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Volunteers spread holiday warmth at Penticton’s Soupateria MARK BRETT Western News Staff

Growing up, Richard Murphy recalls Thanksgiving as a time to reÀect on all the good things in life. Now at age 45 and living alone circumstances have changed, but through his extended family at the Penticton Soupateria he is still able to count those blessings at this time of year. “I remember we used to have a whole lot of relatives over and had a really big meal and we played board games and this (Soupateria) really reminds me of that,” said Murphy, who added he would otherwise be at home by himself eating whatever

pre-packaged meal he could afford. “Thanksgiving is a time for giving and helping. A lot of people need this and there really is a sense of family with my friends and the staff here.” As he and others enjoyed their meal inside, Ann Jepson was still standing outside in the growing line that stretched along Orchard Drive onto Winnipeg Street. “God bless these people here for what they do,” she said, pulling her collar up against the cold and rain. “I don’t think they know how much this helps ... what it means to people who don’t know where else to go to get a hot meal no matter what time of year it is.” Monday was also special in that the guests were treated to a sit-down meal instead of the usual cafeteriastyle serving. “We all sit down with family at Thanksgiving and enjoy dinner and we just feel as volunteers by doing it this way we can make it as happy, as festive and as peaceful an occasion as possible,” said Lauraine Bailie, president of the Soupateria society, who was working today as chief dishwasher. “This way they can have a nice meal because this is their home, this is their family. They are my extended family. “It also lifts their spirits being treated

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VOLUNTEER BETTY-LOU HUNT is all smiles as she serves Richard Murphy a heaping helping of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner Monday at the Penticton Soupateria, while chef Chris Grauer (below left) works his culinary magic from his usual spot in the kitchen. Over 100 guests were treated to a sit-down holiday meal.

with dignity because sometimes when you’re down and out you are invisible to the rest of the world, but here they have an identify.” Like many of the 20 volunteers working at the facility, for the president it is an opportunity to give back for the many blessings she has in her own life. “We’re all people,” said Bailie, who has worked at the Soupateria since 1996. “We’re not here to condemn or convert, we’re here to serve a hot nourishing lunch 365 days a year.” Betty Lou Hunt was another vol-

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unteer navigating her way through the bustling kitchen and serving meals as the tables continued to ¿ll. “I’m not around family myself so this gives me a chance to be with people and join in the festivities,” she said. “I’m thankful there is a place for me to participate and be helpful, especially for those who don’t have families or a place to go to. “There’s love here. I feel better at the end of the day that I’ve tried to do something to try to help another and my prayers are with them.” As the ¿nal few people ¿nish

their pumpkin pie and ice cream, pick up their belongings and snacks and leave, the doors are closed behind them. Now is the time the volunteers sit down together and relax and enjoy a holiday meal of their own. But today, like all others, the doors are not locked, and should a face or two look in through the windows they will be welcomed into the warm surroundings with open arms. “We never turn anybody away, especially now on Thanksgiving, there is always room for one more,” said Bailie.

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Therapy program fetches praise Simone Blais

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Who knew the key to better health would be a regular dose of fur? Jerry Hook, a Kaleden resident, suspected that was the case. He stops by Village by the Station in Penticton with his black lab, Molly, each Monday as part of a passive healing program that is sweeping the country. His faithful companion has been a St. John Ambulance certi¿ed therapy dog for over ¿ve years. When Molly was a puppy, Hook only required two obedience sessions to train the docile lab, who always gravitated to people. When she reached the one-year mark, Hook decided she should meet as many as possible. “She’s just such a gentle dog, so I thought I could help someone out,” Hook said. “I get a lot of pleasure out of seeing the smiles on people’s faces.” He makes a ¿rst stop at the adult daycare program, where Molly stands patiently as resident after resident walks past her in the hallway offering a pat or two on the head. The dog looks up now and then at who’s offering the latest piece of affection, wagging her tail at all passersby. Once they’ve hit the larger group, Hook visits some of the residents in their rooms. Some of them have already planned ahead, buying treats for their four-legged friends. “The visiting dogs, they make you forget about everything and smile for a bit. They’re just someone to love, even if you don’t have anyone else,” Station resident Christine Martell said. “They just make you melt.” The St. John Ambulance therapy dog program was created in Peterborough, Ont., during the early 1990s. A group of dog enthusiasts decided to bring the program to Penticton in 1997, starting off with a small but dedicated crew who visited residential care homes. Studies have documented the bene¿ts of pet companionship on those who are hospitalized

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PEGGY CRUICKSHANK gives therapy dog Molly a giant hug during their visit at Village by the Station recently. Molly is owned by Jerry Hook and is one of a number of certiﬁed canines who make regular stops at local facilities to spend time with residents.

or living in long-term care facilities. Patients who pet dogs are found to have lower blood pressure, decreased agitation and refreshed minds for those struggling with confusion. The other thing about dogs is they never judge who is worthy of affection or not; all receive unconditional love. “Molly, I think she’s gorgeous,” Station resident Peggy Cruickshank said, leaning to give the lab a kiss. “What’s nicer than a dog?” Sandy Karr, the regional facilitator, said the South Okanagan now boasts 35 teams of handlers and dogs. They work in facilities in

Penticton, OK Falls, Oliver, Keremeos and Osoyoos, going to health-care facilities ranging from hospital wards to care homes. Some return to the program even after their ¿rst partner passes on. “We have about 35 teams, and we’re always losing a few. People retire or they move away, or sometimes it’s a situation with a dog,” she said. “But we’re putting through about ¿ve or six handlers who have already been through the program who are putting through another dog. They need a new partner.” Karr herself has taken her Schnauser, P.J.,

to a care facility each Wednesday for years. “It’s a good group. Facilities are always wanting them, and there’s never enough to go around. We do the best we can,” she said. “The people who are volunteers, they’re a really humble group.” They’re looking for more handlers and the deadline to begin the paperwork and screening process is this week. The only requirement is a dog that is at least one year old and has a good temperament and general obedience. They are evaluated by a panel during an orientation session to see how the dog reacts to stressful or confusing situations like wheelchairs, loud noises or bigger groups of people. “Not every dog passes, but most do,” Karr said, adding that evaluators work with owners. “They will talk quietly with the person and tell them what a wonderful dog they have and they’ll even suggest things they could do or where they could take the dog for extra training.” Prospective handlers are always encouraged to come back with their dogs, too, as animals tend to become more calm with advanced years. “They mellow out over time. Even if they get into the program, they grow into the role,” she said. As for breeds, Karr added, they take everything under the sun. “We have every kind of breed. We have Burmese mountain dogs, we’ve had Dobermans — those dogs, they’re pussy cats, actually,” she said. “We have big dogs, then we have little-sized dogs. They don’t have to be pure bred.” The experience is one that leaves a lasting impression on everyone involved — patients, handlers and dogs. “They see you getting ready and they’re waiting at the door. They know they’re on,” she laughed. Anyone interested in joining the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program should contact Karr by calling 250-493-5537.

SOEC deﬁcit declines along with concert dates Simone Blais Western News Staff

The South Okanagan Events Centre is projected to be ahead of budget but still in de¿cit, in addition to the facility sitting vacant about 80 per cent of the time. SOEC advisory board chair Coun. Mike Pearce said better ¿nancial tracking along with “aggressive” operating budget changes like a renegotiated contract with the Penticton Vees and limited artistic offerings yielded better ¿nancial results. “We chose more selectively on

the concerts this year, signi¿cantly. That was one of the main things we dealt with over and over again,” he said. “The year before we had a lot of concerts, but concerts didn’t really pay the big dollars. They most often broke even, if we were lucky.” Pearce said the guarantee the artists want upfront is too high, and causes the pro¿t margin on a ticket to be reduced dramatically. He pointed to Terri Clark, who is scheduled to take the stage on Oct. 28 but signed a contract to perform in 2010, when a higher guarantee would have been included than would be today. “The artists, some of these guys

The year before we had a lot of concerts, but concerts didn’t really pay the big dollars. — Mike Pearce

want $250,000 to $350,000,” Pearce said. “Terri Clark … she was supposed to play last year. We’ll watch very closely, because likely her demands are too high, but we have no

choice because contractually we would have taken her last year.” The net effect has been a reduction in offerings, and a review of the SOEC calendar indicates the facility runs well under capacity. Bookings on the facility’s website from January until the end of August show only 40 days of sports and entertainment events transpired at SOEC. Those 40 days included extra allowance because of double bookings, like Cirque du Soleil’s two shows per day. But out of a possible 243 days in eight months, that meant the SOEC’s calendar had

events scheduled for only 16 per cent of eligible days. Of those, 12 (or 30 per cent) were Penticton Vees games. Pearce said the strategy is not to close the place down while trying to avoid further losses. “Part of the strategy is not to backstop it with taxpayer dollars for these concerts,” he said. “There’s a careful balance between closing the place and not having any concerts and carefully selecting the ones people might want and paying the right price for it. It’s a tricky friggin’ business.”

