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NEWS the evening. Steve Kidd low count of voters. “WeWESTERN 134 envelopes to open and “There has been a lot of conPENTICTON put into the vote tabulating unit,” troversy in regards to how many Western News Staff

Chief Returning Officer Dana Schmidt said there’s room for improvement over how the voting went for the municipal election Saturday. After long lines at the polls all day and a large turnout at the advance polls earlier this month, many Penticton voters were surprised to find that rather than a big increase in voters, the final count was lower than in 2011. Even Schmidt was surprised by the final tally, which showed 8,424 votes cast out of a possible 26,806 voters, or only 31.4 per cent. In 2011, Penticton saw a 33.5 per cent turnout, with 8586 out of 25,632 possible voters participating. “At the time, we believed that the long lines were attributed to an increase in voters,” said Schmidt. “What has been determined since is that we had an increase in new resident electors and a bit of a bottleneck at the entrance.” New voters are good news, but registering each of them took longer than the standard process. On Nov. 15, there were 1,135 new registrations, according to Schmidt, along with 321 new registrations during the advance polls. “The lines were undeniably longer than anticipated,” said Schmidt. When doors to the polling station at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre closed at 8 p.m., there was still a long lineup of voters to process, which took an extra 25 minutes to process, contributing to the delay in tabulating the results as did the number of mail-in ballots processed after the polls closed rather than earlier in

said Schmidt, explaining that normally, one of the machines would be taken out of service to handle that work. Some of the recommendations for addressing the problem include better promotion of early registration, more election ofﬁcials and better organization of the polling station itself. A second polling station should also be considered, Schmidt said, though there are costs associated with that. Coun. Judy Sentes suggested the process could be streamlined with less people running for ofﬁce. She plans to introduce a motion changing the nomination process to require 25 supporters rather than the current two. “Perhaps that was not enough,” said Sentes, explaining she felt this would make candidates more aware of the time and other commitments required. “This is not a cakewalk. You really need to be cognizant of what you are coming into.” One thing that won’t be happening, Schmidt said, is a recount of the votes. “I am comfortable with the accuracy of the results and will not be conducting an informal recount,” she said. That didn’t sit well with Kevin Proteau, who has been campaigning recently to either have the electronic vote tabulating machines removed or a manual vote count done in addition. Proteau now says a manual count should be done because people are concerned about contrast between the long lineups and the

attended,” said Proteau. “They are actually saying less voted in these elections than the last one, which is not what we saw.” Schmidt said legislation leaves the decision to do a recount to the discretion of the chief election officer.. “If council directs me to do something else, then that is what I will do,” said Schmidt. Proteau also claimed there had been glitches with the vote counting machines, as another factor in his campaign for a recount. “There is a lot of discrepancies here which will be coming out. A lot of people are saying the numbers aren’t adding up here,” he said. Schmidt explained that there hadn’t been a glitch with the machine, but rather a dead power outlet during the Cherry Lane advance poll, causing a delay before the machine could be used. “We were concerned and didn’t use it for the first little bit until we plugged it into a proper power source. It would have been less than half an hour,” said Schmidt. Outgoing Mayor Garry Litke said he hadn’t heard any complaints from the scrutineers at the polls, telling council the majority of people were satisfied with the results. “I am sorry that you are not satisfied and there are members of this community that are not satisfied but it is time to move on, we have a new council, an excellent group of individuals,” said Litke. “Democracy is a decision made by the majority of people, not tyranny of a minority.”

A JUBILANT ANDREW JAKUBEIT hugs his wife LeAnne and gives the thumbs up to supporters as the poll results are read out, naming him as Penticton’s next mayor. For more Penticton election coverage see PG.3.

