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HST VOTE BLAMED FOR PRISON DELAY Simone Blais Western News Staff

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FOUR ON THE FLOOR — Eleven-month-old Kayden MacLean lets out a cry of delight as he climbs through the tunnel toy at the Penticton Community Centre Thursday morning during the Gymboree program. The drop-in sessions run three times a week including Tuesday and Saturday mornings and there is plenty of room available.

What do the HST and the province’s proposed correctional facility have to do with one another? Depending on whom you talk to, one might have delayed the other.

Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corp. chief ¿nancial of¿cer Brian Titus said he spoke with the ministry about a week and a half ago, when he called to check the status of the band’s application to host a correctional facility.

“What they told me is it’s still in the minister’s of¿ce waiting approval,” Titus said, adding that he was given the indication that the province had been grappling with the fallout of the HST referendum decision and its budgetary implications.

“The HST referendum, what that resulted in was the province of B.C. estimating a loss of $3 billion in annual revenue for taxpayers, and those tax dollars would be used for funding projects,” he said, adding he wasn’t willing to speculate on reasons for the delay.

Titus said he wasn’t told any timeline for an announcement, although government of¿cials “told us to remain optimistic. That’s all I have to say,” he said.

It’s been a big year for the province. Nov. 3 is the day former premier Gordon Campbell resigned one year ago as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party, in large part due to growing public anger over the way the harmonized sales tax was introduced.

While many in the Liberal ranks dismissed the notion Campbell would remain on as a lame duck premier and stressed the business of government would continue on while the party sought a new leader, some are pointing to the prison issue as an example of the provincial hiatus on policy and projects.

Summerland Mayor Janice Perrino said she met with Solicitor General Shirley Bond during the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention held in Vancouver the last week of September. She used that meeting to vent her

concerns about delays with choosing a successful proponent.

“I told her I was so frustrated by the lack of correct information, the lack of follow up and a sense of fairness. I was really disappointed with how the province had dealt with this,” Perrino said, adding Bond was “very apologetic.

“She was sincerely apologetic. She said she understood completely what the disappointment was about.”

Although she pressed Bond for an answer on when a decision was made, Perrino said Summerland walked away with no answers on when a decision would be made — or if ever.

“She doesn’t expect it’s going to be any time soon,” she said. “I said to her, with this HST decision, has the project been shelved?

She said, ‘I don’t know.’”

Perrino said she wouldn’t be surprised if the prison decision came out midway through 2012, allowing provincial of¿cials to better gauge expenses after mapping out how a reinstated provincial sales tax will pan out.

“My guess would be between a new premier and the HST, I think it’s taken a very backseat. I don’t know if that’s a backseat for another ¿ve years,” she said. “Given what the province has been put through with the HST, it’s very possible it could be just part of the backlog. Here we are in October, and we have no clue.”

Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathan Kruger said a delegation from his organization met with ministry of¿cials about a month ago.

They travelled to Vancouver to discuss their application to play host to the proposed South Okanagan correctional facility.

“It was a very good meeting, but they’re not going to be give their answer any time soon for whatever reason,” he said. “It was a very respectful meeting and we’re very happy with the approach that we’ve taken. It was respectful and straightforward. It was a good meeting.”

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Walk honours youngster Foundation of Canada’s national event. The event helps raise money to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Stirling said since news Markus’s Markus Smythe of death has circulated in the community there have been a number of inquiries as to how people can directly assist the family. “A component of this weekend’s event will be that people wishing to make donations speciÂżcally to Markus’s family to help with funeral arrangements can do so. It will be very clear at the event which donations are to Markus’s family and where to donate for the Children’s Wish Foundation. It will all be identiÂżed at the registration that takes place at Gyro Park,â€? said Stirling.

The walk starts at Gyro Park with registration taking place at 11 a.m. Participants are asked to be there by 11:30 a.m. and the walk will start at noon from Gyro Park to LocoLanding and back. From noon to 3 p.m. there will be a kids’ party in Gyro Park with activities including bouncy castles, LocoLanding’s Monkey Motion and rock climbing apparatus, craft tables, face painting, Halloween-themed family photos, entertainment and prizes. “Even if people don’t have children and would like to come down and show their support there will be some entertainment and it will be a really fun afternoon,� said Stirling.

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This Saturday the Wishmaker Walk for Wishes in Penticton is dedicated to nine-year-old Kelowna boy Markus Smythe.

Markus died on Wednesday after battling Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. He had been given just three months to live and in the summer received a gift from The Children’s Wish Foundation for him and his family to go to Jamaica to see his extended family . “He was an amazing little boy with a beautiful smile and gave the best hugs. I think Markus has touched so many lives in his short time,� said Diana Stirling, co-organizer of the Penticton Wishmaker Walk for Wishes.

Stirling, who also owns LocoLanding Adventure Park, was inspired to bring the walk to Penticton because of Markus.

She met him in the summer after hearing about the family through a friend. Together with 12 local businesses, Stirling organized a dream weekend for the boy that included accommodation, food and other activities. LocoLanding also extended its gift with unlimited access to the park for Markus. “As the owners of LocoLanding we have got this amazing place where people can have fun and create memories, so it seemed like an absolute natural Âżt. We just wanted to give them memories and I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to do that,â€? said Stirling.

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Donation gives hospital room to grow Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Worries about ¿nding land for Penticton Regional Hospital’s expansion have been alleviated, thanks to a gift from a Penticton businessman.

Earlier this week, David Kampe notiÂżed the South Okanagan Medical Foundation that he planned to turn over a large section of land across the street from the hospital to it. “As the hospital thinks about expanding, particularly as our population ages, we need to prepare for the future,â€? said Janice Perrino, executive director of the foundation. She noted that most health problems happen in the last few years of life, so an aging population means demands for health services will increase dramatically. “This donor is aware of that, so he made the decision to donate this piece of property to us,â€? said Perrino.

The land is situated at the corner of Industrial and Camrose, the site of an old drive-in.

Kampe gave the land speciÂżcally Mark Brett/Western News to the foundation to ensure it be preserved for medical uses in perpetu- JANICE PERRINO of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation holds a map highlighting the property on the southeast corner of Industrial Avenue and Camrose Street which has been donated by Penity. “It is not going to the government; ticton resident David Kampe to the foundation for future medical use. it is not going to Interior Health. It it might be used for the ambulatory come from the campaigns the foun- of our work, is to steward donors’ will remain in the hands of the medi- services facility that is under consid- dation runs through the year, raising funds and make sure the money is cal foundation, which is a separate eration, a health services building or money to help purchase equipment well used.â€?

An example of that is the millions society,â€? said Perrino. “We are an or- even a parkade, to free up land on the needed by PRH. But Perrino said the foundation’s job doesn’t stop there, raised last year to purchase a new ganization that is arm’s length from main hospital site. “Who knows?â€? she said. “It will which is one reason Kampe chose to CT scanner for the hospital, which Interior Health. Our purpose is only Perrino said has catapulted PRH to to raise funds and support Interior never be sold; it will always be kept entrust it with the land. as hospital services. It will help to “If they (PRH) ask for something, the forefront of medical care and reHealth as we see Âżt.â€? we decide whether we will fund raise search.

Kampe did leave the decision for expand our design for the future.�

Kampe approached the founda- for it. We are the guardians of our do“Organizations like the B.C. Canhow the land will actually be used up to the foundation. Perrino said tion with his gift, but most donations nors,� she said. “That’s a major part cer Agency are asking us if we would

step up to the plate to be part of some new research programs,� said Perrino. “They are looking at doing one on prostrate cancer, so they can watch the cancer during the process of treatment.�

The images from the new scanner, one of the most advanced in the world, are so clear doctors can actually see the changes when treatment happens. As the patient is going through treatment, they can track precise changes. “They want to record that for future data so they know if this medication is working, how well is it working, what is it doing, what isn’t it doing,� she said. “It helps them know better what they are dealing with.�

Kampe’s property has a market value of slightly more than $1.5 million, making it the largest single donation the foundation has ever received. But Perrino said this gift isn’t about the money, it’s about health care and giving back to the community. “This is what it means to care for your community. This means that forever medical services have been improved by his move today,â€? she said. “He is an incredibly generous person, he has always put his community Âżrst. That, for us, just means everything.â€?

Kampe’s concern, Perrino said, is about the community and the longterm health care of the citizens. “Once you start to get to know a donor a bit, you hear other people talk about how incredible they are,� she said. “That has resonated over and over again; what an incredible community person this is.�

Business objection delays plans for city dog park Simone Blais Western News Staff

Revamping the Ellis Creek Trailhead hit a roadblock last week at the council table, as the needs of one business collided with the city’s efforts to improve green space.

The city had passed Âżrst three readings of a bylaw to close the road and remove the highway dedication along a segment of Industrial Avenue, where a section of Crown land adjacent to 1690 Fairmont Rd. has been identiÂżed as a prime location to accommodate four-legged residents in Penticton.

Anthony Haddad, the city’s development services director, said the strip of land between Industrial Place and Fairmont Avenue is slated to become a dog park, and offered

three options for the amenity’s future conÂżguration — including various allowances for parking and public access. “City parks staff are keen to get moving with this project,â€? Haddad said.

The issue, he noted, involved the site’s current use as an informal route for semitrailers coming from the business to the south onto the Crown land to turn around. The third option presented during the council meeting allowed for continued access by semi-trailers, but a park plan that had been scaled back from original plans.

Barbara Morrison manages the property at 102 Industrial Pl. for Noort Developments, and appeared at last week’s council meeting on behalf of the owners. “We don’t support the park or road clo-

sure, but this is too short of a timeframe to put everything in order to come up with a plan,â€? she said, noting an agreement in 2008 between the city and owners stipulated advance notice would be granted of any access changes. “We were given a preliminary drawing, but nothing was ever Âżnalized.â€?

She said that the last they had dealt with the issue was to send the city a letter on Oct. 22 of last year that illustrated how to best address their concerns about changes to the property. “One of the tenants on the property said, ‘Hey, did you know they’re going ahead with this road closure?’� she said of a conversation she had on Sept. 28. “There’s only been three business days to do anything with this.�

She asked for an extension to provide more time for input, and urged council to consider the third design option to maintain access. Morrison said that the potential for a road closure Âżrst came up in 1991 and the owners had been informed by the city at that time access would be maintained. “We’re trusting that the city is going to honour that and that the city can take care of us,â€? she said.

If the city didn’t approve the third option, Morrison added, the owners were hoping for more time to work with engineers to ensure the needs of the tenants could still be met.

Coun. Mike Pearce moved to postpone the matter to allow the owners to work with the city to come up with a solution. The motion was unanimously approved by council.

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Ashton will seek second term as mayor Simone Blais Western News Staff

Announcing his reelection bid Thursday, Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton tried to strike a softer tone after three

years of hard decisions at City Hall.

“Personally, I feel that we’re hopefully starting to see some blue sky. The light at the end of the tunnel isn’t a train coming anymore,” Ashton said,

adding that cutting city jobs to rein in the budget stands out as a dark moment during his term.

“I’m going to be frank: The staff are doing their best, and they know that we’ve had to change. We

had to change how we conducted ourselves.

“I think that’s one of the things that, unfortunately, took 31 jobs and affected 31 families.

That’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do

in my life.”

Ashton said it’s “absolutely” a struggle to meet the demands of residents who want better amenities with no tax increases. He said completing the Penticton Community Centre $300,000 under budget is one of his major accomplishments in of¿ce.

Tackling the city’s structural de¿cit required collaboration with all stakeholders, he said, speci¿cally praising the Canadian Union of Public Employees for stepping forward with a solution.

“The public and the citizens of Penticton said point-blank they wanted those hard-working staff members back there,” he said. “CUPE stepped forward. It was because of their negotiating skills and our negotiating skills that we came to what was a fair deal for everybody, I think.”

After spending 10 years at the table as a councillor, Ashton defeated Jake Kimberley in 2008 for the mayoralty on the promise of ¿scal change and common-sense approach to decision making.

For his re-election bid, Ashton made the of¿cial announcement outside of Brutus Truck Bodies, a division of Nor-Mar Industries that purchased a vacant parcel of city land on Okanagan Avenue to build and assemble vehicles designed for harsh mining and construction sectors in demand overseas.

Ashton lauded the new venture as among the job creation leaders, in addition to a prime example of what can happen when the city entices business to set up shop in town.

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DAN ASHTON announced Thursday he would seek re-election as Penticton’s mayor, stressing the importance of City Hall’s role in fostering a good economic climate for job creation.

“Through the economic incentives, this plant is not only being built, but will offer jobs to a substantial number of more people,” he said, adding that good-paying jobs remain a challenge — which he vowed to work on in his second term as mayor. “A lot of people would just like to see tourism, but that’s not going to be our saviour.”

Ashton’s announcement brings the number of of¿cial mayoral candidates to three. Julius Bloom¿eld, a local realtor and Green party candidate, ¿led his nomination papers this week. Katie Robinson, a former city councillor and local wine marketing consultant, has also ¿led to run.

Coun. Mike Pearce also announced this week

he would seek re-election, citing the South Okanagan Events Centre operating de¿cit, Okanagan lakefront upgrades and eliminating tax increases as key concerns that have kept him in the political arena.

“I right now am not running because I want to run for higher of¿ce. I’m not running for needing the money. I’m not running on one issue. It’s just solid experience and my enjoyment for giving back to the community time and effort, which is what it pretty much boils down to,” he said.

According to the city’s website, 13 council candidates have ¿led as of Thursday afternoon to ¿ll the city’s six seats on council.

The deadline to ¿le is today (Friday) at 4 p.m.

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Two more men accused of being johns to a Penticton teen who was allegedly pimped out by her father have made an appearance in court.

Rick Wyatt and Baldev Toor were on the docket in Penticton provincial court on Wednesday, both appearing on a charge in relation to procuring a person under the age of 18 years for prostitution.

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PRISON - Issue looms over election Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton and his council recently heard from ministry of¿cials that a decision would be made before the municipal election, set for Nov. 19.

