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NEWS NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN PENTICTON WESTERN Mark Brett

Western News Staff

Service before self.

While Sgt. Glenn Duffield and Bob Anderson’s battle experiences were a generation apart on their respective battlefields, both lived by those words.

But they are also the same words many of their fellow comrades died by in the service of their country.

For Duffield, now 46, the real significance of the phrase didn’t hit home until his term with the Canadian Forces in 2009/10 in Afghanistan.

No matter what the physical conditions were, or the mental stress of fearing for his life day and night, or seeing the military and civilian casualties, the focus was always on getting the job done.

“Our whole purpose over there was to try and bring stability to the district in Kandahar province (Afghanistan).

That’s what we were there to do,” said Duffield, who was a member of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) armoured regiment. “You were constantly on guard because you just didn’t know what was going to happen, you had to be constantly watching, you didn’t let your guard down, you couldn’t because you had a mission to accomplish.”

Working now as BC Dragoons regimental quarter master, the veteran was the guest speaker at the Penticton Secondary School Remembrance Day

It’s one of those days where you look at the guys you’re standing with and you feel a lot of pride.

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ceremonies held Nov. 10.

According Duffield, Remembrance Day, while it was always a somber, and important day, but it took on a much greater significance after his tour of duty.

“It means so much more now, it’s so personal; that’s what Remembrance Day has become,” he said. “After I came back the first few (Remembrance services) were really hard, they were really hard. It’s one of those days where you look at the guys you’re standing with and you feel a lot of pride. It’s when you go home afterward that find that you’re still reflecting and takes me about a good solid week to get over it.”

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VETERAN AL MCNEIL spends a moment with Emily Kay of Playshare Preschool at the downtown cenotaph Tuesday along with the wreathe she and her classmates placed there in remembrance of the men and women who served and continue to serve their country.

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The flashbacks for him were the kids brought to the military medical facilities after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED) or the injured Canadians rolling through the forward base camps to be airlifted by helicopter and sent a ticket home.

“Every single (Remembrance) day that

I’ve been back now, when you hear the pipes playing Amazing Grace ... I don’t think anybody’s who’s got that Afghan campaign star on their chest, I don’t think there’s a dry eye,” said Duffield. “Talking to the students today I just want to instill some of that. I would just like them to, more than anything, walk up to a veteran, especially those in the Second

World War and the Korean War and ask them about their medals, to take the two minutes and just say thanks or go to a Remembrance ceremony.”

Anderson, 93, also recalled the difficult conditions he faced while serving as a bomber pilot overseas in the Second World War. “So many of our bombing (torpedo) mis-

sions we were flying were at night and we’d be just 50 feet over the water,” said Anderson, who spent three years at the controls of Wellington aircraft and more often than not, coming under enemy fire. “They would last six or seven hours but we were there to do a job and you did it.

“I think I’m one of the lucky ones. There were a lot crews that didn’t make it, so I feel privileged.”

He also participated in Remembrance ceremonies Tuesday, this one at Athens Creek Lodge, which he now calls home.

“I do think it is important to remember those people who did so much for all us, although there are a lot of things about the war I don’t want to remember and there is a lot of stuff I would never repeat,” he said. “There should never be war and then maybe we would not have to remember.”

CADET FLIGHT. SGT. KIERRAN GODBOLD of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets plays reveille following the Last Post during the Remembrance Day services at Penticton Secondary School Tuesday.

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Legions overhaul in face of closures Dale Boyd

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Veterans are front and centre on Remembrance Day, but the organization that supports them is facing low attendance and are looking to change the reputation of Legion branches in the face of possible closures.

Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada, including Penticton’s Branch 40, are facing a grim future without an uptick in members.

“Hopefully in the next couple years we’re able to bring in younger members, otherwise they predict if we don’t get younger members in the next two or three years that most of the branches will shut down by 2022,” said Ivo Jaager, president of Branch 40.

Jaager, a member of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada joining in 1962 and stationed in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis, took over as president of the branch in February 2015.

The thought of closing is not a cause for concern just yet as Jaager said the Legion branch in Penticton is “doing a lot of things differently” and members are starting to come back to the branch located on Martin Street.

“Our biggest thing with Legions across the country is our average age is 68 and probably another 20 per cent are over 80 years old,” Jaager said.

It’s a problem not only in Penticton, but across Canada and as close as Summerland, where the branch hovers around the same membership numbers as Penticton with 680.

President of the Summerland branch Mike Brazeau is facing the same issues as Jaager and hopes to bring about the thought that veterans go beyond those who fought in the First and Second World Wars.

Since the Korean war, there have been various peacekeeping missions and those who

Ivo JAAger, president of the royal Canadian Legion Branch 40 in Penticton, is hoping new events like the Tuesday and Thursday night jam sessions will attract new members to the Legion, which is facing dwindling attendance nationwide.

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have served are running into issues. Some of those who returned are suffering from PostTraumatic Stress Disorder.

“Back in the First and Second World Wars people were ashamed to come forward saying they had issues. They were supposed to be the tough soldiers,” Brazeau said. “It was there before, it was just never diagnosed. Now it’s out in the open and it is not considered a black mark anymore.”

The Summerland branch has a service officer on the executive board who is able to assist any veteran suffering from PTSD with the referral process in order to get them the help they need.

The Penticton branch has 600 members, nearly half of what the membership was in the early 1990s, and Jaager said they don’t all come through the doors on a regular basis.

“We have to come up with new creative ideas to attract young members. We’re working on it hard and we’re going to do a lot more advertising in the future here. By younger members we mean anyone under 50 would be good,” Jaager said with a chuckle.

One of those new ideas seems to be working out well for Branch 40 which hosts twiceweekly live jam sessions on Tuesday and Thursday, usually featuring live rock music on Thursday.

“We’re trying to turn it into an appealing place for young people to come to. In the past I think it was because everybody thought you had to be part of the military at some point, but that’s not the case,” Jaager said.

As long as you are a Canadian citizen you are welcome to all Legion events. The stereotypical thoughts of a Legion branch as an ex-

clusive club with a head table that scrutinizes those who walk in is something Jaager said needs to be changed.

“We’re trying to change all that, not trying, we are going to change all that. We have to,” Jaager said.

Prior to Jaager coming on board as president the branch lost a few members after a shakeup in leadership with the dismissal of some of the executives in 2009 and the branch being put under trusteeship last year.

“It sort of split the Legion a little bit,” Jaager said. “The last couple years it hasn’t been good, but with the new executive we have this year it’s improved by quite a bit. It’s coming down to where we are attracting new members.”

Members that have not been around since the dismissals are starting to come back, he said. As far as attracting younger members, the Tuesday and Thursday jam sessions have been a hit for the branch.

While trying to garner attendance, the Penticton Legion will still be giving back to the community with proceeds from poppy sales going to veterans, the branch is still hosting special occasion dinners and using the money from their gaming license to fund high school bursaries, air cadets and army cadets.

The funds from the gaming license drew in about $20,000 more than the previous year in 2015 making nearly $70,000.

Things are looking up for Branch 40 coming off two busy weekends with a Rocky Horror Picture Show party the night before Halloween and a multiple bands on multiple stages packing the house last weekend.

Of course, the branch is still there first and foremost for veterans.

“If anyone is in need that’s our first priority,” Jaager said.

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Affordable housing project plans for 70 new homes in the city Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

There is some housing relief ahead for people with low to moderate incomes living in Penticton.

The City of Penticton and the Province of B.C. have just announced a new agreement that will create affordable rental housing in the core of the city. Seventy new homes will be created along Brunswick Street to provide families with a safe, affordable place to stay in the city. Residents will also enjoy easy access to downtown Penticton and amenities at nearby Okanagan Lake.

The rental units will be built on city-owned properties at 284-298 and 260 Brunswick St. The province will arrange construction financ-

ing for the projects and a request for proposals for a non-profit housing society to design, construct and operate the first site will be issued in late November 2015. Provincial funding will be determined once qualified societies are selected.

“The city is putting up the equity in the land, we finance it, make sure it is capable of being below market, then we actually subsidize individuals in place as well,” said deputy premier Rich Coleman, who was joined by MLA Dan Ashton and Mayor Andrew Jakubeit at Penticton City Hall to make the announcement. “The society takes responsibility of running it, but we backstop their mortgage.”

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“Which is pretty remarkable, they are really stepping up,” said Coleman, adding that front end costs, like land and taxes, are the biggest problem with developing affordable housing.

But the financial costs aren’t the only ones to be reckoned with. The 260 Brunswick site is leased to the Penticton Lawn Bowling club until 2020, and the properties at 284-294 Brunswick St. — which will be developed first — are often used for parking for the club.

Larry Bechard, president of the lawn bowling club, said they found out about the project at the same time as everyone else. Planning for the future, he added, will start when

their executive meets next week.

“It is so early that it really hasn’t sunk in yet. We have notified all our members by email,” said Bechard.

The club, which has 60 members, has events daily during the summer and in the off season still has events a couple of times a week.

Bechard isn’t sure how long the club has been operating out of the Brunswick Street location, but said it has been a long run.

“I think it was brought into operation in 1935 or 1938, in that area.

It has been a very good facility for us, we have no complaints,” he said.

“The city will work with us and us with them in finding a new location as well. That has been promised to us.”

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Man allegedly behind city hall threats sent for psych assessment Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

The man who was arrested twice in three days in relation to an arson and threatening voicemails that resulted in a lock-down of City Hall is undergoing a psychiatric remand.

Michael Edward Hibbert, 39, is charged with arson in relation to an inhabited property, arson damaging his own property and uttering threats to commit an offence.

Hibbert appeared at a bail hear-

ing on Nov. 6 and put over to Nov. 9 where he consented to a 30-day psychiatric remand.

Police responded to City Hall on Nov. 4 following complaints of a threat received from a local resident who had their power shut off by a city employee earlier that day.

After arriving at Hibbert’s residence on Nov. 4, police reported that he answered the door with two hunting knives in his hand.

The situation quickly deescalated and police said Hibbert was co-

operative in his arrest. Hibbert was released from cells on Nov. 5 after being taken to the Penticton Regional Hospital for a psychiatric assessment.

