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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Naomi DeLury of the entomology department of the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre at work in the lab this week. The centre is holding a special open house Oct. 4 in recognition of the facility’s 100th anniversary.
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For over 100 years what is now the Pacific Agri-Food Research Station has been a growing concern. The work that has been done at the centre during that time has had an impact on agriculture around the globe ranging from pest control to species development and refinement. The Summerland Research Station actually started out in 1909 when Sydney Fisher, the then federal minister of agriculture, visited Summerland at which time officials J.M. Robinson, H.C. Mellor and MP Martin Burrell urged him to set up an experimental farm in the area.
“We started out with the idea of what could be produced here what can we grow here,” said Kenna MacKenzie, the current associate director of research, development and technology. “I mean think about it, we had livestock, we had vegetables, we had forage, we had all of that. “Now we really specialize on the things that are highlighted for the region which are tree fruits and wine grapes. We’ve grown, they’ve (agricultural sector) grown and we’ve honed our talents to what fits with the industry.” On Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Pacific Agri-Food Research Station (PARC) is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special open house. See RESEARCH on Pg. 9
With a little more than three weeks to go before the first flight, an agreement is close to being finalized between the City of Penticton and WestJet Encore. Tickets, however, are on sale already for the daily flights, which begin Oct. 26. with flights from Calgary arriving at 2:21 p.m. and departing Penticton at 2:55 p.m. Sandra Oldfield, owner of Tinhorn Creek Winery, isn’t concerned about the deal not being finalized yet. She’s headed to Calgary later this month just so she can fly back on the first direct flight from Calgary to Penticton. Tinhorn Creek is also running a contest offering six seats on the flight for special guests who will be wined and dined when they arrive. The winners, she said, will dine at the Miradoro restaurant at Tinhorn Creek, stay at the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos and go on a special tour and tasting session the next day. Oldfield said she set up the contest to help get people excited about WestJet connecting to the South Okanagan wine region. “We contacted them (WestJet) because we were so excited when they made the announcement,” said Old-
field. “Nothing we have heard makes me nervous about it at all.” One of the stumbling blocks to completing negotiations is a $100,000 marketing fund, part of the incentive package offered to WestJet. Though tax breaks and other incentives are permitted, the municipal charter prevents the city from paying money directly to a private corporation. “I think we are on the path to solving those. We don’t have any real contract issues,” said Colleen Pennington, the city’s economic development officer. “We needed to do some other work with our lawyers and really, that is what is happening right now,” she continued, adding that they have been considering passing the money through the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, especially if the city could get matching funds that way. “We explored a number of ideas on where this belongs and where it fits. Let’s just say I have been talking to the lawyers a lot,” said Pennington. Mayor Garry Litke said it is not about the contract, it is about the flights. “Our commitment is to fill the planes,” said Litke. “They’re bringing the planes, we are committed to ensuring those seats are occupied.”
Litke is also unconcerned by what happened in Kamloops last year, where WestJet began offering direct-to-Vancouver flights, only to end it this February when their seat quotas weren’t being met. Flights there are still being offered to Calgary, and Edmonton is expected to be added in the new year. “We have a one-year commitment,” said Litke, adding that WestJet recognizes they are starting the flights during the region’s quietest season. “They are expecting to do poorly in the first few months, that is for sure.” Pennington said she is working with other economic development agencies, tourism groups and Community Futures to fill seats. “We need to make sure we hit this one out of the park,” said Pennington. “We need a winter (tourism) season.” Oldfield said it is particularly helpful for the wine industry to link to Calgary. “The unsaid thing about this and why it is so great is it really does connect Penticton with everything to the east,” said Oldfield. “It is so easy now for me to get people from Toronto, or anywhere else, that are familiar with us, tell them to fly WestJet straight into Penticton. “It doesn’t just open up Calgary. It opens up the rest of the east to us.”
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Tender out for new PIB bridge Joe Fries
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Bids will be accepted until December from companies interested in building the Penticton Indian Band’s new bridge across the Okanagan River channel. Construction of the five-lane crossing at Green Avenue will be managed by Kelowna-based engineering firm TRUE Consulting, according to tender documents. “We’re hoping to start (construction) in January, if things go our way,” said Chief Jonathan Kruger of the Penticton Indian Band, which initiated the project to open up access to locatee lands slated for retail development. “It took a lot of work to get here, and we’re finally at a point where we can tender it out and hoping the bridge can be built in 2015,” he said. The bridge is intended to provide access to a proposed commercial development on the west side of the Okanagan River channel. Kruger said he’s been told five anchor tenants have already been secured for the so-called Channel Crossing project, which is being overseen by Vancouver-based Property Development Group. PDG did not respond to requests for comment, but site plans posted on the company’s website show the first phase of development is expected to cover five hectares with up to 13 buildings of varying sizes and 720 parking stalls. “Targeted uses include a dollar store, arts and crafts, electronics, pet food, furniture, clothing and restaurants,” the plan states. The chief said the PIB is working on a separate high-level conceptual plan for all of the river channel frontage belonging to
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PENTICTON INDIAN BAND Chief Jonathan Kruger was all smiles this summer as Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt officially announced $2.4 million for construction of a new bridge at Green Avenue.
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locatee owners that he hopes will spark even more interest from developers. “The beautiful thing about the whole river channel lands is it’s prime real estate for really easy development. It’s going to attract a lot of people as soon as we build the bridge,” he said. “In the next little while when this bridge project starts to happen, it’s going to generate a lot of good things for the City of Penticton and the Penticton Indian Band and the locatees — and the whole South Okanagan.” Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Devel-
opment Canada announced in July it will contribute $2.4 million to construction of the bridge, which is expected to open up access to 60 hectares of land for development. According to the tender documents, the bridge will be approximately 40 metres in length and rest on 26-metre steel pilings. The build will also require 24,000 square metres of paving, plus installation of a traffic light on Highway 97 at Green Avenue, an advance warning flasher and highway lighting. Bids will be accepted until Dec. 2.
The field of candidates for this year’s municipal election is starting to firm up, now that the nomination period has officially opened. As of Thursday afternoon, John Vassilaki has filed his nomination papers for mayor, and Steve Boultbee, Paula Cattani, Vic Powell and David Korinetz have filed for councillor. Korinetz, an author and publisher, considers himself to be a voice for public safety, the arts, and sustainable prosperity, and said his qualifications included 40 years of business experience in various technology fields to draw upon. Incumbent councillors Helena Konanz and Judy Sentes have also confirmed their intention to run again. Konanz admits there have been a number of rough spots during her first term on council. “It is really tough work, but it is all in the name of doing what is best for Penticton. In that respect, being on council you can really make a difference and I appreciate that,” said Konanz. Judy Sentes confirmed she will be running for council again, and not mayor as rumoured. Council members will be elected for four-year terms this time and Sentes said that caused her to stop and evaluate her position. “I truly had to stop and think about it. I am terribly complimented by those who think I could seek the mayor’s chair,” said Sentes. “I love to be part of the team, but not necessarily at the mayor’s chair.” Another potential mayor is Tim Hodgkinson, director of operations for the Penticton Hospitality Association, who said he plans to decide soon. “There has been a lot of rumours and suggestions I should run, and quite frankly, I am flattered by the thought of people putting my name forward,” said Hodgkinson. “I am giving it serious thought but there is a number of things I have to work through first.”
Cherry Lane towers owners feel shut down by city Steve Kidd
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Some unit owners in Cherry Lane towers are concerned they are under attack by city staff who are questioning the roll shutters and retractable sunscreens installed on their balconies. It’s not a new problem. Ken Kunka, Penticton’s building and permitting manager, said he has been trying to work with the building’s strata council for three years. “This all started in 2011. The fire department and the building department realized there could be safety concerns with the installation of these roll shutters and sunscreens,” said Kunka. “The strata was notified of the
city’s concern and we have been trying to work with them ever since.” Some of the shutters have been in place for a decade and owners say they have been safe for all that time, permit or not. They are concerned about a letter giving them until Oct. 4 to comply with inspections to ensure the shutters meet safety regulations. “In 2003, when owners chose to explore the idea of these roll shutters, the city administration then in place advised that building permits were not required for retractable installations and had no interest,” writes Brian Remus in a letter to the editor. “Our main goal is to just ensure the safety of the people in the building,” said Wayne
Williams, Penticton’s fire chief. “The first concern for us was the exhausting of the fireplaces in the balconies,” said Williams. “Once they enclose the balcony, if a fire were to start, there is no indication to let them know there is a fire on the balcony, and by the time it spread and came into the unit, the sprinkler system might not be able to handle it.” There is also concern about the electrical systems used to open and close many of the roll shutters. Kunka said they have no way of knowing whether they were installed by a qualified electrician. “A lot of those were done by the roll shutter installer. There is a chance something
could go wrong,” said Kunka. “The owners I have dealt with have had an electrician go by and make sure they were safe.” Kunka said the owners will not be charged for a safety permit. “We contemplated whether we would go with minimum permit fees, but my director decided that, to be able to work with the strata and the unit owners that we would develop a tracking fee at no cost,” he said. “If someone was to change that later on down the road, we would know what was going on, like we would have if people had come in for permits originally. “We are working on solutions. We are just here to make sure people are safe.”
