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Penticton neighbourhood plagued by derelict homes infested with rats Steve Kidd

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It looks like a Penticton neighbourhood struggling with a rat infestation is going to be getting some help from the city after all. George Murray, a resident of the small residential area off Power Street and neighbouring Queen’s Park Elementary, points to two decrepit buildings in the area as the source of the rats. Neither building is occupied and both have been decaying badly for some years. “One has caught ¿re, it’s in terrible shape,” said Murray, who adds the problem buildings were vacant before he moved to the neighbourhood four years ago. However, he said the city has been reluctant to do anything to help the neighbours, and even a visit from Mayor Dan Ashton on Monday didn’t seem to produce any results, at least at ¿rst. Murray was upset with Ashton’s comment that the neighbours needed to be setting traps. “We got a dumb answer, of course. It’s two houses and he is saying everyone should take responsibility for their own place,” said Murray, adding that many residents have been setting out traps. But that hasn’t solved the problem, or other problems associated with the vacant homes. Along with the vermin problem, Murray said transients were camping in the yards over the summer. He credits the city’s bylaw enforcement of¿cers with doing what they could to help out, but would like to see the city force the owners to clean up the problem or remove the buildings. “This was brought to our attention years ago. The city has been as proactive as we can in the sense of we’ve been utilizing pest control,” said Ashton, adding that Penticton doesn’t have any way to deal with the decaying buildings. “We don’t have a bylaw that addresses that. We have an unsightly premises (bylaw) so if somebody looks after the yard, there is not much we can do,” said Ashton. “As long as they look after the yard and keep it boarded up and keep it safe, that is not an issue.” Murray said he received word Wednesday that the city had engaged a pest control company to deal with the current problem,

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GEORGE MURRAY uses his cane to point out the graffiti-covered vacant home, which along with another in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood, he said is a source of a rat infestation.

but Ashton worries about the cost to the city for such cleanups, and repeats his personal opinion that residents in the area need to set traps themselves. “In my opinion, homeowners are going to have to become more proactive with this,” said Ashton, who also thinks it’s unlikely the decrepit houses are the source of the problem. “It’s de¿nitely not the only source and it’s probably not the majority source either. These animals like to be close to food and water and there is no food in shells like that. They love compost piles, they love cedar hedging, they love any building they can get up into the attic of.” Murray, however, points to a garage on one of the properties, which he said is ¿lled with mattresses and similar materials, as

well as the many backyard gardens in the area. “The lady on the corner, she has a beautiful garden too, so they’ve got it made around here,” said Murray. “It’s just down from Queen’s Park, that’s the worst of it. They’re even around the garbage can at the school, where the young kids are.” Ashton said city council has asked staff to prepare a report on the situation for the next regular council meeting, on Nov. 7. That, he said, will help council decide what direction to take. “This has been going on for a number of years now, said Ashton. “I am hoping the owners will come forward and address that issue by either rebuilding it or demolishing it and starting from scratch.”

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Police and ﬁreﬁghters in a cold war Kristi Patton

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A trophy that had been gathering dust at the Penticton ¿re hall is now going to be a badge of honour for either local RCMP of¿cers or the ¿re¿ghters. The Hogs versus Hosers charity hockey game is being held on Wednesday to raise funds for the United Way South Okanagan Similkameen. By last accounts, according to the trophy, the ¿re¿ghters hold the bragging rights over the RCMP. “We deserve to win again. We will use skills and brains,” joked ¿re chief Wayne Williams, who will be behind the bench coaching the ¿re¿ghters. “Finally the police have stepped up and want to try and get it back.” While it was a long-standing tradition of the RCMP and ¿re¿ghters to challenge for the trophy, it fell by the wayside in 1995. RCMP Insp. Brad Haugli said it is time the trophy came back to its rightful owner. “I would hope that the ¿re department doesn’t try to pull any fast ones and have some last-minute ringers that aren’t really attached to the ¿re department on their team. I know the ¿re¿ghters had the trophy for a number of years, but I’m looking forward to bringing it back to the detachment where it belongs,” said Haugli. While the game provides an opportunity for the community to see both ¿re¿ghters and RCMP in a different light, the true function is to raise money for the United Way South Okanagan Similkameen — an organization that is close to Haugli’s heart as he is the 2011 United Way campaign chair. The United Way invests in positive community programs that promote wellness and access to basic necessities while providing opportunities for healing and growth to support a good life for everyone and ensuring children in the community have everything they need to grow up great. “We thought what a great way to not only ultimately provide funding to raise money for a great charity cause, but get the community out and involved in the Memorial Arena, which is a staple in the community, and have positive exposure for the police and ¿re department,” said Haugli.

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CHIEF WAYNE WILLIAMS of Penticton Fire Rescue and Insp. Brad Haugli of the Penticton RCMP detachment square off at the Memorial Arena this week in preparation for Wednesday’s Hogs versus Hosers charity hockey game. Money raised will go to this year’s South Okanagan Similikameen United Way campaign. The game starts at 6:30 p.m.

With the help of the title sponsor Royal LePage, along with Boston Pizza and the City of Penticton, entry to the game is by donation. The Penticton Vees will also be assisting at the event with players selling 50/50 rafÀe tickets and Vees assistant coaches Mike Hengen and Steve Cawley playing for the RCMP and ¿re¿ghters teams. “This money is going back to our community, so we wanted everyone in the community to have an opportunity

to come,” said Tracy St. Claire, director of the United Way South Okanagan and Similkameen. “The night will be belong to Penticton. It is a chance to show our support for our ¿rst responders, it is a chance to raise funds for the United Way and it is a great reason to visit Memorial Arena again.” The event takes place next Wednesday with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the game beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

Council ﬁne tunes economic investment zones Simone Blais Western News Staff

The stakes were high for the Penticton city bylaw that sets out economic incentives for businesses, as it returned to the council table for revisions Monday. The economic investment zone bylaw returned to the council table to rescind third reading to allow for changes to expand the ¿eld of business interest to be attracted to the city. While it was brought back of¿cially for inclusion of a sports facility, concern about the bylaw surrounding the proposed theatre complex at the Liquidation World popped up in chambers. Barb Haynes from the Downtown Penticton Association said she hoped there would still be provisions from the city as business moves forward, especially with a major theatre project from Landmark in the works. She said she had spoken with the Landmark president about theatre project, and was to update him about the bylaw’s progress that night. Haynes was assured by several on council

that provisions would be in place as Landmark’s application went through. “Our hope is that we can continue with that continuity,” she said. “We’ve had signi¿cant conversations with staff. Our second Àoor is doing everything they can in moving this forward,” Coun. Judy Sentes said. Haynes suggested there were implications without such a bylaw, noting she had indications from Landmark that they “have investors, too.” Coun. Mike Pearce said the Landmark project is a go. “I want as much competition here as I can get,” he said. “It’s our responsibility to keep this municipality open to investment and jobs.” On. Oct. 3, council passed three readings for a revamped economic investment bylaw staff billed as offering “robust and targeted incentives” as a way of luring key tenants, or predetermined types of businesses, to the city as a way of kick-starting redevelopment in the area. Anthony Haddad, the city’s development services director, told council Monday that

since third reading was given, staff were directed to prepare amendments to the bylaw that would ensure a recently received proposal for a new training and dormitory project for the Okanagan Hockey School would be eligible for incentives. As a result, Haddad said, staff are recommending tweaking the tourism and culture economic investment zone to include sports. “Sporting facilities, such as the proposed Okanagan Hockey School facility, will be eligible for incentives under the revised bylaw,” he said. A sporting facility would require certain elements to qualify, including where playing, instructing, supporting or viewing sport and recreation activities are intended. Of¿ces, sport medical facilities, athlete housing and dining facilities could be included, but the zone would not include the retail sale of sporting equipment. Haddad said that the existing area of the zone would not be changed. It focuses on lands surrounding the SOEC and commercial lands along South Main and Skaha Lake Road. Any sporting facilities meeting the criteria would be

eligible for incentives under the bylaw. The delay in revamping the city’s economic investment zones met mixed reviews from the gallery. George Little, who sits on the Penticton Industrial Development Association, said he had reservations about pushing the bylaw changes through without a thorough review by city committees. He described the initial bylaw as “wellvetted” and a comprehensive document, and felt that changes should follow the same due process the previous document underwent. Annette Antoniak, the city’s chief administrative of¿cer, said council could consider referring the documents back for review by economic development advisory and development services committee members, extending the existing bylaw that expires at the end of 2011 to ensure coverage. Council unanimously agreed to rescind third reading of the revamped bylaw, referring the document back to committee. An extension of the current bylaw has also been granted. The OHS dorm project will come before council again on Oct. 17, according to a staff report.

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Frustration fuels entry into political arena “One of the Vic Powell and Jukka Laurio among ﬁve candidates vying to become big ones (issues) is to get businessPenticton mayor Simone Blais

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You may not recognize the names, but there are two additional challengers for the mayoralty in Penticton. There are ¿ve candidates in total whose names will be on the ballot for mayor. While the likes of incumbent Dan Ashton, local realtor Julius Bloom¿eld and wine marketing consultant Katie Robinson have garnered attention, two additional campaigns got underway this week. Vic Powell, 66, spent 33 years in the military, retiring as a sergeant major overseeing communications for the Department of National Defence. He moved to Penticton 12 years ago, and said he has become frustrated as a bystander watching the statements of the current council that misstate the severity of city ¿nances.

men off council and get citizens in there. The citizens are going to look after the tax money. These businessmen ¿gure it’s a line of credit and they Vic Powell can just dig into it any time they want by raising taxes. That’s totally unacceptable. “Non-residents of the city on council doesn’t work,” said Powell, referring to Ashton, who resides in Summerland. “It’s not going to work with a bunch of tourists that try calling them. The only reason they’re living outside the city is because they don’t like the taxes.” Powell also said signs around town represent campaigns that are backed by outside interests that may come calling for favours later.

