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LIBERALS RALLY BEHIND ASHTON Penticton mayor will carry Liberal party’s banner in next year’s provincial election

NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN Steve Kidd

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Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton describes waiting for the results of the Liberal party nomination poll on Saturday as an anxious experience. “You’re on the edge and it took a little while, it went to the third ballot,” said Ashton, who emerged as the B.C. Liberal choice to succeed Bill Barisoff as the party’s Penticton riding candidate in the next provincial election. Ashton wasn’t the only one having an emotional day on Saturday. Besides the three other candidates waiting on the results — Janice Perrino, Mark Ziebarth and Connie Denesiuk — outgoing MLA Barisoff admitted to mixed feelings. “I kept telling people I didn’t think it would, but that morning when I got up, I was telling my wife Edna that the days are running out now, I can’t change my mind,” said Barisoff. It was a close race that began nearly two months ago, when Barisoff announced that after 17 years as MLA, he had chosen not to run in the May 2013 provincial election. “After 18 years on school board and 17 years here, 35 years is enough of a career,” said Barisoff, adding he was pleased with the calibre of the nominees who came forward to vie for the job. “We had four superb candidates interested in being MLA for the area. I think it bodes well for the fact that they all genuinely believe in the Liberal party,” said Barisoff, adding that he was also impressed

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WITH OUTGOING MLA Bill Barisoff looking on, Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton delivers a speech to Liberal party members waiting to vote on a new candidate for the riding. Ashton was chosen on the third count of the ballots to succeed Barisoff, who will not be seeking re-election in May 2013.

by the number of party members who came out to vote. “We had over 700 people, comparing with some of the other nominations, that’s a strong turnout,” he said. “We have some big shoes to ﬁll here with Bill,” said Ashton. “It just shows the calibre of the people and also shows what the party is doing, it’s a real rejuvenation of the party.” It took three counts of the preferential ballots after the polls closed

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While Ashton won’t have the advantage of being an incumbent, Barisoff said the riding is still very winnable for the B.C. Liberals. Ashton and the other candidates, he said, already have great name recognition. “They have a huge step ahead already,” said Barisoff. “In Dan’s case, being the mayor of Penticton, elected for a second term, and he’s been a councillor for years, he’s got name recognition already.” Ashton will maintain his position as mayor of Penticton for now, but will take a leave of absence when the ofﬁcial campaign begins next spring for the May 14 election. He is standing by his promise that if he is elected to provincial ofﬁce, he would personally underwrite the cost of a mayoral byelection, up to $35,000, in order to spare the city any costs from his leaving the post midterm. The next step for Ashton is participating in the 2012 B.C. Liberal convention next weekend, where the candidates will be given information on strategy and tactics to get ready for next year’s election. “It’s a big learning experience for me. I will know more after the weekend,” said Ashton, adding that he expects there will be lots of preparation work behind the scenes over the intervening months. “I think the most important thing is you have to respond as well as you can to the constituents of the riding. I have been pretty fortunate to have been rewarded by the constituents for four elections,” was Barisoff’s advice to the new Liberal candidate. “Thanks go to the people that worked so hard at each election and between elections for me too. It doesn’t happen by one person, it happens by a team, almost an army that gets out and make it happen.”

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Crash claims Penticton man’s life Veterinary specialist the second person killed on mountain biking trail in the past two months Mark Brett

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A lover of life, Dr. Robert Allan Mason was remembered this week as a gentle, caring man whose compassion touched all who knew him. Tragically, Sunday morning the 53-year-old veterinary specialist died as a result of injuries suffered in a mountain-biking accident in the spider-web maze of trails called The Three Blind Mice on the hillsides above Naramata Bench. “He was just somebody who was always thinking about other people first,” said Dr. Grant Nixon, a friend and colleague of 16 years. “He really had an attitude of gratitude in his life and was never in a bad mood. Rob Mason “A good example is when you called his phone and got his answering machine, at the end of it he said, ‘I hope you have an awesome day and make someone else’s day awesome too.’” The pair often worked together at the Lindsey Veterinary Hospital where Mason based himself after moving to the city a number of years ago, simply because he loved the Okanagan lifestyle so much. According to Nixon, another example of his friend’s caring nature was his commitment to participating each year in the annual Ride2Survive event. Raising money for cancer research, in a single day cyclists pedal the 400-kilometre, 12,000-foot climb between Kelowna and Delta. “That really was what Rob was all about,” said Nixon. Along with his work in Penticton, the internationally recognized internal medicine specialist also spent several days a month at a Victoria clinic and another in Winfield. Previously he had worked at practices in Seattle, Wash. and Vancouver. This week Mason’s family released a brief statement about the accident: “On Sunday, Oct. 21, Rob Mason set out on a mountain bike ride with four of his close friends and training partners. “It was a prime day for a mountain bike ride on Three Blind Mice with perfect biking conditions. “During the ride, Rob, an avid triathlete, and his friends set out on the trail they had ridden many times before. During the ride, the group stopped a few times for nutrition and water breaks and shared stories and laughs as they always did. Rob was his normal humorous self, telling stories like no one else could. Shortly after the last stop, an accident occurred on his bike. “Emergency crews and his wife Mary-Ellen were notified and Rob’s close friends stayed by his side. Mary-Ellen was by

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Dog haNDler Steve ritchey (right) and Charlie wait with other members of Penticton Search and rescue near the scene of a mountain biking accident Sunday which claimed the life of a Penticton veterinarian.

he really had an attitude of gratitude in his life and was never in a bad mood. — Grant Nixon

Rob’s side until paramedics arrived. Shortly after paramedics arrived, they pronounced Rob had succumbed to his injuries and passed away. At this time, out of respect to Mary-Ellen and her family’s privacy, we ask that all well wishes go to: we. love.rob.mason@gmail.com.” This was the second fatal accident on the same trail in less than two months. In late August, Guy Joseph Du Vent of Twin Lakes died of injuries after a fall from his bike. While Mason did not compete in mountain biking, he instead used it as a cross-training exercise for his real passion, the Ironman Canada race which he took part in again this year. Nixon, also an avid cyclist, added that on the trails Mason

was not a risk taker and always wore his helmet, which emergency personnel and the Coroner’s Service confirmed after the accident. Immediately following the incident a B.C. Air Ambulance helicopter was called to the scene and a short time later members of Penticton Search and Rescue were dispatched. Search manager Cindy Smith said the mishap took place on a “moderate” section of trail. “This was not an extreme area by any means but accidents do happen fairly often up there, but they’re not usually as serious,” said Smith afterwards. “People are often able to self rescue or have friends help them out. “It’s the nature of the sport but it is just tragic that it’s been such extreme accidents for two people this year.” Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Mason’s life Saturday at Bench 1775 Winery located at 1775 Naramata Rd. starting at 1:30 p.m. Those attending are advised to dress for outside conditions. People are also asked, in lieu of flowers, to make a donation to the Ride2Survive program which can be done at: ride2survive.ca. “Rob was a wonderful friend and a brilliant veterinarian and will be greatly missed,” said Nixon.

Former students spring to teacher’s defence Joe Fries Western News Staff

Former students of a Penticton teacher who’s facing disciplinary action for his inclassroom conduct have rushed to his defence in response to last week’s Western News story about the case. French immersion teacher Miko McGrady was last week scheduled to begin a nine-day professional conduct hearing in front of the B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch, but the hearing was cancelled after a deal was reached in advance. Details of that agreement won’t be known until it’s approved by the head of the branch, likely at the end of October. The hearing was set to look into nine incidents that occurred between December 2009 and June 2010 while McGrady was teaching

at Penticton Secondary School. The incidents, listed in a publicly available citation on the branch’s website, revolve mainly around inappropriate remarks to his students. Although McGrady, who’s listed on the KVR Middle School website as a teacher there, declined comment for both this story and last week’s, his former students did not. Megan Oh, 18, said via email that McGrady taught her French during the 2010-11 year and “had a sense of humour that students could relate to, helping us connect with him as a teacher.” She said she never saw McGrady bully any of his students, although the teacher was sometimes on the receiving end of “rather crude comments” from some of his kids. “In some cases students did ask him for the French definitions of immature sayings,

such as cuss words, but in his defence, many French teachers that I have had in the past have taught us words that aren’t considered appropriate. No one is perfect.” Oh also questioned the motives of the complainants who, she said, had unenviable work habits and attendance records, and often shared with McGrady details of their personal lives. Chris Kopp, 19, told the Western News via email that McGrady taught him French in Grades 8-12 and not only treated his students like young adults, he also “gave the utmost respect, especially when treated the same way back. “He was like any other teacher and when treated with unrelenting disrespect he would simply send (trouble-makers) to the office,” Kopp continued. Now a student at UBC-Okanagan, Kopp

said he wants to be a teacher and he credits McGrady with helping him stick with the French immersion program when he thought about leaving it. “Mr. McGrady does not deserve all this negative attention and I wish him the best of luck and an amazing future in his teaching career, he deserves it.” A spokesperson for the Teacher Regulation Branch said last week that McGrady’s proposed consent agreement will be sent for approval to the branch commissioner during two days of meetings Oct. 30-31. The branch administers the teaching profession in B.C. and took over responsibility in early 2012 from the B.C. College of Teachers. In the past, consent agreements have resulted in a variety of sanctions against educators, including reprimands and suspensions of their teaching certificates.