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Dix joins push for wine law changes Kristi Patton Western News Staff

The provincial NDP leader is pleading with the newly re-elected Ontario premier to call for change to the wine industry. Adrian Dix and NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham sent a letter to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty asking for support to show the shelf life of the law that does not allow out-of-province consumers to receive direct shipments of wine in limited quantities has expired. Recently, Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas introduced a private member’s bill (Bill C-311) to allow personal exemption from the 1928 law under the importation of intoxicating liquors act. Dix said this builds on the work done by Kelowna Lake County MP Ron Cannan on the same issue. “We are advocating for an industry that employs a lot of people, that has a huge value and is a cultural symbol here in the Okanagan and a lot of other regions as well,” said Dix, who was in the South Okanagan on Tuesday. Dix said on Tuesday that if Ontario would jump on board to support personal exemption, everything would fall into place for the law to change. He points a ¿nger of partial blame at the Ontario Liquor Board. “There seems to be a misplaced apprehension on the part of the On-

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tario Liquor Board that allowing consumers to make limited online orders will have a negative impact on the province’s revenue,” he said. In his letter to the Ontario provincial government, Dix said both B.C. and Ontario small vineyards produce only a few thousand bottles annually. Based on information gleaned from the sales of wine from Canada to the U.S. — which does not break any laws — Dix said at most the Ontario Liquor Board could experience a one to two per cent drop in revenue. He added the loss would be more than offset by gains in agriculture and tourism. Dix said wine industries in both provinces attract an increasing number of visitors and attention

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Motion overlooks value of experience

kanagan Skaha trustees Dave Perry and Tom Siddon announced their intention last week to bring forward a motion that would stop the district from what they see as an irresponsible practice. They want a policy change that will stop the practice of double-dipping — retired school district employees, who are drawing a pension, being rehired. That means, they say, that retiree contractors are being paid twice out of the public purse. But Siddon and Perry don’t address the concept of value for money; the need to hire the best person suited for the job. There are only two examples of their “double-dipping” recently at the school district. One is Gary Doi, who, after his retirement, was rehired under contract to ful¿ll the duties of school superintendent until 2009, giving the district the services of a skilled, forward-thinking executive, highly respected amongst his provincial peers. And for the union contract negotiations earlier this year, the school board retained the services of education consultant Dave Stigant, who also happens to be a retired assistant superintendent for Okanagan Skaha; a consultant with not only experience in negotiations, but detailed knowledge of this school district. With both incidents happening sometime past, it begs the question why Perry and Siddon are making an issue of this now. The actual motion won’t be introduced until the Nov. 14 board meeting — only days before the Nov. 19 elections. To be fair, it should be mentioned that Perry did protest the hiring of Stigant in the spring, citing double-dipping as one of his reasons. But also to be fair, it should be pointed out that Perry is a retired teacher (eligible for a pension) and Tom Siddon is also drawing a public pension from his years serving the country as a cabinet minister. But then, the experience that earned them their pensions, as educator and politician, is part of what makes them valuable members of the school board. PENTICTON WESTERN

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TV stunts won’t solve court problems Premier Christy Clark handed her opponents more ammunition last week with her latest “ready, ¿re, aim” episode, calling for radio and TV coverage of Stanley Cup riot prosecutions. The day after this half-baked idea was announced, Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond had to sign an executive order directing Crown prosecutors to ask judges for broadcast coverage. Prosecutors have enough trouble getting convictions in our stumbling, delay-plagued court system without spending time on TV applications for minor cases. Bond referred reporters to the long list of conditions under which broadcasting may be done from court. In the unlikely event a judge consents to broadcast access, nothing can be aired until at least two hours after a morning or afternoon session has been adjourned. Absurdly, everyone involved, from lawyers to witnesses to defendants, has a veto over their image or voice being broadcast. No accused people would consent to that. The rules are designed to fail. I’m all in favour of televising court, not so much to

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B.C. Views shame perpetrators as to show what a cozy little closed shop it is. I recently sat in on the pleabargained sentence for James Roy Taylor, the former Fraser Health technology manager caught with his hand in the cookie jar for the second time in his career. Crown and defence lawyers exchanged legalese barely above a whisper, congratulating each other for the elegance of the tap on the wrist they were giving Taylor for accepting multiple bene¿ts in exchange for approving fraudulent invoices for a doctor supplying questionable electronic health services. Taylor has to do community service, pay back the

lolly he admits accepting, and take a reduced pension on account of being ¿red as a crook. Poor fellow. Anyone who has sat in court for long sees the endless parade of adjournments and excuses that routinely substitute for progress. Years ago I publicized the efforts a pioneering group of youth court observers, ordinary citizens horri¿ed by the sluggish pace of proceedings. Day after day they saw smirking teens watch lawyers compare schedules before heading off to lunch. Those citizens’ efforts led to a diversion program for ¿rst-time offenders to provide timely consequences for ¿rst-time offenders. Don’t take it from me on the state of our courts. Gov. Gen. David Johnston, a law professor before being appointed the Queen’s representative in Canada, gave a speech in August in which he ripped lawyers for violating their social contract with the public with unacceptable delays. “We enjoy a monopoly to practise law,” Johnston told the Canadian Bar Association meeting. “In return, we are duty-bound to serve our clients competently, to improve jus-

tice and to continuously create the good. That’s the deal.” As usual, the political debate is nearly sterile. The NDP wants more judges, prosecutors, sheriffs and courthouses. Pour more money in, just like the school and health systems, says the party that hasn’t had a new idea in 30 years. Bond did propose a new idea last week. Probation orders with conditions will soon be available for those charged with public drunkenness under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act rather than the Criminal Code. But they would still have to go to court. Perhaps the government could take a cue from their recent revision of impaired driving laws, giving police the ability to assess ¿nes and impound vehicles on the spot. Perhaps by the time the next big drunken riot starts to brew, cops would actually be able to offer consequences. Going around the court system is their best bet these days. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Province in need of a reason for optimism

I was fortunate enough to participate at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities conference as an outgoing municipal councillor for the Town of Oliver. The key address is always on the last day, and always by the premier. It was the ¿rst time I have heard Christy Clark speak in person, and although she put a lot of effort into the delivery of her speech, once again her message fell Àat. It was interesting to hear her talk about smiling, having optimism and hope — I’m sure that even Jack Layton himself would be mused to hear his philosophy coming from Christy Clark. Unfortunately, Christy Clark does not have a track record of optimism or hope. During her tenure as minster of education and minister of children and families, she viciously cut services in these ministries, directly affecting the families and seniors that she now proudly says she is ¿ghting for. More recently, she unveiled her Job Action plan, which had no love, no optimism and no hope for the Boundary Similkameen. So yes, while I smile for the impoverished communities like Hazelton and Prince Rupert which are the poster communities for her plan, I shudder to think that those communities had to sink to

Regional solution needed

I enjoyed West Bench resident Eva Durance’s excellently written satirical letter on Penticton wall building. Except she missed the real construction culprit: The RDOS. Through the RDOS, Penticton has tried to get a reciprocal agreement between Penticton and rural residents that love to use our excellent public facilities. As 23 per cent of public facility use is by rural residents, I am sure they must be as delighted with our new community centre as we are. Pentictonites face more pain with a $2 million shortfall in the 2012 budget. How many Pentictonites understand the high ¿nancial cost the subsidy to rural residents carries for themselves and underprivileged families and seniors? It costs $2.4 million a year in operating costs to enjoy that winter swim. Many of Penticton’s underprivileged children are unable to utilize that bene¿t because we subsidize rural residents. Penticton receives only $800,000 a year in user fees towards the $2.4 million annual operating costs. We elect mayors, councils and regional governments to settle regional disputes. Yet the RDOS insists Penticton institute user fees for rural residents instead of using the property tax system which would make usage of public facilities affordable for all rural residents. How do you feel about $20 to $25 for a winter swim? Good deal is it? The HST is a good example of how grumpy people are today. Consensus building and conÀict resolution for the common good is expected of politicians by overburdened taxpayers and they don’t want to be bothered by freeloaders. If Pentictonites decide to act on this longstanding problem, the rural community is unlikely to be happy with the result. Pentictonites

Show us optimism by giving rural communities the health care attention we need to address overcapacity hospitals and underfunded community care services.

such drastic levels before they received the attention they deserve. Is that what will happen to our rural communities? Will Jon Les tell us what he told the community of Nanaimo? That our children need to move to Kitimat or Prince George to get jobs? How does that build and foster sustainable communities across B.C.? If optimism and hope are the Liberal words for the day then I respectfully suggest to the Liberal government to show us the love — show us through a decision on the correctional centre that was to bring hundreds of infrastructure and full-time jobs. Show us respect through creative transportation solutions such as addi-

could save millions of tax dollars over the next decade by opting out of the navel-gazing, wallerecting RDOS. (Abbotsford claims it would save $1.4 million annually.) Rural residents need to understand the advantage of painlessly supporting the public lifestyle services they use through their property taxes, as West Bench currently does for library services with $20,000 per year. As a community we need to move forward together with 21st century solutions to 20th century problems. I urge the residents of the rural community to support the public facilities they constantly use by electing RDOS candidates in November that are open to change and will settle this dispute satisfactorily to both parties. Tear down your walls and support your community. We and you deserve it. Nobody likes or respects a freeloader. Elvena Slump Penticton

Two decades of service

The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society celebrated 20 years of service on Oct. 3. The society began when a group of people suffering from brain injuries and their families got together to support each other, since no other help was then locally available. The founding members were Linda and John Sloane; Roberta and Al Spara; Gord, Jean and Gordie Hall; Lois and Bob Dalrymple; Paul and Edwina Jackson, Linda Chatie and Rob Hopkins; Tom Sharpe; Darin Anderson; Elizabeth Elrick; and Mike Robinson. Originally the society was incorporated as the Penticton Head Injury Society in 1991 with the “massive” budget of $500. The ¿rst board of directors had seven members: John Sloane, Martin Oram, Joanne Leak, Tom Sharpe, Linda Chatie, Janelle Breese Biagioni and Robin

tional Handi-dart services to assist our disabled and seniors to get to and from amenities and medical appointments. Show us hope by reinstituting integral agricultural programs such as Buy B.C. or the replant program. Show us optimism by giving rural communities the health care attention we need to address overcapacity hospitals and underfunded community care services. And show us responsibility by addressing our forestry challenges through resource planning and local processing commitments. Don’t get me wrong. I do smile and am optimistic on a daily basis, but it is for a different reason — because of motivation to have rural communities not only heard, but given the respect and attention they deserve. I know it’s possible to make the necessary changes that our very communities need and can’t continue to wait for. I encourage you to join me and get empowered and motivated as well; our seniors, our families, our farmers and small businesses will need your action to bring about change for the Boundary Similkameen. Marji Basso, NDP provincial candidate Boundary Similkameen

Adoiphe. Soon a facilitator was hired, and then in 1995 an executive director. In 2002 the society took on managing several types of housing for people with disabilities. And in 2008 we became the local agency running a program of outreach to the homeless. Our housing activities now are centred around a 23-unit apartment, three multi-bedroom houses, a motel and positive relationships with many landlords in the city. The society has become well known within the area for its promotion of the use of helmets in bicycling and various sports. But we do much more. Last year the society provided about 7,200 hours of service to people with brain injuries and their families. Services include one-on-one support, and various groups such as stroke support, brain injury education and cooking on a budget. In addition it served 200 people through the homeless programs and provided housing support to 200 individuals with mental illness. The shame is that this is not enough. There still is more demand for assistance than we can meet. In looking back, I can thank the spirit and persistence of those who started our agency. In looking forward, my staff and I are grati¿ed we can continue their task of helping those with a brain injury develop a better quality of life. We are proud of our past and dedicated to providing a better future for our clients. David Head, CEO South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society

