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THE SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE turns five next week and in that time has amassed an impressive list of performances, including a national championship from the Vees and a visit from Cirque du Soleil.

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Five years ago sitting in her portable trailer for an office, Carla Seddon could see the vision for the South Okanagan Events Centre, even through a cloud of construction dust. “I think all of the people who have been here since the beginning could see that vision. It was just a matter of taking all the steps, and they were some interesting steps along the way,” said Seddon, Global Spectrum’s senior marketing manager at the SOEC. From all hands on deck frantically wiping down seats on Sept. 27, 2008, minutes before they opened their doors for the first time to the community for the inaugural event, the Penticton Vees versus the West Kelowna Warriors, to one million people visiting over five years, the SOEC has forever changed the face of entertainment and events in the South Okanagan. “I think the negativity in the beginning towards Global Spectrum was one of the biggest challenges. There were certainly mistakes made on our side, but to know that you have this vision and the potential, but to read letters to the editor was a tough slog for a lot of our staff to constantly be hit with,” said Seddon. “I think a lot of us took it as a personal challenge as well. We knew that Global Spectrum was a really good company and it was a matter of learning this city. “It was put your head down and do everything to the best of your ability, and slowly but surely we turned it around.” From the very first concert, Feist, to hosting mega-star acts like Brad Paisley and setting attendance records with Eric Church, a relationship developed with the SOEC, Global Spectrum and businesses so everyone could

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maximize the potential for the building. Seddon said it was a matter of the company capitalizing on their knowledge of the business and learning the ropes in the city. Part of that was learning what shows sell well, and so far it has been country music. They also have brought in an array of entertainment like Cirque du Soleil, Avicci, the Harlem Globetrotters and musicals to appeal to a wider demographic. Seddon said having a leader in Dean Clarke, the general manager and recently announced regional vice-president for Global Spectrum, has proven to be a huge positive because they have leaned on his regional experience. “It’s really funny to hear one of my friends in Kelowna ask why all the good bands are going to Penticton,” said Robert Appelman, president of the Penticton Hospitality Association. “We want people to know that Penticton is a great town with big-city amenities. The SOEC has had a really big impact bringing events and tourists into town that stay overnight at hotels and motels. “I have people staying overnight that live as close as Kelowna and Vernon because they are checking out the nightlife after a concert, event, convention or seminar.” In an economic impact study of the SOEC, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Memorial Arena and Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre from Sept. 1, 2011 to Aug. 30, 2012 it shows $33.9 million in total economic activity, generating the equivalent to 368 jobs. In a break down of information, using the Keith Urban concert as the example, the study counted 4,945 people in paid attendance with the biggest draw of people coming from the Okanagan region (3,026), outside of Penticton. Using their formula, the study says the concert generated $302,959.

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Albas named parliamentary secretary Steve Kidd

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Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas has a new job and title to add to his list of duties in Ottawa. On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper named Albas as the new parliamentary secretary to the president of the Treasury Board. “It’s a huge honour to be appointed by the prime minister to this important portfolio,” said Albas. “I think it’s also recognition of the importance of Okanagan-Coquihalla as a region and ensuring our views are represented in more senior roles.” The work of a parliamentary secretary is varied, according to Albas, and ultimately is determined by the Treasury Board president, Tony Clement. Typically a parliamentary secretary will communicate decisions and policies, help facilitate different Treasury Board-related bills and legislation through the House of Commons as well as providing guidance at the committee stage of review. “I look forward to working with Mr. Albas as our government continues to focus on the economy, keeping our streets and communities safe, celebrating our history, and promoting Canada’s interests on the world stage,” said Harper, in a statement. “Mr. Albas will play an important role in helping our government deliver on its commitments to Canadian taxpayers, including keeping taxes low, protecting Canadian families, and putting our finances on a sustainable path.” Albas, still in his first term as MP, said he is looking forward to the new challenge, having taken his own private member’s bill through the House and serving on several parliamentary committees, including the standing committees on government operations and estimates and on justice and human rights. “I am very excited for the opportunity. I welcome that challenge,” said Albas.

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“I think this is going to be a fun but challenging learning curve.” Though this is an extra workload, Albas said it won’t detract from his constituency duties. Rather, he said it’s a natural step to be able to continue to bring constituency concerns forward. Through advancing his private member’s bill and his work on communities Albas said he has built a reputation “as someone who is a team player and gets things done.” “That’s why I got involved in public service in the beginning. It’s all about results, it’s all about making sure people are heard and their views are being represented, whether it was at the council table or in Ottawa,” said Albas.

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SOEC - Beyond growing pains and getting better Jim Cressman, president of Invictus Entertainment Group, has worked with Global Spectrum on bringing several acts to the SOEC. Being a Penticton resident himself, Cressman said he applauds the city for constructing the building and seeing that it provides a great economic impact. “I also applaud Dean Clarke and Global Spectrum for taking a very innovative approach to a tough business in concert promotion,” Cressman said. “Penticton and the secondary markets which have been the focus of my company and touring have really stepped up over the years. “We have just had incredible luck with growing these secondary markets because there is a hunger for the ticket-buying populous to enjoy something A-level in their home towns. “I have to tip my hat to

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Global Spectrum, they have found innovative ways to make it work for the artist and work for promoters like myself.” International artists, who have played on huge arena tours have also praised the SOEC. Cressman said one of the coolest parts of his job is looking out into the audience to see people so excited that an artist of the magnitude of Brad Paisley or Carrie Underwood would come play their small town. “Then seeing the artist who has 5,000 screaming fans singing back every lyric of every song they have ever put out,” said Cressman. “In both cases of Keith Urban and Brad Paisley this happened and they came up to me after the show and said I want to do more places like this. This was amazing and why I do this.” Kevin Webb, director of events and operation manager, who has previously helped open buildings in London, Ont. and the University of Phoenix Stadium before coming to open the SOEC said he too also saw the potential the building had when he came to Penticton during the construction phase. Still, he never would have expected to have played host to some of the megastars they have. “Who would have thought when we were sitting in a trailer for our office that Brad Paisley was going to be here, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Rihanna which was 20

Government settles with support staff, leaves tab with school districts Joe Fries

Western News Staff

It’s unclear how much a new contract with support staff will cost the Okanagan Skaha School District. The Canadian Union of Public Employees announced late Wednesday it had agreed to a two-year “framework agreement” with the B.C. government. The deal, which runs through June 2014 and includes a cumulative pay increase of 3.5 per cent, must still be ratified by 27,000 union members like janitors and educational assistants, who threatened to strike as early as next week if an agreement couldn’t be reached. A representative for CUPE Local 523, which covers the Okanagan, could not be reached for comment. B.C Education Minister Peter Fassbender said in a statement that school districts “will need to develop savings plans to pay for the agreement.”

Okanagan Skaha School District superintendent Wendy Hyer said via email Thursday she was unable to provide an estimate of the proposed deal’s budgetary impact. “As the information has just been received by the district it will take some time to determine actual cost,” she said. School districts were asked this summer to draw up savings plans to fund possible wage increases, but Hyer said that was for “one possible scenario regarding a settlement,” and the tentative deal “is different than initially discussed so we will have to cost it out.” The district budgeted a total of $7.6 million for salaries for support staff and educational assistants in 2013-14. An increase of 3.5 per cent to that amount would equal about $265,000. With support staff now under contract, the B.C. government can turn its attention to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, with which it’s seeking a 10-year deal. Teachers’ last contract, a two-year pact, expired at the end of June.

trucks and a pink tank,” he said. “The vision of what everyone wanted this building to be has happened.” Developing relationships to bring in international acts is something the management of the SOEC has become so good at in the past five years, said Webb. “Our phone is probably one of the first ones to ring when there is an opportunity to do a show just because of what we have done over the past five years,” said Webb. “How we treat people, how the food tastes, the marketing, how many tickets they sell, all of that stuff plays into it.” Now forging ahead, Webb said they hope the next five years are just as exciting as the first five. Global Spectrum is inviting everyone to the SOEC on Sept. 27 at 5:55 p.m. to celebrate their five-year anniversary with the hopes of setting a Guinness World Record for the most simultaneous high-fives prior to the Penticton Vees season home opener against the Merritt Centennials. Participants are asked to arrive between 5 to 5:45 p.m. and at exactly 5:55 p.m. an aerial photo and video will be taken to document the participants. The current record is 4,699 set in the U.S. Before the world record attempt free hot dogs and pop will be given out as well as a commemorative five-year anniversary poster. The festivities continue inside the SOEC with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. There will be a ceremonial banner raising and the singing of the national anthem by special guest Mark Donnelly of the Vancouver Canucks. Concession specials will also be offered during the game.

Firefighters shake boots for muscular dystrophy The Penticton firefighters have been very busy! No, not just putting out fires, they’re lending a hand in their community too. From hand delivering a birthday cake for a local child with muscular dystrophy, to now shaking their boots in this year’s annual boot drive, the Penticton firefighters are everywhere making a difference for people with neuromuscular disorders. You can find the Penticton Fire Fighters at Walmart and Safeway stores on Sunday, Sept. 22. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to say hello and drop

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Penticton scores major business award Western News Staff

Penticton’s goal to be a great place to do business has won the city the 2013 Open for Business Award, a provincial program that recognizes communities that support small business through local government measures. “Penticton is the perfect place for entrepreneurs, so we are thrilled to be recognized with an Open for Business Award,” said Mayor Garry Litke. “Our vision for the community fosters innovation and economic opportunity,

and it is very rewarding to be recognized as a provincial leader in small business development.” The awards are issued by B.C.’s Small Business Roundtable, established in 2005 to be the voice for small business to government. “This is fantastic news for Penticton and a tribute to our city’s excellent leadership in creating a business-friendly community,” said Andre Martin, president of the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce. “It’s great to see Penticton recognized as a

standout performer in all of B.C.” Key initiatives outlined in the City of Penticton’s submission included a property tax gap for small business among the best of the province, economic incentive zone program, reduction in building permit fees between 25 and 30 per cent to be the most competitive in the South Okanagan, improved business licence application processes, research data provision for small business and an ongoing commitment to entrepreneurs led by the economic development

office and development services division. “We’re doing everything we can to welcome people and businesses into the community. We are that much more friendly now than we have ever been,” said Coun. John Vassilaki. “We continue to try to increase those incentives.” Martin added that the award, which carries a $10,000 grant to fund more business-friendly developments in town, will boost Penticton’s reputation province-

wide as a great place to do business. “We hope this award will telegraph to businesses throughout B.C.: ‘Come to Penticton your business can thrive there,’” he said. “We are doing even more to develop the downtown and increase residential so business can prosper with the increase in population,” said Vassilaki. “It’s a huge plus for Penticton, when we are being recognized by other municipalities at the UBCM.”

A place to stay forever PUBLIC NOTICE VOTE PENTICTON AS A GREAT PLACE The Downtown Penticton Market has been nominated as one of Canada’s Great Places! Over the coming weeks the Penticton’s downtown market will contend for the 2013 Great Public Space Award – as determined by the Canadian Institute of Planners. The most popular places nominated will be on the short-list of finalists highlighted on the Great Places in Canada website. Canadians from across the country will vote for the People’s Choice Award in each category, while a judging panel of renowned planning experts will weigh in to pick the Great Places in Canada for 2013. Vote for Penticton’s Downtown Market by visiting: http://www.cip-icu.ca/greatplaces/ en/place.asp?id=6143. You can vote for Penticton’s Downtown Market once each hour until September 23rd. Let’s show Canada what a great place we have!

