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a giant ¿shing net leaning against a wall in the Osoyoos border services of¿ce. “Oh, that is actually part of our aviation control. Sometimes we get birds in the building up in the rafters,” chuckles Michael Cacchioni, Kristi Patton superintendent for the Port of OsWestern News Staff oyoos. This is a side of of¿cers many Packing a Kong on his utility belt may not be a part of the of¿cial don’t see when crossing the border uniform, but for Canadian Border into Canada. Cacchioni admits one Services of¿cer Steve Robinson, of the biggest misconceptions of border guards is that “they are all it’s essential. His four-legged partner Jack, an mean.” But their stern-while-stillexplosives and drug detection dog being-polite approach comes with for the region, does his best work reason. A display table full of just some of the seized guns and weapwith it. “When he completes his goal he ons from the past year proves that gets his reward, the Kong, and he point. “I think the job has changed. loves that thing,” said Robinson. Initial reaction to seeing the dog Historically the reason why custoy on his utility belt might draw toms was formed was for things strange looks, but so does having such as revenue collection, but our focus has become a bit different — there is gun seizures, arresting people for warrants, smuggling and drugs,” said Cacchioni. “What a lot of people don’t see are these types of threats and seizures behind the scenes. They just think I’m being nickled and dimed on my extra block of cheese or whatever. They may not be privy that while they are in a 20-minute lineup to get across the border to Canada that we are executing a warrant on someone who is wanted JACK GETS A HUG from his master Canaor conducting a weapdian Border Services detector dog services ons seizure.” officer Steve Robinson for a job well done One package marked during a recent training session. as “hunting knives,”

Ofﬁcers have come across a host of weapons and drugs at Osoyoos crossing

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CANADIAN BORDER SERVICES officer Erin Steeksma holds up a large Magnum handgun seized from a person trying to enter the country at the Osoyoos border crossing recently. Such weapons seizures at the Okanagan point of entry are not uncommon.

contained some very intimidating gloves sitting on the seized items table. With three, razor sharp blades about seven inches protruding from the ¿nger area, in the style of X-men character Wolverine, these weapons were found by Canadian border guards. Then there are the guns — all shapes, sizes and colours. “I can’t begin to count the number of times I have seized weapons personally where the person has had it fully loaded in the console or glove box and think nothing of having it there,” said Cacchioni. “Obviously the gun laws in the U.S. are signi¿cantly different than ours ... to a certain extent it is shocking what people try to bring over the border

considering how much information there is out there.” Just on Sept. 22 a U.S. resident was selected for further inspection and of¿cers discovered two semiautomatic handguns — one concealed in the glove compartment, the other in the centre console. Of¿cers arrested the woman for smuggling the ¿rearms and seized her vehicle. The Osoyoos port, which is celebrating its 150th year of being open, is one of the busier border crossings in the district in regard to seizures, said Cacchioni. He said quite often it is Americans and other foreign nationals who they seize guns from, while Canadian travellers often get

confused about what items are exempt or not allowed back into the country. Tobacco and alcohol are often the major trip-ups. “The best thing to do if you are unsure about any items you are bringing back, is go to our website where everything is listed, or call the border information line. At the very least, when you get to the border ask the of¿cer about the item rather than not declare and see if you can get through with it. Trying that, in the case of weapons, can ultimately lead to prosecution,” said Cacchioni. For more travel tips for returning Canadians visit www.cbsa.gc.ca or call 1-800-461-9999.

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A former Penticton man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against two male youth, and RCMP believe there may be more victims. Robert John Graham, a 38-year-old West Kelowna resident, was arrested on outstanding warrants out of Penticton for two charges of sexual assault and three charges of sexual interference. According to RCMP, Graham was released on bail with strict conditions that included no contact with anyone under the age of 18 who is unaccompanied by an adult. “We honestly believe that there

is de¿nitely more potential victims out there,” said Const. Steve Holmes, media relations of¿cer for the Kelowna Graham detachment. “These incidents for which he is being charged are a couple years old or so, however, we believe his behaviour has continued and there are not only victims from back then but very well could be more recent victims.” Holmes said charges were formally laid against Graham on Sept. 1 after an investigation was

We believe his behaviour has continued and there ... could be more recent victims. — Const. Steve Holmes

started last October by Penticton RCMP. Anyone who believes they have been a victim of Graham are being asked to come forward to Penticton or West Kelowna RCMP.

Fugitive last seen at Osoyoos hotel Western News Staff

A man last seen in Osoyoos is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant by RCMP for deportation. Mounties said Luis Fernando Partida Ramirez, also known as Fernando Chaidez, has been charged by Penticton RCMP with possession of drugs for traf¿cking and by Keremeos RCMP for a breach. The 38-year-old man from Mexico was last residing in the Boundary Motel in Osoyoos but moved on Sept.1 without advising the Canadian Border Services Agency. He then failed to attend his immigration hearing on Sept. 8 and the war-

rant was issued on Sept. 22. Ramirez was convicted in May 2005 in Washington state for possession of drugs for the purpose of traf¿cking. The wanted man is described as ¿ve-foot-nine, 174 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. Anyone with inRamirez formation on the man or his whereabouts are asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.southokanagancrimestoppers.ca for other anonymous ways of passing information on.

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College sees slight surge in enrolment Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Enrolment continues to climb at educational institutions throughout the valley, with both Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan reporting record enrolments for the fall semesters. For Okanagan College, a snapshot of student enrolment in mid-September shows an overall four per cent increase in the number of students over the same time last year; 6,216 compared to 5,976 a year ago. That news comes in the wake of a 16 per cent increase in the college’s summer enrolments. The Penticton campus, however, is showing only a small increase, with 610 students on the list, compared to 604 last year. Regional dean Donna Lomas said that’s due to an increase in academic enrolment being balanced by a drop in trades courses. That’s probably due to the weak housing market, she said, which will correct itself when the market shifts again. “This growth is an important signal,” says Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton. “It means we’re able to accommodate more students who are able to pursue their career and academic goals.” The increases on the Penticton campus mirror the overall college picture. First-year university science enrolments have increased 51 per cent over the previous year (338, up from 254); student numbers in the environmental studies more than doubled (50 compared to 20); students taking ¿rst year of business administration

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CRIMINOLOGY STUDENT Kurt Koleszar looks up information in the library of Okanagan College Thursday morning. Like other post-secondary schools in the valley, the local campus is reporting an increase in registration.

programs have increased about 10 per cent (556 compared to 504); and student enrolment in the two years of the criminal and social justice diploma program has climbed 53 per cent (129 compared to 84). “We had a really strong increase in our academic programs. They were up about nine per cent. That’s really good for us, so we’re really pleased,” said Lomas, who added that business programs are doing particularly well. “We kept adding seats so we have

classes with 40-plus students, which is unusual for us.” Science programs are also doing very well, according to Lomas, who adds that the criminal justice program has become so popular, they have had to turn people away from it. That may be due to last year being the Year of Science, and raising the pro¿le of sciences. Part of the reason they have been able to schedule larger classes is the extra room provided by the newly

opened Centre of Excellence, but Lomas said besides extra space, the new facility has had another effect on campus life. “Students are spending more time on campus,” said Lomas. There are more things to do, she said, with more recreation possibilities and more study spaces available. “Students don’t all have to crowd into the library when they want to study.” The fall enrolment data only tells part of the picture at Okanagan Col-

lege. It is a snapshot of students enrolled in programs that started in September. The college has other programs that start later in the fall and in January. There are still more that started in the summer and continue through the fall as well as distance education, where the number of students registered grew to 137 from 112 last year. If the trend holds through the full year, 2011/12 will be the seventh year in a row that Okanagan College has grown. Since 2005, Okanagan College has grown by 46 per cent, exceeding government-set targets each year. Last year, the college was bigger than Okanagan University College in 2005, its last year of operation before splitting into the college and UBC Okanagan. UBC’s Okanagan campus is also reporting record numbers, with 7,901 students registered, including 710 graduate students. In early September the university reported 2,049 ¿rst-year students were enrolled to start class in the 2011 winter session, up 12 per cent over the same period in 2010. The most signi¿cant growth in enrolment is from Lower Mainland secondary school applicants, totalling 478 new students, up 36 per cent from last year. “This campus has seen tremendous growth since its inception,” says Doug Owram, deputy vice-chancellor and principal of UBC Okanagan. “Our reputation as a centre for innovative learning and excellence in teaching has grown year over year as we have attracted more students from around the province, across Canada and representing more countries than ever before.”