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Supporting families and friends of persons with a mental illness is the role of the Mental Wellness Centre Family Support Program. We are offering free courses for family members or other supporters of a person with any mental illness during October and November. Strengthening Families Together is for

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There are a lot of things that keep Valdy coming back to the Okanagan on an annual tour. There’s the fact that it’s in support of a good cause, the George Ryga Centre, and then there is the fun and challenge of playing with Gary Fjellgaard in the duo they call the Contenders. “I believe this is year 11 for us. It’s the only extended time of the year that Gary and I get to play together regularly,” said Valdy, who will be missing out on a possible investiture date for the Order of Canada in order to make the tour. “Isn’t that an honour? I am just tickled pink with that, I never thought it would happen to me,” he said. But after ¿nding that the date he was to actually be invested with the Order of Canada conÀicted with the annual Ryga tour, he asked to be moved to a spring date. The Contenders tour, which gets underway Oct. 28, winds through several Okanagan communities and includes a stop in Penticton on Nov. 1 at the Barking Parrot, ¿nishing up on Nov. 5 at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland, which Valdy said is a ¿tting place to ¿nish up. Ryga’s Summerland home and the place where he wrote his most famous work, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, was purchased in the ‘90s with the intent of preserving it as the George Ryga Centre, creating a place for writers to come and work. “The house resonates, not only because of Mr. Ryga himself and his presence in there, but also the myriad numbers of people who have been through there: playwrights, poets, song-

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FOLK SINGER VALDY is coming back to the Okanagan with Gary Fjellgaard for their annual tour as the Contenders.

writers, writers,” said Valdy. “Everyone who has been in there leaves their mark. It’s a bustling busy little place. I feel like I am getting something done just by walking in there.” While he’s never written a song while staying at the Ryga Centre, Valdy said the experience inspires him in other ways. “We’ve not written speci¿-

cally while there, but de¿nitely we have sat around and had some sessions where we come up with ideas or dispense with bad ideas,” he said, adding that he’s also been encouraged to pick up a new instrument. “George was a banjo player, and his banjo is sitting there. That’s inspired me to now go out and buy a banjo and start work-

ing on it,” said Valdy. “I am not nearly up to performance level yet, but I do take it with me and I am practising on it regularly. One of these years, I am going to make it to the Sorrento Blue Grass festival.” Inspiration also come from playing music with Fjellgaard. “He is such a good player. He is intuitive … and he cares about what he is doing,” said Valdy. “He’s not a taskmaster, he’s just good. When I play with people who are good and demand, my music goes up too.” A solo player for much of his career, Valdy said it’s an interesting change to be playing with a partner regularly. “There is a lack of control, but there is also the fun of harmony, banter and those magical moments that can happen musically; because there is a blend of two different souls,” he said. “Gary is from a cowboy poet background and I am from a back to the lander, hippie folk singer background.” At some stops on the tour, they will be incorporating local musicians, but Valdy said that won’t be happening at the Penticton stop this year, though he does have some high praise for a local musician. “One of my favourite drummers in the world lives there. His name is Gord Osland and he is the (retired) director of the children’s festival,” said Valdy. “Incredibly good drummer. Just puts your jaw on the Àoor and he has fun doing it too.” Tickets are available for the at the Dragon’s Den in Penticton (250-492-3011) for the Nov. 1 show at the Barking Parrot. Tickets for the Nov. 5 show at Centre Stage Theatre are available at Martin’s Flowers in Summerland (250-494-5432).

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For just one evening, the beer halls of Bavaria will be transplanted into the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre next weekend. Organizers of Penticton’s Oktoberfest are hoping to match the success of their inaugural 2010 festival with a party that honours the traditions, atmosphere and abundant food and drinks of the famous German festival. Traditional oompah music from live performers, traditional dancing from the Penticton German Club combine with favourite foods like

schnitzel, sauerkraut and apple strudel to satisfy all the senses. And beer, of course. The $25 ticket price includes a 15 oz. keepsake beer mug, and your ¿rst ¿ll up of your favourite brew, from vendors like the Cannery Brewing Co. or the Anker Brewery of Nördlingen, Bavaria. Tokens can be purchased for re¿lls of your stein. Oktoberfest starts at 5 p.m. on Oct. 22 and runs until midnight. Organizers are once again offering shuttle service after the event to your favourite local downtown hot spot. Proceeds from the

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Residents in a home on the 300 block of Winnipeg Street said two males entered their home and threatened them with what appeared to be a handgun. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said between 1 and 1:50 p.m. on Thursday two Caucasian

male youths believed to be between the ages of 14 and 17, wearing balaclavas, entered the home. “Investigators are establishing the motive and believe the incident was directed at the particular residence and was not a random act,” said Moskaluk. It was reported to RCMP

that the suspects left in a vehicle believed to be a newer model silver BMW sedan with black tinted windows, chrome rims with low-pro¿le tires and blacked-out aftermarket LED-type taillights. RCMP of¿cers and the dog handler combed the area for suspects on Thursday but were unsuccessful.

Investigators want to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this incident or to any witnesses who may have seen this vehicle and its occupants in the area on that date. Persons with information can contact the Penticton RCMP at 250492-4300 or via CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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The Penticton Western News will be publishing a Fall Wedding Planning supplement on October 18th. We want your Wedding or Engagement photos to be included in this special feature. Readers can submit a photo of the happy couple along with information on where and when the ceremony took place or will take place, the couple’s hometown, as well as any other pertinent details. The Western News will run the announcement free of charge. Limited to space available. Announcements should be sent to the Penticton Western News by October 14, 5pm. Penticton Western News Att. Editor, 2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, B.C., V2A 8R1 or by e-mail to <editor@pentictonwesternnews.com>.

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calendar WEDNESDAY October 12 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church, enter through north door. Call 250-493-1527 for info. HAND AND FOOT CANASTA at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. PENTICTON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-492-4458 for info. 65-PLUS SINGLES COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250-770-1018. BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. regular bingo at 6:30 p.m. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-770-1174 for more information. F ALLS O KANAGAN SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has beginner line dance at 9 a.m. (call 250-493-2111 to confirm), coffee social at 10 a.m., intermediate/ advanced line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS HUMP day with entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. and Stu’s Kitchen open. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church 696 Main St. Call 490-9272 for info.

TOPS B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Ring at the back door on the lane, the meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Fran at 250-490-3927. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. DUTCH COFFEE CLUB meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Cherry Lane Mall food court from 10 a.m. to noon. For Dutch Canadians or immigrants or anyone else interested. FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has a management committee meeting upstairs at 7:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has a general meeting for all members every second Wednesday at the hall on 1197 Main St. OLIVER DOUBLE O Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. PENTICTON QUILTERS MEET on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Salvation Army hall at 9 a.m. Check their website at www.pentictonquilters. com or email ggover1@ shaw.ca. P ENTICTON U NITED CHURCH has liturgical dance sessions the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 250-492-2684 to register. No fee. UNTIL OCT. 29, Nk’Mip Cellars in Osoyoos will host an extensive fine art show by artists of the South OkanaganSimilkameen. With 40

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artists participating, you can be assured that there will be lots of variety. Art at Nk’Mip Cellars is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has violin adventures for sevento nine-year-olds from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. then String Orchestra under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Leir House. Open to intermediate and advanced string players ages 16 and up. New members welcome. BLOOD DONOR CLINICS have returned to the South Main Seniors

Drop-In Centre from 1 to 5:30 p.m. To donate by appointment, call 1-888-2donate (1-888236-6283). TWIN LAKES GOLF is having Golf by Donation Days Oct. 12 and 19 to support the SPCA. Book a tee time by calling 250-497-5359. There are prizes and giveaways to be won. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. SILVER HILLS ON the Road presents Reversing Disease Through Positive Lifestyle Change. There are four free sessions on Oct. 12

to 13 at 1370 Church St. Call 250-809-5060 for more details.

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FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful

Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-486-0601 for info. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-770-8093.

handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. PEACHCITYTOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United

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October 14 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. Entertainment by J.C. Wilson at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622.

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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. ANAVETS HAS DJ music. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. BEREAVEMENT WALKING 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. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ballroom and Latin-American dancing. Instruction is provided on certain Fridays. For more information contact Brian at 250-492-7036 or visit www.funtimers. bravehost.com. BLOOD DONOR CLINICS have returned to the South Main Seniors Drop-In Centre from 1 to 5:30 p.m. To donate by appoint-

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ment, call 1-888-2donate (1-888-236-6283). AWARD-WINNING POET JOHN Pass will read his new book Crawlspace at Hooked on Books from 7 to 8:30 p.m. TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Betty-Lou at 250492-7623 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more information. O KANAGAN F ALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion hall. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Joseph’s Famous Pizza from 4 to 7 p.m. Music trivia by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. Prizes. Members and guests welcome to hall on 1197 Main St. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE at 7 p.m. NEW HOPE FOR Widows

and Widowers has lunch connections to meet with others of similar loss, (going “dutch”) the second Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m. Please phone Fran at 250-497-7850 or Evelyn at 250-770-7865 for location and to reserve your spot. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts and pool. NIGHT MARKETS AT the S.S. Sicamous are every Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. with a variety of vendors set up outside and in the ship. There will be jewelry, artwork, scarves, smoothies and fresh fruit. These markets will be fundraising for the ship. For more info call 250- 492-7717. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has Broadway debut musical theatre for ages seven to 11 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 220 Manor Park Ave. Also, Triple Threat musical theatre class for ages 12 to 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For class details check www. pentictonacademyofmusic.ca. NURSE NEXT DOOR (exercise in aging, balance and fall prevention) with Carmen Eberle, Oct. 13 and 27 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Seniors Wellness Society at 696

Main St. Call 250-4877455. BLOOD DONOR CLINICS have returned to the South Main Seniors Drop-In Centre from 1 to 5:30 p.m. To donate by appointment, call 1-888-2donate (1-888-236-6283). FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF Penticton will meet for lunch and monthly meeting at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 on 502 Martin St. Club focuses on international cultural exchanges. Call Sharon at 250-493-1649 or Anna at 250-487-1126. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Training Course for volunteers who plan to work on Huth Avenue need to take this course which goes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Church Club Room. Contact Merle Kindred at 778476-1319 for more info.

