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A wild¿re causing over one thousand to be put on evacuation notice is a stern reminder that ¿re season is still upon the Okanagan. “With the cooler temperatures and precipitation, Penticton is at a moderate to high danger ¿re rating and it is high really from Summerland south to the border,” said Michaela Swan, ¿re information of¿cer. “It is pretty typical for this time of year until we really get the rains and cooler temperatures in the fall we wont see that rating change.” Trevor Smith, meteorologist with Environment Canada, said a high pressure ridge is holding onto warmer conditions with temperatures hovering in the 20s until after the weekend. In other words, we won’t see a lot of precipitation for awhile yet if the ridge holds on. Smith said so far in September they have recorded 3.2 millimetres of rainfall in Penticton and the average for the month is 24.7. A de¿cit was also recorded for Penticton in August with only four mm of rainfall and the normal being 30.7 mm. Weather mounted one of the biggest challenges in the Trepanier ¿re that broke out Sunday afternoon in Peachland. Four houses and several outbuildings were casualties after gusty winds caught hold of the Àames. This put of¿cials on edge, concerned that the number of houses lost in the ¿re could rise if the weather continued. Crews have been working around the clock since Sunday afternoon to get a hold on the blaze. As of Tuesday afternoon the ¿re was 75 per cent contained. Out of the 1,500 Peachland residents that were alerted to leave, many left with just the clothes on

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PLANES DROP FIRE RETARDENT admist an eerie backdrop of smoke on Sunday in this photo taken near the Coquihalla connector during a wildfire in the Trepanier area of Peachland that consumed four homes and outbuildings and 200 hectares.

their backs, their pets and a few personal belongings. Charles Kilpatrick, had a bit more time. He was able to spray down the outside of his house with water and left when he saw two houses on ¿re — one in the Desert Pines area and another above the Hainle Vineyards Winery. Kilpatrick said even though he has lived in the area for seven years and can recall other wild¿res, Sunday’s blaze in Peachland was “eerie.” At its height, the wind was estimated to be blowing at 40 kilo-

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metres per hour with gusts up to 60 km/h. Two homes in the Trepanier area went up in tandem, and all efforts to save them were stymied. “This was a wind-driven event,” stressed Jim Mottishaw, a forest protection of¿cer who helped coordinate the air assault, noting the ¿re moved three km over the course of an hour. That said, he’s con¿dent the damage was kept at a minimum despite windy and dangerous conditions.

“Besides the homes lost, there are quite a few painted red (from retardant),” he said. That and the burnt husks of trees around a number of residential houses should offer some insight into how narrowly damage was averted, he said, noting that the Ponderosa golf course may be the unsung hero of the ¿re¿ght. Years previous, when trees were removed and the area was landscaped, a ¿re barrier was inadvertently built and that helped the battle on the Trepanier side of the ¿re.

That’s in part how crews gained the upper hand there — reporting containment on that side of the ¿re — but the Pincushion side of the mountain is another story. The challenge is putting out hotspots and burning that are spread over a signi¿cant swath of land. Speculation of the cause of the ¿re has run rampant and everything from a house ¿re gone wild to a stray meteor and discarded cigarette have been tossed around as theories. Of¿cials said the cause is still under investigation.

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Perrino throws hat into provincial ring Steve Kidd

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Another contender entered the race to replace Bill Barisoff as Penticton’s provincial Liberal candidate this week. Once she was done with Summerland City Council business Monday evening, Mayor Janice Perrino began the process of announcing her candidacy for the position. Perrino joins the race about three weeks after the ¿rst two nominees, Connie Denesiuk and Mark Ziebarth, who both made their announcement in the week after Barisoff announced that he would not be seeking re-election. Perrino, who has long been touted as a potential Barisoff replacement, said she needed to consider her options carefully. “I needed some time to make sure and to gauge support, that’s why I took this long,” said Perrino. “It’s one of those very rare opportunities, so I had to sit back and ask, how does this affect me personally and how can I affect the party personally?” Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton, who is also expected to put his name forward, said he is not ready yet to make an announcement. “I have a keen interest,” said Ashton. “I am taking a very serious look at it, and will make an an-

nouncement in the future.” As well as being Summerland Mayor, Perrino is also executive director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, which raises funds to support Penticton Regional Hospital. Not surprisingly, health is high on her list of priorities. “Penticton Regional Hospital is grossly undersized. I want to make sure that funding is secured for the hospital expansion for the ambulatory care,” she said. “It’s the best medical care possible for our growing and aging populations and it’s a huge economic boom for this area.” The region has bene¿tted greatly from having strong representatives in the ruling Liberal party, according to Perrino, pointing out infrastructure improvements in Summerland and the Centre of Excellence at Okanagan College Penticton. It’s a tradition she hopes to continue. “I really look forward to working with the province to make sure our area gets what it needs. It has made such a huge difference for our infrastructure and for the growth of our communities,” she said. “That is an absolute priority for me. But as much as she is concerned with the connection with the government, Perrino said her time as mayor has made her aware of the need to stay in touch with the con-

stituency. “I know what it means to be in touch with citizens. It’s really important that we stay connected,” she said, noting that in both work and politics she has had the opportunity to work with Barisoff and former MLA Rick Thorpe. “It’s meant a lot for me to be able to contact my MLAs when I needed to. And I want to be that kind of MLA, that stays in touch with the community and keeps them up to date with what is going on,” she said. “I see that as primary. It’s not only that we tell the communities what is going on, but also take back the information from the communities to the provincial leaders.” Perrino will continue through as mayor and the foundation’s executive director through the nomination process, and if selected, said she will take a leave of absence when the election is of¿cially called in spring 2013 to concentrate on getting out and campaigning for the election. “Should I be lucky enough to win, I will have to leave both of the positions and that is the tough part,” she said. “I enjoy every day; being there for Summerland. But I will never get another opportunity to go for this. You only get so many four year terms.” The Penticton riding’s Liberal organization will be holding their nomination meeting on Oct. 20.

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Cancer survivors paddle for strength

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SHIRLEY BOVEN (RIGHT) and teammate Barb Weisbrot (centre) of Edmonton wave their carnations during the special ceremony on the final day of the Raymond James Dragon Boat Festival at Skaha Lake. About 2,700 paddlers took part in the 12th annual event. Penticton’s Linda Hooley (inset) walks beneath the paddle line.

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Hundreds of pink carnations swayed slowly in time to the music as breast cancer survivors remembered those who did not. The tears Àowed freely from the eyes of many of the women sitting in the boats and those family and friends gathered on the shore during the carnation ceremony on the ¿nal day of the Raymond James Dragon Boat Festival. Playing in the background was Martina McBride’s song, I’ll Love You Through This which included the poignant lyrics of the ¿rst two lines of the chorus: When you’re weak, I’ll be strong When you let go, I’ll hold on “What an impact and what a lot of tears. I think this (song) was something that very much hits home

for a lot of people,” said Penticton Survivorship president and breast cancer survivor Claire Waterman afterwards. “It really goes to show you don’t go through this alone, that we have the support of our family and friends.” As they do each year, at the end of the song and the remembrance service the carnations were tossed into the shallow waters off the shore of Skaha Lake. At that point the tears were wiped away and the smiles returned as the women in pink hugged and made their way up the beach beneath the lengthening line of raised paddles. “It is because of that ceremony that a lot of breast cancer teams come here every year,” said Waterman, who has twice been diagnosed with the horrible disease. “I think for everyone it is a reminder of why

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some sense of how enthusiastic people are in Okanagan Falls about incorporation,” Siddon said. The issue has largely laid dormant since 2010, when former RDOS director Bill Schwarz began to push the province to study the issue. “We weren’t really turned down,” Siddon said, but nothing happened either. “Now we have of¿cials coming to meet with us,” he continued, but “before they initiate the study, they want to see full evidence at a public meeting of public support for this course of action.” Siddon added that Schwarz, who could not be reached for

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EDITORIAL Caution needed when stepping into nature

nce again, an Okanagan community is threatened by wild¿re. What started out as a quiet Sunday in Peachland suddenly turned into anything but that. Evacuation alerts suddenly were posted. Residents told by police to leave their homes with barely a moment’s notice. Fire, police and emergency response of¿cials scrambling to react to a raging forest ¿re emboldened with ideal burning conditions. It’s all too familiar, the Trepanier ¿re becoming yet another community-threatening blaze sparked in our region. Penticton’s brush with a catastrophic wild¿re came in 1994, when the Garnet Valley blaze destroyed 18 homes and forced the evacuation of 3,500 people. Charred stumps still visible on hillsides above the city are a mute testament to just how close it came. Then, in 2003, the Okanagan Mountain Park ¿re tore through neighbourhoods in the Upper Mission, earning a spot in the history books as the most signi¿cant interface wild¿re event in B.C. history. That was followed by the Glenrosa ¿re that threatened to torch that West Kelowna neighbourhood, and the Terrace Mountain blaze that sent rural residents along the westside shores of Okanagan Lake Àeeing for safety. And now it’s Peachland’s turn in the second week of September, a time when one might think concern for forest ¿res might begin to wane. The ¿re season for our region starts in May and continues now, apparently, into September. That’s why we need to be thinking ¿re prevention all the time, evident by the scorched earth reminders all around us from those past ¿res. Large ¿res and small pose a danger to those living in this valley, enjoying a great lifestyle living on the very doorsteps of nature. But the blaze that threatened Peachland is a reminder that no matter what time of year, there is a need for constant vigilance of how we interact with the environment, if we wish to preserve that lifestyle.

