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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

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TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF — University of Victoria student Katelynn Coutts looks over leaf samples in one of the labs at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland this week. A public open house at the facility is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, which will include a celebration of the 125th anniversary of agricultural research in Canada.

STAGE SET TO UNVEIL THEATRE Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

The on-again, off-again plans for a new movie theatre complex in Penticton have taken another turn. Almost eight years after Landmark Cinemas president Brian McIntosh said the company was planning to open a new cinema, it appears Penticton could ¿nally be getting one. “I can’t con¿rm or deny that,” chuckled Landmark Cinemas chief operating of¿cer Neil Campbell, who did acknowledge there is a press conference today and McIntosh would be there. “There is not much I can tell you.” In January 2010 plans were announced that Landmark Cinemas would be building a six-screen multiplex at the proposed Channel Crossing shopping centre on the Penticton In-

dian Reserve. That plan now appears to have fallen by the wayside, as a press conference is planned for 1:30 p.m. today in Penticton’s downtown core. It is rumoured the plan is to build on the original site scouted — Liquidation World. Management at Liquidation World in Penticton con¿rmed the store will close on Nov. 1 and they are looking for a new location. When asked if Landmark Cinemas was no longer considering the PIB development for a new theatre, Campbell said, “That would be what I would suspect if I were you.” Landmark Cinemas announced in 2005 that the Liquidation World site was in consideration. The Westminster Avenue property is located across from an old gas station that closed in 2002. By 2007, the site had not yet received a clean bill of health from the provincial government — holding up plans for the movie theatre,

along with issues of design and parking. The familiar promise of a new theatre popped up again in 2008 when then-mayor Jake Kimberley said he and city staff met with Landmark Cinemas Canada, but there were still environmental issues to overcome on the Liquidation World site. The source of the site contamination was an ongoing investigation. Downtown Penticton Association president Barb Haynes was also vague on the subject. “There is an exciting announcement that will move forward in the very short term and we are excited to be part of the downtown development,” she offered. Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathan Kruger said he couldn’t say much about Landmark Cinemas, stating he did not have enough information about it to share with the public. He did say they are still aggressively pursu-

ing the development along the river channel at the end of Green Avenue. Progress had been stalled, with the government requesting studies on environmental, transportation and other impacts a bridge installed there would have. He said those studies are now complete, with one showing 2,500 cars a day drive north to Kelowna for various reasons including going to the movies and shopping. “We believe that development along the river channel will promote over 1,000 jobs which will be good for the South Okanagan,” said Kruger. “We put a package together collectively with the developers and the Penticton Indian Band and we gave that to Minister of Transportation within the last week. If we can build those amenities to keep people from the South Okanagan from going to Kelowna that is good for all our economies.”

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Workers check the construction site on a section of Warren Avenue earlier this week as the capital works project continues with the installation of water and storm sewers. Motorists are advised there will be some road closures and delays especially along the roadway west of Main Street during the coming weeks.

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Score one for the s’mores. Fires will still burn at Sudbury Beach after Penticton council voted Monday to extinguish a committee recommendation to take out a ¿repit at the secluded Skaha Lake spot. Coun. Andrew Jakubeit explained the emergency protective services advisory committee recommended council support the removal of the Sudbury amenity after a resident wrote a letter describing

how embers Ày up into their adjacent yard from the ¿repit. Although the committee initially wanted to move the pit to the other end of the beach, Jakubeit explained, “there’s limited access to ¿re trucks on the site opposite of the beach.” “They’re been there for three years. I’ve watched them every night. They’re not a problem,” Coun. Mike Pearce said. Coun. Garry Litke, however, said city crews are constantly deployed to the area to clean up bro-

ken glass and garbage. “I think they’re just an eyesore for our community,” he said. “We have this idyllic image of roasting weenies over the ¿re, but that’s not how our ¿repits are being used any more.” The motion to pull the ¿repit failed, however, with Pearce and councillors John Vassilaki and Judy Sentes opposed. Mayor Dan Ashton said the city may need to have more patrols in the area to alleviate concerns among the neighbourhood.

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United Way making world of difference MARK BRETT Western News Staff

In Katrina Kaiser’s world, there are no borders when it comes to helping others. The young woman recently returned from a two-month sojourn to Uganda where she worked at an emergency orphanage. “People are people no matter where they are,” said the 22-year-old Penticton resident earlier this week. “Going to Uganda was an amazing, really eye-opening experience and I think it’s important to be involved in any kind of community building whether it’s locally or internationally. “And at the end of the day, if I have helped someone in a small way, that’s the important thing. I know that I can’t really change the world but I can make it a little bit better.” It was that caring nature and compassion that landed her the temporary position with the United Way South Okanagan Similkameen during the current campaign, which kicked off with Thursday’s breakfast at the Ramada Inn. “The United Way is basically a continuation of what I want to do,” said Kaiser. “It’s another chance to give back and support vulnerable people in this community because problems are not just something that exist in a Third World country.” But she is also sure the recent experiences in the post-civil war African nation will bene¿t her in the coming months of the campaign. “I also got to see just how resilient people, especially the children, can be in spite of those dif¿cult conditions — knowing whatever you do will make a difference and I’m sure that’s the same here,” said Kaiser, who has also worked at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. “I wanted the experience of going abroad and seeing how people live, to see the similarities and differences and what we can learn from different cultures and they from us.”

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STAFF MEMBER Katrina Kaiser of the United Way SOS and four-year-old Dylan Ganzeveld of the Dragonﬂy Pond Family Society program share a laugh at the Lakawana Park playground Thursday. Kaiser will be working during the current United Way campaign which kicked off earlier in the day at the Ramada Inn and Suites.

Insp. Brad Haugli of the Penticton RCMP is chairing this year’s campaign and believes Kaiser’s recent work will be a key component of her success. “Katrina’s got a lot of world experience and she’s seen exactly what it’s like elsewhere in the world and how you can help at the ground level and make a difference,” said Haugli.

This year’s goal is $160,000. The previous campaign raised just over $157,000, well above the $140,000 target. Since she began her job (funded by ICBC) at the local of¿ce, much of Kaiser’s time has been spent travelling throughout the region to see ¿rst-hand the impact of the United Waysponsored services. In particular, one trip with a Meals on

Wheels driver stood out in her mind. “The lady I was driving with used to work at a retirement home, and the lady she was delivering the meal to was a volunteer at that home at the same time,” said the Penticton Secondary grad. “It was almost a reversal of roles, and it showed how important it is to give back because in the future you could be needing these volunteers in your life. “That lady was so grateful for the nutritious meals provided for her because she is unable to cook for herself.” Haugli, too, has witnessed ¿rst hand the bene¿ts of United Way-supported programs. “Unfortunately with the police we see a lot of tragedy and we’re there to deal with it at the beginning stages. However, behind the scenes when it comes to trauma counselling and support for victims of crime, I’ve seen our community partners at the ground level,” he said. “They engage in supporting not only the vulnerable sector, being women and children, but also people who are less fortunate. “Being directly involved with United Way, I get to see and hear the happiness and support from our community partners who say a lot of times if they didn’t have United Way funding, a lot of programs wouldn’t exist.” About 150 people attended the launch breakfast including a large number of United Way community partners, among them launch emcee Katie Bowling of the DragonÀy Pond Society. The keynote speaker was Ken Ballantyne, a two-time brain injury survivor who received a standing ovation for his emotional testimonial about the assistance of the Brain Injury Society and the United Way. “It’s going to be a fantastic campaign,” said Haugli. “I know the economy is such that people’s wallets may not be as full as before, but any amount can help and ultimately it will go to a great cause.”

Move of region’s ﬁre dispatch sparks warning Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Moving the region’s ¿re dispatch services to Kelowna is a grave mistake, according to the local president of the International Association of Fire¿ghters. “When I read in the paper the time and effort and reasoning behind this whole deer policy because someone might get hurt, well, oh my God, I can tell you, and mark my words, that someone is going to get hurt or someone is going to lose property because of this whole failure, and nobody is putting any time or effort into it,” said Mike Richards, president of Local 1399 of the International Association of Fire¿ghters. “The way this whole thing fell apart ends up being pretty frustrating be-

cause it is somewhat political and, as you know, politics don’t always make sense.” In a 12-6 vote, the Region District of Okanagan Similkameen awarded the $1.8 million contract to Kelowna in June. On Monday, Kelowna council approved the ¿ve-year contract. The service that has been run out of Penticton for over 20 years comes to an of¿cial end on Dec. 31, affecting the job status of ¿ve local dispatchers. “I guess that seals the deal, they have already been issued their layoff notice effective Jan. 1,” said Richards, adding a transition counsellor has been hired to help the workers ¿gure out what their next steps in life will be. With the move, Kelowna has stated they will need to hire two

more dispatchers. Richards said that doesn’t guarantee those who were laid off in Penticton will get those positions, they have to go through the hiring process just like anyone else. Most RDOS directors said moving the dispatch came down to ¿scal responsibility. Kelowna’s bid came in more than $1 million below that of Penticton, which had the highest of all bids at over $2.8 million. “It’s all very disappointing. I think we fought very hard to make the City of Penticton understand they needed to put in a competitive bid based on what was going to be the result if they lost. They chose not to. They put in a status quo bid which is really why this went out for tender in the ¿rst place, so really the writing was on the wall,” said Richards.

Kelowna assistant ¿re chief Jason Brolund said taking on the additional responsibility will not adversely impact response times or dispatch operations in Kelowna, but will, in fact help improve their service. The hiring of two more dispatchers in Kelowna will mean an increase to the nighttime coverage in the dispatch centre at the main ¿re hall on Enterprise Way. Currently there is often just one dispatcher on at a time during their night shift. Brolund said the cost of the new dispatchers will be borne by the revenue generated by the contract. Kelowna dispatchers plan to visit the South Okanagan and meet with area ¿re chiefs before the contract takes effect in December. Brolund said as a result of that local knowl-

edge, along with using technology, high-tech mapping and satellite imaging, there should be no concern about a lack of presence hindering the local dispatchers when they deal with South Okanagan calls. As part of the transition plan a trial run will happen in the weeks leading up to the changeover to ensure everything is up and running. Still, Richards has concerns about technology, call load and dispatchers perhaps not knowing the insand-outs of landmarks and areas in the South Okanagan. “Those are some of the things that are going to be run through this transition. I’m just afraid, afraid about what is going to happen. That time and experience was the value in the Penticton dispatchers,” said Richards.

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A fast-moving grass ¿re kept Penticton ¿re¿ghters on their toes Wednesday, as it quickly consumed dry brush along an urban trail and threatened several homes in the area. Les Roberts was eating lunch at his Farrell Street townhouse when he noticed a small ¿re down the embankment and just off the trail along the back of his house. His alarm grew as the wind picked up, however. “They had a teeny, tiny little ¿re over there and a few people were trying to stamp it out on their own,” he recalled, pointing to the ignition point at the end of Wade Avenue East. “Then the wind blew and, holy smokes, it started going. “It jumped the road there, and started coming up the hill.” That’s the point where the retiree sprung into action. He went outside and started watering his yard and the embankment. “We got out the hoses,” Roberts said, noting his neighbours came out to help. “One guy had the sprinkler going. Everybody came out and was spraying water here.” He pointed out an

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PENTICTON FIREFIGHTERS including Carsten Von Dein water down hot spots along a section of the KVR Trail in Penticton Wednesday afternoon Fanned by the winds, the grass ﬁre quickly moved along the sides of the trail, however, was stopped before doing any damage to structures in the area.

area on the embankment where shrubs used to be, which now shows only scorched earth and smoldering grass. He said he watched the Àames engulf a telephone pole at the end of Wade as well. “If it wasn’t for the wind, it wouldn’t have got going,” Roberts said. Penticton Fire Department deputy chief Dave Spalding said a resident reported the grass ¿re at 1:05 p.m., and dispatch determined initially it was a ¿rst-alarm assignment that would only require two engines and six ¿re¿ghters. But shortly after crews arrived on scene, they had

to call in more resources. “They found that they had a fast-moving grass ¿re,” he said, adding Àames were darting through the light grass at the end of Wade, where the urban Kettle Valley Rail Trail ran just below an embankment. “There was a fairly strong wind blowing, so it quickly moved up the hill to the KVR and then along the KVR to Nanaimo Avenue East.” After residents sprayed their yards and the hill, the ¿re could only move along the trail — and the Nanaimo intersection proved to be a saving grace, he said.

“It basically ran out of grass at that point, and that’s where we were able to catch it,” Spalding said. The ¿re was largely contained within half an hour, but crews didn’t leave the scene until 4 p.m. so they could douse all the hot spots. The incident occurred just as the Kamloops Fire Centre and City of Penticton announced the temporary ¿re ban for open ¿res would be rescinded Thursday, given the favourable weather conditions that had led to a “decreased ¿re danger rating.”