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Tearful goodbye for outgoing city council Steve Kidd

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It was a scene of tears and hugs all round the council table last night as three members took part in their last meeting. Chief among those doling out hugs was John Vassilaki. After giving his goodbye speech, the 12-year veteran of council got up to hug each member, including Andrew Jakubeit, who defeated Vassilaki in his bid to become mayor. Vassilaki said he would be around, but promised he wouldn’t be a thorn in the side of the new council. He said it will be business as usual for him as he heads back to civilian life. “I will continue to develop Penticton and improve it as much as I can, just like I have for the last 45 years,” said Vassilaki. “I might be out of the political end of it, but I love Penticton so much that I’ll continue to make sure it goes forward and not backwards.” Vassilaki is looking forward to getting some rest and spending time with his grandchildren, already making plans to take them on trips to Greece. But he still had some advice for the new council members. “First and foremost they have to think of the taxpayer before they make those major decisions. That’s how I always voted,” said Vassilaki. Max Picton, who topped the polls for councillor, said he will be spending the next few weeks meeting with outgoing mayor Garry Litke and mayor-elect Andrew Jakubeit as well as his fellow councillors. “Just get myself situated and up to speed with the processes around there and how it all works,” Picton said. Picton was elected with 4,251 votes, fol-

A teArful BArBArA VAssilAki hugs her husband John as vote counts were read out on Nov. 15. Vassilaki lost his bid to become Penticton’s mayor to Andrew Jakubeit 5,126 to 3,012.

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lowed by Campbell Watt (3,925), Helena Konanz (3,626), Andre Martin (3,090), Judy Sentes (2,890), and Tarik Sayeed (2,786). Jakubeit defeated Vassilaki in the mayor’s race 5,126 to 3,012. The new council will be sworn in at an inaugural meeting on Dec. 2. “I think everyone needs to keep in mind that nothing is going to happen overnight, but I think with the council that we do have elected, a lot of us are the kind of people that just like to get things done and get moving,” said Picton, who will be resigning his position as

chair of the Tourism Penticton board before being sworn in to council. “I’d like to continue my work with them, I am really proud of where we have gotten that organization since I came on board,” said Picton. “I know Mayor Jakubeit has his sights set on creating the mayoral select committees, one of them being tourism based, so I am certainly hoping to be involved in that capacity.” Watt is another that has resignations to make. The president of both the Downtown Penticton Association and the Penticton and

Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, he was preparing to write thank you and resignations to both on Monday morning. He is also planning to use the weeks leading up to the inaugural meeting to get a feel for what is expected. “Once our feet are planted, we can push forward,” said Campbell. One incumbent that won’t be returning is Katie Robinson (1944) who came in eighth out of the 25 council candidates. Robinson said she was surprised by the result, but doesn’t think her “head banging druggies” comment in relation to the Boonstock Music Festival played a part in her loss. “I wish I hadn’t said it, but there are worse things to be known for than standing up for law and order,” said Robinson. “From the people I have talked to, they felt that was much ado about nothing.” Robinson was another that shed some tears during her final council meeting Monday, especially when it came to thanking staff. “It is hard to talk about the staff without getting emotional because they just put up with so much,” said Robinson. “The city hall bashing that has been going on in this city for the last year or so is mind-boggling.” Organic farmer and first-time candidate Ryan Foster didn’t make it onto council, but still drew 2,090 votes. He plans to stay involved and promote his ideas, focusing on concepts of local sustainability in food and health. “It was a long time before the election that I was doing that and it will continue long after the election,” said Foster. “I think I did really well, considering I was a nobody coming out of nowhere.”

Downtown improvements moving closer to reality Steve Kidd

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A downtown makeover is one step closer to reality. Planning manager Blake Laven announced Monday that the reverse petition process had failed, paving the way for a local service area tax to pay for the sidewalk and streetscape improvements. The tax, when implemented, would require a 25 per cent contribution from property owners in the 100 and

200 blocks of Main Street to help pay for the estimated $2 million cost of the improvements. In order to prevent the city from going ahead with the tax, property owners would have had to submit a petition representing at least 50 per cent of the parcels and 50 per cent of the assessed value in the affected area. Council directed staff to begin the process at their Oct. 3 meeting and property owners were given 30 days, ending Nov. 14, to submit their petition.

