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campaigned this spring on an election platform that predicted LNG pipelines, processing plants and shipping terminals would generate 75,000 permanent jobs and royalties to build a $100-billion fund that would help pay off the provincial debt within 15 years. None of that infrastructure is built yet and natural gas prices are in the doldrums, but Clark said that’s precisely why LNG holds such promise. “The price for natural gas in Asia is much higher than it is here, so that’s how we’re going to pay off our provincial debt,” she said, “because we’re going to be making more money on our natural gas exporting it than we would by selling it here.” The B.C. government has pledged to have three LNG facilities up and running by 2020. Britco president Mike Ridley said his company is “very optimistic and very bullish on LNG.” “A big part of our business is derived from the energy sector,” he added. The company has 175 workers at its plant in Penticton and another 200 at a facility in Agassiz.

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PREMIER CHRISTY CLARK tours Britco’s manufacturing plant in Penticton on Friday with company president Mike Ridley (left) and vice-president Chris Gardner (right).

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Britco’s $100-million contract to supply worker housing to an Alberta oil sands project represents just a fraction of future beneﬁts Penticton will realize from the energy sector, Premier Christy Clark said during a visit Friday. The deal calls for the company to supply modular buildings containing 1,600 bedrooms and related facilities to a Devon Energy site near Conklin, about 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. Clark, whose tour of Britco’s manufacturing plant coincided with an announcement of the new contract, said a made-in-B.C. liqueﬁed natural gas industry aimed at supplying Asian markets will soon produce oilsands-like economic spinoffs of its own. “Once those pipelines are starting to be built, we’re going to have to have temporary housing along the way, so what Britco is doing here is, I think, just going to explode. They’re going to be a very busy company,” she said. Clark and the B.C. Liberals

The two sites will join forces on the Devon Energy job. “In terms of workforce accommodation, I would equate it to a three-star hotel. It is going to be the best camp, the best workforce accommodation in all of North America,” Ridley said. “Everybody has their own private bathroom, they have big, spacious rooms, they have flat-screen TVs, they have Internet, full (recreation) facilities and all the amenities that go with that.” Ridley expects it will take until the end of 2015 to fill the order, which will comprise 900 truckloads to the site. An executive from Devon Energy said the company contracted Britco to supply an 800-bunk camp for a different project several years ago and was pleased with the result. “It’s a good partnership, because we’re in the oilsands and they’re building projects for the oilsands and those benefits are now flowing back here, and they’re not shy about saying that,” said Nadine Barber, vice-president of government and public affairs. “That’s really important to us.”

Sendero Canyon housing development back on track Joe Fries

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After a year-long delay that resulted from a broken water main, the ﬁrst house is ﬁnally going up in a new Penticton subdivision. Construction began this summer on the home in Sendero Canyon, with work on four more expected to get underway later this fall. The initial push to get the 230-lot subdivision in the Upper Carmi area on the market was derailed when a new waterline between

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Wine tourism splashes coffers in Okanagan Steve Kidd

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It’s no secret that the wine industry is big business in the Okanagan, but a recent report demonstrates just how big an economic driver the industry has become. “We’ve known for a while now that wine touring is the largest specific motivator for travel to Penticton & Wine Country, aside from visiting friends and family,” said Tourism Penticton CEO Jessie Campbell. “And those travellers are coming no matter what marketing message we put out there.” More than 800,000 visitors come to the region as wine tourists each year, accounting for 1,100 full time jobs, $4 million in taxes to government — all coming together for $87 million in direct economic impact and another $52 million in indirect economic impact. The Okanagan Wine Tourism Industry Economic Impact Report was commissioned by the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and the B.C. Wine Institute. Drawing from over 1,000 interviews at wineries and wine festivals, the report builds a picture of the average wine tourist spending about $474 per person, per day, less than half of which is wine-related. Transportation, accommodation and other expenses account for $302 of the daily spending, with a further $97 spent on wine and another $75 spent at

food and accommodation,” said Dr. Blair Baldwin, professor at Okanagan College and one of the authors of the report, along with Stephen Mellows. The primary destinations are the core cities, allowing tourists to travel out into the surrounding winery regions: Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton. Campbell said Tourism Penticton makes a specific effort to capitalize on the wine tourism potential. “We are the only destination — certainly within BC — that is using ‘and Wine Country’ within our brand, and we use this consistently to drive awareness not only for Penticton, but the Naramata Bench, Summerland and Okanagan Falls,” she said. The impact of the wine industry on the Wine tOurism injects more than $135 mil- economy is not something that happened lion into the local economy. overnight. The upcoming 33rd annual Fall Contributed photo Wine Festival demonstrates that vintners winery restaurants. have been pioneering this growing industry in “These are certainly very impressive num- British Columbia now for over three decades. bers considering that across British Columbia The report comes at the end of what some we have 217 wineries with the vast majority grape growers say is one of the best growing being small family-run operations that grow seasons in recent years, with Jackson-Triggs over 80 different varieties of grapes on some Estate Winery claiming a record-breaking 9,800 acres,” said Okanagan-Coquihalla MP start to the 2013 harvest for their Osoyoos Dan Albas. area vineyards, where they began picking on “This study really validates the importance Aug. 27. of wine tourism to our local economy … diA combination of lower-than-normalrectly yielding increases in the sale of wine, levels of rain, combined with the number of

SENDERO - Look to cash in on new construction He noted the development is the only new, non-strata subdivision under construction in Penticton. So far, 127 lots are serviced, and about half of those are on the market, with prices ranging from $135,000 to $250,000. The master plan for the community calls for a mix of twolevel homes with in-ground basements suitable for young families who want secondary suites, and single-storey ranchers that should appeal to more mature buyers, said Cameron, who expects Sendero Canyon’s appeal to reach beyond the region. “Penticton has everything, but it still has some of that smaller-town charm, and we just see it as very appealing to the Albertan that wants to retire into the Okanagan Valley, or the person from the Lower Mainland that wants to retire into the area,” he explained. “We really like the long-term potential of Penticton.” Mayor Garry Litke is also optimistic. “The long-term prospect for Penticton is fairly positive because of the anticipated hospital construction and construction of the remand centre, and the good-paying jobs that will then be attracted to those facilities,” he said. “I expect that there will be an increase in demand for housing in Penticton, so if Sendero is in a position to satisfy that demand, I’ll be very pleased.” Sendero Canyon was also in the headlines in late 2010 when city council moved to borrow $1.7 million to finance improvements to its water system necessary to support growth in the Upper Carmi area. However, a strong negative response during the early stage of the alternate approval process caused council to abandon that idea and instead withdraw the required funds from its water reserve.

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It wouldn’t be fall without some mention of urban deer and a potential deer cull. Along with all the other things going on at the Union of B.C. Municipalities last month, Penticton Mayor Garry Litke joined a group of his peers to address Premier Christy Clark on the deer issue. “She’s sympathetic to the issue, and she has experienced the problem herself in her own yard,” said Litke. Litke said Clark has directed her staff to gather more information about the deer problem and the effectiveness of solutions like hazing or scaring the deer, contraception and culling. “I was sitting with mayors from Invermere, Cranbrook, Kimberley and the (Vancouver) Island where urban deer is a problem,” said Litke, discussing the meeting with the premier. “The consensus in the room is that really the most cost effective is going to be the deer cull.” The stumbling block is still the civil suit brought against Invermere by an animal rights group seeking to prevent their cull. “When that gets settled, we are asking the province to take some action,” said Litke.

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Siblings of French immersion students will no longer be guaranteed acceptance into the program, according to the terms of a revised policy under consideration by school trustees. Okanagan Skaha School District superintendent Wendy Hyer said the changes were drawn up at the request of trustees in response to Summerland parents’ request to level the playing field with Penticton. “The board said, if you have 100 kids in Penticton and there are 90 spots, those kids have a 90 per cent chance of getting in. “If you have 40 kids in Summerland and 30 spots, the kids have a 75 per cent chance of getting in, and they didn’t feel that was fair,” Hyer reminded the board’s policy committee at a meeting last week. Under the current policy, prospective students with a sibling in the program, which begins in Grade 6, are given first crack at a seat, followed by those who reside in

the community where space is available. A lottery is eventually held to award spaces to equally qualified, wait-listed students. The revised policy states that all French immersion seats would be distributed by lottery. Students are, however, guaranteed a space in regular programming at their sibling’s school. It also does away with catchments areas for the program, meaning each student would get to decide in which community he or she would attend class. Hyer told trustees the proposal will undoubtedly have opponents. “It’s six of one and half a dozen of the other. When we change this policy, we’re going to get complaints from parents because there’s no sibling clause, or that there’s no catchment area,” she said. “There’s always someone who doesn’t like it.” Mona Smythe, president of Okanagan Skaha Parents for French, is looking forward to examining the revisions. The intent of the cur-

rent sibling policy was good because it aimed to keep families together, she said, but it “didn’t address the inequality between Summerland and Penticton. That was the biggest issue and it needed to be revamped.” Her group will be among those consulted by the school board in the coming months before a final amended version of the policy is sent back to the board for consideration. Meanwhile, Trustee Tracy St. Claire maintained that the board did the right thing last spring when it guaranteed 10 wait-listed Summerland students entry into French immersion this year. “I thought it was the right decision given that 100 per cent of those kids were from Summerland,” she said in a separate interview. St. Claire, who brought forward a motion for the guarantee at a meeting in May, was told by the superintendent then that doing so would be a “poor decision,” because it carried unknown financial implications. Hyer suggested the students would eventual-

ly be accommodated anyway as others dropped out of the program, but a majority of trustees wished to give those wait-listed families peace of mind over the summer break. Due to attrition, the wait list had just three names on it by the time school began in September with three Grade 6 sections in Penticton and one in Summerland, each with 30 kids. To accommodate the trio, the district added a single student to three classes, according to Don MacIntyre, the district’s director of instruction and curriculum. He said oversize classes are permitted as long as the teachers involved are properly consulted. MacIntyre was unsure of the cost of making space for the three students, but said teachers of oversize classes are eligible for extra pay, classroom resources, professional development allowance or preparation time. Another student dropped out of the program since the start of the school year, so there were just two oversize classes as of last week, he added.

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Penticton MLA Dan Ashton found himself in a familiar chair Tuesday evening as the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services took over Penticton council chambers for a consultation session. Ashton is chairing the committee, putting him back in the mayor’s chair, if only to run the Penticton forum. The non-partisan commit-

tee is halfway through its tour of 17 B.C. communities, seeking input from citizens on the financial direction the provincial government should take in the 2014 budget. “It was heard loud and clear by the past committee that people wanted a balanced budget and they wanted government to control its expenditures,” said Ashton, who was elected as a Liberal MLA last spring. “What we’re hearing is more of the

same, they want government to be fiscally responsible.” In the previous eight sessions, Ashton said presenters have been appreciative that the province is financially strapped, but are asking that when revenue does increase that the province increase funding to a variety of sectors, societies and groups. “We’ve had people from colleges, universities, we’ve had student associations, we’ve had nursing associations, citizen groups, we’ve had advocacy for literacy,” said Ashton. “We’re well in excess of 125 presentations so far.” Along with the physical forums, there will be another five conducted via video conference. In addition to attending and making submission at the public hearing, residents, business operators and stakeholders can make written, audio or video submissions, and re-

spond to an online survey through the committee’s website: http://www.leg. bc.ca/budgetconsultations/index.asp. “It has to be in by Oct. 16 and our report has to be in by the middle of November to the legislative assembly and the finance minister,” said Ashton, noting the short timeline for the committee, which began its tour in September. “On top of that is having the committee come to an agreement on what the report will include and go forward,” said Ashton. Along with NDP deputy chair Mike Farnworth, the committee has a total of five NDP members and six Liberals. Ashton only votes if there is a tie. “We’ve had absolutely phenomenal input from the communities we have been in so far and it is good to see that people care about the direction they want their government to take,” said Ashton.