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A place to stay forever PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPAL GRANTS Grant Application forms for 2012 are available on the City’s website www. penticton.ca. All Grant requests must be submitted in the prescribed form with required documentation to Doug Leahy, CFO no later than September 30, 2011. Existing grants must adhere to Section 6 of the Municipal Grants Policy which limits the length of time of grants to a maximum of three (3) years.

NORTH AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION INTERRUPTION Penticton Agricultural Irrigation System will experience interruptions and low water during the week of September 26 – 30 due to maintenance requirements. This system services Lower Bench Road, Middle Bench Road, Upper Bench Road, Johnson Road, and Naramata Road from Reservoir Road to Pearson Road. We

request that properties irrigate prior to this week in anticipation of the interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding this notice, contact City of Penticton Public Works at 250-490-2500.

VISITING DELEGATION Mayor Dan Ashton and Council cordially invite the citizens of Penticton to join them at a Civic dinner on Thursday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. in honour of the delegation visiting from our Sister City Ikeda, Japan. Dinner will be at the Lakeside Resort and tickets are $35.00 each. Tickets may be purchased at City Hall, 171 Main Street until Monday, September 26th at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Karen Burley, Deputy City Clerk, at (250) 490-2405.

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annual unidirectional water main flushing program within the Municipal area commencing September 26, 2011 until October 21, 2011. Advantages of adopting a unidirectional water main flushing program will result in significant system improvements and cost savings such as: • increased water velocity, which promotes better pipeline scouring • improved mineral and biological deposit removal • taste and odour control • reduction of turbidity • elimination of waterline re-fouling • reduced frequency of mainline flushing • reduced water usage • opportunity for infrastructure • preventative maintenance (valve and hydrant exercising) • cost savings over traditional flushing. This may result in the water supply showing sediment and discoloration in

various areas. This sediment is bacterially harmless, however, may cause some discoloration to laundry if not detected. To avoid any inconvenience check water color prior to using. If you do experience dirty water, simply run a cold water tap until water clears up. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience you experience. For more information contact the City Yards at (250) 490-2500.

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ear of dying is common in western culture. Even the word “died” is often watered down to more gentle phrases such as passed away, passed on, or crossed over. Those words indicate not only a desire to ease the pain of losing a loved one, but soften the path from life to death. It’s ironic, then, that in British Columbia we put relatively little money into making a person’s ¿nal days and weeks more comfortable. According to a national health information study, a majority of dying people in this province are not receiving an appropriate level of care, whether it be proper pain management, social support or help with post-mortem planning. We’re not suggesting any means possible must be used to extend life. But caring enough to help a dying person have a more peaceful and respectful end of life should be the least we can do. It should be noted that dying isn’t reserved for the elderly, to which anyone who reads obituary columns or has experienced someone close battling a terminal illness could attest. B.C. nurses and the University of Victoria Centre for Aging are teaming up to ¿gure out how appropriate end-of-life care can be provided to more people in B.C., through a research program called Initiative for a Palliative Approach in Nursing: Evidence and Leadership. They’ll no doubt consider the provincial health budget, which is massive and is expected to grow, given our aging population. Some of that budget goes to hospice facilities around the province. But not everyone wants to die at hospice, where the staff are knowledgeable and compassionate, yet the atmosphere can seem like a hospital ward. We believe the provincial government needs to dedicate more funding and attention to making palliative care more far-reaching in British Columbia.

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The Russian puppet-master “He took off the Kremlin dog collar,” explained a friend of Mikhail Prokhorov, Russia’s third-richest man, as the political party Prokhorov had founded to run against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the December elections blew up in his face last week. Prokhorov spent about $15 million setting up the new party, Right Cause, and now he wants his money back. The Kremlin stole the party from him, he claims, though he never blames President Dmitry Medvedev or Prime Minister Vladimir personally. It can’t be the money that made him so cross: $15 million is about one-tenth of one per cent of Prokhorov’s wealth. It can’t be a hunger for real democracy in Russia either; his party was being created with Kremlin backing, and the proof was that it was being allowed on television. That doesn’t happen without the government’s permission. Putin & Co. had allegedly encouraged Prokhorov to launch Right Cause in order to provide a safe repository for the votes of businessmen and intellectuals who just couldn’t bring themselves to vote for Putin’s own United Russia Party any more. It wouldn’t be a real opposition party with ambitions of its own, of course, but it would improve the optics of the situation and offer friendly criticism of the regime’s actions. Such opposition is sorely

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Dyer Straits needed, because many people in the Russian elite are getting fed up with Putin’s rule. When I was in Moscow last week I went along to the 50th birthday party of a friend of a friend, and the dissatisfaction was palpable. There we all were — and three separate men who had done well in business in the new Russia, two of them factory-owners, told me that they were thinking of voting for the Communists this time. Why? Because there is no other way to register a protest vote. There isn’t. The Communists command a loyal group of voters who will never change their allegiance, but they are all getting older and they can never threaten the regime. All other “opposition” parties have either been neutered and co-opted, or else banned from taking part in elections on various technical pretexts. So if you belong to the more

intelligent wing of the ruling elite, then you try to create a different place where disgruntled intelligentsia and businessmen can park their protest votes. Perhaps a centre-right party that will defend their economic interests, but offer an articulate critique of the regime’s policies. Prokhorov’s party was never going to replace United Russia, but it’s entirely possible that some people around Putin — perhaps the even the great man himself — thought that cogent criticism from a loyal opposition might do them and the country some good. Vladimir Putin doesn’t need to control the Russian political system as tightly as he does. Even after 11 years in power, he is immensely popular, for he has given Russians back their self-respect and a modest degree of prosperity. He would win a free election hands down no matter how many political parties were allowed to compete, and how easy their access to the mass media. So in Russia’s long-term interest, he should lighten up a bit and allow the political system to evolve towards a genuine democracy. Only slowly, of course, for he still thinks he is indispensable to stability, but maybe that’s what he had in mind in allowing the creation of Prokhorov’s party. So what went wrong? There are undoubtedly elements within the Putin regime who think no opposition should

be tolerated, either because they fear anarchy or just because they think their own interests would suffer. According to Prokhorov, the name of the chief villain is Vladislav Surkov. The collapse of Prokhorov’s party was slapstick comedy. Last Wednesday, he said, 21 “doubles” of authorized delegates arrived at Right Cause’s ¿rst major party conference with false papers. The real delegates were not admitted, and the conference began without his presence or permission. After that it went downhill very fast, with Prokhorov declaring his own breakaway party and then abandoning that as well, all within 24 hours. He blamed Surkov, President Medvedev’s top aide. “We have a puppet master in the country, who long ago privatized the political system, and who for a long time has disinformed the leadership of the country about what is happening in the political system,, who pressures the media ... and tries to manipulate public opinion.” Who knows? It could have been Putin changing his mind. It could have been Surkov circumventing his wishes. But this is not going to be the year when a credible non-Communist opposition party emerges in Russia. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Democratic process ﬂawed The “democratic” process in British Columbia is Àawed. Democracy only works when every person who is eligible to vote does so, and this never happens. Therefore, true democracies won’t work unless citizens apply common-sense to the governing process. If the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers that an expression of public opinion is desirable on any matter of public interest or concern, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may order that a referendum be conducted. I don’t believe the referendum on the HST should have been ordered. I don’t believe that referendums should be conducted on issues relating to good governance, which include letting the public set tax rates, nor do I believe that this was the intent of the Referendum Act. Otherwise, why do we have MLAs? We could vote on every issue: provincial budgets, health, infrastructure, schooling, wages, income tax, sales tax, etc. If a law, or application of that law, is not right then it is wrong and must be put right. It may be possible that the federal government, with whom an agreement has been made and is the responsible authority for administration of the HST, could challenge the cancellation of the tax, or demand immediate reimbursement of monies paid, with interest. Of the approximately three million eligible voters in

Judicial independence

In a letter to the editor under the heading “Public locked out of justice process” on Sept. 13, the writer criticizes a B.C. Supreme Court judge for decisions made, suggests that he is biased in favour of an accused, and suggests that he is “un¿t”. By virtue of judicial independence, the Supreme Court justice is limited to the court process to communicate about his decision making and so is unable to defend himself. There are two methods by which actions of judges of the B.C. Supreme Court are overseen. The ¿rst is the appeal process. The correctness of their rulings is subject to appeal, and if they are determined to be incorrect given the facts and circumstances before the judge, they will be overturned. Bias is a ground for appeal. The second relates to “¿tness”. The Canadian Judicial Council’s mandate is, in part, to receive and review complaints about the conduct of any B.C. Supreme Court judge, so that the public has a way to voice its complaints and the judge has an opportunity to respond in a fair way. Judicial independence ensures that every person who comes before the courts is heard by an ajudicator with no stake in the outcome. The presumption of innocence is key to a free society. We call upon our judges to rise above the emotional content of tragic cases and to preside fairly and impartially. At the same time, the availability of an appeal and a fair process for reviewing judicial conduct ensure accountability. Sharon D. Matthews, president Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch

Jazz festival helps kids

I was fortunate to be involved with the Pentastic Jazz Festival once again this year. I am continually impressed with the board of directors and their awareness of the young

this province, only 1.6 million voted. That leaves 1.4 million who either didn’t care or didn’t understand. So the anti-HST group received 55 per cent of the 1.6 million who voted; however, they then have only received 29 per cent of eligible votes. That leaves 71 per cent of the citizens who agreed with the HST, didn’t understand, or didn’t care. This is the “democratic process” in B.C. — 29 per cent of the eligible voters (including the NDP members catering to the public outcry) have dictated the future revenues of this province. I am well aware that if more than 50 per cent of cast ballots vote the same way, then the referendum is binding. But this has opened the door to special-interest groups who are able to rally their troops to enforce their agenda. Issues such as taxation should never have fallen under the aegis of the Referendum Act, nor do I believe that that was the original intent of the legislation. This legislation has to be re-examined and clari¿ed, for the good of the province. It is time for a party to do what is right, not what is popular — they might be pleasantly surprised at the support gained. Certain things must be dealt with at election time, not via referendums. Just my opinion. Patrick MacDonald Penticton

musicians in our community. Although the festival attracts an older clientele, the kids in our community bene¿t from their actions. On Friday afternoon a free school concert was held in the beautiful newly renovated Shatford Centre featuring the popular Cajun band Gator Beat. Student passes were available for $10 for an entire day of quality music, and the donations collected at two nonticketed events are split between the two high school music programs. We use these funds to assist students who cannot afford to pay for some of the music trips we do throughout the year at both Penticton Secondary School and Princess Margaret Secondary School. It is so nice to see an organization support the youth in our community the way the Pentastic Jazz Festival does. A big thanks to Michael Campbell and his board of directors for hosting such a worthwhile event. Don Grant, music teacher Princess Margaret Secondary

Demands defy logic

Kevin Epp is dismayed at the negative reaction to the “teach only” phase of their job action (recent letters to the editor). Well Kev, I am also dismayed and downright Àabbergasted as to why the citizens of this province have to endure repeated disruptions as a result of nonsensical demands of teacher unions. Come on now, a 20 per cent salary increase? Two weeks paid leave to attend someone’s funeral? Give your head a shake! Where is the logic in laying such ridiculous proposals on the table. Is this a new negotiating strategy to gain attention? If you cannot grasp the concept of zero, nada, zip funds left in the budget, you ought to seek out a new profession. How about a politician? You could then work to reinstate your perceived entitlements and lost rights. Paul Crossley Penticton

Library needs support

Ever since we cane here the library has been my greatest comfort. It is supported (not enough) by the city, but what about the citizens? It is a free service. Yet I support other free services — the Sicamous, the Art Gallery etc. — while the library offers me so much. They have bought books I suggest, they now ¿nd me largeprint books and deliver books to me. How can we remedy the situation? Can we have a donation box in a safe place where we can deposit a toonie, a loonie, a quarter, ¿ve dollars, whatever we can, when we visit ? Or can someone suggest a better way? Let us help our precious library. Dodi Morrison Penticton

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Downtown residents shortchanged Business provides jobs, is supported ¿nancially by taxpayers, forms special interest groups like the Chamber/Visitor Centre/Economic Development and the Downtown Penticton Association. These powerful organizations can be divided into two groups: those that live and work in Penticton and those that choose to live elsewhere. Staff at City Hall makes recommendations affecting the vote of city council, for example: No two-tier funding for out-of-towners. There are various city committees plus review boards like the SOEC appointed by the mayor. Finally there is the Penticton resident. They want good paying jobs, services, shopping, entertainment and peaceful, quiet neighborhoods. To live together harmoniously, all of these groups must consult and respect other stakeholders. Downtown residents are being shortchanged by city council, city staff, committees and review board members, with too many living outside Penticton and negatively inÀuencing our daily lives for outside interests. Recently a Penticton resident complained of the noise level in the area of Okanagan Lake Park and up Vancouver Hill affecting their home life whilst these events take place. This year Penticton added Gran Fondo based at the SOEC complex. According to one member of the

