offer air pumps, maps, a repair station and bike racks.

Also the ramp into the lake will be four metres wide.

“They’re on the home stretch of that project right now, and we’ll likely have an opening in a few days,” said Simone Blais, communications officer for the City of Penticton.

The new design near the peach was moulded through a public consultation process in 2014, though the overall initiative is to complete a large waterfront revitalization project along Lakeshore Drive which began in 2013.

“While the new walkway extends to The Peach on Lakeshore Drive, the walkway around Rotary Park that leads to Kiwanis Pier (was) in need of replacement,” reads the city website.

The construction was scheduled incrementally to avoid disrupting large crowds.

“Revitalization construction projects are typically scheduled in the off-season, so as to lessen the impact on

event organizers and local businesses,” said Blais.

For those who spent time at Rotary Park last month, the walkway required some commuters to take a detour for access to Kiwanis Pier, Okanagan Lake Park and the Lakeshore Casino and Resort because of the narrow corridor during construction.

The revitalized walk-

way will only lead as far as the Kiwanis Pier, as the new designs have not yet been finalized.

“The Peach Plaza and walkway will be completed up to the north end of Rotary Park by the parking lot (and) Martin Street extension,” she said.

The walkway work along Lakeshore Drive began in 2013, which extended the walkway

to three feet wide, and added modern lighting, seating and landscaping.

Blais said the cost of the Peach Plaza is still being finalized since it had to be deferred until the full design is complete, adding that the federal government supported the construction with Gas Tax funds. It is yet to be confirmed if there will be an opening ceremony.

Scorching heat sets new record Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

The record setting heat wave hitting the Okanagan may be gone before the weekend.

“We still have a couple hot days in store,” said Lisa Coldwells, meteorologist with Environment Canada.

A new record was set in Penticton on Monday with temperatures reaching 36.7 degrees Celsius.

“That melted the old record of 32.5, which was set in 2003,” Coldwells said.

In total there were 14 records broken on Monday throughout the

Okanagan, the West Kootenays and in Salmon Arm. The weather is on average about 12 degrees above normal due to a large amount of high pressure deflecting Pacific storms off the coast of B.C. and up into Alaska, allowing the southern desert heat to sneak in from places like northern Nevada. Coldwells said the temperature in Penticton is expected to stay 30 degrees or higher until the end of the week.

“They are going to be close to records, so we’re going to wait and see if it’s actually going to beat them,” she said.

However, those planning a beach trip on the weekend may be disappointed.

“There’s a marked change in the weather coming, and that will be Friday,” Coldwells said.

A dry cold front coming down from the Caribou overnight Thursday is estimated to reach Penticton

by Friday morning. It will bring some wind and clouds with it, dropping temperatures.

“We’re not expecting a lot of showers or precipitation ... maybe a couple of showers on the ridges and temperatures in the low 20s,” Coldwells said.

Trustees give themselves a raise Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

By a narrow margin, Trustees for the Okanagan Skaha School District gave themselves a raise this week.

The 1.1 per cent pay hike, which comes into effect in September 2015, passed by a 4-3 vote, with Trustees Bruce Johnson, Barb Sheppard and Bill Bidlake opposed.

Johnson repeated his concerns that in light of ongoing cuts to the school district budget and an ongoing wage freeze for administrative staff, this was not the right time for trustees to give themselves a raise.

“With all the cuts we are making, this is not necessary,” said Johnson, adding that he doesn’t feel comfortable with a raise until the Ministry of Education chooses to fully fund existing wage agreements and releases the freeze on administrative and excluded staff.

Johnson also declared that if the raise was voted through, he would donate his share to help

pay for administering the local bursary foundations, a move that was echoed by Bidlake.

Trustee Shelley Clarke pointed out that in her nine years as a trustee, she only had one raise.

Unlike some of the other trustees, she pointed out that she did not have a pension income, and therefore counted on her trustee pay to help provide for her family.

Former chair Ginny Clarke said the scarcity of increases went back further. Prior to 2003, she said they had gone 13 years without an increase and they had been sporadic since.

Derek Hurst, chair of the District Parent Advisory Committee, supported the pay increase.

“You need to feel good about paying people what they are worth,” he told the board, adding that fair pay is needed to attract good people to the job. “You get what you pay for.”

The current rate of pay for a trustee is $10,620 and $13,290 for the board chair, based on a September to June year. Van Alphen said the raise amounts to a $15/month increase for her, and about $12/month for trustees.

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A Grade 3 class from Uplands School was driven to help the community in exchange for a little fun.

Students from Penticton and Summerland were invited to LocoLanding for an hour of play last week, and to invoke some healthy competition, the class to collect the most food items was rewarded with extra time at the park. Uplands School collected more items for the food bank than every other school combined.

“It was all them,” said Uplands teacher Judy Street. “It’s really good to inspire kids to move and we’re really happy to help out the food bank.”

Street said three boys collected food in the Uplands neighbourhood by leaving out bags and collecting them later in the week, some students had help from their parents’ offices, others asked a grocery store for donations and some even returned as many

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The 2014 Annual Report for the City of Penticton is available for inspection. Citizens may download a copy of the report at www. penticton.ca/reports or visit City Hall at 171 Main St. to review a copy between regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Monday to Friday. An annual general meeting to receive the report and to take submissions and questions from the public will be held Monday, June 15, 2015 at 6 pm in Council Chambers. For information, contact 250490-2583.

2015-RFQ-19 The City of Penticton is requesting quotations for the supply of one (1) only Mid-Size Sedan.

2015-RFQ-20 The City of Penticton is requesting quotations for the supply of one (1) only Full Size 3/4 Ton, Regular Cab, Fleet Side Long Box, Two Wheel Drive pickup Truck.

According to Section 98 of the Community Charter, each year the City must prepare an annual report. The purpose of the annual report is to provide the public with a copy 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.

Please note the closing date and time is Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. For a copy of the full Request for Quotations please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton.ca/purchasing.

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Judy Street’S Grade 3 class from uplands elementary collected 1,348 food items for the Salvation Army, weighing a total of 1,050 pounds, earning them extra time at LocoLanding as part of a friendly competition.