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CITIZEN SURVEY The City of Penticton has launched its

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Council sets anchor to Sicamous plans Steve Kidd

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Work has started once more on the Okanagan Lake Waterfront revitalization, but the project may not quite be completed this fall as planned. The delay comes from Penticton city council, who decided not to finish the walkway by the SS Sicamous until they have a chance to discuss future plans for that area, which include possibilities of day moorage, enhancing the park area and building structures and activities for children. But it won’t be until the 2014 budget process that council considers allocating money for planning such a development, let alone building it. Earlier this month, council considered

Teneycke pleads guilty to breach and possession of meth

whether to use asphalt instead of concrete for the new walkway as a cheaper and easier material to replace should future Sicamous plans require a different design. Coun. Andrew Jakubeit suggested a another option; to wait until after the 2014 budget deliberations to do any work on the walkway where it curves past the SS Sicamous. That was eventually accepted, with only Coun. Helena Konanz voting in opposition, but not until debating the wisdom of changing plans midstream. Coun. Judy Sentes spoke against the changes, arguing that any future plans for the Sicamous area should incorporate the finished walkway. “I am worried how that is going to look. I think their plan should be considerate of what we have already done, rather than us putting in something temporary while they Kristi Patton

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An Okanagan Falls man with a marked past has plead guilty to a breach of his conditions and a drug charge which could mean more jail time. Ronald Arthur Teneycke, a convicted sex offender, plead guilty Wednesday in Penticton provincial

plan,” said Sentes. “I don’t see this happening in a year or two. “I support it, I think it would be terrific, but I don’t think we should accommodate our beautiful plan in consideration of something yet to be determined, still in the planning and I fear a long way off. “ Konanz was also opposed to the asphalt option; she felt the area in front of the SS Sicamous needed the planned improvements. “That does look pretty rough there,” said Konanz. “I really don’t think we are going to have money to put anything more on that waterfront for this next budget session.” Mitch Moroziuk, director of operations, said that depending on how long the budget deliberations run, it might be possible to finish the walkway late this year or early in spring 2014.

court to possession of methamphetamine as well as a breach of his conditions to not be in possession of any illegal drugs. Teneycke, 51, has a long criminal history that includes a conviction for sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement of an Okanagan Falls teenager and two counts of uttering threats that put him in jail

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Over the past decade, no other project in the region has generated as much debate as the building and operation of the South Okanagan Events Centre. Part of the problem was with the promises made by the proponents of the SOEC, namely instant success and an immediate impact on the economy of Penticton. Hiring staff from south of the border who knew nothing about Canadian culture or entertainment, junior hockey or curling also didn’t help matters. In the first years, there were letters to the editor calling the structure a white elephant and others who thought the best way to handle the rising deficit was to close the doors. There were flops in the early days including Feist, Michael Bolton and Rihanna. Eventually, things began to turn around. The right people were put in the right place and started making the right decisions. A new spirit of co-operation between Global Spectrum management and the city’s staff and advisory committee, made a huge difference in attitude and performance. Since the flops, there have been dozens of successes including Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Heart, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Motley Crue, Cirque de Soleil, the Vancouver Canucks’ training camp, the Young Stars Classic and a national championship by the Penticton Vees. Next week the SOEC celebrates its fifth anniversary, with the home opener for the PentictonPENTICTON Vees — exactly the same way the building WESTERN opened five years ago. Although it had a tough infancy, the positive economic impact the SOEC was intended to have on the community is now being felt. In only a few years, it has gone from the target of widespread criticism to a shining star in our community.

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Merkel still strong as allies weaken

It’s not a question of whether “Mutti” (Mom) will still be in power after the German election this Sunday. Of course she will: Chancellor Angela Merkel, the “mother of the nation,” will soon overtake former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher to become the longest-ruling female leader in modern European history. The question is what kind of government she will lead. It’s a big question, because Germany is the economic powerhouse of the European Union. The fate of the troubled euro currency will be decided in Berlin, as will the associated project for a closer political union. Germany has only 80 million of the EU’s 400 million citizens, but Angela Merkel is indisputably its main decision-maker. However, she cannot make those decisions alone. Coalitions are inevitable in German politics. Neither the main conservative party, Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (permanently allied to its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union), nor the biggest left-wing party, the Social Democrats, ever wins enough seats to rule alone. And Merkel may have to form a different coalition after this election, because its current partner, the centreright Free Democratic Party, is going down. In last week’s local

elections in Bavaria, the second-largest German state, the Free Democrats got only three per cent of the vote, well short of the five per cent threshold they must pass to win any seats in the Gwynne state assembly. The same five per Dyer cent threshold applies in federal elections on Sunday, which means they will probably not make it back into the Bundestag (the federal parliament) either. So if they are unavailable as a coalition partner, who else is there? There are the Greens, who once looked well on their way to replacing the Free Democrats as the thirdlargest party. Last year, in the aftermath of the disaster at Fukushima, their anti-nuclear power policy seemed justified to many Germans, and they were polling up to 30 per cent of the vote. But Merkel promptly declared that her own party would close down all of Germany’s nuclear reactors, stealing the Greens’ main issue, and their support began to plummet. Last week, for the first time in years, popular support for the Greens fell below 10 per cent.

They’ll still make it back into the Bundestag, but not with enough seats to make their preferred option of a Social Democrat-Green coalition viable. A Christian Democrat-Green Dyer coalition is also Straits imaginable, though it would not be the preference of either party. However, Angela Merkel’s party may not even win enough seats to make that possible. Her personal popularity remains undented, but her party is bleeding support to the new “Alternative fuer Deutschland” party (AfD – Alternative for Germany). The AfD only launched last February, but its proposal to kill the euro and resurrect Germany’s beloved former currency, the Deutschmark, or at least to kick the weaker economies of southern Europe out of the euro, got instant traction. “It can’t be a taboo any more (to say) that it’s an option for Germany to return to the Deutschmark,” declared Roland Klaus, the AfD’s leader, and the party began its rapid rise in the polls. It’s still not clear whether the AfD will win enough votes to clear the 5 per cent threshold

and enter the Bundestag, but it’s getting likelier by the day. As a populist, nationalist, antiimmigrant party its support comes mainly from the right, that is, from people who used to vote for the Christian Democrats, but its euro policy is so toxic politically that it is not a candidate for a coalition with either major party. The arithmetic for forming a new coalition is therefore getting harder and harder to do. Neither of the main parties has changed its standing much – Christian Democrats around 40 per cent, Social Democrats around 25 per cent – but the turbulence among the smaller parties has been so great that neither of the major parties is likely to be able to form a coalition without the other. Which brings us back to the “broad” coalition of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats that neither major party wants, but both can tolerate if they must. Indeed, that was the coalition that Merkel led in her ﬁrst term as chancellor in 2005-09. And poll after poll conﬁrms that it is the coalition most voters would prefer to see – precisely because it would be unable to change very much. The Germans are happy enough right where they are. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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SS Sicamous not a good spot for moorage Here we go again. I and everyone else in Penticton thought the pier/day use moorage was over with the majority vote for option four. Is it becoming apparent that the acceptance of option four was just a smoke-screen to appease those against option one and two to slowly add more of option one and two over the years to come? Now they want to delay the finishing of the pathway from Power Street to the SS Sicamous for this stupid idea? These guys are like a 10-year-old in a candy store with ideas. I seldom go to Skaha Beach because of all the noisy boats and jet skis blasting by the beach non-stop. Most modern ski boats have loud stereos and at Skaha Beach, this is the norm and acceptable for the larger youth crowd that use it. Okanagan Lake has a boating/marina area that should be the boating hub of Okanagan Lake, not Lakeshore Beach. I often go to the Sicamous area to fish/picnic because of the

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Channel trail maintenance stinks This whole channel trail maintenance issue stinks. What a few weighted City of Penticton and Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen votes did with the resolution was effectively to tell the regions of Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Princeton what they could do and how they should do it. All at the same time Penticton had no mayor and a reduced council. Protocol agreement or not, none of the opposing towns and rural areas has a legal financial obligation to create a garbage collection and control specified area to collect funds under the guise of river trail maintenance for Penticton. While the Downtown Penticton Association madly tweet to vote our downtown market as the place for people to be, the real attraction to this city is tubing down the channel. Literally thousands each day, all summer long, make this activity number one on their to-do list. It’s really unfortunate for us, the rural areas and the Penticton Indian Band that the maintenance of the channel and the pathway has been caught up in a city versus rural power struggle by a few RDOS members. Seems to me that we could easily have put out a call on Twitter or wherever for donation to pay for this cleanup without involving tax-

tranquility, peace and quiet that it has to offer, kind of a ecorefuge from city life. I am appalled they even allow boats to beach beside the Sicamous. Please put an end to this insanity. Does every beach in Penticton have to have boats/noise? Is the city not smart enough to see this? John Vassilaki paid for the survey for a pier/moorage and wants one there in the worst way, no matter what public opinion may be. They say it will be for heritage non-motorized use, but being around lakes/marinas my whole life, including working at them at age 12 and also a marine mechanic at the largest marina in the Muskokas, I easily foresee the eventual use of motorized boats at the Sicamous. Once a pier is established, motorboats will be allowed for special occasions, then eventually expand/rule changes from then on. Look at the history of most marinas/boat docking areas, most start with a simple dock/pier then expand from there.

ation, and especially not taxation from areas way out near Bromley Rock and numerous other areas within RDOS who have absolutely no reason to be taxed for our channel maintenance. What makes it even worse is that these funds are to be taken out of the RDOS regional trails service. Voting on this issue has left Area G representative Angelique Wood perplexed (Western News, Aug. 21). So what’s going on here? This is total abuse of the weighted vote system. Weighted votes have always been there. It’s just that the voting on this issue is a prime example of throwing your weight around. Traditionally, the heavies as those with four or fives votes each were called, always respected the rights and wishes of all the outlying areas and those people who elected the directors to serve on their behalf. Now it seems that some RDOS directors are using this form of government to get into areas far greyer than they seem. Do I believe our channel tubing is a gem? Yes I do. Do I believe that native, non-native, city and immediately adjacent rural governors and citizens should literally chip in, not tax, to keep the channel and its banks clean? Yes I do. The City of Penticton, PIB and users should be able to come together with a working arrangement to maintain the walking path portion. I see great things happening in the future for PIB. Jonathon Kruger has the kind of forward-thinking positive leadership qualities necessary to bring the PIB dreams to a fruition. Kirt Cartwright had a great idea when he started up Coyote Cruises years ago. The channel is now known world-wide, not because of a national park concept, or a regional trails concept, but because of the dreams of a young entrepreneur had.

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The Sicamous Society may have good intentions now, but they could never guarantee non motorized boats in the distant future, councils change, directors change and so do the rules. How many cities have an area like that around the Sicamous? Are we that blinded by the desire to change for the sake of change and/or self image that we cannot see the oasis of paradise that already exists? Do we need another protest rally to tell city hall to quit screwing with what was once the best asset Penticton had? The only one at city hall that seems to have this common sense is Judy Sentes. I really wish she would run for mayor in the next election. I think we would have a new mayor. Please focus on attracting new business and focus on the downtown revitalization and leave our Okanagan lakeshore alone. Stay tuned for a rally if this insanity continues. Clifford Martin Penticton

Taxation need not enter this picture now.

