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The name will remain, but the Cannery Brewing Company will soon have a new home. Since its ﬁrst brew in 2000, the craft brewery has made its home in the old Aylmer Fruit and Vegetable Cannery on Fairview Road, now known as the Cannery Trade Centre, even taking its name from the historic building. But co-owner Patt Dyck said they have purchased land in downtown Penticton to build a new home for the brewery. “We’re just putting it together,” said Dyck. “We’ve purchased property on Ellis and plan to add on to the building that is there to increase our capacity.” It will also, she continued, bring the various parts of the operation together. “Here in the Cannery, as much as we loved all our time here, we are quite scattered throughout the building,” said Dyck, who said they will eventually be leaving the building entirely to meet B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch regulations requiring the operation to be in a single location. “Unfortunately for us in many ways, it does mean we will have to leave the Cannery,” said Dyck, adding that they will hang on to the Cannery Brewing Company name. “I can’t give that up, that’s for sure,” she said. Dyck said they haven’t made an ofﬁcial announcement about the new location because they are still in the planning stages, working with the city, the LCLB and contractors to make sure everything is organized. She describes planning for the move as a series of incredible logistics. “It is not like a winery or distillery where I can lay product down for

CO-OWNER PATT DYCK of the Cannery Brewing looks over some of the large pieces of equipment which will have to be moved to the company’s new, larger location in downtown Penticton from its current home in the Cannery Trade Centre.

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the next ﬁve months and then draw on that,” she said, explaining that the brewery has a much smaller time frame for stockpiling product. “Maybe a couple of months,” said Dyck. “We will certainly do what I call having the pipeline full, meaning that all of the Liquor Distribution Branch warehouses will be as stocked as we can make them and all of the interim steps in how beer gets from us to the consumer will be as full as they can be. Dyck said they chose the Ellis Street location for a number of rea-

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The new location will be at the corner of Ellis Street and Westminster Avenue East, where ANJ Automotive Service is now. Dyck said they are waiting on a foundation permit from the city before beginning work on the new site. “We are very cognizant of the fact that what we are is a manufacturing facility and I wouldn’t want to put that in the midst of a residential area,” said Dyck, adding that the new location will still have a tasting room and extended lounge.

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Mayoral candidates targeted in posters Steve Kidd

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Andrew Jakubeit said he’d be happy to autograph posters of himself and fellow mayoral candidate John Vassilaki, should anyone care to bring one by. Jakubeit is referring to posters that appeared Tuesday morning, pasted to storefronts and walls through downtown and portraying him and Vassilaki as villains from DC Comics’ Batman series. This kind of negativity and behaviour gets amplified during election season, but it is always there, according to Jakubeit. “They should be looking at this election as an opportunity to create change. That’s where their focus should be,” said Jakubeit, adding his concern that this kind of negativity and fears of having their reputation attacked might discourage others from running for office themselves. “Now, good people who could make a difference in making our community go forward don’t put their name forward,” he said. “I am not sure what people are hoping to accomplish with this poster. It is disappointing.” The message the posters are trying to send is almost as mysterious as whoever posted them. Using a nighttime image of Penticton as a backdrop, Jakubeit is photoshopped to portray Bane, an assassin, and Vassilaki as Two-Face, an insane villain known for flipping a coin to decide between good and evil. A third figure, The Joker, stands in front, but it is unclear who it is supposed to represent, as is the title at the top of the poster, “Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded.”

Whatever the message is, Vassilaki doesn’t like the negativity in this approach. “If someone has an issue with me in particular, the only thing they have to do is come and talk to me,” said Vassilaki. “They are harming the community more than anything else.” Vassilaki would rather people offer solutions rather than faceless criticism. “If they think they can do a better job than we are doing, then run for those positions,” he said. Leigh Follestad, acting president of the Downtown Penticton Association and owner of SmartShopper on Main Street, said the author of the poster could make better use of his time. “It was a ridiculous waste of time and money for someone to do that. It doesn’t do anyone any good. The best way for any of those people to express their opinions is to come out and vote,” said Follestad. “If some of these people would use the same amount of time and energy that it took to do something as ridiculously stupid as that, and use it to do something good and beneficial, that would be great to see.” Jakubeit said he is curious about who put the posters up, paid for them, and what their end goal really was, but other than his offer to sign posters, doesn’t plan to give it any more thought. “It’s disturbing but not heinous,” said Jakubeit. “It’s unfortunate people wouldn’t channel that energy into getting people to vote or make some positive change.” Jakubeit and Vassilaki are the only two candidates who have announced their intentions to run for mayor so far for the Nov. 15 municipal election.

COun. Andrew JAkubeit was somewhat surprised to see his face on this poster, a number of which showed up at some downtown locations tuesday morning. Jakubeit, along with Coun. John Vassilaki, who is pictured on the left side of the poster have been made to look like villains of batman. both men are running for mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

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South Okanagan ski hill hopes to be resurrected this season Joe Fries

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A new ownership group is “within days” of announcing its plan to resurrect Mount Baldy for the upcoming ski season, according to the head of the company tasked with selling off assets of the hill’s former operator. “We’re very close and we recognize that some of the (other) mountains have early-bird passes, so this is really for the skiers who want to ski Baldy to tell them we’re very close,” said Gary Powroznik, managing director of G-Force Group, whose company publicized the pending deal this week. “We’re expecting an announcement within days,” he continued. “And we recognize that people are kind of watching and wondering what’s happening, and I want people to know that we’re working really hard to make this happen.”

G-Force Group was appointed in July by a B.C. Supreme Court judge to sell off assets of the Mount Baldy Ski Corporation to pay a creditor who sought a foreclosure order. Since then, Powroznik has been working on gathering various elements needed to reopen the hill, such as a new owner, lenders and agreements with creditors. “Bringing these deals together is often related to financing and the timing of it. That’s the glue that holds it together,” he explained. “It’s a complicated situation, given the history of Baldy, but we kind of simplified it and we’ve got everybody lined up. We just need that glue.” While he wouldn’t disclose the names of those involved in the deal, Powroznik said the “key operator” is a Canadian who is “very experienced with regional hills like this and really likes the opportunity.”

Equally important, he continued, is the new group’s desire to work with previous resort manger Matt Koenig, who couldn’t be reached for comment but has reportedly agreed to stay on in that capacity despite the hill not operating last winter. Koenig did a good job “with very few resources from the previous owners,” said Powroznik, “but he needs some help and some further resources, and we think we’ve lined that up.” Assets included in the foreclosure include four development lots totalling 18 hectares, ski lift equipment, plus other intangibles, like land tenure agreements with the B.C. government. Mount Baldy, with two chair lifts serving 35 runs, is about 35 kilometres east of Oliver. There are also 120 privately owned cabins on the hill.

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Minister says jail won’t create more police work Politicians requesting more RCMP staff to relieve pressures Joe Fries

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B.C.’s justice minister disagrees with South Okanagan politicians about the imminent need for more police to help manage a heavier workload expected to come with the new jail in Oliver. “We don’t have the resources to take on a whole lot more than what we have,” said Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes, who believes his town’s RCMP detachment will handle most files at the jail simply because it’s closest. “There’s no catastrophic threat to our communities… but we know that today in

our detachment, (officers) are all working full out, and I don’t want to have anything diminish what they’re doing.” Hovanes and counterparts from the City of Penticton and Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen discussed the matter with Justice Minister Suzanne Anton last week at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference. An RDOS briefing note prepared for Anton ends with a request for two additional Mounties in the South Okanagan beginning in the 2015-16 financial year. “It is anticipated that an influx of approximately 1,000 construction workers over the ensuing two years followed by a permanent increase in population between the provincial jail employees, inmates and civilian spin-off will add to the pressure on current RCMP resources,” the note states. It adds that the eight-member Oliver detachment — which is funded by the B.C.

government since the town’s population is under 5,000 — is already “fully engaged,” and “there is a legitimate concern that the increase in population associated to the construction and staffing of the jail will adversely impact this.” The note states that besides looking after criminal files generated at the jail, local Mounties may also be called upon to fingerprint, photograph and interview inmates on behalf of police outside the region. All told, however, the justice minister doesn’t believe the jail will create extra police work. “We do not anticipate increased pressure on local police resources as the new Okanagan Correctional Centre is built and becomes operational,” Anton said in a statement. “That said, our government continually monitors policing resources, and this includes collaborating with communities and

the RCMP to ensure adequate, effective policing in smaller communities like Oliver that are served by provincial detachments.” Anton also noted the new jail “will reduce pressure on local police lockups,” and that “addressing crime isn’t just about officer numbers — integrated policing, engaged citizens, new laws and other initiatives have all contributed to B.C.’s lowest crime rate in decades.” RCMP Supt. Kevin Hewco, who oversees all detachments in the region, said the request for two officers was meant as a budget placeholder based on Mounties’ experience with the jail in Kamloops, and that he’ll collect “more definitive, empirical evidence” in the months ahead to justify that claim. Construction of the 378-cell jail is underway, with the first inmates expected at the $193-million facility, located on Osoyoos Indian Band land, in 2016.

Police watchdog investigates complaint at Penticton detachment Joe Fries

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The province’s police watchdog has issued a report to Crown counsel after investigating a woman’s claim her arm was injured by a Penticton RCMP officer. The Independent Investigations Office said in a news release Friday the woman alleged she suffered the injury while in the custody of Mounties here on April 8, 2014. The matter was turned over to the IIO following an initial investigation by the RCMP.

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“In this case, standard investigative activities were conducted including interviews, identification of witnesses and a review of the medical records related to the affected person,” the IIO said. The release noted, however, that the IIO does not recommend charges; it simply sends a report to Crown counsel, which makes a decision on criminal charges based on the likelihood of conviction and whether prosecution is in the public interest. Crown counsel spokesman Neil MacKenzie did not respond to a request for comment. Penticton RCMP spokesman Sgt. Rick Dellebuur declined comment since the matter is now in

to authorizing the amendment request. The owners of Sun Country Lanes have made application for a Structural Change to their Primary Liquor Licence with proposed hours of operation from Sunday to Saturday (11:00am to 11:00pm). Public consultation is required for Local government support as per Liquor Control Licensing Branch regulations. Any public comments as a result of the public notice process will be complied and forwarded to Council, along with final comments from the City’s Liquor Licence Technical Review Committee (LLTRC) for the Monday, October 6, 2014 Regular Council meeting. At that time, a full report with final recommendations will be brought forward for Council’s consideration. Any person who wishes to comment on the proposed application may appear in person, or by agent, at the 6:00pm Council meeting. Submissions or written comments will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Friday, October 3, 2014 attention to the Building & Permitting Manager. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting.

the hands of the Crown. The civilian-led IIO, which was created in 2012, has twice before looked into matters handled by the Penticton RCMP. The first was in September 2012 when a suicidal woman was injured in a fall from a balcony in the presence of Mounties. The IIO did an initial investigation, but did not issue a report to Crown counsel since its staff did not link the woman’s injuries to officers’ actions. The second incident was in May 2013, after a motorcyclist died while fleeing from police on Eastside Road. The IIO later ruled that officers’ actions did not contribute to the crash.

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by-side duplexes, one fronting Ontario Street and the other facing the lane (total of four dwelling units). Any person whose interest may be affected by Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2014-40 may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 am, Monday, October 6, 2014 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC 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 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above-mentioned bylaw and supporting information will be available for public inspection up to and including Monday, October 6, 2014 at the following locations during hours of operation: Development Services and Corporate Administration (City Hall,171 Main St.), Penticton Public Library (785 Main Street) and the Penticton Community Centre (325 Power St.); or online at http://www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/citynews/latest-news.html.