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Smart meters spark debate Joe Fries Western News Staff

Another local government has waded into the debate over smart meters. In a 9-8 vote Thursday, the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen voted to send a letter to FortisBC asking that it allow jurisdictions to opt out of the smart meter program. Smart meters wirelessly relay information on energy usage between collection points, and opponents worry those signals, in the form electromagnetic radiation, will negatively affect their health. Allan Patton, the RDOS director for rural Oliver, brought the smart meter motion to the board, but said he hadn’t made up his mind on the matter and merely wished to spur debate. “The situation is there’s lots of passionate people out there that are questioning this,” said Patton, adding he’s in favour of a precautionary approach in case some danger does exist. “I think it’s valuable to have the debate and figure out how we want to approach this subject.”

He also noted that it doesn’t make sense for individual households to opt out when the air around them will be buzzing with signals from their neighbours’ meters, which is why he asked that whole jurisdictions, like towns, be allowed to self-exclude. Summerland Mayor Janice Perrino, who also sits on the RDOS board, took issue with the preamble in Patton’s motion, which mentioned “significant health concerns” around the meters. “Who says it’s significant health concerns? We need to know where that term comes from,” Perrino said. “To just say significant health concerns” is unclear, she added. “Are we talking a cold? Are we talking cancer?” Garry Litke, a Penticton city councillor and RDOS director, noted that “significant is in the eye of the beholder.” His council had the debate in May, after which it voted to allow people to opt out of the smart meter program being implemented by the city-run electrical utility. The people that spoke out during that debate, Litke said, can’t

be shaken from their belief that the meters present a health risk, and they could very well be justified in questioning Health Canada’s view that the meters are safe. Health Canada “once thought that smoking and thalidomide was OK, too,” Litke said. “Maybe this is one of the areas we should be questioning Health Canada’s standard.” Patton said afterward that he was surprised the motion passed, albeit it narrowly, and is glad the board has finally taken a stance on the issue. In May, a FortisBC representative addressed the RDOS board and said the company had no plans to allow customers to decline a smart meter. The company applied to the B.C. Utilities Commission for permission to provide smart meters for roughly 115,000 customers throughout the Southern Interior. The 747-page application is available online, and doesn’t include any provisions for opting out of the program. Three community input sessions on the application are scheduled for next month in Osoyoos, Kelowna and Trail.

Landfill costs reach the tipping point Joe Fries Western News Staff

Local politicians were told Thursday they should consider a new tax to subsidize the Campbell Mountain Landfill and help offset a growing operating deficit. In his third-quarter update, Warren Everton, finance manager of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, told the board the landfill is projected to come in $250,000 over budget this year. He said tipping fees collected through the first nine months of 2012 totalled just 45 per cent of the $2.4 million indicated in budget projections, and are only expected to hit 68 per cent by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the cost of providing recycling services has increased faster than the revenue it generates and has become a major drain on landfill finances. “It’s a bit of a worry,” Everton said.

He said the shortfall can be covered by increasing the draw on the landfill’s operating reserve fund from $200,000 to $400,000, although that will clean out that account. The RDOS operates the landfill, which is just outside Penticton, and primarily serves the city and Areas D, E and F. Everton said directors should consider a special landfill levy for those areas only. John Vassilaki, a Penticton city councillor who also sits on the RDOS board, said people should be charged a minimal amount for dropping off materials like yard waste and metal. Such items are not currently subject to tipping fees for loads under 500 kilograms. “Why don’t we charge for these? They’re using the service up there,” Vassilaki said. “It’s not going to be all that much out of everybody’s pocket.”

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Placing more priority on higher education

he provincial government has taken an important step towards reducing the cost of higher education, by endorsing open textbooks for 40 college and university courses in the first and second year. This is a warranted recognition that the cost of textbooks is a severe impediment towards getting an education without going to an unrealistic level of debt. Textbooks shoot up in price each year, it seems, and instructors require them for courses. Yet they often have little or no resale value, nor are they useful to most students in the longer term. Open textbooks will be available for free on the internet, and this is part of a wider trend to making more course material available online. There are many other areas of higher education that are also needing a good look. One is the high level of student debt. Another area the province must deal with is the types of nonacademic courses and training being offered. Given news that a B.C. coal mine is importing workers from China, because B.C. apparently cannot supply trained workers, this must become a high priority. There is no way that B.C. should be importing miners from China to work in coal mines here — whether the mines are owned by Chinese companies or not. Training in many other fields also must be expanded. There is a need for highly trained people in construction, computer design, aerospace, millwright work and many other fields. The B.C. government needs to examine if more focus should goWESTERN into this training, and less on PENTICTON academic courses — given that many university graduates are finding it difficult to obtain jobs in their fields without going back to school for a master’s degree. Advanced education has a direct bearing on B.C.’s future — economically and socially. It must be a priority.

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Attack of the American celebrities There was palpable disappointment among reporters when Greenpeace organizers clariﬁed that U.S. actors Daryl Hannah and Mark Ruffalo weren’t actually going to join the sit-in against heavy oil pipeline proposals at the B.C. legislature on Monday. I was disappointed too. I would have liked to learn more about what a washed-up mermaid and an easily confused Incredible Hulk really believe about the North American oil industry. In the spirit of celebrity slacktivism, both sent statements of support. To be fair, Ruffalo may still be busy searching for the “truth” about 9/11. In 2007 he declared that the ofﬁcial U.S. government report on the terrorist attacks was “completely illegitimate” because “buildings don’t fall down like that.” I wonder what the relatives of those aboard the hijacked airliners think of him. Hannah has had lots of free time since starring in the 1984 mermaid fantasy Splash. Now she’s mostly famous for getting arrested, and she did so again in Texas on Oct. 3, standing in front of earth-moving equipment building the southern section of the Keystone XL pipeline.

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B.C. Views It’s worth noting that the project Hannah tried to stop has the support of the Barack Obama administration. The southern section from Cushing, Oklahoma oil storage facilities to Texas reﬁneries is indeed being built by the sinister foreign TransCanada Corp., but it doesn’t carry the dreaded Canadian “tar sands” oil that ecocelebrities are convinced will end life on Earth as we know it. It’s the northern section that Obama has temporarily opposed, after fervent demonstrations such as the one in Washington D.C. where Hannah’s ﬁrst celebrity arrest occurred in 2011. At that time, Hannah recited

the familiar talking points of the U.S. environmentalists who exclusively target Alberta. In a new book, oil sands pioneer and Suncor founder Rick George dissects Hannah’s claims, and asks why they were reported so widely and uncritically. Hannah claimed “the contribution to the carbon in the atmosphere is unprecedented.” George cites a Royal Society of Canada report that concludes the entire oil sands operation is responsible for ﬁve per cent of Canadian emissions. Fossil-fuelled electricity generation is 16 per cent of Canada’s total. Vehicles and other transportation account for 27 per cent. “How does the oil sands contribution possibly qualify as unprecedented?” George asks. Another Hannah quote: “I’ve been hearing about how many people have cancer that live downstream from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard that too, thanks in large part to an alarmist CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring jet-set movie director James Cameron. George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases in the remote village of Fort Chipewyan,

and blamed it on oil sands mining. Headlines blared around the world. George details the Alberta Health Services study that followed, identifying three such cases in 12 years. Statistically higher, yes. A general risk, no. Other types of cancer in Fort Chip were lower than the general population. This ﬁnding was endorsed by Australian, New Zealand, U.S. and Canadian researchers. The doctor who diagnosed the original bile cancers admitted: “These results were based on a small number of cases — there is no cause for alarm.” Was this news trumpeted around the world? You can guess the answer. My point here isn’t to make fun of ill-informed celebrities. It’s to counteract the fawning, scientiﬁcally ignorant coverage they are routinely given by the mainstream media. And I’m not promoting the oil sands or pipelines. I’m saying they should be considered based on facts, not foolishness. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Teacher is an asset to school district My name is Kenya Rogers and I am a graduate of Pen High’s class of 2012. I am currently in Lima, Peru as a Rotary Youth Exchange Ambassador. Yesterday, to my disappointment, I found myself reading an article about a former teacher of mine, Miko McGrady. This article is ironically an “un-educated” attack on Mr. McGrady, and I believe that many of these allegations have been taken out of context. To follow the form of the article, my comments are as follows: Before piecing together this article, were the marks of the kids making these allegations considered? As a former student, I am fully aware (as are many other Pen High alumnus) that there were students who were at serious risk of failing