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I just wanted to give a big “thanks” for the amazing care we received at PRH during my son’s recent day surgery. We stopped counting the number of awesome, friendly and professional staff we encountered, the number was getting too high. Thanks to the pre admission, PAR, surgical, and day surgery staff, you all made my son’s journey as gentle and supported as possible. PRH has some of the most caring and professional people around and we just wanted to say “thanks” for all you do! Laura Kuypers Penticton

ate neighbors that were affected by my project wrote a letter and signed a letter in favor of my project. The planning department had no objection to the improvement of my property. Mr. Litke drove his car up to my residence and looked at the start of my project and said, he would personally see to it that my project would not never happen. It has happened and I have on numerous occasions had people admire my landscaping and completed project. Mr. Litke took it upon himself to exert authority that he was not entitled to. My understanding is that he was a school teacher. W are not pupils but adult citizens of this community. Those of you that have been to council or watched council on TV are aware of how Mr. Litke has voted on issues. Al Pellatt Penticton

Trees need to be protected

We are little people standing up to Goliath to save our few remaining old growth trees up the Duncan River in the West Kootenay, Kaslo B.C. We’ve made a petition to get more people involved on change.org but a bigger audience is always welcomed. Only in numbers do we become strong. Please help us stand up for our ancient forests, we are their last resort. Here’s the link to our petition http://chn. ge/17YgOIr. Mick and Gabriela Grabowsky Glacier Creek

Objectivity lacking Objectivity in decision making and a positive attitude towards the community and its citizens is lacking. How do I see Mr. Litke from my dealings with him? He lacked objectivity and interpersonal skills, in my attempt to beautify my property. The planning department and my immedi-

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contract labour. “The key is not to create dependence,” said Myrna Tischer, who co-ordinates the work. “We really go in with the mindset of helping with the things that people need. Lots of folks are still able to manage to a point but they still need certain things.” The cost to the recipient is on a sliding scale based on income. She added because it is still in its infancy, many more volunteers are needed. “It’s not a huge commitment. If we have enough people able to give a little bit of time, it benefits everybody,” said Tischer. “We look for people who respect seniors, who are going to be open, patient, understanding and reliable and want to enhance someone else’s life. It’s about caring and compassion.” Karen Judenhagen, 38, a cardio technician at Penticton Regional Hospital signed up as a volunteer as soon as she heard about the plan. She is now helping an elderly couple on a regular basis. “It’s hard not to make new friends and to see their joy makes it so worth it,” said Judenhagen. “It’s so easy for me to do what they need me to do and they really appreciate it. That’s something we don’t get so much of in the world today.” For more information contact the society at 250-492-2926.

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Community of Summerland hosting Rally for Aiden Joe Fries

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As a little boy fights for his life in a Vancouver hospital, friends in the South Okanagan are organizing a fundraiser to help support his family. Aiden Byrnell, who turns nine this weekend, was diagnosed with brain stem cancer and has been in hospital since July 1, according to family friend Kenna Green. Green is among a handful of people organizing a dinner and dance next Saturday in Summerland. “All the money is going to help the family with the cost of being in Vancouver,” she explained. Byrnell was scheduled to enter Grade 4 at Okanagan Falls Elementary School this month, and previously attended Wiltse Elementary School in Penticton with Green’s daughter. “Anybody who meets Aiden, (they) love him instantly,” she said. “He’s just a sweetheart. “He’s just a good-natured, funny,

polite, little kid, as are his parents. “They’re both just sweet people.” Lisa McCall, the principal at Byrnell’s school, said his family has asked for privacy, but noted the boy is popular with staff and classmates in Okanagan Falls. “He is just so loved and such a compassionate child. Loved by all staff and students,” she said. The fundraiser begins at 5 p.m. in the banquet room of the Summerland Arena. Tickets are $15 and include dinner and a social dance to follow. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Green said businesses from throughout the South Okanagan have been “overly generous” in their gifts of merchandise for the event, at which a sweater signed by Chicago Blackhawk Duncan Keith will also be up for grabs. For tickets call Kenna Green at 250-488-2143, Clayton Keys at 250-488-0301, Tristin Wilson at 250488-4460, or Greg Miller at 250-8094053.

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TD Green Days deposits trees at oxbow Steve Kidd

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This Sunday, volunteers in Penticton will be joining others across Canada in planting 45,000 trees in 140 locations. It’s all part of TD Green Days, and in Penticton volunteers are gathering at 10 a.m. at the oxbows near the mouth of Ellis Creek at the foot of Industrial Ave. According to Linda Skode, the Penticton site leader, the event has been drawing larger numbers each of its three previous years. “Our first year, when we started off I think we had 12, the next year we had 20 and then last

year we had 40. We are getting a lot of involvement from some local clubs,” said Skode. “Usually we have people that come back year after year, we have the Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and Special Olympics, Friends of the Oxbows and the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Society.” In previous years, trees have been planted along Penticton Creek, near Entre

Lacs School, but this year, they are moving to a different type of terrain, and planting trees in the oxbow area. “The Friends of the Oxbows have been working on there and they have quite a bit of work done already so we are just going to help them get a little bit more done,” said Skode. “It’s going to be all trees that are native to the area, trees and shrubs.”

The oxbow brings with it some challenges. In addition to being a sensitive habitat, the new trees will have to be placed carefully to leave room for the equipment that is occasionally brought in to dredge the slough. Skode said that if they get large numbers of volunteers, they will need to break them up into different tasks. “We’ll break them up into two groups and have them do

other things like weed control as well as any garbage pickup if it needs to be done,” said Skode. TD Green Days is sponsored by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, which recently sponsored a survey showing 68 per cent of Canadians are concerned about the loss of green space in their community. “Although many Canadians are

concerned about the loss of green spaces in their communities, we know that many are looking for ways to make a difference,” said Mary Desjardins, executive director of the foundation. “TD’s flagship volunteer program – TD Tree Days – offers Canadians a fun, easy way to give back. We invite those who want to lend a hand in growing the green spaces in their

community to join us as we plant 45,000 trees nationwide.” Skode asks that those wanting to volunteer to help plant on Sept. 22 pre-register online at tdtreedays. com. “Quite often we get a lot of people that show up rather than register,” said Skode. “What we would like people to do is go on the website and register to come so we have a number count.”

Community celebrates Cody Penticton Western News Staff

About 40 people attended a special memorial and funeral service for eight-year-old Cody O’Connor Thursday at the Penticton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Family members of the young Oliver boy who died last Friday from injuries he suffered in a fire in the family motorhome were in tears as they hugged one another and friends before the service began At the entry way to the hall was a large sympathy card for people to sign as well as a lighted candle in a glass holder with a picture of Cody. The young boy had been rescued by the Oliver Volunteer Fire Department chief on the day of the fire and was later taken to BC Children’s Hospital where he was being treated for second-degree burns to 40 percent of his upper body. During Thursday’s service Bishop David Northcott presided and Maggie Sutherland delivered the eulogy. Following the service, internment took place at Lakeview Cemetery.

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SUPT. Kevin Hewco has taken over the reigns of the Penticton RcMP detachment which oversees other regional detachments. He came to the Peach city from cowichan, Duncan and has replaced insp. Brad Haugli ,who moved to the Lower Mainland earlier this year.

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Supt. Hewco arrives in Penticton with experience and a plan Kristi Patton

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Just like many newcomers to Penticton, Kevin Hewco considered different factors about the city before making a decision to move. Weather, outdoor recreation possibilities, community facilities and safety being some of the key things. While he can’t control Mother Nature, Hewco is committed making the community safe as the new superintendent of the Penticton RCMP detachment and regional commander for the district. “I always remind people it is our community too. We are not only policemen here we live here, and of course we want it to be a safe place to raise a family and live,” said Hewco. Coming to Penticton from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment where he was the commander, he not only will be stationed locally, he will be overseeing the region. Summerland, Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos and Princeton all have sergeants or corporals in charge. “People will see me around their communities for sure. I will be engaging their stakeholders and leaders from time to time, more with the view to make sure we are consulting the communities for what they want in local policing priorities,” said Hewco. One program Hewco champions is the crime-reduction philosophy. “The jewel of that program is the prolif-

ic offender management. It has been done here in varying degrees over time with success I think, but I want to spark it up again. I was very pleased with the way it worked in my past detachments,” said Hewco. This is where the bulk of resources are focused on the few in the community causing the most problems. “Generally three or four per cent of the population is causing 40 to 60 per cent of police calls, so we are all over them. “We designate them prolific offenders based on previous and current convictions and we go knock on their door serving them a piece of paper that they are designated prolific offenders. Really that is letting them know we are here, we are going to be all over you, watch what you do or there is options available to you.” Hewco said the RCMP partner with mental health, social services, probation, courts, crown counsel so they understand how the program works. The individuals have the option of getting support for treatment or they end up with more charges and subsequently in jail. The superintendent said he also will be looking into what possible impacts the Okanagan Correctional Centre will have on regional detachments during the construction phase with an influx of workers coming to the area and afterwards with inmates’ families potentially moving to be close to them. Hewco said he also wants to have more visibility with Mounties out of their police

cars to meet people and on foot and bike patrols. Having worked in places such as Tofino, Whistler, Kelowna and Parksville during his 26-year career as a Mountie, Hewco is well-attuned to the challenges a tourism based community brings. “I think I understand the challenges in a tourism-based environment. You want to make it attractive for people to come there but you also don’t want to engage them in such a way that deters them from coming,” said Hewco “The bottom line for me is come down and enjoy the climate, activities and the lakes but don’t spoil it for everyone else. “That usually happens with the overindulgence of alcohol, drug use and criminal activity and if you do that we will be all over you. “Otherwise, come and have fun. “We set that standard anywhere I have been before and it has worked out quite well.” The new superintendent said he believes in engaging in a community and you may see him at the arena, kayaking, camping or up at the ski hill. In fact, Apex is where he had his first date with his wife. “This is a beautiful community. It’s like coming home for my wife and I because we were living in Kelowna before,” said Hewco. “Police work is police work no matter where you are. There may be different priorities or seasonal things going on but I am attracted to the valley for the same reasons everyone else is.”

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Rann Berry returns with more One Hit Wonders Kristi Patton

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Songs like Seasons in the Sun, To Sir With Love and Play That Funky Music all have their places in music history. For Rann Berry it is in the one hit wonder catalogue. He is returning to Penticton with the One Hit Wonders show on Sept. 28 at the Cleland Theatre. Berry said last year they had such a great turnout for the show, which again will be a fundraiser for the Penticton Secondary School music department, that they couldn’t wait to come back and do it all over again. In the past few months they have sold out two shows in Winfield and one in Kelowna. “The show is a lot bigger this year and has come a really long way. It has evolved and we are tackling some really great songs and hard songs like McArthur Park, Venus by Shocking Blue. They are really challenging the band and myself as a singer but they are great songs that get a huge response from the audience,” said Berry. “It really is a trip down memory lane and it is a nostalgic show. People who grew up in the 60s and 70s will recognize every

Rann BeRRy and the one hit wondeRs show are returning to Penticton at the Cleland Theatre with a revised show and some new songs from the 60s and 70s.

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single song because they are all big, big hits.” Joining Berry for the ultimate 60s and 70s musical flashback is an eight-piece band, including a fourpiece horn section that delivers serious punch, and Go Go dancers who come out in a number of different costumes.

Berry has given this show the tagline of the 45s of Our Lives, which he says conveys what the show is all about. “We have some really big opportunities on the horizon with cross-Canada touring, but it is tough because the members of the band do have full-time jobs. Right

now we are travelling with about 14 people. This is not only a great show musically but it is a big show visually. We get compared to it all the time, this is a full blown Las Vegas spectacle,” said Berry. “This is not just a concert, it is a show. We have one manager who is determined to get us down to Vegas.”

Berry said as opposed to a lot of “baby boomer shows” that tour around,his is a tribute to the era. “That is why it works so well because we hit on a lot of different bands and styles. It has been going over amazingly well,” said Berry. Opening the show at the Cleland Theatre will be a student ensemble from the Pen High music department, directed by Justin Glibbery, who also is the music director of The One Hit Wonders Show. A portion of the proceeds of this show will go to the high school music department. Glibbery won’t be the only local face the audience might recognize. Dean Bates is playing tenor sax, Chris Manuel is on the trombone, both from Penticton. The rest of the members of the show are spread from the Okanagan Valley and in Vancouver. “We are really looking forward to playing the Cleland because it is laid out so well and for anyone who came last year, expect to see a different show with new songs and surprises,” said Berry Rann Berry and The One Hit Wonders Show are at the Cleland Theatre on Sept. 28. Tickets are $29 and available at the Penticton Community Centre or by phone at 250-490-2426.

