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The application for a mistrial relating to the Princeton double murder in 2013 was denied Thursday.

John Ike Koopmans, 51, was convicted in April for the second degree murders of Robert Keith Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, as well as the attempted murder of Bradley Martin, 51.

However, Koopman’s defence counsel Don Skogstad applied for a mistrial on the charge of attempted murder in August.

Skogstad said the jury was not given options for lesser charges prior to their deliberation in April. The lesser charges would have included unlawfully causing bodily harm, wounding and assault causing bodily harm, but the jury was only presented with the options of guilty or not guilty on the attempted murder charge.

“This was a non-lethal shot and (Martin) wasn’t pursued and (Koopmans) had no motive. Did he really want to kill this guy? Or just get him out of the way,” Skogstad said outside Supreme Court on Thursday.

He said the options for lesser charges were overlooked by all involved at the end of the eightweek trial.

“There was three of us in that room. The judge, me and Crown. None of us thought of that. It was pretty hectic on that Thursday night,” Skogstad said.

Justice Miriam Maisonville ruled she did not have the Supreme Court jurisdiction to make an assessment on the matter, and that it would have to be taken to the B.C. Court of Ap-

JOHN IKE KOOPMANS escorted by sheriffs after he found his mistrial application was denied on Thursday at the Penticton courthouse.

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“I believe that this is the proper assessment to be made by the court of appeal and not the proper function for me to say,” Maisonville said.

“It’s an emerging area where it looks like the trend is that these errors should get corrected at the lower court, but this judge feels that it hasn’t,” Skogstad said after the proceedings.

The Crown and defence both presented case law in a tricky legal area regarding the jurisdiction of a judge post-verdict but pre-sentence.

“I find that there are limited circumstances in which a mistrial can be declared by the court following the jury’s verdict of guilty, but in this situation this is not one of those appropriate situations where the court should exercise its discretion to declare a mistrial,” Maisonville said.

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Koopmans is expected to be handed his sentence on Oct. 6, as the multi-day sentencing proceedings begin Sept. 25. The length of the sentence could range from 17 to 30 years, and the issue of parole eligibility will also be discussed.

In April, the seven jurors recommended a 15-year minimum of time served before becoming eligible for parole for each count of second-degree murder; five jurors made no recommendation. The decision is left up to Justice Maisonville, though the recommendations from the jury will be taken into consideration.

Koopmans was quiet and showed no emotion when hearing the mistrial application was denied. He faces two mandatory life sentences.

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A Penticton man received three years in jail after committing a meth-fuelled assault with a ceramic coffee mug.

John Szanto, 33, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon on Thursday in Provincial Court in Penticton.

A few friends were winding down an evening of drinks March 14 at a residence on Van Horne Street when Szanto, who was longtime friends with the owner of the residence, assaulted a man attending the gathering in the backyard.

Szanto was high on methamphetamine and had consumed alcohol prior to the assault.

After misinterpreting a look from one of the other guests at the residence, Szanto entered the backyard, turned to the woman who owned the residence and said “you know I love you don’t you?” to which she replied “yes.” Szanto then proceeded to smash a coffee mug into the left side of the man’s face. The assault caused multiple lacerations on the victim’s face. Szanto then proceeded to punch the victim in the head, and took off in a vehicle.

Szanto, a father of three, turned himself in after the assault and was released on bail.

“Subsequently, he’s (allegedly) involved in a kidnapping, while on bail for this one,” said defence counsel Robert Maxwell.

Szanto is charged along with four others relating to an incident on May 21 where police say a Penticton man was kidnapped in the early morning hours.

Crown counsel John Swanson said there were “virtually no mitigating factors” regarding the assault.

Szanto was previously sentenced to three years in federal prison for robbery and kidnapping in 2010. Szanto, along with two others who were found guilty, was involved in forcing a Summerland man into a vehicle in the parking lot of the Penticton 24/7 convenience store and obtaining the victims PIN number by threatening him, stealing $530 in cash, from an ATM and in the form of a gift card.

The bill for policing costs left behind by the now insolvent Boonstock Music Festival will be footed by taxpayers according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice.

The B.C. government was left to pay $177,000 of the $250,000 in policing costs, with the federal government paying the remainder.

“The province was in contact with the promoter a number of times urging payment of their invoice — including accommodating a three-year repayment schedule — but no payment was received. As Boonstock is now insolvent, the province has no further options to collect,” Perry Clark, a Ministry of Justice official, said in a statement.

“It’s super unfortunate obviously with the position Boonstock’s in. Obviously we didn’t have the festival in 2015,” said Colin Kobza, owner of the nowdefunct organization.

“The biggest thing that happened here was our major revenue source not getting awarded.

Fine for window break Dale Boyd

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A man was ordered to pay a fine after kicking in the window of a downtown Penticton business.

Michael Travis Mahoney, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of mischief and one count of breaching probation in Provincial Court in Penticton Wednesday. Judge Meg Shaw sentenced Mahoney to pay a total of $1,526.24, with a fine of $500 for each charge and the restitution payment of $526.24 for the cost of replacing the window.

Mahoney was also sentenced to 12 months probation. On July 21 a witness reported he was threatened by a man who was drunk and belligerent in downtown Penticton. Police attended and found Mahoney with a laceration on his calf muscle and the window broken at K Banks Travel around 2:45 a.m.

Boonstock Festival promoter colin kobza (right) and director of operations for the festival Barb Haynes (left) speak with media last year in the days leading up to the event. taxpayers are left with the RcMP bill and Haynes said she is also still owed money.

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Financially the festival couldn’t sustain,” Kobza said. “Not too many festivals would be able to operate without a liquor license.”

Potential safety and security concerns were a major determining factor in denying the liquor license to the festival.

The approval of the Boonstock Music Festival which hosted thousands of people in the summer of 2014 was left up to the Penticton Indian Band as hosts, and the RCMP were called in to ensure the safety of the public.

A 24-year-old woman from

Leduc, Alta. died from a drug overdose at the festival, and police said Boonstock generated 150 files and 38 people were incarcerated.

“In the case of Boonstock, an operation decision was made to deploy resources, then additional resources were called in to address increasing concerns,” Clark said in a statement.

The Ministry of Justice stated that despite efforts urging organizers to provide proof of signed contracts for security, emergency health services, potable water, waste management and firefighting, Boonstock organizers were unable to provide these contracts.

Boonstock hired a private security company, 24/7 Security, however two employees were caught on video shoplifting from the Last Call Liquor Mart in Penticton in August 2013.

Barb Haynes, now president of the Penticton Hospitality Association and former operations manager for the Boonstock Music Festival, said she is still awaiting payment for her work on the festival.

Go Media brings eye of world to the city Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

The summer season may be over, but with national and international travel journalists coming to Penticton this weekend, the South Okanagan needs to keep shining a little while longer.

Go Media is a prestigious international event for the travel media industry and will be bringing more than 130 journalists into the community as well as 140 industry partners from across Canada. The annual conference connects top Canadian and international travel media and influencers with provincial, territorial and regional Canadian tourism organizations, major hotel properties, attractions and transportation companies.

“While a good portion of the media is coming from Canada, which of course is our main market for tourism, we have representatives from all over the world: UK, Germany, Brazil, China, Japan, Australia and I am probably missing some others,” said Colleen Pennington, economic development officer for the city of Penticton.

“It really is a chance to showcase the Okanagan and in particular, and the things that make us unique to media that can give

us more visibility and more promotion than we could ever afford on our own,” said Pennington. Residents might need to be even more helpful than usual in extending a welcome to the Okanagan, she said.

“There are a lot of people here who won’t speak English. If they are looking a little bit lost and confused, just remember that this is our public face to the world and help them out,” she said.

Each year, Go Media hosts international travel writers in one Canadian province. It was announced in 2012 that B.C. would be the site of this year’s event, which began a competitive bidding process between communities.

“We actually beat out a very aggressive Kamloops who tried very hard to get this,” said Coun. Judy Sentes. “So this is nothing short of a coup for our Penticton.”

Penticton and Wine Country was chosen for its reputation for wine, recreation and outdoor adventure, all ways of helping to stimulate Canadian story ideas in journalists’ imaginations. Along with face-to-face meetings and networking opportunities, delegates will also explore the region, province and country through media tours.

“The media contacts that Tourism Penticton will gain is tremendous.” said Kelly

Hopkins, executive director of Tourism Penticton.

Pennington describes Go Media as a phenomenal media opportunity for the area, noting that the attendees can help put the South Okanagan and Penticton brand on a whole different audiences’ radar. A month after the 2014 conference in Winnipeg, the city was featured in 323 media articles with a total audience reach of around 211 million.

Pennington said the benefits go beyond the stories that might be written immediately after the conference and the estimated immediate economic impact of $500,000.

She said much of what was built for the visiting media is going to be an asset on our tourism Penticton site: the types of tours, the information that is going into the media kit, the photos of them out doing activities.

“Those will be things we can capture and reuse as part of our own promotional story,” said Pennington, who also expects a rebound hit in a year.

“Either people coming back because they want to follow up with a story or just simply writing a different story,” said Pennington adding it gives the city an audience of travel writers to promote the area to, ones that who have actually experienced the community.”

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Online voting gets tepid thumbs up Jeff Nagel Black Press

B.C. municipal leaders voted by a slim margin Wednesday to urge the province to enable online voting in time for the 2018 local elections.

The resolution from Osoyoos was passed by 51 per cent of delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in an electronic vote after it had initially been declared defeated in a show of hands.

Advocates say the convenience of online voting could boost the dismal turnout of municipal elections and engage many more young people.

Vancouver Coun. Andrea Reimer said no municipality would be forced to adopt online voting, the aim is merely to make it an available option for communities and individuals that want it.

But Saanich Coun. Vic Derman warned there’s no way to guarantee an online voter is casting their ballot in privacy, without someone else directing

by the proposed TUP may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the meeting. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

The above mentioned permit and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, September 28, 2015 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www. penticton.ca/publicnotice.

Public Hearing Notice A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, September 28, 2015 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC to

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or manipulating them, possibly buying their vote.

“It does affect one’s privacy of vote that should take place behind a screen at a ballot box,” said Lorne Lewis, a Sunshine Coast Regional District director

consider the following amendment bylaw amendments: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2015-48; Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-49 (476 Lakeshore Dr. W.) Amend Official Community Plan Bylaw 2002-20 to change the OCP designation of Lot 1, District Lot 4, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 2689 located at 476 Lakeshore Dr. W. from LR (Low Density Residential) to MFLD (Multi-Family Low Density). Amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 to change the zoning designation of Lot 1, District Lot 4, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 2689 located at 476 Lakeshore Dr. W. from R2 (Small Lot Residential) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing) with a site specific zoning amendment to increase the maximum density from 0.75 FAR (Floor Area Ratio) to 0.85 FAR. The applicant is proposing to develop a multi-family stratified building containing three residential units.

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who said it’s wrong “to put people in a situation where they can be badgered about their vote.”

The close vote suggests the issue is having increasing trouble gaining traction.

A similar UBCM motion in 2011 passed by a two-to-one margin.

Since then, an independent panel struck by the provincial government concluded last year that the risks so far outweigh the benefits and recommended that any move to online voting be limited to voters with specific accessibility challenges.

That report by B.C.’s chief electoral officer also found no evidence of a significant increase in voter turnout in other jurisdictions that have adopted online voting.

Reimer isn’t concerned about the close vote and said online voting for B.C. mayors and councils is inevitable.

“The only question is when and how far behind other jurisdictions we’ll be when we get to that point.”

line between 619 and 631 Burns Street to encompass the apartment building. The rezoning is required to avoid dual zoning of the newly created lot.

Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendments may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 am on Monday, September 28, 2015 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaws and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, September 28, 2015 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at www. penticton.ca/publicnotice.

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From a young age, Richard Cannings’ career path was mapped out.

“I grew up in a family that was very much interested in nature. I was kind of always headed in that direction,” said Cannings, a biologist, author and now federal candidate for the NDP. Cannings has authored a dozen books on the natural environment and B.C. Several of those books deal with birds, a particular fascination of his.

“They are a window into that natural world. We can enjoy the diversity of birds and get excited when we see a new one. They do interesting things, they fly thousands of kilometres every year in their migrations, so we can kind of live vicariously through them,” he said.

Cannings’ interest in the sciences is matched by his family.

His wife of 30 years, Margaret Holm, is an anthropologist and their son Russell, now living in New Zealand, is also an avid birder and a high school teacher.

Their daughter Julia still lives in Penticton and teaches English as a Second Language for South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services.