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Wild horse issue will only get worse Mark Brett

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Almost at the same time public officials were discussing the increasing problem of free roaming horses, one of the animals had to be euthanized after being hit by a car Friday. The incident happened about 8 a.m. on Highway 97 near Old Airport Road just south of the city. Penticton RCMP were notified by a third party about the accident and several cars attended the scene, and the young horse, which apparently suffered serious leg injuries, was shot. Just two days prior directors of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen (RDOS) met with John Rustad, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, about the matter at the Union of B.C. Municipalities meetings in Whistler. West Bench director

Michael Brydon was at the meeting with the minister and is warning the problem is only going to get worse as the number of wild horses continues to grow. “This year and this summer the issue got so ridiculous that the writings’ on the wall for everyone, we have this geometric growth of horses, it’s bad this year and it’s going to be really bad next year,” said Brydon. “I have people on the West Bench telling me they want to move out they can’t take it anymore: the horses are making this neighbourhood unlivable. For a lot of years this was funny but it’s not funny any more it’s getting really expensive and really dangerous.” He was encouraged by the provincial response to the concerns raised at the meeting with the minister adding the response was not the one they have received in the past. Brydon also pointed

Mayoral candidate backs out over social media comments Steve Kidd

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Edson Chan hoped to be Penticton’s youngest mayor, but instead ended up having one of the city’s shortest election campaigns. The 26-year-old restaurant worker emailed a notice the morning of Sept. 26 announcing plans to run for mayor in the November municipal election. Late Friday evening, Chan posted to Facebook he was withdrawing. Chan’s withdrawal came after a series of posts with demeaning and immature references on his personal Facebook page became public. “My poor decisions on Facebook has caused me to withdraw because I had unknowingly painted myself as a person that was fuelled by hate,” said Chan. “I had vented about many things and using my Facebook was a terrible idea because in the age of information and technology, people will always get a hold of it and scrutinize.” Chan posted his withdrawal in the Educate Encourage Empower #Penticton forum on Facebook, where he had been getting some support from members, and where his personal posts came to light.

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to the stepped up actions of the Penticton Indian Band in addressing the matter. Nearly 600 wild horses were counted on PIB lands in March during an aerial survey that’s expected to underpin development of a new plan to manage the animals’ numbers. To that end the RDOS and the PIB conducted a study on the root cause of the matter under the direction of project co-ordinator

Zoe Kirk along with Dolly Kruger, the PIB councillor assigned to the initiative. Members of the project team are hoping to meet with community groups, followed by the production of a draft plan with implementation some time in 2015. The free roaming horses, often called “wild” or “feral” have been a frequent cause of concern for motorists, homeowners and agriculturalists on the West

Bench and neighbouring areas from Kaleden to Summerland. Coming up with a strategy to control them has been difficult due to issues arising from ownership of the animals and the lands on which they range. Options to manage herd sizes range from rounding up animals for slaughter — last done in 2009 — to sterilizing them, then erecting fencing to keep them out of populated areas.

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EDITORIAL Social media already plays a role in election Facebook, and other social media, have played supporting roles in the last few elections. But the 2014 municipal election may be the ﬁrst where they can be seen to have a direct effect on the outcome. It’s already had a direct effect on one young aspirant to the mayor’s chair, who declared his intention to run Friday morning and withdrew Friday evening, after some inappropriate Facebook posts he made last year came to light. That’s a lesson learned for the young man, and one way social media has already affected the outcome of the Nov. 15 municipal election. Then there is the recent dissolution of the TimeforchangePenticton Facebook page and the resulting development of the Educate Encourage Empower #Penticton group. These are people talking about the change they want to see in politics, which is a good thing and will make them a force on Nov. 15. Still, watching the discussion on both those groups, you see how often opinion gets substituted for fact, and how fast discussions get hijacked or devolve into personal attacks and other forms of abuse. It’s nothing new. This kind of behaviour is a well-known phenomenon for online discussions, dating back to the beginnings of the internet and the old IRC chat channels. In 1990, Mike Godwin jokingly stated what has become known as Godwin’s Law, that if an online discussion goes on long enough, the likelihood of a comparison to Hitler or Nazism becomes inevitable. We’re not suggesting any of these local forums have goneWESTERN that far, but the lesson here for PENTICTON voters, as social media becomes evermore a source of political information free from checks and balances, is to do your own research. Most importantly, never vote based on someone else’s beliefs and judgements. Learn to separate opinion from fact, and remember that even the most well-meaning people may be sharing inaccurate information.

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Is CUPE running your city hall? The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves

have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing prob-

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lems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the ﬁrst step to imposing a tight-ﬁsted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more co-ordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.”

Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of co-ordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “onesided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calcula-

tion that over that period, inﬂation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the ﬁnal days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column.

Tom Fletcher is a legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. @tomfletcherbc tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2014

THE 34th ANNUAL

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6:00pm - 9:00pm, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. If you have ever wanted to go on a Valley wide wine tour but didn’t have enough time, this is your opportunity! Over 80 wineries will be ready to tantalize you with a wide spectrum of BC wines. Enjoy live entertainment, artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, samples from Nesters Market and purchase your favourites at the on-site wine store presented by BC Liquor Stores. Included in your admission are two free interactive seminars. This is a Get Home Safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and Valley First Insurance. Tickets available at valleyfirsttix. com or 877-763-2849. Price: $65.00 (all incl) or $110.00 both nights (all incl).

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THE VANILLA POD @ POPLAR GROVE October 3rd to 13th, 2014 Poplar Grove Winery $99.00 + tax & grat, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Vanilla Pod Restaurant 250.494.8222, www.thevanillapod.ca Experience the culinary creativity of Executive Chef Bruno Terroso, with dishes designed to compliment the award winning wines of Poplar Grove and Monster Vineyards.

OCTOBER 3 - 13, 2014

HOWLING BLUFF FALL WINE RELEASE Howling Bluff Estate Winery Complimentary, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Luke Smith, info@howlingbluff.ca, 250.488.3568 Howling Bluff is pleased to release or 6th vintage of our SQ Sin Cera. AWAKENING SPIRITS Maple Leaf Spirits Complimentary, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Anette or Jorg Engel, marketing@engel.ca, 250.493.0180 We offer award winning spirits, fruit brandies and liqueurs, handcrafted since 2005 in our Craft Distillery from Okanagan fruit, grapes and wine. Enjoy daily special treats, tours by appointment. RELEASE THE BEAST! Monster Vineyards By donation, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm wine@monstervineyards, 250.493.9463 One of the first wineries along the Naramata Bench, it is the perfect beginning or end to a leisurely day of wine tasting. Live music on the patio, Oct 4th only, 1pm to 4pm.

OCTOBER 3 - 4, 2014

CRUSH WITH US Therapy Vineyards Start @ $559.00, Nicolas Stulberg,

guesthouse@therapyvineyards.com, 250.496.5217 Join us for a 2-night stay October 3rd and 4th in our beautiful on-site guesthouse. A VIP tour and tasting will be held during the day on Saturday followed by a fully catered gourmet dinner paired with Therapy wines.

OCTOBER 4, 2014

LAKE BREEZE SEVEN POPLARS CELLAR DINNER The Patio at Lake Breeze Vineyards $150.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm Kacie Sawri, info@lakebreeze.ca, 250.496.5659 We invite you to an evening where an autumn inspired menu is paired with premium wines and good company is shared. In our converted barrel cellar, Chef Mark Ashton will show his appreciation for fall’s abundance while he treats your palate and thrills yours senses with a 5-course dinner to remember. COMPREHENSIVE TASTINGS AT POPLAR GROVE Poplar Grove Winery Comp w/wine purchase, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm wine@poplargrove.ca, 250.493.9463 Celebrate fall at Poplar Grove Winery by enjoying a rare barrel tasting with our winemaker, breathtaking views & live music! THE BARREL BASH AT MISCONDUCT Misconduct Wine Co. $65.00 + tax & grat, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Barbara Kahlo, barbarakahlo@hotmail.com, 1.800.851.0903 Join us on the patio for a 4 course meal paired with a flight of 4 of our wines. Be the first to try some new wine as we tap our barrels, exclusively for you.

OCTOBER 4 & 11, 2014

BE A WINEMAKER FOR AN AFTERNOON: MERITAGE BARREL BLENDING Township 7 Vineyards & Winery $45.00 (all incl), 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Lori Raffan, wine@township7.com, 250.770.1743 In this fun, hands on workshop, learn the “Art of Assemblage.” Come with a team or join ours and be

entertained by our charming winemaker. Local cheeses paired with Township 7 wines provided along with a bottle of our Reserve 7. RSVP recommended.

OCTOBER 5, 2014

UPPER BENCH’S VINE, WINE & CHEESE TOUR Upper Bench Winery & Creamery $35.00 + tax, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tessa Sjöblom, info@upperbench.ca, 250.770.1733 Join Upper Bench’s wine and cheesemaker, Gavin and Shana Miller as they guide you through the winery and vineyard on a vine, wine & cheese tour. Learn first-hand from the couple as you taste through a perfectly paired selection of their wines and cheeses. Space is limited. WINE TASTING WITH THE WINEMAKER Moraine Winery $10.00 per person, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Oleg Aristarkhov, info@morainewinery.com, 250.460.1836 Come and taste our popular and new released wines.

OCTOBER 6, 2014

TERRAVISTA’S AFTERNOON SOCIAL Terravista Vineyards $25.00 (all incl), 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bob Tennant, info@terravistavineyards.com, 778.476.6011 Small bites prepared on site by “Brodo” chef/owner Paul Ciccone will be specially paired with Terravista’s white wines, FANDANGO! and FIGARO!

OCTOBER 8, 2014

THE VANILLA POD @ POPLAR GROVE LIBRARY DINNER Poplar Grove Winery $159 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm The Vanilla Pod, vanillapod@shaw.ca, 250.494.8222

OCTOBER 10, 2014

AN AFTERNOON OF WINE, SNACKS, MUSIC & LIVE PAINTING IN OUR VINEYARD! Lang Vineyards Complimentary, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mike Lang, mike@langvineyards.ca, 778.514.5598

Saturday, October 4th, 2014 11am-4pm at Hester Creek Winery. Join us for:

Garlic Growers Food Carts Food & Wine Pairings Live Local Entertainment Local, Organic Breads & Artisans Face Painter

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250-493-2928 • www.pentictonartgallery.com EXPLORE! PARTICIPATE! ATTEND!

FALL 2014 EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS OPEN MIC NIGHT IN THE TEA ROOM An Evening of Creative Exchange Oct. 3rd • Doors Open at 7:30pm Free Admission • All Ages Welcome

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“Calvary” - Starring Brendan Gleeson Oct. 16th • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Tickets Available at the Penticton Art Gallery

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OCTOBER 11, 2014

GRAZE AMONG THE GRAPES Hillside Estate Winery $99.00 + tax & grat, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reservations, bistro@hillsidewinery.ca, 250.493.6274 +115 We will begin with canapés, reception wine & live music in our courtyard; followed by an exquisite 5 course paired dinner prepared by Chef Robert Cordonier. BENCH 1775 PARTY WITH BLUE CITY TRIO Bench 1775 Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Val Tait, Anthony Buree, val@bench1775.com, 250.490.4965

OCTOBER 12 - 13, 2014

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HILLSIDE BISTRO! Hillside Estate Winery $39.99 (all incl), 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Reservations, info@hillsidewinery.ca, 250.493.6274 Reservations will be offered Sunday & Monday evenings. Our fabulous 3 course set menu starts with roasted field squash soup, followed by a traditional turkey dinner and finishing with a delectable dessert!