“Who’s backing them? Because they’re not footing the bill out of their own pocket. There’s some organization behind them,” he said, adding he wants to build accountability to the taxJukka Laurio payer as well. “There seems to be no accountability right now.” Jukka Laurio, 53, is also running for the position. He originally hails from Victoria, where the capital city draws thousands of visitors each year. After moving to Penticton seven years ago, Laurio said he has watched the city “stagnate.” Tourism, he said, is the city’s main driver and the municipality needs to offer more “Penticton used to be the place to go. Tourism built the city,” he said. “The indus-

try we have here now, we should market it and use it as much as possible, but it would require an overall plan that everybody would have to participate in.” He said he doesn’t intend on marketing Penticton as a manufacturing town, because “it’s not really designed or suited for those kinds of things.” Laurio said he has a plan for the city which includes bolstering cultural offerings, which would be bene¿cial to the retirement community. “Everybody wants something to do. I propose to make Penticton a place where everyone has something to do,” he said. “That will bene¿t the businesses, the restaurants and the hotels in summertime.” He decided to seek the mayoralty instead of councillor to ensure his vision would be put forward. “I do believe the position of the mayor is to provide leadership and provide vision, and is the one who comes up with a plan and directs the plan,” said Laurio. “I happen to have a plan.”

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ike many politicians, Premier Christy Clark has never met a TV camera she didn’t like. She took her zeal for the lens to new levels when she suggested television cameras should be allowed into courtrooms during the trials of those charged in the Stanley Cup riots. Clark said since they had no problem doing their crimes before the cameras, they would have no problem with their trials being in front of cameras, a statement that had some wondering if she hadn’t already convicted them before their day in court. Kathy Corrigan, the NDP’s public safety critic, called Riot TV a gimmick. The premier insisted her suggestion wasn’t a political stunt because opening up the courts is part of opening up government. That may be the case, but her suggestion is arbitrary. If courtrooms are to be open to television cameras, is this not a change that should be debated in the legislature and other public forums? Cameras in the courtroom would constitute a major shift in justice policy in this country. The United States has allowed them for decades. There are many who believe it’s been a good thing because it’s made the justice system accountable. Others believe the cameras bring an arti¿cially high level of melodrama that subverts the justice process. There is also the ¿nancial cost such a system would impose on a government already strapped to pay for basics like health, education and enough judges to keep the court system moving. Prosecuting the rioters is a hot button topic in these parts, and Clark recognizes that. However, her suggestion smacks of attempting to endear herself to the electorate without carrying out the proper process to make the change.

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Peace in the Basque Country? Neither the Spanish government nor the ETA terrorists were there, but a conference in the northern Spanish city of San Sebastian last weekend will probably lead to the end of ETA’s long and violent campaign for Basque independence. “We believe it is time to end, and it is possible to end, the last armed confrontation in Europe,” said former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern after the conference. Among the other guests was Gerry Adams, once the spokesman of Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, which fought its own 28-year war for the separation of Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom. Former United Nations secretary-general Ko¿ Annan was also there, together with a number of other luminaries. The aim was to give ETA an excuse to come in from the cold. When ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna — Basque Homeland and Liberty) began its campaign in 1959, Spain was ruled by a dictator, Francisco Franco, and the Basques were an oppressed people. Half a century and 850 killings later, Spain is a democracy and the Basques are free and prosperous. That wasn’t ETA’s doing at all, but it’s hard for ETA’s militants to admit that all the killings and all their sacri¿ces were unnecessary and irrelevant. Most of the militants are ready to quit now: they haven’t killed anybody for over two years. But

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Dyer Straits in the past there were always some ETA members who were determined to carry on the war. ETA has declared 10 cease¿res in the past 30 years, and broken nine of them with terrorist attacks. Why should the one it declared last January be any different? The Spanish government, wary of being fooled again, greeted this year’s offer with deep suspicion, but some important things have changed. Popular support for Herri Batasuna, ETA’s political wing, had dwindled to around 10 per cent of the vote before the party was ¿nally banned as a terrorist front in 2002. Moreover, the Basque-speaking provinces on the other side of the frontier, in southwestern France, are no longer a safe haven for ETA’s militants. France used to leave them alone in order to avoid attacks on French territory, but for

more than a decade now Paris has cooperated closely with Madrid in hunting them down. The results have been startlingly successful. ETA is on its sixth leader in three years, the previous ¿ve having been arrested one after another by the Spanish or French police. The organization is obviously riddled with informants, and it is clearly time to give up the ¿ght. But ETA’s members still have their pride, and so every cease¿re offer they make is hedged with demands for face-saving concessions. For example, the most recent cease¿re declaration proposed that a “permanent and general cease¿re” should be veri¿ed by international observers — an obvious attempt to internationalize what has always until now been an internal matter for Spain. So how do you get these proud and desperate individuals to give up the ¿ght? It’s all about symbolism, which is why so many international leaders and ex-leaders came to San Sebastian last weekend to appeal to ETA to make a public declaration of the “de¿nitive cessation of all armed action”. If all those important international ¿gures beg it to stop, maybe it can graciously concede at last. It will then be up to Basque nationalists to continue their struggle for a separate state by non-violent means, and they are likely to ¿nd that hard. Only about half the

population of Spain’s four Basque provinces is actually descended from ethnic Basques (the rest are Spanish incomers and their descendants), and less than a quarter of the population can actually speak Basque. The Basques are an ancient people with a language almost nobody else understands, and it is a pity that European history did not give them a separate state. But it didn’t, and it is very unlikely that a majority of the population in the Basque provinces would now vote for independence if there were a referendum on the subject. It’s rather like the situation of the French-speaking majority in Quebec (apart from the history of fascist repression and the 850 dead, of course). Few Quebec francophones love the Canadian federal government, but it doesn’t do them any harm. They run their own show, they are prosperous, and who knows what problems independence might bring? So in two referendums 15 years apart (1980 and 1995), they voted no to independence. Spain should probably allow a referendum, but the war will end soon whether Madrid promises that or not. So it almost certainly won’t. Gwynne Dyer is a Londonbased independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Falling through the cracks in health care I am a male 91 years of age and I am appalled with the health care system in British Columbia. Front and centre, the Penticton Regional Hospital. Here is my story: On the morning of Sept. 23, at approximately 10:40 a.m. I was out for a trip on my motorized handicap scooter. I was crossing in a crosswalk on a residential street when I was hit by a motor vehicle operated by a 93-year-old female. Apparently, I rolled 360 degrees with the scooter on impact and was then thrown from the scooter into the street where I was knocked unconscious. An ambulance was called and my clothes were cut from my body to assess the injuries. I was transported to the Penticton Regional Hospital to the emergency department. There I was looked at by two doctors, left on a cot in the hallway and then told that I was released. I was discharged without an X-ray of any kind to ascertain any

The day the music died

In response to Murray Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oct. 7 letter of too much trafÂżc noise, I have to disagree. Noise is youth, noise is â&#x20AC;&#x153;look at me ... I am still young and proud of itâ&#x20AC;?, or in a mid-life crisis (I am on my third) and trying to hold onto the youth of our past as long as humanly possible. I believe tolerance to noise is related to hearing loss and part of the aging process. I have observed at large car shows when a supercharged race car with no exhaust system revs the hell out of the engine, everyone under 30 almost runs to the noise, while everyone over 50 runs the opposite way for cover. I myself, with workplace hearing damage, have less tolerance for diesel engine noise and it scares me. The one thing I fear more than getting old is losing my love for youth and the noise that comes with it. At what point in our life is loud music, loud cars, motorcycles, etc. no longer acceptable? When is the joyful scream of a child annoying? At what age is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the day the music diedâ&#x20AC;? and we avoid anything with volume? I will do everything in my power to hold onto the youth and the noise that comes with it. This is no disrespect to seniors, after all not all seniors are old. My friend Al Lestage at 70 has a loud old truck and still smiles at the sound of squealing tires. He is a role model of how to be a senior and still enjoy life. As for Southeast Asia, I have been there more than 25 times and the engines are quieter there because they have little horsepower. TrafÂżc noise appears quieter because there is so much trafÂżc noise it all blends in. (If you go to a village or town there, the only volume level on a stereo is full volume.) Here trafÂżc noise is quieter, but a single vehicle that is loud stands out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; breaks the silence so to speak. Some motorcycles come from the factory loud, new high-performance cars come louder than 10 years ago. Maybe Murray Mason should move to Saigon and quit harassing the youth enjoying life as we did when we were young.

There is a serious problem with our system when a man of my age is being sent home after such an incident without so much as an X-ray prominent injury. I asked the doctor how I was supposed to get home. I was told I could go by taxi or ambulance. I told the doctor that I was unable to use my legs and I was told that because I was not his patient, there was nothing they could do for me. I called my physician who sent a colleague to check me out. It was arranged for me to be admitted to the hospital.

The RCMP also have better things to do than waste their precious time listening to every vehicle that appears youthfully loud, the city council has more important issues to address than the odd vehicle noise that disturbs only those not young at heart. It appears Murray Mason is bored with his life or upset he is not one of the youth making some noise. How much noise did he make when he was young? I know I sure made a lot of noise. We become hypocrites as we get old. My best advise for people is to have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;late-life crisisâ&#x20AC;?. Buy AC/DC Back in Black and crank it. Also buy some leathers and a hog (Harley Davidson) with loud exhaust and enjoy life. Can you still remember the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yahooâ&#x20AC;? as not being computer related? Cliff Martin Penticton

Longing for peace and quiet

We fully concur with Murray Mason (letter Oct. 7). Our once peaceful living environment is totally destroyed. Obnoxious trafÂżc noise from motorcycles and cars without mufĂ&#x20AC;ers seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It is further aggravated by zombies using their boom boxes. John and Augusta Cornelissen Penticton

Students learn to love reading

On the afternoon of Oct. 7, we had two authors visit us here at McNicoll Park Middle School. One hundred and eleven Grade 6 and 7 students listened to kc dyer in the library and in the drama room, 111 Grade 7 and 8s squeezed in to listen to James McCann. Both presentations were a huge success and the students listened with great interest as each author told stories about how their books came to be written. With only 10 minutes left before the Âżnal bell, the students were told that they would each be receiving a copy of one of the books they had heard about. They lined up and eagerly accepted