So how does a scientist end up running for political office?

“It wasn’t part of my career plan at any moment, until 2012 when somebody from the NDP called and asked ‘Would you consider running for the NDP in the next provincial election?’” said Cannings, whose initial thought was to turn down the offer.

Cannings already had an enjoyable and fulfilling career, but when his wife, friends and colleagues urged him to say yes, he decided to try.

“A lot of that first election campaign was outside my comfort

zone, but I ended up thoroughly enjoying it,” said Cannings. “It has been very eye opening for me. For someone who grew up in Penticton, who thought they knew this community well, I have just learned so much.”

Running for the federal seat in this election was a natural progression, according to Cannings.

“In many ways, I am more concerned about what is happening to Canada as a whole. We need more voices from the scientific world, from the environmental world in Ottawa, in Parliament,” said Cannings, adding that he is concerned about a wide range of issues, from social justice to income equality and the decline of democracy in Ottawa.

“All those things that concern a lot of people here are my concerns as well,” he said adding that the more involved he became, the more he is impressed with the people behind the NDP. “People want a more caring society, a fairer society, a greener society. I think more and more people are realizing the NDP will bring a more prosperous society.”

If elected, Cannings suspects he won’t have much time to continue his writing career, but he expects those skills to still be important.

“Politics is all about communications. Politics is how people relate to one another, explain things and get ideas across,” said Cannings. “The writing of books is very good training in how to communicate with people. And being in politics has trained me as well.

A lot of politics is about listening to people, instead of telling them about your viewpoints.”

Cannings already has a lot of experience working with both governments and people, having sat on the B.C. Environmental Appeal board and the Forest Appeal Board.

“It really taught me how direct-

ly peoples lives can be affected by government. I think it was very good training for someone that wants to get into work as an MP or as an MLA. It really opened my eyes to a lot of things,” he said.

Cannings is also on the board of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the country’s largest conservation organization with a budget of over a million dollars and close to a billion dollars of assets.

Besides other scientists, that exposed him to CEOs and bankers with some of Canada’s biggest corporations.

“I got to know those people well and had a lot of interesting conversations with them over beer and dinner. It really gave me a view into another level at which Canada works,” said Cannings.

“That was and still is a great experience for me.”

But even at those high level meetings, Cannings remains true to his passions.

“It’s always funny when a bird flies by and I immediately look at it,” said Cannings. “One of the vice-presidents of HSBC said ‘’I’ve never been in a meeting where someone gets excited about seeing a hummingbird outside the window.’”

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Sign of the times Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.

Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?

Les Emmerson never gets around to mentioning election signs in the lyrics of the Five Man Electrical Band’s biggest hit. That was probably just an oversight, or maybe there just wasn’t an election going on in 1971 when he was penning the lyrics.

But no matter why he omitted election signs, he would probably include them if he could see the state of the scenery covered up by the thousands of election signs lining the sides of the roads and parks in modern elections.

Campaign signs have been around forever, but they’ve gotten cheaper to produce over the years and moved from supporters placing them in their front yards to anywhere and everywhere candidates can manage to put them.

But as the amount of campaign signs grows election by election, we hear more from disgruntled citizens upset with the proliferation.

The jury is out on whether these signs have any chance of swaying a voter from one candidate to another, though putting up a sign in your yard does give you the feeling of doing something real, while not actually volunteering to help out your candidate’s campaign.

Perhaps instead of campaign sign placement being a free-for-all, specific spaces could be set aside in the city for candidates to post their signs. If the spots are high profile enough, candidates would get the same amount of name recognition — the only guaranteed benefit of signs — while reducing the visual pollution.

As a side effect, such a policy would reduce the amount of wasted material — plastics, metal,PENTICTON cardboard, WESTERN etc. — that goes into the manufacture of elections signs.

After all, election signs don’t vote. Candidates, in any election, would be better off redirecting the time and effort of sign coverage into communicating their message and encouraging people to get out and vote.

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Political spectrum needs counterweight The Canadian political landscape is out of balance and I think one solution could be the launch of a federal Wildrose Party.

Before you brush that idea off, hear me out. The Conservative Party has an oligopoly over the ideals of Canadians. While the NDP and Liberals try their best to differentiate themselves, they both pander to similar voters – namely people on the left end of the scale. Both parties are more supportive of the philosophy that our best and brightest are in the strongest position to guide the rest of the population. For the collective benefit of the entire population, leaders decide which social programs are worthy of spending public resources on. Our public healthcare system is a practical example of those ideals.

On the right side of the spectrum is the concept of free enterprise, where the government minimizes involvement to give us as much breathing room as possible. As each member of the population strives for individual success, they fulfill the needs of their community more efficiently and build a stronger society. Voters in Canada who agree with this concept will often support the Conservative Party.

During the 40-plus years of Progressive Conservative rule in Alberta, the Wildrose party – which believes staunchly in minimizing state involvement

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Off the record – was able to keep the ruling party balanced by offering opposition from farther right on the spectrum, while the PCs were also fielding opposition from left-wing parties also. At the federal level, there’s nothing to keep the Conservatives from drifting towards the centre. Suppose voters want to see the corporate tax rate lowered, or the death penalty reinstated, or assault rifles legalized – the Conservative Party is of no use.

A Wildrose Party, perhaps led

by Preston Manning, would be able to offer those choices.

The fringe Libertarian Party supports the legalization of all firearms and the abolishment of taxation, but they haven’t fielded a candidate in the infant riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay, where only political newcomers have thrown in their hats.

Conservative candidate Marshall Neufeld does very well embodying his party’s archetype.

His main opponents, Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk and NDP candidate Richard Cannings, both have a strong chance at winning, but since they find common ground among several key election issues – inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women; withdrawing military involvement in Syria; legalization of marijuana – I suspect they may cannibalize each others’ votes.

Anybody in favour of free enterprise has no party to vote for other than Neufeld. But Canadians with a more socialist ideals have to choose between the NDP and Liberal Party.

That’s probably why there seem to be more endorsements against the Conservative Party than in favour of any one. One group of dismayed veterans launch a campaign titled ‘ABC – Anyone But Conservatives’.

Several other groups are delivering that same message, including many websites that help left-of-centre voters place their egg in the best basket – votestrategically.ca; projectdemocracy.ca; voteswap.ca; and votetogether.ca.

“There is a risk associated with strategic voting,” said Denesiuk. “Strategic voting is casting a ballot against a party or candidate which can lead to a second (or third) best result.”

Neufeld didn’t want to comment on the sites specifically, but despite their slant against his party, he praises any effort to increase voter participation and turnout.

“Those practices are healthy within our democracy and should be encouraged.”

MP Joyce Murray, while running against Justin Trudeau as leader for the Liberal Party in 2012, suggested that the Liberal, NDP and Green Party co-operate in the 2015 election by fielding only the strongest candidate in each riding. While politicians are supposed to boast the never-say-die attitude and pretend they have a chance in every corner of the country, Murray’s proposal, albeit submissive, would have made it extremely challenging for any party to form government without garnering a majority of the popular vote.

When asked if they would consider dropping out to increase the chance of a Conservative defeat, Cannings said “I have no intention of dropping out before the election, especially considering the fact that the NDP is the only party in this riding that can defeat the Conservatives,” while Denesiuk replied by saying “In this riding Liberal support is building, NDP support is waning and there are still many undecided voters.”

Dan Walton is a reporter with the Penticton Western News.

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A change for change’s sake Well folks, the big election is a little less than one month away.

The mudslinging, accusations, character assassinations, innuendoes et al seem to be the order of the day. All to what end you might ask? Will it bring a blanket of well-being and harmony? Will the economy improve? Will the “R word” suddenly be a thing of the past?

We won’t know any of this until the final vote is counted and the results made public. I can hear some out there as they read this saying “Now tell us something that we don’t know, master of the obvious!”

With the upcoming election in mind there are several things

to consider. They range from basic voting for change itself and current government performance and its leadership to the thoughts of “it’s time for a change.”

Historically, the voter turnout for federal elections in Canada (Elections Canada) has been around 60 per cent. It is pretty sad when 60 per cent of the voting public decides the political path of Canada.

It means that of all eligible voters — four eligible voters chose not to vote; didn’t care to vote; couldn’t get out to vote, or possibly had the attitude that “What difference will my one vote make?”

If you were one of the six

Kudos to the clean up

During my walk this morning I witnessed about a dozen people cleaning debris off the beach between the Sicamous and the Peach.

Upon inquiring, I learned that our local Superstore management had organized a group of their employees to clean up the litter on the beach-front.

Kudos to Superstore and its employees for having a true sense of volunteerism and community spirit.

Alan Kidd Penticton

Great rugby action

To the teams, organizers and volunteers that put on the rugby games on Sept. 12 to 13 here in Penticton — top notch!

The more seasoned teams were entertaining and the less experienced, younger teams played well. I’m sure they gained a more rounded education in this great game.

Kudos.

Ken (Speed) Fleet Penticton

Tied down

I would like the mayor, all the city councillors and Trio Marine Group to meet in Skaha Park and tie a yellow ribbon around every tree that will either be taken down or moved to make way for the Trio Marine development.

EJ Ritchie Penticton

Let’s do something more

Cruising in the Caribbean many years back, we decided to walk about a little town, rather than take a shore excursion.

Pulling into port we saw a beautiful

out of 10 who cast a ballot reflect and ask yourself this question “Why did I vote the way I did?” Was it for change? Was it for what was said and promised? Was it because my riding had candidates that I didn’t care for? Was it because the candidate I voted for dressed well and was well coiffed?

Was it because he/she was a well respected member of the community that I voted in?

Ask yourself “Did I vote heart over head or head over heart?”

Reasoning could go on ad infinitem.

Change is one thing but change for change sake is another. If you voted with your heart instead of your head

building, right on the ocean with a lovely sandy beach. It was obviously a time share resort from the size of the huge balconies.

We wandered over to that large complex and the front entrance was guarded and gated. With some difficulty we skirted around the building and found ourselves on that lovely beach. “My goodness” I said to hubby, “look, they have even provided lounge chairs to sit in.” We were about to park ourselves for a delightful sit in the sun when a young man in a uniform came up to us and said, “ Pardon me, these chairs are for guests of the resort only!”

It made me wonder how the natives on that Caribbean island must feel. In fact, as guests ourselves, (tourists) in time shares, so many times in Hawaii and Mexico, it made me understand how native residents are not so crazy about the paying tourist of haoles and gringos occupying their beaches. Luckily, those islands and Mexico have a great many beaches to share with tourists.

And Penticton is happy to share our limited beaches too; but not with a commercial enterprise - viz, a waterslide park.

In our South Okanagan, from a taxpayer viewpoint, I would love to see something done for we “natives” first; programs to benefit the people who live here. What comes to mind is a soft seat, purpose built, performing arts centre (SOPAC) large enough and financially viable enough to bring in professional talent at a reasonable cost to consumers.

Just as the hockey school has done for sports, the talented artists in our south Okanagan, need mentors. And a section of Penticton folks need entertainment, not of the SOEC type, although I certainly supported that building when it came to town.

The SOEC has cost the taxpayers dearly but certainly worthwhile for those who enjoy hockey and big noisy bands in our region.

maybe it’s time to do some real “old fashioned research on the political scene!” Polls, social media are great purveyors of political propaganda. Political mudslinging can cause and does cause a great deal of confusion. Don’t get caught up in it and do your due diligence by investigating personally to avoid biases.

Go into this election properly informed and biases aside.

Vote with your head (conscience) and not your heart (sentiment or emotion).

Vote for change if you feel inclined, but vote for thought out meaningful change.

Ron Barillaro Penticton

The FAQ sheet I received from the city, “Skaha Marina & Waterpark” said “the objective was to establish Penticton as a destination and have more amenities and energy to Skaha Lake.”

Lets do something to give more energy to the whole of the region and for the tax paying locals first. Just who are the Trio Group pleasing? Tourists or residents?

Donna Schellenberg Penticton

Arrogant council

I have lived in Penticton and area for close to 35 years. Mayor and councils have come and gone but we have never had a bunch as arrogant and deceitful as this one.

Within a few weeks in office they award themselves a medical/dental plan; where else can an employee do this without the employers consent especially when the councillors’ annual salary, for part time work is more than some residents make a year.

Now we have Skaha parkland where a proposed waterslide is to be built. I have nothing against waterslides but not on parkland. I worked on the construction of both waterslides, Whitewater was not around too long after completion and Wonderful Waterworld was here a few years.

No, the owner, “Joe,” as we knew him, did not go out of business but I do think the writing was on the wall. There is more to this deal than we know about, it will fail, then what?

