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Shortage of board members threatens to silence Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival Kristi Patton Western News

The Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival is in dire straits due to a lack of bodies to ¿ll critical positions. “I am really trusting this will go ahead but it is very scary,” said Lorna Bull, secretary for the festival. “I think it would be a huge loss to the community.” Bull said the non-pro¿t festival is in need of a president, vice-president, treasurer and enough board members to function past the date of the annual general meeting that takes place this Thursday. “The festival really is one of the very few places that kids have to showcase their artistic talents in dance, music and speech arts. We need so badly to foster anything that will motivate, interest and entertain the youth in this city and outlying areas. We simply can’t let this go,” said Bull. The annual festival, held each April, saw 1,400 entries during its 86th year in 2012 from performers all over the Okanagan and as far away as Trail and Kamloops. The talent ranges from piano, choral music, classical voice, instrumental, musical theatre, speech arts, classical/modern dance and stage dance. Performers are judged by esteemed adjudicators in each of the disciplines. Bull said it gives the performers, who range in age from ¿ve to 20 years old, a goal to work towards during the year while working with their teachers. Those who earn top marks go on to the provincial festival. Festival co-ordinator Lorraine Alatalo said losing the festival will also take a toll on the students in the scholarships and bursaries they can win. She said last year they handed out $7,000 to students competing in Penticton. That money can be used to help pay for the students’ lessons the following year or any equipment they need. Bull said the loss of so many volunteer board members came as a sudden surprise to them. During their meeting in June to recap the whole year, they found out the president would stay on as past-president but that person was travelling quite a bit and simply wouldn’t be there to provide that much assistance. The festival board also knew the vice-president was moving to Nova Scotia. “In our September meeting we discovered that our treasurer would also like to relinquish that role and that we had

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CODY THOMPSON of Kaleden prepares for his piano solo under the watchful eye of adjudicator Michael Oike of Winnipeg, Man. on the opening day of this year’s Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival. The 2013 festival is in danger of being cancelled unless enough people are found to fill critical board positions.

three or four board members who were going to go onto other things. It kind of hit us as a bit of a surprise,” said Bull. “We sent out an SOS letter to all the arts teachers in town, asking them to distribute these letters to their parents and to come out to a information meeting we held recently at the Leir House. Unfortunately it was not successful.” It is why this Thursday’s meeting at 9:30 a.m. at 390 Brunswick St. has become so critical. Bull said they need a monthly commitment from people who carry out some of the jobs that have to be done in order for the festival to continue. The registration for the festival has to be done online in December, although Bull said they would like to get it up earlier than that, adjudicators need to be in place, venues booked and the syllabus corrected and revised. “I’m thinking that there could be somebody out there that

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could keep our books for us that might not know much about music or dance but knows a lot about bookkeeping and accounting. There also may be somebody out there really interested in the arts who thinks they could lead this group, help run the meetings and give some direction,” said Bull. For more information on how to become involved, organizers are asking for people to attend Thursday’s meeting, in addition interested parties can visit www.pkmf.org or contact Lorraine Alatalo at 250-493-8322 or by email at pkmf@vip. net. “I have been working with the festival since about 1980 and I have seen so much remarkable talent and nothing but appreciation and good sportsmanship on the part of these young people. They are really wonderful young people and I just hate to see this opportunity lost,” said Bull. Watford Made in B.C.

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Soupateria spreads some holiday warmth Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A hive of activity is the only way to explain the kitchen for those making Thanksgiving dinner for their family. Now imagine making that same dinner for 160. It is what the Penticton Soupateria has been doing for over 20 years. An army of 20 volunteers were buzzing around with the countdown of one hour before the doors opened to feed those who may not have had the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day. “It is just a great way to give back to the community,” said Kris Rusk, the co-ordinator for the group of volunteers. Rusk said she has been volunteering at the Penticton Soupateria for about 10 years. She lost her husband and found giving back on Sundays by volunteering at the Soupateria keeps her busy. On holidays like Thanksgiving, it allows her to give her own way of thanks by providing something positive for those who may not have the easiest of lives. The Penticton Soupateria was started in 1986 through an ecumenical group that saw a need for providing a hot meal for those in need. Operating in an old kitchen on the

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CHRIS GRAUER spreads gravy on one of the many pans of turkey volunteers at the Soupateria served on Monday for their annual Thanksgiving sit-down lunch. The volunteers expected to serve up to 160 clients.

lower level of St. Saviour’s Anglican church, the group struggled to survive. Generous contributions from the Rotary Club, the South Okanagan

Community Foundation, the Vancouver Foundation and many individual donors helped renovate and create the new Soupateria building that stands

on the corner of Martin and Orchard Avenue. Ever since 2003, they have served a hot lunch to anyone in need for 365 days a year.

The volunteer list was ¿lled for the Thanksgiving dinner, but they still are searching for help for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day dinners. Volunteers come from all walks of life, doing everything from shopping, preparation, serving, clean up and anything else that needs doing. The only requirement is volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Groups have even sponsored lunches such as the Penticton JCI and Murray’s Pizza, who teamed up on Sept. 19 to deliver 35 pizzas to the clientele of the Soupateria. Attendance varies day to day for the clients. The goal is to serve anyone who needs a lunch along with an opportunity to socialize with others and enjoy a welcoming environment where they feel respected. A few of the clients were already sitting outside the Soupateria waiting to sit down for their Thanksgiving dinner on Monday morning. Turkey, ham, stuf¿ng, vegetables, all the trimmings and dessert are waiting inside. One man waiting said he has been coming for two years for the turkey lunch. While mostly wanting to keep to themselves, the clients, who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to have such a dinner, summed it up in a few simple words. “I’m thankful,” said one man.

Kruger seeking second term as Penticton chief Kristi Patton Western News Staff

It has been a busy four-year term for Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathan Kruger, but he said he still has more to give as he seeks reelection. “We have accomplished so much and I want to continue this journey because I’m still driven to create better changes for our community and future generations,” said Kruger. “We are still are not there yet. We still need to take those giant steps in the right direction and I believe with my continued leadership we can go in that direction.” Kruger is one of six candidates nominated for chief at an Oct. 3 meeting at the Penticton Band Community Hall. Also nominated were: Joseph Pierre (current band councillor), Laurie Wilson (current band councillor), Joe Johnson, Arnold Baptiste and Lavern Jack.

Kruger said he holds the most experience out of all the candidates, having served two terms as a band councillor and the past four as chief. It was in that time Kruger said he helped the community move forward bu building the ¿rst and biggest First Nations daycare in the South Okanagan, the national and international awardwinning Outma Squil’xw Cultural School, the ¿sh hatchery initiative, community plan, refurbishing Westhills Aggregates and building a women’s shelter. “I think we took a balanced approach moving forward setting a strong foundation for our families and our youth,” said Kruger. “These are all the things that I have been a part of and have been honoured and blessed to be a part of through my leadership.” It is for all those initiatives that Kruger has drawn public support from Grand Chief Stewart Phillip in his re-election bid. “I think Chief Kruger and council have es-

tablished some very important relationships both federally and provincially that need to be maintained and strengthened, and you do that through supporting stable and dependable leadership. You don’t change horses mid-stream, I think there is too much at risk to do that,” said Phillip, adding a number of federal cutbacks are having a signi¿cant impact on First Nations. A 21-lot subdivision was also created under Kruger’s term that allowed community members to apply for mortgages, something that has never been done on the PIB. “All of these things that we have created have been huge for the community. We created these things to be absolutely amazing and we have set the bar so high. I want to keep that bar high. I think it is really important that we keep that standard,” said Kruger. He said over the past four years the community has been given a strong voice through the community plan.