Dispute crops up over use of Washington apples Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Since Monday, Jeff Bryde has been conducting a hunger strike outside the B.C. Tree Fruits of¿ces in Kelowna, protesting their practice of importing some of the fruit they market from outside the country. But his employer, the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative, which also owns B.C. Tree Fruits, is puzzled by Bryde’s actions over a practice that has been going on for decades. Bryde has been suspended from work twice after writing letters to the Kelowna Capital News complaining about B.C. Tree Fruits sourcing fruit outside the country, which he feels Àies in the face of campaigns by the B.C. Fruit Growers Association to encourage consumers to buy locally grown fruit. In the latest letter, which

earned him a ¿ve-day suspension, Bryde pointed out that B.C. Tree Fruits is importing Gala apples from Washington state even as the same apples are just coming off local trees. “This has never happened before at the start of a season,” said Bryde, who acknowledges that B.C. Tree Fruits often ¿nds other sources of fruit when the packing house runs out of inventory. In the same letter, however, he said the company should not be importing Washington state apples “under any circumstances” when they are under the same umbrella as the BCFGA. “He has an issue with it when we do it at the start of a season but it’s OK at the end of the season,” said Kelowna orchardist Jim Eliot, who chairs both B.C. Tree Fruits and the OTFC. “Jeff has been spreading some erroneous information.” There was a time when the BCFGA, a lobby group and a producer association, owned B.C.

Tree Fruits. However, it is now owned completely by the OTFC, which is the main conduit for processing and marketing fruit grown in the Okanagan. It, in turn, is owned by the some 800 grower shareholders. Eliot is mysti¿ed as to why Bryde is trying to make an issue of a practice that he said has been going on for many decades and only accounts for about two per cent of the amount of fruit they market. It is unusual for them to source fruit at this time of year, Eliot admits, but a late start to the harvest coupled with the success of the BCFGA’s campaigns meant there was a high demand for fruit that they couldn’t meet. “We are getting an unprecedented level of support from consumers and retailers right now, driven by consumer desire to both eat more fresh fruit and buy local,” said Eliot, who added that

the fruit being picked from local trees takes several days to shed the heat of the ¿elds and make its way through the processing chain. “B.C. Tree Fruits needs to be sure their retailers are not without fruit, so they don’t go looking for other suppliers,” he said. “As soon as our fruit is available, we stop sourcing product. If we lose that sale, they will go elsewhere.” Sourcing the fruit needed to cover breaks in their own supply chain means B.C. Tree Fruits gets to switch back to shipping local fruit when they have product available, rather than leaving that decision to the retailers. “We would not sell a box of fruit that jeopardized a local sale. That’s why it’s a plus for the industry and for the growers,” said Eliot, adding that employees like Bryde also bene¿t, as the lines are kept running with the continuous supply of fruit.

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BRIDGING CULTURES — Presidents Koichi Saito (left) and Lester Patrick of their respective Ikeda-Penticton Sister City societies chat over lunch at the Japanese Gardens this week. A group of 31 visitors from Ikeda are in Penticton until Sunday as part of the ongoing exchange program.

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The sooner the better. That’s the timeline local business and civic leaders want in calling for swift action to create employment opportunities in B.C. after Premier Christy Clark unveiled her muchvaunted “Canada Starts Here” jobs plan last Friday. Clark told trade leaders in Vancouver that she aims to double B.C.’s international trade presence in growing markets like China and India by tapping expanding middle class markets with a growing appetite for the province’s goods and commodities. “By taking advantage of the rapid growth of the middle classes in India and China, we are accelerating job growth right here in B.C. The more these countries buy from us and invest, the more jobs are created here at home,” Clark said in a release. Jason Cox, Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce president, said he and local business leaders were among those polled by the premier and other MLAs for input on the plan, and the resulting

document shows “promise.” “We’re encouraged that the provincial government continues to recognize that government doesn’t create jobs, it creates an environment for jobs. It’s the business community, predominantly small business that drives job growth,” he said. “In this time following the ’08 recession and world markets being what they are, an emphasis on job growth is exactly what this province needs, particularly what this area needs.” Cox did stress, however, that business leaders would “wait and see” before rendering verdict. “I don’t want to just sing their praises. The proof’s in the pudding. The results are all that matters,” he said. “If this turns out to be a lot of talk — which I don’t sense it is — but if that’s all it is, … we’re looking for something more signi¿cant than that. It’s an absolute priority. But I’m glad that this is one of the ¿rst things the province is talking about.” Cox said he was happy to see the premier key in on agri-business as a growth sector to be marketed abroad for Okanagan crops like cherries, apples and soft fruits.

“We obviously have a strong background of agri-business here and growers, orchards and vineyards. Opening new markets particularly for those fruit growers is exceptional,” he said. “We hope that it has a quick uptake. The sooner, the better in that industry.” He also saw opportunity in the premier’s desire to expand international education, as the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence could draw additional students to the area who are likely to spend money on accommodations and living expenses where they study. There was also a shift to recognizing tourism as a knowledge sector, he said, with proposed investments into training and improving markets for year-round tourism. “Obviously tourism is not the main industry in this town, but it’s a signi¿cant industry and we do depend on it,” he said. A good portion of the plan focused on B.C.’s natural resource sector, highlighting the 10-per-cent improvement in lumber exports to China after of¿ces were set up under an innovation investment program.

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approvals to become “ef¿cient and pro¿cient organizations.” “Unfortunately it’s the external factors which control that growth in jobs. But when that demand is there, B.C. has to respond to it quicker,” he said, citing the example of the Princeton mine project, which was only able to obtain permits so quickly because it was based on an existing mine site. “A lot of regulatory hoops they had to go through had been gone through years ago. To get a new mine site in play now, you’re looking at a decade or more. That can literally be two economic cycles — it’s seven up and seven down.” Meanwhile, the B.C. Chamber of Commerce called on Union of B.C. Municipalities delegates to renew their focus on job creation as they discuss issues — issuing a dire warning about the consequences of inaction. “Local government must resist the urge to cave into the demands of the NIMBY segment at the expense of the many bene¿ts that economic development brings to the community, the region or the province,” B.C. chamber president John Winter said. “Without strong local businesses and without timely new project approvals, the local tax base erodes, jobs dwindle and services and taxpayers suffer.”

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Cost-saving measure carries a steep price

or a plan that aims to save every nickel and dime, things just don’t seem to add up. The B.C. government is planning to appoint a municipal auditor general in charge of reviewing the spending of cities, towns and villages. The concept has been frowned upon by civic politicians, despite assertions the municipal auditor wouldn’t overrule local government decisions. But the notion of “performance audits” made politicians wonder how far the government wants to go. We are always in favour of accountability, and have a hard time tolerating arguments that let politicians hide mistakes. But this issue is a bit thorny, given the possible agendas at play. We hear a lot from civic of¿cials about downloaded costs from senior levels of government and how they have one revenue source: property taxes. So what if a potential municipal auditor found municipalities were running like well-oiled machines? Would that ¿nally prompt senior levels of government to adjust funding formulas? That assessment may be too optimistic. But if it can ¿x a broken system, perhaps it should be explored. Then again, civic of¿cials say ¿nancial accountability is already shared through UBCM, meaning the pennies are already being pinched. Government of¿cials placated municipal politicians by suggesting a separate oversight committee or council to ensure the municipal auditor’s independence. So they are willing to spend money to insulate a whole new level of bureaucracy that is bound to cost more money, all to see where money can be saved? At that juncture, we have to question the motivation behind a municipal auditor general. There is a piece from this political puzzle that’s missing, and that’s why the government wants to head down this road. Cough up a reason, and we might ¿nd it in the public’s best interests. Until then, the math doesn’t seem to add up.