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Towns tackle modern problems Local politicians are preparing for their annual convention, to be held Sept. 25-28 here in the provincial capital. One of the ¿rst orders of business this year will be a vote to raise the dues paid by local governments to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, to cover rising travel costs for staff to serve on provincial committees. The plan is also to change the name to Union of B.C. Local Governments, to reÀect the participation of regional districts and aboriginal communities. So what do these committees and conferences accomplish? The UBCLG, as it will soon be known, is mainly a lobby group for local politicians to seek changes to federal and provincial laws to keep up with changing times. The resolutions offer a snapshot of modern problems facing local governments. A major theme is public safety, and this year it is the Columbia Shuswap Regional District renewing a long-standing plea for more provincial policing money for rural communities. Surrey has a resolution seeking better notice and control of a growing number of medical marijuana licences issued by Ottawa. Local ¿re and police

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B.C. Views departments end up dealing with licensed grow-ops that spring up quietly and create electrical hazards, or expand production beyond their licences as this stealth legalization continues. Pitt Meadows, home to a Hells Angels clubhouse and drug-related crime familiar to most urban communities, wants B.C. to follow Alberta’s lead and give police authority to remove known gang members from bars and clubs. Gangs tend to adopt certain establishments, and there isn’t much the owners or police can do about it. This year, the debate may go further. Metchosin is seeking support to call on Ottawa to decriminalize marijuana, ending

a “failed policy which has cost millions of dollars in police, court, jail and social costs.” No chance of that under the Stephen Harper government, but it’s worthwhile to send the message. Another long-shot demand, sparked by the abduction of three-year-old Kienan Hebert of Sparwood last year, is for Ottawa to make its sex offender registry public for convicted repeat offenders. Ashcroft councillors want to give emergency services authority to deal with another modern hazard: hoarding. Yes folks, it’s more than just a show on TV that exposes a creepy side effect of our bloated North American consumer culture. The Ashcroft resolution notes that obsessively piling stuff to the rafters is a growing problem. And as with marijuana grow ops, “local governments have little or no authority to enforce compliance with health and safety standards when a building is owner occupied.” Another First World problem is the “pocket dialing” of 9-1-1 by mobile phones. This is more than just a nuisance, because local emergency services are obliged to respond to every call they get. And mo-

bile phones can’t be traced to their location with any precision, creating time-consuming searches that weaken response to real emergencies. Other resolutions tackle complex and important issues, such as the effect of hydro development on municipal water supplies. But alas, most will be lost in the convention noise, overshadowed by political posturing over matters best left alone. Last year’s convention featured the low comedy of delegates voting with wireless devices to condemn smart meters, after displaying their ignorance of the subject. This year, in addition to factually challenged railing about oil tankers, there will be a tough stance taken against shark’s ¿n soup, which will no doubt strike fear into the Chinese ¿shing Àeet. Once delegates vote themselves more taxpayers’ money to run this show, perhaps they should keep their grandstanding to a minimum. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Farmers facing a changing world I write in regard to “Falling prices deliver a blow to cherry farmers” in the Aug. 22 Penticton Western News. I feel badly for the cherry farmers and I suppose also for the co-op who has to give them bad news about falling prices and an oversupply of cherries. Today’s farmers have so much to worry about these days compared to hundreds of years ago and I wonder if they’re still getting by with information passed down to them from generation to generation? It seems to me that one disadvantage facing a farmer is that perhaps they are not “natural business people” and in fact are in danger of being taken advantage of by sales people (especially those who work for disreputable ¿rms), suppliers and banks, if not realtors and auctioneers too. I dare say that the farmers might bene¿t from information that comes through college courses and other sources of information, such as how to market themselves and their products, selling to the general public, to restaurants as well as the co-op

Carbon tax favours the rich

In response to the carbon tax debate, I must point out that Professor Elgie supports his case with a lot of specious arguments. First there is a need to explain taxes. Income taxes are structure in such a way that people with higher income are taxed at a higher rate. The rich don’t like it. Consumer taxes work in favor of the rich at the expense of the poor. The rich do not spend all their income so much of their earrings are not taxed at all. The poor have no choice. Most of their income is taxed. Taxes are good or bad depending on which side you are on. With the gap between rich and poor widening relentlessly, it makes sense to give the poor a few breaks. According to Mr. Elgie, the carbon tax saves money because the revenue makes it possible to reduce income taxes. In plain language, he recommends taxing the poor for the bene¿t of the rich. Apart from his bias, one has to ask what happened to “Revenue Neutral.” Carbon tax is supposed to go to environmental causes only. If it has become general revenue, we have been lied to by the government. Mr. Elgie claims that the carbon tax is working because fuel consumption has dropped by 15 per cent. There are several factors which contributed to the reduction. For one thing, cars have become more fuel ef¿cient. Improvement in public transit could have had an impact and the list goes on. Possibly, carbon tax has had some impact on fuel consumption especially with people of limited means. With professors and lawyers, money is no object. They probably keep on driving the same as before. This brings up one poignant question. Isn’t the environment as much the responsibility of the rich as of the poor? It is Mr. Elgie who is wrong on all counts. We need more income tax and less carbon tax whether the rich like it or not. Gerry Lepine Summerland

The free ride is over

Are eastern Canadians aware of the calamity of their predicament? The eastern free-ride is over. The have not provinces for years have been using the transfer payment money to top up the salaries and bene¿ts of their civil servants. What is left of the funds goes to educa-

Today’s farmers have so much to worry about and any other interested parties. If they rely only on the co-op then sadly they may be set up to fail as the co-op is hardly the most lucrative source of purchases for any farmer, right? The fact is that the world has changed a great deal since I was a child. I ¿rst took computers, not in elementary school and not at all in high school, but through leisure services in Richmond, then it wasn’t until college that I again learned about computers.

tion and Medicare. Source: Brain Lee Crawley while he was a director of the Halifax — Atlantic Institute for Marketing Studies (AIMS) organization. Today he is with the Montreal Institute. Crawley revealed that information when he addressed the audience at the Calgary Congress in 2006. The majority Alberta crowd were shocked to hear that story that most Albertans realize they are shafted everyday while they remain a province in Canada. Unfortunately for Canada, and its precarious future, the top up story was another blow beneath the Alberta belt. The recent national news about the lion’s share of transfer payments going to Quebec is old news in Alberta. Shocked as they were, discovering more abuse of Alberta’s money simply adds more people to the growing numbers of western Canadians that realize, for their very survival, they must soon abandon the Canadian Titanic. The time has long past where rearranging the deck chairs on this doomed ship will save it. The growing Ontario and Quebec debt is out of control, a combined debt of half a trillion dollars. Add the Maritime provinces’ debt and the B.C. debt ($60 billion), and normal thinking people in the west — led by Alberta and Saskatchewan — may soon make the decision to go it alone. A new nation in the west will not necessarily include the NDP and Liberal free-loaders on the west coast and Vancouver Island. The B.C. refusal to build the pipeline, I believe, will see the B.C. Peace River district soon abandon the B.C. government and move their land and assets into Alberta. Alberta and Saskatchewan’s trump card, regardless of the present problems in the U.S., is that they can always ship their oil and gas through the Paci¿c Northwest states. The Americans are responsible in the ¿rst place for helping Alberta develop their oil and gas industry. In the beginning, Ontario and Quebec were not interested in investing in western petroleum, too risky and expensive they said. Ontario and Quebec missed the boat on the largest industrial complex in the history of North America. In those days central Canada owned the rights to the western resource base, they never thought they would lose those rights. Ontario and Quebec never got over losing control of the west’s natural resources. The 1931-33 Statute of Westminster granted western Canadians the right to “own their own mineral rights.” Premier W.A.C. Bennett realized years ago

The fact is that the name of the game in business is greed and pro¿t and often at the expense of one’s own employees, suppliers (if possible) and customers. Banks are especially guilty of living off of the wealth and work of others rather than creating wealth themselves. As for colleges, they too can be guilty of hawking courses that may ultimately prove to be obsolete by the time that a person graduates (if they do so) and charging high prices for their courses and supplying inferior instructors and or course materials. If I were in a position to do so, I would recommend criminal investigations into banks, ¿nancial services companies, security ¿rms (that provide mobile patrol, security guard and other services) as well as into the ministry that directly oversees the licensing of security guards as I believe there may well be a scandal or scandals there to be revealed. Patrick Longworth Okanagan Falls

that in order to keep the B.C. Peace district a part of B.C. he had to build the Paci¿c Great Eastern Railway (the PGE). Subsequent governments changed the name to BC Rail. The fraudulent deal to sell BC Rail to CN Rail was the straw that broke the back of the B.C. Liberals — not to mention fraud at ICBC and BC Hydro. CN was one of the largest contributors to Gordon Campbell’s election campaigns. Most of the B.C. Conservatives I travel with believe Campbell and Shifty Christie — she was his deputy premier — ordered his attorney general and a B.C. judge to seal the evidence of the sale in a court order. The corruption is a mile deep. The HST and carbon tax are serious problems — unfortunately they are just two of two many problems, causing the Liberals to self destruct. Only in Canada, eh? Ernie Slump Penticton

Details lacking on development

Re: the Wharton Street proposal in Summerland. The papers are signed, but where are the details? What is the value of the land, and what will the city get for it? When the projects are completed, who will own the land, the buildings, and the cultural centre? Will there be leases involved, and if so, what are the terms, and for how long? It will cost $2.8 million for the cultural centre, $2.1 million for a museum, and $1 million for a service centre. That is $5.9 million. How many more millions for the library? That is a huge amount of money for city taxpayers, and is not the right thing to do at a time when we are facing a potential global ¿nancial collapse. The cultural centre de¿nes the downtown of any city. Libraries and museums could be part of that centre. To ensure the integrity of the centre is not compromised, it must be a free standing structure, owned and operated by the city, and citizens and visitors alike must have unfettered access to this important centre. To disperse these public components into separate commercial building structures with an unpredictable make-up of tenants de¿es logic. Another disturbing part about the proposed development is the fact that it is projected to become several storeys higher than any other building downtown. Any change or development that materially changes the character of our community

must have the undisputed support of the citizens. That support will have to be expressed by means of a binding referendum. Andy Thomsen Summerland

Out-of-this-world conspiracy

You can call me a skeptic, but I’m certainly not alone, according to Otto Sturhahn’s theories, submissions and letters to the editor. Regarding this controversial subject, he’s nobody’s fool either, so it appears. So again I will submit my doubts about the moon landing and Mars visits. I hope this latest motion picture about Earthlings gifting their Martian neighbours with a gazillion-dollar golf cart is better than the one done at Universal Studios. You know, the one that man sets foot on the surface and calls out over the boom mike, “This is one giant step for mankind.” And the sun’s shadow never changes position during the whole episode with an American Àag Àapping in the afternoon breeze, not to mention dust cascading from the moon rover wheels. So come now, in order for those ¿lm critic guys to give this two thumbs up, it better be a little more convincing. Cut and can it. Andy Homan Penticton

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A political exodus

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young folks are leaving now to beat the rush next May and June. In light of the large lead in the polls, don’t expect to hear from Dix on these issues until after the election. We can’t forget about those pesky Liberal gas, carbon taxes, smart meters, higher insurance and hydro. People can escape these issues by heading for the con¿nes of neighbouring provinces What potential leader would be happy about this? The easy answer is: the moving companies, that’s who. As they plan for steady growth over the next 11 or 12 months. Maybe this is what Christy Clark meant about creating jobs. Better hurry folks, Dix will ¿nd a way to tax you on the way out of town. What do you think? The cries of “Eastward ho” seem to be getting louder each day. Ron Barillaro Penticton

An appetite for change

The Canadian Press recently had an article on Bill Bennett’s rant and obvious offence to Surrey New Democrat Jagrup Brar statements regarding Cuba. “No child goes to bed hungry” is one part that Mr. Bennett should take

outstanding by the doctors, nurses, and other staff, including those in the of¿ces, the hospital and the health unit. We feel very fortunate to live in Penticton where we have such outstanding medical professional people and facilities. There is talk of possible expansion of the Penticton facilities. We sincerely hope this will be done so that we can keep our outstanding medical personnel. Phil Britton and Ken Kadal Penticton

personal offence to. Bill has served as minister of energy, and that ministry is responsible for the ethanol laws mandating a ¿ve per cent ethanol mixture in gasoline. With the climate change-induced drought in the corn belt and the B.C. legislated ethanol use of food stock, children are going to go to bed hungry all over the planet. The United Nations and the World Bank corroborate this fact on Aug. 9: Reuters — Global pressure on the United States to relax its ethanol quota mounted on Thursday as the top World Bank food of¿cial said an “immediate, temporary suspension” of the mandate could help head off another world food crisis. Bill, Bill he’s our man, if he can’t starve children, no one can. Dennis Baker Penticton

MP missing the big picture

Rookie MP Dan Albas, in his Aug. 29 column, spends six paragraphs gloating over what he calls a “robocall” incident involving the Liberal candidate in Guelph, Ont. last year. The offence was not identifying the party on the automated calls. The Liberal candidate, Frank Valeriote, apologized,

co-operated fully in the investigation, and is paying the $4,900 ¿ne. Naturally, Mr. Albas doesn’t mention the far more serious and widespread robocalls scandal that implicates Conservative candidates, including the ongoing investigation of the fraudulent “Pierre Poutine” robocalls made to non-Conservative voters in Guelph last year. Then Mr. Albas rants about the non-existent Bill C-428. That private member’s bill died, like most such bills, on ¿rst reading. Yet Mr. Albas claims he hears about it every week from “enraged taxpayers.” I read at least one newspaper a day, I listen to radio news and watch The National, but I must confess I’ve never heard of Bill C-428. Does Albas ever get out of his Conservative bubble and listen to real people? If he did he’d see that unemployment is growing, the cost of food is rising, local growers are in trouble and the environment is suffering. Aren’t these more important issues to focus on? Why waste our time mentioning a bill the Liberals did not support, that never went anywhere? Bob Nicholson Penticton

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George Bentham gets into the spirit of the festival, joining the parasol promenade with his own tiny umbrella. At right, Penticton’s Justin Glibbery (on piano) jams with trumpet player Lance Buller.