Record treasures unearthed at Vinyl Festival Western News Staff

After a successful debut last year, the Okanagan Vinyl Festival is back this Sunday, bigger and better. Last year, the homage to the glory of vinyl had about a dozen vendors, with 22 tables, but according to Penticton Community Radio Society president Dave Del Rizzo, this year there will be 19 vendors setting up at the Shatford Centre, with over 30 tables of vinyl albums spilling out into the foyer. The vinyl fest, which is expected to draw collectors, traders, buyers and sellers of vinyl albums from up and down the valley, is a major fundraiser for the PCRS, which is working their way towards setting up an on-air community radio station broadcasting in Penticton. Far from being forgotten in the rush to CDs and now MP3 music files, vinyl albums have been making a comeback in recent years. Nor is the resurgence limited to collectors looking

for copies of classic albums; an increasing number of musicians and bands are issuing new albums on vinyl. For many audiophiles it never really left. Vinyl record sections in music stores have been expanding continuously over the past five years and used record stores are popping up everywhere. People are beginning to realize the value in the record collections sitting idle in their basements. The reason, said Del Rizzo, is the sound. The grooves are a real signal, said Del Rizzo, a representation of the music being played rather than a processed digital interpretation. And playback is just the reverse of the process. Then there is the album and record sleeve, a 12x12 work of art in your hands. But there will be more to offer at the Vinyl Fest than thousands of albums. London Drugs Penticton and the Hi-Fi Attic of Vernon will have displays and listening stations to demonstrate the range of equipment still available to play vinyl,

while the Dogtown Coffee Company and Perch Travelling Boutique will also be on hand along with a silent auction from PCRS. Local musicians like Gala Vanters, Michael Musclow, Aidan Mayes & Mandy Cole, and Maya Robbie will take to the Burger 55 sponsored stage during the event. Door prizes, including two tickets to see Loretta Lynn live at the South Okanagan Events Centre, will be drawn throughout the day. Admission to the event is $2, doors are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a special $5 early bird hour from 9 to 10 a.m. for those who are seeking specific vinyl treasures. All proceeds from the event will help Peach City Radio bring community radio to the airwaves of Penticton. For more information, contact info@peachcityradio.org or visit them online at peachcityradio.org to listen to the content already created by their team of volunteer broadcasters.

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they are in their 30s. Now the couple, in their 40s, have been together for almost a decade and the friction of daily life shows. Mid-life is messier, more painful and far more complicated than cobblestone meanderings could have predicted. Built on the natural flow of interaction, the film engages on a level of insightful intimacy that is, at times, as uncomfortable as an overheard alcove conversation. Romance may be rocky for this couple, but perhaps it is also richer and more beautifully defined. This is a film to be cherished as a literary as well as cinematic achievement. Director Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise,

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The En’owkin Centre is hosting Maria Campbell, the awardwinning playwright of the literary classic Halfbreed. Theytus Books, a First Nations-owned and operated business located at the En’owkin Centre on the Penticton Indian Band land, is hosting the Literary Reading Series with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Maria Campbell is a Trudeau Fellow Storyteller, who has been doing research on the long-ago lives of aboriginal women and trying to understand the roots of violence that have left so many of

them missing and murdered. She will read excerpts from that research and talk about her findings and thoughts. A noted lecturer and workshop facilitator, Campbell holds four honourary doctorate degrees, has served as writer and playwright in residence at numerous universities, public libraries, theatres and taught native studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Campbell received a National Aboriginal Achievement Award for bringing the story of her people to the eyes and ears of the world. Campbell started her career in 1973 when she published her first book, Halfbreed. It continues to

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Joey’s leans on experience by Steve Kidd Western News Staff

If you’re not seeing Dan Adam’s’ familiar face at Joey’s Only in Penticton, don’t jump to the conclusion that he’s sold his restaurant. What you might be seeing is one of Adam’s trainees in the last stages of their education. Earlier this year, Adam was given the job of training all the new franchise owners for the Joey’s chain at his Penticton restaurant. It’s nothing new for Adam, who moved to Penticton in 2005 with his wife and bought the Joey’s here. But prior to that, he spent 11 years at the Joey’s head office in Calgary as trainer and regional manager. “I oversaw and ran the training program from our corporate restaurant in Calgary,” said Adam. “A lot of the materials and stuff they use for training, I developed for them years ago.” But right now, Calgary and a lot of Alberta is booming and the Joey’s there is having difficult times hiring and retaining people, including a manager. Consequently, said Adam, they have a res-

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taurant full of rookies, making it a less than ideal place to train new franchise owners “I have a restaurant full of long-term employees, very capable people that I have developed over the last eight years. So it was kind of a natural for them to ask

me,” said Adam. So far, he’s had three trainees come out from Alberta “One from Sylvan Lake, one from Calgary and a fellow just came who bought the Joey’s in High River. And of course all three of them have never been out here before and they think it’s

absolutely fabulous,” said Adam. “I think all of them are planning on coming back here for vacation.” Joey’s has restaurant locations as far east as Ottawa, so Adam expects to be seeing a range of candidates showing up for the fiveweek course. “They learn everything from how to cook all the food, how to serve tables, how to conduct proper service to all the book work, all the paperwork, the financial end of things, so it’s a complete business training,” said Adam. “I teach them to run a Joey’s from basically the ground up. They spend two weeks in the kitchen and then spend three weeks out front. Ideally, the last week, they’re the acting manager.” And that, said Adam, is where some confusion has arisen, when customers see a new person running things. The next time they’re in, they’re relieved to find out he hasn’t sold the operation. “We’ve raised our kids here and we still have a daughter in school. We don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon,” said Adam.

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The team at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and their on site Miradoro Restaurant are raising a glass to their new Food Primary licence. The new licence will allow guests to enjoy B.C. beer and spirits alongside the Tinhorn Creek and other local regional wines currently served at the restaurant. Like most wineries in the Okanagan, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is situated inside the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and is therefore under restrictions that prohibit business activities that are not related to agriculture. The restaurant was allowed to serve wine produced on the vineyard but was restricted when it came to offering more beverage choices to guests. “We’ve worked with all levels of government, from local to regional and provincial, to make this licence possible,” says Sandra Oldfield, proprietor and wine maker at Tinhorn Creek. “It’s been a great collaborative experience to work with all of the organizations involved to achieve our goal of being able to offer more choice to our guests by showcasing other locally made beverages

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alongside our fantastic wines.” The first beer that will be featured is from the award-winning Firehall Brewery in Oliver, just five kilometres. from the winery. The new licence comes as B.C. is in the midst of a review of existing B.C. Liquor laws, which industry proponents say are holding back growth of the province’s wine industry. Attaining the licence has been a cooperative effort and Oldfield credits regional district director Allan Patton, and his advisory planning committee, the Agricultural Land Commission and the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing

Commission with coming together to make the licence possible and opening the doors for other Okanagan wineries to be able to offer the same choices as Miradoro. Established in 1993, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is part of the Golden Mile wine-growing district. The Miradoro, with its Mediterranean-influenced wine country cuisine opened its doors in 2011. For more information about Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, call 1-888-484-6467 or visit the website at www.tinhorn.com. The Miradoro can be reached at 250-4983742 or www.miradoro.ca.

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Hard work key to Vees’ success Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Whatever it takes may be the Penticton Vees’ slogan this year, but two other words are being used more: hard work. After laying a beating on the Trail Smoke Eaters in Cominco Arena last weekend by a combined score of 121, captain Brad McClure said the key to taking that momentum into Prince George tonight is hard work. “This past weekend there was a lot of hard work from our team and I think hard work followed by listening to what the coaches have to say, all the system work we do, I think that all adds up and comes together to make a good result,” he said. Vees assistant coach Michael Hengen, who works with the defence, said there isn’t much room for him to criticize their play so far, but said their success starts with the forwards. “They do an unbelievable job of pressuring the puck getting after the other teams’ defence,” said Hengen. “It gives our defence a chance to get up in the play and gap up. Any time the opposition moves the puck past one of our forwards, our other guys are skating so hard back allowing our defence to step up.” That has forced other teams to dump the puck. In four games, the Vees have allowed four goals, the fewest in the league. Hunter Miska earned his first career BCHL shutout in the 7-0 win against Trail. When it comes to playing in the Prince George Coliseum, Hengen said they know “that rink is always a hostile, tough environment.” “They always have a few guys who are very saavy on the power play,” he said. “Going up there is never easy. We’re going to have to make sure we’re taking the body and blocking shots.” Hengen said if they are not prepared to sacrifice, they will find themselves in trouble. Olivier Mantha will return between the pipes as Hengen said their intention is to split the games between the goalies. “In our minds this is a great problem to have,” he said. “Both guys deserve to play.” Mantha said playing in the BCHL has been a thrill so far.

“I love the organization, I love the team, it’s just awesome,” said Mantha, adding that the pace of play is quick. After going 5-0 in exhibtion, the Vees are now 4-0 in the regular season. What McClure likes about their start is that it’s a result of hard work. “That’s what can make wins or break wins,” he said. “Just need to continue to make sure everyone is working hard, playing their role and things fall into place.” McClure said while playing in the Coliseum, they have to be prepared for any bounces. To him, that preparation has come from practicing at Memorial Arena Wednesday and Thursday. McClure likes the Spruce Kings home as it reminds him of William Allman Memorial Arena, where he played junior B for the Stratford Cullitons in Ontario. As for their offensive eruption — 17 goals in four games — McClure said he expected it after the opening weekend. He was surprised that scoring came from one or two lines. “After that weekend I knew that guys were going to kind of explode,” he said. “All the jitters were out. It will be good for guys moving forward.” Vees notes: There will be a season-ticket pickup party on Sept. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in front of the South Okanagan Events Centre. Fans will have the opportunity to pick up their season ticket packages, mingle with the team and enjoy a barbecue. If fans are unable to attend the event, season ticket booklets will be available at the SOEC Box Office the following day after 10 a.m. Contact the box office at 250-276-2144 or Fraser Rodgers at 250809-1390 if you need your season ticket booklet mailed or picked up by a third party. The Vees look forward to meeting all their season ticket holders at the event. To help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the SOEC, Global Spectrum staff have invited residents to the SOEC to participate in a Guiness World Records attempt for the most simultaneous high-fives. This will take place at 5:55 p.m., but they ask that people arrive between 5 and 5:45 p.m. Free hot dogs and pop will be served and participants will be given a five-year anniversary poster. The current record for most people performing a high-five simultaneously was 4,699, achieved by The Kroger Co. at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky, on April 16, 2013.

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Cowboy steers to championship Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Luke Simonin wanted to be the top steer wrestler in B.C., but kept it under his hat. Going into his third season with a more serious approach, Simonin admits his goal seemed far-fetched. The Naramata resident was in Quesnel Sept. 13 to 15 for the B.C. Rodeo Association finals and Simonin wrapped up a strong season by being the only cowboy to pin steer all three days. Helping Simonin with that was his horse, Yankee, owned by mentor, John Van Horlick. By winning the championship, Simonin earned $1,700 to finish the season with $5,061. “It’s worked out pretty good,” said Simonin, who just snuck into the finals last year. Throughout the season he battled with friend Cole Scott of Kamloops. Simonin managed to take the lead in Barriere. “It basically came down to the last one,” he said. “Whoever was going to place well there was going to take the season leader. It was kind of neat. A fun way to finish it off.” The BCRA has a leader board with the person who accumulates the most points in first. The finals is a separate rodeo in a tournament style that takes the top 10. Each person then gets three runs with the average calculated. During the season, Simonin experienced a family loss when his father Chuck, died suddenly of a heart attack. The two had a close relationship and Luke said that he used his father in a spiritual way as motivation to win. “It was a big shocker not to have him there,” said Simonin, whose father pushed him to do his best. “I wished he could have been there.” Van Horlick said that Chuck was an amazing cowboy who competed in the Calgary Stampede 25 years in a row as a wild horse racer. “A real competitive game and he won a gold medal in the Olympics when they had it as a trial event,” he said. “Rodeo is in Luke’s blood. His dad was a great example for him.” Asked about Simonin’s season, Van Horlick said it was really good.