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Will the euro survive another day? Few things are as galling as being right too soon. Back in 1970, dissident Soviet historian Andrei Amalrik wrote a book boldly called Will the Soviet Union Survive Until 1984?. He predicted that it would not, which greatly annoyed the Communist regime. He was sent to Siberia for his temerity, and later forced to leave Russia for the West. Even worse, he was wrong. The Soviet Union survived until 1991. Many pundits ¿nd themselves in the same situation today with regard to the future of the euro, the decade-old common currency that is shared by 17 of the European Union’s 27 nations. They are suggesting that the euro could collapse any day now, and that the EU itself may follow. Making such blood-curdling predictions is great fun, but they are getting ahead of themselves again. We are dealing with three different things here. One is a default by Greece. That could happen any day now. Indeed, it should happen soon. The second is a collapse of the euro, triggered by a Greek default. That would plunge Europe back into recession, and cause chaos in the world’s ¿nancial markets. The third thing is the collapse of the European Union itself. This, we are warned, would cause it to rain blood, or at least frogs, all over Europe. And that clink-

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Dyer Straits ing sound you hear offstage is the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse saddling up. So, let’s begin with Greece. Why should it default on its international debts? Because they amount to 160 per cent of Greece’s Gross Domestic Product, and the savage austerity measures that the EU has forced on the country have driven its economy deep into recession. The Greek economy is shrinking at seven per cent a year — so Athens can never repay the debt. However, Greece uses the euro. Wouldn’t a Greek default bring the whole common currency into disrepute? Well, maybe, but that’s certainly not an inevitable outcome, and it would be in nobody’s interest to push it in that direction. The euro is the root cause of

Greece’s dif¿culties. It has an uncompetitive economy, and the government fails to collect even half the taxes it is owed. So back when it used the drachma, it paid high rates for foreign loans, and devalued the drachma once in a while to deal with the competitiveness problem. Greece should never have been allowed to join the euro, but it was allowed in because the new currency was not really about ¿nancial advantages; it was seen as a vehicle to greater European unity. In practice, however, what it meant was that weak economies like Greece’s, which normally could not borrow money cheaply, could now get foreign loans at the same rate as Germany or France. So they borrowed a lot, of course. The European banks are as much to blame as the Greeks. They lent torrents of money to a country that they knew was a bad risk, calculating that if the Greeks couldn’t pay them back, the EU would bail them out to save the euro. But that is turning out not to be true, and so the banks are going to be hurt. Some of them may fail. The euro will probably survive this crisis: what are 10 million Greeks compared to the 325 million people who use the euro? But it probably won’t survive more than another ¿ve to 10 years, because there are much bigger

countries using the euro — notably Italy, but perhaps also Spain — that have an equally problematic relationship with the common currency. The problem, in a nutshell, is this. A common currency generally presupposes a single government with the ¿scal and monetary tools to protect it, and the political unity to do so. The euro common currency, a primarily political project, was created without any of those fundamental assets, and it is bound to fail unless the EU can now come up with them in a hurry. It almost certainly won’t, because that would require the members to surrender far more of their sovereignty than they are prepared to do at this time. The euro in its current form will probably collapse before 2020. Will the European Union collapse with it? Why should it? The EU has been in existence, under various names, since 1958. It survived all but the last 10 of those 50 years without a common currency, because its existence served the purposes of its members. It will survive a future without the euro, too. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Raccoons wreak havoc on neighbourhood

I’m sure that it’s not uncommon for Penticton residents to be visited by the occasional raccoon. Stealthy little bandits that like to help themselves to a plethora of food sources, such as fruit trees, gardens and ¿sh ponds. When experiencing these visits once in a while, they can actually be rather entertaining. Their ability to problem solve is rather incredible and they can remember the answer to a problem for up to three years. I’m also a Penticton resident, small business owner, mother and master of one cat and one dog. Until a couple of months ago, I also didn’t mind the occasional visit. I did make sure that I kept my pets in at night and closed off the dog door. I did grumble a little when I had to start replacing ruined items such as a pond pump and gazing ball. I did have to say a sad farewell to my ¿sh as they were consumed as an early morning snack to a party of six baby raccoons. I counted. As the past year has progressed the number of raccoons seems to have grown exponentially, creating an alarming stir amongst my neighbours and myself. I’ve counted as many as seven on my back patio while looking out my window at about 5:30 a.m. and on another occasion, four have made their way over my fence on an evening while I was entertaining out on my patio. We were less than 10 feet away. Several weeks ago, another neighbour heard her dog yelping

Silent trail users should be heard

I cannot understand why anyone should be permitted by the powers that be to ride “motorized” through what is a linear park dedicated to walkers and pedal cyclists. I suspect their enjoyment of a non-sanctioned activity encompasses seeing how fast they can negotiate the trail without losing control of their air-pollutant machines. The use of the term “parallel trails” is a nice touch; parallel trails could be two miles apart. What they are arguing for is side-by-side trails, which could mean that the quiet among us would be separated from a source of irritating noise pollution by nothing more than a three-foot-wide dirt strip. There is also the potential for swirling clouds of dust if the surface is not kept in peak condition. It is no wonder that the quiet users of the trail, packed by authority, voiced what I believe to be their long-simmering resentment against the motorized crowd once the latter were banned prior to the May long weekend. In town during spring and summer you can’t walk more than two or three blocks without having your hearing savaged by the passage of a mufÀerless moron-cycle or a poorly mufÀered car. I appreciate the opportunity to walk the east arm of the KVR out of Penticton and enjoy the view, happy for a time to be “far from the madding crowd’s ignoble strife. I once walked the west arm, but the surface underwent such deterioration — sink holes, run-off erosion, loose stones and rocks littering the surface, stretches covered by dust the consistency of Àour — that I abandoned it. Will “motorized” riders include those who operate street bikes? Will there be no escape to areas where traf¿c noise, if not completely absent, is muted, and one can attune one’s ears to

outside and gave a swift kick to the offending attacker that had her 70-pound dog pinned to the ground. Because it was dark she wasn’t able to see what the animal was, but it turned out to be a raccoon that bit her twice on the hip. She went to the hospital to get a rabies and tetanus shot. I have had to re-route myself and my dog when heading our for a walk midday as I have been greeted by raccoons in my back parking lot, growling and hissing at me. I have been told that others have experienced this as well. Many of us in my neighborhood have been scratching out heads as to where these creatures have been living. We have also contemplated having the raccoons caged and released, splitting the cost amongst ourselves. The cost of catching and releasing as few as 12 raccoons will cost approximately $800. Following further investigations, it has become clear that the raccoons are living in an abandoned house just around the corner on Brunswick Street. Twelve raccoons were seen on the roof and three of them were seen looking out a window from inside of the house itself. The owner of this house is now living with her daughter in Kelowna. She was previously noti¿ed by the city to clean up the yard following a complaint by a neighbour. When I found out this information, I too called the city and informed them of the raccoon issue in this abandoned house, as

the sounds of the natural world? Of course there remains the problem of enforcing any regulations that purport to protect sanctioned use of the trail. Walkers and cyclists are in a position to observe and report non-sanctioned use of the trail, but without identi¿cation numbers, one ATV is the same as another. If the machines are, in future, required to show licence plates, absent a good memory, the employment of pencil and paper by the reporter would be observable by the miscreants and could lead to violence. Obviously not a good situation, what can be done? Watching horse and rider go by on the trail, I noticed that when plodding along, a horse does not lift and set down its front hooves, it throws them forward, each motion ploughs up the surface so that damage to it is seen to be severe. Stones are kicked out and loosened, sand/clay scattered. If deterioration of the surface is now a concern, should horseback riding be prohibited? The question is one that will have to be addressed. For me, the “motorized” advocates to state that the B.C. government could make millions by giving them licensed unrestricted access to the KVR roadbed obviously requires that the concerns of walkers and cyclists be totally ignored. Have these advocates made a study of the possible savings to the health care system stemming from the bene¿ts of healthful exercise accruing to walkers and cyclists? How many millions may this save? I can state without bluster that if motorized traf¿c appears on the portion of the trail frequented by me I will disappear from it. Surely, social justice demands that, ¿rst and foremost, consideration be given to the quiet, self-propelled enjoyers of the trail. Dave Adair Penticton

well as advised them that a neighborhood woman had been bitten. My concerns about public safety didn’t appear to hold any merit as I was told that the city would not get involved. I’ve received the same responses from the Conservation Of¿ce and Interior Health. Each young raccoon, born this year will mate this coming winter and have a litter of 2-5 next spring. That’s a lot of raccoons. Why not? They have a nice safe place to live. Raccoons carry rabies, tetanus and a host of other diseases. A full-grown raccoon can kill a dog the size of a German shepherd. A woman has already been bit and I’m not the only person in the neighborhood that is concerned for my child’s safety and my pets or myself. Although I’m grateful to the city for getting involved when it comes to encouraging homeowners to care for their yards, it does seem to lack common sense that the city won’t get involved when it comes to public safety. Are there not bylaw of¿cials that are responsible for ensuring that unoccupied homes are kept up to city standards, and would this not include a regulation that ensures that the homes aren’t overrun by wild animals, particularly ones that are a threat and danger to the community? I believe the city needs to reassess their priorities. Brenda Collier Penticton