Service out of spotlight

I read recently where the police and ¿re¿ghters have a cairn in veterans park and this is as it should be. I worked for 40 years in another branch of the public service. We have no cairn, and as far as I know none of us are looking for one. I would just like the public to know that our job may be more dangerous than either police or ¿re¿ghters. As far as I know, in the last 40 years in B.C. there has been one ¿re¿ghter die in the line of duty and three police of¿cers, although there may have been more. In the service I worked in, the provincial Ambulance Service, there have been seven paramedics lose their lives while on duty in that 40 years. We are not looking for any monument, we would just like the public to be aware our job may be far more dangerous than the police or ¿re¿ghters. Some of us consider ourselves as the silent service because the public doesn’t see or hear much of what we do as it’s mostly done out of the public eye. Ralph Wand Osoyoos

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As a taxpayer of B.C. all trails should be shared equally with all users on Crown land. According to Al Skusca, the KVR trails are supposed to be for bikers, hikers and horses. So why has Mr. Skusca been getting the rail trail paved as now no horses can ride them? Another issue is that the rail trails do not get maintained by bikers or hikers, as I have yet to pass anyone carrying a shovel, chain saw or axe. Most motorized users have these on board when they ride, clearing trail as they ride. One of the nicest trails to ride is the Columbia Western trail section from Castlegar to the Paul-

SOEC review board, they plan on attracting many more of these events. Events enrich the business community, provide jobs and potentially pay the bills. What is lacking is consultation with stakeholders in these areas on how it affects their residential lifestyle. What effort has been made to alleviate the stress caused by raucous megaphones booming through homes at 7 a.m. or loud music blaring over loudspeakers night after day? Organizer overkill magni¿ed to cover a wide area instead of the immediate vicinity. The Haynes Street 11-storey high-rise was passed by city council 4-3 despite a negative report by the town planner and petitions from area residents. Council blatantly ended the soft transition (standard OCP policy) of the downtown core. Expect council to quote the 11 storeys to justify further inroads on the residential downtown section in the future. Gary Litke, John Vassilaki and Mike Pearce voted against increasing the height on Haynes Street from three stories to 11. The owner put this property up for sale afterwards. Downtown area residents have a right to expect adherence to the OCP. They don’t get it from this council. Why this ingrained disrespect for residents of this area? Elvena Slump Penticton

son bridge, which is maintained by ATVs and trucks. They have a rake that they level off the trail with and it also ¿lls in any ruts. One other issue that seems a little weird is the TCT want the trail system to be non-motorized, but they use motorized equipment to maintain these trails. If it is non-motorized, shouldn’t the bikers and hikers maintain it by walking and biking, as this is what they wish? In closing, as a taxpayer I would like to see all trails to be for all recreational users. Don Frew Montrose, B.C.

Justice denied

I feel very compelled to write this letter in regards to Jackie George’s letter. I wholeheartedly agree with her and her anger and I understand as well. This family is now without a mother, grandmother, sister, and her friends will no longer get to see her beautiful face, hear her voice, no longer laugh with her, talk and walk with her and for what? I was absolutely disheartened and sick to my stomach upon learning the man accused of the murder would be released back into our community. My condolences and prayers are with the family and will be for a long time. Angela Klein Penticton

Reason to give thanks

On behalf of the Penticton Salvation Army Community Food Bank and the hundreds of volunteers, we would like to personally thank each and every one of you who donated food items to the area food drive last weekend. Through your efforts more than 3,818 pounds of food was collected. But far more than the amount was the generosity of Penticton and area residents in helping those in need that made our efforts

worthwhile. The food collected last Saturday will enable the Food Bank to better respond to families in need. The recent B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive was a project of families helping families. Families are the primary food bank recipients, and this food drive provided an opportunity for our many volunteer families, groups and organizations to support less fortunate Penticton families. The B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive is a non-denominational, community-focused project open to all interested individuals, groups and businesses that wish to lend a hand to help the needs of the hungry. Our thanks to the Penticton 7th Scouts, Save On Foods, the Salvation Army and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their volunteer support. Again, thank you for your compassion in helping your fellow citizens. Allan Canton, Penticton area co-ordinator B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive

Overwhelmed by response

I just want to say thank you so very much! I put a letter in the Penticton Western recently in regards to the Women’s Centre here, and their need for donations to help keep their free shelf stocked with shampoos, conditioners, soaps, etc. I am just so touched at the response from the community, salons and locals alike. You have all been so kind and generous and it was wonderful to see the excitement of the staff at the centre. So many people will bene¿t from your kindness. It is so refreshing to witness the positive in a town that has seen so much tragedy as of late. If there are others that still wish to donate, there is always room for more. You can contact me at carrie.godard@gmail.com. Kindness is the gift that keeps on giving. Carrie Godard Penticton

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Bears’ return brings reminder to residents Kristi Patton Western News Staff

As fall arrives in the South Okanagan, so do the bears. Zoe Kirk, bear aware community co-ordinator for the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, is reminding the public to take steps to reduce bear attractants. “Needing upwards of 15,000 calories a day, bears are like stomachs with super sensitive noses. Instinctual forces drive them on a fattening mission from springtime to late fall when they go to den,” said Kirk. With the return of kokanee to spawn in creeks in the South Okanagan, bears who have forged themselves on this year’s crop of berries and other vegetation catch scent of the ¿sh and head down to the water.

Needing upwards of 15,000 calories a day, bears are like stomachs with super sensitive noses. — Zoe Kirk

“What has changed over the years, is that humans have inserted themselves into the equation by taking up residence in the same range. Not only have we taken up residence, we’ve added to the menu with fruit trees, grapes, compost, gardens, bird feeders, pet food and garbage,” said Kirk. “This modi¿cation is ever evolving, as more and more land is placed under cultivation or developed. Wildlife is forced to make adjustments to travel routes and patterns, adapting

to the changing environment.” This makes it challenging for bears to get between food sources without coming into contact with humans, ampli¿ed by the smells of human lifestyle to the sensitive nose of the bear. Kirk reminds residents to pick ripe fruit and remove any fallen or rotting fruit, refrain from putting up bird feeders until later in the fall/ winter, lock up outdoor freezers or keep them inside the house, secured shed or garage and make

sure your compost is working correctly. Starting in October, residents in Naramata and Falconridge will have the ¿rst opportunity to try out new bear-resistant garbage containers. BFI Canada, in partnership with the RDOS, will be supplying up to 100 homes with toters for garbage, recycling and yard waste. Residents who want to sign up for the free, one-month-long

pilot program can contact the RDOS Kirk has been actively educating residents about bears throughout the summer. One of her goals is stopping residents placing out unprotected garbage before collection day. “As a result, streets are tidier, fewer incidents of bear sightings or damage have been reported and calls to the Conservation Of¿cer Service

have declined to zero over the last 10 weeks,” said Kirk. Concerns now are about storing garbage safely before collection. Kirk said people are still placing unprotected garbage outside their homes. That can attract bears, skunks and raccoons into porches or carports. The bear-resistant containers are specially designed with wheels, reinforced sides and a

lockable top. These containers can easily be lifted with a hydraulic hook ¿tted on garbage trucks, reducing back strain for the garbage collector. Additional bins will be provided for recycling and yard waste to homes that wish to participate in the pilot program. Those interested in being part of the free program should call 250490-4129 or email info@ rdos.bc.ca.

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Princeton manslaughter carries jail term Kristi Patton Western News Staff

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to the manslaughter of Willard Bruce McInroy. Justice Peter Rogers issued an eight-year sentence to Green on Tuesday, leaving the Merritt man with just over three years remaining after deducting time served. “Crown was asking for a sentence of 13 to 15 years and he got an effective sentence of eight years less time served awaiting sentencing. It was scheduled to go to trial but he entered a

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Penticton has signed on to the region’s plan to prevent particulate from polluting the air. Council endorsed the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen’s proposed smoke control service bylaw, which relates to the regulation, control and nuisance of smoke pollution in addition to set out provisions for enforcement. In 2005, RDOS administration was directed to created a regional venting and burning restrictions, and the drafted bylaw aims to eliminate or reduce the contamination of the atmosphere through the emission of smoke, dust, gas, sparks, ash, soot, cinders, fumes or other efÀuvia. “The bylaw does not prohibit burning, but encourages responsible burning to protect human health by reducing smoke particulate,” Doug

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like city bylaws. Coun. John Vassilaki asked whether the North Okanagan Regional District had been enacting similar measures, only to be told they still had not. Coun. Garry Litke recalled how there used to be a lot of slash burning, and noted how progress was being made. “We are far advanced from those days. The air is a little cleaner than it used to be,” he said. “The North Okanagan is not on board with the Air Quality Coalition. There are still some people going to be burning on that side of the lake. From my perspective, it’s part of a jurisdictional problem. Air doesn’t stop at the border.” Council endorsed the smoke control service establishment bylaw, which must be approved by all RDOS member municipalities and directors.

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the white pony. It’s always interesting when you look back and you understand, on some level, how much more your subconscious understood what was going on, both in the creative process and in terms of where it ¿t in the community,” he said. “But I can’t claim knowledge of it beforehand.” While the show contains work from Grif¿n & Sabine, there is much more to see, including examples of Bantock’s most recent work. “The work covers a period of 35 years and fairly evenly across that time. A lot of the really big pieces have been created in the last four years, since I said I don’t want to publish anymore,” said Bantock, who trained as a painter as a youth in Britain. “I just wanted to go back to painting; that is my roots.” Though the later pieces have a different feel than the earlier works, Bantock said that in both the ¿gurative and non-¿gurative

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You can gamble on having a good time, as Kinda Kenny Rogers arrives in Penticton this weekend as part of a newfound music series designed to raise funds and awareness for the Arthritis Society of B.C. The inaugural Arthritis Patient Care Services FUNdraiser is set for Sept. 25, and event organizer James Ludvigson said it marks not only Arthritis Awareness Month in September, but the beginning of a bimonthly entertainment tradition. “It’s always going to be a family show in the afternoon. Go have breakfast, and then come to the concert and you can just enjoy your day with the family. You can enjoy the family, be in the audience while enjoying life,” he said. Longtime vocalist Marty Edwards (also known as Kinda Kenny Rogers) began his tribute to The Gambler in 1998, and has gone on to appear on Oprah, CNN and the Jay Leno Show. The Peachland native even got to meet his doppelganger backstage ¿rst in Billings, Mont., before appearing on stage with Rogers in 2002. He now performs across Cana-

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da, the U.S., England, Ireland and Australia. “Marty will put on a blockbuster show,” Ludvigson said. He said he had been pondering how to do a fundraising concert in the community. The concept of a “Cavalcade of the Celebrities” stuck with him, until the owner of Cue’s Game Room offered up space for a series of concerts. “It’s going to be a show every second month,” he said, adding he’s trying to line up tribute artists devoted to Roy Orbison, Shania Twain, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart. Ludvigson’s extols the ability of music to foster peace physically and mentally. “How can

you be grumpy if you’re hearing good things in the background?” he said. The organizer hopes people will enjoy the moment more — especially as good health is upon them. “Arthritis is not a new disease, and it strikes every age, every gender, every race around the world,” he said. “It’s a pretty traumatic disease. And that’s when you need a good support network around you.” Proceeds will support local physiotherapists and occupational therapists — a group who don’t get the recognition they deserve, he said — as they help treat those with arthritis. “Sometimes the therapists know someone needs this certain piece of equipment,” he said. “The therapists would like to say, ‘This is what you need. Let me go get it for you.’” The show is at Cue’s Game Room, 342 Main St. in Penticton. Doors open at 1 p.m., and entertainment will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults or $10 for children under 13, and can be purchased by calling 778-4764387 or emailing 4wheelinjames@ gmail.com.