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SATURDAY OCT. 15 Bodies on Power offers Benefits of Fascial Stretch therapy with Kate/Judy at 11:30 a.m. and Vision Board Building with Diane at 1 to 5 p.m. at 102-500 Railway St. or call 250-

770-8303 to sign up. T HE P ENTICTON HOSPITAL Auxiliary is having its annual Spaghetti Fest fundraiser on Oct. 22 at the Senior Drop-In Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. There is entertainment and a cash bar. Tickets available at Hospital Gift Shop, June’s Fashions and Gifts (74 Wade Ave., E.). To Reserve a table or book tickets call 250-493-9321 or 250-490-3054. SUMMERLAND QUEST SOCIETY for Hearing Enhancement presents an Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show on Oct. 22 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the arena banquet room in Summerland. Fundraising money goes towards projects such as bursaries for students attending UBC who are in speech therapy and audiology degree programs among other initiatives. Tickets are $25 per person and available at Sass Boutique in Summerland, Shades of Linen in Naramata and Peaches Lingerie in Penticton.

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Chamber president sets sights on City Hall Penticton should do more than rely on its good looks. So says Jason Cox, a local businessman and president of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, who is aiming to create a comprehensive vision for the city by seeking a council seat this fall. Cox announced his candidacy Tuesday outside the new addition of Okanagan College, a facility which he said the city could better utilize to attract jobs and industry to the area if more energy was spent on developing a plan for the city’s future. “I think the whole thing comes down to vision. I don’t think this council, this community has ever engaged in a dis-

cussion inclusively about what our vision is supposed to be,” he said. “As a result you’ve seen, over the last two councils, a lot of easy condo developments over campgrounds, over hotels, over properties to be part of the housing boom. When that collapsed, then there was no more income to the city.” He said the city’s approach on major capital projects like the community centre involved only half the prudent planning it required, seeking outside sources of funding but not drawing up ¿nancial plans for the years to come. “At the end of the day, did anyone sit back and say, ‘How are we going to fund and operate these things?’ Now we have a $200,000 operating de¿cit facing the city taxpayers in 2012, and I think

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that all comes from a lack of vision,” he said. Cox’s term as chamber president expires in November, when the networking body will hold its AGM and elect a new board. He said he understands the issues of business owners in town, who will be critical for any future jobs plan. “When people think about business in the community, they think of big business. In this community especially, small business is the engineer of our community. These

are our neighbours, our friends. When you add those all up, those are our major employers in the city,” he said. “I’ve had a clear understanding of what happens in the city and I think I know what we can do to improve it.” Oct. 4 marked the opening of nomination submissions, and to date, seven candidates in Penticton have stepped forward for civic politics. By deadline Tuesday, Katie Robinson was the lone mayoralty candidate.

Two candidates have already publicly declared their intentions to run for council: Jeannie Cavallo is a realtor with Re/Max Front Street Realty, and Helena Konanz is the former Coffee Couch entrepreneur who now works at RBC Bank and as a director of Konanz Chiropractic. The experience of political neophytes who have ¿led of¿cial nomination packages ranges the gamut: Frank Conci is a part owner of AC Motor Electric Ltd. in Pen-

ticton, David Korinetz is the owner of Red Tuque Books Inc. on Martin Street and Terry Yeatman is listed as the owner of

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Lorraine Evans, a Penticton resident, wrote council last month about noticing the various signs along Highway 97 that brand the city as a place to stay. “Highway 97 has many large commercial signs leading to and from Penticton and very few signs that say anything about the amenities in Penticton,” she wrote. She offered the city 20 suggestions to consider, among those she considered “world famous,” were the Penticton Vees, Duncan Keith and Skaha Rock Bluffs. Amenities included the city’s four ice rinks, one curling rink, the Trans Canada Trail, three art galleries, the Penticton Race Track, White Lake Observatory, three tennis courts, the research station and Apex Ski Resort. Groups were also a possibility: The South Okanagan Symphony, two mixed choirs, South Okanagan Sailing Association and Okanagan College. Most communication with the city gets received with nary a word, but Evans’s letter struck a chord with a few on council. Coun. Judy Sentes remarked many towns have signs that boast about their annual fairs, and that an event like Ironman which sets Penticton apart could make for an appropriate advertisement. She mused about whether the Ministry of Transportation had made some sort of decision on highway signage. “What the province did was it instituted a sign policy that set out guidelines. There was a standard format you had to follow, so it doesn’t become an eyesore,” Coun. Garry Litke said. Coun. Andrew Jakubeit said the ideas were worth exploring, especially considering the state of current welcome signs. “Our entrance sign by Skaha Lake and as you come in at the north end, it’s a tired sign. It’s old,” he said. “I don’t know if we’re looking at replacing those signs at some point, but maybe we could look at doing a ‘Home of Ironman’ or whatever we want to bring to light when we do.” Staff will investigate highway sign possibilities, and council unanimously approved receipt of Evans’s letter.

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ON A ROLL — Giacomo Cedolin bowls a ball during his turn in a recent match at the Penticton Bocce Club court in south Penticton. Members play throughout the spring, summer and fall months.

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SKIPPER BOB MAURICE gives a wave as he and ﬁrst mate Dave Mortensen head out into the open waters aboard the SS Skaha, a wood-ﬁred sternwheeler constructed by the Okanagan Falls resident.

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“Get on,” is the terse command from the shadowy ¿gure standing at the back of the boat. Disobeying that order is not an option. “I said get on,” repeated the captain of the SS Skaha as he sensed a slight hesitation on the part of his reluctant passenger. Stepping from the dock onto the vessel I’m greeted by the outstretched hand and huge grin of the boat’s owner and designer Bob Maurice as he moves from under the canopy into the sunshine. “Come on, we’ll just go for a short ride, you’ve got to see this,” said the retired Alberta welder who lives with wife Sally on their waterfront property in Okanagan Falls. Once on board, smiling ¿rst mate Dave Mortensen (who as it turns out doesn’t say much) pushes off using a long metal pole to nimbly avoid grounding the watercraft in the shallows. But this is not just any boat, the Skaha is an actual (albeit scaled-down) working, wood-¿red steam sternwheeler. What makes her especially unique is that the engine and all the ¿ttings are the work of Maurice using no plans, just his inherent skills and experience. And while the 24-foot metal-hulled craft can also run on propane, the captain prefers the more traditional wood fuel to ¿re the boiler. Accommodating anywhere from eight to 10 passengers, the Skaha

marine barbecue) and other luxury amenities including a bathroom, although Maurice appears to be pointing to the water over the boat’s starboard side as its location. Although the skipper has not determined the number of nautical miles per cord, he maintains a trip to Penticton and back (likely an overnighter) is very economical. Most of his outings during the warmer months are in and around the south end of the lake and the lonesome sound of the steam whistle and the slap of the bright red paddles on the water are not uncommon to his neighbours. On this cruise he decides to turn the controls over to his guest. “That’s one more you can cross off your (to do) list,” he said with a laugh. Thanks. And now, after the leisurely part of the voyage, it’s time to put the Skaha through her paces. “Let’s see what this baby can do,” said Maurice as he jams the throttle into the full ahead position and tugs on the

Almost immediately clouds of steam emerge from around the boiler, the gentle chugging of the pistons is replaced by a pronounced drumming sound and the rhythm of the paddles steadily increases as the chains attached to the motor move faster and faster. The end result is nearperceptible acceleration at which time I quickly grab the side rail while performing a convincing backwards motion. Words are not necessary during this power demonstration and would not be heard over the noise of the engine anyway. An appreciative shake of the head is all the recognition necessary. Sadly the adventure of this voyage ends all too quickly and it’s time to return to shore. But for Maurice and crew the sun is still shining — there is plenty of daylight, lots of ¿rewood left and the calmness of the lake beckons. As the sternwheeler turns around and once again heads out into open water the captain glances over his shoulder and

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THEO OLIVER of the KISU swim club works hard to get his technique perfect in time for the clubs’ home meet this weekend at the newly renovated Community centre.

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Travis Doroshuk can be forgiven if he seems like a kid on a sugar rush this weekend. The member of the KISU swim club is excited for the first home meet at the newly renovated community centre. His feelings are reaching a high for another reason. “I’m getting pretty excited because I have been out of the water for a while,” said Doroshuk. “I’m not expecting 100 per cent best times, but I definitely want to place well this week.” Doroshuk is looking to build his endurance following his hiatus from the club when the pool closed. He said this will be a good competition when it comes to keeping up with swimmers. “It’s just getting back into a good groove,” said Doroshuk, who added this meet sets up

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Focus at this point has been placed on strengthening the aerobic base. Work has been done on speed, but Hoeben is cautious not to get going too strong to prevent injury. The KISU coach said goals can be set, but she just wants to see where her group needs more work.

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Penticton runners shine in Okanagan Marathon

Penticton’s Tom Evans took second behind Ireland’s James Curran in the 17th BMO Okanagan Marathon on Sunday. Curran won the event in 2:44:54, while Evans crossed the finish line in 2:47:44. Penticton’s Dave Matheson won the half marathon in 1:17:50, claiming the championship for the first time. “I feel amazing, especially because I was not expecting to win, so it’s extra special,” said Matheson. “The tem-

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Lakers get winning weekend

The Penticton Lakers have improved to 6-20 in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey

League. The Lakers began the weekend with a 4-2 win against the Sicamous Eagles. Reilly O’Connor, Evan Anderson, Steven Killy and Sasha Hahn contributed to the offence in that game. Jessie Gordichuk collected his second win. On Saturday, the Lakers edged the Kelowna Chiefs 4-3. Austin Buzzell earned his fourth win as he turned aside 37 shots. The Osoyoos Coyotes held on to their lead in the Okanagan/ Shuswap Division with wins against the Grand Forks Border Bruins (10-0) and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (8-4). The Summerland Steam cruised to a 7-3 victory against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Friday before being dumped by the Princeton Posse 10-3. Find full briefs at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Swimming in their new home could provide a spark. “I think it will have an impact on their excitement,” said Hoeben. “Their training is something that will be bigger in the end.” A reason Hoeben doesn’t have expectations is because not all the swimmers stayed fit through the summer. For those who did, she is interested to see how they perform and how close they are to their best times. It’s a rebuilding year for the club, which was impacted by the pool closure. Back in their home, KISU will be hosting four events this season. The next one is in January, then one in March, April and May. “We have a new facility, it’s great to show it off,” said Hoeben smiling. Hosting more meets also gives the clubs new, lower-level swimmers great experience without the travel.