There are some, perhaps newer residents to Penticton, that think that “The not in our park” people are saying no, just for the sake of saying no.

Thank you to the organizers of the Music in the park.

Keith Sollitt Penticton

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NDP deputy leaders talks shop with health advocates Steve Kidd

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About 35 community advocates and healthcare workers gathered with Libby Davies, the federal NDP’s deputy leader and former health critic, in Penticton Thursday.

Davies’ campaign stop in Penticton was to support NDP candidate Richard Cannings and hold a conference with local health care and community service advocates. But while Tom Mulcair has made added several healthrelated issues to the NDP platform in recent weeks, like renewing the Canada Health Accord with the provinces, the attendees at the conference were more interested in discussing issues like housing and it’s relationship to health.

Topics of discussion ranged from aiding small communities to recruit more health professionals to the stigma surrounding mental health issues and basic income guarantees for all.

“There are big issues that determine how healthy you are, and the biggest social determinant of health is actually your income. If you are poor, your chances of being healthy or staying healthy decrease dramatically,” said Davies.

Housing, though, ended up being central to many of the topics brought up by attendees, including Debbie Scarborough, executive director of the South Okanagan Women in Need Society, which provides shelter housing as one of their services. She wanted to know why housing

Homelessness is a failure of public policy. It’s low welfare rates, it’s high housing costs — Libby Davies

wasn’t considered a right for all in Canada.

“Most of us have the right to go home and feel safe and so many of our clients do not, they do not have a home,” said Scarborough. “We expect them to go back to school, or continue on with their work and they don’t have a home.

I am wondering how we would all do on getting our life together without a home.”

Davies agreed, say-

ing that Canada used to have much stronger programs supporting housing.

“Homelessness is a failure of public policy.

It’s low welfare rates, it’s high housing costs,” said Davies, adding that common sense says what needs to be done and what the priorities are. “We don’t have to go looking for the answers. They are in your work, in your community. You need a federal

government that is going to support you, not fight you.”

Another attendee brought up recent work on addictions that shows an enriched environment is a factor in helping people give up their addictions, but that kind of environment only comes with secure housing.

“One of the biggest issues around an enriched environment is that if you don’t have safe housing, you have to make choices between do I pay my heating bill or do I buy food?” said the attendee. “We used to have money for subsidized housing, we used to have these programs.

Here you can’t find housing. People cannot afford to live, and they are paying $1,000 for one-bedroom apartments.”

Cannings said he wasn’t surprised housing was on so many of the advocate’s minds,

calling it one of the biggest problems in the South Okanagan West Kootenay riding.

A combination of low wages, and high housing costs, driven by the area being popular for people to retire to or own a second home, makes it tough for people on the lower end of the wage spectrum.

“That ratio of the cost of living here vs how much people actually make, is one of the worst ratios in the province. Housing is always a huge issue here. It’s not getting any better. It hasn’t been getting any better for the last 10 years,” said Cannings.

Davies said housing is an issue right across the country, one that she has been working on for nearly three decades of public life.

“We used to have good housing programs in Canada, because not everyone can afford market housing.

Having accessible,

safe, appropriate housing is very important,” said Davies. “A lot of people say I am one pay check away from homelessness. Canada is a wealthy country, it doesn’t have to be that way. We have a very strong commitment to a national housing strategy that will ensure there is longterm stable funding. Particularly where there are special needs like seniors housing.”

Davies spent more than an hour talking with the local advocates, which she said she “thoroughly enjoyed.”

“I love it that people feel so passionately about health care and the issues surrounding it like poverty and housing, seniors facing health care challenges,” said Davies. “It certainly allowed me to talk about the NDP’s very strong commitments to improve our public health care system.”

Teneycke may undergo surgery Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

A prolific offender in the South Okanagan said he may undergo surgery as he awaits a bail hearing.

Ronald Arthur Teneycke made a brief appearance via video at the Penticton Courthouse from the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre Wednesday. Defence counsel Michael Welsh said he received a “considerable” amount of disclosure and adjourned the matter for one week until Sept. 30 so he could discuss the information with his client.

Teneycke told Welsh that he is expecting to go into surgery next week, after missing a prior court date on Aug. 26 due to being hospitalized.

Teneycke failed to show up for a 90-day intermittent (weekends) sentence in June after pleading guilty to making or possessing explosives

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and possessing a weapon contrary to a court order. During several appearances at court while dealing with this matter, Teneycke maintained that his doctor told him he wouldn’t be fit to serve a sentence for three to six months.

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STAG’S HOLLOW ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER WITH JOY ROAD CATERING Stag’s Hollow Winery $130.00 (all incl) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Linda Pruegger, info@stagshollowwinery.com 250.497.6162, www.stagshollowwinery.com Join us in the heart of Stag’s Hollow at sunset for a memorable harvest dinner. Experience the magic of Joy Road, paired with award winning wines from our cellar. An intimate evening of fabulous food and wine for 24 guests.

FALL WINE FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS CC Jentsch Cellars Complimentary Chris Jentsch, jentsch@eastlink.ca 250.498.7873 www.ccjentschcellars.com Throughout Oct 1-11, customers will receive one of our famous “Gourmet Sausages” on a bun, free with every purchase of $50 or more. Upon arrival, ask about our Wine Festival Triple Threat Gift Pak, 1 bottle each of The Quest, The Chase and The Dance.

Special price available at the winery only.

GARLIC FESTIVAL AT HESTER CREEK Hester Creek Estate Winery

By Donation 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com 250.498.4435, www.hestercreek.com Join us October 3rd for local garlic growers, artisan crafters, food carts, live entertainment and more! This family friendly event is in support of the Oliver Elementary School Farm to Table lunch program. Admission is by donation to the program.

OCTOBER 3, 2015

OCTOBER 1 - 11, 2015

OCTOBER 3 - 11, 2015

ROMANCE WITH OUR REDS Oliver Twist Estate Winery $3.00 per person 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Gina Mitchell, info@olivertwistwinery.com 250.485.0227, www.olivertwistwinery.com Be sure to join us for a romance with our reds from October 1st to 11th. Paired with perfect partners, savory and sweet, these wines will entice you to relax and relish the warmth of time spent with friends and loved ones.

VINE TAILS See Ya Later Ranch $15.00 (all incl) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Trudy Carr, info@sylranch.com, 250.497.8287 www.sylranch.com Put on your walking shoes and come and enjoy Vine Tails on October 3. Navigate your way from tasting station to tasting station out in the vineyard, sipping and sampling as you go.

Four pawed friends are also invited! Reservations required.

OCTOBER 7, 2015

NOBLE RIDGE HARVEST WORK DAY AND LUNCH Noble Ridge Winery $99.00 + tax 10:15 am - 1:30 pm info@nobleridge.com, 250.497.7945, www.nobleridge.com Ever want to participate in a harvest? Come join us as we pick grapes together. Your day will also include a tour of our crush pad, barrel/tank sampling and a sit-down Mediterranean-style hot harvest lunch, complimented by Noble Ridge wines.

OCTOBER 9, 2015

HARVEST DINNER AT LIQUIDITY BISTRO Liquidity Wines $125.00 + tax & grat 6:30 pm Lucia Martin, contact@liquiditybistro.com 778.515.5500, www.liquiditywines.com/bistro Experience a celebration of the Fall harvest with a five course menu created by Chef Rob Walker combining Liquidity Wines with an abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from our finest local producers.

OCTOBER 1 - 11, 2015

EXTREME WINEMAKING Inniskillin Okanagan $30.00 (all incl) 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Stephen Ward, info@inniskillin.com, 250.498.4500 www.greatestatesokanagan.com Start in the vineyard where you will discover Inniskillin’s history and the process of bringing icewine to your table, returning to our tasting room to enjoy the versatility of this nectar with a selection of sweet, salty, savory and spicy food creations.

OCTOBER 2, 2015

HOPS, GRAPES AND GRUB Miradoro Restaurant $75.00 (all incl) 6:30 pm Miradoro Restaurant, info@miradoro.ca 250.498.3742, www.miradoro.ca The Miradoro team take on the challenge of creating a 3-course dinner and pairing each course with a Tinhorn Creek wine AND a craft brewery beer. Dine family style at Miradoro’s famous Communal Table dinner.

THE ART OF BLENDING Intersection Estate Winery $30.00 + tax 9:30 am - 10:30 am Lorraine Gibson, lorraine@xwine.ca, 250.498.4054 www.xwine.ca Explore the mysteries of wine blending in this one hour interactive tasting. Sample and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of separate component wines. Formulate your own blend and discover the synergies of aromas, balance and complexity. Offered by appointment. Please pre-book.

OCTOBER 1 - 11, 2015

HIDDEN CHAPEL 2013 RED WINE RELEASES Hidden Chapel Winery Donation to SOWINS 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Deborah Wilde, hiddenchapel@gmail.com, 250.490.6000 www.hiddenchapelwinery.com Join us for tastings of our new 2013 Red wines! We specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon. Tour the gardens, view the cellar & visit the Hidden Chapel as well! Open 7 days a week until October 12th from 10 am to 5 pm.

OCTOBER 3, 2015

CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AT CULMINA Culmina Family Estate Winery $125.00 + tax 6:00 pm Sara Triggs, info@culmina.ca 250.498.0789, www.culmina.ca Culmina welcomes you to celebrate the harvest in a spectacular evening of wine and gastronomy. Explore all of the new Fall Releases in the intimate setting of Culmina’s Fermentation Hall.

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FESTIVAL OF THE GRAPE Oliver Community Centre 12:00 pm, Bonnie Dancey, manager@sochamber.ca 250.498.6321 ext 1, www.oliverfestivalofthegrape.ca The largest event of the Fall Wine Festival featuring over 50 wineries, grape stomping competition, food vendors to suit every taste, trade vendors, speciality boutiques, kids venue, art show and Stellar Main Stage Entertainment.

OCTOBER 5 - 7, 2015

GRAZING THE VINEYARD Tinhorn Creek Vineyards $55.00 plus tax, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm winery@tinhorn.com, 250.498.3743, www.tinhorn.com Hike through our vineyard with our proprietor Kenn Oldfield while sampling our wines & canapes from Miradoro Restaurant.

Afterwards enjoy a 3-course lunch in our new alfresco dining area among the vines. Limited tickets.

OCTOBER 6 - 8, 2015

COOKING CLASSES AT HESTER CREEK Hester Creek Estate Winery $120.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com 250.498.4435, www.hestercreek.com Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen. Multi-course menus skillfully pair locally sourced, seasonally inspired flavours with our award winning wines. Watch as the chef prepares each course & shares little known culinary secrets.

OCTOBER 6, 2015

GUEST CHEF DINNER Miradoro Restaurant $125.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm info@miradoro.ca, 250.498.3742 www.miradoro.ca Chef Jeff Van Geest invites Chef Robert Belcham, Campagnolo Restaurant in Vancouver, into the Miradoro kitchen to partner with him to create a multi-course dinner paired with Tinhorn Creek wines.

OCTOBER 8, 2015

BURROWING OWL’S PROPRIETOR’S HARVEST DINNER Burrowing Owl Estate Winery $145.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Lisa Baadsvik, restaurant@burrowingowlwine.ca 250.498.0620 ext. 1, www.burrowingowlwine.ca An autumn wine reception will be followed by a five-course menu created by Chef Damian Mischkinis and his culinary team featuring fresh local ingredients paired with a selection of Burrowing Owl’s library wines.

OCTOBER 9, 2015

JOY ROAD CATERING AT ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Road 13 Vineyards $125.00 + tax & grat, 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm Brooke Munday winery@road13vineyards.com 250.498.8330, www.road13vineyards.com Join the owners at Road 13 for a spectacular evening that pairs Road 13’s artisan wines with a sumptuous four course meal created by Joy Road Catering. Cam and Dana from Joy Road focus on Cuisine du Terrior and the food that they create is honest, local, seasonal, and ultimately, simply delicious.

OCTOBER 10 - 11, 2015

EXOTIC FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE Kismet Estate Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Dapinder Gill, info@kismetestatewinery.com

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OCTOBER 10, 2015 TERRAFINA’S TUSCAN DINNER Hester Creek Estate Winery $99.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm April Goldade, info@terrafinarestaurant.com 250.498.2229, www.terrafinarestaurant.com Terrafina Restaurant Chef Jenna Pillon creates a true Tuscan inspired Family Style meal. This 4 course meal will be served amongst the communal tables in true Italian fashion while enjoying the award winning wines of Hester Creek.