“It has been such a success story right across Canada, with other First Nations asking how the Penticton Indian Band got the community engagement to create a wish list and a needs list to help leadership prioritize on what they should be spending the money towards,” said Kruger. “It is critical for the community to move forward. We are talking about what land should be developed, what land we protect for our cultural ways and for the environment. Again, it just shows we are taking these strong steps in the right direction and I feel so proud for our community.” Kruger also wants to see a health building with a gym completed within the next two years so community members can visit doctors and dentists without having to leave the PIB reserve. “We are talking about building, again moving forward, we are on the cusp of major economic development,” said Kruger.

Five candidates will challenge incumbent chief Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Along with Penticton Indian Band Chief Kruger, two members of the current council will also be vying for the position of chief when the band holds elections later this month. Laurie Wilson, who holds the social development portfolio on the current PIB council, and Joseph Pierre, who holds the education, technology and culture portfolios, have both accepted nomination for chief. Wilson, who holds a law degree and works as a family law advocate, said her name came up as a possibility for chief during the last election, four years ago, but she decided to run for council and spend a term getting to know how things worked. While Kruger has done a good job, she said she has a different concept of how the chief and council should work. Right now, she feels that there is a gap between the council and the

community, something that doesn’t ¿t with traditional values. “The chief is meant to be part of the council, and the spokesman,” she said. Having the chief following provincial and federal bureaucratic styles, she said, “is not conducive to our communal way of thinking.” “I am very proud of our chief and council,” she said, adding that while they have accomplished a lot in the last four years, she would like to see a greater focus on community. “A new way of leadership that puts forward the amazing strengths we have.” Along with major economic developments that PIB council is working on, Wilson said she would have liked to see things like the development of a reserve store, a place where the band’s many artisans, crafters, etc. could market their products. When Joseph Pierre was elected to council, he was just 20 years old and the youngest councillor elected in the history of the band.

“Being 24 would make me one of the youngest chiefs. I am not sure if I would be the youngest, I think I might be close,” said Pierre. “I ¿nd the role of chief to be an interesting one and I told myself if the community saw ¿t to nominate me for chief, I should honour their request.” The current council, he said, has done amazing work as a group. Along with continuing to work on established goals, he plans to look for new goals. “so we have that desire out there for that next goal and keep the band moving forward.” Pierre said that the opening of the new Outma Squilx’w Cultural School was one of those goals and the result of many years of work by the band. “It was a lot of hard work by previous councils to get us to the point of where we were at with the school,” said Pierre, describing it as a major accomplishment for himself and council. “Another is being able to serve and allow my voice to be heard within the council itself.”

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442 Squadron. “I look at it as going in and if they are (deceased), they are, and if they’re not, they’re not. We have the ability to deal with the people whether they’re walking wounded, injury-free to deceased or missing. “There’s always going to be red herrings, little hiccups you have to

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deal with and that’s the beauty of the job, every day and every mission is different, there’s nothing repetitive.” The SAR tech ¿nds when he heads out on a mission, whether parachuting into the mountains, doing a long-line rescue from the helicopter or jumping into the ocean fully geared, he simply reverts to the comprehensive skills he has learned over the years. While stressing his role and that of the other techs as ¿rst responders is, “at the pointy end,” there is an entire machine of support behind them in terms of help in emergency situations. Damron also credits the training for keeping his nerves in check when going into often volatile situations. The SAR tech does admit now and then when an event is over, he does have an anxious moment or two. “I guess sometimes after a mission or after a jump you sit back and go, ‘Ooohhh, that was a little non standard or that was a little hairy,’” he said. “Then you look back in hindsight and ask yourself if you would have done the same thing, and generally I always turn around and say: ‘Yeah I would have done the same thing.’ “Generally you don’t get into trouble in good

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SGT. KAULIN DAMRON packs up his parachute after his jump onto the infield of Penticton Regional Airport as the 442 Squadron Buffalo aircraft taxis to a stop in the background. (Below) crew members of the Canadian Forces Cormorant helicopter wait as the flight engineer performs the final checks before taking off from Penticton.

weather, usually people are trying to get out of it and we’re trying to get in.” Damron actually joined the infantry in 1991, but after few years decided he was looking for a “higher calling” and more challenge, so search and rescue was his choice. He wasn’t disappointed. The SAR tech vividly recalls the ¿rst mission just a couple of months into his term. “It was my ¿rst jump operationally,” said Damron. “We jumped into a tiny island in the Arctic Circle about 25 miles out to sea. That was my ¿rst

experience with deceased persons and an overturned boat and missing persons. I think that was a huge eye opener and great entrance into the trade.” Unlike other aspects of the military, while just as important, Damron en-

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Penticton council agreed to extending the conventional transit agreement between B.C. Transit and Penticton Transit Services for three years, including increases in mechanics’ wages and other costs, but not without some reluctance. The new agreement will see mechanics’ wages increased two per cent per year along with a 1.5 per cent per year increase in ¿xed and variable costs. “On an annual basis, their contract will increase by $10,817, and over the three-year term, $32,451,” said Mitch Moroziuk, director of operations. Mayor Dan Ashton said that he personally was in opposition to the increase, noting that other government of¿ces and services, including Penticton, have been ¿ghting to keep costs under control. “I take a look around at what has transpired, not only here at the city but in other government of¿ces, and I ¿nd myself in a position unable to support this,” said Ashton,

who was joined by Coun. Vassilaki in his symbolic opposition. “I too won’t be supporting it on the grounds that our own city staff only received zero, one, one, one and one,” said Vassilaki. “I know this is a considerably better deal than what originally came to us in order to make a decision on. I am thankful for that but I won’t be supporting it.” Coun. Judy Sentes argued that the increases included in the new agreement might have been unavoidable. It was her understanding, she said, that the increase reÀected problems with keeping trained and experienced mechanics. She was joined by Coun. Garry Litke, who noted that Berry and Smith Trucking, who handle the city’s transit operations, have provided good service. “They have always kept their costs in check. I have every con¿dence in the fact that they will continue to do so,” said Litke. “This contract will allow them to continue their service to Penticton. My understanding and the best advice we got is that if we had

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Elections are not the property of politicians

t least one of the election gag laws has been thrown out. The B.C. Court of Appeal has decided that an attempt by the provincial government to control free speech in the period before a provincial election isn’t constitutional. This after the government tried several times to restrict how much money third parties can spend in the 60-day window before an election campaign of¿cially begins. An attempt by Victoria to cut that down to 40 days didn’t work either. Governments and political parties have interfered in the election process far too much. Elections are not the property of politicians — they are the property of citizens. They are the one chance that citizens have to determine who is in power, what policies will be brought in and what changes can be worked towards. Yet at the federal and provincial level, election spending has been restricted for years. Not only are individual candidates restricted in their spending, which does at least level the playing ¿eld a bit, but individuals, businesses, unions and interest groups have severe restrictions on how much they can spend to send messages to voters. This is what the province was trying to do in the pre-election period — mainly to cut off messages from anti-government groups. The B.C. Liberals were aiming at the B.C. Government Employees Union and the B.C. Teachers Federation, who ran anti-government messages before the 2009 election of¿cially began. Individuals, organizations and businesses should have every right to spend money before and during campaigns. The only purpose the restrictions serve is to keep the election process dominated by political parties, and to severely restrict the rights of citizens during what should be a free-ranging debate.