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Tickets sales may have been down a bit for this year’s Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival, but organizers say there is no question, the festival will be back next September for its 17th year. “Where we saw a drop was in Saturday passes. We were down 200 Saturday passes over last year,” said Michael Campbell, chair of the Jazz Fest society. But the society is forging ahead and has already set the festival date for 2013 — Sept. 6 to 8 — and is planning to start ticket sales soon. “Within the month, we hope, we are going to have ticket sales for next year online. De¿nitely available online in time for Christmas gift giving,” said Campbell, adding that they are happy with how the jazz fest went this year. “It was a success, we had great feedback, all of the bands were loved. A real pleasant surprise for everyone was Dixie Talks from Sweden. They were a real favourite, as was Aged to Perfection, our local guys,” said Campbell. “They were playing with almost 300 years of experience in one band and it showed. Everyone was complimenting us on choosing them to play. But it was a no brainer, we knew that they wouldn’t disappoint.” This year’s festival also managed to raise some signi¿cant funds for lo-

cal high school music programs. A free concert by zydeco band Gator Beat on Friday raised $265 and another $1,600 was collected on Sunday at the morning gospel service. “We try to have a style of music for every taste,” said Campbell. “And we brought in those young dancers from Victoria and they were fabulous. They gave dance lessons for three hours on Saturday morning. That was very well received and they will be back again next year. We hope that by adding them to our festival, young people in their twenties and thirties pick up on what a great weekend it is.”

Artist deadline close for Reimagine Art Fest Western News Staff

The Downtown Penticton Association is pleased to present the fourth annual Reimagine Art Festival and is seeking artists to create murals on the exterior walls of Downtown Penticton businesses. Artists have the opportunity to have their work on prominent display and cash prizes will be awarded. All materials will be provided to the chosen artists. The festival began in 2009 with an explosion of mural art in the downtown core. Each year since artists take to the alleyways to create one-of-a-kind murals, brightening the exterior walls of businesses with everything from night skies to portraits to wine bottles. Artists must apply by Sept. 14 if they want to participate in the Reimagine Art Festival which takes

place Sept. 21 and 22. To apply up to three photos or sketches of recent work must be submitted. As well, a draft concept of your proposed mural, either a sketch or statement of no more than 300 words, including the proposed medium or theme and a biography or artist’ statement must be completed. Artists will be painting Sept. 21 and ¿nishing their creations at 5 p.m. the following day, when judging takes place. As well, during the regular Downtown Penticton market, the umbrellas from the City of Penticton’s Umbrella Project will be on display in Gyro Park where the public will be able to place silent auction bids on their favourite. The application form can be downloaded at www. downtownpenticton.ca. Businesses wanting to sponsor a wall can email reimagine@downtownpenticton.org or call 250-403-8540.

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O V E R E A T E R S ANONYMOUS meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church, enter through north door. Call 250-493-1527 for info. HAND AND FOOT CANASTA at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. PENTICTON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. MARG SAHAJ every M EDITATION Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-4924458 for info. S INGLES 65- PLUS COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-4920459 or 250-770-1018. EVERY BINGO WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Regular bingo to resume in September. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. F ALLS O KANAGAN Activity S ENIORS ’ Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music

and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-4909272 for info. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. A RT S UMMERLAND CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. 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 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www. mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster. OLIVER DOUBLE O Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton A L C O H O L I C S NIGHT A NONYMOUS group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group

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meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday noon at 361 Wade Ave. LEGION BRANCH 40 has daily lunches Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. PENTICTON SENIORS Drop-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. and card games at 7 p.m. Call 250493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. ANAVETS has hump day with dinner by

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Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment from Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH has Ready, Set, Learn for threeyear-olds and their parents from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come for crafts, stories, information on early learning, and more. Elks Club on Ellis Street has a management committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Executive meeting to follow. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles on 1197 Main St. has an Aeries and auxilliary general meetings at 7:30 p.m.

September 13 FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are

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8622. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. CARE CLOSET THRIFT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. SENIORS’ COMPUTER DROP-IN sessions are held every Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to help members solve any computer related issues. PENTICTON SENIORS DROP-IN Centre has chess at noon. AL-ANON MEETS AT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-4909272. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS BIG book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Naramata group meets at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Wade Ave. R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. ANAVETS has sing for

your supper by Stu from 5 to 7 p.m. and karaoke with Jack and Owen from 7 to 11 p.m. BEREAVEMENT WALKING GROUP for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Meeting Friday mornings until Oct. 26. Come and meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Japanese Garden Gate behind the Penticton Art Gallery. Leisurely walk followed by a coffee time afterward. For more information, call Andrea at 250-492-9071 (ext. 2203). ELKS CLUB on Ellis St. has drop-in fun darts/ pool. There is also Okie Dokie karaoke. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring fish and chips with entertainment by Roland at 7 p.m. S UMMERLAND T HE PLEASURE Painters meet every Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower hall of the Summerland Library. Contact Evelyne at 250-492-4301.

COMING EVENTS CANADIAN RED CROSS Health Equipment Loan Service are seeking volunteers to continue providing this essential service to those who need it. In Penticton, the Red Cross HELP Short Term Loan depot is located at #130 – 216 Hastings Ave. and operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact them at 250-493-7533 and ask for Lynne or Dara for more information on how you can become a volunteer. BECOME A VOLUNTEER tutor in Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos and work one-on-one with an adult learner in your community. Training is provided, learn new skills. Contact Angelika Eneas at 250460-1282 or at AEneas@ okanagan.bc.ca. SUMMERLAND ASSET DEVELOPMENT Initiative invites any community members interested and all SADI volunteers to attend their annual general meeting and volunteer appreciation BBQ on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in the SADI lounge. This is their chance to say thank you to all their valued volunteers and a chance to learn more about SADI. RSVP not required but certainly appreciated. Contact Laceydawn Loepkpy at 250-494-9722. PENTICTON WRITERS AND

PUBLISHERS Society will hold its annual general meeting on Sept. 20 at the Leir House at 6:45 p.m. The public is welcome. GET READY, GET SET, GO to the Agur Lake Camp Celebration on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 250-809-7130 or email info@agurlakecamp.ca. PEACH CITY RADIO presents the first annual Okanagan Vinyl Fest on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shatford Centre on 760 Main St. This event will bring together collectors and vendors of vintage vinyl records and other music media.Regular admission $2. Children 12 and under are free with an adult.Proceeds will go to supporting the Peach City Community Radio Society in its work towards becoming a full-time broadcast community radio station. Contact okvinylfest@ peachcityradio.org for more information. OKANAGAN COLLEGE HAS a volunteer literacy tutor program and is seeking volunteers for its upcoming training sessions. For info, call Penticton tutor co-ordinator Danielle Robinson at 250-4924305, ext. 3244 or drobinson@okanagan.bc.ca. Also, Angelika Eneas Oliver and Osoyoos tutor co-ordinator at 250-492-4305 ext. 3239 or Aeneas@okanagan. bc.ca B.C. SCHIZOPHRENIA Penticton SOCIETY branch is offering education programs for families in the fall, which are Kids in Control for children ages 8 to 13 and Teens in Control for ages 13-17. These interactive group sessions provide the tools and coping skills that will help them grow up happy and healthy despite their challenges and risks. Teens in Control starts Oct. 11 for eight weeks from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Kids in Control starts Oct. 13 for eight weeks from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Parent/guardian consent is required for the children and youth programs. Strengthening Families Together for adult family members or other persons supporting a person with a mental health concern is every fourth Thursday of the month (except December) from 6 to 8 p.m. from Sept. 26 or five Saturdays Oct. 20 to Nov. 24 (except Nov. 10) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided). Register by calling 250493-7338

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Oliver gets upgrade to water system Joe Fries

Western News Staff

Gas tax revenue will help pump up a key piece of an upgraded water system in Oliver. The town announced Wednesday it has secured $407,000 through the federal gas tax program to drill a new well that will replace others that were taken out of service due to high levels of uranium. A crossing will have to be drilled under the Okanagan River to connect users to the new well near Buchanan Road. Total cost of the project is estimated at $936,000. “You’re talking about drilling the new well and all the infrastructure that goes with it,” noted Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes. He expects the town will have to borrow about half of its $529,000 share of the cost. Hovanes said the new water source will “compliment” the rest of the system, which provides domestic and irrigation supplies to properties from McIntyre Bluff to the northern tip of Osoyoos Lake. The mayor said the wells that have been taken ofÀine fell prey to ever-tightening standards set by Health Canada. Work on the new well is expected to begin in early 2013. Each year, the federal government hands back $2 billion in gas tax revenues — about half of what it takes in — to Canadian municipalities that must use the money to address infrastructure needs. B.C.’s annual cut is about $250 million, and the cash is administered by the Union of B.C. Municipalities. “For us to get a share of that pocket of money, we’re very fortunate,” Hovanes said. “These projects cannot be handled by the taxpayers themselves.” Oliver is still seeking grant money to fund the third and ¿nal phase of an upgrade to its water distribution system. The last part of that plan calls for twinning the system for 55 homes north of town.

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Big changes will be proposed for a portion of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail at a public meeting later this month. Among other things, the concept plan for the section of the KVR and related trails between Naramata and Chute Lake includes upgraded trail surfaces for non-motorized users and “enhanced trail opportunities” for motorized users, according to a B.C. Government press release. The government has been working with user groups and the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen to draft the plan, which would be phased in over two years. The area between the Penticton city boundary and Chute Lake was selected as a pilot project to demonstrate the development of a consensus based plan to resolve user group conÀicts, clarify trail use designations, develop supporting facilities and meet the needs of the various trail user groups. The proposed plan is intended to be implemented over the next two years and will include regulatory designations of the trail, comprehensive education and signage programs as well as investment in trail head, parking and staging facilities, enhanced trail opportunities for motorized users and upgrades to the trail itself. This plan is intended to set the stage for similar work along the rail trails to ensure those communities get the maximum bene¿t from this unique asset. Interested members of the public can view the plan and ask questions at the meeting Sept. 18 at the Naramata Centre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and a presentation will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a question and answer period.