According to Laven, only eight property owners had submitted petitions against the tax, representing nine votes out of a possible 34, and only $3,162,000 out of a total property value of over $31 million. “Both of these were well below the 50 per cent threshold required,” said Laven. “The result is that the petition against the tax has failed and council may now proceed with the bylaw process.” Laven said a staff report will be brought to council at the Dec. 15 regular meeting with direction on moving forward.

Penticton inmate fails to return to jail following authorized leave Western News Staff

An inmate at Fraser Valley Institution for Women in Abbotsford failed to return following an authorized temporary absence, according to Correctional Service Canada (CSC). Assistant warden Chris Szafron said in a press release that after Amanda Sach, 24, failed to return on Saturday, CSC immediately notified Abbotsford Police. A warrant for her arrest has been issued. Sach is 5’ 5”, weighs 146 pounds, and has

a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. She has a tattoo that reads “Carson” and “Jade” on her upper torso, one on her right forearm of a cross and one on her upper right arm of a skull. Sach is currently serving a sentence of 30 months for forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and robbery with violence. The conviction relates to a home invasion in Penticton on Calgary Avenue in November 2013, in which Sach was described at her sentencing hearing as the ring leader.

During court proceedings, it was revealed that Sach showed up with a group of people at a home, and they demanded money from the residents and ordered them on the ground. Sach had mace and a knife on her when she entered the garage, where she punched one of the residents and hit the other with an axe handle. The female victim was knocked unconscious and had her hands restrained with zap straps. The male victim said Sach was giving the

orders when the robbers entered the garage. They got away with $1,200 cash, jewelry, clothing and some electronics. Some of the items, including an engagement ring, were later sold in Kelowna, and the rest thrown into a dumpster. Sach admitted to police that she barely knew the residents and she was high on meth at the time. She was sentenced in January of this year. Anyone with information about her disappearance is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text abbypd (222973).

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Only one member returns to Summerland council John Arendt Black Press

Summerland’s electorate voted for change on Saturday as only one member of the previous municipal council returned to the table. Peter Waterman, who had served as a councillor, was elected mayor with 1,197 votes out of the 4,428 ballots cast in the fiveway mayoral race. There are an estimated 8,600 eligible voters in Summerland. Roch Fortin, the second-place finisher, garnered 1,120 votes, just 77 less than Waterman’s total. David Gregory, a former Summerland councillor and mayor, finished with 1,005 votes, while Orv Robson, a member of the current council, had 1,003. Christopher Boisvert-Gilman was the fifth-place finisher with 103 votes. Waterman has set out goals for the first 100 days of the new council. He plans to introduce a motion to withdraw the application to remove land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The land exchange, approved by council earlier this year, is before the Agricultural Land Commission. It calls for the removal of 80.34 hectares of land within the land reserve near the core of the community, while 91.7 hectares in the Prairie Valley area would be added to the land reserve. At public hearings in spring, there was strong opposition to the proposed land exchange, including a petition signed by more

Request for proposal The City invites proposals for the 2014RFP-17 Provision of Dog Control Office and Shelter Facility Services. Please note the closing date and time is Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 2:00pm. The work involves the control of dogs within the city of Penticton and Shelter Management for the City, Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, Village of Keremeos and District of Summerland for a term of not less

than three (3) years, as further described in the contract documents. For a copy of the full Request for Proposals please visit the City of Penticton website: www.penticton. ca/purchasing. Library Board trustee appointments Public notice is hereby given that the City of Penticton Council will be accepting applications for trustee appointments to the Library Board. There are five available