OSOYOOS OCTOBER 3, 2015 NK’MIP CELLARS WINEMAKER’S DINNER Nk’Mip Cellars $135.00 (all incl), 6:00 pm Moss Scheurkogel, info@nkmipcellars.com 250.495.2985, www.nkmipcellars.com An evening of locally inspired cuisine and Nk’Mip Cellars wines.

Winemaker Randy Picton and his winemaking team invite you to pamper your palate and tempt your taste buds with our award winning wines.

OCTOBER 9, 2015 NK’MIP HARVEST GRAZING Nk’Mip Cellars $125.00 (all incl). 6:00 pm Moss Scheurkogel, info@nkmipcellars.com 250.495.2985, www.nkmipcellars.com This event features the award winning wines of Nk’Mip Cellars, paired with an exquisite selection of fresh regional cuisine from Chef Kevin Cooper at stations throughout the winery.

Guests are invited to explore the spirit of grazing as you sip & sample throughout the evening.

OCTOBER 1-2, 2015 EXCLUSIVE 3 DAY FOOD, WINE & FARM WORKSHOP Okanagan College, Penticton $682.50 (all incl), 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Danielle Robinson, feedyourpassion@okanagan.bc.ca 250.492.4305 Ext 3404, www.okanagan.bc.ca/fwt Join internationally acclaimed cookbook author, Jennifer Schell of The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker and some of the valley’s finest chefs in this brand new three-day intensive.

Takes place in the new BC Wine Information Society Sensory Centre and vineyards and farms in the surrounding area.

SIGNATURE EVENT OCTOBER 11, 2015 THE THANKSGIVING SPARKLING BRUNCH AT WATERMARK BEACH RESORT Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Place, Osoyoos $35 + tax/gratuity, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 866.307.2224, www.watermarkbeachresort.com After a busy wine touring weekend, find your oasis on Thanksgiving Sunday and join Chef Adair along with a handpicked selection of gorgeous wines from some of the Okanagan’s finest sparkling wine producers. The brunch will feature our Okanagan Sockeye caught in Osoyoos Lake and smoked naturally, an organic omelette station, a Chef’s carving station, artisan local cheeses and Chef’s house made Charcuterie.

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EXCLUSIVE 3 DAY FOOD, WINE & FARM WORKSHOP Okanagan College, Penticton $682.50 (all incl), 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Danielle Robinson feedyourpassion@okanagan.bc.ca 250.492.4305 Ext 3404, www.okanagan.bc.ca/fwt Join internationally acclaimed cookbook author, Jennifer Schell of The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine & Cheese Maker and some of the valley’s finest chefs in this brand new three-day intensive.

Takes place in the new BC Wine Information Society Sensory Centre and vineyards and farms in the surrounding area.

OCTOBER 1 - 10, 2015

BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARD WINNERS BC VQA Wine Info Centre Complimentary, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Laura, wine@pentictonwineinfo.com, 250.490.2006 www.pentictonwineinfo.com Join us any day during Fall Wine Festival as we pour the British Columbia Wine Award winners, as well as the new fall releases.

Tastings are complimentary. Open daily, we offer over 700 VQA Wines all in one location.

OCTOBER 1 - 11, 2015

SKAHA VINEYARD 2013 ROGUE RELEASE (TAWNY PORT STYLE) Kraze Legz Vineyard & Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sue Thygesen, suethygesen@gmail.com 250.497.6957, www.krazelegz.com 2013 Rogue Port release, all week during Fall Festival stop in and sample our limited release tawny style port. For more details visit our website www.krazelegz.com.

OCTOBER 2, 2015

AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF BARTIER BROS. Villa Rosa Ristorante $99.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler Gable, info@thevillarosa.com 250.490.9595, www.thevillarosa.com Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and the Okanagan born Bartier Bros.

OCTOBER 3, 2015

AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF DIRTY LAUNDRY VINEYARDS Villa Rosa Ristorante $109.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler Gable, info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595 www.thevillarosa.com Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Dirty Laundry Vineyards. You can experience all the rich flavors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. Book your reservation now.

OCTOBER 3, 2015

SENSORY WINE TASTING Okanagan College, Penticton $67.20 (all incl),10:00 am - 12:00 pm Danielle Robinson, feedyourpassion@okanagan.bc.ca 250.492.4305 Ext 3403, www.okanagan.bc.ca/fwt Get your wine festival experience off to an educated start. This introductory session will teach you how to taste wine the way professionals do. Your instructor will take you through the steps in identifying appearance, aroma, flavour and varietal characteristics in a selection of benchmark BC and international wines. Takes place in the new BC Wine Information Society Sensory Centre.

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Bistro and Patio OPEN 12-8pm Wed-Sun Come sample our delicious NEW autumn menu and Throwback Thursdays! Classic dishes back for a limited engagement.

Tasting Room and Gift Shop OPEN 10-6pm DAILY Taste our NEWLY released 2012 Old Vines Gamay Noir!

1350 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC www.hillsidewinery.ca Ph: 250.493.6274 bistro@hillsidewinery.ca

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OCTOBER 4, 2015

AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF MISCONDUCT WINE CO. Villa Rosa Ristorante $89.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595 www.thevillarosa.com Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and featuring Misconduct Wine Co. You can experience all the rich flavors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan.

OCTOBER 6, 2015

A TASTING OF WILD MUSHROOMS & OKANAGAN PINOT NOIR Okanagan College, Penticton $103.95 (all incl), 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Danielle Robinson, feedyourpassion@okanagan.bc.ca 250.492.4305 Ext 3405, www.okanagan.bc.ca/fwt Join Okanagan College Chef Instructor Roger Planiden in the BC Wine Information Society Sensory Centre. Learn about and experience dishes beautifully prepared with seasonal wild mushrooms and paired with Okanagan Pinot Noir.

OCTOBER 8, 2015

RIVER STONE AT BOGNER’S: A WINEMAKER’S DINNER Bogner’s Restaurant $95.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm chef@bogners.ca, 250.493.2711 www.bogners.ca and www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca Join the owners of River Stone Estate Winery for a spectacular evening that pairs artisan wines with a sumptuous five course meal created by Bogner’s of Penticton. Darin Paterson from Bogners’ puts focus on fall farm fresh and the food that they grow and create is true to the region, seasonal, and pairs perfectly with Ted’s vision.

OCTOBER 8, 2015

AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF FAIRVIEW CELLARS Villa Rosa Ristorante $99.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Tyler info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595, www.thevillarosa.com Indulge in the tantalizing flavours of Villa Rosa paired with Bill Eggert’s award winning Fairview Cellars. You can experience all the rich flavors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. Book your reservation early.

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WINE REGIONS OF THE WORLD: BC Okanagan College, Penticton $46.20 (all incl), 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Danielle Robinson, feedyourpassion@okanagan.bc.ca 250.492.4305 Ext 3402, www.okanagan.bc.ca/fwt An educational tasting session to learn about BC wine regions/ history and experience BC wines and sample food pairings.

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SIGNATURE EVENT OCTOBER 9 & 10, 2015

CROPPED... BY VALLEY FIRST Penticton Trade and Convention Centre 273 Power Street, Penticton $65.00 + fees, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society info@thewinefestivals.com, 250.861.6654 www.thewinefestivals.com

OCTOBER 10, 2015

HARVEST DINNER Painted Rock Estate Winery $140.00 + tax, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Kirsten Munro, events@paintedrock.ca 250.486.5175, www.paintedrock.ca Join guest Chef Mark Filatow & Painted Rock Proprietor John Skinner for a truly memorable evening of food and wine. Mark uses the bounty of the Okanagan in his stylish seasonal cooking, which pairs perfectly with Painted Rock’s terroir driven wines.

SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY OCTOBER 3, 2015

5TH ANNUAL 10K SIMILKAMEEN DINNER Crowsnest Vineyards $80.00 (all incl), 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sascha Heinecke, info@crowsnestvineyards.com 250.499.5129, www.crowsnestvineyards.com 5 course dinner of locally grown foods, prepared to showcase the best the Similkameen has to offer. Each course paired with Crowsnest’s Award Winning wines.

OCTOBER 4, 2015

ANNUAL VERTICAL TASTING Clos du Soleil Winery

By Lottery, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jesce Walker, wine@closdusoleil.ca 250.408.8825, www.closdusoleil.ca Intimate educational experience; beginning with tasting our first vintages of Signature, Capella and Saturn and we are guided by our local Master of Wine through each vintage. This is a beautiful, relaxed event where we also host a local chef and pair dishes with the wines.

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CELEBRATE FALL WITH A TASTE OF HEAVEN Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Diane & Andy, heavensgatewinery@shaw.ca 778.516.5505, www.heavensgatewinery.ca Celebrate the season with a complimentary taste of our handcrafted vintages and highly anticipated new Fall releases. Enjoy the peaceful serenity, natural beauty and spectacular view surrounding our heavenly patio while savouring an array of award-winning wines.

OCTOBER 1 - 11, 2015

AUTUMN IN YOUR GLASS Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery

Complimentary, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Janet Braid, sleepinggiant@telus.net 250.494.0377, www.sleepinggiantfruitwinery.com Take a scenic drive through orchards and vineyards to our fruit winery. Complimentary tastings of our delightful table and dessert wines. Our unique pumpkin wine is the flavour of fall in your wine glass!

OCTOBER 1 - 11, 2015 TASTING OUR NEW RELEASES Silkscarf Winery $3.00 for 4 samples, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Roie Manoff, roie@silkw.net, 250.494.7455, www.silkw.net Come by and enjoy tastings of our new 2014 whites and new red releases during Fall Festival October 1 - 11.

OCTOBER 1 - 10, 2015 VISIT AND LEARN ABOUT WINES “RAISED IN CONCRETE” Okanagan Crush Pad Winery Complimentary, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Mike West, mike@okanagancrushpad.com 250.494.4445 x1, www.okanagancrushpad.com Discover wine aged in stainless steel versus those Raised in Concrete. Concrete vats were used centuries ago and we have returned to this time honoured practice based on the superb impact on wine quality. Familiar, yet very individual. Gift packages ($49) exclusive at the winery.

OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2015 MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN AT THORNHAVEN ESTATES WINERY Thornhaven Estate Winery Complimentary, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jan Fraser, jan.fraser@lycos.com, 250.494.7778 www.thornhaven.com Come join us to end the wine season with great live music.

Bring along a picnic and enjoy complimentary wine tastings.

OCTOBER 7, 2015 TIME ESTATE WINERY AT LOCAL LOUNGE • GRILLE Local Lounge • Grille $75.00 + tax & grat, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Christa-Lee Bond, christa-lee@encorevineyards.ca 250.494.8855 ext 225, www.thelocalgroup.ca Join TIME Estate Winery’s Harry McWatters and his daughter, Christa-Lee McWatters Bond, for a 4 course “Family Style” wine dinner. Exceptional wines will be paired with a seasonal local menu created by Executive Chef Brad Clease.

OCTOBER 8, 2015 THE ABC’S OF WINE TASTING & PAIRING, SIP AND LEARN! Sonoran Estate Winery $25.00 + tax, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ada Smitssonoranwinery@gmail.com 250.494.9323, www.sonoranwinery.com Learn the ABC’s of wine tasting and pairing. We will guide you through the process of pairing wines with food. Sample our pre-paired delicacies, sip & learn. This event includes a personalized wine glass, education on four varietals as well as a special port style wine and a chocolate finale!

OCTOBER 10, 2015 BLACK SAGE HALL HARVEST TABLE AT SUMAC RIDGE ESTATE WINERY Sumac Ridge Estate Winery $125.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm Marion Christian, info@sumacridge.com 250.494.0451, www.sumacridge.com Celebrate Fall with a four course harvest style dinner created

by Brodo Kitchen in our Black Sage Hall, perfectly paired with our best wines of the season.

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The Tenors will be performing in many large arenas, including the SOEC, during the Under One Sky tour.

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Murray said the Tenors’ focus is centred around their live performance, and they deliver about 300 shows per year.

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Under One Sky is coming to Penticton on Oct. 3 for a show at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Tenor Clifton Murray said their current tour has grown their level of audience engagement beyond singing and talking.

“The show has really elevated to another level,” he said. “The songs are really cohesive; great transitions; video content; stories will be told; and there’s a new satellite stage in addition to the main stage.

We really focused on increasing the entertainment value.”

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Armed and Dangerous Alder at the Opus

Dan Walton

Concert review When Don Alder took to the stage with nothing but a simple acoustic guitar, there was no way of anticipating the encyclopedic sounds he’d be making.