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bottles and cans as they could to purchase food with money from the deposits.

Their efforts brought in a total of 1,348 items for the Salvation Army Community Food Bank in Penticton. A food drive in June is especially important to the food bank, which is strained by an increase

in use due to children being out of school, and donations aren’t always top-of-mind outside of the holiday season, said Diana Stirling, co-owner of LocoLanding. The campaign has been held every June for the past five years.

“The way Ms. Street motivated her students shows the power of

better health and wellness. This program is for adults of all ages that are looking for an opportunity to meet new people in a social environment while getting outside and getting some exercise. The group meets on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am at the main entrance of the community centre and there is no charge to attend.

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goal-setting in the classroom,” said Stirling.

“These 22 children were determined to not only beat the existing record (set in 2014) but to surpass all other schools combined. When they entered the gates of LocoLanding, they were so proud of what they had done for the community.

It was truly amazing.”

council may be inspected at Development Services, located at City Hall, 171 Main Street, during hours of operation, up to and including Monday, June 15, 2015.

Alternatively, a copy of the May 4, 2015 report (agenda item 8.9) can also be viewed via the City of Penticton website at www. penticton.ca/council.

Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed applications may appear in person, or by agent, at the 6:00 pm Council meeting. Submissions will be received no later than 12:00 pm on Monday, June 15, 2015. Attention: Building & Permitting Manager, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

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Pen HigH AboriginAl VAledictoriAns emily okabe and isaiah Kozak were elected by their peers and they found a few clever ways to collaborate their traditions with the school’s.

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Valedictorians embrace culture Dan Walton

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Thirty-three aboriginal students graduated from Pen High this year, the highest number ever, and their valedictorians — Emily Okabe and Isaiah Kozak — are crediting the school’s Aboriginal Education program for the growing success.

It was the first time two Aboriginal valedictorians were selected, and the first time the selection came from their peers rather than faculty. During the graduation ceremony at the Shatford Centre on June 4, a large section of the seating was occupied by Kozak’s family. As the youngest of four, they were especially proud of Isaiah for being the only one of his brothers to graduate so far, though his sister also completed high school.

While Isaiah’s mother was ecstatic to watch her son graduate, she was kept in the dark about his role as the valedictorian.

“She didn’t know until I was called up on stage,” he said, adding that she then began to cry.

“It’s cool to be breaking the stereotype.”

Until she was in Grade 8, covaledictorian Okabe said that because of negative connotations she was ashamed of her Aborigi-

nal heritage. Okabe said the support offered now through Pen High wouldn’t have been available at any school 20 years ago, and that Aboriginal education is the reason why she now embraces First Nations culture.

“The Ab-ed teachers are so supportive – their support majorly adjusted attitudes,” Okabe said.

“And the whole administration team goes above and beyond.”

The special programming instilled pride in their customs, and to be proud of their culture was the focus of Okabe’s speech.

“Whatever you do, don’t throw away your culture, it’s a part of you,” she said.

Both valedictorians credited support worker Marlene CoxBishop, as well as First Nation teachers Lisa Stevens and Dustin Hyde for increasing the number of Aboriginal graduates, who would often going out of their way to support struggling students.

To add some Aboriginal culture to the traditional gowns, Okabe and Kozak were successful in lobbying for an altercation to the tassel — the string that dangles off the square academic caps worn by grads. Instead of it being a fabric that matches the colour of the cap, the Aboriginal students were encouraged to wear materials such as

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Looking ahead, Kozak, an avid lacrosse player, will be studying kinesiology and athletics next year at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. As well, he will join the lacrosse team. After university, he hopes to play professional lacrosse and also work as a physio and sports therapist.

He has a scholarship pending at the school, and is also saving up by working four different jobs.

Okabe received a major entrance and scholarship of $5,000 at UBC in Vancouver, and will study the arts, First Nations, and french. She hopes to either teach, possibly french immersion, or work in government. Either way, her goal is to make a positive impact in Aboriginal affairs.

While Aboriginal education shined a crucial light on the importance of their heritage, they said as Aboriginal students, there was no special treatment when it came to academic evaluation. But its hard to ignore that disadvantages are inherent since the rate of Aboriginal graduates is significantly below average.

“There’s always going to be racism, you have to keep smiling and doing your own thing,” Kozak said. “Eventually it’ll pay off.”

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Reconciliation at the local level We’ve got the report from the Truth and Reconciliation commission now, but what happens from here?

Seven years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood up in the House of Commons and issued a formal apology for the residential school system and the Truth and Reconciliation commission began its work. The resulting report released last week is damning, including an accusation that Canada was committing cultural genocide.

The report also made it clear this wasn’t a problem of the distant past, but a very real issue still affecting First Nations people today.

After all, as the report points out, the government compelled aboriginal parents to give up their children until the late ’60s, tearing an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children out of their homes to send them to schools where they were taught their culture, their language and their very identity was worthless. The consequences still echo down through the generations. That’s not an easy thing to bear, even for the collective conscience of a country.

But is the issuing of this report going to change anything? After all, the Truth and Reconciliation commission is not the first group to study the problem or make recommendations to government.

Since Harper’s apology on behalf of Canada, change has been slow. Over the last five years, the Department of Indian Affairs has held back $1 billion in spending that should have been targeted at social services. We can hope that the government will act on the 94 recommendations in the report, especially those aimed at breaking down the barriers of prejudice, and the lack of appropriate resources in schools, hospitals and prisons.But even if the federal government fails to act, we can, and should, continue to work at the local level, as the Penticton Indian Band has been doing for many years, building relationships and agreements between our communities for the benefit of all.

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Exciting opportunity lies ahead Since the announcement of my resignation last week, I have been deluged by council, staff, friends, colleagues as well as the media, asking about my future plans. In respecting the wishes of my future employer, this information has been held off, but now I find myself able to provide that to all of you.

I am extremely proud of the results we have been able to achieve with the support from all of the various teams that I have had the honour and pleasure of working with over the past four years.