LUKE SIMONIN’S 50-50 reach that helped him win the B.C. Finals Rodeo. The Naramata resident finished atop the Regency Chrysler Quesnel Steer Wrestling standings with winnings of $5,061. Simonin is the B.C. Rodeo Association Steer Wrestling champ after winning the finals in Quesnel held Sept. 13 to 15. Peter Mortifee photo

“Takes a while to get the little things figured out,” said Van Horlick. “He’s got the natural attributes. He’s big (6-foot-4, 245 pounds) and strong. He wants to do it. He craves it. He wants to go on and be a pro.” Van Horlick said that he doesn’t really coach him, but throws a few pointers his way. Van Horlick said steer wrestling is about learning on your own. Simonin, however, said that Van

Horlick has been instrumental. Simonin said he wouldn’t be where he is today without his mentor and loves Yankee. Simonin said the worst part of the sport is getting over the learning curve, which took him a year-and-a-half. Midway through last season Simonin said to himself things have to come around. “I can’t keep hitting the ground like this. Something has to change,” he told himself.

Making steer wrestling a challenging sport is that it’s timed. “To be quick there is a lot of technique,” he said. “It all happens pretty quick. Make sure you do prep work before. Work with the horse. It’s exciting to go from a stand-still to 30 to 35 miles an hour in about three seconds and try to line it all up, drop in, catch the steer. “It’s a pretty sweet deal,” said Simonin.

Tournament attracts top teams Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Building familiarity is what the Princess Margaret senior girls’ volleyball team will start during their Mustang Mania tournament today. “Mostly we want to sort out our rotations, establish our positions and work out any glitches with our serve receive,” said Mustangs coach Tim Haberstock. “Being a home tournament, it’s important for everyone to play as much as possible as well.” The Mustangs open the tournament, which starts today, with a game against Merritt at Skaha Lake Middle School at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. they face Rutland also at SLMS. At 5 p.m. at Princess Margaret, they face Vernon Secondary. Haberstock said they have a very strong line up of teams that includes Kelowna Christian (ranked second in A), Fulton Secondary, St. Thomas Moore (Burnaby), Valley View (Kamloops), Revelstoke, George Elliott. “Because we invite such strong teams, we don’t expect to win this tournament,” said Haberstock, adding they want to challenge themselves to see where their level of competition is. “I would be happy to finish in the top half of this 12-team tournament.” It’s also a big year for the Mustangs as the south zone is hosting the AA valley champi-

onship. It’s the Mustangs’ goal to win their zone so they can host and utilize home court advantage to compete for one of the 2.5 berths to the provincial championships. Also competing in the tournament will be Summerland and Pen High. Lakers coach Rob Gunning sees this as another chance for his team to get comfortable. “You can practice all you want but it’s not like being in games,” said Gunning. “They get game-like situations, game swings. Get a chance to look at all of our players. Younger kids get in and that’s a positive.” The Lakers’ first game is at 2 p.m. against Revelstoke at Princess Margaret. Their second game is 4 p.m. against George Elliot at SLMS, then 5 p.m. against Valleyview at SLMS. Mustang Mania will also feature a university match between Trinity Western and the University of Alberta. Warm-up begins at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Students and kids are free, adults are $2. Playoff action for the tournament is Saturday starting at 9 a.m. All games are a best two of three. During round robin, courts can play ahead of schedule if previous matches end quickly. The Mustangs opened their season in Kelowna and lost in straight sets to Immaculata and Kelowna Christian, the No.1 and 2 ranked teams in A division as of Sept. 17.

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PENTICTON LAKERS power striker Annaka Ramsay drives this spike past South Kamloops Titans blockers Mieke DuMont (left) and Riley Oien during senior girls high school volleyball action Wednesday at Penticton Secondary School. The visitors won the best-of-five match 3-2. The Lakers will play in the Mustang Mania tournament that begins today.

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Losses to North Okanagan, 11-6, and Kamloops, 13-6, in under-14 Interior Youth Field Lacrosse League action doesn’t concern Dan Chetner. The Penticton coach has several new players who haven’t played field lacrosse and they have only had a few practices. “I thought the kids did great,” he said of their performances at Vernon’s McDonald Park. “We still have lots to learn about the game.” While his players have played box lacrosse and the skills are the same as playing on a field, adjustments have to be made because the field is bigger with more space compared to an arena. Players are also learning different strategies and rules. Chetner likes that his players can build on their skills. What he wanted to see in the opening weekend was effort, while gaining experience. “We can refer to things that happened,” he said. “Kids can have a better understanding, visualize key concepts.” Next weekend Penticton’s

PENTICTON’S COLIN DUFFIELD, right, delivers a cross check to this Kamloops player trying to enter his zone. Kamloops won the game 13-6 at Vernon’s McDonald Park last weekend.

first game is against Kelowna, 1-1. Chetner expects Kelowna to have a competitive team and does expect his team to get better each week.

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Registration for Penticton Minor Basketball camp is Oct. 3 and 4. The camps are held every Sunday from Oct. 250.809.4202 • darylmeyers@hockeyschools.com 13 to Nov. 17 with four sections. www.hockeyacademy.ca 276696_registration_Sep11 9/6/13 12:55 PM Page 1 Dustin Hyde, organizer and coach of the camp, said his intention is to Get out and androck rock Get out kids active with us this this winter… winter… keep with us and loving basketball. Grades 2 and ThePenticton PentictonCurling Curling Club The Club has openings in all leagues 3 will have two sechas openings in all leagues tions at Uplands Recreational Leagues: Thurs and Fri Evenings Elementary, the first Dustin Hyde Recreational Thursday and Stick League: Leagues: Friday Afternoons from 11:30 a.m. to LadiesEvenings League: Monday Evenings Friday 12:45 p.m., and the second is at 1 to Men’sLeague: League:Friday Tuesday evenings Stick Afternoons 2:15 p.m. Grade 4 and 5 is at Uplands Mixed Competitve: Wednesday Evenings Elementary from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Ladies League: Monday Evenings ACT League: Sunday Mornings Players in Grades 6 and 7 are at KVR Men’s JuniorLeague: Curling: Tuesday ThursdayEvenings - After school Middle School from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Morning/Afternoon Senior Mens; Mixed Competitive:Leagues: Wednesday Evenings The camps will focus on skill Afternoon Mixed; Afternoon Ladies development through fun drills and ACT League: Sunday Mornings 6 Week Beginner League: Sunday Afternoons games. The camp is $70 per person Junior Curling: Thursday - After school and includes a T-shirt. Payments can Registration/Social Night Morning/Afternoon Leagues: Senior Tues.Afternoon Sept. 24, 2013 • 5:00 Ladies – 7:00 pm be made in person at Pen High on Mens; Mixed; Afternoon registration day from 6 to 7 p.m. at Registrations for all the leagues. the main entrance, or by E-transfer to 6 Week Beginner League: Burger and a Beer $10 penticton.minihoops@gmail.com, dropSunday Afternoons AGM at 7:00PM ping the payment off at the Pen High NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS Registration/Social Night office or mailing it to 939 James St. more24, information, visit–our website Tues.For Sept. 2013 please • 5:00 7:00 pm Penticton, V2A 4A8. Cheques should be www.pentictoncurlingclub.com made payable to Penticton Minor Hoops Registrations for all the leagues. Or call the club 250-492-5647 • 505 Vees Drive Penticton Basketball Camp. People can also check Burger and a Beer $10 out the camps Facebook page at www. AGM at 7:00PM facebook.com/dustin.hyde.161. NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS Ms. Daryl Meyers ~ Director of Residential Life

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Penticton Minor Lacrosse is also fielding an u-11 team coached by Chris Danby and Steve Nield. With the two teams combined, 47 players are registered. Three years

Girls basketball league

The Lakeside-Enamel Dental Centre under-13 Girls Basketball League is

returning for a second season. Action begins on Sept. 29 until Nov. 24. Girls are divided into balanced teams with sessions going from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Pen High. Sessions include 45 minutes of skill development and 30 minutes for games. A maximum of 40 girls in Grades 6 and 7 will be included. League organizer Chris Terris said the emphasis is on increasing skill development, understanding of the game and providing a fun, competitive atmosphere. Registration forms are available at the offices of Penticton and Summerland middle schools or by contacting Chris Terris directly at cterris63@ gmail.com.

Female Rockets

The Thompson Okanagan Rockets female major midget team is ready for another season. Players are from Kamloops to Penticton and play in the B.C. Hockey League that features teams from Prince George, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, North Shore and the Kootenays. In addition to league play, the team plans on attending tournaments in Lethbridge, the Lower Mainland and Saskatchewan. The team travels to Prince George for three league games against the Cougars. The Rockets are actively looking for sponsorship to help offset this cost. Those interested in supporting can do so by contacting femalemidgetaaa@gmail.com.

Bulldogs hire former Vees goalie

The Port Alberni Bulldogs announced Sunday that Alex Evin, who played in the BCHL for Powell River, Williams Lake

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ago they had 21 kids, then last year 36. “That’s fantastic to see,” he said of the increase in registration. “That’s really impressive growth.”

and Penticton, is their new goalie coach. During Evin’s final season of junior hockey with the Vees, he led the team to a Fred Page Cup victory. He then played four season with Colgate. Evin founded NLGoaltending and has worked with goalies near his hometown of Castlegar. He has worked with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League’s Selkirk College Saints and the Trail Smoke Eaters. Evin intends to stay on with the Saints as an assistant and goalie coach.

Senior men’s golf

Robin Greer’s team with Garry Sutherland, Gene Wawryk and Bert Terry shot a -23 to win the 4-man Waltz using three low net scores on Sept.18 in Penticton Senior Men’s Golf. They were followed by two teams tied at -22, which were Len Lund, Paul Bourque, Daryl Eshelman and Keith Sollitt, and the team of Ken Robertshaw, Gord McKay, Frank McKitrick and John Hall. On Sept. 11, the trio of Bob Ogden, Clair Morris and Ken Barron won the Penticton senior men’s four-man two low net per hole format. The winning team finished with a score of 117. Second place was awarded to Ken Robertshaw, Mike Sachowski, Gary MacAdam and Bob Elliot.

Summerland Ladies Golf

Gwen Redfern won the first flight of the Summerland Golf and Country Ladies Club Stableford point with 41 on Sept.17. In second was Lil Smith with 37. Second flight winner was Julie Macaulay at 37 and Linda Palmer was second at 36. Winning the third flight was Frances Colussi with 42. Ellen Clay was second with 36.

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Behind the Mask with Hunter Miska

Sports editors note: Throughout the season, Miska and Olivier Mantha will write a column for the Penticton Western News giving readers insight to their lives either on the ice or away from the rink.