OKANAGAN FALLS OCTOBER 4, 2014

SEE YA LATER RANCH VINE TAILS See Ya Later Ranch $15 p/p in advance, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@cbrands.com, 250.497.8267 Put on your walking shoes and come and enjoy Vine Tails on Oct. 5th. STAG’S HOLLOW WINERY 3RD ANNUAL WINEMAKER’S DINNER WITH JOY ROAD CATERING Stag’s Hollow Winery $125.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Linda Pruegger, info@stagshollowwinery.com, 250.497.6162 Join winemaker Dwight Sick for a memorable harvest dinner, in the heart of Stag’s Hollow, prepared by Joy Road. BEALE STREET FESTIVAL Wild Goose Vineyards $45.00 (all incl), 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Roland Kruger, info@wildgoosewinery.com, 250.497.8919 Chef Sarren Wolfe provides a Southern style BBQ buffet with live blues music teamed up with the wines of Wild Goose! Food, music and a glass of wine are included!

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OCTOBER 4 & 11, 2014

COME & ENJOY THE OUTDOOR THEATRE AT TOPSHELF WINERY Topshelf Winery Complimentary, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Myra, topshelfwine@telus.net, 778.515.0099 Come experience Octoberfest with a sausage and cheese fondue and WINES. We will be introducing our red wines at this time. Come enjoy live music while you sit on the licenced picnic area. Weather permitting, there will be a short outdoor theatre play October 4th and 11th.

OCTOBER 8 - 9, 2014

NOBLE RIDGE HARVEST WORK DAY AND LUNCH Noble Ridge Winery $79.00 + tax, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Tamsin Finnigan, tamsin@nobleridge.com, 250.497.7945 Your day will include a tour of the crush pad, assessing grape readiness, sampling freshly fermented juice and hand picking ripe grapes, depending on the weather. Wind up with a fantastic sit-down Mediterranean-style hot harvest lunch complimented by our wonderful wines.

OCTOBER 9, 2014

“SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL!” 4 COURSE DINNER Wild Goose Vineyards $79.00 (all incl), 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Roland Kruger, info@wildgoosewinery.com, 250.497.8919 Food, wine and a tribute to Elvis make for a fun wine festival evening! Chef Sarren Wolfe prepares this 4 course dinner matched with Wild Goose wines and the musical talents of Chris as Elvis! Your ticket includes - food, wine, and live music! Inquire about our Penticton shuttle!

OCTOBER 11, 2014

NEWLY UNLEASHED See Ya Later Ranch $125.00 (all incl), 6:00 pm Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@cbrands.com, 250.495.2985 Join Winemaker Dave Carson as he introduces the latest “pedigree” of See Ya Later Wines. This intimate evening will see Chef Liam McNulty pair the best of the valleys harvest with these new vintages in the historic Major Fraser homestead.

OLIVER OCTOBER 2, 2014

HOPS, GRAPES, & GRUB Miradoro Restaurant

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OCTOBER 3 & 10, 2014

JACKSON-TRIGGS & INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN: THE PERFECT PAIRING Jackson-Triggs Okanagan $5.00 per person, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm suzanne.coles@jacksontriggswinery.com, 250.498.4500

OCTOBER 4, 2014

JOY ROAD AT ROAD 13 Road 13 Vineyards $125.00 + tax, 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm Brooke Munday, winery@road13vineyards.com, 250.498.8330 Join the owners at Road 13 for a spectacular evening that pairs Road 13’s artisan wines with a sumptuous four course meal created by Joy Road Catering. 15 YEAR NOTA BENE VERTICAL TASTING Black Hills Estate Winery 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Pauline Gagnon pauline@blackhillswinery.com, 250.498.0666 GARLIC FESTIVAL AT HESTER CREEK Hester Creek Estate Winery By Donation, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com, 250.498.4435 We will be joined by multiple local growers, artisan producers and live, local entertainment while experiencing fabulous food and wine pairings. Admission by donation to Oliver Elementary School Farm to Table lunch program. 6TH ANNUAL QUINTA FERREIRA WINE DINNER Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery $135.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm Wineshop, winery@quintaferreira.com, 250.498.4756 This 4 course dinner is always a sell-out. All courses are paired with our award winning wines. Book now to avoid disappointment. Space is limited.

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Bistro and Patio OPEN 12-8pm DAILY come sample our delicious NEW autumn menu! Tasting Room and Gift Shop OPEN 10-6pm DAILY taste our NEWLY released Cabernet Sauvignon

1350 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC www.hillsidewinery.ca Ph: 250.493.6274 bistro@hillsidewinery.ca • • • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • •

OCTOBER 4 & 11, 2014

TASTE OUR AWARD WINNING WINES! Hidden Chapel Winery Donation to SOWINS, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Deborah Wilde, hiddenchapel@gmail.com, 250.490.6000

OCTOBER 5, 2014

FESTIVAL OF THE GRAPE Oliver Community Centre $23 advance/$25 gate, 12:00 pm Bonnie Dancey, manager@sochamber.ca, 250.498.6321 ext 1 Join us for the largest event of the Fall Wine Festival featuring over 50 wineries, grape stomping competition, food vendors to suit every taste, trade vendors, speciality boutiques, kids venue, art show and Stellar Main Stage Entertainment. Under 19 yrs free admission.

OCTOBER 6 - 8, 2014

GRAZING THE VINEYARD Tinhorn Creek Vineyards $55.00 (all incl), 11:00 am - 1:00 pm winery@tinhorn.com, 888.484.6467

OCTOBER 7 - 9, 2014

GUSTO D’ITALIA Hester Creek Estate Winery $115.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sarah Lefebvre, sarah@hestercreek.com, 250.498.4435 Join Hester Creek as we take you through a taste of Italy, an expertly paired wine and culinary excursion. Multiple courses of locally inspired Italian themed cuisine each paired with the award winning wines of winemaker Robert Summers.

OCTOBER 9, 2014

PROPRIETOR’S HARVEST DINNER Burrowing Owl Estate Winery $145.00 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Lynn Coulthard restaurant@burrowingowlwine.ca, 250.498.0620 ext 1

OCTOBER 10, 2014

QUINTESSENTIAL RELEASE PARTY Church and State Wines $60.00 + tax, 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm, John Pullen marketing@churchandstatewines.com, 250.498.6253

OCTOBER 11, 2014

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Beale Street Festival Shake, Rattle & Roll! Featuring: Poppa Dawg Featuring: Chris Kelso BBQ Buffet 4 course dinner Oct. 4, 12 – 3pm $45 Oct. 9, 5 – 9pm $79

Smoke & Oak Bistro Reservations: 250-497-8919 2145 SUN VALLEY WAY • OKANAGAN FALLS, B.C.

Open Daily: Bistro, 11:00am - 4:00pm; Tasting Room, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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River Stone Estate Winery Min $75 donation, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Ted or Lorraine Kane, riverstone@eastlink.ca, 250.498.7798 This will be a gourmet wine dinner with entertainment and conversation regarding living life to the fullest to the very end. All proceeds will be donated to the Desert Valley Hospice Society. “STRAIGHT FROM THE BARREL” WITH OUR WINEMAKER CC Jentsch Cellars Complimentary, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm aj@ccjentschcellars.com, 250.498.7871

ARTISAN CULINARY CONCEPTS AT ROAD 13 Road 13 Vineyards $125.00 + tax, 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm, Brooke Munday winery@road13vineyards.com, 250.498.8330 Join the owners at Road 13 for a spectacular evening that pairs Road 13’s artisan wines with a sumptuous four course meal created by Chef Chris of Artisan Culinary Concepts.

OCTOBER 2 - 12, 2014

CASABELLA PRINCESS WINE TASTING CRUISES Casabella Princess Penticton Marina, $64.95 + tax, 4:00 pm, Barbara Siefert reservations@casabellaprincess.com, 250.492.4090 Cruise Okanagan Lake on our genuine paddlewheeler and treat your palate to a very special wine and food celebration! BC WINE FALL AWARD WINNERS! BC VQA Wine Info Centre Complimentary, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Laura, wine@pentictonwineinfo.com, 250.490.2006 Every day during the Fall Festival we will be pouring new red releases and award winners from the BC Wine Awards! Tasting is complimentary. Open daily, we offer over 700 BC VQA Wines. We have packaging for transporting your wines home, along with wine accessories, giftware and local artisan foods.

OCTOBER 3, 2014

OSOYOOS OCTOBER 3 - 12, 2014

BYOB ~ BBQ THAT IS! Castoro de Oro Estate Winery Comp w/wine purchase, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Stella Schmidt, winery@castorodeoro.com, 250.495.4991

OCTOBER 4, 2014

NK’MIP WINEMAKER’S DINNER Nk’Mip Cellars $135.00 (all incl), 6:00 pm Tara Silvius, tara.silvius@cbrands.com, 250.495.2985 Enjoy the bounty that the Okanagan has to offer with an evening of locally inspired cuisine and Nk’Mip wines.

PENTICTON OCTOBER 5 & 12 2014

LAMB FEST @ BOGNER’S WITH HESTER CREEK Bogner’s Restaurant $56.00 + tax & grat, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Darin Paterson, dine@bogners.ca, 250.493.2711 Proprietor/Chef Darin Paterson and his culinary team will be preparing a family style, four course menu featuring

a Mediterranean style lamb roasted whole & paired with award winning wines from Hester Creek. Res. from 5pm.

OCTOBER 3 - 13, 2014

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AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF MOON CURSER VINEYARDS Villa Rosa Restaurante $99.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595

OCTOBER 4, 2014

AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF DIRTY LAUNDRY VINEYARDS Villa Rosa Restaurante $109.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595

OCTOBER 5, 2014

AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF MISCONDUCT WINE CO. Villa Rosa Restaurante $89.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595

OCTOBER 9, 2014

RIVER STONE AT BOGNER’S: A WINEMAKER’S DINNER Bogner’s Restaurant $95.00 (all incl), 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Bogner’s Reservation Line, 250.493.2711 chef@bogners.ca or riverstone@eastlink.ca

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AN EVENING OF FINE ITALIAN CUISINE & THE WINES OF FAIRVIEW CELLARS Villa Rosa Restaurante $99.95 + tax & grat, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tyler, info@thevillarosa.com, 250.490.9595

OCTOBER 10 - 11, 2014

VALLEY FIRST GRAND FINALE CONSUMER TASTINGS Penticton Trade and Convention Centre $65.00/night (all incl) or $110.00 for both nights (all incl) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society info@thewinefestivals.com, 250.861.6654 The big shout out to the fall grape harvest and a tradition at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. If you have ever wanted to go on a Valley wide wine tour but didn’t have enough time, this is your opportunity! Over 80 wineries will be ready to tantalize you with a wide spectrum of British Columbia wines. Enjoy live entertainment, artisan breads, gourmet cheeses and samples from Nesters Market and purchase your favourites at the on-site wine store presented by BC Liquor Stores. The fun doesn’t stop there! Included in the price of your admission are two free interactive seminars. Learn about British Columbia wines in “Wine 101” presented by an Okanagan winemaker - everything you wanted to know about wine, but didn’t think to ask. Or join Dairy Farmers of Canada for an “Introduction to Canadian Cheese.” Both seminars are offered during the evening on a first come first served basis. This is a Get Home Safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and Valley First Insurance. Tickets available at valleyfirsttix.com or by calling 877.763.2849.

OCTOBER 11, 2014

LEARN THE CHARLESTON DANCE AT KRAZE LEGZ VINEYARD AND WINERY Kraze Legz Vineyard & Winery Comp, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Sue and Gerry Thygesen suethygesen@gmail.com, 250.497.6957 Saturday there’s a lawn party going on, with live music and dancing. Bring a picnic and enjoy a glass of wine while you kick off your shoes and join in... learn the Charleston dance.