The accumulated results in the Recreation and Facilities Departments in reducing deficit and tax subsidies of $3.5 million and $1.7 million respectively while increasing access for all, are directly attributable to the dedication, work ethic and focus on service and operational excellence by Lori Mullin, Chris Schmidt, Dennis Oomen, (Peter Ord previously) and their respective teams.

Dean Clarke and the entire Global Spectrum (now Spectra) team, along with the SOEC Select Committee, have worked enthusiastically to bring Penticton world class entertainment and events, while reducing the deficit and tax subsidy of the South Okanagan Event Centre, the Convention Centre and the Memorial Arena for an accumulated savings of $3.8 million over the past four years, and delivering almost $34 million of economic impact to the community on an annual basis.

Working directly with Tour-

Chuck Loewen

Guest column ism Penticton, the SS Sicamous Restoration Society, Challenge Penticton, VFAM Grand Fondo, the DPA, dozens of committees, non-profit organizations and festivals and events organizers has been extremely gratifying and has taught me just how important and integral these organizations and their thousands of volunteers are to the social and civic fabric of this community.

I thank each and every person that I have come in contact with and will always remember the positive aspects of my time with the City of Penticton. I specifically wish to thank the mayors and members of council for their support over the past four years and all the management and staff support I have been afforded in my most recent few months as interim CAO and over the past years with the city.

The media has written kindly of me over the past weeks, and my appreciation and thanks go to them.

My career continues with a new and exciting adventure as regional general manager, operations for the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo in northern Alberta.

This position holds the responsibility for all recreation, sport and leisure operations, facilities and grounds throughout the entire regional municipality.

Located in Fort McMurray, on an island where the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers meet, is the major venue MacDonald Island Park, which is Canada’s largest community recreational, leisure, sport entertainment and social centre. It is home to the Suncor Community Leisure Centre, Miskanaw Golf Club and new home of the exciting $127 million Shell Place, opening later this month, featuring football/soccer stadium, concert and entertainment facility, baseball stadium, additional baseball diamonds, indoor field houses, banquet and convention facilities, as well as offices.

Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding boreal forest, MacDonald Island Park is focused on providing residents with quality sports, cultural and recreational opportunities. The island will continue to evolve as a location for one of Canada’s premier recreation experiences by expanding and enhancing major outdoor sports and event venues while creating affordable spaces for Fort McMurray’s expanding not-for-profit service providers.

With its grand opening, Shell Place will host two Ca-

nadian Football League games this month, as well as two professional soccer games, the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games and an Aerosmith stadium concert presented later this summer, to launch a range of entertainment to the community.

In 2014, a new $44 million state-of-the-art community centre was also opened in the community of Anzac to the south of Fort McMurray, and future capital projects over the next few years will provide up to $300 million of additional ,new and expanded recreational facilities throughout the region.

The facilities, designed to meet the needs of a growing population, encompass both those within the urban area of Fort McMurray as well as facilities in Anzac, Conklin and Fort Chipewyan.

It is truly a very exciting opportunity for my wife Dana and I. We look forward to our new adventure while we think back and fondly remember our positive experiences and encounters in the Okanagan.

Provided below are two links if anyone is interested to view or learn more about this organization: www.onerecreation.ca/ www.macdonaldisland.ca.

We wish each and every one of you the very best and continued success.

Most sincerely, Chuck Loewen City of Penticton interim CAO and general manager, recreation and facilities

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Beside LocoLanding is an outdoor skate park and beside that the City of Penticton has provided us with a basketball court.

I use this court every weekend and when I am done I remove my sweaty self, my basketball and my empty

water bottle — leaving the court the way I found it.

For the punks, yes punks, I am probably wasting my time because punks like this don’t read newspapers but here goes.

When you are done getting your jolly’s

having your fun from breaking glass bottles on the court, sweep it up and take it with you when you leave.

You can’t expect someone else to clean it up, or can you, mommy help.

Mayor rambles on

Mayor and council would have us believe that we are in the speculation stage and that nothing has been done yet. It almost seems like the first pony scenario where a saddle is bought and then the search for a horse to fit it takes place.

How is it that a body that has been elected to represent the taxpayers of the city sees fit to banter about “premium accommodation and city land development” without direct consultation with taxpayers. In all fairness to taxpayers, information sessions need to be held and a

public referendum be held. Are you listening, Mr. Mayor?

Mayor Andrew Jakubeit made several statements in what might be deemed as being off the cuff (May 29, Western News letter to the editor, Mayor weighs in on hotel development).

The mayor makes a statement that it is council’s duty to taxpayers to protect private business dealings under the “Freedom of Information and Protection Act.” Hooray for council! Noble gesture or what?

Is the mayor trying to impress us (the taxpayers) or is he just being a master of the obvious?

Is the jury of opinion in deliberation yet?

The mayor makes reference to Mr. Prystay as to benefits and contributions to the city over the years. These kudos, almost anyone would agree, are warranted and deserved.

The mayor goes on to say that council, however, must look out for the taxpayers who subsidize the convention centre and economic development for the entire community. In saying this, is the mayor partitioning taxpayers into groups e.g. individual property owners and business owners. The wording of the comment might lead people to think so. I would remind the mayor that the backbone of city development is the taxpayer both business and individual landowner.

We are told by the mayor that tourism stakeholders and visitors feel the need for premium hotel rooms.

Does this mean that we don’t have anything in the way of accommodation that might be termed premium? How does the mayor’s reference “It’s as simple as that” come into play here?

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Jim Calvert, front left, president of the Christopher Society in Penticton, presents a $5,000 cheque to Janice Perrino of the SOS Medical Foundation for the PRH Patient Care Tower campaign.

Also on hand are Knights of Columbus members, from left, Len Breault, Rene Barone, and Gene Lukey.

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Have mercy

Premier Ms. Christy Clark with your considerable common sense use your influence with the other Canadian Premiers and Prime Minister Harper to look with favor and grant mercy on the shamefully humiliated Canadian people by immediately abolishing the Canadian Senate.