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EDITORIAL

SOEC shows signs of improvement

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en years from now, we may all be talking about what a wonderful facility the South Okanagan Events Centre is and how lucky Penticton is to have it. But right now, many people are likely to be calling it a white elephant.

Global Spectrum announced this week that everything is ¿scally on track for 2011 and they are projecting the SOEC complex will ¿nish the year ahead of budget. Sounds good, until you consider that the forecast was to ¿nish 2011 with a de¿cit.

Losing less money isn’t a solid ¿scal foundation.

The SOEC is at least headed in the right direction ¿nancially. The building has stopped hemorrhaging money, but at what cost?

One cost is leaving the building empty. It’s only been open for events 40 days so far this year, and 12 of those days were for Vees games. Global, in consultation with the SOEC advisory board, has been more careful about the artists and other shows they bring in, limiting openings to those sure to make money, or at least break even.

When the only way to meet a de¿cit budget is to keep the building closed most of the time, with even the main tenant, the Vees, struggling to ¿ll more than 1,000 seats in the 5,000-seat arena, it can certainly be argued that the complex is more than the community needs. And it is.

But while the building may seem too big and expensive now, the costs of waiting to build such a facility until it is absolutely necessary for this growing community would be exponentially greater than the 2008 price tag. Despite early inÀated expectations, it takes a while to turn a facility like this into a money earner, or even get to the point where it pays its own costs.

Call it a white elephant if you like, but the SOEC isn’t going anywhere. The only way to move forward is to make decisions that will not only keep building its reputation, but lose as little money as possible. Although it would be nice to see a few more shows so taxpayers could see where there money is going.

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The martyrdom of Yulia Tymoshenko There are three obvious explanations for Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s behaviour in the case of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who has just been sentenced to seven years in prison and a $186 million ¿ne for a decision she made while in of¿ce that would never end up in court in a normal democratic country. None of the three reÀect well on Yanukovych.

The ¿rst explanation is that he is simply waging a vendetta through the courts against Tymoshenko’s party. Seventeen other members of the government she led have also faced criminal charges over their conduct while in of¿ce, and several are already serving jail terms. So maybe Yanukovych is just a political thug who wants to destroy the opposition.

That would make sense, for Tymoshenko is a real threat to him: in last year’s presidential election, she lost by only three per cent of the votes. However, she herself favours a different explanation. “This is an authoritarian regime,” Tymoshenko said when her sentence was read out on Tuesday. “Against the background of European rhetoric, Yanukovych is taking Ukraine farther from Europe by launching such political trials.”

“Taking Ukraine farther from

Gwynne Dyer

Dyer Straits Europe” is political code for taking it closer to Russia. There is a tug-of-war between Russia and the European Union over the future orientation of Ukraine, and in this analysis Yanukovych, who draws his support from the heavily Russi¿ed eastern Ukraine, is secretly Moscow’s man.

Tymoshenko, whose votes come mainly from western Ukraine, is the European Union’s favoured candidate for leader of Ukraine. So in this second explanation, favoured by Tymoshenko, she is being railroaded into jail to serve the interests of the Kremlin.

But there is a problem with this explanation.

The main charge against Tymoshenko is that she was too generous to Russia in a gas deal she signed in 2009 to end a dispute

over the price Ukraine paid for gas and the transit fees it collected for Russian gas Àowing across Ukraine in pipelines to customers further west. Tymoshenko has actually been convicted of being too nice to Russia. How can you reconcile that with a Kremlin plot to draw Ukraine into its web?

Nobody believes the of¿cial claim that the Ukrainian courts are acting independently in this matter, and Yanukovych appears to have angered both the Russians and the West equally by his actions. Could there be a third explanation here? Could it all be just a very clumsy attempt by Yanukovych to prove that he is independent of both sides?

One should never underestimate the role of stupidity in politics, but this explanation is highly unlikely. Yanukovych is a ruthless and devious man, but he is not stupid. Let’s go back to Explanation Two, and try a subtler version of it.

Let us assume that Yanukovych is indeed Moscow’s man, and that his ultimate goal is to integrate Ukraine into the free-trade bloc that Russia is building with Belarus and Kazakhstan. Then he must somehow get the rival proposal for a free-trade agreement with the European Union off the table — but he doesn’t want to cancel it himself, for at least half

of Ukrainian voters want closer integration with the West.

So the ideal solution would be to trick the EU into breaking off the free-trade talks with Ukraine by presenting it with some human rights issue that forces its hand. If the EU suspends the talks over the legal persecution of Yulia Tymoshenko, it’s win-win for Yanukovych.

If this is really the strategy, then Moscow would have to play its part by protesting about Tymoshenko’s trial too — as it is indeed doing. Once the Ukraine-EU talks on a free-trade area have been broken off, Kiev and Moscow can kiss and make up. And after a decent interval, Yanukovych could bring Ukraine into the rival customs union with Moscow without too much domestic opposition.

This is what Tymoshenko herself fears. She does not want the EU to break off the free-trade talks because of her trial and conviction. “Ukraine must be saved,” she said last June. “If the EU pushes Ukraine away now and leaves it alone with this regime, our country will be thrown back for several decades.”

Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

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Raccoons can pose a threat to health This letter is in response to the letter written by Brenda Collier that was published in the Penticton Western News on Sept.

30. These are facts that are available for anyone to look up on the Internet, facts that will make your skin crawl. Look it up for yourself, especially those of you who are sitting on council and do not think this is something you should be concerned about or wish to take into serious consideration. If this was in your neighbourhood or your garden, it was a threat to you and your family at this very moment as it is for us here only one block from Penticton City Hall.

Now here is a roundworm you do not hear that much about, and hopefully you will never meet. But if you do, it is serious.

Baylisascaris procyonis is a roundworm of raccoons. It does not cause severe disease in raccoons except in the young who may develop intestinal obstructions. The real hazard is when it infects humans or dogs. In man, it causes a condition called neural larva migrans, or cerebrospinal nematodiasis. This is a rare disease, but is serious and often fatal.

Besides dogs and humans, there are 17 other species of mammals and 19 species of birds that can serve as intermediate hosts of B. procyonis. In raccoons, B. procyonis lives in the small intestine. In man, dogs, and intermediate hosts, B. procyonis invades body organs, the central nervous system and the eyes.

How does B. procyonis cause disease in humans and dogs?

When people or dogs accidentally ingest B. procyonis eggs, the larvae hatch and then migrate. Injury to humans and dogs is

Bring down all barriers

Re: the article in the Western News “Albas challenges wine barriers.” Wait just a second here.

Rookie Conservative MP Dan Albas wants to get rid of Canada’s arcane interprovincial trade barriers on wine. Here’s a better idea: get rid of all interprovincial trade barriers. Why start, and stop, with wine?

I hope the member for Okanagan-Coquihalla doesn’t think the wine industry is worth more to Canadians than, say, the rest of the agricultural sector. Albas’s motion has support from Kelowna Conservative MP Ron Cannan. One wonders, are these two even aware that it’s easier at present to import meat from the United States than to buy it from a small abattoir in another province?

Here in B.C., the B.C. Liberal Party destroyed the meat industry through overregulation. Local abattoirs were driven out of business and ranchers have been forced to reduce their herds. Politicians claim this was done for safety, but where’s the evidence that we were unsafe in the ¿rst place?

And, are we any safer now with 99 per cent of our meat coming from huge industrial facilities in Alberta and the United States?

Massive meat recalls resulting from E. coli and listeriosis indicate quite the opposite.

And meat prices are through the roof because, guess what? There’s no competition anymore.

Wine might be important on some level to the Canadian economy, but you’d think Albas and Cannan might want to do something about the much more fundamental business of ¿lling a family’s shopping cart with safe and affordable groceries.

Mischa Popoff Osoyoos

Toy Run a success

The Okanagan Motorcycle Riders Association, along with the Lions Club of Penticton and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, would like to thank the generous sponsors who helped make the 2011 24th annual South Okanagan Toy Run such a success. Further donations are always welcome at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul located at St. Ann’s

Since raccoons may be found in both rural and urban settings, the potential for human infection is high. a result of the extensive damage caused by the migrating larvae.

As the larvae migrate through the host’s tissues, they grow much larger in size, though they are still microscopic. Their relatively large size results in considerable mechanical damage as they migrate and the host’s body produces a very strong inÀammatory response. These inÀammatory reactions are a major cause of damage in the CNS. When large numbers of larvae are ingested, the possibility of CNS disease increases. Severe signs of disease can develop within two to four weeks of ingestion. Signs of disease include loss of coordination, lethargy and stupor that progresses to coma and death.

Disease can also occur if the larvae migrate to the eye. Signs include photophobia (light sensitivity) and vision loss. Larvae migrating through other body organs can produce symptoms such as fever, enlarged liver and respiratory problems.

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We appreciate your generosity in helping the children of the South Okanagan who otherwise may not have a gift at Christmas.

A special thanks to all the participants who showed and rode. You helped to make this event the success it was.

Ray Colmer OMRA Penticton

Running down a dream

Some of you might have read or heard of the reasons I was inspired to volunteer for the Terry Fox Run in Penticton. My son and best friend, Doug, passed away in September 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer for ¿ve years. Recently, Jack Layton succumbed to cancer, and in his letter to Canadians said to live with a loving, caring, enthusiastic attitude and never give up the ¿ght against cancer. These are like Terry Fox’s thoughts, and he walked the walk under trying conditions.

When his life ended, his mother Betty travelled Canada coast to coast and passed her son’s message to walk for cancer research so those with cancer can lead a better life. Especially, young people were told, “Never ever give up on your dreams.”

I met with a friendly kind soul who has

Since raccoons may be found in both rural and urban settings, the potential for human infection is high. Human infections have been associated with woodpiles and contaminated chimneys.

Keeping raccoons as pets poses a direct threat. Wildlife rehabilitators working with raccoons and young children with poor hygiene are also more likely to be exposed.

What is the treatment for B. procyonis infection?

This is the really scary part. There is currently no treatment for B. procyonis infection in man or domestic animals. Even if a treatment is later identi¿ed, its bene¿t will be of questionable value since much of the damage already done by the migrating larvae is permanent.

If larvae are seen in the retina, it is sometimes possible to destroy them through laser therapy. But, again, much of the damage is permanent and eyesight may or may not improve.

Raccoons, in rehabilitation or otherwise con¿ned, should be treated every one to two weeks for three to four treatments with any of the common wormers used to treat roundworms in dogs, e.g., piperazine, pyrantel pamoate and fenbendazole. The ef¿cacy of ivermectin is unknown.

The powers that be had better reconsider how dangerous this can be, and the poor woman who was bitten protecting her property and pets. Heaven forbid someone’s child gets savaged by one of these large aggressive raccoons.

Estelle Sankey Penticton

selÀessly organized the Terry Fox Run in Penticton for ¿ve years and was motivated by her family who had fought cancer and all recovered with the assistance of cancer research. Although she spoke of improvements made and details of a successful run, it was always about volunteers, community and Terry Fox and his family. Katharine, your contributions and soul work will not be forgotten and thank you very much for keeping the faith of Terry’s dream in Penticton. Job well done.

My thanks to our community of volunteers, for the City of Penticton, Penticton Indian Band and all sponsors for your generous support. The run would not get off the ground without you. Great job. I enjoyed meeting you and hope to meet many more before next September.

To the Penticton media, thank you for your coverage before and after the run. Of course, to all the runners and their work to collect pledges in the community: this is a community effort and so thanks for making this a caring city.

Thanks to Mayor Dan Ashton and Katherine Lucier for your encouraging remarks, Gillian and Meghen for your beautiful songs and Steve King for announcing our run. I am sorry for those not mentioned, but know that your kindness and support is greatly appreciated in making this our best Terry Fox Run ever.

It has been such a great experience for me and I can’t wait to meet more wonderful souls as the days and weeks go on towards September 2012. Thank you Penticton and district.

With love and gratitude, Bill Palmer Penticton

Comments miss the mark

It is quite disturbing that Mayor Dan Ashton has very little if any idea, what the hunting regulations are in B.C., and yet is quick to provide his wealth of suggestion to the hunters. Oh really Dan, get the regulations before providing dialogue that is a inundated with a bunch of inaccurate statements regarding wildlife harvesting.

We have two types of deer in our area, one being the mule deer and the other is the white

tail deer. The B.C. hunting regulations provide harvesting for mule deer bucks only on various short time schedules with the antlerless (that is females and young males) for the non-hunter by limited-entry draw done once a year with spring deadlines for application. At present, only bucks can be harvested.

The whitetail deer also have a short window of harvesting: ¿rst it is four-point bucks, right now it is all bucks and on Oct. 10 it opened to include antler-less. When folks speak about deer, what species are they speaking about?

Hunters can only harvest as per the regulations. Also, if the animals are tranquilized and harvested, the animal is not safe to be consumed.

I am an avid hunter and ¿sherman for many years and in my opinion this city council seems to have no idea regarding our wildlife and ¿sheries that are abundant here.

We must have ¿sh and wildlife biologists involved with any and all issues regarding our wildlife and ¿sheries, elected of¿cials should not make any decisions unless they are a biologist and is up to date with the species of wildlife that is at issue.

Finn Larsen Penticton

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This is an open letter to the B.C. Health Minister Michael de Jong.

My name is Meaghan Draus, and I live in Summerland, B.C. I would like to share with you my recent lifestyle changes as I am aware that my situation is all too familiar in this region.

I recently completed my schooling with Okanagan College, Penticton. My husband works full-time with a construction and engineering company out of Penticton. In February 2011, we were delighted to learn we were expecting our very ¿rst baby and thrilled to discover, soon after, we were expecting twins. We have a fantastic obstetrician in Penticton with whom I have built a rapport and have full con¿dence in when labour and delivery roll around in the next few weeks. I have been receiving excellent medical attention during regular scheduled visits from the caring staff at Penticton hospital.

