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OFF TO THE RACES — Axel Merckx (front) of Kelowna is chased by Peachland’s Evan Guthrie at the start of the Test for Humanity mountain bike race in Summerland Sunday. Proceeds from the event go to Canadian Humanitarian for its work in Ethiopia. For more on the race see Page 18.
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Negotiations to ¿nalize a deal with the Challenge Family to bring their long-distance triathlon to Penticton should be complete within the month. According to city manager Annette Antoniak, the city is in the ¿nal stages of sealing the deal with the Challenge Family, based on the binding letter of intent they negotiated last month. “What we are ¿nalizing now with the society is the licensing agreement, all the little operational details of putting on the race and how the Challenge Family does things,” said Antoniak, adding that while the course is the same, Challenge puts on a festival as well as having certain expectations for pro athletes and the prize money. Since the change from Ironman to Challenge was announced last month, city representatives have been talking about how the new race was going to be of greater economic bene¿t to the region. Antoniak said the city still isn’t able to release full details of the deal, but did say that Penticton will still be putting the same amount on the table in terms of in-kind donations, which includes items such as road closures and bleachers, and is estimated to cost about $105,000 for this year. But another cost, a marketing fee imposed in 2009 by the World Triathlon Corporation, is de¿nitely not going to be part of the deal. “We will not have a marketing fee; that will no longer happen,” said Antoniak. “There is a licensing fee that was negotiated as part of the letter of intent, very reasonable, less than the marketing fee was, that will be paid for the by the new society.” The licence to run a Challenge Family longdistance triathlon will be held by the newly formed Penticton Triathlon Race Society. Once the deal is ¿nal, Antoniak expects the society to
hold a public meeting to discuss the changes. “It is the full intent of the chair, Paul McCann, to have a public meeting,” she said. By then, Antoniak continued, the society’s structure should also be in place. From the business side of operations, the major difference between the Challenge and the Ironman is that the community, in this case the race society, owns the race. “The society will have control over the merchandising and the sponsorship, which never stayed here,” said Antoniak, explaining that in addition to the licensing fee, Challenge Family will also be collecting a small percentage of the registration. Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton said their understanding was that almost all Ironman registration fees went into funding the race. “It’s the merchandizing and the sponsorships that are the valuable commodity to somebody putting on a race, and that is now what the community, through the governing body, now owns,” said Ashton. “I think it is the intent of the society to engage local merchants and local suppliers.” That means, he said, unique merchandise for Challenge Penticton, quite different from the way the World Triathlon Corporation handled Ironman merchandising. “It’s always been kind of a cookie cutter,” said Ashton, explaining that he has been told that identical merchandise, barring a name change, is available at each of the Ironman events. Ashton and Antoniak admit that this seems to be an awfully sweet deal for Penticton. The Challenge Family, they said, was eager to place a race here. “They wanted North America, and they wanted Penticton. They had 30 other communities, they told us, that contacted them wanting the race in their community,” said Antoniak. “But they particularly wanted Penticton, because of our history, because of our volunteers and because of our community.
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Firefighters save home Kristi Patton Western News Staff
Quick action from ¿re¿ghting crews saved a house in Summerland and contained a wild¿re near Okanagan Falls on Sunday. Summerland ¿re chief Glenn Noble said Àames were about 10 feet from a house on Garnet Valley Road, just north of the Wildhorse Road intersection, when the ¿re department arrived on scene on Sunday just before 3 p.m. Noble said the ¿re was of medium size just below the residence. “People were at home and they were doing a great job trying to ¿ght it the best they could until we arrived but they didn’t have much in the way of resources for water,” said Noble. “I think neighbours were helping them as well and they all did a great
job in trying to contain it. Luckily we were able to get there in time to save the houses and other structures with the assistance of B.C. Fire crews.” The ¿re department requested air support, but called off the water tanker. Instead they had helicopters dropping water and a bird dog scouting the ¿re from above. Noble said the only damage the ¿re department noted was to the irrigation connection on the property which burned up in the ¿re. “That is pretty insigni¿cant compared to what could have happened. Our initial concern was protecting the house, and the guys did a great job in protecting and getting the ¿re out there ¿rst,” said Noble. Also on Sunday afternoon a wild¿re ignited grasslands just west of Okanagan Falls at the junction of Fairview-White Lake Road.
The ¿re consumed 25 hectares of land before B.C. Fire crews could get a handle on it using 18 ¿re¿ghters, four helicopters and the air tanker. “It was quite aggressive because of how dry it is right now. Those grasses are cured and spread wild¿res quite fast. The grass is almost like paper at this time of year,” said Michaela Swan, ¿re information of¿cer. “Once we were able to get ¿re retardant and water on, it was really effective in containing the ¿re.” The ¿re was contained early Sunday evening and crews maintained a watch on it overnight and well into Monday. Swan said the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. A wild¿re that shut Highway 97 down for a few hours last week just north of Oliver also remains under investigation.
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Crossing guards drive home message Mark Brett Western News Staff
After two separate collisions last fall — one of which involved a speeding, hit-and-run driver — the wooden child crossing guards are back on duty at Parkway Elementary. As a way to drive home the point to motorists about the need to pay attention, the male ¿gure is now con¿ned to a wheelchair and wears a neck brace. However, even with these visual markers and the added bright orange cones near the Kinney Avenue crossing, school principal Kelly Jones maintains the problems continue. “I think what it says is that people just don’t seem to be getting the message to slow down,” said Jones, who has almost been hit himself while setting up the crosswalk alerts. “We have a great fear for the children because there just seems to be a lack of attention from people who are on the road. “You can’t tell me that where they (drivers) are trying to go is more important than the lives of these kids. Think how bad you would feel if you hit one of them just because you don’t want to slow down for a couple of minutes.” The seriousness of the situation became evident on the last day of school in June 2011, when a young female student crossing attendant suffered serious injuries after a vehicle ran over both her feet. According to Jones, she is still recovering and there is a strong likelihood she will not be able to pursue her passion of dancing. It was also that incident which prompted school of¿cials to cancel the crossing guard program and go to the wood ¿gures. Since the accident, despite the increased police presence, ticketing of illegally parked vehicles in the area of the school and the temporary placement of digital speed reader boards, the problems persisted leading up the collisions with the inanimate ¿gures. “They (crashes) were just a couple of weeks in between where the girl sign was smashed to pieces and the person just took off,” said Jones. “The other one was a truck that was making the turn (from McGraw Street onto Kinney). It wasn’t
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PRINCIPAL KELLY JONES of Parkway Elementary School watches from the sidewalk as students Kyarah Burchell and Douglas Korsmo use the Kinney Avenue crosswalk in front of the school. The wooden figures identifying the crossing were both struck by vehicles last year but have since been repaired and are back on duty.
going too fast, it just didn’t make the turn properly, but he did stop.” The school is also continuing an education program for parents and students around the use of crosswalks. That includes the fact the 30 kilometre per hour speed limit is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days, not just when kids are coming or going to class. The one thing the principal noticed which really made a difference were the speed reader boards when they were in use near the school. “The drivers see that and they look down at their speedometer and say, ‘Oh, I better slow down.’ It’s instant feedback,”
said Jones. He was so impressed with the results of the devices he has begun a fundraiser called Adopt a School Zone. Through the campaign, the principal hopes to encourage local businesses to contribute money that would be used to purchase signs to be put up in school zones throughout the district. “What we’re trying to do is to create a greater awareness among the public and most importantly make it safer for our children,” said Jones. Anyone who would like more information about the program can contact the principal at 250-770-7686.
New lawyer brings strategic shift to murder trial Kathy Michaels and Kristi Patton Black Press
The retired Okanagan Mountie charged with murdering his common-law wife has picked up new lawyers and, seemingly, a new strategy. A lawyer for Keith Wiens, who is alleged to have shot and killed 55-year-old Lynn Kalmring in their shared Penticton home on Aug. 16, 2011, announced his intent to ¿le several applications in the days ahead. New defence counsel Chris Evans told a Kelowna courtroom Monday that he intended to have the preliminary inquiry portion of Wiens’ trial brought back into the timeline. The preliminary inquiry is used to vet evidence before it goes to trial, and Wiens chose
to waive it and go directly to trial in October of last year. Also on the agenda for Evans is a motion to have Wiens released from custody. It is one of the things Kalmring’s family is most afraid of, especially since some of them live and work in Penticton where he potentially could return to. “He shouldn’t have the freedom ... he has destroyed a lot of lives,” said Donna Irwin, sister of murdered woman. Wiens had originally been released from prison on bail, and was living in his Penticton home that he had shared with Kalmring after his arrest, but he allegedly broke the terms of his release in January and was brought back into custody. He was denied bail on the single charge of breach of conditions, his next court
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A slow summer season has local tourism of¿cials hoping 2012 will be a case of better late than never. “July and, from what we are anecdotally reporting, August were signi¿cantly down,” said CEO Jessie Campbell of Penticton and Wine Country Tourism. “For example the room occupancy rate for July was down almost 10 per cent in Penticton. “But the one thing we are seeing so far, and this again is anecdotally, is stronger weather through the fall, therefore potentially extending the season into September and October. So maybe more people are planning to travel outside of July and August, but that obviously remains to be seen.” Penticton is not alone is experiencing a decline in the tourism market, according to Campbell this is a provincewide problem. “It’s very dif¿cult to say why,” she said. “Overall, I think it can largely be contributed to factors such as the dollar and that overall
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Work is also well underway at the Penticton tourism of¿ce to attract some of the shoulder season travellers to this region. “One initiative we’re working on right now is called Let’s Drive Fall Bookings, because we have some great events coming up,” said Campbell. “This way we’re making sure that we’re ahead of the curve and keeping Penticton and travel to the Okanagan top of the mind.” Part of that process involves putting together special packages for pre-quali¿ed consumers in B.C., Alberta and Washington. The CEO believes the Peach City is still an excellent starting and/or base destination for visitors coming to the Okanagan to enjoy the Wine Country experience. Adding in proposed developments like the planned yurt campsite development near the airport will also boost the attractiveness. There is also the prospect of getting another air carrier to reinstate the direct-Àight service between Penticton and one of the major Alberta cities. “And wouldn’t that be a game changer?” said Campbell. “That service as part of the tourism industry and tourism as the bigger economic picture for Penticton; those would all be big wins that would change the face of the city economically.”
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he Kettle Valley Railway Trail is one of the true treasures of the South Okanagan, and the sweeping majestic views that one ¿nds while it winds through the rugged terrain is something everyone should have the chance to enjoy. The issue of shared access to the KVR Trail was the subject of a boisterous public hearing in Naramata last week. Close to 200 people ¿lled the Naramata Centre last week to catch the ¿rst glimpse of a concept plan for the KVR Trail between Naramata and Chute Lake. The plan, rolled out by provincial trails manager John Hawkings, aims to ¿nd resolution to the conÀict between motorized and non-motorized users of the trail. The proposal calls for that stretch of the KVR Trail to be broken into seven sections — with motorized users such as ATV riders limited to two shared-use portions: from Little Tunnel to Glen¿r and from Adra Station to Elinor FSR. The plan also calls for improvements to other connecting trails in the area to create more riding opportunities for motorized users. On-road vehicles would be banned in the area, although the committee is exploring the idea of short-term permits to allow some vehicular access for the disabled. These limits on motorized users prompted loud protests from many in the crowd, who felt the concept plan will limit their enjoyment of their own backyard. However, it could be argued that motorized traf¿c limits the ability of others to enjoy the trail system to its full extent. And the intent of the concept plan is to keep the trail for all to enjoy. Compromise is the only way to ensure everyone’s ability to enjoy the trail, and that compromise means some segments should be off limits to motorized traf¿c.