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Judge hands Teneycke 133 days Kristi Patton

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An Okanagan Falls man described by Crown counsel as an extremely violent sexual predator with a lengthy criminal history was handed a 133-day sentence. Ronald Arthur Teneycke, 51, plead guilty to charges of breach of conditions and possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced in Penticton provincial court on Monday. “Numerous psychological profiles have been prepared on his behaviour and virtually all found he is a moderate to high-risk to re-offend violently or sexually,” said Crown counsel John Swanson. According to parole documents Teneycke was released in 2007 after spending 12 years behind bars, eight of them for sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement and uttering threats against a 17-year-old Okanagan Falls girl in 1993. Since then, Teneycke has found himself back behind bars for breaches and a 2010 conviction that resulted in a 14-month jail term and the maximum probation of three years. On July 31, as Teneycke’s 2010 probation was coming to a close, he was put on bail conditions by Judge Gale Sinclair while Crown sought an application called an 810.2. It is not a criminal charge but a way to have restrictions and controls put on a person they fear will commit a serious offence. Just weeks later on Aug. 14 Teneycke was arrested by Penticton RCMP after security at the Penticton Lakeside Casino caught what they believed to be suspicious activity on their video surveillance cameras. Swanson said security from the casino contacted RCMP after they believed they saw two people in a truck in the parkade of the casino snorting something inside the truck they were sitting in. RCMP viewed

the video and later pulled over the truck in downtown Penticton. They found Teneycke with a 17-year-old female. Inside Teneycke’s fanny pack Mounties discovered 0.4 grams of methamphetamine and three Tylenol 3 pills. Officers then asked Teneycke to provide a urine sample to be tested but he refused. Over the course of the investigation RCMP found Teneycke and the 17 year old were snorting water to flush out their nasal passages after consuming methamphetamine. Swanson asked for a six month jail sentence for Teneycke with a three-year probation order because of his previous criminal history, the activity he was engaged in at the time he was arrested and the fact he was with a 17-year-old female. Defence counsel, James Pennington, argued it was Teneycke’s first drug offence charge and the typical sentence would be dealt with by way of a fine. Pennington said Teneycke has been in jail since he was arrested and entered a guilty plea, removing the need for a trial. Defence asked the judge to consider a shorter sentence that would allow Teneycke to serve intermittently on the weekends at either the Penticton or Oliver jail. This, said Pennington, would allow Teneycke the ability to be with his mother in Okanagan Falls who is terminally ill and has already lived past the expected six weeks to three month time frame she was given a doctor. Appearing by video from the Kamloops REgional Correctional Institute, Teneycke issued an apology to Judge Gale Sinclair, who set out the conditions he was supposed to abide by. Teneycke said he was dealing with stress at the time and relapsed and has since found “more appropriate” ways of dealing with that through mental health practitioners and

Pathways, the addiction resource centre in Penticton. Judge Gregory Koturbash said despite Teneycke’s ailing mother, he could not give the intermittent sentence he asked for. “The mitigating factor that you entered a guilty plea has to be measured against the strong and compelling Ronald Arthur Teneycke case Crown has.,” said Koturbash. to take into account the “He was on bail age of the person he was on a very serious recognizance and I have doing meth with.

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Experts on human relationships all agree that listening is a key component to a healthy relationship. Whether it be a doctor with a patient, politician and constituent, employer and employee, teacher and student, or parent and child, listening is always a good thing. Intergenerational mistrust and misunderstanding has marked every generation and understandably so, because we are raised to listen and respect our parents and elders and not vice versa. When we become the parents and the elders, we expect the same behaviour from our children and younger generations. We forget the younger generation have their own set of dreams and problems. Given the demographic realities of Penticton and the rest of Canada, it isn’t surprising the focus of communities and their governments have rested on the older generations. It is easy to assume youths living in Penticton have access to a multitude of services and activities. But, if you listen to the youths, you realize this is not entirely the case. The United Way and the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan have listened and what they heard is in a report that outlines specific concerns and needs raised by youths in the community. The two groups have joined forces and hope to address, in a concrete fashion, the concerns PENTICTON WESTERN raised by local youths. It is time for all residents of Penticton to listen, with respect, and make a concerted effort to make Penticton a better place for all youths, which in turn will make Penticton a better place for everyone.

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Science loses ground to superstition From Stockholm to Sydney to Sicamous, September was a bad month for science. In Sweden, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finally issued its widely leaked update on human-caused global warming. As expected, it downgraded predictions of temperature rise in the face of 15 years of measurements that show little or no average surface temperature increase. The official spin also went as expected. The revelation that more than a dozen computer prediction models have all more or less agreed, and all have been wrong, was played down. The IPCC went from “very likely” to “extremely likely” to affirm its belief in human-caused warming, even as its own core evidence went the other way. Again and again we are told that the vast majority of scientists believe in humancaused warming, and those who don’t are

labeled “skeptics” or even “deniers” with hidden agendas. The problem is, science isn’t supposed to be done by polls or popularity contests, or assertions of faith like those that greeted Galileo’s wild claim that Earth is not the centre of the solar system. Before the angry mail starts to arrive, let me hasten to add I am not arguing for or against the theory of human-caused climate change. You can label me a “skeptic” as I view the temperature readings and the shifting theories advanced to explain them. Speaking of temperature data, David Suzuki had a problem with that at a TV town hall in Australia. Polite, well-informed questions soon revealed that while Suzuki rails constantly about the horrors of global warming, he doesn’t actually know much about the latest science. As I’ve written before regarding his CBC-funded attacks

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B.C. Views on Canada’s oil and gas industry, Suzuki is not only behind on his homework, he resorts to cheap, sensational tricks to exaggerate and misrepresent hazards. His tactics are identical to the U.S.financed environment groups that obsessively target Canadian petroleum. As for his appearance on Australia’s public broadcaster, don’t take my word for it. Just Google “An Audience with David Suzuki” and watch the show for yourself. Back in B.C., local politicians gathered in Vancouver for their

annual convention. One of the most intense debates was over a call to the provincial government to declare B.C. “genetic engineering free.” The heart of this movement, which has resorted to vandalism in Europe, is hostility towards Monsanto’s “Roundup ready” seed. Speakers at the municipal convention warned of sinister “corporations” trying to contaminate and control our food supply for profit. The debate pitted hobby farmers against professionals. Peace region grain farmers said such a ban would put them out of business. Others pointed out that the province has no jurisdiction and that scientific decisions shouldn’t be influenced by emotion. The session ended with a classic pseudoscientific claim. A woman who used to have a couple of bee boxes said someone’s bees died and there was a Roundup-ready canola

field next door. Case closed. The misguided “G.E.-free B.C.” motion was supported by a narrow majority. As it turns out, there are agricultural pesticides that may be harmful to bees. The David Suzuki Foundation is part of an effort to get one of them banned in Canada. The problem is, it’s not Roundup, and it’s got nothing to do with genetic engineering. They’re called “neonicotinoids,” because they’re similar to nicotine. Old sheep farmers may recall using a crude version: tobacco soaked in water to kill insects on sheep. It’s ironic that as the “information age” accelerates, our society, overwhelmed by conflicting messages, slips back towards superstition. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com, Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Fort McMurray not such a bad place My wife and I recently attended the Fall Consumer Trade Show in Fort McMurray. Before we left we had heard all of the usual negative preconceptions about the area. Many thought we were nuts taking spa products there. “There are no women there,” was a common comment. It seemed no one had anything positive to say about this place that contributes so much to our country’s GDP. It was during the first day of the trade show that many of the myths about Fort McMurray hit the dust bin. Fort McMurray is ground zero in Canada for babies! On Friday afternoon, my wife and I were stunned by the plethora of new moms pushing their babies and most of the time there was another one on the way. Hundreds of them. The hospital delivered over 2,000 babies last year, compared to just over 400 in Penticton. Throughout the weekend we met the nicest folks you could imagine. Fort McMurray is a big city, 80,000 in the city and 30,000 in camps, but the people were down-home, small town folks. The average age is 33, and many are bright, well-educated young people starting their families and creating a community in the north.

Origins of life still disputed Mr. McGee, indeed YouTube has much information. It also has information against evolution by people far more intelligent than you, me and many others combined. Their understanding is not limited to just one area of science either. There has been two theories of how life began, one which has about died off and another which still makes no sense. If people actually read and took the time to understand they would see that the bible is more scientific than they think. Of their own kind is evident everywhere in the world. It is a statement that was made long before man spread around the world. This is a very bold statement that would have caused many problems if it had been proven wrong. But it still holds true today as we can see the physical evidence such as chickens have chickens, dogs have dogs, etc, although evolutionist continue to develop theories for this. I have read articles and more whereas this is tried to be explained but once again, when countered they fail. They all sound good if unchallenged but fall when others with knowledge counter the claims with science. So when you make claims like, “based on facts, verifiable evidence, etc,” I wonder why you think only they have them? Why would anyone think that only evolution has facts and evidence? Why is it that anyone who disputes it with sound evidence is wrong? This sounds kind of arrogant to me. My experience with almost all who defend evolution, as being filled with insults and more, with the usual, if you don’t believe your uneducated and ignorant. I have found it interesting that people can believe that matter has always existed yet say this is not possible with God. I think the only thing that does not exist is nothing, as there is always something. I shall return the suggestion to you that maybe you would look at the mountains of evidence against evolution and perhaps moderate your misunderstanding in these regards. Also what is your knowledge of the bible? I don’t mean what have you heard or what you have been taught. I am sure you and I would have some very

It’s time to stop bashing areas like Fort McMurray and defend our interests from ridiculous and unfounded claims. I am not sugar-coating the oil sands mining industry. I did not personally observe the mines and thus my opinion on this matter is uninformed. I think it is fair to assume that the bitumen mined close to the surface will leave a scar on the land and the bitumen mined in situ beneath the surface would leave less of a scar. There is a risk of pollution in the holding ponds and I would like to learn more about reclamation policies. What I do feel is an affinity for the people living in Fort McMurray and other northern, energy-based towns. What we saw was Canada in action and they are building a vibrant, healthy community of young families and they should be respected

interesting and good conversations. I hope nothing here made you feel insulted as that is not my intention. David Mercier Penticton

Herald, Vassilaki out of line While in Vancouver at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention each morning I went to the business centre and check the morning news including the Penticton Herald. I have to say on the morning of Sept.18, I was a bit surprised and quite disappointed by the James Miller article, Vassilaki unconventional, quoting John Vassilaki saying that he had only been to the event four times in 11 years and suggesting that the event was too expensive and “one councillor maybe two” from Penticton is all that was needed. In my five years as an RDOS representative I have attended five times and plan to attend next year. For me it has been productive. I could talk about meetings that I have had that have led to programs that helped bring high-speed internet into my rural communities, to others that helped establish regional parks, those that produced infrastructure funding and so on. I have had many meetings that led nowhere while others made substantial changes to my region. While I often agree and applaud John’s thinking, I think he missed the boat on this one. The event is what you make of it. It can be a learning experience that translates daily to better decision making, to new ideas and to better government. As a constituent I want my representative to be there. Immediately after reading the news in the morning I went to listen to a hero of mine, a great humanitarian, Stephen Lewis. Mr. Lewis spoke eloquently about world issues, aids, climate change, education and all of those issues that often seem out of reach to local politicians caught up in day to day matters from noise bylaws to goose droppings. Mr. Lewis managed to tie that larger thinking process to local politics.

The reality is that these environmental matters need to be addressed by policy, not by grandstanding flybys. How would we feel in the Okanagan if outsiders decided we shouldn’t grow wine grapes because they aren’t food and mounted a campaign to discredit our wine industry? “Plant broccoli, not chardonnay.” We might understand how our fellow Canadians in the north feel. We should also realize there is a huge anti-oilsand lobby being funded by U.S. oil producers from the states using coalbed-fracking horizontal drilling. They would love to see an end to Alberta crude so they can get more for their South Dakota oil. Overzealous environmentalists play right into their wheelhouse. The politics of oil is and always will be complex. It’s time to stop bashing areas like Fort McMurray and defend our interests from ridiculous and unfounded claims. We need to look at rail transport and pipeline construction objectively and not ban them all, just because. Most of all, we need to stop acting as naïve pawns of the U.S. Bakken coalbed fracking oil interests who have Redford, Young and Cameron in their back pockets. Brian Hughes Penticton

He pushed me to check my moral compass and to remind me to connect those little things that come before me onto a larger world view that will matter not only today but to my children and grandchildren in the future. That alone to me was well worth the price of admission. Really sorry you missed it, John. Brad Hope Area H, RDOS

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Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre Society (South Main Drop-In Centre) would like to acknowledge and thank the Okanagan Festof-Ale Society for Charity Funds received from them. We are a non-profit society that runs with volunteers and all funding is greatly appreciated. This donation will provide some new chairs for our Great Hall. Thank you for your support of South Main Drop-In Centre. The Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Society does great service throughout our community. Thank you very much. Don Wilson, Director Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre Society

Smart Meter panel cherry picking evidence

(re: End to smart meter saga in sight; Opinion, Western News, Sept. 27) Reading Tom Fletcher’s piece regarding smart meters suggests to me something is out of whack. Testimony given Dr. Yakov Shkolnikov retained by Fortis B.C was not challenged but three other experts didn’t fair so well, according to Tom Fletcher. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has made a final offer of like it or lump it which make me ask, what are Bennett’s credentials to sound off on this saga with only the power of supplied lip service? Other than being an elected mouth-piece telling many people who put him there to fill their boots, Bennett failed to mention Fortis will empty them as soon as your pocket book is drained. Anybody can stand on a soap box with

the intent of selling anything nuts, bolts, bad medicine or what have they. Here lies the problem in a world where porkaticical boots full of possible B.S. walk and stain the ground on planet Earth. Ted Azyan Osoyoos

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(re: Coroner links alcohol to woman’s death, Western News, Sept. 25) It grieved and angered me to see this kind of reporting in the Penticton Western News. This lovely young woman was a mother, daughter and friend of numerous people in Penticton. What purpose did it serve to drag her reputation through the mud and cause more hurt to those who loved her? Who hasn’t ridden in the back of a pick up sometime in their lifetime? Everyone knows there are risks involved whether sober or intoxicated. No one needs to read this kind of insensitive reporting. Disappointed and disgusted. Alana Schierling Penticton

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“Youth clearly articulated the need for free, accessible and relevant activities that offer real alternatives to drugs and alcohol,” said social services professional Amy Woodruffe who gave Monday’s presentation. The work was made possible through a $300,000 bequest from the estate of Rohan Crompton-Bell of Penticton for the betterment of local young people. “What this (study) shows is that they’re underserved, they have been underserved for years,” said Aaron McRann CFSO executive director. “Everyone has different opinions about why that is but what we need to do now is get the community engaged and have the

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said about kids in Penticton was true,” said Ricard. “I think people are starting to listen but hopefully it doesn’t get pushed away or brushed off.” Recommendations in the report pointed to the need for a youth centre where kids could also access services they might need. The findings released at the forum also had a strong impact on the parents in attendance, including Jennifer Taylor. “I get a lot of feedback from my 15-yearold son, and you nailed it,” she told project leaders. “There’s nothing to do, can’t afford to go skiing, we don’t even have a half-decent mall for these kids to hang out in. As part of the project, researchers conducted interviews at area schools of youth aged 13-18 from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds, and a number of service providers. At the end of the forum, the Governor General spoke briefly

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to the audience on the importance of helping young people be heard. “This is very exciting because this is an effort to look at a particular problem in the community and come up with constructive solutions by doing so beginning by listening to the young people themselves,” Johnston said, although he declined to say whether or not he found the study results troublesome. Penticton Mayor Garry Litke, also at the meeting, pointed to the Parks and Recreation programs aimed at teens and the financial assistance available to help those who cannot afford it otherwise to take part. He pointed to specific target groups such as those living in challenged domestic situations and the gay, bisexual and transgender populations who feel they don’t have a place in the community. “I don’t take it as a criticism of what the city is doing,” he said. “I think the city is doing very well for those kids that can access those programs, but if you’re one of those other teens, well I guess you can always do better. “In fairness to the report, I do believe that there is a segment of our young population that is lost and are looking for, and maybe they don’t even know they need, help but are not getting connected with what they need.”