Hibbert was arrested once again the next day, Nov. 6, following a garage fire on South Main Street that occurred just before 6 a.m.

The fire is under investigation and the RCMP are in the process of interviewing witnesses and working in conjunction with the Penticton Fire Department.

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The person behind a stolen truck wreaked havoc on two Penticton businesses before being abandoned near Princess Margaret school early Friday morning.

Shortly before 4 a.m. on Nov. 6 Penticton RCMP received a report that a 1998 Dodge Ram had been stolen from a residence on Calgary Avenue. The vehicle was stolen while it was left idling to warm up.

After the vehicle was reported stolen the Government Street Liquor Store was rammed by a vehicle, which was gone when police arrived and RCMP reported that it is unknown whether suspects gained entry or not. There was structural damage and the surveillance video is being reviewed by police.

The Decoy Tavern was also rammed and video surveillance showed the Dodge Ram which was stolen earlier ramming into the front entrance. A male wearing a parka and a balaclava on his face entered the business with a duffle bag. At this point it is unknown if

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anything was stolen and the truck was seen taking off from the scene on video. Around the same time, 4:30 a.m., a fence at Princess Margaret Secondary School was driven through and the Dodge Ram was stopped in the middle of the road at 75 Green Ave. W with heavy damage. Witnesses reported seeing one occupant running away from the vehicle who appeared to be carrying a briefcase. There was nobody on the scene when police arrived to find the abandoned truck.

“The investigation is ongoing, no suspects at this time other than an unidentified male,” Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said.

Rash of break-ins

Police are saying there is nothing to connect the recent rash of break-ins that hit three business in Penticton last week.

A break and enter occurred at Moduline Industries on 1175 Railway St. around 6 a.m. Nov. 5. Employees reported that a padlock on the north-side gate was cut

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and there was damage to a vending machine. It is suspected that a cart of electrical wire was stolen.

Police found fingerprints on the scene.

True Colours Paint and Window Coverings on Fairview Road and Stutters DKI on Government Street were also broken into. The manager of True Colours arrived on the morning of Nov. 5 to find the front window to the business smashed and cash from the register missing.

On the evening of Nov. 9 the Canadian Red Cross office on 575 Main St. was broken into. The glass door was smashed and a computer was stolen. That same night two vehicles were broken into on Industrial Avenue. Police are not saying that the break-ins are related as of yet.

“The relationship at this point is that they happened in Penticton and they are (break and enters),” said Cpl. Wrigglesworth. “And that 99 per cent of property crimes are due to drug addiction to support drug habits.”

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An estimAted 100 people turned out saturday at skaha Lake Park, showing their support for planned developments by making heart shapes with their arms. see video at www.pentictonwesternnews.com for more on this.

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with this and that to council as well,” said Palanio. “I think that the no side is certainly a lot better organized.”

Palanio also felt the development in the park is important for Penticton’s future, both in terms of economic stability and growth as a tourist destination.

“It is certainly not the golden egg, it is not going to have all the answers to help Penticton thrive, but I think it will give us some direction,” he said, adding that the city had worked out a good deal with Trio. “This contract where the city has got somebody else to pay for the project and then kick us back a portion of the profits, I think is a great business model.”

Now that their group has shown support, it is just a waiting game according to Tumbach, referring to the Save Skaha Park group’s civil suit in B.C. Supreme Court against Trio Marine and the City of Penticton.

The supporters group can be found online at supportskahamarina.com. The Save Skaha Park group can be found online at saveskahapark.ca.

man accused of attacking doctor will stand before supreme Court judge Dale Boyd

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The Summerland man accused of attacking a doctor in the psychiatric ward of the Penticton Regional Hospital has elected to go before a Supreme Court judge, moving the trial further ahead.

Gregory Stanley Nield, 30, pleaded not guilty to the charge of aggravated assault in March and was granted bail with several conditions in April.

Nield did not appear in person at the Penticton Courthouse on Nov. 9 where defence law-

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yer Jeff Campbell from Vancouver appeared by phone on his behalf to apply to have the trial heard before a Supreme Court judge. Nield had previously elected to

go before a Provincial Court judge. The trial was initially set for Dec. 1-2, but in light of the re-election to Supreme Court those dates will instead be used for a pre-

liminary inquiry which will determine if there is sufficient evidence to go forward with a trial.

Nield, who has been featured several times in the sports section of the Western News for his achievements in the world of Brazilian jiujitsu, is charged with allegedly attacking Dr. Rajeev Sheoran on Dec. 5, 2014 during a closeddoor interview at Penticton Regional Hospital.

Police said that Sheoran suffered a broken jaw and facial injuries during the melee, and the B.C. Nurses’ Union said the doctor was “lucky to be alive.”

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Cold weather and blustery winds called for some changes in plans to the Heart in the Park rally on Saturday.

However, the inclement weather didn’t stop an estimated 100 people from turning out to show their support for a plan that would see a waterslide complex built in the eastern corner of Skaha Lake Park. Organizers of the event had hoped enough people would turn out to form a giant heart, which would then be photographed from an aerial drone. The winds grounded the drone, and the plan changed to a ground level photograph, with people forming heart shapes with their hands and arms.

Miranda Tumbach, with the Support Skaha Marina Improvement group, said weather may have affected the turnout, but was still pleased with the results.

“I think it went really well, I think people came out to show support in really not great conditions and that shows there is heart for this park,” said Tumbach.

Her group also had a large signboard up with names in hearts; people that said they support the rally but were unable to attend, Tumbach explained. The rally was a response to a September rally by the Save Skaha Park group - opponents of the plan that gives Trio Marine Group a 29year lease on the parkland. Their rally saw 1,000 people turn out and form a human chain around the site.

A few Save Skaha Park supporters, like Henry Kasper were also on hand to observe. He was quick to suggest the disparity in turnout between the two rallies indicated that the waterslide project didn’t enjoy strong public support.

James Palanio, a real estate professional and nearby resident, was one of the people attending the rally. He said he was disappointed more people didn’t turn out, but felt it was an important rally to show Trio Marine Group that there were people supporting the development.

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Moment of silence Most often, when we think of Remembrance Day, we think of the First and Second World Wars. That’s not surprising. They were two of the most horrific wars the world has seen, and the stories of their epic battles have become legends in their own right: Ypres, Vimy Ridge Dunkirk, Ortona and so many more.

But the sad truth is that war wasn’t all wrapped up in those two confrontations.

Itʼs been many years since the first Remembrance Day was held, back in 1919 to honour those who had served in the First World War, the “war to end all wars.” It wasn’t, of course, and barely a day passed in the 20th Century that there wasn’t conflict somewhere in the world; it doesn’t look like the 21st century is going to change that trend.

There are so many to remember; soldiers who volunteered and gave their lives, both in war and peacekeeping in Rwanda, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East and so many more. According to the Department of National Defence, On any given day, about 8,000 Armed Forces members are preparing for, engaged in or are returning from an overseas mission.

Their role has expanded over the years to include repatriating refugees, delivering aid, even reclaiming clearing land mines to reclaim wartorn landscapes. But still, many lives have been lost throughout the last 50 years pursuing these peaceful goals. So, as Remembrance Day rolls around, forget about the war movies on TV, forget about having an extra day off and remember the wars, genocides, famines, police states, and crimes against humanity that the world has lived through.

As another Remembrance Day passes, it’s more important than ever that we don’t just PENTICTON blindly observeWESTERN those minutes of silence at 11:11 a.m. But what should we remember? And why?

Those minutes are a prayer for peace that goes all the way back to that “war to end all wars.” So turn your thoughts to that dream of peace, and all those who gave their lives working for that seemingly unreachable goal, and pray that this century mankind finally comes together.

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Conservation officers a thin green line The B.C. government declared the first Conservation Officer Day on Nov. 4, to recognize the 110-year history of the service that started out as mostly volunteer “game wardens.”

This is overdue recognition for what is essentially a police force that only receives public notice when a bear or cougar has to be killed to protect people.

The ceremony at the B.C. legislature included awards. Chief Conservation Officer Doug Forsdick presented long-service medals and two commendations for lifesaving.

One was to CO Jason Hawkes, who rescued a family of four from their sinking boat on Kootenay Lake last June. He reached them in rough, windy conditions when they were waist-deep in water, far from shore.

The other went to CO Andrew Anaka, for rescuing an angler from an overturned boat, whom

he found “extremely hypothermic” at the base of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on Jan. 22.

A second angler didn’t make it to shore.

An exemplary service medal went to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up with Fort Nelson RCMP officers and paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated a hunter who had been attacked by a grizzly in a remote area. As darkness fell, Kneller found a second injured hunter, got the group together, built a fire and assisted until a rescue helicopter from CFB Comox lifted the hunters out at 3 a.m.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert had a couple of things on his mind at the event. He relayed a report from the B.C. Government Employees’ Union that there has been a 10 per cent cut in CO staff since 2002.

Not so, replied Environment Minister Mary Polak. The number has

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“hovered around 148” in that time, she said, including seasonal staff for peak hunting and fishing periods.

Polak said extra investment has gone into trucks that serve as mobile command centres, so people aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the phone to ring. They patrol more and respond faster, which can be vital.

Chandra Herbert also blasted the government for a “donation” of $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing Society of B.C. to increase angling enforcement

this summer, adding more seasonal CO days.

“What’s next, bake sales?” he said.

The real story is a bit more complicated.

In March I reported that the B.C. Liberal government finally made good on a decade-old promise to turn over all revenue from freshwater fishing licence sales to the society.

Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization.

The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year service contract

also calls on it to contribute to enforcement.

This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working.

The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach. It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst. In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

They don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais.

Tom Fletcher is the legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Lest we forget Remembrance Day is upon us again. It’s heartwarming to see young people finally getting involved with this solemn day that has always been a legacy to the brave soldiers the world over, not just for those brave souls that gave their all in one or two wars, but all the conflicts that keep us free — well kind of.

It’s always with heavy hearts, we remember all those young men and women soldiers that never got to come home and savour the fruits of their bravery, unfold in the way we have and bare witness to their sacrifice.