Accused had a good side

I would like share what I knew about Dave Bobbitt. I’ve been thinking about writing for quite sometime. I’ve been trying to keep up to date with the status on the Dave Bobbitt case. I had the pleasure to get to know Dave quite well. He was always very nice to me and my children. He was a very good person with a big heart, for those of us that had the opportunity to get to know Dave. Those people know who they are. I haven’t read or heard much about the positive side of Dave, so I just wanted to share my thoughts and feelings. I guess people would sooner just forget and move on. Well I knew Dave pretty well, and for me it’s pretty hard to just move on when he has touched my life the way he has and my children for that matter. And yes it is sad what happened. From what I knew about Dave he had been through a lot before this unfortunate story took the headlines. I knew Dave was pretty stressed out. And honestly, I did try to do something about it before this incident took place. This is what really saddens me because this could have been prevented, if I was taken seriously at the time. A few weeks before the incident the police knew he was having problems. As a person who was concerned and cared, I contacted the police, but nothing became of it. I’m not placing blame and I don’t expect people to change their minds about the events that took place, but Dave was a real person too, and still is. He certainly helped me and my children out when I needed the help and I am for-

ever grateful to him for that. I won’t forget he was a caring member of this community, he was a very hard worker, for one person he did a lot to keep Dave’s Second Hand Store going, with the help of the few who cared, he had a big heart, he helped a lot of people out. I was around Dave enough to know the good side about him and I am really thankful we crossed paths. He helped me take a good look at myself to become a better person. He left footprints on my heart. Everyone has an opinion and I am sharing mine with you all. Bertha Pruden Penticton

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Two bears are dead after conservation of¿cers were called to a report of an aggressive bruin in West Bench Wednesday afternoon. A construction worker had been outside on site at a West Bench home around 1 p.m. when he heard something on the property that piqued his curiosity. “He heard a noise in the bush and thought it was a deer,” conservation of¿cer Bob Hamilton said. “He walked over to the bush, and a bear came charging out of the bush.” Taken aback, the worker backed away and noticed the large black bear lunge four times at him.

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The Olalla man who allegedly caused a fatal accident near the Penticton airport in July is facing a new set of charges. On Wednesday, Crown counsel asked for the original charges of dangerous driving causing death and leaving the scene of an accident be stayed. According to the court docket, 72-year-old Frank Tamok is now facing charges of criminal negligence causing death, impaired driving causing death, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, impaired driving causing bodily harm, causing an accident resulting in death and failure to stop at an accident. The collision that killed a 32-year-old Vancouver man occurred on the afternoon of July 3. RCMP initially indicated Tamok was rear-ended in his Kia Sport Tec SUV at the Channel Parkway and Highway 97 intersection. He then allegedly accelerated away, having minor collisions with several other vehicles all within a half-kilometre. RCMP reported that Tamok was nearing Old Airport Road when he sideswiped a Jimmy, causing that driver to lose control. The Jimmy careened into the opposing lane and overturned while airborne. The vehicle then landed on the front-end of a Toyota Tacoma that was pulling a travel trailer. The Vancouver man driving the Jimmy was pronounced dead at the scene. Five occupants from the eight vehicles that were involved in the accident were treated for minor injuries. Tamok, who is custody, will next appear in court by video on Oct. 12.

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Actress stays in character Steve Kidd

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Dorian Kohl’s love for a literary character began more than three decades ago, in a Mexican village. That was when she was introduced to Hagar Shipley, the protagonist of Margaret Laurence’s The Stone Angel, via a one-woman play written by George Ryga. Kohl will be reprising the role as part of the George Ryga Awards evening Oct. 1, connecting the past with the present as Richard Wagamese accepts the eighth annual George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature for One Story, One Song. “It’s a real honour. Somehow the character has worked her way into my subconscious mind to such a degree that I have never forgotten her,” said Kohl. “We were living in a small village called Ahijic. Ken (Smedley) and I were there, with our oldest son, who was three at the time. I was expecting our second son.” At the time, Ahijic was a ¿shing village, but with a fairly large component of English speakers as well as a little hotel restaurant that was run by a Canadian couple. “We were invited to perform there and we were certainly, as artists, needing to do something economically to help us out at the time,” she said. Smedley, who is now director of the George Ryga Centre in Summerland, presented Kohl with Portrait of a Lady, Ryga’s adaptation of Laurence’s classic 1964 novel. While Kohl had considerable experience as an actress and performer with the CBC and a decade with the Wayne and Schuster Show, she found the idea of the play a challenge, telling Smedley that she had never done a one-woman show before. “It was quite an emotional journey; it took a lot of discipline and a lot of focus,” said Kohl. “We set out to rehearse

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Dorian Kohl, attired for her role as Hagar Shipley in a one-woman play based on Margaret Laurence’s novel, The Stone Angel.

I’ve never this for about forgotten the three months dialogue in all and it was these years.” quite intense. Kohl has She’s a pretty performed heavy charthe play many acter, Hagar in the Shipley.” It was intense and times intervening Ryga had written the it was very touch- years, but said there was one play as an h o u r - l o n g ing and emotional. that stands out as the most piece for — Dorian Kohl important and CBC Radio memorable. in the early That was ‘70s, then along with Michael Cooke, de- 1997, when she was asked to veloped the stage version that perform the play at a celebraKohl performed in that little tion of Margaret Laurence’s 50th anniversary of graduation Mexican community. “It was intense and it was from the University of Manivery touching and emotional. toba. The room, she said, was We sold out each night and came back for an encore a week ¿lled with Margaret Laurence later,” said Kohl. “It’s kind of scholars from across Canada become a signature piece for and around the world. “This was my most dif¿cult me, very close to my heart.

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SATURDAY October 1 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m. and sing along at 4 p.m. ANAVETS HAS FUN pool at 1 p.m., dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is by donation with funds going to the BC SPCA. There will also be a dog fashion show. SUMMERLAND MUSEUM EVENT and Guided Tours presents the Fur Brigade Trail Bicentennial Lecture at 7 p.m. The event will take place at 9536 Main St. Admission by donation. Maximum seating of 100. Follow the path of the fur traders guided tour will be at 9:30 a.m. Cost also by donation. Meeting at the 9536 Main St. GRANDMOTHERS FOR AFRICA South Okanagan will be holding a sale of Kazuri Jewelry from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Linden Gardens’Frog City Cafe in Kaleden. The cafe will be open for lunch, coffee, tea or snacks. All proceeds go the Stephen Lewis Foundation. For more info call Lynn at 778-4760609 or Rita at 250-493-0076. THE QUINTESSENCE BREAST Feeding challenge is from 10 a.m. to noon with an 11 a.m. latch start at the Farmer’s Market. TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES on 25 Front St. is turning 65. Join them to celebrate 65 years of handmade stories. Great fair trade refreshments will be

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calendar PENTICTON AND DISTRICT Stamp Club has a meeting in the Library/Museum at 2 p.m. in which they will circuit books and have a small auction. This year the club is dividing proceeds between Moog House and the Cancer Society. THE ANGELUS RINGERS Handbell Choir is looking for new members. Ability to read music is required. The first session will be on Oct. 5. Preregistration is required for the workshop. For more information contact 250-496-5027 or sears55@shaw.ca. R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION Branch 227 in