Finally on Sept. 25, I was taken for an X-ray on my left ankle and found that it was cracked. They put a cast on my ankle. I had to tell them that I had such pain in my right pelvic area and they then sent me for another X-ray. Here they found that my right hip joint was fractured and that I needed a total hip joint replacement. There is a serious problem with our system when a man of my age is being sent home after such an incident without so much as an X-ray. Has it come to the point that we have to diagnose ourselves and tell what X-rays we need in order to obtain the proper care that should be automatically extended to anyone who is admitted to a care facility? Has the system become so backlogged that there is no room for truly sick or injured persons? Is it simply that the system has no time for the aging population because they are taking up too much room? Frank Helmut Pfrang Penticton

signed copies. It was a wonderful experience to step out into the hallways as the students rushed off for their long weekend. They were clutching their new books and talking about reading. One group was overheard planning how they would exchange their books so that everyone would get a chance to read each book. Many of the students have already begun, or even Âżnished reading their new books and now the book discussions begin. We know that building excitement about reading is the best way to get students reading on a regular basis. Raise-A-Reader has a brilliant strategy to get children excited. They give them new books. Yasmin John-Thorpe does a tremendous job of making the Raise-A-Reader program work here in Penticton. She makes all the arrangements for the authorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presentations, arranges to purchase the books from the authors, and then attends all of the presentations. She believes in the power of reading and does everything she can to support it. I thought you should know about some of the effects that her program is having on the students of Penticton. Paula Baker McNicoll Park Middle School

Ask hunters for input

My letter is in response to Finn Larsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comments miss the markâ&#x20AC;? in the Oct. 14 issue. I agree with Finn Larsen 100 per cent. City council should research the hunting regulations before getting an itchy trigger Âżnger. I too am an avid hunter like Mr. Larsen and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to say too much in response to his letter as he pretty much hit the nail on the head. We need to remember that we are living in these animalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; backyards. Trying to cull the deer is like trying to win the war on drugs. For every deer you cull for coming within city limits there will be another and then another to replace it. We either have to accept these deer being here or we can shoot them all into extinction and then

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society will have something else to complain about. I am not saying or denying that there is a problem with the deer because I know there is. All we are saying is to pick up a copy of the hunting regulations and read it thoroughly before making decisions for this big deer cull that they have planned. All too often city council sits around making decisions without fully thinking things through and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to mention any in particular as your readers already know that. I will say one more thing though. Have they even asked any of us hunters if we are interested in culling the deer? If we are not interested in councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program then who will they get to do it for them? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not interested in culling deer. I get my two deer every hunting season as it is. They should be asking us hunters for advice instead of some bigwig in a cushy ofÂżce in Victoria. Gary Murray Penticton

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gallery leads to some mixed emotions that she sums up in one word. “Fear. I see all the mistakes, that’s the ¿rst thing,” said Purton. “But they are there and I am glad. It makes me want to go back and keep on, see if I can improve.” “I am just there to help them solve problems,” said Grove, adding that her students work on what they want to work on, their own projects, their own subject matter, their own material choice, whatever they are interested in working on.

Documentary looks at nature’s great predators Following in the footsteps of wolves and cougars, and the scientists working to understand their place in the rapidly changing world of nature, ¿lmmakers Karen and Ralf Meyer have captured the predators’ ongoing drama in their new documentary, Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators. Lords of Nature is showing Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in Summerland’s Centre Stage Theatre. The screening is sponsored by

the Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society and Bellinghambased Conservation Northwest. Jay Kehne, Okanagan outreach associate for Conservation Northwest, will lead a question and answer session following the screening. Admission is free. Narrated by Peter Coyote, Lords of Nature journeys to the heart of predator country — the Yellowstone plateau, the canyons of Zion, the farm country

of northern Minnesota and the rugged open range of central Idaho — all places now resettled by the great beasts society once banished. Here scientists discover these top carnivores as revitalizing forces of nature. In Minnesota, a state harbouring 3,000 wolves, the ¿lmmakers met livestock producers raising sheep and cattle alongside their wild neighbors. In Idaho they found a groundbreaking collaboration among ranchers, wildlife managers

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While the act of creation may be the most important to an artist, being able to show that same creativity to others can somtimes be as important. Thanks to the Penticton Art Gallery, many beginning artists have had a chance to show their work in a professional gallery, from the annual shows of works by students at local high schools, to special interest shows of works by people undergoing mental health care. Or, as is the case right now in the gallery’s Tea Room, works by students of a local painter and sculptor. Kindrie Grove, a painter and sculptor who also teaches self-directed art classes, said curator Paul Grove is very encouraging of bringing student works into the gallery. “As a fellow art educator in terms of what he does through the gallery here, we are very supportive of each other. It was just a matter of asking,” Grove said. It’s an important step, she continued, giving the student the milestone of having their work shown in a gallery, both presenting what they are doing and celebrating it. “A lot of people who are just beginning don’t have any experience of what that’s like,” she said. “It’s a neat part of the process. Because often as an artist, you are driven or feel the need to share with other people.” With this exhibition, the art shows a wide variety of styles and concepts, indicative of Grove’s self-directed approach to teaching. That involves her passing on concepts through demonstration and exer-

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concerts Oct. 21 — The Darylectones will be performing in the Cobblestone Wine Bar and Restaurant at the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa. Oct. 22 — Miss Tess, a Brooklyn-based performing songwriter and band leader, will be accompanied by guitarist Will Graefe at the Dream Café. Oct. 27 — Since leaving construction to record Torn Screen Door in 1999, Scottish-born Canadian David Francey is recognized as one of today’s ¿nest singersongwriters. Coming to the Dream Café. Oct. 28 — South Okanagan Concert Society presents Alexander Sevastian, solo accordion and ¿rst prize winner of the International Accordion Competition. Performance at temporary venue of Oliver Alliance Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door or Beyond Bliss Esthetics, Oliver.

events 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 Road. The show continues to April 30.

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The Summerland Art Gallery is joining forces with 15 area artists for a fall open studio tour next weekend. The event will run over two days, with the studios and the gallery welcoming visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 5 and 6. The self-guided tour takes visitors on a day-long trip from Trout Creek to Summerland to see local artists and artisans at work. Maps with the locations of the participating studios are available at tourist info centres, art galleries and libraries in Summerland and Penticton as well as at each of the participating artists’ studios. Each studio listing has their year-round open hours if you can’t make the tour dates. Visitors to the studios will be able to learn how to silk screen T-shirt designs or watch a blacksmith forge art from iron. Or ¿nd out what goes into making soaps and lotions and see a fashion designer at work. The tour encompasses artists working in many media, from glass makers to wood carvers making bowls from a simple block of wood or a silversmith creating jewelery. Organizers describe the tour as not only a chance to buy directly from the artisan but to get the whole story behind the artwork; to delve into a work of art and learn how an artist thinks. For more information, contact Marcia or Ron at 250-494-9280 or via email at stacystudios@shaw. ca.

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Having dealt with deer, a Penticton politician is beginning to howl about the growing population of another wildlife species with the potential to pose problems: coyotes. Coun. Mike Pearce told council Monday he would be monitoring the number of complaints about coyote encounters in town, as he was considering putting a notice of motion on the table to address burgeoning coyote populations. He mused on the matter, he said, even though bringing up another

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population control, going so far as to prompt the city into moving forward on a deer management strategy that includes public hunt and capture and cull programs. He said that the deer problem was likely caused by less food as orchards were fenced in, and less hunting transpiring in outlying areas. The decline in hunting also likely applies to coyotes, he said, leaving populations to get out of control. “If a coyote is an issue and I hear some more on it, then I have no problems bringing it forward,” he said.

wildlife issue will put him “at the risk of sounding like Elmer Fudd.” Pearce said Tuesday he has already heard some anecdotal reports of coyote problems in town, including one resident who told him about coming home Monday to ¿nd ¿ve deer trying to evade a canine predator. “The deer were making all sorts of noises, and the coyote was waiting to pick off one of the smaller ones,” he said. “We have to show who’s in charge: the people or the animals.” Pearce has spent the last few months advocating for ungulate

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The show must go on — and with waived fees as well. Penticton council overturned a staff recommendation on renting the Cleland Theatre to organizers of a Tom Jackson bene¿t concert set to return this winter, opting to waive the $835 fee. In 2009, council grant-

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ed use of the Cleland to stage Singing for Supper, a national Christmas concert tour organized by Tom Jackson. The concert raised food and funds for food banks across the country, and expenses were covered so proceeds could bene¿t the Salvation Army food bank and Soupateria. More than $8,000 was raised and shared by the two organizations. Jackson has since organized another Christmas show, ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, and

two stops are scheduled in B.C.: Vernon on Dec. 8 and Penticton on Dec. 10. Organizers were seeking the same $835 rental fee and technical cost be waived. Doug Leahy, the city’s chief ¿nancial of¿cer, however, recommended council deny the application. “The city contributes to many non-pro¿t and charitable organizations via the permissive tax exemption process as well as civic grants,” he wrote

in his report. “The city remains in a very dif¿cult ¿nancial position and is reviewing all options for reducing expenditures.” “The cause is certainly worthy,” Coun. Garry Litke said in moving the staff recommendation be dismissed. “This bene¿t will help a lot of people in the community,” Coun. John Vassilaki said. Council unanimously approved the fee waiver and subsequent amendment to the budget.