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Councillor John Vassilaki says he’ll be sure to recuse himself on Oct. 6 when council votes to approve permissive tax exemptions on two of his properties. Vassilaki said recusing himself never crossed his mind when council was voting on a list of property tax exemptions at their Sept. 16 meeting. Vassilaki owns two properties on the list, including the Legion building at 502 Martin St., which he purchased earlier this year. “I never thought of it. It was just recently purchased,” said Vassilaki, who is running for mayor on Nov. 15. “But it is going to come back to us one more time and I will be stepping out the second time around.” Vassilaki also owns 639 Main St., where Cheers the Church is located. Church properties were granted a three-year exemption last year, so that property wasn’t voted on this year. Dana Schmidt, the city’s corporate officer, advised Vassilaki that he should consider whether he was in conflict. “I asked him if he owned any of those properties after the fact, when it occurred to me that it might, he said yes and we did have a chat about conflict,”
upcoming water main construction in Skaha Park to ensure domestic water and fire flow service to residents on Lakeside Road. Starting October 3rd, Grizzly Excavating will be installing a new water main, on behalf of the City, from the existing washroom building in the east end of the park to South Main Street. This work is necessary to replace a failing water main. Sections of the park will be fenced off during construction and the City asks that members of the public stay safe by not entering the active construction zones. Should you have any questions about this replacement, please contact the City Engineering Department at 250-490-2500. Public notice of a structural change to a primary liquor licence Public notice is hereby given that an application has been made for a Structural Change to a Primary Liquor Licence located
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Schmidt said. Schmidt explained there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to conflict. Financial interest is a key factor, but it may also include the perception of bias, whether or not there is a real bias. In the end, it’s up to the individual councillor to decide. “We advise and we give them a heads-up when we think they might need to think about it, but that is up to him to decide,” said Schmidt. Mayor Garry Litke said he was surprised when Vassilaki returned to the table, having recused himself for the preceding discussion about the city’s economic investment zone bylaw. “I thought he would just stay out, he chose not to,” said Litke. “It is not my job to police the council members. If they are in conflict of interest, they are sup-
at 1035 Westminster Ave. W., Penticton, B.C. Local government support including public consultation is required by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch prior 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
posed to know that. I can give them that advice, but they don’t have to take it.” Vassilaki said he only has a minor interest in the Legion property, paying a small portion of the taxes on it, and none on the other property. “To me it has no value, there is no money made there, I break even. I have a hard time breaking even with what they pay me for rent,” said Vassilaki. Vassilaki said the Legion property’s only value to him is that it adjoins other properties he owns on the block. “It just never crossed my mind to step out on that one, because we pay just a little tiny bit of taxes,” said Vassilaki, adding that he feels the same about the Main Street church property, which he has voted exemptions for a number of times. “In the last 12 years that I have been on city council, I didn’t think I had a conflict of interest and none of the city managerial people thought the same,” said Vassilaki, pointing out there are a large number of groups on the list — 48 this year, not including the pre-approved church properties — which are voted on as a whole. “It is not as if I am voting for me to save money for myself, but I do it for the community as a whole,” said Vassilaki.
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. A copy of the proposed amendment may be inspected at the offices of the Building and Permitting Manager, located on the 1st floor at 171 Main Street between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, October 6, 2014.
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A retired RCMP officer who now operates two small businesses in the community will run for mayor’s seat in the Nov. 15 municipal election. Roch Fortin has spent 32 years as an RCMP officer, including serving as the officer in charge in several large communities. During his policing career, he received the Public Service National Award and other awards. When he retired from the force three and a half years ago, he and his family settled in Summerland where he started Mapleroch and Rochlobster. Fortin said his desire to run for office was for the future of his sons, seven and 10 years old. “I want my sons, 10 years from now, to have an option to stay in Summerland,” he said. He added that Summerland is a community with much potential to attract entrepreneurs and new residents. Fortin describes himself as a leader, team builder and mediator. While he has not been a council member, he said he has experience working with elected representatives at the municipal and provincial levels. “I want to be a leader, to be a bridge builder and move forward in a positive and effective way,” he said. Downtown revitalization is among his goals for the community. He has rented space on Main Street for a downtown campaign office which will open next week. “I want to be the greatest ambassador for Summerland,” he said. During this election, Fortin hopes to see a strong interest in municipal politics. He would like
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being of our community.” He said there are some important projects which must be addressed. “Our infrastructure’s failing badly,” he said, adding that there are roads in the community which are in need of repair work. The Summerland Aquatic Centre is also an aging facility, he said. “Our pool is serviceable, but down the road, it’s going to have to be replaced.” Robson added he would take a community-wide approach as mayor. “We’ve got to look at the whole community and we’ve got to look at the best possible value for each dollar,” he said. Robson spent 36 years in the RCMP, including 12 as the commander of the Summerland detachment. He retired from policing work in 2004. In 2011, Robson was elected to municipal council with support of more than 62 per cent of those who cast ballots.
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Canada’s military involvement must be debated The House of Commons must be the venue where Canadian involvement in the battle against ISIS, which has taken control of vast areas of Syria and Iraq, is debated. Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised military involvements involving combat would be subject to a Commons vote when he put Canada’s further involvement in Afghanistan to a vote in 2007. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has now committed that any expansion of Canada’s military involvement in combating ISIS will also come to the House. A careful study of Canada’s history shows Parliament is the very best place to make final decisions on military missions. One hundred years ago, Canada was automatically at war when Great Britain decided to declare war on Germany. This country was in for the long haul, and more than 66,000 soldiers lost their lives in what is widely seen as one of history’s most futile and destructive wars. In contrast, the decision to enter the Second World War was made by Parliament. While that commitment ended up being even more total than in the First World War, it was managed in a far better way, and the cause was one that was worth fighting for. The same can be said for combat against ISIS. The organization has no redeeming principles or values, and indeed its followers are slaughtering many Muslims, as well as adherents of other faiths, for no reason. PENTICTON WESTERN Canada was right not to go to war against Iraq in 2003, but this is a very different matter. Nonetheless, the final decision needs to be made by MPs — not by the cabinet.
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Record has me worried about who is watching After reading through nearly four years’ worth of notes made by Shaw customer service agents following their dealings with me, I’m feeling just a little sheepish. According to the notes, the agents tried to be patient and nice, but I was prone to throwing fits and hanging up on them as I asked Shaw to match promotional offers from rival Telus. For the record, I don’t deny asking for better, which is my right as a customer, but I do deny being rude. Did my efforts get me anywhere? No. And truth be told, I won’t leave Shaw for Telus, because all those deals for free stuff require a three-year contract, which is a scary thing for guys like me who fear commitment. Just ask my fiancee, who kindly waited nine years for a ring.
What’s more scary, however, is just how much information those telecommunications companies collect about us and how often they hand it over to authorities. In 2011 alone, telecoms provided law enforcement agencies with information on 780,000 customers, according to data recently released by Canada’s privacy commissioner. Some of those disclosures were no doubt legitimate, perhaps to track people sharing child pornography on the Internet, but you have to wonder if at least some of the requests were mere fishing expeditions. You also have to wonder exactly what the telecoms have on you and if it’s accurate. In my case, I’m not so sure. I got my Shaw file notes after emailing a
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letter produced by a simple online tool called Access My Info. It’s free and available at www.openmedia.ca/myinfo, and companies are obliged to respond. I was shocked by one particular exchange documented in my response package. As the agent I dealt with on Sept. 1, 2010, noted, I called in that day to inquire about Shaw matching an offer from Telus for $15-amonth home phone and Internet service. “When we tried to get some details about
this promo that he saw,” the agent wrote, I started “throwing a fit and getting frustrated.” “He basically just wanted a yes/no answer if we will match the rate or not, kept cutting me off. We tried to be patient and nice to (Joe) but it didn’t help, he hung up while on hold.” I have no doubt I became frustrated trying to get a straight answer, but I deny throwing a fit. And therein lies the problem, according to one expert. “They’re taking notes that reflect their take on the situation, but probably wouldn’t be very objective, and they’re storing those notes and they could potentially be handed over to law enforcement without a warrant,” said David Christopher, spokesman for Open Media, one of the partners in Access My Info.
“If someone takes the wrong view and draws the wrong conclusion that you’re a raving lunatic or an angry person, you could lose out,” he said. “This is obviously a concern.” Christopher also warned that the Protecting Canadians From Online Crime Act, which gained preliminary approval in Parliament on Wednesday, grants immunity to telecoms that provide customers’ personal information to law enforcement agencies without a warrant, a practice ruled unconstitutional in June by the Supreme Court of Canada. With such a law looming, I urge you to find out what your telecom company has on you. Just make sure you’re polite about it. Joe Fries is a reporter at the Western News.
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Caught in conflict with city staff I am one of over 80 condo owners in Cherry Lane Towers who, through our strata council, have been in conflict with the city staff for nearly four years about roll shutters installed to provide some relief against the Okanagan sun. The hundreds of unpaid hours dedicated by strata council members to meetings, inspections, studies and correspondence will have been matched by city staff hours paid through our taxes. In 2003, when owners chose to explore the idea of these roll shutters, the city administration then in place advised that building permits were not required for “retractable” installations and had no interest. With this determination, I and other owners invested more than $500,000 in various combinations of roll shutters and screens that enhance the seasonal use of our balconies. All installations were carried out by a local licensed company with a solid reputation using factory-trained personnel with extensive experience. We now have a new city administration that takes the position that permits must be obtained retroactively for installations made up to 11 years ago (a cash grab?) These shutters and screens have been installed throughout B.C., North America
Problem doesn’t exist
Recently we moved from Osoyoos to Penticton to be closer to the hospital due to health concerns. We spent hours researching the Cherry Lane Towers location as it is a solidly built steel and concrete building and in excellent condition. We purchased a unit containing balcony roll shutters. We were confident and assured by everything we researched on these roll shutters that the city would accept all the hours of correspondence strata and Talius Industries provided city staff and councillors, confirming the structural integrity of these installations that have been in place for up to 11 years and have survived exceptional local storm conditions without incident. $500,000 have been invested in these roll shutters with Penticton city staff approval and the approval of former mayor Dan Ashton, also acknowledging that no permits were needed. We were surprised and disappointed to receive a letter on Aug. 20 from the current building and permitting manager stating the city wanted to bring
and the Caribbean and the manufacturer, a continent-wide enterprise based in B.C., states that Penticton is the only jurisdiction in their market area requesting building permits and the first to raise any safety-related issues. We are owners caught between two generations of conflicting city staff. A study paid for by the strata in mid2011 made clear that there was no relevant legislation then in place in respect to balconies and the author took the initiative to construct possible guidelines based on the 2010 National Fire Protection Act, a version that was not in effect when the installations were made. Whatever their merit, these were only suggestions by a single consultant which have not been reviewed by the governing bodies and have no apparent legislative authority. Despite this, city staff is using this report to demand possible removal of all roll shutters, their replacement with screens, or the costly and unsightly installation of sprinklers on concrete balconies with a fire resistant finish. Compliance could cost the owners involved, many of whom are senior widows or widowers on fixed incomes, as much as another $500,000. The alternative, city staff say, would be consideration of in-
our unit’s balcony into safety compliance (totally disregarding all the correspondence proving these roll shutters are structurally safe). On Sept. 24 we received another letter from the current building and permitting manager stating that if we do not comply by Oct. 4 the city may have no other recourse but to recommend to city council that it consider a resolution directing the corporate officer of the city to file a notice in the Kamloops Land Title Office against our property. How is it that current city officials can just ignore and reverse approval given by former mayor Dan Ashton and the city officials serving with him and demand retroactive city permits or they will file a notice on our property in the land title office? Why is it that city staff has refused to respond to the various requests from owners to provide us with regulations and bylaws governing balconies on noncombustible buildings in effect at the time the installations were made? The owners have not received any statements of specific violations we are being accused of. The owners with roll shutters are seniors on a fixed budget.