My husband and I are very keen on raising our family in the Summerland area and have researched local schools, clubs and community amenities available to us as our little boys grow. However, we did overlook researching the maternity unit at the Penticton hospital.

Result in doubt

I am a ¿rm believer in the democratic process, including referendums, provided the processes are properly applied. I don’t believe that the HST referendum can be legally enforced. That is not to say that it was illegal, rather the question was handled under the wrong act.

In accordance with the Referendum Act, the governor-in-council solely orders that a referendum be conducted. It is his/her call alone.

No petition is necessary, nor did the governor-in-council order such a referendum. I don’t believe that the Referendum Act was ever intended to interfere with budgets, taxes, etc.

That would set the most dangerous precedent and would cause chaos.

The Referendum Act does not apply to initiative votes under the Recall and Initiative Act, under which this “petition” was submitted. Under Part 2 Division 1 of the latter act, any registered voter may apply to the chief electoral of¿cer for the issuance of a petition. This is what happened, and con¿rmed by Elections B.C. Thus this “petition” must comply with the Recall and Initiative Act, and that was what was agreed to.

In accordance with paragraph 15 of the Initiative Vote, an initiative vote is successful if (a) more than 50 per cent of the total number of registered voters vote in favour of the initiative; and (b) more than 50 per cent of the total registered voters for each of at least two-thirds of the electoral districts vote in favour of the initiative. Both are requirements. Note that this act does not say voters who voted, rather all registered voters. This is a true democratic outcome. This vote started out as an initiative vote and somehow got turned around to a referendum through administrative errors.

That is why the opposition was pushing so hard for Premier Clark to con¿rm the validity of the vote as a referendum. He knew he could not win a 50 per cent majority vote if this was properly handled as an Initiative Vote. The Premier was mistaken to let this be termed a referendum (this was not ordered by the lieutenant-governor-in-council)

It is classi¿ed as a Level 1 nursery indicating it is not equipped or staffed to handle birth complications such as a premature delivery. What does this mean for me and my family? Although I am 24 and very healthy, I will be sent off to another hospital in another region if my labour begins before my full term. Possibly Kamloops, possibly Victoria. No one can say at this time — it could be hours away from my partner, medical support team, family and friends.

I am currently con¿ned to bed rest to alleviate stress and the possibility of early labour. I can assure you it is very stressful sitting in bed, contemplating the emotional and ¿nancial burden for my family if I am shipped off to another region to a hospital equipped to deliver my babies.

This region is working hard to attract young families. I urge you Mr. de Jong to consider the long-term positive effects of providing a well-equipped, adequately staffed, updated nursery at Penticton Regional Hospital. Everyone wins when we act on what is best for our children.

Meaghan Draus, Baby A and Baby B, Summerland

and to not insist that this be handled under the Initiative Vote, which requires an in-favour vote of more than 50 per cent of registered voters ... not just those who voted. And that is why I believe that either the Supreme Court of B.C. or the Supreme Court of Canada would nullify this vote. Just my opinion.

Patrick MacDonald Penticton

Administrators not alone

As there is no longer a legal or government mandated retirement age in this province (unless you are a school bus driver) it has become common practice for people to retire and then get rehired as a casual employee or in a contract position.

Trustee David Perry was quoted as saying “retired administrators shouldn’t do contract work.” So do we think it is wrong for a member of a police force to retire and then to return to work as a casual employee (with a pension), or a ¿re¿ghter to do the same. How about a health-care worker or a teacher?

All of these employers get some form of government funding to pay staff and run their organizations. If we feel that “senior administrators” in the education sector should not double dip, then how about the rest of the government funded or subsidized employers which would also include any elected or appointed public of¿cial that receives a pension including those at a municipal, provincial or federal level?

Each organization must remain ¿nancially and ¿scally responsible and ultimately answer to the public at some point, either through their own organization’s process or in the case of an elected of¿cial through the voting public. Returning (or re-hired) employees are rarely an unnecessary addition to the workforce, even if they are a contract employee; they are often doing a job that needs to be done.

If the employer or the board of any organization brings someone back, it is often because they are the best person for the job.

So if we don’t want senior of¿cials in the school system to be rehired, then it would only seem fair that those practices become uni-

versally applied to all levels of any government funded or sponsored organization. In light of this discussion, I would wonder how many people currently in the board of¿ce and School District 67 (as hired, contracted or elected) employees are presently drawing a pension.

Kevin Andrews Penticton

One act changes everything

I would like to respond to the letter by Bertha Pruden in the Sept. 30 Penticton Western News regarding Dave Bobbitt.

Here is my thought: A person can spend a lifetime earning trust, respect and love — but in one reckless moment can destroy it all, never to be forgiven and perhaps banished from civilized society. Think about it. Why go there?

Why? Be a good person. Be nice.

Be a friend. There is no excuse to be bad and hurt someone.

Manuel H. Schneider Penticton

Police pursuit

Another kind of musical ride is being orchestrated by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

In my opinion there is far too much hub-to-do about something that ain’t gonna happen. Tighten the reins on all bad cops as it doesn’t make horse sense to trade thoroughbreds for glue factory nags.

I don’t believe for one minute that switching from the RCMP to a provincial force would change a thing for the good. I believe it’s just another game of smoke and mirrors mixed with the fear factor ingredient cooked up by Harper for reasons unknown to the public. The fear factor could perhaps send a message to the RCMP to climb down from their high horse and realize they are not above the laws of our land. Time given to ¿t the crime should be applied to the few RCMP and other cops that abuse combined power to cover up their shortcomings.

The saying goes that provincial police forces are mainly rejects that failed to become a member of the RCMP. Tom Isherwood Olalla

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Penticton rider scores role

“Through the movie, with the coaching and stuff like that, I become a little bit more tamed and smooth around the courses and smooth at the dressage. At the beginning, I am kind of a gong show.”

A number of riders from the school can be seen perform-

ing in the movie, though the majority were doubling for the actors, Kern said, adding McNabb was well-suited to handle her role.

While she is an experienced rider, acting was something entirely new for McNabb. She didn’t have too many lines in the movie, she said, but it has her excited to continue exploring acting possibilities.

“I’ve never taken a drama class in my life. I loved it. It was so much fun, it’s de¿nitely something I would like to pursue,” said McNabb, who plans to take acting classes after she moves to Calgary.

Even though she was acting in the movie, the month of ¿lming entailed some long hours as she continued to work as a horse wrangler.

“It was Tuesday to Saturday, waking up at 4:30 in the morning and coming home at 8 or 9 at night,” said McNabb, who recalls one particularly long day doing both jobs. “One day I woke up at 4:30 a.m. and went down to the set, because I was also working with the horses, and then stayed right through to 11:30 at night.”

K e r n agreed the days were long, but addSubmitted photos ed they have KELSEY MCNABB practices her show jumping experience skills at Lindsay Kern’s equestrian centre. with that.

“I’ve been her coach for “The days running an equesabout ¿ve years, but she’s actu- trian centre are pretty long too. ally worked as my assistant trainer So were all kind of adjusted to for the last year. She was training it in the equestrian world,” she young horses and competing and said, though making movies training other riders. She’s quite with the horses was a new exan advanced rider,” said Kern. perience for her.

“That’s partly why they chose her; “I’ve never done anything for her role she could do the act- like that. It was pretty interesting part, but she could also do the ing and it was good experience riding, where most of the actresses for us. I had no idea that was had to have riding doubles.” how movies were ¿lmed.”

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A Penticton rider has stars in her eyes after being selected to play a role in Flicka 3, which just ¿nished ¿lming in the Okanagan.

Kelsey McNabb was originally hired as a horse wrangler for the movie, along with her riding coach and e m p l o y e r, Lindsay Kern, who runs a Kelowna Equestrian Centre and was contracted to provide 10 horses and assorted riders for the movie.

“They came to her asking her for horses and riders,” said McNabb, who works as Kern’s assistant trainer.

She was hired as a wrangler, but was surprised when she was asked if she wanted to have an acting job. She said sure, but didn’t hear anything more about it until she got a surprise phone call.

“No one told me I had it and then, a week later, wardrobe called me and said we need your sizes for your out¿t,” said McNabb.

“It just kind of happened.”

In the movie, McNabb was given one of the supporting actress roles, playing Romena, an Argentinian rider, who is asked to be part of a three-day event team.

“The movie is about three-day eventers, which is a combination of show jumping, cross-country jumping and dressage, all kind of mixed together as a sport,” explained Kern. “Our horses are mostly show jumping horses,

that’s what they do for a living.

It’s a similar sport, so our horses pulled it off.”

McNabb said she handled the riding easily, even if it wasn’t her usual style.

“It’s a little bit more wild, kind of wild and crazy and aggressive,” she said.

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The writer-inresidence program at Okanagan College (Vernon Campus) offers a particularly inspiring location. Each September, a writer is invited to stay at the arts and crafts style Mackie Lake House. Built in 1910, this heritage home is set near the shores of Kalamalka Lake, surrounded by generous and tranquil grounds.

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While working on her three previous books of poetry — A Haunting Sun, More Than Three Feet of Ice and Cantos from Wolverine Creek — Schmidt spent many hours contemplating the northern Saskatchewan landscape she calls home.

Her visit to Mackie Lake House was a chance to view a different landscape, which included cataloguing

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many tree and bird varieties not indigenous to the Canadian Shield.

An enthusiastic bird watcher, Schmidt was delighted to hear the unfamiliar call of a pygmy nuthatch from her writing desk and to see still more circling a bird bath beyond.

Although she prefers being outdoors, Schmidt also reÀected on unique objects inside the heritage home.

“Even little things like hooks with lion faces on them, I stared at them, thinking that they might become a metaphor for something,” she said.

“Images are endlessly inspiring and the words always come.”

In fact, a place like Mackie Lake House can offer too many distractions.

“I purposely didn’t take painting supplies along,” said Schmidt, who is also an accomplished visual artist.

“Of course, as soon as I saw the watercolours of Patrick Mackie, the urge to paint struck.”

But Schmidt wasn’t disappointed. “Sometimes an unsatis¿ed urge proves generative.

And I think it was.”

Schmidt took copious notes while at the house, but is unsure what poems will be generated by her stay.

“I’ll let the experience settle in before I begin to write,” she said. The new poems will be published in an anthology by Kalamalka Press next fall.

If you can’t wait for the new collection, visit Schmidt’s blog, Alone on Boreal Stage (http://birdschmidt. blogspot.com). There you will ¿nd samples of her painting, photography and writing, and undoubtedly hear more about her stay at Mackie Lake House.

Heather Allen is a writer and reader who lives in Penticton. allenh@telus.net

t.g.i.f. entertainment BARLEY MILL PUB — Karaoke 2.0 every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 p.m. Thursday: Big Slick Poker at 7 p.m. Watch sports on 23 TVs and one 11-foot screen.

ELITE RESTAURANT — Open Mic Night every Friday at 8 p.m. Share your talents, hidden or otherwise, at the Elite After 6; a great way to try out new material or check out the local music.

COPPER MUG PUB — Big Slick Poker on Sundays at 7 p.m.

GREY SAGE PUB — Free pool every Sunday, poker and prizes every Tuesday, music bingo every Wednesday and karaoke with Sky every Thursday in the OK Falls Hotel. Sports on the big screen.

VOODOO’S — Thursday Night Blues Jam features an incredible lineup of musicians from the South Okanagan, both pro and amateur, including horns, harmonica players and a number of the best guitarists, drummers and singers in the area.

concerts Oct. 18 — Travelling with percussionist Fred Brenton and fellow singer-songwriter Jory Kinjo, Brenna MacQuarrie will perform her blend of upbeat and heartfelt soul and blues in ten cities over two weeks, including a stop in Penticton at VooDoo’s.

Oct. 18 — With roots in Scotland, Colin Hay ¿rst found fame in the ‘80s as the guy from Men at Work who came “from the land down under.”

Now, he’s coming to the Dream Café.

Oct. 19 — The Alistair Christl trio is a powerhouse rockabilly band in the traditional style.

They will be playing on a double bill at VooDoo’s Lounge with The Lonely.

events Oct. 14 — The Elite After 6 is happy to announce the return of their Friday Night Open Mic Night. Come to the historic Elite Restaurant (340 Main St.) at 8 p.m. for Open Mic with TK. Oct. 15 — Check out the artwork of Irene Gray and Grace Shaw on display until Oct. 30 at the Red Rooster Winery in Naramata.

Oct. 15 — Stop in and check out the large selection of magazines, children’s books, hardcovers, audio books, large print books, paperbacks and movies starting at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Library’s semi-annual Dirty Books sale.

Oct. 16 — Penticton First Baptist Church on Government Street will be hosting a hymn sing with Russ and Carolyn Bayley at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken.

Oct. 15 — For the ¿rst time, Nk’Mip Cellars in Osoyoos will play host to an extensive show of ¿ne art by Artists of the South OkanaganSimilkameen, a group known for presenting ¿ne works of art in beautifully hung shows.

With 40 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, and runs until Oct. 29.

Oct. 23 — Chamber Music at St. Saviour’s presents Fantasie, a four hands piano concert at 2 p.m. in St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. Tickets $15 for adults; $10 for youth; free for 12 and under, available at St. Saviour’s Church of¿ce, Penticton Academy of Music, Lifesong Records & Books and at the door on the day of the performance.

Oct. 28 — Perseus Winery, in partnership with Penticton’s Golo Art Project, presents the artworks of Gabrielle Villecourt at an evening of wine and art from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 134 Lower Bench Rd. The show continues to April 30.

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Real heart in Real Steel A movie with the soft heart (and by that, I mean the gooey, inspiring chunk) of Rocky, yet the solid, shiny outer shell of Transformers, Real Steel is a can’t miss for pure entertainment.

Oh, and — despite a whole lot of robot brawling — this is one of the better kids ¿lms of the season. Honest.

