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MOTION SPARKS HEATED DEBATE Steve Kidd

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MEMORABLE TRIBUTE — Close to 2,000 people filled the hall at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Friday, turning out to pay their respects to Canada’s veterans, like these naval veterans, waiting in ranks for the command to march into the hall, along with their fellow veterans, cadets, Scouts and representative from the RCMP and Penticton Fire Department.

There was de¿nitely some tension in the air at the Okanagan Skaha School Board meeting Monday evening as the trustees prepared to deal with a controversial motion brought forward by two of their number. The school board’s regular meetings usually run smoothly, but this one broke down into a shouting match at one point as trustee Tom Siddon called for a point of privilege, contesting the timing and appropriateness of input from superintendent Wendy Hyer. Hyer was objecting to a motion brought forward by Siddon and fellow trustee Dave Perry to prevent what they call “double-dipping;” that the school district amend its ¿scal policy to disallow any retiree from senior administrative staff to be hired back unless they were willing to decline their full retirement pension for the duration. Siddon, however, didn’t raise his point of privilege until Hyer had ¿nished her prepared statement. He contested whether Hyer — a staff member — should be allowed to speak, even at the invitation of board chair Ginny Manning, before all trustees had a chance for input. Hyer’s statement included legal advice from the B.C. School Trustees Association that the proposed amendment could be considered discriminatory. She also included the de¿nition of “double-dipping.” “Having two sources of income is not doubledipping, unless the two sources are compensating the person for the same thing,” said Hyer. “Pension income is an earned bene¿t that is compensation for past service. Employment income or contract income is compensation for current service. This is not double dipping.” Siddon exploded, interrupting Hyer and shouted for a point of privilege, reducing the table to temporary chaos. “Staff should not intercede in a roundtable debate amongst trustees until they have all been heard and it is most inappropriate to have this intercession” said Siddon. “It’s not clari¿cation,

it’s a political speech prepared by the superintendent. She starts the speech by saying she wants to speak against the motion.” When trustee Connie Denesiuk interrupted with an intercession of her own, moving a motion of support for the chair, Siddon refused to slow. “If you want to have a showdown, we will have a vote right now. If the chair is sustained, it’s over, but the basis on which this motion is brought will be debated in the public arena,” said Siddon, one of a number of trustees, including Perry, who are not running for re-election. The reason for this motion being brought forward, Siddon said, is not because retired people can’t work at another job. Rather, he said, it’s to do with the lack of openness and competition for the job of superintendent when Gary Doi retired in 2007 and was rehired almost immediately under contract. While former superintendent Doi (who retired again in 2009) was often used as an example, especially by Siddon, Perry seemed to have a different view of why they were bringing forward their motion. “This is not something that is a hangover from the election campaign of 2008, as some might suggest,” Perry said. “But it is a subject that came up as recently as September of this year at a closed, in-camera meeting where there was discussion about a personnel member wanting to pursue the same kind of direction that had been pursued previously in the district.” Perry admits it wasn’t likely such a controversial motion would pass, but said the motion wasn’t politically motivated. Rather, he was disappointed the issue came up again. “It didn’t take a genius to realize that it probably wouldn’t pass. I think the public needed to be aware that this was still an issue,” said Perry, who wasn’t in attendance at the September incamera meeting where the possible rehiring of retired senior staff was discussed. Siddon was, though Manning and other trustees say his belief that “there was a proposal made and it was left on the table” is mistaken.

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Robinson focused on ﬁnances Simone Blais Western News Staff

Katie Robinson may have an af¿nity for Penticton, but she believes the city needs some tough love in the years ahead. The only female mayoral candidate has been running a campaign based on ¿scal prudence that often has been punctuated with the phrase “Suck it up.” “Finances are my ¿rst concern, and that’s everybody’s concern

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ning so the city doesn’t get sidetracked by opportunities, much like what happened with the remand centre and correctional facility carrot dangled in front of municipalities in the South Okanagan. “That was a typical example that wasn’t in anybody’s plan until that was dropped in our laps. Because we need the money, it’s easy to grab at something like that and say, ‘This will provide jobs, this will provide economy,’” she said. Piggy-backing on the Okanagan Hockey School’s success and more than 2,400 children registered in soccer and hundreds in softball and baseball, Robinson said sports tourism along the lines of Kamloops and recreational offerings would generate jobs. “I was a big proponent that I would rather see us build four-plexes here than prisons. I think that would bring far more into our economy to have tournaments, sports-related or recreational-related, than anything we could ever hope in the other direction,” she said. Robinson speaks a great deal about extend-

ing the city’s tourism season. As a former chair of the Peach Festival and one of the founding Fest of Ale organizers, she wants to see more events held during the “shoulder seasons” as well as winter months. She sees building the downtown core up with smaller, unique shopping as providing the economic boost the city needs, allowing the city to market itself more as a Canadian centre for wine, food and the arts. “Traditionally if you want to shop, you go to Kelowna. If you want to eat, you go to Penticton. That was always our forte. We had great restaurants, great entertainment and that traditionally has been the way it has been in the past,” she said, adding that building the character of the core would help attract more people to visit. “It’s not big-box stores. It’s exactly the opposite, in fact. “We’ve often been referred to as Napa Valley of the north. I think they’re fairly successful and it’s not rocket science. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. We have everything right here, we just have to use it.”

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Paton remembered as driving force MARK BRETT Western News Staff

Quick with a smile and an outstretched hand, Ken Paton was a lover of life and a friend to almost all who knew him. Now nearly a week after his death following a lengthy illness, the accolades and tributes continue to pour in for the 73-year-old. Although probably best known to many as one of the driving forces behind the success of Peach City Beach Cruise, he was never one to stand in the spotlight. “He was a person who always gave praise but never took it, but now he can’t stop us,” said Lorna Lyons, his lifelong friend and partner. “Everybody just seems to be coming out of the woodwork — it’s amazing, people that I never met who have called. He was just so well known in the community, so well loved.” Born in Yorkton, Sask. the son of an auto mechanic, Paton became an automobile salesman in Manitoba, a job he did in a number of cities in Canada and the United States before ¿nally settling in Penticton in mid 1990. Second only to his family, his major passion was all about vehicles, especially the classics. So it was no surprise he became one of the founding members of the Penticton Historic Automobile Society and the Peach City Beach Cruise. According to Lyons, it was on those three days each June when he was truly in his element. “Ken was so very proud of that show, and I remember him going up and down the street in his car and a big smile on his face,” she said. “It wouldn’t matter, you’d go two inches and somebody would stop you, you’d go two inches and somebody else would stop you, but he just loved it.”

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THE LATE KEN PATON (front) with Gordon Sherwin (left) and Bob Coombs in a promotional photo for a recent Peach City Beach Cruise event in downtown Penticton. Paton died last week after a lengthy illness. He was 73.

She still recalls the day the two of them met and their ¿rst topic conversation. “I was sitting in A&W having coffee with my friend and her husband and Ken came in and we got talking about cars,” she recalled. “He asked me what I drove and I said a ‘66 Dodge Charger Fastback. And he turned around and looked at me and told me: ‘Don’t you ever sell that car’ and I thought who are you to tell me not to sell

my car. Then one thing led to another...” That was in 1995 and Lyons still has the Charger and no plans to sell it. The Beach Cruise began in 2001 and has grown from a modest show of 250 classic and antique vehicles to its current registration of nearly 800 cars, trucks and motorcycles. Bringing thousands of people here from the United States and Canada, it’s estimated the

event injects just under $2 million into the local economy during the usually slow shoulder season. It was Wally Hild who ¿rst approached Paton about the idea for the show in 1999 after he attended a similar event in Langley. Knowing his friend’s tenacity and organizational skills, Ken was the ¿rst one he thought of when it came to putting the plan in motion. Working so closely with his good friend over the years he also got to see another side of the longtime society president. “Ken was an absolute gentle man who had an amazing zest for life. He was always upbeat, he just never, never took a defeatist attitude whatsoever,” said Hild, who saw his friend a couple of days before he died. “Family and cars were his two biggest passions and he wore them right out on his sleeves. “He also had a real af¿nity for Penticton. He just absolutely loved this city and wanted to give back to it and he certainly did that in spades.” Ron Muzzillo, who is now the society president, met Paton in the ‘90s and the two later hooked up again in the early years of the Beach Cruise when he became a director. “As a person he was amazing, always gentle, always calm, always honest, straightforward,” said Muzzillo. “Ken always looked for the best in things, always looked for the best in people and the best in situations. “He always had a strong sense of what was fair and what was right, that was his code.” In July Paton was named by the Okanagan Rotary Club as its ¿rst lifetime member, and a month later city council issued a proclamation stating the ¿rst day of every Peach City Beach Cruise will now be known as “Ken Paton Day.” At his request there will not be any service, however, Lyons said a huge celebration of his life is being planned for the new year.