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Skills training ‘our mission, Dix declares My column on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for women’s studies, sociology and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging. That’s a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix in his legislature of¿ce last week to get a better sense of his thinking on the subject. Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particularly. He meets frequently with business people now, and his recent speeches emphasize that every one of them talks about the growing shortage of skilled employees. Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announcing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province. He says it’s because the NDP have been “pounding away at them for eight months” about freezing advanced education spending in their March budget. Dix calls that a crucial mistake and predicts the government will reverse it soon. “So I think, if we’re going to

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B.C. Views have a mission for four years as a government, if we’re elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills shortage,” he told me. In his speech to the recent municipal convention, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s apprenticeship system. Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corporation called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said. Dix assured me he isn’t proposing to “blow up” the ITA, or hand control back to unions. They will have “a voice,” along

with business. Speaking to the NDP executive, Dix referred to Phil Hochstein, president of the nonunion Independent Contractors and Businesses’ Association, as the symbol of trades training decline. Not surprisingly, Hochstein has a different take. The 37 per cent ¿gure is misleading, Hochstein said, because under the ITA there are currently 32,000 apprentices in the system, twice as many as when it was union controlled. Many drop out in the ¿rst year, and Alberta claims a better completion rate because they don’t start counting until the second year. And when Dix touts Alberta’s “mandatory” trade system, Hochstein said he means returning to a system where all work is restricted to journeymen or registered apprentices of that trade. “What it does is impose union jurisdiction on the training system of the entire construction industry,” Hochstein said. “So multi-skilling, multitasking, organizing the work in the most ef¿cient way is blown out of the water, and it’s stuck in the old craft system of training.” The marketplace has spoken

on that restrictive system, he said, and unionized construction is down to about ¿ve per cent of the market, based on payroll. Hochstein said the NDP talks a great game about getting more young people into trades. But when unions have the upper hand, they will always favour seniority. A quota of two apprentices per journeyman means another one can’t be hired. Dix agreed with me that the public school system has overemphasized university, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers that are in short supply. As B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair recently noted, tradesmen themselves often don’t encourage their kids, because they’ve been told all their lives that they are “tool monkeys” in a dead-end job. And would NDP student grants be targeted to need? Dix’s answer was a de¿nite maybe. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Councillor wades into waterfront issue Many people have questions about the waterfront proposals that are currently the subject of considerable discussion. These questions deserve straightforward answers. How did this all start? The provincial government gave the regional district a gas tax grant of $4 million last spring. The money is administered by the Union of B.C. Municipalities and must be used for a capital environmental project. Penticton’s share is $1.2 million. Why the lakeshore? Last winter, a stakeholders’ visioning session, involving a wide cross section of the community, held that Penticton should focus on being a “vibrant lakeshore community.” To this end, city council made lakeshore improvement a strategic priority. Now, after obtaining UBCM approval, the $1.2 million gas tax grant can be spent on the lakeshore. How did the options for the lakeshore get developed? A committee was formed to look at ideas, and after collecting extensive feedback from the public, consultants and engineers, two options emerged. These two options were posted for the general public. The public reaction to these two proposals

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It appears we are being duped ... again. The city says it “listens to its citizens,” yet they are having Lakeshore/West Okanagan Option 1 and 2 on public display not only the day before the meeting, but also at the convention centre before and during the meeting in a big push to sell their $7 million (or up to double) revitalization that will do far more damage to tourism, resident and senior use. As with the city offering Option 4, is this not another ploy to favour a “vote percentage” for their ¿rst two options and to take votes away from Option 3, thus splitting the vote and giving Options 1 and 2 a favourable percentage? Is this not how Mayor Dan Ashton got re-elected, by too many options running for mayor? And speaking of the $7 million estimate, how accurate was the estimate for the events centre? With doubts of uncertainty surrounding the whole lakeshore revitalization, would it not be in the best interest for a positive future of Penticton to just vote for Option 3 and not Option 4? Or by splitting the vote will we end up with an expensive option that will ruin the most unique beach and street in all of Canada? All this money has to come from somewhere. They say it will be in the future, but with a plan approved you can bet they will push it as soon as possible before there is any more public disapproval. Every politician wants their legacy. Will funds come from increased residential and business taxes? Will it be more parking meters? Will it be valuable city

has been mostly negative. After hearing this feedback, city council directed the committee to develop two different options that take into account the public’s objections. What are the new options? Option 3 is a basic maintenance option. Under this option not much will change on the lakeshore, however, badly needed maintenance will be completed. Option 4 includes some enhancements, widening the walkway where possible and leveling the humps in Lakawana Park in order to restore it to a more usable picnic and playground area. Do we have to spend the $1.2 million on the lakeshore? Since the UBCM has already approved the funding, it would be problematic to change direction at this point. Is there any other money available for funding lakeshore improvements? The city has an annual budget for capital improvements that is used for roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure. Projects are identi¿ed annually during the budget process. If necessary, city council could decide to direct some of these capital improvement funds toward the lakeshore. Council could also decide to use a portion of a revenue

lands sold off? Or will they just start issuing high-density building permits to anyone that walks through the door? Do you want high-density accommodations in your neighbourhood? A vote for Option 3 is a vote to leave Lakeshore Drive a twoway street, leave angle parking, leave all sandy areas as a beach and repair/¿x what is necessary without huge costs. Option 4 is a glori¿ed Option 3 to take votes away from Option 3. Option 1 and 2 will each cost an absolute minimum of more than $7 million taxpayers dollars, eliminate up to 70 per cent of parking, lose all angle parking with one option or most angle parking with a one-way street option, sod some beach areas at the east end, sunbather consuming volleyball courts (we have Skaha for that) and ¿tness areas, view-blocking shade structures and beach-consuming walkways, and of course parking meters to help pay for all of this. I have been to more than 100 beaches in North America and various countries, and by far West Okanagan Beach and Lakeshore Drive is the best in Canada ... the way it is. Save Lakeshore Drive. Please come speak up for Option 3 on Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. There will be a rally this Saturday at 11 a.m. on Lakeshore Drive between Main Street and the Peach area for public awareness and to protest present and future city excessive spending for projects not in the best interests of Penticton, tourism and its residents. Clifford Martin Penticton

stream like the West Bench water sale to help with funding. Will my taxes go up? Given the fact that there are signi¿cant revenue sources already available, there should be no need for a tax increase to fund these improvements. Could we ¿nance this project if an expensive option is chosen? City council could borrow the money for this project because we have a good credit rating and interest rates are low right now. That would be a council decision, but given the city’s current debt load, I would not support that choice. When will the decision be made? Our lakeshore must be maintained. The gas tax money allows the city to consider enhancement options at the same time. The community visioning process and the city’s strategic planning have formulated the options. No decision has been made — and no decision will be made — until there has been an opportunity for more public consultation. Please attend the meeting on Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and join the discussion. Garry Litke Penticton councillor

Pets need on-call service

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Klassen for addressing an issue that is very close to my heart and I am sure the hearts of many who are pet owners. For those of us that do own pets, these pets hold a special place in our families and it is very stressful when that pet is not able to get the attention it needs in a timely fashion. As it stands right now, if your pet should be injured or become seriously ill, as in my case, and time is of the essence, then you must take your pet all the way to Kelowna to be seen. The services that my cat received by the vets here in town was ¿ne and I do appreciate their talents and their care for my cat. What I found most distressing was the fact that if a vet was needed past 5:30 p.m. or on a Sunday then I had to travel to Kelowna, ¿nd the hospital and deal with strangers. Is it being unreasonable to ask our local veterinarians to consider doing a shared on-call system just as they do for people so that as pet owners we could have some peace of mind and a lot less stress? S. King Penticton

Kudos to Albas

Congratulations to MP Dan Albas for standing up to pressure from his Alliance/Reform colleagues and voting against reopening the abortion debate. By doing so, Albas was the only Harper Conservative in this area to honour his party’s campaign pledge. Unfortunately, 10 cabinet ministers from Mr. Albas’ party (including their own minister for

the status of women) ignored that campaign pledge and voted to undermine Canadian women’s rights over their own bodies. And there is every indication the antiwomen movement within the Harper Conservatives will soon try again with another private member’s motion. As a Liberal, I would rather see progressive social policy initiatives from our MPs — ideas like Quebec’s subsidized child care, which actually yields an economic bene¿t by allowing women to join the workforce. As a citizen, I would ask Mr. Albas to cast some light on the shadowy Canada Europe Trade Agreement. Please let us know what Harper’s back-room negotiators are offering. Bob Nicholson Penticton

