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The Penticton Community Arts Society is convinced the Penmar Theatre still has many years of life still left in it. Jennifer Vincent, co-founder of CoWork Penticton and a director of the society, explained the group’s plans to make the theatre an entertainment hub again, restoring it not just to its former glory, but as a centre for a wide range of community entertainment. Vincent was joined Thursday by fellow society directors Kerri Milton, executive director of the Downtown Penticton Association and former manager of the Penmar, and Jim Morrison, principal of Wildstone Construction and owner of the theatre, Thursday, to announce their plans for the old theatre, which closed when the Landmark Cinema 7 opened a year ago. “I know in my heart this is great for Penticton. We need the facility,” said Morrison. “You will be amazed come the end of April what it is going to look like and what we can do with it.” The first step is to reunite two of the theatre’s four auditoriums, which will result in a theatre of approximately 350 seats. It’s also the first step in a plan that will see the auditorium restored to its original size in years to come, bringing it up to 650 seats. “The result is a facility that is usable for DREAM TEAM — Jennifer Vincent, cofounder of CoWork Penticton, consults with DPA executive director Kerri Milton and Penmar owner presentation of movies, live music, live the- Jim Morrison, prior to announcing the restoration of the theatre. All three are directors of the new Penticton Community Arts Society. Steve Kidd/Western News atre, speakers’ series and many community events,” said Vincent. “It’s wonderful to see a community group Though the first phase won’t be completed of the musical Grease. “A clear demand was identified for a varicome together to figure out a strategy that until April 2015, the new society is planning “I love the 50s. That’s the era I grew up ety of film types that are not currently being is sustainable to get this building back open a special opening for Dec. 7 to show off their in,” said Penticton city councillor John Vassishown in the region, including ethnic, forand contributing to the community,” she said, plans and start gathering community support. laki, who remembers paying a nickel to watch eign, second-run and children’s films.” adding that it will help draw people to the Along with a display of plans for the builda movie at the Penmar in his youth. He’s glad Morrison is excited by the possibilities for downtown and increase economic activity. ing, there will be a two-part event, starting to see the Penmar coming back into play. the new theatre. He said this is the best use for Work on phase one begins in December, with a Christmas cartoon series in the after“It will really give a huge expansion to the building. p.m. so families our entertainment area downtown,” said Vas- and a more formal gala grand opening is on “We were actually approached by a fur- noon, finishing up by 4:30 tm silaki. the books for late April. niture company, it has high ceilings and big can still get to the Santa Claus Parade. Colleen Pennington, Penticton’s economic Tickets for the Dec. 7 event are $10 and In the evening, there will be an event with rooms, and that is just not the right use,” said Morrison. “I have been in Penticton since a 50s theme, the era the theatre was built. Af- development officer, also sees the reopening are available through the society’s new weba presentationtechnology and entertainment, it culmi- of the Penmar as fitting well with the city’s site, www.penmar.ca, along with more infor1989. I want to see downtown happen again interhearing A whole new dimension and this will help.” mation about the project. nates in a screening of the sing-along version strategic priorities for the downtown.

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Union says dispute prolonged power outage with past incidents. FortisBC spokesperson Joyce Wagenaar said in a statement the company sent non-unionized managers from Oliver and Kelowna “to assist in restoring service.” She noted, though, that the unionized workers who would have responded are based in Oliver too. Russell suggested the company’s response time was further slowed by the supervisors being out of practice. “There’s a lot of managers out doing our work, without a doubt, but we bring more to the table as far as skills, system knowledge and everything else, because we’re living and breathing it all the time.” Russell noted the lockout is also

Interior, such as power linemen and meter readers, who’ve been off the job for nearly five months. The City of Penticton operates the electrical utility here, but buys power from FortisBC, which owns the Westminster substation where the Nov. 15 outage was triggered. According to the city, a bird flew into the main feed at the substation around 6:30 a.m. and knocked out power to thousands of customers. Most had service back by 9 a.m., although some not until 11 a.m. City spokesperson Simone Blais said no one was available for an interview this week to discuss FortisBC’s response to the outage, but that she’d been told it was “on par”

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Power could have been restored more quickly following a widespread outage last week in Penticton if FortisBC’s unionized employees were on the job, according to a union representative for lockedout workers. “We would have had more people, so you’ve got to believe our response time would be better than what Fortis’s is right now,” said Rod Russell, business manager for Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The IBEW represents about 225 FortisBC workers in the Southern

taking a physical toll on the nonunion replacements workers. A manager in Kelowna suffered a broken leg Nov. 1 when the crane truck he was using to off-load a transformer became unbalanced, prompting the man to jump from the truck deck to the pavement two metres below, according to Russell. The injury, Russell said, likely resulted from him being unfamiliar with the equipment. “We know there’s been a lot of things that have gone on, and unfortunately they’ve finally managed to hurt somebody,” Russell said. “We’re worried about someone being seriously injured or killed. Our jobs are dangerous.”

Megan Johnston, a spokesperson for WorkSafeBC, confirmed details of the accident, but said the investigation is ongoing. Wagenaar said the company has reviewed the incident and determined “all safety requirements were adhered to.” “This was our first operations injury since the labour disruption began on June 26. Overall, with managers completing the work, our safety record has improved during this labour dispute,” she continued. There are no contracts talks scheduled between the two sides. Union members have been without a contract since Jan. 31 and have already rejected three offers.

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Efforts to persuade Canada Post to consider offering financial services were returned to sender by local politicians. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is in the midst of a campaign seeking to drum up support for the Crown corporation to expand into business lines like banking and insurance in order to shore up its balance sheet. The pitch was delivered Thursday to a committee of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, which promptly dispatched a request to adopt motions in support of the plan. “Changes to postal service affect the way we communicate with our constituents and that sort of thing, but in terms of starting to tell Canada Post how to run their business, it’s something I feel less comfortable with,” said Wes Hopkin, an RDOS director and Penticton city councillor. The director for rural Hedley, however, suggested the board should support any initiative that might help save rural postal outlets from being closed. “We all know the post offices are often the lifeblood of communities,” said Angelique Wood. “In my community, which is largely elderly, it’s still a very important place for gathering, for information exchange, and every time you lose a service like that it fragments another piece of our society,” she said. Wood was the lone voice in support of the union’s suggested motion, which failed. The board did, however, support a second request from CUPW that asked the RDOS to make a motion insisting next year’s review of the Canada Post charter include avenues for public input. The charter is reviewed automatically every five years, but the union fears the federal government will use the 2014 check-up to slash services. Canada Post on Thursday reported a loss of $129 million in the third quarter of this year due to a continuing decline in the volume of mail it handles.

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To spend or not to spend, that is the question Steve Kidd

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It might be the next logical step to take in the downtown revitalization plan, but some Penticton city councillors are concerned about how much it will cost just to get ready to give Main Street a makeover. Anthony Haddad, the city’s director of planning services, laid out a proposal showing $585,000 in consultation and planning over 2014 to come up with a finished design for the 100 to 700 blocks of Main St. That includes $65,000 for more consultation with the public and property owners, $125,000 to design and engineer the proposed parks at either end, and $400,000 for the redesign of the street. Much of that money will be spent before the process gets to the stage of getting property owners along the street to support a 25 per cent contribution via a local area improvement tax, or agreement from the voters to borrow the remaining funds. “We have done quite a bit of work already, we’ve got lots of sketches, we’ve had so much input, wouldn’t it be smart to go and see if we can start that LAI process before we spend $400,000 on the complete design?” asked Coun. Helena Konanz, who was also concerned about spending more on consultation. The city has already done so much of that, she said, with a charrette, surveys, booths at

the Saturday markets and other events. “I can’t imagine we need to spend $65,000 more to find out what the property owners and the public owners want along Main Street,” said Konanz. Coun. John Vassilaki, one of the longest serving councillors, noted he has been through this process before, only to see the plan fail. Those attempts to revitalize Main Street have already cost the city large sums, according to Vassilaki, who didn’t want to see that kind of loss happen again. “We’re going to be spending close to $700,000, which is considerably more money. Back then, the cost of doing Main Street was $7 million, now it is going to be even more than that,” he said. “I am not against the project, I think it is perfect for our downtown. We have to be very cautious because of the amount of money that has to be spent.” Haddad explained the design work needs to be done in order to have an accurate cost estimate to take to the landowners and discuss the contribution process. “We can’t turn up with a plan we thought was appropriate without going and asking them first what was the best solution to their needs as a business owner,” he said. Haddad explained the investment in Main Street would provide a significant return to the city. The downtown core population is about 6,500 people, accounting for 20 per cent on Penticton’s population, plus about 3,000 peo-

The CiTy of PenTiCTon is preparing to work on Main Street as the next stage of the downtown revitalization plan.

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ple employed in the downtown area. That means, according to Haddad, that any money spent enhancing downtown will have a significant impact. He added that on top of the population, the downtown core is the centre of tourism activity. “It’s important to invest in our centrepiece,” he said.“Each of the steps requires significant public consultation, even more detailed than we got into during

the downtown planning process.” Council will consider the proposal as part of the upcoming 2014 budget process. If the planning process is successful, work on the actual street improvements would begin in 2015 and, according to Haddad, could be funded from a variety of sources, including capital funds, grants, the landowner contribution or a borrowing bylaw.