Okay, maybe it’s not a kids ¿lm by de¿nition, but this one is good for kids. I dare you to name another tale that delivers such a warm message about the bond between father and son, yet does so surrounded by Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em creations that gleefully tear each other’s limbs off for sport. It’s quite something, I tell ya.

In Real Steel, the year is 2020, and robots have replaced humans in the boxing ring. Former prize ¿ghter Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is spending his days and nights dodging loan sharks and booking one has-been robot after another in hopes of scoring a few pay-

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Aisle Seat days. He’s not a nice guy by any means, but … well, he’s Hugh Jackman, and for that, we’re cheering for him to stay in one piece, unlike the overglori¿ed tin cans that he’s banking on in the ring.

But opportunity, ethical or not, comes knocking in the form of Max (Dakota Goyo), Charlie’s estranged son. With his mother dead and his aunt wanting custody, Max becomes an extremely valuable bargaining chip for Charlie. So, with a price tag on the kid’s head, Max spends the summer with Charlie, a season in which the two strangers ¿nd a discarded robot named Atom, a rusty collection of nuts

and bolts, but with a ¿ghting, almost human spirit. Begin the most unlikely underdog run since Balboa’s glory days and the two come together as a boy and his pop should while enjoying the ride.

Again, Real Steel owes a lot to the hokey-yet-undeniably winsome magic of Rocky, which shouldn’t come as a shocker. You want inspiration, why not use the best blueprint there is? What is a legitimate surprise is how innovative the core of Real Steel is; based on a 1950s Richard Matheson short story, it does make for interesting conversation. What if robots/ cyborgs, etc., were to replace athletes in competition, relegating humans to the sideline as programmers?

Could make for deep stuff, for sure. But Real Steel gives equal time to kid gloves and boxing gloves, and pulls out a win. It’s a well-oiled machine, this one.

Out of a possible ¿ve stars, I’ll give Real Steel a three and a half.

Syilx call back the salmon Listen to traditional knowledge keeper Richard Armstrong and Chad Eneas from the Syilx community as they trace the importance of the salmon to the cultural his-

tory of the Syilx people.

They will also highlight the amazing work accomplished by the Okanagan Nation to return sockeye to the Okanagan River.

The talk is part of the museum’s upcoming exhibit on the history and science of water in the valley, titled H-2-Oh!: The amazing story of water.

The feature is currently playing at the Pen-Mar Cinema Centre.

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Council passed three readings of an economic investment bylaw that sets out not only which areas of Penticton it would like to see revitalized but also what types of business it would like to attract to the area.

Anthony Haddad, the city’s director of development services, said staff has developed the new bylaw with more “robust and targeted incentives” to businesses that meet speci¿c requirements.

With the focus on luring in “key tenants”, or predetermined types of businesses, the city will provide a larger incentive for certain “magnet” or “anchor” developments according to the area.

For example, in the downtown economic investment zone, key tenants that would be eligible include a grocery store, theatre, cultural facilities, new residences above existing commercial space, high-tech services, live-work units and tourist accommodations.

There are limitations to those key tenants: Only one grocery store and one theatre would be eligible for incentives.

For eligible key tenants, the city would offer a 100 per cent reduction in building permit fees, a three-year tax holiday on both land and new improvements and a further tax holiday of two years on new improvements. Key tenants are also afforded an additional year to complete eligible projects.

Penticton adopted its ¿rst incarnation of the bylaw last year.

“Since the bylaw’s adoption in 2010, six projects have been commenced which are eligible for incentives,” Haddad said, noting three fall within industrial

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designations, two were downtown and the ¿nal was a hotel renovation project.

The downtown economic investment zone is slated to expand to include medium- and high-density residential areas, because, as Haddad explained, they support the downtown. Some parts of downtown are also eligible for façade improvements valued at $50,000 or more.

Coun. Andrew Jakubeit said he hoped for innovation in the area of helping small businesses maintain storefronts.

“In terms of façade improvements, are there any other innovative incentives we can offer to help businesses do modest or minimal improvements downtown?” he asked, noting it can be dif¿cult for small operations to drum up that much capital. “I have a small business that doesn’t have $50,000 to spend, but I might be able to do something else, something smaller.”

Haddad said the economic investment zones typically focus on bigger investments and expenditures, although staff could investigate the potential for smaller programs separate from the bylaw.

Waterfront development is also an area of interest for the city. A small waterfront zone has been created to spur development along key areas of Okanagan Lake. It will be seeking four key tenants, including marinas, cultural facilities and tourist accommodations of 20 units or more that are rated three stars or better.

A new technical-educational economic investment zone is proposed for the area surrounding Okanagan College, which includes the Canwood and Canadian Tire sites. The hotel-motel economic zone will become the tourism and culture economic investment zone, and lines up better with the city’s Of¿cial Community Plan. Industrial areas along the Channel Parkway may also be incorporated into the industrial economic investment zone.

There are also provisions for ineligible tenants in the downtown economic investments. In the downtown, tenants that are “not critical to economic growth,” Haddad said, will not qualify for incentives.

Those include businesses of which there is an abundance or they don’t yield a substantial tax return to the city.

Council unanimously passed three readings of the economic investment zone bylaw, and a public hearing is scheduled for Monday.

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stable place so farmers can then seek the potential in the international market.

“Right now we have four million people that eat three times a day in British Columbia, and if that is not a marketplace that we should be selling and growing then we are crazy. It really hurts me as a farmer to see the struggle that is going on,” said Popham.

Dix re-iterated initiatives that he announced months ago that are expected to be on the NDP election platform to help the tree fruit industry including investing $7.5 million in the industry in the form of a one-time payment to orchardists of $5 million and $2.5 million to reinstating the Buy B.C. program.

“When you think about it, it is about what the Liberals spent on HST partisan ads in the recent referendum

campaign,” said Dix. “It would make a huge difference in the short run in the tree fruit industry, to not just make some transition in terms of technology, but to get through a dif¿cult period where clearly prices haven’t matched the cost of production and it wouldn’t make sense on the short run to abandon

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The B.C. Fruit Growers president said the apple crop this year looks promising, but farmers are still scraping by ¿nancially because of the lack of assistance and programs from the government.

“We are following on the heels of three dif¿cult years in a row where there is a lot of concern in the industry, a lot of debt mounting for the growers and growers not meeting the cost of production,” said president Joe Sardinha.

“Just the whole sustainability of the industry is really at stake.

Overall there is a pretty good crop out there that came with a lot of work, but also came with growers having mounting debts because the previous years’ returns just weren’t paying the bills ... There is quality fruit that is going to be out there on the market, but all the same the ¿nancial outlook and picture for some growers is still very bleak and this is where the assistance is very much appreciated.

Something direct into the pockets of growers.”

B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix was touring an apple orchard near Summerland on Tuesday with agriculture critic Lana Popham, proposing measures Premier Christy Clark needs to include in her jobs plan to boost the Okanagan agriculture and tree fruit industry.

“I sat through a throne speech last week and the word agriculture wasn’t mentioned once, and for me that just shows the priority for agriculture with this government is dropping,” said Popham.

“I was told I didn’t listen hard enough by the government. Unless they are using code words for agriculture now, I honestly didn’t hear it and that is sad because right now due to tough economic times we really have to start making our domestic market for agriculture a lot more stable.”

Both Dix and Popham said support programs for the agriculture and most importantly the tree fruit industry are needed to put the domestic market in a

the industry based on that.”

Dix stated that there also needs to be more government purchasing when it comes to buying food locally.

“It doesn’t make sense to us that hospitals in B.C. buy almost no local food. We have some small farm-to-school programs but they could be signi¿cantly bigger.

We need to promote local purchasing, especially in agriculture. It would have a double bene¿t, one of improving the quality of food in hospitals, like the one here in Penticton and the one in Kelowna, but also it would have obviously real value for local communities,” said Dix,

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Trustee ready to close chapter Steve Kidd Western News Staff

When the Okanagan Skaha School Board sits down for its inaugural meeting in December, there will be new faces and old, but a signi¿cant amount of experience will be missing.

Along with longtime Penticton trustee Larry Little, trustees Connie Denesiuk, who also serves as president of the B.C. School Trustees Association, and Tom Siddon, a former federal cabinet minister, have also declared their intention to move on.

Little has been a trustee for 18 years, a long time for any elected of¿cial. But as he prepares to retire in 2012 from his position as Chief Librarian at the Penticton Public Library, Little decided not to run for re-election as a trustee.

“It’s time to move on.

18 years is a long time,” said Little, adding that his wife has been supportive through the years as he spent many evenings away from home at the many meetings he had to attend as a school trustee.

For the future, Little plans to take things increasingly easy. That means, he said, being able

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LARRY LITTLE in front of Penticton Secondary School this week following his announcement to retire from the school board after having served 18 years as a trustee, three of those as chairman.

to take a walk down to the beach with his wife and enjoy a book. Reading for pleasure is also a luxury he hasn’t often been able to enjoy, usually squeezing it in late in the day.

“I also like to wood carve and I haven’t been able to do that for a few years,” he said, adding that other hobbies, like photography, have also been on hold.

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he said. The effectiveness of the operations, he thinks, is borne out by the response from the provincial government, which has invested some $100 million in this district.

“They don’t do that in every school district,” said Little.

Denesiuk, who has been a trustee for 19 years herself, nine of them as chair of the board, agrees, citing the improvement in student graduation rate as an example. Earlier this year, she also stepped down from her position of BCSTA president.

“We are currently ¿ve per cent above the provincial average for graduation rates,” said Denesiuk.

“We went from about a 29 per cent grad rate for aboriginal students to 60 per cent today, which is 10 per cent above the provincial average.”

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experience teaching in Northern B.C. before he came to Penticton.

While Little wasn’t elected in that ¿rst kick at the can, he was in the next election. Through the years, he has served in different capacities, including several years as vice-chair and three years as chair of the board.

But Little said the reason for sticking with it for so long is a simple one.

“The kids we graduate are our future,” he said, adding that this district is one of the best in the province, thanks to a strong focus on student achievement. But, he said, the staff members are the driving force for those changes, not just administrators and board, but also the teachers in the classroom.

“These are some of the best people we could have working for us anywhere,”

Three years ago, according to Denesiuk, a provincial review of Okanagan Skaha described the district as a “progressive, ¿scally responsible, well-managed and performance-oriented school district.”

“I feel a great deal of satisfaction in regard to what has been accomplished over the last number of years,” she said, adding that part of that satisfaction comes from her fellow trustees over the years, including Little, whom she describes as “an absolute delight to work with.”

“Larry is out and about in the community and he always listens. And people talk to Larry, so Larry never fails to bring back the concerns and comments that he hears on the street, on the job, in schools when he is visiting,” she said, adding that Little, as board chair, always made an effort to include the other voices around the table. “Larry has been a tremendous asset to the community. We have been very lucky to have Larry on the board for the last 18 years. He’s stellar.”

For herself, Denesiuk said she is grateful to the people who have continued to vote for her and support her over the years.

“When ¿rst elected I was a young mom of four kids in the school system,” she said. “I have grown tremendously as a person.

Decisions have not always been easy or popular.

Sometimes we have been justly criticized, sometime maybe not so justly.”

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There are generations of memories wrapped up in the Apex Mountain community, which passes the 50-year milestone in December.

In fact, three generations of memories are tied up in the Van Os, one of the founding families. It all started with an old Model A Ford in the fall of 1961, which Bob Van Os and Jimmy Cole brought up to the hill.

“They used that with a cable on the bottom part of the hill that they eventually cleared,” said Margret Van Os. “In the fall of 1961, they built a lodge that is still up there. There were 49 shareholders that put money in, and that is how they started it.”

That lodge, now the Gunbarrel Saloon, was built with green logs

from the area, which led, Van Os said, to the old wooden skis stored there Àattening out over the week.

“We only skied three days a week: Saturday, Sunday and Monday. So we would go up there on Saturday and our skis would Àatten right out,” she said. The solution was to use juice cans to keep the curve and camber while the skis weren’t being used. But even getting to the lodge in those days was an adventure, she recalls, though it was only about 37 kilometres from town.

“We had to go out in four-wheel drives, most of us. We had fun. If you went up with Doctor Gibson, for instance, you had to stop all the way up the road and take the rocks off,” she said, recalling that they were sometimes packed

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six to a car. “You only had one-way traf¿c, you went up in the morning and you couldn’t come back down until two.

Because that was all the road there was.”

Even the Apex Ski Shop has a long history.

Though it’s been twice expanded, the little Aframe dates from the year after the Apex Lodge on the hill opened.

“We had the garage next door … Bob started selling skis out of there and we had the rental skis up at Apex. And

then in 1962 we built this, moved into it in the fall of 1962,” said Van Os. That kind of history is worth celebrating, and to do just that, a volunteer committee is organizing a major event at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre in January to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apex community.

“It’s pretty historic,” said organizer Dave Lieskovsky, who expects 1,000 people to turn out for the banquet and to

share old stories and images. “There is plenty of enthusiasm for the anniversary celebration.”

The evening begins at 5 p.m. with displays of photos, fashions, equipment and a variety of memorabilia from Apex’s long history, with the banquet being served at 6:30 p.m. while speakers recall stories of Apex from each of the past ¿ve decades. Tickets for the event are $65 and will be available through valley¿rsttix.com starting Oct. 15.

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MARGARET VAN OS shows off one of the old-style skis sold in the early years of the Apex Ski Shop, when she and her husband Bob were founding members of the Apex Mountain Community.

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“Volunteering is a self-reinforcing cycle as it is bene¿cial for the community, for the individuals who are being helped, for your family and for you the volunteer. No matter who people are, how much or how little time they have to give, volunteering pays off today in immediate satisfaction, and tomorrow in better health,” said Corinne Janow, community liaison for the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre.

The Volunteer Centre is hosting “Discover your Inner Volunteer,” workshops with Donna Davis, occupational stress counsellor. The workshops at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. explore happy, healthy volunteering for seniors.