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Kiwanis Music Festival looking to ﬁll positions As acting dance director, I enjoy supporting the youth, community and the arts by belonging to the Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival board and organizing the dance portion of the festival. Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, said: “I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities — the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery and achievement.” The Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festivals are an important part of our community and a showcase for the youth of the Okanagan. The board itself, and disciplines of music and speech arts, are especially in need of volunteers. Our festival cannot continue as it stands. And we are running out

of time as we need to appoint all board positions by the annual general meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 11. Not all positions of PKMF need to have festival experience or performing arts experience. We are in need of dedicated, caring individuals with some computer skills (email, database, word) and people skills. Most of the board members are an asset if they have a connection to members in the community, some business experience (letter writing, organization, can execute tasks on schedule) and time management skills. Please apply to festival co-ordinator: Lorraine Alatalo at 250493-8322 or pkmf@vip.net. We are in need of these positions: president — who acts as president at board meetings (one meeting per month), leads board meeting, creates agenda and maintains schedule,

liaison between community/city issues and board, writes letters on behalf of the board when needed; vice-president — who acts as president when the president is unavailable; treasurer — who keeps books monthly, submits ¿nancial report, writes needed cheques to cover expenses, payments and scholarship awards, submits HST return forms, balances registration forms to payments received (database); media — who writes news articles, contacts newspapers, corresponds with Shaw Cable, Sun FM, CBC, photo coverage of some events, reports results from festival disciplines to newspaper, email, advert creation, correspondence by phone/person/email; captain/director — who schedules entries into a program, edits registrations, contacts entry to report changes, answer emails/phones during registration directly related to discipline,

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decides awards/gala performers for ¿nal concert, may help with ¿nding adjudicators, liaison for adjudicator during the festival, helps run event of festival (March/April). Also needed: choral and musical theatre. The purpose of the Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival is to complement and enhance the learning/ teaching process. It provides an opportunity for students to perform their music, speech arts and dance achievements and to receive a constructive, meaningful evaluation of their performances. In doing so, the festival aims to foster and promote a lifelong interest and appreciation for music, dance and speech arts. Help us continue past our 87th year! www. pkmf.org Danica Venables Penticton

Drivers need reminder

I would like to comment on the article with Parkway Elementary School principal Kelly Jones. First of all, I want to say thank you for putting up the crossing guards on Kinney Avenue. I am a regular who drives past the school on my way home from work between 11:15 a.m. and noon, three out of the ¿ve school days. This is a reminder for myself to drive slow when I get to the school speed limit sign coming from the Channel Parkway. I get angry when I see other drivers opposite me going faster then the posted 30 km/h speed limit. You mentioned the “speed reader board” being used on Warren Avenue this past year. I use that way sometimes, and what I did notice is the drivers “slowed” down on the side coming from the Channel Parkway entrance as the reader board was on that side, but the other side coming from Cherry Lane mall direction did not have a reader sign and drivers were not slowing LONG ENGLISH down. If you plan to use these signs, it will have to be used in both directions, just a suggestion. As you said, some drivers will look down at their speed and slow down and some drivers won’t for whatever reason. For me, having these crossing guards at the school is a reminder and a good idea. The reader board(s) of course is another good suggestion.

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Service club a special place

Recently I had a surprising invitation to a long service and awards presentation, followed by an outstanding gourmet dinner. It was hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, which is a “give until it hurts” in the pocketbook organization more commonly identi¿ed by the initials FOE. Now that’s an oxymoron if ever there was one, because in this social club, friend and foe are one and the same, as any member can attest to. I can honestly bare witness that service clubs are the best places to unwind from the daily grind and socialize with some extremely interesting and humourous individuals, and at the same time generate funds and support for the people in need. That being the most important part of the agenda. If you do not leave with a feel-good feeling and that you accomplished something, then one of our more seasoned members will pick up on your problem and put you on the right track. Incidentally, the Penticton FOE branch was launched in 1991 by a wee Scot by the name of Dave Smith, a very down-to-earth person who, through no fault of his own, will never see eye to eye with any of the membership unless he stands on a milk crate. Smith and fellow charter members were able to put together a solid cast of players and most importantly volunteers, who to this day maintain an ongoing vibrant and fun place to go on any given day of the week. Experience it with an open invitation. Someone will sign you in, as requested by the B.C. government LCB. Then you can be the judge. If one were to run the credits of the volunteers who make this possible, it would run longer than the movie itself. Thank you Dave and crew, from all of us, for this wonderful success story. Andy Homan Penticton

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“Smug.” That is the jab comedian Lorne Elliott had to say after hearing about the late summer weather Okanagan residents are having. The wild-haired humourist knows all too well it is what the Okanagan is about, having brought his one man show to the area many times. And, he is coming to enjoy some of that warm fall weather himself. On Oct. 14 Elliott is performing at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland with his show called The Upside of the Downturn. “The title refers to where it takes off from, you know, I lost all my money and all those depressing things in the downturn so I was looking for an upside and that is the rest of the show really,” said Elliott. “Well, I didn’t actually lose all my money. I still got 14 cents, I think.” An “escaped” marine biologist, Elliott worked his way through bars playing folk music on the East Coast of Canada. It was during this time he created a show that has stood the test of time using his keen observation of today’s events and his music. “In Newfoundland, usually when you broke a guitar string you would tell a joke to pass the time while someone was changing it. I found people liked the jokes better than they liked my songs. That is when I started to write jokes,” said Elliott. Add in musical saw to the special skills he lists and you have yourself a show. “A friend and I had a group called Free Beer. It was the age of the synthesizer and we found if you had a saw and hit it violently it made these weird synthesizer sounds. When you’re in a bar everyone would instantly sit down and shut up just because they saw you are playing a saw,” said Elliott. “The fact you are doing something different trumps the fact that you are doing it well. Plus, if no one liked it they aren’t going to say anything because hey, you got a saw. Nobody would go after someone with a saw. ‘He has

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Leno in Montreal and regular appearances at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. Then there are the television specials for CBC and weekly comedy series on CBC radio. It is from his unusual life from marine biologist student, folk musician to touring comedian that he gathers his material. “Somebody tripping on a banana peel is not particularly funny for the person who breaks his hip, but it is hilarious to watch. I don’t know why that is, but maybe it’s not that it’s causing pain but causing confusion. A break from the normal,” said Elliott. Tickets for Lorne Elliott’s The Upside of the Downturn, which takes place at 8 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre on Oct. 14, are available at Martin’s Flowers and The Dragon’s Den for $20.

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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. Regular bingo to resume in September. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information.

OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-4909272 for info. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-4943002. 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., and 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 members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. ELKS CLUB on Ellis St. has a management meeting at 5:30 p.m. EDINA CHAPTER #33 OES celebrates 90 years at the regular meeting in the Lodge Hall on Orchard St. All members are encouraged to bring a friend and enjoy the celebrations. Call 250-4909760 for more details.

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meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. CITY PEACH TOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-492-2362 for info. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-7708093. 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. FALLS OKANAGAN SENIORS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. OKANAGAN SOUTH and I MMIGRANT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. SENIORS PENTICTON Drop-in Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo at 1 p.m., with doors open at 12 p.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m. p.m. and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 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 250-7707865 for location and to reserve your spot. ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUS 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. ELKS CLUB on Ellis St. has Thursday night darts. All skill levels welcome. Toe line is at 7 p.m.