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Despite the weird pattern of weather, things are boding well for fruit growers in the Okanagan “We are relieved that things have changed and it bodes well for some very good looking fruit,” said B.C. Fruit Growers Association president Joe Sardinha. “Despite some negative stories on some of the effects of the sun and sun burn, there is going to be plenty of B.C. apples that will hit the store shelves in due time and some are already being put out to the markets. When you are handed some challenging weather you make the best of

it. Now we just want a fall that is fairly long and temperatures in the low 20s and cool overnight temperatures and hopefully no early frosts. We already had our share of weird weather this year.” One of the biggest challenges growers faced, according to Sardinha, was getting colour on the apples, but breaking the pattern of 30C weather assisted in that area. Summer came a little later this season, but it also lasted a little longer than usual. Recent cool nights and spots of rain have helped colour the MacIntosh and the Galas. Sardinha said other varieties like the Spartans, Ambrosia, Fuji and Red Delicious all need

the cooler weather. “The B.C. Fruit Growers and Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative have lots of B.C. apples hitting the shelves and certainly look forward to having loyal B.C. customers purchase our product and enjoy the fruits of our labour and the best of the season,” said Sardinha. Marking their 20th anniversary of making wine at their family farm winery on the Naramata Bench, Kettle Valley Winery owner Bob Ferguson has seen his fair share of strange weather conditions. This year’s weather pattern has only put them back seven to 10 days he estimates. Some luck and good weather, he said, will put

them right back on track. “Provided we don’t have an early frost then I think valley-wide we will be in good shape. If we see an early frost then I think it could be extremely damaging,” said Ferguson. He said those who did their fruit thinning early and got their leaves

pulled to expose the fruit to sunshine will have a good year, although some crops like a cabernet sauvignon will pose some challenges this season. “I think some of the reds will be a bit challenging, but the whites and pinot noir will come in really well. The reds need longer and hotter

weather to ripen, and we just haven’t had it this summer,” said Ferguson. Like many fruit growers, Ferguson said the Weather Network is his favourite television channel at this time of the year. “There is nothing you can do about the weather, but I guess it’s somewhat

satisfying or calming to have an understanding of what the weather is going to be and what the low temperatures will be,” said Ferguson. The winemaker expects to be picking his fruit following the Fall Wine Festival after the last crush of tourists head out of the valley.

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Disappointed Vees support captain Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Disappointment is the only feeling the Penticton Vees have over the Logan Johnston/Cody Michelle situation. It begins with Michelle and ends with their captain, especially because their appeal failed and added five games to Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial 20-game suspension. Johnston broke Michelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jaw with a cross-check during the Vees game with the Coquitlam Express on Sept. 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would be lying if we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a little shocked,â&#x20AC;? said Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now our organization has sent an inquiry on how the process took place as far as how they came about the decision to raise the amount of games. There have been a few other questions that have been raised in the process from different outside sources.â&#x20AC;? The Vees want to know how the appeal committee was set up. At the moment though, their concern is supporting Johnston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our organization wishes Cody Michelle the best of luck in his recovery, which I took the time to meet with him and express that,â&#x20AC;? said Harbinson. While Dave Sales, executive director for the BCHL, makes decisions on discipline and normally doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make comment, he did on this situation, except when it came to the additional five games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really comment on that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happens is our appeals committee is separate from our league. They are third party. All ex-police officers, retired police officers and they have been with our league since 2004. How our procedure works is any suspension over three games or a fine of over $750 can be sent to the appeals committee. Once I have gone through and made my decision, I provide them with all the information that I used to come to that decision. The information that is supplied by team, whatever they supply in their appeal, goes directly to them. Why they made that decision, Penticton received their report. It has happened in the past (with a player having his suspension extended.)â&#x20AC;? Sales said the reason he initially handed Johnston his lengthy suspension is because of the extent of the injury to Michelle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A 20-game suspension levied by us is one of our largest suspensions ever,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The incident itself was severe. We just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly not a decision that I came to lightly and certainly not one I want to do. Logan Johnston has been in our league for a number of years and I

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OPPOSITION GOALIES wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about Logan johnston for a while. The Penticton Vees lost their appeal on Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspension and it was increased to 25 games from 20. He will be able to return Nov. 25 against Chilliwack.

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with a time in any sport where or any business where somebody has appealed a decision and ended up with a stiffer penalty,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is something we are looking into right now. There is no further appeal process but we have been asked from outside sources to look into how, what process the appeal committee went through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a reason we named him captain,â&#x20AC;? said Harbinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe Logan is a malicious young man. I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a young man that plays hard for his team and not for himself. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very confident when the dust settles, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a big part of our team again.â&#x20AC;? As the Vees try to shift their focus to the ice, they made a deal to bolster their roster. Earlier this week the Vees acquired 20-year-old defenceman Nick Buchanen from the Victoria Grizzlies for forward Mike Moran. Buchanen will play in the home opener against the Prince George Spruce Kings today. Now Harbinson wants to see his team get off on the right foot in the South Okanagan Events Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hopeful that people come out and

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KC Andrews didn’t know if he was championship material, but he quickly found out during Thrash Wrestling’s Smash Hit event. In a setting at the Royal Canadian Legion Sept. 25 that was reminiscent of the Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, KC Andrews defeated The Unholy Minion to become the new Okanagan/Interior champion. “I’m psyched about it,” said KC Andrews of his win. “It’s unbelievable to be able to share that with the people of Penticton. I haven’t been here that long. I’m a newbie to the city but I’ve embraced it and it’s nice to be able to win a title here in my hometown.” During the match KC Andrews had a moment of clarity where he knew that it was time to win. It wasn’t easy for KC Andrews as the Unholy

Minion grabbed him beforehand and tossed him into the post. “My shoulder was all messed up,” said KC Andrews. “He’s a powerful guy. He’s strong as an ox. When he hits you, he hits you to knock you out. The idea that I had to get into the ring with him after busting my shoulder up was a little scary.” Working in his favour was being able to outsmart the Unholy Minion. KC Andrews also loved the response from the crowd, who he said entertains him. “I do it for the crowd, the people that are loud,” he said. “They are cheering their faces off.” In the three-way dance, The Greaser Ronnie Angel defeated Slave and Adam Ryder. The Greaser observed the action initially as Slave and Adam Ryder wouldn’t let him in. When he did, Ronnie Angel took a bit of a beating before securing victory.

Thrash Wrestling also ended up with a new champion as the Black Dragon defeated defending champ Michael More. Thrash Wrestling promoter Nick Szalanski was happy to see the crowd enjoy the matches. While he was disappointed that Smash Hit didn’t draw better, he hopes to attract a larger audience when he brings Thrash Wrestling back. “The Àrst time in a town is always a tough draw,” said Szalanski. With shows in Kelowna, Vernon and Enderby, Szalanski wants to get into Penticton to solidify the Okanagan market. He added that when he plans the next show that it will be at the Legion again. He liked the way they were treated and the affordable cost to rent the venue. Thrash Wrestling’s next event is Shocktoberfest at the Rutland Centennial Hall from 8 to 11 p.m.

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Nakai Penny, Nico Carboni and Brandon Woods got a taste of provincial rugby and loved it. The trio represented Penticton on the Thompson-Okanagan team in early July. Carboni continued and played in the National Championship held in Calgary in mid-August. “It was pretty fun playing with that high level of rugby and its good experience,” he said. “It’s great to bring it back to Penticton and play with my school team. I gained lots of skills and we had some Canada coaches from the tryouts show up.” Carboni said he learned more skilled-based games and strategy. While at Nationals, Carboni helped B.C., which had two teams, earn a bronze medal.

“It was pretty fun but B.C. is always the best team,” said Carboni. “It’s always B.C. and Ontario.” For Woods, the experience was just great to be part of. “It was really great seeing a higher level of rugby,” said Woods. “It was fun to go out and play. The coaching was good and it was a good experience.” Penny, who began playing in Grade 6, loved the experience because he learned so much. His rucking improved and he met players from Kelowna he plans to stay in touch with. “Before I knew I could play a bit and I thought I could make the team, then I made the team and I played down there,” said Penny, whose love for the sport has grown. “I plan on making B.C. this year. I really want to make that team.”

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A fundraising initiative is taking place at the Barley Mill Pub on Oct. 1 to support Penticton’s Daniel Cunningham, who is headed for Paris, France. Cunningham is playing with Team Canada in the World Powerchair Football competition in October. The team is trying to raise money to cut down on costs. Tickets for the buffet dinner have been pre-sold, but the public is welcome to take part in the rafÁe, toonie toss, 50/50 draw or make a donation. The event begins at 6 p.m.