Working with rock ‘n’ roll’s most standard instrument, Alder found an untapped musical market to capitalize on.

Seeing the magic he could bring out of the instrument made me reevaluate everything I knew about the acoustic guitar. It would be like riding in automobiles on pavement all your life, and then finding out that all along they were capable of flight.

Whether you were looking at his left hand or right, there was no telling whether he was strumming or picking.

And while his craft seemed immensely complex, he struck every note smoothly with a seemingly effortless flow.

His discussions with the crowd drew similar observations.

While storytelling and songwriting are two separate forms of art, his conversations demonstrated the same jux-

taposition of simplicity and profundity.

He walked the audience through his progression right from the beginning. As a teenager eager to become a musician, the acoustic guitar wasn’t his preferred instrument, but his family’s circumstances directed him towards his six-string destiny. As a young Alder slapped away to the simple rhythm of Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, he continually found new elements to add in. From beatboxing on the guitar’s body to warping notes by pulsing its neck, he figured out how to offer the sound of a full-band without even having to plug in.

His rich sense of modesty made it easy to forget the countless hours of practice needed to deliver sound the way he can. Though his incredible skill set was made apparent through a story he told about his guitar, in which he

was invited to record in Europe, and arrived to discover his guitar was smashed during the commute. A large hole became part of the body, and the guitar’s bridge, which keeps the strings tight on the strumming side, was dangling. But as the Canadian he is, Alder successfully led a hunt for duct tape, and repaired his guitar Red Green-style. He said the damage installed a mandatory wah-wah effect, and the strings were extra tricky to keep in tune – but his sharp ear and ingenuity eliminated the problem.

The audience was told more about the anatomy of a guitar during an explanation of his new album Armed and Dangerous. As a fan of the tv series The Walking Dead, Alder uses his imagination to lead the march against the undead as a singersongwriter. Featured in his arsenal is a flamethrower sammy bar and razor wire guitar

strings.

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“Of course that would be a fan fret with armrest bevel, equipped with blades, chainsaw, and flame thrower, using strings as whips

and having adamantium nails – one would always get to the gig on time.”

Alder is currently on tour promoting Armed and Dangerous, and his

performance in Penticton was on Sept. 23 at the Opus Café.

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They also spent three months before production growing facial hair and gaining weight to give their characters a more burly appearance.

“It adds so much more to the character, grow or lose a bunch of hair – and then once you film it it’s immortalized, so this is the first time either one of us had been able to grow a big beard, and neither of us our big fans of beards,” Todd said.

“It’s one of those famous sayings, pain is temporary pain is forever,” Brad said. “Being able to give extra effort to make these characters real, even if it’s uncomfortable for a short period of time, I know in the long run it’s something that’s going to enhance the product forever.”

While the Mann’s live in Vancouver, they enjoy returning to Summerland, especially to speak with students at the high school.

“We like to talk to the drama students at time to time about film and television – we know from growing up in Summerland they don’t really teach you anything at all about film and television – just theatre – and we like to inform them,” Todd said “Since we’re first generation actors, nobody else in our family has ever chose this path, we had learned a lot of things on our own,” Brad said.

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The monstrous success of Fargo’s first season on television entrenched the production of its second season, and casted among the new batch of actors were twin brothers Brad and Todd Mann from Summerland.

The second season of the dark comedy brings the audience to 1979, when state trooper from rural Minnesota tries to keep the lid on both petty crooks and established mobsters, and he’s also tasked with protecting thenpresidential candidate Ronald Raegen.

The Mann’s characters in the show, Gale and Wayne Kitchen (also twins), are two members of a hitman trio, with actor Bokeem Woodbine (The Big Hit) filling the third role.

Also casted for season two were Kirsten Dunst (Spiderman, Portlandia) and Ted Danson (Cheers, Curb Your Enthusiasm).

Their characters aren’t the nemesis of the protagonist officer, but in a small community, they manage to cross hairs often.

“Our characters are after other bad guys – we just don’t want the protagonist to get in our way, we’re just after other antagonists,” Todd said. “In the brilliance of (screen writer) Noah Hawley and the essence of the (producers of the 1997 film Fargo) Coen brothers, they really relish on those kind of environments where you have the good guys who want to deal with the good guys and the bad guys want to deal

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with the bad guys, and because of good writing and a good story line, they just can’t help but cross paths and be who they’re meant to be.”

“It can be so dark and there can be so much murder involved, but sometimes you just can’t help but laugh at the way it’s done,” Brad said.

While they have a script to follow, every member of the production is able to add something uniquely their own.

“Noah does a great job having a collaboration between the writing and the actors, so if there was any input or suggestions we had for your character to make it more drone or iconic, they would be completely openly accepted,” Brad said.

One of their major contributions came

from Todd being ambidextrous and deciding to make Wayne left-handed, offering a strong sense of symmetry while working beside his right-handed brother on screen.

“It’s one of those things as we began filming more and more it became so much more noticeable and fun to play with,” Todd said.

To imitate the setting of Minnesota from more than three decades ago, filming for both seasons of Fargo took place in the Calgary area.

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t.g.i.f. music

Oct. 3 — The Tenors come to Penticton on the Under One Sky tour at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Oct. 10 — Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band come to the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Oct. 2 — Gritty and dynamic blues musician Pappa Dawg will be performing at the Dream Café.

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Oct. 29 — Locarno will be at the Dream Café to share their blend of Mexican Folk, Cuban Son and Latin Soul for $30. To reserve tickets call 250-490-9012.

Oct. 31 — Harmonica and guitar duo Dave Sinclair and Keith Bennett will be playing a mix of blues, gypsy jazz and pop at the Dream Café. Tickets are $22 and can be ordered by calling 250-409-9012.

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Nov. 17-18 —Folk trio the Good Lovelies will be performing at the Dream Café. Tickets cost $30 and can be ordered by calling 250-490-9012.

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Sept. 25-Oct. 25 — Art at Nk’Mip will be exhibited at Nk’Mip Cellars in Osoyoos. Works come from artists in the Federation of Canadian Artists, and are well-known for producing work of a high calibre.

The exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sept. 26-27 — DeVine Arts at the Summerland Waterfront Resort from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The arts and wine showcase will see Bottleneck Drive and the Summerland Waterfront Resort showcase the work of professional and semi-professional local artists.

Sept. 27 — The Penticton and South Okanagan Kidney Walk will be taking place at Gyro Park.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 10. For more information or to put together a team visit www.kidneywalkbc.ca.

Oct.9-10 — Cropped, B.C.’s largest wine tasting and farmers market comes to Penticton. Featuring over 80 wineries, a real farmers market and an educational pinot bar. Tickets are available at the SOEC Valley First Box Office, Wine Country Visitor Centre or by phone at 1-877-763-2849.

Oct. 3 —The Kettle Mettle Ride will see cyclists travel from Penticton to Kelowna on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail. Find out more at kettlemettle.ca

Adventurous coming-of-age tale delivered by deWitt

Heather Allen Armchair Book Club

Novelist Patrick deWitt hit the equivalent of a literary home run with his darkly comic, Western-inspired book, The Sisters Brothers when it came out in 2011. Only his second novel, The Sisters Brothers won the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, the Roger’s Trust award, the Stephen Leacock award, and the Walter Scott prize. It was also nominated for the Man Booker and the Scotia Bank Giller prize.

It’s no surprise then, that only days after landing on store shelves, deWitt’s latest book Undermajordomo Minor, was on the long list for this year’s Giller, widely regarded as Canada’s top prize for fiction.

It’s a start, but how on earth is deWitt going to top the accolades given to The Sisters Brothers? I imagine it wasn’t a question that worried him too much -- judging from his latest book’s bizarre title.

Veering into an imaginary fairytale realm, deWitt certainly didn’t stick with a plot formula.

Still, it wasn’t easy for deWitt to create a new story. He had a false start, writing and then abandoning a story set on Wall Street. He found his groove after reading a collection of classic fairytales to his son.

In Undermajordomo Minor, a young

man named Lucy Minor leaves his loveless home to seek his fortune as an under butler in a sprawling, shadowy and much neglected castle. It’s set in an unidentifiable time (probably somewhere around 1830) in an imaginary place, reminiscent of the Alps.

When Lucy begins his post, he quickly discovers the castle harbours many secrets, including the whereabouts of his master.

DeWitt’s telling is bizarre – much like original, unadulterated fairytales. Events take sudden macabre turns, and flit into the realm of the truly weird.

In other words, Undermajordomo Minor is part love story, part adventure, and part black comedy – feeling much like what you’d get if Wes Anderson filmed a

fairytale. At the castle, Lucy witnesses people do the most dastardly things to each other, and he is forced to do the same, and yet all the while, the characters remain remarkably polite.

The writing in Undermajordomo Minor suffers a little because it isn’t rooted in a real place and real time. But deWitt’s remarkable ear for ridiculous dialogue and comedic situations overcomes any unevenness.

Also long listed for this year’s Giller Prize is All Truth, Not a Lie in It, a debut novel by Kelowna author, Alix Hawley. Hawley’s tale is a reimagining of Daniel Boone’s life – told from his point of view. The short list for the Giller will come out on Oct.5th, with the prize being awarded on Tuesday, Nov.10th.

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Competition for a job at what will be the Okanagan’s first prison is starting to heat up.

Around 20 participants showed up at the Capital News Centre in Kelowna on Saturday for the physical examination that precedes the actual application process to work at the Okanagan Correctional Centre. All were from different walks of life, with different educational backgrounds and even different cities.

And all wanted a shot at being a guard at the prison being built north of Oliver. Among their ranks was Gary Gill.

He’s in his second year of a bachelor of arts at the University of Lethbridge, and criminology is his focus.

“I drove (Friday) to my parents’ house in Abbotsford so I could get a note from my family doctor, saying I was physically fit for the exam,” he said. “Then, today, I made it here to Kelowna and we’re driving back to school later.”

The whirlwind tour won’t be for naught, he hopes.

He feels he’s physically fit enough and in the right line of study for the job, but knows the competition is intense.

“It’s not easy getting these jobs, so it’s a great opportunity that these positions are opening up,” he said.

“I think this would be a good

Okanagan COrreCtiOnal Centre warden Steve DiCastri, said they have seen 1,200 people so far that are interested in jobs.

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place to work ... If I like it, I could stick to it, but it’s good experience if you want to go into policing down the road.”

The Okanagan Correctional Centre has 300 new positions to fill, 200 of which will be for corrections officers, which is why the Corrections Officers’ Physical Abilities Test (COPAT) is so important.

COPAT involves climbing stairs, negotiating obstacles at speed, pushing and pulling heavy objects out of the way, gaining control over a resisting subject,

and moving an approximately 31.75-kilogram (70-pound) object a certain distance — all within a two minute and 50 second time limit.

Steve DiCastri, Warden of Okanagan Correctional Centre, explained each of the different stations of physical exam represent something prison guards will see while working in the prison.

“With cuffing techniques, you may have to get down on the ground and cuff somebody, then get up and go over a fallen table,” said DiCastri.

The test looked deceptively simple, but DiCastri pointed out that 10 per cent of the people who take it fail.

“Cardio is the main reason they fail,” he said. “By the time they go to the push pull station, their mind gets going and they’re huffing and puffing — that’s the hard part.”

What won’t be hard, however, is filling the positions that are open.

The Kelowna exam is one of many that will be held in the valley. Once that’s cleared, the application process will open up and it’s expected to be busy.

“We have done information sessions from Kelowna to Oliver and we’ve seen 1,200 people so far,” he said.

It’s difficult, but rewarding, work DiCastri said, pointing out that he’s been working in B.C. prison’s since 1985.

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Rare chance to observe conservation work Steve Kidd

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This Sunday, the public will have a rare chance to observe the work being done at the Vaseaux Lake Bird Observatory.

The Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance, which operates the station, is hosting its second family day from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 27, where visitors will be able to watch bird capture and banding, examine different types of wings and go for a walk along the dike to observe birds in their natural habitat.

“The bird banding has been going on at Vaseaux Lake for 15 years now, but what we were able to do this year, with the help of Nature Canada, is set up these programs,” said Jayme Friedt, a program co-ordinator with OSCA. One of the highlights of the day is the chance to observe bander-incharge Doug Brown

Okanagan Similkameen Conservation alliance invites the public to its family day event on Sept. 27.

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as he tags birds to help monitor migration patterns and populations of various species as well as record information such as age, gender identification, weight, wing chord, fat levels and feather moult.

According to Brown’s blog for the observatory (vlbo. wordpress.com), in the seventh week of banding, they took in 342 birds of 28 species, including a belted kingfisher, a ruby crowned

Kinglet and five Warbling Vireos.