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“Which is part of that whole western notion of waiting for the muse to come and descend. I much prefer that Latin idea of the duende, the thing that burns through you and you allow the Àames to consume,” said Bantock. “Certainly in the last 20 years, that’s been my attitude, that I am the conduit it passes through.” There is an undeniable intensity to Bantock’s work, which he said is tempered with humour. “If you are going to be delivering anything resembling a profound message, you also have to make it accessible,” he said. The kids get it a bit more than adults, who often think they have to be serious. I was

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Aisle Seat Is it wrong to expect a whole lotta dumb from a movie called Our Idiot Brother? Now, this is the GOOD dumb I’m talking about here … the put-your-brain-onpause-and-laugh kind of dumb. And with a shaggy Paul Rudd headlining as a modern day hippie, Our Idiot Brother certainly looks to be dumb. Alas, it’s not. At least … not really all that dumb. In fact, it’s almost smart. And not the GOOD kind of smart either. This is a nowhereplot-that-you-have-todraw-your-own-conclusion-but-my-aren’t-

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the idiot brother himself, isn’t far removed from the stoned-out surfer that he played in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, just nowhere near as caustic. Ned’s a kindhearted free spirit who, after getting busted for selling pot to a uniformed police of¿cer (he meant well, honest) and dumped by his girlfriend (Kathryn Hahn), takes turns staying with his sisters — Emily Mortimer, Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel — and, with his ridiculous naivety, ruins their already tattered lives. Out Idiot Brother certainly has its moments and, overall, isn’t a terrible ¿lm — it just doesn’t feel like we’re getting what was advertised. Rarely will I wish for less humanity, more moron — but this is one of those times. Out of a possible ¿ve stars, I’ll give Our Idiot Brother a two and a half. The feature is currently playing at the

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Just a few weeks remaining before opening night for the Summerland Singers and Player’s production of Mesa by award-winning Canadian playwright Doug Curtis. This is a very limited engagement of a true Canadian classic. Mesa is a funny and poignant road trip created by Doug Curtis based on a true story. Bud is 93 years old and has travelled with his wife Molly from his home in Calgary to his snowbird home in Mesa, Ariz. every year since 1967. Sadly Molly has passed on and Bud, who is in failing health, wants to make one last trip but is not able to drive himself. His grandson-in-law, Paul, is roped in to do the driving. Paul, whose career as an artist hasn’t quite taken off, is looking forward to the trip as a great adventure. Bud has other ideas. He wants to get from Calgary to Mesa in as short a time as possible. Therein lies the story. This hilarious look at the generation gap has a surprising turn of events when each man comes to grips with the needs and wants of the other. Mesa stars James Fofonoff and Bob Read with special guest Jack Godwin of the Kettle Valley Brakemen. Ed Schneider is directing. Playwright Curtis, is a director, actor and storyteller born in Edmonton, Alta. Mesa runs, in this limited engagement, from MUSIC LESSONS at

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Overcoming grief is more than just wiping the tears away. That’s why Interior Health and Moog and Friends Hospice House are inviting Penticton residents to try moving forward with a little walk, one step at a time. The hospice palliative care program’s bereavement walking group has started up for fall, setting aside seven Fridays when those who have suffered the loss of a loved one can lace up their walking shoes and spend an hour with others struggling with the same thing. “We’ve structured it so it would be totally open or a drop-in type of group. They come as the spirit moves them and as they wish to come,” said Dawn Hill, Interior Health’s palliative care social and bereavement support worker.

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The group meets at the Japanese Garden gate rain or shine by the southeast parking lot of the Penticton Art Gallery at 9:45 a.m., with a departure time at 10 a.m. sharp. Hill said participants need to be comfortable walking the distance along the lakeside at a casual pace. “There are people who have come out in the past who have just been able to walk part of the way, and then sit out on the benches. Then we pick them up on the trip back,” she said. The group arrives back at the gallery, where they can sit in a café-like setting and drink coffee or hot chocolate that has been provided. Grief in-

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Penticton is bringing in the big guns of the manners world to rectify a local imbalance between naughty and nice. The Manners Lady, also known as Judi Vankevich, will be doing two concert presentations this weekend for free — sponsored by local individuals interested in fostering civility. “All the schools in British Columbia have a mandate of teaching social responsibility. That sounds so fancy and high-falutin’, but to a kid, what in the world is that? Social responsibility, they need it spelled out for them,” she said. “It means being respectful. What does being respectful mean? It means being a good listener. It means telling the truth. It means letting others go ¿rst. It means letting others have the bigger piece.” In addition to three shows at local schools, Vankevich has scheduled two shows that are open for the community. Saturday at 6:30 p.m., families are invited to Bethel Church at 945 Main St. for a free show. All ages are welcome, as the show is designed for young and old alike — even super surly teenagers. “Teenagers want to know, ‘What’s in it for me? Why should I be respectful?’ When kids get it, amazing doors open for them when they are respectful and when they are grateful,” she said, adding relationships change when teens thank their parents for everyday things like cooking dinner or a ride to a soccer game. “We do those things anyway. But when they’re grateful, it makes those things even more of a delight.”

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Her show blends music, stories and fun to weave the tale of how following the “golden rule” — do unto others as you would have them do unto you — can snowball into making the world a better place. “I always knew I wanted to make a difference in the world, but I always thought it was going to be in politics,” she said, explaining how she studied foreign and domestic policy as part of graduate studies in government and law in preparation for the political realm. To make some money while studying in the States, Vankevich began teaching modelling — but noticed a great deal lacking from her students.

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Vees captain slapped with 20-game suspension Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A 20-game suspension to Penticton Vees captain Logan Johnston will postpone the magic his line with rookie Mario Lucia and Travis St. Denis created. Johnston’s suspension stems from a crosschecking incident in the Vees’ final exhibition game against the Coquitlam Express. Johnston fractured Express forward Cody Michelle’s jaw with a cross-check according to the Express website. Johnston came to the defence of St. Denis who was slashed behind the play. Prior to learning how many games the suspension would be, Vees head coach and general manager Fred Harbinson said the league was trying to get everything together. “It’s tough because the video didn’t show anything because the situation happened so far behind the play,” said Harbinson, who is appealing the decision. “It’s an unfortunate incident for everybody: with the Coquitlam player getting injured, with Logan playing as well as he was trying to get off to a good start. We hope all the best for their player.” Harbinson insisted that Johnston, who didn’t make any comments on the suspension, wasn’t trying to target the head. While trying to send a message, Johnston’s stick slid up the players shoulder. “I know he feels really bad as our whole organization does,” said Harbinson on Monday. Last year Johnston was suspended four games in December for a cross-checking incident. The Vees and its fans have a long wait to see

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LOGAN JOHNSTON was looking forward to having a strong season playing with Travis St. Denis and Mario Lucia. A lengthy suspension is putting those plans on hold.

if Johnston’s line can build back the chemistry it developed. “I think we’re all three different types of players and we complement each other well,” said Johnston, whose spot on the line was filled by sixfoot-one, 170-pound rookie Garrett Hendrickson during practice. “Travis is a really smart, quick player with a lot of skill and Mario has a goalscoring touch for sure. He’s a big boy. I like to be a little grittier and kind of make some space for those guys. I can move the puck sometimes,

too. We found a lot of chemistry early. It’s been really fun. I can’t say I’ve played with guys like that before.” A paying his dues reward for the captain who is used to using his hands to protect the teams’ top players. St. Denis, who starred for the Trail Smoke Eaters the last three years, has an interesting relationship with Johnston. As opponents, the two had a tough time getting along. “I think I speared him or something,” said Johnston scratching his head about the things the

two tangled over. “We didn’t get along.” “He speared me in the face last year in a game in Trail,” recalled St. Denis now with a smile. St. Denis thinks this new line is unbelievable. “Johnston is a power forward guy. He’s probably one of the best in our league doing that,” said St. Denis, who has scored 62 goals in 149 BCHL games. “Lucia is just a skilled guy who can pretty much do anything out there. It’s definitely really nice to play with those guys. We just know where to find each other on the ice and we get the dirty work done in the corners.” St. Denis said this line is similar to the one he was part of in Trail with Sam Mellor and Scott Jacklin. They combined for 83 goals. “The one last year, we had a lot of skill,” said St. Denis, who along with defenceman Troy Stecher attended the Canada West camp for the World Junior A Challenge coming up. “We didn’t have much of a power forward on our line so that’s where Logan comes in which really makes it better.” Lucia loves the line because Johnston does a great job of getting pucks out of the corners. He also feels Johnston is solid in front of the net and then St. Denis is a fast center who makes good plays. “We have been together since mid tryouts and the chemistry is starting to come out really well,” said Lucia. “Once Logan gets back, we will build from there. It will be tough. Someone is going to have to step up.” On Thursday, the Vees announced that Joey Benik will fill the captain’s role until Johnston returns and St. Denis will wear an A.

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IN BRIEF Lakers volleyball tournament

Pen High is hosting a senior boys volleyball tournament beginning today. Along with the host Lakers, the tournament will feature rival Princess Margaret Mustangs, George Elliott, Vernon, Kelowna Christian School, Mt. Boucherie, Rutland and Kelowna Secondary School. The Lakers are ranked No. 4 in the AAA provincial standings and coach Scott Harkness said this tournament is an icebreaker for them. It’s the first action of the season and Harkness wants to see his players play hard. “If they execute what we have practised they will win some games,” he said. “Having a tournament right away is great way to see what the team is lacking so we can address those areas in practice.” With the team made up of Grade 11 and 12 players, Harkness expects his team to be strong and look to improve on their ninth-place finish during provincials last year. “The team is big and they have a lot of offensive weapons,” he said. “The areas we need to get better in is passing and serving. If the passing is there, we will win the match more times than not.” Action begins at 1 p.m. as the Lakers face KCS. On court B, the Mustangs play Mt. Boucherie on the B pool. Pen High then plays Vernon at 4:15 p.m. and George Elliott at 5:20 p.m. Saturday action begins at 9 a.m. with the final game at 2:40 p.m.

BCHL website reveals new look

As the British Columbia Hockey League gets ready to drop the puck on its 50th season, the league has unveiled a new look on its website. Images of many of the prominent players who have competed in the BCHL now showcase the website. Among the former Penticton players seen on the site is Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith, Paul Kariya and Beau Bennett.

Arenacross returning

The South Okanagan Events Centre, with R. Gibb Productions, is bringing Parkers Dodge Ram Arenacross Nov. 11 and 12. “Last year was simply amazing, and this year promises to be even better,” said promoter Robin Gibbs. “We’ve got some of the very best riders in North America attending this year including Zach Ruff. A number of local riders will be competing as well.” Tickets are available on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at the SOEC Box Office, the Wine Country Visitors Centre, charge by phone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX (763-2849) or online at www. valleyfirsttix.com. Adult tickets are $40, children $20. Additional convenience charges only apply when purchasing online or over the phone. For more information check www.pentictonmx.com.

I CAN DO IT — Amey Thompson pushes her way over the hill at the BMX track during the Race for Life event on Saturday, which raised $886 for the B.C. Children’s Hospital. The event has been taking place since 1981 when an 11-year-old BMX racer from the U.S. died from leukemia. In that time, BMX riders have raised $3.6 million in support of leukemia research. Steve Kidd/Western News

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Penticton’s Symonds pulls off surprise result in Nevada Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

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him the belief for the Àrst time that he can be a world champion. It’s something he seriously wants to shoot for. “I always dreamed of winning Ironman Canada,” said Symonds, who credited coach Kevin Cutjar for the work he has done with him. “To think that possibly winning a world championship is almost beyond a dream.” The result in Nevada

also secured the fact Symonds doesn’t have to leave his hometown to train and make a career of competing in triathlons. Now is also a key time for Symonds to secure sponsorship to enable him to train full-time. The Bike Barn gave him time off to go to Nevada, he also went to the world’s largest bike convention to Ànd things that might beneÀt the store and line

up sponsors. Right now he only has verbal commitments, as he wants to explore all his options. “It’s important for me to stay with the local companies that have helped me get here,” he said. After seeing what he’s capable of, Symonds is already thinking about next year as he wants to win the world championship.

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Superstar wrestlers such as Ricky the Dragon Steamboat, Shawn Michaels and Brett Hart planted the seed for James Hogan to love wrestling. As a six-year-old, he watched them with his father. “I said I’m going to do that one day,” said Hogan. “No matter what I was doing with myself, I always thought in the back of my mind, there is still a chance for me to get in the ring.” The London, Ont., native, who now calls Penticton home, has been stepping into the ring the last two

years as KC Andrews. On Sunday, he will take on The Unholy Minion, who is the Okanagan/Interior champion at the Royal Canadian Legion for the title. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Hogan, the afternoon radio host for SunFM. “This is the Àrst time that we are stepping into my hometown. I’m ready to bring the heat. I’m really psyched about it. I have been training extra hard and I’m looking forward to tearing the roof off the place.” Because The Unholy Minion will be a strong competitor, KC Andrews, said he will rely on his speed and technical aspects to win the championship belt.