To pay out thousands or more dollars to fix a problem that doesn’t exist, would be a hardship. Does certain city staff not have enough work to do that they would waste tax dollars pursuing a problem that doesn’t exist and keep them from conducting genuine business in Penticton? Bob and Sandy Bell Unit owner, Cherry Lane Towers Penticton
Changing the Rules
I am another of the large group of senior owners in Cherry Lane Towers who made a major investment in a combination of shutters and blinds to allow summer use of a large attractive balcony. This installation was made at a time when the city planning department had no interest and did not require a building permit for retractable installations of this nature. I now face demands from a new generation of staff to apply for a retroactive building permit, remove or replace two small shutters at substantial additional cost or pay the even higher costs of extending my building sprinkler system onto the balcony. The alternative is report-
dividual resolutions to put notice on title. This lengthy process would surely divert the attention of city council from other more important matters. I do not know why city staff is focusing on a modern concrete and steel development, fully sprinklered and rated as fire resistant. It is clear that the restrictions and compliance actions they are proposing could be applied to most or all other apartment and strata developments in the city including those with glassed-in balconies. Be wary Penticton. City staff may soon be staging an event near you. The potential resulting costs to citizens and the tax-paid legal and financial consequences are frightening. I am disappointed that, notwithstanding the more than $500,000 spent by us owners in good faith and the threat of arbitrary compliance actions that could cost a group of senior property owners another $500,000, no member of city council other than former mayor Dan Ashton took the time to make a personal inspection of these installations or review the impact of the staff proposals. Brian Remus Unit owner, Cherry Lane Towers Penticton
edly notice on title that could significantly affect the value of my property. It is disturbing that this new generation of staff says they have the right to override the policy decisions of the previous administration. Even more disturbing is their claimed authority to demand compliance actions that would cost me thousands of dollars and all of the owners involved, hundreds of dollars. These demands are based on guidelines proposed by a single consultant in a report that the city did not commission and that was prepared long after the shutter installations. These guidelines are not reflected in the current codes, have not been seen or vetted by the relevant provincial authorities, and have not been incorporated in any municipal bylaw. Does city staff really have the power to independently make and enforce arbitrary additions to the building and fire codes that appear to lack any legislative authority? If so, where does this end and how does anyone launch an effective appeal? It is difficult to fight city hall. When staff does not respond to your arguments, does not provide needed answers, and will not quote relevant
legislation, there is nothing you can do. Threats of a legal confrontation mean little since the staff has lawyers and potential case cost paid for through the city budget. Property owners on the other hand must engage legal counsel at their own expense, making an objective review by a third party or the court virtually impossible. The only alternative might be increased public pressure on this and future city councils to take a closer look at some of the staff initiatives, the justification and the impact these can and are having on local businesses and individual property owners. If you agree, please speak out. C.F. Armstrong Penticton
A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:
On mayoral candidates vilified in posters:
“I have always said if you think you can do the job better, put your name in. This kind of thing is childish and does nothing but take the focus off the issues.” — posted by Donna Dulewich
“The mayoral candidates should thank smart one who made these for the extra publicity! Their names are just a little better known now!”
— posted by Christopher Sean Marte
“Oooooh the “good people” won’t run for office out of fear? No, no. The good people don’t fear backlash from public outcry because they are standing tall beside them. Well played, annon. Points for creativity. I would suggest the next graphic be a barren landscape of Pen(ticton), a dystopia of grey wash.”
— posted by Danièle Israd
On free Penticton Vees tickets for youth:
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— posted by Terri Phillips
On Penticton mayor candidate withdraws:
“However Mr.Chan’s comments were wrong to speak, I hope he learned a valuable lesson. I do believe his intentions on trying to run for mayor were real and I must say Edson Chan was a man about this all the way....He did see his actions were wrong and admitted so. He did not clam up and walk away therefore he is honest and with some more life experience I see him as a possible candidate down the road.”
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We need to hear candidates vision Here we go again, has it become apparent that city developers and city hall values tax revenue far more than green space, recreation and tourism? Penticton used to rock years ago, but with city planners and bad decisions at city hall, has tourism and recreation not slipped away to favour tax revenues for their seemingly personal projects that they think is best without public approval? Is the agenda now to favour retirement and revenue for projects the city and its citizens really do not need? Does anyone remember how jammed-packed Skaha was before they removed the road and beach
parking? Have zoning changes that have been eliminating heritage motels, waterparks, campgrounds, etc. not made Penticton less favourable to the family and youth that used to thrive here? Do youth and families spend money far more than seniors do? Is it only me or is Penticton gradually turning into Seniorville? Zero offence to seniors as I am nearing senior years myself, but the youth are here to have fun, spend money and enjoy their vacation to the max. Many people trash Boonstock, but the city was packed with spenders. Yes, it has some issues to address but I am for it. How soon we forget we were at one time the same youth enjoying life like there
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was no tomorrow. The city is quick to take legal action against those that criticize it, but is spending taxpayers dollars, eliminating green space, recreation areas, parking without public approval not misappropriation of public property and funds? Would a class action suit to those responsible not help extinguish such constant change and set an example that Penticton actually belongs to its citizens? And, would Penticton not be better off with a more youth oriented city planner that favoured more green space and recreation without having to sell out Penticton’s green and recreation areas for more tax revenue or ideas
Thanks, angels
On a very windy fall day, Sept. 24, I had just driven up to the bank to deposit some money, all of it in small bills in an unsealed envelope. I dropped the envelope, and all the money fell out, and went twirling around in the air, and was blown all over the parking lot. I was in tears. I knew there was no way I would be able to gather that money up, but then my three male angels came running. They went chasing that money all over the large parking lot, even looking under parked cars to make sure they got it all. All three of those angels came up to me with the money in their hands to return to me. I am so grateful to those three beautiful men. Even the people in the bank saw what was going on, and when I told them every single bill was found, some of those people clapped. I did not know those men and they didn’t know me. I don’t think those men even know each other. I want to thank you fellows from the bottom of my heart; that day you were my angels. Good things will come your way. Chere Regambal Penticton
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All that’s fall ...
I’ve been playing slo-pitch in Penticton for years. Over the last few years I’ve come to know a woman named Mira Lipovsek. Mira volunteers her
not public approved? Therefore, should we also in the next election favour a more enviromental/heritage council and mayor? Should there not be implemented in stone a well-advertised online vote for any waterfront or green space change? What good is a larger marina if there is no place for trucks and boat trailers to park? Once park space is gone, it will never return. Is another restaurant worth this trade off for more revenue? What if the city stopped this spending spree and concentrated to improve what we already have and enjoy? Is the suggestion of a waterpark in such limited space just a dream to appease those opposed? And, are
time at Lions Park and the surrounding Parkway fields, cleaning up garbage, collecting empties, chasing after foul balls and home runs. Mira also clears all the fields of lost and found and holds them in the field shed until they can be returned to the owner. She ensures the lights are turned off and the shed is locked up after everyone has left. This amazing woman also takes the time to visit with the players and get to know everyone. Mira, we thank you for your time and dedication. Please know that we all talk about you often with appreciation and respect. We pay for the fields and the umpires when we register for slo-pitch. It would be nice if we could pay Mira for her time as well. All I know is, she’s pretty awesome and ball wouldn’t be the same without her. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Anona Kampe K-OS, Moves Like Jagger and Silver Grizzlies
sessment which I totally agree with. Our elderly civic statesman John Vassilaki has been canonized by Cliff Bristow. To classify John as a gifted “know-itall,” is, in my opinion, wrong. Perhaps the reason John decided not to attend the UBCM is that the attendees at the UBCM would show up some of the true colours he represents. If Mr. Vassilaki has learned one thing during his time on city council it is how to work an audience for his benefit. However, when you see what he is all about, anyone can see how nasty he can be. Residents will remember his personal attack on librarian Larry Little a few years ago and his slapdown of a fellow councilman earlier this year at a council meeting. Quality candidate for the position of mayor? Not in any normal lifetime. Penticton certainly deserves better, and I encourage anyone to look beyond the window dressing and political game playing which is alive and flourishing in Penticton. Rick Joncas Penticton
Political game-playing
The letters in the Sept. 26 issue of the Penticton Western News by Alan Kidd and Cliff Bristow are certainly in opposition with each other’s position. Anyone with the slightest knowledge or the responsibilities of anyone who is elected to public office and their obligation to represent all people in their community. Alan Kidd is 100 per cent accurate in his position and as-
they actually serious to again push for dock space by the Sicamous as I have heard? Do they have zero respect for the rejection of this agenda in the last lakeshore fiasco? Is another rally necessary to again stop this insanity? Why is it we have to constantly battle city hall with such ill ideas? Maybe a drastic change at city hall is necessary for the survival of what is left of Penticton being a fun place not only to live and visit, but to ensure our children enjoy this city the same way we did. I would love to hear candidates vision for the future of Penticton before the next vote.