“You do get a very large, diverse selection of species in that area,” said Friedt, noting it is one of the narrowest points in the Okanagan Valley, forcing migration birds to concentrate there.

Visitors will also be able to accompany Brown as he extracts captured birds from the mist nets set up to collect the birds, and learn about the process.

This is the second family day OSCA has held this year, thanks to a grant from Nature Canada, which has also helped the group do other educational work.

“In addition, we were able to develop a school program that complements the B.C. Ministry of Education’s science curriculum and will have a total of 12 schools from Summerland to Osoyoos attending the program later this month and into October,” said Janet Willson, OSCA Chair.

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day is what Friedt calls the adaptation tent, with wing and feet specimens from a variety of species, showing how different birds adapt to their environment and needs.

“People are able to touch them hold them in their hands. We have a snowy owl wing and breastplate and osprey wing. All sorts of wings

so people can look at how they are formed,” said Friedt, noting that there will be volunteers on hand to explain why some birds have different feathers.

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PENTICTON HEAT Matt Carson (36), seen here in action against Kelowna last year, helped the U15 field lacrosse team win a provincial championship that season. Repeating is one of the goals the team has this season as a new season opened in Kelowna last weekend.

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U15 Heat has strong season start Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Penticton Heat U15s outscored its opposition 27-13 in opening weekend of Interior Field Lacrosse League play.

“I think for my team in particular it went pretty well,” said coach Dan Chetner as they rocked the Kamloops Rattlers 14-1 and earned a narrow 13-12 win over the North Okanagan Legends.

Chetner said they have to be careful to jump to conclusions about teams.

“I was probably more surprised the North Okanagan game being so close,” he said. “We didn’t play as good as we could have. Both games gave us something to work with.”

Chetner will switch focus to improving team strategies.

Against the Rattlers, their defence was very good, but not as effective against the Legends. He wants to see his players tighten up in that area and discovered another area of importance.

“I would say another key word for us is patience,” he added. “We just have to develop more patience and manage the ball more.”

Chetner liked how all his players were prepared to work and that there wasn’t a lot of individual play.

Providing offence against the Rattlers was Ben Olsen with five goals and an assist, Beau Chetner with two goals and an assist, Matt Carson a goal and two assists, Brandon Craig netted two goals, while Colin Duffield, Logan Cote, Connor Nohr and Nash Moog, each scored once. Matt Marshall had one assist. Against the Legends, Beau racked up six goals, Olsen had four and an assist, while Kale Lawrence, Carson and Aiden Warren each scored a goal.

The Heat, who are defending provincial champs, will be carried by its 15 returning players with three rookies. Chetner has three goals for his team this season: have fun; develop as individuals and team players; and repeat as provincial champs.

U13 Heat rebound from loss

The Heat U13 squad earned a split as they opened with an overwhelming 13-1 loss to the Kamloops Rattlers, but bounced back with a 9-6 win against the Kelowna Kodiaks.

Coach Richard Henson said they analyzed what the players needed to work on following the loss and that helped in the second game.

“As coaches we are looking for players to be assertive and work hard for control of the ball,” he said. “Game-sense comes with time and experience.”

Henson and his staff feel they need to get their players to learn how to open the opposing teams’ defence and tighten their own.

U11 Heat learning to play

The under-11 Heat opened the season in Kelowna with losses to Kamloops, 13-5, and Shuswap, 8-5.

Coach Chris Danby said his team performed well for its first game together.

“I have a lot of kids that are new to the sport. A few kids that played box lacrosse for the first time this year,” said Danby. “I don’t really have any expectations going in. I just kind of wanted to see how everybody responds to the actual game situation.”

Taking charge offensively was Chay Gettens, Danby’s lone 11-year-old who scored every goal against Kamloops and added another against Shuswap. Also scoring was Ben Coombes and Liam Danby with two. Danby is glad his team only plays once this Sunday. The Heat had 11 players, one sub, for its opening game and no subs for the second match.

“We had to play some ironman lacrosse,” joked Danby.

“They were pretty beat up by the end of the second game.

They were tired. They didn’t stop trying and working hard out there.”

Playing in goal for the first time was Branson Crawford.

With a new season underway, the Penticton Minor Lacrosse Association is seeing registration growth in field lacrosse.

Last year they had 40 players registered, this year there are 45 from Penticton and six from They didn’t the North Okanagan. Kids from stop trying and that region had nowhere to play.

“I think it’s great,” said Danworking hard by of the growth. “Every year out there. we have seen a little bit more.

You are seeing a few kids com— Chris Danby ing from hockey.”

The association also has three players who played box lacrosse commit to the U15 squad. With a field lacrosse season going until December at the latest, it creates a challenge with getting kids as it coincides with hockey. Danby said instead of them going to field lacrosse, they go back to hockey.

“It’s hard to pull kids away from another sport lots of times,” he said adding, that some could play hockey at the same time, though it would be a challenge, especially as practices conflict and lacrosse games are on Sunday. “It would be tough the first couple of months.”

Penticton Minor Lacrosse will still accept registration for kids to play at the U11 level (its season runs until midNovember), but for the two older groups, the teams are full.

Anyone interested in registering for field lacrosse can check www.pentictonlacrosse.ca and click on the 2015 field registration tab on the main page. That directs you to another page to start the process. Or email Penni King at reg.pmla@gmail.com.

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Deep analysis Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Time zones are one of Steve Cocker’s best friends.

Cocker is an analytics guy who joined the Penticton Vees this summer as an intern director of hockey operations and analytics. He’s also a consultant for advanced statistics with the Zurich Lions of the National League A and SC Langenthal in National League B in Switzerland.

“It definitely helps out,” said Cocker, who reviews games in two to three hours. “When they are finishing a game, it’s around noon to 1 p.m. here. It does give me some time to get it done.”

Cocker then sends the report to both teams and speaks with Lions coach, Marc Crawford, who worked benches in the NHL, and SCL coach Jason O’Leary, a Penticton native, on the phone.

“It’s a lot, but you know, I’m young in my career and I’m willing to

put the work in. I did it last year as well,” said Cocker, 24, who split last season with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League St. John Sea Dogs and the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish SM-Liga U-20 league. “There is 24 hours in a day, when I get back home, the situation doesn’t change. I’m still sitting in front of my computer and looking at the Zurich games, looking at the SC Langenthal games. I anticipated I’d be busy. It’s nothing that I can’t handle.”

Cocker’s interest in analytics stemmed from baseball, whose managers are pioneers of analytics and has made the most impact using those stats. It was about three years go when he first started reading about it.

While studying sports management at the Sport Institute of Finland in Vierumäki he was able to work with some junior programs.

Cocker connected with the Vees when coach-general manager

Fred Harbinson and assistant coach Nick Fuher showed interest in adding analytics to enhance their program. In a team statement, Harbinson said the organization realizes how the game is evolving and said Cocker will bring another level of professionalism to the Vees’ program.

In bringing his skill set to the BCHL club, the team wants to see the success their players have in managing puck possession, gaining zones and how their D-core progresses the play up ice and getting it out of their zone. While Cocker has just a small sample size of games so far, he said “things do

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look impressive for the guys.”

“It’s been a good start,” he said of the Vees who were 3-1-0 heading into the fourth Bauer BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack this week.

The Vees played Alberni Valley on Thursday evening and Chilliwack tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Cocker will be at all Vees games and will do his work using an iPad, which has an application

called Stats Track, which he said is a program with potential.

Cocker, an Orangeville Flyers minor hockey product, said he brings a different perspective on evaluating

players. It’s about setting development benchmarks for the players; a tool that helps coaches with decision-making.

“I think it’s an excellent secondary resource,” he said.

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Anderson wins sixth title Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

PENTICTON GOLF AND COUNTRY Club men’s and women’s champs, Brooks Lancaster, left, and Diane Anderson.

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One month after getting back on the golf course, Diane Anderson captured the Penticton Golf and Country Club women’s championship on Sept.12-13.

It was her sixth victory in 10 years.

“For me this year it was a lot of fun,” said Anderson.

Anderson returned to action after being unable to play for 11 weeks when she learned she was a match to donate a kidney to her husband Doug, who was ill the past year and on dialysis. She had surgery on May 6. Once she was able to start swinging her clubs again, Anderson set her sights on winning the championship.

“It’s kind of a cool thing,” she said.

Anderson also pulled off the feat with a target on her back. Some of the ladies in the club told Anderson that first-year member Donna LaLonde was going after her for the championship and Anderson welcomed the challenge.

“I always like to have competition.

It was just a lot of fun,” said Anderson.

“We were just one stroke apart after the first day. Everybody had a really tough day the first day. The greens were really fast and the girls aren’t used to that. I thought after the first day I was going to be done because I shot 87, which is not great.”

LaLonde shot 88.

On the second day, Anderson had a strong start on the opening seven holes, which led to a turning point on hole 12.

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Lalonde put one of her shots in the water and Anderson doubled it to eventually win by nine shots. Annette Wood won the overall low net and LaLonde was first for flight one low gross.

Among the prizes Anderson received was money to spend in the pro shop, a bottle of champagne and a dozen pink roses.

On the men’s side, Brooks Lancaster held off Dean Bates and Kim Dixon for his second championship. Lancaster, who won the men’s open championship this summer, entered the final day with a five shot lead over Dixon after carding a 65. The club had 95 members play in the two-day championship.

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Spencer Kingzett is ready for the fast pace of university volleyball with the York University Lions.

League games don’t start until Oct. 23, but Kingzett will make his Lions debut this weekend at the Ryerson Invitational Tournament. Since arriving in Toronto, Kingzett, a graduate of Princess Margaret Secondary, has been adjusting to life in the big city.

“It’s kind of cool. I’m liking it so far,” said Kingzett, who is one of 55,000 students at the university. “It’s weird going to school with a population larger than Penticton.

I’ve always kind of wanted to go a big city. I really wanted a change of scenery. I love the Okanagan. It’s likely where I will go back to.”

For now he embraces change and the chance to go to Japan next summer. A two-time provincial bronze medal winner with the Mustangs, Kingzett was recruited to the Lions with the help of Naramata’s Logan Mend, a Pen High grad, who completed his first year with the Lions last season. Kingzett said Mend was asked by his assistant coach to do some scouting for the power hitting position and recommended him. Along with his high school bronze medals, Kingzett helped the Kelowna Kapow win a provincial championship.

Lion’s practices have given Kingzett a sense of the difference between university and high school volleyball.

He is on the court everyday and the pace is quicker.

Players also jump higher and hit harder.

“Here it is serious all the time,” added Kingzett. “The intensity level is definitely raised.”

Kingzett said this season is a big development year for him as he is motivated to mold himself. His goal is to put himself in a position to earn a starter spot in his second or third year.

“Once season starts it’s easier to tell where I am at,” he said.

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Summerland’s Sarah Cornett-Ching has partnered with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation (THCF).

Cornett-Ching, who races in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and ARCA Racing Series, will sport a special paint scheme on the No. 2 Chevrolet at Kentucky Speedway on Sept. 25, featuring the foundation’s Send A Kid To Camp campaign (www.sendakidtocamp. com).

“This is an exciting opportunity for me and my team,” said Cornett-Ching, in a team statement. “It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Tim Hortons, and to have the chance to represent them with our No. 2 Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Chevrolet is a huge honour.”

“Sarah possesses a lot of the qualities that we teach at our camps, which makes her a great fit for our organization,” said Jacob Chewning, general manager at Tim Horton Camp Kentahten in a statment.

“We look forward to driving awareness and involvement with our camps and growing our partnership together for the foreseeable future.”

The THCF is committed to providing enriching camp experiences that develop lifelong skills for children and youth from low-income families. The organization maintains seven campsites across the United States and Canada, including one in Campbellsville, Ky., (Camp Kentahten), a short drive from Kentucky Speedway.

“I had the opportunity to hear some of the stories from campers at Camp Kentahten last week and it was heart-warming to hear all the neat things they do at camp,” said CornettChing. “There are so many things they never get the opportunity to experience in their young lives, but the camp environment makes it possible for them.

It’s inspiring to see their faces light up when they learn something new or do something they never thought possible.”

In an effort to boost the Send A Kid To Camp campaign, Cornett-Ching will also be carrying an in-car camera for the Fox Sports 1 broadcast of the Kentucky event featuring the THCF logo and website where fans can make donations to the founda-

tion. Donations of all sizes are accepted and fans may also choose to donate their time as a camp volunteer as well.