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Duo thrives in Urban City Chase Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Any other Mitsubishi Motors City Chase and the duo of Tom McKay and Martina Zamecnik are going for victory. However, during the Vancouver City Chase championship on Aug. 27, they tried something different. “We wanted to come in top 10 and we were totally confident we were going to come in top 10,” said McKay, who with Zamecnik make up the Jack the Bear Jets. “We were a little bit more relaxed doing this race because we weren’t putting ourselves under pressure.” The approach worked as they placed fourth clocking in at 4:05:32, just 32 seconds from finishing third. A total of 500 teams competed in that event. McKay and Zamecnik completed fire fighters drill, quad running through an obstacle course, stand up paddle boarding, or a portion of an army bootcamp, as well as intellectual and skill challenges. “I enjoy the anxiety and being under pressure and having to perform,” he said, adding that it’s regular people looking for an adventure who compete in these events. “Not knowing what’s going to happen. I enjoy the competition, it’s quite stiff when you get into these races.” The race has teams of two going to different locations in the city solving clues and trying to reach as many check points as quickly as possible. The website (www.mitsubishicitychase.com) states that to conquer this four to sixhour urban event, teams will run, walk and use public transit to navigate their way through-

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out the city. They can call family and friends for help, accessing the Internet, and employ assistance of strangers. “It’s modeled after the Amazing Race but its done in one city, in one day,” said McKay. “It’s a lot of fun. It’s very physically demanding but also very intellectually demanding.” During the final check-point, McKay was harnessed and had to pull a car by ropes while Zamecnik was steering the car in an

oval course designed in a parking lot. “That totally burnt my legs out,” he said, as that followed him racing for three-and-ahalf hours and running around Vancouver. The two travelled 33 kilometres, 15-km by foot as they went to locations such as Jericho Beach, parks and fire stations. A goal of the city chase is to raise money for Right to Play, which helps kids in disadvantaged parts of world get involved in sports. The national

championship will be in Halifax, NS on Oct. 1 in which the winning team will receive two cars. Earning a spot in that championship is a motivator for McKay and Zamecnik. The duo also competed in the Kelowna event and placed second finishing in 3:34:55. “It’s our goal to become the best urban adventure race team in the world,” he said. “This is something that we are good at. We work well together.”

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Penticton is being praised for its successful economic development community and readiness for investment. A letter addressed to economic development of¿cer David Arsenault from Dale Wheeldon, chief executive of¿cer of Economic Development Association of B.C., gave praise for Arsenault’s work increasing the pro¿le of Penticton in a positive manner. “Your positive and energetic presence at events has been noticed by your colleagues,” said Wheeldon. “The role you are playing will not only help Penticton, but also economic development in general as we reach out to let people know about the work that EDOs are doing around B.C.” Arsenault has taken on a number of initiatives to spur economic development, including provide information to established business on expansion and retention efforts. “Our companies that are out there representing our community and selling their product are our best ambassadors,” said Arsenault, passing the praise on to local businesses. “The association recognized that some of the work we are doing here is leading edge. It’s nice to get the recognition from them and they are going to use some of our information at the ministry and use us as a best practice around the province. Our marketing material is fresh, different.” Wheeldon pointed to Penticton’s positive participation with the EDABC subsidiary organization LinxBC and its B.C. Business Counts program. Penticton is ranked third for the number of interviews completed and data entered for this business retention and expansion program. The top two communities hired consul-

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tants to do the interviews and data entry and had larger budgets to work with, said Wheeldon. Last November, Arsenault attended the Investment Opportunities in British Columbia event held in Vancouver, where site selectors met with economic development of¿cers regarding potential investment. Wheeldon said Penticton was considered among the top communities prepared for investment according to the site selectors. “There were 11 site selectors from the Unites States, so these are people and companies such as Walmart, Costco and Fortune 500 companies who are always looking for opportunities. They go out and spot diamonds in the rough, or communities that have potential. Our community was prepared for that event and we sat down one-on-one with these individuals and showcased what we had to offer, more than just lakes. You have to be more sophisticated in your marketing. We not only talked

about beautiful lakes and quality of life, but about labour skills, talent, workforce, operating costs, taxes, tax incentives, real estate, transportation and business environment,” said Arsenault. “Our package was more comprehensive than other cities.” Arsenault said there are companies in Penticton that are bucking the trend, from a national perspective, because they are growing. They are strategically thinking about ¿nding new markets. “That is where we come in sometimes and help them with export development and bringing trade representatives to Penticton to showcase the innovation that happens here. It’s exciting because we have some really bright minds here, that are really entrepreneurial and they are thinking way outside the box. We have products being shipped to Indonesia, China, Australia, U.K., United States and working on some local companies getting into the Brazil market,” said Arsenault.

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An event tailored to pampering women arrives at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre this weekend. The Ultimate Women’s Fair and Shopping Weekend features a huge vendor selection of over 100 participants from the Okanagan, B.C. and Alberta. Product categories include clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, spas, hair salons,

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kids products, candles, home decor and more including hourly draws and door prizes. Attendees will experience aisles each with their own concepts including pampering service, ¿tness and health and shop till you drop. Event organizers have selected a Peachland mother, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, as a recipient for the charity rafÀe. Items donated from businesses will be rafÀed at the

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weekend event and, along with partial admission proceeds, the money will be given to the woman. One of the highlights of the weekend is the It’s Raining Men fashion show on Saturday at 2 p.m. Models, who include former hockey players, will be dressed by Coconut Joe’s Clothing from Westbank. Also on Saturday, a Zumba demo will take place a noon, bra ¿tting seminar at 1 p.m., burn survivor and motiva-

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. Êmployee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 16/11 to September 30/11 (the “Program Period”) on the purchase or lease of most new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor and Mustang BOSS 302). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford employees (excluding any CAW negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. *Purchase a new 2011 F-250 Super Cab XLT 4X4 diesel engine/2011 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan Manual/2011 Escape XLT I4 FWD Auto for $45,756/$15,643/$18,269/$22,258 after Total Eligible Price Adjustments of $12,243/$2,006/$2,280/$4,891 deducted (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price adjustment of $6,743/$1,006/$1,280/$1,891 and Delivery Allowance of $5,500/$1,000/$1,000/$3,000). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Employee Price Adjustments and Delivery Allowances have been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,550 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. †Choose 4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2011 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan Manual2/2011 Escape XLT I4 FWD Auto for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, OAC from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $199/$233/$299 with a down payment of $3,300/$3,775/$3,700 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $1,965.27/$2,307.75/$2,954.83 or APR of 4.99% and total to be repaid is $14,308.27/$16,801.75/$21,512.83. All purchase finance offers include freight and air tax of $1,550 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. Offers are available to customers taking retail incentives and may only be available on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. ▲Offer only valid from September 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011 (the "Offer Period") to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before August 31, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an "Eligible Vehicle"). 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Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. **Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.1L/100km (40MPG) City, 5.3L/100km (53MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2011 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 5-speed Automatic transmission: [10L/100km (28MPG) City, 7.1L/100km (40MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. WRemember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. †††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence.

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tional speaker Lynda Fraser will speak at 3:30 p.m. and the Silverado Singers perform at 4:15 p.m. On Sunday Spiritual Unleashed with Lisa takes place at 11 a.m., wardrobe wisdom fashion feng shui seminar takes place at noon and natural vision improvement with Joy seminar at 1:30 p.m. The women’s fair runs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3.

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WATCH CLERK RCMP (Relief) A Watch Clerk provides support to the operational members and Records Section of the Penticton Detachment. We currently have an opening for a relief watch clerk to provide support for an undetermined period of time. The successful candidate will have training in PRIME, CPIC, PIRS and JUSTIN. Must have experience with UCR scoring and transcription of statements. Knowledge of switchboard, radio, and records management systems related to the RCMP. Computer literacy (keyboarding 55 wpm), attention to detail and flexibility are key components of this position, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork. The successful candidate must secure and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance The salary range for this position is $22.68 to $25.20 per hour (pay grade 060). If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume by 12:00 noon, Friday, October 7, 2011 to:

The City of Penticton, Human Resources 171 Main Street, Penticton BC V2A 5A9 apply@city.penticton.bc.ca Quote Competition #11-59E We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT/ MACHINIST required for busy manufacturing shop, located in Vernon, BC. Min 5 yrs. experience with blueprints, operating lathes & milling machines. Send resumes to jobs@westpromachinery.com or fax to 250-549-6735. Mental Health and Addictions Prevention Coordinator. The Ooknakane Friendship Centre is accepting applications for a part time (28 hrs/wk) Mental Health and Addictions Prevention Coordinator. Closing date Sept. 29. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to executivedirector@friendshipcentre.ca. Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton is hiring for a part time cashier. If you are an outgoing person who enjoys working with the public this job may be for you! Experience is an asset but not necessary. We offer a competitive wage and staff initiatives. All interested applicants please drop off resume to #104-2210 Main St., or email: bobbi_krien@naturesfare.com Roofers and Labourers required immediately in Kamloops and Cranbrook, BC. Candidate will have 1-3 years of commercial flat roofing experience, driver’s licence and transportation. Send resume: shannon@westernroofing.ca Rooms to Go Furniture is looking for a part-time sales associate. Flexible hours, sales experience preferred. Apply in person 2498 Skaha Lake Rd. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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Trades, Technical ALTERNATIVE FOREST Operations is a dynamic growing BC Forestry business, providing extraordinary performance for our customers and crew. We have immediate openings for the following positions. . Skyline Hooktender . Rigging Slingers . Chokermen . Certiﬁed Fallers If you are a safe high level performer, experienced and work well with others contact us! Mail resume to AFO, 3818 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 6K2. Email: admin@heli-log.com. Website: www.heli-log.com SKIDDER, BUNCHER, Mulcher, Dozer Operators wanted immediately, living expenses paid, wage $26-$30, Drivers license, FA & H2S alive. email jdhc@telus.net, 780-795-2115 Carrot Creek AB. webpage: www.jdhaggartcontracting.ca

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Home Improvements BATHROOM/BASEMENT Renovations.Updating existing Bathroom or Basement? Looking to add a new Bathroom or ﬁnish off that Basement.Serving the South Okanagan.Call for a Free Estimate.250488-5338

BELCAN Painting & Renos Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. Call Len 250-486-8800

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, rooﬁng, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve 250-490-9762, 250488-0407 HIGH CALIBER Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel All Home & Commercial Renovations & Additions No job too big or small Dan 250-864-0771 Quality Construction, concreter, casing, baseboards, framing, decks, countertops, drywall, fences, doors & tile. (250)488-4147 Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ﬁnishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131 Small reno’s & repairs, int/ext, painting & trim work, reas. rates, call Clare (250)4937116 or 1-250-317-0533

Boarding

LEO’S

• Boarding/Holiday Care • Daycare •Walks •Dog Taxi • In-Home Visits. Max 3 dogs/one time • Summerland based

Call Stewart 250-486-4877

Equestrian CANADIAN NATIONAL Horse Show, Armstrong Fair Grounds. Come see the smoothest riding horse in the world. Sep 30-Oct 2 8am-4pm www.phac.ca DIAMOND H TACK 16TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sept 23rd & 24th Tent Sale!!!! 10%-60% Off !! Join Us For Chili, Snacks, & Beverages! Enter to Win $100 Shopping Spree!!1953 Kirschener Rd. Kelowna, BC (250)-762-5631

Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Wheat Straw bales 3x3x8 700 lb $40/bale 250-804-6720 Alfalfa Hay, no rain, $75. per ton, Discount by volume. Vanderhoof, BC. Dean at 1-250567-9121 or 1 (250)546-3812 For Sale: Round bale feeder, like new $250.00, square bale elevator $150.00 Call: 250-494-8617 Ginseng tarps 24’ x 165’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $150 each. 250-558-8322. Quote available for installation. HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

Home Repairs

Livestock

All drywall, boarding & taping, new or repairs, for free estimate call John (250)809-8708 HOME Repairs Int. & Ext., Flooring, Painting, Demolition, Fences,Decks, Any Home Repair .Any Landscaping Needs, Construction Site Clean-Ups, Lic’d. Insured., Pent. 250-8091454, Kel. 250-718-2509.

Downsizing-For sale 4 Reg. Thoroughbreds, 2-4yr old G &3 yr old F- Mass Market-16h $2500 each obo. 2-4 yr old M & 3 yr old F-Royal Albert Hall-15h $1500 each obo. Ghas raced, is sound and not injured. M&F are green broke, great hunter/jumper prospects. 250-546-9313 for more info or to view.

Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132 Weaner Pigs for Sale. $75. 250-540-7775 or 250-5466265

Pets Adorable Shih tzu puppies, 1st shots, dewormed, vet cleared, ready to go. $500.ea 1(250)545-9199 DOBERMAN pups, females, males, Ready to go! $700.ea (778)212-2468 Gorgeous Yorkie/Havenese pups, $425. Yorkie. $500. 1st shots, healthy.250-379-2223. WOLF HYBRID Cubs Avail. Now! Sun Valley Wolf Kennels www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com 250-765-4996 Kelowna, BC

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances EXTREMELY LOW PRICES on popular BRAND NAMES because of slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. Washer/Dryer set starting at $399 Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50” $499 we do all of our repairs

CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS #104 2100 Dartmouth Rd, Pent, 250-490-0554 1-877390-0554

Why buy retail? When you can buy BELOW WHOLESALE

Top conditon throughout newer Beaumont white refrigerator 66hx31wx29.5d, with bottom freezer. Asking $250. Chest freezer 35hx31.5wx24d, good working condition & very clean.$50. Black upright water cooler, exc. cond. $40 incl 2-5gal jugs. (250)490-8612 WHITE KENMORE Dishwasher, good working condition. $75. (250)490-9799

Auctions BIG M Auction Sat Oct 1, 11am, at 5765 Falkland Road, Falkland. BC, Antiques, collectibles, tools, gift ware, saddles & tack and much more. Pictures on website. www.bigmtack.com Click on Facebook. Consignments wanted. For more info call 250-379-2078, 604-850-4238.