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calendar on 146 Ellis St. Guest Speaker Bernie Williams. Bring your families, your drums, your voices and your candles. Everyone is welcome. LADIES AUXILIARY branch No. 40 Lunch Bunch will meet at Debbie’s Diner at 1960 Barnes St. at 11:30 a.m. The En’owkin Centre Literary Reading Series has Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden reading at 12:15 p.m. and signing at 1:15 at the centre located on Green Mountain Road. WELLNESS SENIORS SOCIETY at 102-301 Main St. invites people to learn gentle and effective ways to increase their health with sound and vibrational tools and techniques at 1 p.m. Call to register at (250) 487-7455. Also, that day, Bob Urbanovitch and a financial planner from CHIP Home Income Plan will be speaking on income solutions for seniors at 10 a.m. Call the same number above to register.

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770-8622. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. CARE CLOSET THRIFT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. SENIOR COMPUTER DROPIN 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. PENTICTON SENIORS DROPIN 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. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. ANAVETS has sing for your supper two-for-one burgers and karaoke with Jack from 7 to 11 p.m. WALKBEREAVEMENT ING 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.

Members of the public are invited to attend. B.C. SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY Penticton branch is offering education programs for families in the fall, which are Kids in Control for children ages 8 to 13 and Teens in Control for ages 13-17. These interactive group sessions provide the tools and coping skills that will

Together for adult family members or other persons supporting a person with a mental health concern is every fourth Thursday of the month (except December) from 6 to 8 p.m. or five Saturdays Oct. 20 to Nov. 24 (except Nov. 10) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided). Register by calling 250-493-7338.

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CHIEF - Youthful candidate gains support of elders Though young, Pierre said he has received the support of community elders. “They understand that the next generation, which is mine and the one following us, we’re starting to become interested in what is happening to our communities at a younger age,” said Pierre. “We’re taking a bigger stand on what is going on. They see that and they quite enjoy that we are establishing our voices at an earlier age.” Youth, Pierre continued, doesn’t prevent him from having leadership qualities. “This generation, we know that we are leaders and are willing to be heard and willing to do the work behind what we say,” he said. While never having been a member of PIB council, Joe Johnson has considerable experience with the political system at national, provincial and local levels. He’s currently the director of public works and operations for the Okanagan Indian Band, having started there last October after spending six years working for the province of Manitoba. His career, however, started in the construction industry after the chief and council of the day decided to send him to complete a civil engineering degree. “That was a decision that impacted the entire community, that I was per-

mitted to go meant other people had to stay behind,” Johnson said. “Throughout my career, I have always tried to ¿nd a way to pay that back.” Along with his work in Manitoba, Johnson said he spent many years as the development manager for a native housing society, building affordable native housing. Then he moved to the national scene. “I was lucky enough to spend several years with the national chief’s of¿ce at the Assembly of First Nations, building my understanding of the politics of the country, certainly sharpening my political acumen,” said Johnson, who admits that he has been gone for a long time. When chief and council sent me away, I didn’t come back. I understand that I am a stranger to a large portion of the voting demographic. So if this is going to be a popularity contest, I’ve already lost,” he said. “If this is going to be a contest about issues, about skill sets, about vision … I would like to engage in that. Johnson, Pierre, Wilson and Kruger, along with the two other candidates, Arnie Baptiste and Lavern Jack, will be taking part in an all-candidates forum on Oct. 17, starting at 7 p.m. in the PIB community hall. The election will take place on Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the community hall with advanced polls scheduled for Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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SHOW OF SUPPORT — Volunteer Dara Murphy (right) explains the operations of the Red Cross health equipment program to (left to right) Riley Gettens of the United Way, Trudy Hanratty, Jon Harling and Greg McGowan during a recent Seeing is Believing tour of United Way partners as part of the current campaign.

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Summerland teacher Trevor Knowlton has been recognized with a prestigious national award. He was one of 94 educators from across Canada to receive a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

The awards, handed out last week, honour teachers who use technology to assist in the classroom and prepare students to succeed in today’s wired world. Knowlton, who looks after work experience, trades and dual credit programs at Summerland Secondary School, helped cre-

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Troy Stecher knows a thing or two about good defencemen. As a 16-year-old he played with Joey Laleggia, who was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012. Last season he skated alongside Mike Reilly, who he said was likely the best defenceman he would ever play with. Now he is partnered with James De Haas, who was selected by the Detroit Red Wings at the June draft. “He’s a good player. He’s a real big boy but he’s real light on his feet,” said Stecher of the six-foot-four, 210-pound blueliner. “He’s got good feet. He’s got an offensive side to him too. I love playing with him. “We’re both still learning,” continued Stecher, who collected a goal and two assists in wins against Vernon and Trail during the weekend. “He’s not overly physical. He doesn’t have to be just with his reach. He takes away so much of the ice with his stick. He makes a good ¿rst pass. Just simple things that maybe the average person wouldn’t notice.” Stecher said they have already found chemistry and that has come from spending time together away from the rink. They decided to hang out when they were told they would be paired together. Prior to training camp they played golf, but also hit the lake and went tubing with their other teammates. Recently they had lunch. “He’s a really good person,” said Stecher, who let De Haas use his clubs since the former Toronto Lakeshore Patriot didn’t bring his own when he

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VEES CAPTAIN Troy Stecher defends against two Trail Smoke Eaters during his club’s 7-2 win at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Saturday. Below, Stecher’s defence partner James De Haas has started his smooth transition to playing in the BCHL from the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

moved. De Haas gave Stecher the nod of being the better golfer, but liked the suggestion it was because he wasn’t using his own clubs. “I think that has translated pretty well on the ice,” said De Haas of their friendship. After playing a season with the Toronto Marlboro AAA midgets, De Haas, made the jump to junior A with the Patriots in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. He’s enjoyed the transition to the BCHL, and credits his teammates and coaches. De Haas has found the BCHL to have a quicker pace and players are competing harder. “That is always good to help your development,” he said, adding the speed did catch him off guard at ¿rst. “The ¿rst game was a little eye-opener but after

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Six-a-side football counted on to develop Penticton Minor Football Association that year and 2010, they played in the provincial championship ¿ve times, winning has thrown a Hail Mary. four. In an effort to keep the sport alive in a “Just about every boy in Grade 9 to community that loves hockey but also has 12 play on the team, and I also started a soccer competing for athletes, the organigrade 7/8 team about ¿ve years ago,” said zation has decided to try a six-a-side forSchmaltz. “I have only had four players mat. It was a move made in mid August play post-secondary football, but well because the Southern Interior Football over 12 players could have extended their Conference didn’t give them time to put a playing career if they wanted to, they just team together. decided not.” President Dave Johnson and secretary Emanuel Sequeira Schmaltz added the program helped Lorraine Sopow decided to adopt the sysOn the Sidelines revitalize school spirit that remains strong. tem used in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and They also have several fans watch games other communities in Canada in the same and have a mascot. boat. It’s also used in the United States. In an email, SoSchmaltz joked about having to raise his voice with his pow said the aim is to focus on skill development. Sopow admitted it was a bit disappointing to go the players sometimes. He also gets them up earlier than they route they are, but not at all surprising because of their would prefer and makes them run. But they love playing. “Football has a lot of life lessons in it and I talk to the problem getting players. She believes if football is to be players about that,” he said. “I also preach about having established in Penticton, they need to start with basics. to play for one another and treat this like a family. The “What better way to do this then with a smaller, more focused platform,” she said. “Although it is not full-sized players love the game because they belong and contribute teams, it will allow players to learn the basics of the game some way. They feel important. Things that I tell the boys and focus on building skills. The bonus is that we can fo- stick with them for years, and it is so good hearing that cus strictly on playing here in Penticton with no travel and from them years after they have played for me.” Troy Wist, head coach of Central Butte School in Sasadded expense to the families.” katchewan, went further stating that players will develop She also mentioned a perception that football is “too skills in different positions making them valuable to take rough and dangerous” has inÀuenced parents from allowon man-to-man situations and to play special teams being their children to play. cause of their ability to tackle one-on-one in open space. I found this shocking. For the people who have this After two weeks, Penticton coach Ron Huston is seeperception, have you watched lacrosse? I’m amazed at ing positive results in play, but the numbers can improve. the shots these players take, including cross-checks to the In the ¿rst week, they played four-on-four, then week two back that are legal. increased to ¿ve-on-¿ve. “Football is less likely to result in injuries as compared “They don’t want to quit when it’s time to quit,” said to other sports that do not require protective equipment,” Huston, who encourages kids to bring their friends. she said. The reason leading Penticton to try this is not positive. The good news is that six-a-side football has a track However, the decision to throw this Hail Mary could lead record in developing players. to a massive touchdown. Cory Schmaltz, head coach of Carrot River School in Saskatchewan, said he has had success with the format. Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor of the Penticton Western News His team won its ¿rst provincial title in 2000. Between