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This week, Penticton will become the latest community in B.C. to host an Opt clinic, the 59th in the province. Options for Sexual Health is holding a grand opening for their latest clinic at 4 p.m. on Sept. 13, with the clinic of¿cially going into operation on the evening of Sept. 18. Opt’s Executive Director, Jennifer Breakspear, said the new clinic is both a response to community need and the result of hard work by community members. “It was actually community members that approached us a while back and expressed concern about people in the area that were ¿nding it dif¿cult to ¿nd physicians, dif¿cult to ¿nd the various services we offer: sexually transmitted infection testing, pregnancy counselling, low-cost birth control,” said Breakspear. “We worked with them for a while, checking out feasibility and whether it would be a successful venture to open a clinic in Penticton. We had a great response from the people that ended up joining what became our working group.” The Opt clinic will be ¿lling a void left when Interior Health shut down their public health STI clinics at the beginning of 2012, leaving that aspect of health care to physicians and walk-in clinics in the community. Breakspear said the new clinic, however will be taking a wider view. “Our mission is about a diversity of healthy sexual expression throughout our lives, for all of us in the province,” she said. “A whole gamut of sexual and reproductive health issues can be dealt with right there in the clinic, through the whole comprehensive team of volunteers, reception, nurses and physicians.“ Breakspear explains that Options for Sexual Health has been building clinics for half a century. “We were known, for quite a long time, as Planned Parenthood,” Breakspear said. “In 2003 there was a move to rebrand and change the name, to demonstrate that we offer services beyond dealing with the stereotypical function of planned parenthood, which would be single teen pregnancies. Of course, that is a signi¿cant community that we eagerly serve, however, we serve everyone.” The new clinic will be sharing space with the Penticton Health Centre at 740 Carmi Ave. Locating the clinic at the Health Centre provides a familiar location for visitors and follows a model the Opt clinics use at many of their locations. “We often have volunteers on hand who have been trained to work with our clients about whatever issues they are bringing into the clinic that day and then, depending on what they are coming in for, they may see one of our nurses or one of our physicians,” said Breakspear, adding that all of their services are completely con¿dential and covered under the B.C. Care Card. “If they are going to be purchasing contraception, we offer very low cost contraception right on site, so someone can have the prescription ¿lled right there,” she continued. “If they are coming in with a concern about a possible sexually transmitted infection, we can arrange to have testing done and then the treatments and follow up done at the clinic.” The clinic starts operations on Sept. 18, opening Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Breakspear said the hours of operation were chosen in consultation with the local working group to support the clinic’s clientele. “Young people are a big segment of the community that we serve. We have clinics open during hours that pretty much anyone can access,” said Breakspear. “People are out of school and people that are working will be able to get in during the evenings when they are off work. It’s meant to be an accessible a time period as possible.” An open house will take place at the clinic on Sept. 13 from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

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“For this particular intersection, unfortunately, yes, it has poor alignment but (the accident rate) is actually quite light,” Tekano said. “What you’re saying though, Murray, is not enough people have been killed to justify an additional lane on the bridge,” said Tom Siddon, the rural RDOS director for the area. Tekano did not respond directly to Siddon’s statement, but said he would have staff take a closer look at the trouble spot. Siddon also noted that the son of a pedestrian killed last summer while crossing Highway 97 at Willow Street in Okanagan Falls had offered $20,000 for traf¿c improvements nearby that could include a crosswalk, turning lane, signals or even a roundabout at the intersection where Highway 97 turns south. Nothing like that is in the ministry’s 10-year capital plan, though. “We don’t have any plans at this point to move forward on any major projects in the Okanagan Falls area of that nature,” Tekano said. Traf¿c volume through the area has remained stable for the past decade, he noted, averaging about 8,500 vehicles per day during the summer months and 6,300 per day the rest of the year. Just outside of Okanagan Falls, behind-thescenes work continues on the planned widening of a 1.5-kilometre stretch of Eastside Road. Tekano said the blasting work has gone to tender, the new road grade is expected to be ¿nished by March 2013 and paving completed late next spring. Meanwhile, rural Osoyoos director Allan Patton wanted to know why the speed limit on the new passing lanes north of Osoyoos is set at 80 km/h. “Police love it because they sit at the end waiting for everybody,” Patton said. “It should be 100 km/h there so people can actually pass. Legally.” Tekano said the speed limit there “is probably a function of intersection locations.” Finally, Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes asked why the highways south of the Canada-U.S. border seem to consistently be in better shape, with wider shoulders and fewer patch jobs. “I can’t explain it,” Tekano said, “except to say they have more money than we do.”

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Learn the costs of alien species growing in the RDOS Thanks to the work of local biologist Lisa Scott and the RDOS program to combat invasive weeds, most readers should be aware of the vast number of alien species of plants now growing throughout the South Okanagan and the huge economic and environmental cost of those invaders. The list of invasive species is growing annually if not monthly. Many of these invasive species arrived here accidentally (e.g. cheat grass) but an equally large number were actually purposely introduced — some as garden ornamentals which rapidly expanded outside people’s gardens (e.g. baby’s breath). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency estimates that just invasive plants alone cost the Canadian economy about $7.5 billion per year and that cost is probably just the tip of the iceberg.

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TDBC FUSION team from Calgary placed third during the Mixed Platinum A final during Penticton’s Raymond James Dragon Boat Festival on the weekend. Below, Johnny Awesome helped his Draggin’ Riders team from False Creek place third in the Mixed Jade A final.

Growing dragon boat ﬁeld competitive Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Ninety-one teams and each of its 20 paddlers had one goal — reach the ¿nish line as quick as they could. The only difference was how important it was to them to be the ¿rst to accomplish the feat. Jo-Ann Millross of Kelowna’s Tip Em Back won the Mixed Platinum A ¿nal earning the fastest time of all teams at 1:56.07. “I think our secret is that we have fun, and we’re relaxed,” said Millross. “Once we get on the boat, we all want to win. We have that drive to go that next level. That is something you can’t teach. We just don’t take it seriously. We want to win, but at the same time, not at the expense of losing the fun aspect.” Millross said prior to the ¿nal, she hoped they could return to Kelowna with “a little gold bling bling” and they did. The Wrecked Pirates, which joined forces with the Wrecking Crew out of the Fraser Valley, enjoyed the weekend. Norm Torp, a member of the Pirates, said they do their best to represent their club. “It’s one of our favourite venues,” said Torp, mentioning they have a team bylaw, which requires them to enjoy a special drink prior to racing. “The weather is traditionally excellent. It’s a very comfortable, relaxed venue.” Torp said this year’s event attracted a good cross section of teams. “The competition is always good,” he said. “You see really good racing right through the ¿nals.” The Wrecked Pirates advanced to the Mixed Diamond A ¿nals with two other club members, which he said makes for good rivalries. At the end, it

was the Chilliwack Crusaders, who came out on top, ¿nishing in 2:03.49. The Wrecked Pirates were third at 2:04.14. The other Fraser Valley team were the Thunder Strokes. Peter Bailey of the Thunder Strokes echoed Torp’s sentiments on the teams. “It’s a great collection of teams,” said Bailey. “Teams are highly competitive with really strong paddlers.” The Thunder Strokes have taken part in the Raymond James Dragon Boat Festival for several years. The dragon boat crew loves ending their season with the two-day event. While the competition is good, Bailey noted the relationships with other paddlers is the same. The paddlers share camaraderie. It’s not uncommon for paddlers to help other

teams who may be short of people in their boats. Don Mulhall, the race organizer, said the event was successful. The only dark cloud was having to cancel some Saturday heats to due to heavy winds. “Safety is number one priority, and our water crews, including the race starter felt the conditions were too much to safely continue,” said Mulhall. “We delayed for an hour, to see if the conditions would improve. When they didn’t, we met with all the teams to explain our decision, and how we would proceed through the remainder of the racing starting Sunday morning. I have to say the teams were awesome, they fully understood and appreciated the call being made.” As for the success of the

Penticton teams, three placed second. The Peach City Dragons made the B ¿nal of the mixed jade and ¿nished in 2:12.64. 22 In Sync recorded a time of 2:22.44 in the women B Gold ¿nal, while Paddlemonium reached the end in the women Jade A ¿nal in 2:19.90. The Golden Dragons placed third in the Mixed Gold B ¿nal, while Dragon Bottoms were also third in the women Diamond A ¿nal. In fourth for the women Gold G ¿nal were the Hidden Dragons Crouching Cougars, while the Despirit Housewives had the same position in the women Platinum B ¿nal. Survivorship placed ¿fth in the breast cancer challenge A ¿nal and O’kai I’Kicka U’as was ¿fth in the Mixed Platinum A ¿nal. The HSBC Flying Dragons (Penticton team), the ¿rst in Canada for developmentally disabled adults, performed outstandingly, according to their coach, Mulhall. They bested their 500-metre practice time, then bested it again in their second race. “Any team’s ¿rst festival can be a very distracting experience,” said Mulhall, who also coaches Survivorship. “Being on the start line with four other crews, and thousands of people on the shore can make it hard to stay focused. They were phenomenal.” Mulhall was also impressed with the residents of Penticton taking notice of the event. “We had lots of spectators watching the races, enjoying the festival side of things with the food vendors, market; and the beverage garden was busy.” The event also grew by four teams as 87 took part last year.

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Penticton athlete has successful run in Italy Emanuel Sequeira

You are trusting that the person in front of you doesn’t go down.

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Stacey Cleveland placed 50th among 100 senior women during the 2012 World Mountain Running championship in Temu, Italy. Cleveland’s other numbers during the 8.8 kilometre race that climbed 760 metres (on the Tonale Pass, a popular Italian skiing destination) tell a different story. Cleveland led a Canadian foursome that included Catrin Jones, Shannon Penway and Mirabelle Tinio. The Penticton resident accomplished the feat in 55 minutes. “It was so competitive. I was only eight minutes, 30 seconds back from the winner,” said Cleveland, who grew up in 100 Mile House. “That was the difference between 1st and 50th place. I was just happy to go under an hour. That was my goal.” Prior to the race, Cleveland was warned by a member of the men’s team that the ¿eld would be physical. There would be pushing and shoving, though Cleveland didn’t ¿nd it to be too bad. “There was lot of jostling

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STACEY CLEVELAND, second from left, was the fastest female Canadian during the 2012 World Mountain Running Championship in Temu, Italy. Cleveland, a Penticton resident, completed the race in 55 minutes.

at the beginning,” she said. “We started in the village. It was a narrow cobblestone street with lots of sharp corners. We basically just got going at a full out sprint. You are running in this group of people and you can’t see your feet. You are trusting that the person in front of you doesn’t go down. It was a little hectic the ¿rst couple of kilometres.”

