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CANDIDATES ON THE JOB Economy dominates forum focused on issues with younger voters Simone Blais

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It was standing room only as multiple generations congregated at Opus Cafe Wednesday night to hear from candidates for Penticton city council in advance of the coming election. Hosted by GenNext Penticton, a group that promotes leadership among 18- to 35-year-olds, the event was designed to give younger generations access to would-be politicians and focus the discussion on their topics of choice. Questions surrounded a variety of topics ranging from protecting environmentally sensitive areas from development, library services, arts in a community, city accessibility all the way to smart meters. But the dominant question overshadowing the room was the economy, and what Penticton’s elected of¿cials can do to keep young families in Penticton. Jeannie Cavallo, a realtor, said she decided to run because she saw how much her younger clients were struggling to make ends meet. “I’m really getting sick of listing their houses so they can go work in Alberta,” Cavallo said, adding her No. 1 priority is “keeping our citizens here. “We need to attract clean industry to our area. We need our residents to get back to work, and we need better wages.” Incumbent Judy Sentes said she was happy with the event, given the community is too often labelled as mostly seniors. She said there were “things to be completed, and I would

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RENEE SCHULTZ, GenNext vice-chair, welcomes the large crowd at Opus Cafe as the candidates forum gets underway. It was standing room only as all ages listened to council candidates introduce themselves and answer questions.

like to be part of that decision-making process.” John Vassilaki is seeking his fourth term on council, and explained to the crowd he began his career in business as a 19-year-old who no one would initially lend to. “It was very dif¿cult. I started out with practically nothing,” he said, encouraging youth in attendance to stick with the community. “You all have some opportunity to be successful in Penticton. My wife and I, we had opportunities to move, but we had a lot of faith in our community.” Frank Conci, who owns a business in the industrial area, said he has lived in Penticton for 56 years, and remembers his “formative” years growing up in the town. “I’ve seen Penticton when

things have been good,” he said. He recounted the troubles of one young employee who struggled to ¿nd affordable housing. “It’s hard for them to get started,” he said, suggesting home equity is a key step in ¿nancial security and that the city should explore “things we can do so that ¿rst house is affordable.” David Korinetz, an author and book distributor, said the city needs to focus on drawing high-tech industry to the area, rather than focusing all attentions on tourism. “We have too many of these lowpaying jobs,” he said. Wes Hopkin, 22, said he was running because he was “disappointed” that youth were not represented on council at a critical time.

“We’re going to have to make some tough decisions,” he said. “I want to make sure we’re not balancing the budget on the backs of youth and young families.” Burga Black, 86, said she wanted to make sure things got back to basics. “I’m concerned about jobs, jobs, jobs,” she said. “A pie can only be sliced in so many pieces. Why do things cost so much in Penticton? I don’t know all the answers, but I want to look at it.” Incumbent Andrew Jakubeit said that the Centre of Excellence based out of Okanagan College will play a big role in economic development in years to come. “If we could be leaders in green business or environmental business

practices, that would create not only clean jobs, but has tremendous growth potential,” he said, adding later that he was in favour of educating residents on xeriscaping practices to reduce water consumption. Incumbent Garry Litke is seeking his third term, and the retired English teacher said he went into city politics to address concerns about sustainability. He said the most viable option for job creation is high tech and those with professional backgrounds. “The key is attracting businesses with young professionals,” he said. “We need jobs that are based in the knowledge economy.” Jason Cox said that making the city a viable place for young families comes down to a thriving industrial sector. “The buzz word of this election is jobs,” he said. “They’re bringing people in to move here, bring their families, put their children in our schools. “We also need the arts and culture, because it contributes to creating a vibrant community. Council needs to focus on having that balance.” A 23-year veteran of civic politics, incumbent Mike Pearce said “You should begin to understand that’s $100 million of your money” at stake at the civic level. “Out of all the councils, this has been the best group. We’ve worked well together. We’ve tackled some very unpopular things,” he said. “My job is to protect the taxpayer.” Poonam Chahal, 18, said she was running to ensure all generations are represented at the council table. “I want to give the youth a voice and that’s your children and that’s your grandchildren,” she said, adding in 10 years’ time, she would like to see a Penticton “that is well-built and I want to see our youth and elders together, as they’re kept separate right now.”

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Commons. They are calling for changes to the bail proceeding system and the victims’ bill or rights. On Aug. 16 Keith Wiens, a retired RCMP of¿cer, was arrested and charged with the Lynn Kalmring second-degree murder of his common-law partner, Kalmring, in their South Main Street home. He has since pled not guilty. The family’s frustration with the judicial system came to a boiling point in August when Wiens was set free on bail conditions which included handing over his passport, living under the supervision of his brother, not to possess or consume drugs or alcohol, turning over his ¿rearms and a deposit of $50,000. “I live just outside of Edmonton and there was a young guy out with a trench coat exposing his privates, well he didn’t get out on bail. It makes no sense to me how these decisions are made. There seems to be no rhyme or reason,” said Jenkins. Kalmring’s family has set up the website www. justiceforlynn.webs.com and are asking people to sign the petition to help bring it to the House of Commons. The website also goes into detail over what the family would like to see changed in Canadian law. One of the changes they are asking for is stricter bail requirements for violent crimes. The Canadian Criminal Code determines if bail is to be granted by evaluating protection of the public, victim and witnesses, the risk the accused will commit a criminal offence if released, the likelihood the accused will appear in court as scheduled, and requirements to maintain con¿dence in the administration of justice. The family is calling for those accused of violent offences to undergo stringent psychological testing prior to the bail hearing. They would like to see that in the event of a violent crime that results in the death of the victim, the offender should not be eligible for bail until the conclusion of a preliminary hearing. “Following other stories in the news and speaking with the public, everyone feels the same way, that violent offenders are repeatedly being provided these types of chances by being released into the community and we are repeatedly being victimized,” said Jenkins. In all cases of murder charges, the family contends that curfew or house arrest and tracking technology to ensure compliance to bail conditions should be mandatory. The family would also like to see changes to the national victims bill of rights. They want clear roles and responsibilities for the Crown, police and service workers in regards to informing victims and families of their rights. They want it to be mandatory that the Crown should consult with victims and families about court dates, plea bargains, compensation programs and victim services in all provinces. During bail hearings the family also would like to see changes that allow victims and families to have the ability to inform the court of concerns about their safety, speci¿cally for violent offences. Jenkins said they have enlisted the assistance of Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas, who told the family he would be honoured to present the petition in the House of Commons.

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Funding a focal point for candidates Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Though the questions varied, money was the topic that kept appearing in the answers of Penticton school trustee candidates at a public forum Tuesday evening. Whether they were discussing the school budget, the role of Parent Advisory Councils, technology or other issues, funding and money was an issue never far from the minds of the eight candidates competing for the four Penticton seats on the Okanagan Skaha board of education. Tracey St. Claire, summing up the role of a trustee, saw the job in ¿nancial terms. “I see the school board as being like managers of a business. You are a board like any other business and there is quite a budget to manage,” said St. Claire. “If you are looking at kids and education, I think you need to look at how you can best get money from that big budget out there into the classroom to help the kids.” Though he sees the role of a trustee in terms of a liaison between students, parents and the province, James Palanio also said it comes down to funding. “We need to tell them what we need, whether it is more funding, which we do need,” said Palanio. “We have lost close to $3 million over the past two years.” More money, too, sums up Cary Schneiderat’s views on what the education system needs. “It’s a very simplistic answer, but in reality, that is the biggest struggle that we have. The forecasted shortfall for this year’s budget is about a million and a half,” he said. “That, to me, is the biggest issue that a trustee would have; to not only get out there and manage the budget, but to improve the budget.” Shelley Clark, the only incumbent running for re-election, is no stranger to the budgeting process. “Yes of course I feel we are underfunded,” she said. “We keep asking and we keep sending more resolutions that we need more money. Every once in a while they surprise us and give us more money. We just keep plugging along and make sure the provincial government knows we care about our kids and that we want as much of the provincial budget as possible for those kids.” Even while talking about the role of PACs, Kevin Andrews saw education funding as part of the equation. Like

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RETIRED PRINCIPAL and school trustee candidate Bruce Johnson stands to address the crowd of about 60 people that turned out to hear his views and those of the seven other candidates running for four available seats on the school board.

other candidates, he has served on the councils while see his son progress through the system. “Our goal as a PAC is to make sure we are heard, to make sure that every single dollar that can be spent and be directed to the bene¿t of our children is done so,” he said. “We want to make sure that every student’s needs are met without the money that is available.” Bruce Johnson, a retired principal, applauded the work of the current board in keeping money in the classroom. “I think with every budget we have to be very careful in this day and age,” he said. “The money that we do get, the budget that we do have, must be allocated to student services, specialist teachers, making sure the students in special education are treated fairly and on the other hand, making sure that the enrichment programs also get school district funding.” Walter Huebert, also a retired teacher, was asked what he

saw as the biggest issue in the current teacher contract negotiations. Class size and composition, the number of special needs students in each class, was at the top of the list. But to make the situation better, he said trustees across the province need to work together to get funding increased. “They can cooperate to put pressure on the government,” he said. “For one school district by itself, it is very dif¿cult, but when all the districts work together to improve those conditions, I think things can go forward.” Chuck Simonin, asked about the role of the trustee, also summed up the tone of the forum. “There are tough decisions to be made, there is no question about it,” he said. “The bottom line for me is to make sure that as much of that money as possible funnels down and gets to the students. Whether it is football equipment or lunches or special education help, I want to see it funnelled down until it gets to the bottom line, where our students are.”