Symonds ﬁnds the podium at BMO Okanagan marathon Western News Staff

Jeff Symonds captured his third BMO Okanagan Marathon on Sunday. The Penticton resident completed the 21.1 kilometre run in one hour, 13 minutes, 56 seconds.. “I love this course, there were tons of people cheering us on and I really wanted to run at a good pace in preparation for an event in South Carolina next weekend,” said Symonds in a press release. “It was a great day for a run.” The 18th BMO Okanagan Marathon was held under sunny skies in Kelowna. Calgary runners dominated the podium for the male ¿eld as Ireland’s James Curran, who is the marathon champion crossing the ¿nish line in 2:51:10, followed by Adam Kahtava at 2:53:28 and Donovan Thorkelson at 2:56:45. On the women’s marathon side, Alberta runner Rhonda Loo of Lake Newell won in her ¿rst appearance with a personal best time of 3:00:40. She beat out two Kelowna runners in Stacie Carrigan, who last year ¿nished

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JEFF SYMONDS of Penticton captured his third BMO Okanagan Marathon on the weekend.

in 3:20:53 and this year posted a 3:13:47. Liza Burgess ¿nished third at 3:16:59. Skeets Morel of

Vernon placed third in the 21.1-km at 1:20:27. For the women in the 10-km event, Summerland’s Amy Buzikievich

placed third at 39:32. A total of 3,150 participants took part in the family festival and Boston qualifying event.

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Though it might be a bit smaller this year, organizers of the 2012 TEDx Penticton are no less enthusiastic about the prospects for the event. The 2012 event was a sell out and, according to surveys sent out by the TED organization, well received by the attendees. But it made for a long day. “We had 18 speakers and it ran from 9 until 6 p.m.,” said event organizer Brian Hughes. “I’ve scaled it back quite a bit this year.” It is still an impressive lineup, with nine speakers and ¿ve musicians planned for the Penticton Lakeside Resort ballroom on Oct. 27. The agenda for this year also differs by taking a wider scope, looking at the theme “Where do we go from here?” “It’s more like a typical TED conference this time. Last time, it was all about sustainability; it was all looking at the same thing

from different ways,” said Hughes. “This time it is more eclectic. We have physicists and painters and chefs. It’s looking at trends and what is happening in the broad perspective and what is happening with more locally.” The list of speakers includes former Penticton mayor and visual artist Dorothy Tinning, chef Chris Remington, writer Hugh McClelland and Dr. Tom Landecker of the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. “I really wanted to mix it up, so we get all kinds of different perspectives,” said Hughes. “Last year, what we lacked was venues for attendee interaction. This time, we are taking a 90-minute break in the middle of the day and coming up with ways to get attendees to interact. “Those are the stars of the show, it is very interesting who is attracted to these types of conferences.” Starting from a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, the

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TED concept has grown through the years; following the spirit of its motto “Ideas worth spreading,” the TEDx program was created. There are now more than 4,000 of the independently organized events worldwide, combining live speakers with videos from the TED Talks. “It’s kind of a movement. It is beginning to emerge as a form of tourism,” said Hughes. While Penticton’s TEDx event is capped at 100 attendees, he has hopes to expand to a full TED event in the future. First, however, he will have to attend TED in person. “There is a TED event in Palm Springs that I am looking to attend and once I do that, then we can have 200-300 people,” said Hughes. “It can grow into something quite special. We are looking at developing that in Penticton.” For a full list of the speakers and performers scheduled for TEDx Penticton, or to apply to attend, visit tedxpenticton.com.

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The Okanagan’s travelling optician, Catherine Goheen, is about to take off on another of her missions to deliver donated eyeglasses from the Okanagan to people in developing countries. But when she arrives in Douala, Cameroon this week to present the used glasses she has been collecting to Rotarians there, she will also be marking a special day. “It is such a coincidence that the day I arrive is on World Sight Day. Yemele Paul is very keen on receiving even two suitcases of eyeglasses, since there is such a great need in the rural areas, where his projects are,” said Goheen. World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness, visual impairment and rehabilitation of the visually impaired. It’s a cause that Goheen has been championing for 18 years with her campaign to deliver corrective glasses to far corners of the world. Even a pair of reading glasses, she said, can make a huge difference in the lives of a person who has become unproductive due to failing vision.

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Local HVAC Company looking for experienced furnace, Heat Pump and Air Conditioner installers. Start immediately, competitive salary. Email resume to: aarongle@vip.net or fax 250-493-0744

SUPPORT Worker for Transition House for weekend shift work, 12 hour shifts 9am to 9 pm and other on call relief work, willing to pay based on education and experience from $14 hr and up. For full job description please call 250493-4902. Tire Person required Full Time. Experienced Tractor/Trailer Tire Person, Must be Mechanically Inclined. Please Fax Resume to 250546-0600. TWO FULL time position available immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. “Dispatch /coordinator”-Applicant must possess automotive mechanical knowledge-strong work ethic, organizational skills and can multi task. “Journeyman Technician” -Applicant must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Both applicants must be able to produce in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage and beneﬁt package. Please send resume: pat@brabymotors.com Wanted: self loading log trucks, steady work till March 2013, must be BC Safe Certiﬁed. Dennis, call 1(250)3495415 or fax 1(250)349-7522 Well established snow removal contractor is seeking men/women. Working hours very with weather, well suited for individuals with seasonal employment. Fax resume; 250-492-4756, email: vbsexcavating@hotmail.com

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North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire trades persons as well as general laborers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneﬁt package. Please Fax Resume to 250-838-9637

Penticton Western News Circulation Department is currently seeking drivers with a large Van, for South Okanagan box routes. Call Mark O. or Brian L. in Circulation 250-492-3636, ext. 219 REWINDER/SHIPPER F/T required for wine label printer will train contact jparker@oklp.ca Tire Person required Full Time. Experienced Tractor/Trailer Tire Person, Must be Mechanically Inclined. Please Fax Resume to 250546-0600.

Part-Time Position Available: LASER TECHNICIAN (and Aesthetician) We are seeking the right individual to ﬁll this unique position in our clinic. Duties will mainly be as in Laser Hair Removal and some time up up to 16 hours to Aesthetics (if and when necessary). necessary). PartPart-time begin with, with a FLEXI schedule.