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Both the young and young at heart are running for a position on Penticton city council this fall. Frank Conci, 60, said he offers a voice of experience who understands the city’s economic challenges ahead. He is a member of the Penticton Industrial Development Association and sits on the development services committee, in addition to working as the general manager of AC Motor Electric. He said he hopes to bring ¿scal responsibility to the fore. “I don’t think people realize how serious the economy is around here,” he said. “I’m very motivated to get involved and help do things we should have been doing years ago, but we’re just starting to look at now. We need to take some really immediate steps to try to turn things around.” Conci said he’s hoping to “hold the line” on property and business taxes for six years, giving certainty in tough times by implementing strict spending controls like a moratorium on transit and bike lane spending and a net zero wage program for council and senior managers. “Basically we need to improve the council decision-making process,” he said, suggesting the community should be engaged in the decisionmaking process and using local expertise in planning. “We need to do some

long-term planning: ¿ve, 10 and 20-year planning. That really needs to be a primary focus of council, and not be sidetracked by putting out ¿res.” Conci has a website at www.frankconci.com with more information. Wes Hopkin, 22, grew up in Penticton and recently returned to the community after studying political science at Harvard University. Upon returning earlier this year, he said he was concerned about whether youth played a factor in decision making at City Hall. “I was somewhat upset that there wasn’t, in my view, suf¿cient representation for youth in the city either in the fact that the candidates aren’t focusing on those issues in the community or there wasn’t anyone from that part of the community to put their name forward,” he said. “I wanted to give back to the community to make sure those interests are represented.” He said he was interested in civic politics having seen as a youth how municipal policy can trickle down to affect residents. As prices increase for ice time, he explains, the cost of hockey registrations go up. “It’s important that you have youth interests represented and people are aware of the impact of cuts to services to youth.” Hopkin said he would like to boost municipal accountability by posting civic contracts on the city’s website, ensuring residents can read over the details of agreements Penticton has made with

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A school zone traf¿c blitz by RCMP netted close to 50 vehicles stopped for various driving infractions in a matter of two hours. Cpl. Ted Manchulenko said Penticton RCMP Traf¿c Section members were out last Friday conducting a school zone traf¿c safety campaign on South Main Street, one of Penticton’s busy streets that have school zones along its route. Within two hours RCMP stopped close to 50 vehicles for driving infractions related to speeding in a school zone. “We are reminding the motoring public that school zones are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. inclusive on regular school days. Violation penalties start at $196,” said Manchulenko. “Drivers also need to keep in mind the weather and lighting conditions of late fall. Please obey all speed zones for the safety of all on the road.” In total, RCMP handed out 20 violation tickets for speeding, 15 written warnings and another dozen drivers were stopped and reminded about their driving behaviour.

contractors and others. His website is at www. weshopkin2011.com. He’s not the only political neophyte running. Poonam Chahal, 18, is a ¿rst-year UBC-Okanagan student studying sciences. As a former Miss Penticton candidate and volunteer on several boards and committees, she said it’s time for people her age to become involved in their community. “I’m running to give youth a voice. We’ve let people who are older than us make the decisions for us and had no say in what was going on,” she said. Her platform varies from the social to the economic. Chahal wants to connect youth with seniors, so each genera-

tion can learn from each other, and also wants to ensure there is vibrancy year-round. “We are a tourist town, but that’s basically what we are. We don’t have a lot of people visit us in the wintertime, so that’s the downfall in our economy,” she said. Engagement with all ages, however, remains her top priority. “I just want more voters out there. Let’s bring up the voting percentage,” she said. “Considering only 33.4 per cent of our city went out for the last election to vote, we can do better. The majority is not voting for who’s on city council.” There are 19 candidates running for council.

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GRANDMOTHERS FOR AFRICA are holding a jewelry sale with products from a fair trade fac-

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at 1:30 p.m. and a branch dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by music bingo. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has drop-in darts and pool at 6:30 p.m. followed by Anita’s karaoke at 7:30 p.m.

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COURAGE REMEMBERED HONOURING OUR VETERANS

The Penticton Western News is honouring and is in search of pictures of yourself, your family, loved ones, or friends who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s Peacekeeping Missions. On Wednesday, November 9, the Penticton Western News, with the generous support of the local business community, will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada’s call in time of need by publishing a very special pictorial section honouring our veterans.

Please make sure photos are clearly marked with your name and address so we can return them to you. We can reproduce black and white or colour photos of almost any size; however, we do require an original. We cannot reproduce photocopies of pictures. Mail or bring your photos before Friday, October 31st, 2011 and completed write-up to:

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We will run as many photos as possible, but space is limited. Those individuals whose photos have been submitted, but for whatever reason are unable to be reproduced and do not run, will be named in our special “Honour Roll.” The Penticton Western News would like to thank participating businesses and families of veterans for their assistance in the publication of this very special section. Advertisers: please call Display Advertising at 250-492-3636 for information on how to be included in this event. Please note: space permitting, if your veteran was included last year it will automatically be included in this year’s edition.

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THE SALVATION ARMY Community Kitchen is holding an organic bake sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. Proceeds to the Salvation Army Community Food Bank. THE PENTICTON HOSPITAL Auxiliary is having its annual Spaghetti Fest fundraiser on Oct. 22 at the South Main Dropin Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Hospital Gift Shop, June’s Fashions and Gifts (74 Wade Ave., E.). To reserve a table or book tickets call 250-493-9321 or 250-490-3054.

SUMMERLAND QUEST SOCIETY for Hearing Enhancement presents an afternoon tea and fashion show on Oct. 22 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Summerland Arena banquet room. Funds raised go to bursaries for students attending UBC who are in speech therapy and audiology degree programs, among other initiatives. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at Sass Boutique in Summerland, Shades of Linen in Naramata and Peaches Lingerie in Penticton. C ANADIAN R OYAL 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. J EWISH L EARNING 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 1652 Fairview Rd. (Fairview Plaza). For table rental and more information please call 250-493-6604. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. Music by DJ Ivan at 6 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts/pool at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has partner cribbage the first and third Saturday each month.

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October 23 SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil Sajna at the South Main Dropin Centre on South Main St. Call 250-493-2111 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 40 has a branch breakfast at 8 a.m. and a meat draw at 2:30 p.m. ANAVETS HAS HAMBURGERS and hotdogs at 11 a.m., horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m and Mystery draw. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Lorraine’s chicken wings from noon to 4 p.m. Mystery draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. 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.

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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 at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE SUPPORT group meeting will be at 104-35 Westminster Ave. E. at 7 p.m. for caregivers and family members.

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October 24 MENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Improver Line Dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowl at 10:45 a.m., intermediate/ advanced line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., and ACC (cribbage) at 7 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m. AL-ANON HAS A men’s only meeting at 7 p.m. at the United Church. Call 250-490-9272 for info. SENIOR ’S COMPUTER CLUB has sessions at 439 Winnipeg St. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-7707848 for more info. SENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church on 696 Main St. ANAVETS HAS HAMBURGERS and hotdogs at 11 a.m.,

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Incumbent director for Area C (Oliver rural) Allan Patton has one challenger in Joel Malcolm. The same goes for incumbent director for Area A (Osoyoos rural) Mark Pendergraft, who is being challenged by Joe Simoes. In Electoral Area D (Kaleden/Okanagan Falls), three candidates are vying for the seat left by longtime director Bill Schwarz. Janice Johnson, Tom Siddon and Alan Whitman have all declared candidacy. An allcandidates forum will be held on Nov. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kaleden Hall. Area H (Princeton rural) incumbent Brad Hope is being challenged by Charles Weber. A three-person race will take place in Area G (Keremeos rural/Hedley) with incumbent Elef Christensen facing challengers Flo Winfrey and Angelique Wood. Area B (Cawston) also has three candidates in George Bush, Colleen Christensen and Lee McFadyen. An all-candidates meeting will be held at the Cawston Community Hall Society on Nov. 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the forum running from 7 to 9 p.m. An insuf¿cient number of candidates have ¿led nomination papers in order to hold an election in Olalla, and the RDOS board will appoint people from the water commission area.

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Sicamous restoration a testament to Tayler’s tenacity Steve Kidd Western News Staff

The Àag on the SS Sicamous is Àying at half staff these days, marking the passing of one of the people responsible for keeping the century-old boat a vital part of the Penticton landscape. When he died earlier this week at age 94, Fred Tayler left a lot of accomplishments behind him. During the Second World War, Tayler was one of the soldiers who crossed the Rhine in 1945 on the Allies’ ¿nal push to Berlin. In the post-war years, he successfully continued his family’s construction business. But it was in 1987 that he joined with a group of concerned citizens on a project that would occupy him for the next three decades. The SS Sicamous in those days was in a sad state. Abused and decaying, city staff were recommending that the boat

was not worth being ¿xed and the tourist attraction should just be burned to the ground. Larry Little, chief librarian at the Penticton Public Library, met Tayler in those days, when he was then a member of the museum advisory committee. Tayler, Little said, was instrumental in encouraging him to join the society that was forming to save and reconstruct the Sicamous. “Fred was instrumental in not only what he did for the Sicamous, but what he did in helping organize that original group of individuals,” said Little. Tayler was a key founder of the SS Sicamous Restoration Society, but he didn’t want to chair the board, according to Little, who also served on that ¿rst board. That honour went to Jack Petley. “Fred really didn’t want to do those things,” said Little. “His skill, as he used to put it, was that

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he could do a lot of good things behind the scenes.” Jake Kimberley was also there for those meetings, as the representative for Penticton council. “There were other individuals with him that formed the society, but Fred was there just about every day on the Sicamous, making sure that things were done,” said Kimberley, adding he would like to see the city recognize Tayler’s dedication. “He wanted that boat restored to its authentic standard.” Both Little and Kimberley agree that Tayler had a special touch when

it came to procuring materials needed for the boat’s reconstruction. “Fred was probably the best scrounger that I have ever encountered in my life,” said Little, adding if you needed something, you just had to give Fred a little time, and he would ¿nd it. Tayler would visit construction sites and call on friends and contacts from his years in the trades in pursuit of what was needed for the reconstruction efforts. “He knew everybody in town. They would say ‘Sure, you can have that’ and the next thing you know he got it all for free, so it didn’t cost us anything,” said Little. Little and Kimberley continued to work on the Sicamous for years as well, but they both agree that Tayler was one of the boat’s most stalwart defenders. “There are a number of people in our commu-

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Plan paves way for laneway access Simone Blais Western News Staff

Development and pedestrians both got a green light to continue to use a laneway for lake access on Monday. Penticton council gave the green light to a plan for a fourplex by unanimously adopting the rezoning bylaw and issuing the development variance permit for 433 Churchill Ave. In September, councillors voted to preserve the pedestrian and cyclist walkway in the lane running south from Lakeshore Drive to Churchill Avenue, and also ensure vehicles have access to the

area in a compromised solution that would allow the four-plex. The decision came after a lengthy public hearing on the matter that drew dozens of concerned neighbours, and an attempt to ¿nd a resolution before ¿nal approval was sought. Coun. Judy Sentes acknowledged the application had prompted an “emotional discussion,” and wondered whether there was additional discussion on the matter. Development services director Anthony Haddad said working with the developer did not yield any fruit. “We discussed a number of different options, but the devel-

oper is not intending to change the plans for the property,” he said. The travel portion of the lane, however, will be limited to 3.5 metres, with 2.5 metres dedicated as a pedestrian walkway delineated through pavement markings. Haddad also said four-way stop signs are intended to slow traf¿c down. Coun. John Vassilaki mused whether “the neighbours can be happy with just stop sings on a walkway?” “The neighbours are still concerned,” Haddad said, adding the road widening has already been approved.