Joe Schwarz Penticton

Bernie Diachuk, left, and Louise Johnstone of Okanagan Falls Branch 227 of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary present a cheque for $1,500 to Janice Perrino of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation at Sun-FM/EZ Rock’s annual Have A Heart Radiothon.

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Colin Lancaster, centre, of the Osoyoos Volunteer Fire Dept., joins Marianne McHale and Randy Farmer from SunFM while donating $5,000 to the EZ Rock Have A Heart Radiothon at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. The April 30 event garnered more than $41,000 for the maternity and pediatric departments at Penticton Regional Hospital.

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Marla Atchison, centre left, and Ginny Bennett of the Keremeos Lodge of the Order of Royal Purple present a cheque for $500 to Janice Perrino and Ken Jaggard of the SOS Medical Foundation at the SunFM/EZ Rock Have A Heart Radiothon.

We would like to thank all the individuals, service organizations and business groups for their dedication and thoughtfulness by making donations to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

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SHAIN JACKSON, a Coast Salish artist and lawyer, talks with a group of artist about the Authentic Indigenous logo and campaign he developed with Aboriginal Tourism B.C. Above, Lauren Terbasket, executive director of the En’owkin Centre, chats with sculptor Clint George.

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Truth in advertising comes to the art world Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

A new program, sponsored by Aboriginal Tourism B.C., aims to encourage buyers to be more aware of whether the art they are buying is authentic.

Through a Authentic Indigenous trademark the buyer can be assured both that the artwork comes from an indigenous source and the artist has been fairly compensated.

But trying to answer the question “what is art?” is already a tricky proposition. Expanding the question to “what is indigenous art?” adds a whole new range of questions.

Who made this dream catcher?

Was it made in China, or was it made here by an Ojibway? Or by an Okanagan? Does it matter whether it was made with traditional methods and materials, or modern materials?

Those were just a few of the points addressed at the En’owkin Centre on June 5 as artists gathered in a discussion circle to hear Shain Jackson, Coast Salish artist, lawyer, and developer of Authentic Indigenous, talk about the program.

Bare bones, it is about supply-

ing prospective buyers with the truth, according to Jackson.

“We are connecting the consumer with the artist, and that artist’s story, biography, samples of their work,” he said. “The only thing our program does is ensures that artist is telling the truth about what they are doing.”

In a world filled with knockoffs of traditional designs, Jackson said the authentic indigenous program is needed to help protect both the artist and the buyer.

The figures are staggering. Up to 80 per cent of the indigenousthemed souvenirs and giftware items sold in B.C. have no involvement from an indigenous artist.

And while indigenous arts, crafts and gift market products contribute an estimated $10 million dollars annually to B.C’s economy, indigenous artists receive less than .01 per cent of those revenue streams.

“Who gets to say what is and isn’t authentic? You can have a Ojibway man make a dream catcher that is 100 per cent authentic. You can take the same materials to China, he continued, and is that authentic? It is not, but

It is a loaded term in any event. The definition of authenticity we are using true to fact.

— Shain Jackson

it is marketed as authentic,” said Bruce Manuel, a singer and a Corrections Branch liason.

But Jackson said Authentic Indigenous is already starting to address the problem.

“We have already presided over one of the biggest shifts in resources in the art market, back to our communities where they are needed most,” said Jackson.

“It has been the biggest shift in control over the artwork that has ever happened.”

The Authentic Indigenous

trademark may also help interior artists stand out from their coastal counterparts.

“There are so many things today in marketing that are panIndian. They paint us all with the same brush,” said Manuel.

“Their perception of who indigenous people are is either totem poles or dream catchers,” said Manuel. “You go back east and everything is totem poles. Out here, you go into a gift shop, there are 10,000 dream catchers hanging up.”

Neither is part of Okanagan culture, but several of the artists in the circle, which included performance artists, sculptors, beadworkers, echoed the experience of being told that work wasn’t really authentic, since it wasn’t the West Coast, particularly the Haida designs, people expect.

Authentic Indigenous is a multi-tiered branding system designed to provide the widest scope of economic and cultural protection for indigenous artwork.

Using a variety of means, Aboriginal Tourism B.C. will act to market and promote the Authentic Indigenous brand, encouraging buyers ranging from tourists to

collectors and corporate buyers to use the Authentic Indigenous brand to guide their purchases.

Whenever a buyer picks up an Authentic Indigenous item they will see two things: The name of the artist whose work is being sold; and the Authentic Indigenous brand which leads the viewer to the Authentic Indigenous website.

This site houses information such as the artists’ heritage, style of art, products and related information. Instead of telling the consumer what authentic is, they are providing the information to decide if it meets their own criteria for authenticity.

“It is a loaded term in any event. The definition of authenticity we are using is ‘true to fact.’

We are not telling people what authentic is, we are bringing them the truth for them to decide for themselves,” said Jackson. “It is a very subjective term. What is authentic to me, in even coastal art, it will not be the same for someone else.”

For more information on Authentic Indigenous visit their website at www.authenticindigenous.com.

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Auction supporting habitat Western News Staff

Artist and former Penticton Mayor Dorothy Tinning is donating her artistic talent to protect critical habitat in the South Okanagan. Her feature piece, a large landscape, will be up for auction at The Nature Trust of B.C. fundraiser in Kelowna on June 20.

“My work is often a celebration of nature as I enjoy the outdoors immensely,” said Tinning. “This acrylic on canvas painting, Springtime, Mahoney Lake has a strong visual impact and expresses my appreciation of light due to my use of colour to highlight the intense beauty of the arrowleaf balsamroot flower.”

The inspiration for Tinning’s painting was a springtime hike she took along the southwest shore of Mahoney Lake, where the balsamroot, often called the “Okanagan sunflower,” can be found in abundance growing on the hillside.

Mahoney Lake, about six kilometres south of

Okanagan Falls, is a saline lake fed only by precipitation, so it has been used as a research and teaching site for over 30 years.

Tinning’s work is just one of three pieces donated by prominent Okanagan artists, including Kelowna artists Rod Charlesworth and Alex Fong.