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than 1,200 Summerlanders. In addition, Waterman plans to organize a mayor’s task force on the local economy. The mayor’s task force will require participation from all facets of the community, Waterman said. “We will be discussing how we can work together to make things happen in Summerland,” he said. “We have a tremendous opportunity here.” Among the councillor candidates, Toni Boot was elected with 2,819 votes, followed by Erin Trainer with 2,214, Erin Carlson with 2,096, Richard Barkwill with 1,843, Janet Peake with 1,707 and Doug Holmes with 1,650. While Peake has served at the municipal level in Ontario, the

positions to fill; 4 two-year terms ending December 31, 2016 and 1 one-year term ending December 31, 2015. Interested individuals must be residents or resident electors of the City of Penticton. If you are interested in serving in a voluntary capacity to the Library Board, please fill out a “Committee Application Form” identifying your interest, related education, experience and background and send to the City of

rest of the councillors who were elected have not served on councils in the past. Those elected see the outcome of the vote as a call for a new direction at the council table. “It was an indication that we needed a change,” Boot said. Carlson, who had earlier been a vocal opponent of the Urban Growth Plan, said the election results show the public’s disapproval of the plan. “We just had a little referendum,” she said. Trainer said the outcome of the vote also means a heavy responsibility for those who were elected. “Now the hard work begins,” she said. Peake said the mix on the new council will be exciting. She said she has never worked with this many women on a municipal council. Holmes said the council members represent a range of different experiences and personalities. “We all have something to offer,” he said. “If you have clever people around the table, you’re going to work it out and do what’s best for the community.” The remaining candidates were John Dorn with 1,605 votes, Denise MacDonald with 1,469, incumbent Robert Hacking with 1,461, incumbent Martin Van Alphen with 1,449, Joel Gregg with 1,330, incumbent Bruce Hallquist with 1,276, Mark Smed with 855, Ken Rodocker with 560, Daniel Papadopolous with 205 and Marty Fisher with 181. New council will take office at the beginning of December.

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Native courtworkers fed up with ‘discriminatory wages’ Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Without his services, Jack Kruger fears that the crime rate in the South Okanagan could rise. As an employee of the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of B.C., he has been working for three years in Penticton and Kelowna without a contract. “I think crime would go up lot,” said Kruger, who noted he is so fed up with unfair pay that he has considered leaving the job he has been doing since 1974. “Natives would fall through cracks and be sentenced to jail for things that normally they wouldn’t because the judge doesn’t know the person or background.” Kruger provides court-related services and counselling to Aboriginal clients entering the criminal justice system. This includes referrals for restorative justice and alternative sentencing which keeps Aboriginals out of the jail system. A system, that Kruger said, consists of 52 per cent Aboriginal population in B.C. already. The contract with the court workers is funded by the B.C. government and expired in 2011, workers started rotating strike action on Sept. 30 which will occur in Penticton on Wednesday at the courthouse. The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association said they are being paid up to $13,000 less than public workers doing similar jobs and they have

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only had a nine per cent raise increase since 2002, despite inflation going up 18 per cent. Kruger said it is “disheartening,” leading him to consider giving up his career. He said if he walked away from the job someone would eventually fill it, but for how long is the question. Turnover is high throughout the province in the position Kruger holds because of the low pay. “This is a front-line job. We don’t sit in the office waiting for clients to come to us through the door. We have to go out and search for them, meet them at the courthouse and contact them at home and quite often that means a lot of overtime that we don’t get paid for,” said Kruger adding he also handles marital disputes, civil claims, traditional law and referring clients with substance abuse among other things.

Kruger said the Native courtworkers also save the taxpayer dollars by keeping Aboriginals out of the jail system. “In the past year I have had 20 clients taken out of the jail. Let’s estimate that is accumulative to a year of jail time, well that is savings of up to $100,000. I’ve estimated in the last eight years I have saved the public over $800,000. At the rate of pay I earn, it would take nearly 20 years to equal that amount of money.” There are 20 communities across the province on rotating job action. On Wednesday Penticton will join Kamloops and Nanaimo with picket lines from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kelowna will hold one on Thursday. Kruger said the association is holding a conference call next week to decide what steps they will take next.