Students treated with respect

In response to the allegations made against Penticton teacher Miko McGrady in the Oct. 17 Western News: I’m a second-year university student at UBC Okanagan here in Kelowna. I had Miko McGrady as a teacher for four years and was in the class where he reportedly made ‘homophobic and other off-colour remarks to students.’ I’m confident in saying these accusations are exaggerated and of questionable motivation. There were students in the class who would show no respect for him and they would yell and scream inappropriate things, it drove me and the majority of the other students crazy. No one should have to deal with that, especially a teacher. In my opinion, if you were to ask any of his other students from any grade you would hear that he was an awesome teacher who was easy to connect with and treated us as young adults rather than children. He was one of my favourites if not my favourite teacher, and I believe this has gone too far at the expense of some disrespectful teens who didn’t want to fail. It is sad that this article painted him in such a way and parents who have to deal with him should not be concerned, he is an excellent teacher. People should bear in mind that every story has two sides and it would be a shame to see a teacher of his talent be suspended or even have his teaching certificate reprimanded because only one side was taken into account. Christopher Kopp Former student of Miko McGrady

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I couldn’t believe reading the story published about teacher Miko McGrady. These unfounded statements from students that are two to three years old became front-page news. The justice system gagged the newspapers on printing the name of the stepdad who pimped his kid, but this teacher gets his name smeared all over the front page? Who protects him and his family? This type of reporting of

McGrady’s class. This factor must be taken into account, especially considering the drastic consequences being discussed. The lack of respect from student to teacher during the course of these alleged comments should also be revised. French immersion classes are a close-knit group, and it was no secret to us that a select few took advantage of McGrady’s more liberal teaching forms, and chose not to treat him as an educator. Mr. McGrady wasn’t naive to the way teenagers are. This made for a relaxed learning environment full of laughter and jokes. He found a balance between having fun with students and getting our work done, and I know that many grads had

unsubstantiated statements from kids is very similar to News of the World and other tabloidesque reporting. I now see that playground gossip can easily become front page news. Amanda Stewart Twin Lakes

Teacher not a bully

I am writing this letter in concern of Joe Fries’ article on Miko McGrady. I am very upset at the accusations of this article. I was Mr. McGrady’s student in Grade 11 (2010-2011) and the accusations in this article are very strong and very serious. As one of his former students, I will state that Mr. McGrady had a sense of humour that students could relate to, helping us connect with him as a teacher. In my presence, he never bullied my fellow classmates, although some of the students did not respect his authority and did say rather crude comments in front of Mr. McGrady. In some cases, students did ask him for the French definitions of immature sayings, such as cuss words, but in his defence, many French teachers that I have had in the past have taught us words that are inappropriate. No one is perfect. I don’t take this article lightly and after many conversations with my former fellow classmates, we can all agree that the contents of this article are disturbing and you will be hearing from them as well. Megan Oh Naramata

Teacher a friend and role model

This is in response to the article concerning allegations against Penticton teacher Miko McGrady. My name is Brenda Mann. I was a student of Miko’s in high school class before graduating this past year. I was surprised to see so much controversy concerning him. Throughout the school year with him he always had a positive attitude towards students and was always available for extra help

some of their best memories in his class room. Finally, I can say in confidence, that Miko McGrady was one of my favorite teachers, and I am proud to have built the foundations of my bilingual skills with him. Miko treated us like young adults, respected our achievements, and worked with us on a level that gave us an ability to connect with the curriculum. To see him painted in such a negative light is misleading, exaggerated and not to mention hurtful. Miko is a great teacher, and an important asset to School District 67. Kenya Rogers Former student of Miko McGrady

or concerns with school work — for his class and others alike. I found him to be a friend as well as a role model. He taught my elder sister in both high school and middle school and she has never had any complaints about him. I myself am a young lesbian and have never felt threatened or discriminated against by him. He never once made offhand comments. I joke about it myself and he would chuckle along with myself and the rest of the class, but I was never ostracized or mistreated. So it concerns me that his career is being brought into question for this. Society is more open than it used to be. There is an obvious difference between a joke and homophobia, having dealt with both in my experiences. These accusations are a misinterpretation and have been blown out of proportion. If the board is this concerned with his teaching abilities, by all means, sit in with a class. You will see why his past and present students adore him, and support him so firmly. Brenda Mann Penticton

Code must be modernized

MPs who voted in favour of Motion 312 are not anti-women (Kudos to Albas: Letters to the editor, Oct. 10). The motion simply asked for a Parliamentary Committee made up of MPs from all parties to look into a 400-year-old part of the Criminal Code, which states that a child becomes a human being only at the moment of complete birth, and to answer questions concerning the unborn. When the code was written there were no ultrasounds, doctors were not able to perform surgery on the unborn as they do today, and there were no neonatal intensive care units where staff work to save the lives of premature babies. Science was not as advanced as it is today. To amend the Criminal Code would be to bring it in line with what we already know. To ignore reality and try to stifle debate is not

good for democracy and not in the best interests of women and children.

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The Okanagan Fest-of-Ale presented a generous donation to the SS Sicamous Inland Marine Museum, for which we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks. This donation will allow us to move forward with the proper conservation, storage, protection and display of the historic artifacts in our extensive collection on the ships, preserving this heritage for the enjoyment of our visitors and future generations. The generosity of community-minded organizations such as the Fest-of-Ale enables Penticton’s non-profit organizations to do their important work for the people this area. Greg Hollingsworth, vice-president SS Sicamous Inland Marine Museum

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I concur entirely with Maureen Balcaen’s comments (Western News Oct. 5) regarding the belligerent attitude of some Naramata locals at the Sept. 18 meeting. I left the meeting early when it was becoming a gong show and did not attempt to speak on the issue. It is obvious that

there is a big push by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and others to introduce motorized traffic on the Kettle Valley Railway/ Trans Canada Trail. It was only after strong representation was made that the Adventurers’ Hiking Club was allowed to have a member this past spring

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Vers and Peter Sprague out of Victoria who was representing the B.C. Off Road Motorcycle Association. Again with the current problem resolution group, nobody from the hiking factions were invited on to the group while both Terry Wardrop representing ATVers and Ken Anderson of the Summerland Dirt Bike Club were invited to participate and were at the Sept. 18 meeting. I notice that Terry Wardrop was quoted in the Western prior to the meeting stating that ATVers were not interested in the KVR except to use short sections to access other areas. This is directly the opposite of what he said at the RDOS master trails plan meetings when I heard him state several times that allowing ATVs on the KVR/TCT would bring tourism benefits to communities along the way as they liked to travel long distances and would stop over in communities

if allowed to tour along the KVR/TCT. With regards to the meeting, I heard no mention of the fact by John Hawkins that I had sent him an email from the TCT head office in Ottawa in which they stated the control of the TCT was left to each province and they knew that motorized traffic was a problem in some areas and were holding discussions on the matter and that they definitely did nor condone motorized traffic on the TCT in the summer months. Just in case someone has not been paying attention, sidewalks were added to roads to separate pedestrians and vehicles, not bring them into conflict on a narrow trail such as the KVR. The people who were rudely asserting their ‘right’ to use their vehicles on the KVR should realize that the KVR does not start and end in Naramata, but is part of