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St. Denis hot for nationally ranked Vees Travis St. Denis should be dubbed Mr. October, or at the very least, Mr. Clutch. Before the Penticton Vees’ four-game winning streak was snapped by the Prince George Spruce Kings on Saturday, St. Denis tallied the winning goal in the previous three games. Not since his rookie season in 2008/09 when he scored five winners has he been this dangerous. St. Denis was also named by the BCHL on Thanksgiving Day as the Player of the Week. St. Denis leads the league in scoring with eight goals and 15 points. He racked up six points in three games. Looking at some numbers, the Vees have yet to be outshot in seven games. The narrowest margin was 2523 against the Merritt Centennials. The largest was when they outshot the Trail Smoke Eaters 44-17 during a 9-1 win. Maybe the two teams entered different doors to the South Okanagan Events Centre with the Vees getting a deal on shots. All kidding aside, the Vees defence has been sharp in preventing quality chances. The Vees have yet to allow 30 shots in a game. Seventeen is the lowest, while 28 is the highest, which they gave up in the 5-4 double overtime loss to the Spruce Kings. While the lone northern team doesn’t have a winning record early in the season, it appears a winning attitude is creeping in.

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“They dug in, they blocked shots. They were getting hurt out there, taking it off the arms and the hands and feet,” said Spruce Kings head coach Dave Dupas to the Prince George Free Press on their effort against the Vees. “But they stayed in there and they kept pushing. It’s good to see that it means that much to them. We could’ve said OK, we’re happy to get one point out of Penticton. But the bench was up and when we took that (overtime) penalty, everybody was on there saying ‘Look, we’ll kill it, we’ll kill it.’ So they’re starting to believe now so that’s a good thing.” Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson was impressed with the Spruce Kings after their first meeting resulted in a 9-1 Vees win. “They played really hard,” he said. “They have pride. It’s a tighter confine in their building so they can really clog it up a lot more. It makes for a tougher skill game for sure. They played hard and capitalized on some chances in game two. You have to give them credit for hanging in there.”

Harbinson was happy to leave Prince George with three of four points. “It’s never easy winning back-to-back games in somebody else’s building,” said Harbinson. “We had some unfortunate puck luck in game two, otherwise we probably would have grabbed all four points. I thought our work ethic was real strong. I can’t really put much blame on anybody.” Now the Vees prepare to face the Westside Warriors (5-3-0) on Friday in Royal LePage Place and the defending BCHL champs Vernon Vipers at the SOEC. This is the matchup that Vees fans will be very interested in. The Vipers don’t appear to be missing a beat without Mark Ferner. Jason Williamson is undefeated as the Vipers coach with his team at 7-0-0. This is the game that fans will talk about after. If there is one thing right now that will help the Vees beat the Vipers it is their dogged determination. Seeing that on Saturday should make for an entertaining evening. Harbinson said his players have been working extremely hard, especially to eliminate quality scoring chances. “If we can do that against either of these teams or both of them, we will be able to have success against both,” he said. For fans who may not be getting enough Vees coverage, Coach’s Corner, the weekly live

event and online TV program, returns tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Damn Sports Bar on Martin Street. Hosted by Vees play-by-play announcer Fraser Rodgers, Harbinson will talk in depth about the Vees and the BCHL. Fans will be able to ask questions and the local media will do its best to make Harbinson sweat. “I’m excited, because I think more teams need to try to market our league, and that’s what we’re trying to do with this,” said Harbinson. “We need to find ways to get people excited about our brand of hockey, our league and our individual teams. Hopefully it will spur on more people to come to our games.” In other Vees news, Mario Lucia and Curtis Loik have decided where they will play in college. Lucia will join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, while Loik joins Penn State. Check the Western News on Friday to find out why Lucia and Loik made their decisions. The Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings were released and the Vees are now 18th after previously being unranked. The only other BCHL team ranked are the undefeated Vernon Vipers at No. 6. They are the BCHL’s best at 7-0-0. Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor of the Penticton Western News.

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Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

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Dedicated Chip Drivers Required We offer satellite dispatch, late model equipment, balanced home time, direct deposit, extended beneﬁts. You offer 2 yrs experience, acceptable abstract, and good work ethics. Immediate work available, Paid Orientation classes weekly. Call Gail @250-357-2612 or fax resume 250-357-2009 Check us out www.sutco.ca

Lost & Found Found, 18spd bike at Lion’s Park, call to identify and claim, 250-492-3078 Found, female cat, black, short hair with small patch of white on chest, has been homeless for several months, call (250)487-0959 LOST, child’s blanket with lady bugs & dragon ﬂies on it, in the Mark’s Work Wearhouse mall area on Thursday, Oct 6. Please call (250)497-8187

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Children Childcare Available Pam’s Family Daycare, licensed, space avail for child 2 yrs & up. C.C.R.R. member Call 250-492-0113

Employment Business Opportunities EARN the lifestyle you deserve: Looking for six motivated individuals who would rather work from home. If you have a computer, are open-minded and understand a great lifestyle comes with a little hard work, visit www.starnorth.info today.

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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) School District No. 83 (North OkanaganShuswap) invites applications for the following Aboriginal Education Resource Helping Teacher K-12. POSTING: T2011:165 .80 FTE ABORIGINAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER K-12 The District is seeking credentialed Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher speci¿cally for its Aboriginal Education Department. Successful candidates with experience in either Elementary or Secondary schools are being considered. Candidates will have a strong understanding of Aboriginal pedagogy, Aboriginal language, Aboriginal culture, and specializes in a wide range of instructional areas inclusive of: mathematics, science, humanities, and literacy. Quali¿cations include a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in BC public school system and membership in the BC College of Teachers. As well, the successful candidate will have working experience as an Aboriginal teacher performing and analyzing educational research and methodology for instructing Aboriginal students. For a complete job description and to apply please go to www.sd83.bc.ca/employment and click on “Make A Future.” Closing date for applications (only on-line applications will be accepted) is: OCTOBER 14, 2011. School District No. 83 (North OkanaganShuswap) is an equal opportunity employer.

Career Opportunities J U N I O R / I N T E R M E D I AT E CIVIL TECHNICIAN - PENTICTON, BC McElhanney seeks a Civil Engineering Technician in our Penticton ofﬁce. Proﬁciency in AutoCAD & Civil 3D is required. Visit www.mcelhanney.com for info, or contact Craig Dusel (CDusel@mcelhanney.com).

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EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5. Please call 250-718-3330 for more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Education/Trade Schools ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small ﬁrms seeking certiﬁed A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417.

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Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. NEW COMMERCIAL Beekeeping Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus, Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-9997882; gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping. TRAIN TO be an apartment/condominium manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Help Wanted $2500+/MO.! Men & Women 18+yrs. needed to fill F/T positions in our Kelowna office. Students welcome We provide full training. Call 250-8609480, email: info@plazio.ca or text 250-899-0981 Alberta earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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CHILDCARE MANAGER: dynamic, experienced administrator required full-time for 40 space campus-based childcare centre in Campbell River commencing November. Visit www.forestcirclesociety.com for more information. Please submit letter of introduction and resume to: apply2forestcircle@gmail.com Full-time Logging Danglehead Processor Operator needed immediately for the Vernon area. 1-2 yrs experience a must. Fax resume to 250-5423587 or email: spence06@telus.net. HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B ﬂatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, beneﬁts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763 MARKETING & Communications Professional for Vancouver. 2 years exp., related university degree. Fluent in English & French, extensive knowledge of Canadian media. Permanent, F/T. Competitive wages. Email:

PRODUCE MANAGER. Jasper Super A is currently recruiting for a Produce Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for all aspects of operating a successful produce department including, scheduling, ordering, receiving, merchandising, gross margins, sales ratios, expense controls, and supervising the produce department. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Previous produce experience will be considered an asset. TGP offers a competitive compensation and beneﬁt package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations and want to progress with a dynamic organization, please forward your resume: The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

We require a truck driver with a valid Class 1 license. Individual should have experience driving a tractor/trailer unit & be familiar with cross border hauling. Forward resume to McLeod’s By-Products Ltd. 4559 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6

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Resident Caretaker Full time position. 50+ suites in Penticton, BC. Competitive wages, experience an asset. Please send resume to: Vernon Morning Star 4407 25th Ave, Vernon V1T 1P5 Box 18. 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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SALES PROFESSIONAL

Are you a Sales Professional in an industry that is suffering the latest economic downturn? Does your pay plan leave you wishing there was some other way you could make a living? Well great news, Sentes Chevrolet has a position available on their Sales Team of Professionals. Please forward your resume and references to the Business Development Manager, Doug Sharpe at dougsharpe@sentes.com. All submissions are dealt with on a conﬁdential basis.

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT Canadian Red Cross You Can Make A Difference! Be responsible for community development initiatives associated with the South Okanagan/Similkameen Health Equipment Loan Program. You will implement HELP site relocations, as well as assist in community fund development initiatives. This is a term position, parttime 21 hrs/week, November 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012, based in Penticton; some travel required, with vehicle provided. Excellent communication skills in English essential; strong presentation skills and proficiency in MS Office applications required. A valid BC driver’s license is required as well as a current CPR/Emergency First aid certificate or willingness to obtain certification. This position is subject to a successful criminal record check. Interested parties may submit their applications no later than October 17, 2011 to: Canadian Red Cross Society 5 - 1414 Hunter Court, Kelowna, BC V1X 6E6 Fax: (250) 763-6131 Attn: Craig Burns Email:craig.burns@redcross.ca

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services • First Cook $18.75/hr (up to $1950/wk) • Second Cook $15.75/hr. (up to $1635/wk) • Camp Attendant $14.75/hr. (up to $1530/wk). LRG Catering has seasonal remote location job openings starting in October. Room & Board & Transportation Included while working in camp. Please fax resume to: (1)780-462-0676, or apply online @ www.toughnecks.com

Income Opportunity GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

Trades, Technical ALUMINUM/FITTER Welders for Kamloops. Min 3-5 yrs exp. Welding Test Req. Comp Wages/Beneﬁts Pkg. Email:ltanner@aepl.ca AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires FullTime journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: m i ke g @ s a l m o n a r m g m . c o m fax: 250-832-5314. FIX AUTO VERNON / STAR AUTOBODY is immediately seeking the following positions. Journeyman body technician, journeyman painter, apprentices will also be considered based on experience for both trades, we also require an automotive detailer. Resumes will be accepted through email to csrigley@ﬁxauto.com.