Chief Kruger says Boonstock organizers have long way to go Kristi Patton

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There is a lot of work ahead for the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival according to Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathan Kruger following a meeting earlier this week. “The meeting went really well between RCMP, our council and Boonstock,” said Kruger. “The outcome of the meeting was that we are drafting a checklist of things that need to be done by Boonstock and a timeline for that checklist. Boonstock will also be holding a meeting with our community members.” In October, Boonstock organizers announced they would be relocating Western Canada’s biggest music festival from Gibbons, Alta. to locatee land within the Penticton Indian Band. The announcement was called “premature” by Kruger who said it has not received the backing of PIB council. He said there has been mixed reaction to Boonstock among community members. “I think the announcement was a marketing plan to introduce it, but it has caused some controversy. There has to be

a whole bunch of things in place before the event can be announced,” said Kruger. The chief said the feeling he received from Boonstock is that they are confident they can complete the criteria the PIB will be giving to them which includes a safety plan, parking plans, emergency plans, and where the staging is going to be among other things. “It is really detailed on what has to be done. Just looking at it shows there is a lot of hard work that needs to be done to create an event,” he said. Boonstock representatives will be meeting with the PIB and RCMP, this time with the community members in attendance, on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the community hall. The meeting is not open to the general public and is for PIB members only. “We have to make sure our community is comfortable with this,” said Kruger. “We want the community to know what is being planned and what council is doing with safety concerns. If there is a huge concern from community members and they don’t like the idea then that will be a pretty clear message.” Penticton Mayor Garry Litke was also caught off-guard

in October by the announcement. He spoke with Boonstock organizer Colin Kobza and said he must remove a comment on the event website that said it had the support of the City of Penticton. Litke said he was unaware there was a meeting earlier this week with PIB officials and RCMP. The mayor said Supt. Kevin Hewco of the Penticton RCMP detachment previously indicated there wouldn’t even be officers available August long weekend to support Boonstock’s security plan because it is already so busy in the height of tourist season. “Supt. Hewco said (Kobza) might even have to go all over Western Canada to get officers that might be willing to come,” said Litke. “Our other concern is getting people in and out. Looking at the YouTube video from last year’s event they had gridlock on a major highway out of Edmonton. We can’t have gridlock on the Channel Parkway, how could emergency vehicles get around? There has to be a traffic management plan.” Kobza deferred questions to Barb Haynes, former general manager of Challenge Penticton, who he said is handing all communication channels. Haynes did not return phone calls before press deadline.

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There is no worse thing than not having shelter when the temperature on Penticton streets starts dropping below freezing. To help out when temperatures start dropping into the double-digits below zero, the province has come up with funding for up to 20 extreme weather shelter spaces this winter. “These 20 spaces will provide a safe place for shelter during extreme weather,” said Dan Ashton, MLA for Penticton. “Our government understands the life-saving importance of working with communities to develop housing strategies and programs.” The funding increases the shelter spaces available when weather conditions begin to threaten the health and safety of individuals living on the streets. Since 2009, the Salvation Army and Cheers Church have operated Penticton’s Cold Snap Inn each winter, opening up extra shelter spaces when temperatures drop below -10 C. “That’s cold when you are out there on the streets at night,” said Joey Cyr, the Salvation Army’s community services supervisor. “We continue to see lots of people come through the doors. As temperatures drop, there is definitely a need.” Extreme weather shelters supplement the more than 1,800 permanent, year-round shelter beds available in B.C., more than double the number of beds that were available in 2001. Provincewide, homeless outreach teams helped more than 6,700

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individuals access stable housing last year. “There are always people that are in a hard spot and people with mental health issues is huge. I know between us and the (South Okanagan Similkameen) Brain Injury Society, it keeps us pretty busy,” said Cyr. They have had as many as 16 people, he continued, including men, women and young people. Generally, Cyr said, it’s a quiet shelter.

“I’ve worked that shift a few times. They are cold and hungry, we feed them a hot meal, give them a place to sleep and it goes pretty well,” said Cyr. “It starts at 8 p.m. and if you are out on the streets all day and cold, it drains you.” The B.C. government is providing up to $1.5 million this winter to make more than 1,100 temporary emergency shelter spaces available in over 80 communities.

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Extreme weather events like those behind this summer’s Alberta floods are the new norm and highlight the need for governments here to take climate change seriously, a water expert warned this week. Robert Sandford told a public lecture at Okanagan College in Penticton that climate change is most pronounced as “destabilization of historic weather patterns.” “What we’re experiencing more and more widely are floods, droughts and fires in the same (water) basin in the same year,” said Sandford, who leads Canadian efforts under the United Nations Water for Life initiative and has written several books on the country’s water issues. He also met this week with government officials during his visit organized by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen in partnership with the Okanagan Basin Water Board and the RBC Blue Water Project. Sandford said many effects of climate change stem from the shrinking polar ice cap, which has in turn weakened the jet stream that moves weather systems across the continent. “In the absence of a stronger jet stream, high-pressure systems settle in and don’t go away. The temperatures rise, evaporation increases, things dry out and things catch fire,” he said. And warmer air holds more water, Sandford continued, which aids in the creation of “atmospheric rivers” that can dump huge

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volumes of rain for days at a time as happened in Alberta in June. “In my view, there is still time, there is still room to move if we wish to preserve what we have ecologically and economically in places like the Okanagan. My caution, however, is it would be wise to get moving,” he concluded. “The thing you want to avoid is ending up having your wealth as a people — as individuals and as governments — taken up

by disaster relief and not having that money available to prepare and adapt for the future.” Scott Smith, a soils scientist at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland, spoke prior to Sandford and said data he’s compiled show the Okanagan is trending towards warmer winters with less intense cold. He agreed that climate change will result in more precipitation, but likely in the form of more extreme events that could put Penticton at risk since much of the city is built on sediment deposited by Ellis and Penticton creeks. “We are sitting on some pretty active landforms and if we were to get some sort of extreme events, these are the kind of landforms that would really feel those events,” Smith said. Penticton Mayor Garry Litke said the scientists’ warnings “affirmed many of the things that we’ve already been acting on” through the city’s climate action committee. “We’ve also been very aware of the earlier snowpack melt and the increased need to build our reservoir capacity,” he said, adding “that doesn’t mean that we’re doing everything right.” For example, he’s trying to persuade fellow RDOS directors to hire a climate action co-ordinator to develop a response plan for the region. “We can see that historically there is a chance we could see three or four years of drought, so we need to be planning for all those events,” Litke said.

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Stale data flunks city Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its annual report, B.C. Municipal Spending Watch, on the spending habits of municipalities based on their tax revenue. Penticton, it turns out, did not fare well, placing 112th out of 153 municipalities in British Columbia. In fact, Penticton Mayor Garry Litke was surprised by the ranking, especially considering the same organization recognized Penticton for being a business-friendly municipality a few short months prior. On the bright side, the latest report bumped Penticton up 12 spots from the previous year. The report examines tax increases compared with the rate of inﬂation. Using this benchmark, a communitythat can maintain its budget at last year’s level would receive high praise in the report while one that increased taxes slightly would be less well received. Since 2009, Penticton has worked hard to implement its core services review with city hall adopting austerity measures across all departments. Given the steadfastness of council to pinch every penny, Penticton’s ranking in the CFIB report seems misinformed. After three years without a tax increase, 2011 to 2013, and one of the lowest commercial tax ratios in British Columbia, Penticton should be ranked higher than 112th. The issue, in part, is the report is based on 2011 data. Also weighing Penticton down is the high local government operating costs and their operating PENTICTON WESTERN spending per capita is similar to West Vancouver. Reports and studies such as the one from the CFIB are useful if they result in a careful consideration of public spending. However, it would be a mistake to use a community’s expenditures or tax rate as the sole measure of its ﬁnancial success or failure. - Black Press

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Change in one-child policy unlikely to matter The big news of the week is that China’s one-child policy is being relaxed. After 34 years when most Chinese families were officially limited to only one child, most couples will now be allowed to have two children. The reality, however, is that it will make very little difference because only about one-third of Chinese couples were still living under those restrictions anyway. The one-child limit never applied to ethnic minorities, and in the past 15 years it has rarely applied to people living in rural areas either: couples whose first child was a girl are almost always allowed to have a second child (in the hope that it will be a boy). Controls were stricter in the cities, but if both prospective parents were only children themselves they were exempt from the limit. And people with enough money can just ignore the rules: the penalty for having a second child is just a stiff fine up front

and the extra cost of raising a child who is not entitled to free education. The ﬁnes are reported to have raised $2.12 billion for the state coffers last year alone. The net result of all this is that China’s current fertility rate (the average number of children a woman will bear in a lifetime) is not 1.0, as it would be if there were a really strict one-child policy. According to United Nations statistics, it is 1.55, about the same as Canada. Which suggests that most Chinese who really wanted a second child got one. The fertility rate in China had already dropped from 5.8 children per woman in 1970 to only 2.7 in 1978, the year before the one-child rule was introduced. It has since fallen to 1.55, but that might well have happened anyway. For comparison, Brazil’s fertility rate has dropped from 6.0 ﬁfty years ago to 1.7 now without a one-child policy.

by the end of this decade there will be 24 million “leftover” men who will never find a wife. Any sane government would be terrified by the prospect of a huge army of unattached and dissatisfied young men Gwynne Dyer hanging around the Dyer Straits streets after work with nothing much to do. A regime with as little legitimacy as the Communists will be China’s National even more frightened Population and Family by it. Unfortunately Planning Commission claims that the one-child for them, ending the one-child policy will policy has spared the have little effect on this country an extra 400 pattern. million mouths to feed, The second but it would say that, conclusion we can draw wouldn’t it? from these statistics is The real number of that China’s population births avoided by that is going to drop whether policy is probably no the regime wants it or more than 100 million not. in three decades. It will peak at or And if we accept below 1.4 billion, these numbers, then three major conclusions possibly as soon as 2017, and then begin a follow. long decline that will The first is that the see it fall to 1.2 billion one-child policy is by 2050. not the major culprit There’s nothing in China’s disastrous wrong with that gender imbalance, with in principle, but it at least 120 boys born exacerbates what is for every 100 girls. already the greatest The social effects of this are very dangerous: threat to economic

growth in China: the population’s rapidly rising average age. The big, old generations will be around for a long time, but the younger generations are getting smaller very fast. Indeed, the number of people in the 20-24 age group in China will halve in the next 10 years. This means the dependency rate is going to skyrocket. In 1975, there were 7.7 people in the workforce for every person over 60: by 2050, the ratio will be only 1.6 employed persons for every retiree. No country has ever had to bear such a burden before, but ending the one-child policy won’t get the birth rate back up. The only way China could increase its workforce to lessen the burden is to open up the country to mass immigration. And what are the odds on that? Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

Penticton Western News Friday, November 22, 2013

letters Premier needs to rethink tankers, LNG I am extremely worried about any increase in tanker traffic off our coast. Among many, there are two issues of a dire nature. The first is the insurance industry has said clearly no oil company carries enough insurance to cover the cost of a spill. The other is oil tankers are not the responsibility of oil companies, and they have said that clearly. Their responsibility ends when the tanker leaves harbour. And those tankers deliberately fly the flags of countries like Liberia, they are one-tanker companies and do not have any resources to pay for spills. The federal government gives assurances, but who can believe it, when a real life disaster occurs, it is arguing at length about who should pay for the oil cleanup at Lac Megantic? Frankly that does not inspire confidence at all. More responsible countries, like Germany, are promoting green technology to a large degree. This has not hurt its economy, as can be seen in the way that it has the most successful economy in Europe and is

bailing out other European countries who have been having financial difficulties. I have visited my daughter, son-in-law and little grandsons in Bella Coola, on the B.C. coast and seen the beauty of our west coast. The livelihood of many of their neighbours depends on the sea, those in the fishing and tourism industries, to name two. It only takes the failure of one cotter pin or one moment of inattention, and disaster happens. The storms off our coast are some of the worst anywhere, with 30-metre seas not uncommon. Frankly, I will do anything in my power to stop any increase of tanker traffic off our coast. It will be a long time before technology can offer safe transit for oil, and until then it should stay in the ground. Or at least off the oceans. I am just one voice, but sometimes one voice can work miracles, No amount of propaganda by Enbridge and others in the oil industry can change my mind. Premier Clark’s espousal of LNG is also irresponsible, it is China who will claim

carbon offsets, not us. And, who is to say they will not continue using coal at the same rate with LNG a nice add-on? The other thing I know is that the cost of producing LNG is going to be borne by the taxpayer, in terms of paying for the Site C dam, which is only being built to support LNG development. I have yet to see a good, responsible analysis into the cost of the development of LNG, the fracking, the water pollution, the pipeline cost and so on, and how much the taxpayer is on the hook for. Also, countries like China are developing their own LNG resources, so I can see that we could very well build a dam, build a pipeline, build processing facilities at Prince Rupert and Kitimat, only to find that our gas is not wanted. This seems to me to be a very likely scenario. Please slow down, take a breath, and look at slow responsible growth that takes into consideration both the economy and the environment.