“Volunteers enjoy better quality of life, live longer and are healthier than non-volunteers. Whether you are a lifelong volunteer or new to the volunteer scene, this workshop will challenge you to revisit your motivations and values and discover your inner volunteer,” said Janow.

Participants are also encouraged to stop by the volunteer centre booth to hear more about volunteering in your community and register free with the volunteer centre.

The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre is committed to building a vibrant community by connecting people through meaningful involvement.

Resource centres are now located in Penticton and Oliver, the volunteer centre promotes volunteering and supports the non-pro¿t sector within the region.

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Hampson said for years residents have been complaining about the sour smell coming from the sewage treatment ponds, but it was only recently the town ¿gured out the wine-tailings were the culprit. The Oliver system is not able to absorb

the high-acid content and, according to the mayor, 62 per cent of the sodium in the treated water is a result of Vincor.

“It is going to cost us close to $100,000 to repair it. The product is causing deterioration of the concrete sumps that we have our pumps in to move the sewage to the treatment plant. So we have damaged pumps and also damage to the concrete basins that the sewage is collected in, which ultimately have to be replaced,” said Hampson.

The town has been after Vincor to do something about the issue for a long time. It is only recently that Vincor installed a pre-treatment system at the winery, but Hampson said that takes a few weeks to get up and running because it depends on bacteria to work.

“We had complaints about the smell two years ago, but this year it became particularly unpleasant. I wrote an email to the Vincor president saying we have to get this dealt with but their speed has been slow because it’s costing them money, but it’s costing us money as well,” he said.

Oliver Coun. Michael Newman and the municipal manager are slated to meet with the Osoyoos Indian Band this week to try and ¿nd a solution. Hampson said council would like to transfer the memorandum with Vincor to the Osoyoos Indian Band, as their equipment can handle the wine-tailings without issue. In return, Oliver could then take on sewage from a development on TucEl-Nuit Lake, which they couldn’t previously because of the exceeded output from Vincor.

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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 250-770-8622.

PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information.

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.

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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 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information.

FALLS OKANAGAN 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 meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272.

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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.

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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 778-476-1319 for more info.

LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11 a.m. and Octoberfest — Total Gin at 5:30 p.m.

ANAVETS HAS FUN pool at 1 p.m., dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m.

L EARNING J EWISH CENTRE for Christians at 10 a.m. at St.Andrews Presbyterian.

SURVIVORSHIP DRAGON BOAT team flea market runs every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All funds raised go to team activities and breast cancer awareness. Market at

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WISHMAKER WALK FOR Wishes begins with registration at Gyro Park at 11 a.m. with a short walk to Loco Landing and back at noon. From noon to 3 p.m., there will be a Kids party in Gyro Park with various activities. Pledge forms can be picked up from Starbucks at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. The kids party is free for walkers or $5/ person. Companies are encouraged to sponsor an activity at the Kids Party.

Funds raised in Penticton will go directly to granting wishes.

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SUNDAY October 16

SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil Sajna at the South Main Drop-In Centre on South Main St. Call 250-4932111 for more info.

ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has dog races at 3:30 p.m., an M&M meat draw, Last Man Standing and games.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch No. 40 has a branch breakfast at 8 a.m. and a meat draw at 2:30 p.m.

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FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Lorraine’s chicken wings from noon to 4 p.m. Mystery draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome at 1197 Main St. BC SPCA FLEA market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting at Real Canadian Wholesale Club parking lot at Main Street and Carmi Avenue.

SUNDAY OPENINGS ARE back at the Penticton Public Library until April 29. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Other hours include Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more info call 250-770-7781 or visit the Library’s website www.library.penticton. bc.ca.

JAZZVESPERS OFF THE Ramp will perform at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at 4:30 p.m.

Everyone welcome. Free will offering.

MONDAY October 17

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch No. 40 has bridge at 1 p.m.

AL-ANON has a men’s only meeting at 7 p.m. at the United Church. Call 250-490-9272 for info.

ANAVETS HAS HAMBURGERS and hotdogs at 11 a.m. Horse race and meat draws at 2 p.m.

ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE SPEAKERS Series will have Ron Spence discussing Scenes from Behind the Iron Curtain and the Kootenays. Admission is free and presentation is at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre.

PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has Amadeus violin class for three and fouryear-olds at the Penticton Academy of Music at 220 Manor Park Ave. from 2 to 2:30 p.m. It’s an introduction to music and the violin. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. the ladies choir rehearses. New members welcome.

THE SOUTH OKANAGAN Orchid Society will be holding its October meeting at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College in Room 202.

Guest speaker will be Harold Baumbrough, who will be giving a presentation on local wildflowers including orchids. Guests welcome. For more info, call 250-496-5231.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SUPPORT group meeting will be at 104-35 Westminster Ave. E. at 7 p.m. for caregivers and

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TUESDAY October 18

LYME DISEASE PREVENTION and treatment will be discussed by Dr. Sherry Ure from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Penticton Whole Foods Market. Admission is free.

PENTICTON METAL DETECTORS Club will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at 785 Main St. (Library/Museum Bldg.)

All welcome. For more info call 250-497-8595.

ANAVETS HAS STU’S kitchen open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and karaoke with Hazel at 6 p.m.

THE PEACH BLOSSOM Chorus has Step Out, Have Fun, Come Sing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre.

SOUTH OKANAGAN TOASTMASTERS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Best Western in Osoyoos.

Become a more confident speaker. Call Corinne at 250-689-0676 for details.

VICTORY CHURCH OF Penticton has a weekly men’s breakfast Bible study Tuesdays at 6 a.m. at Gathering Grounds Cafe on 756 Eckhardt Ave. AL-ANON for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Use entrance to right of main door at 8 p.m. at the Anglican Church in Okanagan Falls. Call 250490-9272 for information.

SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB on 439 Winnipeg St. has membership information at 10:30 a.m. in the computer annex room.

ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 7 p.m.

NIGHT MARKETS AT the S.S. Sicamous are every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. with a variety of vendors set up outside the ship.

There will be jewelry, artwork, scarves, smoothies and fresh fruit. It’s Toonie Tuesdays with admission just $2 per person. Drop in vendors are welcome.

These markets will be fundraising for the ship.

For more info, call 250492-7717.

PENTICTON CONCERT BAND rehearses at 7 p.m.

Intermediate to advanced musicians (“rusty” musicians encouraged to join the group. It is an opportunity to renew playing of an instrument in a concert band and an opportunity to join a vital musical group for personal enjoyment and camaraderie.) Wide variety of musical selections. The Penticton Concert Band is available for performances.

Phone 250-809-2087 for info.

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Spirited effort â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Vancouver Spirit faced the Okanagan Hockey Academy team Saturday during the midget tournament held at Memorial Arena. The Spirit faced another Penticton team in the championship game losing 3-1 to the Tier 2 Ironman Canada Vees.

Penticton lands wrestling provincials Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Sweat will drip and wrestlers will try to wriggle their way out of uncompromising positions.

That is what spectators will be exposed to as the B.C. High School wrestling provincial championship comes to Penticton Feb. 23 to 25 at the Adidas Sportsplex.

Local wrestling coach and host committee chair Tony Ramsay is excited to showcase the sport in the South Okanagan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;B.C. is a strong wrestling province. Athletes who do well here will do well at nationals,â&#x20AC;? said Ramsay, who is a former National Association Intercollegiate Association Champion and alternate for the 1984 Olympics.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected that more than 500 wrestlers in Grades 9 through 12 will compete. Ramsay put in the request at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincials and won the bid.

Philip Cizmic, president of B.C. High School wrestling, said it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much for Ramsay to sell him on bringing the tournament to the Peach City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone was excited as soon as he put the proposal forward,â&#x20AC;? said Cizmic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always excited when small communities host provincial championships.â&#x20AC;?

Cizmic said the mandate is to have the tournament rotate throughout the province to showcase the sport.

However, over time, wrestling championships have almost outgrown venues in small communities. That forced them to be held in the Lower Mainland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people to see the sport and athletes to go to communities they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally go,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see wrestling thriving in small communities.â&#x20AC;?

Cizmic is confident the tournament will be a success in Penticton because of Ramsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm and support he has in the community. He feels the sport has grown in Penticton and Ramsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s background helps.

When it came to finding a venue, Ramsay considered the South Okanagan Events Centre and Memorial Arena, but those options were too expensive.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I sourced the Adidas Sportsplex. I was driving by one day and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we have it here,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went in and talked to them and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be great. We just have to bring the seating of course.â&#x20AC;?

Ramsay likes the size of the facility, which will allow them to place six mats for competition and two additional mats for warm-ups.

According to Ramsay, Penticton has never been host for wrestling provincials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it would be a good way to let the city see what amateur wrestling is about,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being in the middle of February, there are usually not a lot of events happening at that time of the year.

I thought it would be great for the community and businesses.â&#x20AC;?

Asked the chances that Penticton will have athletes to cheer for, Ramsay said they usually do well at Zones, which is the qualifier for provincials. While phenom Roy Millar, who was provincial champion in 2010 and 2011 and was named the MVP at the 2011 Provincial Championships, has moved on to Simon Fraser University on a scholarship, Ramsay is confident they will have competitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rebuilding year no doubt given the young wrestlers we have,â&#x20AC;? said Ramsay â&#x20AC;&#x153;They should at least get a good taste for what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about. Should have some good matches.â&#x20AC;?

Among the wrestlers Ramsay sees competing in provincials are Lucas Hooper and Austin Anderson.

Assisting the club in hosting the championship are various businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lakeside Resort, the Days Inn and the Sandman Hotel have stepped up with financial support for the event but the wrestling club is going to need more help,â&#x20AC;? said Sport Tourism co-ordinator for Penticton and Wine Country Tourism Jeff Plant.

Plant will be helping the host committee to access hosting grants and raise sponsorship from the local community. Ramsay also said they are looking for volunteers to help and sponsors. Anyone interested can contact Ramsay at 250-809-6671.

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TOO HOT TO HANDLE — Pen High Lakers’ Wes Van Camp dives to save this ball but wasn’t able to get enough of it. The Lakers senior volleyball team lost to the Kelowna Secondary School Owls 3-1 at Pen High on Wednesday. The girls team lost in the same number of sets. Next up for both teams is the Best of the West tournament in Kelowna this weekend.

Vees land scholarships to prestigious schools Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Don Lucia casts a large shadow.

He has coached the Minnesota Golden Gophers to back-to-back National Collegiate Athletic Association championships in 2002 and 2003.

His overall coaching record in 24 seasons is 569314-82 for a .636 winning percentage.

Those accomplishments has his son, Mario Lucia, wanting to make a name for himself and he intends to do it with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he accepted a scholarship for next season.

Playing just north of South Bend, Ind., is where he intends to begin the process of escaping the shadow by playing for his father’s alma mater.

The 18-year-old Penticton Vees rookie liked everything about Notre Dame and said the coaches did a good job of recruiting him.

It doesn’t hurt that they have a good team rated No. 1 in the pre-season. The Fighting Irish also have a new rink. Those were factors his decision.

“It’s beautiful,” said Lucia of the campus. “It’s one of the top campuses in all of the U.S. It’s one of the top schools, too. If hockey doesn’t work out for me, I will be able to have something to fall back on.”

The Minnesota Wild’s second-round pick in the 2011 NHL Draft is quickly making himself stand out in the British Columbia Hockey League as he embarrasses the opposition. In seven games, the six-footthree, 195-pound forward has six goals and 12 points.

Lucia did consider committing to the Gophers, but felt it was better to choose a different school because of the pressures that might come with playing for his father.

“My dad doesn’t have to hold me back,” said Lucia. “Being one of the top players, I will earn my ice time there. You get the fans and the people that say, ‘Oh, he just gets the time because his dad is the coach.’ I won’t have to deal with that.”

“Notre Dame is very fortunate to have landed a quality individual in Mario,” said Vees coach-GM

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“He is a gifted player that has not only size, but speed and skill. Mario is an exciting player to watch and will be for years to come at Notre Dame.”

Another Vee committed is forward Curtis Loik, who will join the Penn State Littany Lions. The Littany Lions, which will play at the NCAA Division l level for the first time in the fall of 2012 as an independent program. The following year they will move to the newly created BIG 10 hockey conference, joining Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Loik is excited to be part of the new program guided by coach Guy Gadowski.

“It’s going to be a great start. It’s going to be really big on campus,” said Loik.

“I’m really happy to be part of the beginning of the hockey program there.”

Loik, who may study pre-medicine or business, chose Penn State because

it provides a quality education and an opportunity to continue his hockey career. He has a desire to go far and believes he can with the help of Gadowsky and assistant coach Keith Fisher.

“I knew I wanted to be a student athlete from my first year of midget,” said the North Vancouver product. “I never saw myself as a Western Hockey League player.”

The six-foot-one, 205-pound winger is coming off a rookie campaignfor which he scored 10 goals and 26 points in 57 games.

“Curtis is an extremely focused individual in all areas of his life,” said Harbinson.

“Curtis’s size and ability will be a great addition to such a prestigious program as Penn State. That program will have a large following and with the way Curtis plays, he will quickly become a player to watch.”

Ice chips: The Vees host their rival and defending BCHL champion Vernon Vipers Saturday at 5 p.m.

lost the championship 8-1 to the Kelowna Rockets.

Darius Venables-Alex scored the lone Vees goal. The Vees opened the Westside Minor Hockey Tier 2/3 tournament with a 9-3 win against the North Delta Sun Demons. The Vees then lost to the Vernon Vipers 4-2 and to the Rockets 5-1. Against the Westside Warriors, the Vees doubled them up 6-3 and faced the Vipers in the semifinal taking the game in a shootout.

The game was 5-5 after regulation and a five-minute overtime period. The pressure was on Vees goalie Bryn Carter to assure that Manny Bahniwal’s goals would hold up in the shootout and he did.