Arsonist claimed to be doing victim a favour Crown seeks six to eight-year prison term for teen who set two Oliver businesses ablaze Kristi Patton Western News Staff

The man who purposely started a ¿re destroying two Osoyoos businesses thought he was doing a favour to one of the owners. Phoenix Lonsdale, who previously went by Phoenix McGourty, pled guilty to arson and was at Penticton provincial court on Tuesday for sentencing. Lonsdale had just turned of legal age, 18, ¿ve days before he set ¿re to a thrift store where he had been volunteering for a week prior to the blaze by playing piano during business hours. He told RCMP by setting the ¿re he would be assisting the thrift store own-

er and pastor of Osoyoos Christian Ministry, Iris DeVries. An apology letter written by Lonsdale and read by his lawyer Kurt Froehlich in court, said he did not start the ¿re in the “spirit of recklessness” and it was a “heart-breaking situation” that the business was losing money. “A break-in left the cash register empty and I knew something had to be done,” Froehlich read from Lonsdale’s letter. Lonsdale thought he could help by setting up a “bona-¿de insurance scam,” little did he know the DeVries did not own the building and did not have insurance. Crown counsel Nashina Devji went over the circumstances explaining how Lonsdale had planned to set ¿re to the Osoyoos Christian Ministry Thrift Store for days. A reenactment Lonsdale willingly conducted for RCMP provided the timeline of events.

While walking to church early Sunday morning on May 1, Lonsdale told a friend they should have breakfast at Tim Hortons, but he would meet him there because he had “a job to do.” Lonsdale told police he had previously left the basement door to the thrift store ajar so he could sneak in. He then lit a garbage bag full of clothes on ¿re in the basement and put it under the furnace so it would look like a furnace malfunction or electrical ¿re. A man, who recognized Lonsdale as a volunteer with the Osoyoos Coyotes hockey team, witnessed him running away from the building. Lonsdale ran to Tim Hortons where he met his friend and uttered the words “done,” referring to the job he believed he had to do. Lonsdale indicated in the pre-sentence report he had checked the building before starting the ¿re to ensure no one else was in

it. A basement suite in a building three doors down, however, had a couple in it. They were jarred awake by RCMP and ¿re¿ghters as the ¿re rapidly grew. Crown counsel said the building damage alone was in excess of $500,000, the DeVries have suffered about $50,000 of personal loss and the building owner around $60,000. During questioning, RCMP asked if Lonsdale felt good about what he did. “In a way, yes,” replied Lonsdale in the statement, believing he had assisted the DeVries with their ¿nancial dif¿culties. Crown counsel is seeking six to eight years of federal prison time and the defence has asked for two years less a day of provincial jail time for Lonsdale along with the maximum term of probation of three years. The sentencing hearing is scheduled to resume on Nov. 23 with a decision by Judge Meg Shaw.

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Family donates property for West Bench parkland Kristi Patton Western News Staff

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WALTER BONIN and his family have donated a 3.4-hectare piece of land in the West Bench to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to be preserved as parkland. The family has been living in West Bench for more than 50 years.

A family that has called the West Bench home for more than half a century has donated a piece of land to be used as a park. Sunshine highlighted the clay bank benches on the 3.4-hectare parcel on Tuesday that the Bonin family donated to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. “For 50 years this has been my father’s vista and we spent our summers and whenever we could tramping through the clay banks,” said Jane Boyd, whose father Walter Bonin donated the land. “Nowadays everything seems to be developed before you can blink an eye and we are all so pleased we can leave something behind for generations to come.” In 2009 the Bonin family announced

they wanted to donate the land to the RDOS to be used as a park. The property is behind 320 Newton Dr. and described as wedge-shaped with a deep gully overlooking Okanagan Lake right along the Kettle Valley Railroad Trail. “I’m just happy with the way things all turned out,” said Bonin. “I enjoyed living here.” Bonin told the Penticton Western News in 2009 that he would one day like to see a baseball diamond on the plot of land that he said is close to a sewer hookup and possibly could have a secondary road down to the highway. “The West Bench is a beautiful development, but it is also great to have a little chunk of it right in the middle that is pristine. We all very much appreciate this generous donation. It will be a huge asset,” said RDOS Area F director Michael Brydon.

A place to stay forever COMMUNITY NEWS RICK HANSEN 25TH ANNIVERSARY RELAY CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PENTICTON’S FINAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPANT Penticton is preparing for the arrival of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay in to our community on May 3, 2012. Penticton has been selected to be an ofﬁcial stop on the Relay and a Community Planning Team has been developed to coordinate an End of Day Celebration Event at Gyro Park to welcome the Relay. The Community Planning Team will be selecting a “Final Community Participant” who will carry the Rick Hansen Medal on the last leg of the Relay in Penticton and to kick off the celebration event. The Team is reaching out in to the community requesting nominations of “difference makers” who could be considered for this honour. The End of Day Celebration will provide an outstanding platform for the community to celebrate the positive difference that the selected individual has made - recognizing them for their inspirational and remarkable achievements. The nomination process is simple; submit on a maximum of one page a list the top 5 reasons the nominee should be selected as the Final Community Participant. Full nomination details are available on the City of Penticton website www.penticton. ca/rickhansen or you can pick up a form at the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power Street) or the Downtown Penticton

Association Ofﬁce (209-212 Main Street). The nomination deadline is midnight, Wednesday November 16, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT YARD WASTE INFORMATION 2011 YARD WASTE PROGRAM RESIDENTS RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL - CURBSIDE GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK-UP The City of Penticton Bi-Weekly Yard Waste Collection Program is available from March to November. This is a reminder that the last Yard Waste Collection for 2011 will be held on your regular garbage day during the week of November 21st to 25th, 2011. Unlimited amounts of yard waste in clearly marked reusable containers, paper yard waste bags or pruning bundles pruning’s with string or twine (3’ max length, 3” max branch diameter). Noxious weeds, kitchen scraps, food rocks, sod tree stumps, ﬂower pots/tray, construction material, lumber and animal droppings will not be accepted. For more information please call the Public Works Department at (250) 490-2500 or visit our website at www.penticton.ca.

EARLY MORNING DOWNTOWN PARKING Please obey signage in the Downtown Area that Restricts Vehicles from parking 4:00 am - 6:00 am.

No Parking 4:00 am - 6:00 am restrictions are put in place to allow the City Public Works Department clear passage for various maintenance duties such as street sweeping, litter collections, catch basin maintenance, snow removal, banner installation, street light maintenance, hydrant maintenance, planter and tree maintenance. Trafﬁc Bylaw 94-39 “Parking Contrary to Signage” carries a $50.00 ticket ﬁne. Thank you for your co-operation. For more information please call Public Works Department 250 490-2500 or Penticton Bylaw Services 250 490-2440.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT THE PENTICTON COMMUNITY CENTRE The Community Centre was recently expanded and renovated, and reopened in June 2011. With the expansion of the Community Centre, the City of Penticton is seeking Health and Wellness Services and Programs to be provided by third parties in leasable space(s) available at the Community Centre.

LAND SALE – 903, 911, 921, 935, 941, 947, 955, 963 AND 969 ECKHARDT AVE. W. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Penticton intends to dispose of the following lands: • Approximately 4,650 square metres of land with the legal description of Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Plan 3536 and Lots 1, 2, Plan 7817 all of District Lot 366, Similkameen Division Yale District, Except Plan KAP87244 located at 903, 911, 921, 935, 941, 947, 955, 963 and 969 Eckhardt Ave. W., Penticton, B.C., for a total purchase price of $925,000 to 0922883 B.C. Ltd., o/a Okanagan Elite Hockey Association Development Corp. Any person(s) who wishes to comment on the proposed disposition, may appear in person or by agent, the morning of the Special Council meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., or submit a petition or written comments to the Corporate Ofﬁcer prior to the meeting. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at (250) 490-2400 prior to the meeting.