Huge 2 Day Auction

Oct. 1st & 2nd

West Coast’s Largest Garden Decor Importer & Distributor. Statuary, fence, driveway gates. $1,000,000 of marble, iron, aluminum etc. pieces. due to health reasons it all must go. Visit i-90 auctions on facebook or i-90 auctions.com Ph: 509-954-0698

Building Supplies BUY DIRECT! Fence Panels, Fencing, Siding, Decking, Rough Lumber, Posts & Beams. 1-800-838-6036 or 250-546-6038 Steel Buildings. Reduced Factory Inventory. 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600; 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900. 81x130 – Reg $121,500 Now $103,900 Source# 1KD 800-964-8335

Free Items AFFECTIONATE CAT seeks live-in relationship. Indoor cat, good w/ kids & dogs. 250-4931446 OLDER 17 ft house trailer, fair condition, located in Kaleden. (250)497-6232

Fruit & Vegetables Apples, prunes, pears .30/lb, peaches. 250-460-0302. For Sale: Tomatoes - Heirloom & Roma Peppers - Yellow Hungarian, Jalapeno, Hot Wax, Green Bell, Ancho 6711 Canyon View Road 250-494-9441 Gala & spartan apples 20 lbs $10, 1260 Broughton Ave., off Upper Bench Rd., (250)4879295, 250-493-8987 Italian Prune Plums. Large, juicy, easy picking. Rd. 6 UPick, Oliver. 250-498-4603

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Rentals

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Firewood/Fuel

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

dry ﬁr, larch, tamarack, dry pine, starts at $250/cord, truck loads for $50, free kindling, seniors discounts, free delivery to Penticton & some areas, (250)490-8325 Firewood, full cords of pine split & delivered $200, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50 (250)493-2687 or 250-7700827

Multi-family garage sale, Sat Sept 24, 9am-12. 2540 Taber Rd. MUST DOWNSIZE! Furniture, toys, books, bbq, household items, clothing. 161 Brooks Place. Sat 8:30am-noon. Sat., Sept. 24, 7:30-1pm, 332 MacDonald St., furniture & misc. electronics, gardening tools, kid’s toys, free coffee Sat Sept 24, 8-11am. 1434 Ridgedale Ave. Accent BlindsLarge selection of overstock window coverings. Bring your measurements! Great discount pricing. Other misc. items. Sat. Sept 24th, 8-2pm. Household misc., books & bikes. 192 Secrest PL. Sept. 24 & 25 8am-5pm lots of stuff, something for everybody 5295 greenlake rd Willowbrook Oliver 250-498-4278 Sept, 24th 9-2pm, 4656 Sage Mesa Dr. ice auger, dog house, sm kitchen appl., corelle, c/w dishes, art work. Cacelled if raining. Tools, household items, vehicles, camper. Sat Sept 24 8am-4pm. 9218 Shale Ave, Summerland Yard/Moving Sale. Mega clear out, unbelievable deals, funky stuff, 2yards full. 1015 & 1121 Government St. Fri Sept. 23 noon-?, Sept. 24th, 9-3. YARD SALE 150 Nagle Place Saturday Sept 24 8am - noon Recumbent exercise bike, leather chairs, antique bedroom set and much more.

wine making equipment, 10 carboy’s plus misc. equipment, $100, (250)490-0252

Furniture

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE We buy & sell quality furniture IN STOCK THIS WEEK: • Good selection of real “Wood” furniture • Sectional sofa with hidea-bed • Stoves and refrigerators • Washers and dryer sets • Apartment size table and chairs • Dining room sets, Oak, Walnut • Antique tables and chairs • Oak and Walnut China cabinets and hutches • Dressers, Hi-boys • Walnut bedroom set • Recliners • Headboards New items coming in daily

256 Westminster Ave. W. Showroom Open 10-5 778-476-5919 www.pentictonbargainstore.com

Comfy couch selling for $100 and wicker deck set with table for $100. Call 250-462-5874 after 5 p.m. during week and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Pillowtop queen boxspring & mattress $200, can deliver. Clean & dbl box spring & mattress w/frame $100 each 1 (250)493-2687,250-770-0827 Solid oak pedestal table w/4 chairs, 1 leaf. $250 obo. Solid oak corner hutch, glass doors upper, $150 obo. Double bed e/solid oak headboard, $250 obo. Floral loveseat, Victorian style, white/burgundy roses $200 obo. All items in excellent condition. (250)492-7801

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Garage Sales

Medical Supplies

147 McCullough Dr., back lane, Sat., Sept. 24, 8am 1 DAY ONLY Estate/Garage Sale, Antiques, Furniture, Taxidermy & Collectables 7909 Kalview Dr, Coldstream www.okstellarestatesales.com 9am Sat, 1116 Killarney St., kids toys, clothes, household, furniture, tools, toy collectibles Backyard garage sale, 412 Maurice St., Sat., Sept. 24, 9am-12pm Downsizing! Collectibles, china, glassware, knick knacks, old & new books, lots of misc. Sat & Sun, 8am-2pm. 4840 Barton Place, OK Falls downsizing yard sale, misc items, household, children’s stuff, renovation odds & ends, 1556 Duncan Ave., 9am-1pm, Sat., Sept. 24, no early birds Household garage sale, cd’s, 2 person jetted tub, kids toys, tools. Sat Sept 24, 8am1pm.449 Conklin Ave-in the lane of the house INDOOR YARD Sale Sat 8am2pm, Sun 11-3, rain or shine 2203 Dartmouth Dr, proceeds to beneﬁt CritterAid, to donate call 493-9752 MOVING SALE 5707 Solly Road. Sat & Sun Sept 24 & 25. 8 am -2 pm Everything must go. Household items, tools etc. Moving Sale, Kitchen stuff, triple mirror & dresser, bbq, pine dresser, clothing, new runners, 10ft ladder, lots of pictures. Lots of goodies for everyone. Sat. Sept 24, 8am3pm. 119 Huth Ave. MOVING SALE Sat. Sept 24, 8:30am-12:30pm Household items, kids in/outdoor toys & much more. 182 McPherson

Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. Mobility equipment and lifts, New & Used. www.okmobilityscootersplus.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250-542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-542-3745

MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale. Sat Sept 24 ONLY. 115 Yorkton Ave Penticton. 7am - 11 am. Early Birds Welcome! Baby swing & car seats, rugs, furniture, patio set, clothes, Sony TV, Push lawnmower/bag, kitchen sink, kids toys, linens, & more

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)

Looking for king size bed headboard. (250)493-1875

WANTED: FIREBALL ISLAND PIECES I am looking pieces for a 1986 version of the board game Fireball Island. Please call, 250-869-7362 Wanted: Ticket(s) to the Irish Rovers 250-493-8219

Musical Instruments Guitar, bass and drum lessons, all styles, blues to rock to classical, private or group, rock and roll for kids. Classic Guitars, (250)492-5007 Guitar, bass, piano, voice, theory and home recording lessons. Penticton 778-4765917. Guitars, ampliﬁers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710 MIDNIGHT MADNESS! One night only! Thursday, Sept 29, 6pm-midnight. Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave E. Phone. (250)492-4710

Tools INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHERS New & used, hot & cold. Large selection available. CLEARANCE PRICING. (250)558-3059 www.mach1systems.ca PELLET stove, 3 bag capacity 40,000 BTU $800. Radial Arm saw, $500. Concrete mixer $150. Compressor $150. 80gal corner aquarium $500 Keremeos 499-0469

Jewels, Furs 13 diamond anniversary band in white gold $200, call for more info or to view 250-4975191

Misc. for Sale Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.65 lb. CWF. 250307-3430. Gorgeous wedding dress size 10. Spaghetti strap with simple beading on the bodice and 2 light layers of chiffon, $400obo, 250-497-5191 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? microﬁbre loveseat & chair, $200, near new bed chesterﬁeld, $200, (4) P25/17 Goodyear tires, $40, Evolution 3 wheel golf cart, $30, (250)4924946

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/ Open to offers on any of 5 lots 10.2 ac Arrow Lakes area, Lot H, Hydro, wells, trees, ﬂat. 250-269-7328 www.monashee-recreation.com

For Sale By Owner #52-1701 Penticton Ave., Penticton, BC, 1287sqft, 1990 24x54 Mobile home in Pleasant Valley MHP, 2bdrm, 2bath, dining rm, living rm, family rm, nice kitchen, laundry rm, 2 decks, hot tub with gazebo, natural gas, private setting, Penticton Creek at back, on bus route, walking paths, the most beautiful lot and spot in Penticton, $235,000, phone (250)493-0838 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888

WINE equip.includes eleven carboys. bottle capper.tester and varius things. $ 100.00. 490-0252

Garage Sales

INVENTORY CLEAROUT

HUGE GARAGE ARAGE SALE PRICIN PRICING

Shutters - Blinds - Drapery Hardware Flooring, Laminate & Tile Cash

Saturday, September 24th

8am - 1pm

& Carry

Skyview Blinds & King of Floors in the parking lot at 197 Warren Avenue

REDUCED $299,000 1450 sq.ft Like new! 3 Bdrm & Den, 1 1/2 bath.Close to downtown Summerland, 1 car garage & workshop on large fenced yard. New roof, windows, kitchen, appliances 250494-8686 or 250-490-1161

Houses For Sale

Open Houses Beautiful 3 yr old 3100 sq.ft. home. Scenic lake & mountain view from large covered front porch. 5 bdrm, 3 bath, full unﬁnished walk out bsmt, 2 covered outdoor bar area, large lot w/12’x24’ inground pool. $740,000. 1434 Ridgedale Ave, OPEN HOUSE 9am11am on Sat Sep 24.

3bdrm heritage hse, in Lumby On large lot. Near all amens. $209,900. 250-547-9659 ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 Peaceful & private...1800 sf 3 bdr, 2 bath, rancher on 0.52 acre in Kaleden. Upgraded kitchen, din, bathrooms, windows, ﬂooring, elect. gate, etc. w/d, f/p & stove, 2 sunrooms, fenced, gorgeous grounds. Reduced to $345,000. www.Comfree.com/261462. (250)497-8605 REDUCED $319,000 2280sq.ft bright home on lg 70x115 ft lot. 3bdrms, 2 up, 1 down, on bus route and less than 5 min walk to Penticton Plaza, schools and hospital. Gas fp, 5 Maytag appliances, daylight bsmt, high efﬁciency furnace, a/c, lg carport, RV prkg, fenced back yard & back alley access, storage shed, potential in-law suite, fresh paint interior & exterior, call 250-809-9014 to view 101 Duncan Ave E

Lots Amazing Okanagan Lake View lot priced to sell almost 1 acre, nicely treed. $229,000 well below appraised value. (250)542-6167

Mobile Homes & Parks WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park model Homes. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $114,950. Many other plans available. Come see our new display homes 610 Katherine # 58 in West Kelowna Estates (South of the Kelowna Bennett Bridge on Hwy 97, turn North on Nancee Rd and turn left on Spland Rd and then left on Katherine) The Home Boys 778-7552505 Open House Wednesday to Sunday from 10-6 or www.hbmodular.com

Auctions

s Dodd

OPEN HOUSE Sun Sept. 25, 1pm-3pm, 2280sq.ft bright home on lg 70x115 ft lot. 3bdrms, 2 up, 1 down, on bus route and less than 5 min walk to Penticton Plaza, schools and hospital. Gas fp, 5 Maytag appliances, daylight bsmt, high efﬁciency furnace, a/c, lg carport, RV prkg, fenced back yard & back alley access, storage shed, potential in-law suite, fresh paint int and ext. reduced $319,000, 101 Duncan Ave E, Call 250-809-9014

APT. for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-2951006 for info, lv a message. LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 Large 2bdrm 2nd ﬂoor, DT Penticton, ns, np, incl. w/d/f/s, mature tenant, ref’s req., Vito. Oct 1. 604-291-1059 LG 3bdrm, 3bath, 5-appl, fp, newly reno’d, peak-a-boo view of lake. DT $1100+low util. 250-493-4702 250-486-4116

Updated 1bdrm apt. near Cherry Lane, clean, quiet n/s bldg., ideal for retired or semiretired, s/f/dw/ac, elevator, & coin laundry, $650+util., n/p 250-492-4265