Lakers host Leafs, Chiefs

The Penticton Lakers host the Nelson Leafs at 7:30 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Saturday, then welcome the Kelowna Chiefs on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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By the Numbers Penticton Rec Hockey League Bisons Hitmen Wings Ice Dogs Wolverines

GP W L 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2

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GF GA PTS 19 5 4 6 0 2 5 5 1 5 5 1 3 19 0

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W 6 4 4 4 3 3 2 1

L 2 1 2 3 2 3 5 5

T OL PTS 0 0 12 0 2 10 1 0 9 0 0 8 0 2 8 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 0 2

Interior Conference GP W L Vernon 7 7 0 Penticton 7 5 1 Westside 8 5 3 Chilliwack 4 3 1 Prince George 6 2 3 Salmon Arm 7 2 4 Merritt 8 1 4 Trail 7 1 5

T OL 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 0

PTS 14 11 10 6 5 5 5 3

League Leaders GP G A PTS PIM Travis St. Denis, PEN 7 8 7 15 10

Connor Reilly, PEN 7 Paul De Jersey, PG 6 Alex Petan, COQ 7 Mario Lucia, PEN 7 Devin Gannon, CV 7 Justin Morello, AV 7 Joey Benik, PEN 7 Cohen Adair, PR 8 Michael Zalewski, VER 7 Connor Dempsey, WES 8 Alex Kerfoot, COQ 7 Dylan Nowakowski, AV 7 Tyler Krause, WES 8 Morgan Zulinick, SA 7 Regan Soquila, MER 8 Darren Nowick, VER 7 Ryan Reilly, PEN 7 Trevor Fitzgerald, NAN 7 Mike Reilly, PEN 7

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Goalie Stats GP Jamie Phillips, PR 4 Kirby Halcrow, VER 5 Andrew Hunt, SUR 6 DTodosychuk, VER 2 Sean Maguire, PR 4 M. Garteig, PEN 5 Derek Dun, CV 4 Mitch Gillam, CHI 2 Steven Racine, WES8 Conor Barrie, SUR 1

SO MP 1 238 0 313 0 369 1 121 1 247 0 265 0 220 0 120 0 453 0 60

GAA 1.51 1.92 1.95 1.98 2.19 2.26 2.46 2.50 2.51 3.00

SV% .929 .943 .938 .930 .914 .907 .909 .926 .911 .906

PTS 15 13 12 12 9 9 6

PIM 10 4 6 4 4 10 8

Grant Nicholson Troy Stecher Cody DePourcq Curtis Loik Mark McLellan G.Hendrickson Kyle Beaulieu Nick Buchanan Zach Urban Chad Bannor Shane Hanna Nick Amies Logan Johnston

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4 2 3 2 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

6 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

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Goale Stats GP SO MP GAA SV% Michael Garteig 5 0 265 2.26 90.74 Chad Katunar 3 0 162 3.70 81.82

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Goalie Stats GP SO MP GAA SV% Austin Buzzell 4 0 243 2.71 91.97 J Gordichuk 4 0 240 2.75 91.60

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GP W L T OTL PTS 12 8 4 0 0 16 8 6 2 0 0 12 8 5 2 0 1 11 10 4 6 0 0 8 10 3 7 0 0 6

Penticton Vees Scoring Travis St. Denis Connor Reilly Mario Lucia Joey Benik Ryan Reilly Mike Reilly Steven Fogarty

Evan Anderson Jeff Coates Reilly O’Connor Sasha Hahn Jordan Boultbee Austin Dick Mason Chew Jayce Polman-Tuin Derek Grimm Carter Jensen Cameron Rout JR Krolik Dallas Barker Matthew Billingsley Daylan Robertson

Penticton Lakers Scoring Sean Alldridge Michael Pond Kale Erickson Adam Plant Steven Killy Dylan Sahara

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PTS 9 8 8 8 7 6

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Welcome back curlers.

New Curlers Another season has begun and 2011We are still accepting registration for 2012 promises to be a year of good comnew and returning curlers. We have openpetition, fun and fitness. ings for players in our Wednesday eveBig thanks to our icemaker Chris ning mixed competitive league, Thursday Jones and his team for working around and Friday evening fun leagues and our the clock to get our ice ready for this Sunday morning league. There is no big week. As we shift our focus from the investment necessary for equipment. You beaches and the golf courses to the rink, just need a clean pair of runners. If you it’s time to start thinking about conditionwould like to find out more information ing our bodies for curling. about our leagues, please call the club at Kim Kirkham I know what you are thinking, how On The Button 250-492-5647 or visit our website at www. much conditioning do you need to lift a pentictoncurlingclub.com. beverage to your mouth? In all fairness, Around the House this is saved for after the game, what we call broom It is with great sadness that we announce stacking. Curling isn’t just fun. It’s also a great way to the passing of George Schmidt. George was a exercise the body and mind. The physical workout is past-president and an active member of the Penticton up to you, but let’s face it, it requires some effort to Curling Club. He will be sadly missed. slide a 42-pound granite stone 150 feet down the ice.

We will hold two learn-to-curl clinics on Oct. The professionals make it look effortless, but deliv15 and Nov. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Pre-registration ering a stone on ice requires balance and a lot more is necessary for this clinic. Everyone welcome. strength than people realize.

Opening one-day wreckspiel will be on SatThe sweeping of the rock can be felt in the thighs urday, Nov. 7. Register as an individual or a and forearms, and it does have some cardio benefits. team.

Curling flexes the brain muscles too. The game can be The annual Christmas open house and memvery strategic as you anticipate the stone placement up ber appreciation will be held Dec. 17. Music to 16 shots in advance. will be provided by Uncorked.

While a select few seem to be almost naturally flexGood curling and happy broom stacking. ible, most of us are not, and a regular stretching rouKim Kirkham is a spokesperson for the Penticton tine can not only enhance the game but also reduce the Curling Club risk of strain or injury. A warm-up routine is particularly important for curlers for two reasons:the cool air temperature inside the rink and the stress placed on the lower joints during delivery.

One such stretch that aides in the delivery of the stone is the lunge.

The lunges target the quads and help curlers practise keeping their balance in a lunge position. Stand with one foot flat on the ground in front of you and the ball of the other foot on the ground behind you. Keep most of your weight on the front foot and slowly lower yourself to a 90-degree bend. Slowly return to the starting position. Keep your shoulders and hips aligned throughout the lunge. Never lock your knees.

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President Kurt Lehmann of the Gathering Grounds Cafe Society and cafe manager Jenn Tribble look the work at the newly-opened non-profit coffee shop at 756 Eckhardt West this week.

Brewing up change Kristi Patton

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Would you drive ¿ve minutes out of your way to buy a coffee if it meant that money would be returned less fortunate in the community?

Kurt Lehmann is hoping the answer is yes. Gathering Grounds Café is a non-pro¿t society that intends to gives back to the local community. Lehmann — who is the president of the ¿ve-person society — has poured his heart, soul and savings into the idea for this café located across the street from the Penticton and Wine Information Centre at 756 Eckhardt Ave. West. With one paid manager and the assistance of volunteers, he has faith the café will be able to start generating pro¿t to help those in need in the community.

Situations have already presented themselves where Gathering Grounds can help. While picking up furniture for the café, volunteers saw a couch for sale in a classi¿ed ad. They came across a Penticton mother who was selling

her furniture to help pay to transport her sick child back and forth to Vancouver. Gathering Grounds hopes to be able to help people in just these types of situations.

“This is a way people can help out others in the community without walking up to a box and sticking some cash into a slot. They come here, relax, listen to music, get involved in theme nights and the money they are spending on their coffee, muf¿ns, soup, breakfast wraps or whatever is going to help people out in our community,” said Lehmann.

Lehmann has put in excess of 1,500 hours, over and above his day job as a refrigerator mechanic, to get the Gathering Grounds set up from a former ceramic shop into a cafe with a small stage with an open mic policy for musicians.

“It’s just one of those things that I think people at some point in there life have something laid upon their heart that they need to do,” said Lehmann. “I think part of it was I had gone through a really bad time in my life where I was on a path of self destruction

and it was either I smarten up and improve my life or I was probably going to end up dead. I needed to make some sensible choices.

It was totally my own fault that I was messed up the way I was, but it seemed to be it was the worst thing to be a 28-year-old male needing help because I was sent away empty handed. It hurt my pride so much walking into Social Services to ask for help but being turned away hurt even more.”

At noon on Saturday, Gathering Grounds will host a parkinglot barbecue fundraiser to help get the business going. Live entertainment will be featured in the evening.

The non-pro¿t is accepting monetary donations as well as items to run the business. A display cooler from Lee’s Overseas was already donated to the shop but Lehmann said they will accept items from local bakeries, signage and a discounted or free espresso machine. For more information on the café, how to volunteer or donate visit www.gatheringgroundscafe.org

Loblaws confirms Superstore coming Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

The owner of the Penticton Power Centre has announced that a Loblaws store will be moving into the site where Zellers currently is located.

Al Mawani, president and chief executive of¿cer of Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust, said they entered into agreement in late September with Loblaws to convert the Penticton Zellers into a full-line Real Canadian Superstore.

“We are pleased to expand our relationship with Loblaws in Penticton, demonstrating the strength of the location,” said Mawani.

The public relations department for Loblaws also con¿rmed the announcement.

“We can con¿rm that a Real Canadian Superstore location will open in Penticton when the Zellers lease is over. This is expected to happen in 2013,” said Craig Ware, corporate affairs director, Loblaws Companies Limited.

Loblaws also owns the Real Canadian Wholesale Club located on Main Street and Carmi Avenue and said that store will remain open.

The Penticton Power Centre owner said Loblaws is expected to close the Zellers location down for months to complete renovations as part of their taking over.

“Loblaws in Penticton will spend signi¿cant money to renovate the store,” said Mawani, in an email to the Penticton Western News.

Target Corp. announced on Sept. 23 it selected Penticton Zellers in the ¿nal round of leases they would be taking on in Canada. Spokesperson for Target Corp, Sarah Van Nevel, clari¿ed the information on the press release stating they only announced they would be taking the lease, not that it would become a Target store.

“We had announced another group of sites and some of those would likely become Target stores but others will be sold to other retailers. Beyond that I can’t con¿rm any other speci¿cs,” said Van Nevel.

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A reality check for investors Most investors are content to follow a wellworn path to wealth creation, investing in common stocks and bonds that hold the promise of patient, steady and measured growth over time.

For most of us, more exotic investment adventures are the stuff of day dreams. Some investors with a big taste for risk, a hefty chequebook and highly specialized investment knowledge, do take the plunge into more exotic investment realms and “go for broke” in more ways than one. A reality check as well as a chequebook are necessary ¿rst steps towards these kinds of investments.

Foreign exchange

The foreign exchange market was once limited to banks and governments, but now retail traders are regularly speculating on the value of currencies. The returns on these speculative investments can be spectacular, but oh the risks! Forex investing is high-leverage investing and depends on making large currency transactions on margin with borrowed money from the investment ¿rm. A small investment can put an investor in charge of a massive foreign exchange transaction that bets on the relative value or exchange rates of two currencies sometime in the future.

For Forex investments to pay off big time, the investor needs to be making a lot of very large monetary transactions with various kinds of forward contracts or foreign exchange swaps that change in value and are measured in a thousandth of a cent. Leveraging magni¿es the investor’s trading pro¿t or loss and has a direct impact on the investor’s ability to maintain the margin requirements. If the trader can’t make a margin call, the position can be liquidated, turning a paper loss into a real one. Forex investing is not for the faint of heart or casual investor.

Junk bonds

Junk bonds are not all that mysterious or even very junk-like. Some are simply high yielding bonds that are rated below Investment Grade because the corporation

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These issues often entice investors by offering high yields and potential capital gains if or when they are redeemed or retired by the issuing company. Therein lies the dreamy quality of the ugly duckling turning into a swan. The big unknown is if the company will stay solvent to the maturity date and be able ¿nancially to retire the debt. Therein lies the risk.

Rare collectibles

Art, antiques, rare coins and stamps, vintage cars and all sorts of nostalgic, celebrity or sports-related memorabilia is marketed, sold and bought for their potential “investment value.” In all cases that will be determined by an expert appraiser as well as a buyer who will pay the collector the highest bid price at an auction. There is no stock exchange for rare collectibles and little market regulation. Authenticity can be a serious issue and, like all investments, there is no way to predict future market value.

Intrinsic quality can easily be overshadowed by periodic fashion crazes or fads that can send a collection’s value up or down, making it an auction darling or another dust-collector in the garage or attic. Collectibles should be bought based on their personal appeal and because an investor enjoys collecting these objects of desire. Of course, the reality is, if the collector loves these kinds of investments for what they are rather than for what they are worth, they won’t be sold at any price.

Gold bullion

Of all the precious metals, gold bullion captures the imagination of investors throughout the world. While most investors are content to buy their gold indirectly by owning gold mining stocks, it’s now becoming more common for some investors to go out and buy bullion through their investment ¿rm.

Bullion has proved to be a remarkable investment in recent years, but make no mistake that at $1,500 an ounce, it is a high-priced speculative investment whose value could continue going up or suffer a major correction at any time. That’s the risk: what the future holds for gold, no one knows.

These are all speculative, very high risk investments and not suitable for most investors. Only knowledgeable investors who are capable of handling large ¿nancial risks and emotional stress should consider these kinds of high-powered investments. As a group they are no substitute for a

PENTICTON KIA would like to congratulate

well-balanced portfolio of equities and ¿xed income securities. It’s nice to dream, but talk to your ¿nancial advisor for guidance on the advisability of turning any of these summer day dreams into reality.

Judy Poole is a financial advisor with Raymond James, and has spent the last 40 years involved in the financial industry. This article is provided as a general source of information and should not be considered personal investment advice. The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Raymond James Ltd. Securities offered through Raymond James Ltd., member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Financial planning and insurance offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., not a member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

You can reach her at judy.poole@raymondjames.ca.

Smell gas?

Get out, then call: FortisBC’s 24-hour Emergency Line at 1-800-663-9911, or 911.