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Saving life, limb and property are not all Penticton firefighters do to help the community. Crews recently took part in two fundraising events, including one for the Child Safety Village and the annual Boot Drive in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Stationed at Wal-Mart and Safeway stores, in a single day members of the Fire Fighters Local 1399 brought in $3,285. “These funds will be donated to improve the quality of life for people with neuromuscular disorders by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services and funding research, which will one day lead to a cure,” said spokesman Ryan Bazley. “Without the kindness of the Penticton community, the firefighters would not be able to support such a worthwhile cause in helping us, ‘make muscles move.’” He also expressed his appreciation to the South

Okanagan MD volunteer chapter for partnering with firefighters. The fundraiser for the Child Safety Village took place at Red Rooster Winery and had similar success, bringing in about $3,000. Operated by the Penticton and District Community Resources Society, the village is designed to help kids in kindergarten to Grade 3 through classroom lectures, video presentations and practical training on bicycles. In addition to teaching children the rules of the road, there is also a firesafety component as well. On-site is a speciallydesigned house in which fire department staff teach children various techniques to escape a burning building and alert others to an emergency. Annually 1,500 kids from throughout the South Okanagan receive the training. “It was a fabulous fundraiser they put on out there and the amount they raised is going to help us so much with the opera-

tion of the Safety Village and keeping us going for the next year,” said village manager Lori Woods. “To have the fire department come on board is a huge, huge commitment and to take on fundraising to help us out is almost beyond words.” She added their efforts

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Discovery Icewine Tour at Inniskillin Okanagan $15.00 per person, 11:00 am info@inniskillin.com, 250.498.6663 This one of a kind outdoor tour unveils the mysteries of one of Canada’s most precious and highly sought after luxury wines– Icewine. Discover what makes this wine so unique and the challenges in making it, as well as the story of our founders’ history and their contribution to the Canadian wine industry. We’ll guide you on a journey from the vineyard, through the wine making process and best of all - how to enjoy it! The tour starts amongst the vines where you will learn about the extreme winter conditions of minus 8 Celsius needed to harvest the naturally frozen grapes and continues to discuss how the wine is pressed and made. Following, guests will experience a comparative Icewine tasting designed for the true Icewine enthusiast. Discover the difference a glass can make with a tasting using our Riedel Vinum Extreme Icewine Glass. The tasting will conclude with unusual food pairings showing Icewine’s versatility; featuring blue cheese, dark chocolate and dried apricots. Weather permitting, please dress appropriately for walking in the vineyard and changeable weather conditions. The Perfect Pairing at Jacskon-Triggs Estate Winery Complimentary, 12:00 pm okanaganestate@jacksontriggswinery.com, 250.498.4500 Celebrate the Harvest season and experience the “Perfect Pairing”. Discover Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estates beautiful Tasting Gallery where you can savour the award winning collection of Grand Reserve and Sun Rock Vineyard wines all selectively paired with the finest chocolate. Chef vs Chef Winemaker’s Dinner at Miradoro Restaurant $125.00 + tax, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm info@miradoro.ca, 250.498.3742 Join Miradoro Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest and Adam Pegg of La Quercia, for an evening of exceptional food and wine. These two talented chefs and their teams will alternate courses throughout the evening and pair them with Oldfield Series wines from Tinhorn Creek. Sandra Oldfield, wine maker, Korol Kuklo, assistant wine maker and Andrew Moon, viticulturist will dine with you and guide you through the evening.

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Cellar Grazing at Hester Creek Estate Winery $100.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com, 250.498.4435 Come explore Hester Creek Estate Winery in this fun, interactive, grazing experience on Thursday, October 10th. Live, local entertainment will have you tapping your toes as you explore our multiple food and wine stations throughout the winery and cellar. Enjoy new fall releases in this locally inspired food and wine extravaganza. Farm Field “Harvest” Dinner at Covert Farms $100.00 + tax & grat, 6:00 pm Derek Uhlemann, wine@covertfarms.ca, 250.498.9463 Join us in the field at Covert Farms Family Estate for the culmination of our “Farm Field” dinners. All the ingredients of this “Harvest” dinner will come from our Organic farm. Winemaker Gene Covert will pair this multi-course family style dinner by Farm Chef, Derek Uhlemann with award winning wines from our Library. The focus of his dinner will be an exploration of the relationship of terrior to both Organic produce, protein and wines and how permaculture ties these pillars of farming together. Reception at 6:00pm dinner at 6:30pm. RSVP by Oct 1st.

NARAMATA BENCH OCTOBER 4 - 13, 2013

Howling Bluff Estate Winery Library Tasting $10.00, 4:00 pm Luke Smith, info@howlingbluff.ca, 250.490.3640 We will be pouring our line up of Sin Cera vintage 2006 through to 2011 each day of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival starting at 4pm. Cost is $10 per person and by appointment only.

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Oktoberfest at Hillside Estate Winery Bistro! $29.00+ tax & grat, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lisa Baxter-Burke, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250-493-6274 From October 4th to 11th, join us in our Bistro for our 3rd annual spectacular Oktoberfest Feast! Bring your friends and family to share our sumptuous platters at this festive Autumn event. As a special treat for the evenings, we will be showcasing Penticton’s own Cannery Brewing Beer! Our amazing a la carte menu will also be available. Reservations highly recommended.

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Lake Breeze Vineyards Seven Poplars Cellar Dinner $150.00 (all incl), 7:00 pm Launa Maundrell, gm@lakebreeze.ca, 250.496.5659 Ext. 204 Join winemaker, Garron Elmes, in our converted barrel cellar for a memorable evening of fine food & wine. Chef Mark Ashton creates a delicious 5-course dinner that is paired with our Seven Poplars series of premium wines. Ticket price includes all tax, gratuity, plus a complimentary shuttle to/from Penticton and Naramata. Magic of Meritage: Winemaker Barrel Blending at Township 7 Vineyards & Winery $20.00, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Janice Stevens, wine@township7.com, 250.770.1743 Be a winemaker for an afternoon! Discover the art and magic of Meritage blending in Township 7’s wine workshop this fall on the Naramata Bench. Enjoy the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival with us and learn this challenging craft. In this fun, hands-on seminar, you will create your own Meritage on our crush pad choosing from Township 7’s different single vineyard barrels of our Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec from our estate and grower vineyards in Naramata and

Wine Makers Dinner at D’Angelo Estate Winery $50.00, 6:30 pm Stephanie D’Angelo, info@dangelowinery.com, 250.493.1364 Come and dine with owner and winemaker Sal D’Angelo as he showcases some of his new releases.

OCTOBER 5 & 12, 2013

Music @ Monster Vineyards Complimentary, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm wine@monstervineyards.com, 250.493.9463 Feisty Tunes & Tastings on the Monster Vineyards patio at the gateway to the Naramata Bench, 1010 Tupper Avenue on Saturday Oct 5th & Saturday Oct 12th from 1- 4 pm. Roar!

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Terravista’s Vineyards Afternoon Social $20.00, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bob Tennant, info@terravistavineyards.com, 778.476.6011 You are invited to join owners Bob and Senka Tennant to enjoy an afternoon social at the winery. “WINGS and FINS” appetizers will be specially paired with Terravista wines, FANDANGO, Canada’s 1st and only Albarino/Verdejo blend and FIGARO, the “winter white” Roussanne/Viognier blend. Live music will complete the scene for a perfect afternoon.

OCTOBER 9, 2013

2nd Annual Barrel Bash and Stomp at Misconduct Wine $45.00, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm info@misconductwineco.com, 1.800.851.0903 How often do you get to tap... a barrel? We’re sacrificing our best barrels at our second annual Barrel Bash. We tap it, you blend it straight into your glass. Take a moment to revel in being a prohibition-style winemaker, then enjoy a night of smooth, Southern-style dancing as we whisk you away to the days of speakeasies and Dixie. Catch your breath and enjoy a bite from the kitchen at Misconduct, and who knows? Maybe we’ll tap something extra special as the stars come out.

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Culinary Wine & Dine Event at Seranata Guest House $125.00 per person, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gayle Rahn, 3milewine@gmail.com, 778.476.5918 Join 3 Mile Estate Winery at Serenata Guest House for a unique culinary adventure in an elegant setting on the Naramata Bench. One of the Okanagan’s most accomplished culinary artists, Chef Roger Planadin will be creating a sumptuous 5 course dinner with wine pairing hosted by the owners of 3 Mile Estate Winery, proudly pouring their fabulous wines. Reservation required $125pp, limited seating. Phone or email Seranata 1.855.276.3338/778.476.5918/3milewinery@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Live Music & Free Tastings at Lang Vineyards Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mike Lang, mike@langvineyards.ca, 778.514.5598 Join us at Lang Vineyards for live music whilst taking in the magnificent view from our patio. We will have free tastings going on all day! So come join us for a great afternoon of music & wine.

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Graze Among the Grapes at Hillside Winery & Bistro! $89.00 + tax & grat, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lisa Baxter-Burke, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250.487.1350 Graze Among the Grapes is our premiere Winemaker’s Dinner! Begin your evening with canapes, reception wine, and live music in our courtyard; followed by a meander through the vineyards with Winemaker Kathy Malone. Then be treated to an amazing 4 course dinner paired with wine, expertly prepared by Chef Robert Cordonier and his talented team. This event always sells out, so book early to avoid disappointment! Bench 1775’s 3rd Annual Wine Festival Patio Party Complimentary, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Peter Wille, peter@icewines.com, 250.490.4965 Join us at 1775 Naramata Road for an afternoon of great wines and live music on our lakeview patio. Enjoy the music all afternoon (1-5 pm), the unobstructed views of beautiful Okanagan Lake as well as the limited release award winning wines from Bench 1775 Winery. Winery open daily 11am to 5pm.

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Moraine Winery Pinot Noir 2012 Release $15.00, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Oleg Aristarkhov, info@morainewinery.com, 250.460.1836 Come celebrate with Moraine Winery as they release their

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OCTOBER 13 - 14, 2013

Thanksgiving Dinner at Hillside Estate Winery Bistro! $39.00+ tax & grat, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lisa Baxter-Burke, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250.487.1350 Let Hillside’s culinary team do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving! Our fabulous 3 course menu starts with Roasted Field Squash Soup, followed by a Traditional Turkey dinner and finishing with Pumpkin Cheesecake! All for only $39.00. This dinner is very popular; make sure you reserve well ahead!

OKANAGAN FALLS OCTOBER 5, 2013

Stag’s Hollow Winery Harvest Dinner with Joy Road Catering $125.00 + grat, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Linda Pruegger, info@stagshollowwinery.com, 250.497.6162 Join us in the heart of Stag’s Hollow vineyard, at sunset, for an unforgettable harvest dinner prepared by the infamous locavore team of Joy Road Catering. Known for their magic in preparing the most amazing dining experience, using only the freshest, locally-produced seasonal ingredients available. Dine with Winemaker, Dwight Sick, who will proudly share both new and cellar vintage wines and many cellar stories. A fun, relaxing, and intimate evening of fabulous food and award winning wines, to be shared with friends, both old and new. Stag’s Hollow was named B.C Winery of the Year in 2012 by Northwest Winepress. Seating is limited to 24 guests so do reserve early to avoid disappointment. See Ya Later Ranch Vine Tails $15.00 p/p in advance, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Preston Radford, info@sylranch.com, 250.497.8267 Put on your walking shoes and come and enjoy Vine Tails on October 5. Navigate your way from tasting station to tasting station out in the vineyard sipping and sampling as you go. Four pawed friends are also invited! Net proceeds to the BCSPCA.