End of tranquility
In 2004 we decided to move from Summerland to beautiful Penticton, to be closer to the hospital and many amenities not found in smaller centres. We found a perfect apartment with two balconies in the Cherry Lane Towers overlooking the city. At that time other buildings were constructed around us, so we decided in or-
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der to minimize the dust, keep out the rain, wind and sleet to install on both ends of our balconies roll shutters. These have been in use in Europe and North America for many years. Matter of fact, when we had the severe storm in Penticton which blew over many trees in the park at Skaha Lake, we had no problem. The roll shutters prevented the ceiling panels from flying away, as happened on many balconies which did not have this protection. They are wonderful to keep the heat in, the cold out and are burglar safe. We asked our strata for a permit and the shutters were installed by a Penticton firm. After having them for eight years, we and other owners received a letter from the City of Penticton, that we have to get a retroactive building permit and perhaps do remedial work on our balconies. This may cost several hundred or even thousands of dollars. It seems that the city in need of money tries to get it from vulnerable seniors who live in the Cherry Lane Towers. After 10 years of excellent performance the city is waking up to the fact they never required and requested building permits and inspections at installation. The building and permitting manager of the city is threatening us to put liens on our titles if we do not comply. That ended our tranquility. Erika and Norbert Ricker Penticton
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From RESEARCH on Pg. 1 Scientists, technicians and field staff will be at the event to teach people about apples, cherries and more through interactive exhibits and activities. Guided field tours will also be available. “It’s really kind of exciting because the centre has contributed to the local region, the agricultural community and we’ve grown with the community and we work very closely with industry I’m definitely excited about what we’re doing,” said MacKenzie. “Our partnership with the community has been really good over the years.” The research station has been home to beef cattle, poultry, sheep and a Jersey cattle herd that set records for milk and butterfat production. Several branches of research were discontinued while the horticultural research expanded. Today, the research station is best known for its fruit research, especially the development of the Spartan apple. Work on this variety began in 1924 and the commercial trial took place in 1936. The Spartan is a hybrid of the Macintosh and Newton apples.
Whether it’s the Spartan apple or the sterile insect release (SIR) program, over the past century PARC has contributed many innovations to help keep growers in the Okanagan, and across Canada, ahead of the curve. Today, PARC’s research professionals and staff focus their energy in three broad areas of expertise: horticulture and environment, crop protection, and food science and technology. “Our research is really tied to what’s important to the industry. Also what we’re addressing here is certainly regional but it also has impact nationally and internationally,” said MacKenzie. “The SIR program began at the centre and now it’s the envy of many places in the world to have that area-wide pest management which then allows you to reduce pesticide influence and do things a little bit differently. I mean we have a lot of organic orchards because of that program.” Current horticulture programs include the tree fruit breeding programs, wine grape research, and environment and resource management. Plant pathology, entomology and Minor Use pesticide programs
are geared towards a variety of crops. Among the things the food science and technology group focuses on are research on food safety and quality. The office and lab complex was constructed in 1984 at a cost of $23.8 million, including the equipment. As well on Oct. 4, the popular on-site Summerland Ornamental Gardens, which celebrates its own centennial in two years, is joining in the festivities. They were designed in 1916 by Alf Aveson and Joseph Smith. The gardens will open the historic superintendent’s house for tours, refreshments and a silent auction. In the gardens, interesting and informative guided tours of the xeriscape (water wise) garden - the largest in Canada - the welcome carden, highlights of the gardens and much more will be happening. Also a perennial plant sale with some unusual plants for fall plantings with expert advice on plant selection and planting instructions if desired. “We also do a lot in the area. In the last two years we’ve had 32 workshops and seminars and we are
crTc mutes kelowna rock station’s bid to reach city Joe Fries
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Canada’s radio regulator has muted a Kelowna classic rock station’s bid to reach ears here. Newcap Radio applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission earlier this year to change the “contours” of its K96.3 FM broadcast area so it could be heard in Penticton. The proposed change, ostensibly to improve signal reception in West Kelowna, would have been accomplished by moving the K96.3 transmitter onto an antenna shared with sister station Country 100.7 FM atop Okanagan Mountain. But in a decision released Wednesday, the CRTC ruled against the move, primarily because it would have amounted to granting a new licence without following due process. “We are disappointed with the decision,” Dallas Gray, general manager for Newcap Radio Okanagan, said in an email, adding the company has no plans to pursue the matter further. According to the CRTC decision, Newcap
argued Penticton “lacks format diversity and that approval of its application would provide a new format to the area and repatriate listeners who tune to classic rock via satellite radio.” It also claimed that increasing the coverage area of K96.3 would “bring the station to a level of profitability that would ensure continued service to Kelowna.” Three competing radio companies fought to block the application, partly on the grounds it would lead to the “regionalization” of K96.3 programming “at the expense of local service to Kelowna, resulting in a negative financial impact on other Kelowna FM stations.” The intervenors also argued the application would “compromise the integrity” of the CRTC licensing process by
introducing a new radio station in Penticton through a “technical amendment for an existing station.” All of those arguments were upheld by the CRTC. “The commission was of the view that Newcap’s proposal was not designed to improve service to the Kelowna area but rather to expand (K96.3’s) service area to include Penticton,” it said in the decision. “Approval of the technical change would therefore have been akin to granting Newcap a new service for Penticton without the competitive process that would normally apply.” The CRTC was also concerned that allowing K96.3 to enter the Penticton market “could serve to draw revenue away from Penticton stations.”
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Apple pickers at the pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food canada research centre circa 1914.
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Oliver council wants back in Joe Fries
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All five members of Oliver town council are looking to win back their seats in the Nov. 15 municipal election. Mayor Ron Hovanes thinks that’s an indication politicians, at least, are eager to keep the town’s momentum going. The mayor cited the $55-million overhaul of South Okanagan Secondary School, which includes the new Frank Venables Theatre, along with construction underway on the $193-million Okanagan Correctional Centre, both of which have provided boosts to the local economy. He’s also bullish on the planned $325-million renovation and addition to Penticton Regional Hospital. “Any job from Summerland to the border, to us, is a local job,” the mayor said. “We’ve got so much going for us the next couple years.” Hovanes also confirmed he’ll be seeking a third term in the top job. He served from 2005 to 2008, but sat out one term while he made an unsuccessful bid for provincial office, then was re-elected in 2011. “I believe I have a lot to give, and I believe I owe it to the community to step forward and say I’m willing to take on the next term,” he said. All four town councillors — Jack Bennest, Maureen Doerr, David Mattes and Larry Schwartzenberger — have also confirmed they’ll run again. Besides picking politicians, residents in the Town of Oliver and the surrounding rural Area C of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will also be asked at the polls to approve a new agreement for operation of the Frank Venables Theatre. That arrangement would cost local property owners up to 14 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to run the theatre.
BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS — About 80 members of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce attended the recent Business After Business gathering at Guerard’s Fine Furniture in downtown Penticton recently. Also on hand was the design team at Guerard’s, giving out interior design tips. The next scheduled Business After Business members-only gathering is Oct. 9 hosted by Tumbleweed Gallery.
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RCMP investigating break-in at PMHA office Joe Fries
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A police investigation is underway after a break-in at the Penticton Minor Hockey Association office earlier this week. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Rick Dellebuur said the culprit is suspected to have gained entry to the office, located on the second floor of Memorial Arena, by tampering with the
door lock between 8:30 p.m. Monday and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. “It doesn’t appear anything was taken,” said Dellebuur. He said a cash box was found on the office floor, but the box was believed to have contained only cheques and receipts. “There’s no cash kept in that office, so they just kind of rustled through some stuff,”
said Dellebuur. Investigators don’t think the break-in is connected to the ongoing fraud investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $300,000 from PMHA by its former treasurer. “There’s no link to that,” said Dellebuur. “It just looks like some opportunist was hoping that there was maybe some cash or something in that office.”
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A Penticton man’s penchant for carving was revealed after he received a tool from his brother as a present in 1990. “I had a bad hand injury and my brother bought me a dremel for Christmas, as therapy for the hand injury,” said Jordan Straker. “That was the beginning of my carving. I’d never used a Dremel. I had no interest in wood carving.” Straker also had no art training, formal or otherwise, but believed his artistic abilities must have been intrinsic and waiting to be discovered. “My first carving, I won best in show at a local carving show, and I said, ‘OK, this is where I need to be,’” he said with a laugh. “I made headstones, but I was not really an artistic person, I thought. I just designed headstones.” Without any artistic training, Straker said he had no concept of dimensions or proportions and believes he was simply blessed with the patience and attention to detail required for this type of art. On average, he invests about 14 hours a day working on one of his pieces. “I have one here that I’m working on, it’s got 60,000 of those little beads on them, and I’ve re-painted them three times each,” he said, before laughing and adding, “It’s got to be a little bit of insanity, you know because I don’t have to, I want to.” When people see his work, they’re struck by the realism every piece of art conveys. Straker uses wood to carve native-style shirts and dresses, moccasins, as well as western-style guns and holsters. and with everything from the beads, to the feathers and texturing, he’s able to make the objects appear as leather to the naked eye. One of his gun-and-holster carvings was removed from a popular sales website for violating its no weapons policy, but was later re-instated when the company realized
its error. In his native pieces, Straker uses no historical references or photos as he’s working on them, but yet he’s had people from different tribes approach him and remark on the authenticity of his art. “I just put my hands around the wood, and I just make it up,” he said. “I actually won’t look at pictures because I’m afraid that something might sneak into my subconscious that I don’t want to.” He started selling his wood pieces about 10 years ago and about two years ago, he began carving gourds, which are dried fruits that come from California, have a hard outer shell and a texture similar to wood. “I started carving the gourds because the wood carvings cost so much money,” said Straker, noting his gourd carvings require about a month of work, whereas the wood
carvings take three to four months. He recently moved to Penticton from Calgary, where he’d lived for many years. His art has been on display at the Downtown Community Market. During his career, Straker’s work has received hundreds of carving awards, including best new artist, and multiple wins for best in show, collector’s choice and artist’s choice awards at the Calgary Stampede Western Art Auction. Accolades aside, Straker said he’s appreciative of what he’s been given and added that he’s got no choice but to continue. “I really do say it’s a gift; I don’t wear it on my chest as a badge,” he said. “It’s really just something that I have to do.”
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The big shout-out to the fall grape harvest culminates with the Valley First Grand Finale Consumer Tastings at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. “It is really exciting this year because we have revamped it and added some really cool new stuff,” said Lori Pike-Raffan, public relations director for the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society. “We wanted to add a new experience this year.”
The Grand Finale Consumer Tastingswill go on a valleywide wine tour under one roof at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Oct. 10 and 11. It wraps up the 34th Okanagan Fall Wine Festival with over 80 wineries will be pouring a wide spectrum of British Columbia wines. “It’s virtually impossible for someone to experience 80 wineries on a tour over a weekend, but we make that happen here,” said Pike-Raffan. “It is an awesome opportunity to get to sample from across the Okanagan in one or two evenings.”