Ideal behavioral characteristics: • Customer Service Oriented • Team Player • Outstanding Communications Skills • Flexible • Excellent Organizational Skills • Ability to Multi-Task • Able to take direction from others • High Energy – ability to work in fast-paced environment • Pleasant personality with a good sense of humor • Eager to learn Qualifications: • Basic aesthetics qualification • Experience in direct customer care and/or service • Basic computer skills Submit resumes and copies of relevant qualifications to the Clinic Manager, René Serbon by email, post, or drop-off in sealed envelope by Wednesday, 17 October 2012. Candidates will be notified by e-mail or phone about the status of application. Interviews will take place after applications close, and a second interview may be necessary. René Serbon ~ Clinic Manager Penticton Laser and Skin Clinic 140-1636 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5G8 Email: rene@laserandskin.ca

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We require a truck driver with a valid Class 1 license. Individual should have experience driving a tractor/trailer unit & be familiar with cross border hauling. Forward resume to McLeod’s By-Products Ltd. 4559 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6

Home Care/Support CERTIFIED Care Aides to provide professional, compassionate care in home care setting. Assist with personal care, meals, light homemaking. Casual work, ﬂexible work schedules, day and night shifts available in Penticton, Summerland and area. Own transportation, current CPR. Experience an asset. Beneﬁts available. Apply at 102-3310 Skaha Lake Road, email pfedor@wecarecanada.com., www.wecare.ca.

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Farm Equipment 06 Kubota L4630DT 47 hp 8 speeds 1384 hrs QA bucket/forks pto 3PH Ag tires $23900 OBO Les @ 250-5469501

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

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Fruit & Vegetables Rubinette, Boskoop & more European Varieties. 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 2 twin adjustable beds, like new, Sealy mattresses, ﬁrm, will sell both for $1600 OBO, (Paid $3200), (250)490-9576 48” Round solid oak pedestal kitchen table & 6 chairs, (one 22” leaf), $600 for all 7 pieces, (250)492-6587 Are you looking for couches comfortable enough to fall asleep on? Then these 2 COUCHES are the ones for you! $250 OBO (250)462-5874 Double bed with frame, $100, side by side double door fridge, $150, ceramic top Kenmore stove, $150, washer & dryer, $175 (both) can deliver & set up, 770-0827 love seat 3yrs old, beige, $300. 250-493-8133 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 Carport Sale, rain or shine, 213 Conklin, Fri., 2-6pm, Sat. 8am-noon, books, pictures, misc., antique sewing machines, lamps, skis & skates, X-mas items, bargains galore Fall Flea Market at Okanagan Falls Seniors Activity Center, 1128 Willow St., Ok Falls, Sat. Oct. 13, 9am-1pm

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 ‘98 Eddie Bauer Explorer, new winter tires, & all brakes are new. 1964 Honda 90 scooter, dual sprocket. & Firewood for sale (250)494-9125 CRYSTALS, Earth Stones, Gemstones, Pendulums, Custom Printed Gifts, Beads & Bangles, Fashion Hats & Accessories. Penticton Tile Printing & Gifts 441 Main St. Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.95 lb. CWF. 250-307-3430. Located in Penticton Walk-In cooler $1,000. Meat Saw $1,250. Grinder, Wrapper, Stainless Steel Table, Paper Roll Holder $500. Call 1-604-212-2277 queen size bed, $125, queen size hide a bed, $125, collection of old bottles, much more, 185 Yorkton (RV Park), call 250-493-0831

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251

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Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

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Musical Instruments

Other Areas

Homes for Rent

Townhouses

CORT acoustic steel string guitar with cutaway, grover tuners and Fishman Pickup. Beautiful wood and sound. Must be seen and played to appreciate. $650 Call 250-517-8087

BUY LAND in Belize - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder 778-403-1365.

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

Guitar, Piano, Voice, Song Creation, Performance and Recording Lessons. Aidan Mayes, Tim Holman, Maiya Robbie & Mandy Cole. Phone 778-476-5917.

Rentals

588 Burns St. Pent., 4bdrm, 2 ba., bsmt., 2100 sq.ft., $1400/mo., VJ 250-490-1530 CAWSTON - 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath avail., immed., private fenced yard, F/S, W/D, $850 plus utilities. Small pets negotiable. Phone 250-506-0009 PENTICTON, close to Columbia school, 5 bdrm, 2.5bth, new wood fp, 2000sq.ft, lg fenced yard. $1600+util. Avail Nov 1. 250-493-9518

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 VERNON SKI SWAP. Saturday, Oct 13th 8:30AM. Vernon Rec Centre. Buy, sell, new & used clothing, equip., ski, snowboard, x-country. www.vernonskiclub.ca

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1220 Government St., 1071 sqft. bungalow, $238,000, comfree.com #356771, OPEN HOUSE, Sat., 12-2pm ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576 Olalla, 3 bdrm Mobile home, large addition on large lot with pond, beautiful garden and little barn yard, 10 min to Keremeos, golﬁng, close to Apex, $131,000, (250)488-7619 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner ﬁnancing. 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

1, 2 & 3bdrm, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat’s ok, 250-492-7328 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1bdrm+den Exec., DT, 136 Front St., 1 block from lake & park, np, secure parking, $1000/mo., Dennis at Realty Executives,(250)493-4372 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. Large 2bd 2nd ﬂoor, DT Penticton, ns, np, incl. w/d/f/s, mature tenant, ref’s req., $890. Vito. Nov 1. 604-291-1059 LARGE 2bdrm Apt. $850 Avail. Now, & Large 1bdrm Apt. $750, Avail. Nov. 1st, 40+ building. Call (250)-487-1136 Penticton, VERANA condo, 2bdrm,2bath & den, 6-appl., Nov. 01, $1000. 403-2513319 or 250-494-7877, 250462-4790

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.

Apartment Furnished URBAN Oasis in central Penticton. Near mall/transit hub. Mature trees, gardens. 2 reno’d suites w/ 2 bdrm, 1 bath, shrd lndry, util. NS, NP. Full suite $1000 or housemate $500. Avail Nov. 1. 250-490-0684

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

Commercial/ Industrial

1bdrm daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, Avail. Oct.1st, $700 incl. util., (250)493-5630 1bdrm, new, near Wiltse school, ns, np, $650 (incl. util & cable), 250-486-2256 1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $650/mo, avail now,mature persons. 250-492-2908 or 250-4901025 2 BDRM 1bth bsmnt suite. Close to Walmart. $800 incl util. Call 250-492-7234. 2 BRM bright basement in Hansen str. Fenced yard. $799 OBO. Share utilities. 250-487-0268 Large basement, 2brm, 1ba, w/kitchen, np, ns, Wiltse Area, 794 Armstrong Dr. (250)4928421, 250-498-7427

2000 sq. ft. warehouse space. Zoned for ﬁtness/ boxing center etc., 22ft ceilings, 14’ overhead door, 3 phase power, washroom, ofﬁce, access to fenced yard, $6.75/ sq.ft. Triple-net. Syd- (250)493-5909 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

bright, 2bd, walk-out 3plex, near DT, hw/laundry incl, ns, cat ok, $700, 250-486-6930

Homes for Rent

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132 POWER STREET 2 bed, completely reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOW........ $900.00 1 bed, ground floor reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOV. 1 ... $700.00 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 HOUSES / DUPLEX

398 NANAIMO AVE. WEST ............................ $1250.00 3 bed, 5 appl. Avail. NOV. 1

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Auto Services BUY A car with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

Cars - Domestic 1997 Chrysler Intrepid 3.3 engine, 218,00kms, new front tires & brakes, $2100. 250492-3724 2002 MUSTANG GT, 5spd coupe, leather, all power options, keyless entry, tinted glass, MACH system 6CD, new tires (only used 2 months), like new condition inside & out, lady driven, 2nd owner, summer driven only, only 180,000kms. $7500. 250-351-5478. For Sale or Trade- 1989 Volvo 240 Turbo station wagon, $2,200 or trade for 4x4 truck of equal value. Home (250)4922359, Cell (250)-486-4551

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RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 Property Management 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Naramata: Lrg. 1 Bdrm above Edmonton 55 Plus,Ave.: 2 bdrm, Yorkton & Ave.: Edmonton 55 ground bsmt suite, f/s, d/w, w/d, 2Plus, bath2 bdrm, condo.2 F/S, W/D, D/W, bath condo. F/S, f/p, garage. Deck with view. A/C, pkg and storage. $950.00 W/D, D/W, A/C, pkg and storage. $900.00 incl. Utilities. incl. water, avail nowavail now $900.00 incl. water, 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.