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Swapping sociology for socket sets Premier Christy Clark’s latest employment announcement set the tone for one of the big issues in the 2013 election. Flanked by aircraft technician students at BCIT in Burnaby, Clark announced a $75-million program to upgrade aging trade and technical school facilities and hire instructors. And she did it with some pointed criticism of the career path chosen by many of today’s high school students. Clark introduced a student electrician, the ¿rst woman to win the senior technology education award at her high school, who then went on to get a bachelor’s degree in English and sociology. No job, so she went to BCIT. Her message was clear. The government’s pre-election budget is going to shift priorities to the huge number of skilled trades jobs that are already going begging in the north. More students will get started in high school, instead of being subsidized to wander around and ¿nd themselves with an unfocused university degree that still leaves them in need of practical skills.
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B.C. Views Shop upgrades were announced for trades training in Prince George, Kelowna and Greater Victoria. There will be new student ¿nancial aid, but it will be tied to skill programs the economy needs now. And with the government’s ¿nancial situation, you can bet that sociology, women’s studies and the rest of the dead-end programs dear to the hearts of last year’s Occupy campers will feel the pinch. The B.C. Liberal skills training push was partly inspired by last year’s “inequality” protest, after Dawson Creek Mayor Mike Bernier waded into the
Occupy Vancouver squat to hand out business cards. They need cooks and labourers as well as pipe¿tters up there these days, and that’s before the B.C. gas patch goes into a huge expansion for Asian exports. A version of Kevin Falcon’s “welfare air” idea to move unemployed recipients north was included in last week’s announcement by Clark and her jobs czar, Pat Bell. Called “Job Match,” it’s a $2.9-million pilot program in the Peace region. It will deliver basic education and work boots for people in that region before anyone will be Àown up from Nanaimo or Nelson. Cruising along at nearly 50 per cent in the polls, the NDP have also put a heavy emphasis on post-secondary. But they’re still playing to the urban Occupy crowd, with a promise of a tax on banks to fund student grants. Instead of providing loan relief after successful completion, they’re going to hand out money at the front end, just like they did in my student days. My experience as a student, a job seeker and a parent is that free money encourages aim-
less study, and the selection of courses that are appealing rather than safe investments. We already have far too much of that, and I think most students today would be better off with a bigger debt and a well-paying job. As the new trades plan was being rolled out (and mostly ignored by the Vancouver media), former ¿nance minister Colin Hansen announced he’s retiring. It was Hansen who started the push for skills training back in 2008, emphasizing that there will be a million new jobs open by 2019, 600,000 of them due to retiring baby boomers. Hansen made a sales trip to snowy Toronto to launch advertising to lure people to B.C. That effort is being revised with a series of interprovincial and international trips, because even if all 650,000 high school students graduate and go to work in B.C. from now to 2019, it won’t be enough to ¿ll all the jobs on the horizon. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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City should move ahead with waterfront vision Penticton council’s decision to explore design options for the west Okanagan Lake waterfront is commendable. Admittedly, the consultation process has had some problems, such as dif¿cult to use surveys which employed many leading and closed questions. It wasn’t helped by decisions to install “day moorage” without public consultation and provide no clear information on Sicamous area improvements. Ditto for the eastern waterfront. However, the process has engaged the community. Regrettably, it has also stoked a backlash in favour of the status quo. This presents several issues, including failure to address substandard walkways, cycling safety issues, trees obviously in decline (exposed roots etc.) and especially missing an opportunity to upgrade and thus offer an attractive, competitive lakeshore tourism experience.
Community consensus needed
The ¿ner print of the Wharton Street proposal in Summerland. The details Ken Ostraat referred to in the May issues of the Summerland Review are not there, but a perusal of the agreement signed recently between the developer and the district adds a little more perspective. The proposal consists of a number of tall and uninspiring buildings that will include a 6,000 square foot room on the main Àoor which the district is proposing to use as a museum, and an 8,000 square foot room located on the second level which the district is proposing to use as a community hall and convention facility. The term ‘cultural centre’ is a bit of a misnomer. Both rooms have four walls, a level Àoor, and there will be no theatre and no seats. The rooms could be used for any purpose, including conventional retail space. Equity and security also needs closer scrutiny. Will an $850,000 progressive covenant for a $5.9 million project guarantee completion? The library is part of the Okanagan Regional Library system, which is a separate public entity, complete with ¿nancing and governance, and is free to make any arrangements to build, buy or lease required space anywhere in our community. To allow the museum and convention centre to be slotted into a strip mall environment is an incredible loss of opportunity to de¿ne our downtown. Combining those ‘cultural’ components with commercial tenants deprives the citizens the opportunity to own a free-standing facility that properly reÀects our cultural identity. It also de¿es economic sense. At a glance, it may look like Summerland is getting a free museum and a convention centre. In reality, these facilities represent some enormous costs, including the land with an assessed value of about $2.9 million. The developer will get the land that would have continued to appreciate in value, and the citizens will own two strata-title properties that will only depreciate with age. The bigger cost is the fact that it will deny Summerland the opportunity to have a freestanding cultural facility for literally decades.
Addressing such issues should be viewed as an investment in citizen and tourist amenities. Trailway upgrades are demonstrably successful in diverse locales, including the river valleys of Calgary and Edmonton, in Greater Victoria, Whistler, the exemplary Abbott Street walkways/wheelways in Kelowna, and at our own Skaha beach. There are other reasons for waterfront redesign including rising obesity rates and concerns about greenhouse gases. These alone suggest greater priority on improving walking and cycling opportunities, especially in a resort and sports tourism town. Redesign is also an opportunity to create an outstanding “promenade”, one where shade trees have a chance to thrive, thus enhancing Penticton’s appearance and tourist offering (while also incentivizing the latter’s modernization). Other
An example of what we should aspire to build is the public library on Ellis Street in Kelowna, a pleasing architectural achievement, something the citizens can be truly proud of. The support of 91 people out of a population of about 11,000 is not an overwhelming endorsement. A project of this magnitude needs the consensus of the whole community. Where was that ballot? Andy Thomsen Summerland
The people have spoken
Why is the chairman of the revitalizing committee, Rod King, so hell bent on widening the walkway along Okanagan Lake. I have walked there many, many times, and unless three or more people walk side by side, I have never had to leave the walkway to let people pass. The exceptions are at the few places where trees are growing right through the walkway, and regardless how you are going to revitalizing the walk, those trees should be removed anyway and be replaced with new trees on the beach. After many month of discussions and recommendations, I have yet to hear from a single person who is in favour of changing the parking or traf¿c pattern on Okanagan Lakeshore. One hundred per cent of all letters to our two newspapers are opposed to the changes, petitions have been signed by hundreds of people and the talk at Timmy’s and other gatherings at coffee time is all in favour of the status quo. So for once please listen to the people who actually use Lakeshore Drive and most of all the people who have to pay for it all in the end. Leave the traf¿c pattern as is and keep the angle parking. Remove the offending trees and replace them with some fast-growing varieties, spruce up the walkway, and if need be, replace some of the washrooms and leave the rest alone. If you actually have $7.1 million to spend, which I doubt, do as Alex Cummings suggested, pay off some of our debt. By the way, I haven’t heard a peep from any of our city fathers on this subject, nothing constructive anyway. Who is running our city affairs, council or staff?
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design concerns seem solvable. Designated zones can address drop-off of passengers and gear. A one-way street can work as the Beach Cruise has demonstrated. Temporary closures for special events such as the “Cruise” are precedented and possible. Costs can be reduced by dropping non-essential boardwalks, sheds and plazas. Day moorage can safely be accommodated on the promontory next to Castaways rentals, and so on. Public feedback has helped focus the design issues. Now it’s time for the political commitment to the vision of innovation, adventure and sustainability. It’s time for the next stage in the process of reasoning together (a charrette perhaps?) to arrive at a design a solution that can genuinely enhance Penticton’s Okanagan Lake waterfront as a strategic asset.