Mobile homes pay double

After reading Wendy Tapping’s recent letter to your paper, she made me start thinking and wondering. As I am also a mobile home owner and taxpayer: Why is it that we are paying pad rent and city taxes? Does the landowner not already pay property tax on the land? I am sure it is a sizable amount, considering the size of the property. So the thousands of dollars they are already collecting from the park owner, plus the $600 and over they are collecting from approximately 120 mobile homeowners in these parks seems a little extreme. Our pad rent covers sewer, water, garbage pickup and snow removal. What we are paying in rental for these amenities should cover the taxes also. We have no water meters so if you are a single person or a family of four or five you are paying the same amount. We also have to pay our own other utilities: power, gas, cable and phone. This does not make for low cost living. Add all this up and you might say its cheaper to rent a $1,500-a-month house. But the pride of ownership is what makes us want to stay here. But with the pad rent going up every year and no improvements, we literally have to sell our homes so low that we can just make enough to afford a place to rent. I am not sure where you live Wendy, but I agree that we need to improve all of our parks. Take the owners to task and see some results. Sixty-amp service is in the dark ages and I am sure it is unsafe, especially as mobile homes are a potentially known as fast fires. And as we gain more and more appliances, we become more unsafe. I

the TCT which stretches right across Canada. If they go to the pavilion in Okanagan Lake Park they will see thousands of individuals and companies mentioned on the plaques for making donations to what they understood was to be a coast-to-coast hiking and mountain biking corridor where people could get away and take vacations from motorized traffic. I doubt many of them would have made donations if they knew this dream that became a reality was going to be degraded by motorized traffic. I have heard that there is group of eight Liberal MLAs, who are under the influence of ATV and dirt bike manufactures and organizations, pushing for motorized use of the KVR/TCT. If the current government is so desperate for votes that they are trying to appease these lobbyists, they should seriously consider that hikers and mountain bik-

am sure our insurance companies will raise our rates on that too. One big question is: If I live in a rental apartment or a rental house, do I have to pay taxes? No. If I park my fifth-wheel or motorhome in a campground, do I pay taxes? No. So why and what are we paying taxes on? I have lived in this park for twoplus years on a dirt road that every time it rains, turns into lakefront property. I have requested this be improved many times. And I have been told we are getting quotes. So can I quote the owners as to why you raised my rent, and still have not fixed my road? Can I quote the city at assessing my property at $75,000 while I have no amenities — such as fire hydrant, road, curb, gutters, drainage, or even room for a emergency vehicle to get through? I feel that the city council does not care what happens in our parks because they are making more money from us than anyone else in this city. Double dipping? Come see where I live. Joan Koopmans Penticton

Generosity in store

Staff and students of Okanagan Falls Elementary School wish to express their gratitude for the kind donation made on behalf of Ravi Tiwana of the OK Falls Market. Mr. Tiwana is a real example of the truism “It takes a community to raise a child” as he took the time, interest and efforts to find a relevant way to enrich our school community. This 2012/2013 school year we have made changes to our intermediate fine arts programming with goals to build upon 21st century learning within the B.C. Educa-

ers are, by far, the major user groups, and allowing motorized traffic on the KVR runs the risk of ruining the tourist business that brings many people to ride the KVR from the big cities, not to mention Europeans, particularly the many German mountain bike club members we have met. One group told us there is no comparable experience left like the KVR in Europe. One of them was the editor for a magazine that serves mountain bike clubs in Germany. To access the areas around Chute Lake, for instance, that has all but been abandoned by hiking groups, there are more than adequate public roads (to Chute Lake) and the Elinor Lake forest service road to access the area above Naramata. Trying to get motorized traffic on any portion of the KVR/TCT is just the thin end of the wedge. Brian Sutch Penticton

tion Plan. We are keen to begin using the latest technology such as Smartboards (which we are thrilled to have in all our OKF classrooms), laptops (roaming class sets) and photography (new initiative). Mr. Tiwana showed his interest and support toward these project initiatives by graciously offering to purchase a class set of digital cameras, which will be dynamic tools to help develop photography skills and affinities in our students. Thanks to Mr. Tiwana and his family business, this generous gift will enable students to engage in enriching project-based learning activities in their community while fostering fine arts and technology skills to assist them as community citizens and global learners. In gratitude to Mr. Tirana and the OK Falls Market, Lisa McCall, principal Okanagan Falls Elementary School

Hospital staff commended

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone in the ER at Penticton Regional Hospital on the evening of Oct. 13. I had to bring my nine-monthold in, and everyone was so great to my son and I — all of the nurses and lab techs, and especially Dr. Atkinson. It put my mind at ease having everyone so nice and helpful. It was also very busy, so understandable for them to not be so helpful and pleasant, but they were anyway. I have lived here my whole life and had nothing but awful experiences with the hospital, but this awesome shift of people has changed my whole opinion of the hospital and staff. Thanks again. Kelcie Richardson Penticton

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Countless scary movies prove Halloween is not just a night for little kids and those in Penticton who want to get ghoulish have plenty of places to do so. You may be daring to get in, but you’ll be dying to get out of Pen High Arts Media Entertainment’s production of Cryptville III. On a bone-chilling, damp October night in 1958, the fruit growing community of Cryptville was busy preparing for its annual Halloween celebration. As darkness came over the community, a mysterious, toxic fog poisoned all in its path. Trapped in time for all eternity, Cryptville remains a town of the dead. A half-century later, it has opened its doors for business and they are asking Penticton to be a tourist in their town. Featuring 50 actors and four staff, guided 90-minute tours with 17 points of interest in Cryptville will be held Oct. 24 to 26 with tours at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 with all proceeds going back into the drama program. Those wanting to attend are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before showtime. Rutherford stressed that Cryptville is designed for all ages. “We have entertainment and games for people of all ages including small children. No one jumps out to scare and we are a hands-off production, so none of the actors will grab anyone,” said Pen High drama arts instructor Megan Rutherford. “This is a really great way for us to get the community into the school and have a lot of fun.” The Elite Restaurant wants people to join them for A Nightmare at The Elite on Oct. 31. “I wanted to do something for Halloween because I love it. I always wanted to throw the best Halloween party in the world, but how am I going to get all these people to come?,” said Stacy Franck, event promoter. She called up four

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bands of different genres, to attract a diverse crowd, and will be using the event as a fundraiser for Critteraid’s Summerland cat sanctuary. Live music will be performed by Cinged, a psychedelic rock band out of Kelowna. Local hip hip label, Mad Melody Records, will also have some of their artists performing and folk music will be performed by Ghost of Jack Rabbit. Also on the bill is local musician Michael Musclow, who is performing under the name My Kill Must Glow for the evening. He will be singing original songs, using an electric guitar instead of his usual acoustic and he will have a drummer on stage with him. The evening will also feature stand-up comedian Thomas Hunter, costume contests with prizes, local artists auctioning off their art for Critteraid, tarot card readings and a pumpkin carving contest.

Tickets are $10 at the door, or $8 in advance and are available for purchase at the Grooveyard or Elite Restaurant. Doors open at 7 p.m. This weekend Voodoo’s is hosting a Rocky Horror Picture Show night on Oct. 27 that includes a screening of the movie, live music and prizes. “The event will have lots of audience participation,” promises Jesse Longbear, the promoter. “Rocky Horror Picture Show events have been done ever since the movie was released. It has a huge cult following all over the world and we wanted to do something in Penticton that didn’t involve going to a bar, so it is for all ages.” Doors to Voodoo’s open at 6 p.m. and Longbear said the rockmusical movie will start at 9 p.m. Opening and closing the night will be music from Indestructible Johnny.

Longbear said there will be prizes for best costume and for best Rocky Horror Picture Show costumes. He advised those wanting to get right into the audience participation can visit the official fan site for the movie to see costume ideas and Rocky Horror etiquette at www.rockyhorror.com/ participation. For those of legal age, The Mule Nightclub is being transformed into a haunted mansion on Oct. 27. The 13th annual Halloween Howler presented by Jagermeister will have prizes for best male, female and couples costumes. Jagermeister will also be giving away lots of swag. Doors open at 9 p.m. The Barking Parrot is also hosting a Jagermeister Halloween party with a $500 gift certificate going to the best costume and runner-up prizes. There is no cover charge.

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PeNtictoN artist Glenn clark adds his name to the growing number of signatures from people who oppose the enbridge pipeline going through B.c. and have signed the outside of his van.

The Enbridge pipeline won’t be running anywhere near Penticton, but that isn’t stopping a local group from organizing a protest outside MLA Bill Barisoff’s office today. “We’re not one of the affected communities and we don’t live on the coast, but the effects of a pipeline and the disaster of an oil spill resonate across the province,” said Candis Davis, who is organizing the event. The local event will be mirrored in 55 communities across the province, continuing the work started with a rally on Monday, which drew an estimated 3,500 people for a day-long protest on the lawns outside the B.C. legislature in Victoria. It’s an idea that was developed and implemented by a pair of organizations — Dogwood Initiative and

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Penticton Mayor and RDOS board chair Dan Ashton warned, however, that if tipping fees get too high, so does the incentive for people to dump their unwanted material where it’s not wanted. “Unfortunately, it ends up in the bush somewhere else,” Ashton said. Rather than a tax, he continued, the RDOS should try to attack costs at the landfill. “We should take a look at our usage and take a PENTICTON WESTERN look at our operations and see if we can make it even sharper,” Ashton said. The highest cost associated with the landfill is the operations contract the RDOS has with SSG Holdings to run the site, an expense projected to reach $636,000 this year. RDOS staffing costs at Campbell Mountain are budgeted at $493,00 for the year.