Shinish Creek, Summerland, Westbank, and Pennask Wind Power Generation Projects

Open House

I started to play hockey at the age of four with the Centennial Cougars in the hockey state of Minnesota up until I was eight, then played for the North Branch hockey association until high school. Throughout that whole time, I played as a forward. Only one year I played every HUNTER MISKA of the Penticton Vees posted his first career BCHL shutout in his other game as a goalie. second game. He sports a 1.00 goals against average and .960 save percentage. I really enjoyed the poMark Brett/Western News sition but my mother was against me play- room. No one had their I was invited to try out Slovakia, Sweden, and ing between the pipes. hands up and I knew it for the U.S. national here in Canada. She told me that I was was my time to shine. team development proNow I am playing a better forward than a I stuck to my guns and gram. They knew they for the Penticton Vees goalie. told my mom that I was could form me into and already off to a I kept playing as going to play goalie the goalie they wanted good start. I have a few a forward up until I and that I was finished with my rawness to the game-day routines. I was ready to prove her with being a forward. position. I represented always do the same wrong and make the So I started training the United States for stretches and all in the switch. hard and quickly for the last two seasons. I same order. I always In the summer be- the position before try- played in the United put on the right side of tween Grade 8 and 9 at outs came. I earned the States Hockey League, my hockey gear before the high school hockey starting varsity job as a against National Col- my left. I am very excitmeeting to sign up freshman, which I had legiate Athletic Assofor the summer train- for that season and the ciation Division 1 and ed to keep follow3 teams, along with in- ing my dreams and ing program, the head following. Being a raw and a ternational play, where see where my career coach asked who the goalies were in the natural-talented goalie, I traveled to Russia, can take me.

Celebrate National Forest Week September 22-28, 2013

This National Forest Week get out in the woods and discover all our forests have to offer! Plant a tree, tour a local mill or take a walk in the woods – these are just a few ways you can take part in National Forest Week. For a list of events happening around the province, check out: www.abcfp.ca To find out about cool jobs in the forest industry, visit thegreenestworkforce.ca Find BC’s N ational Forest Week Page on Facebook

You are invited to an Open House for the Shinish Creek, Summerland, Westbank, and Pennask wind power generation projects. These projects are Zero Emission Energy Developments, Inc. (ZED) initiatives to construct and operate small-scale 15 Megawatt (MW) wind power generation projects in the Thompson-Nicola region. The purpose of this Open House is to present the project development plans. Your input will then be considered by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in their review of ZED’s application for General Area License of Occupation Permits.

Wednesday, September 25 3:00pm - 8:00pm Westbank Library #31 - 2484 Main St. West Kelowna, BC

Please email any comments or questions regarding the projects via ZED’s website at zeroemissiondevelopments.com. ZED is a BC based renewable energy company, established in 2007 to develop small scale, community based wind power generation projects throughout BC.

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tive, friend, stranger, employer or colleague. Of these crimes, less than 50 per cent are reported to police. Take Back the Night events occur across North America for people to take back their voices and speak out about these crimes. The SOVAS event is in conjunction with the Penticton and Area Women’s Resource Centre, Okanagan College Women’s Resource Centre, South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club and the South Okanagan Women In Need Society.

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Of Penticton, passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 77. Believing in the power of a firm handshake, Jack will be remembered as a genuine, sincere and loyal gentleman. A good storyteller and a great listener, Jack always welcomed engaging conversation to which he contributed tales of his world travels and stories of his upbringing throughout the Kootenays and in Penticton. No matter where in the world he worked and lived British Columbia, Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Japan - Jack was accepting and respectful of all people and their traditions. He felt humbled in having been reciprocally accepted and respected and, in turn, never took his relationships for granted. Even with a worldwide list of accomplishments, Jack was most proud of his family. Jack will be greatly missed by his true love and wife of 37 years, Juliana Semenoff; daughter, Tatiana (Ryan) Nahorniak; adoring grandsons, Kai and Jayce; brother, Fred Semenoff; and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and in-laws. The Semenoff family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Elizabeth Watters for her everattentive care over the years, but especially these past months. Thank you also to the nurses of Med South at Penticton General Hospital. And to the nurses, doctors and staff of Moog and Friends Hospice House, thank you just doesn’t seem enough. With appreciation, the family requests that donations be made to Moog and Friends Hospice House, 1701 Government Street, Penticton, BC V2A 8J7. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com. Honouring the Indonesian traditions that Jack held close to his heart, a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in 1370 Church Street, Penticton, BC at 11 am. All that knew him are welcome. Providence “Every Life Tells A Story”

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Passed away peacefully on September 15, 2013, at the age of 73 years. Dale will be lovingly remembered by his mother; Agnus Hodge, children; Mark (Tanya) Hodge, of Penticton, Shannon (Scott) Prime of Okanagan Falls, sister, Patricia (Keith) Larwood of Porcupine Plane, Saskatchewan. His love of life and people, touched the lives of all who knew him. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 6:00 pm from the Parkview Chapel, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC with Pastor John Briscall officiating followed by a celebration of life at 7:00 pm at the Elk’s Hall, 343 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com. Providence “Every Life Tells A Story”

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Employment Help Wanted

• GENERAL HELPERS • CAMP ATTENDANTS • JANITORS North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home. Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering company in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550

Hospitality We are seeking an individual to manage the Barking Parrot Bar at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. This person must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of the law pertaining to serving alcohol in the Province of British Columbia as well as being familiar with local ByLaws regarding licensed establishments. In addition, this person should be wellversed in safety practices and be familiar with current labour practices.The applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills, have demonstrated ability to manage full-time and seasonal staff, versed in entertainment and different aspects of marketing. Applicants should apply, in writing, to Mr. David Prystay, Penticton Lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Dr. West, Penticton V2A 7M5 including Resume.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services We are seeking an individual to manage the Bufflehead Pasta & Tapas Room at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. This person must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of the law pertaining to serving alcohol in the province of British Columbia as well as being familiar with local By-Laws regarding licensed establishments. In addition, this person should be well-versed in safety practices and be familiar with current labour practices.The applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills, have demonstrated ability to manage full-time and seasonal staff, and a working computer knowledge of programs and trends. Applicants should apply, in writing, to Mr. David Prystay, Penticton Lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Dr. West, Penticton V2A 7M5, including Resume.

Education/Trade Schools

Friday, September 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

Services

Employment

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Medical/Dental

Financial Services

Landscaping

Pets

Furniture

Medical Office Space, Old Heritage House Downtown, Low overheads. 250-545-3233 or cell 778-930-1451

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IRRIGATION BLOW-OUTS $55 Hook-Up & First 5 Zones Additional Zones $5 each www.ValleyIrrigation.ca (250)540-1770

GERMAN Shepherd Puppies For Your Consideration. Evans Training Centre and Blacklion Kennels, produce dogs with powerful, athletic bodies with sound, stable minds. No hypeJust good dogs honestly presented. Find us @www.blacklionkennels.ca Inquiries invited and appreciated. Ask about our Purchase - to - Train bonus.

NEW QUEEN Mattress Set $200 Company Coming? Tired of your old mattress? Still in plastic! Mfg. warranty 250.870.2562

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com Trades, Technical

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

RV and boat storage. $50/mo. Phone 250-274-4634.

1-855-653-5450

Moving & Storage

Class 4 Engineer is required for Colonial Farms. Must be able to work Graveyard shift. Competitive Wages with Full Benefits. Drop Resume between 8am & 2pm. 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstrong. (250)546-3008 FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

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

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping AB Bookkeeping Service, AP, AR, Bank reconciliations, Simply Accounting, 250-809-7244, bookkeeping_s@yahoo.ca

Millwright/Planerman

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment “Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.” We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneﬁt program! READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:

www.tolko.com

or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.

Home Improvements

PENTICTON

1-250-488-5338 KELOWNA 1-250-808-5339 Fax: 1-250-497-6337 www.cactusvc.com

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 12 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

Cleaning Services

3 Rooms For $299,

Cleaning, house sitting, animal sitting avail. immed., ref’s avail., call 250-492-5907

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Cleaning Services in your home or business, reas. rates, (250)498-7963, Pent-Osoyoos

Garden & Lawn Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care; Fall Lawn care aeration plus fall fertilizer only $79.99 most sized lawns, fully experienced landscape & fruit tree pruner, leaf & yard clean-ups, debris removal, Gerald 250493-5161, please book early

Handypersons Yard work & painting, fences, deck repair or new, garbage hauling, demolition work, site clean-ups, roofing, licensed, ins., call 250-462-2146

2 Coats Any Colour

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, alfalfa mix, no rain, $5/bale, (250)4941087, Summerland

Livestock LAYING HENS Our replacement hens arriving, we need space.

Home Improvements BELCAN

Painting & Reno’s

licensed, insured, WCB

painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,

Len (250)486-8800 www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofﬂoors.com

1.877.835.6670

HOME RENOVATIONS • Bathrooms • Basement Renos • Kitchens • Decks/Fences

Misc Services

• Windows/Doors • Tiling • Flooring • Handyman Repairs

2 yr old laying hens, still producing, for sale. $6-7-8

Fountain Tire Penticton is looking for a motivated, experienced

COMMERCIAL TIRE TECHNICIAN

Antiques / Vintage

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

Theresa from Jardin Estate Jewelry & Antiques will be at Cherry Lane Mall from Sept. 19-22. Theresa will be doing appraisals; 250-497-6733 to book your appointment

Auctions AUCTION - Houseboats, Boats, PWC, Trucks, Trailers and more. September 21st, Kelowna www.westernstarauctions.com

Estate Sales DISPERSAL AUCTION: Sat. Sept 28th 10 AM, 150 Desmazes Road, Westbridge. Woodworking power tools, sporting/camping goods, chainsaw, floor jack, meat grinder. ROTHWELL AUCTIONS 250-306-1112 www.rothwellsoldit.com

Food Products Free range eggs, will deliver in Penticton, limited weekly quantity, 250-490-6577

Fruit & Vegetables Trout Creek Fruit Stand, 6215 Hwy 97, red & white Yukon potatoes, nectarines, freestone peaches, plums, sweet & hot peppers, carrots, local winter & sweet onions, garlic, beets, pickling cukes, dill, beans, syrups, 20lb tomatoes $14.99, Bartlett Pears, 20lb, $13.80, squash, pumpkin, gourds, corn, pickles, apples and much more!, 250-4900046

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, split & delivered, full cords Pine $200, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50., mixed, $225 cord, hardwood, $250/cord, senior disc., incl. free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 eves.

Career Opportunities

Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition Senior Executive Position The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC) is seeking to hire a Senior Executive that will take the lead role in project development and project management. Contract Term: It is acknowledged that this is a consulting contract averaging 135 hours per month and that the consultant will be seeking and working on other contracts. The term of the contract is for a 26 month term from November 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. Remuneration: Will be based upon experience and qualifications Location: Home office, based in the SIBAC Region Application: For position details and response package details, please visit the SIBAC website at: www.sibacs.com Closing Date: Before 12:00 noon on Friday September 27, 2013 Please send your response electronically to: Dalyce Brandt SIBAC Administrator Email: admin@sibacs.com

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT 110

Help Wanted

Merchandise for Sale

Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

250-306-7287 after 5 pm

Help Wanted

Join a profession that supports and cares for our community. Medical and dental office clerks and transcriptionists are always in high demand. In addition to basic administrative and bookkeeping skills, you will also learn standard medical terminology. Career Opportunities: Medical Office Assistant O Dental Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist MSP Billing Clerk O Ward Secretary Pharmaceutical Firms O Medical Supply Firms Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies

CALL PENTICTON: 250.770.2277 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

RPR Heating is looking for...

HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic

a. b. c. d. e.