OCTOBER 5 & 12, 2013

Fall Jamboree with Live Entertainment at Topshelf Winery Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leonard/Myra Kwiatkowski, topshelfwine@telus.net 778.515.0099

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Come one and all to our Fall Jamboree on October 5th and 12th. Relax to the sounds of Country-Rock music or be swept away to the sounds of Blues as you enjoy refreshing wines complimented with breads dipped in flavoured oils and chocolate fondue.

OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2013

Harvest Work Day and Lunch at Noble Ridge Winery $69.00 + tax, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Tamsin Finnigan, tamsin@nobleridge.com, 250.497.7945 The day will include a tour of the crush pad, assessing grape readiness, sampling freshly pressed juice and hand picking ripe grapes, (depending on the weather). Wind up with a fantastic sit-down Mediterranean-style hot harvest lunch created by chef Darin Paterson of Bogner’s Restaurant and complimented by our wonderful wines.

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Nk’Mip Cellars Winemaker’s Dinner $99.00 + tax & grat, 6:00 pm Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@nkmip.ca, 250.495.2985 Enjoy the bounty that the Okanagan has to offer with an evening of locally inspired cuisine and Nk’Mip wines at Nk’Mip Cellars. Winemaker Randy Picton and his winemaking team invite you to pamper your palate as we tempt your taste buds with our award winning wines. These barrel treasures will be complimented with a six course collection of culinary delights.

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Bubbles and Blues at the Veranda Beach $69.00 + tax & grat, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Rhonda Hinkley, rhonda@verandabeach.com, 1.888.476.4001 Join us for a relaxed sunset evening on our private beach in the beautiful setting of Veranda Beach Resort, in Orville, WA, just 10 minutes South of Osoyoos, BC. Sip and savour 6 different Okanagan Sparkling Wines, paired with fresh oysters and caviar tapas. Learn how to saber a champagne bottle and explore the differences that terroir and technique can bring to the sparkling wine. Then relax in your lawn chair around the firepit, toast housemade marshmallows and enjoy local entertainment playing live on the beach!

OCTOBER 6, 2013

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OctOber 12, 2013

Under the “Okanogan” Sun at Veranda beach $59.00 + tax & grat, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rhonda Hinkley, rhonda@verandabeach.com, 1.888.476.4001 Join us for a picnic in Veranda’s Vineyard, inspired from Tuscany. We’ll start with a casual vineyard stroll with our vineyard manager Finis Hale, enjoying a little education on the skills of the grape grower. Then be seated with your fellow guests at our outdoor viewpoint pavillion and enjoy a 3 course rustic Italian inspired lunch, paired with 3 Tuscan style wines from boutique wineries of the South Okanagan. Experience the onset of Fall and the changing colors of Washington’s Okanogan and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, with awe inspiring views from your table along the length of Lake Osoyoos. After lunch take part in our fun Bocce tournament on our official Bocce courts.

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An evening of Fine Italian cuisine & the Wines of Fairview cellars at Villa rosa restaurante $99.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 1.250.490.9595 Each year during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian Restaurant of the South Okanagan in 2013, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Fairview Cellars. You can experience all the rich flavors of regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin.

OctOber 4 - 6 & 9 - 12, 2013

casabella Princess Wine tasting cruises $59.95 + tax, 4:00 pm Barbara, reservations@casabellaprincess.com, 250.492.4090 Cruise Okanagan Lake and treat your palate to this very special

wine and food celebration! A selection of fine Okanagan wines will be exquisitely paired with Gourmet Hors d’oeuvres. Our wine steward unveils the secrets of wine tasting and food pairing and guides you through an event filled with fun and education. Maple Leaf Spirits Master Distiller, Jorg Engel will also be on board and pour you his heavenly liqueur. Your cruise takes you from the Penticton Marina along the beautiful Naramata bench in Autumn colours. Breathtaking views which can only be seen from the waterside - Don’t forget your camera! Boarding starts at 3:30pm. Sailing from 4pm - 6pm.

OctOber 4 - 14, 2013

Fall Wine and Dine and Stay at Days Inn Penticton $149.00 Sheila Kuhre, sheila@daysinnpenticton.ca, 250.493.6616 Begin your stay at the Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton with an upgraded guestroom and a bottle of local wine upon arrival. Guestroom features include a mini fridge, coffee maker and complimentary wireless connection. Enjoy our indoor pool and hot tub as well as our outdoor seasonal heated pool and serene courtyard. The evening is complimented with a voucher to the Black Iron Grill and Steakhouse. Your stay is completed while you enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast. This hotel has been a Chairman Award winner since 2002 awarded by Days Inn Canada. Easy driving distance to fantastic wineries and attractions. Packages available every day during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. Fall Award Winners at bc VQA Wine Info centre Complimentary, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Laura Kowalchuk, wine@pentictonwineinfo.com, 250.490.2006 Every day during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival we will be pouring the new releases! Stop by and enjoy a complimentary tasting, and see our selection of over 500 BC VQA wines at winery prices. We also carry accessories, cookbooks & local artisan foods. Open daily from 9am-6pm. Kraze Legz Vineyard and Winery blind Vertical Tasting Complimentary, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sue Thygesen, info@krazelegz.com, 250.497.6957 Grab your favourite squeeze and swing by the Speakeasy at Kraze Legz Winery to experience a Blind Vertical Tasting of our award winning wines. We’ll serve up some slices of perfectly paired cheeses and treats; while your palate decides which varietal and vintage it likes best. Daily throughout the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 10am- 6pm.

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OctOber 4, 2013

An evening of Fine Italian cuisine & the Wines of church & State Winery at Villa rosa restaurante $99.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 1.250.490.9595 Each year during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian restaurant of the South Okanagan in 2013, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Church & State Winery. You can experience all the rich flavors of regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin.

OctOber 5, 2013

An evening of Fine Italian cuisine & the Wines of Dirty Laundry Vineyards at Villa rosa restaurante $109.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 1.250.490.9595 Each year during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian Restaurant of the South Okanagan in 2013, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Dirty Laundry Vineyards. You can experience all the rich flavors of regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin.

OctOber 6, 2013

An evening of Fine Italian cuisine & the Wines of Okanagan crush Pad’s bartier bros. $89.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 1.250.490.9595 Each year during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian Restaurant of the South Okanagan in 2013, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and Okanagan Crush Pad’s Bartier Bros. You can experience all the rich flavors of regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin.

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An Evening of Fine Italian Cuisine & the Wines of the Young & Wyse Collection at Villa Rosa Restaurante $89.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 1.250.490.9595 Each year during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, the Villa Rosa Ristorante Italiano, Voted Best Italian Restaurant of the South Okanagan in 2013, hosts a series of extraordinary multiple course menus paired with the exceptional wines of the Okanagan’s finest wineries. Taste, talk and indulge with the tantalizing flavors of Villa Rosa Ristorante and the Young & Wyse Collection. You can experience all the rich flavors of regional Italian cuisine and the distinct wines of the South Okanagan. These gala evenings sell out very quickly, so book your reservation early. Treat yourself... You deserve it!! Cin Cin.

OCTOBER 11 - 12, 2013

Valley First Grand Finale Consumer Tastings $65.00 / Two nights $110.00, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Penticton Trade and Convention Centre www.valleyfirsttix.com Okanagan Wine Festivals Society info@thewinefestivals.com, 877.763.2849 Experience the largest consumer wine tasting in the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival! And all under one roof! Over 80 wineries will showcase and pour more than 300 wines. Grab your souvenir wine glass, savour artisan breads and gourmet cheeses, and sway to live music. NEW THIS YEAR, guests will have the opportunity to sit in on intimate, vibrant cheese seminars from Dairy Farmers of Canada or expand their education with Wine 101 seminars. This is a get home safe event sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and Valley First Insurance.

SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY OCTOBER 4 - 14, 2013

Fall Harvest Blessings at Forbidden Fruit Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Steve Venables, forbiddenfruit@nethop.net, 1.855.499.2649 Join the team at Forbidden Fruit Winery, daily, during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, as we raise much needed money for the BC Children’s Hospital. Forbidden Fruit experienced firsthand this past year, the miracles and blessings performed daily at the Hospital and $1 from every bottle of wine sold will go to this amazing facility. Help us make a difference!

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Robin Ridge Winery Open House

Complimentary, 1:00 pm Caroline Cottrill, contact@robinridgewinery.com, 250.499.5504 Savour beautiful Similkameen wine and views as the new harvest begins. 6th Annual Organic Harvest Festival at Rustic Roots Winery Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sara Harker, rusticroots@nethop.net, 250.499.2754 An afternoon of family fun, celebrating Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Local Organic Food and Award Winning Wines! Rustic Roots Winery’s 6th Anniversary and Harker’s Organics 128th Year of Family Farming; all encompassed by the 6th Annual Organic Harvest Festival. Three celebrations in one on October 5th from 2 to 6pm. Live music, local Artisans, organic food and fun activities for the whole family! Be sure not to miss this day of celebrating the 2013 Harvest, sustainable living and the beautiful Similkameen!

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Seven Years of Seven Stones Winery Meritage $60.00 + tax, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Call to pay in advance for reservations George, sevenstones@nethop.net, 250.499.2144 Join us for a vertical tasting of seven years of our flagship wine. Limited to the first 30 guests.

SUMMERLAND OCTOBER 4, 2013

A Taste of Fall at Silkscarf Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am Roie, roie@silkw.net, 250.494.7455 Come celebrate the Fall harvest with tastings of our wines on October 4th. A Taste of Fall at Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Janet Braid, sleepinggiant@telus.net, 250.494.0377 Come out for an Autumn inspired tasting at Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery. Try both our unique Pumpkin and our delightful Cranberry table wine. Perfect pairings for your Thanksgiving turkey!

OCTOBER 4 - 14, 2013

Unearth at Sumac Ridge Estate Winery $35.00 per person, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Ticket Info, info@sumacridge.com, 250.494.0451 ext. 230

This experience is offered daily at Sumac Ridge Estate Winery. Reservations are required. Unearth your palate with this signature, guided tasting. You’ll taste 6 of our premium VQA wines from our three unique wine brands. This includes Canada’s original methode classique Stellers Jay sparkling wines, as well as our quality crafted Sumac Ridge Private Reserve wines perfect for the family table. This concludes with the big bold reds of the Black Sage Vineyard and our luscious portstyle wine, Pipe. Your experience is complimented with fresh local bites of the season as your Wine Educator guides you through the principles of food and wine pairing.

OCTOBER 5 & 12, 2013

Music on The Mountain at Thornhaven Estate Winery Complimentary Jan, jan.fraser@lycos.com, 250.494.7778 Join us for our Fall Music on the Mountain Event - October 5th its Octoberfest with Vic and October 12th live entertainment courtesy of Cod Gone Wild, bring a picnic and enjoy our live entertainment. Say Cheese - Between the Barrels $2.00 per person, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 8th Generation Vineyard Stefanie Schales, info@8thgeneration.com, 250.494.1783 Say Cheese in the Cellar: DYNAMIC DUO on Saturday. Wine & Cheese the classic combination in the world of gastronomy. Is there an opportunity to slow down and savor some of the worlds finest cheeses? YES! Wendy from Say Cheese is back (by popular demand) and will introduce you to the exciting world of cheese in a casual, fun and delicious way. A guided introduction to some of the worlds finest artisan cheeses. A little taste, a little history, serving suggestions and much more. Cheeses are also available for purchase. We will open our cellar door (and tucked between the barrels) you will taste our exciting new releases with cheese from France, Switzerland, UK, Italy & Quebec. Look forward to seeing you again.

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Multi-course Wine Makers Dinner at Sonoran Estate Winery $95.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm Ada Smits, sonoran@shaw.ca, 250.494.9323 Enjoy a 5 course culinary creation by Chef Heinz complimented with Sonoran’s award winning wines, plus musical entertainment during dinner! Reception starts at 6:30pm with dinner to follow at 7:00pm. Reserve your table now as this popular event always sells out early.

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Jennifer Vincent is described as incredibly positive with an ability to network and put things together. She receives that praise from Kindrie Grove of Kindrie Grove Studios. Grove said Vincent’s ability to blend things within the community can bring fantastic synergy. “She’s really good at seeing potentials and connecting the dots,” said Grove. “Also a mover and shaker. She’s good at getting things done and organized.” This week, the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with JCI International, announced Vincent as their second nominee in the Top 40 under 40 event, sponsored by Prospera Credit Union. Vincent is the co-owner of Cowork Penticton with her husband, Nicholas, and is involved with the Farm Bag Fundraiser. Vincent said that Cowork Penticton has been a wonderful adventure. “Coworking is movement that is happening around the world. It’s reasonably new,” said Vincent, who has a public relations and marketing background. At Cowork Penticton, people rent spaces to get their work done or meet with people to discuss their project. People can pay per day or for the month. “It’s really a unique group of people who decide that coworking space is something they want to do. “Coworking is about community building. A comfortable space for people to be successful in.” Since opening May of 2012, they are still learning about Penticton, but one thing is happening. “We’re starting to develop a sense of identity and strong bonds in the community,” said Vincent, who is part of the Downtown Penticton Association. “Seeing new ideas being developed and friendships made.” Typically, Cowork Penticton has eight to 10 people each day and the setup is flexible to each person’s needs.