Funds raised during the auction will be used to acquire critical habitat in the Antelope Brush Conservation Area near Vaseux Lake. The region is recognized as one of the four areas with the most endangered natural ecosystems in Canada and has one of the highest concentrations of species at risk.

Other auction items include a tour and dinner for eight at the award-winning Culmina Family Estate Winery, a Wildcat helicopter trip, a day on a biodiversity ranch, a trip to the Duncanby Fishing Lodge, a romance package and more. Tickets are still available for the event: $175 per person. Call toll free 1-866288-7878 or visit www.naturetrust.bc.ca.

The 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival promises five days of free, family fun. On the final day of Peachfest, the Kiddies Day will provide plenty of fun for the young and the young at heart.

Kiddies Day, sponsored by A&W, is scheduled for Aug. 9 in Okanagan Lake Park kicking off with the Kiddies Day Parade, sponsored by the Downtown Penticton Association.

Costume judging in several categories takes place at the corner of Martin and Wade. The parade leaves that corner at 11:30 a.m. and heads down Main Street to Okanagan Lake Park.

Hundreds of youngsters with their bicycles, tricycles, wagons and colorful costumes will be escorted to the park by the Penticton Fire Dept., the Cranbrook Girls’ Bugle Band and the Vancouver Travelling Band.

At the park, prizes will be presented in multiple age groups. Then, the A&W Kiddies Day kicks off with well-known children’s entertainer Cotton Candy.

Keeping with the Peachfest theme of free fun, Kiddies Day director Rebecca Ogden said there are more activities for kids than ever before.

“Every family can afford to have fun at Kiddies Day,” Ogden said.

“Our sponsors make it possible for us to hold a great event with no admission charge.”

In addition to live entertainment, the free fun includes face painting, a petting zoo, bouncy castles, a waterslide, balloon animals and a Lego play table. The petting zoo is sponsored by Home Hardware.

There will be an admission charge for pony rides and for Shooting Star Amusements rides in nearby Rotary Park.

Events are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., followed by regular Peachfest entertainment until 10 p.m.

Peach Festival takes place Aug. 5-9. For more, go to peachfest.com.

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Pulling TogeTher — Threats of the hottest weekend of the year didn't deter teams like crossfit Penticton from partictipating in the Penticton Fire Department's first ever Truck Pull competition, raising money for Muscular Dystrophy canada. A total of 17 teams, representing businesses, fitness clubs and other fire departments, turned out Saturday morning at the community Market to pull the 30-foot, 35-tonne fire trucks up Main Street, with Penticton auxiliary firefighters eventually triumphing in a final duel with lakeside resort.

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Jodi, a black and white Labrador retriever mix who is only 10 months old, recently came into the care of the South OkanaganSimilkameen BC SPCA Branch with a fractured

femur after being hit by a car near Penticton.

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But it all comes at a price — the estimated cost of care for Jodi is more than $4,000. As a non-profit organization, the BC SPCA relies primarily on public donations for their work, which includes not only caring for puppies like Jodi, but preventing cruelty and promoting the welfare of animals through a wide range of services.

If you can help Jodi and other animals like her in need at the South Okanagan-Similkameen SPCA, visit spca.bc.ca/ medicalemergency or drop off donations in person at the branch, at 2200 Dartmouth Dr. in Penticton.

A fundraiser has been set up at www.give2gether.com/projects/jodi for those wanting to donate online. If medical costs and cost of care is less than is raised in Jodi’s name, the SPCA said they will use the extra money to provide medical treatment for other animals in their care.

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The Tigers extended their winning record to 10-1-1 with 12-2 and 9-5 victories at Carmi field.

In the opening game the club actually went down a run in the early going but quickly turned things around with some clutch hits and stingy pitching in the following innings.

“We started slow on the bats cause everyone was going for the fences but then we started to make some contact on the ball,” said Tigers’ coach Grant Konno afterwards. “I have a great bunch of kids to coach.

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The referees decided that it was time to end the game once water bottles were being used as projectiles.

On Monday at the Memorial Arena, the Kelowna Raiders were in town to take on the South Okanagan Flames junior B lacrosse team. Early in the third, close to 10 bottles were thrown onto the playing surface from the Raiders bench, which was reacting to a penalty.

“I’ve never seen anything like that before — that was weird,” said Flames Chris Pond.

The forward, who sits atop the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League scoring stats, “came ready to play” earning 13 points en route to a 15 – 6 victory.

Pond said the Raiders seemed to be upset throughout the game, but he isn’t sure what sparked the final frustration. The Flames four goals in as many shots in the third period, earning Pond the double hat trick, didn’t help.

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The Raiders showed some life in the second period, by scoring four goals, but the Flames out powered them with six of their own, bringing the tally to 11 – 6 after 40 minutes.

“They’re at the bottom of the league ... but they came out hard on us in the second,” said Brenden Deverill of the Flames.

Isaiah Kozak, who scored a goal and an assist for the Flames, said it could have been easy to get caught up in the moment with so much adrenaline pumping, but his team knew to keep their heads in the game.

“Not do stupid things like throw water bottles.”

With their win against the Raiders, the Flames surpassed the .500 mark in the standings, and sit in second place behind the Vernon Tigers, who have won all 10 of their games so far this season.

South Okanagan’s next game is at home against the Armstrong Shamrocks on June 16.

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Despite their age, a pair of 17-year-olds who proved their leadership qualities last season will lead the Penticton Vees in 20152016.

Forward Tyson Jost has been named the Vees’ captain and defenseman Dante Fabbro has been named assistant captain.

Jost said the title comes with a lot of honour and responsibility, something he saw in previous leadership groups with the Vees.

“Last year, I had the opportunity of being led by two of the most humble, hardworking captains and I learned a lot from their leadership style. This year I will do my best to lead in the same way as those two. By always giving 110 per cent in everything I do, leading by example, and placing team success in front of individual success.”