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School district of¿cials are hoping to receive approval in early December from the Ministry of Education to rebuild South Okanagan Secondary School. June Harrington, chair of School District 53, said students are back in classes with their full complement of courses as they were prior to the devastating ¿re that destroyed a sizable portion of the high school on Sept. 12. Harrington said Mitch Van Aller, director of facilities, is working with a team of engineers to develop a report to provide the ministry and treasury board which will include three options for the rebuilding of the school. All options will include an auditorium and a Neighbourhoods of Learning facility. “The board’s priority continues to be the students,” said Harrington. “We remain dedicated to offering the best possible educational program and opportunities available and are committed to do-

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EDUCATION MINISTER George Abbott (centre), along with director of facilities Mitch Van Aller (right) tours the portables and rooms students at South Okanagan Secondary have been crowded into since the school burnt down last month. Abbott said they are still waiting on reports from insurance and RCMP investigators before they will commit to rebuilding the school.

ing everything possible to ensure a new, quality school is rebuilt. We will continue to update the community as we progress through the process.” The district is hoping to have approval before the Christmas break of a conceptual drawing for the rebuilding of the school. At that time, the board of education will then invite representa-

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If you’re frustrated with Frank, cursing over Ken and ticked about Ted, then don’t worry, there’s a group for you. The Penticton Seniors Computer Club is opening its doors to seniors with all levels of technological experience to keep in touch with family and friends by keeping up with the times. Grappling with computers can be a struggle no matter what age you are, but with this club, when they get teed off with technology, it gets personal. “All the computers have names,” club president Rita Jacuk said, pointing out the towers with labels including Ken, Ted, Chris and Al. She explains it makes computers less intimidating when the machines are demysti¿ed, and it’s that casual approach that has kept seniors coming back for more. “People come in with their problems, and it’s quite a busy place,” she said. The club was formed in 1997 by a handful of seniors who felt it might be useful to learn about the new PCs coming out onto the market that were offering that newfangled thing called the Internet. They met initially in the retirement centre with two old donated computers. They ¿gured they would open it up to a few more seniors in the area, to see if there was any interest. Jacuk said she ¿rst saw an ad in the paper about a session in 1998 and decided to give it a try. “The room was wall-to-wall seniors, and they all wanted to learn computers,” she laughed. “Over the years, we got larger and larger, so we got our own room.” Membership costs $75 per year, and covers classes ranging from beginner to advanced as well as one-on-one help and troubleshooting during drop-in days. Last year membership surged to 250, although about 190 attended regularly. “We’ve never had to turn anyone away. We’ve always managed to accommodate everybody,” Jacuk said. Proceeds of membership are reinvested into computer equipment so seniors are working with the latest and greatest technology available — including an overhead projector and separate labs for PCs and Macs. Costs are kept to a minimum, vice-president Al Miller said, because they draw members with strong computer literacy as peer teachers. “It’s seniors teaching seniors,” Miller said. “We’ll take them as long as they have the ability to instruct. You’re left to your own to choose how you want to teach. Some are like a classroom, and some are more personal.” Penticton resident Bert Witt dropped by Friday for some help with con¿guring email. “I’ve got an old clunker at home, but I bought a new laptop and couldn’t ¿gure out how to set up email,” the 76-year-old said, gesturing at the protective bag in his hands. He didn’t have a lot of experience with computers in the grocery business before he retired, but Witt said Friday’s drop-in was well worth the time. “It’s done marvels for me,” he said, the relief evident on his face. “He’s done everything for me. I’ve learned so much. Does that mean I don’t have to go to school now?” He said he’s taken a few classes here and there to learn how to use programs like Skype, which keeps him in touch with his daughter who lives on the coast. And if you’re going to do it, the computer club’s motto seems to be to do it well. In addition to teaching seniors the basics of PC- and Mac-based operating systems and programs, a few courses are set up for those with intermediate skills looking to get creative in computing. Wednesday afternoons are devoted to making CDs with slideshows featuring music and pictures, or building their own websites. Past-president and instructor Mike Watt said that allows participants to come up with family memories worth saving for years to come. “You can add photos in, but you can also delete Uncle Henry who no one ever liked anyway,” Watt explained. “Then you can tie it all in with genealogy, if they’re into that. It’s a very popular workshop.” For information on courses, membership or even just information sheets, seniors can check out www.pscc.ca. If they’re still new to that Internet thing, they can still use a phone to ask questions: 250-770-7848.

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Politicians cooled down the topic of duplexes on Pineview Road, after a project was put on ice Monday to allow for long-term plans. Penticton council postponed a vote on the rezoning application that would allow for a duplex project at 457 Pineview Rd., the ¿rst such project on that street despite a number of duplex zoned properties located to the rear of the property on Balsam Avenue. Peter Stelser, a Pineview resident, said he had concerns about the proposal because of various reasons including the lack of back-lane access, meaning any recreational vehicles would have to be parked out front or along the side.

Those potential vehicles would add to the building structure, which would not match the character of the area which is predominantly single-family dwellings. “If the rezoning of 457 Pineview goes through, then it will set a precedent for the neighbourhood,” he said, adding there was no need to densify the street. Stelser also voiced concern about requirements for landscaping around duplexes, which have, in other areas of the city, he said, seen gravelling or paving throughout the entire yard. The slope of the property has a steep grade, he added, asking whether the city had assurances the landscaping would match that of the neighbourhood. Coun. Judy Sentes said she appreciated resident concerns that

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KISU swimmers dive into ﬁrst meet at new pool Kristi Patton

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Penticton KISU swimmers held their own at the ¿rst meet on their home turf at the newly renovated community centre last weekend. “The kids did great. There was some very pleasant surprises. Reilly Rowland, one of our older girls, did very well. She is just on ¿re. She came into the season ready to work and the results are already showing,” said KISU swim club coach Tina Hoeben. Rowland swam in the girls 1314 age category taking ¿rst place in the 200 metre individual medley, second place in the 100 back, 100 breast and 400 im and third place in the 100m free. In the Iron Sprint individual meet Rowland earned second place in the 100 back and third in the 100 free. Hoeben said it is a rebuilding year for the club because of the pool closure, but they are happy to show it off including the new 10 lanes. “The meet ran really well. We were expecting to have some glitches because there is a lot of electronic stuff that didn’t arrive until last minute and there was a big rush to put it in, so I was sure there would be some glitch because we didn’t have time to do a thorough dry run, but it went amazingly well. When you run a meet and have 10 lanes it goes really fast,” said Hoeben. The KISU coach was equally as impressed with the times of younger swimmers who accomplished 100 per cent best times. “I’m really excited to see what the swimmers can do this season now that we are back in our pool and have better training times,” said Hoeben.

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KISU SWIMMERS Reilly Rowland (above) works to catch a competitor in the backstroke. Travis Dorochuk (right) takes a breath during the meet last weekend at the Penticton Community Centre Pool.

place ¿nish in the Boys 13-14 400 free. Samuel Lasinski, swimming in the 11-12 boys category, earned ¿rst place times in the 400 free, 100 back, 100 Ày and 100 breast. He also took second place in the 400 im, 200 im, 50 free and 100 free. In the boys 15 and over Brian MacPhail earned ¿rst place in the 400 im and 400 free and third place ¿nishes in the 200 im, and 100 breast. Payton Nackoney earned third place in the 13-14 girls category in the 50 free. Annalise Spence in the girls 10 and under category took third place in the 50 free, 100 back and 100 free. In the Iron Sprint events Spence took third in the 50 free and 100 free.

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Emily Caruso in the girls 9-10 category won ¿rst in the 100 im, second in the 50 Ày and posted third places ¿nishes in the 50 free and 50 back. Marlee Caruso in the girls 8 and under category took second in the 50 free and third in the 25 back. Bryce Doroshuk in the boys 8 and under took second place ¿nishes in the 50 free and 100 im. Justin Fletcher in the boys 11-12 category won third place ¿nishes in the 200 im and 50 Ày. Riley Kascak in the boys 13 and over took ¿rst place in the 50 free, 50 back, 100 im, 50 Ày and 50 breast. Elijah Kliever in the boys 9-10 races earned second place in the 200 im and 50 Ày and third place in the 50 back and 50 breast. Kiara Louq

in the girls 9-10 earned ¿rst in the 50 Ày. Ashley McMillan in the mixed 8 and under won ¿rst in the 25 Ày, second in the 25 breast and third in the girls 8 and under 100 im. Quinten Pearson took two third place ¿nishes in the boys eight and under 50 free and 100 im. Riley Thomspon took third place

in the boys 11-12 50 breast. Riley Wall earned ¿rst place ¿nishes in the boys 11-12 category in 50 back, 100 im and 50 Ày. He also ¿nished second in the 50 free and 50 breast. Tyler Wall earned four ¿rst place ¿nishes in the boys 9-10 in the 50 free, 50 back, 100 im and 50 Ày. He also ¿nished second in the 50 breast.

Course going eco-friendly making brown the new green in golf Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Twin Lakes Golf Course is going through a gradual facelift — one that has faced criticism by some golfers who love a course that doesn’t just have a great playing surface, but looks great, too. At Twin Lakes, brown is the new green in non-playing areas. And it’s those spots that have drawn the ire of some. With less attention going to non-playing areas, where golfers want to keep the ball is looking gorgeously green. “We like how it’s going,” said manager of business development/marketing for Twin Lakes Golf Kate Swanson. “There are some areas on the course that need some extra attention. The greens have never been in better shape.” What Twin Lakes is doing isn’t new. New courses today are not built under the old standards. Among the courses doing this is Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club in Merritt, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore., and Chambers Bay, Wash., home for the 2015 U.S. Open. The process for the Twin Lakes

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TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE is taking an eco-friendly approach to their course.

makeover started in 2009 with the ¿rst objective to create a change in maintenance practices geared towards being environmentally focused. To help with this, Twin Lakes hired a golf superintendent, but they also looked to some experts, including Canadian pro golfer Richard Zokol, who helped create Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club. Next was determining the bene¿t of a healthier grass coming from

this goal, which led to using less water, fertilizer, weed killers and pesticides in preparing the course for a positive gol¿ng experience. Crews at Twin Lakes has had to train the grass. Giving less water shocks the whole golf course and takes time for everything to adapt. With Twin Lakes having de¿ned playing areas through watering and fertilizing, the patterns inform the golfer of the best areas to

maximize his or her scores. This has resulted in lower maintenance costs and has allowed Twin Lakes to price its golf more reasonably. Approaching the midway mark of the process, Swanson said the ball doesn’t just land on the fairway at Twin Lakes Golf. It rolls. That is making for an easier game. “The look is the most drastic,” she said. “At any other golf course you usually see wall-towall green. We have quite a few areas that are just brown. It’s quite a shock to people.” While that doesn’t sound positive, management said the comments they are getting from their members is. Management realizes that change is always going to be criticized. They are doing its best to listen and explain the direction the course needs to go for it to be sustainable. “It is understandable as our members want the best for the golf course and these critical thinkers ensure we take care of the product for them,” said Swanson, whose club is also known for giving back to the area through charity and allows juniors to play for free. “Currently we get feedback from golfers talking about a great score they achieved at Twin Lakes, and how enjoyable their round was.”