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Belgian exchange student Chloe Stevenne may be in Canada to further her education, but she takes every available opportunity to educate people here about the favourite food there. “French fries aren’t French fries, they are Belgian fries. That’s something that nobody knows,” said the 18-year-old, who arrived in Penticton in August. “It was during the Second World War, there were American soldiers in Belgium and they thought they were in France, and they ate for the first time fries, so they called it French fries. But they were in Belgium,” she explained. “Every time I hear about fries, I say, ‘You know it’s (actually) Belgian fries?” Stevenne is one of the two most recent visiting students to arrive in the Peach City via the Rotary Youth Exchange program. She grew up with a younger brother and computer-scientist parents in the village of Boncelles, which is just outside the major city of Leige in the French-speaking, eastern part of Belgium. She’s enrolled in Grade 12 at Penticton Secondary and so far has found school

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here to be much easier. “I’m in pre-calculus 12 and what we are learning now is what my sister’s learning in Grade 10 in Belgium. But it’s more fun here,” she said, noting the abundance of school sports, clubs and activities. Fun is one of the things that attracted Viviana Gussanti to the Rotary Youth Exchange program. That and the chance to learn a new language, meet new people and experience a new culture.

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was no room so she was put on a waiting list. Two weeks later, in February, she brought in the five dogs, estimated to be between two and four years old, and surrendered them. Woodward said the dogs were severely matted, had overgrown nails and were transported in filthy crates. “They were all taken to a vet and had to be shaved. Some of them received veterinary care for ear infections, skin conditions and stuff like that,” said Woodward, who added the dogs have all since found new homes. The criminal charges of cruelty to animals are indictable offences and if found guilty, a person can receive a prison term of not more than five years or can face a fine. Hatoum is due back in court on Nov. 7 to consult counsel.

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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. 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.

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O kanagan F alls 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 250-490-9272 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 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. PentictOn seniOrs DropIn Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and Medical Qi Gong 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. Wellness seniOrs 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. elks cluB on Ellis Street has a lodge meeting upstairs at 7:30 p.m. smart meters will be discussed by Jerry Flynn in Oliver at Medici’s Coffee Shop at 7 p.m. B.c. gOvernment retired Employees Association has its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Library Theatre Room. Guest speaker is Craig Shelter with Fresh Water Fisheries Society of B.C.

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FrancO 50-Plus cluB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-4922549 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

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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. 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., followed by music trivia by Affordable Entertainment at 7 p.m. AnAvets has pool at 7 p.m. and 269 Dart Club. elks club on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. 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. Penticton squAre dAnce Club is holding beginner square dance lessons every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre on 760 Main St. Contact Elsie 250-492-5856. interior heAlth has a public presentation on advance care planning at the Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre at 2965 South Main St. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. o kAnAgAn s outh nAturAlists’ Club is presenting a public lecture on the current exhibit Aliens Amongst Us at the Penticton Museum. The lecture is at 7:30 p.m. at the United Church on Main Street.

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tainment with Vince’s Orchestra 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. 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. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary invites the public to their harvest tea bazaar from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be sandwiches, sweets and a bake sale, 50/50 draw, custom jewelry table, raffles and prizes. Tickets are $5. AnAvets has sing for your supper by Stu with two-for-one burgers and karaoke with Jack at 7 p.m. bereAvement WAlking grouP for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Meeting Friday mornings until Oct. 26. Come and meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Japanese Garden Gate behind the Penticton Art Gallery. Leisurely walk followed by a coffee time afterward. For more information, call Andrea at 250-492-9071 (ext. 2203). elks club on Ellis Street 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. schools out dAycAmP offers your favourite

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Of Rebry’s 11 goals, four are game-winners. One of those four came Tuesday during a rare morning game against the West Kelowna Warriors, who the Vees defeated 4-3 in overtime. Rebry’s winner at 2:06 improved the Vees to 12-2-0-1. Marcus Basara gave the home crowd of 1,345 (elementary students in the area for a school game) something to cheer about when he opened the scoring to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead, despite being outshot 14-7. Twenty-three seconds into the second frame, Ambrose Firkus gave the Warriors a 2-0 edge. Vees forward Wade Murphy replied seven minutes later on the power play and extended his point streak to 13 games. The Vees tied the game at two on a goal by Troy Stecher in the third, then defenceman James De Haas scored on an end-to-end rush to give the Vees a 3-2 lead. That lasted until the final two minutes when Shawn Hochhausen beat Vees goalie Nic Renyard, who finished with 28 saves for the win. It was Hochhausen’s third point. The Vees are now on a two-game win

streak after defeating the Salmon Arm SilverBacks in the Shaw Centre 3-2 last Friday. The SilverBacks erased a 3-0 deficit with two goals 26 seconds apart to give the Vees a scare. The two tallies came after Murphy netted his seventh and eighth goals of the season. Before the game, Murphy said the Shaw Centre isn’t an easy rink to play in. “Next time we just have to bear down and finish teams off,” said Murphy. “Maybe we hesitated a bit, took the foot off the gas as they say. We can’t do that. They came back. Pretty terrible.” Vees goalie Chad Katunar turned aside 31 shots for the win, while SilverBacks goalie Colin Dzijacky made 42 saves in a losing effort. Last Thursday, before heading off to Salmon Arm, the Vees received word that Katunar, Murphy, Stecher, De Haas, Rebry and Dexter Dancs will be attending the Team Canada West selection camp at the Hockey Canada headquarters in Calgary from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 for the World Junior A Challenge. The tournament is being

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ATOM ACTION — Penticton Minor Hockey hosted an Atom Development Fall Classic tournament last weekend. Top, Ethan O’Rourke of the Game Time Sports junior Vees battles with Jacob Measel of the Spokane Chiefs as they entered the Chiefs zone. Above left, Jaycob Anderson of the Speedway Vees chips the puck past Burnaby Winter Club goalie Brandon Zetina-Naidu. The Speedway Vees went 1-1-1 during round robin play and placed third out of six teams after losing in the semifinal to the Revelstoke Grizzlies. To the right, Chiefs goalie Tucker Inabinet includes an arm windmill with his celebration of a goal against the Game Time Sports Vees, who finished the tournament with a 3-1 record. They didn’t qualify for the playoff round because of the tournament tie-break rule.

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The Princess Margaret Mustangs junior volleyball teams came and conquered two Mt. Boucherie tournaments. It was the second tournament championship for the junior boys team that travelled to West Kelowna and downed the Mt. Boucherie Bears 25-18 and 25-23 last weekend. Mustangs coach John Buckley said an improved team performance resulted in the win. During pool play, the Mustangs were led by Cody Poitras and setter Colton Van Camp as they defeated rival George Elliott Coyotes 25-14 and 25-11. Kyle Kohlhauser led all hitters with 15 attack kills, while the Mustangs received strong blocking by Kohl Linder. Rylan Potter helped shut down the Coyotes attack. The Mustangs then defeated KLO 25-11 and 25-16. Bench players Cam Kapusty, Jake McLeod, Brett Van Os stepped up and contributed to the victory. The third pool play match featured

the Vernon Panthers. The Mustangs showed improved middle attacking on freeballs and Potter and Linder were too much to handle en route to straight set wins of 25-14 and 25-15. Injured starting power hitter Spencer Kingzett played libero and led the team in passing. The first playoff slated the Mustangs against Springvalley Stingers. The Mustangs prevailed 25-13, 25-5 by sharing the attack kills and keeping the Stingers off balance. Gurk Klar and Jacob Winstone led the Grade 9 charge off the bench and improved his positional play. Out of sync in their semifinal match against Kamloops’s Valleyview, the Mustangs trailed 23-18 before charging back and stealing a 26-24 win. A stronger team effort resulted in a 25-16 victory in the second set. “We need to control our mental preparation better to be competitive with the top teams in the province,” said Buckley. “At times we rely on our athleticism too much. We can eliminate many unnecessary mistakes with better mental focus.” For full story, check www. pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Spooky getaways offer chills and thrills Horror movies do so well because a lot of us enjoy a good scare. But this October, Hotels.com wants you to get off the couch and experience the real thing. The company’s hotel experts found out which of Canada’s most popular cities are known for the unnatural being ... natural. From haunted hotels to creepy local attractions, you’ve got all the details to plan the perfect Halloween-inspired trip. Toronto: The Fairmont Royal York is a famous landmark hotel known for its guests that never check out. Guests have reported hearing the sounds of children at night and the eighth floor is said to be haunted by a man in a purple jacket. There are many ghostly reports at historic Fort York, including a female spirit who walks around the officers’ quarters and a red-coated guard who has been sighted in the barracks. From Oct. 23-27, visitors can also take part in the Fort York After Dark Lantern Tours to tour the grounds at night, hear the ghost stories and learn about the history. Old City Hall is said to be haunted by the last two people

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Old City Hall in toronto is said to be haunted by the last two people sentenced to death in its third floor courtroom.

sentenced to death in its third floor courtroom. Judges working on the third floor have since reported feeling a tug at the back of their gowns when walking the halls and some have claimed to hear the noises of past prisoners coming from the cellars. The Exhibition Place is known for its action-packed attractions, and Screemers is no exception. Since 1993, for the last two weeks of October, Canada’s No. 1 indoor scream park has been terrifying its visitors.