“The values instilled in kids at these camps are things I had to put into practice in order to launch my racing career to where it is,” she explained. “I think it’s important for anyone, kids especially, to see that no matter what your background or current situation is, you can accomplish your dreams if you’re willing to work to-

wards them and, as many campers have said, ‘just give it a try.’ I’m fortunate enough to now be in a position where I can be a role model and mentor for these children.”

The Kentucky Speedway, where Cornett-Ching will debut the new partnership, is the penultimate round for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. The race, featuring the THCF in-car camera, can be seen live Friday night on Fox Sports 1.

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SARAH CORNETT-CHING, fourth from the left, has partnered with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation to help raise money to send kids to camp.

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The YES Project is reaching out again by hosting a Teen Wellness Fair at the Penticton Public Library.

“We’ll be having a conversation about healthy living choices and the resources that are available out there,” said project coordinator Amberlee Erdmann.

“So we’re inviting everyone young to have a conversation about healthy living and healthy lifestyles.”

The fair takes place between 7 and 9 p.m. and there’s no cost to attend.

After a report was issued in 2012 detailing the challenges facing local youth, the YES (Youth Engagement Strategy) Project was launched to give a louder voice to young Pentictonites, and it’s steered by a committee of youth.

“Youth are the experts of their experience; they tell us what they want to do and then we facilitate it,” Erdmann said.

The launch of a youth resource building — which at this point is an idea on the drawing board — is the long-term goal of the YES Project. The resource centre will offer the amenities that are in highest demanded by

local youth.

“The idea for it is to be a 24 hour resource centre,” said Erdmann. “During a meeting we had with a number of youth, we brainstormed ideas and asked what they would ideally like to have. There were no limits — waterslides, a bmx park — tons of big ideas. But when we narrowed it down to the top three picks, emergency beds were number one, second was mental health and counselling support, and third was basic needs; toiletries.”

Erdmann said there are currently three emergency shelters in Penticton, but they’re only available to people over the age of 18.

“So that means we have youth sleeping on the streets. Which is crazy to think about that here in Penticton youth are living on the streets.”

The South Okanagan Women In Need Society is working towards providing a bed for females under 18, but that initiative is still subject to approval.

“Youth are living on the street, couch surfing; living in vulnerable situations,” she said. “There is a crisis in Penticton that youth have nowhere to go.”

The YES Project will be looking for community partners, do-

nors, and hopefully support from the City of Penticton, as a group of youth will be making their pitch before city council later in the fall.

“The ultimate objective is to build a youth resource centre with emergency beds, long term sustainability that will help Penticton youth. Yes our goal is massive but the gap is huge.”

While the resource centre is still far from being a reality, the YES Project actively reaches out to the community in many ways.

In addition to the wellness fair, free activities are held regularly, and Melissa Redfern, a youth engagement worker, has been hired on-call to respond to youth in need 24 hours a day.

Her contact info is available through their website pentictonyouth.ca. There, youth can find YES Project activities and can ask to arrange a free ride to and from events if transportation is an issue.

Erdmann said the project has reached out to around 200 local youth so far, and the Youth Advisory Committee has taken input from about 80 youth.

“Youth finally have a voice for once. We’re listening to them,” she said. “It’s not just for at-risk youth, we want to be as inclusive and low-barrier as possible.”

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September 25 Fall Fair and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Martin and Wade. Jams, books, jewelry and more.[0925p] Friday Social dance with Vince’s Orchestra at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. eagleS club haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

SingleS lunch group for 65-plus seniors meets at

noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-4965980 or 250-770-8622 for more info.

The oliver SeniorS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo at 1 p.m. every Friday and regular drop-in pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.[091c] SouTh Main drop-in Centre has bocce and yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong at 1 p.m.[fr] anaveTS haS Their kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m., mixed doubles at 7 p.m., karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. royal canadian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Steak and baked potato dinner with all the trimmings at 5:30

p.m. Entertainment at 8 p.m. with three female impersonators, tickets are $20. bereaveMenT Walking group from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. No registration required. Call Andrea at 250-492-9071 (ext.2203) for more information.[0918c] al-anon MeeTS aT the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250490-9272.

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SuMMerland uniTed church, 13204 Henry Ave., is holding its annual fall fair and market from 8 a.m. to noon. This is to assist with its sponsorship of a Syrian Family and its contributions to many other projects including the Food Bank and Resource Centre. Enjoy a coffee and muffin while browsing the garage sale,

baking, home canning, produce, plants and the stalls of many independent marketers selling their products.[0926p] The houSe iS a Rockin’ blues jam is back with hosts The Yard Katz at Orchard House, 157 Orchard Avenue. Doors open at 1 p.m. Musicians are on 1:30 to 5 p.m.

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Weekly support group at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness from noon to 1 p.m. Call 250-493-7338 for details. line danCing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more information. floor Curling at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. fraternal order of the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. 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. so said so Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Penticton United Church, 696 Main St. at noon for an hour.

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September 29 video presentation and discussion for adults “Supporting the Grieving Child” hosted by the Bereavement Resource Centre’s child and youth grief counsellor. Please call 250-490-1107 to register.[092p] muniCipal pension retirees Assn, District 23, has their quarterly meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Penticton Buffet meeting room, 2987 Skaha Lake Rd. Guest speaker and lunch available.[092p] tHe pentiCton ConCert Band practices weekly, September through June from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Intermediate

to advanced players welcome to audition. Please call Musical Director Dave Brunelle for more information or visit www. pentictonconcertband.ca.[092s] BroWn Bag leCtures return every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton Museum Auditorium. This week’s lecture is Embracing the Stitch, with Maryann Parsons. Suggested donation for admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and includes include coffee, tea and confections.

Everyone welcome.[092p] pentiCton tune-agers CHoir practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and enjoy singing?

Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250-4929844.[098s] toastmasters, WHere leaders are made. Drop in to South Okanagan Toastmasters any Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 5876 Airport St., Oliver. See and hear what we are all about.

Contact Bill at 250-4850006 or stillbill938@ gmail.com. anavets Has tHeir kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m. yoga meditation/vegetarian supper is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Donations accepted. pentiCton toastmasters meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 200 of the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. Have you ever want to improve your public speaking skills? More information at 2392.toastmastersclubs. org.[0915s] 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. soutH main drop-in Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., social bridge at 9:15 a.m., singalong at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m.,square dance at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. tops B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance.

Meetings are downstairs.

Phone Pat at 250-4937887 or Sally at 250-4926556. fraternal order of the Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m.

Wellness mental Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from

10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. elks on ellis Street has yoga at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday Dart League and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. royal Canadian legion has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., service officer at 1 p.m. and wings night at 6 p.m. Jam contest hosted by the Surf Cats at 7 p.m.

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. tHe soutH okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or email sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. pentiCton pHotograpHy CluB welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. More info at pentictonphotoclub@gmail. com. $5 drop-in, $50/year.[tu04] motHer-to-motHer Breastfeeding support with the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada.

Meetings on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@ gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. More info at www. lllc.ca.[tu034] alCoHoliCs anonymous young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. in the Skaha Lake gazebo for the summer. Call/text Guy at 250460-2466 or Niki at 250460-0798. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Concordia Lutheran Church, 2800 South Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for information.

UPCOMING EVENTS tHe sos Café at Penticton Regional Hospital celebrates its fifth anniversary in the main lobby of PRH with a cake and coffee afternoon on Sept. 30. Stop by from 1 to 3 p.m. for free coffee and cake and say hi to the café volunteers. Net revenues from the café go to the SOS Medical Foundation.[093p] tHe legion ladies Auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at noon on Oct. 1 at Iyara Thai Restaurant, 2985 Skaha Lake Rd.[10p]

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LOST, black camera with valuable family/holiday pics left on Skaha Lake Walkway on Wed., Sept.15, devastated, PLS CALL 1-250-882-2583

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If you have 3 years of relevant supervisory experience and are interested in a challenging career with a strong growing organization please apply.

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Caretakers/ Residential Managers MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-5861634 or email resume to: kjjr27@hotmail.com

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requires a RESIDENT CARETAKER at one of it’s family rentals.

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our unsung hero, H. John Jordan of Penticton, BC, September 21, 2015, after a long struggle with Myelofibrosis. Born in White Fox, SK, January 29, 1938 to the late Herbert and Muriel (Harvey) Jordan. John was predeceased by sister Lynda, brothers: Clifford and Stewart, as well as grandson Charley. John is survived by his loving wife Roberta (Brydon). Four children: Sasha, Darcy (Shaun), Duane (Susan), Jamie. Four stepchildren: Rob (Cheryl), Don (Valerie), Lori (Dan), Michael (Stephanie); 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister Arlene (Jerry) and niece Michelle.

Grandchildren and great grandchildren brought much joy to his life. John was a model citizen devoting countless hours through selfless service. He gave his time and money to many boards, committees, and associations: municipal, provincial and federal. Always striving for excellence he was an unstoppable force who lived life to the fullest. John was passionate about and excelled at: baseball, golf, and hockey. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012. John was a born leader and mentor, helping many people along the way. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones.

Service will be held at Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Interment at Lakeview Cemetery and reception to follow. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Penticton Regional Health Foundation are greatly appreciated, 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3G6. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com 250-493-1774

Leading Retailer requires an individual to be an in-store loss prevention officer in a busy retail environment.

The Position Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned. You will be responsible for the following: • Identification and Observation of shoplifters • Apprehension and detention of shoplifters • Recovery of property • Processing suspects and corresponding paper work.

• Preservation of evidence • Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place Qualifications The successful candidate should possess the following; • B. S.T. & A.S.T. Licencing • Strong analytical skills • Good written communication skills • Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations • Team player • Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues • Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education.

Please send your resume to: The Penticton Western News Box 401, 2250 Camrose Street Penticton BC V2A 8R1 Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2015

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

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

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude.

Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Services

Services

Cleaning Services

Painting & Decorating

B&C Cleaning; residential, commercial & construction cleaning, lawn mowing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964 Joanne’s Residential Cleaning Service, 25 years experience, (250)488-6761 Maids In An Instant. Efficient, hardworking, cleaner avail.

5-days a week,Mon.-Fri. Homes, offices, business, churches, restaurants, fall-rentals. Excel. Ref. Over 25ys Experience. 250-809-4509 ask for Britney

Countertops REFACE Countertops.

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

Garden & Lawn BOUNDARY TREE & HEDGE Removal, toppings, pruning.

Reasonable rates, free quotes, (250)490-0522 Family Yard & Lawn Care.

Free Estimates. 250-770-0827

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Trades, Technical

RED SEAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED. Min. 5 years experience. Send resume with references to Sabyan Automotive in Oliver, ask for Chip. email:sabyan01@telus.net

Valley Wide Lawn Care, Call Gerald for prompt, curtious, reliable service, 250-493-5161 Valley Wide Lawn Care, Fall lawn core aeration plus fall fertilizer application, only $79.99 most size lawns, Call 250-4935161 Valley Wide Lawn Care, Fully experienced landscape, evergreen hedge & fruit tree pruner, (250)493-5161

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, Worker’s Insurance Ted Lund (250)490-7991

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Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

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Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. We’re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867

Pets & Livestock

Livestock

PUREBRED Siamese kitten, 1 female ready to go, 8 wks. Dewormed. $300. 250-260-7974.

SHEPHERD / WOLF CROSS PUPS FOR SALE. 3 females, 3 males; 5 weeks old. $250.00 Call (250) 803-5235 or email rickandlori@cablelan.net.

WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna. $1500. 250-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms HUNTING Season Savings on selected used rifles/shotguns.

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

Spartan, Golden Delicious & Ambrosia Apples, free delivery up to 40lbs, 1260 Broughton Ave., 250-487-9295

250-492-7770

Household Services Delivery Plus! Delivery Services Available.

Grocery, mails, prescriptions, parcel, other items. Ok Falls, Naramata, Penticton areas. Tues.Thurs. 24hrs notice. 250-8094509

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

Cleaning Services

Painting & Decorating

Cleaning lady, experienced, reliable, ref’s avail., has openings, (250)493-5209

HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 15 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331

Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner

13018 Steven Ave, Summerland Saturday Sept 19 & Sunday Sept 20 - 8am to 2pm Multi Family Yard Sale.

Household items, small appliances, furniture, children’s items, clothes, books, lots of good stuff!

Summerland, 3bdrm single level home, lots of upbrades & ample parking for RV’s, private enclosed backyard, 10517 Julia St., (250)494-3465

Auto Accessories/Parts

2042 Lawrence Ave (Sendero Canyon), Sat. Sept. 26, 8amnoon. Tires, loveseat, handtools, household items, etc.

739 Winnipeg St., Sat. 8am12pm, 2-Family Fall clean-out, books, clothing, collectable’s, dresser, dishes, more inside, etc.