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tors with conditions set out in a detailed plan, which is up for renewal in 2012. That document detailed limits on administrative expenditures of 20 per cent, and set aside 80 per cent for marketing initiatives — some of which, for sport tourism, have won provincial recognition. Under the agreement, Hodson said, the Tourism Advisory Council administers and controls the AHRT fund, which can exceed $450,000 on a yearly basis. Five board members of the council are elected by accommodators, he added. “What’s going to happen to our representation now that TAC will now be dissolved come Dec. 31? What’s going to happen to our say? Is the money still going to be spent the way it’s supposed to be as mandated?” he said. Hospitality association members will be meeting with the Penticton Business Development Group today (Friday) about the governance structure, and Hodson said he hoped that would start the Àow of communication between all organizations. “I’m sure everybody in this community, we’re all coming together for the same cause,” he said. “We just want the answers. We want to make sure we’re heard.”

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ooking back at decisions they have made over the last three years, it would be hard to cast the current Penticton council as afraid of change. Whether or not those decisions have been made with serious consideration of all their implications is another question. Case in point, last week council voted to give the contract for handling tourism, visitor information and economic development services to the brand new Business Development Group, bypassing the Penticton Chamber of Commerce, who have been handling it up until now. There are good reasons that chambers, which represent a community’s business sector, often handle those three related services. Their livelihood, after all, is intimately tied up with them. It’s just a one-year contract and if it doesn’t work out, at least according to Mayor Dan Ashton, council can try something else. Who knows, council might even offer the contract to the chamber again. That is, if the chamber wants it. Come Dec. 31, when the new group takes over, the chamber will have to vacate its current of¿ces in the Visitor Information Centre on Railway. And the new group is going to be starting out with some bare walls, with the computers and of¿ce equipment needed to run the operation being the property of the chamber. A potential hidden cost to this change over. Perhaps more important than not having computers and such is the lists of contacts and other information necessary to running the operations … those would belong to the chamber as well. We wonder if council really considered the longterm implications of their short-term decision. There is a certain inertia involved in promoting a community. You can’t wave a wand a make things go back to the way it was if things don’t work out. Computers and information are just a part of the picture that will have to be restarted every time council makes this kind of change. PENTICTON WESTERN

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This is what democracy looks like The “Occupy (¿ll in the blank)” cultists are famous for moronic chants and holding uninformed ideas, but they do, unwittingly, hold one view that is unassailably true. When the self-proclaimed 99 per cent repeat that “this is what democracy looks like” they are absolutely correct. The brief history of the movement, such as it is, is a case study of democracy in action, and demonstrates why we are blessed that we don’t live in one. Symptoms of direct democracy are evident everywhere in the Occupy movement. The growing piles of ¿lth, the inability of the group to agree on what they stand for and the rise of an elite within the so-called 99 per cent are predictable. Just as predicable is the collapse of the movement into disarray and violence. This is what democracy looks like. Democracies like Occupy are sold as lofty endeavours, where each individual has a voice in the group, and the group convenes in meetings to hear “all” views. In Vancouver, the group holds two “General Assemblies” each day. This group clearly has many items to consider. What is not clear is who actually moderates these

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At Random assemblies, or under which rules the meetings are conducted. Perhaps there is a “Robert’s Rules for Anarchists”. Smashing the system requires a system. In any case, after spending at least half of each day in unproductive general assemblies, and the other half in unproductive protest and somewhat more productive panhandling, the Occupy groups are evolving into true democracies. Factions are taking form. The “Kitchen Groups” are striking because they feel they are feeding too many freeloaders and professional homeless. The drummers in the drum circles are upset the “Kitchen Group” is getting more than their fair share

of the public service unionsupplied money. Nobody in Occupy knows what the “Comfort Group” does and why they need any money. There isn’t an occupier around who wants to clean the port-a-potty. So there will be a vote at the General Assembly — and the drummers will vote to de-fund the “Comfort Group”, then everyone will vote to remove the existing “leadership” and by exercising “democracy” larger groups of self-interested factions will trample the “rights” of minority factions in a cascade of motions and votes that can only end in violence or dissolution, or both. And the port a-potties will still go uncleaned. Democracy in action. The system the Occupy folks say they would like to dismantle is one that protects the rights of minority factions. It is a system that recognizes that rights are granted not by “General Assemblies”, but exist in each individual as “natural law” — the 1960 Canadian Bill of Rights and our (otherwise dysfunctional) Canadian Constitution recognize rights as being granted by God. It is not a democracy. It is a system of constitutional monarchy with democratically chosen repre-

sentatives. We’ve had nearly eight centuries to experiment with the alternative systems such as the Occupy people want, and found all but the one we have lead to totalitarianism, dictatorship and abuse of minorities. Were the Occupiers to live in the societies they propose, some Occupiers would have disappeared by now, and many would be in custody. The rights they enjoy under the existing system would be summarily suspended — particularly if we were a true democracy. In a true democracy the majority would have voted long ago to eliminate the minority Occupy groups. The reality, however, is changing the system has nothing whatever to do with the Occupy crowd. The Occupy ¿nanciers in the union/socialist movement want chaos with the resulting suspension of individual freedoms. That is what true democracy looks like. In the system the Occupiers and their enablers on the left want to dismantle, minorities are protected and the port a-potties are cleaned. Mark Walker is the publisher of the Penticton Western News.

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Proud to call Canada home Oct. 31 means different things to different people. For many Canadians, it’s simply Halloween. For others, it’s All Hallows’ Eve, the day before the traditional Christian feast of all saints. And for me? Well, as of today, and for the rest of my life, it will always be known as the day Canada chose my family and me to become citizens. In early 2003, I bought a publishing business in Canada and moved my wife and four children from Massachusetts to Penticton, a sleepy, small town in the South Okanagan in British Columbia. I then spent the next few years building the company and learning all about life in rural western Canada. In 2009, we decided to seek Canadian citizenship and ¿lled out all the forms, paid all the fees and, eventually, took and passed the citizenship exam. And today, we proudly become Canadian citizens. When I left the U.S., there was a conservative Republican in the White House and a left-wing Liberal in 24 Sussex Drive. Today, there’s a left-wing Democrat in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and a right-wing Conservative in Ottawa. Strikingly, the world is now looking to Ottawa as that “bright, shining city on a hill,” setting an example for all of ¿scal discipline and measured-yeteffective foreign military action, while maintaining a signi¿cant — and expensive — domestic social safety net. Poll after poll suggests that Canadians are more secular, more liberal, more concerned with the collective good and more risk averse than Americans. These generalizations have a kernel of authenticity to them, but the truth is that the Canada — and the Canadians — I have

Youth can shape future

There has been much discussion lately regarding getting our younger people out to vote. It seems to me that over the years the younger generation has become disillusioned and has lost faith in the system that incorporates and supports corruption, favoritism and intimidation. Can’t say I blame them — most of us feel that way. However, someone once said that a nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves. How true! Our politicians have proven time and again that they are primarily concerned with their own fortunes. But this can be stopped. We older citizens who are voting for change do not have the numbers to address these problems by ourselves. You, the younger generation, have the power to change things and you also have a concomitant obligation to do so. If not for yourselves, then for future generations — lest they look back at you with disdain, much as you do. We have governments at all levels that are propelling myriad costs into the future in order to get re-elected. You and your children should not be stuck with these Ponzi schemes and our bills. Only you can say “Enough”. Enough to shareholder greed; enough to rip-off banking laws; enough to corporate bailouts; enough to unaffordable education; enough to joblessness; enough to homelessness; enough to hungry children; enough to patients in hospital hallways; enough to not caring for people with special needs; enough to poverty; enough to neglected infrastructure … the list goes on.

come to know and love over the last few years simply don’t conform to any of these stereotypical caricatures. They — you — are warm, generous, multi-talented and complex bundles of contradictions … resembling more than ever your —our — American cousins. And my own views on American-ism have evolved. I have much less of a stomach for exporting democracy and force-feeding our values to communities and cultures more concerned with ¿guring out where the next meal will come from. And I’ve learned to appreciate — all over again — the almost-priceless value of strong, consistent political leadership. Be grateful for what we now have, my fellow Canadians; for the alternative — weak, vacillating and uninspiring — can be found just south of the 49th parallel. Since arriving in Canada, I’ve been able to volunteer on behalf of some of Canada’s most capable national, provincial and local political leaders; I’ve spent ¿ve very rewarding years on the board of our regional hospital foundation, where we’ve raised millions of dollars for new, state-of-the-art equipment for the bene¿t of our older-than-average Okanagan communities; I’ve watched three of my children graduate from Canadian public high schools; and beginning next May, I hope to watch an economist, then a registered nurse, and then an electrical engineer graduate from some of Canada’s ¿nest universities. And when they go forth into the world, my children will do so as Canadians for the rest of their lives. Thank you, Canada, for choosing us.