Penticton singled out for municipal spending Simone Blais Western News Staff

Penticton may have been pegged as a spendthrift municipality, but the mayor is defending the city as being punished for sins of the past. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business issued a report Monday called B.C. Municipal Spending Watch, which singles out the Peach City for its 2009 operating expenditures being the highest per-capita spending among municipalities of a similar size. The fourth-annual report casts a critical eye on municipal spending throughout the province, positing that operating spending increases of 46 per cent should match the population growth, posted at 12 per cent.

“Business owners and residents have reasons to be concerned, because most municipal government revenue originates from taxes,” the report states. According to the document, Penticton ranked 32nd worst among B.C.’s 153 municipalities for spending between 2000 and 2009. This was factored on a ¿ve per cent population increase, compared to a 66 per cent jump in real operating spending. Per capita, that works out to be 59 per cent — behind only Langford and Langley Township for municipalities with populations of 25,000 or more. For spending in 2009 alone, Penticton was ranked 22nd worst, and the highest among municipalities in its population bracket. That year, operating spending per capita was listed as $2,326. Although it was listed 22nd worst, the city was singled out as a result of “equal weighting” of the nine years of spending and how

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much was spent in 2009. “This is different from previous reports that mainly considered operating spending growth,” the report noted. The methodology behind the weighting is not explained. Had Penticton maintained operating spending to inÀationary levels and population growth since 2009, the report suggests, a family of four could have saved a cumulative $11,339. The report offers two recommendations: that cities limit spending increases to the rate of population and inÀation growth by undertaking a core services review, and support the creation of an independent municipal auditor general. Mayor Dan Ashton said the city has already done both. “What we did was dive into the operational and make sure the changes were taking place,” he said. “We had to right size the city and no one knew that more than we did.”

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION — Author Jeannette Armstrong pokes fun at her brother Richard while reading from one of her publications at the En’owkin Centre recently. The reading, entitled Words of the Land, was part of the activities held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Theytus Books which works in partnership with the centre. Theytus is North America’s oldest Aboriginal publishing house and is recognized internationally for its contributions to Indigenous literature including authors, illustrators and artists.

Search crews locate hunters Kristi Patton

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Two seniors out hunting got more than they bargained for when their vehicle broke down last Thursday. Cindy Smith, a volunteer with Penticton Search and Rescue, said they were tasked by RCMP to ¿nd an 83-year-old and 70-yearold whose family was concerned when they did not return from a hunting trip. RCMP found their vehicle on Forestry Road 201 but did not know at the time it was abandoned because it had broken down. The hunters had left the vehicle around 4 p.m. and decided to

try and walk out. “They made it about four kilometres down the road and decided to go off the road to a cabin. It was all boarded up but there was some wood so they made themselves a little ¿re,” said Smith. “I think up there it got to around -3C so I’m not sure how well, especially one gentleman, would have fared had they spent the rest of the night out there. I think he was getting pretty cold.” Penticton Search and Rescue were called around 1:30 a.m. and dispatched their mobile command unit, quads and the dog team. “It was the dog master that found the men. He was in his truck at the time as he leap-frogged ahead of the

trackers looking to see if and when the tracks left the road,” said Smith. The older man was transported by BC Ambulance to be checked out at the hospital, and Smith said as far as she knew the man was ¿ne. The 70-year-old man was given a ride home by RCMP. Smith said the hunters had given the impression that they were going to a different area, so it took RCMP some time to locate the brokendown vehicle. “It highlights the importance of letting someone know where you are going and to actually go where you say you are going. If you change your mind, let someone know,” said Smith.

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are already in Penticton and have been here for years and years. If we’re going to offer new incentives for new businesses, how about incentives for current businesses who are already here who already have a footprint in our community and are part of it?” she said. “I don’t profess to have all the answers, but sometimes you don’t see the forest for the trees. “I spent seven years on an oil rig in northern B.C. so I could pay for my ¿rst house. If you look at my parents’ generation, they had ‘Go west, young man, and ¿nd some jobs.’ This isn’t something new. It’s always been like that. Sometimes you have to spread your wings and go out and, you know, come back when you’ve paid your dues.”

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EDITORIAL Understanding issues key to political success

lections are a great opportunity to explore fresh ideas about the way the community can move forward over the next few years. But as voters listen, they should keep three questions in mind: Do candidates truly understand the issues of the community? Do challengers have ideas to follow criticism (and are those ideas affordable)? What are the consequences of the change being promoted? The ¿rst one seems obvious. Except that in every election — federal, provincial and municipal — there are candidates who run on a single issue, although the jobs of elected of¿cials involve a myriad of tasks and problems. So here’s a suggestion for candidates: Don’t just tell us what you’re against. Tell us what you are also for, and how you’re going to achieve it. Tell us what it’s going to cost and how it will be paid for. In other words, do your homework. Do candidates also understand the limits of the of¿ce they’re seeking? Municipal governments and school boards are creatures of provincial legislation. Their powers are clearly de¿ned. And although those powers continue to evolve, they remain limited. Vision and ideals are important, but they need to be grounded in reality. Which brings us to the third question: Are they practical? Candidates could promise to cut our tax burden in half, hire twice the number of police of¿cers and ¿re¿ghters, or cut the budgets of other departments. But they need to demonstrate the implications of these suggestions. A freeze on spending might mean reduced services (or the need for alternative sources of revenue) because of factors like inÀation. Being a politician might appear easy — until you become one.

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Local government neglected again The red-headed stepchild of democracy is shivering on the doorstep again. Most won’t open the door. Local government elections are always overshadowed by louder events, and this year is no different. The “occupy” nonsense, the teachers’ strike, the precarious economy and the media’s ¿xation on them are part of the problem. But let’s face it. Public indifference to local government has left it mainly to self-serving politicians and special-interest groups. Community newspapers soldier on through the three years between elections to highlight issues and choices, but few people join the debate when it’s time to vote. The recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention demonstrated this. Local politicians love to tell senior governments what to do. They’d much rather debate smart meters or bad old Ottawa’s RCMP costs than talk about their own performance. Most of the mayors and councillors on hand were unhappy with the province’s plan to appoint a municipal auditor-general to examine the ef¿ciency of municipal spending. Just another layer of bureaucracy, according to these experts on the subject.

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B.C. Views At the convention, I asked NDP MLA Carole James about this. A veteran of local government, she observed that it would be awkward for local politicians to go back to their communities and campaign against accountability. There is much that is not discussed and it goes beyond technical details like performance auditing. How about amalgamation in places where there are clearly too many municipal boundaries, policing is fragmented and administration is duplicated? You won’t hear much about that, unless a lot more voters insist on it. Business groups and community newspapers raise it, and it fades away. Not enough people care.

Few challengers and even fewer incumbent politicians signed the taxpayers’ pledge offered up at local election time by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. It’s a modest proposal to match spending growth with real growth. Candidates don’t want to talk about the fact that B.C. municipal spending, adjusted for inÀation, is now growing almost four times as fast as population growth. Pay and bene¿ts for municipal employees grow much faster than private-sector rates. Not enough people care. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is campaigning against contracted private development of water utilities. They prefer their high-cost monopoly. And outside their special interest support, not enough people care. School board elections have become even more of an insider activity. To take one example, a school trustee candidate forum in Abbotsford last week started with a protest march by 18 teachers. They carried their message inside, demanding smaller classes, more special needs support, the familiar list of demands in their dysfunctional relationship with the provincewide bargaining agent.