Jost averaged nearly a point per game as a 16 year old. His 23 goals were tied for the team lead. Jost didn’t shy away from the spotlight in the playoffs, scoring a team-best 10 goals in 21 BCHL playoff games, en route to the Vees Fred Page Cup Championship win over Nanaimo. He turned heads

at the Western Canada Cup (WCC), compiling five goals and six points as the Vees won their first ever WCC Championship in franchise history. Jost was also named the tournament’s top forward and top scorer. He shined on the national stage as well, picking up three goals and four points at the 2015 RBC Cup in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Fabbro, like Jost, relished playing a key role for the Vees despite being their youngest defenseman on the blue-line. The 16 year old was the third-highest scoring defensemen on the Vees roster this year.

“It really means a lot to me,” said Fabbro of the appointment. “I learned so much from the group of guys last year in how they handled every situation that came toward them.

I like to think that I can lead by example and show how dedicated I am to the team and team success.”

The bigger the stage, the better Fabbro played, as the blue-liner had a pair of goals and three points in five games at the WCC, and another three assists in five more games at the RBC Cup. Fabbro played a key role on the Vees blue-line in the post-season and

his performance at the RBC Cup led to him being named the tournament’s top defenseman.

President, general manager and head coach Fred Harbinson says it was an easy decision picking the leadership group.

“Tyson and Dante both have the attributes and demeanor that we require out of our captains. Their consistent work ethic, desire to learn and overall professional approach both on and off the ice is what has created a respect from their teammates, which will make Tyson the natural choice to wear the C and Dante one of our A(s).”

“As a coach it has been said that the most critical minutes in your work week is the few moments after you address your team and leave the room; it is at this point where you need your captains to reinforce that message, I believe Tyson has the strength and vision to lead our group.”

The Vees will name another assistant captain after the team’s main camp in Penticton in late August, and will look to their 20 year olds as part of their overall leadership group.

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Second beloved son of Hedley pioneers, J.K. and Mary Fraser died at the age of 94 at Hospice House, Penticton on May 31, 2015. Predeceased by all his siblings and his first wife, Margaret (Peggy) Foote (1979). Peggy and Finlay’s family includes daughters, Frances Brent (David dec.), Sheila O’Bee and Jackie Fuhr, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Finlay served in the ground crew, R.C.A.F. and was posted to R.C.A.F./R.A.F. base at Topcliffe near the village of Thirsk in Yorkshire. His work as a diamond driller took him to many parts of Canada, U.S.A. and Mexico. During retirement in Penticton since 1979 he enjoyed gardening, reading and current events. His steadfast devotion to his family will be forever cherished. During his illness he received exemplary care not only from his physician and medical teams, but also from his second wife of thirty three years, Effie. A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton in the near future with Padre John Briscall officiating and Finlay will be interred with Peggy. Flowers are graciously declined in favour of kind thoughts and deeds for ones fellow humans. May Fin and Peg rest together in peace through all eternity.

Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.

JACOB Passed away peacefully at the age of 91, while surrounded by family, on May 23, 2015 at Westview Place in Penticton, B.C. Jake was predeceased by his loving wife May in March of 2013. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Joyce (Warren), Don (Mary) and Debbie; his grandchildren, Robert (Doris), Mike (Laurel), Heather (Trent), Andy (Sandra), Patti (Clayton), Sherri (Keith), Melissa (Chris); his great grandchildren, Laura, Victoria, Charlotte, Kaylee, Dorian, Alexander, Cole and Howie; his only living brother, Hank (Tina) along with many other family members and friends. Jake was an amazing, loving, caring and hardworking man.

Dedicated to his loving wife May; his children and all additions to follow. He was very successful with the company he built (Glacier Builders). He had a hand in building Penticton with the Trinity Centre, and the Penticton Art Gallery as well as many apartment buildings and homes. Once retired, Jake spent time doing woodwork in the shop and caring for his cherries. Now with a very free spirit we let Jake go to God and re-unite with his wife. He will forever be remembered and live within our hearts. A Service to Celebrate Jake’s Life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2800 South Main St., Penticton. A special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Westview Place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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He was 83. He was loved by many, touching countless hearts with his music. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Irene, of nearly 62 years; three sons, Harold (Linda), Donald and Glen (Nadine); and grandchildren, Chad, Carol (Konrad) Bell and their daughter, April; Sheena and her two children and Candice; Sean, Troy, Jennifer (Ryan) and their two children, Kalleah and Blake, and Kristy. Walter is survived by his brother Art (Inga) and sister Louise Deglow; he was predeceased by his sister, Martha (George) Fast, and brothers Henry (Vangie) and Rudy Goerzen. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Grace Mennonite Brethren Church in Penticton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church which will then distribute the funds to Reach Beyond and other Christian organizations.

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Housekeeper/Laundry now taking applications for housekeeping and laundry person, Drop off resume to: 110 Riverside Dr., Riverside Motel., Pent., 250-492-2615 HOUSEKEEPER required for Resort Motel, FT position, exp. preferred or will train, $14-$16/hr. (depending on experience), apply with resume: Crown Motel, Lakeshore Dr. or contact Rob at 250-492-4092 HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED for Penticton motels. Good pay for experienced team leaders. Please fax resume to (250)492-4439.

WATERFRONT INN hiring CHAMBER MAIDS. $13.00/h.

Seniors welcome. Drop off resume to 3688 Parkview St. Call 250 - 492 - 8228.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 or www.canscribe.com email: info@canscribe.com.

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JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE HVAC Installers needed.

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Work Wanted Housekeeper for Hire. A respectful, honest, reliable, hardworking women, looking for work to clean preferably for senior residence. Excellent references available. Please call 250-493-6819 or 250-8094708

Services

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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, lawn mowing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

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

Courier/Delivery Services SPEEDY DELIVERY Noon-Midnight Daily; drinks, groceries, fastfood, debit, 250-486-3535

Garden & Lawn Del’s Lawn & Yard Services, Do you need your lawn cut and/or cared for? For friendly, dependable service, call Del, reasonable rates, (250)4888079, DIH Enterprises Family Yard & Lawn Care.