Gas ticket Residential & lite commercial Furnace, A/C, H/P, Rooftops, MUA’s, Walk-in Coolers & Freezers experience Must have strong work ethic & customer service Diagnostic & electrical skills

Please send resume to: rprheating@shawcable.com or Fax: 250-490-0916

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

154 Ellis Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 4L5

250-492-3677

• RELIABLE • PROFESSIONAL • RESPONSIBLE

The Kootenays’ largest provider of seniors’ housing, care, and services.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Senior Housing Manager We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our exceptional housing, hospitality and care teams at Silver Kettle Village, Grand Fork’s largest seniors care community. Competitive Wage & Benefits

Silver Kettle Village Grand Forks, BC Please apply by email or fax at: F: (250) 489-2673 E: careers@glm.ca

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN We are a very busy full service & sales

automobile dealership currently requiring a Certified Journeyman Automobile Technician. Chrysler experience would be preferred, but would consider other. Located in the beautiful East Kootenay region of BC. We offer state of the art equipment, a comprehensive benefits package and competitive wages. Please send resume with cover letter to:

Norm Zulps, Service Manager norm@cranbrookdodge.com

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Merchandise for Sale

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Rentals

Transportation

Auto Financing

Cars - Sports & Imports

Trucks & Vans

Legal Notices

1996 White Mitsubishi Delica L400

NOTICE OF LIEN SALES; contents of #203 rented by Neal Raincock & #213 rented by Samantha Hill at Xtra Storage, 1280 Commercial Way, Penticton will be auctioned off at Okanagan Auctions, 825 Westminster Ave. W., Penticton on Sept. 26 at 6pm.

Furniture

Sporting Goods

Apt/Condo for Rent

NOW OPEN Shelley’s Vintage Inspirations

***2009 Electric Golf Carts*** $2100 each, Club Cars (250)493-6791 Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

PENTICTON, 2 BDRM condo, 2 bathrooms, AC, secure ug parking, newer building, in suite laundry, available now. $950/mo. Tel: 250-462-4007

Real Estate

1340sqft. Mechanic’s bay C-7, $8/sqft., exc. busy location, 1031 Eckhardt Ave. W., opposite Ramada, (250)493-5361 476 Rene Ave., 2 retail or office w/front waiting rm, Unit A-$458, C-$358(incl. util.), mixed commercial, live in option, do business or use one rm as your office, $795+util., (604)779-8860 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3-phase power, 10x10 o/h door, shop w/1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc., Penticton, (250)490-9016, for info email: dana@trucktransformer.com 800sqft shop/whse space, Industrial area, Commercial Way, O/H door, (250)4928324, 250-809-0728 DT office, avail. Oct., 190 sqft, $235/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., 528sqft, can be divided, 250492-8324, 778-931-0096 PRIME Commercial Space: 2300sqft. in busy Apple Plaza, ample parking. Call Barb 250492-6319

Browse our fine collection of Shabby Chic Home Decor and Antiques Open Wed to Sun 10-5:30pm

94 Ellis Street

778-476-3200 Garage Sales 1736 E. Duncan Ave. Sat Sept. 21, 8am-1pm. Cul-de-sac Moving Sale, Sat., 8am-2pm, everything must go! 102 Millar Pl. (Uplands) Furniture, glass ware & misc. items. Rain or Shine. 2572 Dartmouth Dr. Sat 21, 8am12pm Garage Sale, Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 am - noon, 2538 Evergreen Dr. Huge Sale, Sat/Sun., 8am1pm, rain or shine, variety of items, collectibles, 109-3201 Wilson St., pls. park on street Left-handed men’s golf clubs, girls figure skates, collectibles, Sat., Sept. 20. 8:30 am, 199 Lower Bench Rd. Multi-family, kid’s stuff, collectibles, furniture, decor, size 0-4 clothing, 2315 McGraw St., park at Parkway School, Sat., Sept. 21, 9am-1pm Multi-family, Westminster Pl., Sat., Sept. 21, 8am-1pm, household, china, collectibles. Oliver Indoor Flea Market Sat. & Sun., 8am-4pm Downhill from Chevron New vendors welcome call Cory 250-408-4222 Rain or shine, 173 Okanagan Ave. W., Sat. 8-11am, toys, clothes, trampoline, keyboard. Sat., Sept. 21st, 8am-1pm, drapes, bedding, elec. fittings, tools, tops, tiles, etc., no early birds, 1136 Johnson Rd.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

Misc. for Sale 7pce dining set, (Espresso), 5’ TV console (dark walnut), 2 coffee tables, 36” s/s range hood, (250)494-7829 Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 25th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 20, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 21, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Misc. Wanted Private Collector looking to buy a coin collection, Can., US & specialty foreign coins. Also looking for error coins. Todd: 250-864-3521 Old spoon collector, 864-3521 Wanted to buy Jewelry to repair or recycle or out of date. 1-778-932-2316

Musical Instruments MUSIC LESSONS! Guitar, piano, voice, ukulele. Maeve Lily School of Music, Penticton, (778)476-5917, info@maevelily.com

For Sale By Owner 3bdrm full basement, close to hospital, lots of updates, $390,000 obo, 250-770-3296

483 Maurice St. - Penticton Open House, Sat., Sept. 21 10 AM - 12 PM $499,000 MLS# X2702291 Top 5 nalist for Okanagan, Provincial & National Awards. Luxury 2BR, 3 bath townhouse, Lg. dbl. garage. Low Strata fees. 250-492-6756 Grindrod 11+ acres level productive farmland, newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, 2 car garage, $400,000. 250-309-1420 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: 1 precious 3 acre parcel, owner financing. 250-558-7888

Houses For Sale AFFORDABLE LUXURY. Over 2100 sq.ft on one level of professionally designed & decorated beauty. This home has it all - one of a kind floor plan. Nice country setting, great yard, friendly neighbourhood. A must see! Vendor motivated. $549,900. Reduce to $498,900. (403)540-2991.

Mobile Homes & Parks FOR RENT. 3 bdrm. mobile. Furnished. Carport. Fenced Yard. Pets OK. 2 Bdrm. for sale. 488-1239 or 462-0603

Recreational 60’ Lakefront on Westside Rd w/quad bunk 32’ RV trailer sewer holding tank, hydro & water. $75,000. 250-938-0755

RV Sites CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIPS 1000 Trails, including Naco, Leisure World + Resort Management in Palm Springs. Phone: 250-763-3686

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm condo, ground floor, 5appl., ns, small pet ok, $800, call (250)809-6063 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902 2bdrm, $750, 1bdrm $650, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 3bdrm, 1.5bath, near school, np, ns, $1000+util., 250-4908361, 250-488-2093 (eves) CONDO suite/Mexico. Oceanside condo suite in quaint fishing village - 3 hrs south of PV Mexico. Everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Avail time Dec-Jan $65 nightly 250546-8104 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

2006 Toyota Sienna Van, AWD, 6-cyl, 7-seat, auto, air, new tires, 86K $12,975.; 2006 Toyota Matrix, 4-cyl, 5-spd, 124K, $5975.; 2009 Toyota Yaris, 4-dr sedan, 4-cy, auto, loaded, 23,150 km, $8975.; Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles. Knut at Lego Auto Sales is retiring and these vehicles must be sold. (250)260-4415 DL# 9462

Commercial/ Industrial

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic 1989 Honda Civic, 3 door, 5 speed, good reliable car, winter/summer tires, $1500, call 250-493-3031 after 6pm 1992 Ford Taurus, 161,300 kms, senior driven, cruise, 2 sets tires, cd player, new battery, $950obo, 250-493-5402 1995 Buick LeSabre, auto, 183K, Exc Cond. Only $1795. (250)550-3086 1997 Subaru Impreza, Black. 2dr coupe, 197,000kms, mint cond., $3300, 250-462-6275

Homes for Rent 3bdrm new executive, avail. Oct. 1, south end of Penticton, reliable previous landlord ref’s & DD req., np, working prof. couple pref., $1600+util., (778)476-1190 4bdrm, south end of Penticton, np, previous landlord ref’s as well as proof of employment/income req., $1400+util & DD, (778)476-1190 732 Winnipeg St., 4bd, 2ba, garage, fenced yard, $1400, 485 Bennett Ave., 3bd, fenced yard, $1150, 124 Roy Ave., 5bd, fenced yard, garage, $1500, VJ 250-490-1530 Exec. Waterfront Home W/ Prvt. beach. Fully Furn., cable, LED T.V, and wi-fi, 4bdrms, 2.5ba, 5 min. walk to Skaha Beach. $2200/mo. util. incl., avail. Sept. 1st - June 30th, Ph. 604-421-8027, emailelaineallison01@gmail.com Olalla, spacious bright 3bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry room, w/d/f/s, garage, large deck, landscaped, No pets, No smoking, ref.’s, avail. Nov. 1, $875/mo., (250)499-5700

Shared Accommodation Room for rent, clean quiet person, $395-$475, includes everything. (250)492-2543

Suites, Lower 1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, ref’s req., $700 incl. util., avail. Oct. 1, 250-493-5630 DAYLIGHT BASEMENT SUITE, 2bdrm, 1000sqft, w/d, f/s, gas/elec. incl., n/s, n/p, mature adults pref. Ref. Req., $800/mo. 250-493-5370, 250462-3956 Immaculate, spacious 2bdrm w/view, close to amenities, $1000 +util., 250-462-2472, Spacious 2bdrm, avail. Oct. 1, 250-462-2472, 250-770-1381 Large 2 bedroom bsmt suite, 1200 sq ft. Recent reno, lg windows, W/D, new F/S, walk to town. NP, NS. Ref’s req’d. Phone 403-606-1362. Spacious 1bdrm suite, lake access, separate entrance, laundry, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p. $800/mo incl.util. 250-809-5583 Waterfront brand new deluxe suite, 2bdrm, 1bath, fully furn., bring only your cloths and groceries,$1500/mo util. incl. 604421-8027, email: elaineallison01@gmail.com

2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Mint Condition In & Out 147,000K, Fully Loaded $4,990, DL#30312 Call: 863-9929

‘92 HONDA ACCORD

$1,600 Automatic, 4 door. New tires & after market rims. Power everything for the year. New brake pads, stereo & speakers (installed). 282,000kms Oil and filter replaced beginning of September. Minor rust behind back wheel wells.

$10,500 Phone: (250)870-6711

Motorcycles

2007 GMC Acadia SLE, 9 passenger vehicle, 220,000 kms in great shape. $9800.00 call 809-8267

2005 Kawasaki KLR 650, 10,800kms, aluminum skid plate, rear h/d pivot kit, new knuckle buster hand guards, $3300 obo, (250)492-4089

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1978 Okanagan Camper, 8 ft (lightweight), comes with Ice box, 3 burner stove & aluminum folding steps, asking $500 OBO, 250-488-9899

Cars - Sports & Imports 1995 Chrysler Lebaron GTC Convert

White protected finish, front bucket seats c/w centre console, white leather interior w/ black trim, power white top, V6 auto, 3 speed, Michelin tires. Summer driven only, garage stored, well maintained/serviced, 43,000 miles, no accidents. $6,500 OBO 250-868-2040 after 11am

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

2001 Rouche MUSTANG, low km, standard short shift, very good condition. $10,900 OBO 250 486-6022 2008 HYUNDAI Santa Fe Ltd addition fully loaded, snow tires on rims, one owner, non smoker 79,285 klms. $17,000 or nearest. Call 250-545-2198.