Some people say that all this can’t be solved at once. Fine. Solve one challenge at a time, rather than spending billions on projects that are not required or are just politically motivated. To the younger generations who are not satis¿ed with the status quo: it’s time to speak up. It’s time to act. Tell your politicians how it’s going to be from now on. Provide to all political parties your concerns as a petition with items prioritized. Then, at election time, get out in droves to support the candidates that will truly represent you. You can, and should, change the future of Canada. You have the opportunity to make this a kinder, more caring place. Patrick MacDonald Penticton

Of trails and dogs

To the lady who I blew up at on Oct. 24 when one of her three dogs molested me while I was running on Campbell Mountain, I offer my sincere apology. Walking dogs and running are both healthy and sustainable activities, and we should rather help each other because we have far bigger common problems: motorcyclists and ATV-ers using trails even when it is clearly forbidden, and those dumping garbage, such as at the beginning of the Campbell Mountain trails, for example. At the same time, runners should be able to use the trail without being molested by dogs. As your part of the bargain I would suggest you train your dogs to obey better, something that shouldn’t be too hard because most dogs aren’t that stupid. If your dog is really untrainable, I think you should keep him

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on a leash or not take him to areas where runners must be expected. For my part I promise to be more patient, in case things don’t work out in spite of your best efforts. I confess that yelling “… ‘I am sorry’ is not enough!...” at you doesn’t help, because if your dog senses a confrontation he will take his master’s side and may make things worse. He’s just a dog and means his best. I promise to cultivate greater patience in the future, if you promise to train or control your dogs. Do we have a deal? Florian Maurer Naramata

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City ďŹ nances far better than the perception Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election time again. As usual, many statements will be made by well-intentioned individuals and candidates about the terrible state of Pentictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Âżnances. Unfortunately, such comments often demonstrate an appalling lack of knowledge. The overall city debt at the end 2010 stood at $80.6 million. No argument â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a big Âżgure. However, a look at the facts quickly puts this debt into context. Within that Âżgure is a remaining capital debt of $22 million for the South Okanagan Events Centre. General accounting practices dictate that amount must stay on the books, but it is not really a debt as it will be retired in 2018 from ongoing committed casino revenues. That amount has zero impact on city taxes. There are those who argue that casino funding should not have been used. If council of the day had followed that advice, the events centre site today would be a vacant lot. To fund such a facility through conventional borrowing would have broken the back of Penticton taxpayers. Further, the events centre gained by referendum an approval rating of 80.3 per cent in September 2006. The use of casino funds was a landmark decision for the province of B.C. simply because no municipality had done it this way before. Once the $40 million agreement had been reached with the province, Penticton received many calls from municipal CEOs and Âżnancial ofÂżcers enquiring: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How did you do that?â&#x20AC;? That use of casino funds has been reviewed and maintained by three successive councils. Further to these Âżgures, it should be understood that the overall

Teachers get back to basics

The Okanagan-Skaha Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union would like to thank the parents and students of School District 67 (Okanagan-Skaha) for your continued support and understanding as we work through Phase One of our job action. Teachers fully understand that you are concerned about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education. Because of this, we have structured Phase One so that it is all about teaching and not about administrative and paperwork that often take up considerable time. That time is better devoted to the classroom. You may have heard in the news that Education Minister George Abbott is considering legislation to end the current strike. His rationale for this government interference is his concern that you, the parents, are not being given the details of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress. There are two points that need to be made clear immediately so that you have the correct information. First, the school year has only just begun. Formal report cards, the type referred to by Minister Abbott, would not be occurring for several weeks and in some schools not until November if we were not in job action, so his presumption that you are uninformed about your child is premature at best. In the meantime, teachers should be contacting you in their usual ways if they have a concern. Second, Phase One does not stop teachers from providing students and their parents with progress reports at any time. In fact, The Okanagan-Skaha Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union and the B.C. Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation expect that informal reporting is occurring on an ongoing basis be it teacher, student or parent initiated and that if there are any concerns, that they are discussed with parents at the earliest possible date. These communications could be informal meetings, phone calls, assignments sent home to be signed and returned, comments in agendas, notes home, emails or online depending on the usual method employed by the individual teacher.

The truth is I pay more for my cable TV and Internet services than I pay for municipal taxes. debt Âżgure includes $15.5 million for the sewage plant upgrade and $13.4 million for the water plant upgrade. Both were wise and very necessary environmental and capacity upgrades which speak to the health of our community. Both are funded by user fees which have no effect on general tax rates, just as natural gas and electricity have no such impact. Before anyone jumps up and yells at me that user fees are a form of taxation, my answer is: I know that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but they still have no impact on tax rates. Water and sewer services are absolutely essential and non-discretional services. To gain further perspective, the current subsidy for the events centre operating costs is $1.66 million. Many who wave those costs about, either by design or ignorance, often fail to mention that a substantial portion of that bill goes to subsidize the operations of Memorial Arena and the convention centre. Prior to the events centre, their annual subsidy was $750,000. It should further be noted the current subsidy for the community centre, including

The intent of this job action is for teachers to get back to the basics of teaching by limiting administrative duties with as few disruptions to students as possible. For the minister to even suggest legislation this early in the process, for reasons that are unfounded, is disingenuous and appears to be based on misinformation. If you have any questions about the progress of your daughter or son, please contact their teacher. They will be happy to discuss your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress with you. For further information, please contact OSTU president Kevin Epp (250-492-4915). Kevin Epp, president Okanagan-Skaha Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union

Club grateful for support

Recently, a group of dedicated volunteer members of the Penticton BMX Club (both riders and parents of riders) spent several weekends redesigning and extending the BMX track located at Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park. The BMX club would like to say a great, big thank you to Patrick Buchanan, Shawn Whitty and Jeff Babuin for donating their time and energy to this track rebuild. As we are a non-proÂżt club, the rebuild of the track would not have happened without the support of the community and local businesses. On behalf of the Penticton BMX Club, I would like to thank the following businesses for their extremely generous provision of equipment and materials: Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors; Cantex Paving; PaciÂżc Rim Equipment Rentals; P&E Lumber; Quality Plumbing; Valley Bobcat Services; Westhills Aggregates; and Westminster Equipment Rentals. We would also like to thank the City of Penticton for their ongoing support of the BMX club. We hope that the newly designed track will be enjoyed by cyclists in the community. BMX racing season begins again in April 2012. Kathryn Golbeck, Penticton BMX

the new pool, is $3 million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which begs the question, at least for me: Why are people not attacking the community centre with the same enthusiasm they show towards their favourite whipping boy the events centre? When you factor in the above Âżgures you will Âżnd by any measure that Penticton is in reasonable Âżnancial shape and not anywhere near the critical Âżnancial situation that some will have you believe. In fact, in the Statement of Financial Position to Dec. 31, 2010, the reserve fund stands at $12.1 million, up from $10.5 million in 2009. Using the latest assessment Âżgures for 2011, the average assessed value of a Penticton home is $346,420 and the average municipal tax was $1,334. That Âżgure includes the school and hospital levies as well, levies over which the city has no control. So the average Penticton taxpayer pays $3.65 per day. That $3.65 gives you police and Âżre protection, roads, snow removal, library, recreation and convention facilities, a world-class events centre and the list goes on and on. The truth is I pay more for my cable TV and Internet services than I pay for municipal taxes. In sum, when one examines Pentictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Âżnancial facts, one has to conclude that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Âżnances are in much better shape than some would have us believe. The weather may be overcast and cloudy but the sky is not falling! Rory McIvor Penticton

Rotten apples in the barrel

A sector of the agricultural business community under the auspices of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association and the RDOS threaten the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livelihood, by the lack of care and concern in their mistreatment of fruit pickers who assist the growers and the overall regional community economy, by not providing housing or camping. Seventeen years ago we pulled together as a community to address the transient pickers issue. The media was ablaze with discourse. What sparked the issue was the disruption and displacement of a conÂżned tribe of homeless seasonal migrant workers temporarily squatting in Hobo Alley near the Yacht Club in Penticton; where traditionally since the Great Depression sub-cultures camped and moved on. Under force and threat of violence, this out-of-the-way contained transient community was dispersed. This coercive approach resulted in young people relocating to sleep on roofs, parks and beaches, residential property and vacant lots. Regrettably, Barry Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leisure Services ofÂżce became a metaphorical â&#x20AC;&#x153;call centreâ&#x20AC;?. Fortunately, through understanding and concerned citizens speaking out, a committee formed by the powers that be listened to taxpayers, and with input from invited youth on board, viable solutions were found and implemented. The solutions were as follows: A few undesirables were bused by the RCMP to Anarchist Mountain. Wholesome middle-class youth were recognized for their inexpensive approach to their summer holidays until they returned to school. Some pickers felt a need to show the community they were responsible and, not longhaired hippy yahoos as perceived, volunteered to Âżght the Garnet Âżre, while committed fruit pickers were given picker shacks or allowed to live in tents and camp out on orchard land. Now the issue has resurfaced. Pickers are protesting living/working conditions. A few orchardists have eroded the symbiotic relationship