Bikes and scooters a hazard

To say the UN has done nothing and has been a waste of time is to say that the approximately 500 troops (including Korea) who have died under the UN flag gave their lives for nothing. My friends did not die to no purpose. The wars they intervened in did not spread to the rest of the world and our friends and families did not have to deal with the things we saw overseas on our tours. That alone makes the service worthwhile. I fully support the Legion and the work for veterans it does but the facts have to be kept straight. The world can be a rough neighbourhood, thankfully most Canadians don’t have to experience it personally. By the way, in 1988 the Nobel Peace Prize was given collectively to all the troops who did the peacekeeping tours. Anyone who did a tour before 1988 has a share in a Nobel Peace Prize. From the ribbons I saw on Monday, that includes a fair number of people in this town.

fire hall because, “many residents overwinter in the south and therefore would be denied expressing their opinion on this matter.” This month the town announced a public meeting regarding ALR exclusion of the Wish orchard. The above-mentioned reason for postponement was not applied which makes one wonder.

I had an experience where I didn’t realize, because of traffic noise, there was someone on a bike coming up on me and I turned around at the sound from the bike; in doing so I turned almost into the bicyclist. The experience I had with the person on the motorized scooter is that I stopped for a moment on the sidewalk and the person on the scooter was following me so closely that he ran into me with his scooter. I wasn’t seriously hurt but I could have been. These people on these devices perhaps shouldn’t be on the sidewalks or they should be more considerate of the other people, who are using the sidewalks as well. Dana Dyck Penticton

UN Remembrance faulty

As a veteran of three peacekeeping tours I would like to know the source of the information presented during the address at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. Major wars have occurred every 30-50 years with only 21 years between the last two. It has been over 65 years since the end of the Second World War. The United Nations’ objective has never been to bring democracy to the world, it has always been to provide a forum, other than the battlefield, to settle the world’s disputes. To say that it has done no good in its time is completely false. The Korean war was a UN operation. Because of it there is still a South Korea. Canadian troops under the UN flag saved several Cypriot villages from being completely wiped out when Turkey invaded the island in the early 1970s. People in the Canadian sector in Croatia were rebuilding war-damaged housing as soon as fall of 1992. I was there and even have photos to prove it. Many people in the Medak Pocket in 1993 survived ethnic cleansing because Canadian troops engaged the Croatian army in full combat to prevent it. I know this because I was there or I knew personally some of the troops who were there.

Jack Williams Penticton

Be careful what you wish for

The Town of Osoyoos and the owner of the Wish property orchard are at it again. Both want the 22-acre orchard to be removed from the ALR, in other words de-developed. This has been tried several times before. The owner stands to make a bundle of money. Mission accomplished. The town has already expressed an appetite for taxes from that de-development. Squandering collected taxes is not uncommon in this town. Green space within a town where actual real food is grown is not valued. Terminating nature is not a wise thing to do either. The preference is to cement it over forever. The Town of Osoyoos habitually does not consult nearby neighbours on plans that will ruin their daily existence. There would not be one resident favouring green space changed into an RV hangout for only part of the year. The orchard owner has offered the town a piece of land for a future fire hall. Recently the Town of Osoyoos postponed, until April or May, seeking opinion regarding spending money on the proposed new main

Sharry Schneider Summerland

Luke Kurvers Osoyoos

Pot just as profitable as oil

Janet Holder of Enbridge: we all know there’s a bazillion dollars to be made, you could use the exact same argument to legalize pot or prostitution ... sure wish you’d talk about the equally important things like the significant risks of this pipeline in an open and honest manner. You and Stephen Harper are looking and sounding more and more alike. And Stephen is looking pretty desperate and in dire straights right now. Keith Cummings

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letters Bike lane leads to vandalism

I am writing this letter in response to all of the comments made about the new bike lane running up Dartmouth Drive. As a resident that is directly affected by this bike lane I did have a problem with it going in front of our house. Knowing it was put there to keep cyclists safe, though, I chose not say anything about it. Today, however, my entire opinion of the bike lane changed and I want the city to remove it from the front of the houses that it currently blocks. At first it was annoying to make our house guests park down the street and walk up to our house

A place to stay forever

It was even more annoying when we were told we would be ticketed if we were to park our own vehicles in front of our own home; so we had to park a block away and walk to them each morning. Now after abiding by all of the city’s rules and regulations over this ridiculous bike lane my car was vandalized last night. If I was allowed to park my car in front of my own home like it has been for the last three years this would have never happened. This bike lane has been the sole cause of my vehicle being vandalized. I am very disappointed the city will place a bike lane, which cyclists

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Public input on proposed City of Penticton electrical rate increases Public input on proposed City of Penticton electrical rate increases DATE: Monday Dec. 2, 2013 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Penticton City Hall, Council Chambers, 2

DATE: Monday Dec. 2, 2013

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

Floor, 171 Main Street

The City of Penticton isCity holding a public input session to receive Alternatives for consideration LOCATION: Penticton Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 171 Main Street feedback on alternatives for the proposed 2014 electric rate increases.

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Alternative 1 – Increase electric rates by 3.28% for all customer classes Alternative 2 – Increase electric rates by 4.78% for all customer classes Alternative 3 – Increase electric rates by 4.03% for all customer classes

The City of Penticton is holding a public input session to receive Alternatives for consideration increases feedback on alternatives for the proposed 2014 electric rate Rate • Alternative – Increase bythe3.28% for all(after customer classes The electric rate increase will1 consist of threeelectric separate rates Impact on average customer 10% discount) components. First is the FortisBC increase on the price of power Estimated Estimated classes increases. • Alternative 2 – Increase electric rates by 4.78% for all customer Current purchased by the City of Penticton, 3.3%. average monthly average monthly Customer Type average fee Alternativeclasses 1 fee Alternative 2 3 – FortisBC Increase for allfeecustomer Second • is the Alternative increase on the price pays electric for power rates by 4.03% monthly Rate increases (3.28%)

purchased from BC Hydro, 1.6%. When the BC Hydro rate increase

(4.78%)

Estimated average monthly fee Alternative 3 (4.03%) $ 105.83 $ 643.55 $20,524.69

Residential customer $ 101.73 $ 105.07 $ 106.59 The electric rate increase will consist of three separate willImpact take effect not known at this customer time, but to set(after rates in10% discount) onis the average Commercial customer $ 618.62 $ 638.91 $ 648.19 implementation has been assumed to be April of 2014. Industrial customer $19,729.59 $20,376.72 $20,672.66 components. First is the FortisBC increase on the price of power Penticton, Estimated Estimated Estimated This yields an increase of 1.2%. Current Schedule purchased by the City of Penticton, 3.3%. average monthly average monthly average monthly Third is the difference between the actual and modeled revenue. Nov. 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.: Introduction of the proposed rates

Second is the increase on the price FortisBC pays for power purchased from BC Hydro, 1.6%. When the BC Hydro rate increase will take effect is not known at this time, but to set rates in Penticton, implementation has been assumed to be April of 2014. This yields an increase of 1.2%.

Customer Typeapplied to theaverage This is calculated to be -0.2%, price of power that fee Dec. Alternative 1 p.m.:feePublic Alternative fee Alternative 3 2, 2013 at 6:00 input session2 the City sells to its customers. monthly fee Dec. 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.: First 3 readings of Fees and Charges Bylaw amendments (3.28%) (4.78%) (4.03%) Jan. 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.: Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw amendments Application of increases 1, 2014 electrical rates take effect The Residential increases listed above can be applied customer $ in different 101.73ways, and $ Feb. 105.07 $ New 106.59 $ 105.83 this creates three alternatives to be considered. Alternative 1 * All meetings will be held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 171 Main St., Penticton Commercial customer 618.62 $ 638.91 $ 648.19 $ 643.55 applies the increases to the rate the City$purchases power at; this Questions and more information affects customers the least. Alternative $19,729.59 2 applies the increase $20,376.72 to Industrial customer $20,672.66 $20,524.69 For additional information, please visit www.penticton.ca or contact Mitch Moroziuk, the existing rate the City sells power; this has the largest impact on Director of Operations, 250-490-2515 or mitch.moroziuk@penticton.ca customers. Alternative 3 applies an average of the two.

Schedule 171 Main Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9 Phone 250-490-2400 Fax 250-490-2402 www.penticton.ca ask@penticton.ca Third is the difference between the actual and modeled revenue. Nov. 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.: Introduction of the proposed rates This is calculated to be -0.2%, applied to the price of power that Dec. 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.: Public input session the City sells to its customers. Dec. 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.: First 3 readings of Fees and Charges Bylaw amendments Jan. 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.: Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw amendments Application of increases New electrical rates take effect The increases listed above can be applied in different ways, and Feb. 1, 2014 this creates three alternatives to be considered. Alternative 1 * All meetings will be held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 171 Main St., Penticton applies the increases to the rate the City purchases power at; this Questions and more information affects customers the least. Alternative 2 applies the increase to For additional information, please visit www.penticton.ca or contact Mitch Moroziuk, the existing rate the City sells power; this has the largest impact on Director of Operations, 250-490-2515 or mitch.moroziuk@penticton.ca customers. Alternative 3 applies an average of the two.