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Improving cardiovascular health requires more than simply subscribing to a healthy diet and active lifestyle, says a medical expert on the subject. “A number of natural substances support good health of the heart and the entire cardiovascular system,” said Ken Walker, MD, who goes by the pen name Dr. W. Gifford-Jones in his book What I learned as a Medical Journalist and is speaking Oct. 7 at the Cleland Theatre at 7 p.m. Walker was making reference to how using high doses of Vitamin C and Lysine, an amino acid, can prevent the hardening of the arteries that can lead to a heart attack. “It really is a fundamental finding because never before – to my knowledge – has anyone shown that any medication can literally reverse hardening of the arteries,” he said. His first exposure to the concept of ingesting large amounts of Vitamin C came when he was interviewing the late Dr. Linus Pauling, a two- time Nobel Prize winner who used up to 20,000 milligrams of Vitamin C daily. “He told me that the reason for the epidemic of heart attacks was because people weren’t getting enough Vitamin C because humans don’t make Vitamin C and animals do,” said Walker. He said that according to Pauling, Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, and acts as the glue that holds coronary cells together, in the same manner that mortar is needed for bricks. In addition Lysine, which is similar to steel rods used in concrete, makes collagen stronger. “The human body, according to Pauling, is the same. “We’re only getting small amounts of Vitamin C and therefore, we’re developing large amounts of coronary vascular disease,” noted Walker, 89. He added that Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher discovered that large amounts of Vitamin C and Lysine can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal photographs, and then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C and Lysine. One year later additional pictures showed atherosclerosis had
regressed in retinal arteries. The typical dosage required in order to experience the positive effects are 6,000 milligrams of daily Vitamin C and 5,000 milligrams of daily Lysine, said Walker. “You just can’t get enough from food, vegetables and juices to give you that amount,” he said. People also need to live a healthy lifestyle and not rely solely on Vitamin C and Lysine supplementation, said Walker. “You’ve got to exercise, you’ve got to watch your weight, you’ve got to avoid smoking and not drink too much, all the good things that you’re supposed to do that goes along with it,” he said. In addition, Walker isn’t advocating for people to stop using their present doctor-prescribed medications for keeping their cholesterol levels in check. “All I’m going to do is give them a second opinion when I come out here to the community,” he said. Walker is a graduate of The University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He took post-graduate training in surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, McGill University in Montreal and Harvard. During his medical training he has been a family doctor, hotel doctor and ship’s surgeon. He is a fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons and author of seven books. His medical column is published by 70 Canadian newspapers, several in the U.S. and the Epoch Times which has editions in a number of European countries. He was senior editor of the Canadian Doctor, a regular contributor to the magazine Fifty Plus and other publications. His Gifford-Jones Foundation donated $500,000 to establish The Gifford-Jones Professorship in Pain Control and Palliative Care at The University of Toronto Medical School. During his career he has travelled extensively to interview a number of internationally renowned scientists and researchers. For more information regarding the presentation, call Nature’s Fare at 250492-7763.
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events Until Oct. 11 — The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Signature events include the Valley First Grand Finale Consumer Tastings at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Oct. 10 and 11. Oct. 3 — Eat a Burger: Promote Mental Health Awareness at the Barley Mill at 5:30 p.m. Features a 50/50 draw, silent auction and music by Slapdog. Tickets are $15. Oct.4 — Meet My June author Danial Neil at Hooked On Books 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4 —Oliver Community Arts Council’s fall show and sale with public voting happening from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Reception and awards from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 to 5 — Artist Shayn Hagel presents his newest work, 16 art panels, along with work by Art House member Jessie Dunlop from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Art House located at 2345 Government St. Oct. 5 — Oliver’s Festival of the Grape runs from noon to 5 p.m. featuring fun for the whole family. Grape stomping competition, live music including Juno-award winning band The Paperboys and more. For more visit www.pentictonwesternnews.com
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Jordan Jasper lifts a glass and says prost! at last year’s oktoberfest. The event is expected to attract over 800 people this year on oct. 18 at the penticton Trade and Convention Centre.
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traditional music but they entertain the crowd with the famed German drinking songs, yodelling and beer drinking contests. New this year is the Austria Vancouver Club Edelweiss Dancers who are all of Austrian or German heritage and will bring to life the folk dances that originated in the mountain villages throughout the Alps and surrounding regions.
lashback, known as a party and dance band, will close out the night with hit music from the 1960-80s. The Coconut Express shuttle will be running from the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to take people to downtown locations including the Penticton Lakeside Resort, Best Damn Sports Bar, The Mule and Bar One.
Tickets for the Oct. 18 Oktoberfest are $25 and available at www. valleyfirsttix.com, by phone at 1-877-7632849 or in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC and the Wine Country Visitor Centre. All money raised at the event is donated back into the community. Last year Oktoberfest organizers donated to the SS Sicamous.
pinot bar shakes up wine festival from WINE on Pg. 11 “We are developing an amazing reputation for pinot because of the unique microclimates from Osoyoos to Kamloops that makes it so special,” said Pike-Raffan. “We are able to grow really well in all types of varietals from big reds in Osoyoos to beautiful reislings in Lake Country.” The two-day Valley First Grand Finale Consumer Tastings also includes live entertainment, artisan breads, gourmet cheeses and samples from Nesters Market will be offered as well. Eventgoers can purchase their favourite wines at the on-site store presented by BC Liqour Stores.
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Employees of the local Valley First branch joined their co-workers in other parts of the Southern Interior to lend a helping hand to non-profit agencies in their communities for several days this week. As part of the company’s second annual Make a Difference Days, the Penticton staffers took on tasks with the Raise a Reader and Better at Home programs, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, Critteraid and some primer and paint work at the Little Triumphs Daycare centre. Mark Parker and Kim Fletcher were among those who traded their computers for brushes and rollers at Little Triumphs. “It really makes it worthwhile when you see the kids and they like the centre a lot more because it looks nice just for what you did for a couple of hours,” said Parker. “It feels great, I have a little girl who’s four too. I think it’s very important for people to get out into the community and help and you take this story back and it motivates others to get and help and want to get out and do stuff.” Also helping out with the painting work were members of the Penticton Vees hockey club of the B.C. Hockey League. Volunteers were also out in full force Sunday at the fifth annual TD Tree Days to help plant several hundred plants and shrubs along the banks
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HUNTER MISKA and the Penticton Vees are excited to put on a show for their fans against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks today at the South Okanagan Events Centre in their home opener at 7 p.m. Both teams have a 3-1-0 record entering the game. Ian Webster/Merritt Herald
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Coming out flying, is what the Penticton Vees co-captain Patrick Sexton expects of his teammates Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. “We’re going to be ready to go, to show this town we mean business this year,” said Sexton as the puck drops on their tilt with the 3-1-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 7 p.m. “We’re looking for an RBC Cup. We want to start that off on the right foot.” The Vees dressing room is buzzing with excitement, especially the new players who haven’t played in front of large crowds. “It’s exciting, even I’m getting goose bumps talking about it,” said Sexton. “Hopefully we can pack the barn. I would love to see the support from the town and the community.” A new four-year partnership with Peters Bros. Construction should help boost the crowd as they are paying for single game tickets for kids 18 and under. “We are all really appreciative,” said Sexton of the partnership. “The louder and rowdier it is, the more fun it is for us to play. You always want to play in front of big crowds.” After losing to the Merritt Centennials 5-0 last weekend, Sexton agreed the Silverbacks will be a good challenge for them to regroup.
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“It’s a team we didn’t have success against last year,” he said. Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson said they face a strong team with skill up front and a veteran goalie in Angus Redmond. “We had some good battles with them a year ago and it shouldn’t be any different come Friday night,” said Harbinson. Silverbacks coach Brandon West expects the two teams to play fast, entertaining hockey with tight checking. “It will be hard-nosed hockey I think,” said West. “When these two teams collide, it’s usually that brand of hockey.” What the Silverbacks want to do to leave the SOEC with two points is compete hard while winning their races and battles. The Silverbacks are not worrying about how the Vees play. “We know that they are a high octane offensive team that plays good defence,” he added. “They have had a lot of success over the years.” West also said the Vees possess
a “good mix of skill and grit in their line up.” “We look forward to that challenge of matching that,” he said. The Vees will see a familiar face in the Silverbacks jersey in Josh Blanchard, who joined Salmon Arm from the Surrey Eagles on Wednesday in a trade for defenceman Andy Chugg. Vees notes: Hockey Canada announced its rosters for the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. On Canada White, Tyson Jost was selected, while defenceman Dante Fabbro was selected to Canada Red ... For the home opener, London Drugs will be handing out cowbells and thunderstix; however, it’s on a first come, first served basis. Also, the Vees will be handing out their 2014-2015 commemorative fridge magnet schedule ... Special guest, Mr. Oh Canada, Mark Donnelly, will sing the anthem and there will be a special group of Vees alumni dropping the puck for a ceremonial face-off ... New this year, the Vees will be selling collectable posters that will feature a different player each game. Fans will have the opportunity to get their poster signed in the BC Hockey Hall of Fame. To start the year off, co-captain, Cody DePourcq, will be the first player to be featured for home opener.
Excitement is building as Penticton plays its first Interior Field Lacrosse game at King’s Park in two years. “I think it is good that we are hosting again. Hopefully, an opportunity for lacrosse people who maybe don’t play field lacrosse to come out and see the game,” said Penticton Heat under-14 coach Dan Chetner. There is a variety of reasons for Penticton not hosting games, but part of it has to do with centralizing play to reduce travel and other issues. King’s Park will be filled with action on Oct. 5 as the under-14 squad, with seven wins in eight games, plays its first game at 9:30 a.m. on field two against Kelowna. Then at 2 p.m. they will take on North Okanagan. Penticton’s under-12 team, which is 0-7-1, faces Kelowna at 8 a.m. on field one, then Kamloops on the same field at 3:30 p.m. Games will be played in the U-12 to U-16 level. Last weekend, Penticton played in Salmon Arm and Kamloops. Losing 8-6 to Kamloops in Salmon Arm, Beau Chetner finished with three goals and two assists, Kale Lawrence with two goals, Ty Ricard one goal, while Matt Carson and Collin Duffield had two assists. They rolled over Kelowna 14-1 in their other match. Carson led the offence with t w o goals and seven points, Lawrence netted four goals and added two assists, while Duffield had two goals and an assist. Keegan Allen scored twice, while Connor Ramage, Logan Cote, Matt Marshall and Aiden Warren each scored once. In Kamloops, the U14 team easily defeated North Okanagan 9-1 and edged Kamloops 8-7. In the 9-1 win, Chetner finished with a goal and five points, Marshall and Duffield had three goals, Carson scored once and added an assist, while Marshall, Warren and Aidan Canada each had one assist. Against Kamloops, Duffield racked up four goals, while Carson scored twice and Ricard and Lawrence each added a goal.