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PENTICTON VEES’ Travis St. Denis deﬂected in a shot for a goal in the Vees 4-3 loss to the Trail Smoke Eaters on Wednesday. The game was also St. Denis’ ﬁrst time back to Trail since being traded to the Vees.

Vees stay shaky in Trail Kristi Patton

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Two missed breakaways, three shots rung off the post and an arena in Trail that continues to haunt the Penticton Vees. It all added up to a 4-3 loss by the Vees to the Smoke Eaters on Wednesday. “In Trail we have had some issues over the years,” said Vees coach and general manager Fred Harbinson. Out of the three games at Cominco last season, the Vees squeaked out one win in overtime and suffered two losses — being outscored 11-5. But, like any good horror movie, there are a number of bafÀing sequels. “We have a whole new team and last night there is really no excuse for it. We probably should have been up two or three to nothing after the ¿rst period. We outshot them, missed two breakaways and hit the crossbar three times in the third period. We just couldn’t get the puck luck that we needed,” said Harbinson. Tied 2-2 after the ¿rst frame with a pair of goals from Connor Reilly, the Smokies reclaimed the lead when Adam Boytinck’s wrist shot eluded Vees goalie Chad Katunar on his glove side. Katunar was sent to the bench to be replaced by Mike Garteig. The Smoke Eaters extended their lead on their second power-play goal of the night, much to the chagrin of Harbinson, who only days before praised the Vees for evading the refs whistle. “The only thing I would be disappointed in with our guys is we got frustrated and when that happened we took some penalties that we don’t usually do,” said Harbinson, whose Vees offered the Smokies eight power-play

opportunities. The defeat in Trail also spoiled the return of former Smokies player and now Vees forward, Travis St. Denis; although, he did manage to score the Vees third goal of the night deÀecting a shot into the back of the net. With 40 seconds remaining in the game, the Vees pulled their goalie and put out their top line of St. Denis, Mario Lucia and Reilly to take the faceoff in the Smokies end. The Vees were out-jostled at the puck drop and the Smokies cleared the zone. St. Denis sprinted back with the puck across the blueline, drawing a hooking penalty to Smokies defenseman Rajan Sidhu, but at the same time getting sent to the box himself for diving, killing their chance to tie. A busy three-game schedule is what the Vees will be looking at this weekend, including a rematch with the Vernon Vipers on the road — a team that is gunning for payback after losing to the Vees last weekend. “All the games against Penticton are the ones you circle on the calendar. It’s a chance to redeem ourselves and a chance to show we can beat the top teams in the league,” said Vipers assistant coach Chris Shaw. On Saturday, the Vees are back at the SOEC to play the Cowichan Valley Capitals for the ¿rst and only time of the season. Game time is at 7 p.m. Then, on Sunday, the Vees host the Surrey Eagles at 2 p.m.

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SNOW JOB — Shannon McMichael (left) registers for her interview with WorkZone employees Laurie Warnock and Greg Lewis at the Apex Mountain Resort job fair at the Main Street location this week. A large number of people applied for seasonal employment at the ski hill for the coming months. WorkZone is also hosting a retail job fair on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon featuring stores such as London Drugs, The Body Shop, Athletes World and more.

Strategy looks to foreign investment Kristi Patton

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A new research project is going to give foreign investors a better understanding of doing business in Penticton and vice-versa. “With the change in how business is done, we have to go outside our regional market and our manufacturing business here in the city to understand that,” said David Arsenault, Penticton Economic Development of¿cer. “They are now selling products globally, 10 years ago it would have been U.S. and regionally.” Consulting has been conducted with the local business community, Okanagan College, elected of¿cials and various user groups. From that, and other analysis, the ¿nal research will identify such things as what Penticton has to offer and what areas are investment ready. Penticton Economic Development Services, in partnership with Invest Canada-Community Initiatives, is working the ¿nal aspects of completing the foreign direct investment strategy. Research was started in July and is expected to be complete by the end of this month and be available to the public. “The objective of this research is really to support local businesses and foster economic growth, diversi¿cation and job creation within the City of Penticton. So the information gathered from the research and interviews will help to identify how and who we are as a community from a business perspective with an end goal of developing Penticton’s value proposition versus its competition,” said Arsenault.

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“It will give us a well thought out plan to support investment and opportunities for the local business community.” Arsenault said Penticton is leading the way in the Okanagan Valley to complete such a strategy, as the ¿rst community to do so. Another application is being put in to complete a valley-wide strategy with the Okanagan Valley Economic Development Society. Lochaven Management consultant Wayne Robert said the Penticton economic development is taking the right steps. He said the foreign direct investment strategy is a way to continually consult with the business community in order to determine what is needed to support business. “Doing the due diligence up front is vital towards creating a strategy geared toward making the right investment decisions for the future of business in the region,” said Robert. “Understanding what Penticton has to offer and aligning those strengths strategically with the markets and opportunities is the best way to determine direction in developing investment opportunities.” Arsenault sees the long-term results of the project helping to increase new investment into the community, generate a community asset pro¿le and provide for more comprehensive and effective site-selector information. An application is in place to potentially receive more funding from Invest Canada-Community Initiatives next year. Arsenault said the funding is vital, as it will help towards the costs of implementation of the marketing plan and developing the required tools to become as investment ready and attractive as possible.

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ness cards and enjoy an evening of fun networking, refreshments and door prizes. All chamber members are welcome at no charge and future chamber members can attend as a member guest for free or alone for $20 at the door. Small Business B.C. has launched their ninth annual Successful You Awards contest. Committed to creating equal opportunities for success, they have a voting platform that normalizes votes against B.C. regional district population ¿gures, which levels the playing ¿eld for businesses with smaller networks. Nominations are open until Nov. 30, and this year, businesses may nominate

themselves in six award categories: Best Company, Best Employer, Best Green Business, Best Concept, Best On-line Marketer, and Best Community Impact. These awards draw attention to our city and our community businesses so we encourage our members to consider applying. For more information and contest details, visit www. successfulyou.ca. The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday open house and member showcase on Dec. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wine Country Visitor Centre at 553 Railway St. The event will feature a member trade show, and will include door prizes, appies and last-minute gift ideas. Admission is a $2 donation to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper and wine tickets will be available for $2 each. Member display tables are $75+HST. For more information or to book your display table, call Lisa at 250-4924103. And mark your calendars for the chamber’s

annual Christmas Mixer taking place from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the BufÀehead Lounge at the Lakeside Resort. This annual event is very popular so plan to arrive early with lots of business cards in hand. I attended the release launch of Penticton’s 2011 Vital Signs Community Portrait Report earlier this month. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan decided it was important to participate in the Vital Signs program and undertook the vast analysis work to prepare the report in anticipation of its ability to inform and guide future community decisions. We commend the foundation for its efforts and we at the chamber are reviewing the report in detail, particularly the issue areas under the Economy section, for its input to our future programming and policy efforts. Erin Hanson is the general manager of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.

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The family wishes to pass along special thanks to Dr. Dutchman and the entire staff at Trinity Care Centre for playing a special part in the latter years of Mal’s family life. In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy donation can be made to: Trinity Care Centre, 75 Green Ave. W., Penticton, B.C. V2A 7N6. No Service by request. Cremation.

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

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He was a good athlete throughout his school years and went on to coach a women’s fastball team in later years. Hunting, fishing and camping were good times spent.

Mal’s great sense of humour and twinkle in his eye made him a vaulable employee throughout his years with Canada Safeway. Although confined to a wheelchair for many years, his listening skills were alwyays tuned up and sincere words of advice or understanding were sincerely communicated. Mal truly loved his extended family.

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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.

SHARED CARE PROJECT COORDINATOR FULL TIME – TERM SPECIFIC ENDING MARCH 31st, 2012 The Shared Care Project has partnered with the Division of Family Practice to improve the delivery of chronic disease care in the South Okanagan. This is collaboration between family practice and specialist physicians to transform care for patients with chronic conditions by developing and implementing tools and processes to provide effective streamlined care. Working closely with the Executive Lead of the SOS Division of Family Practice, Family Physicians, Specialists, Medical Ofﬁce Assistants and Patients, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing and supporting strategies that engage physicians and patients. The successful candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in Health Care or related discipline such as organizational development or leadership, or a combination of education and experience. Recent related experience in facilitation, project coordination and/or change management is an asset. The position requires excellent facilitation, organization, communication and coordination skills. Please send resume to Terrie Crawford at terrie. sosdivisionfp@shaw.ca. Closing Date: October 31, 2011.