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do not even use, in front of houses and make residents park their vehicles elsewhere. Maybe the city would like me to bill them for all of the damages done to my vehicle as it is 100 per cent their fault that this happened. I think a meeting needs to be held right away to reduce the bike lane so home owners can once again park in front of their own houses. I just hope this horrible act of vandalism does not happen to anyone else. Bre Symchuk Penticton

Cycle a year-round option

Penticton has a very good climate and topography for cycling. Many people live on the valley bottom and if we create north-south and east-west bicycle lane connectors there would be great flat routes on which many residents could carry out their activities by bicycle. Years ago I decided that if people in Vancouver could don their rain jackets each day and walk or cycle to work we could surely do it in Penticton. Our winters may be a little colder, but we have far less precipitation to worry about. Cycling year round may not be for everyone, but it is possible to do with some preparation and determination. I find it very satisfying to leave my frost-covered car in the driveway and ride my bike to work in the seven minutes that it would have also taken me scrape, warm-up, drive to work and park my car. I also feel a greater connection to the things around me that our vehicles insulate us from; the biggest one being a more personal contact with neighbours and other cyclists and pedestrians. There are many people who do not feel comfortable cycling in traffic. While we continue to improve driver and cyclist education, the safest thing for communities to do is to provide bike lanes which will encourage more cyclists out on the road. The City of Penticton recognizes that many communities are moving in this direction and have designed a cycling network plan for our city. It may not be ideal for everyone, but it is a very good start and sometimes the benefits of actions are not realized for many years. Keeping an open mind to change is good and change that decreases consumption of fossil fuels and promotes a healthier lifestyle is a goal we should all aim for. Transportation by bicycle is nothing new, it is just a return to something that was once considered an everyday component of life. Laura Harp Penticton

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This letter is in regards to the ongoing saga at 555 East Wade Ave. in Penticton. As I intently waited for the talk on this property to happen at the most recent council meeting, I was astonished by the eventual outcome. I honestly thought the bright lights of city council would do right on this one. Much to my dismay the elected officials didn’t listen to the concerns of neighbours and all who expressed concern as they have now decided due

to legal parameters that a demolition permit is in fact not in order, however, a vacant building permit can now be requested by land owners. So let me get this right, the land owners who don’t live in the city and also who have let this property become an eyesore for the past many years have more rights than that of the surrounding neighbours who live near this unsightly eyesore? After numerous calls to the local RCMP and the Penticton Bylaw office, our voices still are not being heard. Does the city carry fire insurance when the adjoining properties become demolished due to the crack heads that call it home burn the place up in one of their drunken stupors as Rob Ford from Toronto would say? In closing, Litke, Konanz and Vassilaki thanks for trying to support the demolition motion, and to the others, good luck come the election time as it’s sooner than you think! Sandi Sunderman Penticton

Protect agricultural lands

Along with many others, I am appalled to learn of the recent proposal from your agriculture minister that the Agricultural Land Commission’s mandate be expanded to take economic development priorities into account (specifically those of the oil and gas industry) and some of the land commission’s powers in the north should be handed over to the Oil and Gas Commission. Shockingly, as published in the Globe and Mail, the minister’s proposed changes extend to the whole of the province. The specific proposals are: — Modernize ALC decision-making to reflect government priorities. — Create two ALR areas with different rules. — Change the ALC’s legislative mandate, in one or both ALR areas. — Remove some decisions from the ALC. — Allow community growth applications to be decided by local governments. — Modernize ALC operations by moving the ALC into the Ministry. All this when the world’s food supply is in peril, in a province where less than 5 per cent of the land is arable, and faces constant pressure from industry and developers. Premier Clark, if economic development priorities are of prime importance, I trust you recognize that with its $10 billion a year contribution, our agricultural sector is B.C.’s prime producer of truly renewable energy. The preservation of agricultural land brings economic benefit not only of employment, health, environmental protection and tourism, it also ensures sustainable food supplies for a future threatened by world over-population and climate change. Premier Clark, it is unsettling that the cabinet minister entrusted with this important sector should be the voice suggesting measures to weaken agriculture in our province. I hope the citizens of B.C. can look forward to your firm commitment to strengthen the Agricultural Land Commission, and to the rejection of Minister Pimm’s dangerous proposal. Barbara Lambert Penticton

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Crashing the crease helped the Penticton Vees whip the Vernon Vipers 5-2 in the South Okanagan Events Centre. Entering the second period Wednesday night with a 1-0 lead, the Vees exploded for four goals in the second, starting just before the 10-minute mark when Cody DePourcq beat Austin Smith falling down after going hard towards the net. Forty seconds later, the Vees made the Vipers pay for a turnover just inside the blue line. DePourcq handed the puck to captain Brad McClure who snapped a wrist shot past Smith’s blocker side. That goal ended Smith’s night with 13 saves. The goals didn’t stop coming. Forty-nine seconds later, Anthony Conti went full steam to the net creating chaos. Max Coatta jammed the puck in for his 12th goal of the season. Travis Blanleil made it 5-0 as he jammed a puck in from the side of the net. “I thought once we started having some success, I think we smelled a little bit of blood in the water,” said Vees coach Fred Harbinson. “We just kept going to the net hard and things happen.” “They have been saying that the whole year,” said DePourcq of the coaches emphasizing pressure on the net. “The middle lane drive when we’re going three-on-two … we always want to have a guy driving to the net. You look at guys like Conti and (Jack) Ramsey, some of our bigger players, they like to take the puck to the net which is very good. When you crash the net,

HUNTER MISKA TURNED aside 23 shots, including a few key saves in the third period, to help the Penticton Vees defeat the Vernon Vipers 5-2 Wednesday night in the South Okanagan Events Centre. Percy N. Hébert/Western News

good things happen.” In the final frame, the crowd of 2,742 watched as the Vipers chipped away at the lead with goals by Ken Citron and Chase McMurphy. McMurphy’s goal was the result of a nice play as Demico Hannoun made a backhand pass in front of the net. It was an easy goal at the side of the net as Vees goalie Hunter Miska had no chance. Harbinson said in the final period they weren’t trying to take any chances. “We made two mistakes and they ended up in our net,” he said. “I thought we had some good pushes after they scored.” DePourcq, who finished with a goal and two assists along with Blanleil, said he was happy with how they played. When talking about going to the net hard, he said it has been a huge part of their game.

“It helps with our speed,” he said. “Rebounds are going to be there.” Conti opened the scoring with a shot from a bad angle. “I just wanted to get the puck to the net,” said Conti. When Coatta gave me that puck, I saw that little opening. Maybe this might sneak in and happily it did. He was kind of leaning off the post.” With the win, the Vees improve to 15-5-1-2 to give them 33 points, one ahead of Merritt and Vernon. On Friday, the Vees travel to Coquitlam for the ﬁrst of a home-andhome series. The Express are third in the Mainland Division with a 10-11-02 record. They have lost their last two games and are 3-8-0-2 in the Poirer Sports and Leisure Centre, but are 7-3-0 on the

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JACE SHUTTLEWORTH of the Penticton Orange Crushers couldn’t quite grab the puck with his glove and it found its way in the net against the Kelowna Gang Green. Below, Kayden Clarke tries to catch up to Ethan Mackenzie during the novice recreation tournament at Memorial Arena last weekend. Mark Brett/Western News

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Fun. That three letter-word was the focus for Penticton novice recreation teams as they hosted a tournament last weekend. Trevor Aubie, coach of the Penticton Blues, said his team played well as they won two of their four games. “I wanted to see my players have a lot of fun, work together as a team, and never give up,” said Aubie. “I believe they did just that. “The highlight of the tournament for me was defeating Langley 2-1,” said Aubie. “They had a very strong team and thanks to some great defensive play from our guys and huge saves by our goalie, we were able to come out with the win.” Penticton Black Bandits coach Chris Danby wanted his players to work hard and keep improving. “We matched up pretty well with Lumby (a 6-4 loss) and had a very good game,” said Danby, whose team lost 12-2 to West Kelowna, 9-1 to Abbotsford and 14-0 to Semiahmoo. “The other three teams were significantly stronger with a higher number of experienced eight-year-olds.” Danby said the highlight for them was the goaltending of Ben Coombes, Nathan Preston and Shaila McCurdy. “Despite the lopsided scores, the kids remained positive and went out and

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Pen High Arts Media Entertainment is tackling an exciting form of musical stage comedy with a pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk. “This isn’t a Marcel Marceau, man in the box in a striped shirt theatre,” said artistic director Megan Rutherford. In fact, it is the furthest thing from it. A pantomime is a musical comedy designed for families with songs, slapstick comedy, dancing and a list of criteria that must be followed. The rules also include it must be a story loosely based on a well-known fairy tale. PHAME’s production has colourful costumes, whimsical sets and humour that will tickle the funny bone of all-ages. “It is this wild mix of characters and it is deﬁnitely multiple layers of parallel running humour from slapstick to adult humour. We will have quite a bit of eyecandy for the little kids with characters like Little Red Riding Hood, The Big Bad Wolf and Goldilocks making appearances,” said Rutherford. Another major part of a pantomime is audience participation. Rutherford said the audience will be asked to clap, boo, cheer and hiss at key moments. “We will have the characters completely breaking the fourth wall and step out to address individuals in the audience or collectively as a group. They might insult them, compliment them and all of this is part of the criteria,” she said. As a educational theatre troupe, Rutherford thought this was a great opportunity for the 55 students involved to expand their horizons on the stage. It will be the ﬁrst time PHAME has attempted this form of theatre. Rutherford said they did some edits to the dialogue to ensure it is appropriate for everyone. Austan Paquette, a Grade 12 student who is playing the role of Jack, said the show is fast paced and one of the most comedic productions he has been part of. “There is a lot of funny parts and roles. Everyone has at least one chance to make the audience laugh and we have some singing and dancing going on as well,” said Paquette. Playing the Fairy Godmother role is Grade 12 student Grayce Overhill. She is excited to see audience reactions. “It’s fun to feed off that energy from the audience, especially in this play because they will be more involved with what is happening on stage. As part of the pantomime criteria Jack’s mother, Dame Trott, will be played by a male and a costumed animal will be played by two actors. Overhill’s Fairy Godmother doesn’t have a lot of backand-forth dialogue.

concerts Nov. 22 — Mathew Good with special guests Gentlemen Husbands at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for his Arrows of Desire tour. Nov. 22 — Musica Intima performs at the Oliver Alliance Church as part of the South Okanagan Concert Society. Tickets are $20 at the door. Nov. 22 to 23 — Ben Waters brings his boogie woogie rock ‘n’ roll piano to the Dream Café. Nov. 23 — Glass Tiger performing at the Barking Parrot. Opening act starts at 8:30 p.m. and Glass Tiger at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $38. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 23 —Live music from Pistol Pete at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 — Canada Music Week student recital at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 — Stephen Fearing accomplished folk and roots musician at the Dream Café. Nov. 30 — Honest Woods performs at the Barley Mill Brew Pub. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 — Voices in Song Christmas beneﬁt concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Tracy Fehr with Dennis Nordlund on piano and Elizabeth Lupton on violin to support North African Women. Tickets $12 in advance at Penticton and District Community Arts Council, or $15 at door. Dec. 5 – Strings and Swing performs at the Osoyoos Secondary School mini-theatre as part of the Osoyoos Concert Series. Jesse Peters and Lizzy Hoyt perform a variety of music with an emphasis on Christmas. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door. Dec. 6 — A Gift of Song Christmas concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church to beneﬁt ChitoRyu Society. Tickets at Peach City Runners.