OCTOBER 12, 2014

THE ULTIMATE WINE WEEKEND Painted Rock Estate Winery 3:00 pm, Kirsten Munro, events@paintedrock.ca 250.486.5175 Enjoy a roaming meal at 3 wineries paired with a fabulous

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SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY OCTOBER 3 - 5, 2014

UNCORK A NEW WORLD AT BC´S GARDEN OF EDEN Forbidden Fruit Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Steve Venables, forbiddenfruit@nethop.net, 250.499.2649

OCTOBER 4, 2014

4TH ANNUAL 10K SIMILKAMEEN DINNER Crowsnest Vineyards $80.00 + tax & grat, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sascha Heinecke info@crowsnestvineyards.com, 250.499.5129

OCTOBER 5, 2014

CLOS DU SOLEIL WINERY’S ANNUAL VERTICAL TASTING EVENT Clos du Soleil Winery Comp - by lottery, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spencer Massie, winefest@closdusoleil.ca, 250.499.2831 FALL OPEN HOUSE Robin Ridge Winery Complimentary, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Caroline Cottrill contact@robinridgewinery.com, 250.499.5504

OCTOBER 12, 2014

SEVEN STONES VERTICAL TASTING OF PINOT NOIR Seven Stones Winery $50.00 + tax, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm George, sevenstones@nethop.net, 250.499.2144 Come and taste 5 different vintages of our beautiful Pinot Noir in the intimate setting of our underground caves. This tasting will give you a glimpse of the spectacular flavors of the Similkameen Valley!

SUMMERLAND OCTOBER 4, 2014

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH A TASTE OF HEAVEN Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery

SEVEN STONES VERTICAL TASTING OF PINOT NOIR Taste 7 different vintages of our beautiful Pinot Noir in the intimate setting of our underground caves. October 12, 2014 • 2:00-4:00pm

Call 250.499.2144 to reserve your tickets www.SevenStones.ca 1143 Hwy. #3 Cawston, BC

Complimentary, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Diane & Andy, heavensgatewinery@shaw.ca, 778.516.5505

OCTOBER 2, 2014

SIP INTO FALL Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery Complimentary, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Janet Braid, sleepinggiant@telus.net, 250.494.0377

OCTOBER 3 - 13, 2014

UNEARTH Sumac Ridge Estate Winery $35.00 + tax, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm info@sumacridge.com, 250.494.0451 Unearth your palate with this guided tasting, focused on pairing food with the bold wines of the Black Sage Vineyard. NEW RELEASES - WINE TASTING Silkscarf Winery $3.00 - tasting fees, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Roie, roie@silkw.net, 250.494.7455

OCTOBER 4 & 11, 2014

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN AT THORNHAVEN ESTATES WINERY Thornhaven Estate Winery Complimentary, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jan Fraser, jan.fraser@lycos.com, 250.494.7778

OCTOBER 5, 2014

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the papers printing these letters as censorship would be much worse; however, the writers’ apparent attitude of ‘don’t ruin a good story with a few facts’ after awhile becomes boring when it isn’t bordering on libelous. As to those who repeatedly go after public figures, elected or otherwise, in a manner that is completely negative and disrespectful, I would state the old adage about walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. I sometimes wonder if these writers have ever been in a position of having to make hard decisions, set aside or modify their own wishes and values for the sake of the majority, or otherwise

put themselves in the public eye and thus become ripe for criticism. If they have, they should be more understanding (even if they continue to disagree); if they haven’t, then some humility is in order. The vast majority of people in public office are there because they truly want to contribute to their community/province/country and in my experience an equal number of public/civil servants are hardworking and dedicated. Whether one likes the results is another matter with which one is free to agree or not, but only with honesty and a regard for the people involved.

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he comes across to me as an honest and deep thinking person with few if any biases; he is there for the people. In my 17-plus years in municipal government here and in Fernie, B.C., I have found few people that run and get elected that are there for the good of themselves. Being on council is a difficult job, hard on the person elected and even harder on the family that supports them. It is said that one asks for criticism once elected, which might be true, but is it true for the family? Something to consider when running for office. Council when informed by staff usually makes the right decisions. Not sitting at the table makes it difficult for the outsider to see all of the angles to a problem or concern. It would be great to have that crystal ball when coming up with the answers. Hindsight, in many cases, off course is the best, as one has the answers. For many years I, both as mayor and councillor, attended the municipal conventions and must say that I have never regretted being there because of the wealth of information I received for not only myself but indeed for the entire community. I always came home with goodies, so to speak, and as far as I am concerned, a disservice occurs when a community is not fully represented. Again, it is hard work to lobby, listen and attend all the different meetings, sometimes boring – no holiday or picnic as some seem to think. These conventions are there for a reason and one should use them to further the goals of the community at large. Those who run for office should do this without bias. I encourage people to run and if not run, vote. If you don’t vote you don’t have the right to complain. Paying your taxes alone is not enough; one has to be involved and aware before making comments. As mentioned before, it is the future we are voting for.

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Congratulations Steve Boultbee for having the courage to support Garry Litke. Having been a councillor and mayor myself, I know firsthand how difficult it is to please people. In all the years I have known Litke

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Could it be that Premier Christy Clark may not realize her dream of fracking and shipping LNG, at least on her proposed timetable by the year 2020 ? Now the fracking and shipping of LNG has Christy Clark saying “British Columbians will one day benefit from LNG investment.” Well, that one day could be one of many tomorrows that will never come. Christy suggested there is a supply of LNG that could last for 150 years. Mark that on your earthly calendar to remind the population, if any at the time, of what and who got fracked by whom? Citizens of B.C., place your order now for a tank full of laughing gas as the smiles start to fade. The pile gets bigger and the flies stay the same. Ted Azyan Osoyoos

We want to hear from you The Penticton Western News welcomes letters to the editor for publication. We suggest a maximum length of 400 words and reserve the right to edit letters for length, brevity, clarity, legality, abusive language, accuracy and good taste. All published letters remain the property of the Penticton Western News, which is the sole judge of suitability for publication. Letters must include the writer’s address and daytime phone number, which will not be published. Letters should be signed with the writer’s full name and be sent by e-mail to letters@ pentictonwesternnews. com; mailed to the Penticton Western News, 2250 Camrose St., Penticton, B.C., V2A 8R1; or faxed to 250-492-9843.

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I have always found the ‘letters’ section of newspapers to be informative, touching at times, and often very funny; the part along with the comics that my father called the “educational” sections. I have also contributed fairly often to this useful community conversation, but with due respect for basic facts and the people with whom I may disagree. I’m reading fewer and fewer letters to the editor, however, as I find far too many of them coming from writers who appear to have little regard for simple facts (easily checked) and even less regard for the people they are attacking (I use the word advisedly). I do not disagree with

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A team of 13 aspiring softball players participated in a very successful fastball camp during the month of August, culminating in the Pepsi Challenge held in Langley from Sept. 12 –14. The Ice Girls’ head coach, Jeff Korven, worked tirelessly with each player during their nine hours of practices a week. The team’s hard work was evident in the level of ball they played in Langley. Mention must also be made of the assistant coaches who gave up their valuable time. Without their dedication, the Ice Girls would not have attained the success they did. The team’s manager, Kim Brazinha, also spent many hours planning and organizing. This was truly an amazing experience for the girls and, as a parent, I was really impressed with the camp. The Ice Girls held their practices at Columbia field in Penticton which has its own batting cage and now, thanks to the generosity of various businesses in town, an equipment shed has been built. Special thanks to Daryl from Retro-Fit who built the shed. Moduline Industries supplied the lumber while Windsor Plywood donated the shingles which were installed by Brian Cutler Real Estate. The roof was constructed by Frost Contracting and the garage door was donated and installed by Okanagan Door Service. The shed protects all the ball equipment from the elements and allows for easy access. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

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is challenging the membership to stretch their commitment to the Order with carrying out concerns for additional membership, workings in the communities in support of charities and community good-will. The distinguishing principles of the Knights of Pythias are Friendship, Charity and Benevolence. The Order does not seek to shape any man’s Creed. Pythianism is the practical application of religious and charitable principles to every day life. Penticton Lodge has an impressive record of service by its members with Grand Lodge dedications; J.L. (Red) Bowering served as Grand Chancellor in the 1948/49 term; Len Chartrand in the 1968/69 term; J.D. (Doug) Southworth in the 1980/81 term; Gordon Pohlmann in the 1991/92 term; Reg Greenwood in the 1997/98 term. Marv Wilson, earned past grand chancellor honors with his 21 years of grand secretary service. Penticton Lodge seeks the interest for membership of the male populace from all walks of work and professions regardless of race, color or religion. Any person interested in seeking information about the Fraternal Order, are urged to contact any of the local members.

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New Summerland council candidates have stepped forward. Ken Rodocker would like to see all facets of Summerland work together to promote the community and attract and retain businesses. “We’ve got the most marketable town in the Okanagan,” he said, announcing his candidacy for a councillor position in the Nov. 15 municipal election. His slogan in the election is “unite and revitalize.” Rodocker, who has owned the Sweet Tooth on Main Street for the past four years and the bistro at Summerland Waterfront Resort for the past two years, has been active in initiatives to promote the downtown. These have included summer movie nights in Memorial Park and the Friday evening markets on Victoria Road North. He said he would like to see action from the next

municipal council. “It’s just a matter of doing things,” he said. “Everything has been talked to death.” For councillor candidate Erin Trainer, a fair and accountable municipal government is essential. “We need to talk, listen and come up with creative solutions that bring us together rather than divide us,” she said. “I am committed to working with the new council and mayor, and to explaining my decisions to voters. Communication is one of the most important parts of government.” She also wants to focus on downtown revitalization, exploring initiatives and incentives to attract new businesses and retain existing businesses. Trainer, 31, is co-owner of ET2media in Summerland. She is also the manager of the Penticton Farmers’ Market and a co-founder of the Trout Creek Community Association. Earlier this year, she was named one of the Penticton Chamber of Commerce’s Top 40 Under 40 and was a finalist in the Summerland Chamber’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Trio of trustees not seeking re-election Joe Fries

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Three of four trustees who joined the Okanagan Skaha school board in 2011 will not seek re-election. Tracy St. Claire, who topped the polls that year, said a new job meant a switch to full-time hours, and with two daughters, ages 11 and 14, at home, she simply doesn’t have enough time to devote to the work. But she still feels strongly about the need for parents to sit on the seven-member board, which consists of four representatives from Penticton, two from Summerland and one from the outlying areas. “When you sit there as a parent, you have a different stake in the game. When you’re doing drop-off and pick-up, and your friends all have kids in school, you hear a lot about what’s going on, and I think you bring that,” St. Claire said. She also separately ruled out a run for Penticton city council, noting it too is “a timing issue.”