One such lucky artillery gunner to come home was my grandpa Fred Hall, my mom’s father.

I remembered being so young and visiting him in London, U.K., at Chelsey Pentioners Barracks where all the First World War vets lived in a huge castel affair. They all wore red serge and black caps. Most unfortunately some were dismembered and wheelchair bound. The thing that puzzled me most was all the medals they so proudly sported.

I asked grampy, why would you stick your neck out for a bunch of coins on ribbons? His answer was when you go home and sit down at the Sunday dinner table, look around at your mom, dad, brothers and sisters and the food before you. If that does not satisfy your curiosity nothing ever will.

Preserve the land

Russ Turner, highlyrespected mountain guide in B.C. and beyond, knows well what we will be preserving in creating a national park in the South Okanagan.

His larger view of a park extending from Snowy Mountain Wilderness (west of Highway 3, near the border) to, dare we hope, Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, is even larger than my submission to the provincial government’s call for responses to it’s intentions paper, which response called for continuity from northern Washington State to Okanagan Falls.

He, and I, feel that the area north of Richter Pass and Mt. Kobau should be federal park territory. The feds have far more funds and expertise than the provincial government. We should settle for nothing less than the highest degree of protection for the many endangered and threatened species in this area, their natural environment and for

It’s always with heavy hearts, we remember all those young men and women soldiers that never got to come home and savour the fruits of their bravery ...

I believed the penny dropped right there and then. I remember reaching over to the gizmo attached to his cardigan, a microphone, with volume control. I cranked it up and yelled into it. Thank you grandpa from all of us. I reached over and gave him a peck on his white bristly whiskers (ouch).

We will wear our poppies proudly like those young and old soldiers wear their medals. Lest we forget. I don’t think we ever will as long as there is a calendar sporting Nov. 11 on it. When will we ever learn? Never, as long there is greed and selfishness in this tired old world.

as much of their habitat as possible as their numbers increase and climate change nudges them northward.

Russ correctly cautions that the park concept lands will, if not preserved by a park, see the steady encroachment of human settlement and so-called development (I paraphrase).

I can add nothing to his compelling argument of the undoubted economic benefits from tourism consequent to

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Raises funds for the medical facilities throughout the region, including the Penticton Regional Hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice House, Trinity Centre, Summerland Health Centre and Extended Care, Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge, South Similkameen Health Centre and Orchard Haven in Keremeos, South Okanagan General Hospital and Sunnybank Centre in Oliver.

Sitting in his immaculate 2002 Corvette convertible, Wayne Wood, president of the Peach City Beach Cruise, presents a $10,000 cheque for Penticton Regional Hospital’s Patient Care Tower campaign to Janice Perrino of the SOS Medical Foundation. The donation stems from the 15th annual classic car show in June which generated thousands of dollars for local charities.

Long-time Summerland residents Peter and Fran Beulah (here with their dog Corky) have donated $30,000 to the SOS Medical Foundation to help equip the new Patient Care Tower at PRH. Peter, a member of the Penticton Rotary Club, is the former president of Greenwood Forest Products and Fran is the daughter of former Summerland reeve (mayor) Ted Atkinson.

Andy Homan Penticton

the realization of a national park in the South Okanagan.

If you, dear reader, have so far not visited these areas in the detail they deserve, please plan to do so. You can Google the Penticton Outdoors Club, or the Penticton Naturalists Club, among others, for direction and suggestions.

Oh yes, there is the www.yesnationalpark. com — check it out.

Frederick Van Seters Penticton

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The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation toasts the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Society.

Following the 20th annual Festof-Ale in April, the society’s Daphne Adey (right) presents $10,000 towards equipping the new Patient Care Tower at PRH. The Fest-of-Ale donated $35,000 this year to 13 charitable organizations in the community.

The former Peach Classic Triathlon Society has given a boost to the Patient Care Tower campaign at Penticton Regional Hospital. Sarah Johnston (with her three-yearold daughter Kaylah) and Dave Bullock, both former Peach Classic race directors, presented $1,120 to the SOS Medical Foundation’s campaign to provide all the medical equipment for the new tower.

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

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Victim of a random act of (un)kindness On Friday, Nov. 6, I went on a short hike with my friend at our local bluffs.

Before we returned, someone had smashed open my car window — stealing my purse, wallet and crocheting bag. This bag contained mittens and a crochet hook that my deceased mother and aunt had gifted to me.

While I can replace my purse and wallet, the contents of my crochet bag are invaluable.

After the group had broken my window and stole my possessions,

Be sure of your donations

Do some reading on corporation’s before you donate your items or money to charities.

Possibly, you need to find another charity to donate to.

Charity or donations to a full-profit corporation? You be the judge.

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Save our park

Skaha Lake Park is a beautiful lakefront park along Skaha Lake.

Its large, wooded, grassy parkland on the beach where sun and sand meet, is probably most representative of what Penticton is.

It is also part of my morning walk. I am not the most active person, but the beauty of the park makes my morning routine (I am only doing this to stop my doctor from nagging) bearable, well, actually quite enjoyable. Oh, the view, the fresh air and the friendly folks along the way, these are things that are good for the body as well as the soul. And now they are to destroy the most beautiful part of the park.

The City of Penticton signed a 29-year agreement, to lease part of the waterfront park space at Skaha Park to build a waterslide despite opposition of many thousands of residents and non-residents alike. We are not against progress and developments.

I would even be pleased if they would build a waterslide across the street from the park.

Parkland, especially at waterfront is nonnegotiable for commercial developments. That

this group went on a spending spree at several local grocery stores, gas stations and liquor stores.

I will replace my window, my license and my purse. What I cannot replace is the contents of my crocheting bag. This bag is covered in red checkers and it is insulated.

If anyone discovers this bag, please contact me at 250-809-4545.

To the criminals who stole from me, I feel nothing but sympathy for you.

Lillian Simmons Penticton

is why we don’t tear up the park and put a strip mall there, however much we want more shopping.

We are only fighting to preserve precious public parkland For all to enjoy.

This Thanksgiving morning, I decided to take my camera with me on my walk so I can capture some images to remind us all what we are allowing to be destroyed. I thought, maybe many people who are indifferent to the issue, and those who advocate giving up waterfront parkland to build a waterslide don’t frequent or have never visited Skaha Lake Park.

If they won’t come to the park, we will bring the park to them.

All photographs are taken by the proposed destruction zone. Please spend a few minutes with me on my walk and I hope I’ll convince you to join the fight.

Follow this link to browse at your own pace www.johnpoon.ca.

Share and spread the words and photos.

Note, I have donated all the photographs in my Save Skaha Park photo gallery to the Save Skaha Park society for use to further its cause. For starters, many of these will be included in the fund raising Celebrate Skaha Park 2016 Calendar.

It will make wonderful gifts for the upcoming holidays, as well as a treasured keepsake for yourselves. Please lend a supporting hand when it comes out.

John Poon Penticton

Wake up Penticton

I parked on a hill as

the Sun went down, Spread out below me was a great little town.

I made myself a promise, that one day I’ll reside in the best place on earth with my wife at my side.

A lake to the north and a lake to the South, this has to be it, of that there’s no doubt.

It’s been a long journey from Yorkshire to here, the years have been good and that is quite clear.

My kids have all gone and we are now on our own. My soulmate and I reaping what we have sewn.

Well what’s this about? You may now inquire. Well here’s my two cents worth, so stoke up the fire. If a park could talk ...

“To those I have loved and left behind ... a few simple words now come to mind.”

Wake up Penticton, before its too late.

There are those among you who will alter your fate.

This man and his gang, he must be stopped.

Not a blade of grass can ever be cropped.

Not an inch of land that is now your park.

Can be leased away and remove its mark.

Not a tree or a frog or any rendition can be removed from now on without your permission. This park that is free must always remain. As was intended, in only your domain.

So wake up Penticton, and take back your land it was never intended to be out of your hand.

Don’t let this happen, so stand up and complain.

If this goes ahead it won’t be the same.

Don Smithyman Oliver

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On Affordable housing project planned for Penticton:

“Great news! It is so tough out there especially for us seniors and designated as PWD and cannot work more than part time.”

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On Waterslide supporters gather in Skaha Park:

“This demonstrates the lack of community support for this venture. A big plan like this, which is going to need lots of parking, needs to go on private land. I’m not anti-fun, but ripping up any parkland whatsoever to make an eyesore that is used only 70 days a year is asinine.”

— posted by Amanda Stewart

“... Before you make a decision at least get informed! www.supportskahamarina.com.”

— posted by Miranda Lynn

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On Penticton Indian Band successes pave way for future development:

“I am also proud of what he and the band have been accomplishing and look forward to what’s coming. It’s great to see a group working together towards a common goal instead of focussing on inner-fights that we’ve seen under previous leadership. The future is bright for my friends from the PIB. Well done Johnathan and Council.” — posted by Jocelyn Dari Lagrange

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To deal with the growing popularity of the Soup Bowls Project, the Penticton Art Gallery has doubled the duration of the event.

“We’ve had more ticket buyers than we have capacity so this year we’ve decided to break it out into a two-night event,” said gallery curator Paul Crawford.

For the 19th year, the gallery will host many local chef’s pouring their signature soups from scratch into handmade bowls, crafted by members of Penticton and Summerland Potters Guild.

“The bowls are all laid out on a table and you get to line up and choose the one that suits you the best,” he said, adding that there are enough bowls to see that even the last person to pick will end up with one they love.

“There are all different kinds of bowls. Some potters will really embellish them with drawings and all sorts of other graphics, some of them just make them really funky and cool, others put really cool glazes on them, it’s just a full range of every type of bowl you

can imagine, from the practical to the totally impractical,” he said.

“Really, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

There were 12 restaurants that participated in last year’s event, and Crawford is hoping to increase that number to 20, with 10 restaurants taking part each night, as well as a reduced capacity.

“We had 200 people in one night which was just too packed last year, so we’re reducing the capacity of each night to 150 this year,” he said. “Having less people each night gives everybody a chance to sit down, socialize and have a good time.”