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JACK (AUSTAN PAQUETTE) talks to fairy godmother (Grayce Overhill) on the set of the Pen-Hi Arts Media Entertainment production of Jack and the Beanstalk. The performance runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 at the Cleland Theatre. Tickets are available at the Penticton Secondary School office.

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“She is very out there and crazy and none of the other characters really knows about her throughout the play then she shows up to help Jack out with the beanstalk by selling him the bean,” said Overhill. “The Fairy Godmother is very spontaneous and jumps at the chance to be in the spotlight. I love performing comedies and I am very outgoing so it ﬁts with me.” PHAME Productions presents Jack and the Beanstalk at the Cleland Theatre at the Penticton Community Centre. Show-

times are on Nov. 27 to 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. with a matinee show on Nov. 27 at 1:15 p.m. There will also be weekend matinees on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Evening performances run from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30 with curtains rising at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each at Pen High Secondary School. The Cleland Theatre has limited wheelchair seating, so it is advised to get your tickets early and make a reservation to ensure it is available.

Nov. 21 to 23 — Princess Margaret Secondary School Horseshoe Theatre presents Grease at the Cleland Theatre. Showtimes are 7 p.m. with 1 p.m. matinee on Nov. 23. Nov. 23 — Penticton Art Gallery unveils Okanagan Artists In Their Studios curated by Patricia Ainslie in the main gallery. Exhibition walk and talk at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 — Book launch Blaze of Glory by author Darcy Nybo about the life of a Bon Jovi Tribute band. Shatford Centre 2 to 5 p.m. at the Authors and Artists Faire with performances at 2:34 and 4:30 p.m. On Sunday they will be at Hooked On Books from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. then back at the Shatford from 1:15 to 5 p.m. and another performance at 3 p.m. Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 — Pen Hi Arts Media Entertainent presents Jack and the Beanstalk at the Cleland Theatre. Until Dec. 7 — Many Hats Theatre Company presents Jessie’s Landing, a play by John Spurway at the Cannery Theatre. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22/$19 at the wine info centre or reserve by phone at 250-276-2170.

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Art gallery exhibit has Okanagan flair who come to see them they are more interested in talking about their work. Daphne asked me a lot about myself and it was very interesting.” Byron Johnston is Okanagan artist rooted in the area that Ainslie profiled. She said his heritage is integral to his vision and his passion for the outdoors gives place for a particular meaning for his life and work. Ainslie said he uses a wide range of natural cast-off farming and industrial materials as well as manufactured materials in three-dimensional installations, which are less about sculptural objects and more about the public’s participation and interaction with his work. Some of the artists featured in the book have lived most of their lives in the valley and have taken their inspiration from the Okanagan, but their range of media, style and intention is diverse said Ainslie. She believes the pace of life the Okanagan offers is conducive for the time and space the artists need to develop their ideas. “Many artists do not think about a particular environment as a basis for their art. Though the region is conducive to making art, it is not a direct re-

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The Okanagan is home to a remarkable concentration of contemporary artists with national reputations and it is the focus of the Penticton Art Gallery’s newest exhibition. Opening in the main gallery the exhibition is guest curated by Patricia Ainslie whose latest book Okanagan Artists In Their Studios, which accompanies the show. Ainslie worked at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alta. as the curator of art for more than 25 years. She moved to the Okanagan and found a number of well recognized artists who live in the Valley. “I started looking at art when I came here at the galleries and dealers and the more I looked the more I realized there was a very interesting group of artists here who were quite extraordinary,” she said. “I selected the artists who I thought made an extraordinary contribution to the arts of Canada that happen to live here.” Ainslie met with many artists in their studios to talk about their life and work which she then wrote about in her book. This includes Daphne Odjig, a Governor General’s

Patricia ainslie’s book Okanagan Artists In Their Studios is the focus of the Penticton art Gallery’s latest exhibit which opens on Friday.

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Award winner and driving force behind the Indian Group of Seven. The Ontario born artist, who was raised on the Wikwemikong unceded Indian Reserve, lived in Penticton for about 15 years until she recently re-located to Kelowna. “It was interesting because it was the first time I had met her and she is utterly charming. She has the most beautiful face and she smiled a lot,” said Ainslie. “Quite often artists are not so interested in talking about themselves with the people

flect of their inspiration. They draw from culture rather than nature,” said Ainslie. Ainslie’s book, which she worked on for three years, features 13 senior professional Canadian artists with wellestablished careers who now live and work in the Okanagan Valley. All of which have made a contribution to the development of the visual arts in Canada far beyond the Okanagan through their own work, teaching, mentoring younger artists and exhibiting their work. All have also had solo exhibitions or been included in exhibitions in public galleries across Canada and internationally. Ainslie is a fan of each and everyone, judging from her response if she had a favourite. “All 13,” she said followed by a laugh. “I like all their work. I don’t have a favourite piece because I am an art historian; I appreciate a whole wide range of things.” Reception and art gallery members opening for Okanagan Artists In Their Studios is on Friday with an exhibition walk and talk on Saturday at 2 p.m. Ainslie said she will be giving a lecture about the artists in her book and why she decided to write it.

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Book highlights history of storied local high school Kristi Patton

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With the turn of each page, Dave Snyder’s book chronicling the storied past of Pen High is like taking a spin down the hallowed schools hallways all over again. Centennial Pen Hi: A Chronicle of a High School 1911-2013 follows the life of the school as students head into the centennial graduation class in June 2014. “To mark Penticton Secondary’s second century is to recognize the social, academic, artistic and athletic legacy of solid public education that happened by visionary drive, determination, planning preparation and execution,” said Snyder. “Propelled with labour, as well as institutional sensitivity and optimism; these factors will be as long lasting, I hope, as the red bricks of the Ellis and the stone wall that borders the new Jermyn Avenue School.” Snyder, a teacher at the school for 25 years, said for much of its life, Penticton Secondary School was the education, recreational and cultural heart of the community. He said this aspect of the school bringing together the community isn’t as prominent in current days. “The school was a magnet in that use to bring people together. There isn’t a place like that anymore,” said Snyder. “I hope the book brings an appreciation of what the school has

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done. It does have a tradition and positive traditions tend to carry on.” Snyder spent five years digging up photos, historical documents and information to chronicle the history of the school. He also turned to high school annuals and historic records from the Penticton museum archives. As well Pen High graduate and now city councillor Wes Hopkins provided some research. Snyder said Pen High was blessed with long ruling principlas. In its first hundred years the school employed 17 principals. He also said the school had a dedi-

cated teaching staff. “There is an amazing number of former Pen High students that have returned as staff. The teachers were heavily into community involvement. You see them as city councillors and in other positions of responsibility or volunteer groups,” said Snyder. The book is expected to be available for purchase ($45) at the beginning of December. The book can be ordered by emailing info@oldphotos.ca. Proceeds from the book will go to the Pen High Scholarship and Bursary Foundation.

Young maestro — gracianah george flashes a beautiful smile at her very first piano recital where she performed Monsieur Mouse. the Penticton academy of music held a student recital on sunday at st. saviour’s Chruch that include a programme of piano, violin and guitar.

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residents of B.C. Participants could use any visual medium to create their final film including film, video, animation and digital photography. The girls received their film award in front of a sold-out audience at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. “One of the coolest things was seeing so many people watching the film,” said Tebbutt. “Someone actually screamed, so that was great.” Russell Stasiuk is Tebbutt’s teacher at Penticton Secondary School. He said one of the things he loves most about teaching film and television is watching the students overcome challenges to create amazing pieces of work. Stasiuk attended the awards night to see his students’ winning work. “One of the things that I love about teaching Film and Television is that my students often get a chance to compete in provincial and national contests. It seems that the gifted students truly excel when faced with such a challenge and strive to create movies that they are proud to share with others,” said Stasiuk. “Every now and then as I watch one of these contest entries I can feel my skin crawl, my neck hair prickle, and I think to myself ‘Oh my gosh, I think this could be a winner.’ I’ve been right on many occasions, and Maddy’s movie Dollhouse not only made my skin crawl, it does so every time I watch it.” Stasiuk said he hopes to enter the film in at least two more contests, The Vancouver Sun Film Festival and the B.C. Student Film Festival. To view Dollhouse visit www.PentictonWesternNews.com/entertainment or view the 48 Hour Film Challenge YouTube page.