“I think the fact that we had two close games with Kamloops sort of renews Our players our focus and gives are starting to us a reason for trying come together to our imas a team. prove our team play,” — Richard Henson said Chetner. “We need to find areas where we can execute better than we have been.” The U12 team coached by Chris Danby lost 10-3 to Kelowna and 12-1 to Kamloops in Salmon Arm. In Kamloops, they lost 10-3 to Kamloops and earned a 5-5 tie against Kelowna. Danby’s co-coach Richard Henson said the team played well in Salmon Arm, showing improvement. “Our players are starting to come together as a team,” said Henson. “At the beginning of the season, our team lost to both Kamloops and Kelowna with a significant point spread. On Sunday, we closed this gap significantly.” Henson added the players started to believe in themselves and their teammates. “Most of the players are athletic, but being mentally in the game and having confidence changes how players play,” he said. “This was infectious and now the players know that we can be competitive.” LIAM CYR, of the North Okanagan, controls the ball for Penticton’s Under-12 team. They and the under-14 squad will be playing at King’s Park Sunday. Evan Buhler/Black Press
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THE PENTICTON THUNDER wrapped up its fall ball season on Tuesday with a game between Team Red and Team Blue. Top left, Ben Nelson made it home safely as catcher Dexter Madsen couldn’t apply the tag fast enough. The Penticton Minor Baseball Association held the program throughout September. Above, Thunder pitcher Tyler Witkowski begins his delivery with the hope his pitch will blow by the batter.
them go a perfect 6-0 in exhibition action before heading to Kamloops. “It’s been a pretty good experience,” said Deleon. “I got an eye opener because I haven’t coached at this level in a long time. I hope some of the kids saw the talent that was out there. Hopefully they took something away
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Mosquito-level players from the Penticton Minor Baseball Association jumped all over the chance to continue their season in September. “We’ve played quite a bit of baseball,” said Nash Bilenki, who noticed improvement in his skills as a catcher and third basemen. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 31 kids showed up to the ball park on Edmonton Avenue to work on their skills under the guidance of their coaches, one of them being Junior Deleon, the former South Okanagan Minor Baseball Association midget Tigers coach, who was asked to help. Benjamin Avila used the extra practices to learn more about the pitching and shortstop positions. Avila, a knuckle-ball pitcher like his favorite, R.A. Dickey of the Toronto Blue Jays, loved being back on the field. He said it’s better than winter ball that keeps them indoors, claiming it’s “not as good as outside.” “It’s been kind of nice to have an extended season,” said Bilenki, who tries to work hard and make plays like his favourite player, Brett Lawrie of the Blue Jays. On weekends the Thunder played exhibition games and then traveled for the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association 13 and under Fall Classic on Sept. 26. Penticton lost to Vancouver Minor 15-5, Calgary Absolute 11-2 and Kamloops Red 10-7. They also earned a win against Kamloops No. 2. Deleon was impressed by the players’ talent and watched
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from that.” Deleon said they played well with some players stepping up. Bilenki said it was fun to see teams from Vancouver and Calgary. Dominic Delisle-Lavoie also thought they performed well and had fun learning from Deleon, who he said is a good
coach. One of the things he picked up from Deleon was how to take a proper lead off. Deleon found that working with the young group brought fun back to the game for him. “They want to learn. The group itself is basically pushing each other to become better,” he said.
in the South Okanagan Events Centre Friday. At 5 p.m. Penticton faces Chilliwack at Memorial Arena. On Saturday, Penticton and the OHA square off at 6:30 a.m. in Memorial Arena. Penticton then plays Coquitlam at Memorial Arena at 1:15 p.m. OHA faces Vancouver at 5:45 p.m. at Memorial Arena. The playoff rounds of the tournament begin Sunday at 6:30 a.m. with teams facing off for the championship at 1:15 p.m. at Memorial Arena. Other teams playing include Abbotsford, Cloverdale, Mission, Port Coquitlam and Semiahmoo at the SOEC, Memorial and McLaren arenas.
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Penticton Golf and Country Club has mixed fall bridge Tuesday’s starting Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. People are encouraged to make their own tables. If people are unable to create their own four-some, those interested in playing are asked to put their name on a spare list. For more information, call 250-492-6884. Lunch will be available. Find full sports briefs at www.pentictonwesternnews. com/sports
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How the Vees got ready From the blueline with Patrick Sexton
PENTICTON VEES defenceman Patrick Sexton stays close to Merritt Centennial Sam Johnson. Ian Webster/Merritt Herald
Patrick Sexton is the co-captain of the Penticton Vees, writing about topics on and off the ice for the Western News. Losing is always frustrating. But losing a game where you get shut out is probably the most frustrating game in all of hockey. Everybody is doing their best to try and help the team score but nobody can find the right touch to put the puck in the back of the net. That was the mutual feeling around the team after Saturday’s loss. But the best part about junior hockey is that it’s a 58-game season, not just one game, so we take the positives from the weekend and we build on the negatives going into this week of practice. Monday was an off day on the ice, but the boys watched video to see what we did well on the weekend and what we need to work on; once video sessions were done we hit the gym hard for a lower body workout. With Monday out of the way, we got back to work on the ice the rest of the week.
Coaches structured practice plans where we could work on the things we didn’t do as well last weekend as well as what we need to be doing this weekend. With two big divisional games, and one of the games being our home opener versus Salmon Arm, we forget about what happened Saturday night and shift our focus to this weekend’s games. Over the course of the week, we worked on corner battles, defencemen boxing out forwards, forwards battling for position in front of the net, our forcheck, our backcheck, our neutral zone systems as well as our penalty kill and our powerplay. With Friday’s game almost here, we start to prepare specifically for Salmon Arm. Coaches prepare us by breaking down their tendencies and by planning out what we need to do to counter any specific systems plays and tendencies they may have.
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A week ago, Pen High Lakers girls’ field hockey coach Shaun Johnston wasn’t sure she would field a team. After getting enough players, Johnson knows now the group she coaches is enthusiastic and quick to learn. “Most of the team have never played field hockey before, including four exchange students from Germany,” said Johnston. “There are only two returning players, Anje Grakul in Grade 12 and Ella Pasin in Grade 11. They will be our team captains and counted on to lead the group.” With their next game scheduled for Oct. 7 in Kelowna, the Lakers are focused on learning the basics. Johnston also wants to go over positioning and determine starting spots for players. Experimentation has seen three players try the goalie position. “Without a full-time goalie, we will rotate several different players through that key position,” she said. The Lakers will host the South Kamloops Titans on Oct. 14. at Pen High at 4 p.m. On Oct. 21 they travel to Kelowna to play the Owls. They make a return trip to Kelowna Oct. 24 for a tournament with the Okanagan Valley championship also being held their on Nov.1.
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The ultimate honour Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
BIG CUT — Battitude’s Brianne Canada makes contact during a game against the Skaha Ford Swingers in the Penticton women’s slo pitch wind up tournament last weekend. Battitude won the game 20-5. Winning the tournament were the Barking Parrot Boozers 17-8 over the Predators. In the semifinal round, the Predators, the regular season league winners, defeated Battitude. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
As a juvenile goalie, Ivan McLelland played in front of 2,000 spectators at Maple Leaf Gardens. His career accomplishments will forever be seen in a sports hall of fame for Timmins’s top athletes that mimics the historical arena. “I can’t believe my name is right up there with so many of these top-flight NHL guys,” said McLelland, referring to players such as Bill Barilko, Don Lever and Frank Mahovolich. On the 60th anniversary of the Penticton V’s 1955 world championship win, which McLelland was a big part of, his hockey career came full circle in late June. Returning to his hometown in Ontario originally known as the Porcupine camp until its amalgamation in 1973, McLelland was voted into the Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame at McIntyre Arena. McLelland, 83, described the newly built hall of fame conference room as a “miniature Maple Leaf Gardens.” McLelland said it’s impressive walking into
FORMER PENTICTON V’s goalie Ivan McLelland holds his book Gold Mine to Gold medal and Beyond, which is now available as an audio book. In June, McLelland returned to his hometown of Timmin’s, Ont. as he was inducted into the Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame.
the room. Built with oak, the room is decorated by beautiful plaques and there is a picture of McLelland with his story. Above him is a photo of the Black Line of Ossie and Herb Carnegie
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and Vincent McIntyre. “I’m proud to be there on the same wall with those guys,” said McLelland. “They were such fabulous athletes who dominated the Mines League. Puck was like it was on a string.
They didn’t want you to have it, you didn’t get it. That’s how good they were.” McLelland and the Black Line are part of the first induction class with 60 athletes, groups and clubs. Those athletes remained from a list of 300 that local media asked the public to put forward. McLelland received the most votes. McLelland said for northern Ontario, this is a big deal. The area he grew up in was known as a factory for producing hockey players and other top athletes. “I’m glad that I went,” said McLelland, who wasn’t sure before if he would attend the ceremony. “I realized how important it was for them.” The recognition means a lot to McLelland, who once tried to crack the pro level with the Vancouver Canucks, which led to him coming to Penticton. “To be part of that is really something for me,” he said. The achievement ranks high for McLelland to be recognized from the peers in that area. “It doesn’t get any better,” he said. “It was wonderful.”