Natural resources at stake
This letter is in response to the one sent to all Kaleden residents who might be affected by the future development of Twin Lakes. The idea of allowing developers to drastically alter the quantity and/or quality of our natural resources, namely our water, trees, landscape, air or olfactory environment, is an infringement on our rights. Most who reside here came here for the tranquil beauty of a small, rural community. We liked the idea of meeting and greeting the neighbours with slow growth over the years. Big developers have come with money. Money speaks. The response from RDOS has been: “It’s his property and he can do what he wants with it.” In this case, it’s a proposed reduction of 75 per cent of water resource per ‘household’ at Twin Lakes, to leverage the accommodation of a future 640 persons. (Curious if ‘the water police’ will be scrutinizing all future and existing residences.) The proposed reduction of 1,900 litres per day equals approximately half a gallon per minute. The residents of 136 single-family units, and 72 multifamily units, as described in this developer’s plan, cannot function without changing some basic lifestyles. Most homeowners know only of ‘alternate day’ watering patterns. They are not aware of some radical effects of sharing a limited source of water. This means that the water in a tap can start to cough and spurt if someone else is trying to water a few roses, or perhaps a shower head is leaking, or someone gets extra company for a week and provides showers, washing, etc. for their guests. I have lived in Twin Lakes for over 30 years and have always drawn water from a well. Some of the years have been very dry; this is common in the Southern Interior. Living here has mostly been two persons and one dog. In those dry years I mentioned, it has meant no outdoor watering. It meant selective toilet Àushing, short showers and collection of grey water for plants. It meant washing clothes in Penticton. It also meant bringing home water in jugs for washing hands and face throughout the hot summer days. Only those who have had lean times with water is-
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sues will truly understand the lack of this precious resource. Can we possibly venture a guess as to how many times these 640 persons will be Àushing a toilet in one day — lest we even begin to think of how this efÀuent could be leached back into the same aquifer that supplies them? Or does it get sent on a little further down the underground path to the folks at Trout Lake (oops, sorry guys)? And how about that lodge that’s on the back burner for the Kaleden Acres developer? Just where is the water going to come from for ‘that’ future development? In answer to the letter as to how I feel about ‘changing of the variance of water application,’ for resort/residential development at Twin Lakes: I feel it’s the second most foolish thing that RDOS could pass. The ¿rst foolish thing was when they did pass this same variance for a bastardized development called Kaleden Acres, which, by the way, is eroding and collapsing from the dynamiting and disturbed land-clearing tactics of that developer. Ms. Sam Verigin Kaleden
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Safety improvements needed on Eastside
Cyclists are all members of our community, not foreigners from a distant planet. They are regular people who pay sales tax and gas tax. They pay income tax and property tax. If we are talking about a user tax, then perhaps we should consider a tax for the un¿t. Obesity and lack of ¿tness are direct causes of diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, coronary artery disease, etc. which incur an astronomical ¿nancial burden on the health system. The fact is that most countries on this planet cope with bicycles and motorized vehicles intermingling, as forms of transportation and recreation. We can get along if we follow simple guidelines. Cyclists: obey traf¿c rules and ride single ¿le. Motorists: use caution and a bit of patience. Adequate infrastructure is also very helpful. Which brings me to the topic of Eastside Road. Yikes! Eastside Road: at best an embarrassment, at worst a nightmare. This road must be one of the most popular cycling roads in the province. Several events, besides Ironman, are held on this road. Dozens of training camps come to Penticton from April to August to ride this route, as well as individual athletes and residents running and walking. Add the ever increasing car traf¿c due to development and Eastside road is a dangerous frustration to cyclists and motorists both. This past summer, the crumbling, sporadic, decaying shoulder was the cause of an accident in a very successful cycling event. One of the top female athletes ‘ran out’ of road shoulder, riding into the dirt at high speed, crashing and knocking down another top female athlete. She was air lifted to Vancouver for surgery, with a pelvis fractured in several places. I personally know of three people who have been clipped by vehicles while riding their bikes on this road, and they were riding single ¿le or alone. Coeur d’Alene has its own version of Eastside Road along their shoreline with a substantial and popular bike/ walking lane alongside. They hold many events along this road and it is a fantastic tourist draw. Can we achieve this too? It seems to me that after 30 years of Ironman, this stretch of road should be safer than it is. Is there someone that can inform us, the public, if there is anything planned for the entire length of Eastside Road, to improve the safety and enjoyment for all who use this route? Sybilla Bartram Penticton
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Re: Walking a dog too costly. In regards to Mr. Manke’s letter relating to volunteering at the B.C. SPCA and the cost of a criminal record check: I’m afraid Mr. Manke is mistaken; while obtaining a criminal record check is a requirement, there is no cost involved when it is obtained for the purposes of volunteering with a registered non-pro¿t in Penticton. We welcome new volunteers and have a three-step registration program: sign up, complete a criminal record check at no cost, and attend an orientation. Packages are available at the shelter during our public hours of noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We have positions available for dog walking and cat care; the only cost is enthusiasm and an appreciation for pet hair on your clothes. Tracy Westmoreland, branch manager B.C. SPCA South Okanagan
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On the morning of Sept. 7, my heart was ripped out of my chest and my world was forever changed. My sweet mother, at the young age of 55, slipped into a coma and died. My younger brother and I, along with our spouses, children, close friends and mom’s siblings, will always miss her. But I sit now to write not about my family, but about the amazing support I received from my fellow employees at PRH housekeeping department. Never before have I worked with so many wonderful, genuinely caring women (and a couple of men). As dif¿cult as it was for me to return to work, my ladies helped ease the pain and actually made me laugh. I will be forever grateful, so this letter is my of¿cial kudos to the PRH housekeepers. Thank you for befriending mom during her stay in ECU South; never forget how she used to rip around in her wheelchair at Mach 6! Krista Stewart Penticton
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Sarah Fahey and Jan Little wanted to make an impact on the community by brightening up Downtown Penticton. On Saturday they did just that during the Reimagine Art Festival “I feel like I want to see as much of the city as possible with lots of colour and reÀecting what we do here in all different parts of the community,” said Fahey. Together the artists painted one of 15 new murals, some quite noticeable as you make your way down Main Street while others are tucked away in the back alleys for people to explore. Fahey and Little’s Stilt Jugglers, located on the wall of Skaha Sound, took ¿rst place in the mural division. It is the duo’s second win in this category in as many years. “I knew I wanted to do a background of a city, but because of the material we were working on it sort of comes as it comes. The inspiration came from a photo I had taken of jugglers at the Penticton Farmers Market and they were actually people who were picking fruit in the area and the piece was to celebrate the people who come through in the summertime and what they add to the community during that time,” said Fahey of the winning mural. The artists came up with the concept together, each put their sketches together and came up with Stilt Jugglers. Taltal Levi ¿nished second in the mural category with his piece Owl at Unique Captures and Kendra Chappel got third place with SS Sicamous Paddle Wheel at Wil-
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SARAH FAHEY AND JAN LITTLE touch up their contribution to the 2012 Reimagine Art Festival. Their canvas was the back wall of the Skaha Sound building on Nanaimo Avenue.
low Midwifes wall. In the street art category Todd MacCormac took ¿rst with his mural titled Penticton at Unique Captures and he won the artists’ choice award. Finishing second in the street art category was the trio of Jeremy Daury, Daniel Nazareno and James Knight for their mural Classic Street Art found on the Royal LePage Locations Realty West building, and Cameron Sollows won third for Kasp at the Best Damn Sports Bar. Working amongst the public Western News Staff
Sebastien D r u m s drops the beat this Friday at The Mule
From the forefront of France’s new generation of house music, Sebastien Drums is bringing his sounds to Penticton. The International DJ/producer is playing the Mule this Friday (Sept. 28). His mega hit My Feelings For You was produced in co-operation with Avicii and sampled Cassius’ original. It quickly became a massive success after
last Friday and Saturday challenged their focus on the task at hand, but the spinoffs for some of the artists participating resulted in the possibility of more work in the future. Fahey said at least three people approached them and she knew other artists who were approached as well. It is not the ¿rst time she has worked on such a giant scale. She also completed a mural on the Ellis Street fence with the Penticton Agricultural Association, worked with high school students on a 50-foot mural and
being released during the Miami Winter Music Conference and secured the Beatport No. 1 spot for a month. Drums fell in love with electronic music at 11 years old and is heavily inÀuenced by Daft Punk, Cassius and Antoine Clamaran. After releasing a number of hits, in 2010 his song Tweet It with Avicii and Norman Doray landed him huge support among DJs around the world. He also
did another at Parkway School with Grade 5 students. Her work can also be found at M Gallery in Penticton. Her cohort, Little, has pieces at the Tumbleweed Gallery. Little also is a featured artist at the 8 Refreshing Flavours exhibition on Oct. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. Tumbleweed Gallery, Saint-Germain Gallery and Ad Hock Clothing are hosting open houses to show off pieces of local artists’ work. Barb Haynes, president of the Downtown Penticton Association, said the artists really stepped up this year for Reimagine Art Festival. “It is also great that businesses are allowing the artists the freedom to share their vision and give them the canvas to do it. There is a whole lot of faith of what is going to occur on your building. As often happens, several businesses have come to us now and want to be part of it next year,” said Haynes. Haynes said the murals bring the added bene¿t of respect of the artwork and respect to property. She notices that the murals have cut down on tagging and graf¿ti on those walls. The brightening of the downtown core also brings more people to the area. The Downtown Penticton Association said they handed out several hundred maps to where the artists were posted on Saturday at the farmers market and many took advantage of walking the streets to view the artists at work. “It is great for people to have that opportunity to see what the artists are doing because they are so enormously talented,” said Haynes. released the tracks Snus, another collaboration with Avicii, a remix of Faking Love and the remix of David Guetta’s Turn Me On featuring Nicki Minaj. Drums will be on stage at The Mule from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. this Friday. Tickets are $10 and available at Freeride Penticton and The Mule. They also can be purchased online at www.Ticketzone.com/ NLEvents.
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Water supply hinders development and existing area residents is subject to debate. On Thursday, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen considered a bylaw variance application to reduce the maximum amount of water it requires be available for homes from 8,000 litres per day to 1,900. Twin Lakes Golf Course owner Suki Sekhon said the present requirement is unrealistic and noted that his company doesn’t have any incentive to be greedy with the water supply.
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‘We don’t want to run out of water because we’re going to be the biggest losers,” he said. “We’re on the same page as everybody else sitting here.” Everybody else was about 20 Twin Lakes residents who turned out to hear neighbour Coral Brown try, on their behalf, to persuade the RDOS board not to allow the variance application. “There needs to be more data,” Brown said, particularly around existing demand on the aqui-
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a “well-presented argument,” but, “I think you have to win the neighbourhood over.” The representative for Kaleden-Okanagan Falls also noted that if the RDOS does take ownership of new water and sewer systems, it would also take on the risk of running them. Director Michael Brydon said Sekhon has a “legitimate” case, but, “the timing is horrible.” Brydon, who represents the West Bench, noted the B.C. government is in the process of drafting new legislation related to the use of groundwater, which could make anything the RDOS decides a moot point. RDOS rural directors voted 6-2 to defer the variance application until the interim watersupply report is complete, with Directors Angelique Wood and Allan Patton opposed. Patton argued earlier that the application should be denied outright.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS September 26 - 30, October 6 - 7 2012; Bubbles for Breakfast. Start the morning right with a decadent Bubble Breakfast. Guests will tour the Sparkling Cave and have the opportunity to learn about crafting wine in the Traditional Champagne method. At the end of the tour, enjoy a luxurious breakfast paired with our award winning Sparkling Chenin Blanc. Dare to compare it to its imported counterpart. Orange juice optional! Cost: $45.00 + tax & grat.; Start Time: 9:00 am; Location: Road 13 Vineyards; Contact Info: Dinora Tilson, winery@road13vineyards.com, 250-498-8330. September 27 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; Wine and Dine and Stay. Begin your stay at the Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton with an upgraded guestroom and a bottle of local wine upon arrival. Guestroom features include a mini fridge and coffee maker with complimentary wireless connection . Enjoy our indoor heated pool and hot tub as well as our outdoor heated pool with serene courtyard. The evening is complimented with a voucher for dinner at the Black Iron Grill and Steakhouse. Your stay is completed while you enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast. This hotel has been a Chairman Award Winner since 2002 awarded by Days Inn Canada. Easy driving distance to many fantastic wineries and attractions. Cost: $149.00 per night; Location: Days Inn Penticton; Contact Info: Sheila Kuhre, sheila@daysinnpenticton.ca, 250-493-6616. September 27, 2012; An Evening of Fine Italian Cuisine & the Wines of Fairview Cellars. Each year during the Fall Wine Festival the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian of the South Okanagan in 2012, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Fairview Cellars. You can experience all the rich flavors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin. Cost: $89.95 +Taxes & Grat; Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Villa Rosa Restaurante; Contact Info: Tyler Gable, info@thevillarosa.com, 250-4909595. September 27 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; Sumac Ridge “Signature Experience Collection” UnEarthed on the Ridge. UnEarth The Ridge Sumac Ridge Estate Winery’s Signature Experience. This in-depth tutored tasting takes guest on their own personal wine and food adventure. Get a glimpse into the art of creating the perfect pairing. Experiment and explore how wine and food complement and contrast while enjoying a taste of five of our premium flagship wines along with small culinary bites crafted by Chef Ryan Fuller. Don’t just take our word for it, come up with your own perfect pairing in this interactive and educational session. Cost: $30.00pp; Start Time: 3:30 pm; Location: Sumac Ridge Estate Winery; Contact Info: Event Coordinator, events@sumacridge.com, 250-494-0451. September 27 - October 7, 2012; Rockin’ the Picnic @ Castoro de Oro. Everyday throughout the Fall Festival 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Our customers are provided free use of the BBQ’s on available basis. If you bring a lunch, have it in our lovely little picnic area, enjoy our wine (new releases too) with friends. Also free WIFI available. Cost: FREE; Start Time: 10:30 am; Location: Castoro de Oro Estate Winery; Contact Info: Stella Schmidt, winery@castorodeoro.com, 250-495-4991.