Of course school trustees have no actual authority over these huge and costly issues. The province took away school board taxing authority long ago, because the teacher and support staff unions have the money and voting numbers to control low-turnout local elections for their own bene¿t. Now the unions have to settle for vetting candidates according to their willingness to lobby the B.C. government on behalf of unions. (If anyone has attended a trustee forum that wasn’t taken over by teachers, please e-mail me. I haven’t heard of one for years.) There are still things you can do to compare candidates, and it doesn’t take long to sort through a dozen or two hopefuls. Please, check this paper’s website for recent surveys and stories on the local candidates, and take some time on Saturday to back the people who you think have the best experience, independence and understanding of the community’s needs. Occupy the voting booth. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Transparency fails to materialize Three years ago several of the present council members had planks in their platforms centering around (you’ve heard it all before): ¿scal responsibility, transparency, accountability and approachability. All of these are planks of merit in principle. However, in practice, somehow the train may have jumped the track in many cases. There are several questions that I have yet to hear answered honestly and openly. The main question I have deals with land/ property issues, re: rezoning etc. While I can appreciate, to some degree, the need for incamera sessions, I ¿nd it extremely dif¿cult to have to “ingest”, if you will, the unilateral, almost dictatorial decision on some of the recent property issues, and some of the proposed changes to such things as road access and egress, beach beauti¿cation project

Democracy denied

The election chatter south of the border is a lot more positive than our local electoral rhetoric. While our American neighbours are busy debating the pros and cons on a variety of referendum issues and initiatives important to them, our politicians are ¿ghting us tooth and nail, denying us those same democratic rights. Instead of referendums we are still being subjected to Gordon Campbell’s innovative dictator-style alternative approval process, which essentially means that if we don’t like the decisions made by our politicians, we can always sue. De¿ant politicians are like a deep-seated virus in our electoral system. They keep people away from the polls, and deter quali¿ed candidates from putting their name on the ballot, because they don’t want to be labelled as being ‘one of them’. We don’t have to look far and deep to ¿nd examples of that de¿ant attitude: Against the will of the people the Summerland council voted to change the of¿cial community plan and the zoning for Rattlesnake Mountain. Sometime later the people had to petition those same city councillors to get a mandatory referendum on the issue of building a multi-million-dollar police station. In keeping with that same attitude, the citizens of Summer-

proposals and the like. Some of these have come to fruition and others are in limbo or are on the back burner pending the electoral outcome, I suspect. I would like to know the real answers to the following: How much real thought was given to the proposed dormitory development prior to rezoning? How is it that city-owned property found its way into one private developer’s hands with no others being considered and no “for sale” sign posted if, in fact, the property was considered for sale? (Transparency at its ¿nest, you say, or accountability and ¿scal responsibility?) When was the last time that any of the councillors bought something for a ¿xed price and then almost gave it away? (Of

land have been denied a referendum on building a prison in our back yard, a development that would change the rural laid-back character of our city dramatically. Why are we not voting on that referendum when we go to the polls Nov. 19, when it could have been administered at no extra cost? The missing ballot promotes speculation that Mayor Perrino is hoping to get the nomination for the BC Liberal party, in return for helping the province build that prison in Summerland. Andy Thomsen Summerland

Change is in the air

Re: Andy Homan’s letter “City needs a fresh start”. You read my mind. This will be my third civic election since moving to Penticton. While driving to town the other day I thought “Sure a lot of the same names on the campaign posters from previous elections.” It seems it’s been the same people running for election as mayor, councillors or school trustees. Almost like a “Good Ol Boys Club” every election. So here is what I have decided I will do and suggest you give this some thought. I am taking note of any campaign posters with the word “Reelect” on it, and these are the people I am not voting for. This is nothing personal. I just feel Penticton has not progressed over the past decade that I have

ing to know that election day is just around the corner. I know where my votes will not be going. Shame on you city council — you have scraped the bottom of the barrel and destroyed the synergy that existed in the Wine Country Visitor Centre; a unique synergy that has been recognized and identi¿ed as a role model by many chambers of commerce throughout the province. Sandra James Penticton

Chamber cast adrift

Now I have seen it all. The city’s decision to pull the feefor-service contracts from the chamber of commerce is despicable and spineless. A group of self-serving individuals have ¿nally stroked their own egos by convincing a city committee to give them the contracts to operate economic development, tourism development and the visitors centre. The chamber has tirelessly managed these departments for many years only to be given a swift kick out the door. Mayor Ashton and city council are quick to say it was not their decision, that it was a ‘committee’ that made the recommendation to council. This is such a blatant political dodging of responsibility it makes my stomach turn. Council could have voted to not accept this recommendation, but they did nothing. Will the chamber stay in the building they fought so hard to make a reality more than seven years ago? They will probably have to go. It sure is reassur-

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course they wouldn’t give away anything that they had personally purchased, would they?) For the record, I am an ardent hockey fan. I played minor hockey as a youngster, coached minor hockey in later years and played adult recreational hockey as well. For the record, I am not, in any way, denigrating the hockey school (a well-established and well-known entity) or its purpose over the years that it has been in operation. The questions that I have raised will, in all probability, never be answered, as accountability, ¿scal responsibility and transparency would seem to be wind-blown leaves. Will the wind change direction? Only each of us can answer that question on Nov. 19.

lived here and we need a complete change at City Hall. My taxes have doubled, my water rates have doubled and even my dog licence has doubled, to name a few, and I’ve seen no real change. I also noted several ladies in the running. I think it would be a good thing to have at least three female councillors to give us a better balance.

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This Saturday we elect our two Lower Similkameen District #53 School Board members. There are momentous challenges in the B.C. public school system. We need to kept informed of the effects at the local level through our local school trustees. Right now the teachers, through their B.C. Teachers’ Federation, and our schools, through their single provincewide B.C. Public School Employers Association, are struggling to get an agreement about how education will be provided in our province. Both the teachers and the their employer are constrained at every turn by the ‘power of the purse’ and current legislation from the provincial government in Victoria. Here are the chores that our two Lower Similkameen school trustees routinely attend to: leading the district achievement planning process; leading the district literacy planning process; living up to the terms of the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement; setting the capital plan and operating budget; participat-

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In his recent letter to the editor in defence of city ¿nances, Rory McIvor points out that the referendum to build the South Okanagan Events Centre passed by a voter approval rating of 80.3 per cent in September 2006. He neglected to say (or perhaps he forgot) that the referendum vote was based on a projected cost for the SOEC of under $40 million. The announcement a few months later that the actual cost to build the SOEC would be $78 million casts doubt on the validity of the voter approval of the project. In other words, would the voters have approved the project if the true cost was known at the time of the vote? It also casts doubt on the competency and credibility of the organization which made the original estimate. D.C. Bergman Penticton

Ideas trump address

What do we truly want Penticton to be? A vibrant place, the jewel of the South Okanagan, sustainable, yet open to economic and cultural

ing in regular monthly or bi-monthly board meetings; participating in standing committee meetings; participating in ad hoc committee meetings; participating in community-based meetings; engaging in board selfreview; hearing parent and student appeals; engaging in senior manager and principal selections; attending school and district events; attending ceremonial events; and participating in B.C. School Trustees Association events. There is one more chore that has to be at least as important as any of these others. Whomever we elect on Nov. 19, it is important that they attend to the vital function of keeping parents and ratepayers informed of goings on within the district. The school trustee’s role in keeping all of us informed through regular public meetings, newspaper pieces and public circulars will be vital to the continuing high quality of education afforded to all age groups in our community. Dave Cursons Cawston

ideas from further a¿eld? Or do we want it to fossilize into “a small town even smaller than its size” as a cynic recently quipped, noting attitudes that have come out during this campaign. We have a candidate for mayor who lives just minutes beyond the city limits, along our famous Naramata Bench. In tourist brochures, we proudly lay claim to the wineries along that bench (and we enjoy the tourist revenues) whether the grapes grow within city limits or not. Yet there are individuals who would like us to shrink back, to cower and throw up a barrier along the Naramata road, to disqualify a truly excellent candidate who lives just minutes further along — a candidate who has been a realtor in Penticton for 19 years, a propertyowner here too. A candidate who is on the board of the Downtown Penticton Association, who is cofounder of the Penticton Urban-Agriculture Association, and has volunteered for numerous other good causes around the city including the Soupateria, and whose children have gone to Penticton schools (indeed all Naramata students attend Penticton secondary schools). It’s remarkable, some people are maintaining that this talented and dedicated candidate, who has played a signi¿cant role here over many years, should not be eligible to take part in the city’s governance. But surely the issue is political, not geographical at all — surely the “non-resident” argument is a red herring, intended to shoo us in the direction of some other candidate, without anyone directly coming out and saying so. We are lucky to have four candidates running for mayor in this election — hats off to them all, for the dedication and effort entailed. But the election of a mayor should be based on who will make the city move forward in the successful way it deserves, and not on a bit of bafÀegab about who lives a quarter of an inch closer or further on the map. Barbara Lambert Penticton