“I would love to see double the number of people we have here,” she said. Vincent thrives on connectivity and witnessing relationships built between people. She wants to brainstorm ways to make Cowork Penticton better and more effective. “That’s what I enjoy out of it,” she said smiling. “Every Friday we have a casual end of the week celebration. People drop in from all over.” Grove, who has worked with Vincent on art projects, said Vincent is a true people-person. “That is why she is good at networking,” she said. Andrew Greer, business development manager for Accelerate Okanagan, said Vincent is the ultimate community builder. “She’s a big believer in Penticton, the young professional entrepreneurial spirit,” said Greer, who works with Vincent on building a community around technology and small business. In 2011, Vincent and her husband, were approached by local farmer Thomas Tumbach of Localmotive to help with the Farm Bag Fundraiser. Tumbach, who had been delivering fresh fruit and produce in the region for seven years, was looking for a new way to package the home delivery system. Vincent, who grew up on a small-scale sheep farm near Maple Ridge, loved Tumbach’s idea of connecting fresh fruit and produce with schools needing to raise money. “It’s a win-win for everyone,” she said. “It’s really growing well.” Last season finished with 550 families purchasing from the Farm Bag Fundraiser and Vincent hopes to maintain that number. Known for bringing people together, one of the ways Vincent does that is through the Penticton Social Club. Vincent has hosted three in Penticton, the most recent a nautical theme called Ahoy, attracting 110 people. The 35-yearold admits she likes a good party but it comes back to networking and connecting people. “All my life I have enjoyed holding events which would push

unlikely candidates together in a space,” she said. “See what comes out of it. It’s also an ice-breaker. “It generates conversation among people who otherwise wouldn’t meet in other situations. “In a small town, it’s kind of neat to see people you see in a professional context in a social context like this.” Asked what it’s like to be nominated for the Top 40 under 40, Vincent said it’s an incredible honor. “This is a community full of dynamic people,” said Vincent, who lived in Australia for 11 years. “I’m really excited about the top 40 under 40 concept. “I think it’s a great idea to celebrate people in the community who are trying to progress their visions and support a more vibrant region.” Penticton Top 40 under 40 is presented by Prospera Credit Union in partnership with the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and JCI Penticton, with support from Canadian Youth Business Foundation BCYukon. Nominations should be sent to manager@penticton.org with the subject line ‘Top 40 Nomination’. Please include nominee’s contact info and a brief reason for nomination.

JENNIFER VINCENT, co-owner of Cowork Penticton, rents spaces as another option for people to get their work done, whether it’s meeting people for projects or networking. Vincent is also involved with the Farm Bag Fundraiser, which delivers fresh fruit and produce to homes monthly.

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Comedian Dave Hemstad said he found his calling on stage when he was touched by the universe, literally. “I got hit by lightning and became a comedian, in that order,” said Hemstad, who is performing in Penticton on Saturday. “And no, you don’t get any super powers after being struck by lightning.” Hemstad said he saw lightning crack a tree in half in front of him while on a golf course, which then ran through the ground and up his body. While suffering some nerve damage, it opened up his eyes to go after his passions in life. So when an opportunity came up while attending Missouri State University to take the stage at a student comedy night he took the leap. He immediately knew what his new calling was. “Yes, the parents were really happy about that. I was attending college for free on a golf scholarship, on the dean’s list for academics, but guess what mom and dad, I am quitting school and becoming a comedian,” recounted Hemstad. Despite boasting about his grades, Hemstad claims he is not smart enough to sit down and write up jokes, rather they come organically. “Well that was an American school. Any Grade 10 Canadian could get on the honour roll there,” he joked. Hemstad has a keen sense of storytelling and crafting his life experiences into a great joke. He said it comes from being inspired by Grammy

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Award-winner, satirist, writer/ author and comedian George Carlin. “I like to make comments on just the observations I make in my life and see if others are also making those same observations. That is where most of my material comes from,” said Hemstad. The Ontario-born comic is a three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee and began performing on national television in 2002. In addition to his own half-hour Comedy Now special on CTV and his gala performance at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, he has taped appearances for both the Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals for CBC. He also has many acting credits to his name including the Showcase comedy series Almost Heroes. The comedian is also wellknown as a regular on CBC’s hit The Debators for both television and radio. The immediacy of standing on a stage in front of an audience is where he is at home. “There is nothing more of

a rush than standing in front of a crowd and getting them to laugh and laughing along with them,” said Hemstad. Hemstad will be providing one-third of the laughs expected on Saturday night at the 14th annual Community Foundation of the South Okanagan comedy festival which takes place at the Barking Parrot. Appearing alongside him are Erica Sigurdson and Kermet Apio. Sigurdson is an award-winning comedy writer and standup comic. Her comedy travels have taken her to every corner of Canada, including the most northern point on earth, Alert, Nunavut. Sigurdson was twice nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and won a Leo Award for Best Comedy Screenwriting. She has written for the 21st annual Gemini Awards, numerous CBC radio shows and pilots for CTV and The Comedy Network. Sigurdson is also known for her quick-wit on The Debators. Born and raised in Hawaii, Apio is the 2009 winner of

the Great American Comedy Festival in Nebraska and has appears on television and radio with over 40 appearances on Rewind, a show heard on NPR. Apio has called Seattle home since 1989 when he did his first open mic night at the Comedy Underground. For the past 13 years the Community Foundation has teamed up with world-class comedians for a night out in Penticton with great food, a live and silent auction and loads of laughs. “We have some top notch comedians lined up for this year’s Comedy Fest. All three are absolutely hilarious,” said Aaron McRann, executive director, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. “We have gathered some fantastic auction items that have been generously donated by local businesses — there will be something for everyone,” added McRann. Thanks to significant support from Investors Group and our Friends of the Foundation, all proceeds from this incredible event go to operating the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. “We’re very proud to have such great sponsors,” said McRann. “Without their support we wouldn’t be able to host such high quality comedians. Every year the show sells out because it is simply the best comedy show in Penticton.” Tickets for the show are $60 and available at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The show takes place at the Barking Parrot. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m.

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The Barenaked Ladies book date at SOEC dies featuring Robertson, bassist/vocalist Jim Creeggan, keyboardist/ vocalist Kevin Hearn and drummer/vocalist Tyler Stewart have sold over 14 million albums worldwide and have won eight Juno awards and earned multiple Grammy nominations. Known for such hits as One Week, Pinch Me, Brian Wilson, If I Had $1,000,000 and many more, the band also penned the theme song for the hit CBS series The Big Bang Theory and earlier this year the Barenaked Ladies and astronaut Chris Hadfield collaborated for the first space-to-earth musical performance debuting an original song Is Somebody Singing. The Barenaked Ladies live shows have become legendary with their hilarious on-stage banter and impromptu raps/songs. Opening the shows on the Canadian tour will be Warner Music Canada recording artists Ladies of The Canyon with bassist Anna Ruddick, lead guitarist/ singer Maia Davies, guitarist/singer Jasmine Bleile and drummer Tara Martin. The Montreal-based

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four efforts. Grinning Streak runs the gamut of styles from the catchy hook of Boomerang to the wistful song Smile. “Pop is an art form that I love — it can be high-energy and intricate,” said BNL guitarist and vocalist Ed Robertson in a press release. “When I think of pop music, I think of the Cars and Squeeze, interesting melodic rock is what I gravitate to and what I’m always striving for. “I want guitar-heavy pop/rock that’s intelligent, evocative and thought-provoking. I want it to be singable and relatable, and I want there to be other layers in there for the people who want to go deeper — because not everybody does. I’ve heard so many times, ‘I love you guys ’cause your songs are just fun and easygoing.’ And I’m like, ‘I’m glad you enjoy them, but there’s a dark underbelly that you haven’t mined.” Robertson said their latest work is about the emotional rebuilding after the departure of Steven Page, who founded The Barenaked Ladies with Robertson in 1988. The Barenaked La-

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Lederhosen aren’t required to attend Penticton’s Oktoberfest, but if you’ve got a set, this is the place. There are just a few weeks left until the community celebrates its fourth annual Oktoberfest, bringing the best of the Bavarian tradition to the city. Oct. 19 is when it all happens this year, and once again at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. But if you haven’t got your ticket yet, it’s time to hurry. Organizer Barb Schneiderat said the Oktoberfest Society has capped ticket sales at 750 this year to make a more compact, lively event. All the familiar fun will be back: live music, authentic German food and, of course, beer.

The ticket price of $25 buys you a beer stein. Or, if your preference is wine, you will receive a wine bowl. Inside, you’ve got a wide choice of European brews to fill your stein, along with a selection of local craft offerings. Wine aficionados can choose from a selection of wines from Perseus Winery. On offer this year are light and dark Bavarian wheat beers from Erdinger, along with an alcohol-free version, which coorganizer Bill Kolter hopes will appeal to lighter drinkers who still want to take part in the fun event. “It’s about having a great night,” said Kolter. There is also a pair of Austrian beers from Steigel available, including a grapefruit lager for those searching for a unique taste. Topping it all off is a

selection of lagers and ales from Penticton’s own Cannery Brewing Company. The food, too, is authentic, with sauerkraut, bratwurst, weisswurst and German potato salad. “The food is going to be as close as you can get, unless you went to Germany,” said Schneiderat, adding that they try to keep the whole experience as close as they can to the traditional celebrations, which began in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding. And what would Oktoberfest be without music? “The Beerbarrels are back, they did a great job last year” said Kolter. “And we also have a local band, Uncorked. They’re a fun, active band.” Entertainment starts at 5:30 with the Beerbarrels, a three-piece

oom-pah-pah dance band, who will be rolling out the traditional tunes and a polka or two. Later in the evening, Uncorked will take over. “We find the older folk go home earlier. Uncorked will keep the party going for the younger people,” said Kolter. Best of all, you can get a taste of Oktoberfest on Oct. 12, when the society brings a preview event to Cherry Lane Shopping Centre from 2 to 4 p.m. While the Oktoberfest organizers want the partiers to have a good time, they also want to be sure everyone gets home safe. At the end of the evening there will be shuttles to help everyone get home safe, and Oktoberfest is also participating in the safe ride home program, which covers the first $3 of a taxi fare.

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The Penticton Farmer’s Market is bringing a popular farm staple to the city. On Saturday, Oct. 12, the public is invited to participate in the market’s inaugural scarecrow making contest in Gyro Park. “Everybody loves scarecrows. Some are funny looking, others are a little scary but they all symbolize fall and the harvest season,” said market manager Erin Trainer. “The Kamloops Regional Farmers Market hosts this contest every year and I thought the people who come to our market would enjoy it as well.” For hndreds of years, the human-like figures have been used to keep crows and

sparrows from feeding on crops. Today, while there are modern techniques for keeping hungry birds away, you can still find scarecrows standing guard over farmers’ fields. “For this contest, we want people to use their creativity. Dig around in your basement, garage or local thrift store. Ask your grandpa if you can use his old jeans. Find a funky hat. Source out some straw or hay. The more props and personality, the better,” said Trainer. The contest is open to everyone: farmers, gardeners, families, community groups, businesses and individuals. Participants are invited to drop off their pre-built scarecrow at the market between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.,

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3-5) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. until Nov. 27. No session on Oct. 16. All programs are free. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. b ereAvemenT T he resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. fosTer cAre info sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. PenTicTon duPlicATe bridGe club holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. binGo every WednesdAy in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. AnAveTs hAs humP Day with dinner by Stu at 5:30

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p.m. and music by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. 65-Plus sinGles coffee club meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250770-1018. KiWAnis club hAs a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. Al-Anon for friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. oliver double o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. seniors’ recreATion and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more info. hAnd And fooT cAnAsTA at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250492-7630 for info. f Alls o KAnAGAn seniors’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m., followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous hAs Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 352 Winnipeg St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. souTh mAin droP-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities.

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calendar The PenTicTon SquareS dance club is offering three free Thursday dance sessions Oct. 3, 10, 17 at the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St., 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Attend any or all with no obligation, no commitment. Additional sessions will follow by registration. Fun, fitness and friendship await you. More information at pentictonsquares@shaw.ca, 250-492-5856 or 250492-3247. The SouTh okanagan and Similkameen MS Society hosts a support group the first Thursday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the MS Office at 3373 Skaha Lake Rd. Those with MS, their family, friends, and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or e-mail sherry.wezner@ mssociety.ca. inTerior healTh faciliTaTeS a caregiver support group for individuals caring for a family member or friend, at home or in a care facility in the Penticton Health Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Interior Health at 250-770-3486 for information. lunch connexionS for Widow and Widowers is the second Thursday of each month at noon for socializing and support. Please phone Marianne at 250-770-7865 or Evelyn at 250-770-7865 for more info and location. PenTicTon fly fiSherS meet the first Thursday each month at 216 Hastings St. at 7 p.m. They welcome new individuals and family memberships. For more info, visit www.pentictonflyfishers.ca. ioDe ThrifT ShoP at 464 Main St. has a bag sale until Oct. 10. Fill a garbage bag for $8 or grocery bag for $3. anaveTS have 269 dart club at 7 p.m. 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. franco 50-PluS club meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. The PenTicTon Public Library has started its fall session of story times

with Bedtime Stories (Age: 3 and up) from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 28. No session on Oct. 10. All programs are free. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-7707783 or ask in the children’s library. Peach ciTy ToaSTmaSTerS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info. o kanagan S ouTh and i mmigranT Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. DeSerT Sage SPinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. c anaDian r oyal legion branch 40 has NFL football at 5:30 p.m., crib and drop-in eight-ball pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. f allS o kanagan SeniorS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. al-anon for frienDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. ToPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093. SouTh main DroPin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. ToPS b.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. alcoholicS anonymouS nighT group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church.