September 27 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; 35th Organic Harvest Celebration- Open House! Join us daily at Forbidden Fruit Winery as we Celebrate our 35th Organic Harvest. Learn about the importance of Organic food & drink and the Organic Farming Capital of Canada, the Similkameen Valley. Special wine & cheese pairing, sweet delights, daily specials, and more! Start Time: 10:00 am; Location: Forbidden Fruit Winery; Contact Info: Forbidden Fruit Winery, forbiddenfruit@nethop.net, 250-4992649. September 28, 2012; Miradoro vs Hawksworth Winemaker’s Dinner. Join Sandra Oldfield, Korol Kuklo, and Andrew Moon at Miradoro Restaurant as Miradoro Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest and Hawksworth Restaurant Executive Chef David Hawksworth alternate courses throughout the evening while pairing their dishes with the latest Oldfield Series releases from Tinhorn Creek. This is sure to be an exciting evening as two of the most talked about chefs combine with Tinhorn Creek to create an unforgettable dinner. Reservations required. Please call Miradoro at 250498-3742. Cost: $95.00; Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Miradoro Restaurant; Contact Info: Justin McAuliffe, justin@miradoro.ca, 250-498-3742. September 28 - 30, October 3 - 7 2012; Casabella Princess Wine Tasting Cruises. Cruise Okanagan Lake and treat your palate to this very special wine and food celebration! A selection of finest Okanagan wines will be exquisitely paired with Gourmet Hors d’oeuvres, created by Joy Road Catering. Our wine steward unveils the secrets of wine tasting and food pairing and guides you through an event filled with fun and education. Maple Leaf Spirits’ master distiller Jörg Engel will be also on board and pour you his heavenly liqueur. Your cruise takes you from the Penticton Marina along the beautiful Naramata benches in autumn colors. Breathtaking views which can only be seen from the waterside - Don’t forget your camera! Cost: $59.95+HST; Start Time: 4:00 pm; Location: Penticton Marina; Contact Info: Casabella Princess, reservations@casabellaprincess.com, 250492-4090. September 28 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; Inniskillin Okanagan Signature Experience. This informative outdoor tour touches on the story of our founders history and their contribution to the Canadian wine industry as well as nature’s gift of Icewine. The tour is specific to the creation of Icewine and the process of making it. Following the vineyard tour, guests will experience a structured Icewine tasting designed for true Icewine enthusiast and beginner alike. Discover the difference a glass can make with a tasting using our Riedel Vinum Extreme Icewine Glass. The tasting will conclude with an experience of food pairings featuring blue cheese, dark chocolate and dried apricots. Estimated time 45 min weather permitting, please dress appropriately for walking in the vineyard and changeable weather conditions. Cost: $20.00; Start Time: 2:00 pm; Location: Inniskillin Okanagan; Contact Info: Inniskillin Okanagan, info@inniskillin. com, 250-498-6663. September 28 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; The Perfect Pairing. Celebrate the Harvest season and experience the “Perfect Pairing”. Discover Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estates beautiful Tasting Gallery where you can savour the award winning collection of Silver Series and Gold Series wines all selectively paired with the finest Swiss Chocolate from Lindt. Cost: $20.00; Start Time: 12:00 pm; Location: Jackson-Triggs Okanagan; Contact Info: Jacskon-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery, okanaganestate@ jacksontriggswinery.com, 250-498-4500.
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September 28, 2012; An Evening of Fine Italian Cuisine & the Wines of Desert Hills Estate Winery. Each year during the Fall Wine Festival the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian of the South Okanagan in 2012, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Desert Hills Estate Winery. You can experience all the rich flavors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Cost: $99.95 + Tax & Grat; Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Villa Rosa Restaurante; Contact Info: Tyler Gable, info@thevillarosa.com, 250-490-9595. September 28, 2012; Wild Mushroom and Game Dinner at Hillside Bistro! Whet your appetite at Hillside’s First Annual Wild Mushroom and Game Dinner! This amazing dinner begins with Duck Egg’s Benedict, followed by Pine Mushroom Consomme. Main course is a duo of Venison and dessert is a maple doughnut. Reservations are highly recommended. Cost: $49.00 or $69.00 with Wine; Start Time: 5:00 pm; Location: Hillside Estate Winery; Contact Info: Lindsay Wong, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250493-6274. September 28, 2012; A Taste of Tuscany - Field to Table Food & Wine Festival. This Alfresco dining experience will be hosted by Executive Chef Chris Remington of the Bufflehead Pasta House paired together with the best vintages from the BC wine cellar. Set next to shimmering Okanagan Lake, Chef will prepare a locally inspired menu with produce direct from Valley View Farm. The evening will be filled with culinary delights, sips to savour and live entertainment. Limited space available, please book early. Cost: $55.00++; Start Time: 6:00 pm; Location: Penticton Lakeside Resort; Contact Info: Penticton Lakeside Resort, lakeside@rpbhotels.com, 250-4938221. September 28, 2012; New releases tasting Start Time: 10:00 am; ocation: Silk Scarf Winery; Contact Info: Roie Manoff, roie@silkw.net, 250-494-7455. September 28 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; Food and Wine Pairings. Come and tempt your senses with our food and wine combinations. We will be pairing our wines with complementing appetizers. While you are visiting you can take a moment and watch from our pinic benches as we start the crushing of our grapes for next year’s vintage. Location: Oliver Twist Estate Winery; Contact Info: Marty Ethier/Oliver; Twist Estate Winery: info@ olivertwistwinery.com, 250-485-0227. September 28 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; Fall Tasting at BC VQA Wine Info Centre. Every day during the Fall Wine Festival we will be pouring complimentary tastings of Festival Award Winners. Featuring over 600 VQA wines, accessories, books and local gourmet foods.Shipping boxes also available if you are travelling by air. Open every day at 9am, located on the corner of Hwy 97 & Eckhardt Avenue in Penticton. Start Time: 9:00 am; Location: BC VQA Wine Info Centre; Contact Info: BC VQA Wine Info Centre, wine@pentictonwineinfo.com, 250-490-2006. September 28 - 30, October 1 - 7 2012; Music @ Monster. Join us for live music on the Monster patio and tastings daily! Location: Monster Vineyards; Contact Info: wine@monstervineyards.ca.
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Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian of the South Okanagan in 2012, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing ďŹ&#x201A;avors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Dirty Laundry Vineyards. You can experience all the rich ďŹ&#x201A;avors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin Cost: 109.95 + Tax & Grat; Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Villa Rosa Restaurante; Contact Info: Tyler Gable, info@thevillarosa.com, 250-490-9595.
September 29, 2012; Harvest Dinner at Stagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow Winery. Join us amidst the golden autumn vines of Stagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow Vineyard for an unforgettable harvest dinner prepared by the infamous localvore team of Joy Road Catering. This exceptional dinner, paired with award winning wines, will be peppered with tales from the vineyard and the cellar. A relaxing evening of fabulous food and wine, to be shared with friends, both old and new, should not be missed. Seating is limited, do reserve early to avoid disappointment. Cost: $125.00; Start Time: 6:00 pm; Location: Stagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow Winery; Contact Info: Linda Pruegger, info@stagshollowwinery.com, 250-497-6162.
September 29, 2012; Bonitas Winery. 3-Course Wine-Paired Dinners of International Cuisine. Join us on Saturday, September 29 and Saturday, October 6 for a 3-course, international cuisine, wine-paired dinner, presented by Bonitas Winery and Chef Colin Rayner of Bonitas Bistro. An unforgettable palate experience! Cost: $75.00; Start Time: 7:00 pm; Location: Bonitas Bistro; Contact Info: Chef Colin Rayner, bonitasbistro@shaw.ca, 778516-5596.
September 29, 2012; Wild Goose Autumn Barbeque. Join the Kruger family and celebrate wine festival with our annual BBQ celebrating harvest and our new tasting room and covered patio! Live music, great wines, and a selection of foods from our BBQ. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the winery. Cost: $30.00; Start Time: 12:00 pm; Location: Wild Goose Vineyards; Contact Info: Roland Kruger, info@wildgoosewinery.com, 250-497-8919. September 29, 2012; 5TH Annual Organic Harvest Festival. An afternoon of family fun, celebrating Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Local Organic Food and Award Winning Wines! Rustic Rootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wineriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th Anniversary, Harkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organics 127th Year of Family Farming, all encompassed by the 5th Annual Organic Harvest Festival. Three celebrations in one on September 29th from 2 to 6pm. Live Music, Local Artisans, Organic Food and fun activities for the whole family! Be sure not to miss this day of Celebrating the 2012 Harvest, sustainable Living and the Beautiful Similkameen! FREE; Start Time: 2:00 pm; Location: Rustic Roots Winery; Contact Info: Sara Harker, rusticroots@nethop.net, 250-499-2754. September 29, 2012; An Evening of Fine Italian Cuisine & the Wines of Dirty Laundry Vineyards. Each year during the Fall Wine Festival the Villa
September 29, 2012; 2nd Annual Similkameen 10 K Dinner. Come and join us for our annual Wine & Harvest Dinner. You will have a delicious 5 course dinner with only local ingredients from the Similkameen Valley. Everything has been grown within a 10 km radius around our winery. We will be serving specialities from our Wood-Fire-Oven as well as from our in House smoker. Each course will be perfectly paired with one of our wines of diďŹ&#x20AC;erent vintages. Come early for cocktails on the patio. For room reservations please call in advance 250-499-5129. Special packages available. Cost: $85.00; Start Time: 5:00 pm; Location: Crowsnest Vineyards; Contact Info: The Heinecke Family, info@crowsnestvineyards.com, 250-4995129.
world of real chocolate. We open up the cellar door & tucked between the barrels you have the opportunity to ďŹ nally taste the cocoa we so often describe in our wines. From her own travels Flavia will take you to the cocoa farmers- and its journey to the master Chocolatiers in Europe. (All products are available for purchase) Look forward to seeing you again. Event runs from 11-5pm. Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: 8th Generation Vineyard; Contact Info: Stefanie Schales, info@8thgenerationvineyard.com, 250-494-1783.
wine pairings, garlic seminars and live local entertainment. This indoor/ outdoor festival will be one of a kind for the South Okanagan. Guests can enjoy garlic featured food items prepared by the award winning TerraďŹ na Restaurant and a Winemakers Dinner utilizing local garlic in the evening. Admission to the festival will by donation to a local charity and tickets for the garlic dinner can be purchased by calling TerraďŹ na 250-498-2229. Cost: By Donation; Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: Hester Creek Estate Winery; Contact Info: Roger Gillespie, roger@hestercreek.com, 250-498-4435.
September 29, 2012; Robin Ridge Open House. Savour beautiful Similkameen wine and views as the new harvest begins! Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Robin Ridge Winery; Contact Info: Tim & Caroline Cottrill, contact@robinridgewinery.com, 250-499-5504.
September 30, 2012; Festival of the Grape. Over 50 wineries. Food Vendors and Trade Show. Grape Stomp. Kids Zone and Art Show. Main Stage Entertainment. Cost: $23.00 advance tickets, $25.00 at the gate; Start Time: 12:00 pm; Location: Oliver Community Centre; Contact Info: Bonnie Dancey, manager@sochamber.ca, 250-498-6321 ext 1.