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Cats find second life thanks to rescue Kristi Patton

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Four adorable furry bundles of joy and their mom will not have to fend for themselves anymore. A Penticton woman who has seen the yet to be named mother cat for the past year wander around her rural property giving birth to three litters of cats finally got the opportunity to rescue her. “Her story is absolutely amazing,” said Cheryl Hubbard vice president of AlleyCats Alliance who are fostering the animals, of the mother cat. “The lady who rescued them has seen the cat on and off for a year and put food out when she came around. Now that the cat gave birth to her third litter that the lady knew of, she decided she had to do something.” Because the mom is quite friendly, AlleyCats Alliance believes someone abandoned her in the wilderness in the Carmi area. The four tortoise coloured kittens are believed to be about nine to 10 weeks old while the mother is believed to be fairly young and is short-haired. AlleyCats is now working with Dr. Marlis Anderson in Summerland to get the feline family get checked, they have an appointment later in the month to get them spayed and neutered

thanks to a financial donor who came forward to help. “We think the mom was dumped in the wild by her family because she is so friendly with people. Now we hopefully will get the little guys domesticated and into loving homes,” said Teresa Nolet, who also sits on the board for AlleyCats Alliance. “This is becoming a common occurrence where people either can’t afford or for whatever reason don’t want their cats but the shelters are full. So they decide they want to give their cat a chance at life and dump them in the wild. These cats then get pregnant, are malnourished and their coats might get thin and now it is getting colder out.” AlleyCats Alliance is a nonprofit organization that runs a variety of fundraising events throughout the year to help with the plight of cats and kittens in the region. They also accept donations, bottle and can pick ups and accept miscellaneous items including blankets, cat crates, food, toys and scratching posts. “We made a conscience decision not to operate a shelter. We work strictly with foster homes,” said Hubbard. “Quite often people are lucky if the SPCA has room and usually by the time they call us, they have already tried all the

shelters and nobody has room.” It is why the group is asking anyone interested in becoming a foster family to contact them. AlleyCats Alliance helps pay al the vet bills and supplies all the food and litter. Foster families are asked to take the animal to and from vet appointments and to the adoption centres when necessary, as well as giving all your love and affection to the cat. In the case of the rescued kittens, Hubbard said they will need some extra attention to socialize them, which AlleyCats will teach the individual or family how to do. They are also asking for donations to help them with veterinary costs for the four kittens and their mother. Hubbard said it is the group’s mission to help spread awareness on the importance of spaying and neutering your animals. This recent rescue is a prime example of why. “It is the root base of the problem. If you have your pet spayed or neutered they aren’t able to perpetuate this by having more kittens. That is so much of our philosophy, to stop the problem of overpopulation,” said Hubbard. Contact AlleyCats Alliance to donate or to apply to be a foster family at 250-488-2223 or at www.AlleyCatsAlliance.org.

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Where space begins is not obvious A few days ago, the European Space and then gradually turn the rocket so that Agency’s spacecraft Goce burned up and it is moving more or less parallel with disintegrated in the Earth’s atmosphere. the Earth’s surface. Observers in the Falkland Islands had a The engines continue to operate, acgrand view of the spacecraft as it crossed celerating it to around 30,000 km/h, the sky, breaking up as it went. parallel with the ground. When the right The debris came down somewhere speed is reached, the engines are shut in the South Atlantic. There was a lot of down and the spacecraft released. With media discussion of the spacecraft re-enno means of propulsion, the spacecraft tering the Earth’s atmosphere and being starts a long, curving fall to the Earth’s destroyed. Actually it never left. surface. Ken Tapping Lots of the older books about space However, it never hits because the Stargazing Notes and astronomy hint there is a definite Earth curves away beneath it. The best boundary between where we live and description is that it is in free fall. In free space. They imply that where we live we have air to fall, there is no sensation of weight. We could experibreathe and gravity to hold everything down, while ence exactly this feeling in a falling elevator, but not in space there is a vacuum and there is no gravity, or for as long. Chris Hadfield and the other astronauts in even microgravity. the International Space Station were falling around This is just not true, either in the case of the atmo- the Earth. Inside the ISS there is plenty of gravity, sphere or gravity. As we go upwards, the air gets in- so it is not a microgravity environment; it is more an creasingly rarefied. That is why we put observatories environment where gravity is not as apparent. at the tops of high mountains or in space to reduce or Since the atmosphere extends far into space, all escape the effects of the atmosphere on our observa- our orbiting spacecraft are actually moving in it. If tions. However, there is no definite place where the we are high enough, say 2,000 kilometres, the air is air ends and space takes over. so thin that the drag will probably not affect us for Gravity does not end either. As you get higher, centuries or longer. At lower altitudes, spacecraft and further from the centre of the Earth, gravity such as the International Space Station, orbiting weakens. Double the distance and the gravitational about 420 km above the ground, experience much pull decreases by a factor of four. However, that does more drag, and without an occasional boost, the ISS not end either. It reaches far out into space, getting would soon come down. weaker and weaker. The only manned spacecraft so far to truly reIf there is any reasonable boundary it would be enter the Earth’s atmosphere were those carrying the where the atmosphere has become so rarefied it Apollo astronauts. And in future, people returning blends in with the solar wind, or at such a distance from new missions to the Moon and of course our that the Earth’s gravitational attraction is about the first expeditions to Mars. same as all the other gravitational attractions acting — Venus shines brightly, low in the southwest on any body at that location. after sunset. Jupiter and Mars rise around 8 p.m. Spacecraft do not stay in orbit because there is and 1 a.m. respectively. Look for Mercury low in no gravity. If we could build a tower 400 kilometres the southeast before dawn. The Moon reaches Last high, to where many satellites orbit, we would find Quarter on the 25th. the gravitational attraction at the top to be just a little Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National weaker than it is at the Earth’s surface. Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical If we were dumb enough to step off, we would Observatory, Penticton, BC, V2A 6J9. Tel (250) 497head straight down at high speed. When we launch 2300, Fax (250) 497-2355, E-mail: ken.tapping@ a spacecraft, we lift it above most of the atmosphere nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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November 22 South okanagan ConCert Society presents Musica Intima, a 12-voice vocal ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. in the Oliver Alliance Church. Tickets available at the door. Call

250-495-6487 for more information. okanagan FallS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. the ioDe thriFt Shop is stocked with fall and winter clothing for all members of the family, including jackets, lingerie

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Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. SeniorS SingleS lunCh Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622. the bereavement reSourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. eagleS have Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and Karaoke at 7 p.m. royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger at 7 p.m. alCoholiCS anonymouS haS a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. 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. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. PentiCton SeniorS ComPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Lectures on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on a variety of computingrelated topics. anavetS haS karaoke with Jack Ramsay, pool and potluck at 7 p.m.

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calendar OSNS preSeNtS their 34th annual Shaw Share A Smile Telethon, live on Shaw Channel 11 and at www.osns.org, co-hosted by Dennis Walker of socountry.ca and Toby Tannas with a live auction, prizes and great entertainment. Make your pledge today by calling 250-492-0295 or visiting our website at www.osns. org. experieNce SiNgiNg a Love Song to God at 10 a.m. at the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. Refreshments to follow. Presented by Eckankar. For more info 250-3280244 or www.eckankar-bc. ca. the peNtictON radiO Control Club is hosting an indoor race at 375 Warren Ave East. Registration is at 9 a.m., racing at 10 a.m. Come and race for a chance to win an XRAY T4 worth $600. Spectators are welcome free of charge. cOme daNce tO the greatest dance music ever made with D.J. Emil from 7 to 9 p.m., $3 per person. South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. All welcome. elkS club ON Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m. with an M&M food draw, door prizes, darts and pool. FraterNal Order OF Eagles pool league, starts at noon sharp. rOyal caNadiaN legiON has a branch buffet breakfast at 8 a.m., Joseph’s perogies and sausages and a meat draw at 2 p.m. aNavetS have hOrSe races and meat draws at 2 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs available 1 to 3 p.m. lakelaNdS church hOldS Sunday services on the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com. alcOhOlicS aNONymOuS meetS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs.

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holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. OkaNagaN FallS SeNiOrS’ Centre has a board meeting at 9:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. FraterNal Order OF Eagles has pub dart league every Monday. elkS club ON Ellis Street has Monday night pub league at 7:30 p.m. Nonmembers welcome to join. FitNeSS FrieNdS meet in the Royal Canadian Legion, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Get in shape. For info call Dot at 250-4925400. rOyal caNadiaN legiON branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m. and bridge at 1 p.m. Wings night and horse races start at 4 p.m. Darts at 7 p.m. WellNeSS meNtal ceNtre has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. Call 250493-7338 for more info. SOuth maiN drOp-iN Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. care clOSet thriFt Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are appreciated and new volunteers are always welcome. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. alcOhOlicS aNONymOuS Nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. dO yOu have an hour a week to volunteer your time with a senior in need? If so, the Friendly Visitor Program might just be for you. For more info, call Nicole at 250-487-7455.

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the beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. brOWN bag lectureS every Tuesday at the Penticton Museum from noon to 1 p.m. Join David Gregory as he explores Summerland’s early history and Millionaire’s Row. Presentations are in the museum auditorium, 785 Main St. Admission by donation. OkaNagaN FallS SeNiOrS’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m. viSpaSSaNa (iNSight) meditatiON for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for

details at 250-462-7340. All welcome, no charge. rOyal caNadiaN legiON has a service officer at 1 p.m. FraterNal Order OF Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. elkS ON elliS Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., fun darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. al-aNON for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian. Call 250490-9272 for info. cONcert peNtictON baNd rehearses at 7 p.m. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band

is available for performances. Phone 250-8092087 for info. 890 WiNg OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. WellNeSS meNtal ceNtre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. OkaNagaN SOuth meet tOaStmaSterS every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details.

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Audi’s road ahead paved with more than good intentions 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet/S3 MONACO: Over the next 12 months or so, consumers are going to be treated to an onslaught of new entries into the premium market. Not to worry, the next wave of German sedans and convertibles are of a more affordable nature. Recently Mercedes Benz introduced their all-new CLA 250 at an eye-popping price of just $34,000 for a sleek and sexy sedan. Next year we will see the introduction of BMW’s new 1-series and 2-Series sedans, coupes and convertibles. Audi has been ahead of the curve as they helped pioneer this entry-level segment with the original, the A3 sportback, sold in Canada for years. The all-new Audi A3 sedan will arrive in March of 2014 and the convertible and more powerful S3 sedan will arrive in the fall of 2014. This week I had a chance to drive both the convertible and S3 in Monte Carlo, a full year ahead of their introduction here. Audi is one of the fastest growing premium brands and a big part of that is the variety of cars they offer. Unfortunately, we will no longer get the sportback, but the fact we get the rest of the line of A3s is exciting for buyers. Looks The A3 is built off a shared platform with VW called MQB. This platform was a significant investment for the VW group as it is lighter, bigger and stronger than the last Golf platform and provides a sturdy basis for the A3 Cabrio and S3. The new Cabriolet is 60kg lighter than the outgoing European model, yet the wheelbase is longer and the interior room and trunk more ample. It could be argued that Audi is building some of the most attractive cars these days and these smaller products still convey the same sense of power and solidity that the bigger products portray. The S3 is especially forceful with a 15mm lower stance than the A3 sedan. The air intakes are bigger with more detail; the side mirrors are highlighted with brushed aluminum; and the rear of the car looks more masculine thanks to chunky exhaust tips. The