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October 4 SummerlanD PleaSure PainTerS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. friDay Social DanceS at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St., starting at 7:30 p.m. with music by Dave Jackson this week $6 per person. f unTimerS T he ballroom Dance Club holds a dance most

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. 890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street. Ballroom and Latin American dancing is featured from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Non-members welcome. For more information visit www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian 250-492-7036. SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622. royal canaDian 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.

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. fraTernal orDer of Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Music with Dale Seaman from 7 p.m. to closing. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts and pool starting at 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. SeniorS PenTicTon comPuTer Club dropin sessions Monday and

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Reunited Trench Line wreaks havoc Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Back-to-back losses last two weekends ago resulted in the Penticton Vees changing up their lines. One of the new trios is a familiar connection to fans. The Trench Line of Cody DePourcq, Travis Blanleil and Cam Amantea were reunited to cause chaos for the opposition. “The trenchers, no matter where they were in our lineup, they were our best line,” said Vees assistant coach Michael Hengen. “We have had some offensively gifted players. How hard the three of those guys work in both ends of the ice gives them an opportunity to score as much or more than anybody else.” During the weekend, which saw the Vees defeat the Merritt Centennials 4-1 Friday night and Cowichan Valley Capitals 5-0 on Saturday, the Trench Line combined for four goals and five assists. Hengen said they are trusted in any situation. “They are all over guys. They don’t give anybody a shift or even a second off,” he said. “They are forechecking and they are trying to score just as much as trying to back check.” Amantea, who scored two goals and added an assist, said it was pretty nice to be reunited. First formed last December, Amantea felt the Trench Line played strong during the playoffs. Being reunited against the Centennials, Amantea said the trio picked up where they left off. “We all play alike so it’s pretty easy to know where each other are down low,” said Amantea, listed on the BCHL website at 5-foot-10, 171 pounds. After being in mainly a shutdown role, Amantea, who has three goals and seven points, said to contribute offensively

PENTICTON VEES FORWARD Cam Amantea, 74, directs the puck to the Merritt Centennials net to create a chance. Amantea scored a goal in the first period in their 4-1 win, then added a goal and an assist Saturday against Cowichan Valley. Cody DePourcq, right, the other member of the Trench Line, collected three assists during the weekend. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

is nice. “I’m sure the coaches expect a little more of that from us this year,” said Amantea, an Edge School grad. “It’s good for us, we’re not going to complain about that. At the same time, we’re still good defensively. Going out against their top lines.” Being an offensive threat is an element that Amantea believes he, Blanleil and DePourcq can add. “I don’t see why not. We all can score. We’re all good down low, wearing down teams’ defence. All our goals are jamming it in the net,” said Amantea, who scored 21 goals in 46 games for Edge.

As for their play on the weekend, Amantea liked that they competed. “Saturday night especially, we didn’t lose a whole lot of battles,” he said. Hengen agreed, adding that the players came out strong from the start and carried it out the entire game. “I thought they did an unbelievable job Saturday night,” he said. Against the Centennials, however, Hengen felt the Vees only played about 45 minutes of good hockey. During their last three games, the Vees, now 16th in the Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings, have been strong on their

penalty kill, not allowing a power-play goal in 10 opportunities. Hengen credited that success to the coaches making sure players were prepared and the players executing. The video work has been paying off for the team. “It’s not only our coaches but our players are wanting to do video,” said Hengen. “They are wanting to see their shifts. They want to see what the opposition is doing.”

Margetts focused on making Tournament experience sharpens elite players Olympic half-pipe team Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Matt Margetts, a half-pipe snowboarder, originally from Penticton, has his eyes set on competing in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Entering his third season with the national team, Margetts has trained hard to be at his best to reach his goal. On Jan. 24, he wants to see his name among those selected for the Olympics. In order to accomplish that, Margetts said he needs to reach the podium at one of his four or five events. The worst-case scenario is advancing should none of his teammates make it to the podium. His motivation for the season is simple. “I want to win something. The Olympics is the biggest,” said Margetts, who placed second during

Matt Margetts is focused on the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Stephen Horton photo

the 2011 European Open and 11th during a world championship event

in Oslo-Tryvann, Norway, in 2013. Putting Margetts on the right track for success are coaches Trennon Paynter and Marc McDonell. Margetts said working with them has been phenomenal. Off the course, Margetts, who in 2011 appeared on the cover of SBC Skier and Freeskier magazines, also works hard with a fundraising campaign called Pursuit. It’s an online crowd funding initiative to support Canadian athletes. When clicking the link, http:// pursu.it/campaign/matt-margetts/, supporters can view his video and choose to donate. Margetts has various give backs to thank his supporters, including a signed poster of himself. While Margetts no longer lives in Penticton, the Vancouver resident hopes his hometown will support him.

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Pinnacles FC’s elite soccer players are back on the pitch. Determined to keep improving, 275 kids are training hard and facing strong competition. Playing in tournaments is giving the players more experience and allowing them to improve their tactical skills. At a tournament in Coquitlam, Ezra Cremers, executive director and head coach for Pinnacles FC, said their team was in every game. “We’re finding the competition perfect for what we need,” said Cremers. “Where we struggle is depth. We have a good starting squad but we need more depth.” Pinnacles FC sent a under-13, u-16 and u-18 boys and girls teams to a Coquitlam tournament. Cremers said the Excelsior teams are competitive with coast teams that

train eight months a year. In two to three years of continuing to develop with their current structure, including fall training and adding games, Pinnacles FC will help local players realize their dreams. Cremers said a longterm goal is to add turf fields to play outdoors. Having that can reduce the break from soccer to six weeks from a few months. In other news, Pinnacles FC is sending Xavier Araujo and James Fraser to Holland for training with their affiliate Excelsior Rotterdam FC. “They have shown to Marco (van Lochem) that with a year of training, that they can really get to the next level,” said Cremers, who will be traveling to Holland at the end of this month for his own development. “I know Xavier’s goals is very university based.”

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Kazakhstan’s female national hockey team has a lot to learn about the game. That’s the opinion of Nancy Wilson, a former coach with Hockey Canada who mentored the team during their two-week visit in Canada. Still working on basic skills, there were mixed feelings about their play during two losses against the Okanagan Hockey Academy female midget team. “Obviously they wanted to do better. They understood in coming here that it was going to be a challenge,” said Wilson. “This was only the fifth time they have played together. They have very young players that have not played the game at an international level.” While some players remain from when they competed in the Salt Lake City Olympics, others have only played for six months. Veteran players have been replaced by teenagers. OHA coach Rebecca Russell said Kazakhstan has a great group.

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“Young group with a ton of potential,” said Russell. “They want to learn, get better and are dedicated to it. Great to see. It was such a great experience for our girls to play them this past weekend. We hope we get the opportunity to do it again sometime.” Wilson said the Kazakhstan coaches were impressed with the OHA’s play. “They would like to take all of them back in their suit-

cases,” joked Wilson. “They were here for two weeks and the girls were crying when they left. They just had a really great time. A wonderful eye opening experience for them. “Their coaches just love to learn, they are like sponges,” she added. The players left knowing that they have to get to another level. While Kazakhstan has work ahead of them, they are

also dealing with the pressure of losing the sport while they strive to achieve better results. Wilson said there is money in the country for sports, but there is an hour glass on their development time. “They are looking for Canadian players to go over there and help develop,” she said of the country with 400 registered players. “Not to take the place of players, but help raise the level.”

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Summerland product joins Cougars Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Christa Pfeninger loves Madison Wilms. Pfeninger, coach of the South Mountain Community College Cougars in Phoenix, AZ, said the Summerland product is a great kid. “Absolutely the hardest worker on the team,” said Pfeninger, who added that Wilms is being made into a catcher. Originally a first basemen

and pitcher, Wilms is doing well learning her new position. Pfeninger, who was a catcher in college, said there is a high learning curve and Wilms is picking up the position quicker than others. “She’s the total package,” said Pfeninger. “She has incredible work ethic. I look forward to what she can do.” Part of the reason for the switch is because the Cougars already have strong players in

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By The Numbers British Columbia Hockey League Interior Division GP W Penticton 8 6 W.Kelowna 8 6 Salmon Arm 9 4 Trail 9 4 Vernon 9 3 Merritt 9 4 Island Division GP Powell River 7 Cowichan V. 9 Nanaimo 7 Victoria 8 Alberni Valley 9

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GP W L T GAA SV% Hunter Miska, Pen 4 3 1 0 1.50 .939 Olivier Mantha, Pen 4 3 1 0 1.51 .939

Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Okanagan Division GP W N.Okanagan 6 5 Kelowna 7 4 Summerland 7 3 Osoyoos 7 3 Princeton 7 2

L 0 3 4 4 4

T 0 0 0 0 0

Otl 1 0 0 0 1

Pts 11 8 6 6 5

T 1 0 0 2 0

Otl 0 0 1 1 0

Pts 11 8 7 7 2

T 0 0 1 0 0

Otl 0 0 0 2 0

Pts 10 10 9 8 4

Eddie Mountain Division GP W Kimberley 6 5 Creston Valley 6 4 Fernie 6 3 Columbia V. 7 2 Golden 7 1

L 0 2 2 2 6

Neil Murdoch Division GP W Nelson 5 5 Beaver Valley 5 5 Grand Forks 8 4 Castlegar 8 3 Spokane 9 2

L 0 0 3 3 7

Doug Birks Division Kamloops

Wilms’ bat in the lineup as she is effective at the plate. “She has a great arm to be a catcher and has what it takes to be a great catcher,” said Pfeninger, adding that Wilms will get plenty of playing time. Wilms was originally supposed to play for Mesa Community College, but that didn’t work out so Wilms made the change with the help of her former coach Jeff Korven.

GP W L T 7 6 1 0

Otl Pts 0 12

100 M. House Sicamous Chase Revelstoke

7 8 7 6

3 3 2 1

League Leaders

3 4 4 4

GP G Jackson Purvis, GF 8 9 Connor Gross, GF 8 5 Jamie Vlanich, NL 5 4 Nick Josephs, KC 6 5 B. Formosa, CV 6 6 Travis Wellman, NL 5 11 Jagger Bowles, Kel 7 7 Ryan Edwards, BV 5 5 Jesse Collins, CV 6 1 Taylor Stafford, BV 5 4 Kurtis Redding, SB 8 3 Dakota Kittle, GF 8 2 Aidan Geige, Fer 6 5 Ethan Rusnack, CV 6 5 Colin Chmelka,Oso 7 5 Justin Loepker, Spo 9 5 Aaron Brewer, Cas 8 4 Luke Gordon, Kam 7 3 Ryan Henderson, CV 7 8 Jared Marchi, Kim 6 5 Goalie leaders

GP N. Warren, 100 M. H. 2 Brett Huber, Summ 5 Tyson Brouwer, Kim 2 Brett Clark, BV 4 B. Giesbrecht , Kam 5 Chris Turner, Sic 4 Tyler Moffatt, Nel 3 Patrick Zubick, Cast 3 Mitch Profeit, NO 3 J. Mousseau, Kim 4

0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1

7 7 5 3

A PTS PIM 10 19 2 13 18 4 11 15 22 9 14 6 7 13 16 1 12 6 5 12 12 7 12 0 11 12 4 7 11 6 8 11 37 9 11 14 5 10 4 5 10 6 5 10 6 5 10 34 6 10 14 7 10 16 1 9 4 4 9 4

W LT 1 10 2 20 1 01 4 00 4 00 1 30 3 00 1 10 3 00 4 00

GAA 1.01 1.31 1.38 1.71 1.78 1.99 2.01 2.11 2.13 2.22

SV% .957 .958 .956 .948 930 .954 .923 .937 .915 .917

Summerland Steam scoring leaders GP G A PTS PIM Josh DaCosta 7 1 5 6 12 Jordan Boultbee 6 1 5 6 38 Reid Brown 6 3 2 5 2 Paulsen Lautard 5 3 2 5 2 Daylan Robertson 7 2 3 5 4 Olli Dickson 6 1 4 5 17

Aaron Durant Kendell Wilson Shane Bennett Michael Winnitoy Easton Bodeux Braden Saretsky Ryan Donaldson Cooper Holick Rylan Sideroff Alex Fraser Alex Williams Piers Egan Austin Lee Nelson Hurry Sam Nigg

7 7 7 7 6 6 4 6 7 7 7 6 5 4 0

2 2 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

2 2 3 3 3 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0

4 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0

8 23 2 22 6 6 23 14 4 2 5 2 2 4 0

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Josh Ryan plays volleyball for the Princess Margaret senior boys team. He won top male athlete in his grade the last two years and his coach Bo Boxall said Ryan takes great pride in being a well-rounded high school athlete. Playing the libero position, Ryan believes he is better and wants to continue improving. “I think we have a good chance of making provincials,” he said.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Steam goalies