Limit election signs

Is there any way that we can prevent the election signs from block-

ing some of the major intersections in town? My biggest example is at the corner of Highway 97/Eckhardt and Railway. The cluster of signs attached to the fence on the vacant lot is blocking views of traf¿c. Do we really need to have eight of the same candidate’s signs on that same corner? I’ll vote for who I will vote for and I don’t need to have the insane amount of overkill of signs to sway me. Also, who cleans up your signs after the election? Can you honestly tell me and my kids that you aren’t littering after the election? Can we limit the signage to one per candidate per corner in future? Another thing, put the date of the civic election on your signs so that we are reminded when the election is. I read that the turnouts have been low for the last elections. I might forget, and your signs will remind me and probably a lot more concerned voters to get out and vote. Dirk Goedhart Penticton

Sale makes no sense

I still don’t understand why council is selling the property beside the events center for a loss. If having a “dorm” is such a good income earner and is necessary, why does the city not build it themselves and lease it back to the hockey school? This would stop the city from losing more revenue they presently receive from the hockey school for renting out the Queen’s Park School every summer and taking a bath on the sale of the land. Or better yet, why not just lease the land for a certain term — thus generating revenue for the long term, not just a $950,000 one-time shot, and still retain ownership of the land. If that deal is not satisfactory to the hockey school, then keep the land and turn it back into a tennis bubble as we had for so many years only a block away. Was this city not kind enough already building the hockey school their own rink, and new of¿ces as part of the events center. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against the hockey school, at all. It generates some great bene¿ts for this city. I am just pro-Penticton and a taxpayer. Jeff Leonard Penticton

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It may be a different crew on stage, but the Community Foundation of the South Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy festival is back this weekend and organizers are again promising lots of laughs. This is their 12th annual comedy festival, part of an annual tour sponsored by Investors Group. Each year features a different set of three top comics raising money for different groups in each market they visit, including the Community Foundation. This year, the lineup features Ryan Hamilton, who was named one of the top Âżve comics to watch by Rolling Stone magazine; Greg Hahn, who has appeared on Comedy Central, Star Search and Late Night with Conan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien; and comedian and voiceover artist, Jim Dailakis, who has headlined around the world including at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our one and only fundraiser,â&#x20AC;? said Aaron McRann, the Community Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director. The proceeds of the event help with their

operating costs, he said, allowing them to keep administration fees low and put more money into local charity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important in terms of our ability to meet the needs of the community,â&#x20AC;? said McRann. The show is a great deal, he said, with 250 people taking advantage of the fun each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The comedians are all top notch guys. You would normally be paying $60 to see any one of them and we have all three, plus the dinner,â&#x20AC;? said McRann. Tickets are on sale at the Lakeside Resort for the event, which takes place in the Barking Parrot on Nov. 19. The $60 price tag includes not only the dinner and comedy, but both a silent and live auction as part of the entertainment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bring a real live cattle auctioneer from Taber, Alta. Ted Jones has been doing our auction for 10 years,â&#x20AC;? said McRann. And with three comedians doing very different acts, McRann said there is something for every taste. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If one of them isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a perfect Âżt for your sense of humour, the next one

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will be,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was just a fantastic time.â&#x20AC;? The Community Foundation manages more than 80 different endowment funds with a total value of about $6 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide donors with a vehicle that allows them to give once, but have an impact forever by annually granting to the charities of their choice,â&#x20AC;? said McRann. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we granted $170,000 to local charities.â&#x20AC;? And with 20 years be-

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Ashton said the report doesn’t factor in neither the gaming revenue the city receives to pay for the South Okanagan Events Centre costs, nor how municipalities are facing a deadline to upgrade aging infrastructure about to reach the end of its lifespan. Water and sewer treatment upgrades were big expenses, but necessary, he said. “This is stuff that keeps us ahead of the curve. You keep hearing that infrastructure is falling down in a lot of communities. In my opinion, Penticton has been proactive in trying to take the step ahead,” he said. Julius Bloom¿eld, a mayoral candidate challenging Ashton, suggested municipalities should be steering clear of property values as the baseline upon which taxes are set, choosing instead the Consumer Price Index. In a booming real estate market, he explained, a city can easily generate more revenue and residents and businesses are less likely to be concerned about a slight rise in taxes — compared with the point at which real estate values decline. “In the last decade, taxes have gone up with real es-

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Manning said that while rehiring retirees was explored, they were just doing due diligence in exploring possibilities, as allowed under policy guidelines introduced in June. However, no formal proposals were made and the issue was dropped, she said, citing her impression that the trustees felt this was not the way to go. “There was no resolution or recommendation that came forward from that closed meeting. Nothing was settled on,” said Manning. “I think this motion has been carefully framed as double dipping, which has all sorts of connotations. This issue isn’t about double-dipping, but about having the best and the brightest people available.” Denesiuk summed up her objections to the PerrySiddon motion, sharing concerns also expressed by the other board members. “This being my last board meeting, I have no intention of changing the way I have done things and I have no intention of tying the hands of the board as I go out the door. I fail to see how this proposed motion will improve education for our students,” she said. “Hiring the best person for the job has always been my goal and I hope that will be the goal for the next board. The proposed motion will not save our district even a dime if implemented.” The motion ultimately failed, with a 3-3 tie being broken by Manning, who voted against it.

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pens, though, curator Paul Crawford is going out of his way to try and recover a Meerschaum pipe removed from a sculpture that was part of the recently completed exhibition of work by the noted author and artist Nick Bantock. The pipe is carved in the shape of a lion’s head and while its value is nominal, its character makes it unique and impossible to replace. “The piece relied on the pipe. WIthout the pipe, you might as well have stolen the whole piece,” said Crawford. He has tried to ¿nd a similar pipe online, but has not had any luck, nor does he expect to. “In terms of reward, I have another Meerschaum pipe that I would be happy to exchange. It’s a brandnew one, never been used. Or we can do a cash reward as well,” said Crawford, adding that the best thing would be to just have the pipe quietly returned. The pipe can be returned to the gallery no questions asked, Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5

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p.m. or 12 to 5 p.m. on the weekend. It can also be returned anonymously to the Penticton Art Gallery and it can be left anytime in the mailbox located by the gallery’s back door. “That would be the best. No questions asked, I am not looking to prosecute anybody,” said Crawford. And since the pipe was the focal point of the artwork, that means that when the insurance claim is submitted, it will have to be for the cost of the full piece, which has a market value of $10,500. That leads to more problems, including ¿nding the money to pay the $2,000 deductible for the insurance claim. That, he said, will affect other programming at the gallery.

“We can’t afford to pay that fee, so we’ll have to cut from other things to pay for it,” he said. Also at stake is the gallery’s reputation. “It will certainly impact our reputation in the museum and the artistic community and potentially will affect our ability to get other similar shows,” said Crawford, adding this is the ¿rst time such a thing has happened during the course of an exhibition. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact Const. Bollinger at the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300 and quote File Number 11-15391, or contact Crawford, at 250493-2928 or by e-mail at: curator@pentictonartgallery.com.