September 29, October 6, 2012; Music on the Mountain @ Thornhaven. Music on the Mountain @ Thornhaven. Join us from 1:00pm-4:00pm for live entertainment. Bring along a picnic and enjoy the music. Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Thornhaven Estate Winery; Contact Info: Thornhaven Estate Winery, info@thornhaven.com, 250-494-7778. September 29, 2012; 4th Annual Lamb Dinner. Join us once again as we celebrate Harvest Quitna Ferreira style! This four course dinner prepared by Chef Neil Schroeter of Okanagan Street Food is always a sell-out. All courses are paired with our award winning wines. Book now to avoid disappointment. Cost: $135 (all incl); Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery; Contact Info: Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery, winery@ quintaferreira.com, 250-498-4756.
Saturday, September 29th - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbles and Blues at the Beach.â&#x20AC;? Eric Von Krosigk to host Bubbles & Blues at Veranda Beach Sept 29. Join world renowned guest winemaker Eric von Krosigk from Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, British Columbia and Holly Sells of Renaissance Wines for a relaxed sunset evening on our private beach sipping and savouring six diďŹ&#x20AC;erent Okanagan Sparkling Wines, paried with fresh oysters and caviar tapas. Learn how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;saberâ&#x20AC;? a champagne bottle, and explore the diďŹ&#x20AC;erences that terroir and technique can bring to the sparkling wine. Then relax in your lawn chair around the ďŹ repit, toast housemade marshmallows, and enjoy the sounds of our local blues and jazz artist Tanya Lipscomb playing live on the beach! Stay for the weekend and enjoy a special Wine Festival event rate of $189 per night for a two bedroom cottage. (two night minimum). Cost: $70.00+tax & grat; Start Time: 5:30 pm; Location: Veranda Beach; Contact Info: Jude Brunt, info@verandabeach. com; Call 1-888-476-4001 for Veranda Beach wine event reservations today as space is limited.
September 29, 2012; The Magic of Meritage: Township 7 Barrel Blending. Be a Vignernon for an afternoon! Discover the art and magic of Meritage assemblage in Township 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine workshop series this fall in Naramata. Enjoy the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival with us and learn this challenging craft. In this fun, hands on workshop, you will create your own Meritage on our crush pad choosing from Township 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diďŹ&#x20AC;erent single vineyard barrels of our Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and a ďŹ eld blend of Malbec/Petite Verdot from our estate and grower vineyards in Naramata and Black Sage Road. See for yourself why Bordeaux style blends are the rock star of the red wine community, creating more complex, interesting and ďŹ&#x201A;avourful wines. Come with a team or join one of ours and be entertained by our charming winemaker Bradley Cooper as you attempt the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art of Assemblageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, blending your own red wine on the picturesque Naramata Bench. Enjoy local tapas paired with our wines and live tunes. Limited availability. Please RSVP to wine@township7.com or 250-770-1743 to reserve your place. Cost: $20.00; Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Township 7 Vineyards & Winery; Contact Info: Lori RaďŹ&#x20AC;an, wine@ township7.com, 250-770-1743.
September 29, October 6 2012; Fair-trade Chocolate paired with 8th Generation Wine. If you think Chocolate goes only with sweet wine- think again and let Flavia from Fair-trade Brokers introduce you to the heavenly
September 29, 2012; Garlic Festival at Hester Creek. Join Hester Creek in the 1st annual Garlic Festival, Saturday September 29, from 114. We will be joined by multiple local growers, experiencing food and
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September 29, 2012; Nkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mip Salmon Bake. Embark on a aboriginal culinary adventure at NkMip Cellars. Spend the morning with the NkMip Cellars Chef learning the art of the traditional salmon bake. The Chef will take you step by step through the ďŹ lleting process, teach you how to stake the ďŹ sh and help you slow roast it over a ďŹ re on the patio. The morning will wind down with a salmon lunch, carefully paired with award winning NkMip wines. Ticket Info: http://www.guestserve.com/geteventreservationform. Cost: $65.00; Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: Nkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mip Cellars; Contact Info: Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@nkmip.ca, 250-495-2985.
September 29, 2012; 12 Year Nota Bene Vertical Party! Join us on September 29th for 3 great events! Start oďŹ&#x20AC; your morning with our Working Vineyard Experience & Vineyard Picnic, then treat yourself to a rare 12 Year Vertical Tasting of Nota Bene. End your evening oďŹ&#x20AC; with our annual Harvest Party! Tickets are limited. Cost: TBA; Location: Black Hills Estate Winery; Contact Info: Pauline Gagnon, info@blackhillswinery.com, 250-498-0666.
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October 1 - 3, 2012; Lets Talk Gewurz Hike & Lunch. Join Tinhorn Creek proprietor, Kenn OldďŹ eld, for an educational hike through our Gewurztraminer vines. Learn all about the terroir of the Golden Mile and what makes our Gewurztraminer so unique. After the hike enjoy a gourmet lunch from Miradoro on the Proprietorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patio. Proper shoes are required. Reservations are required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 888-484-6467. Cost: $35.00; Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards; Contact Info: winery@tinhorn.com, 888-484-6467. October 1 - 4 2012; Gusto di Italia at Hester Creek. Join Hester Creek as we take you through a taste of Italy, an expertly paired wine and culinary excursion. Five courses of locally inspired Italian themed cuisine each paired with the award winning wines of winemaker Rob Summers. This dinner will take place on four separate evenings, from Monday October 1st through Thursday October 4th at a cost of $110pp +tax +15% grat, reception at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm. Please call the winery 250-498-4435 for tickets. Cost: $110.00 + tax & grat; Start Time: 6:00 pm; Location: Hester Creek Estate Winery; Contact Info: Roger Gillespie, roger@hestercreek.com, 250-498-4435. October 1 - 6, 2012; Oktoberfest at Hillside Bistro! Join us for our 2nd annual Oktoberfest! The Bistro is showcasing the best of Autumn with our Oktoberfest platter dinner. For only $29.99, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave hungry! Bring your family and friends for this festive Fall event. As a special for the evening, Pentictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Cannery Brewing beer will be available. Reservations highly recommended. Cost: $29.99; Start Time: 5:00 pm; Location: Hillside Estate Winery; Contact Info: Lindsay Wong, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250-493-6274. October 3 - 4, 2012; Burrowing Owlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Harvest Dinner at The Sonora Room Restaurant. Come join us at The Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery for a celebration of the Autumn bounty of the South Okanagan. Start the evening oďŹ&#x20AC; with a cellar reception featuring a selection of sumptuous treats. Follow this with a multi course dinner in The Sonora Room prepared by Executive Chef Chris Van Hooydonk and his culinary team. Pair it all with wine selections from the library of
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2012 FALL OKANAGAN WINE FESTIVAL ~ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS September 29, 2012; Women, Wine & Art. The Women of 3 Mile Estate Winery are hosting an event to showcase the 3 Mile portfolio of wines and the new Art Gallery. The evening will give wine enthusiasts a chance to enjoy our wines with an array of artisan cheeses from our local creamery, Upper Bench Winery. Our Winemaker, Kelly Symonds, will be giving us her insight on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Wines of the Naramata Benchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Artist, Janis Blyth, will be joining us for the evening and will give everyone a gift of a 13â&#x20AC;? x 19â&#x20AC;? print poster of her whimsical art created for this event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women, Wine & Artâ&#x20AC;?. Entertainment by a local musician. Limited tickets - $49.95 (includes HST& Print Poster $20.00 value). Evening includes a generous pour of all wines plus a glass of your favorite and an array of Artisan cheeses, fruits and breads. Gift of a print poster 13â&#x20AC;? x 19â&#x20AC;? (from original art by Janis Blyth www.janisblyth.com) Cost: $49.95 (all incl); Start Time: 7:00 pm; Location: 3 Mile Estate Winery; Contact Info: 3 Mile Estate Winery, 3milewine@gmail. com, 778-476-5918. September 29, 2012; Barrel Tasting and Blending. We are excited to announce that we are holding our ďŹ rst Okanagan Wine Festival event at Serendipity. On Saturday September 29 from 2-4pm, we will be holding a barrel tasting and blending event. Join our wine-making team as they explain the delicate process of blending wine. Afterwards, everyone will have a chance to make their own blends, made from the wine we have in our barrels. We will then hold a blind tasting, to determine who created the best blend. The top three winners will be given medals, and the person who makes the best blend can take home a bottle of their specially crafted wine - along with bragging rights as Serendipityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite novice cellarhand of 2012. Space is limited - if you would like to attend, please send an e-mail to wineclub@serendipitywinery.com. Cost: $20.00; Start Time: 2:00 pm; Location: Serendipity Winery; Contact Info: Serendipity Winery, wineclub@ serendipitywinery.com, 250-496-5299. September 29, 2012; Lake Breeze Seven Poplars Cellar Dinner. Join winemaker Garron Elmes in an intimate setting in our converted barrel cellar. He will guide you through a ďŹ ve-courses, each paired with one of our Seven Poplars wines. Chef Mark Ashton creates an unforgettable menu at this annual event that sells out each year. We are pleased to oďŹ&#x20AC;er a complimentary shuttle this year to and from the event. Cost: $145.00; Start Time: 7:00 pm; Location: The Patio at Lake Breeze; Contact Info: The Patio at Lake Breeze, gm@lakebreeze.ca, 250-496-5659. September 29, 2012; Crush Club Pick Up Party. The always popular annual Crush Club Pick-Up Party is back for another year. Following last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful BBQ. Chef JeďŹ&#x20AC; will once again be ďŹ ring up his BBQ (the largest in the Okanagan) and slow roast some fantastic food for our Crush Club Members. Our latest releases will be available for members to enjoy and if arranged ahead of time your Red Crush Club case will be available for pickup. Member must RSVP by September 20th to Donna-Lee. There are only 2 tickets per membership. This event always sells out, so RSVP early. Cost: Free for members; Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards; Contact Info: Donna-Lee Arnold, crushclub@tinhorn.com, 888-484-6467.
Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian of the South Okanagan in 2012, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing ďŹ&#x201A;avors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Dirty Laundry Vineyards. You can experience all the rich ďŹ&#x201A;avors of Regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin Cost: 109.95 + Tax & Grat; Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Villa Rosa Restaurante; Contact Info: Tyler Gable, info@thevillarosa.com, 250-490-9595.
September 29, 2012; Harvest Dinner at Stagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow Winery. Join us amidst the golden autumn vines of Stagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow Vineyard for an unforgettable harvest dinner prepared by the infamous localvore team of Joy Road Catering. This exceptional dinner, paired with award winning wines, will be peppered with tales from the vineyard and the cellar. A relaxing evening of fabulous food and wine, to be shared with friends, both old and new, should not be missed. Seating is limited, do reserve early to avoid disappointment. Cost: $125.00; Start Time: 6:00 pm; Location: Stagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollow Winery; Contact Info: Linda Pruegger, info@stagshollowwinery.com, 250-497-6162.
September 29, 2012; Bonitas Winery. 3-Course Wine-Paired Dinners of International Cuisine. Join us on Saturday, September 29 and Saturday, October 6 for a 3-course, international cuisine, wine-paired dinner, presented by Bonitas Winery and Chef Colin Rayner of Bonitas Bistro. An unforgettable palate experience! Cost: $75.00; Start Time: 7:00 pm; Location: Bonitas Bistro; Contact Info: Chef Colin Rayner, bonitasbistro@shaw.ca, 778516-5596.