Apartment Furnished 2bdrm, 1bath, laminate ﬂoors, storage in unit, quiet secure building, heat/cable incl., cat ok w/deposit, $850, avail. Oct. 1, (250)488-7902

Recreational RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

241 Scott Avenue Cable Included, Senior Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony 1 + 2 Bedroom

2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., Penticton, 1024 sq ft., 250-493-9227 800sqft shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $475/mo.+ triple net, & 1200sq.ft 250809-0728, (250)492-8324 APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 Shop & ofﬁce space, 834 sq ft. avail Oct 1, call(250)493-0815

Cottages / Cabins Avail. Nov. 1, downtown Oliver, 1bdrm cottage, $450+util, 250-485-7903 after 3:30pm

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2ba unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, 2nd floor, cat ok w/deposit, $900, 250-488-7902 3bdrm 1.5bath, np, ns, avail Oct. 1, $1200 incl. util., 250492-8681, 250-809-1693. 4 BDRM & 2 den from any time. $1650 obo. 2 Entrances, 2 bath, up & down. Close to Penticton high school. 250-487-0268 5bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. Oct. 1, $1350+util., (250)462-0669 BRIGHT, spacious downtown, 3bdrm upper floor duplex, OK Lake view, master bedroom has ensuite, walk-in closet & balcony, 5appl, ac, gas fp, new laminate flooring, ns, no pets, Avail. now, $1100/mo, 250-493-5161

Apt/Condo for Rent

FOR RENT • 250-493-7626

ONE BEDROOM

TWO BEDROOM Utilities Included

RENTALS

Apt/Condo for Rent

BROCKTON COURT

1200 sqft downtown Penticton store front. Price $10/sqft, parking. 250-492-8324, 250809-0728

Kingsview Properties

Utilities Included

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 1 Bdrm, 4th floor, f/s, a/c, Ok Falls: 3 bdrm 1 bath home on .4 secure building & parking. Avail. Sept. 1 acre. landscaped yard with mature trees ...............................$68500 incl. water and fruit trees. New large shop with 1/2 bath and den. Upgraded and well Pent. Ave. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath apartment on maintained. F/S, W/D, A/C. Must be seen main floor. F/S, D/W, A/C, insuite storage to appreciate. 125000 + util. with carport pkg. $775.00 incl. water. Downtown: 1 bdrm +bach, f/s, a/c, decks, (250) 770-1948 incl. pkg. $645.00-$685.00 incl. util & cable Property Management

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON

250-488-2881

APARTMENTS: $650 $750

Dodd

SATURDAY, OCT. 1 • 11:00 A.M.

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

SATURDAY, OCT. 1 • 11AM Dodds Will Auction a Large Quantity of New & Used Food Service Equip Including Deli, Pizza, Bakery, Coffee Shop From Baker’s Dozen, Monsters Pizza, Eagle Pass Restaurant & More. Partial List Includes: Middleby 2 Tier Conveyor Pizza Oven, Blakeslee 60qt Mixer, Pizza Prep Table, Berkel Slicers, Dough Sheeter, Bread Slicer, Single & Double Door Coolers, Vending Machines, SS Tables & Sinks, Robo Coup Prep Machine, Ice Cream Machine, Milkshake Maker, Draught Beer Cooler, Food Warmers, Juice Machines, 1/2 Size Convection Oven, Pastry Display Case, Toasters, Scales, Microwaves, Alto Shaam Roast Beef Cooker, Prep Tables, Tables & Chairs, Small Wares, Racks, China, Utensils, Patio Table & Chairs, Plus Much More.

2004 Ford F450 Diesel 14’ Cube Van

Saturday, October 1 11:00 AM 3311 - 28th Avenue, Vernon, BC Fri., September 30, 9am-5pm

View Photos @ doddsauction.com www.doddsauction.com Viewing all day Friday at 3311-28th Avenue in Vernon Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon

DODDS AUCTION

1750 Atkinson, 2 bdr dlx adult bldg. 2 bath, heated u/g prkg, lrg deck.5 appls, n/p $1000. Avail immed. 250-486-3791.

PENTICTON. 2 bdrm Condo Downtown, newly reno’d, Adult Bldg, np/ns, avail now. $800 + util; 1yr lse. 250-770-2003

AUCTION

Date: Time: Place: Viewing:

1 & 2 Bdrm Renovated Suites - Pet Welcome - close to Cherry Lane Mall - on transit route. Seniors Discount - call Chris at 250-809-0015

250-545-3259

$775 $795 $1000 $1100 $1100 $1200 $1500

Renovated 1 bdrm condo, f,s, laminate flr, new kitchen, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. Now (OT439) Downtown, large 2 bdrm, grd flr, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. Oct. 1 ( SHM) Near OK Beach & College, top floor walk up, 2 bdrm apt, new paint, carpet & lino. F, S, A/C, balcony, extra storage. Avail. Now and Oct. 1 (A334-3/4) 55+, 2 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c balcony, includes heat & cable. Extra storage. Avail. NOW (WT) Downtown, newer 1 bdrm & den condo, 6 appliances, laminate floors, balcony, extra storage. Avail. OCT. 1 (OT418) Alysen pl. 6th flr, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl., sec’d parking, elevator, north facing. Avail. Now (OT410) Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, laminate flrs, 6 appl, sec’d parking, elevator, balcony. Avail. Oct. 1 (A439) Furnished or unfurnished, 1 bdrm + den, 6appl, sec’d parking, incl. heat and air. Avail. Now (A438) Alysen Place, 4th flr, 2 bdrm +den, south facing, h.w. flrs, sec’d parking, extra storage. Avail. Oct. 1(A406)

HOUSES: $1200 Furnished lakefront 2 bdrm home, 2 bath. Avail. from Now until June 30th (OT424) $1200 2 bdrm older home with some reno’s, 1 bath, unﬁnished bsmt, f,s, w.d, close to Pen Hi. Avail. Nov. 1 (H699) $1650 Close to KVR and Pen Hi, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, home 5 appl. low maint. yard. Avail. Now (H733) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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

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Transportation

Duplex / 4 Plex

Suites, Lower

Townhouses

Antiques / Classics

Duplex, Upstairs 3bdrm and kitchen, down 2bdrm and kitchen,$1500/mo +util. 250462-5228

2 room suite w/bath, queen bed, n/s, n/p. 60+ seniors only, parking, on bus route, close to shopping ctr. $600/mo. 250490-3855 Bright spacious 3bd basement suite, w/d/f/s, $850+1/2 util, 250-328-9598, 250-492-2465 Central Penticton large bright furnished suite in a clean, caring home, 5appl., n/s, n/drinking, n/p. $600/mo incl all utils. (250)493-3835 Fully furn’d bsmt suite, $850/mo utils incl. Wiltse area, close to bus stop n/s, n/p. Avail now. (250)486-0990 Kaleden, 1bdrm suite, 6appl, pet neg., own patio, $750, incl util & wiﬁ, avail. immed., 250497-2911 lower suite in executive home, private patio, lakeview, f/d/dw, in suite laundry, gas fp, util/cable/internet incl., ns, np, $1150+dd., (250)492-2915

Housesitting 57 year old woman would like to housesit in Penticton 3-6mos. Looking to relocate, homeowner. Will take good care of home & pets if necessary.Call 1-250-392-5148 or 1250-398-0204

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm on Twin Lakes lakefront, 2 full bath, great view, quiet, fully furn’d, 15 mins from town, $1350/mo +utils.Avail Oct 1. (250)488-5925 485 Bennet Ave. 3bdrm, fenced backyard, $1200, vacant, 863 Government, 5bdrm, $1400, Vijay, (250)490-1530 #65-999 Burnaby gardens, 55+ 2bdrm, 2ba, $800, Peter, (778)476-0015 clean 1BD cabin, Ok Falls, suitable for single persony no pets, ref’s, gas heat incl., $495+elec, 250-497-7115 Country living, farm friendly pets welcome. Bring your horse & dog. Will negotiate. Live in sunny Cawston, an easy commute to Osoyoos & Penticton. Charming house suitable for couple 1200 sf., Loft bdrm on 7 acres w/one another occupied house. Cheap to heat with wood stove/elec. backup, f/s, w/d. $950/mo water incl. Avail Nov 1. Call 250-499-5883. FOR Rent 1 1/2 Bdr Small House Close to town in Summerland Farm Setting, $700 per mo 250 494-7654

House has inlaw suite for extended family, 790 E.Duncan Ave. 3 br + den, 2 ba, all appl. non smokers, n/p, refs req. Long term. $1500. Avail Oct 1. (250)492-4832 KEREMEOS 3bdrm, 2bth 5/ appl, Avail now. $1300/month Ref’s Req. 250-497-7172 OKANAGAN LAKE. 2-bdrm house. 5 new appl’s, furnished /unfurnished. Sept./Oct.-June. $950./mo+ util. N/S. Small pet. (604)463-8101 ronclarke21@shaw.ca PENTICTION, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, recently reno’d, close to school and hospital, fenced yard, avail immed, refs req. Call 250-492-5973. Penticton - 448 Heales 3+ bdrms, 1 bath, lg fenced yard, bathroom remodelled, quiet neighbourhood. NS/NP $1400. utilities included 250-460-1846 Rent, or rent to own, Keremeos, on the bench, 4bdrm, 2.5 bath, rec room, storage, single garage, shed, large yard, $1295/mo., ns, 250-487-7522, 250-809-3592

Motels,Hotels LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental from Sept. 15 until May 2012. Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl.,, quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205

Room & Board RM or Rm & Board w/TV, phone, alarm, lap-top & pillowtop dbl bed. Deck & patios w/hottub & bbq. Share kitchen/laundry/bath. 250770-1810.

Rooms for Rent Room with sitting area for rent Oct 1, 2011 for single person. Fully furnished. Includes utilities. Share kitchen, laundry and bathroom., $500/month, 250-490-5629

Shared Accommodation ROOM $400/util, laundry on site. Across from Ok College. Melissa 250-809-5417

Room for quiet, trustworthy person only, no parties, no alcohol, no guests, good location, $375, welfare & disability welcome, (250)493-5087 ROOM for rent, $375, fully furnished, all inclusive, 250-4935641, avail. Oct.1 DD - $150

Suites, Lower 1BDRM basement, daylight, near Wiltse school, n/s, n/p, util incl, $650, mature working person, 250-492-7312 2bdrm basement suite, ns, np, quiet people, $850 (incl. util.), (250)493-8961

Suites, Upper 3 bdrm daylight bsmt suite, f/s, w/d $1100 incl utils. Avail immed. 250-490-1700, 250486-3791 Daylight bsmt 2 rooms+ 3 pce bath, priv ent, fenced yard, small pet ok, n/s, part furn’d. $350 +utils. (250)494-9028 Kaleden, new furn bach suite, deck lakeview priv. ent 5appl. parking ns/np.Mature female pref. $650, util/sat/TV incl Ref req, Immed., 250-497-5016

Townhouses 298-296 Maple St. townhouse Penticton. 3-4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, w/basement, garage, Rent starts at $1250. Call 250-4901215 OR 250-490-1700 2bdrm & 3bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1000 & $1100/mo (250)490-9082 2bdrm+ loft, 1.5 bath, 5appl, ns preferred, small pets ok , South Penticton, $1050/mo + util. Avail. Oct., 250-493-8333

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3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. 1458 Penticton Ave, Cascade Gardens. (250)490-1700, 250-486-3791 Available immed. Penticton 2bdrm+den,1.5 ba, $1100+util, very clean, 5-appl, a/c, 2prkg, storage shed, near beach/market/school. 250-486-5480

1937 Buick Roadmaster, excel. cond. $20,000. 1984 Olds Cutlass Calais, 30,000 orig. kms, V8, 305, $8,000. 1972 Landrover parts $1500. 250462-3495

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574 Main St 639 Main St 608 Winnipeg 2946 S. Main Street 523 Jermyn 2800 South Main 270 Hastings Ave 74 Penticton Ave 52 Roy Ave 1265 Fairview Rd 1299 Manitoba St 135 Winnipeg St 2964 Skaha Lake Rd 1295 Manitoba St 1203 Main St 245 Warren Ave W 1370 Church St 220 Manor Park Ave 197 Brandon Ave 199 Marina Way 65 Preston Ave 973 Main St 945 Main St 505 Railway St #104-550 Carmi Ave 343 Ellis St 1498 Government St 120 Preston Ave 216 Hastings Ave 150 Van Horne St #101-96 Edmonton Ave 3290 South Main St 696 Main St #102-1825 Main St 675 Marina Way 1296 Main St 200 Bennett Ave 397 Wade Ave W 502 Martin St 1175 Lakeshore Dr. W 1101 Lakeshore Dr. W 1099 Lakeshore Dr. W 290 Warren Ave 456 Main St undisclosed 397 Martin St. 157 Wade Ave. W 361 Wade Ave W. 150 Orchard Ave