Four 205-60R16 on multi ﬁt 5bolt steel wheels, as new, less than 8000kms, $750. 250-4992779 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

Large bach. suite, private ent., across PCC, avail. now, N/S, N/P, $550 +util., 250-494-8741

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Trucks & Vans 2002 Ford F150, 176K, V6 5-sp, Immac., Well Maint., Reg cab, $5250. 250-540-7307 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, Fully-loaded, high kms, but runs ﬁne, A/C, power windows, new brakes, new winter tires, $2500 OBO, (250)4935854 23’ Phaser Brata,tandem axle trailer, $15,000 or trade for whatever equal value. 250306-0734.

Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.

Auto Accessories/Parts

Suites, Lower

Tiffany Gardens, 2bdrm, $800/mo. +util., F/S, W/D, DW, N/P, (250)492-0413

Off Road Vehicles

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

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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Bed & Breakfast and Vacation Rental Regulations The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be holding a series of Public Open Houses in order to provide residents and property owners in Electoral Areas ‘A’ (Osoyoos Rural), ‘C’ (Oliver Rural), ‘D’ (Okanagan Falls, Apex, Kaleden), ‘E’ (Naramata) and ‘F’ (Okanagan Lake West / West Bench) an opportunity to provide feedback on proposed changes to the regulation of Bed & Breakfast and Vacation Rental operations. It is being proposed to standardise the regulations and definitions which apply to Bed & Breakfast operations across Electoral Area Zoning Bylaws; to distinguish Bed & Breakfast operations from Vacation Rental operations; and to regulate Vacation Rental operations through the issuance of Temporary Use Permits. LOCATION AND DATES OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Location:

Okanagan Falls

Osoyoos

Naramata

Address:

1128 Willow Street (OK Falls Senior Centre)

8505 68th Avenue (Sonora Centre)

3740 3rd Street (Naramata Church)

Date:

October 9, 2012

October 15, 2012

October 18, 2012

Time:

4:30 to 7:00 pm

5:00 to 7:30 pm

A presentation will be given at 5:30 pm followed by a Q&A session

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Donna Butler Development Services Manager dbutler@rdos.bc.ca 250-490-4109

Transportation

1995 Yamaha Kodiak 400, semi-auto, 10spd + reverse, only 4700kms, K & N air, new mufﬂer, newer battery, windshield incl., independent front, solid rear axle, hitch, $2800, (250)488-6088, Penticton

1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

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1bdrm orchard home,Summerland, 5 new appl., No smoking, no pets, $700/mo.+util., (Avg $100), Suitable for single person, avail. Nov. 250-494-4666 2 Bedroom mobile with newer garage, storage shed and cellar for rent, on its own, .25 acre lot. 20 minutes west of Penticton in Olalla (Keremeos). Smaller pets OK. Non Smokers. $750 per month. Contact Alex at (250) 4884542

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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. immed. (250)276-5447 Very clean, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, Lrg. fenced cement covered backyard, lrg. storage, appl., close to malls, bus route, schools, $975/mo. +util. Mature working person only, N/S, N/P, Avail. Nov. 1st, (250)493-5032 or (250)809-6748

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Legal Notices

KLand Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen of Penticton BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a licence for swimming area purposes covering unsurveyed Crown land being the foreshore and bed of Skaha Lake fronting Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Block 1, District Lot 2883S, Plan 4397, and Lot A, District Lot 2883S, Plan KAP83935, Similkameen Division Yale District (SDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Skaha Lake. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412601. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until November 1, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.

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life

Groups play major role in protecting natural habitat Two conservation groups busy at work in the valley that deserve far more attention than they receive are Ducks Unlimited Canada (totally separate from Ducks Unlimited in the U.S.) and The Nature Conservancy of Canada. Both of these groups have been around for a long time — next year is DUC’s 75th anniversary, while NCC is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. DUC started out as a group wanting to preserve wetlands so that there would be more ducks for hunting, and for this reason, some people tend to shy away from them. I’ve never been a duck hunter myself, but the statistics show that one of the very few bird groups that has increased in population over the past 50 years is waterfowl (i.e. ducks). Most other bird groups have experienced severe declines or at best stayed even. So while some DUC members are hunters, their work has been so bene¿cial overall that the waterfowl population has been increasing much faster than the hunters shoot them. Not only that, but wetlands are critical habitat to many other birds and different types of wildlife. In fact, wetlands are critical to our environment and

Robert Handﬁeld

Nature Wise to us. In Canada, wetlands are disappearing at the rate of about 80 acres per day — that’s 45 square miles of precious habitat lost every year — mostly due to human activities. In the Okanagan, it’s estimated that about 85 per cent of all the original wetlands have been destroyed or badly altered since Europeans ¿rst arrived here. A classic local example of this destruction of wetlands is the Red Wings housing development on the north edge of Penticton — only one of many examples. The Nature Conservancy of Canada, interestingly enough, was started in Ontario 50 years ago when a small group of citizens took umbrage with a plan to destroy a local swamp and bog. By 1968 the group had saved Cavan Swamp and Bog — a total of 3,400 acres of invaluable wetlands. Since then

NCC has saved over 2.6 million acres of valuable habitat across Canada, of which about one-third is in B.C. Here in the valley, they have been involved in seven projects, generally as a silent partner so that not too many local people have heard about them. That’s a real shame as they do fantastic work — in B.C. their ¿rst project was in the Boundary Bay wetlands near Vancouver, but they have been involved in projects in the Chilcotins, the Cariboo, on Vancouver Island and in the Kootenays to name just a few. And most of their projects do not involve wetlands, but other habitat types such as grasslands, forest, etc. Interestingly enough, a joint project of these two organizations began just a few weeks ago here in the South Okanagan where they are working to restore 162 acres of wetlands at the north end of Osoyoos Lake. While 162 acres is small in the grand scheme of things, this is critical wildlife habitat that has lost its habitat value through decades of heavy agricultural use. Right now you are likely to see some large machinery digging away, but when the work is ¿nished, the lost oxbows of the river will

be restored, and quoting Barb Pryce, local NCC manager, “Reclaiming its natural systems … will signi¿cantly enhance the conservation value of this internationally signi¿cant land.” The land is deemed so important that some of the funding for the restoration work is coming from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. You can help fund such projects by taking part in DUC’s Penticton Chapter’s 25th anniversary dinner and fundraiser on Nov. 3 at the Lakeside Resort in Penticton. Well known author, biologist and birder extraordinaire Dick Cannings will emcee the event, while local politician and deputy leader of the B.C. Green Party Julius Bloom¿eld will be the auctioneer for the night. This promises to be a great evening of fun with all sorts of great gifts to bid on, great food from the Lakeside and of course some great local wine. Tickets are $45 per person but only $40 if purchased before Oct. 21. Contact Tim Baxter at 250-488-0163 or go online at www.ducks.ca/event. The South Okanagan Naturalist Club’s next meeting is Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Professor Karl Larsen of Thompson

Rivers University will present a program on our two native squirrels and the environmental havoc being wrought by the invasive eastern grey squir-

rel which has spread over much of North America. Non-members are welcome. For more info go to www.southokanagannature.com.

Bob Handﬁeld is the vice-president of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club. The views expressed are his own.

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