A 3-2 loss to the Summerland Steam have the Penticton Lakers at 3-2-0 in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action. The Lakers hosted the Steam, who secured the win short-handed with two seconds left thanks to Jordan McCallum. The Lakers opened the scoring thanks to Steve Killy’s Àrst goal of the season. Kale Erickson scored his Àfth goal in as many games. Lakers goalie Jessie Gordichuk made 26 saves in a losing effort. The Lakers play in Princeton today. Their next home game is Oct. 7 when they host the Sicamous Eagles. For full briefs check www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Lakers, Hornets battle to a draw Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Home field advantage didn’t give the edge the Pen High Lakers junior girls field hockey team might have hoped for. With a rubber match against the South Okanagan Secondary School Hornets on Wednesday, the teams settled for a 1-1 tie. The Hornets defeated the Lakers in Oliver on Monday 2-1. However, Lakers coach Kersten Grant was thrilled with how her team played. “It’s the second game of the season and it’s a new team,” said Grant. “For some girls it’s the first year they have even picked up sticks. I think their teamwork was good and I think their energy and effort was good.” Grant was happy with the Lakers positional play as they utilized the field. For their next game against the Hornets (both teams play each other four times), Grant wants to work on defensive skills and positioning. “We were a little bit scrambly on our set plays,” she said. Hornets coach Lesley Noftle felt the Lakers played well. The Hornets had to be cautious as the Lakers possess a couple of players with speed and can hit the ball. “It makes the counterattack a really dangerous thing for us to defend against,” said Noftle. “Their counterattack is blisteringly fast. They scored one goal on a turnaround like that. To have a 1-1 tie is a good thing.” After being disorganized in

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Shine it up, rev it up and take home the glory. It’s Rumble in the Valley time in the South Okanagan. Members from the Kelowna Kustoms Car Club, the Okanagan Rodtiques from Penticton and Oliver’s Coach Masters car club will be cruising into Osoyoos’ drag racing strip on Oct. 2 to grudge it out all over again. The Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) is hosting the Okanagan Car Club Challenge for the second year during its last drag race of the season. Drivers from all three clubs are getting revved up for the challenge. The event lets the owners of custom and restored automobiles — most of them classics — bring their vehicles down to test their performance on the drag strip, alongside other enthusiasts. At the 2010 race, Rodtiques champion Kevin Davis raced away with the bragging rights in his red, 1966 Ford pickup truck. New drivers are encouraged to head out to the track early to have their car passed through technical inspection. It’s $25 to participate in the day’s worth of racing. Gates are scheduled to open at 9 a.m. at Richter Pass Motorplex, which is housed at the Osoyoos airport. Qualifying races start around 11 a.m. and the main elimination event begins at 1 p.m. Concessions are on site. Admission is $10. Kids under 12 are admitted free with an adult. For more information call (250) 498-2355 or check out www. winecountryracing.ca. Below are results from the Sept. 18 race. Fifty-three vehicles lined up on Sept.18 at the Richter Pass Motorplex in Osoyoos to see were fastest. The WCRA awarded the following winners plaques for their efforts: Sportsman Warrior went to Matt Phillips of Westbank, who drove his blue 2008 Subaru to victory over Osoyoos’ Elvis Glenn in his white 1984 Camaro. It was a battle of Ford Mustangs in the Sportsman Bracket as Osoyoos’ Tim Heibert in his black 1990 Mustang defeated Oliver’s John Johnson in his blue 1989 Mustang.

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the B.C. SPCA, but an homage to the ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginnings. Finnigan said the ranch had originally been called Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards, and they hosted a barbecue each year during which residents used to recall stories about the eccentric owner who used to occupy the lands. The vineyard had been an working ranch in the 1900s with Hawthorne brothers Sam and George working the land. The property was sold to Maj. Hugh Fraser, a former prisoner of war during the Âżrst European conĂ&#x20AC;ict who came to enjoy the freedom of open skies in the Okanagan Valley. He lived there for 45 years, naming it the See Ya Later Ranch. His reputation in town became one of eccentricity, stemming from part myth and part reality. He held parties and invited townsfolk to join him and his brood of animals on the ranch.

Fraser was an avid dog lover, fond of Scottish collies, and all his four-legged friends were given the run of the ranch. They were laid to rest in a dog cemetery on site, which features the oldest headstone dated dedicated to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy My Palâ&#x20AC;? from 1917 to 1921. There are 12 headstones in total. He stood as president of the B.C. SPCA for Âżve years. Fraser planted a few wine grapes at the ranch, pioneering viticulture on site. In honour of the previous ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viticulture endeavours, Hawthorne decided to produce a limited offering devoted to Fraser and See Ya Later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They found they were wildly popular,â&#x20AC;? Finnigan said. See Ya Later Ranch wine series now features a white dog with angel wings in celebration of manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend, the individualist lifestyle of Fraser and his pioneering spirit that surrounds the winery site. While there are less dogs on site now,

the 101-acre vineyard is primarily home to GewĂźrztraminer vines as well as Chardonnay, Ehrenfelser, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. In keeping with the animal-loving spirit of the previous owner, Finnigan said the winery wanted to support the plight of animals through the B.C. SPCA. Over the years, Dog Days of Summer raised between $3,000 and $7,000 for the animal cruelty and adoption organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Penticton branch. Finnigan said $1 of each bottle purchased at liquor stores this month will go to the SPCA, as will the net proceeds of food sales Saturday. Dog Days of Summer runs from noon to 4 p.m. at See Ya Later Ranch, 2575 Green Lake Rd., just Âżve kilometres from Highway 97. Admission is by donation. For information, visit www. sylranch.com/events/default.asp or check them out on Facebook.

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CUSTOMERS COME and go at the Penticton Zellers store this week. Target Corp. has announced it will include the Penticton location in its Canadian leases with most openings scheduled for 2013.

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Penticton Zellers has been selected in Target Corp.’s ¿nal leases of stores in Canada. Last week, the ¿nal selection of stores was announced adding 11 locations to British Columbia including Penticton, Kelowna, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Prince Rupert, Dawson Creek and Victoria. The total number of leases in Canada, since the initial group of 105 leases selected in May, is now at 189. Target said the vast majority of the stores will open in the beginning of 2013. “Target is excited to take another meaningful step toward our expansion in Canada,” said Tony Fisher, president, Target Canada. “We look forward to delivering a superior shopping experience for our guests throughout Canada and building on our strong reputation as a good neighbour and partner in the communities in which we do business.” All selected sites that will become Target stores will be subleased to Zellers and will continue to operate as a Zellers store for some time. For locations that will become Target stores, the majority will be closed for at least six to nine months as they undergo signi¿cant remodelling prior to opening. On average, about $10 to $11 million will be invested in remodeling each location. Target plans to announce the locations of its March 2013 store openings in the coming months. Stores in subsequent opening cycles will be announced throughout 2012. Each Target store in Canada will employ approximately 150 to 200 team members. Target will also engage with Zellers associates to make it easy

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SHOP AROUND — Customers at the Ultimate Women’s Fair and Shopping Weekend at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre browse the various booths and displays located throughout the facility. Over 100 venders from throughout B.C. and Alberta were on hand to display their wares, and a portion of the proceeds went to help a Peachland woman.