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

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based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca

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Parkers Chrysler Dodge Jeep requires a Body Shop Administrator as soon as possible. Permanent, full-time, experience an asset. Salary to be negotiated based on experience. Please apply in person within the Body Shop, 1765 Main St, Penticton, 250-492-2839 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

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

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

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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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Penticton & District Society For Community Living We currently have part time positions available for Residential Support Workers. Interested persons should apply with resume to: PDSCL Attention: Leanne Williams, Family Care and Residential Services, 180 Industrial Ave. West, Penticton, BC, V2A 6X9, Fax: 250-493-9113, Email: leanne@pdscl.org 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 TICKETED WELDERS & FABRICATORS req’d for Jobbing/Repair Shop. Experience w/Stick, Mig, Tig, Mechanical. Work solo or team environment in Sundre Alberta. Wage $70,000-$80,000/yr. DOE+ benefits. Fax resume 403-6384649 or email: fmachine@telus.net 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.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services 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

Sales Shaw is hiring In Home Sales Representatives. The successful candidate will be accountable for selling Shaw’s products and services home to home and at community events while delivering an exceptional customer experience. We offer base pay plus commission. Please apply on line at shaw.ca/careers

Trades, Technical • EXCAVATOR OPERATORS • DRILLER / BLASTERS • SWAMPERS • ROCK TRUCK DRIVERS • LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS • GRADER OPERATORS • LANDING BUCKERS • HOOK TENDERS • LOG LOADER OPERATORS

Required for Dorman Timber Ltd. in the Fraser Valley area. Must have previous experience. First Aid is an asset. Competitive Wages. Please fax resumes with covering letter to (1)-604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

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ROCK IS seeking a Qualified Safety Officer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certified. Wage based on experience. This position is field oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.

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Hedges and shrubs trimmed, (778)476-4758 Lake Breeze Lawn Care, Booking for Fall aerating, fertilizing, fall yard clean up. (250)809-2398

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Walt’s Stump Grinding. For all your stump removal needs. Fast and friendly service, call 250-492-2494, 250-488-6401

1954 Ford NAA front end loader, runs well, everything works. Extra parts.$2200 obo. (250)490-9008 1 tractor 4100 front end loader, 1 sprayer-Turbo Mist, 1 mower, 1 chopper, 1 ﬂat deck. Call (250)486-1920.

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

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

DONE RIGHT at a reasonable price: Painting, Repairs, Reno’s. Licensed, Insured, WCB. Call Nick 250-486-2359.

REAL RENO’S + Legal Basement Suites + Legal Carriage Houses = $$$$ in your pocket + Kitchens + Bathrooms + Sundecks Licensed + Flooring and + Doors Insured + Windows + Trim/Painting = Equity in your home MB Home Improvements 250-486-0767 Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ﬁnishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

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

Painting & Decorating FEMALE PAINTER. Beautiful Repaints, Condos, Apartments, Houses, Ofﬁces at affordable prices. Quality assured. Call 250-328-2313. Housepainter, inside/outside, 30 yrs exp., small jobs welcome, Worker’s Comp., seniors discount, free estimate phone Dave 250-497-7912

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HEAVY DUTY Mechanic, Welder or apprentices are required for busy equipment repair shop in West Kelowna. Wages based on experience. Please fax resume to: 250769-6747.

Dave’s Garden Maint., Fall Clean-up, Hedge Trimming, Stump Grinding, and more, free est., Lic’d & Ins., call 250493-1083

PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Trainor’s Family Hauling, serving Penticton, dump service, junk and yard waste, odd jobs, service with a smile, 250-4864867

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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.

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Free Items Free Apple wood, u-cut, utake.(250)487-9295 Penticton. Wolfgang please phone for your free clam shells (250)492-0155

Fruit & Vegetables 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 assplit & delivered $200, also, mixed for $225, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50 (250)493-2687 or 250-770-0827

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Shavings

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

Pets

We buy & sell quality furniture IN STOCK THIS WEEK: Good selection of real “Wood” furniture • “U” shape sectional sofa • Microsuade Sofa and L.S. • 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

Black Lab puppies, 5m, 4f, smaller size, Ready to go October 30. Dewormed & shots $400 (250)547-9224 Juvenille Labs, assorted colors, outside raised, shots & dewormed $400 250-547-9224 Lab puppies, only 3 left, very light yellow, Ready to go end of October. shots & dewormed $600 (250)547-9224 Labradoodle puppies, 3 female, family raised, ready to go next week, 1st shots, dewormed, $500 each, email: yorklandmark@nethop.net, or call (250)497-2040 Portuguese Water Dog X Goldendoodle puppies, born August 17th $1000. Serious inquires 250-547-6744 email: pioneergirl_00@yahoo.com Trinity Shepherds Old World Style Long Haired Shepherds, puppies avail now, pure black. Vet checked all shots $350.ea 250-547-9763

Blue lazy boy hide-a-bed, in exc. cond. New $1800, will sell $250. 250-490-3353.

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Garage Sales

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30” Fridgidaire range, smooth top, self-cleaning oven, exc. cond., must go by Oct. 21, $100obo, (250)497-7951 Washer & dryer, good working condition. $125 for the pair. Call (250)770-0718

2 Family Sat. 22nd, 8am, all kinds of stuff, everything. 2955 Juniper Dr Garage/Estate sale, many items, Sat. Oct. 22nd 8am1pm. 683 Wiltse Blvd Must go! Value! back of 429 Cariboo, Fri, Oct. 21. 4pm, Sat. Oct. 22, 8am

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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 INDOOR YARD Sale Sat 8am4pm, Sun 11-3, rain or shine 2203 Dartmouth Dr, proceeds to beneﬁt CritterAid, to donate call 250-493-9752 Moving Sale, we are downsizing big time. So everything from furniture, garden supplies, electronics and other household items is for sale. Sat Oct. 22nd, 8am-4pm. 132 Christie Mtn Lane (Heritage Hills). Follow the signs from Eastside Rd. Oliver, Sat Oct 22, 9-1pm. 38624 71 St. (Tuc-el-nuit Rdnear Jackson Triggs Winery).Large downsizing sale, applis, electronics, housewares, sports, tools & more! Free Stuff too! Sat. Oct. 22, 9am-2pm, 6157 Victoria Rd. S., Summerland, lots of great stuff

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

Mobile Homes & Parks

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

Medical Supplies like new, lift & recline chair, $400 obo,(250)770-8023, 250462-2031 Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. Mobility equipment and lifts, New & Used. www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745

Misc. for Sale Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson Golf clubs, right hand w/golf bag, $150, JVC 32” TV, $100, bathroom cabinet, never used, $60, dart board, never used, $20, (250)462-6275 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. Moving Sale, sofa, love seat, chair, coffee table, end table. Asking $475. 250-493-8653. Moving, scooter, $1100, hidea-bed, $200, chesterﬁeld & love seat, $400, fridge & stove, $150 (both), patio set, bbq, $75, (250)493-3258 POWER WHEELCHAIR Shoprider Navigator (new) #424L $3800.00 obo. POWER LIFT & RECLINE CHAIR (blue) $1500.00 obo 250-493-5370 RETIRED Goldsmith selling entire shop inventory of used equipment. Lapidary equip, also selling and can be sold separately: All in good condition. Many free tools offered to purchaser. Call Len for more information 1-250-495-2500 Winﬁeld Holiday Park Mbrship to 2035 14 days in 10 days out $500+transfer 250-545-1294

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

Purchase Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set 250-545-7199 leave msg. if unavailable

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.

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2250 Camrose Street

250-492-0444 Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Located in the Kensington Building in popular Cherry Lane towers, 2255 Atkinson St, this 1300sq ft, corner unit contains 2bdrms, 2bath, laundry rm, kitchen & spacious, bright, living/dining rm area w/gas f/p. 2decks, one south the other west. Occupied by original owner $295,000. There are several factors which make Cherry Lane Towers so attractive: 1) Location close to shopping center. 2) Buildings concrete and steel construction. 3) C.L.T. strata council is becoming well known for the business like manner in which they operate - competent & progressive. 4) Great value for your money, C.L.T. has larger units at a lower price than the other condos built in the area during the past 2 or 3 years. For appt. to view call 250-493-3797

Business for Sale FRANCHISE Opportunity with growing green business Flexible investment, good ROI, ﬁnancing available. Primary activity is B2B sales and customer service. More info: services@digitechlaser.com

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

For Sale By Owner 2bd/2bth condo; short ﬂat walk to senior centre/shopping; 5 appl; large cupboards; gas FP; balcony; clean; new paint; move-in ready1-250-545-2983 GREAT family townhome. 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Details and pictures Comfree #275048. Priced at $258,900.

PRICED TO SELL! Spacious well maintained modular 2bdr, 2bath modular.New stove & refrigerator- RV parking-located on Similkameen River near Keremeos, BC. $120,000 negotiable. Must See. Earl 1-250-499-5339 BC. Bert 1-928-532-7408 USA

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Open Houses

OPEN HOUSE Sun Oct. 23rd, 1pm-3pm, 2280sq.ft bright home on lg 70x115 ft lot. 3bdrms, 2 up, 1 down, on bus route and less than 5 min walk to Penticton Plaza, schools and hospital. Gas fp, 5 Maytag appliances, daylight bsmt, high efﬁciency furnace, a/c, lg carport, RV prkg, fenced back yard & back alley access, storage shed, potential in-law suite, fresh paint int and ext. reduced $319,000, 101 Duncan Ave E, Call 250-809-9014

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Housesitting

Motels,Hotels

Suites, Lower

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

Furnished townhouse, Oliver, wanted, Oct. 22 - Mar. 31, negotiable, (250)809-1244, pinkladydat@gmail.com

Motel suites and RV pads, $480 up. Located at Penticton and Pleasantview Motel & RV park Summerland. 250-4870268

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

Commercial/ Industrial 1200/800sqft shops or bays in Industrial area, overhead doors & 3 phase. 250-8090728 or 250-492-8324

2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., Penticton, 1024 sq ft., 250-493-9227 3500sqft Versitile Commercial Building. Excellent exposure in Vernon, BC $2042.+TN 1-250-550-5647 APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 Commercial ofﬁce space avail. to share, on Okanagan Ave. East, Penticton, may have yard space avail. as well, please reply to: okanaganave@hotmail.ocm

Cottages / Cabins

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 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, close to Library, f/s/w/d, ns, np, $1000+util., Crystal 250-486-3545 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 1700 sqft. in upper Pineview. Easy maint. yd. w/ H.T.Partly furn’d or unfurn’d. Quality appl incl dbl gar. C/A, C/V, sec syst. Smoking o/s only, n/p pref., ref req. $1500/mo +util. neg for right tenant. Nov 15, 250-492-6165 3bdrm, 5 acres, w 1 bdrm inlaw ste, near Vernon, pets ok, n/s, 250-542-7833 msg. 3BED 2bath upper ﬂoor home in Summerland. New kitchen, bath, ﬂooring & paint. Master has walk in closet & en suite. Separate entrance, double garage, large deck. Rent is $1,300 incl util. 5 appl. Available Nov 1 ekp@live.ca or 250-571-3647. NS NP

626 Wade Ave. 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. Call (250)490-1700, 250486-3791. 966 King St, 2 bdrm, f/s, w/d. Call 250-490-1700 or 250-4863791.