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP BDO Canada Limited, Trustee in Bankruptcy 200, 1628 Dickson Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9X1

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Are you an employed New and Used Vehicle Sales Professional looking for a compensation plan that better rewards you for the work that do? Well great news, Sentes Chevrolet has a position available on their Sales Team of Professionals. Please forward your resume and references to the Business Development Manager, Doug Sharpe at dougsharpe@sentes.com. All submissions are dealt with on a conﬁdential basis.

Sentes Chevrolet requires a qualiﬁed General Technician with electrical and driveability skills. Saturn experience would be an asset however not mandatory. This is a tremendous opportunity with competitive wages and beneﬁt package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email with references to Service Manager, Rick Smith at rick.smith@sentes.com.

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Cleaning Services

Home Improvements

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians or 3rd or 4th year Apprentice. Wajax Power Systems, North America’s largest and most trusted distributors of large diesel/natural gas engines and transmission brands. We are seeking individuals with a journeyperson H.E Technician certiﬁcate or enrolled in an accredited apprentice program, experience with troubleshooting, has excellent communication skills. You have a valid driver’s licence and driver’s abstract. Put yourself in a powerful position and log on to: www.wajaxpower.com. Apply online or send a resume to: Human Resources, Wajax Power Systems. Email:

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Financial Services

Education/Trade Schools

Countertops CALL MIKE’S ELITE Countertops- All Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Marble and all natural stone products. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We offer a special every month, call Mike to ﬁnd out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Road. GRANITE SLAB SALE 30% OFF All Kitchens, kitchen counters, bathroom counters, vessel sinks. 150 colors to choose from GREAT QUALITY & SERVICE Open 9-4 Mon-Fri, 10-2 Sat. Showroom: 1115 Gordon Dr. Free Est. 250-870-1577 CUSTOM ROCKCOUNTERS.COM

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping JUST BOOKKEEPING; small business bookkeeping services shoe box of paperwork welcome; p/u & del; my ofﬁce or yours;15+ yrs exp; competative rates Tel: 250-4903488; email: just.bookkeeping@yahoo.ca

Cleaning Services HOUSE CLEANING-Reliable, trustworthy house cleaning. References available. Call Tiffany at 250492-4226

Home Improvements

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

Garden & Lawn

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REAL RENO’S + Legal Basement Suites + Legal Carriage Houses = $$$$ in your pocket + Kitchens + Bathrooms + Sundecks Licensed + Flooring and + Doors Insured + Windows + Trim/Painting = Equity in your home MB Home Improvements 250-486-0767 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

Landscaping Dave’s Garden Maintenance, Grounds Keeping for Residential, Commercial, Strata’s 250493-1083 EARTHSONG PROPERTY Maintenance (lic/ins); Quality lawn & garden services for

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Dave’s Garden & Maint., for prompt efﬁcient service. Hedges, stump grinding, garden clean-up & renovations, call for free est. Ref’s Licensed Insured 250-493-1083 Lake Breeze Lawn Care, Booking for Fall aerating, fertilizing, fall yard clean up. (250)809-2398

FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687 MOVING or clean up? U-Do or We Do! 18” moving van w/ramp & dolly, 250-462-9947

Painting & Decorating FRONTLINE Painting & Wallpaper,”Vic Smith did a professional job. Very clean, orderly & pleasant to deal with. I deﬁnitely recommend him to others.” Farhad, Vic 778476-4817 vic@frontlinepainting.com

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Rubbish Removal

HANDS ON HANDYMAN SERVICES, we do just about everything, reno’s, bsmt suites, kitchens, bathrooms decks, painting, tile work, etc. 250-493-2525, 250-809-1730 Yard care/Maintenance, yard waste removal, junk removal, tree trimming/removal, painting, 250-460-0801 Don’s Service CGL insured.

PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 TERRY the JUNK GUY 778-931-0741 Rubbish Removal, e-waste, recycling TerryTheJunkGuy.ca 778-931-0741 Trainor’s Family Hauling, serving Penticton, dump service, junk and yard waste, odd jobs, service with a smile, 250-4864867

Heat, Air, Refrig. FALL Furnace Service Special. Don’t wait for a break down. 12 point furnace inspection, clean, oil & inspect $75. No HST. Licensed & Insured Valley Wide Service & Seniors Discount 250-276-4310

Home Improvements ABOUT to Renovate? Need plans, ideas, large or small? Call Mike 250-488-2987, (250)494-7784 BELCAN Painting & Renos Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. Call Len 250-486-8800

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Tree Services #!*Stumped!#* Our small grinder can get in places others can’t for stump grinding, call for free est, Tree & Hedge Trimming service also avail. 250-493-1083, Walt’s Stump Grinding. For all your stump removal needs. Fast and friendly service, call 250-492-2494, 250-488-6401

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

1st $6.50 & 2nd $7.00 cut Alfalfa grass mix, Irrigated, 70 80lb bales, barn stored, (250)547-6816 Alfalfa mix 600 lb round bales $45. 1 (250)550-6287

Education/Trade Schools

Canadian Home Builders Association

Now serving all the South Okanagan, Summerland, Penticton, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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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 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.

Estate Sale, Sat & Sun Oct 14 & 15, 9-5pm. 2128 Naramata Rd. Everything in immac. cond. Quality teak furniture pieces, leather couch, brass collectibles, household items, and bathroom vanity w/sink & faucet. Huge selection. 8-5, Fri, Sat & Sun. 375 Middle Bench Road South. Dishwasher, antiques, lawnmower, tires, toys, Christmas & much more. More good stuff garage sale! Sat Oct 15, 8am-noon. 187 Dewdney Cres.

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/

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

ARIZONA BUILDING Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/mo! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.

1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1750 Atkinson, 2 bdr dlx, 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 1bdrm close to Skaha Lake+ Bus stops, recently renovatedd, n/p, n/s $650, avail.Nov 1, 250-809-6021 2BDRM, 2bath, quiet 2nd floor corner suite with balcony in the Ellis, 6 appl, a/c, u/g parking, N/S, N/P. $1120/mnth. 250-493-8944 Adult building, 1 bdrm Skaha Place, top floor w/view, n/p $750 incl utils. 250-276-9394 APT. for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-2951006 for info, lv a message. BACHELOR apt in historic house on bus route, n/p quiet, responsible person. $600 mth, 250-492-6319

Livestock

Heavy Duty Machinery

Pets

10foot gravel dump box in excellent shape $1500 obo (250)546-6022, 250-308-9250 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

6 black & grey kittens looking for good home. (250)490-3439

Medical Supplies

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

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

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Building Supplies BUY DIRECT! Fence Panels, Fencing, Siding, Decking, Rough Lumber, Posts & Beams. 1-800-838-6036 or 250-546-6038

Farm Equipment 1 tractor 4100 front end loader, 1 sprayer-Turbo Mist, 1 mower, 1 chopper, 1 ﬂat deck. Call (250)486-1920.

Firearms BARGAIN Bin Riﬂes $499ea, Shotguns from $99, Rem 870 Tactical from $599, Ruger Mini-14 Tactical $849, SKS’s & Ammo. All At The Best Little Gunshop Around. Weber & Markin. 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat. 10-6

Fruit & Vegetables Apples, prunes, pears .30/lb, peaches. 250-460-0302. Sandhu Fruit Farm, Summerland freestone peaches, all kinds of apples, pears, prune plums, nectarines, 250-4949078

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

Furniture

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE We buy and sell quality furniture Showroom Open 10-5

778-476-5919

256 Westminster Ave. W. www.pentictonbargainstore.com

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

Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. Mobility equipment and lifts, New & Used. www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745

Misc. for Sale Antiques, collectibles, household items, tools, china, camera, call Sheila for appointment, (250)490-2820 BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x 140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170 Golf clubs, used once right handed w/golf bag, $150. JVC 32 inch TV great pic $100, Home Collection bathroom cabinet, never used, $50, dart board, never used $20. Call 250-462-6275. Lexmark X3650 3-in-1 Colour Printer, Scanner, and Copier $60, Toshiba Colour TV 21’’ $50, Call at 462-0528 or 4944311. LOST LEASE SALE! Hwy 97 Penticton Business Closing Oct 20/11 *Complete electrical system for 20 site RV park including digital meters, lots of wire and buildings $7000 *21 Compartment Mail box unit, surface mount $1200 *4-30’ 5th wheel trailers (exc.rental units), 2 w/LR slides $2500-$6500 *12’x30’ Office/Living unit on wheels, custom built in ‘02 2x6 construction, thermal windows, electrical heat, metal roof, kitchen, 3 pce bath, large liv/rm, 100 amp CSA approved 9’x30 metal roof deck w/ 8’ patio door, $10,900 *14’x24’ shop (2 walls & barn doors, on slab, must be dismantled to move) metal roof $800 *8’ camper, hy jacks, needs TLC, first $300 takes *Back hoe, 1980 JD 500C fair condition $7500 *Big fork lift, 1981 Monashee, 6000lb, 4 duels, used to deck 20’ cargo containers, 6 cyl on propane $5500 *30’ Decorative wind mill, needs TLC as is where is$700 *10’x12’ shed on skids,wired insulated, interior finished, exterior painted, metal roof, 2 doors, 2 vinyl windows $1000 *5-12’x20’ vinyl shelters in various state of repair $100$150 *Boats-Trailers-Parts-Vehicles and more! Wayne 778-4765142 Moving Sale, house items, tools, yard ornaments. (250)490-9836

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. wwww.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT

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

Musical Instruments Full length Roland Digital piano, 3000 with Yamaha sound generator FB-01, exc cond. (250)770-8737 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

Sporting Goods VERNON SKI SWAP. Saturday, Oct 15th 8:30AM. Vernon Rec Centre. Buy, sell, new & used clothing, equip., ski, snowboard, x-country. www.vernonskiclub.ca Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

BARGAIN Lot! $88,000 Lake View! Level building site. 20 minutes from Vernon. Owner will carry with 10 % down. No bank approval required. Pay $396 per month 780-938-6077 email: brolyn@shaw.ca 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

Farms

Mobile Homes & Parks

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

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

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Mortgages

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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

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

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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