Walter Huebert, another Penticton trustee, said he’s simply ready for retirement after 50 years in the education system. That span includes 41 years as a teacher and an earlier term as a trustee from 2005 to 2008. “I think that’s been an incredible run,” he said. The final trustee not seeking re-election, retired Summerland teacher Linda Beaven, said she has come to learn the board’s work “doesn’t suit me.” “It’s the politics of it I’m not comfortable with,” said Beaven, who declined to elaborate. “I’m going gracefully,” she said. School board chairman Bruce Johnson suspects Beaven’s comments have to do with trustees spending more time in meeting rooms that in classrooms. “She really enjoys working with the kids directly, and as a trustee you get to visit schools and things like that, but it’s not the real one-on-one, hands-on that she likes so much,” he said. Johnson, who confirmed he’ll seek a second term as a Penticton

trustee, suggested Beaven may have also been turned off during the teachers’ dispute, in which the board had little influence. “But having said that,” he added, “there are so many other positive things about being a trustee, and that’s why I’ve chosen to continue on, hopefully, for another four years.” Other trustees hoping to continue on are Ginny Manning, who represents the outlying areas, and Linda Van Alphen, of Summerland, each of whom was first elected in 2002. Shelley Clarke, who joined the board following a 2007 by-election in Penticton, is also seeking a new mandate. The nomination period for trustees opened Tuesday and closes at 4 p.m. on Oct. 10. Those seeking election in Summerland and Penticton can pick up nomination papers from their respective local government headquarters, while hopefuls in the outlying areas can pick up packages from the school board office. More information is available online at www.sd67.bc.ca.

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No date to fix ‘potentially serious’ issue on Hwy 3 Joe Fries

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It’s still unknown when safety improvements will begin on a stretch of Highway 3 near Keremeos where an unstable hillside has let loose repeatedly with “potentially serious consequences.” The four-lane highway was closed for several days in January when rocks, some as large as cars, slid down the slope and onto the road about nine kilometres west of town, damaging two vehicles in the process. There were six smaller slides at the site through March of this year, which followed an incident in 2003 that damaged four vehicles there, according to a government report obtained through a freedom of information request. “Therefore a total of eight recorded rock fall events have occurred with potentially serious consequences,” Transportation Ministry engineer Steve Pollak wrote to colleagues in a March 2014 email that outlines repair options. “There have been a total of six vehicles damaged here, which is a relatively high number for historically few rock fall events,” he wrote a month later. Further slides, resulting in road closures and damaged vehicles, were reported at the site in May and June.

Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer said he’ll be happy to see the slope ﬁxed for good. “Safety is the No. 1 issue, there’s no doubt about it,” said Bauer, who isn’t concerned about the length of time it’s taken to get a repair in place. “My guess is they have priorities in regard to road maintenance, perhaps in other areas where they have rock slides, because right now when you look at the trafﬁc, it’s not an issue, everybody can get through,” he said. Transportation Ministry spokesman Darren Harbord said in a written statement in early September that “a number of steps” have to take place before two phases of safety improvements at the site can begin, including a geotechnical assessment, engineering design work and acquiring materials. Those materials include hundreds of large,

concrete blocks that will be used to build a wall three metres high at the base of the unstable slope in what is now the westbound slow lane to catch any more material that lets loose, he explained, which will allow the highway to reopen to three lanes of trafﬁc. Harbord, who’s no longer with the ministry, said the work was expected to begin in mid-September, but the contract to place those blocks, which are already at the site, is still open for bids. Communications staff at the ministry did not respond this week to a request for an update on the project timeline. The second phase of the repair job, likely next year, according to Harbord, will include excavation of the upper slope to create a wider ditch and larger rock catchment area, followed by restoration of the highway to four lanes.

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Lara Johnston will be the opening act for The Doobie Brothers’ Oct. 27 concert at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Johnston is a singer-songwriter whose powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and catchy, soulful pop songs have captivated worldwide music audiences. She has toured extensively, both as a solo artist and as a backing vocalist for artists like Don Henley and Belinda Carlisle. She has shared the bill or performed with Luke Bryan, Willie Nelson, Sammy Hagar, Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis and the News, Journey, Heart, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller, rapper J. Dash, and many others. Johnsonduetted with America’s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. on The Wendy Williams Show and the Piers Morgan Tonight Christmas Special on CNN. In September 2012, Johnson was selected from over 7,500 competitors as the first grand prize winner of the Unsigned Only

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Competition for her song, K.I.S.S. Johnson’s songs K.I.S.S. and Here At The End Of The World were chosen from over 20,000 entries as finalists in the famed International Songwriting Competition. K.I.S.S. went on to win first place in the adult contemporary division. Johnston ventured to Austin, Texas, to play four shows during the city’s legendary SXSW music festival. Johnson has been

featured on the home page of ReverbNation, several times, as a featured artist of the week. While pursuing her career, Johnson also studied her craft at USC’s Thornton School of Music, where she recently graduated in the inaugural class of the Popular Music Program. Since then, she’s been touring and writing nonstop, with an October residency at legendary rock club The Bitter End in New York City. Noteworthy November gigs included singing at the Dylan Fest and a performance at the Kennedy Center as part of the American Voices festival. This January, Johnson performed at several Sundance Film Festival events with Koffeehouse Music. And after spending the first quarter of 2014 crafting new songs, Johnson signed with an independent record label in June. Tickets for The Doobie Brothers are $49.50, $64.50 and $82. Tickets can be purchased at www. ValleyFirstTix.com by telephone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.

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Square dancing has been part of Penticton culture for 61 years. Some may remember the jamborees that drew thousands of people to dance for a whole week at King’s Park on an outdoor wooden floor. It was made of many connecting sheets of plywood that took volunteers two days to assemble and disassemble. Experienced dancers prefer a wooden floor because it has some give, making for less impact on the feet and legs. A smaller version of the jamboree still takes place today during the annual Peach Festival. An active local square and round dance club, the Penticton Squares, continues to provide an

outlet to enjoy the recreation throughout the year. Square dancing is a social dance form with English, French, Scottish and Irish roots. The early Canadian settlers brought with them the folk dances of their homelands, like the schottische, quadrilles, jigs, reels and the minuet. As the communities grew and people of different backgrounds intermingled, so did their dances. The dance repertoire expanded and it became increasingly difficult for the average person to remember the various movements. The person who had a knack for remembering the dance patterns and figures would cue or prompt the dancers in case they forgot what came next. This prompter became

known as the caller. Lacking the organized recreation of today, the hardworking pioneers needed an activity that would provide enjoyable exercise as well as social contact with neighbours. Square dancing fulfilled that need. The only requirements were a wooden floor, music and a caller. So, a barn, someone’s living room, the town hall, or the church provided the place. There was always someone on hand who could call and another who could play a guitar, fiddle, banjo or accordion. Square dancing has evolved greatly over the years. The barn, the bale of hay, the fiddle and the little brown jug disappeared from the scene. Today’s dancers meet in air-conditioned halls with a hardwood

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floor and move to modern music. A pleasant mix of classic rock, top 40, country, Latin, and oldies is played at most square dances. As a new dancer, I am very enthusiastic about today’s style of square dancing. Music like Moves Like Jagger, Haven’t Met You Yet and All Night Long put a little spring in your step. It’s so much fun. The mechanics of the dance are simple, because there are no steps to learn, as such. You simply walk to the rhythm of the music. Most action is in the upper body, that’s great for men who say they have two left feet. Dancing for two hours is equivalent to walking six kilometres. I’m glad I put this fitness program on my bucket list. From October to April, new square dancers learn 68 moves in the basic and mainstream programs which qualifies them to dance anywhere. That includes the Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada or globally. Even Penticton’s sister city in Japan, because the dance moves are standardized and called in English worldwide. Round dancing is a companion dance form at many square dance clubs. “Rounds” are choreographed dances for two persons. Moving as couples, they dance in a circle, hence the round dance name. The steps are similar to ballroom dancing, including waltz, two-step, cha cha, foxtrot, jive and other rhythms. A cuer, similar to a caller, prompts the dancers as they glide around the floor. Singles in square and

MeMbers of the Penticton squares, Diane tucker and Chris Caughlin step out on the waterfront promenade this week to promote the oct. 2 event, today’s square Dancing introduction program at the Penticton Lawn bowling Club.

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round dancing means: someone doesn’t have a regular weekly dance partner. Couples means having a regular weekly dance partner. It could be a married couple, common-law, or a widow and widower who do not live together but are companions, friends, and dance partners, or a widow and a married friend whose wife does not dance, or a 12-year old brother with 10-year old sister, or an adult female with her teenage nephew, or two females. We dance in a square of eight persons. Traditionally, the male is on the left, the female on the right. Today, it’s

simply the left dancer and the right dancer. Because there’s a shortage of male dancers, these female dancers that know both left and right are quite in demand. The terms singles and couples also apply to round dancing/ choreographed couple dancing. The two-step and waltz lessons start Sunday, Oct. 5, 3-4:30 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre. Contact Regine Anderson at 250-493-4248 or reanderson@shaw.ca for more information. The new square dancer’s attire at regular weekly dances is dressy casual, the long skirt is

very popular, and footwear that won’t mar the floor. While the dancing has seen many changes over the years, one thing has remained constant: the fun, fitness and fellowship. During the B.C. Square and Round Dance Awareness Week, square dance clubs throughout the province invite singles, couples, families (children eight years and older) to join them. Try Today’s Square Dancing for free on Oct. 2, at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St., 7 to 9 pm. For details: 250-770-8152, or pentictonsquares@ shaw.ca.

Creative afternoon for seniors Western News Staff

As part of the United Nations Day of Older Person on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Shatford Centre and the Okanagan School of the Arts is launching a multi-topic program for Penticton and area seniors. Jane Shaak, executive director at the Shatford, said many people don’t realize their creative side, sometimes still hidden within as they grow older. “Yet each of us still has a passion for one or many of the creative arts – and now is the chance

to learn more about them and find out which ones most appeal to those who attend,” said Shaak. The presentations, held from 1 to 4 p.m., will outline programs seniors can join over the next few months and into the future. Some of these include writing recollections and how to write your life stories for yourself, your family and friends; drawing, painting and pottery; drama classes; memorable movies; music events including singing along with the Tuneagers; yoga fitness programs to keep people moving; healthy cooking for elders programs and

groups that explore less expensive approaches to travel the world. Each topic will be presented and later taught by experts in each area. The initial program is free and subsequent classes will be affordable. The Shatford Centre is also inviting organizations that serve seniors in the community to work collaboratively to introduce creative learning opportunities. “This program series is designed to give even more opportunities to our elders to participate and contribute to our cultural community and area,” said Shaak.

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OWNER/DRIVER JF Launier of Osoyoos behind the wheel of Rivision waves to the appreciative crowd following his run during the Wine Country Racing Assoiciation event at the Richter Pass Motorplex Sunday. Below, Kym Miller of Petrotech Racing burns some rubber before his approach to the start line at the fifth annual Rumble in the Valley. The event attracted competitors from B.C., Alberta and Washington State. The final event of the season is scheduled to go Oct. 12. Mark Brett/Western News

Rivision draws crowd at drag racing Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

JF Launier’s Rivision, the 1964 Buick Riviera worth $1 million, was the centre of attention at the Wine Country Racing Association’s fifth annual Rumble in the Valley. A large crowd was on hand Sunday in Osoyoos to see what Rivision could do on the drag strip. “Absolutely phenomenal,” said Penticton’s Mark Burleigh, who made his first trip to the Richter Pass Motorplex with his son Jacob. “It’s an absolute piece of art but it’s a race car as well. It’s amazing to see it especially because it’s locally built. It’s just amazing. It’s super fast.” Jacob said Rivision is “really cool” and found the 850-horsepower V8 engine makes it go fast. Jacob also liked its shiny wheels. Matt Waterman made the trip from Penticton with his wife Jennifer and son Seth and they were very pleased with the show. Waterman said he thought Launier did well. “You don’t get full traction out here,” said Waterman, who knows Launier. “He raced really well. The first time he got a little squirly halfway down the track. “It’s good to see a show car that actually drives,” added Waterman. “I really liked it because all the cars go really fast,” said Seth, who liked the speed of the Rivision and its rims. Mark Bearman, a friend of Launier’s, said it was neat to watch the Rivision. “It ran great,” said Bearman. “It was good to see.” Launier experienced scary moments as he raced his car while trying to keep it straight. After

a couple of runs, Launier made adjustments, plus the temperatures improved so his tires worked better and he kept his car straight. “The first couple passes the car would still be sliding at 90 miles an hour,” he said, “spinning the tires so it was hard on it. “The car is good, it’s more my nerves,” continued Launier. “I come out of the car shaking every time. I will never do that again.” Launier raced Rivision to promote the hobby and sport to kids and show support to the Coachmasters Club of the South Okanagan that helped

him build the 2014 Ridler Award-winner. During the lunch break, spectators got to see the car up close, take photos and get autographs. Launier also gave Hot Wheels toy cars to kids. Launier believes the event attracted its largest turnout. After the lunch break, he took the car out for a few more times. “I think a lot of people could appreciate the fact how precious this moment is because it’s never going to happen again,” said Launier, who won the award at the 2014 Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama. “It’s never happened before.”