A climb then begins as they head up to Tonale Pass, which is quite steep. “Some of it you couldn’t run. It was power hikes,” she said. What she gained was seeing how she ranked against the worlds best runners. “It’s hard to compete,” said Cleveland, a freelance writer. “A lot of the European teams, they have training

programs and training camps and traveling with coaches and managers. Team Canada doesn’t have any funding. We had to pay our own way. The host city provided our accommodations and our food. Expenses were up to each individual athlete. It’s dif¿cult for us to compete with some of the nations that have a lot more funding behind them.”

That didn’t take away what it was like to represent her country, something Cleveland never even thought about. “It was pretty cool,” she said. “It was quite an honour to represent your country. Certainly embrace the opportunity to do it.” It could happen in July as she quali¿ed for the 100-km Ultra Trail Championships

in Wales. While she hopes to go to that, there is another event in California that interests the former Applied Communication Program student. Cleveland became interested in long distance running two years ago and her ¿rst competition as a 50-km distance in Washington. She hadn’t trained enough and it ended up being one of her most painful races. “It inspired me to train harder and give it another shot,” said Cleveland, who enjoys training with her energetic border collie lab mix. “It’s been getting more enjoyable.” Cleveland chalks up Italy as a positive experience. It will help her know what to expect in the future. “I have never done a race when it’s just been women,” she said. “It does change the dynamics.”

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GOALIE CHAD KATUNAR and the Penticton Vees won both their games during the BCHL Showcase, including a 3-2 double overtime game against the Vernon Vipers. Katunar made 30 saves against the Vipers, but Craig Martin, left, was one of the Vipers to find the back of the net.

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Sixty-three goals in 106 BCHL “Lots of poise and patience. He will only games is a good indicator that Sam Melget better. I thought he looked good for lor knows how to score. ¿rst two games.” The Cranbrook minor hockey prodWith Mellor being handed a leadership uct got his ¿rst goal with the Penticton role as an assistant captain, he looks forVees against the Vernon Vipers late in ward to teaching Gropp about the league the second period then his second of the and becoming a better player. It’s a role he game early in the third. His tally was just gladly accepts to help everyone. A role he 1:03 from being a game winner until Vifeels he should have. pers forward Adam Tambellini decided Heading into the season, Mellor has to force overtime. expectations on himself to produce and Emanuel Sequeira A two-time 60-point scorer (63 and help the team win. He also has no probA Man Advantage lem with fans having high expectations 67 to be exact) and returning from a season with the University of Alaskaon him. Anchorage Seawolves in the National “Why not. It’s good.” Collegiate Athletic Association, it’s fair to expect a lot “I just want to do whatever I can to help the team,” from the former Trail Smoke Eater. he said. Taking advantage of his experience, Mellor should be Mellor likes that the Vees possess speed. During one of the dominant players in the league. their two wins against the Chiefs, 2-1, and 3-2 double When asked that question, Mellor said he wasn’t sure over time win against the Vernon Vipers, was support if he will dominate, but something else is more important the players gave each other. Ice chips: Rookie Brad McClure scored the ¿rst to him. “I have a chance to be more of a complete player,” said Vees goal, while Michael Rebry netted the double Mellor, who played for the Kootenay Ice in major midget. overtime winner. The two Ontario products felt pretty “Be a defensive guy and not one dimensional. I think it’s good in helping their team win. Rebry’s early impressions of the BCHL is that players are quick, work hard a good opportunity for me.” Having that mentality could lead to Mellor being a and make smart plays. On the Vipers: Both players force, which will bring plenty of smiles to Fred Harbinson noticed the rivalry with the Vees. “A little war there,” said McClure. “They are a and his coaching staff. The opposite will lead to him getsolid team, they are big.” ting an earful from Harbinson. Producing offensively should be helped by the fact Harbinson liked what he saw from his team during Mellor is skating alongside Wade Murphy. The soon-to- the weekend. He felt they played with pace. One other be 19-year-old torched goalies 36 times and ¿nished with thing impressed him. 91 points last season in 60 contests. The Victoria product “I thought we saw a lot of good little details out of looked strong during training camp. Murphy scored the our team this early in the year,” he said. winning goal against the Chilliwack Chiefs in the opening After allowing the Vipers to score ¿rst, the Vees game of the Showcase. showed they are capable of coming back. “He’s a really good player. Really skilled and smart,” “There was no panic on our team,” said Harbinsaid Mellor. son. “We’re talking about an inexperienced group that He also raved about rookie Ryan Gropp, who turns 16 we have. They seem to be really calm and reserved.” on Sunday. Mellor said Gropp has the highest skill level on the Vees. Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor “His hands and stuff are pretty amazing,” said Mellor. of the Penticton Western News.

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Dave Love, a coach with the University of Calgary men’s team, will be having a shooting clinic in the Penticton area Sept. 16 with proceeds going to the South Okanagan Secondary Basketball program. There will be two, three-hour shooting clinics for kids older than 11. Players will be shown how to throw the ball prop-

erly and why. Love was also hired by the Phoenix Suns to work with one of their players. Among the NBA players Love has worked with are Grant Hill, Louis Amundson, DeShawn Stevenson and Ryan Reid.Those interested in signing up for the camp can contact Dave Love at 403-8297529 or email him at dave.love@theloveofthegame.com.

Penticton’s Jean-Luc Chetner, Liam Kircher and Chris Pond were among the recipients of the Burnaby Mountain Selects athletic winners. All three played on the elite boys teams. The awards recognize academic achievement and on-¿eld excellence. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have competed in the current summer or previous fall season and achieved an academic average of 80 per cent or higher for the recently completed school year.

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SIGHTSEEING AND ADVENTURE TOURS Polar Bear Safari........................... Nov. 9 ...... 4 Days .....$1,959 Black Friday Shopping/Tulalip Resort...Nov. ......T!4 DDays ........$389 SOLD21OU Leavenworth Lights........................ Dec. 9 ...... 3 Days ........$379 San Diego Stay Put ....................... Jan. 31 .... 18 Days .....$2,685

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CHEERS TO TAILGATING — In the heart of the Naramata Village at Manitou Beach and Park the Naramata Bench Wineries Association held the annual tailgate party last Saturday. The sold out event featured wine and salmon pairings from some of the best chefs in the Okanagan (left). Ken and Lauralei Babington (above) sip on reds at the party.

Three boys creating magic at Desert Hills

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tled in the Black Sage Bench, an area near Oliver that holds vineyards producing some of the most awarded wines in the Okanagan. It is a family estate that has many loyal followers, and for good reason. Not only are they known for “big reds” like their Syrah and Mirage (a Bordeaux blend) but also their aromatic whites. The Desert

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Hills 2011 Viognier and Gewürztraminer were recently awarded the Judge’s Choice at the 2012 Wine Access Value Wine Awards and their 2007 Mirage was awarded a Gold at the 2012 Paci¿c Rim Wine Competition. The three Toor brothers that started Desert Hills in 1993 are proud of the wines they have produced from their 24-acre Estate

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LUXURY GETAWAYS & SCENIC DESTINATIONS Oregon Coast Gamble Adv. • 7 Days, Sept. 30* & Oct. 7*..............................From $679 Canyons, Vistas & Sunrises • 16 Days, Sept. 29*....................................................$1899 Silver Reef • 3 Days, Oct. 2*, 10 & 24, Nov. 7 & 26 ....................................................$214 Silver Reef • 4 Days, Sept. 20* & 23*, Oct. 16*, 21* & 28, Nov. 11 .........................From $289 Tulalip • 4 Days, Oct. 1*, 8*, 16*, 22* & 29*, Nov. 5 & 13* ...................................... From $349 Tulalip • 3 Days, Sept. 19* & 23*, Oct. 24*, Nov. 19* .................................................$259 Clearwater & Tulalip • 5 Days, Oct. 1* ..............................................................From $469 Reno • 8 Days, Oct. 13* & 20, Nov. 3*................................................................From $339 Discover Nevada • 11 Days, Oct. 16* "New Routing, New Experiences!".................$879 Swinomish • 3 Days, Oct. 14* & 28, Nov. 11, Dec. 5 NEW PRICE! .................... From $209 Coeur d'Alene & Northern Quest • 5 Days, Oct. 14..................................................$399 Tulalip & Northern Quest • 5 Days, Oct. 21 ...............................................................$499 Lake Chelan • 3 Days, Oct. 21 .....................................................................................$209 Tulalip & the LeMay Car Museum • 4 Days, Oct. 29*..............................................$361 Coeur D'Alene • 4 Days, Oct. 28, Nov. 13 ...................................................................$249 Northern Quest • 4 Days, Nov. 4.................................................................................$365 Clearwater Resort • 4 Days, Nov. 18 .................................................................From $339 Las Vegas • 10 Days, Nov. 8 .........................................................................................$739 HOLIDAY & CHRISTMAS TOURS Victorian Christmas - Incl. Leavenworth & Puyallup • 4 Days, Nov. 29 ..........................$434 Holiday Lights & Shopping - Tulalip, Silver Reef & Swinomish • Dec. Dates........From $219 Lake Chelan & Leavenworth Lights • 3 Days, Nov. 30, Dec. 3 & 5................................... $219 Christmas in Reno • 8 Days, Dec. 22* "Hurry - only a few seats left!" ..................From $379 Christmas in Laughlin • 11 Days, Dec. 19 ...........................................................................$774 Christmas at Northern Quest • 4 Days, Dec. 24 .................................................................$429 Christmas at Coeur D' Alene • 4 Days, Dec. 24 ..................................................................$329 New Years Celebration at Tulalip • 4 Days, Dec. 30 ..........................................................$499

vineyard, aptly named Three Boys Vineyard! Their new label with a majestic tree symbolizes their gratitude for such abundance in desert terroir, and a wonderful story is behind the label — be sure to ask them when you visit. The wine shop at Desert Hills is open year round, and follows the family philosophy of enjoying local and seasonal fare, featuring merchandise from local artists. Lori King, Managing Director, says, “with the wonderful artisans in the area, we thought our merchandise should reÀect this talent.” If you’re visiting from somewhere else, you’ll be pleased to know that Desert Hills will ship wine to many destinations. They now have a

wine club as well, offering members ¿rst pick at new releases, library wines and also small lot wines that have limited production. Even locals should get in on these exclusive offerings. Perhaps you are already a fan of this passionate wine family? Here’s the latest scoop for you: this vintage’s harvest will showcase some new delights in the Desert Hills portfolio, with a Rosé and an icon white to offset the iconic red Mirage. Desert Hills Estate Winery is a two-time recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s award for excellence in winemaking and winner of Canada’s best red. For more information on the winery visit them at www.deserthills.ca or in person at 4078 Black Sage Rd. in Oliver.

Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed The South Okanagan Community Literacy Program in Oliver, Osoyoos, and Okanagan Falls is looking for volunteers to work with adults on their reading, writing, or math skills. Free tutor training will begin in October. Please join in. You can make a difference. For more information call Mary Kiviste at Okanagan College 250 492-4305 ext. 3244.