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p.m. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-770-1174 for more information. OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has beginner line dance at 9 a.m. (call 250493-2111 to confirm), coffee social at 10 a.m., intermediate/advanced line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 490-9272 for info. TOPS B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Ring at the back door on the lane, the meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Fran at 250-490-3927. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in

the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-4943002. DUTCH COFFEE CLUB meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre food court from 10 a.m. to noon. For Dutch Canadians or immigrants or anyone else interested. THE BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ will be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Penticton and District Community Resource Society on 330 Ellis St. Moms, babies and toddlers are all welcome to join. Contact Kaili at 250-404-4299 for info. FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has a management committee meeting upstairs at 7:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has a general meeting for all members every second Wednesday at the hall on 1197 Main St.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-7708093. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m., bingo and crafters meet at 1 p.m., and table tennis at 7 p.m. Call 250493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Betty-Lou at 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion hall. OKANAGAN SOUTH I MMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Pizza from 4 to 7 p.m. Music trivia by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. Prizes. Members and guests welcome to hall on 1197 Main St. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE at 7 p.m. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts and pool.

JIM GINNS WILL be speaking on mushrooms at the Penticton Garden Club regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library Auditorium. SAINT-GERMAIN CAFEGALLERY ON 449 Main St. is welcoming the public to its grand opening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. There will live music. FREEMASONS MEETS AT the Summerland lodge at 7:30 p.m.

250-770-8622. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. ANAVETS HAS DJ music. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks

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A completed $24 million upgrade to Penticton’s advanced wastewater treatment plant will now allow more properties to be added to the system. “The improvements that have been made here are innovative, they are environmentally friendly and they will also provide treatment capacity for the citizens in Penticton for the long term,” said Mitch Moroziuk, director of operations for electric utility. A report from city staff and a consultant in early 2008 reviewed the impact and risk associated with delaying the start of construction of the upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. Half of the plant needed to have its equipment replaced to prevent the risk of major process failure at a high level. The upgraded facility will now serve properties on the Penticton Indian Band lands and has added future capacity for Sage Mesa and West Bench, along with new developments within Penticton’s boundaries. “The construction completed to date is a big step in upgrading the existing plant, which has served the community well for several decades. The plant is now well on its way to having the ability to meet the growth needs of our community well into the future,” said Mayor Dan Ashton. The city thanked its employees last week for the work they do at the advanced wastewater treatment plant. “A lot of focus is put on the other infrastructure in Penticton, and infrastructure pieces like this are taken for granted at the city, not the people that work here, but we don’t think about it whether you Àush a handle on your toilet or turn the sink tap on. The water goes and somebody looks after it. Well each and every one of you that does that, on behalf of all of us, thank you very much,” said Ashton. The project includes several features to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, such as the installation of a microturbine, heat recovery technology and a cen-

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trifuge sludge-handling unit. The technology will convert greenhouse gas emissions into electricity and recover heat for reuse in the facility. Additional improvements to the Lee Avenue lift station and force main will also allow reclaimed water to be used for irrigation throughout the

south part of the city, reducing demand for treated domestic water. The project was partially funded with $10.6 million under the federal gas tax fund. “I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to the City of Penticton for investing in this important project. I know

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AFTER THE successful first arenacross event in March of last year, the Canadian Championship Arenacross was back at the South Okanagan Events Centre this past weekend, featuring pro riders like Kyle Keast (left) and Trevor Carlson (right) screaming around the tight turns on the small track squeezed into the arena floor. The turns were a bit wider for the amateur class, featuring 10-year-olds (below) getting their first taste of competition on 50-cc bikes as they took their turn on the track.

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Arenacross fans salivated as they had over 200 arenacross riders to enjoy. It was a strong contingent that pleased promoter Robin Gibbs, who put together the Parker’s Dodge Ram Canadian Arenacross Canadian Championship with the help of Global Spectrum on the weekend. The only downfall to a good weekend was losing Summerland rider Zack Ruff. “Unfortunately our local guy Zack got injured the first night, twisted his ankle and wasn’t able to compete on the second day,” said Gibbs. “That was a bit of a letdown. I know he was beating himself up over it because it’s his home crowd.” Winning the Pro/Am Lites and open was Kyle Keast. Gibbs was pleasantly surprised by the winner on Saturday. “The pro open class had a first-time winner, which is really cool, Kevin Lepp,” said Gibbs. “For his very first win he was really happy with it.” A purse of $8,000 was up for grabs on the weekend for the pro riders, with money going to the top 11. Gibbs added that some pros receive start money. The track proved challenging for racers and had a middle obstacle that allowed a few guys to really shine. “It wasn’t too easy where everyone can do it,” said Gibbs, who felt comfortable giving a pat on the back. “I think we

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hit the mark there for a safe and challenging track.” He noted that the crowds were a bit smaller than the first year, averaging 1,500 this year, but he was still pleased. He said if they return, he will make the decision early next year. Gibbs said they need the sponsorship but added that Penticton really got behind this event, especially the sponsors. “I know that anybody that attended it raved about it, loved it,” said Gibbs, adding that the after party at the Barking Parrot was a hit. “The show wasn’t lacking at all.” Ernie Blumke, director of marketing for the SOEC, felt the Canadian Arenacross Championship went great. “More riders came out this year than they had last year,” said Blumke. “We certainly would have welcomed more people in the building but it was still good for the people that were there. I think it was a pretty exciting event.” Blumke said the atmosphere was great and the riders and pros created excitement, as they loved the track. As for next year, Blumke is certain details will be looked for a return. “It’s one of those things where you have to keep it growing,” said Blumke, who appreciated the fans supporting the event. “As word gets around at how good the facility is and how much fans appreciate the action, it’s going to grow.”

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contributed in their own way,” he said. “Proud of Mike and Mario getting the bronze medal. Probably not the medal they wanted but to have all five of our guys come home with medals and just as important, they played at a high level, a very important tournament and a tournament that pushed their talents to the best competition in North America and abroad.” Mario Lucia and Mike Reilly said it was a good experience helping Team U.S.A. capture bronze. “I thought we had a

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good team and a lot of depth so I guess we’re happy we at least got a medal,” said Reilly. For Lucia, ending the tournament on a winning note was positive. He finished the tournament with four goals and five points in as many games. Two of his goals came against Canada West. “I got a little bragging rights with Loik, St. Denis and Stecher,” he said. “They ended up winning it all so they got the last laugh.” Lucia said he expected the trio to show off their gold medals but that

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SUGDEN DR. LAWSON GORDON Dad was called to the Lord on November 4th, 2011. He passed peacefully in the early morning amongst the splendor of the outdoors; he was in his 85th year. Lawson was born, June 22nd, 1927 on the Big Bow Ranch on the north bank of the Nechako River. Dad received his undergrad degree at UBC and later received his Masters of Science (Utah State University, 1957). His professional career began with the BC Government as a Provincial Certified Game Biologist, where he spent seven years. He can be credited with restoring the endangered California Big Horn sheep herds to their numbers of today. His career took new focus when he joined the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) in Edmonton, Alberta, 1959. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ecology - Fisheries and Wildlife, 1969) at Utah State University. He then moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he spent twenty years with CWS at the Prairie Migratory Bird Research Center. Further post-doctoral courses were taken, giving him the title Research Scientist. As a young man working in Williams Lake, Dad discovered a pretty young school teacher at an archery competition. He felt she needed zeroing in on the target; I am not so sure Dad’s target was the same as hers, the bull’s eye, 25 yards away. Ten months later, 1955, Dad married that young school teacher, Carolyn Sadie Pendleton. In courtship and throughout their lives they radiated their mutual love of dance They were blessed with three children: Nadine, 1959; Inver Lea, 1961 and Randall, 1962 His life’s work constantly brought him to where he found peace and inspiration, the outdoors. Here he could be found hunting, hiking or camping, too. He ignited this passion in others via 25 annual trips up the Ram River in the Alberta Rocky Mountains, where he guided family and friends with usually two packhorses in tow. He retired from the CWS in 1987 and moved to the Okanagan where he and Mom spent 24 years overlooking Skaha Lake. His passion for nature continued throughout his retirement. Retirement also gave him opportunity to nurture and develop another love, travel. He and Mom traveled to many destinations, but their favorite was Puerto Vallarta Lawson is survived by the love of his life and best friend Carolyn, his wife of 56 years, Nadine (Nigel) and their children, Hadyn and Sadie, daughter Inver Lea, and Randall (Tracy) and their children, Cole and Carly, his sister Elsie McBournie and granddaughter Kendra (Marilena and Gordon). He was predeceased by his Father, Joe (1950), Mother, Amelia (1988) and eldest sister, Martha (2009). A Celebration of Dad’s life will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to the BC Wildlife Federation or to the Penticton United Church, 696 Main Street, Penticton, V2A 5C8. General Fund.