Adult

1-800-680-4264

Escorts

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Boats

1990 Travel-aire, 25.5ft, 5th wheel, sleeps 6, immaculate condition, $3500 obo, 250493-0922

2006 25.5 ft. Glastron Bowrider Big engine, convertible top, special exhaust, Volvo drive, parked on the lake, low hours, extra clean. $34,900 Call: 778-484-0023 or 780-499-0126

2006 5th Wheel, 28.5 “B” model, 2 slides, $16,900 or older Motorhome on trade, 250-770-3296 Illness Forces Sale: 1999 FourWinds Class C 29’ MH. Ford V10. ONLY 34,300 KM!!! REDUCED TO: $24,900. Sleeps 8. Private BdRm: Walk Around Q-bed, new memory foam mattress. Shower with skylight + Outdoor shower. Dual 2 door fridge. 3 burner gas range with oven & exhaust hood. MW. Tons of storage space inside and out. Chesterfield. Accordian dual blinds. Winter tank heaters. New Marine battery. BU camera. Generator-inside controls. Roof & dash AC. Cable hookups. AC/DC TV avail. Offers considered. For Pics email: karenchuck@eastlink.ca 250-495-3385 or 250486-1565

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Let’s Play! 878-1514

northpeace@hotmail.com

Vernon’s Best! Jayde 24, Starla 40, Savanna 21,Alice 19. Short notice appts.For your safety & comfort, in/out 250-307-8174. DTWN. Hiring!

Apt/Condo for Rent

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS:

Scrap Car Removal Scrap car removal, We are licensed & insured, more weight = more money, 250328-8697, Penticton

Sport Utility Vehicle

$550 -$800

Bach, 1 and 2 bdrms, f,s, coin op laundry, balcony, elevator, Cat ok, No smoking, 6 month lease required, Avail Sept, Oct and Nov. (EFR 105, 114,214,215, 301)

$625

Near Ok beach, 1 bdrm, bath, f, s, coin op laundry, elevator, balcony, No pets, No smoking. 6 month lease required. Avail. Oct. 1 (A312)

$675

Grd flr, f, s, w.d quiet building, near library. No pets, no smoking. Avail. NOW (OT5936)

$1450 Lakeshore 3, 6th floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, exec. Condo, 6 appl, many amenities, sec’d parking. No Smoking, pet on approval. Avail. Nov. 1 (OT592) $1500 Lakeshore 3, 11th floor, north west facing, exec condo, 6 appl. Many amenities, sec’d parking. No smoking, no pets. Avail. Oct. 1 (OT595)

(Kelowna)

Last offering, 4 Lincoln Continentals, 78-79, 2 running, 1 is a collector series model, very restorable, 1 ideal for demolition derby, must sell by 25th, $1500 takes all, (firm), 250485-3205 or 250-493-3570

24/7 • anonymous • conﬁdential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

Recreational/Sale

Phone: 250-718-4969

1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 Convertible Soft top, 5 speed manual. Heated leather seats,power windows, seats & mirrors. 4 new Uniroyal tires, Alpine stereo w/ipod wired in. Wind blocker on roll bars, Air bags and more. Summer driven only and garage stored during winter. Very Sleek looking & Well maintained. $14,000. (250)804-6399

Transportation

Super Turbo, Right Hand, All Wheel Drive Van,

Legal

FURNISHED TERM RENTAL $1200 Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo at south end, turn key just bring your clothes. No smoking, pet on approval. Avail. Oct. 15 – April 15 (A454)

2004 KIA SORENTO EX

Auto, 4x4, Limited 165,000K, Fully Loaded $6,990, DL#30312 Call: 250-863-9929

$1900 Lakeview, furnished, top floor of house in Kaleden, executive house, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, garage, 2500 sq. ft. Avail NOW to June 2014 (OT591)

Trucks & Vans

HOUSES

1984 GMC Dually rebuilt 454, rebuilt Turbo 400 tranny, lots & lots done, flatback, cowl hood, runs as new, no rust or bondo, 130,000kms, $4000, call 778476-2046

$950

Close to downtown and Pen Hi, 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex, freshly painted, new floors. Avail. NOW (H542-2) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

1993 Ford Econoline Van 150, 302 cu. in., runs exc., exc. work truck or hauler, new 3 core rad, exhaust, fuel pump, tune up, everything works, burns no oil, $2500, call 778476-2046

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

Trucks & Vans

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September 20

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Welcome back to Friday social dances at South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. Join us for our first of the season dance, music by Vic and Band Masters, starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person, all welcome. SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Entertainment with Shindigger at 7 p.m. the Penticton Public Library has started its fall session of story times with Baby Songs And Rhymes (Age: pre-walkers, infant – 15 months) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Toddlertime (Age:

16 months to 3 years, with caregiver) from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Both programs run to Nov. 29, with no session on Oct. 11. All programs are free. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the Children’s Library. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts and pool starting at 7 p.m. Penticton SeniorS comPuter Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Lectures on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on a variety of computingrelated topics. a l c o h o l i c S anonymouS haS a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at

2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. 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. t he b ereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. o v e r e a t e r S anonymouS meetS from noon to 1 p.m. at the United Church at 696 Main St. 890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. fraternal order of Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., entertainment with Buzz Byer from 7 to 11 p.m. anavetS haS karaoke with Jack Ramsay at 7:30 p.m., and pool potluck party.

Saturday

September 21 eckankar PreSentS SPiritual Cafe, an opportunity to explore dreams, visions and divine love. Free event Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lakeside Resort. For more info call 250328-0244. the Penticton SquareS dance club is presenting today’s style of square dancing at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre at 3 p.m. For more info call 250-492-5856 or 250-492-3247 or email pentictonsquares@shaw. ca. elkS club on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m. and a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and karaoke by Anita. anavetS haS fun pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. alcoholicS anonymouS haS its 12 bells group at

noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216. fraternal order of Eagles are having a sock hop, tunes from the 50s and 60s with D.J. Russ. Prizes for best 50s/60s costumes, games and baron of beef served from 5 to 9 p.m. Hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. charity bottle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marketplace IGA on Government Street. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m., Saturday dinner and sing-along at 4 p.m.

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This helpful, easy-to-use, online resource is available from the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) website at www.hpo.bc.ca. Savvy homebuyers are using it to make more informed purchasing decisions. The New Homes Registry provides free access to find out if a home has a policy of home warranty insurance and is built by a Licensed Residential Builder, or whether it’s built without home warranty insurance. Homebuyers can obtain valuable information such as the name and contact number of the warranty provider, the builder’s warranty number and whether an owner-built home can be legally offered for sale. Every new home built for sale by a Licensed Residential Builder in British Columbia is protected by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance. Better known as 2-5-10 home warranty insurance, this coverage includes: two years on labour and materials, five years on the building envelope (including water penetration), and 10 years on the structure. It’s the strongest system of construction defect insurance in Canada. For free access to the New Homes Registry visit the Homebuyers section of the HPO website.

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okanagan aStronomy club invites the public to Pen Henge on Munson Mountain to celebrate the first day of autumn (the autumn equinox) at 6 p.m. high tea at the SS Sicamous from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will be serving quality teas and freshly baked scones with a dollop of cream. Tickets are $12.50 per person. To book your place call the ship on 250-492-0403 or drop by Teas & Weaves on Main Street. S eniorS ’ d roP - in centre presents afternoon of songs and music with local talent at our country jamboree, starting at 2 p.m. Admission by donation. All welcome. Sandwiches available starting at 1 p.m. 2965 South Main St. the Penticton radio Control Club is hosting an off-road race at its new indoor facility at 3803 McLean Creek Rd., OK Falls. Registration at 9:30 a.m. and racing at 10:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome for this last off-road race of the season. come dance to the greatest dance music ever made with D.J. Emil from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre. $3 per person. All welcome.

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calendar Penticton AlliAnce church presents Sweet Presence, a southern gospel singing group at 6:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken in lieu of ticket sales. Everyone welcome. eckAnkAr Presents Serving All Life, discover and discuss ways in which we are able to serve all life on Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Lakeside Resort. Visit www.eckankar.org or call 250-3280244. c AnAdiAn r oyAl legion has a branch buffet breakfast at 8 a.m., Joseph’s perogies and sausages at 1 p.m. in the Martin Street hall and a meat draw at 2 p.m. F leA s urvivorshiP MArket is every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1652 Fairview Rd. The market raises funds for team activities and breast cancer awareness. lAkelAnds church holds Sunday services on the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact info@lakelandschurch.com. sundAy evening dAnces are at 7 p.m. at the South

Room in the basement of the Penticton hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagles hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. Alcoholics Anonymous Big book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 11 a.m. at United Church, 696 Main St.

Monday

September 23

Power Slimming — Yvonne mcCune (right) of Penticton talks with Hannah Hafso (left) of FortisBC last week at the Penticton lakeside resort during the okanagan energy Diet seminar. Customers were given some hands-on help in slimming their energy consumption. The program will be at a number of other South okanagan communities through to oct. 8 when it wraps up in okanagan Falls at the royal Canadian legion.

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Main Drop-In Centre with live music by DJ Emil. Cost is $3. B.c. sPcA hAs a community market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Main St.

FrAternAl order oF Eagles has a meat draw at 4 p.m. and chicken wings in the afternoon. AnAvets hAve horse races and meat draws at

2 p.m. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs available 1 to 3 p.m. elks cluB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2:30 p.m. with an M&M

food draw, door prizes, darts and pool. Alcoholics AnonyMous Meets in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in

Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. The Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education

FrAternAl order oF Eagles has pub dart league every Monday. Alcoholics AnonyMous nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. south MAin droP-in Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., easy to intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. elks cluB on Ellis Street has Monday night pub league at 7:30 p.m. Non-members welcome to join.

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calendar M ental W ellness Centre has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly. Call 250-4937338 for more info. C anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m. and bridge at 1 p.m. Wings

night and horse races start at 4 p.m. in the hall at 502 Main St. anavets has pool and dart leagues at 7 p.m. Stu’s kitchen open. in Food addiCts Recovery Anonymous is at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church at 696 Main St. Contact Kent B. at 250-809-3329.

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. Donations are appreciated and new volunteers are always welcome. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Fitness Friends Meet in the Royal Canadian

Legion, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Get in shape. For info call Dot at 250-4925400.

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a.m. in the Penticton Buffet meeting room, 2987 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton. Lunch buffet available. p entiCton W hole Foods Market presents a seminar with Sandra Lee on Vitamin D and its amazing benefits at 7 p.m. Find out what this amazing vitamin can do for you, how to best get it, what to look for, how to take it and when. Also, a bonus presentation: Why go Organic. pentiCton ConCert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-8092087 for info. C anadian r oyal legion has a service officer at 1 p.m. M ental W ellness Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. the south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Mall. For more information, call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or email sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian. Call 250490-9272 for info. alCoholiCs anonyMous young person’s group at

7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. As well, the beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. o kanagan s outh toastMasters meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details. Fraternal order oF Eagles has drop-in euchre at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. tops B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Sally at 250-492-6556. elks on ellis Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., fun darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. yoga Meditation/vegetarian supper is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. pieCeFul evening Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more

info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-4977850 or Penny-April 250 493-8183. p e n t i C t o n photography CluB welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. More info at pentictonphotoclub@gmail. com. $5 drop-in, $50/ year. p e n t i C t o n toastMasters Meets every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Toastmasters is an excellent way to enhance confidence, speaking, and leadership skills in a fun, supportive setting. Membership is open to anyone 18 and up. Guests are welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-4922362 for more info.

upcoming eVenTs Ms soCiety oF Canada director Ulrike Kleeman, will be leading a workshop in Penticton on volunteer legal advocacy, power of attorney, wills, registered disability savings plans and low income. Event takes place Oct. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. To register, call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or e-mail sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca by Sept. 30. the naraMata sCottish Country Dance club invites everyone to their new season of classes on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Please bring soft-soled shoes to wear for dancing. For more information call Davina at 250-4871272. Classes are held Wednesdays, September to April from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Shatford Centre. Neither Scottish background nor a partner is required. south okanagan naturalists’ Club monthly meeting Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Penticton United Church. Speaker is botanist Harold Baumbrough: Exploring the Wild Flowers of Southwestern Turkey. suMMerland united ChurCh, 13204 Henry Ave., is having its annual Fall Fair on Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. until noon. Come and enjoy a piece of pie or a muffin along with your coffee and browse the garage sale items, baking, and produce.

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