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EXCITING ESCAPES Wendover ...................................Sept. 15, Oct. 13 ...... 7 Days ........$369 Tulalip ....................................... Sept. 18, Oct. 28 ......4 Days ........ $329 Tulalip ..........................................Sept. 23, Oct. 7 ...... 3 Days ........$239 Silver Reef ................................ Sept. 26, Oct. 24 ...... 4 Days ........$289 Reno ........................................... Sept. 29, Oct. 27 ...... 8 Days ........$349 Coeur D'Alene & Northern Quest ........... Oct. 1 ...... 4 Days ........$299 Octoberfest................................................ Oct. 12 ...... 3 Days ........$199 Silver Reef ................................... Oct. 14, Nov. 29 ...... 3 Days ........$214 Coeur D'Alene ............................................ Nov. 6 ...... 4 Days ........$249 Swinomish ................................................. Nov. 13 ...... 3 Days ........$199 Leavenworth Lights with Millbay ............ Dec. 2 ...... 3 Days ........$219 Coeur D'Alene ............................................ Dec. 9 ...... 3 Days ........$179 27th Anniversary............................ Jan. 12, 2013 .... 11 Days ........$765 Mill Bay - Sept. 25 Omak - Sept. 16, 30

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A Community where Health & Happiness are a Way of Life.

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Casual positions are available for: Nursing Cooks Housekeeping Nursing Cooks Housekeeping Care Aides Aides CareAides Aides Dietary Dietary AidesRecreation Volunteers If you have the required credentials / experience for the above positions and you enjoy working with a team that is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to its clients, we invite you to submit your resume in confidence to:

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

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Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced ﬂat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended beneﬁts & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax:250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext:230 We require an Experienced Dispatcher for a local Transport Company. The right individual must have a working knowledge and experience with the Truck mate program as well as ACE manifesting and emanifesting. We require an individual who can work in a team environment as well as independently. Must have own transportation. Please reply with resume and references to Box # 10, c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5.

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Haircare Professionals HAIRSTYLIST - great opportunity for your own business without the risk or heavy overhead. Rent a chair in a thriving business environment. Pick your hours, book own appointments. Avail Oct 1/12 Chris 250-488-4126

Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Attn: MLM Leaders! The next Billion $ Company has arrived 75% daily product US-age= Incredible Duplication Multi Millionaire Leadership. Call now for preferred placement 250-550-9360 Eavestroughing, siding and soffit installer required for full time position immediately. Experience required. Please contact: tsmith@beaverhomeimprovements.com with resume. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Students Welcome. 250-8603590 Email:info@plazio.ca JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com Line cooks needed for family oriented business, Naramata Pub, fax resume: 250-4965594 or phone (250)496-5655 Ok Tire Penticton is looking for an experienced tire technician for full time employment, drop off or mail resume to: 101-485 Warren Ave. E, V2A 3M3, no phone calls please Penticton Taxi is seeking a Dispatcher, experience with computers an asset, call 250492-5555 or 250-486-2510

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Powder coater required immediately, full time position in Summerland manufacturing company. Experience an asset. Please email resume to: ocwiley@deksmar trailings.com.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com

Production worker required immediately, full time position in Summerland manufacturing company. Please email resume to ocwiley@deksmartrailings.com Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

Sales CUSTOM manufacturer needs a motivated individual to develop and maintain corporate B2B clients across north America in the Point of Purchase advertising industry. This is an “in house” position from the factory sales ofﬁce located in the Okanagan with limited travel to major US destinations. Competitive salary plus commission offered. email resumes to: bigk@shawbiz.ca

Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified and experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher and Processor Operators. Out of town and camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. Armstrong Collision is accepting resumes for Journeyman Autobody Technicians or 2nd & 3rd year apprentices for immediate employment. Phone 250546-3300 or Fax resumes to: 250-546-3376 or email: armstrongcollision@telus.net AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journeyperson $32$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. BUSY LOWER Mainland Commercial Tire store is seeking Experienced tire man for shop duties. Top Wages & Benefits Paid. Please send inquiries to: tireshop1234@hotmail.com

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

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Homes in Regina and Saskatoon, SK are looking for subcontractor framers to join our team! If you are looking for competitive pay, a fast paced environment and you are willing to relocate, please contact

THE PENTICTON COMMUNITY CENTRE is recruiting responsible, caring, nurturing volunteers to assist with Childminding Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:45 am September to June. Flexible schedule, a great work environment and volunteer’s hours can be credited towards classes, ﬁtness room and the swimming pool. It’s a great way to share your time and enthusiasm with babies and preschoolers, enjoy your Community Centre and meet new people. For more information contact Bob Pope at 250-490-2436 or bob.pope@penticton.ca.

Jeff at 306-779-2288 ext 284 or email jknowlton@daytonahomes.ca.

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Online www.torqueindustrial.com FABRICATOR with pressure vessel exp. req’d for M/R union shop. Stable F/T position. Email resume mike@emmfg.com FRAMERS

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Welders & Millwrights Aerotek is hosting a Hiring Career Fair! Tuesday, September 11 Wednesday, September 12 Thursday, September 13

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Sandman Hotel, 2130 Harvey Ave. Kelowna BC Come interview for your next role! Or e-mail: asbrown @aerotek.com or call:(1)604-293-8021 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Cleaning Services Volunteers The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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D.H. Cleaning & Maint., window, wall & carpet cleaning, painting, (250)689-1672 Housecleaning, light yard work. Call now to get the job done! (250)496-5966 TOPNOTCH Cleaning. $15/hour. Weekly and biweekly. 250-486-1994.

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is a leading supplier of construction materials. We are currently looking for an INSIDE SALES person for our Penticton Branch. Must have construction material & ofﬁce experience, good communication & computer skills. We offer a competitive wage, beneﬁt package as well as a RRSP plan. Please fax resume to:

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Valley Wide Lawn Care, rejuvenate your lawn naturally with a Fall Core Aeration, only $79.99 for most sized lawns, includes Fall Feeder Fertilizer, Ph: Gerald at 250-492-4731

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720

Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Home Improvements BELCAN Painting & Reno’s over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB painting, tiling, Àooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry ¿nishing,

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Meadowvale Cons; Reno’s, additions, new construction, bathrooms, tile, rooﬁng & more, over 35 yrs experience, call Mark (250)809-8425

Pets American Cocker Spaniels, black & white, born Jul. 2nd, 1st shots, $550/female $450/male (250)499-5397, email: 3winds@telus.net Basset Hound Puppies, ready Aug 31, vet checked, 1st shots 1-250-833-4081 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

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Fully experienced Landscape Pruner; Evergreen Hedges, Ornamental’s & fruit trees. Picture portfolio & reference list of satisﬁed clients available, Ph: Gerald at 250-493-5161

USED appliances, fridge’s, ranges, washers, dryers, premium condition, Lake City Appliances, 475 Main St. Penticton, 250-493-4220

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

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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Pest Control Okanagan Pest Control Ltd., Peach leaf curl protectant control treatment now being applied in the month of September, only $39.99 per tree, Ph: Gerald at 250-493-5161

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 HAULING RUBBISH TO THE DUMP, serving Penticton, dump service, junk & yard waste, odd jobs, service with a smile, Pat 250-486-4867

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Hay 2nd crop, large bales. $5.00 each. 250-547-6115.

MATCON Matcon Construction Ltd. a leading Okanagan based Underground Civil Contractor is currently hiring experienced SUPERINTENDENTS | GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS | PIPE FOREMAN EQUIPMENT OPERATORS | PIPELAYERS | LABOURERS

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Pets & Livestock

Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Free Items FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St. FREE to good homes kittens, 6wks old 250-488-7619

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, split & delivered, full cords Pine $200, Fir $250, Mixed $225, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50. Day. 250770-0827, Eve. 250-493-2687 FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

Garage Sales

Garage Sales 213 Conklin Ave, Sept. 14-16, Fri. 3-7pm, Sat. 7am-3pm, Sun. 8am-noon, antique sewing machines, books, Christmas, house wares, vintage items, hunter’s tree stand, tools, much more, 1956 M135, 1976 travel trailer

Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Misc. for Sale 4 16” Toyo Open Country tires, on rims, fibreglass canopy, shortbox Ford fleetside, firewood for sale, cut to order, (250)494-9125 CENTRAL RV. New and used sea containers. Best prices in B.C. Can Deliver. 20’ New $4200. Used $3000. 8’x10’ new - $2800. 10’x10’ new $4000. (250)314-9522. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 1-866-770-0080. WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Shower Seats. Avail thru MEDIchair locations. Aquassure 1-866-404-8827

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AUTO • RV • ELECTRICAL • MARINE • HOUSEHOLD September 15th & 16th 9:00am to 5:00pm Corner of Carmi and Commercial Way Boult Bros. Industrial storage yard sale plus other businesses. Years of hoarding - yard must be emptied - something for everyone.

• 1964 FURY STREET AND STRIP - TUBBED ROLL BAR - 383 - 727 - 8 3/4 • 1969 FORD FALCON RACE CAR • 1988 FORD - AUTO - 4X4 - 3/4 TON - DIESEL • RV PARK SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT • AUTO AND RV PROPANE TANKS • FRIDGES • STOVES • CUPBOARDS • FENCING • PLASTIC PIPE • THREE PICKUPS • FIVE UTILITY TRAILERS - OLD TRAVEL TRAILER • 2 BUILDINGS WITH 200 AMP POWER DISTRIBUTION • 20 DIGITAL METERS AND BASES - LONG RUNS OF 14 & 12 GAUGE WIRE • HI-PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT 500 HORSEPOWER NOS SYSTEM - HEADERS TIRES AND WHEELS • MOTOR HOME SUITABLE FOR DISMANTLE 454 - TH400 WITH GEAR VENDOR OVERDRIVE SOLAR PANELS - ONAN RV GEN. • 1980 CHEV 4X4 1/2 TON PICK UP SUITABLE FOR DISMANTLE • 15HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTOR • MECHANIC’S SPECIAL 24’ BAY LINER COMMAND AND BRIDGE - VOLVO LEG $4,000 OBO

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complete drum kit incl. roto toms $750 250-770-1358

Sony TV 56.6” LCD digital with Home Theater System, Blue Ray, Apple TV, comes with stand alone. Like new 8 month old, cost new $3500. sell it for $1800.obo 250-2606617 cell 250-309-9000.

3 bdrm, 3bath,1740 sq.ft., 55+gated community in Vernon, pool, clubhouse, $385,500. 250-260-1846.