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Raymond

On the afternoon of November 13th, 2011 our father, Ray, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born in Calgary on September 29, 1929. As a child, Ray came to Penticton with his family. He moved to Vancouver in 1967 and continued to drive truck for Canadian Pacific. In 2001, Ray returned to Penticton to be closer to the lake that he loved to swim in. Ray spent his free time enjoying travelling, fishing, camping and watching hockey. He was a die hard fan of the Penticton Vees and the Vancouver Canucks until the very end. Ray most enjoyed time spent with family and was proud of them all. Ray was predeceased by his wife, Angie and brother, Vern. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his children: Colleen Cutler (Russell), Colin Madill (Wanda), Marleen Madill and Shelley Madill. Ray also leaves behind his brother, Mervyn Madill (Juanita) and sister, Donna Halls (Ron). There are numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends to mention, but all were special to Ray. Family and friends are all invited to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day, 2946 South Main St., Penticton. We will honour and celebrate Ray’s life on Thursday, November 17th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

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Passed away at Penticton Regional Hospital on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the age of 91 years. Helen is survived by her loving family: son, Peter (LeeAnn); daughters, Judy (Allen) and Sue (Jorj); grandchildren, Chris, David, Elaine, Pamela, Michele, Gordon, Melanie, Darla, Caleb, Nolan and Marshall; great grandchildren, Soleil, Hazel, Naija, Hrothgar, Aven, Alyshia, Olivia, Megan, Kayla, Marcus, PATON,Gunnar, Kenneth Brady, Gordon James, Born onJosh September 28, 1938 Yorkton, Kieran, and Haylee. Herinsmile and Saskatchewan passed away on November 10, 2011 grand sense of humor will be missed at Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton. byKenall. Special to the staff at is survived by histhanks loving friend and longtime partner, Lorna Lyons; Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Kendra Litke Penticton Regional SP3 ward, (Garry); Donna Ritchie (David),two Carson Paton,at Dr. Dutchman and Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s angels Darwin Paton (Cindy), Kim Newberry (Paul), Village the (Lee), Station, KimPaton and (Jessica), Tammy. Amanda by Evans Kenneth anddonations twelve grandchildren. No InFrank lieuLyons of fl(Echo) owers, to the B.C. formal services by request. A Celebration of Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Foundation, would be appreciated. life will be announced at a later date. Cremation Cremation in care of... arrangementsarrangements in care of... EVERDENRUST RUST FUNERAL EVERDEN FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112 250-493-4112 SERVICES

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For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Penticton Western News seeks Drivers for Penticton area routes. Must have large van or truck with a cap. Submit Driver’s abstract to Mark in Circulation 250-492-3636 ext.219 Planerman & Millwright required immediately for North Okanagan Forest Company. Preference will be given to those with experience in the forest industry. Fax resume to 250-838-9637. SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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Heavy Duty Machinery 6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977

Misc. for Sale 12ft stainless steel insulated chimney, 8” diameter, c/w elbow and rain cap, like new, $250, (250)497-8326 6ft mirrored sliding doors, $50, black stone double sink, c/w taps, etc., cost $400, will take $100, ﬂuorescent light frame c/w colored Tiffany glass, $30, (250)492-3966 BUILDING SALE... Final clearance, rock bottom prices. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Canon photocopier IRI023, excellent shape, includes 2 new ink cartridges, $250 obo, (250)490-9645 evenings CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. Golf clubs, right hand w/golf bag, $150, JVC 32” TV, $100, bathroom cabinet, never used, $60, dart board, never used, $20, (250)462-6275 Single box spring & mattress, dbl box spring & mattress, queen box spring & mattress all with frames. $150 each delivered. (250)493-2687

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Houses For Sale ******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 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

Mobile Homes & Parks WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park model Homes. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $114,950. Many other plans available. Come see our new display homes 610 Katherine # 58 in West Kelowna Estates Highway 97 to Westside Road, exit North 200 meters to Nancee Way, left 100 meters to Spland Road, right 100 meters to Katherine, left to #58 on right. The Home Boys 778-755-2505 Open House Wednesday to Sunday from 10-6 or www.hbmodular.com

Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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Other Areas

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

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

Musical Instruments Guitars, ampliﬁers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710 X-MAS Sale starts now! Marshall // Peavey // Behringer // Takamine // now in stock, guitars from $69.99, guitar amps from $49.99, guitars stans $8.99, drum sets, $369.99, music access., DJ lighting & PA systems, game systems, DVD’s, now hiring, drop off resume, Pawn Traders and Music Sales, 71 Nanaimo Ave. E, (250)490-3040

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

Real Estate Acreage for Sale MUST SELL, REDUCED, was $599,000, then $549,000, sacriﬁced for $499,000 ﬁrm, 5bdrm w/inlaw suite, plus 3 acres irrigated, 2 acres for pasture, 1604 Sparton Dr., Penticton, 250-492-3330 or www.spartondrive.com

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

Rentals Acreage 3 houses on 3/4 acre in Oliver, 2bdrm each, close to new mall, good investment; business venture, multi-family use or multi agricultural use; water on-line, hurry, won’t last long, at this price, Brian (250)4986222

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MOVE IN

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

250-488-1800 250-488-2881 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 2 bdr, 3rd ﬂr, covered prkg, on bus route, great neighbourhood. $800/mo(250)497-8928

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 16, 2011

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $550 $600 $650 /$800 $660 $675 $750 $1000 $1100 $1100 $1500

Downtown, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, recently updated, f,s, coin op laundry, extra storage. Avail. Dec. 1 ( H542-3) Between Malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f,s, w.d, laminate floors. Avail. Dec. 1 (OT444) Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat ok. Avail. Now and Dec. 1(EFR) Dwntwn, 1 bdrm top floor apt, fridge, stove, free cable & laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA) Includes util, 1 bdrm apt, f,s, a/c balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. Dec. 1 (A428) Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. Dec. 1 (A360) Alysen Pl., 6th floor, 1 bdrm and a den, 6 appl, sec’d parking, incl. heat. Avail. Now (OT410) Across from Skaha Beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5appl, extra storage, cov’d parking, incl. cable. Avail. Dec. 1 (A443) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. Dec. 1(A369) Lakeview, 6th floor condo, 2 bdrm + den, 6appl, 2 sec’d parking, extra amenities. Avail. Jan. 15 (A352)

TOWNHOUSES: $925

3 bdrm townhouse, near schools and creek f,s, large back yard, freshly painted. Avail. Dec. 1 (Th 480) $1100 3 bdrm, 3 bath, basement, f,s, d/w, w.d, close to schools, recently reno’d, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. Now (Th497) $1200 Naramata townhouses brand new, 2 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, unﬁn bsmt, garage, near school. Avail. Now ( Th496-1)

FURNISHED RENTAL: $1100 Furnished lakefront 2 bdrm home, 2 bath. Avail. from now until May or June 2012 (OT441)

HOUSES: $1000 3 bdrm upper duplex, 5 appl, view of lake and mountains, on Vancouver Hill. Avail. Now (H746-2) $1100 Downtown, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, ½ duplex, laminate ﬂrs, ss appliances, low maint yard. Avail. Now (H747) $1500 Near Wiltse School, 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, spacious family home, carport, deck off kitchen. Avail. Now (OT438) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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

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SINGLA HOMES

Furn’d or unfurn’d apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-295-1006 for info, lv a message. LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

2bdrm 2ba unit, laminate ﬂoors, central location, private parking, cat ok w/deposit, $900, 250-488-7902 4bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1250+util., (250)462-0669, 250-492-7844 4 brm or 2 brm $1590 or $849 OBO. two entrances. two bath, up and down. close to Penticton high school. 250 487 0268 Keremeos, on the Bench, 2100sqft, 4bdrm, 2.5ba, rec rm, storage rm, single garage, RV parking, shed, large fenced yard, ns, may consider rent to own, 250-487-7522, 250-809-3406 Penticton: Rental available Nov 15 for suitable family. Close to high school, large duplex with 980 sq ft on each of three levels, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, fenced yard. $1400/mo, refs please. (250)404-4288 Very clean 3 bdr duplex $1100/mo, n/s, n/p, need refs. 1717 Quebec. Ph. 250-4945816 or 250-486-3480.