The park includes six haunted houses and carnival rides including the ‘Freak Out’. Vancouver: Apparently ghosts really like the Fairmont chain, as the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is another haunted hotel — but this time by a lady in red. Her name was Jennie Pearl Cox and she was a regular at the hotel before dying in a fatal car crash. Since then, reports of ghostly activity have included random elevator stops on floor 14 where a lady dressed

in red (presumably Cox) comes out and floats down the hallway. If you’re looking for another spooky place to check out, visit the Vogue Theatre, which is believed to be inhabited by two ghosts. One has been said to open doors in the dressing room and the other appears, dressed in a tuxedo, in the seating area. Get schooled in ghouls and take a drive down University Boulevard at University of British Columbia which is said to be haunted by a woman killed in the 1960s. Many reports have been filed by young men who have come across a woman who handed over a piece of paper with the library’s address, before jumping in the rear seat of the car and disappearing. Ottawa: Politics aren’t the only things that can get scary in this city. Ottawa is also home to some pretty spooky attractions including the HI-Ottawa Jail. An operational jail for 100 years, it has since been converted to a hostel. Reports from those who have stayed over include hearing sounds of crying at night, clothes being scattered around and unlocked doors locking shut.

Haunted Corn Maze takes shape at Covert Farms Bloody eyeballs, headless chefs and mindless zombies are making their way to Covert Farms for the Haunted Corn Maze this Friday and Saturday, from 3-8 p.m. For $9, thrill seekers can enjoy the Haunted Corn Maze, a family outdoor movie, smores and some of the other

Family Fun Zone activities. “This is a great way to enjoy some family time with the amazing friends and families found right here in the Okanagan Valley,” said Gene Covert, third generation owner and general manager of 600-acre Covert Farms. “We will also be trick

or treating, enjoying the warmth from our fire pits, and having a howling good time under the almost full moon.” From 3-5 p.m. enjoy the Halloween maze, intended for younger children. Then from 6-8 p.m. the witches won’t be able to hold back the gore and ghouls found within the maze itself.

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Flashlights are a necessity for the corn maze and will be available for purchase on site. Bring a trick or treat bag to collect some pre-Halloween goodies and a chair or blanket to sit on during the movie. All children 12 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult for the Haunted Corn Maze. Tickets for the Haunted Corn Maze tickets are available at the Covert Farms Market, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, or

online at www.covertfarms.ca. Partial proceeds will be donated to the South Okanagan Children’s Charity. Keep your eyes and ears open for Covert Farms future events: The Head Smashed-in Pumpkin Jump, and The First Annual Moonlight Run, both taking place Nov. 3. More information can be attained by calling the Covert Farms Market (250-498-2824) or online at www.covertfarms.ca.

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BELCOURT SHERRY GAIL Passed away peacefully on October 2, 2012 at the age of 55 years. Sherry will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Pat Ryan, two children; Jacolelin and Jordon. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Ramada Inn, 1050 Eckhardt Avenue West, Penticton, BC. Memorial tributes may be made to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 950 28th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

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Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

William David (Dave) April 20, 1940 - October 15, 2012 Dave left us suddenly and quietly at his home. It was totally unexpected and we were unprepared. He was recently predeceased by his Mum, Loreen Bateman, and in 1982 by his Dad, A.E. (Dewey) Bateman. Mourning this great loss is his brother, Robert J. Bateman (Judy) and his sister, Velma Bateman (Dennis Halfhide). His memory is also cherished by his nephew, Brooke Bateman (Katherine) and his niece, Jill Bateman (Jeff Griffiths) and his step-nieces and nephew, Jennifer Halfhide (Todd Stewardson), Tami Serpa and Allan Formo. Also loved and remembered by his grand-nieces and nephews Emily, Lukas, Leah and Ray, and his step grand-nieces and nephew Rose, Courtnee, Megan, Melissa and Josh. Dave was a very special person, warm, kind, helpful and also a bit like quicksilver. He was also very courageous as he faced the various adversities which plagued him throughout his life. He had a lively sense of humour, was given to corny one-liners, and loved his family and friends greatly. A dedicated community volunteer, Dave was a member of Knights of Pythias, and a long-time coach and volunteer for the Special Olympics in Penticton. He had been a bowler for many years and passed on his experience to others, something he enjoyed very much. He also enjoyed creating art, a long time interest. During his lifetime, he delivered telegrams, worked for CPR, drove taxi in Ontario for 12 years, worked for a moving company and delivered newspapers in Penticton for many years. These endeavours were finally brought to a halt by heart disease and double hip replacements. But Dave remained cheerful and always maintained the attitude “I'll just get through this and everything will be great". Dave was a cherished member of our family. We honour his memory and will love and miss him always. A Celebration of his Life will take place at Penticton United Church (696 Main St.) on Friday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Penticton United Church or the Special Olympics (c/o Mona Hazell Treas., 177 Secrest Ave., Penticton, V2A3R1). Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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INGRAM AGNES McOUAT Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2012 in Penticton, BC at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jeanette (Fred) Dick, Donna Marie (Joe) Fletcher, sister, Margaret (Bill) Smith and many other family members. Sadly predeceased by her sons; Lyall (Trudy) Ingram and Brian Ingram. Agnes was well known as “The Cashier at IGA” where she worked for 28 years. Heartfelt thanks to the Penticton Emergency Response Team, The Ambulance Assistants and all of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Penticton Regional Hospital. Think of Agnes when you have your next cup of tea. Memorial tributes may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or charity of choice Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com. Providence “Celebrating Lives Together” 250-493-1774

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Our campuses in the BC Interior are recruiting for FT and PT Employment Services Specialists. The Specialist will support current students by facilitating job search training, following up with future graduates with solid career development advice, and monitoring their progress on student loan repayment. You have a CCDP designation (or in the field of study) and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the career development field. You are skilled at networking with employers and up to date on current labour markets. For details and to apply on-line, visit our website at http://www.sprottshaw.com/about/were-hiring/

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Education/Trade Schools

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

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Help Wanted

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

COMMERCIAL TIRE TECHNICIAN Must have good drivers abstract and experience in commercial truck tires. Please apply in person with resume at Fountain Tire - Attention Scott 359 Dawson Avenue

FOUNTAIN TIRE is seeking a reliable, motivated

LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN,

experienced in brakes, suspension, front end, wheel alignments and all related services. Candidates should posses quality workmanship, superior customer experience, and able to work in a team environment. At Fountain Tire, you’d have a great place to work - competitive compensation, a manager with a large support network, and the chance to learn and grow. This position can lead to bigger opportunities! Apply in person with resume to 359 Dawson Ave, attention Scott.

Employment

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Permanent F/T labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 5-6 days a week. 8-10 hours a day beginning approximately January 10th. 2013. Work includes but is not limited to tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

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Owner Operators $2500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at our Kamloops or Kelowna terminals for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter & mountain, driving exp./ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. EDMONTON BASED Company seeks experienced Dozer, Excavator and Grader Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Accommodations and subsistence provided. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@commandequipment.com ERNIE O’S Restaurant and Pub Edson, Alberta requires line cooks. $13 - $16 per hour. Subsidized housing available. Fax resume to 780-723-3603 email: ernieos.doug@telus.net

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires qualified Chip Haulers, based in Okanagan Falls. The position requires min. 2 yrs exp. inclusive of mountain driving, clean abstract and ability to cross-shift working days and evenings. We offer extended benefits, e-logs, satellite dispatch and steady work with direct deposit. Pension plan avail after 1 yr employment. Fax: 250-357-2009 Tel: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230 or apply online; www.sutco.ca

Education/Trade Schools

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

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North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire a Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

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Help Wanted

Fountain Tire Penticton is looking for a motivated, experienced

Employment

The Penticton Western News is looking for carriers in select areas. Call Mark in Circulation 250-492-363 ext. 219

PRACTICAL NURSING For those with a desire to help others and make the world a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. Our programs put you on a path to making a difference in our world and the lives of others.

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Please send your resume to: The Penticton Western News Box 401, 2250 Camrose Street Penticton BC V2A 8R1 Applications will be accepted until November 9, 2012

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Servers, hosts & manager wanted, drop resumes Penticton Buffet 2987 Skaha Lake Rd, no phone calls please

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

Trades, Technical FIBRE GLASS CHOPPING gun operator wanted Okotoks Alberta Bath tub manufacturing plant. Please contact for details:1-(403)-938-2448 www.altrekproducts.com HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867.