Guitar, Piano, Voice, Song Creation, Performance and Recording Lessons. Aidan Mayes, Tim Holman, Maiya Robbie & Mandy Cole. Phone 778-476-5917. Guitars, ampliﬁers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

MUSIC LESSONS Guitar/Bass/Drums/ Piano/Vocals $24/half hour private or one hour Rock’n’Roll School Group sessions All ages welcome! Classic Guitars 465 Main st. Penticton 250-492-5007

Tools Table saw 10”, scroll saw 16”, + Asst. wood tools. Call (250)490-1905 Table saw 2’6”- 1’6” $125, Large Chain Saw $60, , Asst. Spindles in bundles, 2 stools $45, 830 watt heater $50. All OBO. Evenings (250)4925825

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Sporting Goods Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

1220 Government St., 1071 sqft. bungalow, $247,000, comfree.com#356771, OPEN HOUSE, Sat., 12-2pm 4bdrm, 2 bath, w/large lot. Owner may ﬁnance with 10% down,$489,900. 250-546-8630

Sporting Goods

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2012 Norco CRR-SL Med SRAM Red, Mavic wheels, 16.5 lbs, full carbon, $2400 2013 Felt AR2 54cm, SRAM Red (Black), SRAM Wheels, 16 lbs, aero proﬁle, great road/TT combo or Tri-bike conversion, $4200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

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Naramata: Lrg. 1 Bdrm above ground bsmt suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, f/p, garage. Deck with view. $900.00 incl. Utilities.

Fairview: Lrg, quiet, 1 bdrm condo f/s, w/d, a/c, d/w, m/w. Pkg & deck. $775.00 incl. water. Lakeshore Towers: 6th & 4th Edmonton Ave.: 55 Plus, 2 bdrm, floor, 1 bdrm w/den, 1 bath, and f/p, and 2 bdrm w/ 2 bath, 2 bath condo. F/S, W/D, D/W, electric f/s,w/d,d/w, m/w, deck, pkg and A/C, pkg and storage. $950.00 storage. Numerous amenities. incl. water, avail now $1200.00 & $1400.00 + elec.

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#52-1701 Penticton Ave., Penticton, BC, 1287sqft, 1990 24x54 Modular home in Pleasant Valley MHP, 2bdrm, 2bath, dining rm, living rm, family rm, nice kitchen, laundry rm, 2 decks, hot tub with gazebo, natural gas, private setting, beside Penticton Creek, on bus route, walking paths, $215,000, phone (250)493-0838 Caravilla #227-3105 South Main, 2bd, 2ba, over 1500sqft., bright, sunny, big beautiful yard, to view call or text, 250-809-2347 or msg. 250-490-0992 FOR Sale by Owner 3 & bdrm Home in Olalla. $149,000 OBO. Ph 250-496-4106 or 486-4106

Mobile home for sale, Many extras, owner will carry some ﬁnancing, full price $35,000. (250)499-5822

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Other Areas PUERTO VALLARTA, Mex. Condo, Penthouse, 2BDRM’s, ea. w/full ensuite. Fully furn’d. & decorated, overlooking Neuvo Vallarta Marina, 5 min’s. to beach, $275,000 for info Email rklister@sympatico.ca

Hobby Farm, 10 acres, w/ 3 bdrm, basement home. Finance 10% down $469, 000. 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong B.C. 1-250-546-8630

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1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146

Olalla, 3 bdrm Mobile home, large addition on large lot with pond, beautiful garden and little barn yard, 10 min to Keremeos, golﬁng, close to Apex, $131,000, (250)488-7619 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

Houses For Sale Garden Paradise: 3 brm house, on 2 lots, est. grapes. For more info go to Kelowna Craigslist. (250)498-7035

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1BDRM Apt., totally reno’d, 3 new appl., A/C, in-suite storage, N/P, N/S, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart. Call 250-493-8500 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 2bdrm, 900sq.ft., deck, grnd. flr., lam. floor, bus, N/S, N/P, $750/mo. (250)492-2006, (250)809-8952 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $850, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 2 bdrm ,Tiffany Gardens renovated suite, deck, parking $1100 N/S, N/P. 778-8340059 MONDAY - FRIDAY

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132 POWER STREET............................................ $900.00 2 bed, completely reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOW 3313 WILSON STREET .................................... $1250.00 2 bed corner apt., 5 appl., secure parking. Avail. NOW 246 HASTINGS AVE. (2ND FLOOR) ......... $1050.00 2 bed corner apt., 2 bath, 6 appl., secure parking. Avail. OCT. 1 HOUSE / DUPLEX / TOWNHOUSE

CHURCHILL AVENUE .....................................$1,250.00 3 bed duplex with 5 appliances. Avail. NOW

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Homes for Rent

Townhouses

Bachelor & 1bdrm, $750 & $650. Incl. util., downtown @ Orchard & Martin, ref’s. req’d., Call Dennis @ Realty Exec. (250)493-4372 FURNISHED or un-furnished Apt. for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006, leave a message. KEREMEOS, newly renovated 2bdrm, large deck and yard, great view $700+ util., call 250-809-1185, 250-488-8035

Pent. Gated 55+, fully furnished, 2bdrm, 2ba., gas fpl., dbl. gar., clubhouse, w/ all amen., near beach, shops, bus, N/P, N/S, $1500/mo. +util. (604)200-0830 PENTICTON 3BR/2BA 1500 SQ FT + FULL BSMNT. GAS FP, AC, CLOSE TO HOSPTL, SCHOOLS. OCT1. $1450 + UTIL. 604-788-0379

2bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1000/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st/ 15th (250)490-9082

Commercial/ Industrial 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high proﬁle corner building, shop, new lighting, new ofﬁces, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com 800 sqft Shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $6.50/sqft+ triple net, (250)492-8324, 250809-0728 Commercial Building for lease , 1500 sq.ft., in busy downtown Penticton, 250-460-2499 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

Cottages / Cabins 1bdrm cottage, in Oliver, Avail. Oct. 1st, $457/mo. +util. Call 250-485-7903 FRESH MOUNTAIN air & water! 2 cabins, halfway to Apex. $600. & $700. NS/NP. Damage Dep. (250)770-1440.

Homes for Rent 2bdrm house, f/s, apartment sized w/d, deck, shed, ns, $1100+util., (250)493-3932 2bdrm, refurbished DT home, large private bkyd., yard work req’d, N/S, pets neg., ref’s, & 1yr lease req’d, $925 + util. (250)496-4031 3bdrm rancher, Ok Falls, open kitchen, f/s/w/d, large living rm w/wood stove, large fenced yard, avail. Oct. 1, $1175+util 250-493-2525, 250-809-1730 4bdrm, close to school & shopping, f/s/w/d, avail. Oct. 1, 250-493-9357, 250-492-3856 5bdrm house, large yard, pets ok, avail. Oct.1, $1500 permo+util., 250-809-6800 FURNISHED, SHORT TERM Lovely 3 Bdrm + home on large, private lot in very desirable nghbrhd. $1250/mo + util. Oct - Apr, 2 mo min, NS/NP. rdimos@shaw.ca Oliver, avail. Oct. 1, 2bdrm house, Tuc El Nuit area, large private yard, ns, $950+ util, 250-488-8035, 250-809-1185 RUTLAND Bench, 4Bd. Home on 2.5 acres. Completely Private. $1600+util 250-491-0823

Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks

Adult oriented town house rancher in Penticton. Beautifully upgraded, 2 brms, 2 ba, oak ﬂoor in living and dining area, tile and carpet. 5 appl., C/A, patio and garage, no yard maintenance, N/S, N/P, long term lease pref’d. $1200/mo. + util. Phone. (250)496-5267

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Retired mechanic wants to get rid of accumulation of auto parts, for Triumph Spitﬁre, MGB, Austin Healey & Volvo 240, some 122 parts, 5th wheel hitch, call (250)4945444

Shared Accommodation room for rent, clean, quiet, mature working or retired female close to downtown, $550/mo., everything incl., 250-487-1381 Room for rent in my home, $450-500 incls everything. (250)492-2543

Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Suites, Lower 1BDRM basement, daylight, near Wiltse school, n/s, n/p, util incl, $650, mature working person, 250-492-7312 1bdrm daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, Avail. Oct.1st, $700 + util. (250)493-5630 1bdrm, new, near Wiltse school, ns, np, $650 (incl. util & cable), 250-486-2256 1bdrm, Wiltse Area, $600/mo., incl. util., ns, no pets, ref’s req., 250-809-1246 2 BRM bright basement in Hansen str. Fenced yard. $850 OBO. Share utilities. 250-487-0268. Adult oriented on Naramata Rd., 1900 sq. ft., 2bdrm, 2 ba., I util. rm., big patio with all lake and valley view, 7 appliances, N/S, N/P, long term lease pref’d, Avail. Oct.1st, $1200 +util. (250)496-5267 lakefront furnished suite, 2bdrm, $1400/mo (util incl.), max 2 people, avail. Oct. 1-May 31, (250)809-6800

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$625 1 and 2 bdrm apt near library/downtown, elevator, cov’d /$750 parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. NOW and Oct. 1 (EFR) $600 Skaha Place, 1 bdrm condo, ground floor, new flooring & paint. Avail. NOW (A444) $660 3rd flr walk up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, freshly painted, f,s, coin up laundry. Avail. Oct. 1 (KBD304) $750 Skaha Place, 2 bdrm condo, large patio, f, s, a/c, elevator. Avail. NOW (A323) $900 2nd flr walk-up, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, gas fp, balcony, extra storage, 2 parking spaces. Avail. NOW (A350) $1100 Lakeshore 3, 8th flr, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl, sec’d parking, fitness rooms, pool and hot tub. Avail. Oct. 1 (Ot387)

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Near Pen hi, top half of duplex, 2 bdrm & den, 5 appliances, hardwood ﬂoors, lease req’d. Avail. NOW (H710-2) $1100 Near OK beach & downtown, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, new carpet, fenced yard, garage. Avail. NOW (H743-1)

FURNISHED HOUSES/CONDOS $1000 Near OK College & Can Tire, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, fenced yard. Avail. Sept. /12 to June/13 (H679) $1200 Newer 2 bdrm 2 bath condo near SOEC and downtown, sec’d parking, 2 decks. Avail. Sept. or Oct. /12 until May/ June /13(A446) 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.

Cars - Domestic 1993 3000gt sl PRICE REDUCED MUST SELL $3,500 1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl 3.0L DOHC engine automatic transmission with overdrive. The car has 104,xxx very well maintained MILES on it and has never been winter driven. Aftermarket accessories include leather seat covers, touch screen cd player, etc. Overall the car is in excellent condition. Recently I have changed the front brake pads, rear tires, and ﬂushed the transmission. Car has aftermarket antera rims. These cars were advanced for their time, offering things like auto climate control, tour and sport suspension, and eco/power mode. (250)-462-2299 1995 Olds Cutlass Ciera 4-door, very good automatic transm & mechanical. Automatic locks/windows etc. ABS brakes. clean, dependable $1900. 250-492-3704 2001 Ford Focus SE, 4cyl, 1.9L, auto, fully loaded, new brakes, all season & winter tires, $3000, (250)495-4022

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2009 Toyota Camry LE. Leather heated seats, power sunroof, Michelin tires, 67,000 kms, great shape, $17,400. (250)499-5950

Cars - Sports & Imports 1987 Porsche 944, grey, auto transmission, sunroof, ac, power seat, power mirrors, power steering, all mechanical records back to 1997, well maintained, 310,000 kms, $3800, (250)498-4766

Motorcycles ‘08 Yamaha V-Star Canadian Classic 1100. Saddle bags, custom pipes & windshield, less than 10,000kms, lady driven, $8000. (250)497-6365

Recreational/Sale ‘76 Okanagan 8ft Camper 3 way fridge, stove, & furnace, work great. Newer upholstery & ﬂooring, sleeps 4. Includes 4 Hi-Jacker jacks, & tie downs. A great starter camper! Solid, clean & dry! Reduced to $1200. Call (250)492-4834

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.