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EDITORIAL Long lineups do not equate to more votes The Rolling Stones said it best back in 1969. You Can’t Always Get What You Want. During the run up to this election, there was a signiﬁcant portion of Penticton’s population, vocal and otherwise, saying it was time for a change. And we got change: four new faces at council, younger overall and led by a 43-year-old mayor. That’s change. For some, it wasn’t the change they wanted, with this or that favoured candidate not making it into the top six, and that their plan of voting for just one person instead of choosing the six best, didn’t work. There are already calls for recounts and threats of lawsuits, but the real story is a simple, age-old one: not enough people voted for your candidate. It happens. As a matter of fact, not enough people got out to vote, period — despite months of chatter on and off social media about the need for change and to vote out the old councillors and replace them with new ones. Now Facebook is abuzz with complaints that the lineups were too long to wait in and there should have been more than one polling station, even though more than 7,000 seemed to believe their vote was more important than their convenience. And there are even conspiracy theories that the election was tampered with by city staff rigging the election to make sure their favourites made it into ofﬁce. Perhaps changes need to be made to the voting process, but the truth is, the state of democracy in Penticton is in sad shape, with less people voting this year than the abysmally low turnout of 2011. Comparing with our northern neighbour Summerland, where 50.1 per cent PENTICTON WESTERN turned out to vote, makes Penticton look even more pathetic. Still, to again quote those wise philosophers, the Stones, sometimes you get what you need. Penticton’s upcoming council is a good mix of youth and experience, successful business people and community leaders. We hope they live up to their promise.

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What to do with school boards? The saddest manifestation of British Columbia’s modern democracy has produced its judgment, with the election of school trustees for the next four years. There are still independent, communityminded trustees, but mostly “boards of education” have become the neglected, exploited stepchild of B.C. politics. Teacher union locals and CUPE-dominated “labour councils” organize candidate forums and ask most of the questions, often to former teachers holding and seeking school board seats. Unions ﬁnance the campaigns of those who pledge to act as a bullhorn for constant demands for more provincial money, and instruct their members to vote for what should be called the Conﬂict of Interest slate. This has been going on for so long in B.C. it is seen as normal. Trustees who most loudly plump for their

union masters tend to win, thanks to low turnout. The public mostly doesn’t give a damn, since school property tax authority was centralized in Victoria many years ago, largely because of this special interest pressure. The classic case is in Coquitlam, where one could almost hear the theme from The Godfather as local CUPE boss Dave Ginter appeared before the board of education in February. He informed the elected trustees that their collective financial acumen wasn’t up to his standards and some of them would have to go this fall. “Obviously, the chore I have is to find new trustees,” Ginter clarified in an interview with the Tri-City News as the union’s candidate selection machine stirred to life. Ginter seems to have made them an offer they couldn’t refuse on Saturday, with formerly union-blessed trustees turfed out in favour of a

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B.C. Views new group. Then there’s Vancouver Island, where the 1970s survived, at least until Saturday night. Cowichan school board got itself ﬁred by the province in 2012 for refusing to submit a balanced budget. Two of the trustees who think the job is to ﬂout the balanced budget rule and instead demand a “needs budget” ran again. They were joined on a slate by two others who apparently still believe the answer to every problem is to shout for “more government funding.” They didn’t

get in, as voters appear to have been unimpressed by seeing their school board replaced by a provincially-appointed manager for two years. That brings up a modest proposal. How about an appointed trustee for each of the 60 school districts? School boards have lost authority over taxation, curriculum (another area of constant union social engineering pressure) and now labour relations. Do we really need them any more? After the 2013 B.C. election, the Christy Clark government wasted no time taking control of union bargaining on behalf of school districts. Trustees were pushed out of the bargaining agency, no longer trusted to represent taxpayers for that duty either. The puppet role of some school trustees was evident in the recent teacher strike. When the province opted to pay parents for the disruption, there