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2bdrm guest house on acerage, $800/mo.+util., ns, pet neg., (horse), (250)488-2471 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

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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 1bdrm 2nd floor in DT Penticton, ns, np, could be office/home space, mature tenant, ref req., $650/mo. (incl. util.) Vito (604)291-1059 1bdrm Apt. in clean, quiet, ns bldg, near Cherry Lane, just painted & new carpets, ideal for retired or semi-retired, balcony, elevator & coin laundry, $650+util., np, 250-492-4265 1BDRM apt, totally reno’d, 3 new appl, a/c, in-suite storage, NP, NS, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart 250-493-8500 1bdrm, avail. Nov. 1, 3rd floor, close to bus stop, Skaha Beach & parks, $650/mo., np, ns, 250-809-6021 2BDRM, 2bath, quiet 2nd floor corner suite with balcony in the Ellis, 6 appl, a/c, u/g parking, N/S, N/P. $1120/mnth. 250-493-8944 Adult building, 1 bdrm Skaha Place, top floor w/view, n/p $750 incl utils. 250-276-9394 Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed. & Nov. 1, newly reno’d, $550-$800, central Penticton,water incl.,call (250)4934903 to view Furn’d or unfurn’d apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-295-1006 for info, lv a message. 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. peak-a-boo view of lake, newly reno’d, LG 3bdrm, 3bath, ensuite off master bdrm walk-in closet, 5-appl, fp, $1050+low util. 250-493-4703, 250-4864116 SENIORS DISCOUNT Renovated & clean - modern appliances & A/C - 1 bed/1 Bath/ and in-suite Storage Call Chris 250-809-0015

2bdrm 2ba unit, laminate ﬂoors, central location, private parking, cat ok w/deposit, $900, 250-488-7902 3bdrm 1.5bath, np, ns, avail now, $1200 incl. util., 250-4928681, 250-809-1693. 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 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 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

Keremeos area 2bdrm mobile. Rent $550+$150 util, next to orchard. Cell 250-499-0558. 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, close to Columbia school, 5 bdr, 2.5bth, 2000sq.ft, lg fenced yard. $1600+util. Avail Nov 1. 250493-9518 Summerland, brand new, 3200sqft, 3bdrm w/den, 2.5ba, ns, np, ref req., $2000, (250)488-2471

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GATED Community-55 plus-Sandbridge-2BR 2Bath 5 appl, LR,FamR, DR,Den, 2 FP, dbl garage, NS. Avail Dec 1 - $1400 + util 250-492-7115

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

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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. Strata Subdivision Families wanted. View the home at www.hmexc.com and click on custom homes. Please call Shelley 250-809-2415.

OPEN HOUSE #6-799 Creekside Rd. Penticton - $299,900 Sat. Oct. 22, 10am-12pm & Sun. Oct. 23, 1pm-3pm • Peaceful Retirement or Family Townhouse. • 1500 sq.ft. •3 br, 1.5 bath. 5 appl. • Fireplace • Outdoor Pool CALL 250.493.6368 COM Free code - 239394

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 room, quiet, clean, sober person wanted, no guests, good location, share kitchen, bath, disability welcome, $395, (250)493-5087

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

Suites, Lower 1bdrm bsmn’t suite, Winﬁeld, F/S, sep/entry, $800/mo + half deposit. util/incl. 250-558-3302 days, 250-766-1950 evenings 1 bedroom basement suite for rent in Winﬁeld. Large with lots of natural light. $675/month includes utilities and off street parking. No smoking/no pets. Available immediately. 250503-1613 2bdrm, 1ba, NS, NP, near Cherry Lane, avail. now, 250493-1093 or 250-486-1924 2bdrm basement suite, ns, np, quiet people, $800 (incl.util.), (250)493-8961 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, 2bdrm, ns, np, all util./cable incl. a/c, $750/mo. (250)864-5780

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Suites, Upper 1BDRM suite, beautiful park like setting, w/d, very private, n/s, pets-neg, $850 incl util, cable & WIFI, 3kms to DT. Avail Nov 1st 250-492-7313 2bdrm basement suite, np, ns, w/d. 737 Wiltse Blv $800/mo, 778-476-4821, call after 5pm 2 bdrm bsmt suite, family & pet friendly, terriﬁc creek side lot, Penticton. $1000/mo utils incl. Nov. 15. (250)4908888/250-328-8105 Large spacious 2 level suite, located across from Okanagan Lake, 3 bdr, 1 bath. $1600 incl util. AvailNov 1.(250)809-2474

Townhouses 298-296 Maple St. townhouse Penticton. 3-4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, w/basement, garage, Rent starts at $1200. Call 250-4901215 OR 250-490-1700 2bdrm+ loft, 1.5 bath, 5appl, ns preferred, small pets ok , South Penticton, $1025/mo + util. 250-493-8333 3bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1075/mo (250)490-9082 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. 1458 Penticton Ave, Cascade Gardens. (250)490-1700, 250-486-3791

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

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Downtown, large 2 bdrm, grd flr, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. Now (SHM) $775 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) $795 55+, 2 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c balcony, includes heat & cable. Extra storage. Avail. NOW (WT) $950 The Ellis, 2 bdrm 2 bath 6 appl, balcony west facing, sec’d parking. Avail. Nov. 1 ( A378) $1000 Downtown, newer 1 bdrm & den condo, 6 appliances, laminate floors, balcony, extra storage. Avail. Now (OT418) $1000 Alysen pl. 6th flr, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl., sec’d parking, elevator, north facing. Avail. Now (OT410) $1500 Alysen Place, 4th flr, 2 bdrm +den, south facing, h.w. flrs, sec’d parking, extra storage. Avail. Now (A406)

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2 bdrm + den in four plex, f,s,d/w, w.d, fp, central air, unfin. bsmt, near school. Avail. Oct. 15 (H694-1) $1000 Furnished lakefront 2 bdrm home, 2 bath. Avail. from Now until June 30th (OT424) $1200 2 bdrm older home with some reno’s, 1 bath, unfinished bsmt, f,s, w.d, close to Pen Hi. Avail. Nov. 1 (H699) $1300 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) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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Voting Opportunities Advance voting will take place at City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Thursday, November 10, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. each day. 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. The person must complete the application form including your date of birth or the last 6 digits of your social insurance number and provide 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove both residency and identity. Picture identification is not necessary. An elector will also be required to make a declaration as follows: x You are 18 years of age or older x You are a Canadian Citizen x You have been a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration x You have been a resident of the City of Penticton for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration x You are not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. 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. For further information or clarification of the above, please contact Elections Penticton at 250-490-2400. Chief Election Officer

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Trucks & Vans 1980 Dodge Van, runs well, camperized, new brakes $400 obo. Call (250)490-9008 1981 Ford F150, long box, King Cab, $500, (250)8097663 1988 Carpet Cleaning van on propane, needs engine work, $2500 obo, (250)490-1161

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WISHES COME TRUE — Faith Cyr tries her hand at keeping a hula hoop going at the ﬁrst-ever Wishmaker Walk in Penticton. About 50 adults and children turned out to take part in the walk, games and fun Saturday afternoon. The event was held to honour nine-year-old Markus Smythe and raise funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation.

A group of individuals calling themselves Active Citizens painted over graf¿ti last weekend in downtown Penticton. Throughout the event the volunteers received thank yous and encouragement as the general public recognized their efforts. “The aim of the Active Citizens group is to create projects that anyone in the community can participate in,” said event organizer Corrine Omand. “The Active Citizens are a collaborative group. We are people that represent all areas of Penticton, but with one common goal — to work together and make a difference in our community.” Many people representing various parts of the community showed up to help. Among the volunteers were individuals, business owners, families, as well as representatives from JCI, GenNext, United Way and the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce. Supplies were provided by the Downtown Penticton Association. “This Active Citizen group is forming from the people who want to see change in the community and want to make a difference,” said Omand. “We are the people that help out when we see something that needs to be done and we encourage people to join us. Don’t be a complainer, be a vehicle for change. Be an Active Citizen for your community and see the impact we can make when we all work together.” This is the start of many ways that the Active Citizen group hopes to give back to the community. Future events may include a day of volunteering at various non-pro¿t groups, random acts of group kindness, and support for seniors. Anyone is welcome to join this grassroots community group or share their ideas for future projects. For more information please contact Corrine Omand at 250-490-5319 or corrine91@hotmail.com.

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Ford’s Recycle Your Ride program is a great incentive for consumers looking to save on their next vehicle while responsibly recycling their old one. Since the program was first offered in 2009, Ford’s Recycle Your Ride program has retired more than 50,000 old vehicles, equal to 10 times the height of Mt. Everest if stacked on top of each other. This has eliminated approximately 474,308 tonnes of smog-forming emissions—that’s enough to fill more than 260,000 garbage bags. And now, in an effort to recycle even more, the program has been expanded to include 2005-model-year-or-older vehicles. So even more people can receive between $500 and $3000* in incentives towards purchasing or leasing our smartest, safest, and fuel-efficient Ford vehicles. Like the Focus, Fusion, and F-150. Even the award-winning Fiesta and Edge.

Recycle your Ride and get up to

3,000 *

in additional incentives Receive up to $3,000* from Ford on qualifying vehicles of model year 2005 or older.

Our goal is to replace as many older vehicles still on the road today with more fuel-efficient, lower-emission Ford cars, CUVs, SUVs, and trucks. And you can help. If it’s time to recycle your ride, just visit any Ford Store across the country. But hurry, because Recycle Your Ride is only back for a limited time. For more details visit ford.ca today.

* Program in effect from October 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 (the “Program Period”) To qualify, customer must turn in a 2005 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford [Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S)]/[Fusion (excluding SE), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Ranger (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a)sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. Offer only available to residents of Canada and payable in Canadian dollars. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with the owner of the recycled vehicle. Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Offer not available on any vehicle receiving CPA, GPC, or Daily Rental Rebates and the Commercial Fleet Rebate Program (CFIP). Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2011 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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