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Experienced investors like to think they can see through “get-rich-quick” investment schemes. But don’t be too sure. A U.S. study a few years ago by the National Association of Securities Dealers found that the most likely fraud victims were also the most ¿nancially literate and investment savvy. Their pro¿le of a typical victim was a collegeeducated, married man with an above-average income. In fairness, it’s not just greed at work. Fraudulent schemes are becoming more dif¿cult to recognize. The Canada Revenue Agency recently issued an investor alert warning about off-shore investment tax shelter schemes that are being promoted in Canada. It describes such schemes as an investment opportunity that “appears legitimate,” but in reality, they are far from it. The scheme works this way: promoters claiming to represent investment clubs or associations entice investors to participate in a tax shelter that promises to yield high returns from offshore investments. Investors are encouraged to raid their RRSPs for funds and told they could do so without paying tax. Investors are even told they arrange an investment loss that could be used to generate a hefty tax refund. In the end, promoters take the cash

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and the “investors” are left with not only a loss that can’t be claimed but also a new income tax liability arising from the withdrawn retirement savings funds. Fraudulent pitches may come at any time: as cold telephone calls in the early evening, as voice messages about a hot stock tip that seem intended for someone else and these days, in endless unsolicited email messages. The Internet has breathed new life into the classic “pump and dump” schemes where promoters “pump” a penny stock they have a position in and as soon as the new investors begin buying they “dump” their shares. A more insidious form of fraud comes in the form of emails that look to be from your bank or brokerage ¿rm asking you to immediately re-con¿rm certain personal information. This is called “phishing” and it’s an expedition to trick investors into revealing their con¿dential account passwords. The Investment Industry

Regulatory Organization of Canada and the North American Securities Administrators Association both issued warnings this year that computer fraud is rising, with hackers using this technique to get on-line access to investor accounts. Af¿nity fraud schemes also seem to be on the rise. Someone claims to be a “friend of a friend” or a member of the same church group or service club. People’s guards go down and the friendly association soon becomes a ¿nancial relationship with an investment scam attached. There is one thing that all investment scams have in common: they’re in little danger of disappearing for lack of interest. Given their global nature and often untraceable origins, local law enforcement and regulatory agencies can often only warn investors to be careful. It’s up to the individual to be their own ¿rst line of defence. Be especially wary about those who want to be your newest best friend and make you rich in the bargain. And never give out con¿dential information to an unknown telephone caller, or to an unsolicited written or email request. Research any investment opportunity before making a decision. Legitimate tax sheltering arrangements should be reviewed and approved by the Canada Revenue Agency. Securities

that enjoy any form of liquidity will be listed on an established securities exchange with the company’s published and audited ¿nancial statements easily available. A number of key words or phrases can signal that a scam is in the works. If an investment is presented as guaranteed to increase in value; if you’re being encouraged to act immediately; if you are being told to take advantage of insider information — there’s probably a scam going on. If something sounds too good to be true, it is. Always get a third-party opinion from someone you know you can trust, such as your accountant, your lawyer or your ¿nancial advisor. Judy Poole is a ﬁnancial advisor with Raymond James, and has spent the last 39 years involved in the ﬁnancial industry. You can reach her at judy. poole@raymondjames. ca or see her website at www.raymondjames. ca/judypoole. This article is provided as a general source of information and should not be considered personal investment advice. The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Raymond James Ltd. Raymond James does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites.

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Passed away August 21, 2011 in Penticton with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband Victor Lloyd Cox in 1981. Mabel leaves her son William (Lavina), Grandchildren, Shelly (Eddie) Fidel, Cindy Dias, Rick Cox. Great grandchildren Ashley Dias, Madison Dias. Special thanks to the caring staff and nurses at the Hamlets (Brent Section) for the wonderful care Mabel received. A private family service was held August 23 at Lakeview Cemetery where Mabel was laid to rest with her husband Victor.

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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 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. good quality meadow hay, tarp covered, $150 per ton, (250)499-5407 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.

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PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE

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

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

Farm Equipment 4 tractors, 75 VA Narrow. Front loaders, 1 ton ﬂat deck truck. Call Tony(778)476-4821

Firearms REMINGTON 870 Tactical Desert Camo $599. Rem 870 Super Mag $449, Rem 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD .308 $749. Rem 700 SPS Varmint .308 Sniper Package $1250. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Free Items Pet Services PET Sitting in your home. Well known Penticton business couple dog trainer Klause & dog groomer Liz Sturze, former owners of the Penticton Pet Center for over thirty years offer reliable care for your pets in your home. References available., 250-493-2676

Pets CKC reg’d Beagle pups. Ready to go. 250-379-2207. Will meet/deliver. P.B. German shepherd puppies, 6 wks old. 2 blk, 1 blk& tan females left. Vet check & 1st shots. email pics $750 ea. (250)490-0708 Penticton Small non-shedding, YorkieX pups, ﬁrst shots, health guarantee, delivery available $375, 250-379-2223

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 7 cubic foot freezer, chest type, $75, (250)493-4580 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

New 36” stainless steel canopy style Range hood, $350, (250)494-7829

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.

Auctions

Dodd

Standard large 9 month old male poodle, loyal, some health issues, to approved home only, (250)770-1056 Tabbied & black and white kittens, 2 months, short & midlength hair, free to good homes only, (250)493-9394

Fruit & Vegetables Apples, prunes, pears .30/lb, peaches. 250-460-0302. Tomato, Roma, Heirlooms. Variety of Peppers. Farm Prices. Summerland Greenhouses 6711 Canyon View Rd. 250-494-9441

Firewood/Fuel dry ﬁr, larch, tamarack, dry pine, starts at $250/cord,1/2 cord avail., truck loads $50, free kindling, seniors disc., 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 GUY’S With Wood Lodgepole / Ponderosa Jackpine $150.00 Full cord Dougals Fir $235.00 per cord Split and neatly stacked upon delivery, $40. Please call (250) 4920296

Furniture 3pce Natuzzi leather sofa set, $350, dining table & 6 wafﬂe back chairs, like new, $350, TV stand w/drawers, 60” wide, 21” high, $130, modern white glass coffee table, $130, (250)494-7829 3 pce vinyl leather sectional, wheat coloured, like new $750 obo.(250)487-1153 Comfy couch selling for $100 o.b.o and a four-piece wicker deck set for $85 o.b.o. Call 250-462-5874 after 5 p.m. during week and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. MOVING - must sell. 5 piece twin bedroom suite $225. Round glass bistro table and 2 stools $225. 250490-7972.

Pillowtop queen boxspring & mattress $200, can deliver. Clean & dbl box spring & mattress w/frame $100 each 1 (250)493-2687,250-770-0827

Auctions

AUCTION Dodds

RESTAURANT DELI • FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT

SAT., OCT 1ST • 11AM

Large Selection of New & Used Food Service Equipment Date: Saturday, October 1 • Time: 11:00 AM Place: 3311 - 28th Avenue, Vernon, BC Viewing: Fri., September 30, 9am-5pm

Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3259

View photos online at www.doddsauction.com (Special Auction)

We buy & sell quality furniture IN STOCK THIS WEEK: Good selection of real “Wood” furniture • Sofa with matching chair • Stoves and refrigerators • Washers and dryer sets • Apartment size table and chair sets • 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

Garage Sales 175 Wilton Cres. Multi-family yard sale, Sat. Oct 1, 8:30am12:30pm. Kids items, household items, furniture & more! Below cost! CLEARANCE SALE! All formal dresses on sale at blowout prices starting at $49. Tanya’s Global Fashions, 102-535 Main St. Penticton (778)476-5787. Open Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat. 10am-4pm www.tanyasglobalfashions.com Downsizing! Collectibles, china, glassware, knick knacks, old & new books, lots of misc. Sat & Sun, 8am-2pm. 4840 Barton Place, OK Falls Estate Sale, Sat, 8:30am-1pm. 100 Kinney Ave. Everything must go! Front & Back 618 Van Horne, Sat & Sun 8am-12pm. Lots of treasures. Weather permitting. New stuff on Sunday furniture, patio set, dining rm table & china cabinet, household, Sat. Oct. 1, 8am-3pm GARAGE SALE Sat sept 30. 8 AM start 162 Braelyn Cres. Kids toys electronics etc. We would like everything to go. Come get some great stuff!!!

Garage Sale, Sat & Sun 9am5pm. 676 Papineau St. Lots of stuff, antique electronic test equipment. Garage Sale, Sunday only, Oct. 2, 9am-1pm, super duper awesome deals, 12M boys clothes, kids toys, Canuck stuff, hockey cards, furniture, DVD’s and CD’s, books, Halloween costumes and much more! Everything must go! 469 Bennett Ave. Penticton Huge Garage Sale, Cherry Lane Towers, 2245 - 2285 Atkinson St. Sat, Oct 1, 9am2pm Huge Garage Sale, Sat & Sun Oct 1 & 2, 8am-4pm. 535 Bennett Ave. Inside/outside doors, musical equip & sporting goods & more (250)490-8504 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, we are downsizing big time. So everything from furniture, garden supplies, electronics and other household items is for sale. Sat & Sun Oct. 1 & 2, 8am4pm. 132 Christie Mtn Lane (Heritage Hills). Follow the signs from Eastside Rd. Multi-family garage sale, Fri & Sat., 7am-2pm books, magazines, dishes, ladies & mens clothes, shoes, jewellry , & lamps. 4000 Finnerty Rd. Yard Sale, Oct 1, 9am-2pm, good weather only, lots of good stuff.2509 Juniper St, Trout Creek. (778)516-1022 Yard Sale, Sat, Oct 1, 9am3pm. 68 Kingﬁsher Drive.