GP W L T GAA SV% Brett Huber, Summ 5 2 2 0 1.31 .958 Darren Hogg 3 1 2 0 5.85 .878

Penticton Dart Association Rnk 1 2 2 4 5 5 5 8 8 8 11 11 13 14 14 16 17 18 19 19

Team Mon Pts Clancey’s Snipers 7 ANAF Wreckers 4 Elks Avengers 6 Smokin Aces 0 Best D.S. Bar 10 Barley Mill Darts 3 ANAF Vixens 5 ANAF A and H 3 Elks Kodiaks 4 Pen Legion DDT 6 Anaf H. Grenades 1 Legion Dreggers 7 The Elks Factors 5 Clancey’s Crushers 2 OK Falls Legions 4 Clancey’s Arrows 2 Eagle Eye 0 Elks Bullits 0 Eagle Flytes 1 Elks Points 3

Ttl 20 15 15 14 13 13 13 11 11 11 10 10 9 8 8 7 5 4 3 3

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Penticton’s Cael Warner won the Interior Running Association’s 8.2-kilometre Campbell Mountain race Sunday, clocking in at 34 minutes,17 seconds. Warner, competing in the 16 to 19-year-old age group, finished 47 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Scott Tremblay, who competed in the 40 to 44 age group. In third place was Kelowna’s Jake Van Allen at 35:33, competing in the 20 to 29 age group. Penticton’s Tom Evans was fourth at 36:26 and Kelowna’s John Machuga rounded out the top-five at 37:04. Penticton’s Jen Annett, competing in the 20 to 29, was the first female finisher clocking in at 42:55. In second was Chantel Jeffrey of Blind Bay, 12, at 44:35. Kelowna’s Caitlin Malone, competing in the 20 to 29 age group, came in third at 45:47. Rounding out the top five on the women’s side were Tiffany Fowler of Kelowna finishing in 47:03 and Vernon’s Jennifer Jakobi at 47:14. The Penticton Pounders event had a total of 69 runners. The next races in the series include the Summerland 7.4K X-Country Race Series 2 on Oct. 6, then on Oct. 20 is the Reino Keski Salmi Memorial 9.2-km in Salmon Arm Series 3. The final one this month will be the Kal Park 9-km in Vernon Series 4.

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CAEL WARNER, above, powers up the last hill on the way to the finish line to clinch top spot in the Campbell Mountain 8.2-kilometre cross country race Sunday. Below, Jen Annett smiles as she reaches the finish line to take the female title in a time of 42:55. Mark Brett/Western News

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Penticton Western News Wednesday, October 2, 2013

✃

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OCTOBER 2013 Fri, Oct. 4 Sat, Oct. 5 Fri, Oct. 11 Sat, Oct. 12 Wed, Oct. 16 Fri, Oct. 18 Sat, Oct. 19 Fri, Oct. 25 Sat, Oct. 26

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JANUARY 2014

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CLEANING Company looking for part-time employee. Must have own transportation. Send resume to maidinpenticton@hotmail.com

Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility. We thank all applicants for your interest!

Journeyman Sheet Metalist worker for local company, must have own transportation and tools, mostly new construction for residential homes. Must be able to work on there own, able to size up jobs, quality first air would be an asset. Send resumes to 2103 - 11th Street, Vernon B.C. V1T 3S1. Or email: barrybriggs@shaw.ca

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2303 Government St Penticton, BC V2A 4W5 For more information please call Carol at 250-493-4400

Employment

Help Wanted

Canteen Manager required for Penticton Elks Lodge. Responsible for operation of the Canteen. Open 7 days a week. Experience preferred. The position would be suitable for retired or semiretired person or couple. Wages to be negotiated. For job description contact Secretary at 343 Ellis St. between 9–11 AM, 250-4926183.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires P/T Class 1 Drivers for the Penticton area. Applicants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Penticton region.

Employment

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

Trades, Technical

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at hannachrylser.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

GROWING OKANAGAN KIA dealership looking for technicians and apprentices to fill full time positions. Offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Please email resumes to: ron@kelownakia.com

Kelowna METAL FAB shop requires full-time experienced Mig Welders & Brake Operators. May be shift work and must be physically fit. Wages according to exp, excellent benefits package. Please email resume to careers@rmil.ca.

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SWALES

Employment

Financial Services

Trades, Technical

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Local Roofing Company looking for labourers to start IMMEDIATELY, Apprenticeships offered in sheet metal as well as roofing, Benefits package, please call 250809-8778 for interview

Financial Services

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We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com In Memoriam

STICKLAND

STANLEY EDWIN

September 9, 1926 – December 20, 2012

A Social Gathering will be held October 12, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club (600 Comox St.) to reminisce and Celebrate the Life of Stan Stickland who passed away December 20, 2012.

HAUBRICH

John Edwin (Ted) March 13, 1924 - September 24, 2013

The cornerstone of our family passed away early Tuesday morning after a short battle with cancer. Ted leaves behind a multitude of friends, three generations of family and his wife Kathy. Proud to call him Dad are Murray (Linda) Swales, Marilyn (Rick) Hanson and Stan (Karen) Swales. He was Grandpa (or Grapes) to Carey Swales, Erin (Chris) Paul, Michael (Meaghan) Swales, Chris (Amanda) Swales, Colin Swales, Kevin Swales, Matt Hanson, Ryan Hanson and Krista (Jason) Colford. Dad was also a loving great-grandfather to Sebastian, Meryckx, Alaula, Jade, Caedyn, Taegen and Johnathan. In addition, his regular telephone calls will be missed by the multitude of nieces and nephews from across the country and friends around the world. Ted was born in Kaleden, B.C. to one of the area’s pioneer families. He had an adventuresome childhood growing up in Kaleden among his many aunts, uncles and cousins in the King and Robertson families. His parents, his extended family in Kaleden and growing up in the 30’s were lifetime influences on him. He graduated from Pen Hi in 1942 and went on to graduate from the Ontario Agricultural College (now the University of Guelph) in 1947 with a Degree in Agriculture. It was in Guelph that Ted met Catherine (Cay) Ross and was married to her in the fall of 1947. Ted spent the next 33 years working for the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture in Nelson, Creston and Penticton, retiring from government service in 1979 as the Provincial Apple Specialist. The next ten years were spent as a horticultural consultant for the Okanagan Similkameen Cooperative in Oliver. Although it was disappointing to fruit growers in the area Ted retired for good early in 1989. Ted and Cay enjoyed the next twenty years of retirement travelling and visiting with family and friends until Cay’s death in 2008. In early 2010 Kathy Buchowsky entered Ted’s life and they were married in the summer of 2010. When asked about the short courtship Kathy responded “at our age there is no time for courting”. Dad and Kathy enjoyed three great years together. Kathy has been an endless source of love, joy and support for Dad, particularly in the past year. A Memorial Service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 1:30PM at the Penticton United Church, 696 Main Street, Penticton, BC. A reception will be held immediately afterward in the church hall. In memory of Ted, a donation to a worthy cause of your choice, would be appreciated; or in recognition of his and his family’s significant contribution to the history of Kaleden you could consider a donation for the development of a Kaleden Museum (make cheques payable to Kaleden Community Association (Museum), PO Box 9, Kaleden, B.C. V0H 1K0), or to Penticton & District Hospice Society, C/O Moog & Friends Hospice House, PO Box 1105, Penticton, BC, V2A 6J9. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112

Thea

Thea Haubrich, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 25, 2013 in Penticton after a long courageous battle following a stroke. Thea was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands and she and her husband Peter left Holland in 1980. She lived in Austria (where her son Maarten was born), Germany, Japan, Germany again and in Penticton British Columbia, Canada – “A place to stay forever!” She did not follow a very artistic path until her late 40’s (she called it her “Dormant Phase”...), but she acquired all kinds of skills, which would suit her later in her career. Around 1996 she was introduced to Encaustic. It was the “European way”, mainly using the painting iron on non-absorbent painting cards. She recognized a huge potential in sharing this ancient art form (which is easy to learn with fantastic results) while interacting with people at the same time. As Thea and her husband decided to immigrate to Canada in 2004 she saw her calling as promoting Encaustic, giving workshops and networking to share as much knowledge as possible. People commented that she had a natural talent for connecting. She was not only an artist, but a facilitator with a passion for creating with beeswax. She was member of several local Arts Councils, past Board member of the International Encaustic Artists and a proud RipOff Artist. In 2008 she was awarded active status with the Federation of Canadian Artists, and several of her Encaustic pieces have won prizes and/or sold in their juried shows. In 2013 Thea received the SOWINS award for enriching our community through her talents and commitment to visual arts. Thea is survived by her husband Peter, her son Maarten and her brother Theo Morree. We are very grateful for the care she received from the nurses at Penticton Regional Hospital SP3 and from her doctors. The date and location for the Celebration of Life will be announced shortly. She will be dearly missed. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Penticton Western News

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Trades, Technical

Carpet Cleaning Owner - Operator

PREDIGER ELECTRICIAN

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the operation’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging position and an opportunity to work in an innovative environment.

Born August 18, 1943 Vancouver Hospital BC. Deceased September 25, 2013 Penticton, BC. Celebration Service Saturday October 5, 2013 Eagles Hall, Penticton at 11:00 am. Young love gave him 6 children: Eldest Dennis Prediger, Ontario; Charlene Prediger, Kelowna; Christine Prediger, Vancouver Island; Kari-Lynn Thompson, Calgary and 2 deceased sons; Hughie Dayton Prediger, Ontario; Ironman/Ultraman Eugene Prediger, Penticton. Grandchildren; Alisha, Christina, Dayton, Elijah, Acealyn, Alaundra and Lain. Music brought Hughie his best friend for his later years, SherylAnn. Siblings; Connie and Casey. Growing up in the backwoods logging all over Vancouver Island, Hughie had a great sense of humour and loved music, his mother Mary taught him singing, songwriting, leading into guitar playing and having several bands over the years. Hugh’s hands fixed just about anything excelling in auto/ marine mechanics. Ingenious, loving and brave, Hugh as a Canadian fought in Vietnam War with US Marines Special Services earning a Bronze Star. At home he served for the International Lions as Zone Chairman as well as Eagles - Gold Life Member and President - Penticton Chapter. Military local member with the Legion. Also, Anavets where he served for 10 years on the Board-Director, 2nd Vice President and Roberts Rules Guide as well as marching every year for Peachfest, and Remembrance Day etc. A true example of a quality man, respected by aboriginals all over BC, Hughie will be deeply missed yet happily out of pain making music and hunting with Eugene and Shadowgirl. Many thanks to Dr. DeCock, Staff and Nurses at Penticton Regional Hospital and Moog & Friends Hospice House. Donations may be made to Living Positive Resource Centre, Okanagan. 101-266 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BC. 1-800616-2437. Education Support, Advocacy, Hep C Therapies and Penticton and District Hospice Society c/o Moog & Friends Hospice House, P.O. Box 1105, Penticton, BC V2A 6J9.

Education/Trade Schools

QUALIFICATIONS: •Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC & OH&S Regulations •Valid Elec. Interprovincial Journeyman ticket •3-5yrs. industrial maint. exp •PLC exp. a definite asset •Superior trouble shooting and communication skills •Must be willing to work any shift and be a team player

MILLWRIGHT Tolko Industries Ltd. currently seeks Certified Millwright to join our teams located in the Okanagan region of BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance repair, installation and modification of equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: •Certified Millwright with a Planerman endorsement •Forestry Industry exp. an asset •Superior Troubleshooting Skills •Exc. Organizational Skills •Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset •Strong safety background •Desire to work in a team environment BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US! “We provide a dynamic environment w/ competitive compensation where people succeed as our most valuable resource.” READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:

www.kingofﬂoors.com

www.smsequip.com

1.877.835.6670

We are looking for the following people to help grow our team:

· Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians · Journeyman Electricians · Journeyman Welders · General Foreman SMS Equipment in Elkford, BC has moved into their brand new facility and is now hiring supervisors and tradespeople!!! We offer a wide variety of shifts to accommodate employees who want to achieve work life balance or the opportunity to work overtime. We also offer temporary staff housing while you ﬁnd your own accommodation in the beautiful Elk Valley. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

We Offer A Very Competitive Compensation Package. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today at bcjobs@smsequip.com or fax your resume to: 1-250-865-2644

Services

Home Care Certiﬁed Nursing Assist/EMR avail. for Home care, exp. w/all levels of care, (250)276-7387

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

www.tolko.com submit your resume by October 6, 2013.

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

Education/Trade Schools

Landscaping GREEN VALLEY CARPET CARE

Green - Clean - Thorough Environmentally Safe Dry in 2 hours only! Honest & Reliable Service.