JOURNEYMAN automotive technician required for busy shop in Revelstoke, BC. We are diverse shop, working on all makes and models, and are devoted to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Applicant would be required to do all kinds of repairs from chassis and brakes to electrical and in depth computer diagnostics. $25-30/hr. Please email resume to revelstokegarage@gmail.com or apply in person at The Revelstoke Garage - 1240 Powerhouse Rd, Revelstoke, B.C. Local HVAC company requires a 3rd or 4th year Sheet Metal Apprentice. Competitive wage, great group plan. Full-time. Fax resume to: 250-490-0744, or email to: aarongle@vip.net

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IN-STORE SECURITY OFFICER Leading Retailer requires an individual to be an in-store loss prevention officer in a busy retail environment. The Position Your main job function as a Loss Prevention Associate is the effective control of shoplifter activity within the specific facility or facilities to which you are assigned. You will be responsible for the following: • Identification and Observation of shoplifters • Apprehension and detention of shoplifters • Recovery of property • Processing suspects and corresponding paper work. • Preservation of evidence • Work with management and associates to ensure security controls are in place Qualifications The successful candidate should possess the following; • B. S.T. & A.S.T. Licencing • Strong analytical skills • Good written communication skills • Ability to work under stressful and high pressure situations • Team player • Able to investigate, interpret, and identify integrity issues • Ability to multi-task This is a full time position that offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits. Compensation is in accordance with experience and education.

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

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Cleaning Services House Cleaning & More Services, weekly/bi-weekly, call MaidsPlus 250-809-7977

Garden & Lawn Lake Breeze Lawn Care, fall yard & garden clean-up, call (250)809-2398 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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CALL JOHN HIEBERT for all your framing and drywall needs. 30 plus years experience, competitive rates, for an estimate call 250-809-8708 or 250-809-8414 Meadowvale Construction Reno’s, additions, new construction, bathrooms, tile, roofing & more, over 35 yrs experience, call Mark (250)809-8425 RENOVATIONS, no job too big or small, 25 years exp. with solid references. Update your home with peace of mind, call Ted Lund, 250-490-7991 Skilled Carpenter Available for all aspects of carpentry. Specializing in decks, pergolas, tile, framing,drywall, painting, finishing. Reas. rates. 20 yrs exp. Photos & refs avail Contact Paul 250-486-4739

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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

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

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Merchandise for Sale

Painting & Decorating

Free Items

Heavy Duty Machinery

FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

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Firewood/Fuel

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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

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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

Pets & Livestock

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

Shavings

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

FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

Furniture UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE OPEN HOUSE Friday, Oct. 26 10am-5pm MANY IN STORE SPECIALS! ALL ONE OF A KIND ITEMS! COME CHECK US OUT!

256 Westminster Ave. W. Ph: 778-476-5919

www.pentictonbargainstore.com Are you looking for couches comfortable enough to fall asleep on? Then these 2 COUCHES are the ones for you! $200 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 Loveseat and chair $250, navy hide-a-bed, $150, both clean and immac. (250)490-4680

Pets Cross bred border collie pups, mother has good cattle sense, make good pets or farm dogs, $75, 250-498-3343

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage 1892, J.C Adams 8 day Mantle Clock, clean, new springs. Very unique Jim Beam bottles ,one liquor bottle with wind up dancing ballerina, all in original boxes, 2 brass spittoons (250)493-7976

Auctions FARM MARKET AUCTION Food Service & Farm Equipment, Nov. 3, 11 AM at Horstings Farm, 2 mi N. of Cache Creek. View photos at doddsauction.com 1-866545-3259 Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Apt/Condo for Rent

Matching loveseat & chair, green, excellent cond., $100 (both), (778)476-5474 New 3 cushioned chesterfield, flower pattern, Brand new brown material recliner, New soft green, swivel chair, $150 each, (250)493-8723 (Between 9 & Noon only) 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 Moving sale, 9am-4pm, Sat., Oct. 27, Caravilla Estates, 515-3105 South Main St., come in off Wilson St., park on Wilson, walk in. (furniture etc.)

Apt/Condo for Rent

RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 Property Management 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Naramata Hillside: very large, Fairview: Lrg, quiet, 1 bdrm private, 1 bdrm suite, f/s, w/d, d/w, condo f/s, w/d, a/c, d/w, m/w. Pkg wood f/p, a/c, deck with excellent & deck. $775.00 incl. water. view of Ok lake, garage, near Kettle Valley trail, all util. incl. avail Lakeshore Towers: 4th floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, m/w, now $825.00. Some pets ok. cent air and heat, pkg, deck, Edmonton Ave.: 55 Plus, 2 bdrm, storage, pool, sauna, hot tub 2 bath condo. F/S, W/D, D/W, and more. Avail. Nov.1 $1400.00 A/C, pkg and storage. $950.00 + elec. incl. water, avail now MONDAY - FRIDAY

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

250-492-2233 ASK FOR DEBBIE

APARTMENTS

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 .................................... $1150.00 2 bed corner apt., 2 bath, 5 appl., secure parking. Avail. NOW 250 MARINA WAY ............................................... $1600.00 2 bed, 2 bath, fr/st, d/w, w/d, secure parking. Avail. NOV. 1 HOUSES / DUPLEX

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

7753 Bobcat & 14’ Dump Trailer, 2002 F350 p/u, all in good working order, package, $23,900, (250)809-6757 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

Medical Supplies 4-wheel electric scooter, near new, located in Penticton $1800, call 250-490-0349 Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745. Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Musical Instruments

Mobile Homes & Parks

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 Midnight Madness! 1 night only! Thurs. Oct. 25, 6pm-Midnight, Skaha Sound, Pent. (250)492-4710

Tools Drywall tools, stucco machine, table saw, small utility trailer with canopy, (250)493-5350 Myford ML7 metal lathe incls many accs. In original packaging. $2800 obo. 250-545-4410

Misc. for Sale Check our ad out in Heavy Equipment. Scrap Pappy. Phone 250-260-0217. CRYSTALS, Earth Stones, Gemstones, Pendulums, Custom Printed Gifts, Beads & Bangles, Fashion Hats & Accessories. Penticton Tile Printing & Gifts 441 Main St. FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com Golf Clubs, w/ bag & balls, used twice, $120. Motorola DVR 1100, 160 GB, $80. Debbie Travis stand up bath cabinet, never used, $60. Call (250)-462-6275 Graco Ultra Max 490 on wheels spray machine. New still in box, comes with Graco cordless 18V in case used once. $1375 for both. 250503-9077 anytime. Honda Generator 1KW, near new condition, $500, 250-4902032 Sand Box, Six yard, fits a 4ton single axle. Fishing boat, 20ftx7ft aluminum fb, 135 outboard motor + electric motor. Half canopy. Will take trades. 250-545-4653, 250-308-0977

Misc. Wanted

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1220 Government St., 1071 sqft. bungalow, $238,000, comfree.com #356771, OPEN HOUSE, Sat., 12-2pm Hobby Farm, 10 acres, w/ 3 bdrm, basement home. $398,000. 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong BC 1-250-546-8630 Large 3bdrm house, large lot, very private, 9308-Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream, $398,000. 250-546-8630. ******* 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, $115,000, (250)488-7619

Lots Beachfront lot, on OK lake. Surveyed. Westside rd. Leased land. 250-549-3377.

Mobile Homes & Parks

30th Annual Midnight Madness! 1 night only! Thurs. Oct. 25th, 6pm-Midnight, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E (250)492-4710

OWNERS MOTIVATED to sell their mobile home in the most desirable park in Keremeos, 2bdrm, 1bath+ den w/hot tub & extra bath in progress, carport w/extra parking,12x12 covered sundeck, Yard is done in lawn, flower beds & shrubs, reasonable pad rent, must see home, near maintenance free, walking distance to all amenities, phone (250)4997823 for more info or to view

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

Musical Instruments

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $525 /$625 /$750 $650 /$660 $725 $750

Bach, 1 and 2 bdrm apts near library/downtown, elevator, cov’d parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. NOW and Nov. 1 (EFR) 2nd & 3rd flr walk-up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, freshly painted, f,s, coin-up laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD304) 2 bdrm, grd flr, h.w. flrs, newer kitchen, f,s, a/c, covered parking, extra storage. Avail. NOW (A447) Skaha Place, 2 bdrm condo, large patio, f, s, a/c, elevator. Avail. NOW (A323)