September 29, 2012; Wild Goose Autumn Barbeque. Join the Kruger family and celebrate wine festival with our annual BBQ celebrating harvest and our new tasting room and covered patio! Live music, great wines, and a selection of foods from our BBQ. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the winery. Cost: $30.00; Start Time: 12:00 pm; Location: Wild Goose Vineyards; Contact Info: Roland Kruger, info@wildgoosewinery.com, 250-497-8919. September 29, 2012; 5TH Annual Organic Harvest Festival. An afternoon of family fun, celebrating Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Local Organic Food and Award Winning Wines! Rustic Rootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wineriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th Anniversary, Harkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organics 127th Year of Family Farming, all encompassed by the 5th Annual Organic Harvest Festival. Three celebrations in one on September 29th from 2 to 6pm. Live Music, Local Artisans, Organic Food and fun activities for the whole family! Be sure not to miss this day of Celebrating the 2012 Harvest, sustainable Living and the Beautiful Similkameen! FREE; Start Time: 2:00 pm; Location: Rustic Roots Winery; Contact Info: Sara Harker, rusticroots@nethop.net, 250-499-2754. September 29, 2012; An Evening of Fine Italian Cuisine & the Wines of Dirty Laundry Vineyards. Each year during the Fall Wine Festival the Villa
September 29, 2012; 2nd Annual Similkameen 10 K Dinner. Come and join us for our annual Wine & Harvest Dinner. You will have a delicious 5 course dinner with only local ingredients from the Similkameen Valley. Everything has been grown within a 10 km radius around our winery. We will be serving specialities from our Wood-Fire-Oven as well as from our in House smoker. Each course will be perfectly paired with one of our wines of diďŹ&#x20AC;erent vintages. Come early for cocktails on the patio. For room reservations please call in advance 250-499-5129. Special packages available. Cost: $85.00; Start Time: 5:00 pm; Location: Crowsnest Vineyards; Contact Info: The Heinecke Family, info@crowsnestvineyards.com, 250-4995129.
world of real chocolate. We open up the cellar door & tucked between the barrels you have the opportunity to ďŹ nally taste the cocoa we so often describe in our wines. From her own travels Flavia will take you to the cocoa farmers- and its journey to the master Chocolatiers in Europe. (All products are available for purchase) Look forward to seeing you again. Event runs from 11-5pm. Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: 8th Generation Vineyard; Contact Info: Stefanie Schales, info@8thgenerationvineyard.com, 250-494-1783.
wine pairings, garlic seminars and live local entertainment. This indoor/ outdoor festival will be one of a kind for the South Okanagan. Guests can enjoy garlic featured food items prepared by the award winning TerraďŹ na Restaurant and a Winemakers Dinner utilizing local garlic in the evening. Admission to the festival will by donation to a local charity and tickets for the garlic dinner can be purchased by calling TerraďŹ na 250-498-2229. Cost: By Donation; Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: Hester Creek Estate Winery; Contact Info: Roger Gillespie, roger@hestercreek.com, 250-498-4435.
September 29, 2012; Robin Ridge Open House. Savour beautiful Similkameen wine and views as the new harvest begins! Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Robin Ridge Winery; Contact Info: Tim & Caroline Cottrill, contact@robinridgewinery.com, 250-499-5504.
September 30, 2012; Festival of the Grape. Over 50 wineries. Food Vendors and Trade Show. Grape Stomp. Kids Zone and Art Show. Main Stage Entertainment. Cost: $23.00 advance tickets, $25.00 at the gate; Start Time: 12:00 pm; Location: Oliver Community Centre; Contact Info: Bonnie Dancey, manager@sochamber.ca, 250-498-6321 ext 1.
September 29, October 6, 2012; Music on the Mountain @ Thornhaven. Music on the Mountain @ Thornhaven. Join us from 1:00pm-4:00pm for live entertainment. Bring along a picnic and enjoy the music. Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Thornhaven Estate Winery; Contact Info: Thornhaven Estate Winery, info@thornhaven.com, 250-494-7778. September 29, 2012; 4th Annual Lamb Dinner. Join us once again as we celebrate Harvest Quitna Ferreira style! This four course dinner prepared by Chef Neil Schroeter of Okanagan Street Food is always a sell-out. All courses are paired with our award winning wines. Book now to avoid disappointment. Cost: $135 (all incl); Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery; Contact Info: Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery, winery@ quintaferreira.com, 250-498-4756.
Saturday, September 29th - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbles and Blues at the Beach.â&#x20AC;? Eric Von Krosigk to host Bubbles & Blues at Veranda Beach Sept 29. Join world renowned guest winemaker Eric von Krosigk from Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, British Columbia and Holly Sells of Renaissance Wines for a relaxed sunset evening on our private beach sipping and savouring six diďŹ&#x20AC;erent Okanagan Sparkling Wines, paried with fresh oysters and caviar tapas. Learn how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;saberâ&#x20AC;? a champagne bottle, and explore the diďŹ&#x20AC;erences that terroir and technique can bring to the sparkling wine. Then relax in your lawn chair around the ďŹ repit, toast housemade marshmallows, and enjoy the sounds of our local blues and jazz artist Tanya Lipscomb playing live on the beach! Stay for the weekend and enjoy a special Wine Festival event rate of $189 per night for a two bedroom cottage. (two night minimum). Cost: $70.00+tax & grat; Start Time: 5:30 pm; Location: Veranda Beach; Contact Info: Jude Brunt, info@verandabeach. com; Call 1-888-476-4001 for Veranda Beach wine event reservations today as space is limited.
September 29, 2012; The Magic of Meritage: Township 7 Barrel Blending. Be a Vignernon for an afternoon! Discover the art and magic of Meritage assemblage in Township 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine workshop series this fall in Naramata. Enjoy the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival with us and learn this challenging craft. In this fun, hands on workshop, you will create your own Meritage on our crush pad choosing from Township 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diďŹ&#x20AC;erent single vineyard barrels of our Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and a ďŹ eld blend of Malbec/Petite Verdot from our estate and grower vineyards in Naramata and Black Sage Road. See for yourself why Bordeaux style blends are the rock star of the red wine community, creating more complex, interesting and ďŹ&#x201A;avourful wines. Come with a team or join one of ours and be entertained by our charming winemaker Bradley Cooper as you attempt the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art of Assemblageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, blending your own red wine on the picturesque Naramata Bench. Enjoy local tapas paired with our wines and live tunes. Limited availability. Please RSVP to wine@township7.com or 250-770-1743 to reserve your place. Cost: $20.00; Start Time: 1:00 pm; Location: Township 7 Vineyards & Winery; Contact Info: Lori RaďŹ&#x20AC;an, wine@ township7.com, 250-770-1743.
September 29, October 6 2012; Fair-trade Chocolate paired with 8th Generation Wine. If you think Chocolate goes only with sweet wine- think again and let Flavia from Fair-trade Brokers introduce you to the heavenly
September 29, 2012; Garlic Festival at Hester Creek. Join Hester Creek in the 1st annual Garlic Festival, Saturday September 29, from 114. We will be joined by multiple local growers, experiencing food and
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September 29, 2012; Nkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mip Salmon Bake. Embark on a aboriginal culinary adventure at NkMip Cellars. Spend the morning with the NkMip Cellars Chef learning the art of the traditional salmon bake. The Chef will take you step by step through the ďŹ lleting process, teach you how to stake the ďŹ sh and help you slow roast it over a ďŹ re on the patio. The morning will wind down with a salmon lunch, carefully paired with award winning NkMip wines. Ticket Info: http://www.guestserve.com/geteventreservationform. Cost: $65.00; Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: Nkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mip Cellars; Contact Info: Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@nkmip.ca, 250-495-2985.
September 29, 2012; 12 Year Nota Bene Vertical Party! Join us on September 29th for 3 great events! Start oďŹ&#x20AC; your morning with our Working Vineyard Experience & Vineyard Picnic, then treat yourself to a rare 12 Year Vertical Tasting of Nota Bene. End your evening oďŹ&#x20AC; with our annual Harvest Party! Tickets are limited. Cost: TBA; Location: Black Hills Estate Winery; Contact Info: Pauline Gagnon, info@blackhillswinery.com, 250-498-0666.
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October 6, 2012; Tuscan Dinner at TerraďŹ na. Previously located in the Hester Creek Guest Centre we are excited to be hosting our annual Tuscan Dinner at TerraďŹ na, the restaurant at Hester Creek. We invite you to join us for a memorable dining experience as TerraďŹ na Co-owner and Executive Chef Jeremy Luypen creates a Tuscan inspired 4 course menu using locally sourced ingredients, speciďŹ cally showcasing and paired with the award winning wines of Hester Creek. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect setting to host this intimate and engaging dinner but seating is limited so book early to avoid missing this new approach to an old tradition. Reception 6:30 pm Dinner 7pm Tickets $109/person (plus taxes & grat) Tickets can be purchased through the restaurant directly by calling 250-498-2229. Call 1-866-498-4435 for booking information. Cost: $109.00 per person ++; Start Time: 6:30 pm; Location: TerraďŹ na Restaurant; Contact Info: April Goldade, agoldade@ terraďŹ narestaurant.com, 250-498-2229. October 6, 2012; The Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pajamas. 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flapper Slang Trivia & Pajamas Party. Including Kraze Legz wines paired with cheese , chocolate and fare. For all event details visit www.krazelegz.com. Cost: TBA; Location: Kraze Legz Vineyard and Winery; Contact Info: Sue Thygesen, info@krazelegz.com, 250-497-6957. October 6, 2012; First Annual Serendipity Wine Olympics! At Serendipity Winery, we love a little light-hearted competition. Join us for our winery Olympics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come as a team, or be joined into one when you get here. Which team is the fastest barrel-roller? See how quickly you can learn (and do) a lab test. Who can top up a barrel fastest without spilling? Learn about the wine-making process as you duke it out to see who completes each task the fastest. Afterwards, celebrate your win (or commiserate your loss) with a tasting of Serendipityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest releases. E-mail wineclub@ serendipitywinery.com October 1 to reserve your spot, as space is limited. Complimentary; Start: 2:30 pm; Location: Serendipity Winery; Contact Info: Serendipity Winery, wineclub@serendipitywinery.com, 250-496-5299. October 7 2012; Celebrate the Bounty of Harvest @ NkMip Cellars. Spend the afternoon alongside Chef Liam McNulty and Osoyoos Indian Band member & Assistant Winemaker Justin Hall discovering the traditions and secrets of sausage making. This hands on process is sure to leave you hungry so stick around to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a family style BBQ on the patio. BBQ your own sausage and enjoy with full accompaniments prepared by Chef Liam. Take home the knowhow to start making your own sausages. Cost: $50.00; Start Time: 11:00 am; Location: Nkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mip Cellars; Ticket Info: http://www.guestserve.com/ geteventreservationform. Contact Info: Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@nkmip.ca, 250-495-2985 October 7; Thanksgiving at Hillside Bistro! Celebrate Thanksgiving but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do any work! Our fabulous 3-course menu starts with Roasted Field Squash Soup, followed by Traditional Turkey Dinner ďŹ nishing with Pumpkin Cheesecake for $39.99. Roasted Turkey pairs beautifully with Hillsideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning RosĂŠ! This dinner is one of our most popular so reserve your table early. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portions and regular menu available. Cost: $39.99; Start Time: 5:00 pm; Location: Hillside Estate Winery; Contact Info: Lindsay Wong, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250-493-6274.