1bdrm 2nd floor in DT Penticton, ns, np, could be office/home space, mature tenant, ref req., $650/mo. (incl. util.) Vito (604)291-1059 1BDRM, across from Skaha Beach on bus route, long term rental, n/s, n/p. $650/mo+ util, 250-492-9692, avail. Dec. 1 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

2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, wheelchair accessible, large storage room, laminate ﬂoors, $850, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-488-7902 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. now, 250-496-5465

Penticton’s Leader in Quality Rentals

250-486-3791 250-490-1215 250-490-1700

Apex, 1 bdrm condo in Clearview $750/mo utils incl’d for the season. Avail immed. Contact Cheryl 250-492-5931. avail. immed., central DT, large 2bdrm, 1.5ba, heat incl., a/c, f/s, ns, small pet allowed, $800+util., call 250-462-0589

296 & 298 Maple Street Townhouses 3 or 4 bdrm 2½ bath, family orientated. Rents from $1100. Ask about our incentives! New Mgmt!

RENTALS (250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 1 Bdrm, 4th floor, f/s, a/c, secure Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, f/s, a/c, decks, building & parking. Avail. Now .................. incl. pkg. $600.00-$645.00 incl. util & cable ................................... $68500 incl. water Burns Ave.: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, condo in quiet Pent. Ave. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath apartment on 4 plex. F/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, balcony & pkg. No main floor. F/S, D/W, A/C, insuite storage Pets. Avail. Now. $800.00 incl. water with carport pkg. $775.00 incl. water. Bassett: 2 bdrm house w/garage & fenced Fairview: Spacious 1 bdrm condo in quiet complex. F/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, lrg deck, incl. yard. F/s, w/d, f/p. Avail. Now. Pets okay. pkg. Avail. Dec. 1. $795.00 incl. water ..................................................$1000.00 Property Management

407-1750 Atkinson St. Condo. Top ﬂoor, dlx adult bldg. 2 big bdrms, 2 full baths, fp, 5 appl. & large covered deck SUMMERLAND HOUSE Rent top or bottom or both! 13611 Bloomﬁeld. Top has 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, huge sundeck & carport. Bright 3 bdrm, 1 bath in lower is a must see! Util. inc.

MONDAY - FRIDAY Front Street Realty

Property Management #2 Front St., Penticton, B.C.

250-492-2233 ASK FOR DEBBIE

HOUSES GILMAN AVE., SUMMERLAND ........................................................... $850 2 bed, fr/st, d/w, w/d, low maint. yard. Avail. NOW 1840 OLIVER RANCH RD., OK FALLS .............................................. $1400 3 bed, 2½ bath, 5 appl. floor, fenced yard, garage. Avail. NOW 296 KINNEY AVE. (NEW) ................................................................... $1500 3 bed, 3 bath, 5 appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble garage. Avail. NOW CORNWALL DRIVE (RENOVATED) ................................................... $1500 2+ bed, 2 bath, 5 appl., hardwood, c/a, large yard, garage. Avail. DEC. 1

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SUMMERLAND 1 BDRM D/T $660.00/month includes water/sewer/shared laundry NS DD required 1/2 month Avail mid Nov Call 778516-5535 wext 105 to view

Summerland cozy studio unit, 6appl., wall bed, avail. to quiet, reliable, ns tenant, $760 (util incl.), (250)494-7488 Summerland Renovated 1 bdrm apt. 600 sq ft. Centrally located on Kelly Ave. W/D, F/S, outside deck, private entrance. $700/mo + utilities. Call Len 250-490-5889

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

Misc for Rent 1 or 2bdrm suite, furnished, South Main St., also 500 sqft shop w/power, suitable for storage, (250)493-1807

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

Homes for Rent

bdrm 2nd ﬂ unit, laminate ﬂooring, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, avail. Immediately, 250-488-7902

1/2 duplex, 4bdrm, 2.5bath, sngle garage, close to shopping, schools, hospital, ns, np, avail. Dec. 1, $1200+util., 250490-3559, 250-486-4704

$1250, 2 Bed reno’d house, 7 appl, fncd yard, shop, 2+ parking, lane axcess, N/S, pets upon approval, 250-490-5220 $1300 Bungalow Summl 3 bdr 1.5 bath 11306 Jones Flat Rd. Complete reno 2008. Wheelchair access, 1 garage, fenced, very private, N/S, sm pets. 604-525-7094 moolman2@telus.net 1bdrm, f/s, close to shopping & transit, $600,Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 2bdrm trailer, ofﬁce/playroom area, electric heat w/gas fp, f/s/w/d, above Skaha Lake, $900, (250)770-3279, or leave message 778-476-4017

Cars - Domestic

APARTMENTS 132 POWER STREET 1 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW .............................................. $700 2 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW .............................................. $850 284 YORKTON AVENUE ....................................................................... $925 2 bed, 2 bath, fr/st, d/w. Avail. NOW

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed. & Nov. 1, newly reno’d, $550-$800, central Penticton,water incl.,call (250)4934903 to view Bachelor-furnished, utils incl’d. Quiet heritage style building, downtown Penticton. 45+. $615. 250-490-8888.

Cars - Domestic

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

Duplex / 4 Plex

blowout pricing pricing in effect! BETTER HURRY ON THESE....

AS NEW

A BEAUTY

2011 Kia Soul 2U 4 Dr. Wagon - Uplevel 2.0L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, heated seats, height adjustable drivers seat, MP3, IPod, USB, CD player, air conditioned& plenty more on this 14,300 kms WHITE BEAUTY. P187A

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe All Wheel Drive 3.5L automatic, alloy wheels, traction control, satellite radio, MP3, IPod, USB, this is a very nice vehicle. 17,000 kms. RED METALLIC. P184A

18,998

JUST LANDED

2.5L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, power sunroof, Satellite phone, CD player with MP3 & IPod capability, power seat. SILVER. P185A

2.4L 5 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, sunroof, alloy wheels, leather heated seats with memory, phone, satellite radio, USB, iPod, traction control, front & rear fog lights & much more! GRAY. P188A

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4 Dr. 4x4

2008 Ford Escape XLT with Leather 4x4

This one is deﬁnitely a must see. 3.7L V6 automatic transmission, alloy wheels, U-Connect hands free, tire monitors, driver info system, power seat, traction control & much more. Inferno RED. P176A

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

18,998

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

24,998

19,998 BLOWOUT PRICED!

LOADED

2011 Ford Focus SE 4 Dr. Sedan

EDDIE BAUER

2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4 Dr. Sedan

DURAMAX LONGBOX

4X4

2.0L 4 cylinder with automatic transmission, alloy wheels, microsoft sync, sat. radio, CD, fog lights, rear spoiler. 1,500 kms!! Like new! SILVER. P178A

28,998

LOADED

2010 Ford Fusion SE 4 Dr. Sedan

NEW ARRIVAL

NO MILES!

31,998

BLOWOUT PRICED!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE! www.olivercarandtruck.com Many vehicles to choose from!

250-498-0570

Email: olivercarandtruck@persona.ca 33882 HWY. 97 SOUTH OLIVER, BC DL 8590

Toll Free 1-877-498-0570

23,998

41,998

23,998 LIMITED 4X4

LOW KMS!