Cabriolet on the other hand is a more sophistidirect injection turbo with 220hp, matched to cated approach thanks to the use of aluminum Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system. A sixaround the front windshield and trim along the speed automatic is confirmed but the duel-clutch doors and rear quarter panel that make the car S-Tronic transmission might be sold as an option look bigger than it is. in this model. There will be no manual shift and no diesel, which is a shame, as I drove one of Inside Another strength of Audi is interior fit the European versions with this setup and it was and finish and these new products are covered superb. The S3 comes standard with a 300hp in first class materials. The dash has a cenversion of the same 2.0L engine and tre-mounted screen for accessing the duel clutch automatic, and of the easy-to-use computer controller. course, AWD. It’s not as powerful as Unlike the Mercedes CLA, this screen the 355hp Mercedes CLA 45 AMG, can fold into the dash to provide a but I feel it has more usable power. more polished look. Some think the The CLA gets peak horsepower at dash-mounted screens look like an afvery high revs, whereas this new terthought, but this one gets around S3 pulls from very low speeds up this problem. Space is good for such to higher speeds. I experienced this The A3 Cabriolet a compact car. The back seat of the carving the switchback mountain S3 sedan is actually big enough to fit and S3 confirm that roads just above Monaco. Power is adults up to six feet tall and the side good things do come not an issue; I would argue that the windows are much bigger than the S3 is a better everyday car comnew Mercedes CLA, providing a more in small packages pared to the more nervous feeling practical day-to-day sedan. The trunk Zack Spencer AMG competitor. The suspension is is large and the rear seats split and more compliant and the power is a fold for added cargo volume. This is perfect combination of drivability and enthusiasm. true with the Cabriolet but the space is constricted Audi claims a 0-100km/h run will take just 4.9 when the roof is down. The S3 comes with nicely seconds in the S3 and use a combined 6.9L/100km bolstered front seats in contrasting colours, plus (European fuel rating). an optional diamond pattern stitch can be ordered to take the sporty sedan to another level. I found Verdict It is going to be an exciting time to be the seating position very comfortable and outward in the market for an entry-level premium car over visibility is not a problem. The Cabriolet seats are the next year. The A3 Cabriolet and S3 confirm that fitted with a heater that showers the front passengood things do come in small packages. Pricing gers with warm air across their shoulders and neck has not been established for the Cabrio but it for top-down stints. The weather in Monte Carlo was hinted that this model would be roughly the was perfect for the convertible – the sun was same price as the S3, which has been confirmed shining off the Mediterranean, showcasing this car at $44,000, roughly $6,000 cheaper than the CLA of opulence at a more affordable price. AMG. The base A3 sedan will arrive in a few short Drive The Canadian models have not fully been months with a 1.8L turbo gasoline engine, an nailed down, as there is still a year to go until optional TDI diesel and the same 2.0L turbo found the Cabrio and S3 arrive. What is established is in the Cabrio. The S3 really is the sweet spot for the convertible will come with the all-new 2.0L drivers that want to have extra power but with a

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Driving to cut Big Oil profits ‘‘

The Accord plugin coaxed me into a little competition with myself every time out to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. Keith Morgan

’’

They should just call the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan the Gas Miser. The car is here for market testing right now but surely it will see production next year and arrive in dealerships later in the year. And when it does, sell your shares in Big Oil. It only sips gas by the spoonful; how else do you account for an easily achievable 4.1 L/100km combined city/highway fuel economy rating?

Drive gently around town and you can purr along in all-electric mode for between 20 and 28 kms depending on road conditions. You won’t achieve that all at once, unless it’s the dead of night on a flat road, without any other traffic and green lights all the way. However, it is estimated that if you achieve that 20plus all-electric ride during a 100 km journey, the power unit will consume electricity/gasoline at an equivalency of around 1.6 L/100km. In truth, it’s hard to put a real-life meaning into that number but it is useful when comparing with other similarly equipped cars. But when you look at that number and the low gas/hybrid combined fuel performance, which enables you to journey 800 kilometres on one tank, it does plant the notion in one’s head that plug-in hybrids are the way to go for awhile before we reach hydrogen fuel cell nirvana.

The 2014 Honda Accord Plug in Hybrid Sedan has a range of 800 kilometres on one tank. The car is powered by Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system, and uses a new, delightfully named, Earth Dreams 2.0 litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine producing 137 horsepower, teamed with a powerful 124-kilowatt (kW) electric motor.

Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, and total system output is 196 horsepower. If your eyes glazed over at the obligatory statement of power unit specifications, join the club! Fuel economy

interests me more. Like every other car with green aspirations that I have driven, it coaxed me into a little competition with myself every time out to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. It’s fun to select EV mode and pull away

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in the morning in silence, operating as a pure electric vehicle. Even in stop-and-go traffic, it works well, the regenerative braking keeps topping up the battery. As the speedo creeps up the gas engine kicks in

quietly and smoothly. If you select HV mode it operates as a conventional hybrid. I would like to hear from early adopters of the plugin hybrid technology about their experiences. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Why women can negotiate a better deal Alexandra Straub

For many people, buying a car is a stressful process. Something worse than going to the dentist or for women, a Brazilian waxing. Ouch. It can be a lengthy one too. Furthermore, it doesn’t always start by going from dealership to dealership. In fact, most people have access to the Internet, so they’re doing their research beforehand, prior to even leaving their home and finding themselves on a dealer lot, or with glossy brochures in hand. They look at various vehicle reviews, flip through newspapers (like the one you’re reading now) and ask other car owner’s opinions. When they get to the dealership, that’s when it becomes real. You take the car for a test drive, fall in love with it or walk away from it. When you find “the one” then comes the time to sign on the dotted line.

But before you seal the deal, it’s time to negotiate, unless you’re happy with the price given. For women, this can be an even more intimidating process. Getting through the dealer’s door is just the first hurdle they feel they have to overcome. But Vijay Jeyapalan, of Unhaggle (www.unhaggle.com), which helps Canadian car buyers get the best price on their new car by getting dealers to compete to offer the lowest price – argues that women are better negotiators than men, an idea that challenges societal norms when it comes to car buying. Jeyapalan says, “Before stepping into the showroom or test-driving a vehicle, most women are recognized to have done their homework and pre-purchase preparations. This advantage allows them to properly assess what they want upon arrival and ask the necessary questions to advance the car buying process.” His point centres on the notion that when you know less, you prepare more. With all the tools out there, it’s not as difficult or

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as time consuming as it has been in the past. Sites dedicated to women and automobiles are there to assist, as well as female car reviews, lifestyle writers, mommy bloggers and more. He adds that women don’t mind shopping around, browsing at various products, taking the information and then contemplating it. They aren’t always in a hurry to buy right then and there. “Many are convinced that the forceful tactics men use during negotiations are actually working against them in car buying situations. Men tend to focus on status and act upon superiority, which is a

poor way of negotiating. “While the man says, ‘Take it or leave it,’ the woman might be more collaborative and willing to compromise—thus making them better negotiators. Listening is the key, not aggression and intimidation.” He goes on to say that, “Women understand that a common ground is usually the best platform for a fair negotiation. Empathy plays a large role in that regard. Being able to view the situation from another person’s perspective doesn’t necessarily create an advantage, but it does allow the person to understand why they aren’t getting the upper hand.” Statistics show that more women are making car purchases that ever before. Granted they might not be experts when they walk in the door, but they generally know what they want. “The image of a damsel lost in a showroom, if it ever actually existed, is no longer something salespeople will see,” said Jeyapalan. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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BURNO Burno passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on November 18, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Burno will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Maria. Sadly predeceased by daughter, Lydia. Burno was a good and caring husband. A memorial service will be held on November 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Parkview Chapel, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC with interment to follow in Robson at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be directed through providencefuneralhomes.com

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So, we are now looking for a new Team Leader for our Customer Service Team. We are SOTA Instruments, a team of motivated, hard-working and positive professionals. We have a fun, fast-paced and supportive work environment. Candidates should be driven, fun-loving and most importantly - committed to providing unsurpassed service to our customers.

Warehouse Worker, temp. position for the Christmas season, Salvation Army Food Bank, 4-5 hrs/day, 5 days/week, must be physically fit, able to load & offload truck, do repetitive work & stand for long periods, email resume & cover letter: safamservices@shaw.ca, no phone calls please

FARM LABOURER’S work in vineyard. Duties include and are not limited to planting, cultivating, irrigating & harvesting crops. Seasonal, Full Time, Day. Must be able to do repetitive tasks, work closely with others, work is physically demanding. Must be able to distinguish between colors. Stand for extended periods, kneeling, crouching and bending. Wage is $10.25 per hour for 40 hrs per week. 5 Vacancies are available. Please email your resume to sakinder@dirtylaundry.ca or mail to Dirty Laundry Vineyard Attn: Sakinder 7311 Fiske St, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2 or fax to 250-494-8850

WE are currently seeking a DISPATCHER for our highway division, in Salmon Arm BC this position provides a fast paced challenging work environment which demands attention to detail. The ideal applicant possesses strong written and verbal communication skills combined with verifiable experience in the transportation industry. Apply on line at sutco.ca, fax (250) 357-2009, or brandon@sutco.ca

Education/Trade Schools

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Career Opportunities

Seasonal Farm Laborer

Seasonal Laborer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd., Lake Country. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 18th, 2014. Work includes, but is not limited to, tree planting, pruning and irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or jobs@coralbeach.ca.

Services

SAWMILL SUPERINTENDENT Adams Lake Division

IMMEDIATE OPENING International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. The Adams Lake Division is located between Salmon Arm and Kamloops in the beautiful Shuswap region of British Columbia. In 2009, the Adams Lake operation successfully commissioned a new sawmill and is now a leader in safety, efficiency and high value production.

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BLACK PRESS Busy Press & Newspaper distribution centre in Penticton has an opening for a Collating person. You must be able to work a morning shift, one day per week. There is an evening shift, hours may vary. You must be able to stand for long hours, be in good health, reliable & eager to learn. Competitive salary & benefits. Please submit resume to: Penticton Western News-Black Press 2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8R1 (No phone inquiries please)

Interfor – Adams Lake Sawmill Division is accepting applications for a Sawmill Superintendent. The successful candidate will be an engaging safety leader that will thrive managing a highly motivated team in a technical and fast paced manufacturing environment. The right person for the job will have a minimum of 5 years experience in sawmill operations at the supervisor and/or superintendent level and possess a thorough knowledge of lumber manufacturing including equipment, processes and products.