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PENTICTON RESIDENT Jesse Martin shows the crowd at the weigh-in station the 4.65-pound bass he caught Saturday during the live-release OK Bass Classic on Skaha Lake. Where did he land the lunker? “I’ll tell you tomorrow,” Martin replied.
Hoping to attract between 17 and 22 teams, Benson was thrilled with having 19 teams out the lake. Benson credited the participants and especially the sponsors, such as the Ramada Inn, Penticton Yamaha and Marine, Molson Canadian and Canadian Pro for their support. “Had a ton of great companies who stepped up and helped,” said Benson. “Can’t thank them enough.” Martin, who was out with his father Terry, said the bass ¿shing in Skaha Lake is phenomenal. “This isn’t the greatest time of year for it,” he said. “It’s slowed down a bit but it’s awesome.” Martin and his fa-
ther caught nearly 15 pounds on the ¿rst day and a dozen bass on Sunday that weighed slightly less. The tournament also helped lure participants from other areas. Marina Wright and Ryan Hegedus traveled from Langley. “It’s a step forward for the bass ¿shery in B.C.,” said Hegedus. “Hopefully now with the City of Penticton involved, it will trigger some more events with the live-well use. That’s the main key to get bass ¿shing bigger.” Hegedus has ¿shed in the area before, normally going to Osoyoos because it has bigger ¿sh. He and Wright caught 15 bass on Saturday that were all a foot long. On
Sunday, Wright, the lone female, caught a 4.3-pound bass. “It was awesome,” she said. “It would be nice if more girls came out too. All these guys are so nice. I just felt like at home with all of them.” Wright and Hegedus enjoyed the weekend and said they would come back. Hegedus was excited when he initially heard the news of the tournament coming to Penticton. “It’s always been a forbidden thing,” said Hegedus. Those interested in learning more about bass ¿shing can join the Facebook page OK Bass Anglers. Martin can be reached for tours at bcbassaholic@gmail. com.
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AXEL MERCKX (front) of Kelowna points to a fan with Peachland’s Evan Guthrie close behind him at the start of the Test for Humanity mountain bike race in Summerland Sunday. Merckx and partner Todd Melnyk of Kelowna were third overall in the team competition and second in their division. Guthrie won the solo portion of the race. Proceeds go to Canadian Humanitarian for its work in Ethiopia.
Facebook. “Some people just saying how much they enjoyed the day,” said Seaton. “I think a lot of people just say it’s just such a fun day. The kids event is always
a huge success. Some of them are amazing doing six or seven laps on the one-kilometre course with their parents following behind.” Bridget Schmidt
was among the Test of Humanity participants and said she had a blast. “The one hour test ride that I was on was just a fun ride to get out there and enjoy, be with people
that enjoy doing the same thing along with you,” she said. “I wouldn’t call the test a true race. It’s a really family-orientedtype day. Those that are into like really racing die-hards, they are fun to watch. It’s in such a great environment.” Seaton also said the main event was exciting because they had exciting finishes. “It was very close between Evan Guthrie (Peachland) and Kelly Servinski (Squamish), who placed second,” she said. “They were neckand-neck for most of the race. Evan just pulled ahead at the end. The Bike Barn team, they were neck-and-neck with Evan and they were a team and Evan was managing to hold his own the whole way around. They finished side-by-side.” Seaton said they couldn’t have done the event without the Bike Barn, who are phenomenal supporters. Andrew Drouin of the Penticton and Area Cycling Association said the weekend was fantastic. He said the combination of events to create the festival was excellent. Hill said organizers will meet in October and begin planning for next year, and the plan is to add paddling. “We want to give everything that Penticton has to offer,” said Hill, adding that the
Vees players step up during weekend in absence of Murphy and Nanne Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
No Wade Murphy. No Louie Nanne. No problem. Penticton Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson wanted other players to rise to the occasion, especially with their star forward serving a two-game suspension. He got that in wins (5-0 over Salmon Arm SilverBacks and 5-3 against the West Kelowna Warriors) last weekend. “We had different guys score, we had different guys make big hits, we were blocking shots,” said Harbinson. “We did a bit of everything. I thought our D-core was outstanding from top to bottom.” Notable players who stepped up were veteran Travis Blanleil and rookie Dexter Dancs.
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Harbinson said Blanleil was great. He collected an assist against the SilverBacks and Dancs scored his ¿rst BCHL goal. Other rookies getting their ¿rst goal were Jordan McCallum and Cam Amantea. “I think guys are doing more than just scoring,” said Harbinson. Vees captain Troy Stecher said it was a good opportunity for guys to step up and show they can play in all situations. “It just showed that our team can face adversity,” said Stecher. “I thought I played really good,” said Amantea. “It was nice to ¿nally get that ¿rst goal over with. I felt that Fred kind of leaned on other guys and gave other guys opportunities like me, Jewell and Dancs.” Ice chips: The Vees photography book Fifty
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The 11th annual Similkameen Pepper Festival was held Sept. 15 in Keremeos and it was a sizzler. The winner of the ¿rst annual Hot Sauce Competition for Best Overall submission and newly crowned hottest chef in the valley is chef Bernard Casavant from the Wild Apple Restaurant at Manteo. He won a gift certi¿cate at Kelowna’s new Urban Fare as well as a contract with them to retail his hot sauce in store for a year. Winners in other categories were: Best Red Sauce: Bernard Casavant; Best Green Sauce: Louise Devaux; Best Special Sauce: chef Paul Cecconi, Local Lounge * Grille in Summerland. Don’t miss this fun event next year. In the mood for a
good old-fashioned harvest dance? The East Kelowna Hall is the place to be on Oct. 13 for a foot stomping, line dancing party — farmer style. This hall is in the community I grew up in and holds special memories for my family — my parents even had their wedding reception there. Memories from childhood include harvest celebrations. Tickets are $25 each with all proceeds going back into the restoration of the hall. Come and enjoy the fun and celebrate the real harvest with the farming community. There will be a full bar and line dancing lessons too. Starts at 7 p.m. — dinner at McCulloch Station or the Bunkhouse prior would be a fun idea. Tickets are available at the KLO General Store next door — save by booking a group of 10 for $20 each. Yay for East Kelowna! From cowboy fun to sexy chic, I can’t wait for this vodka and caviar affair hosted by Okanagan Spirits with Codfathers Seafood Market on Oct. 4. Jon Crofts and his team of talented chefs from Codfathers Kelowna will be on hand to present a luxurious, gor-
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year. Sip, sample, taste and learn about so many different products in the area of scotch (and all other) whisky, premium beer, spirits (vodka, tequila, gin, rum, etc.), and wine too. A total of 3,200 people attended each of the past years. From 20-year-old scotch whisky to frozen margaritas and craft beer from all over B.C., this sounds fantastic. Visit http:// www.hopscotchfestival. com/ to purchase tickets. This is a two-day event: Sept. 28-29 at the Kelowna Curling Rink. Jennifer Schell is the editor of B.C. Food and Wine Trails magazine.
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A beautiful and shining light has gone from our lives with the passing of Evelyn on September 18, 2012. She was a woman of tremendous strength who always was interested in others and met each day with optimism. Her spirit of love and generosity will remain with us forever. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Ralph and leaves her brothers, Bob Thwaites (Elsie) and Douglas Thwaites; sister-in-law, Marian Plant; daughter, Jacqueline (Barry Morrison); son, Bruce and numerous friends and relatives. Join us for a Celebration of her Life at her home (12-3333 South Main St., Penticton) on October 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
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David Palmer, age 74, died September 17, 2012 in Penticton, with his wife by his side. Dave was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was a proud member of the Winnipeg Fire Department and retired as Captain with 33 years, 9 months service. He then moved to the Okanagan. Dave is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sharon; his daughter, Tracy (Bryan) and grandchildren Kelsey and Mikayla- Oliver; his son, Scott- Toronto; and his daughter, Amanda (Zac)- Penticton. He fought a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Parkinson’s and finally came to rest at Moog Centre, Penticton. A special thank you to Dr. Lawrie. A private family service will be held this fall. A Firefighter’s Prayer When I’m called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, Give me strength to save a life whatever be it’s age. Help me to embrace a little child before it’s too late, Or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, To guard my neighbor, and protect his property. And if according to your will I have to lose my life, Bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife. AMEN
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It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Drew. Freda was well known for her great spirit and positive outlook on life, whether she was at Denny’s or walking downtown her smile was infectious. She leaves behind a daughter Dianne, a son Bud, 3 grandchildren; JJ, Jason and Keith, 6 great grandchildren and other family members. Freda was predeceased by her husband Maurice, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The family would like to thank the staff at Westview Care Centre for taking such good care of her for the last 3 years. At Freda’s request, a private family ceremony will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. Those wishing to send condolences, flowers or donations to the Kidney Foundation may do so through providencefuneralhomes. com. Heaven has been given a new angel and the sky a new star. She will be missed by everyone. Providence
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RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant Moduline Industries is adding to it’s administrative team. We are presently seeking an individual who has excellent communication, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Excel skills with the ability to multi-task and self-manage in a dynamic office environment. Applicants should fax their Cover Letter and Resume to Moduline attention HR at 250-493-0500.
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
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
Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage 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)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 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. Journeymen Electricians required, Saskatoon or Regina, residential/multi-family experience, competitive salary & full benefits, Midwest Electric Ltd., midwestelec@sasktel.net or fax: 306-955-8875 POWER tool mechanic FT position in the Okanagan valley. Mechanical aptitude necessary. Apply with resume and cover letter to frank@acmotorelectric.com. PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.
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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!
Shades of Shannon. Serving the South Okanagan, no job too big or too small, 14yrs exp. professional, precise, tidy service, competitive pricing. Call for free estimate, ref, avail. 1250-863-8360
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
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Cleaning Services Cleaning lady, experienced, reliable, ref’s avail., has openings, (250)493-5209 D.H. Cleaning & Maint., window, wall & carpet cleaning, painting, (250)689-1672
Garden & Lawn 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
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Feed & Hay 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
Livestock Premium Wood Shavings Animal bedding, Mulching, Weed control, starting at $250 for 50 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214
Pets Bull Mastiff Puppies, Brindle. Ready last week of Sept. $1000, shots, Vet checked. Call for info 250-379-0009 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Available now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com
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HOME Renovations. Bathrooms, Kitchens and Basement Renovations. Licensed and Insured. Call 250-4885338
USED appliances, fridge’s, ranges, washers, dryers, premium condition, Lake City Appliances, 475 Main St. Penticton, 250-493-4220
Meadowvale Construction Reno’s, additions, new construction, bathrooms, tile, roofing & more, over 35 yrs experience, call Mark (250)809-8425
Landscaping Fully experienced Landscape Pruner; Evergreen Hedges, Ornamental’s & fruit trees. Picture portfolio & reference list of satisfied clients available, Ph: Gerald at 250-493-5161
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FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2012 Norco CRR-SL Med SRAM Red, Mavic wheels, 16.5 lbs, full carbon, $2400
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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
Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203
Firearms Hunting Rifles - Used & New, Beretta 92 Clone by Girsan from $499, at the Best Little Gunshop Around, Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick Rd. Kelowna, 250-7627575, Tues - Sat, 10am-6pm
Free Items FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St. FREE, student’s computer desk, you pick up OK Falls, email: undertakerschick@hotmail.com
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Fruit & Vegetables RARE APPLES. No spray. Variety of Apples, Rubinette, Cox Orange, Boskoop & more European Varieties. Pre Order: Organic Gardens 6721 Buchanan RD. 250-542-1032
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.