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: x Canadian citizen; x 18 years of age or older; x resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and x not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:

ELECTIONS PENTICTON ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Are you eligible to vote at the November 19, 2011 elections for Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee? Is your name on the current list of electors for the Corporation of the City of Penticton? If you are not sure you can find out by calling or visiting City Hall, 171 Main Street Penticton BC., telephone: (250)-490-2400. The Municipal office is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Municipal office until Tuesday September, 27, 2011. With the exception of registrations at the time of voting, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period Wednesday, September 28, 2011 until Friday, November 18, 2011. ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw 201149 being a bylaw to exempt certain parcels of land and improvements from taxation for 2012, which will be considered by City Council at the Regular Council meeting on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Those persons interested in viewing the proposed bylaws, may do so by attending City Hall Reception, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Care Closet Cheers the Church Christian Science Society Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church of the Nazarene Concordia Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Canada (Village by the Station) Grace Mennonite Brethren Church Green Mountain Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Hellenic Community Society of Penticton Holy Cross School Luso Canadian Multicultural Society of Penticton Oasis United Church Okanagan Boys & Girls Club Ooknakane Friendship Centre Ooknakane Friendship Centre Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Penticton & District Community Arts Council Penticton Alliance Church Penticton Art Gallery Penticton Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Penticton Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Penticton Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Penticton Curling Club Penticton Early Childhood Education Society Penticton Elks Lodge #51 Penticton First Baptist Church Penticton Free Presbyterian Church Penticton Kinsmen Disability Resource Centre Society Penticton Kiwanis Housing Society Penticton New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Penticton Sikh Temple & Indian Cultural Society Penticton United Church Penticton Vineyard Community Church Penticton Yacht and Tennis Club Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson (St. Anne's) Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson for Birthright of Penticton Society Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson for Penticton Recovery Resource Society Royal Canadian Legion S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society S.S. Sicamous Restoration Society Seventh-day Adventist Church South Okanagan Women in Need Society South Okanagan Women in Need Society St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church St. John Vianney Church St. Saviour's Anglican Church

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Nomination documents are available at City Hall, 171 Main Street Penticton, BC during regular office hours.

Marjorie Whalen, Chief Election Officer 250-490-2412 Karen Burley, Deputy Election Officer 250-490-2405

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for a 3-year term from December 2011 to December 2014 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street between 9:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from October 4, 2011 until October 14, 2011 excluding statutory holidays and weekends.

Estimated 2012 Tax Exemption 4,254.24 12,370.26 1,635.86 7,858.70 3,964.70 6,979.95 93,269.50 2,258.14 4,564.80 2,087.99 6,761.12 5,073.44 28,829.12 10,117.05 11,740.56 7,625.09 2,374.87 20,487.77 5,315.32 39,244.59 5,013.76 7,610.17 9,259.46 9,050.66 1,332.80 5,278.95 7,067.08 2,324.73 18,294.25 14,780.53 5,588.63 7,946.66 4,465.33 15,462.57 32,106.77 8,499.89 2,179.74 2,074.69 6,986.56 6,041.99 2,919.06 23,472.15 6,008.30 5,789.69 4,234.75 1,857.81 3,162.40 3,817.56 6,477.68 505,917.69

RESIDENT ELECTORS: x age 18 or older; and x a Canadian citizen; and x a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and x a resident of the City of Penticton for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and x not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: x age 18 or older; and x a Canadian citizen; and x a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and x a registered owner of real property in the City of Penticton for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and x not entitled to register as a resident elector; and x not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and x if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until the close of voting for the Election on Saturday, November 19, 2011, a copy of the list of registered electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors. OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on October 14, 2011. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Penticton and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears on the list has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector in the City of Penticton. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Marjorie Whalen, Chief Election Officer (250)-490-2412 Karen Burley, Presiding Election Official (250)-490-2410 Chief Election Officer

Penticton Western News Friday, September 23, 2011

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PACE EDWARDS JackRabbit roll top Tonneau cover. Like new. Fits Chevy / GMC 1988 to 2011 C/K/Siverado, Heavy Duty 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? box and 1997 to 2003 Ford F Series light duty & 2004 Heritage 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? box. Asking $400 ($1200 new). 250-462-3950

1990 Blue Miata convertible. Auto trans. All records since new. Very good condition. $3900.00 OBO ph. 250-768-1386

1990 TOYOTA Camry, silver, 4 dr sedan, well maintained, 185,000kms, one family owned. $2500 (250)770-0063 OKANAGANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

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

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2007 Chev Cobalt, super charged, 47,000 kms, black, loaded, summer driven. $11,500.obo. 250-545-4442

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1995 Chev model 1500, 4x4, V6, silver, 287,000kms, $2,300 obo (250)545-4442

14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Princecraft â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fishermanâ&#x20AC;? aluminum boat w/Bimini top, padded seats, lifejackets, etc., powered boat loader, mint cond. $3,900. or will sell seperately. Call (250)833-1976

Notice of Disposition RE: Property owned by the late David Roznatoski of #7-98 Okanagan Ave. Penticton, BC, V2A 3J5. Take notice that pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 98 Okanagan Ave., Penticton, BC V2A 3J5 intends to dispose of a 1971 Bendix Paramount manufactured home, serial #1653, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x58; (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Propertyâ&#x20AC;?), located in The Pines Mobile Home Park, Penticton, BC, 30 days after the publication date of this notice. Unless: You take legal possession of the Property, You establish legal right to possession of the Property, or You make an application to the BC Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice of you. Bev Kula, 98-98 Okanagan Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 3J5. Phone 250493-0223

Sport Utility Vehicle 1994 Jeep YJ 4cyl, 3 tops, good tires, $5000 obo, (250)488-7609

1994 Corsair Excella 5th whl, gorgeous cond, like new, loaded, too much to list. New tires, tanks, etc. Senior owned since new. Seldom used, highly maintained, absolute must see. $9500. (250)260-7717

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Transportation 1999 19B Nash, fridge, stove, oven, sleeps4, 3900lbs. Front double couch/bed. stb/jacks, sway bars, full rear bath. Exc cond. $7700obo 250-545-5864 SNOWBIRD READY! 2007 Nash 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; trailer, one slide, full awning. *2 pages of extras. 2000 Ford 350 4x4 V10 motor. 6247 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon. 250-545-1294

Trucks & Vans 1994 Toyota truck, 150,000KM Good shape. $8,500 obo. Extras. 250-547-6600

2000 GMC SLE, sht box, ex cab, 4x4, 4 dr, loaded, auto, 5.3L, V8, 220kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, exc cond. $4995 obo. (250)462-3505 2001 Ford F-150 XTR. Gold, toolbox, automatic,a/c, cruise,power everything, tow package, 170,000kms 7800 O.B.O contact Dave @250-487-8600

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2002 Ford Lariat Diesel, dually 8ft box, new rubber, well looked after, $16,999, call Ken, (250)494-8942 2005 Ford F-150 4x4, ex cab, v8 auto, 130K, very good cond. $9,500. 250-306-5362 2006 F350 FX4 Lariat, ext cab long box, low kms, canopy, leveling kit, 35â&#x20AC;? tires. Reduced $23,000. 250-549-0644 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. Blk, quad cab, hemi, service records. 107,000km. $18,500 obo. 1(250)547-6359 2010 Ford F150, 4X4, loaded, with canopy, electric blue, 60,000 km, $32,000. (250)803-1838, (250)804-2784

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2011 FORD EDGE

30,500

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2005 BUICK ALLURE

8,995

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WITH TRADE $

21,995

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2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA STK#1TA3A

2009 DODGE RAM

6,995

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4,995

27,995

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#1LD54A $

25,995

2009 FORD

21,995

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19,995

2007 FORD TAURUS

8,995

12,995

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#1ES1B $

10,995

14,850

12,850

33,995

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#1A024A $

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. MUSTANG YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#2MU2A $

6,995

2000 CHEV PU

2006 FORD

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#1A018B $

2010 FORD F150

31,995

2008 FORD F150

28,500

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#1A028 $

26,500

2010 FORD

29,500

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. EXPLORER YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE STK#1A034 $

27,500

2002 CHEV VENTURE VAN STK#1R16B

2007 NISSAN 350Z

4,995

Less $2,000 G.T.V.D. YOUR PRICE WITH TRADE $

2,995

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September 23 ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has drop-in darts and pool at 7 p.m. followed by karaoke by Anita. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and entertainment by Roland at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. COMPUTER SENIORS’ CLUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall. Call 250-770-7848 for more information. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH

Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has a roast beef dinner at 5:30 p.m. by the ladies auxiliary with music bingo. ANAVETS HAS DJ music at 6:30 p.m. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. BEREAVEMENT WALKING – Advertisement –

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GROUP meets at the Japanese Garden Gate at 9:45 a.m. for seven weeks. Pre-registration is suggested. Contact Dawn Hill at dawn.hill@interiorhealth.ca. WILD WEST FEST for all ages is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 24. For $5 people can enjoy 16 hours of live entertainment. Kids aged five and under are free. Lots of free activities for the kids. Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. More info and full schedule at www.WildWestFest.ca. THE THIRD ANNUAL ReImagine Art Festival begins with muralists at work from noon to dusk all around Downtown Penticton. Artists take to the streets to reimagine the alleyways and exterior walls in three competitive categories: mural style, classic street art and artist’s choice. Pick up a map from the Downtown Penticton Association office. FREE TRAINING SESSION for volunteers with the One To One reading program are from 1 to 4 p.m. Call Dawn at 250-493-7554 for info. CANADIAN SKI PATROL’S Winter Extreme ski and board swap is at the Penticton Curling Club from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hockey gear accepted (no undergarments). Drop off and sale begins at 10 a.m. Pick up unsold items/ cheque on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

SATURDAY September 24 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11 a.m. and a meat draw at 2 p.m. with sing-along at 4 p.m. ANAVETS HAS DINNER at 5:30 p.m. and dancing at 6:30 p.m. SURVIVORSHIP DRAGON BOAT team flea market runs every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All funds raised go to team activities and breast cancer awareness. Market at 1652 Fairview Rd. (Fairview Plaza). For table rental and more information please call 250-493-6604. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. and music by DJ Ivan at 6:30 p.m. Members and guests

welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts/pool at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by Hal. CHARITY BOTTLE DRIVE is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marketplace IGA. For pickup, call Pat 250493-6205. CRITTERAID INDOOR GARAGE sale is every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2203 Carmi Ave. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. J UDI THE G OOD Manners Lady will perform at the Bethel Church at 6:30 p.m. She is known across Canada and U.S. CURE WITH THE support of Get Bent Active Society is having a joint fundraiser called Get Bent Bollywood Bellydancers Love Tour. This family event will take place at the Cleland Theatre on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Drop by the Penticton CIBC office or the Book shop on 242 Main St. to purchase your tickets. CANADIAN DISASTER A NIMAL Response team has an introduction to Emergency Pet Services Training, $35 per person at RDOS. Office on Martin Street: Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (bring lunch). Call Deborah at 250-493-9752 or evenings at 250-809-7152 to get registration form or visit www.cdart.org. SUMMERLAND UNITED CHURCH on 13204 Henry Ave., is holding its annual fall fair from 8 a.m. until noon. The fair features garden fruit and vegetables, garage sale items, baking, blueberry shortcake and coffee and muffins. C H E R RY LANE S HOPPING Centre is hosting Peter Blundell, who will be doing appraisals. The Heirloom Discovery Appraisal Days are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $12 plus HST (cash only) with partial proceeds going to the South Okanagan Children’s Charity.

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SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil Sajna at the South Main Dropin Centre on South Main Street. Call 250-493-2111 for more info. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m., an M&M Meat Draw, Last Man Standing and games. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has a meat draw at 2:30 p.m. ANAVETS HAS 10 a.m. registration for dart shoot, horse races and a meat draw at 2 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Lorraine’s chicken wings from noon to 4 p.m. Mystery draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. INDOOR SUNDAY MARKETS from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 760 Main St. features artists, face painting, food, exhibits and more. BC SPCA FLEA market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting at Real Canadian Wholesale Club parking lot at Main Street and Carmi Avenue. LET’S MOVE DAY is a five kilometre walk-a-thon at 2 p.m. Registration required to get T-shirt and pedometre. Call 250770-1893 or 250-493-

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m. AL-ANON has a men’s only meeting at 7 p.m. at the United Church. Call 250490-9272 for info. SENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church on 696 Main St. ANAVETS HAS HAMBURGERS and hotdogs at 11 a.m. Horse race and meat draws at 2 p.m. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Joseph’s Famous Toasted Garlic cheese toast. All members and guests welcome to hall on 1197 Main St.

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EDINA CHAPTER NO. 33 Order of the Eastern Star is holding a fun fundraising event at the Barley Mill Pub, which includes food, drink and a lot of fun activities. Phone Margaret for tickets and more information 250492-3744.

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