Candidates who meet the above requirements may apply on line at www.interfor.com/careers. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Painting & Decorating

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Handypersons G & S Hauling & Junk Removal, painting & small repairs, carpentry, fence repairs, house & garage cleaning, call Gary for a free estimate, cell 250-462-1165, Home 778476-4721 Plumbing, taps, toilets, dishwashers, electrical, light fixtures, switches, plugs & many other services, call Gord, (250)328-2710 Yard work & painting, fences, deck repair or new, garbage hauling, plumbing, roofing, licensed, ins., 250-462-2146

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

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Don’t have time to do those repairs and renos to your home? Need someone that is experienced, insured and reliable? Call Tony at 250492-1157 today.

Misc Services Massage for Men 9-9 daily Winfield - by Al. 250-766-2048

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Tiling KALEDEN Tile - Professional installation of all types of tile and stone. Glass back splashes, tile floors, fireplaces, showers and pans. Free estimates, insured, references and pictures available. No Job to big or small. Glen 250-488-1985

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Merchandise for Sale

Firewood/Fuel

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-1 Firewood, Full cords Fir, $275, mixed, $250, Pine, $200, split & delivered, 1/2 cords and 1/4 cords avail., free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 eves.

Furniture

NOW OPEN Shelley’s Vintage Inspirations

Browse our fine collection of Shabby Chic Home Decor and Antiques Open Wed to Sun 10-5:30pm

94 Ellis Street

778-476-3200 3 piece bonded leather sofa, excellent condition, $350, (250)487-9295 XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562

Window Cleaning

Garage Sales

$59 single storey, cleaned inside & out, seniors discount, (250)488-1956

Big Moving Sale, Rain or Shine (Inside), 112 Stocks Crt., Sat., Nov. 23, 8am-noon, small fridge, computer desk, furniture, household, jewelry.

Pets & Livestock

Livestock Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies Natural Wood Products Log Homes & Sidings, Cedar & Pine T&G, Decorative Shingles, Wood Flooring, Timbers & Beams. RBS Lumby, BC. www.rouckbros.com 1-800960-3388

Free Items 6ft wall unit with desk light, use for student desk, home office, bar, craft center or ??? 250-497-7804 Free apple wood, you cut, you take, (250)487-9295, 1260 Broughton Ave.

Fruit & Vegetables 40lbs + Ambrosia apples $30/box delivered. 5Lt Ambrosia pasteurized juice $20/carton. 250-492-4717

HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331

Ambrosia & Granny Smith Apples $0.60/lb, 1260 Broughton Ave., off Upper Bench Rd., delivery in Penticton, (250)487-9295

Apt/Condo for Rent

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $635

Ground flr apartment, f,s, coin op laundry, includes heat and hot water. Avail. Dec. 1 (APA2) $635 1 and 2 bdrm, f,s, coin op laundry, balcony, elevator, Cat ok, $800 No-smoking, 6 month lease required. Avail. NOW and Dec. 1 (EFR108, 109, 215 ) $675 Grd flr 1 bdrm unit, with washer and dryer, quiet building, near library. Avail. NOW (ot593) $850 2 bdrm 3rd flr walk up fresh paint, some new flooring, Utilities included. Avail. NOW (WGA302) $1000 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, sec’d parking, 5 appl, gas fp, Adult building, 1 year lease. Avail. NOW (A455) $1000 Alysen Place, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl, 6th floor, elevator, sec’d parking, north facing. Avail. Dec. 1 (OT601) $1400 Lakeshore 3, 6th flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6appl, fitness room, sec’d parking, pool, hot tub. Avail. NOW (OT592)

UNFURNISHED AND FURNISHED TERM RENTALS: $1900 Lakeview, furnished, top floor of house in Kaleden, Executive house, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, garage 2500 sq ft. Avail. NOW to June 2014 (OT591)

CHRISTMAS MARKET Baking, crafts, decorations Vendors welcome Nov. 30 - 9am - 2pm Royal Canadian Legion 501 Martin St. for tables call (778)476-1823 Garage Sale, Sat., Nov. 23, 196 Waterford, 9am-2pm, new items from last sale, Christmas decorations, handmade crochet items, 1/2 price on all, clothing, purses, shoes, leather coats, wool coats, a lot of women’s plus sizes, new jewelry marked down & other household items, go to back in garage. Indoor Downsizing Sale, lots of tools, etc., Sat., 8am, 478 Haven Hill Rd., access in back Moving Sale, everything must go, Thurs-Fri, 10am-3pm, SatSun, 9am-2pm, 601 Corbitt Dr. Oliver Indoor Flea Market Saturday, 8am-4pm Sunday, 9am-3pm 12,000 sqft of treasures Concession on site Turn downhill at Chevron New vendors welcome call Cory 250-408-4222

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

Medical Supplies New Golden lift & recline chair, paid $1100, asking $800, New Eclipse 19” Transport chair, paid $229, asking $175, call (250)494-1095

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Mechanical rail road jack, 5 tons, $200 firm, 10,000 BTU propane furnace, will heat small house, includes reuseable propane tanks (full), misc. other items available as well, call 250-493-0729, also looking for single shot 22 Kulie with ammo, call 250-493-0729 Store closing 30 to 50% off all in store merchandise including machinery and store fixtures,windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc. Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

Sporting Goods

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Mobile Homes & Pads

Auto Financing

2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 2bdrm grnd. fl. corner unit condo facing garden, open living room/kitchen concept w/huge deck that continues on to common area, huge park/garden willow tree setting footsteps from sliding patio door, BBQ allowed secure video surveillanced u/g parking & elevator, gas f/p, w/d/dw/f/s, a/c in living room & master, master bdrm has walk in closet & full bath, walking distance to mall & amenities, Large In suite laundry (may be used as den) photos upon request, Avail. Dec. 1, $900, 250-809-4468 BRIGHT 1 bed apartment, Penticton - Haynes Street. Fresh paint, new fridge/stove, in-suite laundry, secure u/g parking. No pets, non-smoking, no elevator. $700 + utilities. 250-487-8839 Condo in S’land: 1000 sq ft + 1/2 bsmt. Mstr bdrm w/2 pc ensuite, 3 pc main bath, den/bdrm, all appliances incl central vac and AC. Carport & patio. Very short walk to town. NS. Adult. Avail Dec 15. $860/mo. Ref’s req’d. 250494-9055 or 250-494-4136.

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Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

For ski season, Dec. 1 to April 15, 1bdrm Condo in Clearview, Apex, $850/mo. includes utilities to max of $130/mo. (on average) contact Cheryl 250-492-7622

Rentals

Commercial/ Industrial

Apt/Condo for Rent Property Management

RENTALS Waterford: 3 bdrm townhse, f/s, d/w, w/d hook ups, 1 1/2 baths, yard and pkg. $975.00 incl. water. Avail Nov. 1

250-770-1948

101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.

1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm 2nd floor in DT Penticton, ns, np, could be office/home space, mature tenant, ref req., $690/mo. (incl. util.) Vito (604)291-1059 1bdrm, lakeview deck, quiet 8-plex, ns, np, $590+elec., 250-486-6930, 250-497-6369 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 2bdrm, $750, 1bdrm $650, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 large clean 1bd character apt., oak floors, high ceilings, on bus route, np, ns, quiet resp. (S) person, 250-770-0536

1000sqft of Industrial/Commercial/Retail Space for lease compounded yard & overhead door. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Double wide trailer 24’ x 60’ country/farm setting. $750/mo + heat. Ideal for couple. NP, NS. Call 250-494-9393 evenings only.References required.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Homes for Rent 1 bdrm suite in Olalla, ground level, granny suite, heat & hydro incl., newly remodelled, $650/month, available immediately, Call 250-460-895 3bdrm, 2bath, Sage Mesa, $1200+util., avail. immed., ns, ref’s req., (250)498-5439 Beautiful new home for rent in the lakes in Winfield. Incl all appliances, f/p, a/c, 2 car garage, 4 brdms, 2 full baths, fully land scaped, $1675 incl until. 250-550-4096

Motel monthly rentals in Penticton & Oliver, Avail. until June 2014, LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205. Ext. 0 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne, 250498-3497

Mobile Homes & Pads Cawston, 2bdrm mobile, orchard setting, $750/mo., free utilities, 250-499-0558

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Dorm style living at my ranch in Ok Falls, bedrooms to rent, must be clean, quiet, responsible & friendly, $400/mo., (250)460-1760

AAA Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Suites, Lower

1bdrm basement suite, ns, np, $650 (incl. util), no laundry, avail. Nov. 1, 250-492-0556

3bdrm, all appl., between the malls, close to everything, ns, np, $1200, (250)460-0302

997 Westminster Avenue 250-493-1966

Shared Accommodation

DT office, avail. Oct., 252 sqft, windows (both sides), new flooring, $300/mo., 190sqft, $235/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., 250-492-8324, 778-931-0096

2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902

Sometimes bad things happen to good people. If you have been divorced, bankrupt, had collections or write off’s give us a call. We can help!

2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon. V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded. New brakes, tires (real dub wheels & factory wheels w/ snow tire ), bearings. Only 101kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $14,500 Firm!!! No GST! 250-551-3336

1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630

Duplex / 4 Plex

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Motels,Hotels

APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 5821100 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319

High visible high traffic location dense population area, very affordable rent, many upgrades to the building 3413 30th Ave. Ken 250-851-6240

Cars - Domestic

Scrap Car Removal Scrap car removal, We are licensed & insured, more weight = more money, 250328-8697, Penticton

Trucks & Vans 2007 Dodge Caravan, 44,000kms, like new, summer/winter tires w/rims, 7 pass, $13,000, (250)492-0204

Adult

Bright, 2bdrm, avail. immed., $700/mo., mature working pref., ref’s, (250)492-7008

Escorts

HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250-809-1253, 250-4882206

BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514 Vernon’s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174. Hiring! XXX’s and O’s by Donna, Independant (out calls) 250-4880930, South Okanagan

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HOUSES: $950

3 bdrm in four-plex, new kitchen and flooring, fresh paint. Avail. Jan. 15 (H691-3) $1100 4 bdrm 1 bath, f,s, hook up for washer and dryer, family room, ½ duplex. Avail. NOW (H615-4) $1300 3 + 1 bdrm, across the street from Cherry Lane, 2 bath, some new floors, carport. Avail. NOW (H774) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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