Moving & Storage

www.greenvalleycarpetcare.ca

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

or visit:

Cleaning Services Cleaning, house sitting, animal sitting avail. immed., ref’s avail., call 250-492-5907 YOU Dirty It, We’ll Purdy It! Home, Office, Move-in/Moveout, Rental properties, Yard work. Professional cleaning at reasonable rates. Call 250462-2372

Garden & Lawn DAVE’S Garden Maintence; Hedge Trimming, Stump grinding & Fall clean-ups, Call 250493-1083 HERBARIA Garden and Lawn. Quality landscape maintenance. Ten years experience. Call Paul for your pruning, hedge-trimming and general gardening needs. Free visit for first-time customers to answer any questions. 250-493-3362 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 Plumbing, taps, toilets, dishwashers, electrical, light fixtures, switches, plugs & many other services, call Gord, (250)328-2710

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

Education/Trade Schools

Train with one of Canada’s largest Tra -F FREE Math, English & Biology Upgrading* -C Career Placement Assistance -F Financial Options Available

*Conditions apply

Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Special Education Assistant (online): In only 9 months you could be earning $17 - $25.99/hour. You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour. Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free: 1-866-580-2772

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

Pets & Livestock

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

Pets Red & Blue Heeler puppies. 3 8wks old, ready to go. $400. 250-542-4527

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies Granite kitchen counter top 9 1/2 ft. x 26 inch w/hole for under-mount sink, also matching 6 1/2 ft. x 15 inch bar-top all with back splash pieces. Brand new - can’t use in our reno’s. $1600, 250-488-1478

Firearms Sauer Outback, Walther PPQ’s & 1911-22’s, Tokarev TT-33’s & SVT40’s, Mosin-Nagant’s, SKS’s, Glock 17’s & 22’s, ammunition, and much more at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

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

PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

RED Russian garlic for sale, certified organic, $8.00 a pound, minimum order one pound delivered to Penticton or mail order. Seeds for fall planting $12.00 a pound, minimum order 5 lbs, limited quantity. Leave message at 250499-2417.

Insurance

Rubbish Removal

Insurance Agencies Group

Johnston Meier Insurance Summerland requires a FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE for personal lines and auto. Level 2 license preferred. Competitive salary and benefits.

Please email resume to: gayle.clingwall@jmins.com

Home Improvements

HOME RENOVATIONS • Windows/Doors • Tiling • Flooring • Handyman Repairs

Serving Summerland to Osoyoos

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

www.stenbergcollege.com

Over 92% of our grads are employed in their ﬁeld of study within 6 months of graduation.

HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 12 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331

Telephone Services DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

1-250-488-5338

Hea Health Care related careers have an expected annual growth rate of 2.4 percent in BC over the next 10 years. gro

LEARN ONLINE

Painting & Decorating

• Bathrooms • Basement Renos • Kitchens • Decks/Fences

Practical Nursing trainers. 110 Pra

CALL PENTICTON: 250.770.2277 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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

CALL 250-809-4965

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM PRA -

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

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certiﬁed Electrician to join our team at our Lavington Planer Division in the Okanagan Region of BC.

Hugh “Hughie” Arthur

Home Improvements

Education/Trade Schools

Penticton Western News Wednesday, October 2, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com B11

Firewood/Fuel

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Lower

A-1 Firewood, split & delivered, full cords Pine $200, 1/2 cord $125, 1/4 cord $75., mixed, $225 cord, incl. free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250809-0127 eves.

199 Lakehill Rd., Kaleden, Rancher on 1.5 acre, walk-out basement, $429,000, must sell, will take all offers into consideration, (250)497-6232, cell 250-486-0393

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

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

1 bdrm apt top floor in clean, quiet, NS, NP. 50+ building near Cherry Lane. Balcony, elev, 4 appls, insuite storage, prkng, coin lndry. 6-month lease then month to month. $675 + utils. Avail now. 250462-6745 2bdm, 50 steps from Okanagan Beach, $780/mo., no pets please call 250-486-1119

An immaculate spacious & bright, 2bdrm with view, close to ammenities, $1000+util., 250-462-2472, avail. immed.

Furniture Moving, must sell

reasonable offers: - Duncan Phyfe table w/3 extension & 4 matching chairs - Knechtel Buffet (circa 1890-1910) ex. England china cabinet over - heavy grade faux suede loveseat, rocker recliner, excellent cond., - Rattan bed head, chest of drawers, matching mirror, base for bed by appointment 250-499-2382 NEW QUEEN Mattress Set $200 Company Coming? Tired of your old mattress? Still in plastic! Mfg. warranty 250.870.2562

Garage Sales UNDERCOVER SALE Sun, rain, snow it all has to go! Barb’s “Front Yard” Clearance Sale Norm’s Ginormous Back Yard Sale Back alley access only 213 Conklin Ave. Sat. - 8am - 4pm Sun. - 8am - noon

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.

Medical Supplies Electric recliner lift-chair, choc. brown, like new $450 (cost $1390), wheelchair, (19” seat), like new $150 (cost $350), Don (250)328-8478

Misc. for Sale 7pce dining set, (Espresso), $150, 5’ TV console, (dark walnut), $40, 2 coffee tables, $40, 36” s/s range hood, $40 (250)494-7829 ELECTRIC bed, single-sized, brand new, never used. Adjustable head & foot. $600 OBO. 250-462-0131, 250-4923886 Everything must go! Blue Laura Ashley twin bunk beds w/mattresses, $250, dbl frame headboard w/mattress, $50 cherry solid wood dining table w/leaf, $150, night table, $15, student desk, $15, 2 car rims, offers, misc., (250)490-3530 STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Tempered glass patio table w/umbrella, 6 cush. chairs, storage container, good cond., $200, 250-492-5475

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251 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. Maeve Lily School of Music, Pent. (778)4765917, info@maevelily.com

3 bdrm house, South Vernon w/2 bdrm basement suite, $269,900. 10 acres 3bdrm basement house between Vernon and Armstrong. Ideal for horses and growing. $429,900. 250-545-5532.

2bdrm, $750, 1bdrm $650, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328 483 Maurice St. - Penticton Open House, Sat., Oct. 5 10 AM - 12 PM Price Reduced - $480,000 MLS# X2702291 Top 5 nalist for Okanagan, Provincial & National Awards. Luxury 2BR, 3 bath townhouse, Lg. dbl. garage. Low Strata fees. 250-492-6756 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. Reduce to $449,900. (403)540-2991.

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Front Street Realty Property Management #2 Front Street Penticton, B.C.

CONDOMINIUMS

202 EDMONTON AVE 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd floor corner, 5 appl, 1 park stall. (55+ Build) AVAIL. NOW $1100

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329 RIGSBY ST 2 bed, 2 bath, grd level, lge deck, 5 appl, gas f/p, 1 park stall. (19+ Build). AVAIL. NOW $1200 DUPLEX’S / HOUSES

HEALES AVE 2 bed, furnished house, 4 appl. Avail. Sept 15 - May 31

$1100

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955 ROBINSON AVE 3 bed townhouse, fr/st, dish, garage. AVAIL. NOW $1150

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LINDEN AVE, KALEDEN 2 + 2 bed house, fr/st, dish. AVAIL. NOW $1150

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LEE AVE 2 bed, furnished house, 4 appl, gas f/p. AVAIL. NOW $1200

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SAGE MESA DR 3 bed, 1 bath house, 5 appl, dble grg. AVAIL. NOW $1250

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ALLISON ST 4 bed, 2 bath duplex, rec room, decent sized yard, 5 appl, Col. school area. AVAIL. NOW $1250

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SPILLER RD 1+2 bed, lakeview, furnished. Avail. Oct. 25 - May 31

$1350

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Commercial/ Industrial 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 PRIME Commercial Space: 2300sqft. in busy Apple Plaza, ample parking. Call Barb 250492-6319

Cottages / Cabins Keremeos, 1bdrm units, avail. immed., year round rentals, $600 (incl. util), 250-499-5802

Homes for Rent 2bdrm 1bath, 5appl., beside Cherry Lane, ns, np, Nov. 1, $1200/mo.+ util., mature couple pref., (250)493-0090 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 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 PANORAMA Lake Views $1400/ month plus utilities. Spacious 3bdr/2.5 bath HOME in Summerland. FSDWD gas fpl for cosy evenings. Private Front yard on quiet street attached dbl garage, entertainment size deck with expansive lake views. 12 or 9 month lease, pets negotiable. Perfect for a couple Call 1-604-8036199 morrowreports@shaw.ca for photos and more information.

Cars - Domestic

Trucks & Vans

1bdrm fully furnished suite, $800 incl. util., ns, large landscaped garden, 250-490-3442

‘92 HONDA ACCORD

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

2bdrm basement suite, Wiltse area, avail. immed., np, ns, $875(incl. cable & util.), 778476-2007 (evenings)

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.

Bright, 2bdrm, avail. immed., $700/mo., mature working pref., ref’s, (250)492-7008

Cars - Domestic

Large 2 bedroom bsmt suite, 1200 sq ft. Recent reno, lg windows, W/D, new F/S, walk to town Summerland. NP, NS. Ref’s req’d. Phone 403-6061362. Rural Summerland, 1bdrm basement suite, fenced yard, pets welcome, $900/mo (incl. util. & high speed internet/sat. tv), (250)494-4409 after 5pm

Townhouses 2bdrm, 1.5ba, private backyard, coin laundry, np, ns, $750/mo., (250)490-4198 2bdrm, 1bath, covered cement patio, new s/s appliances, great location, close to bus route, school & mall, $950+util., ns, avail. Nov.1, (250)493-5032

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts 4 winter tires, 245/50R20, Ultra Grip for 20” rims, only 7Km’s, $600, (250)487-1303, 250-488-8262 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

Auto Financing

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Super Turbo, Right Hand, All Wheel Drive Van,

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

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2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE low mileage 80mK, 2nd family car, one owner, 2.2L automatic 4 speed, 4 door, AC, PB, PS, AM-FM CD, new battery, tires good, comes with 4 very good studded snow tires on rims and balanced, colour white, slate interior, very clean, $2900 Phone: 250-869-0602 2007 Volvo XC70 for sale. Fully loaded, with DVD entertainment package included. One owner. Black exterior & interior. 2.5 L turbo charged. Excellent condition. High kms at 210,000, but most are highway kms. Winter tires included. This is a really great car. $12,900 OBO. Call 250 354-7471

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Phone: 250-718-4969

1996 White Mitsubishi Delica L400

Cars - Sports & Imports 2006 Smart Car cabrio diesel, black convertible 113,000 km v good condition $6,500. Text message 250-809-7187

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

Boats 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 northpeace@hotmail.com

Escorts

Scrap Car Removal

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

AAA Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Trucks & Vans 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

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 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!

C I T Y PA G E THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PENTICTON 171 Main Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9 250-490-2400 (phone) 250-490-2402 (fax) web page: <www.penticton.ca>

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2013 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider the following Bylaw amendments: Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw 2013-34 (2111 Main Street) To amend Land Use Contract Bylaw 3063 for Lot 1, District Lot 115 and 116, Similkameen Division Yale District, Plan 53757 located at 2111 Main Street to allow the construction of a 5,000 square foot liquor store that would be situated next to the existing gas bar. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2013-35 To amend Official Community Plan Bylaw 2002-20 as follows: Replace the language in the Exemption section of 6.8 Business Park Development Permit Area with: 6. Building additions less than 350 square metres and less than 40% of existing floor area.

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

Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2013-36 (380/360 Westminster Avenue West)

Apt/Condo for Rent

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $650

1 bdrm top flr, f,s, a/c, elevator, extra storage, across from library and near downtown. Avail. NOW (ot594) $750 Top floor 2 bdrm walk up, quiet building, fridge, stove, coin op laundry, extra storage. Avail. NOW (SHM 301) $1250 Alysen place, 4th floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, H.W floors, 6 appl, sec’d parking, large balcony. Avail. NOW (OT590)

UNFURNISHED AND FURNISHED TERM RENTALS: $950

Near college & SOEC, 2 bdrm unfurnished older home, f, s, w, d, fenced yard. Avail. Sept to June 30/14. (H679) $1000 6 MONTH MIN. LEASE, grd flr, 2 bdrm furnished suite, 5 appl, yard off street parking, small dog ok. Avail. NOW (OT596) $1200 Newer ground floor 2 bdrm, 2 bath furnished condo by Skaha Beach, garage. Avail. Sept or Oct. to June 30/14 (A441)

HOUSES: $1400 Near Columbia school, 3 bdrm large family home w/ 1 bdrm in-law suite, 5 appliances, garage, low maintenance yard. $500 rent incentive with one year lease. Avail. NOW (H656-1) $1000 2 bdrm + den townhouse, f, s, d/w, hook up for washer/ dryer, 1.5 bath, small private back yard. Avail. Nov. 1 (TH467)

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To amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows: Add a new section under 11.6 C6 – Mixed Use Commercial: 11.6.4 SITE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS In addition to the uses permitted above: .1 In the case of Lot 7 and Lot 8, District Lot 4, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly Yale-Lytton) District, Plan 877, Except Plan B3189 and That Part of Lot 7 and Lot 8 shown on Plan B3189, District Lot 4, Group 7, Similkameen Division Yale (Formerly Yale-Lytton) District, Plan 877, located at 380 and 360 Westminster Avenue West, dwelling units on the first storey shall be permitted. The applicant intends to convert the office portion of the building into a residential dwelling unit. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendments may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2013 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-4902400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaws and supporting information may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, October 7, 2013 in the offices of Development Services and Corporate Administration at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street; Penticton Public Library (hours vary), 785 Main Street, and the Penticton Community Centre (hours vary), 325 Power Street, or online at http://www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latest-news.html. Anthony Haddad Director of Development Services

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