Free Estimates. 250-770-0827

Career Service / Job Search

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Please send resume, with cover letter, to Andrea Horton. We thank all of those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Okangan Pest Control Ltd. Plant health analysis, organic solutions, lawn and general weed control, basic fruit tree maintenance programs, phone Gerald at 250-493-5161 or Cameron at 250-460-2219 for your free quote

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FRIGIDAIRE for sale. 19 cu top freezer. Stainless steel. 4 years old, with manual. Like new. Easy to pick-up from ug garage. Ask $350. 250-4935547

2 sofas, (1 hide a bed), bookcases, 1 queen bed & frame, all like new, (250)490-4025

Beautiful upright dark walnut piano, sacrifice for $700, solid maple pedestal table w/6 chairs and leaf, $950 obo, various tables, (250)770-0536

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

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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS...NEED A RELIABLE TRUCK? 2006 GMC Sierra extended cab, 4 WD, Vortec 5300 SFI V8 engine, maroon in colour, grey bucket leather heated seats with dual 6 way power seat adjusters, power windows & door locks, a/c, remote keyless entry system, 6 disc cd changer, Bose speaker system, locking box cover, chrome tubular side steps, cruise control, rear window defogger, heavy duty trailering package, always kept in the garage and runs beautifully $12,000.00 OBO Call Kelly @250-809-2267 Penticton

Moving & Storage U1ST MOVING 2 men + truck $90/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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

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Firearms

Antiques / Vintage

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

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.

Medical Supplies Invacare Pegasus 4 wheel scooter & charger, $2500, Invacare Electric care bed pkg, $1500, Dolomite Legacy 520 Walker, $250, all in new/mint condition, (250)493-2663

FOR Sale: 1-Vintage large oak desk with chair (circa 1958) $250 obo. 1-Antique blanket chest with drawer $250 obo.

1-Antique oak White treadle sewing machine-needs some work $150. Contact Val 250869-0858 or garval@telus.net

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

Tools Tools, fishing, camping, ladder, electrical, pro-painter & carpenter, (250)490-4025

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

Mortgages OUR mortgage rates start at 2.19% (oac). Servicing all of BC. Difficult Situations Welcome. Call Today (855) 585 2080 or apply online at www.rescommortgage.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

Commercial/ Industrial 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

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

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Shared Accommodation Large Room, sitting & eating area, cable/util. incl., close to Cherry Lane, ns, $380/mo., female preferred, 250-493-4909

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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 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

Recreational/Sale 2007 28ft Wildcat 5th wheel, lg slideout w/skylights, queen bed, cd/dvd, radio surround sound, 3-way speaker’s. Excellent shape, new awning and batteries. $22,900. 250-4923966 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. (778) 212-5291 or (780) 723-1242

Trucks & Vans 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

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SUNWEST GAMING

Okanogan Casino - Jun 21, Tuesdays, Jul 7 & 21 ......................... $30 Millbay - Jun 16, 30, Jul 14, 28 ....................................................... $30 Northern Quest - 4 Days - Oct 12 ................................................ $339 Silver Reef - 4 Days - Jul 21*, Aug 30*, Sept 21*, Oct 27*, Nov 29* ..$310 Silver Reef - 3 Days - Jun 17*, Jul 3, Aug 19, Sept 3, Oct 11 ...... $225 Reno - 8 Days - Oct. 16 ................................................................ $364 Coeur D’Alene - 4 Days - Jul 6, Aug 10*, Sept 14, Oct 5*, Nov 2 ............ $260 Coeur D’Alene - 3 Days - Aug 24 ..................................................$210 Swinomish - 4 Days - Jul 20 ........................................................ $324 Tulalip - 4 Days - Jul 5*, Aug 24*, Sept 6, 28*, Oct 11*, Nov 9* ... $365 Vancouver Explorer - 3 Days - Jul 13 .......................................... $432 Angel of the Winds - 3 Days - Oct 20 ................... SALE $229 $240 Angel of the Winds - 4 Days - Aug 17, Dec 1.......SALE $310 $340 Wendover - 7 Days - Oct 24 ......................................................... $420 Clearwater & Silver Reef - 5 Days - Sept 8 ................................. $466 Coeur D’Alene/Northern Quest - 5 Days - Jul 27 ........................ $439 Tulalip & San Juan Islands - 4 Days - Jul 27 .............................. $489 Kootenay Adventure - 4 Days - Sep 3 ......................................... $460 Leavenworth Oktoberfest - 3 Days - Oct 9 ................................. $255 Leavenworth Lights - 3 Days - Dec 4.......................................... $235 Tulalip Black Friday - 4 Days - Nov 25* ....................................... $440 12 Tribes - 3 Days - Jul 19, Oct 26, Dec 8 .................................... $270

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GunnaR scHock rappels during an intro to rock climbing on a wall at the skaha Bluffs on June 6. schock was shown the ropes

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Join the 2km walk and enjoy the family fun activities on

Sunday, June 14th at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna!

For more info: Kelowna@jdrf.ca or 250.765.7711. Thank you for your support!

Joanna Montis (at left) was shown the ropes

by Lindsey Beck from Hoodoo adventures, at skaha Bluffs. (above) Eileen Machan paddleboarding on skaha Lake during the steamFest Regatta on June 6, also part of the festival.

“Type 1 diabetes creates a tremendous amount of stress on daily, everyday life, and also life in the future. Stress that no one should have, especially children. A Kaz cure for T1D would make Diagnosed with type all that worry disappear!” 1 diabetes at age 4

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calendar WEDNESDAY June 10

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. 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 250494-5851 for info. fosTer care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. a l c o h o l i c s has a nonymous Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main St. Call

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.

250-490-1107.[we] elks cluB on Ellis Street has a management 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 250492-7078 for more info. lunch group for 65-plus seniors meets at noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-4968622 or 250-770-8622 for more information. a l c o h o l i c s anonymous has daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-4909216 (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 250-4937977 for more info. care closeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday On this one from 10 a.m. please to 4 p.m.

All proceeds the just local retype thetotext hospital and hospice.pink Donations welin the colour come. block so ithasishnot anaveTs ump Day with Stu’sand kitchenadd open stretched from 9 a.m. to noon.

Entertainment the below textby Buzz Byer. Dinner by Stu at maybe into the little 5:30 p.m. kiwanis cluB meeTs at green bar?