BCHL hire to improve league brand Western News Staff
The British Columbia Hockey League is taking a step forward in branding and marketing. The league announced on Sept. 25 the hiring of Adam Less as senior director of corporate partnerships and marketing. Less brings more than 30 years of marketing and advertising experience and will take
on the task of enhancing the BCHL brand. His work will support member clubs’ efforts in their respective communities. “Adam will be a vital part of our league moving forward and I’m excited to have
him join our team,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale in a release. “He has a great deal to offer and his business experience is something the league will benefit from as we develop strategies for this season and the future.” Less is eager to get started in the new role. “I’m excited by the potential this league has to really define itself and build on the half cen-
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Editors note: This is the second of a threepart series on mental health leading up to Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 5 to 11. Mark Brett
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Stepping into the half-full bath tub, Harvey reached for the electric toaster plugged into a nearby socket and let it slip through his fingers into the water. My grandfather’s life ended that warm spring day and our family was left with the task of trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together to understand why. The investigating police officer and attending coroner labelled his death a suicide.
Emotions of grief, anger, guilt and frustration were all rolled into one and while the way he chose to escape from beneath the burden of his life was simple, the thought process and circumstances leading up to that day were anything but. All these years later, many of the questions surrounding that day remain and will likely never be answered. Sadly, suicide is not uncommon and tends to be more prevalent among the young and old. As well, prevention can be difficult if not impossible in some cases to prevent. In one weekend alone this past summer two Penticton youths took their lives in separate incidents. Families of young victims have the added difficulty of coping with not seeing them reach their potential in life. Beth, who asked that her last name not be used, found her 16-year-old son lying face down in his bed three years ago. Beside him were two empty bottles of prescription drugs. Unknown to her at the time, she later learned the boy had become increasingly depressed about some family issues and troubles at school and felt he had no where to turn. “I still wrestle with the guilt every day — that I should have known or seen some sign but I didn’t, how do you forgive yourself?” she said. “I’m like any parent, the last thing you want to do is outlive your children.” These sad stories are all too familiar to Sharon Evans, a retired psychiatric nurse, who continues to work on the mental health
front lines as president of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society in Penticton. “These people who take their own lives just get to the point where they can’t cope with it any more, it’s just overwhelming,” said Evans. “They don’t see there is any possibility of that horrible blackness ever going away. It’s just going to get worse and worse. It’s an excruciatingly painful place to be. “Unfortunately these people sink to the level of despair that they don’t see any way out but to end their lives. The trouble is you may not be able to see any sign and if someone is determined enough and if they’ve made up their mind.” She too experienced first-hand the pain of losing a loved one to suicide after her father took his life. “In my dad’s case, he had some health problems and he basically ran out of hope,” she recalled. “He was always a very strong person and when my youngest sister died of cancer the fact that he couldn’t make it better and for one of the first times in his life he couldn’t do something that worked, that ate him up alive and partly lead to his decision.” She believes that in its “narrowest definition,” some element of mental illness plays a role in someone ending their life. It’s estimated one in four people will experience some symptoms of mental illness. Evans believes youth suicide has a lot to do with the time kids spend alone. She also pointed to results of a study showing 37 percent of youth in Penticton live in poverty as
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part of the reason for that. To combat the problem of suicide among young people, numerous resources have become available, including a new program called Youth Self Esteem. “There is a tremendous amount of help out there now for everyone no matter how old you are or how bad you feel your life is,” said Evans. “There can be a silver lining in those clouds, sometimes you just have to believe it’s there.” And for myself, like many people who have lost loved ones to suicide, when I think of my grandfather these days, I choose to remember not how he died but how he lived. The memories of our fishing trips, trudging through knee-deep snow to find that perfect Christmas tree and the Dec. 25th morning I got my first .22 rifle that was nearly as tall as I was. My grandfather may be gone, but through those memories he will always be with me. WHO TO CALL FOR HELP: B.C. Crisis Centre 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
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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.
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1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton, #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton Food Counter Attendant (NOC: 6641) 25 Vacancies Flex Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening, $10.25 Hourly + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP No experience or education required Apply now to: b.sym@shaw.ca Fax: 1.778.476.5991 Mail: 331 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6
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VINCENT E. Born June 8, 1936 in Millville, Nova Scotia; passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 at Penticton Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Vince will be deeply missed by his best friend and loving wife of 47 years Dyane; sons Ted (Rita), Kerry (Eve); daughters Kim and AnneMarie (Darrell); grandchildren James, Jennifer, Darcy, Jack, Philip and Jessica; sister Louise; brothers Allan, Laverne, Michael and John as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was a kind, gentle man who loved his family deeply. Vince worked at the Penticton Regional Hospital for many years, finding his ‘niche’ in Extended Care (Westview). He was an avid sports fan who loved baseball and hockey, especially the Canucks and Blue Jays. Vince played both baseball and hockey in his younger years and in retirement (1996), he enjoyed playing Old Timers Hockey. He also took up swimming and went on fishing trips, and lately you could find him at the mall having coffee with his buddies. Vince will always be remembered for his entertaining personality and his desire to help others—he touched so many people. Vince was cremated Sept. 29, 2014. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Penticton United Church, 696 Main St., Penticton with Rev. Laura Turnbull officiating. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation or the Penticton United Church Mission & Service Fund would be appreciated. Condolences may be shared by visiting: www.everdenrust.com EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112
Duties will include operating & maintaining an Alpha Liner Collating Machine. Experience or good mechanical knowledge an assett. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of all Bindery Staff. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Minimum 3 to 4 days a week. Approx. 30 hours per week, plus benefits. Safe working conditions. Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Kelowna Capital News c/o Glenn Beaudry 2495 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7K2 or Email: gbeaudry@kelownacapnews.com No phone calls please.
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Trades, Technical 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
LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER A retail leader in your community is hiring an individual in the field of Loss Prevention. The successful candidate will be responsible to: detect and apprehend criminals, preserve evidence, appear in a court of law and provide testimony, submit apprehension reports, maintaining and utilize CCTV systems, investigate internal theft, monitor physical security measures assist in the monitoring of JHSC requirements as part of the safety team. Our in-store Loss Prevention associates are mature, responsible, demonstrate a sense of urgency and are able to work unsupervised. Apply by cover letter to: Box 401, 2250 Camrose Street Penticton BC V2A 8R1
Candidates must have permanent employment status within Canada and be willing to have a criminal background check done.
JOURNEYMAN CERTIFIED PLUMBER AND GAS FITTER Top wages, work vehicle, great lifestyle and good affordable housing available in Houston, B.C. Second and third year apprentices are welcome to apply. Please Phone: 250-845-7333 (Houston, B.C.) or email resume to: embersons01@gmail.com Mailing Address: Box 1029, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Location Address: 2365 Butler Ave. Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0
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LARGE Router Table, incl bits & router. $95. 250-707-2992
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
roong, painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,
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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 Kitchens & Bathrooms, Tile & Concrete, fences, decks, Patio stone, retaining walls, garbage hauling, site & yard clean-up, cleaning (home or business), 250-488-6707
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Garden & Lawn 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
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RESTAURANT AND BAR LEASE OPPORTUNITY at the Royal York Golf Course for the 2015 season.Qulaified applicants “catering” and or restaurant operators” Call 250546-9700 ext 1 for appt.
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Cooks Req’d F/T for Go Greek Foods Ltd dba Opus Café Bistro Business Add & location of work: 52-650 Duncan Ave W. Penticton. Duties: Prepare & cook complete meals, schedule & supervise kitchen helpers & oversee other operations. Skills Req’d: Min. 1 yr. of relevant exp. willing to work late eve. & must be fluent in English. Contact: Michael opusbistro@yahoo.ca
BUSY LAW FIRM in Penticton seeks full time conveyancing assistant. Email resume in confidence to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com
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BUSY Law Firm requires: Half time receptionist (1 week on/off) immediately. Office Manager terms negotiable. Must have some prior experience in a law firm. Email; Jodie@pearcetaylor.com
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Restoration Drywaller/Taper wanted, must have experience, start immediately, vehicle/own tools a must, 250488-1613 between 10am-5pm.
Services
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
U1ST - MOVING 2 men $80/hr. Local and long distance. Call 250-859-8362. 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
Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
FREE: various sizes U-Haul boxes from our recent move, (778)476-1385
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), 30lbs for $12, Tues-Sat, 11-5, 609 Vedtte, 250-490-3341 Trout Creek Fruit Stand, 6215 Hwy 97, Fresh Gala Apples, Macintosh & Spartans, Honey crisp, Ambrosia, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, Prune plums, Damson plums, Peppers, onions, cabbage, potatoes, corn, squash, pickling cukes, pumpkins, gourds and much more! Free Delivery, Bartlett Pears and Canning Tomatoes, 20lbs for $13.80, Peaches, 20lbs for $18.99, 250-490-0046
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
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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
Free Kittens to good homes, mostly tabbies, call (250)4887619
HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331
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FREE: Camper for long box Pick Up, needs repairs, please call (250)492-0529
Grey Hide a bed, bought last year for approx. $1000, sacrifice for $250, (778)476-1385
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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
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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
SCROLL Saw on stand, $65. 250-707-2992
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3 Rooms For $299, (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal Garbage hauling, metal hauling, batteries, furniture/appliances hauled to dump, dirty jobs too! (250)488-6707 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
Tiling AA Tile & Concrete; ceramic tiles, granite & marble, brick planters, patios, decks, driveways, interlocking brick, fences, any cement or tile work, (250)488-6707
Pets & Livestock
Livestock Shavings & Sawdust Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
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FARM & Residential FENCING 30 Years exp. Serving the Thompson/Okanagan. Fawndale Farms Ltd. 250-679-2813
German Shepherd, 4 year old female, not spayed, from European reg. stock, (778)4372305, Osoyoos
Garage Sale, 7617 Victoria Rd., S., Summerland, Sunday, Oct. 5th, 9am-2pm, top of driveway (no vehicles up driveway), lots of household items. LAST CHANCE BLOW OUT INDOOR MOVING SALE! Furniture, Decor, Jewelry, Pictures, DVD’s Some free stuff 740 Winnipeg, Buzz 102, Sat., 8-12, Come on by! Moving Sale, Sat & Sun, 779 Government St., 9am-2pm, patio set, household items, some furniture, carpenter tools
Yard Sale, Sat., Oct. 4, 395 Duncan Ave. E., Downsizing; drapes, curtains, small electrical appliances, bridal access., linens, some furniture, new knitting machine, brand new maple quilting frame, lamps, TV, printer, kerosene heater, knick knacks, etc., 8am-2pm, NO EARLY BIRDS!