After sampling all the available soups, guests are asked to vote on their favourite to determine the winner of the People’s Choice soup.

“There are always great debates among soup patrons – traditionally it goes to the soups that are rich and heavy in butter rather than the subtly flavoured clear broth soups,” Crawford said.

“The heavier soups seem to win this time of year but you never know what people are going to vote for.”

All participating restaurants will provide a recipe of their soup from the event for a recipe book which patrons will be taking home.

“If you can’t make both nights at least you can get the recipes from both nights,” Crawford said.

Serving beverages will be Hillside Winery, Therapy Vineyards and Cannery Brewing Co., and making music both nights will be the Darylectones.

“They’re fantastic, they play just the right ambient sense of music in the background.”

Tickets for the soup bowl project cost $40 for gallery members and $45 for non-members. The event happens on Nov. 14 and 15, though the first night is already sold out. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and soup will be served from 7 until 9.

“It’s not a huge ticket item for what you get to leave with – you get your bowl, a recipe book, samples, 10 different soups from 10 different restaurants and a vote for your favourite one,” Crawford said. “It’s a really interactive and social event during a time of year when things are starting to get a bit gloomy.”

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Author Elinor Florence, who’s fascinated with the role women played in Canada’s military history, is inviting the public to an engaging slideshow presentation at the Penticton Public Library on Nov. 21.

Her novel Bird’s Eye View, which was released late last year, is fact-based fiction about a woman who left home from her farm in Saskatchewan to lend her skills in Europe as an aerial photographic interpreter. Much of the story’s content came about through Florence’s upbringing in North Battleford, Sask., her studies of women in the Canadian military and her father’s contribution in the Second World War. While listening to her father’s stories, she came to realize the masculinity of men in the military is overinflated.

“He told me that at night, especially in the beginning when they hadn’t been away for very long when it was lights out in the barracks, you could hear boys crying themselves to sleep,” she said. “That really resonated with me because you always think about these big tough guys going off with their guns into battle, but they were really just scared, homesick, lonely boys.”

Florence said the most effective way for the military to counteract its soldiers’ morale from diminishing was to connect them with letters from home, written by loved ones and strangers alike.

“It was considered your patriotic duty to write letters because some of the boys overseas didn’t have parents or anybody to get letters from,” she said. “It was common for all the girls in town to gather in groups and write letters together, knit socks, and they would stick notes in the tips of the socks saying something like ‘Good luck from your friend in Canada,’ so that the boys always had something to open when it was mail call.”

During the war, Florence said the Royal Canadian Air Force employed a special squadron that did nothing other than fly mail from Ottawa to Scotland, where it was shipped to London and then delivered to every post where Canadians were serving.

Florence has noticed that combative roles in the military

ELINOR FLORENCE, AUTHOR of Bird’s Eye View, will be at the Penticton Public Library on Nov. 21 to host an engaging talk and slideshow presentation about women and aerial photography during the Second World War. The event is free to attend and guests are asked to dress in period clothing.

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garnered more exciting stories, and because those positions were served exclusively by men, she feels the contribution of women in the Second World War has been eclipsed.

“The history books tend to focus on combat obviously which is understandable,” she said. “But even though the women weren’t risking their lives they were making a major contribution to the war effort.”

Most aerial photograph interpreters during the war were women, Florence said, just like the heroine of Bird’s Eye View. Their role was to analyze enemy territory with black and white photos taken by airplane.

“There’s very little in the history books about women in uniform and photo interpretation so I really had to dig deep to find any information,” she said. “We hear a lot about the code breakers, and the photo interpreters would work closely with the code breakers because they were always trying to verify each others’ findings, trying to glean as much info as they could about what the enemy was up to.”

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Florence jokes the role requires the interpreters to make sense of 50 shades of grey, since the images they had to study could seem like a big blur.

“There was no satellite imagery, all they had was black and white photographs taken at high altitudes and they just studied these under a magnifying glass or a stereoscope.”

The heroine has almost a supernatural talent for aerial interpretation, Florence said. “And there were people just like that, who just had kind of a sixth sense and were extremely skillful at being able to read an image.”

Florence said Bird’s Eye View is the only novel to date that features a Canadian woman in uniform as the main character.

“Which I think is a little bit sad because there were 50,000 women who volunteered in the Second World War and served their country faithfully.”

The current perception of women in the military has taken a big shift since the Second World War, Florence said.

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Jazz quintet taking Attic Jump to the Shatford Dan Walton Western News

As a perfectionist, jazz musician Mike Fields took 18 months to complete his latest album, Attic Jump, and he’ll be sharing it in Penticton on Nov. 13 in the middle of his world tour.

Field said Attic Jump features the work of 17 different musicians, who are “some of the best session musicians in the city if not the country.”

“We weren’t going to be happy putting anything down on record unless it was what we wanted. If that meant going back a few steps and fixing it then that’s what it took,” he said.

The goal of Attic Jump was to capture the energy the Mike Field Quintet is able to deliver from a live performance.

“Music for me fits into the context of my life and I try and share that with everyone,” he said. “We still have the quintet playing on a couple tunes on Attic Jump, but also some bigband sound and a whole bunch of different guitar sounds,” he said. “It has rockabilly, some Santana on latin tunes, Django Reinhardt on a couple gypsy jazz tunes.”

Although he began

playing the trumpet at age 10, Field’s pursuit of a career in jazz was stalled after finding success in academics. A major contributing factor towards becoming a musician was his move to New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.

“It was a totally surreal experience,” he said. “I wasn’t at all planning on studying jazz when I went down there, I was just going to get some day job. But the city was paralyzed and no one was exactly hiring at that time. So I had nothing to do but I did have my trumpet with me.”

After vigorously practising, Field was accepted to the Masters of Jazz Performance program at New York University. He then began to pursue a PhD in Spanish literature (a self-proclaimed language nerd) when his success in jazz presented a fork in the road.

“A career in academia doing linguistics research – I love that topic; it’s so interesting but really stressful,” he said. “At the same time my jazz music was really starting to grow. I realized at that point I have these melodies inside and they need to get out.”

from WAR pg. 10 “During the Second World War, women were paid two-thirds the wages of men even if they were doing identical work, and when the war ended they were all kicked out and told to go home,” she said. “Women have achieved a great deal of equality, maybe not as much as they would like, but it’s a different world altogether, and these women in uniform were the real trailblazers.”

Because her fictitious story is so deeply rooted in the facts of history, readers often ask her to differentiate the truth from her imagination.

“So eventually I decided to put together a slideshow, a powerpoint presentation, and I prepared a talk in which I answered all of these questions and people really quite love it.”

He said the stability of his future was a major factor in his decision, but his love for jazz came out on top.

“It took a really long time to decide which path to take but in the end, it ended up being one of those decisions you agonize over for a while and once you finally make it it became so obvious and you wonder why it took you so long to make.”

Field’s knowledge of linguistics doesn’t really come through in his music, he said, but the discipline he needed to study transferred over.

“The few papers I published gave me an invaluable experience in bringing a full project to fruition,” he said.

“When you’re submitting your paper for publication you go over it a trillion times, make sure you haven’t made any spelling mistakes, stupid grammar mistakes, that sort of thing. But at some point you need to press send and commit to it being out there because once it gets printed on paper that’s it. For music it’s sort of the same thing; it’s audio and it’s put on a CD as opposed to words on paper.”

Field will be performing alongside local

She said Bird’s Eye View doesn’t require the reader to know anything about the Second World War to understand it.

“There are no historical references that aren’t explained, and how it fits in to the story, which sort of adds an educational aspect to it as well.”

Florence’s slideshow presentation will focus on how she originally became interested in wartime history, contributions made by Canadian women and discoveries that were made by aerial photographic interpreters. The talk begins at 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to wear period clothing.

Florence also publishes Wartime Wednesday, a weekly blog about military history which can be read through her website elinorflorence. com/blog.

musicians for his show at the Shatford Centre which starts at 8 p.m.

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TO SHARE HIS LATEST album Attic Jump with Penticton, Mike Field will be leading a jazz quintet through a performance at the Shatford Centre on Nov. 13.

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Kasp rewarded for Living Tha Good Life Dan Walton Western News

As Penticton entertainer Kasp was mobilizing indigenous voters ahead of the Oct. 19 federal election, his latest album, Living Tha Good Life, was voted West Coast Rap Album Of The Year at the 2015 Canadian Urban Television Hip Hop Awards.

“I was up against some amazing talent,” he said, citing Madchild, Caspian, Merkules and Moka Only as competing artists in the category. “I was humbled.

I’m not a battle rapper anymore, I’m a motivator, so to be up against talented rappers who are still making waves in Vancouver, it’s just amazing.”

Votes were cast by people of all demographics, and Kasp, whose real name is Rob Sawan, said he’s most happy about the win knowing his work was acknowledged by hiphop fans of both aboriginal and non-aboriginal heritage.

Because his work both as a motivator and a musician are intertwined, he ensures that his messages are always memorable and meaningful, such as his involvement with Rock the Indigenous Vote.

“If you want a change, if you want to make something happen, don’t just sit back and think about it, go out and do something about it. Vote and ruffle some feathers. Make sure your voice is heard, because I think Stephen Harper was relying on indigenous and young people not voting.”

Referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s quip that it’s 2015, Kasp said change was bound to happen and lauded Trudeau for naming a cabinet with gender parity. He’s expecting the direction of the new federal government to have some impact on the new material he writes.

“It’s about working together and moving forward.”

Having won the

award for West Coast rap album, Kasp said it’s subtle cultural differences that make B.C. rappers distinct from those along Canada’s east coast.

“With my style I bring motivation, my indigenous culture and my real life stories.”

This year was the debut of the Canadian Urban Television Hip Hop Awards, and Kasp feels refreshed to see more recognition of meaningful music.

“There’s really not much of a message in the majority of mainstream music,” he said.

“But you don’t have to look far to find knowledgable rappers who are actually saying something.”

Kasp has two more musical projects on the horizon. He’s planning release a compilation of his best work, and will be following up Living Tha Good Life in the near future with an new album about achievement and celebration.