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Vees learn from lopsided defeat Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Friday was good for the Penticton Vees as they defeated the Trail Smoke Eaters 3-1 at Cominco Arena. Saturday was not so good. “I thought Saturday was one of those games that you would like to forget,” said Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson of their 5-0 loss to the Merritt Centennials at Nicola Valley Arena. The loss was the result of a “multitude of errors” said Harbinson, adding they have talked about being patient with their group. “It’s a young team so you have to be patient with some of the guys early,” he said. “We will stick by that. We’re not going to make

any excuses.” “It’s one thing to make a mistake once or twice, but to make the same mistake three or four times it’s usually not a good thing,” continued Harbinson. What was frustrating for the Vees coaching staff was having to watch it again on tape. Vees goalie Hunter Miska was pulled after 41 minutes of action in which he allowed four goals on 21 shots. He said it was a tough loss for the team after being excited about their win in Trail. “We needed to come out a little stronger than we did,” said Miska, who kicked a soccer ball with teammates in the hall of the South Okanagan Events Centre prior to workouts and video sessions. “We

had a few flukers, but it happens to the best of us. We will come out strong in the next game and forget about it.” Miska said he felt good in net making some big saves, though he said there were a couple of goals he wished to have back. Giving the Centennials success were the number of odd man rushes they created. “Odd man rushes are tough,” said Miska. “It’s tougher for me, I have to be patient.” Vees co-captain Patrick Sexton said the group wasn’t ecstatic about their effort. Sexton said the odd-man rushes they gave up were the result of not making smart decisions and making bad reads. “They had a good crowd, their home

MERRITT CENTENNIALS forward Diego Cuglietta causes problems for Penticton Vees defenceman Patrick Sexton as he crashed into Hunter Miska. The Centennials won their home opener against the Vees 5-0. Ian Webster/Merritt Herald

opener,” said Sexton of the 1,050 fans in attendance. “The rink was buzzing. Everything in that rink happens really fast.” Rookie defenceman Gabe Bast said it was a difficult game. “I don’t think we brought our A game for that,” he said. “Some

bounces didn’t go our way.” “I think the No.1 thing when we watched Saturday, I just didn’t think we competed hard enough,” added Harbinson. “Taking chances at the wrong time.” During the weekend, the Vees power

play went zero-foreight. Harbinson said it’s a work in progress early in the season. “You can’t get too wound up with numbers,” he said. “We’re going to be changing some things around to see if we can get some better looks and better opportunities. Trying

different players, different ways of running our power play. Find what works and what doesn’t.” This Friday the Vees will have their home opener as they host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the first of a home-and-home set for the weekend.

Ultra515 new name for race Western News Staff

Ultraman Canada is now Ultra515 Canada. Business owner and race organizer Steve Brown made the announcement Monday regarding the name change on the eve of opening applications for the 2015 event, which marks its 15th anniversary. “I have decided to move forward with a different name and

business model for the event,” said Brown in a release. “Even though this is a name change, we will still be offering the same great course and the same great group of organizers that our athletes have come to expect from my races. What we will be more focused on is greater services and amenities and increasing the athlete and crew experience within the already

unique atmosphere of fellowship and goodwill. “I have had discussions with other directors and events over the last couple of years and managed to find some like-minded individuals in terms of our business philosophy and vision of where the ultra-distance triathlon world is going,” continued Brown. “What the group needed was someone to

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Smell ‘n’ tell PRINCESS MARGARET Mustangs senior girls volleyball coach Tim Haberstock talks strategy with his players during a break in the Mustangs Mania volleyball tournament held in Penticton Sept. 26-27. The Mustangs defeated city rivals Pen High Lakers for third place. Below, Tessa Lannon-Paakspuu will be among the veteran players that the Lakers will count on for leadership.

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Weekend evaluation Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Princess Margaret Mustangs senior girls’ volleyball program had a good opening weekend at their Mustang Mania tournament. “I thought we played with a lot of energy, passed well and therefore got a lot of chances to hit,” said Mustangs coach Tim Haberstock, whose AA team defeated the Rutland Voodoos and Pen High Lakers, both 4A programs, then lost to tournament champs, the Vernon Secondary School Panthers, a 3A program. “This time of year isn’t about winning, but giving the girls a chance to compete for positions in a game situation. I was very encouraged with how quickly all of our girls adapted to their new teammates and positions showing that we should have a lot of depth.” The Mustangs also had success against Vernon’s Fulton Lady Maroons, the only other AA program in the tournament. How-

ever, Saturday exposed the Mustangs’ weaknesses with losses to Immaculata and the Lakers. The Mustangs bounced back to defeat the Lakers to place third. Haberstock added this is a good start for his players, but like every team, it’s how they develop throughout the season that determines success. “We had some strong performances from many of our grade 12s,” he said. “Taylor Corrie and Jaqueline Ford earned tournament workhorse awards for their positive leadership on the court as well as their consistent, confident play. A nice surprise was the much improved play by Haley Lehr and Nikita Pickard at middle. They both served very well all weekend and were forces at the net both hitting and blocking, earning player of the game honours in our Friday matches.” Haberstock also praised Sydney McKinley, Emma Klingspohn, Lexi Grady and Caitlin Neary. Find full story in www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports

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Learning from the pros Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Former Penticton Vees defenceman Mike Reilly weighed the pros and cons of signing for big pro dollars or returning to school. Ultimately, he decided to return to the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. It was a choice the Columbus Blue Jackets prospect felt was right even though he feels he could make the jump. “Yeah, I think I can handle it,” said Reilly in early summer. “I just know the pro game is double the games. Everyone is stronger and faster. I think you have to be able to keep up with those guys. When I’m ready to go pro, I want to be ready, be able to withstand those guys. I want to ﬁt right in and be able to play my game and not try to be something I’m not.” Over the summer, Reil-

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MIKE REILLY, a former Penticton Vees defenceman, is excited for his third season with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. University of Minnesota Athletics photo

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from them. “I think the more you play along with those guys, I think you get better,” said Reilly, who has built up his six-foot-one, frame to 190 pounds. “Realize what it takes to get to that level. Learn how they prepare.”

Heading into a new season, Reilly and the Gophers have been picked ﬁrst in the Big Ten preseason poll. Reilly also became the ﬁrst Gopher to earn First Team All-America honors since 2009.

Girls then whipped the Victoria Royals 15-1 and lost to the Langley Extreme 4-2 before ﬁnishing up with a 17-2 thumping against Island Peninsula. Tatiana Brazinha earned two wins and

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By The Numbers BCHL Interior Division (as of Sept.29)

Merritt Penticton W.Kelowna Salmon Arm Vernon Trail

GP W 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 5 2 4 2

L 1 1 1 1 2 2

T Otl Pts 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 1 5 0 0 4

Island Division GP Nanaimo 4 Victoria 4 Powell River 5 Alberni Va. 3 Cowichan Va. 4

W 2 2 1 1 1

L 2 2 3 2 3

T 0 0 0 0 0

Otl 0 0 1 0 0

Pts 4 4 3 2 2

W 4 4 1 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 3

T 0 0 0 0 0

Otl 0 0 0 0 2

Pts 8 8 2 2 2

Mainland Division GP Chilliwack 4 Prince George5 Langley 3 Coquitlam 4 Surrey 5 League Leaders GP G A PTS PIM Justin Rai, PG 5 7 3 10 6 Liam Blackburn, W.K. 4 5 4 9 4 Jason Cotton, W.K. 4 3 5 8 2 Cole Todd, PG 5 2 6 8 4 C. Zuccarini, Trail 4 5 2 7 4 Kurt Keats, PR 5 4 3 7 2 Devin Brosseau, Nan 4 3 4 7 4 Tyson Jost, Pen 4 3 4 7 0 Kurt Gosselin, AV 3 1 6 7 2 J. Luedtke, PG 5 1 6 7 0 Craig Puffer, Chi 4 5 1 6 2 Sheldon Rempal, Nan4 4 2 6 4 Taro Hirose, SA 4 3 3 6 0 J. Lukosevicius, PR 5 3 3 6 6 V. Dombrovskiy, Trail 4 2 4 6 2 Cole Maier, Nan 4 2 4 6 2 M. Newsome, Pen 4 2 4 6 6 Corey Renwick,Nan 4 2 4 6 0 JJ Coleshaw, PR 5 2 4 6 2 Jake LeBrun, PG 5 2 4 6 8 Goalies M. Datz, Chi

GP W L T GAA SV% 2 2 0 0 0.95 .967

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2 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 1

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0 1.68 .949 0 1.88 .937 0 2.00 .920 0 2.00 .905 0 2.28 .885 0 2.50 .909 0 2.67 .930 0 2.70 .912 0 2.73 .906

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Nelson Spokane Beaver Va. Castlegar Grand Forks

GP 7 8 7 8 9

W 4 4 2 3 3

L 1 3 3 5 6

T 1 0 1 0 0

Otl 1 1 1 0 0

Pts 10 9 6 6 6

T 1 0 0 0 1

Otl 0 0 0 1 1

Pts 9 8 8 7 6

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Vees Scoring Tyson Jost Mitch Newsome L. Zerter - Gossage Liam Finlay Joshua Laframboise Dante Fabbro Mike Lee Demico Hannoun Riley Alferd Steen Cooper Cody DePourcq Miles Gendron Jack Ramsey Matt Serratore Gabe Bast Jarod Hilderman Patrick Newell Patrick Sexton Connor Russell Cam Amantea

GP G A PTS 4 3 4 7 4 2 4 6 4 3 2 5 4 0 4 4 4 2 1 3 4 0 3 3 4 0 3 3 3 2 0 2 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 3 0 2 2 4 0 1 1 4 0 1 1 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PIM 0 6 0 0 0 2 2 4 2 2 6 4 2 4 2 4 0 6 0 0

GP Revelstoke 7 100 M.House6 Sicamous 8 Kamloops 7 Chase Heat 6

W 4 4 4 3 2

L 2 2 4 3 2

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Goalies

Vees Goalies GP W L T GAA SV% Brendan Barry 2 1 0 0 2.28 .885 Hunter Miska 3 2 1 0 2.99 .893

GP Osoyoos Summerland Princeton N. Okanagan Kelowna

W 7 6 6 8 7

Eddie Mountain GP Kimberley 5 Fernie 6 Golden 8 Creston Va. 7 Columbia Va. 5

L 7 5 2 2 2

T 0 1 2 4 4

Otl 0 0 1 0 1

Division W L T 5 0 0 5 1 0 3 4 0 2 4 0 0 5 0

Pts 0 0 1 2 0

Otl 0 0 1 1 0

14 10 6 6 5

Pts 10 10 7 5 0

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6 3 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 4 2