Natural gas is used safely in homes across B.C. everyday. FortisBC adds an odourant that smells like rotten eggs or sulphur. If there’s a leak, you’ll smell it.

FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc.

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Safety.

We’ve got our best people on it.

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic Friday, October 21 10 am - 6 pm Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 2111 Main Street, Penticton (250) 487-3340

Please ask if you qualify for a free flu shot.

Rob Gibbs on

Salesman of the Month for September 2011 Come in and see Rob for your next vehicle

Some exceptions may apply. Please speak to our pharmacist for more details.

We can also administer immunizations such as Hepatitis A/B, Shingles and Tetanus. A nominal injection fee will be charged.

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Visit or call our pharmacy to book your appointment with a London Drugs Certified Injection Pharmacist.

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Childcare Available Pam’s Family Daycare, licensed, space avail for child 2 yrs & up. C.C.R.R. member Call 250-492-0113 Treasured Moments Daycare, licensed, has spots avail. for 0-5 years old in Ok Falls, call Julie, 250-486-2798

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking 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 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 Experienced Super B driver wanted for steady interior runs. Great wages, benefits and equipment plus weekends home. Fax or email resume and drivers abstract to 604513-8004 or tridem@telus.net

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

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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

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

SPENCE

STANLEY

June 27, 1927 - October 7, 2011

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Stan passed away peacefully at Hospice House with his family at his side. He was born in Rocky Mountain House, AB, the youngest son of David and Helen Spence and grew up in the Cheddarville District. He was predeceased by his wife Waneta (McLean), son Gary; older brother Jim and two sisters Annie and Helen. He will be missed by his older sister Margaret of Lethbridge; son Dale of Kamloops; daughters Karen (Hartley) of Penticton and Lori of Victoria; four grandchildren: Candice (Chris), Shane, Isaac, Nicole (Tyler); three great-grandchildren: Danielle, Emilia, Isabella as well as a large extended family. Stan worked in the logging and sawmill industry, mainly in the southern BC interior, most of his life. At 15 he left school to work for his brother Jim and brother-in-law Marcus in their logging camps in Alberta. He moved to BC in 1950 and found work in a camp in Christian Valley working with the McLean boys. Through them he met his wife Waneta and became part of the McLean family. They both had wonderful memories of their life and friends they made while living in the Christian Valley area. They moved to Hedley in 1959 and Stan worked at the mill at Wolf Lake. When Stan went to work for Keremeos Sawmills the family moved to Keremeos and later to Cawston where they stayed until 1967 when they made a final move to Okanagan Falls. He also operated his own tie mill for several years. Following the death of his wife Waneta in 1988 Stan moved to Penticton. He loved his work. Knowing the value of hard work carried him throughout his life and he was always willing to pass on his knowledge to young people. He had fond memories of the people he worked with over the years and maintained many friendships.

Stan loved many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and gardening. Following Waneta’s passing he took up canning, baking bread and began to cook seriously. He was an avid reader, reading mainly history- local history being his favourite topic of interest.

He loved poetry and could still recite poems he had learned in school. He loved the works of Robert Burns and Robert Service in particular as well as Cowboy and Logger poets.

Stan loved photos and had albums full as well as lots on display around his home. He played Solitaire but if he had company he wanted to play Crib, always trying to add a bit more of a challenge to how one could win. He enjoyed Bingo and when he quit going because of his hearing he started to enjoy ‘Scratch and Win’. He could always be found in his spot at the mall, next to the ticket booth, scratching tickets and visiting. He had strong family ties but he was also a good friend, ‘Uncle Stan’ or ‘Grandpa’ to many over several generations. He loved kids, not just his own or those in his family, but all kids.

He always had a joke or story and people loved to listen because he told them so well.

He always had time to make new friends. When you remember him, please have a happy thought and a smile in his memory. The family would like to thank Dr. Tim Phillips, Dr. Neil Crofts, the doctors from the Penticton Oncology Clinic, Dr. Kim of the Kelowna Cancer Clinic, Penticton Home Care Nurses, the volunteers and staff of Hospice House for their consideration and thoughtfulness in his care. Special thanks to good friend Maria d’Estimauville. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 Saturday October 15th at the Okanagan Falls Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Loro Tyler, followed by a tea at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 227 in Okanagan Falls. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Moog and Friends Hospice House, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services 250-493-4112.

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Financial Services

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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.

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.

SPECIALTY BAKER, min 3-5 years exp. in German/Swiss specialties, German speaking, Diploma (baker & pastry), FT, perm. job, $13.90/hr. Call or fax Markus at Cake Box Bakery,1- 250 494 4244 or e-mail: info@cakeboxbakery.ca 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.

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

COOKS needed immed. with min.

3-5 years exp. in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Must be organized & work well under pressure.Spanish an assett $17/hour,full time Fax res with ref’s to (250) 4925617 e-mail thevallartagrill@shaw.ca • 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

Trades, Technical ALUMINUM/FITTER Welders for Kamloops. Min 3-5 yrs exp.

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

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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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Lake Breeze Lawn Care, Booking for Fall aerating, fertilizing, fall yard clean up.

(250)809-2398

Quality Construction, concreter, casing, baseboards, framing, decks, countertops, drywall, fences, doors & tile. No job too big or too small.

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FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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Handypersons 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.

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MOVING or clean up? U-Do or We Do! 18” moving van w/ramp & dolly, 250-462-9947

Painting & Decorating FEMALE PAINTER. Beautiful Repaints, Condos, Apartments, Houses, Offices at affordable prices. Quality assured. Call 250-328-2313.

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

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

Housepainter, inside/outside, 30 yrs exp., small jobs welcome, Worker’s Comp., seniors discount, free estimate phone Dave 250-497-7912

Home Improvements

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ABOUT to Renovate? Need plans, ideas, large or small?

Call Mike 250-488-2987, (250)494-7784

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

PENTICTON Junk Removal!

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

Small reno’s & repairs, int/ext, painting & trim work, reas. rates, call Clare (250)4937116 or 1-250-317-0533

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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.

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SALES PROFESSIONAL

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.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 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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JOURNEYMAN TRUCK & EQUIPMENT PARTSPERSON Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has immediate openings for parts people with minimum of 5 years journeyman experience. These positions are permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package.

Please forward resumes to Attn: HR Department 2072 Falcon Road Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: 250-374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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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Community Support Worker Part-time position The candidate will assist the Chief Executive Officer in providing a wide range of support and assistance to brain injured clients, which may include the following areas: personal care, household management, nutrition, liaison/advocacy, money management, community integration and other supports.

The successful candidate will have a BSW, or a Human Services Worker Diploma. A Community Brain Injury Services Certificate would be an asset. Consideration may be extended to include persons with alternate certification and related experience in the health care sector or a combination of education, training and experience.

Must posses a clean criminal record, Class 5 drivers license, with reliable transportation, as driving is required, excellent communication and computer skills. A valid CPR/First Aid certificate would be an asset.

Expressions of interest are invited through resume (please include your email address) and cover letter addressed to:

South Okanagan Similkameen

Brain Injury Society Attention: David Head, Chief Executive Officer #2 – 996 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E4 Fax: (250) 490-3912 Email: info@sosbis.com Closing Date: Friday, October 21, 2011 NO PHONE CALLS please We thank you for your interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Rubbish Removal

Auctions

Garage Sales

Trainor’s Family Hauling, serving Penticton, dump service, junk and yard waste, odd jobs, service with a smile, 250-4864867

FITNESS EQUIP AUCTION as new Gym Equip, Indoor Soccer Arena, Office Equip; Oct 22, 11 AM, 3348 Sexsmith Rd, Kelowna B.C. View photos at doddsauction.com (special auction) 1-866-545-3259

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.

INDOOR YARD Sale Sat 8am4pm, Sun 11-3, rain or shine 2203 Dartmouth Dr, proceeds to benefit CritterAid, to donate call 250-493-9752 More good stuff garage sale!

Sat Oct 15, 8am-noon. 187 Dewdney Cres. multi family, inside, 430 Young St., jewelry, clothes, antiques, Sat, Oct. 15, 8am-2pm Sat, Oct 15, 8am-noon. 2637 McGraw St. Yard sale, 1498 Columbia St., 8am-1pm, Sat., Oct. 15

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

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

Boarding

LEO’S

DOGGY PALS

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

Call Stewart 250-486-4877

Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale.

Wheat Straw bales 3x3x8 700 lb $40/bale 250-804-6720 Alfalfa mix 600 lb round bales $45. 1 (250)550-6287 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.

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

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

Pets 6 black & grey kittens looking for good home. (250)490-3439 P.B. German shepherd puppies, 8 wks old. 2 blk, 1 blk& tan females left. Vet check & 1st shots. email pics $750 ea.

(250)490-0708 Penticton PUREBRED Yellow and Black Labs. Have first shots and are dewormed. 2 black males, one black female and 2 yellow males. $500 call 250-558-7288

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.

Fruit & Vegetables Gala, spartan, goldens, granny smith for sale. Ambrosia 20 lbs $14. 250-487-9295 or 250493-8987, 1260 Broughton Ave., off Upper Bench Rd. Trout Creek fruit stand 6215 Hwy 97. Free stone peaches, prune plums, pears, all kinds of peppers, squash, gourds, tomatoes, pie pumpkins $2.49 each, all kinds of apples, grapes & pies, local sweet onions & garlic, winter onions, leeks, potatoesred/white/yukon gold, cider, jams & much more. 250-4948344 or 250-490-0046

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 & sell quality furniture IN STOCK THIS WEEK: Good selection of real “Wood” furniture • “U” shape sectional sofa set • Microsuade Sofa and Love seat • Washers and dryer set • Dining room sets, Oak, Walnut • Oak and Walnut China cabinets and hutches • Dressers, Hi-boys • Walnut bedroom set • Recliners, gliders • Headboards New items coming in daily

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

PUREBRED Australian Shepherd puppies for sale. Ready to go to new homes Sept. 9, 2011. Four females and one male left. Days (250)846-9828 or nights (250)846-5121. www.ridennourefarm.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

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales

Appliances Black fridge w/oak panel on front, water/ice dispenser, $380, Magic Chef fridge, white, $175, Hot Point HD washer/dryer, $250 (both), Kenmore ceramic top stove, newer condition, $225, can deliver and set up, 250-770-0827 EXTREMELY LOW PRICES on popular BRAND NAMES because of slight scratch and dent.

SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. Washer/Dryer set starting at $399 Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50” $499 we do all of our repairs

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

Why buy retail? When you can buy BELOW WHOLESALE

8am-3pm, Sat.,119 Huth Ave., clothing, tools, wheel barrel, electric lawnmower (mulching), dishes, rugs, speakers, lots of goodies for everyone Backyard Sale, Fri 3-7, Oct. 14, Sat. 8-noon, Oct. 15, 426 Truro St., funky stuff, antiques, collectables, tools, books, misc.

CLOSING OUT SALE! Everything must go. All formal dresses on sale at blowout prices starting at $45. 2 for 1 racks.Tanya’s Global Fashions, 102-535 Main St. (778)476-5787. G.C. must be used by Oct 29’11. www.tanyasglobalfashions.com Huge indoor moving sale, everything from household to antiques to clothing, 8-12, Saturday, 2780 Cedar Rd.

Heavy Duty Machinery 10foot gravel dump box in excellent shape $1500 obo (250)546-6022, 250-308-9250 A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust!

Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust!

Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies 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

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

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

Real Estate

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks

Musical Instruments

For Sale By Owner

Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

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

Sporting Goods

Houses For Sale

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

Stereo / DVD / TV DENON AVR-3803 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver with 115 watts per 8 channels: $250.00 obo.

DENON DVD-2900 DV D / S A C D / C D / DV D - AU DIO/CD-R Audiophile grade player (not BlueRay): $200.00 obo. Paradigm CC-370 Version 4 Center Channel Speaker: $150.00 obo. Paradigm PDR-12 12 Inch Subwoofer Version 2: $200.00 obo. All in excellent condition.

Phone 250-488-6716 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 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

Business for Sale Downtown Vernon Coffee Shop for sale, for more info: mathias_wagner87@hotmail. com or call 1 (250)558-9993

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

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

Open Houses

Open Houses WELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL PINEVIEW ESTATES FOR SALE Priced $480,000 plus HST #118-695 Pineview Road Penticton, BC

Brand new construction ready for occupancy. Custom kitchen with granite counters, 2400 sq ft of contemporary design, four bedrooms plus a den, 3 full baths, fully finished basement with crawlspace for storage. Loaded with extras..Please come by and view this property on Saturday, October15 between 10:00-noon. Strata Subdivision - Families wanted.

Please call Shelley 250-809-2415

Auctions

Classifieds, Give us a call!

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Apt/Condo for Rent

AUCTION

FITNESS EQUIPMENT

BAILIFF SEIZURE NEXT LEVEL ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT GYM EQUIP: INDOOR SOCCER ARENA: OFFICE

SATURDAY, OCT. 22 • 11AM Acting On The Instructions of North Central Bailiffs Dodds Will Auction a Large Selection of Gym Equip Office Furniture & Indoor Soccer Arena.

Partial List Includes: 14 Pcs Apex Weight Machines, 17 Squat Racks, 2 Treadmills, 2 Elliptical Machines, 8 Spin Bikes, 4 Dumbell Sets, 19 Barbells, Weights, Exercise Balls & Boards, Batting Netting & 2 Ball Throwers, Pylons, Ropes & More.

Office: 6 Desks, Office Chairs, Cabinets, Shelving Units, Telephone System, Overhead Projector, Safe, 23 Folding Chairs, Folding Tables, Lockers, 32” Flat Screen TV, Leather 3 Pc Sofa Set, Misc Electronics.

Indoor Soccer Arena - Approx 130’x43’ Side Walls, End Zone, Back Boards, Benches

Date: Time: Place: Viewing:

Saturday, October 22 11:00 AM 3348 Sexsmith Rd., Kelowna, BC Fri., Oct. 21, 9am-5pm & Sat., 8am ON

View Photos @ doddsauction.com (Special Auction)

Toll free: 1-866-545-3259 Open for consignments: Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5:00 • Sat ‘til noon

DODDS AUCTION

250-545-3259

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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 $950. Avail immed. 250-486-3791.