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put in place by community leaders and employment hosts/parental Âżgures fostering a climate of extended family. As already evident, by creating discontent, these heartless â&#x20AC;&#x153;fruit baronsâ&#x20AC;? jeopardize the possibility of our seasonal migrant labour force, comprised of English, Spanish, and French-speaking youth, from returning. Orchardists complained this summer there was a lack of pickers. Word of mouth regarding mistreatment travels fast. There will be fewer pickers coming to the valley next summer. ProÂżt centric orchardists risk the chance of having fruit rot on their trees, while more considerate employers will continue to beneÂżt from the prosperity of community. James Iwasuk Penticton

City created its own mess

Elvena Slump has outdone herself with her letter in the Oct. 28 Western News. The woman keeps complaining that rural residents fail to pay a user fee for some Penticton white elephants that placed the city and its voting residents in a deep hole â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one they dug without seeking any input from we looking in from the outside. This accomplishment of doom and gloom was achieved with the help of the incumbent non-resident mayor who is also head honcho of the RDOS. As far as Tom Isherwood goes, I will never have need to use your public facilities other than a washroom. I am quite sure Elvena would shy away from some outdoor toilets in Olalla (user fee or not), but she is welcome to use same for nothing. My wife and I spend thousands of dollars per year in your beautiful city â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so park your harp and take your worn-out trumpet to the dump Slump and clam up. Pentictonites and your elected outsiders made the bed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you know the rest. Tom Isherwood Olalla

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Guests can join a tour of Ecommunity Place at 10 or 11 a.m. and can choose one of three programs: Art on the Land, Words of the Land or Music on the Land. Spaces for the classes are limited to groups of 10. For further information or to RVSP please call 250-493-7181, ext. 2251.

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Brazilian beat heats it up The Children’s Showcase presents the second of four exciting performances in the 2011-2012 season. Axé Capoeira (AHshay cap-o-AIR-ah) offers a mix of dance, martial arts, drumming and vocals. This group of young performers presents a spectacular taste of Brazilian culture, with something to amaze and inspire everyone in the audience. Suitable for ages three and up, the performance is on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in Penticton’s Cleland The-

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events Nov. 12 — Lester Quitzau performs with special guest Bill Hicks at the Dream Café in Penticton. Nov. 12 — The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra opens its season in the South Okanagan with Mozart’s Requiem in the Cleland Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 — The Children’s Showcase brings Brazilian performance troupe Axe Capoeira to the Cleland Theatre, starting at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 — John Salsnek is holding his 13th annual Paw Prints Studio and Gallery open house from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 148 Carr Cres., Willowbrook Valley. 1-888-256-3600. Nov. 18 — The Shatford Centre/Okanagan School of the Arts is hosting A Taste For The Arts starting at 5:30 p.m., bringing together selected restaurants and culinary establishments while guests get a peek behind the scenes at the Shatford and its continuing transformation into an arts centre. Tickets for the Shatford Centre fundraiser are $50 and can be purchased at the centre, 760 Main St., by email at info@shatfordcentre.com or by phone at 250-770-7668.

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November 4 ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts/pool at 6:30 p.m. and karaoke with Anita. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Friday night dances with Destiny — the dance band starting at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. COMPUTER SENIORS’ CLUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall. Call 250-770-7848 for more information. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. SOUTH MAIN DROPIN CENTRE has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS DJ music. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together

at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ballroom and Latin-American dancing. Instruction is provided on certain Fridays. For more information contact Brian at 250-492-7036 or visit www.funtimers.bravehost.com. THE LEGION LADIES will be holding their general meeting at 2 p.m. Branch dinner at 5:30 p.m. with music by Sun Riders. GRIEF SUPPORT AND Education Video Series begins on Nov. 4. This series sponsored by the Penticton & District Hospice Society and the Hospice Palliative Care Program is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Location is the Penticton Art Gallery on 199 Marina Way in the Tea Room. For info contact Andrea Turner at 250-492-9071, ext. 2203. Other sessions on Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2 and 9.

SATURDAY November 5 R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11 a.m. and a sing along. Poppy day. ANAVETS HAS FUN pool

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at 1 p.m., dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. L EARNING J EWISH CENTRE for Christians at 10 a.m. at St.Andrews Presbyterian. SURVIVORSHIP DRAGON BOAT team flea market runs every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All funds raised go to team activities and breast cancer awareness. Market at 1652 Fairview Rd. (Fairview Plaza). For table rental and more information please call 250-4936604. 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 6:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts/pool at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Okie Dokie karaoke at 6:30 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has partner cribbage the first and third Saturday each month. G LOBAL V ILLAGE MARKET at the Penticton United Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Discover unique jewelry, weaving, co-operative games, fair-trade coffee, tea and chocolate and much more. BODIES ON POWER presents: Your Immune System with Bobbi from Nature’s Fare at 11:30 a.m. (45 to 60 min) at 102-500 Railway St. Please call 250-7708303 for more info. This is a free event. THE GOLO ART project is proud to host an opening event at 419 Main St. on from 5 to 9 p.m. This

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month the golo is highlighting the work of new golo members Shannon Breadner, Kristine Lee and Shamim Nouri. P ENTICTON I TALIAN C ANADIAN Society annual harvest dinner dance will be at the Days Inn conference centre. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Music by Vince. Tickets are $37.30 per person. Call 250-493-0444 or 250-493-4481. SANTA PRESENTS 2011 craft show which features talented exhibitors from the province. There will be prizes, harp music and admission is $4. Also on Nov. 6 and Santa comes each afternoon.

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November 6 S UNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ Emil Sajna at the South Main Drop-In Centre on South Main St. Call 250-493-2111 for more info. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m., an M&M Meat Draw, Last Man Standing and games. C ANADIAN R OYAL LEGION branch 40 has 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 are hosting its monthly breakfast in support of local charities from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. 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. I NDOOR S UNDAY MARKETS from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 760 Main St. features artists, face painting, food, exhibits and more. P ENTICTON AND DISTRICT Stamp Club meets at the Penticton Library Auditorium/ Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. All visitors welcome. PAWS PRINTS STUDIO and Gallery is having its 13th annual open house and exhibition from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be original paintings, limited edition prints, collectable gifts. Event is at 148 Carr Cres., Willowbrook. Five km south of See Ya Later Ranch.

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SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has cardio dance and novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing along at 10:30 a.m. Also a home cooked meal served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. PENTICTON CONCERT BAND holds rehearsals

playing of an instrument in a concert band and an opportunity to join a vital musical group for personal enjoyment and camaraderie). Wide variety of musical selections. The Penticton Concert Band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. THE HEALING POWER of Enzymes. It is not just what you eat, but what you actually digest that greatly affects our health. Presented by acclaimed holistic pharmacist RoseMarie Pierce from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Penticton Whole Foods Market. Event is free. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in the Ark on 1498 Government St. is offering a free drop-off program for elementary aged kids. A safe place to play games (computers, Wii, PS3, Lego, pool, airhockey), make crafts, gym time, snacks from 2:45 to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. S OUTH O KANAGAN GENEALOGICAL Society meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further info call Nola Reid at 250-492-0751.

T HE F RIENDSHIP FORCE of Penticton – Okanagan will meet for lunch and monthly meeting at noon the Royal Canadian Legion Branch on 502 Martin St. Call Sharon at 250493-1649 or Anna at 250-487-1126 for info.

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2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Use entrance to right of main door at 8 p.m. at the Anglican Church in Okanagan Falls. Call 250-490-9272 for information. SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB on 439 Winnipeg St. has membership information at 10:30 a.m. in the computer annex room. PENTICTON MUSEUM BROWN bag lectures features Own Fauvell discussing Training Pilots for combat — the British Commonwealth air training plan during WWII. This will be from noon to 1 p.m. The museum is also hosting its annual Remembrance Week videos Monday and Tuesday. Videos are two hours long. Admission by donation. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 7 p.m. P ENTICTON N AVAL VETERANS meet every second Tuesday at 1 p.m. at 502 Martin St. PENTICTON CONCERT BAND rehearses at 7 p.m. Intermediate to advanced musicians (“rusty” encouraged to join the group. It is an opportunity to “renew”

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ment — for many the wait to be compensated has been worse. According to Kronebusch, there is about $30,000 sitting in a trust fund that was determined by the committee overseeing it to be used for “unmet needs.” The frustration is hitting a boiling point because that money has only been used sparingly — some funds doled out for food vouchers when the slide initially happened June 13, 2010. Since then it has been frozen, waiting for the government to settle with the victims. “It is a catch-22, that is the whole problem,” said Kronebusch. “The money can’t go out until it is determined what the unmet needs are and we don’t know what those are yet until the government offers up.” The trust fund committee consists of various

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PENTICTON LAKER Daylan Robertson (above) collides into Kamloops Storm netminder Lyndon Stanwood as the puck slides into the net. Lakers goalie Jessie Gordichuk (below) snags this shot in Wednesday’s KIJHL game in Penticton. The visitors got an overtime goal to edge the Lakers 4-3.