Misc. for Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ 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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Queen bed (firm mattress), 20Cu Freezer, 2 brown upholstered chairs, 2 15” rims for PU, 85 Grace Livingston Hill Books, (250)492-6964
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.
Real Estate For Sale By Owner Beautiful renovated character home, 3bdrm, 2ba, hardwood, FP, garage, 341 Scott Ave., $429,000, (250)493-2580 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
Mobile Homes & Parks Modular Home at 3999 Skaha Lake Rd., Great location, fully reno’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
Other Areas SNOWBIRD’S HAVEN RV lot in ORCHARD GARDENS, YUMA, AZ friendliest, cleanest & most economical, call 250-4900645 for full information
Multi-family yard sale, Sat., Oct. 4, 1229 Forestbrook Dr., 8am, tools, toys, furniture, household items. Oliver Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-4 Turn downhill off Hwy 97 at Chevron To book a space Call Cory 250-408-4222 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 Yard Sale, 2382 Wiltse Dr., Sun., Oct. 5, 8am-3pm, behind house, right side, do not come to front door! household goods (power tools, hardware, nails etc.), artist downsizing, supplies, frames & easels, you might even find a gift or too!
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2001 Grand Am, 4dr, red, good 2nd car, very economical, 4 extra winters, $2900, (250)493-7976, leave msg.
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
1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902
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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.
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APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536
Recreational/Sale 1999 25’ Travelaire MH, set up in Lakeside Resort, A1 shape, many extras, $13,000 obo, (250)462-0300
Exec. Waterfront Home W/ Prvt. beach. Fully Furn., cable, LED T.V, and wi-fi, 4bdrms, 2.5ba, 5 min. walk to Skaha Beach. $2200/mo. util. incl., avail. Sept. 1st - June 30th, Ph. 604-788-4979, or email: elaineallison01@gmail.com 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
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Block A, District Lot 3777, ODYD
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (Board Room) 101 Martin Street, Penticton PURPOSE: To amend the Electoral Area “F” Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, in order to allow a larger ‘additional dwelling’ than permitted. Amendment Bylaw No. 2461.06, 2014: proposes to amend Schedule ‘2’ of the Electoral Area “F” Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, by changing the zoning of the subject property from Resource Area Site Specific One (RAs1) and Resource Area Site Specific Two (RAs2) to Resource Area Site Specific (RAs).
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Cars - Domestic 1985 Corvette-Performance, 350 fuel inj., 202 aluminum heads, headers, 3 inch exhaust, race cam, etc., $1000’s spent, 4 spd. auto built, shift kit, fiat black, needs good tune-up, $6000, all bills, 778476-2046, Penticton
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Thursday, October 16, 2014
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location:
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton (Board Room)
RAs2 RAs
and From: To:
RAs1 RAs
VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No 2461.06, c/o Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen at the above address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca
464 Fish Lake Rd (District Lot 2555, ODYD) Date:
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Electoral Area “F” Zoning Amendment
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2005 Dodge Caravan, 95,000 km’s, 3.3L, V6, Phone (778)437-2305, Osoyoos
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
Penticton downtown, newly reno’d upper duplex suite, 2bdrm, 1.5 bath, large kitchen/living/dining, covered deck, lots of storage, all appl., $1150/mo, n/p, n/s, Avail. now, email: blmuir@telus.net
2bdrm mobile, fenced yard, large deck, 55+, avail. Nov. 1st, $850/mo., (306)717-7075
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Donna Butler, MCIP Manager of Development Services
Bill Newell Chief Administrative Officer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Electoral Area “F” Zoning Amendment
PURPOSE: to amend the Electoral Area “F” Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2460, 2008, and Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, on that part of the subject property situated on the east side of Fish Lake road in order to facilitate its subdivision into two parcels of not less than 6.0 hectares (ha). Amendment Bylaw No. 2460.03, 2014: proposes to amend Schedule ‘B’ of the Electoral Area “F” Official Community Plan No. 2460, 2008, by changing the designation on part of the subject property from Agriculture (AG) to Large Holdings (LH). Amendment Bylaw No. 2461.05, 2014: proposes to amend Schedule ‘2’ of the Electoral Area “F” Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, by changing the zoning on part of the subject property from Agricultural Three (AG3) to Large Holdings Two Site Specific (LH2s), with the site specific component reducing the minimum parcel size from 8.0 ha to 6.0 ha.
Lot 17, District Lot 2497, ODYD, Plan 13181 3861 Solana Crescent, West Bench Date: Thursday, October 16, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (Board Room) 101 Martin Street, Penticton PURPOSE: To amend the Electoral Area “F” Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, in order to allow construction of an accessory structure on a parcel that does not contain an existing principal use. Amendment Bylaw No. 2461.07, 2014: proposes to amend Schedule ‘2’ of the Electoral Area “F” Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008, by changing the zoning of the subject property from Residential Single Family One (RS1) to Residential Single Family One Site Specific (RS1s).
Shared Accommodation
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Room avail. Sept. 30, $400/mo.+ DD, prefer working person, student, 250-492-0303
Suites, Lower
3861 Solana Crescent
Lakefront furnished suite, 2bd, 2 people, $1500/mo. (util. incl.) single person; $1100, avail. Oct.1-May 31, 250-809-6800
Amend Zoning Bylaw No 2461, 2008: from: to:
Agriculture Three (AG3) Large Holdings Two Site Specific (LH2s) (SHADED AREA)
Suites, Upper 2bdrm house, main floor,util. incl., cable/internet, $850/mo., np, ns, ref’s req., avail. Oct. 1, close to downtown, (250)4909781 after 3pm for viewing
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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
Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2461, 2008: from: Residential Single Family One (RS1) to: Residential Single Family One Site Specific (RS1s) (shaded area)
VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw Nos. 2460.03 & 2461.05, c/o Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen at the above address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca
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VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No 2461.07, c/o Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen at the above address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District.
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October 3 Friday Social dance at South Main Drop-In Center, 2965 South Main St. Music by Shindigger starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person, All welcome. T he F unTimerS ’ Ballroom Dance Club meet most Friday evenings, upstairs at the Elks Club, 343 Ellis Street, Penticton, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of ballroom and Latin American dance. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Robert McKenzie
at 250-493-0601 or visit pentictonfuntimers. org. 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. SouTh main drop-in Centre has bocce and yoga at 9 a.m., Mah
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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. Third annual garlic Festival at Hester Creek Winery in Oliver, featuring entertainment by Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole along with garlic growers, food carts, food and wine pairings, organic breads and artisans from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation to the Oliver Elementary School Farm to Table lunch program. ok BreaSTFeeding QuinTeSSence Latchon at 11 a.m. in the Dogtown Coffee, 215 Winnipeg St. Children’s entertainment including music, face-painting along with a silent auction for parents. Everyone welcome, bring the kids down
for some Saturday fun. oliver communiTy arTS Council presents their Fall Art Show and Sale, on Oct. 4, 5 in the Oliver Community Hall. Works include photography, threedimensional, 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) penTicTon hoSpiTal money tree draw. First prize is $500, second prize is a night at the Lakeside, chocolates and wine, third prize is $50 gift certificates from Peaches Lingerie and Teas and Weaves. Tickets are three for $5 and are available at the hospital gift shop, from an auxiliary member or call 250-4909786. Draw date Dec. 19. chariTy BoTTle drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward,
SPCA and Critteraid. Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at IGA on Government Street. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by karoke with Anita. eagleS cluB haS member appreciation day, burgers and fries at noon and beaver races at 4 p.m. followed by hockey night. anaveTS haS The Dominion convention, Stu’s Kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner starting at 9 a.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. c anadian r oyal legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 2 p.m.
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penTicTon and diSTricT Stamp Club meets at the United Church on Main Street, (Blue Church) from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors always welcome. Donations of stamps and stamp material can be dropped off at that time as well or at 2600 Cornwall Drive at any time during the week with proceeds going to four charities. r oyal c anadian 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. lakelandS church holdS Sunday services at 1265 Fairview Rd. (the Greek Orthodox Church) at 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more info contact info@ lakelandschurch.com. eagleS cluB haS league pool at noon and a meat draw at 4 p.m. All welcome. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has dog races at 2 p.m., M&M meat draw, Last Man Standing, pool and darts. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has a buffet breakfast at 8 a.m., meat and 50-50 draws at 2 p.m. in the hall, 502 Martin St. anaveTS haS The Dominion Convention, horse races and meat draws at 2 p.m. DJ Phil at 7 p.m. October 6
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. T he o kanagan college Speakers Series presents Margie Hibbard with Active Listening at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre at Okanagan College Penticton campus. More info at ocspeakersseries. weebly.com. anaveTS haS The Dominion Convention, Stu’s Kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon and music with Hazel at 7 p.m. The BereavemenT reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. has drop-in grief support sessions at 3 p.m. r oyal c anadian legion branch 40 has dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m.
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calendar 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. elks Club on Ellis Street has league darts at 7:30 p.m.
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PentiCton Whole Foods Market presents a special free seminar with Laurel Burnham, My Dance with Cancer: Part Two, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. bereavement the resourCe Centre at 626 Martin St. has dropin sessions for young adults from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 250-490-1107 for information. C anadian r oyal legion has a Ladies Auxiliary executive meeting at 10:30 a.m. and a service officer at 1 p.m. elks on ellis Street has league darts and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. visPassana (insight) meditation for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening
from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. All welcome, no charge. anavets has the Dominion Convention, Stu’s Kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon and entertainment by Shindigger at 7:30 p.m. PentiCton ConCert band rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. south main droPin Centre has ultrabeginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., a sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., improver line dance and knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. okanagan Falls seniors’ Centre has pool at 6:30 p.m. and music from 7 to 9 p.m. toPs b.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Use back lane entrance. Meetings are
downstairs. Phone Pat at 250-493-7887 or Sally at 250-492-6556. yoga meditation/vegetarian suPPer is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. the south okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal coffee group that meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. For more info, call Sherry at 250-4936564 or email sherry. wezner@mssociety.ca. o kanagan s outh toastmasters meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the community services building at 5876 Airport St. in Oliver. Become a more confident speaker. Call Bill at 250-485-0006 or Melba at 250-498-8850 for details. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. Wellness mental Centre has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St.
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