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Also in the near future for Kasp is a motivational speaking tour along with rapper Maestro Fresh Wes, and they’ll be visiting schools and juvenile detention centres in aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities.

Kasp attributed much of his success to his manager Elaine Alec, whose work as a community comprehensive planner has connected Kasp with Aboriginal communities across the country.

Mentions of his album on social media can be found through the hashtag #livingthagoodlife, and he can be followed on Facebook through his page KASP Motivation Initiative.

“It’s been an amazing year so far and it’s not over yet.”

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Despite mild winter prediction shelter spaces will be available Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

Winter is now upon the South Okanagan and while it is predicted to be a mild one, the B.C. government announced 10 extreme weather shelter spaces in Penticton for those with nowhere to stay.

The spaces are available until March 31, 2016 as extreme weather alerts are issued in Penticton and will be available at the Cold Snap Inn at Cheers the Church at 639 Main St. “Volunteers in our community work hard to ensure that temporary shelter is available to protect homeless people during the most extreme weather,” said Dan Ashton, Penticton MLA, in a press release.

“We can’t predict when bitterly cold weather will hit the South Okanagan, but we can be prepared.”

Communities decide individually what weather conditions warrant an alert and how many spaces to activate on a given night, dependant on the capacity of existing shelters and estimated need.

Thankfully, with El Nino on the way and the large mass of warm water in the Pacific breaking up, southern B.C. could be in for a warm, mild winter.

The two major factors leading to the well abovenormal temperatures predicted by the AccuWeather Global Weather Centre are the breakdown of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, more affectionately referred to as the “blob” of warm water in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of B.C., as well as El Nino, a ribbon of warm water that runs along the equator.

Lisa Coldwells, meteorologist with Environment Canada, said that last winter’s drier, stagnant air was due to the blob, which is now breaking up in the Pacific Ocean.

“We didn’t get a lot of precipitation last year, it was drier. That was last year, now we’re beginning to see something totally different, the blob is beginning to break up, so it’s really not going to be a big weather player for this upcoming winter,” Coldwells said. “This upcoming winter is going to be all about El Nino.”

El Nino occurs every four to seven years, with the last El Nino of note occurring in the winter of 2010. The strongest El Nino on record, though they have only been measured for the last 60 years, was the winter of 1997/98. Low pressure fronts will most likely push storms to the north coast of B.C. “(The north coast) is going to see the main weather systems and the bulk of the rain and it’s going to skip over the mountains and go sort of north of Prince George,” Coldwells said.

That won’t keep El Nino systems completely out of southern B.C. However, with weather patterns shifting north, likely causing warmer than normal temperatures. The overall temperature, the average of every high and low temperature recorded throughout the winter, is expected to be higher than normal by one or two degrees Celsius, however that doesn’t leave south B.C. in the free and clear.

“That doesn’t preclude that you are not going to see some arctic air come through because that’s a short-lived sort of situation. It doesn’t mean that there’s not going to be some rainstorms coming through, and you’re going to get some snow like in January,” Coldwells said. “You’re still going to see these normal or regular weather situations happen, but on the overall pattern, at the end of the winter, we will probably be able to say it was slightly warmer than normal, about one to two degrees.”

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City looking for residents to help roll out new program Steve Kidd

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The City of Penticton is looking for residents to help them shape a

new cart-based program for garbage and recycling collection.

At their Sept. 28 meeting, council voted to move ahead with a

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The survey can also be completed online at surveymonkey.com/r/ penticton_waste Hard copies are available at City Hall for those who don’t have computers.

The survey will be open until Nov. 20.

“This is a great chance for Penticton residents to shape the municipal service in a way that works for them,” said Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit.

“We hope as many people complete the survey as possible. Understanding those expectations will help the City develop a successful cart program for residents.”

Corn. Helena Konanz was concerned that the scope of the program might not work with yard waste collection in spring and fall.

“I just can’t see how it can be done with one container bi-weekly,” said Konanz, who suggest that yard waste collection be handled separately.

Len Robson, manager of public works, told council service suppliers had let him know a cart program was desirable.

“A cart program will likely never be mandatory, but what I am hearing from the service providers is that they may not bid competitively on a non-cart based program,” said Robson.

In 2013, BFI, the company contracted to handle waste and recycling pickup in the city, lobbied the city to switch from blue boxes for recycling to bags or carts, citing efficiency and a high number of injuries to their workers from the extended motion of lifting, emptying and pulling back the boxes.

The new cart program will be funded by utilizing funds accrued through the Multi Material BC program.

According to the report Robson delivered to council an estimated $156,000 per year will need to be placed into the Solid Waste and Recycle Reserve to replace the carts in the future, based on a conservative 10-year lifecycle for the carts.

District unsure about equipment funding Dan Walton

Western News Staff

The province has dished out funding to replace dust collectors at two schools in the district, though plans may change amid the possibility of school reconfiguration.

There will be $190,600 spent on the dust collector at Princess Margaret Secondary School and $219,300 for the one at Summerland Middle School, both for the schools’ shop areas.

Work is expected to be completed by spring of 2016. Even if Princess Margaret is reconfigured to change its offerings of Grades 6, 7 and 8, to 7, 8 and 9, the new dust collector will be useful as students will have the shop program offered either way.

“Summerland Middle School is questionable as to whether we’d go ahead with that,” said secretarytreasurer Bonnie Roller-Routley. She said the Ministry of Education asked the district to remove the funding announcement from the agenda and deferred the item until after Jan. 20, the day closure and reconfiguration decisions will be made.

Asked if the district’s process of closures and reconfiguration is restricting its ability to benefit from public funding sources, chair Linda Van Alphen said members are going ahead with business as usual.

Funding for the dust collectors was approved under the province’s Routine Capital Program, which bases its evaluation on need, priority and supporting student learning. Upgrades will improve upon air quality and safety.

“The current dust collection unit is undersized for the machinery in the shop area,” according to a press release from MLA Dan Ashton. “Our government is committed to providing safe, healthy learning environments and I am pleased that we are providing almost ($440,000) for these improvements.”

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“There are many businesses that have signed on as Friends of the Games supporters, and many more are needed to ensure that the 2016 BC Winter Games are a success,” said Host Society President Bill Bidlake. “There are many opportunities for the business community to support the Games, the largest amateur multi-sport event in B.C. that will increase the profile of Penticton and South Okanagan region.”

Penticton 2016 Bc Winter Games president Bill Bidlake with local business Friend of the Games supporter Greg caverly, owner of accent Living & Fireplace Gallery. the Games are looking for businesses to come on board to help leave a sport and cultural legacy in the community.

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For Greg Caverly, Owner of Accent Living & Fireplace Gallery, becoming a Friend of the Games was an easy decision.

“It’s good for small businesses, because they’ll get a lot of exposure for their business during the Games with that many people coming to town. It’s also a great mentoring program for youth, and a huge benefit for our community overall. It’s awesome that Penticton can host a huge event like this,” Caverly said.

“We’re hugely community driven at Accent Living & Fireplace Gallery; we like to take part in community initiatives. We wanted to support the BC Winter Games because we want more of those types of events coming to town, and ultimately, have more people learn about what we do and what we offer. It’s very exciting.”

The Host Society is looking for Friends of the Games to ensure the event sets the standard for future BC Games. It is estimated the Games will have a $1.8 million economic impact for the region in February of 2016, potential for equipment legacy for local organizations and a financial legacy can be re-invested into local sports and community projects.

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The full Friends of the Games package is available on www.bcgames.org.

The BC Winter Games showcase B.C.’s best young developing athletes and provide a unique opportunity for athletes to experience provincial competition in a multi-sport Games setting, taking the first step towards the national and international stage. Competition will take place over four days in 17 sports such as badminton, biathlon, basketball, curling, diving, figure skating, gymnastics, judo, karate, skiing and speed skating, plus more.

The host society is hosting the Torchlighting Ceremony on Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre plaza. The event is free and includes live entertainment.

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LOGAN COTE of the Penticton Heat under-15 field lacrosse team fires a shot at the Kelowna Kodiaks net during Interior Field Lacrosse league play held at King’s Park. Cote helped the Heat defend their IFLL title in Kelowna on Nov. 8. He scored a goal in the semifinal against the Kodiaks.

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Heat too hot to handle Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Penticton Heat under-15 field lacrosse team dominated its way to a second straight Interior Field Lacrosse League championship.

The Heat crushed the Kelowna Kodiaks 27-0 in the semifinal and easily handled the North Okanagan Legends 22-4.

Heat coach Dan Chetner said he is satisfied with what they accomplished after winning all 12 league matches.

“It would have been a disappointment not to have won a championship,” said Chetner. “Not just winning for winning sake, but we’ve proven to be the best team in that division over the past two years. If they had not won, it would have meant they didn’t play to their ability.”

Against the Kodiaks, Kale Lawrence racked up five goals, Brendan Craig netted four, Colin Duffield and Ben Olsen each potted a hat-trick,

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while Matt Carson, Beau Chetner, Aidan Danby and Freddy Harbinson scored twice. Logan Cote, Hayden Marschall, Austin Swanson and Aiden Warren each scored once.

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and Warren each scored once.

Chetner watched his team pick up its intensity in snatching up ground balls saying they were better on Nov. 8 then they were all season. Chetner said that the importance of the games was clear to the players.

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Two players who impressed him were Danby, who had an excellent two games and was key in shutting down the other teams’ top players, and Trenton Henson, the goaltender. Chetner said Henson doesn’t get tested a lot.

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With the provincial championship not until February in Langley, the Heat will play in two tournaments. They will also practice in the Adidas Sportsplex and schedule exhibition games closer to provincials. see HEAT pg. 20

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Mustangs net South Zone Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Straight set victories for the Princess Margaret Mustangs senior boys volleyball team clinched them the South Zone 2A championship Wednesday.

The Mustangs, who closed out league play last week by finishing third, defeated the Summerland Rockets 2517 and 25-14 at home.

Mustangs coach Rich Corrie said his team has been more consistent with its play the last two weeks winning their league matches. Their play earned them an honourable mention in the 2A provincial rankings with Sa-Hali.