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Penticton Lakers coach Robert Dirk knows a win slipped away. The Lakers pushed the Kamloops Storm, the top team in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, to double overtime only to lose 4-3. The Lakers are now 9-4-0-2. “We played good enough to win,” said Dirk. “When you get into three-on-three hockey, it’s up and down. Each team is going to have its chances to score. They capitalized on theirs and we didn’t. We had chances late on the power play.” Karan Toor took a feed from Blake Culbert on a two-on-one and trickled one past Lakers goalie Jessie Gordichuk, who turned aside 33 of 37 shots. Dirk was happy to see Kale Erickson knot the game at three with less than a minute to go from a bad angle. However, the Lakers were unable to use the remaining power play time to sew up the win. The Lakers went twofor-nine on the power play, but weren’t dangerous while up two players. In their last four games, the Lakers power play has gone five-for-35. “We haven’t worked on the five-on-three, that’s something that is coming,” said Dirk.

“I’m not too worried about it. We competed against the No. 1 team in the league. They knew they were in a hockey game. I think they know they got lucky to get out of here with two points.” The Storm, now undefeated in its last 10 games, dodged a bullet when the Lakers celebrated what they thought was the winning goal they scored

late in the third period on the power play. The official waved it off because of a delayed high sticking penalty against the Storm, who had brief possession before the Lakers buried the puck. Colten DeFrias, third in league scoring, got the Storm on the board first. Dylan Sahara tied it for the Lakers six minutes later when his point shot

found a hole in Lyndon Stanwood. Shortly after that goal, Daylan Robertson gave the Lakers a 2-1 lead, which they took into the second period. Daniel Buchanan tied things at two. In the third period, both teams traded goals, but the Lakers didn’t show much urgency until Brett Dallen gave the Storm a 3-2 lead. Dirk agreed that his team didn’t show much

energy until that goal, but pointed out that on two of the Storm’s goals, they had full possession in their defensive zone. “We just have to make better decisions and better plays with the puck,” he said. “We take away those two mistakes, we win the game 2-1, 3-1.” Lakers captain JR Krolik felt his team played well. “We’re here to prove ourselves,” he said. “We weren’t that good last year, but we’re quite a bit better this season.” The positives Krolik saw are that the Lakers used their speed and got shots off in small areas. “We have done something a lot of teams wish they can do,” said Dirk of how his team pushed the Storm, which has lost once in regulation and twice in overtime. “We feel and are expecting to get better. How much better are they going to get? We expect to be a much better hockey club in the second half than we are in the first half.” The Lakers next play the Grand Forks Border Bruins at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Sunday at 2 p.m. Penticton’s Cole Buckley could be in goal for the Border Bruins as the team acquired him from the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Wednesday.

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Getting thumped by the Vernon Vipers 7-1 in Vernon didn’t bother Fred Harbinson as much as something else did. The Vees coach-GM didn’t like watching his players give up during the final 15 minutes of the game after Adam Tambellini scored a power play goal making it 4-1. “I think that was the back breaker,” said Harbinson. “I thought our guys kind of gave up. There is always talk about guys leaving and everything else, but the one thing that has been evident to me in the last two games, is that three of our four captains are out of the lineup. It’s (leadership) something that we’re lacking right now.” Harbinson added other guys need to understand that at this point they can’t just be followers and need to step outside their box a little bit. “I don’t want players around here that, when things get tough, they shut it down,” said Harbinson. “A product of feeling sorry for

themselves.” The back-breaking goal came just as the Vees nearly killed off Zach Urban’s late second period hooking call. Harbinson said a puck shot into the zone hit and injured Ryan Reilly and set up Tambellini for his breakaway tally. The effort Wednesday night prompted Vees goalie Michael Garteig, who made 31 saves, to post this message on Twitter. “Boys need to dig deep, just cuz a couple guys are gone doesn’t mean we aren’t a team. Prime opportunity for guys to step up.” The Vees coach felt his team opened the game well even though the Vipers had a 2-0 lead after a period. It was 3-0 in the second before Connor Reilly put the Vees on the board. “Second period I thought we played really, really well,” said Harbinson. “Even though they got the next goal on the power play, we answered back right away. The next shift after the goal, we had a disallowed goal, which was definitely a good call. Maybe half a foot lower and that puck gets knocked out of

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Alex Sergueev feels this is an important season for the Glengarry Figure Skating Club. Sergueev entered last season as the new coach striving to rebuild. This year is about taking steps forward. Helping make that happen are skaters challenging themselves to get better. “They are moving up to the next level,” said Sergueev, who has some skaters advancing from the elementary level. “It will not be easy for them to compete.” This season skaters will participate in four events, with the first being in Winfield on Dec. 3. Penticton’s Ogopogo Freeskate follows on Feb. 10, then on March 2 is a trip to Armstrong for regional qualifying. The final competition is at the end of March in Surrey. The club will also have its Christmas recital and year-end show.

As Sergueev hopes to build on last year, he is also taking on a larger workload, which includes working with CanSkaters and taking over the Tiny Tots program. That was run by the city, who approached the club for assistance. Sergueev is in charge of that coaching staff. He also runs a power skating program for hockey players on Thursday evenings. As for members, initially it appeared there would be less for the CanSkate program. The re-opening of the pool attracted kids to enroll for swimming lessons and the South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association has programs going until December. Membership numbers are starting to equal out, however, and Sergueev still has hope they will have 100 kids. In senior intermediate, the club has eight skaters. The club has also added new coaches.

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CAROLINE HILD and Rita Taenzer sort through some of the handmade bags and caps that will be available at this year’s Global Village Market, happening Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton United Church on Main Street.

The market has been very successful. For just one Guatemalan co-operative, Andres said, they have generated $8,000 since 2003. “It makes us feel good because these women are getting twice as much or more than they would in the regular market,” said Andres. “And they are able to feed their families and make a better life for themselves. It makes you feel good.” And this time of year, people are looking for Christmas gifts, which account for a lot of their annual sales, said Andres. Buying from the

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COUNCIL - Forum draws packed house Helena Konanz said her background ranged from a career in professional sports, education in political science and business in health and wellness. “I’d really like to help focus on making Penticton a dynamic place year-round,” she said. “I think it’s going to get tough. All of us in the community are going to have to work together. The economy, it’s a global issue and we’re going to have to look at it globally.” Kevin Noonan, a retired businessman, said he would like to tap the agriculture sector for economic growth. “There’s an abundance of agriculture business around here that seems to be poorly supported,” he said, adding that the city should become more entrepreneurial. “Things come up all the time.” Gary Leaman, who said he had already done a “tour of duty on council a few years ago,” said although less critical during periods of slowing growth, leadership was required to ensure development is consistent with the OCP.

“You need the stamina to stand up and say, ‘This development is not right for the neighbourhood,’” he said, adding later that the city should target speci¿c business as part of an identity. Randy Kirkoski, a federal ¿rearms of¿cer for the RCMP, said the city should consider various options, be it partnering with private enterprise, to create new jobs in the city. “I think we have to go after jobs offered by government, provincial and federal,” he said, noting earlier that the reality is jobs must be created. “We have to keep people here in the city.” Lynn Kelsey is an advocate who works for the women’s centre in town, and she said young residents are held back by the lack of work and transit, in addition to housing. “I see a lot of women who can’t move forward because they can’t ¿nd affordable housing,” she said. Some candidates said they wanted to increase City Hall’s openness and communication with residents. David Greenwood said he was

running to give back to the community despite being busy with a young family and business, and said he wanted to actively engage residents in discussion. “I think it’s the responsibility of council to step outside the doors of City Hall,” he said, adding later that the high-tech and ¿lm industries would ¿t in well with the community. Terry Yeatman said he would love to see a voter turnout greater than 17 per cent. “I want to have a transparent council, and accessible council,” he said, noting later how important it was to share ideas. “I think we have opportunities here, but we need ideas from you people.” Overall, organizers were blown away by the evening’s success. “I’m so grateful to be part of GenNext right now. How amazing is this?” Katie Bowling, who chairs the group, said at the end of the evening. “You go to a meeting like this and you have a voice. “We packed a place because of something that matters.”