Furniture Solid wood pedestal dining table with 4 chairs, one chair has arms, $150 obo, OK Falls, email: undertakerschick@hotmail.com Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203
Garage Sales Dragon Boat Team, Garage Sale. 1019 Lambert Dr. (West Bench), Fri. Sept. 28, 11am-5 & Sat. Sept. 29, 9am-1. Garage Sale! 439 Hansen St. Sat. Sept. 29th, 8am-2pm. HUGE community garage sale Cherry Lane Towers, 22452285 Atkinson St, Penticton. Sat, Sept 29 9-2 no early birds. Something for everyone.
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 ‘98 Eddie Bauer Explorer, new winter tires, & all brakes are new. 1964 Honda 90 scooter, dual sprocket. & Firewood for sale (250)494-9125 Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.95 lb. CWF. 250-307-3430. High efficiency GE washer, used less than 2 month’s, new condition, cost $784, asking $425 OBO, Ph. (250)493-0846 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT Sm. stand up freezer $100, Sm. deep freeze $50, 3 seat Lazyboy loveseat $100, & Asst. tables. (250)490-0840 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. Table 60x40, 2 extra leaves, can be used as conference table, beautiful shape, $2700. Wheel Barrow, Sony TV, Estate Sale. 182 McCullouch Dr. white leather loveseat, like new, $250, Patriot wheelchair, 1yr old, $750, (250)493-4269
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
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
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1220 Government St., 1071 sqft. bungalow, $238,000, comfree.com#356771, OPEN HOUSE, Sat., 12-2pm 3 bdrm, 3bath,1740 sq.ft., 55+gated community in Vernon, pool, clubhouse, $385,500. 250-260-1846. 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 Hobby Farm bring your kids and animals. 10 acres, 3bdrm, full basement, all usuable land, private. 4855-Miller Rd,Spallumcheen. $459,000. Trade or finance. 250-5468630. Large 3bdrm house, large lot, very private, 9308-Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream, $469,900. 250-546-8630. ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
Lots Lot For Sale By Owner. Build your dream home on one of Penticton’s rare flat lots, in the heart of the city, close to all amenities, approx. lot size is 93x60, a must see at 1119 Argyle St., Priced at $184,900 OBO, You don’t want to miss this opportunity. (778)4764100 Between 8am and 6pm.
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Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca
Townhouses Tiffany Gardens, 2 bdrm townhouse on main floor, self-contained, in excellent condition, newer appliances, Lrg. covered patio facing courtyard. Beautiful park like grounds. No age or rental restrictions, renter in place. realtor selected $169,000. (250)497-6232
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looking for person to repair fridge’s/freezers, (250)4930729 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251
BUY LAND In Belize. English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, seafront properties, Caribbean lots, all types available. For information call Patrick Snyder, 778-403-1365.
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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
FURNISHED, SHORT TERM Lovely 3Bdrm+ home on large, private lot in very desirable nghbrhd. $1250/mo + util. Oct - Apr, 2 mo min, NS/NP. 250618-5520
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Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks
Luxurious, Penticton townhouse, 3 levels, 2350 sq.ft., 3bdrm.+ den/office, 3ba., 3 Lrg. decks, overlooks golf course, covered parking & Lrg. storage rm., Incls. F/S, microwave, W/D, quiet, mature resp. tenants with ref’s req’d, $1550/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st, (250)276-5447
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Commercial/ Industrial 800 sqft Shop, front exposure, o/h door, parking, $6.50/sqft+ triple net, (250)492-8324, 250809-0728 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319
Motels,Hotels $480 up Motel suites and RV pads. located at Penticton and RV park Summerland. Good till May 31st. 250-487-0268 Motel monthly rentals in Penticton & Oliver, Avail. until June 2013, LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205. Ext. 0 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne, 250498-3497
Office/Retail STORE FRONT on busy Rutland Road, in high traffic area available immediately. Contact (250)861-1565.
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1BDRM basement, daylight, near Wiltse school, n/s, n/p, util incl, $650, mature working person, 250-492-7312
3bdrm, 1.5ba, Penticton, 5appl., Avail. Oct.1st, $1150/mo. Ref’s req’d. (250)497-5477, (250)293-6494 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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2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, ac/pw/pl, 7-pass, 191,000 kms, $4500.obo 250-307-0002
BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854
2007 Sierra 1500 2wd,V-6 4 new tires, 67K. economical. Lady driven, excellent cond. $10,900. 250-503-2042
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1988 16’ Forester Bowrider. 60hp Merc OB Power trim, fish finder. Nice Cond, runs like a Dream. $4900. 250-549-8046 BOATING SEASON IS STILL HERE!! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ON THIS GREAT BOAT ALL YEAR ROUND? Great for fishing.
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1992 BMW 325I Convertible. 5spd, p/l, p/w, p/s a/c. loaded Like New! Never been winter driven. $6250. 250-545-5713
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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view
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(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Naramata: Lrg. 1 Bdrm above Edmonton Ave.: 55 Plus, 2 bdrm, ground bsmt suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, 2 bath condo. F/S, W/D, D/W, f/p, garage. Deck with view. A/C, pkg and storage. $950.00 $900.00 incl. Utilities. incl. water, avail now Lakeshore Towers: 6th & 4th Fairview: Lrg, quiet, 1 bdrm floor, 1 bdrm w/den, 1 bath, and condo f/s, w/d, a/c, d/w, m/w. Pkg electric f/p, and 2 bdrm w/ 2 bath, & deck. $695.00 with incentives. f/s,w/d,d/w, m/w, deck, pkg and Incl. water. storage. Numerous amenities. $1200.00 & $1400.00 + elec.
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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. 1 873 FORESTBROOK DRIVE .......................$1,000.00 2 bed apt., 3rd floor, fr/st, d/w, w/d, secure parking. Avail. NOV. 1
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Bach, 1 and 2 bdrm apts near library/downtown, elevator, cov’d parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. NOW and Oct. 1 and Nov. 1 (EFR) Skaha Place, 1 bdrm condo, ground floor, new flooring & paint. Avail. Sept. 1 (A444) $660 3rd flr walk up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, freshly painted, f, s, coin-op laundry. Avail. Oct. 1 (KBD304) $725 2 bdrm, grd flr, h.w. flrs, newer kitchen, f, s, a/c, covered parking, extra storage. Avail. Oct. 1 (A447) $750 Skaha Place, 2 bdrm condo, large patio, f, s, a/c, elevator. Avail. Sept .1 (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. Sept. 1 (H710-2) $1100 Near OK beach & downtown, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, new carpet, fenced yard, garage. Avail. Sept. 1 (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:
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1994 Chev Silverado diesel 2500 4x4, 374k, new tires, transmission, front brakes, alternator, $2200, 250-498-3094
1991 Chev, ext.cab,long box, 4x4, 454 auto, p/w, p/l. $1900 obo. 250-307-0002
2room, self contained cottage for rent, queen bed, F/S, full bath, all util. incl., parking space, close to shopping mall, cable, req’s single senior, N/S, N/P. $675/mo. (250)490-3855
2bdrm+den, 1ba, 1043sqft., bungalow, corner lot, near creek, walk to DT, all appl., a/c, ug irrigation, np, ns, avail. Oct. 1, $1100/mo., email: mmanagement@shaw.ca 3 BR/3 Bath contemporary
10’6” Camper, lengthwise queen bed, 1 step entry, solar panel, very good shape, $4000, (250)499-2408 1978 Sircco Ford Motorhome for sale, bathroom, shower, sleeps four, fridge, stove, furnace, All propane, Lots of storage. Good for hunting and summer camping, excellent condition, clean in and out. awning, new tires and batteries, asking $5000, open to offers, must be seen to be appreciated, nice little unit, goes anywhere, 250-490-4717 Sue or Larry 1999 Explorer 400 Polairs ATV. $3500. 250-549-8046 ‘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
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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, $1050 +util. (250)496-5267
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New 3bdrm house, n/s, n/p, $1100/mo., +util., Avail. Oct. 1st, near Maggie school, 250493-4211
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 Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
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OVEREATERS 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 250492-7630 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. SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-492-4458 for info. 65-PLUS SINGLES COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250770-1018. BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. SENIORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 SENIORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-4943002. FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. OLIVER DOUBLE O Quilters have drop-in activities every Wednesday. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday
at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group 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 DropIn Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social at 10 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., and card games at 7 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. ANAVETS has hump day with dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment from Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH has Ready, Set, Learn for three-year-olds and their parents from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come for crafts, stories, information on early learning, and more. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music String orchestra rehearses at the Leir House under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. New
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members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. EDINA CHAPTER #33 OES will host the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron at 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge Hall on Orchard Street. All members are urged to attend. Call 250-490-9760 for more details. WELLNESS S ENIORS SOCIETY presents Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library on 785 Main St. Call 250-487-7455 for more information. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has an Aries and Auxiliary general meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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September 27 FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, includ-
ing activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250492-2549 for info. DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus. net or 250-498-4959. SPIRITUAL LAWS OF Life discussion will be at 7 p.m. at Hooked on Books. Presented by Eckankar. For more info call 250-3280244. CITY PEACH TOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-7708093. ANAVETS has pool at 7:30 p.m. R O T A R Y INTERNATIONAL YOUTH Exchange Program has
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TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. S OUTH O KANAGAN and I MMIGRANT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. PENTICTON SENIORS DropIn Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo at 1 p.m., with doors open at noon, improver line dance at 12:30 p.m. and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. NEW HOPE FOR Widows and Widowers has lunch connections to meet with others of similar loss, (going “dutch”) the second Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m. Call Fran at
250-497-7850 or Evelyn at 250-770-7865 for location and to reserve your spot. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles have Joseph’s famous pizza from 5 to 7 p.m., with proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Society followed by music trivia by Affordable Quality Entertainment at 7 p.m. ELKS CLUB on Ellis St. has Thursday night darts. All skill levels welcome. Toe line is at 7 p.m. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF MUSIC has a Broadway Debut and Triple Threat Musical Theatre classes 4 to 7 p.m. for ages six to 15 with Melanie Konynenberg. Check their website for details www. pentictonacademyofmusic. ca or call 250-493-7977. New members welcome. ANNE BARTON’S The Devil, a mystery novel at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre at
Coles Books from noon to 3 p.m. WHOLE FOODS MARKET has Lorna Vandergaegel speaking about hormones and how they affect people from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free ticket available at the store. O KANAGAN S OUTH NATURALISTS CLUB is meeting at 7:30 p.m at the Penticton United Church on the corner of Eckhardt Avenue and Main Street. Lisa Scott will be speaking about alien aquatic species invading our waterways.
FRIDAY
September 28 SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre invites the public to bring its dancing shoes for an evening of entertainment with Buzz Byer at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. Refreshments will be available. 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. S ENIOR C OMPUTER DROP-IN Sessions are held every Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. These sessions are for members to help solve problems other members may be experiencing with their computers. P ENTICTON S ENIORS 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 250-490-9272. ALCOHOLICS 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 karaoke from 7 p.m. to close. 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 darts/pool starts at 6:30 p.m. SUMMERLAND PLEASURE PAINTERS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower hall of the Summerland Library. FRATERNAL ORDER of the Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., proceeds to charity. Karaoke by Affordable Quality Music at 7 p.m.
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