Among the highlights for Corrie recently has been their their quick attack in the middle with Jacob Winstone and Graedon Freeman contributing to the offence. The Mustangs' right side players have also been more proficient in blocking allowing their defence to play better. A group of Mustangs key to the success they are co-captain Connor Graham, who has been doing a good job of ensuring his teammates intensity remains high each set and match.

Setter Reece Haberstock has moved the ball around to different hitters keeping the oppositions blockers off balance.

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Todd Corrie has been serving and passing well with some key digs in important situations, while Hunter Linder is

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becoming a dominant player from the left side as his hit timing continues to improve.

"The team blocking, defence and passing have shown a lot of improvement which has allowed us to keep more balls in play," said Corrie. "We are beginning to attack the ball with a more diverse offence. Our serving has become much more of a threat and has helped keep teams off balance."

Over the weekend the Mustangs competed in a George Elliot tournament with 13 of 16 ranked teams. They lost to No.1 Kelowna Secondary Owls and Okanagan Mission, who they defeated a week ago. Corrie said the players didn't serve well and made too many errors.

Next up for the Mustangs are the Okanagan Valley championships in Kelowna Nov. 20-21 in which the top three teams in the valley advance to provincials in Langley in early December.

"For us to qualify for provincials, we have a very difficult road," he said.

That road includes upsetting Clarence Fulton of Vernon No. 2 in province; W L Seaton of Vernon No. 6 or George Elliot No. 7.

"If we serve and pass well, and control our own errors, we have a very realistic shot of being in the hunt for a provincial berth," he said.

The Summerland Steam pushed its winning streak to four games with victories over the Kelowna Chiefs and Castlegar Rebels at home over the weekend.

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Buy-in nets gold medal Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Winning gold at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge was surreal for Griffin Mendel.

The Penticton Vees rookie defenceman did his part to help Canada White defeat Russia 6-2 in Dawson Creek, B.C. on Nov. 7.

“Everybody just bought in and played their role,” said Mendel, whose team won one of three games in its preliminary schedule.

Canada White trailed 2-1 after the first period, then scored five unanswered goals in the final two periods, including three in the second. Gabe Vilardi scored the winner.

Mendel played in all six games and his lone point came when he assisted on the winning goal to defeat Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Mendel said the pace was fast and that some teams played with a physical edge.

What Mendel’s coach Scott Walker asked of him was simple.

“Just make hard, simple plays. Compete and block shots,” said Mendel, while teammate Scott Conway walked past and yelled at him, “No.1 baby, whoa!”

“All the teams were really good. Russia was good in the gold medal game. Sweden was a very good team.”

The 16-year-old rookie enjoyed being part of the Canada/Russia rivalry, which reminded him of the rematch of the 2015 World Junior Championship.

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“It was pretty heads up for us,” he said. “It was pretty exciting.”

As the players began celebrating, the only thing going through Mendel’s mind was that they did it.

They trailed 2-1 against Finland before scoring three third-period goals to win. Against Sweden, all their goals came in the third period as they trailed 1-0. It’s a special feeling for Mendel to capture gold because of the great players who have done it before him.

His parents were in the stands, while family watched on TV. He also already has plans for his medal.

“I kind of want to frame my jersey and my medal,” said Mendel, who received several congrats from his Vees teammates.

What he gained from the championship experience is the mentality and mindset needed to win.

WCC bid approved

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Braeden Tuck’s 2-0 goal ended up being the winner for the Osoyoos Coyotes in a 4-1 win over the Castlegar Rebels on Nov. 6. Brett Soles made 34 saves in the win, while Joseph McLeod made 31. Against the Revelstoke Grizzlies, Brett Soles earned the home star in a 2-0 win as he finished with 27 saves. Soles earned game stars in back-to-back games. All the scoring took place in the second period and on the power-play. Cody Allen put the Coyotes up at 14:58, then Bell with four seconds left in the period. The Grizzlies went zero-for-six on the man advantage.The Coyotes are now on a seven-game winning streak and improved its record to 14-4-0.

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GRIFFIN MENDEL of the Penticton Vees holds the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge trophy he won with Canada White on Nov. 7.

the BCHL, Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and Alberta Junior Hockey League to see who will qualify for the 2017 RBC Cup. “Penticton’s track record on and off the ice speaks for itself as one of the most successful franchises across the CJHL and is certainly well-deserving of the opportunity to host one of Canada’s

premier junior events,” said CJHL President Kirk Lamb. “The strength of the Vees organization and the BCHL, combined with the community and region’s enthusiasm for junior hockey, will ensure that the 2017 event will be one of the best ever.”

The return of the WCC to B.C. marks the start of the second cycle through the four leagues as hosts. Nanaimo hosted

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in 2013, Dauphin, Man. in 2014 and Fort McMurray, Alta. this past April and May. The 2016 WCC will be hosted by Estevan, Sask.

The Vees are the defending champions and are rated No. 1 in Canada.

No team has won backto-back WCC titles, but Penticton would love to be the first with an eye on a three-peat in 2017 on home ice.

‘Yotes are howling from KIJHL on pg. 18 Jacob Mullen turned aside 24 shots for the Steam, while Brady Lenardon made 27. Against the Rebels on Nov. 7, Matt Huber turned aside all 23 shots faced for his fourth shutout of the season and sixth win in a 3-0 final.

Scoring for the Steam was Calvin Rout, Raphael Bassot and Brogan Lautard. The goal for Bassot, was the first career junior B goal for the Penticton product. With the wins, the Steam improve to 11-8-0 and are second in the Okanagan Division, seven points behind the Coyotes.

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Flag holding, athlete Games highlight Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The highlight of Tavis Hamilton’s BC Games experience last summer in Nanaimo happened when he was picked out of a crowd of athletes.

With no representation available from Penticton at the closing ceremonies for the traditional passing of the

B.C. flag, organizers asked if any athletes from Penticton were there. Hamilton and friend Michael MacLean were chosen after their coach pointed them out.

“It was the most incredible thing ever,” said Hamilton. “We just got lucky … and we went up on stage and it was just a huge

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Hamilton sensed the support from the crowd and said “it was literally the most incredible feeling I have ever had.”

“I had the greatest time there. I was so happy that I went,” said Hamilton, who helped team Thompson-Okanagan finish

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“Most amazing trip he had sports related.”

MacLean agreed.

“It was a cool experience,” he said. “Going up on the stage and looking over the whole crowd, all the smiles and everything.

Everybody is wearing their medals, excited about what they accomplished. It was a lot of fun.”

Now on Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre, both will be part of the torch lighting ceremony that will welcome 2,000 participants to the city in just over 100 days.

Hamilton said he never

TAVIS HAMILTON, LEFT, and Michael MacLean were chosen to accept the B.C. flag on behalf of Penticton during the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. The friends represented the Thompson-Okanagan zone in which they played on the box lacrosse team. Both will be at the South Okanagan Events Centre Thursday for the Torch Lighting ceremony.

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thought they would be called back for that.

“I’ve been waiting for this for a week,” he said. “So excited.

I’ve been ecstatic over this. I have always watched the people

light the torch from other games. I always thought it was so cool.

To be with it is going to be breathtaking.”

“I think it’s going to be really cool,” said MacLean, playing

his first season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League with the Summerland Steam. “I’m really excited for all the kids.

They are going to have a great experience.”

Great season for Heat U11 from HEAT pg. 17

The Heat U11 team played for its first IFLL championship in their playoff debut and lost to Kamloops Rattlers10-3.

Coach Chris Danby said his group was a bit flat.

“Our fourth quarter was our strongest,” said Danby, adding they outscored the Rattlers 2-0. “We didn’t have an answer for them.”

The Heat advanced to the championship after defeating the Shuswap Outlaws 10-5. Scoring for the Heat were Cylas Charlton with four, Chay Gettens with a hat-trick, Liam Danby with two and Ben Coombes with

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one. Branson Crawford played net both games.

“It was a very positive year for us. We improved as a team,” said Chris, adding they finished with a 7-5 record including playoffs.

“The kids felt good about that too.”

The Heat U13 team lost the championship 20-0 to the Rattlers. The Heat, who went 4-8-0 in league play, defeated the Kodiaks 8-7 in overtime to advance to the league championship.

Scoring for the Heat were Rhys MacDonald, Jacob Stewart and Keegan Allen with two and Caz Markus-Pawliuk and Nolan Kenoras with one goal each.

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There was a cold wind on Nov. 6, but it couldn’t beat the warmth in the hearts of those in Penticton and beyond on Random Acts of Kindness Day. Aaron McRann, executive director of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen said that things may have worked a bit differently than the foundation’s first attempt at Random Acts of Kindness Day last year, but it wasn’t able to dampen the spirit of kindness.

“It was a little bit of a different feel from last year because the weather was cold and kind of bleak,” McRann said.

Despite the chilly weather people paid for parking passes at the hospital, provided gift cards at the Soupateria, left warm clothes on parking meters for those in need, store discounts were offered and some visited the elderly in seniors’ homes.

“The outdoor celebration feel that came with the first one was hard to duplicate because it was so darn cold out,” McRann said. “But this year it was super busy, there was lots going on. Everybody was doing it on a more intimate level.”

The Community Foundation distributed over 7,000 random act of kindness cards, which let people know they have received a random kind act and reminded them to pay it forward. McRann

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said there is no guarantee they were all used, but he knows many get used more than once.

“It’s hard to tally, but based on what we heard my guess is we were about the same as last year in about 10,000 random acts of kindness,” McRann said.

It was Rylan Hernberg’s favourite day of the year. The sales manager at the Ramada Penticton had plenty of surprises waiting for guests at the hotel and the Kettle Valley Station Pub. “I’m still smiling,” Hernberg said. “It was a blast and I think we brought a lot of smiles to peoples’ faces.”

Flowers were handed out around the hotel, one lucky guest was treated to a free night in the form of $130 cash left on the bed with

flowers and chocolate.

Cash and gift cards also hidden in phone books in the suites as well as menus at the KVS Pub. “Giving someone a flower in the elevator, people are usually shocked and they smile and it brightens up their day,” Hernberg said.