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Penticton Western News Friday, September 30, 2011

Merchandise for Sale

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

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

Misc. for Sale COMPACT white shower stall $150, ﬁts 28x30 enclosure: Bathroom sink + faucet $125, w/43 x 22 counter: Ceiling Light/fan $75: Toilet - dual ﬂush: $75: Vanity light: $50 250-493-6820 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? Silver Buyer in Town Now! Buying Sterling, Coins, Gold, Olympic Sets, Collections etc. Please call: 1-800-948-8816

Real Estate

Rentals

For Sale By Owner

Recreational

GREAT family townhome. 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Details and pictures Comfree #275048. Priced at $258,900.

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.)

Commercial/ Industrial

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $150,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888

Houses For Sale 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

RV Sites

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

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

PRIVATE Investors looking for Houses, fast closing, ﬁx up properties OK 250-718-0996

Tools INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHERS New & used, hot & cold. Large selection available. CLEARANCE PRICING. (250)558-3059 www.mach1systems.ca

Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks 40’ Teton set up for permanent dwelling in Surrey, BC. Consider trade. 604-951-3868 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 Yuma-Arizona, Park model 8’X40’, Santa Fe - 12’x40’+ Rancho Bonitos Senior Park, part furnish, AZ rm, cov patio, shed, $53,000. 250-545-3269

Acreage for Sale

Mortgages

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

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

Farms

classiﬁeds@pentictonwesternnews.com

Looking for orchard and vineyards for lease in Summerland, Keremeos & Penticton, OK Falls. 25 yrs experience for high densities Tony (778)476-4821

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, beside Penticton Creek, on bus route, walking paths, the most beautiful lot and spot in Penticton, $235,000, phone (250)493-0838 57’x107’ lot in Yuma, AZ Foothills. 2RV hookups. For more info call 1-250-542-1330

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BROCKTON COURT Cable Included, Senior Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony 1 + 2 Bedroom

Homes Wanted

Sporting Goods

Yuma-Arizona, Cactus Gardens , Lot #14, 8’x39’, 1997 Kuntry Comfort Park Model, brick patio, double covered car prkg, Arizona Room & Golf Cart. $18,400.obo. Call Greg Langen @ 817-448-8129 does not include yearly park rent.

241 Scott Avenue

Musical Instruments

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

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250-488-1800 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. 1 bdrm character apt. Historic building, Uplands area. burgundy walls, oak ﬂoors, on bus route. Seek clean, quiet, respectful person, n/p, n/s. (250)492-6319 2 bdrm, 1 bath, newly reno’d, all utils, downtown, n/s, all utils incl cbl & int.(250)486-2558 998 Creston, 1bdrm apt, living room. Incl f/s, laundry, rent starts @ $600 incl util 250492-7570 APT. for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-2951006 for info, lv a message. Beautifully furn’d 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $1400 +util. n/s, n/p. Call Margaret (250)809-3149 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 spacious 1bdrm and 2bdrm, freshly painted, across from Skaha Beach, avail. Nov. 1, $750-$800/mo. 250-492-6718, hmaktaak@hotmail.com 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

Commercial/ Industrial 800sqft shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $475/mo.+ triple net, & 1200sq.ft 250809-0728, (250)492-8324

Apt/Condo for Rent

Kingsview Properties

FOR RENT • 250-493-7626

ONE BEDROOM

TWO BEDROOM

Utilities Included

RENTALS (250) 770-1948 Property Management 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

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

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrm 1.5bath, np, ns, avail Oct. 1, $1200 incl. util., 250492-8681, 250-809-1693. 5bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1350+util., (250)462-0669, 250-492-7844 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

Homes for Rent 2bdrm home, close to Library, f/s/w/d, ns, np, $1000+util., Crystal 250-486-3545 2 bdrm home in Trout Creek, orchard setting, new ﬂoors, windows & painting. Avail Oct 1, n/s, n/p. $800 + utils. 1 (250)494-8741 3+bd home, Sage Mesa, lake view, private setting, $1300$1500/mo. 250-809-0329 485 Bennet Ave. 3bdrm, fenced backyard, $1200, vacant, 863 Government, 5bdrm, $1400, Vijay, (250)490-1530 4bdrm, 2.5ba, between downtown schools, partly un-ﬁnished, many extras, ref’s req., responsible long term renters pref., ns, np, avail. Oct. 15, $1250/mo.+util. for good tenant, (250)493-8700, lv. msg. #65-999 Burnaby gardens, 55+ 2bdrm, 2ba, $800, Peter, (778)476-0015 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. 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 Lakewood Est. 2bd, full bath, newly reno’d, ns, small pet ok, 5appl., yard/patio, work shed, $1250(incl util), 250-492-7262

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Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Naramata, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, all applis, lakeview, c/port $1100. Nov1. 1-250-472-2714. PENTICTON- 3 BDRM, 1 bath, F/P, views, acreage, garden, privacy, deck. Pets ok. $1500+ utils. (250)809-2402 or petel66@yahoo.ca 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

Penticton, 2bdrm, ns, np, all util./cable incl. a/c, $800/mo. (250)864-5780 after 4pm

Rentals

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 MOTEL suites and RV pads $480 up. located at Penticton and Pleasantview Motel & RV park Summerland. 250 487 0268

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 for rent, $375, fully furnished, all inclusive, 250-4935641, avail. immed.DD - $150

Suites, Lower 1BDRM basement, daylight, near Wiltse school, n/s, n/p, util incl, $650, mature working person, 250-492-7312 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 Central Penticton large bright furn’d suite in a clean, caring home, 5appl., n/s, n/drinking, n/p.students or 40+ welcome. $550/mo incl utils. (250)4933835 Kaleden, Bright & cozy suite for rent, mature working person or senior couple, 2bdrm, gas fp, sep. entrance, parking, yard & patio, 100 yds to beach, park, trails, tennis, very quiet, $750+ 1/2 util., phone (250)497-6308 before 8pm

Suites, Upper 2bdrm basement suite, np, ns, w/d. 737 Wiltse Blv $800/mo, 778-476-4821, call after 5pm

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, $975 & $1075/mo (250)490-9082 PENTICTON Townhouse, 3Bdrm 1.5Bath, 4appl. $1200, Avail. Nov 1. 731 Fariway Ave Call 250-492-2070

Want to Rent SENIOR lady & medium well behaved dog wants economical furnished motel, mobile, or housesitting Penticton area for the winter, health reasons

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts For Sale, Car tow dolly, new tires, auto type steering, spare tire, $600, (250)492-7348 Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

Auto Loans Approved Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911

Cars - Domestic 1985 Chevy IROC, $1800obo, runs well, body needs TLC, (250)490-3342 1996 Monte Carlo, red, clean, low mileage, red beige leather, fully loaded, $3000 obo, (250)494-0253 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE, auto, power, leather, V6, fwd, s/w tires, 185,000K, $2399 (250)542-9817 2005 Chev Cavalier, 180K, 2dr auto, a/c, looks & runs exc.,$3200.obo.250-307-0002. 2006 Chev Cobalt 2-dr, 5spd, 123,000km, Basic Model, exc. cond. $5450. 250-545-5313

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Homes for Rent

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $650

$750 $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)

Anywhere you find this newspaper.

HOUSES:

2 bdrm + den in four plex, f,s,d/w, w.d, fp, central air, unﬁn. bsmt, near school. Avail. Oct. 15 (H694-1) $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)

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Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports 2005 Toyota Scion TC, ex cond, loaded, $7,250.obo 250549-1703.

Motorcycles 1994 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4x4, excellent running shape, lots of receipts, $2950 obo, 250-488-0407 Steve

Transportation

Scrap Car Removal

Trucks & Vans

1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

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

2001 GM 3/4 ton 4x4, ext. cab short box. Good cond.$5500.(250)276-9338

MUST SELL & MOVE BEFORE WINTER!! $1000 OFF!! Your Cabin on the Lake

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