250-488-1800 Avail Dec 1, 1 bdrm apt, $600 + electricity. (250)490-0510

RENTALS (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

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132 POWER STREET ............................................ $850 2 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. N/P. Avail. NOW

284 YORKTON AVENUE ...................................... $950 2 bed, 2 bath, fr/st, d/w. Avail. NOW

3313 WILSON STREET ....................................... $1200 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appl, 2 parking stalls. Avail. Oct. 16 HOUSES

1840 OLIVER RANCH ROAD, OK FALLS ........ $1400 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 5 appl, garage, fenced yard. Avail. NOW

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $595 $645 $650 / $800 $660

1 bdrm apt, f,s, coin-op laundry, hot water and heat included. Avail. Now ( apa 2/4/8) Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat ok. Avail. Now (EFR) Dwntwn, 1 bdrm top floor apt, fridge, stove, free cable & laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA) $750 Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry, Avail Dec 1 (A360) $775 Near OK Beach & College, 2 bdrm condo, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator. Avail. NOW (A333) $800 Skaha Place, 2 bdrm apt, near beach & bus transit. F, S, A/C, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. Now (A323) $950 The Ellis, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, balcony, south facing sec’d parking. Avail. Now (A383) $1400 One month free rent with lease. Lakeshore 3, 6th floor, 2 bdrm 2 bath condo, 6 appliances, sec’d parking, extra amenities. Avail. Now (OT388)

TOWNHOUSES: $925

3 bdrm townhouse, near Ellis creek, and schools, f,s, recently painted and newer ﬂooring. Avail. Nov. 1 (th480) $1200 Naramata townhouses brand new, 2 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, unﬁn bsmt, garage, near school. Avail. Now ( Th496-1)

HOUSES: $1000 2 bdrm 1 bath, house, near cherry lane mall, f,s,w.d, recent updates, garage. Avail. Nov. 1 (H728) $1100 3 bdrm upper duplex, 5 appl, view of lake and mountains, on Vancouver Hill. Avail. Now (H746-2) $1150 Windsor Ave – Fresh paint, 3 bdrm character home, 1 bath, fridge, stove, fenced yard. Avail. Now (H626) $1500 Near Wiltse school, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, spacious family home, carport, deck off kitchen. Avail. Nov. 1 (OT438) 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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PENTICTON - 5 Bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 living rooms home, easy walking distance to Skaha Lake Beach and the parks. Large fenced ﬂat yard and large deck facing south. Available Nov. 1. $1700/mo, references req. 250-492-5973. Small 3bdr , 2 up, 1 down, rec room, fenced yard, f/s/w/d/m, ns, np, Pent. Avail Nov.1, $1200+util. 250-767-6709

1bdrm bsmn’t suite, Winfield, F/S, sep/entry, $800/mo + half deposit. util/incl. 250-558-3302 days, 250-766-1950 evenings 2bdrm, 1ba, lg living rm, NS, NP, near Cherry Lane & Parkway school, good location, avail. now, 250-493-1093 or 250-486-1924 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 Large ground level suite, 1km N of Ok Falls, great lake view, ns, $750incl util.250-497-5658 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 Penticton, avail again. 1021947 Atkinson St., located between Plaza & Cherry Lane, 1 blk from Main St., bus stops close by, bright, main flr, 1bd, 1 den, 1 full bath, new f/s, new otr, w/d, lots of storage, $975 (incl. util.), avail. Nov 1, 1yr lease req’d, ns, np, call (250)493-0783 Summerland. 2 bedroom, daylight ground floor, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. N/S, N/P. $800 per month plus utilities. 250494-8617

Reno’d 3bd, 1.5ba. 1144sq.ft, 2 levels. close to mall and schools, on bus route. #1293004 S. Main. $1000To view 250-493-9229, avail. Nov. 1

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

Duplex / 4 Plex

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed. & Nov. 1, newly reno’d, $550-$800, central Penticton,water incl.,call (250)4934903 to view Beautifully furn’d 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $1300 +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 2 bdrm+den, immac. 1800 sf apt overlooking golf course, 2 full bath, laundry room w/hookup, f/p, deck, lots of storage & parking. $1200+utils, n/s, n/p. Avail immed. Please call Christina at 250-859-3352 or Tony at 250-212-6164. S. PENTICTON, (Tiffany Gardens) 2 bdrm townhome, 1 bath, corner unit, reno’d, 5 appls, sorry N/S or N/P, $850 + utils, long term tenant, avail Nov. 1. Call 604-465-7706. Summerland cozy studio unit, 6appl., wall bed, table, 2 charis, avail. to quiet, reliable, ns tenant, $760(util incl.), avail. Nov. 1, (250)494-7488 The Ellis 3rd ﬂ, NW corner w/balcony, 2bdrm, 2 full bath, 6-appl, a/c, window coverings, secure ug prkg, ns, np. $1100+util, ref’s & DD, avail. Nov. 1, 250-496-5465

Shop & ofﬁce space, 834 sq ft. avail Oct 1, call(250)493-0815

Cottages / Cabins looking for mature, responsible, clean, non-smoking single person or couple to rent quiet 2bdrm country cottage, 15 min west of Penticton, ref’s req, avail. 1st week of Dec., $650+util., (250)492-2512

Duplex / 4 Plex

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 For Rent- Yard space beside 647 Okanagan Ave E, Penticton. Call (250)496-5544.

2 bdrm suite, close to IGA $550 incl utils. (250)493-6907 3bdrm ns duplex, 1717 Quebec St., $1150, ref’s req., (250)494-5816, 250-486-3480, or 250-462-2110 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 appl., avail Nov 1., $1250+ util. (250)4620669 5bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1250+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 COLDSTREAM 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, suits 2, $800/mo. Avail immed,walk distance to beach & schools (250) 503-1324 Keremeos, on the Bench, 2100sqft, 4bdrm, 2.5ba, rec rm, storage rm, single garage, RV parking, shed, large fenced yard, $1250/mo., ns, 250-487-7522, 250-809-3406 PENTICTON: 4 bdrm and 2 den from any time. $1490 OBO. 2 Entrances. 2 baths, up and down. Close to Penticton high school. 250- 487-0268 Side by side duplex, 3bdrm close to IGA. $1000/mo +util. 250-462-5228 Spacious newly deco’d 1 bdr, g/l, nice yard, quiet adults, np, ns,$800 inc util. 250-492-7020

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Commercial/ Industrial 2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., Penticton, 1024 sq ft., 250-493-9227

Vernon (Harwood) 3bdrm nice clean,1.5bath, f/s,d/w,w/d h-up fenced yard n/s n/p Nov 1 $900 250-766-1428, 550-5685

Mobile Homes & Pads SPACIOUS, vacant 3bdrm, 1ba MH on it’s own acreage in Oalla. Furn or not, $900.& util. Ref’s req (250)496-4106 0r 486-4106

Motels,Hotels

Homes for Rent

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. 250-4870268

115 Secrest Pl, 4 bdr, dbl gar, full bsmt fenced yard $1400/mo, also 3 bdr t/house $1200/mo. VJ 250-490-1530 2 bdrm plus den upper level of house Summerland. Near downtown & park. 5 appl, priv drive & entrance, backyard, lg shed & workshop.NS/NP. $950 + util.Avail Nov 1. 250-462-3799.

Rooms for Rent

3 bd, 2.5 ba, 1700 sqft. in upper Pineview. Easy maint. yd. w/ H.T.Partly furn’d or unfurn’d. Quality appl incl dbl gar. C/A, C/V, sec syst. Smoking o/s only, n/p pref., ref req. $1500/mo +util. neg for right tenant. Nov 1. 250-492-6165 626 Wade Ave. 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. Call (250)490-1700, 250486-3791. #65-999 Burnaby gardens, 55+ 2bdrm, 2ba, $800, Peter, (778)476-0015

Available immediately, room for rent, fully furnished, utilities included, shared kitchen, bathroom & laundry, close to Lakeshore and downtown, $500/mo., 250-490-5629

Shared Accommodation exceptionally quiet, clean, sober person wanted, ﬁrm rules, furnished, good location, share kitchen, bath, laundry, disability welcome, $395, (250)493-5087

Storage

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 immed. (250)492-4832

Boat & Car Storage, enclosed. Call 250-488-6896 Jeff or 250498-7276 Doug.

Naramata, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, all applis, lakeview, c/port $1100. Nov1. 1-250-472-2714.

1BDRM basement $500 includes utilities 250-462-5228 1150 Munson Ave Pent

Cars - Domestic

Suites, Lower

Want to Rent RELIABLE Family of ﬁve needs Apex Accomodations for the 2011/2012 ski season. References supplied upon request. Please call 250-809-9933. WANTED APEX Responsible family looking to rent a condo or townhouse for the upcoming ski season. Please contact Steve Thompson at 250-490-7653.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Four (4) Hancock 185/70 R13 86T winter tires on rims. $200 obomTwo (2) Hancock 185/65 R14 86H winter tires not on rims. $40, 462-0528 or 4944311. 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

Suites, Upper 2bdrm basement suite, np, ns, w/d. 737 Wiltse Blv $800/mo, 778-476-4821, call after 5pm Large spacious 2 level suite, located across from Okanagan Lake, 3 bdr, 1 bath. $1600 incl util. AvailNov 1.(250)809-2474

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Townhouses 2bdrm+ loft, 1.5 bath, 5appl, ns preferred, small pets ok , South Penticton, $1025/mo + util. Avail. now. 250-493-8333 PENTICTON Townhouse, 3Bdrm 1.5Bath, 4appl. $1200, Avail. Nov 1. 731 Fariway Ave Call 250-492-2070

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic 1991 Ford Tempo, air, automatic, 4 cyl, 177k’s, runs great $4995 obo, 778-476-1251 1996 Monte Carlo, red, clean, low mileage, red beige leather, fully loaded, $3000 obo, (250)494-0253 Closing Out Sale, after 14 years Select Auto Sales, 1597 Main St. is closing. Approximately 30 vehicles on sale at insane prices, shop equipment, ofﬁce furniture, don’t miss this! 250-492-7725, sale ends Oct. 31/11

Cars - Sports & Imports Toyota Corolla: 2002 gently used, auto A/C, CD, AM/FM, 120,000 miles, great fuel economy, new rubber, runs great, $4490 OBO 250-4984539

Recreational/Sale

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10.5 ft. Okanagan Truck camper. New hot water heater, wiring, roof. Fridge, stove, furnace in good working order, washroom/shower, in very good shape for 1980 model. $1,600obo. Call 250-493-8925 1980 Class C 25’ Dual wheels, runs well, to view: 162 Matson Pl., $4995obo, 250-492-8955 1983 25’ Citation Class C, Motor Home Ford 460 78,524 km $8,250 250-558-1646 or view @ classiﬁed.castanet.net 26’ 1993 Class A motorhome, low kms, exc. condition, also a 2010 cartote. (250)770-7800

Cars - Domestic

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2011 Kia Soul 2U 4 Dr. Wagon - Uplevel 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, heated seats, height adjustable drivers seat, MP3, IPod, USB, CD player, air conditioned& plenty more on this 14,300 kms WHITE BEAUTY. P187A

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe All Wheel Drive 3.5L automatic, alloy wheels, traction control, satellite radio, MP3, IPod, USB, this is a very nice vehicle. RED METALLIC. P184A

2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 with 3RD Row Seats 4.0L V6 engine, traction control, leather heated seats with memory, Satellite radio, 6 SYNC CD, microsoft SYNC, alloy wheels, WHITE/TAN. P186A

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4 SLT 5.7L Hemi, with only 30,400 kms! 20” wheels, power seat, power rear window, running bars, Sat. Radio, garage door opener, and plenty more. PATRIOT BLUE. P147A

18,998

WOW!