6 6 6 6 6 5 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

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

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

7 6 5 4 4 4 2 6 16 9 22 0 6 20 16 8 7 2

4 2 26 8 0 2

Steam Goalies Alex Kong Brett Huber

GP W L T GAA SV% 1 1 0 0 1.00 .929 5 4 1 0 1.20 .957

GP W B. Huber, Sum 5 4 B. Butler, Fer 2 2 M. Becica, Rev 3 2 L. Langan, Oso 6 6 J. Sandhu, Kaml 2 1 Carson S., BV 6 2 Brett Soles, Nel 4 3 Jeff Orser, Fer 4 3 Jake Holden, Spo 2 1 Nic Bruyere, Cha 3 0

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Celebrating the grape Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

One of the only family-orientated fall wine festivals hopes crowds are working up an appetite for this Sunday. The Oliver Festival of the Grape, which launched in 1997, is adding a new dimension to the event with wine and food pairings in the tents. “It is a wonderful opportunity for a lot of wineries that also offer food on their premise to bring that atmosphere to Festival of the Grape,” said Luke Whittall, chair of FOG wine committee. “We are trying to offer a similar experience that a person would get at a winery and it is exciting to be able to do that.” Whittall said Hester Creek, Terrafina and Plantinum Bench are participating this year. Festival-goers will be able to hand over a grape ticket to get their wine sampling, move to the next table nearby and hand over another ticket to get a food pairing from the winery’s restaurant. “The Okanagan is really growing in terms of food. Five years ago there was one winery with a restaurant in the South Okanagan and now there is all kinds restaurants and winery combinations.” Besides food served under the tent, there will also be 15 food trucks on the grounds to provide event goers with a wide selection ranging from Thai to tacos and ice cream to doughnuts. Organizers expect they will draw a crowd of about 4,000 people this year to the familyfriendly festival. “It is so unique to have a family-friendly

Judy Blackwell does the stomping as her Grape expectations teammate Brenda kilasa collects the bounty in a plastic jug during the first round of the grape stomp during the annual Oliver Festival of the Grape last year. western News file photo

festival and that is why we keep growing. I can’t honestly think of another like this in the Okanagan,” said Whittall. Festival of the Grape is organized by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of volunteers. Last year it attracted nearly 3,500 people from western Canada to sample the finest wines from over 50 Okanagan wineries and taste the best in Okanagan cui-

sine from innovative local chefs and local food vendors. Throughout the day there is music at the grandstand, a grape stomp competition, a Kid Zone play area with activities and farm animals, local arts and crafts and trade show vendors. New activities have been added to the schedule for kids at the Chateau de Kids fun zone including an inflatable bouncy boxing rink, the

Olympic Challenge that features various races, and a circus skills workshop where kids can try out juggling, learn how to spin a plate on a stick, balloon sculpting and test out their balance skills on stilts and a unicycle. “We have assembled a wide variety of engaging activities designed for kids and youth that will keep them entertained and active while having a ton of fun,” said Linda Berkland,

co-chair of the Chateau de Kids. “We encourage parents to participate with their children in the numerous activities. There will be staff and volunteers to assist parents and kids in having a fun-filled day at the park.” The event begins with the Parade of Wineries at noon. In addition to the other events, Juno-award winning band, The Paperboys, will be entertaining the crowd. “The Paperboys have a mix of musical energy and talent that will have our audience dancing and engaged,” said Ed Dukes, FOG entertainment chair. “And, in terms of pure entertainment, it doesn’t get much better than good old-fashioned barefoot grape stomping where costumed contestants literally dance on grapes for five minutes at a time.” There is a limit of 12 teams in the adult category. “If you want to experience the thrill of a lifetime by grape stomping in front of a live audience, you had better get your teams registered early. We are expecting that this year’s teams will be the most competitive to date,” said Dukes. Tickets for the Oliver Festival of the Grape (Oct. 3 from noon to 5 p.m.) can be purchased online at www.sochamber.ca/oliver-festivalof-the-grape. Advance tickets are $23 or $25 at the gate. They can also be purchased at BC Wine Info Centre in Penticton, Shopper’s Drug Mart and the South OKanagan Chamber of Commerce in Oliver or Imperial Office Pro in Osoyoos.

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The Order Of St. Luke meets at 10 a.m. in the club room followed by a healing service at noon in the chapel of St. Saviour’s Church. NaramaTa ScOTTiSh cOuNTry Dancers dance each Wednesday until Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. No experience or partner is required as everyone pairs up. Soft, flexible shoes are recommended. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. PeNTicTON Public library is starting a Lego Club for kids aged nine to 12. With a surprise theme each month, kids will have the opportunity to use their imagination and build a variety of creations. Club meets from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in the children’s library. For more info, contact Michelle at 250-770-7781 or mcamelford@summer. com. carPeT bOwliNg frOm 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. The bereavemeNT reSOurce Centre at 626 Martin Street has a dropin grief support session at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. biNgO e v e ry wedNeSday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. SummerlaNd arT club meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. KiwaNiS club meeTS at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for information. fOSTer care iNfO sessions every Wednesday

from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. 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. alcOhOlicS aNONymOuS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1197 Main 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. PeNTicTON duPlicaTe bridge Club has 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 Legion on Martin St. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. care clOSeT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations always welcome. OKaNagaN fallS SeNiOrS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Oliver dOuble O Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. aNaveTS haS humP Day with Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. P eNTicTON T he academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-4937977 for more info. SeNiOrS’ recreaTiON aNd Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at

250-490-0468 for more information. 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 250-492-7630 for info. SOuTh maiN drOP-iN Centre has bocce and 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.

THURSDAY October 2

The legiON ladieS Auxiliary Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. in The Bear’s Den, 950 Westminster Ave. W. The iOde ThrifT Shop at 464 Main St. is holding a store-wide bag sale from Oct. 2 to 8 to make room for fall and winter collections. Store hours are 1 - 4 p.m. daily. Grocery bags are $3 and $8 for a large garbage bag. The PeNTicTON SquareS dance club is hosting a free try out lesson in today’s square dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. Keep your mind alert, body fit and have fun simply by walking to modern music. Lessons continue until April. More information at 250-7708152, 250-492-5856 and pentictonsquares@ shaw.ca. geNealOgy aNd dNa: join the South Okanagan Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. in the Penticton Library and Museum Auditorium, 785 Main St., Penticton. $5 for nonSOGS members. The SOuTh OKaNagaN and Similkameen Chapter of the MS Society hosts monthly support group meetings the first Thursday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the MS

office at 3373 Skaha Lake Rd. The group is open to those with MS, their family, friends and caregivers. The purpose of the group is to share ideas, and provide support and encouragement to one another. For more information, please call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or e-mail sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca. 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. fOOd addicTS iN Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 6:30 p.m. in the social room (ring #206 for admittance) at 1820 Atkinson St. For more information call 778-476-0374 or 250-809-3329 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. al-aNON fOr frieNdS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. 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. aNaveTS have drOP-iN pool at 7 p.m., 269 Darts club at 7:30 p.m. fiTNeSS frieNdS meeTS every Monday and Thursday in the hall, 502 Martin St at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. TOPS (TaKe Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. liNe daNciNg aT the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information.

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fiTNeSS frieNdS meeTS every Monday and Thursday in the hall, 502 Martin St., at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. OKaNagaN fallS SeNiOrS’ Centre has Scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m. elKS club ON Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. weeKly SuPPOrT grOuP at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness. Call 250493-7338 for details. fraTerNal Order Of the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo with Affordable Music at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. rOyal caNadiaN legiON branch 40 has zumba at 5 p.m., international dinner at 5:30 p.m., crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St.

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calendar South Main Dropin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and a crafters

meeting at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. 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

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contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. topS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info.

FRIDAY

October 3 FriDay SoCial DanCe at South Main DropIn Center, 2965 South Main St. Music by Shindigger starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person, All welcome. learning at lunCh presents Lawyer Geoff Severide on the new B.C. Wills, Estates and Succession Act at noon in the Penticton library/ museum auditorium. Admission is free of charge; bring your lunch, refreshments will be served. SeniorS SingleS lunCh Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the pentiCton puBliC Library invites all babies, toddlers, preschoolers and parents to fall storytimes; great books, feltboard stories, songs, rhymes and fun with puppets. Make new friends and

share the joy of reading. Drop-ins are always welcome. Baby songs and rhymes, infant to 15 months on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. toddlertime for ages 16 months to three years, with caregiver, on Fridays at 10 a.m.; preschool storytime for ages three to five years on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; and bedtime stories for ages three and up on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Programs run to the first week of December, with no sessions on Oct. 9 and 10. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-7707783 or ask in the children’s library. South Main Drop-in Centre has bocce and yoga at 9 a.m., horseshoes at 11 a.m., Mah Jong and beginner line dance at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. Fraternal orDer oF the Eagles has a salisbury steak dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment by Glory Days at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave.

anavetS haS Stu’S Kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon and dinner at 5:30 p.m. with karaoke with Phil at 7:30 p.m. elkS CluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. BereaveMent the reSourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, call 250490-1107. 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. SeniorS pentiCton CoMputer Club drop-in sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m.

100th Anniversary Open House at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

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• Visit our labs and go on a guided field tour • Meet our experts and participate in interactive exhibits and activities • Learn about apples, cherries, wine grapes, and much more!

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Beau temps, mauvais temps - Entrée et stationnement gratuits 4200, route no 97 Sud, Summerland • Visitez nos laboratoires et faites une visite guidée de nos champs • Rencontrez nos experts, visitez nos expositions interactives et prenez part à diverses activités • Renseignez-vous sur les pommes, les cerises, les raisins de cuve, et plus encore!

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r oyal C anaDian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m.. al-anon MeetS at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272.

UPCOMING EVENTS FrienDS oF SuMMerlanD Gardens has a full day of events as a part of the Centennial Celebrations at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including a silent auction, guided tours of the gardens and seminars with master gardeners throughout the day. oliver CoMMunity artS Council presents their Fall Art Show and Sale, on Oct. 4, 5 in the Oliver Community Hall. Works include photography, 3-dimensional, and fibre art, as well as paintings and mixed media. All vie for top honours with awards chosen by the voting public on Saturday. Show times are Saturday from and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (only through admission to the Festival of the Grape on Sunday) the pentiCton raDio Control Club is hosting an indoor remote control race on Oct. 5 at 375 Warren Ave E. Registration is at 9 a.m. and racing starts at 10 a.m. Spectators are welcome. C anaDian r oyal legion branch 40 has Sports Sunday on Oct. 5 with the Ladies Auxiliary catering food and beverages. Meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. granDMotherS For aFriCa present The Spirit of the Village, an African dinner and fundraiser on Oct. 25 in St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. Entertainment by Nankama Drum and Dance, and zumba with Joelle Mbamby. Early bird tickets are $20 until Oct. 8, and last call tickets are $25 until Oct. 25. Call Gail at 250-4927468, Margot at 250487-2148 or Natalie at 250-488-8790 to book tickets. the laDieS auxiliary to Legion branch 40 has a general meeting in the hall 502 Martin St. at 2 p.m. on Oct. 6. Pres. Mary Mayes presiding.

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Trades, Technical EGGERT Energy Mechanical Ltd. is looking for a full time helper with very good experience in mechanical, boilers and floor heating systems. Please forward resume to; info@eggert-energy.com Journeyman Electricians wanted. Must have FSR. Local Okanagan Company. $32-34 per hour. Full-time, benefit package, competitive compensation. Please send resume to: sandrak@vip.net Restoration Drywaller/Taper wanted, must have experience, start immediately, vehicle/own tools a must, 250488-1613 between 10am-5pm.