7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. al-ayou non for friends Could please and family of alcoholics insert thep.m. following at 7:30 at United Church, 696 Main St. into Call the250-490-9272 footer of for our info. ads (which oliver douBle o contain Penticton, Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays.

Oliver and Osoyoos, souTh main drop-in Centre Arm has medical Salmon andQi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee Vernon); social 10 a.m. to noon, easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., pilates and Tai Chi at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] Bingo e v e ry 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.

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 250-7701154 for info. seniors’ recreaTion and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-492-7266 for more information.

THURSDAY June 11

friends of elijah is offering a free genealogy seminar on using the My Heritage site at 1 p.m. on June 11.

This site is free to use at the Family History Centre in the Mormon Church at 2946 S. Main St. We’ll show you how to use this site

when researching your genealogy.[061p] souTh main dropin Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., improver line dance, bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m., introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] 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 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 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. r oyal c anadian 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 250770-8093. anaveTs has Their kitchen open 9 a.m. to noon, pool at 7 p.m. a l c o h o l i c s nighT a nonymous group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St. and the men’s book study group

runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. Al-Anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272.

FRIDAY June 12

friday social dance with Glory Days at the South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person.[fr] celeBraTe The souTh Okanagan Similkameen from June 1 to 14.

Nominate a caring community member on Facebook or Twitter for them to win prizes or participate in a online auction of incredible items donated by local businesses. All campaign details can be found at www.volunteercentre.info.[061p] elks cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m.

The oliver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 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. r oyal c anadian 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 drop-in 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.

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Water board warns not enough done to curb invaders Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is warning that more needs to be done to avoid a massive cost to taxpayers on the heels of the B.C. government declaring June Invasive Species Action Month.

That cost would come from the invasion of zebra and quagga mussels into B.C.’s lakes, something the OBWB is saying the government isn’t doing enough to prevent.

“Everybody needs more awareness. I think there is a lot more invasive species than zebra and quagga mussels, so it’s a broad-based invasive species education month,” said Anna Warwick Sears, executive director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

“We personally want to see a lot more action on keeping these zebra and quagga mussels out.”

A position statement released by the OBWB says the board “will not accept responsibility for the long-term treatment,

mitigation or control of zebra or quagga mussels if the province fails to enact appropriate prevention measures, and consequently the species are introduced.”

A prior economic impact study by marine biologist Heather Larratt, who was hired by the Okanagan Basin Water Board for the study two years ago, estimated the annual cost of a mussel invasion to taxpayers could be over $40 million per year in the first few years. That cost includes lost revenue and

property values, added maintenance of aquatic infrastructure and irreparable ecological damage.

B.C. is one of a handful of places in North America that are considered mussel-free, along with Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Wyoming.

However, the board is saying there is no guarantee that B.C. will stay that way.

“Awareness is great, but action is better,” said Doug Findlater, OBWB

chair, in a press release.

The statement from the board points to the lessons learned from the 45 years the board has been controlling the invasion of milfoil in the Okanagan. The program has cost Okanagan taxpayers over $10 million during the containment, with the province contributing less than $8 million over the project’s lifetime, and zero dollars in the last 15 years according to a staff report from the OBWB. The OBWB hopes

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that the reality of the milfoil invasion can be used as an example for the importance of prevention and preparedness in keeping zebra and quagga mussels out of B.C. lakes.

“The scenario of what happens if a lake in B.C. does get infected is pretty scary because then you go from inspections at the borders to some kind of perimeter containment, quarantine and an amazing hassle for every boat owner, and a lot heavier restrictions,” Warwick Sears said.

The board is calling for the province to establish permanent inspection stations on the Alberta border, as well as the federal government to empower Canada Border Services agents to stop and inspect all incoming watercraft.

Alberta currently has ten permanent and four roving inspection stations in place on their side of the border, as well as three mussel-sniffing dogs.

Federal border services do not currently have the authority to stop watercraft with invasive species coming into the Canadian border, however federal regulations are currently pending after the process to add the regulations and authority for Border Services began late last year.

“There currently is just no law about it,” said Warwick Sears.

“Even if a border guard sees a boat with invasive mussels on it, they’re not legally supposed to stop them for that reason.”

She said the matter is currently with the Department of Justice who are finalizing the regulations which are aiming to be in place before the 2015 boating season.

“Right now they can stop them for other reasons, or they can politely ask them to wait to get decontaminated, but they don’t have the law in their hands,” Warwick Sears said.

The government also announced a $1.3-million program to fight the mussels invasion on March 31 focusing on early detection and rapid response and footing the bill for three mobile boat decontamination units, six specially trained auxiliary conservation officers and 24

new highway signs to be displayed at key entry points to B.C. The funding includes $149,000 spent in 201415, $575,000 in 2015-16 and the same amount once again in 2016-17.

“For a little more funding the province could install five permanent and mandatory inspection stations along the B.C.-Alberta border — a call that is being repeated by an increasing number of local governments around B.C, residents and even the B.C. Chamber of Commerce thanks to a push by the Kelowna Chamber,” Findlater said in the position statement.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen also received funding to fight aquatic invasive species after a bid to receive financial support from the Royal Bank of Canada’s Blue Water Project Leadership grant was successful. The RBC made $100,000 in funding available to the RDOS to support the Okanagan Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program addressing the quagga and zebra mussels issue.

Another $1.7 million investment was also announced by the provincial government for its annual invasive plant grants.

The funds are being distributed to 29 regional districts, municipalities and invasive species organizations to combat the spread of invasive plants.

The OBWB is also seeking out a meeting with the premier and Minister of Environment at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in September in Vancouver. They hope to discuss increasing the government capacity for inspections and making sure the project is fully funded.

“We need to take some responsibility for our lakes and I think it’s so important to us here in the Okanagan, but all over the Interior really,” Warwick Sears said. “We want to continue to raise the profile of this issue in the Okanagan and continue to find partnerships outside of the valley to raise awareness in other parts of B.C.” For more information visit www.dontmoveamussel.ca.