2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4 Dr. Sedan

2010 Dodge Challenger SXT with Leather

The only way to describe this one is “WOW” 3.0L 6 cyl., 6 speed automatic, leather heated seats, microsoft SYNC, satellite radio, alloy wheels, PEARL WHITE. P167A

This SILVER beauty comes with a 3.5L high output V6 engine, ABS brakes, fog lights, alloy wheels, leather interior & much more. 15,000kms! P159A

31,998

HEAD TURNER

2011 Ford Focus SE 4 Dr. Sedan

29,998

LOADED

26,998

27,998

HEAVY DUTY

A BEAUTY

SWIVEL & STOW

LOW KMS!

2.0L 4 cylinder with automatic transmission, alloy wheels, microsoft sync, sat. radio, CD, fog lights, rear spoiler. 690 kms!! Like new! SILVER. P178A

19,998

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with Swivel & Stow Feature

2007 GMC Sierra 2500 Crewcab Shortbox 4x4 SLT

3.3L V6 engine, back up camera, satellite radio, alloy wheels, rear heat & air conditioning & lots more on this BLACK BEAUTY. P122A

6.6L Diesel, 6 speed automatic with manual shift, leather, heated seats with memory, power pedals. Satellite radio, 6 disc CD, Onstar, phone, every option possible. Hurry on this one! BLUE-GRAY. P182A

26,998

32,998

LIMITED 4X4

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16,998

2007 Pontiac Vibe 4 Dr. Hatchback

2007 Ford Edge AWD SEL

2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4

1.8L 4 cylinder, automatic transmission alloy wheels, CD, Satellite radio power windows/power locks, & Only 51,500 kms! WHITE. P173A

With every option possible. 3.5L V6, panorama roof, DVD, Satellite radio, navigation, leather heated seats with memory, alloy wheels. DARK GRAY. P166A

This one is loaded. 2.4L 4 cylinder engine. Leather Heated seats, power sunroof, U-Connect hands free phone, satellite radio, 6 disc CD, alloy wheels, automatic transmission. INFERNO RED. P169A

14,998

CREWCAB 4X4

26,998

LOW KMS!

17,998

HURRY!

OUT OF THIS

2010 Chevy Camaro LT 3.6L V6 engine 296 HP, automatic transmission, traction control. Cold air intake, dual exhaust, alloy wheels, satellite radio, Onstar, what a car! BLACK. Only 8,900 kms! P160A

2010 Chrysler 300 Limited Luxury Sedan 6 cyl. engine, leather interior, heated seats, power sunroof, fog lights, ABS brakes, Satellite radio. Traction control. BLUE. P158A

24,998

26,998

NEW ARRIVAL

4X4

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2009 Chevy Chevy evy vyy Silverado S lvera Si ver 1500 Extended Extende xtended Cab C 2 WD Pickup 4.8LL V8 engine, eng en automatic transmission, chrome traction control, ABS om ome me wheels, w brakes, air conditioning, power windows/ locks, Onstar & plenty more great options. Only 24,000 kms! BLUE. P163A

19,998

2009 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Long Box Quadcab 4x4 5.7L Hemi, automatic. Full 8 foot box, alloy wheels, Satellite radio, U-Connect with Bluetooth, running boards, power seat, fog lights & a lot more. Hard to ﬁnd another like this. 39,000 kms. WHITE. P172A

WORLD! RARE FIND

2007 Dodge Dakota Pickup 3.7L V6 engine, automatic transmission, ABS brakes, tilt steering, CD player. Full size rear seats. WHITE. P157B

16,998

32,998

SUPERCREW

REV IT UP!

2008 Ford F150 Supercrew Shortbox 4x4 STR

Loaded up, 3.0L 6 cylinder, heated seats, alloy wheels, fog lights, sunroof, satellite radio, running boards, tire monitors, 6 disc CD. P181A

5.4L Vortec V8 automatic, alloy wheels power pedals, park assist, 6 disc CD player, power seat, sliding rear window & lots more. Only 34,200 kms. WHITE. P180A

23,998

28,998

6 and a half foot box. 6.0L Vortec V8, 8600 LB GVWR, leather heated seats, 6 disc CD, Onstar, complete 5th wheel hitch & lots more. Only 80,000 kms on this local trade. Better hurry on this one! GRAY. C103

$21,998

This INFERNO RED beauty has a 5.7L Hemi engine, 20” wheels, fog lights, heated mirrors, IPod Jack, MP3, and plenty more great features. Only 65,000 kms. Better hurry on this one! P137A

2005 Dodge Dakota Quadcab 4x4 This is one you don’t want to miss! 4.7L V8 engine, automatic, alloy wheels, canopy, CD player, fog lights, tow package, power seat. Mint shape! RED. P126B

17,998

23,998

TOWABLE

2006 Chevrolet 1500HD Crewcab LT 4x4 with 2008 Ford Escape XLT with Leather - 4x4

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4

GREAT BUY

L O S

2005 Ford Mustang GT 2 Dr. Sport Coupe

2001 001 Chevy Ch hevy evy vy Tracker Tra T cker cker 4 Dr. 4x4 Bar Package Pack Packa ac ck Tow Bar Available

1994 GMC Sierra SL 2 Wheel Drive Long Box Pickup

4.6L high output V8 engine. Automatic transmission, traction control system, alloy wheels, leather heated seats, 6 disc CD. WHITE WITH BLACK STRIPES. P162A

2.0LL 4 cyl. Automatic, Autom ttom alloy wheels, air, p er, cruise c CD player, control, power windows, l power locks, Good shape! P112B

4.3L 6 cyl. engine, 5 speed manual transmission, canopy, with only 144,200 kms. This is a great truck, well cared for & Economical to run. BLUE. P08101F

16,998

5,998

4,998

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Next month brings an event that is extremely important in many respects and yet is ignored by a large portion of RDOS residents. I refer of course to the municipal elections. Many issues that affect the quality of our everyday life are determined at the local level, and even those which are ultimately decided by provincial of¿cials can often be inÀuenced by pressure from the local level. I think it is very important that we all participate in choosing our local leaders. One of the most important issues that face all communities is the matter of land use — usually determined by zoning bylaws that are supposed to reÀect the communities’ aspirations as expressed in the Of¿cial Community Plan. OCPs and zoning bylaws determine what a com-

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Nature Wise munity will look like — what the housing density will be, how much park land we’ll have, what is important to the community, etc. OCPs generally take a signi¿cant amount of time to complete (18-24 months) and cost tens of thousands of dollars. One might assume then that OCPs would be subject to change only after considerable public debate, but that has not always been the case here in the South Okanagan. Ask your candidates — whether

they are running for a city council or an RDOS electoral region — if they support the current OCP for your region. Basically everything that happens in a region is determined by the uses made of the land, and that is determined by the OCP and the zoning bylaws, so don’t let your candidates off the hook with wishy-washy answers. About 18 months ago the RDOS adopted a regional growth strategy — a forward-looking plan designed to achieve many things, including stopping rural sprawl and enhancing environmental protection. This plan was approved by all of the major communities within the RDOS and adopted by the RDOS board after much research and discussion, many public hearings and numerous redrafts and amendments.

Already some developers as well as ordinary land owners have tried to thwart the intent of this strategy. Ask your candidates where they stand on the regional growth strategy? Water is another major issue for much of the Okanagan, although with Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake at our doorsteps, one might think water would be a non-issue for us. Not so. Many smaller communities in the Okanagan (Faulder and Twin Lakes come to mind) as well as rural developments get their water from wells. Ground water is unfortunately in B.C. a provincial matter, but local communities can have input into the matter of water supply for proposed developments. Another good question for candidates is how they view the issue of water in our area?

Professional public opinion surveys were carried out in the South Okanagan in 2004 and again in 2008 to determine how the residents felt about various environmental issues. The results were very similar in both years but I’ll just summarize some of the 2008 ¿ndings here: Q An overwhelming 91 per cent of residents agreed that protecting natural ecosystems and wildlife is needed to maintain the quality of life in the South Okanagan and Similkameen. Q Eighty-seven per cent of residents felt regional and local governments should do more to protect the environment and conserve regional habitats and wildlife. Q Seventy-seven per cent of residents believe we need stricter regulations to protect the environment in the South Okanagan and Similkameen. Q Seventy-¿ve per cent believe it is important to protect endangered species and their habitats in the longterm, even if that means putting restrictions on economic development. Q Seventy-nine per cent are concerned about urban sprawl and poorly planned growth and the loss of agricultural land to housing. Q Eighty-six per cent of those polled support establishing a conservation fund. These are all overwhelming majorities, and yet to my mind, many of our local politicians do not seem to be on board with these ideas. Ask your candidates where they stand on these issues. Of course not everybody will agree on every issue, but press for answers before you vote, not after. The South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club is presenting a fabulous opportunity to hear award winning authors and researchers John and Mary Theberge at our next meeting, Oct. 28. Meetings are held at the Penticton United Church on Main Street and start at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge. More details can be found at: www. southokanagannature. com. Robert Handﬁeld is past-president of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club.

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