HOUSES: $950

Near Pen High, top half of duplex, 2 bdrm & den, 5 appliances, hardwood floors, lease req’d. Avail. NOW (H710-2) $950 Lower 3 bdrm duplex, laminate flrs, f,s, w.d, 1 bathroom, close to mall. Avail. Nov. 15 (H721-1) $1000 Near Pen High, 2 bdrm house, with rec room in basement, fenced yard, h.w. floors. Avail. Nov. 1 (H699) $1000 Near OK College & Can Tire, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, fenced yard. Avail. NOW to June/13 (H679) $1200 2 bdrm home, 1 bath, H.W flrs and carpet, fenced yard, f,s, d/w, w.d, near schools. Avail. NOW (H757)

FURNISHED HOUSES/CONDOS $1200 Newer 2 bdrm 2 bath condo near SOEC and downtown, sec’d parking, 2 decks. Avail. Sept. or NOW through May/ June/13 (A446) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BROCKTON COURT

241 Scott Avenue 1 Bedroom from $650 2 Bedroom from $795 Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony

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1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1 & 2 Bdrm - new renos - new Mgmt - on bus route & close to all amenities - call Chris for details 250-809-0015 1bdrm Apt., 1353 Penticton Ave., f/s, transit, lam. floor, 1yr. lease, $650/mo. Dennis @Realty Exec. (250)493-4372 1bdrm +den, Exec., at Lakeshore Towers, pool, sauna, hot tub, gym, secure prkg., ref’s req’d, lease, N/P $1100/mo. Dennis @ Realty Exec. (250)493-4372 1bdrm+den Exec., DT, 136 Front St., 1 block from lake & park, np, secure parking, $1000/mo., Dennis at Realty Executives,(250)493-4372 2bdrm., 2 ba., 6 appl., U/G parking, N/S, N/P, $1050/ mo. (250)328-9443 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

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Homes for Rent

LARGE 2bdrm Apt. $850 Avail. Now, & Large 1bdrm Apt. $750, Avail. Nov. 1st, 40+ building. Call (250)-487-1136

PENTICTON- ORCHARD setting, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, cover park, fenced yrd, separate office/bdrm attached to carport, RV parking. $1000+ utils. Summerland, 250-462-4367.

Commercial/ Industrial 1000sq’ of Industrial/Commercial Space for lease, compounded yard, overhead door. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295 2400sqft shop w/office, approx 0.5 acre fenced compound, great location, HWY 97 frontage, 1km south of Ok Falls, 250-490-6669 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

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Motels,Hotels $480 up Motel rooms and RV pads. Located at Penticton and RV park Summerland. Good till May 31st. Taxes if apply. 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

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McGraw St., 4bdrm , 2ba, renovated, $1350+util, excellent location, near Cherry Lane, Walmart & school, avail. Nov. 1, (250)488-6125

STORE FRONT on busy Rutland Road, in high traffic area available immediately. Contact (250)861-1565. Used room dividers for sale, (250)490-4680

Homes for Rent 10109 Lenzi St., Summerland, 3bdrm, f/s, (250)494-9078 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 233 Brendan Ave, 2bd, garage, yard, across from Walmart $1200, VJ 250-490-1530 3BDRM 2.5bath, in Oyama. Lake access. $1200 + utils. N/P, N/S. 250-306-1936 Beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, 1200 sqft Upper Level Home, vaulted ceilings, private, landscaped, fenced. Pets on approval, $975 includes utilities & Sat. TV. References required. 250-499-0035 evenings. Cozy garden cottage, walk to dntn., 2 bdrm., 6 appl., priv. rear patio/yard, N/S house, sm. pets neg., $925/mo. +util., Nov. rent free, 250-496-4031 Pent. 2bdrm + den, 1 ba., fenced yrd., garage, walk to dwntn, avail. now, N/S, N/P, $1100 + util. (250)770-8020 MManagement@shaw.ca Small guest house for rent, one person, ns, np, nd, $600+util, (250)493-0364

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Shared Accommodation FURNISHED room to rent in beautiful home. Private bathroom, large bedroom with spacious closet and built in cupboards. $550 utilities included. W/D, internet, cable with hook up in bedroom. 5 min walk to hospital, library and stores. Must be tidy & NS. Avail. Nov. 1. 250-462-4433

Suites, Lower 1bdrm daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, $700 incl. util., (250)493-5630 2 bdrm first floor duplex in Van Horne str. fenced yard. $799, share utilities. 250-4870268 2 BDRM WILTSE, PRIVATE YARD, PATIO, LAUNDRY, SHED, INCL UTIL NS, $900 250-488-3773 AVAIL NOV. 1. 2room cottage, queen bed, util. incl., cable, req’s single,mature person, N/S, N/P. $650/mo. (250)490-3855

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NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

In accordance with the Local Government Act (section 809 and 810), Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen proposed Bylaw 2575 includes the following properties, which will receive exemptions from Property Taxes for 2013.

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Civic Address

Organization

715-00565.105

Parcel A, Bl 3, DL210 SDYD Pl 519

224 Robinson Ave Naramata

Naramata Museum Society

714-796.090

Lot 9, Pl 34520, DL 374, SDYD

1145 Main Street Okanagan Falls

$ 2,055

714-6485.100

Lot 3, Pl 4041, DL 2450S, SDYD Portion L 727 Lot 1, Pl 13268, DL 2450S, SDYD DL 2450S, SDYD

10384 384 Ave

Okanagan Falls Heritage & Museum Society South Okanagan Sportsmen Association

Osoyoos Wildlife Federation City of Penticton (leased to golf course)

$ 515

Keremeos-Cawston Sportsmen Assoc Hedley Sports Association

$ 911

714-6485.100 714-9060.000 715-2713.010

716-2752.000 716-9035.000 716-9035.002 716-10308.000 714-6476.020 717-895.600 716-02837.000 714-00819.081 714-05353.070 777-09000.100

Lot A, Pl 40972, DL 2 366 367, ODYD (Portion outside Municipal Boundary) Lot A, Pl B6949, DL 319, SDYD Lot 13-15, Block 8, Pl 2565, DL 2482, SDYD SDYD, SUP 11350 Lot 1, Pl KAP62023, DL 2450S Block B, DL 1091 OS, SDYD Parcel A, DL 0457, SDYD Parcel Y, DL 0374, SDYD Lot B, PL KAP89970, DL 2450S DL 2499 Except Plan H 397 41847, For Mobile Folio C/REF 89000.100

10393 384 Ave 14000 Strawberry Creek Road 600 Comox Street, Penticton

Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption – Regional District portion only $ 1,383

$ 174 $ 1,132

$ 520

Nickel Plate X-Country $ 415 Ski Club Fairview Mountain $ 9,953 Golf Club Society Princeton Golf Club $ 3,211 Keremeos Elks Lodge

$ 1,220

OK Falls United Church The Natures Trust

$454

Penticton Shooting Sports Association

$ 530

$1,211

The “Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption” is the amount of taxes that would be imposed on each property if they were not exempt. The value of the exemption has been calculated using 2012 Property Tax rates.

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Large 2bdrm ground level suite, newly reno’d, 1km N of Ok Falls, great lake view, ns, $725 incl util. Avail. Dec. 1. 250-497-5658

Townhouses 3bdrm, 1.5ba, private backyard, coin laundry, np, ns, $950/mo., (250)490-4198

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‘64 Buick Riviera frame on restoration blue on blue. Everything new. 56K orig miles. Call for details. ‘66 Pontiac Paris CS sport convert. complete frame on resto. 76K orig miles. $15,500. 250-503-9077

3bdrm in Ok Falls, 1.5ba, full bsmt, window coverings, DW, F/S, close to school, town & lake, Avail. Nov. 1st, (250)8094949, (250)490-0875

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, microPenticton, very clean, 2 bdrm, wave, W/D, quiet, mature 1 ba, Lrg. storage, cement resp. tenants with ref’s req’d, backyard, 4appl., close to $1475/mo. Avail. immed. malls, bus route, schools, (250)276-5447 $975/mo.+util. Mature working Trim: 5.81” person only, N/S, N/P, Avail. Nov. 1st, (250)493-5032 or 250-809-6748

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Trucks & Vans 1970 Chev 2WD pick up, good shape, $2500, (250)493-4934 1991 Chev, ext.cab,long box, 4x4, 454 auto, p/w, p/l. $1800 obo. 250-307-0002 2001 Dodge Caravan, great shape, $2500, (250)499-5950 2003 Chev 3500 duelly/4x4. As New. Black, full load, leather, never seen snow. 6.6 duramax turbo. Only 26,000km. Asking $34,500. 250-5422822, 250-260-0189 2005 GMC SLT Duramax Diesel, only 115,000kms, great shape, $22,000 250-493-4934 2010 Ford Ranger Sport, Extd cab, 4 liter V6, 5spd, auto trans, matching canopy, rust proof pkg, running boards, 4yrs warranty remaining, $4000 in extras, only 20k, $14,500, phone (250)4930185 or cell 250-462-1903

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