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Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new ship-building contract is creating a pent-up demand for welders that will be felt province-wide and now job seekers living in the South Okanagan can get in on the picture, said the dean of trades and apprenticeship for Okanagan College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any way you cut it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking good for welders,â&#x20AC;? said John Haller, as he makes preparations to bring the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welding program to Oliver for the Âżrst time this coming February. The college is hosting two information sessions on Thursday, Nov. 24. The Âżrst will be held at Southern Okanagan Secondary School at 2:30 p.m., and the second later that evening at 5:30 p.m. at Okanagan Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oliver Centre. The welding program gets underway Feb. 6, 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the last two to three months weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen an increase in the number of employers calling and asking for students,â&#x20AC;? said Haller, adding the welding trade traditionally acts as a bellwether for the economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Already there are more opportunities in the oil patch again,

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With a to-do list in hand, organizers behind the Penticton Business Development Group are beginning the process of establishing themselves in the community in preparation to deliver tourism, economic development and visitors information services in the city. Pledging openness and transparency, group signatory Andy Oakes said members are currently working on two main tasks: registering the entity legally as a not-for-pro¿t and beginning the search for board members. “We wanted to the get the message out to the public and stakeholders, ‘Here’s our governance model, here’s how this thing is going to operate and how it’s going to be positive for the community moving forward,’” Oakes said. Last Friday, the group was awarded the contract to provide tourism, economic development and visitor information services on behalf of the City of Penticton out of the municipally owned building

at 553 Railway St. Oakes said the nonpro¿t registration will be in place by Jan. 1, which is when the Penticton Business Development Group’s contract with the city begins. Concurrently, the group is working to form a board of directors, and is turning to the community for help. “We are obviously going to be recruiting some board members, and recruiting people to at least putting their names forward for consideration,” Oakes said, adding the group welcomes others to step forward, as they are having “an open call to any people in the community whether they’ve been in this part of the community before or not, to have their names submitted for consideration as well.” Once a roster of seven names is decided upon, he said the group will forward the board member list to council for ¿nal approval and endorsement. “We will consult with the city about the board members to ensure that they feel there’s an equal balance and be productive in those three distinct areas. We will be running

the board composition through the city,” he said, adding the process should take two to three weeks to complete. That board will be responsible for coming up with the job description of the yet-to-be-hired chief executive of¿cer, monitoring the success of outcomes and reporting back on results to the city. “This board is going to be run as a professional board. This board, their role is not meant to be involved in the dayto-day business of any of these functions,” Oakes said. “This board becomes more of a governance or focus board rather than say a working board tied into one of those three areas.” Once the board is ¿nalized, he said, those individuals will begin the search for a CEO, anticipating screening to be conducted in December. That individual’s ¿rst day is anticipated to be immediately in the new year. Oakes said there will be performance reviews of the CEO and the managers in all three areas of the contract, and measures will be communicated to

Fruit growers clash at meeting Black Press

It was a fractious meeting that saw hundreds of orchardists gather in Peachland from around the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys last week to turf out two of three incumbents on the board of the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative and replace them with growers calling for changes. Exactly what changes they wish to make remains to be seen because in their three-minute talks prior to election, most were not speci¿c. However, there were some shrill voices raised during the business discussions at the ¿ve-hour meeting and a lot of ¿nger pointing. The board elected Rob Dawson, of Cawston, as interim president, until a special meeting set for Nov. 9. Ron Vollo, of Summerland, was re-

elected to the 10-member board, while Darshan Jassar, of Penticton, unseated incumbent Claude Moreira. Nirmal Dhaliwal and Jack Machial, both of Oliver, were also elected to the board. Growers complained that they are not making a living in the tree fruit industry, and some suggested the co-operative should take lower quality fruit, rather than diverting it to be processed, which pays just a few cents a pound. “You’re grading us out of business,” claimed Kelowna grower Brian Witzke, to which outgoing director Jim Elliot responded that customers demand high quality or they’ll buy their fruit from other producers. Growers also learned about plans for modernizing the packinghouse infrastructure and plans for a new CanadaGap certi¿cation program for the tree fruit industry.

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Merchandise for Sale

Furniture

Home Improvements

Feed & Hay

Appliances

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

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 good quality meadow hay, tarp covered, $150 per ton, (250)499-5407 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

EXTREMELY LOW PRICES on popular BRAND NAMES because of slight scratch and dent.

Irrigation/Sprinkler Systems IRRIGATION BLOW OUTS (250)770-0618

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

Painting & Decorating Housepainter, inside/outside, 30 yrs exp., small jobs welcome, Worker’s Comp., seniors discount, free estimate phone Dave 250-497-7912 REASONABLE RATES specializing in PAINTING, home repairs and upgrades, no job too small. Truck available, call B&B Handyman Service, ask for Bruce, 250-809-4771

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

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

Rubbish Removal

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PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 TERRY the JUNK GUY 778931-0741 Rubbish, Cars, Yard Cleanups, Anything TerryTheJunkGuy.ca 778-931-0741

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6 black & grey kittens looking for good home. (250)490-3439 Bichon Pups, ﬁrst shots, dewormed, litter trained, great dispositions. For more info and pricing call 250-832-4923 HAVANESE / BICHON frise puppies, come with shots, del available. (250)804-6848 Trinity Shepherds Old World Style Long Haired Shepherds, puppies avail now, pure black. Vet checked all shots $350.ea 250-547-9763

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Closed for Renovation November 11 - 27 Please ensure you have enough prescription medicine and food for your pet ‘til Nov. 28 Sorry for any inconvenience

Sporting Goods

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheels $3800. 2008 Cervelo R3 - 54cm, DuraAce 7800, 53/39, FSASL Bars, Stem, Seatpost, Cranks, Mavic Elite wheels $2800.

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

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White Maytag fridge, Fridgidaire fridge, $150 ea (delivered),large cap. washer & dryers, works exc.$150 (delivered & set up) Front load Bosch washer $200. 250-7700827

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Free Items YARD SALE, EVERYTHING FREE. Rain or Shine. Sat Nov 5, 8am-noon. 30 Huth Ave.

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

Garage Sales APARTMENT MOVING SALE! Everything must go! 201-780 Government St. enter from back alley. Sat Nov 5, 8am-12. Critteraid presents “Christmas on Coleman,” a mini yard sale featuring Christmas decorations, 3099 Coleman St., Sat. Nov. 5, 8am-5pm, Sun., Nov. 6, 11am-3pm, lunch, $2 Borscht and a bun Garage Sale, Sat & Sun, Nov. 5 & 6, 191 Roy Ave, Penticton, 8:30-noon Indoor garage sale, Christmas decorations, linens, blankets, kitchenware etc., Sat. Nov. 5, 9am-noon, 303 Roy Ave.

Apt/Condo for Rent

$725

Downtown, large 2 bdrm, grd flr, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. Now ( SHM) $750 Near OK Beach & College, top floor walk up, 2 bdrm apt, new paint, carpet & lino. F, S, A/C, balcony, extra storage. Avail. Now and Dec. 1 (A334-2/3/4) $795 55+, 2 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c balcony, includes heat & cable. Extra storage. Avail. NOW (WT) $800 Grd flr 2 bdrm suite, laminate flrs, f,s, 1 bath, shared laundry, mth to mth rental. Avail. Dec. 1(H743-2) $900 Near OK Beach, 2nd flr walkup, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, balcony, extra storage, gas fp. Avail. Now (A350) $925 Alysen Pl, 4th floor, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl, sec’d parking, incl heat, granite countertops. Avail. Dec. 1 (A427) $950 Downtown, newer 1 bdrm & den condo, 6 appliances, laminate floors, balcony, extra storage. Avail. Now(OT418) $1100 View of Skaha Beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, extra storage, cov’d parking, incl cable. Avail. Dec. 1 (A323) $1500 Alysen Place, 4th flr, 2 bdrm +den, south facing, h.w. flrs, sec’d parking, extra storage. Avail. Now(A406)

$950

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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.

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APARTMENTS:

2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200

Open House Sat. Nov 5, 1-3pm

Good selection of real “Wood” furniture • Aqua-Tec Bath lift chair • Pecan wood dining room table, 8 chairs, 2 leafs, custom made surface protector, matching china cabinet • Microsuade Sofa & L.S. • Oak and Walnut Dining room sets • Oak and Walnut cabinets and hutches • Dressers, Hi-boys • IKEA dressers • Futons wood & metal • Walnut bedroom set • Recliners, gliders • Headboards New items coming in daily

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2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3500 (no wheels)

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2 bdrm + den in four plex, f,s, d/w, w.d, fp, central air, unfin bsmt, near school. Avail. Now ( H691-1) 3 bdrm, ½ duplex, near Cherry Lane Mall, f,s, d/w one level rancher. Avail. Dec. 1 ( H695) Furnished lakefront 2 bdrm home, 2 bath. Avail. from Now until June 30th. (OT424) 2 bdrm older home with some reno’s, 1 bath, unfinished bsmt, f,s, w.d, close to Pen Hi. Avail. Nov. 1 (H699) 3 bdrm upper duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate flrs, recently updated. Avail. Nov. 15 (H721-2) 3 bdrm reno’d home, uplands location, basement, 2.5 bath, large yard. Avail. Dec. 1 (H552) Freshly painted, new laminate floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, double carport, large deck, f,s, d.w, w.d. Located in Skaha Estates. Avail. Now (OT440) 55+, Fairway Village, 2 bdrm rancher, 2 bath, 5 appl, garage, backs onto golf course near Ramada Inn. Avail. Now (OT442) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Garage Sales

Musical Instruments

INDOOR YARD Sale Sat 8am4pm, Sun 11-3, rain or shine 2203 Dartmouth Dr, proceeds to beneﬁt CritterAid, to donate call 250-493-9752 YARD SALE, EVERYTHING FREE. Rain or Shine. Sat Nov 5, 8am-noon. 30 Huth Ave.