SUPERCREW

2008 GMC Sierra Longbox 4x4 SLE 6.6L Duramax diesel, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission with manual shift mode, tow haul mode, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, trailer mirrors, power seat, Onstar with phone & lots more. 59,500 kms! GRAY. P1104A

2008 Ford F150 Supercrew Shortbox 4x4 XTR Plus

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4 SLT 5.7L Hemi

2007 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Limited

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

With only 30,400 kms! 20” wheels, power set, power rear window, running bars, Satellite radio, garage door opener & plenty more. PATRIOT BLUE. P147A

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

27,998

JUST LANDED

25,998

17,998

GOOD DEAL

BLOWOUT PRICED!

2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 7 Passenger Van

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Shortbox Z71 4x4 SLE

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with Swivel & Stow Feature

It comes with alloy wheels, CD player, power windows, power locks with only 63,000 kms on this mint condition vehicle. Maroon Red. P111B. Only...

5.3L Vortec V8, automatic transmission, autotrac 4x4, front bucket power seat, chrome wheels, fog lights, CD player, power windows, power locks & much more. 181,700 kms. WHITE. J001A. Priced to go at...

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

OUT OF THIS

2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4 Dr. Sedan

2010 Chrysler 300 Limited Luxury Sedan

2010 Chevrolet Impala with Only 26,100 kms

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

6 cyl. engine, leather interior, heated seats, power sunroof, fog lights, ABS brakes, Satellite radio. Traction control. BLUE. P158A

What a nice car. 3.5L V6, alloy wheels, power drivers seat, Onstar, CD player with steering wheel audio controls & lots more! WHITE. P146A

$ HEAVY DUTY

VORTEC MAX

22,998

21,998

WORLD!

POWERSTROKE P PO OWE WER RSTR RS TROK OKE OKE

16,998

10,998

BLACK BEAUTY

4X4

15,998

12,998 LOW MILEAGE

BEAUTIFUL

2008 Ford F-350 Shortbox Crewcab 4x4 XLT 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4x4

2009 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Long Box Quadcab 4x4

2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4

with the 6.0L Vortec MAX tow package. It comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, satellite radio, power seat & lots more great features. Rare truck so hurry! P183A

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

3.7L V6 automatic transmission, alloy wheels, leather heated seats, Satellite radio, Bluetooth, trailer tow pkg., backup sensors, power sunroof, & lots more great options & features on this 54,000 kms. SUV. P151A

28,998

31,998

26,998

6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engine, 6 speed automatic transmission, tow pkg. with electric brake controller, power pedals, fog lights, park aide system, alloy wheels. Only 59,800 kms! RED EXTERIOR. P1107A

$35,998

This is a great all purpose vehicle. 2.4L 4 cylinder engine, CVT automatic transmission, alloy wheels, fog lights, 6 disc CD, traction control, ABS brakes. SILVER. P1101A

2007 Jeep Compass 4x4

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4 Dr. Sedan 3.5L V6 engine, automatic transmission with manual shift option. Leather heated seats, CD, traction control, alloy wheels, Onstar with phone. Certainly a great car. Only 62,500 kms. BLACK. P171A

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4 With only 53,100 kms. 5.7L Hemi V8 engine, automatic transmission, air conditioned, power windows/locks, CD player, trailer tow package. WHITE. P164A

15,998

14,998

21,998

ON THE SPOT FINANCING O.A.C.

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3bdrm, 2ba, covered deck, carport, orchard setting, yard maint. req., ns, np, ref’s req, $1050 (w/o 4 appl.), $1150 w/4appl., Cheryl 250-492-5931 3bdrm, 2ba, f/s/dw/m/w/d, air, RV parking, fenced, $1300, Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 COZY 3 bedroom, 2 bath home close to College in Penticton on quiet cul-de-sac. Includes 6 appliances and some furniture. References required. No pets/no smoking. Call 250809-4490 for more details or email trishanddarren@gmail.com House 1 level, close to school/shopping/hospital, 3bdrm, 1bath, 5appl, dbl garage, very clean Avail. Dec. 01, $1200/mo+util. 250-493-8881 HOUSE For Rent In Summerland Garnet Valley. On horse ranch property / 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms. Quiet area only 8 min. from downtown $850.00 + Ut. Horse lovers would be great. Pets allowed. Call 1250-494 0506 Naramata, 3bdrm, 2ba, f/s/dw/w/d, dble carport, $1200, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 nice 2bdrm, 1bath, 6appl., near school, SOEC & DT, $975+util., avail. Dec. 1, ref req., (250)488-7247 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 Wiltse area, 3200sqft., executive walk-out bungalow, 4bdrm, 3bath, double garage, ns, np, $1700+util, avail. immed., 250-492-2627

3bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1050/mo (250)490-9082 Reno’d 2bdrm+ loft, 1050 sq ft. 5 appls, family complex. Close to schools & WalMart. n/s preferred. Small pets ok. $975/mo + utils. 250-493-8333

1993 Suburban 4x4 350 auto, motor, tranny, brakes rebuilt, whole or parts. $2200. obo (250)938-6777

NOTICE regarding BC Timber Sale License A87987 Proposed Sale of 48,802 cubic metres at Derrick Lake FSR without Consultation. TAKE NOTICE THAT any bidder or purchaser of the Derrick Lake Timber Sale being offered by BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is hereby on notice that there has been no consultation between BCTS or the Provincial Crown and Gitanyow. The proposed Timber Sale is exclusively within the Gitanyow Traditional Territory and contrary to the Gitanyow Forestry Agreement entered into between the Gitanyow and the Minister of Forests in 2006 which requires consultation and accommodation between Gitanyow and British Columbia. No consultation has taken place with respect to this proposed sale. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT Gitanyow reserves the right to take all lawful steps to block any transfer or sale of this timber or the Utilization of the Timber for any purpose if sold. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Ofﬁce of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Gwass Hlaam (George P. Daniels), 1-250-8495373

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Studded winter tires, Firestone 205 70R15. $160. Call(250)809-3845 Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton Winter tires GM. 6 winter tires, 4 on rims (used one season). 205 70R15 Toyo. $450 obo (250)809-0252

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

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.

1200-5000sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease with compounded yard. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Shared Accommodation Room for rent in my home, $450-500 incls everything. (250)492-2543

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

Suites, Lower 1bdrm bsmt suite, fully furn., all util., for one working person, close to malls, ns, np, nd, with work ref’s, $675/mo., sec. dep., (250)493-5881 2bdrm suite. Quiet neighborhood, Mature wrkg person. New appls, ns/np, util incl $800/mo 250-493-3428 7km north of Penticton, large 2bdrm+ den, full kitchen, f/s, $700, Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 Brand new 2bdrm suite, private entrance, np, ns, female preferred, avail. Wiltse area, avail. Dec. 1. (250)486-7974 after 4pm Summerland. 2 bedroom, 1 den/ofﬁce, daylight ground ﬂoor, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Garage. N/S, N/P. $850 per month plus utilities. 250 494-8617

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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, and 8, Plan 3536, District Lot 366, SDYD, Exc. Plan KAP87244 located at 903, 911, 941, 947, 955, and 963; Lot 9, Plan 3536, District Lot 366, SDYD, Exc. Plan 42663 and Plan KAP87244 located at 969 Eckhardt Ave. W.; and Lots 1, and 2, Plan 7817, District Lot 366, SDYD, Except Plan KAP87244 located at 921 and 935 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 evening of the Regular Council meeting on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.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. The proposed disposition and supporting documentation may be inspected at the offices of the Development Services Department and Corporate Administration Department, located at 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, November 21, 2011.

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ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2011-60 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider Zoning Bylaw No. 2011-60 being a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23. The proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 are minor and intended to fix up the inconsistencies that exist in the new document. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendment may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 12 noon on Monday, November 21, 2011 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main St., Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, November 21, 2011, in the offices of the Development Services Department and Corporate Administration Department at the Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton; Penticton Public Library (hours vary), 785 Main Street, Penticton and the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, 553 Railway Street, Penticton or online at http://www.penticton. ca/EN/meta/city-news/latest-news.html. Anthony Haddad Director of Development Services

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