Big Sale! 6018 Main St, Oliver.

Old Fields Store, across from Chevron. Furniture, tools, toys, bikes, camping gear, plus.

Everyday 9am-4pm, Sat. Sept 26-Sat. Oct. 03. Everything must go!

Garage Sale, 3021 Evergreen Dr, Sat., Sept. 26 & Sun., Sept. 27, 8:30am-4pm, everything must go from 60 years of accumulations, loveseat, sewing machine, dishes, pots & pans, misc.

Garage Sale, Sat., Sept.

26th only, 8am-2pm, 2678 Evergreen Dr., furniture, clothing, paintings, household items & much more!

Pets BICHON Frise puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. 1-250-8046848. Ready to go.

Fruit & Vegetables

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Transportation

Huge Multi family Yard Sale, lots of stuff, tools, clothes, furniture, you name it, anything and everything! 1391 Commercial Way and Carmi., Sat., Sept. 25th

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Remodeling interiors/exteriors, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, mold and asbestos remediation. Certied/Insured.

Real Estate

Shavings & Sawdust

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

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Merchandise for Sale

Huge Indoor Garage Sale, First Baptist Church, 1498 Government St., 8am-noon, Sat., Sept. 26, all proceeds going towards house-building trip to the Philippines.

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Services

Financial Services

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299

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

FRONT DESK CLERK

JOURNEYMAN Electrician needed for busy local company. FSR “B” Certification an asset. $36/hr Email resume to: aaron@glittle.ca

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Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214

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

MACHINIST APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY at CNC production machine shop.

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Valleywide Painting Services Residential & Commercial, quality work at competitive rates, 250-809-1779 or 250770-9026

Government inspected free range chicken; AAA grain fed beef, no implants or hormones; butcher hogs. Taking orders. Call 1-250-546-9766

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The Penticton Lakeside Resort requires an experienced Front Desk/Reservations Clerk. Effective conflict resolution and decision-making abilities is an asset. Must show consistent professional attitude and behaviour with effective listening and communication skills. Must have ability to work in a fastpaced environment, sometimes under pressure, while continuing to offer a high level of service. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Please complete application at Front Desk or drop off resume, Attention Nathalie.

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Trout Creek Fruit Stand, 6215 Hwy 97, Across from Summerland Motel. Cherries, freestone peaches, nectarines, all kinds plums, new potatoes red & white & Yukon gold, hot & sweet peppers, Walla Walla onions, cantaloupe, watermelon, all kind apples; local Honey crisp, Gala, Ambrosia, Fuji, squash, Organic apple also, Bartlett pears, honey, jam, pickling cukes, fresh dill, green & yellow beans, beets, gourds, pumpkins and much more.

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Fir, $250/cord, mixed, $225, Pine, $200, full cords split & delivered, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 evenings.

Furniture Side by side Frigidaire, $175, Kenmore stacking washer and dryer, $175, can by delivered (250)770-0827

Garage Sales Moving Sale, Sat. Sept. 26, 8am-3pm, tools, furniture, planters, misc., 510 Sunglo Dr.

Moving; Beige recliner, couch & chair, $500, Wrought iron Baker’s rack, $35, tea wagon, $45, kitchen table & 4 chairs, $45, 2 desks, $20 each, office chair, $10, hexagon glass top coffee table, $35, Ariz. end table w/lamp, $35, electric bbq, $25, water cooler, $25 & misc. items, (250)328-8351 Multi-family, Sat., Sept. 26, 286 Scott Ave., 8am-2pm

Mobile Homes & Parks #16 Riva Ridge Penticton Spacious modular home located in family park. Enjoy the lake view from your private covered deck. Warm up next to a real wood fireplace in your new home. You will have room for company with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Ample parking with two paved driveways, and a nice workshop for the handyman. 1440 sq.ft., $74,900. Vendor Financing available to qualified buyers, Ernie Sheridan, 250488-1688, Coldwell Banker, Ok Rlty MLS., OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, NOON TO 4PM

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clean 1bdrm suite w/full size f/s, $675/mo + util. avail Oct.1 Call 250-492-7129

Commercial/ Industrial 1000 sq ft of Industrial/Commercial space for lease. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295 APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Cottages / Cabins AVAIL. mid Oct until April 30, 2 bdrm, 1 bath furnished cottage, N/S, no laundry, pets considered. Mature adults only.

Kaleden acreage. $650 plus utilities. 250-497-6399 or 250488-2371.

Avail. Oct. 1, Penticton, centrally located, split level home, 3bdrm, 2.5bath, rec rm, ns, np, $1600+ util, 1 year lease req., call (250)770-0888

Sat. Sept. 26th, 8am-12pm.

85 Green Ave East. Variety of items and fabric.

Exec. Waterfront Home W/ Prvt. beach, Fully Furn., cable, LED T.V. & wi-fi, 4bdrms, 2.5ba, 5 min. walk to Skaha Beach. $1800/mo+util., avail. now-May 30th, Ph: 778-4762079, 604-788-4979, or email: elaineallison01@gmail.com

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

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. Wanted BUYING coin collections, silver coins, antique coins, old money, sterling silver, gold jewelry. Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local.

Musical Instruments Guitar Lessons; private and group, Classic Guitars, Penticton, (250)492-5007

Real Estate Acreage for Sale $89,900. 10.96 Ac. Arrow Lakes area, good holding property with our hot springs development on highway lots 250-269-7328

Apt/Condos for Sale CHERRY LANE Towers, 1240sqft, 7th floor NE corner, by owner, Appts. to view, 2bd, 2ba, 778-476-2018

Cars - Domestic PRICED TO SELL MUST GO!

- Destiny 250hp, Diesel 36’ MH, was $50,000, now $35,000 - 1999 Toyota Sienna, tow car, $3500, - 2000 Honda Odyssey $4000 - 2003 Dodge Caravan Sport, $5000 - 75 cc Motorcycle dirt bike, $900 Mercedes 500SL, $12,000

CALL 250-493-3982

Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Audi A4 Quattro, recent major service, exec. cond., 164k, $6,500. Call 1-250-5450269 evenings only 2002 Mazda Protege hatchback, 5spd, great cond., 154,000km. Asking $4,500 1604-997-6359 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT Convertible. V6 5 speed manual, loaded with a/c cruise pwr windows locks mirrors 5 disc premium CD player, power leather seats. Excellent condition, only 147000kms. A well kept top of the line fast car. ashsteve@telus.net 250809 4518

Auto Financing

Lakefront, large 1bdrm, 800sqft, f/p, f/s/w/d, no pets, working couple pref, ns, heat/light/hot water incl., lease req., tenants to maintain yard, $925/mo, 250-492-7277.

Snowbird Rental in Penticton, gated community, Nov. 1 to March 31, call (250)492-2729 for further info

Storage INDOOR/COVERED Boat/RV Storage Safe, clean, affordable. Salmon Arm Mike 604-615-5108 m.schroeder@shaw.ca

Suites, Lower Furnished 1bdrm basement suite, n/s, n/p, util/wifi/cable incl., use of BBQ and garden, $1000/mo., 250-493-0958

Suites, Upper 2bdrm suite in quiet neighbourhood, prefer mature working person, ns, np, $850/mo., (util. incl.), call 250-493-3428 BACHELOR Suite OK FALLS full bath, full kit, 5 appls, util and sat TV incl. $600/mo. Ed 497-8744

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Winter tires on rims, used only one season, 215/65R16, will fit CRV Honda 2002-06 and Hyundai Tucson 2005-09, (bolt pattern of wheels is 5x114.3), $400, 250-492-6741

Recreational/Sale 2012 Polaris RZR 900 XP with plow, many extras 1,172km $13,500. 250-549-0644

Scrap Car Removal #1 GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel.

A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277)

Trucks & Vans 2002 Dodge B3500 Cargo Van 360, air, auto, very well maintained, $2,150 obo 1-250-3070798.

2004 FORD Freestar mini van, new brakes, 173,000 kms, very good running condition.

Synthetic oil. Non smoking.

250-492-0867

Boats Zodiac style boat, 8ft, 2-person, new, never used, $500 incl. electric motor. 250-4932220

Adult Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman.

Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

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Homes for Rent

Queen bed, night stands, dining room table, Scion car, golf cart, car stuff, HNL Game & misc. 2923 Juniper Dr. Sat. Sept. 26, 8am-noon.

Yard Sale, Sat., Sept. 26, 8am-1pm, 1280 Johnson Rd.

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

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

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Friday, September 25, 2015 Penticton Western News

community Acres of obstacle race fun were conquered when the Freak’n Farmer event returned to Covert Farms on Sept. 19. Presented by Penticton Home Hardware and coordinated by Hoodoo Adventures and Covert Farms, the daylong, family-friendly event featured kids races, fivekilometre, 10 km and 20 km obstacle course races.

(At left) A Freak’n Farmer racers gets down and dirty while army crawling his way through a mud pit with barbed wire strung across it.

(At left) Monika Brooke, Mitchel Nevin slog through the mud pit just behind a member of the team Dirt Digglers. (Above) A racer dives off an obstacle to clean water.

Western News photos

by Dale Boyd

(At right) Teams had to make their way across the pole shimmy trying not to fall into the mud pit below them.

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Penticton Western News Friday, September 25, 2015

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ON SELECT MODELS

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“HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”

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“HIGHEST RANKED MIDSIZE SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”

BY J.D. POWER

BY J.D. POWER

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SOUL

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WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.

RIO, FORTE, RONDO SOUL

See kia.ca for more

More Stars. Safer Cars.

OPTIMA, SPORTAGE AWD, SOUL, FORTE, SEDONA, SORENTO

SORENTO

Penticton Kia

550 Duncan Avenue West, Penticton, BC (250) 276-1200

Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from September 1 to 30, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,715, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing for up to 84 months or up to $7,000 discount available on other select 2015 models. Discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Maximum $7,000 discount is offered on 2015 Optima Hybrid LX (OP74AF) only. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $17,652 is based on monthly payments of $174 for 84 months at 0% with a $0 down payment and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes $3,000 cash discount. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Δ$750 Celebration Bonus amounts are offered on select 2016 Sorento, 2015 Soul and 2015 Optima models and are deducted from the negotiated cash purchase, finance or lease price before taxes. Offer available from September 18 to 30, 2015 only while supplies last. Amounts vary by trim and model. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Optima Hybrid LX (OP74AF) is $20,702/$24,752 and includes a cash discount of $5,750 including $750 Celebration Bonus/$7,000 including $6,000 cash discount and $1,000 ECO credit. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on new 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG)/2015 Soul 1.6L LX+ MT (SO553F) with a selling price of $29,332/$20,632 is based on monthly payments of $286/$163 for 60/60 months at 1.9%/0%, $0 security deposit, $1,800/$850 down payment including $750/$750 Celebration Bonus and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $17,163/$9,758 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,431/$9,275. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). ΩLease payments must be made on a monthly or bi-weekly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Soul SX Luxury (SO758F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F)/2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG) is $27,295/$34,895/$42,095. The Kia Soul received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact multi-purpose vehicles in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. The Kia Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. The 2015 Rio/2015 Forte/2015 Rondo were awarded with the Clef d’or “Best in Class” by L’Annuel de l’automobile 2015. Visit www.annuelauto.com for all the details. The 2016 Sorento/2015 Optima/2015 Sedona/2015 Soul were awarded the 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2016/2015/2015/2015. U.S. models tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 2015 Kia Soul awarded ALG Residual Value Award for highest resale value in its class. Based on ALG’s residual value forecast for the 2015 model year. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento was awarded the ‘iF Design Award’ for its outstanding design. The ‘iF Design Award’ is one of the world’s most important prizes for excellence in design, www.ifdesign.de. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, *, ◆, §, 5 The All Out Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after September 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on all new 2015 Jeep models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 48 months equals 104 bi-weekly payments of $240 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $24,998. ◆2.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport model to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 2.99% for 96 months equals 416 weekly payments of $68 with a cost of borrowing of $3,116 and a total obligation of $28,114. *3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance.

Example: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Purchase Price of $40,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $113 with a cost of borrowing of $6,003 and a total obligation of $47,001. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 5Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Financing example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $109 for a total obligation of $28,257. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. 3Based on 2014 Ward’s Small Sport Utility segmentation. »Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by Chrysler Canada Inc.

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Friday, September 25, 2015 Penticton Western News

SALES

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