Trucks & Vans 1991 Chev, ext.cab,long box, 4x4, 454 auto, p/w, p/l. $2300 obo. 250-307-0002 1992 GMC 4X4 Pick up truck 1500. Has a canopy. Asking $3000.00 OBO, 778-515-3662 1994 Chev Silverado diesel 2500 4x4, 374k, new tires, transmission, front brakes, alternator, $2200, 250-498-3094 2003 Ford F350 XLT Crew Cab, Long box, 4x4, 7.3 power stroke, auto, air, cruise tilt, windows, locks, was pilot car, very clean, well maintained 300K, $10,900.obo 1-(250) 546-0994 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, ac/pw/pl, 7-pass, 191,000 kms, $4700.obo 250-307-0002 2007 Sierra 1500 2wd,V-6 4 new tires, 67K. economical. Lady driven, excellent cond. $10,900. 250-503-2042 2007 Toyota Tundra, only 26KM, V8 Standard automatic tranny, 8’ box $19,000 250-546-8630 ‘97 Ford F-250, 3/4 ton, ext. cab, short box, trailer towing pkg., new tires, $3500 OBO (250)499-5547

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY SAMUEL PLATT, also known as JEFFREY S. PLATT, also known as JEFFREY PLATT, late of #112-832 Fairview Road, Penticton, B.C. who died on May 19, 2012 (the “Estate”) Creditors and others having claims against the Estate are hereby notiﬁed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Administrator of the Estate at 101 - 123 Martin Street, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 7X6, on or before October 15, 2012, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Administrator then has notice. Administrator: PRISCILLA PLATT Solicitor: BERNICE GREIG Gilchrist & Company 101 - 123 Martin Street Penticton, BC V2A 7X6 (250) 492-3033

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You Gotta Eat Here chows down at Burger 55 Mark Brett

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Hosting a Food Network show is a stressful job but John Catucci admits the weight of the culinary world actually rests a little further south than his shoulders. “What I show people is the food I think they want to eat but can’t because their doctor says they shouldn’t, so they eat vicariously through me,” said the charismatic funny man and star of You Gotta Eat Here. “The only problem is now my doctor is giving me shit about it.” He and his production crew were in Penticton Sunday and Monday to shoot some footage for upcoming episode of the popular series. According to Catucci, when he got a letter from a viewer named Tracy about this funky joint operating out of a former tire shop, well, he just had to eat there. “It’s pretty cool alright,” he said sitting outside

watching another happy customer chowing down on one of the house specialities. “It’s just so unique because you’re in wine country and you’ve got this little burger shack in the middle of it. It’s perfect and owners Chris (Boehm) and Steve (Jones) have been great to us.” Catucci, who has been an actor/comedian/singer during his career doesn’t profess to be a chef but just someone who likes to eat and will happily go where ever his stomach takes him. Right now he’s loving his job and is very excited to be traveling to some out-of-the-way spots and meeting some great people. “And they’re feeding me, what more could you want?” he asked patting his belly. “Where I go are the kind of places that if you had family and friends from out of town this is where you would bring them.” The 26-episode series starts its second season in January however a date for the Penticton segment has not been set.

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YOU GOTTA EAT HERE host John Catucci (above right) hams it up with Burger 55 owners Chris Boehm (left) and Steve Jones inside their small restaurant facilities during a visit this week. (Picture on left) Cameraman Steve Lindsay ﬁlms a segment with Food Network host Catucci (right) and Robin Fairbridge of Penticton outside the Burger 55 shop located just off Front Street for an upcoming episode of the popular cross-Canada culinary program.

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Not valid with any other offer. Expires Oct. 31, 2012

$3.00 OFF

Blu-Ray, DVD and 3D! Over 10,000 Movies and Games!

ONE MOVIE RENTAL Valid Monday - Thursday

Check out the TRADE MOVIES and Previously Viewed!

110-3547 Skaha Lake Road • Penticton • 778-476-7770

Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Membership required to rent. Expires Oct. 15, 2012.

Up To

Linden Gardens

DAY PASS for Display Gardens 250-497-6600 351 Linden A Avenue, K Kaleden l d www lind www.lindengardens.ca nden denga gaard rden denss ca

and Frog City Café

Skaha Ford Paint, Collision and Auto Class

ANY MAKE OR MODEL FREE

Polish with ICBC Claim Windshield Claims included

DL #7808

POLISH VALUE $150

Accredited Collision Repairs & Valet Service

250 492 3800 250-492-3800 250-493-1015 1-800-891-4450

Must present coupon. Not to be combined with any other offers.

198 Parkway Place www.skahaford.com

250-486-8282

NEED BLINDS?

www.blindsplus.ca

Free Estimates & FreeInstallations

2 1 for

CANNERY TRADE CENTRE DUNCAN AVENUE AT FAIRVIEW

11:00AM TO 2:00PM EXPIRES OCTOBER 9, 2012. ONE COUPON PER PERSON. DINE-IN ONLY. PRESENT COUPON PRIOR TO ORDERING.

• Blinds • Draperies • 3M Window Film

20 Flavours of Ice Cream Coffee Lattés Real Fruit Smoothies DRIVE THRU, SIT DOWN, TAKE-OUT Iced Cap’s & Old Fashioned Summer Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 6am-8pm Milkshakes Sat 8am-8pm Sun. 9am-5pm Coupon expires Aug. 31/2012 1100 Government St. (Next To Marketplace IGA) Limit of 1 per customer

536 Main Street 778-476-6002 www.randomthoughtsgifts.com

SUMMER CRAZY SALE ON NOW! Back To School Special

$5.00 OFF

1 Medium Pizza, 4 Toppings, 10 Chicken Wings, Cheesy Garlic Fingers and 2 Litre Pop

24.95

OIL CHANGE

PICK-UP ONLY

Penticton: 250-492-4433 • Summerland: 250-404-4241

FREE GOLF Pay for one Green Fee & get the second Green Fee FREE! Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course

in OLIVER

Plus Tax

or Large for $5.00 More

EXPIRES OCTOBER 15, 2012

106 - 2695 SKAHA LAKE ROAD • 250-492-6515 • TUESDAYS SENIORS DAY!

MSRP

Ice Cream & Coffee

BUY ONE DONAIR AND DRINK, GET SECOND DONAIR FOR FREE! RESERVATIONS 778-476-5856

75% OFF

For Tee Times call 1-800-656-5755 or 250-498-2880 Offer Valid on Regular Price Green Fees only & must include Rental of Golf Cart. Valid until October 28, 2012. Not valid with any other offers. 9 Hole Play valid AFTER 2 pm & must include rental of a Golf Cart.

MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF CHECK IN

TWO FOR ONE

Penticton Western News Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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spend $200 and receive Ă&#x2022;

FREE

PCÂŽ bathroom tissue 30=50 rolls

$15.97 value

Spend $200 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive free PCÂŽ bathroom tissue 30=50 rolls. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $15.97 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, September 7th until closing Thursday, September 13th, 2012. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item. Ă&#x2022;

Purina Cat Chow dry cat food 8 kg 214663

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

22.98

873624

10000 02330

baked fresh

in-store

Iams dry cat food selected varieties, 1.58-1.81 kg 413725

split chicken breasts club size

190586

LIMIT 2

whole, dressed 247929

731001

444567

fresh spring salmon

/lb 6.57 /kg

Bakeshop fresh buns

bulk, assorted varieties, mix & match 324895

.22 EACH

AFTER LIMIT

product of USA

selected varieties, 7 kg

6.57 /kg

12.58

fresh mini seedless watermelon

Purina Maxx Scoop cat litter

/lb

4 CT BAG

2.98 EACH

product of USA, no. 1 grade 734775

fresh green peppers

Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chunky soup selected varieties, 540 mL 315591

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

2.57

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

7.98

selected varieties, 128-230 g 380930

Nature Valley granola bars or Fruit by the Foot

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

3.27

Hunts snack pack puddings selected varieties, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 640409

LIMIT 4 AFTER LIMIT

1.49

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size 1-6, 100-216â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 736050 / 481862

LIMIT 6 AFTER LIMIT

44.99

save

Pedigree Vitality Plus dog food

adult original or beef ďŹ&#x201A;avour, 10 kg 437928

20% ea

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

28.43 Johnson & Johnson baby needs 200-592 mL 460374

Royal Chinet dinner plates also save 20% on select Royal Chinet plates and 251936 bowls

after savings

no nameÂŽ oval or rectangular roasting pan 654182 / 458817

2.79 EACH

Prices are in effect until Thursday, September 13, 2012 or while stock lasts.

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Purina Dog Chow dog food

selected varieties, 16 kg 544129

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

25.73

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FURNITURE

APPLIANCES

MATTRESSES

4-DAY SALE

LEATHER S

THIS WEDNESDAY, HOMETOWNTHURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

NO HST SEALY SAUTERNE EUROTOP BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS SET

EXTRA THICK PILLOW W TOP, NON-FLIP.

LATEX FOAM

QUEEN SET

MEMORY FOAM

DOUBLE SET

POSTUREPEDIC COILS

SINGLE SET

$999.99 $699.99 $649.99 $599.99 BROYHILL FARNSWORTH 8 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE OUR REGULAR PRICE $5,000.00

$600 MINIMUM PURCHASE. DOES NOT APPLY TO PREVIOUS PURCHASES. AMOUNT EQUAL TO HST DEDUCTED OFF PURCHASE PRICE.

PILLOWY PARADISE EUROTOP BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS SET

With Posturepedic Coils, Memory Foam and Latex, Foam Encased Edge Guard, organic cotton fabric, Silk and Wool Fibre. Firm or Plush.

KING SET

ON FURNITURE AND MATTRESS PURCHASES!

QUEEN SET

KING SET

$399.99 $449.99 $499.99 $699.99

ALL 8 PIECES

50% OFF

DOUBLE SET

MICROFIBRE RECLINING SOFA, LOVESEAT AND CHAIR

$2499.99

AVAILABLE IN CHOCOLATE BROWN OR CHARCOAL

RECLINING SOFA

$699.99

RECLINING LOVESEAT

$679.99 RECLINING ROCKER CHAIR

$499.99

Dresser, Mirror, 5 Drawer Chest, 2 Night Tables, Headboard, Footboard and Rails.

TAKE 3 YEARS TO PAY!! NO DOWN PAYMENT • NO INTEREST • 36 EQUAL PAYMENTS ON FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND MATTRESSES! OAC

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

2549 SKAHA LK. RD.

2504920613 PENTICTON

First Come, First Served. While Supplies Last.

SINCE 1988 BY

KONDOLAS

JOE KANDOLA Owner / Operator

WE DELIVER TO OLIVER, OSOYOOS, KEREMEOS, WESTBANK, PEACHLAND, GRAND FORKS AND PRINCETON