Hernberg, usually the perpetrator of random acts of kindness, found himself receiving a thoughtful gift that day. He usually picks up lottery tickets to give out and the woman behind the counter was waiting for him on Friday to give he and his pregnant wife a gift.

“She said she was waiting for me to come in for many, many months,” Hernberg said. “She told her mom about me and said how kind I was and her mom knit us a blanket, just a

beautiful little blanket.”

“I was impacted deeply by that kind gesture,” Hernberg said.

Many schools in the area jumped on board this year in Princeton, Osoyoos and Penticton.

The Vemillion Forks Elementary School chipped in doing some cleanup work in Princeton.

“The (schools) involvement was critical because the kids are the ones who are going to have the biggest level of energy for this kind of thing. They get it intuitively and their parents get it from them,” McRann said.

A focus for the Community Foundation this year was getting the message outside of Penticton. A successful venture highlighted by a mention from Premier Christy Clarke on Twitter. Others took to social media sharing kind acts including one Pen High staff member who bought breakfast sandwiches for a person living on the street.

“It was easier to do more work outside of Penticton, which was one of the goals this year,” McRann said.

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The PenTicTon Legion Ladies Auxiliary will cater a lunch in the hall at 502 Martin St. after the Remembrance Day ceremonies, which start at 10:30 a.m. at the Trade and Convention Centre.[1p] SouTh Main DroPin Centre has ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] aLcohoLicS anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area.

Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. reMeMbrance Day oPen house. Entertainment

by Buzz Byer at 2pm anaveTS haS a Remembrance Day open house with entertainment by Buzz Byer at 2 p.m.

aL-anon for frienDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. care cLoSeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice.

Donations welcome.

SuMMerLanD arT cLub meets Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library.

Drop-in fee is $10 and painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available.

Contact Evelyn at 250-493-9279 for info. foSTer care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office.

For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www. mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster.

SeniorS’ recreaTion anD Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Call Jeanne at 250-4927266 for more info.

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November 12 f rienDShiP f orce South P enTicTon Okanagan monthly luncheon and meeting is at the Days Inn at noon, with the meeting starting at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.[12p] PioneerS anD PLaceS at the Shatford Centre presents Lost mines, Treasures, and Legends at 1:15 p.m. in room 108. Where are the

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Adults welcome. Call 250-490-1107 for more information.

PenTicTon Tune-agerS orcheSTra practice

with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and play a musical instrument? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250-492-9844.[091s] eLkS cLub haS Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and snowball darts at 7 p.m. royaL canaDian Legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. Fitness Friends Ladies Fitness class at 10:30 a.m., classic and blues rock starting at 8 p.m. with Analog Delay and featured guests. fraTernaL orDer of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. SouTh Main DroP-

Water, sewer and electricity changes

FRIDAY

Utilities like water, sewer and electricity are critical to keeping your family safe and healthy, and businesses operating successfully.

The City needs to make sure these are sustainable for the entire community over a long-term, and this requires system upgrades.

$20.6 million

in water system upgrades 2016 to 2020

$11.2 million

in sewer system upgrades 2016 to 2020

$20.9 million

in electrical system upgrades 2016 to 2020, PLUS 4.6 - 6.2% in estimated annual FortisBC cost increases

There is a proposal to incrementally increase the rates over 5 years to make systems sustainable.

The changes are different according to what type of customer you are, also known as the “rate class.”

Here’s what that will mean according to the average customer in each rate class:

Residential

Small commercial

Industrial

5.2 - 14.6% -41 - 11.3% 3.2 - 4.1%

1.8 - 9.1% 5.2 - 34.5% 1.4 - 3.1%

2.7 - 10.2% 6.1-133.6% 1.4 - 3.2%

Debt financing will help stabilize rates

Some years this will go down - but debt will stabilize rates

= $34.20

For capital upgrades & annual FortisBC increases

more per month by 2020

Debt financing will help stabilize rates

Rate calculation will change

= $216.70

For capital upgrades & annual FortisBC increases

more per month by 2020

Debt financing will help stabilize rates

Rate calculation will change

For capital upgrades & annual FortisBC increases

= $1,030.80

more per month by 2020

This is an overview of the changes.

For details of the utility rate review and changes, visit www.penticton.ca under Latest News.

Your input is welcome! Email mitch.moroziuk@penticton.ca, call 250-490-2515 or leave comments in writing at City Hall by Nov. 27.

in Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m. and introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] anaveTS haS wing specials from 3 to 6 p.m.

ToPS b.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. aL-anon for frienDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272.

Lunch connexionS for widows and widowers is the second Thursday of each month at noon for socializing and support.

Please phone Marianne at 250-770-7865 or Evelyn at 250-770-7865 for more info and location.[th02] ToPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093.

November 13 friDay SociaL Dance with Vic and the Band Masters at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person.

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. eagLeS cLub haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

SouTh Main DroP-in Centre has Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m. and 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 Candy at 7:30 p.m. royaL canaDian Legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Steak or rib dinner at 5:30 p.m. eLkS cLub on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime Dancers upstairs at 7 p.m. aL-anon MeeTS aT the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272.

The oLiver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at

1 p.m. Everyone welcome. okanagan faLLS Legion has meat draws and 50-50 draws on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.[107s] 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] aLcohoLicS anonyMouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216.

Friends group meets at Bethel Church at 7:30 p.m., 945 Main St. The Summerland group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement.

UPCOMING EVENTS hoLLy Tea anD bake sale at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Martin St. and Wade Ave., on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speciality shortbread, Christmas crafts and jewelry.[14p] oLiver Senior cenTre, 5876 Airport St., has a potluck supper on Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert and pay only $1.

Don’t forget to bring your own plate and cutlery and a neighbour.

Call 250-498-6142 for more information. [15p] The oSnS, in conjunction with Shaw, will be hosting their 36th annual Share a Smile Telethon and online auction on Nov. 15 from noon until 5 p.m. The event will be broadcast live on Shaw channel 11 and live streamed at www. osns.org.[15p] chriSTMaS keTTLe voLunTeer orientation night on Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army Church, South Main Street. As The Salvation Army embarks on its Christmas campaign, it counts on the goodwill of volunteers to make Christmas memorable for people who need care, two-hour shifts are available at various locations around town from Nov. 21 to Dec. 24.[17p] okanagan coLLege SPeakerS Series presents Scott McMillan, CEO of XCo, with Wearables: Indoor GPS and the Future of Health Care and Sport Technology on Nov. 16 in the lecture theatre at the Penticton Campus. Visit www. ocspeakersseries.weebly. com for more.[16p]

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Lost & Found Found: keys at the corner of Eckhardt & Martin, (250)7708163 FOUND, ladies watch in Safeway. identify @2504624212 Found on Winnipeg St., Oct. 3, digital camera with photos of National Park booth at Farmer’s Market, call to ID, (250)492-8350

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Children Childcare Available LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. now for your child, (babies.-5yrs), 250-493-0566 Pam’s Family Daycare, licensed, 1 space, 3 years or older, near Cherry Lane, CCRR member, 250-492-0113

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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 GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year.

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HIP OR knee replacement?

Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 Qualified Canadian and Local Drivers required Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. 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. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Experienced Class 1 drivers, FT/PT needed for Calif/Az runs of Produce. Must have good abstract & resume. Rate .45/.49¢ a mile + benefits.

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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.

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Education/Trade Schools HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com

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ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS needed for packaging tree seedlings. No experience necessary but must have a good work ethic, be a team player and be able to stand all day. $11.50/hour plus completion bonus. Apply in person daily at 12:30, 14608 Washington Ave., Summerland.

DANIEL’S Care Service - Registered Business with Worksafe BC. Hiring part time care aids for 22 year old male with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: full time power wheelchair user. Duties include personal care, outings, light housekeeping, companionship, Wage $13.00 - 15.00 depending on experience. Training provided.

Send resume to c.cunningham@shaw.ca

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TIM HORTONS NOW HIRING 426889 BC Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1077 Westminster Ave., Penticton 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton 8907 Main St., Osoyoos Food Service Supervisor (NOC: 6212) 30 Vacancies Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening $12.00 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP Education: Not Required 1-2 years experience Contact for Job Description Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6

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1bdrm apt., furnished, 3rd floor, Strata, reno’d, ns, np, $690+ hydro, h/w, covered pkg. incl., a/c, coin laundry, bike room, park setting, lakeview, secure bldg., 1 block from OK lake, 922 Dynes, avail. now, ref req., (250)4932377

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Personal Care DANIEL’S Care Service - Registered Business with Worksafe BC. Hiring part time care aids for 22 year old male with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: full time power wheelchair user. Duties include personal care, outings, light housekeeping, companionship, Wage $13.00 - 15.00 depending on experience. Training provided. Send resume to c.cunningham@shaw.ca

REFACE Countertops.

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

Garden & Lawn

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 ASPEN CONSTRUCTION Complete Renovation, - Home Maintenance, -Yard Maintenance, Home Watch, call:250-809-4027

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FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 16 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 Valleywide Painting Services Residential & Commercial, quality work at competitive rates, 250-809-1779 or 250770-9026 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

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Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

If you see a wildfire, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

Furniture Leather recliner couch (mushroom colour), $350. 250-4934245

Hobbies & Crafts LOOKING for a unique gift?

Check out the art prints by Will Hoffman at: www.willhoff.ca

Misc. for Sale 98 Cadillac De-Ville: Pearl White, Safety inspected, Serviced, used daily. V/gd cond., $2249 obo, Frontier wood burning stove, Offers, V/Gd Cond, Washer and dryer. Offers, 250-495-3358.

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Two Deep freezers, two 4 drawer dressers, computer stand, VHS movies & VHS machine, (250)490-1515

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Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

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

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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.

Need snow shoveler for Edmonton Ave., call (250)4965267

Handyman: Christmas light installation specialist, orchard pruning, yard maintenance.

Call to book Terry 250-3280713

Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm & 2bdrm, close to Downtown, $800/mo., avail. immed., call (250)809-0276

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Snowclearing

Handypersons

Free Items FREE; Chesterfield, good shape, no bugs, 250-4978282

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Cleaning Services

Countertops

Transportation

Len (250)486-8800

B&C Cleaning; commercial & construction cleaning, snow clearing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe.

Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964 Joanne’s House Cleaning.

25 years experience. Very reliable. 250-488-6761.

Rentals

40-45LB Box Ambrosia apples for sale $30, 250-492-4717

Moving & Storage GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Merchandise for Sale

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad 250-499-0251 Local.

Sporting Goods 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

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Invest in 20 or 40 AC in MB with services on the street.

May take trade in Kelowna.

For info call 250-899-1064

Livestock

Business for Sale

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

OPERATIONAL BEEF Ranch with meat processing facility north of Kamloops BC for sale or joint venture, river frontage.

Call 250-674-1514.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Washer & Dryer for sale, older but still works good, $100 for the pair, 250-328-8129

Farm Equipment Massey 35 Tractor w/front end loader & implements, $3,500.

1-250-546-6212 MF 2135 Industrial Loader, gas, $3,500; MF 35 Front Blade, diesel $2,500. 1-250833-1930

Real Estate

1BDRM Apt., totally reno’d, 3 new appl., A/C, in-suite storage, N/P, N/S, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart. Call 250-493-8500

Apartment Furnished Furnished 2bdrm, 285 Edmonton Ave., s/f/m/dw/w, quiet, clean building, np, ns, avail. now, $875/mo., call Dennis at 250-488-5678

Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Penticton Industrial area, for lease, 3000 sqft., warehouse, shop or gym space, office and washroom, high ceilings, 14ft o/h door, gated 3400sqft yard, call Syd at 250-493-5909

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $1050/mo., 250-488-7902

Homes for Rent 2bdrm, 1bath, F/S, close to schools, shopping, avail. Nov. 15, (250)493-9357 3bdrm house on acreage, np, ns, ref. req., $1200+ util., 250492-3593 or 250-809-6972

Suites, Lower 1580 Holden Rd, 3bdrm, lakeview, n/p, n/s $2500/mo., 1bdrm also avail. $900/mo., Ref. Req., Avail. now, call 250492-0724

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Insured Journeyman Tech Certied Harley Metric and ATV Nelson Ave., Penticton

The Shop for Mutts and Motorcycles

cakcanada@aol.com 403-880-6994 call or text Cliff

Cars - Sports & Imports AWD 2007 Mazda Speed 6, 295 HP, 4cyl, 6sp man, fully load, new clutch, breaks, etc.

2 sets of Mazda 18” wheels, $9,500 obo. 1-250-307-8601

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)

Boats 12’ Alum. Elec/gas Motors.

With Batt., Oars, Gas Tank, Rod Holders & 2 Seats $1000 ALSO Dovetail F/end Loader $1600 call 250-766-5458

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Advantage Mini Storage 440 Duncan Ave. West., Penticton, BC, V2A 7N1 Property stored by the following will be sold by online bid @ibidstorage.com starting Novevmber 18, 2015 Tanner Jensen - Unit #205 tools, household, misc.

Dan Dostalek - Unit #478 Bike car seat, misc.

Than Zien - Unit #478 Tires, tools, misc.

Leona Robertson-Unit #625 bikes, stereos, misc.

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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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Auctions

Auctions

s Dodd AUCTION

ESTATE SALE SATURDAY NOV 14 • 11:00 AM Large Selection of High-end Jewellery Including Necklaces, Rings, Earrings, Bracelets and More.

Acting on the Instructions of the Executor, Dodd’s Will Auction the Estate of Mona & Art Chambers plus a Small Selection of Other Consigned Items. This Auction Will Include a Wide Selection of Antique & Modern Items. Partial List Includes: Carved Oak Dining Table w/6 Chairs & Matching Sideboard, Modern Dining Table w/8 Chairs & Matching China Cabinet, Leather Sofas & Elec. Recliners, Large Collection of Native Carvings & Art Work, Mounted Wildlife Incl. Polar Bear Rug, Exceptional Porcelain & Wood Top Brass Eagle Base Round Table, Roll Top Desk, Pr. of Large Royal Doulton Vases, China & Crystal, Porcelain Figurines, Large Wall Unit, Antique Trunks, ‘Gone With The Wind’ Floor Lamp Table, Cane Collection, Area Carpets, Large Wardrobe, Cream Separators, Elec. Piano, Exercise Equipment, Fur Coat & Leather, Chest of Drawers, Small Kitchen Wares Plus Much More.

Buggies & Sleighs • Horse Tack: Saddles & More Viewing Friday Nov 13, 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday Nov 14, 8:30 am to sale time Dodd’s Auction, 3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon BC SALE CONDUCTED BY DODDS AUCTION VERNON 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3259

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ScoutS honour — After accompanying the singer of the national anthem as a colour guard in honour of remembrance Day Beaver John Delohorec and cub Ethan Adams lead their Scouting group off the ice prior to the Vees game Saturday at the SoEc. Also in the party were Maia Proteau, Scouts; Makayla Stasiuk, Venturers; and section leaders Jay Adams and Jan Delohorec.

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Grandmothers for Africa Rita Taenzer

Special to the Western News

The South Okanagan Grandmothers for Africa are holding their Taste of Africa at the Shatford Centre in Penticton on Nov. 19.

Discover Africa’s culture, products and cuisine when doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be games, entertainment and craft sales and wine by the glass for purchase.

Rita Kabongoya and sister Edna, both from Uganda, will prepare the meal with the help of the Grandmothers. The proceeds of this event will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to assist African Grandmothers and to OliveUs, a locally-based charity supporting education around the globe.

Students in Kawsa, Fort-Portal, Uganda will receive school fees for up to five years.

The need for assistance in Africa is not over. The AIDS pandemic contin-

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ues and there is still a huge orphan crisis with 15.1 million children having lost parents to AIDS. The Stephen Lewis Foundation works with community-level organizations which are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by providing care and support to women, orphaned children, grandmothers and people living with HIV and AIDS. Since 2003, they have funded over 1,100 initiatives, partnering with more than 300 community-based organizations in the 15 African countries hardest hit by the pandemic.

In spite of the many successful humanitarian projects going on across the continent, your contribution is still needed and appreciated.

Early bird tickets will be on sale at the Shatford Centre, Theo’s Restaurant and from members of the Grandmothers for Africa for $30 until Nov. 16.

They will be $35 at the door.

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Thorpe family celebrate a decade of giving Dan Walton

Western News Staff

Corrie Knapp, okanagan College student and 2015 recipient of the rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Scholarship.

Submitted to the penticton Western news

Upon reaching 10 years of granting students in the South Okanagan with sizeable scholarships, Rick and Yasmin Thorpe are celebrating the milestone by further increasing their generosity.

“If we can educate students closer to home then there’s a good chance they’re going to stay at home, get jobs here, and some of them are going to create busi-

ness and economic opportunities here in the Okanagan,” said Rick, who served as MLA for Okanagan-Westside from 1996 to 2009.

“We’re also parents and grandparents,” Yasmin said. “When our children went away to school we were emptynesters so it was hard.

It’s a bit of a selfish thing on our part wanting the students to stay close to home.”

The couple launched the Rick and Yasmin Thorpe & Friends

Scholarship Fund in 2006 and have donated over $70,000 to Okanagan College. After this year’s contribution, that total will be nearing six figures with the couple dishing out $25,000 in 2015 alone. In addition to that, the Thorpe’s donated more than $50,000 in scholarships over the same period of time for students attending UBC Okanagan.

The scholarship’s criteria has been tailored for the South Okanagan.

To be eligible, students must expect to graduate, or have graduated, from a high school within the boundaries of the Okanagan-Westside riding, and be registered in a full-time program at Okanagan College.

Recipients must be undertaking courses in business, viticulture, agriculture, engineering, tourism/hospitality, trades, technologies, English or creative writing, science or nursing.

One recipient from last year was nursing student Corrie Knapp, who was able to ease her debt load with help from the Thorpe’s.

“I didn’t have enough money to pay for car insurance or my phone bill,” she said.

“The scholarship came just in time to cover those bills. I got it in my second semester so it helped me pay for the things I needed until I was out of school and could be working my summer job.”

Knapp said the nursing program is expensive, and with a heavy workload, she isn’t left with enough hours in the day to work part time.

Without receiving the scholarship she said she probably would have had to take out another loan or see if she could borrow money from her family.

Knapp is studying nursing to gain the skills needed for aid work in developing countries.

“I’ve always been interested in doing something medical, and I’ve always known that I wanted to do missions work,” she said. “I want a career that can be applicable anywhere without the need for a whole lot of equipment.”

Knapp’s ambitions to work overseas support Yasmin’s belief that a

good education can take a person anywhere they want.

“Growing up in the Caribbean my dad was adamant about education,” she said.

While all post-secondary education is likely to open new opportunities, Rick believes that receiving it locally yields even better results.

“Based on my own experience, if we can educate our young adults closer to home, and they can get the degrees and education here, there’s a very, very good chance they’re going to stay in the area,” Rick said. “If we get them educated at one of our fine colleges or universities then they have a very good chance of getting opportunities here in the Okanagan.”

After helping students in need for 10 years, Rick said each recipient has shown themselves to be very thankful, “and they all tell us that this money will help them tremendously achieve their dreams.”

The scholarship’s criteria is partially subjective.

“It’s going to be based on how are they doing at school, but not dependent totally on the brightest student with the highest marks,” Rick said. “It’s a combination of that and their financial needs.”

Staff at Okanagan College will be reviewing applications and compiling a shortlist.

Kathy Butler, executive director for Okanagan College Foundation, said the Thorpe’s understand the transformative power of education.

“That level of giving really makes a difference for people who are finding it quite challenging financially to be able to stay in the community and go to school, and the fact that the Thorpe’s have increased the number of awards in celebration of their 10th anniversary is pretty special,” she said.

To encourage even greater participation, Rick and Yasmin will be visiting the high schools in the area to inform counsellors of the opportunity.

To find the application guidelines online, visit okanagan.bc.ca/ awards and search for a program that qualifies.

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