Services

Financial Services

Moving & Storage

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Cleaning Services A) MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522 B & C Cleaning, residential, commercial & construction cleaning, yard clean-ups & maintenance, driveway snow clearing, licensed & bonded, Bill & Cheryl Watson, owner operators, (250)488-7964

Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

Fencing FARM & Residential FENCING 30 Years exp. Serving the

Thompson/Okanagan. Fawndale

Farms Ltd. 250-679-2813

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Garden & Lawn MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you. We offer exceptional beneﬁts, Group RSP and many other incentives. Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.

Volunteers ** VOLUNTEER NEEDED ** Penticton Soupateria is looking for a volunteer to help with inventory control. Approx. 2 hours a day 3 to 4 days a week, any day of the week. Sorting and putting food donations on storage shelves, re-plenish sugar, coffee, hand towels etc. Best time of day is between 8:00 am 11:00 am, Contact Keray at 778-476-0791

Services DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Financial Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Financial Services

Services

HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Now booking fall garden cleanups. Trees to prune now: beech, birch, elm, goldenraintree, honeylocust, linden, maple, oak and poplar. Call Paul for a free quote (mowing/aerating) or estimate (all other services). 493-3362

Home Improvements ARE YOU WANTING TO RENOVATE? Framing, gyproc, painting, ooring, bathrooms, decks, windows and doors 35 years experience home/business References Available Licensed, Insured, WCB Ted Lund (250)490-7991

BELCAN

Painting & Reno’s

licensed, insured, WCB

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

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

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928 HOME Renovations. Large or small. Bathrooms ,Basements, Kitchens and more. Licensed and Insured.. Serving West Kelowna to Osoyoos. Call 250-488-5338 for a free Estimate

Moving & Storage U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362.

Financial Services

LIFE-CHANGING DEBT SOLUTIONS

“I was tired of debt. It was time for a permanent change.”

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 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!

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. We’re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867

Pets & Livestock

Livestock Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132

Pets German Shepherd, 4 year old female, not spayed, from European reg. stock, (778)4372305, Osoyoos

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under LARGE Router Table, incl bits & router. $95. 250-707-2992 SCROLL Saw on stand, $65. 250-707-2992

Free Items FREE: Camper for long box Pick Up, needs repairs, please call (250)492-0529 Free Kittens to good homes, mostly tabbies, call (250)4887619 FREE; Steel wood stove, disconnected, you remove, 250492-7009 or 250-488-4012

Fruit & Vegetables Ambrosia, Spartan, Golden Gala & Granny Smith apples for sale, Gala only $0.60/lb 1260 Broughton Ave., 250487-9295 APPLES; Gala, Mac, Spartan, Johnny Gold, Golden’s, Newtons, organic methods, will deliver, min. $30, Tues-Sat, 11-5, 609 Vedtte, 250-490-3341

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Full cords, split & delivered, Pine, $200, Mixed, $250, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-770-0827, 250-8090127 evenings. Fire wood for sale, Splitting & delivery included (Ok Falls to Summerland) PINE $200 a cord, FIR $250 a cord, LARCH $300 a cord, 250-809-7897 GET ready for winter!! Cord of jack pine wood $150. Delivered in Penticton. Call after 4pm 250-460-1643 brandon_garfield@hotmail.com

Garage Sales HUGE YARD SALE! Saturday, Sept. 27 - 424 Orchard Ave., in the alley - starts at 8:00am

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION

310.DEBT(3328) PENTICTON or visit our website at MNPdebt.ca Resident ofﬁce - 700, 1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna Government Licensed Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators

RED WING RESORTS HUGE GARAGE SALE Over 60 households participating. Sale will be held on both sides of Hwy, including those houses located on Upper Bench. No earlybirds. Gates will be open at 8:00 am sharp and sale will continue to 2:00 pm. SATURDAY, OCT. 4TH

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery 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 250-547-2584.

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

Other Areas

Back #2 Life back massager, paid $262, sell for $100, 2 Sony VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, hardly used, $25 ea, PVR for Shaw, $100, cable box, $25, wireless router, $25, Phillips, 4 track HiFi stereo, open reel recorder, $50, lots of tapes, free, John (250)4933836, after 10 am.

Misc. Wanted

Misc. for Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Containers under $2500! DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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

Modular Home at 3999 Skaha Lake Rd., Great location, fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, move in ready, asking $25,000 obo, (250)492-6798 MOTIVATED FOR QUICK SALE. (Owner has moved) Fantastic Location. Steps to Rotory beach (Kelowna) Updated double wide. 2bd+den, jetted tub, pet pen, huge shed, carport & much more. Wont last long at only $78,900. Great for 55+ families/ Vacationers, Snowbirds, etc. To view, call 250-763-6495

Real Estate

SNOWBIRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAVEN RV lot in ORCHARD GARDENS, YUMA, AZ friendliest, cleanest & most economical, call 250-4900645 for full information

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdrm Apt for rent in Princeton, avail. now, quiet building, need excellent references & D.D., No pets, can furnish if needed, Rents start at $450 per month, phone 1-250-2951006 for details or leave msg. with the best time to call back.

Commercial/ Industrial

For Sale By Owner

Rentals

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Suites, Upper

3066 Wilson St., Penticton, 2250sqft, 6bd, 3ba, 2 kitch., share laund., wrkshp., $1950, call/text, VJ 250-490-1530

Lakefront furnished suite, 2bd, 2 people, $1500/mo. (util. incl.) single person; $1100, avail. Oct.1-May 31, 250-809-6800

Carriage House for rent, brand new, very quiet, all util. incl., (wifi-cable-heat-powerwater), fully fenced yard for your pet? your own yard & green space, perfect for young, working professional or pensioner, $750/mo., Barry at (250)809-2300 for viewing.

3bdrm 2ba, n/s, n/p, Near D/T, Avail Oct 1, $1600 + Util. 250-864-2786 Orchard home on 6 acres for rent in Summerland. 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 f/p, all appliances, garage. Avail Oct to May. $1200/mo. 250-494-8161

Large 1bdrm basement suite, avail. Nov. 1, $900 (incl. util.), ns, np, close to Safeway, (250)770-1461, leave msg.

4HERE S MORE TO LOSE THAN JUST

Rooms for Rent 1bdrm unit, parking included, great location, $700/mo., heat/cable/internet incl., ns, np, working person pref., (250)492-5695

MEMORIES

APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 220 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319

Shared Accommodation

WWW ALZHEIMERBC ORG

Room avail. Sept. 30, $400/mo.+ DD, prefer working person, student, 250-492-0303

Lots

Suites, Upper

Modular Homes

Suites, Lower

Lot for sale at beautiful LACASA,.10 acres.View of lake. 250-491-0823.

2bdrm mobile, fenced yard, large deck, 55+, avail. Nov. 1st, $850/mo., (306)717-7075

2bdrm, 1bath, 900 sqft., adults only, ns, no pets, $850+util., avail. Oct. 1, 250-493-7996

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888

Transportation

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

Auto Financing

2bdrm house, main floor,util. incl., cable/internet, $850/mo., np, ns, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., avail. Oct. 1, close to downtown, (250)4909781 after 3pm for viewing

BUSINESS AND SERVICE DIRECTORY DOOR SERVICE

PLUMBING AND HEATING

INSURANCE

Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Door Service Inc. 250-809-6244

Cars - Domestic

250-490-8189

FREE ESTIMATES

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

SPRING REPLACEMENTS SERVING SOUTH OK AND THE SIMILKAMEEN bobswet@telus.net â&#x20AC;˘ www.bobsdoorserviceinc.com

TAE KWON DO

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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250-493-8765

â&#x20AC;˘ Discipline Call today to book a FREE introductory class, and see why so many families â&#x20AC;˘ Respect enjoy our Martial Arts Program. â&#x20AC;˘ Exercise # 104-132 Industrial Court, â&#x20AC;˘ Self Confidence Penticton, BC â&#x20AC;˘ Bully Proofing

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Michael L. Pearce

Jodie A. Taylor

Cary A. Schneiderat

Janice M. Dewar

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250-492-0907 474 Main Street PENTICTON

Patrick Dowler J.D., M.Sc. B.Sc.

Cory Goodrich B.Sc., LL.B.

250-498-4561 125 - 5717 Main Street OLIVER (Southwinds Mall)

250-494-0442 9921 Main Street SUMMERLAND

Practical Advice at a Reasonable Price www.pearcetaylor.com

STUCK AT WORK SPECIAL!

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pick up your vehicle at work - Service it & return it to you! OR drop your vehicle off before work - Rides are available! CARS - TRUCKS - BOATS - RVS - BIKES

Interior Cleaning & Restoration Exterior Waxing & Scratch Removal AND SO MUCH MORE!

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1985 Corvette-Performance, 350 fuel inj., 202 aluminum heads, headers, 3 inch exhaust, race cam, etc., $1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spent, 4 spd. auto built, shift kit, fiat black, needs good tune-up, $6000, all bills, 778476-2046, Penticton 2001 Grand Am, 4dr, red, good 2nd car, very economical, 4 extra winters, $2900, (250)493-7976, leave msg.

RELIABLE PRODUCTS. DEALERS WHO CARE.

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COMPUTERS

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Software & driver update. Virus removal. Professional defraging.

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COMPUTER SALES AND REPAIR

250-492-7080

Trucks & Vans 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7 pass, 3.8L engine, V6, some rust, $1000obo, 1992 Dodge 3/4 ton, 2wdr, 5.9 Cummins diesel, single cab, rebuilt tranny, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vanguard Camper, $5000obo, (250)493-7002 2003 Chevy PU, crew cab, Duramax diesel, runs well, $12,000, (250)493-5854 2005 Dodge Caravan, 95,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3.3L, V6, Phone (778)437-2305, Osoyoos

Adult

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1999 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Travelaire MH, set up in Lakeside Resort, A1 shape, many extras, $13,000 obo, (250)462-0300 2005 26FT Class A Fleetwood motorhome, 29,000 miles, Q bed, gen., lrg. storage, tow pkg., awning, etc., $34,900, 250-492-7009, 250-488-4012 Hi-jacker 5th wheel hitch, 20,000lb capacity+, $150, 778476-2046 Newmar Dutch Star 1999, 300 Cat, engine brake, inverter, generator, hyd. levelling jacks, rear camera, satellite dish, Bell receiver incl., 1 large slide, low mileage, blue ox tow hitch & bike hitch, new tires, very clean and non-smoking, $39,900, (778)476-3290 Vanguard camper, 8.5 feet, in super condition, new roof, carpet, all amenities except toilet, great for hunting, camping, live in? $400, 778-476-2046

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MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

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community

Culture Days Dugs Mulhooly lead guitarist of the Irish punk/folk band Blood or Whiskey warms up the crowd at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Sunday night for headliner Dropkick Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Jeff Hook/Global Spectrum

Above left: Chris Remington, chef at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, puts the finishing touches on the braised Okanagan beef with toasted almonds in a rich beef jus atop fettucini noodles during the Taste for the Arts and Kitchen Kick-off at the Shatford Centre on Sept. 26. Above right: Barb Hilliard of Penticton paints boats being stored along the edge of the Penticton Marina during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s En Plein Air painting event. Below: Jean and Wayne Shortreed enjoy beverages and small food treats served by local businesses with Margaret Neuhaus; third from right; and Pam Bletsch during the Taste for the Arts.

Steve Kidd/Western News and Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Above; Grafitti artist Todd puts the finishing touches on a giant tag outside the Penticton Art Gallery, part of the ReImagine Arts Festival. The event fell on the same weekend as the national celebration, Culture Days. Steve Kidd/Western News