8th year Anniversary Sale, new music items have arrived, Peavey // Marshall // Takamine // Behringer // Guitar Stands //, Strings // much much more, NO Tax with this ad, 15% Pawn Fees with this ad, rentals also available, Pawn Traders and Music Sales, 71 Nanaimo Ave. E, (250)490-3040

Mobile Homes & Parks

Heavy Duty Machinery 6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977 A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies Shoprider Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, Stairlifts & Vertical lifts, 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 Collector Buying Native Indian Art Artifacts, Baskets, Totems, Silver, Gold, Coins, Antiques + In Town Now: (604) 377-5748 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? Moving, having to sell at a fraction of the price; Bistro table & 2 chairs, $275obo, 8pce sngle bdrm suite, $375obo, TV & stand, $175obo, all like new cond., view at Open House, Sat. Nov. 5 & Nov. 12, 1071006 King St., (250)809-9002 Pace Cargo trailer 6x6x10, good business deal. Call for details if interested. Danby apt freezer $135. (250)498-7040 POWER WHEELCHAIR Shoprider Navigator (new) #424L $3400 obo. POWER LIFT & RECLINE CHAIR (blue) $1200 obo 250-493-5370 Sears Best H/Duty 30” S/blower, used twice in 2 years! paid $2015, sell $1395 (moving), 250-497-0008, Ok Falls Single box spring & mattress, dbl box spring & mattress, queen box spring & mattress all with frames. $150 each delivered. (250)493-2687

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

Sporting Goods Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Stereo / DVD / TV DENON AVR-3803 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver with 115 watts x 8 channels: $180.00 obo. DENON DVD-2900 DV D / S A C D / C D / DV D - AU DIO/CD-R Audiophile grade player (not BlueRay): $180.00 obo. PARADIGM CC-370 v.4 Center Channel, (2) ADP-370 v.4 Surrounds and a PDR-12 v.2 12” Subwoofer, all together for $500.00 obo. All in excellent condition. PENTICTON. Phone 250-488-6716 after 6:00pm.

Tools Busy Bee drill press w/stand & accessories, $100. Makita roto rooter, 1/2 inch like new, $75. Bench saw, sand & blades. $90.(250)494-5375

Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property GROUND ﬂoor retail space for lease Ganges, Salt Spring Island Grace Point Square. Visit our website saltspringisland.net or contact Matt Barr at mjbarr@saltspringisland.net.

For Sale By Owner 4bdrm, 3ba, garage, large yard, double driveway, under renovation, ﬁnish your kitchen, bedroom & bath, between schools, leave message, $359,900, (250)493-8700 Newer Condo in Coldstream, 3 bdrm, den, 3 car garage, in-ground pool, furnished. $639,900. NO HST. drive by 8761 Hofer Dr. (250)550-3039

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

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

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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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Open Houses OPEN House, Family townhouse, Sat., Nov. 5, & Nov. 12, 10am-1pm, #107-1006 King St., Penticton

OPEN HOUSE Sun Nov 6th, 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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

MOVE IN

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

250-488-1800 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1750 Atkinson, deluxe 2 bdr 5 appls, heated u/g prkng, over 19yr old, Avail immed. 250486-3791 or 250-490-1700. 1 bdrm, 2 bath at prestigious Meritage Loft, 1 blk from lake & park , u/g prkng, f/s, d/w, microwave, w/d. $1000/mo. Dennis @ Realty Executives. 250493-4372 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 1 bdrm immaculate character apt. Historic building, Uplands area, burgundy walls, high ceilings, oak flrs, on bus route. Seek clean, quiet, person(s), n/p, n/s. (250)492-6319 5yr old condo, 3rd fl, corner w/balcony, 2bdrm, 2 full bath, 6-appl, incl. insuite laundry, a/c, window coverings, secure ug prkg, ns, np. ref’s & DD, avail. Nov. 1, 250-496-5465 Awesome view, 1 bdrm Skaha Pl, top flr, insuite storage, n/p $750 incl util. 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 LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

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Homes for Rent

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.

3bdrm 1.5bath, np, ns, avail now, $975+util. 250-492-8681, 250-809-1693. 3BDRM duplex, fenced yard, n/p, n/s, near Columbia school, $1125, 250-493-1201 4 brm or 2 brm $1590 or $849 OBO. two entrances. two bath, up and down. close to Penticton high school. 250 487 0268

Cars - Domestic

on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., Penticton, 1024 sq ft., 250-493-9227 3500sqft Versatile 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 BUILDING FOR LEASE

9202 Shale Ave. Summerland. 5400 sq. ft x 16 ft high main building + 480 sq. ft. ofﬁce space on 1/2 acre fenced. Additional 3/4 acre available. Call Allan 250490-7451

SUMMERLAND HOUSE Rent top or bottom or both! 13611 Bloomﬁeld. Top has 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, huge sundeck & carpet. Bright 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lower is a must see. Utilities incl. in both!

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Suites, Upper bright, 2bdrm upstairs suite, Summerland, large yard, patio, quiet residential area, 4appl., ns, np, $1000, incl. power, heat, water, garbage, avail. Nov. 15 or Dec. 1, (250)4940307, 250-488-1083 Large spacious 2 level suite, located across from Okanagan Lake, 3 bdr, 1 bath. $1600 incl util. Avail Nov 1 250-809-2474 Penticton, 1bdrm, very large suite, beautiful view, includes w/d, internet/cable/hydro, large bth, gas fp, pet neg., must see, $850/mo., 250-488-1276 Young St area, 2 lrg bdrm, newly reno’d, new bathrm, hardwood ﬂrs, outdoor deck, incl w/d, f/s. $925/mo incl utils. $425 dd. Avail Jan/Feb 1, n/s, n/p (negotiable), prefer 35+. Refs required. Call Judy (250)493-0566.

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407-1750 Atkinson St. Condo. top ﬂoor, deluxe adult bldg. 2 huge bdrms, 2 full baths, fp, large covered deck, 5 appl.

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Homes for Rent Outdoor lovers. 20 mins to Pent. 1.5 bed cabin, wood heat. $675 incl electric. Pets ok. Avail Dec 1. 250-492-2205 Summerland, avail Dec 1, 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, c/port, big yard, close to downtown, n/p, n/s. $1000/mo + utils. 1 (250)494-0668

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

626 Wade-Character home. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard with shed & 4 appl.

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Townhouses 298-296 Maple St. townhouse Penticton. 3-4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, w/basement, garage, Rent starts at $1100. Call 250-4901215 OR 250-490-1700 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. 1458 Penticton Ave, Cascade Gardens. (250)490-1700, 250-486-3791 Reno’d 2bdrm+ loft, 1.5 bath, 5appl, ns preferred, small pets ok , South Penticton, $1025/mo + util. 250-493-8333

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Cars - Domestic 2001 Ford Taurus, good condition, power everything, 4 door, new fuel pump & starter, 143,000kms, $3500 obo, (250)486-2223 2004 CTS CADDY, BLACK ON BLACK, LOADED, NAVIGATION,141,000 KLM, WIFE DIED SELLING CAR, $8500 OR BEST OFFER 250-7100033 BOB 250-519-1007 WENDY

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1994 F-150 Ext.Cab, S/Box, XLT Lariat, 4x4, 351, 2 fuel tanks, remote start, alarm, 233,000 kms, green w/matching canopy, 1 season old winter tires on rims $3500 250-309-1159

2003 Chevy Silverado 4 x 4 extended cab, new transmission (with 160,000km 5 yr warranty), Z71, Tonneau cover, power option, 220,000km well maintained $9,995 250-3086142 Wanted, older 4x4 truck with 8ft box, single cab, good condition, auto, call John, (250)497-8318

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Given (Usual) Name(s) Dan Julius Jukka Vic Katie

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Penticton that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors and four School Trustees for a three-year term commencing December 2011.

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Surname ANDREWS CLARKE HUEBERT JOHNSON PALANIO SCHNEIDERAT SIMONIN ST. CLAIRE

Given (Usual) Name(s) Kevin G. Shelley Walter Bruce James Cary Chuck Tracy

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Voting Opportunities 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, and 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 City on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. Mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the close of voting on November 19, 2011. Please contact Elections Penticton for particulars on mail ballot voting. SHUTTLE SERVICE A shuttle service will be provided for those wishing to vote on November 19, 2011. The bus will leave from the bus bench and shelter located on South Main St., north of the Penticton Seniors Drop In Centre (2965 South Main St.). The shuttle will leave every hour on the hour commencing at 8:00 am until 7:00 pm. The return trip will leave from the pull out on Power Street just north of the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre every hour on the half hour commencing at 8:30 am until 7:30 pm. For further information or clarification of the above, please contact Elections Penticton at (250)-490-2400. Marjorie Whalen Chief Election Officer

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