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 Beautifully furn’d 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $1300 +util. n/s, n/p. Call Margaret (250)809-3149

Kingsview Properties

FOR RENT • 250-493-7626

ONE BEDROOM Utilities Included

TWO BEDROOM Utilities Included

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

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $750 $775 $795

s Dodd Dodd s SATURDAY, OCT. 22 • 11:00 A.M.

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Updated 2-bdrm, 2-bath, cottage, backing onto golf course, in the popular seniors Hillview Meadows (250)542-6021

Your Community, Your Classifi eds 250.492.0444

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

Mortgages

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

Auctions

AS NEW HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Household items, tools, china, camera, antiques & collectibles, call Sheila for appointment, (250)490-2820 Lexmark X3650 3-in-1 Colour Printer, Scanner, and Copier $60, Toshiba Colour TV 21’’ $50, Call at 462-0528 or 4944311.

POWER WHEELCHAIR Shoprider Navigator (new) #424L $3800.00 obo. POWER LIFT & RECLINE CHAIR (blue) $1500.00 obo 250-493-5370 Washer/dryer, frost free fridge $150. Wine press & crusher $150. Taylor ice cream machine $200. (250)493-9229

Duplex on 4.5 acres, Foothills area, 1 side rented $1900/mo $789,000.obo 1-250-558-9993

For Sale By Owner

Guitar, bass, piano, voice, theory and home recording lessons. Penticton 778-4765917.

Misc. for Sale 4 Toyo studless tires 195x60, plastic sink w/taps, All American pressure cooker, Little Chef electric smoker, new, 10” Delta compound saw, 100 gallon wine jugs, (250)493-5361 Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471.

Located in Nelson Electric lift/carrier for scooter/chair (hitch mount) as new $1195. Water cooler w/2 jugs, $50. Oak 2-pedestal table/5 chairs $225, 250-492-5046 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.

Merchandise for Sale

$950 $1000 $1000 $1100 $1500

Downtown, large 2 bdrm, grd flr, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. Now (SHM) Near OK Beach & College, top floor walk up, 2 bdrm apt, new paint, carpet & lino. F, S, A/C, balcony, extra storage. Avail. Now (A334-3/4) 55+, 2 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c balcony, includes heat & cable. Extra storage. Avail. NOW (WT) The Ellis, 2 bdrm 2 bath 6 appl, balcony west facing, sec’d parking. Avail. Nov. 1 ( A378) Downtown, newer 1 bdrm & den condo, 6 appliances, laminate floors, balcony, extra storage. Avail. Now (OT418) Alysen pl. 6th flr, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl., sec’d parking, elevator, north facing. Avail. Now (OT410) Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, laminate flrs, 6 appl, sec’d parking, elevator, balcony. Avail. Now (A439) Alysen Place, 4th flr, 2 bdrm +den, south facing, h.w. flrs, sec’d parking, extra storage. Avail. Now (A406)

HOUSES: $900 $1000 $1200 $1300 $1650

2 bdrm + den in four plex, f,s,d/w, w.d, fp, central air, unfin. bsmt, near school. Avail. Oct. 15 (H694-1) Furnished lakefront 2 bdrm home, 2 bath. Avail. from Now until June 30th (OT424) 2 bdrm older home with some reno’s, 1 bath, unfinished bsmt, f,s, w.d, close to Pen Hi. Avail. Nov. 1 (H699) Freshly painted, new laminate floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, double carport, large deck, f,s, d.w, w.d Avail Now located in Skaha Estates. (OT440) Close to KVR and Pen Hi, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, home 5 appl. low maint. yard. Avail. Now (H733) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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

Penticton Western News Friday, October 14, 2011

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Storage

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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

Boat & Car Storage, enclosed.

Call 250-488-6896 Jeff or 250498-7276 Doug.

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

250-488-1800 APT. for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-2951006 for info, lv a message.

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed. & Nov. 1, newly reno’d, $550-$800, central Penticton,water incl.,call (250)4934903 to view 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.

SENIORS DISCOUNT Renovated & clean - modern appliances & A/C - 1 bed/1 Bath/ and in-suite Storage Call Chris 250-809-0015 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

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 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.

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 2bdrm 2ba unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok w/deposit, $900, 250-488-7902 3BDRM duplex, fenced yard, n/p, n/s, near Columbia school, $1125, 250-493-1201 3bdrm ns duplex, 1717 Quebec St., $1150, ref’s req., (250)494-5816, 250-486-3480, or 250-462-2110 4bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1250+util., (250)462-0669, 250-492-7844 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 appl., avail Nov 1., $1250+ util. (250)4620669 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 Spacious newly deco’d 1 bdr, g/l, nice yard, quiet adults, np, ns,$800 inc util. 250-492-7020

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

Homes for Rent 115 Secrest Pl, 4 bdr, dbl gar, full bsmt fenced yard $1400/mo, also 3 bdr t/house $1200/mo. VJ 250-490-1530 13611 Bloomfield Rd, Summerland. 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, c/port, upper flr only, 250-4901700 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.

2 Bed 2 Bath + loft home for rent in Penticton. This home offers a full yard, central air, fireplace, f, s, d/w, laundry and a wired shop. It is close to schools, okanagan lake and downtown. $1200.00 per month + utilities. 250-814-4016.

2bdrm home, East Hill, near schools/bus. Laundry. Rec rm could be 3rd bdrm. Deck, fenced yard.Pets ok. 2/3 utils. $1400/mo. 250-308-6374 or 250-545-1818 3+bd home, Sage Mesa, lake view, private setting, $1300$1500/mo. 250-809-0329 3bdr home, 1 bdrm down & rec room in bsmt, hardwood upstairs, 2 blks from downtown & OK lake, fenced yard, f/s, w/d, microwave, n/s, n/p.

Avail Nov 1 $1200 +utils. 250767-6709 3bdrm, 5 acres, w 1 bdrm inlaw ste, near Vernon, pets ok, n/s,$1,900 250-542-7833 msg.

3 bdrm, one level completely renovated house in Oliver $900/mo.Available immed.

(250)492-6750 4bdrm, 2.5ba, between downtown schools, partly unfinished, 4 appls, many extras, ref’s req. responsible long term renters pref., ns, np, avail.

Nov 1. $1250/mo+util (250)493-8700, lv. msg.

626 Wade Ave. 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. Call (250)490-1700, 250486-3791.

Furnished, large executive, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, n/s, n/p 6 month rental (Nov 1 - May 1), $2,500 +util, (250) 542-7773 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 PENTICTION- (near lake & College) updated 2 bdrm house, bsmt storage or work rm, 5 new appls. Furnished/unfurnished Oct 15-July 2012. $900.+ utils.

N/S. Sm pet 1-(604)463-8101. ronclarke21@shaw.ca 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.

Motels,Hotels LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental from Sept. 15 until May 2012.

Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl.,, quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205 Motel suites and RV pads, $480 up. Located at Penticton and Pleasantview Motel & RV park Summerland. 250-4870268

Rooms for Rent 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, no guests, good location, share kitchen, bath, laundry, disability welcome, $395, (250)493-5087

Suites, Lower 1bdrm basement suite on Wiltse, good location $700/mo. ns, np, Nov.1st (250)4864704, 250-490-3559 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 2bdrm basement suite, ns, np, quiet people, $800 (incl.util.), (250)493-8961 2 rooms w/bath, self contained suite, n/s, n/p. $600 incl most utils, on bus line, close to shopping. 60+. 250-490-3855 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

Transportation

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

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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.

Recreational/Sale

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

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 1994 Corsair Excella 26 RK 5th-wh, absolutely mint, loaded, new tires & propane tanks, tripple sky lights, no slides, highly maintained, absolute must see. Reduced $8500.obo 1(250)260-7717 26’ 1993 Class A motorhome, low kms, exc. condition, also a 2010 cartote. (250)770-7800 Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471.

Located in Nelson Class “A” 2001 Fleetwood Bounder, 36,000 miles, Freight chassis, air ride, loaded. Very good condition, $38,500. 250328-8481

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General voting day is Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power Street, Penticton, B.C. Register at Time of Voting and ID Requirements If you are not already on the List of Electors, a person may register at time of voting.

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Mail Ballot Voting Mail ballot voting will be available for those persons who qualify as electors, who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity or persons who expect to be absent from the municipality on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Mail ballots will only be sent to a local Penticton address and must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the close of voting on general voting day. Please contact Elections Penticton for particulars on mail ballot voting.

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Okanagan College (Students and Staff) Working together to enhance quality of life.

In accordance with the Local Government Act (section 809 and 810), Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen proposed Bylaw 2575 includes the following properties, which will receive exemptions from Property Taxes for 2012.

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715-00565.105

Parcel A, Bl 3, DL210 SDYD Pl 519

224 Robinson Ave Naramata

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Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption – Regional District portion only $ 1381

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is undertaking a review of transit services, including how transit could better meet the needs of persons who are enrolled at or work at Okanagan College. If you live in the Regional District (you live outside the City of Penticton) we want to hear from you. This review is focused on transit services in the following communities: x Communities along Highway 97 between Summerland and Osoyoos (you live

$ 1743

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714-6485.100 714-9060.000 715-2713.010

716-2752.000 716-9035.000 716-9035.002 716-10308.000 714-6476.020 717-895.600 716-02837.000 714-00819.081

Lot A, Pl 40972, DL 2 366 367, ODYD (Portion outside

Communities on Highway 3 and 3A between Princeton, Osoyoos and Kaleden Other communities in the Regional District Your input will be an important component of the transit review, and we want to hear from you.

The Regional District is hosting an open house at Okanagan College, which you are invited to attend.

$ 158 $ 1,078

10393 384 Ave 14000 Strawberry Creek Road 600 Comox Street, Penticton

Municipal Boundary) Lot A, Pl B6949, DL 319, SDYD Lot 13-15, Block 8, Pl 2565, DL 2482, SDYD SDYD, SUP 11350 Lot 1, Pl KAP62023, DL 2450S Block B, DL 1091 OS, SDYD Parcel A, DL 0457, SDYD Parcel Y, DL 0374, SDYD

Osoyoos Wildlife Federation City of Penticton (leased to golf course)

$ 467

Keremeos-Cawston Sportsmen Assoc Hedley Sports Association

$ 858

$ 398

RDOS staff and consultants will be available to discuss transit issues with you.

$ 464

Nickel Plate X-Country $ 388 Ski Club Fairview Mountain $ 9,876 Golf Club Society Princeton Golf Club $ 2,957 Keremeos Elk Lodge

$ 705

OK Falls United Church

$ 543

The “Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption” is the amount of taxes that would be imposed on each property if they were not exempt. The value of the exemption has been calculated using 2011 Property Tax rates.

Location: Okanagan College, PC122, Centre of Excellence Building Date:

Thursday 20 October 2011

Time:

Drop in any time from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you are not able to attend the open house, you can find the open house display materials on the RDOS website at www.rdos.bc.ca, and you can complete an online survey to give us your feedback.

Please complete the survey by Tuesday 25 October.

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Fall programs can help keep the whole family active Happy fall everyone!

I am challenged with the task of getting kids active in Penticton. It’s not just physically active but creatively, socially and even mentally. Our fall programs are in high gear and in many cases we can even ¿t a few more participants into classes that have just started.

Our Tots and Tyke’s fabulous Friday events have Halloween and Christmas themes, or your pre-schooler could try Little Chefs or a host of Saturday programs. And don’t forget Gymboree is back for a morning of fun and tumble bumble gym time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

To get parents active we have child-minding Monday through Friday mornings so you can take classes like Zumba Fitness or go for a swim or use our ¿tness room. You can even register and have your child-minding spot reserved for the whole season for less than $40.

In November, we also have adult Intermediate Ballroom Dance, Chi Gong and Diva Night for Women at the Clay Connection.

Teens are my biggest challenge, and our Friday night free gym (and swim time) with staff from the Boys and Girls Club is starting to “hum!” It’s called Youth Etcetera because we do so much

more than gym games in the Community Centre.

Once a month we are even hosting a pool party. We also have teen and preteen yoga. And speaking of teen programs, I would like to sincerely thank the

Oct. 21 for a professional development day. We have a great Pro Day Camp for children seven to 12 years for only $25 for the entire fun-¿lled day but spaces are limited.

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We really couldn’t offer these types of experiences without their generous participation.

Kids are out of school

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Loss of Layton leaves a hole in Canadian politics “good Christian man”.

Yes? A man who will allow no contraceptives for women whose husbands have infected them with AIDS. Who may have seven children but are allowed no safe abortions. (All the while Harper boasts of his devotion to the health of underdeveloped countries.) A man who listens to the advice of no experts. A respected diplomat who brings news of the torture of Afghan prisoners is summarily dismissed.

A woman who advises safer control over nuclear devices is ¿red.

Canada’s place in the United Nations falters — as does its world reputation. How we needed an honest, forthright person to stand up for justice in Canada.

No doubt Jack Layton had his faults — we all have those. But how many of us would spend our last hours before death communicating with his fellow countrymen? How many would urge us to place love above anger — he who had every right to feel anger at the cruel fate which was taking over his body just as he could see good things ahead — ¿nally a chance to speak of his passion for social justice, his concern for his country.

A chance to speak up for the “little man”.

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Canada was ready for change. Many found party politics loathsome.

Many were disgusted with poor decisions made behind closed doors. They were ready for something better — for someone who would challenge such decisions.

But will the future be rosier? So far, change has not taken place. The NDP seems taken up with leadership squabbles. And Stephen Harper will continue his dictator-

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Although the Conservative vote was just under 40 per cent (meaning many Canadians did not vote Conservative), it got Harper his coveted majority. And there are no checks on his authority as in other countries — the United States being the obvious example.

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