was a chorus of protest from those supposedly elected to represent the interests of parents and taxpayers. School tax rates are now set by cabinet order, and the B.C. Liberal government is considering a move to regulate local industrial taxes. (This would presumably be to keep union-inﬂuenced municipalities from trying to get too many golden eggs from those liqueﬁed natural gas plants.) Would Education Minister Peter Fassbender and his team continue their remake by amalgamating or eliminating school boards? Not likely. With a rare teacher settlement in place, trustees will have less incentive to grandstand. And their meetings may become something more than union beef sessions. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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letters Endurance needed to simply cast your vote At a time when the majority of constituencies worldwide are concerned with the apathy of very low voter participation, Penticton appears to stand alone. As I have always felt it not only a right but a responsibility to attend and vote, whether it be a federal, provincial or municipal election, I went, list of selected candidates in hand, to the sole polling station for the City of Penticton. After some challenge in securing a parking space, I proceeded to the convention centre. Upon approaching the entrance there appeared to be a much larger crowd in the lobby area than I would have anticipated. Once inside, the reason for this large crowd became sadly evident. Poor planning by whomever in the City bureaucracy was responsible for organizing the polling for this city election day. Too few registration tables was the apparent creator of this very large accumulation of citizens, in a line-up

with a waiting time approaching two hours, wishing to take their responsibility and enter their vote. I’m very sorry to have to say, that after assessing this situation, I reluctantly felt compelled to take my leave. At a time when the City is pushing along with the spending of millions of taxpayer’s dollars on the prettying-up of merely two blocks of Main Street, just imagine what the effect of the spending of a few hundred dollars and better planning would have had on this inexcusable quagmire at the one illprepared polling location would have had on the lengthy inconvenience to the voting public. At this time I am not aware of the percentage voter turnout there was in Penticton, but I feel compelled to commend those who actually endured this challenge and waited so long to be able to cast their ballot.

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other taxpayers have not been able to overcome this challenge or we would have heard about these other letters. It is cheaper just to shut up. In my case it appears the SLAPP suit was initiated by the civil service.

Canadians have been fortunate in their governments and the standards set by the civil service. Civil servants in a long-standing tradition are above politics. They run the many services, provide advice, research and information on the issues of the day. They provide a smooth transition to ‘the government of the people’ as governments change. Their service to our country should never be discounted or underestimated. As most of you realize when something goes wrong in life, it usually starts with small things. Left unattended those small things develop into larger things and the next thing you know problems have developed a life of their own. A recent case in point was the City refusing to divulge how much it has cost to send me a threatening letter quoting the secrecy of legal matters as the reason; despite the fact that they divulged the cost of the legal action of the Penticton Hospitality Association. The City has refused to divulge how many other citizens it has threatened and refused to provide a copy of those letters even with the names omitted. Wikipedia says the definition of SLAPP lawsuits is: “A strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) is a lawsuit that is intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition.” “The typical SLAPP plaintiff does not normally expect to win the lawsuit. The plaintiff’s goals are accomplished if the defendant succumbs to fear, intimidation, mounting legal costs or simple exhaustion and abandons the criticism. A SLAPP may also intimidate others from participating in the debate.” I can tell you that being in receipt of these letters is a horrendous and challenging experience. Obviously

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Thanks to the Penticton Hospital Auxiliary for their donation of $1,000 towards new T-Shirts and Hoodies for uniforms for the Sexual Assault Response Team better known as SART. The uniforms allow the team members the opportunity to be recognized quickly to patients, police and medical staff and maintain contact with the victim, throughout the medical investigation process. The Tees Up for Cancer Golf Tournament was held on August 15 and 16th . They were raising funds for the purchase of new hospital beds and mattresses for the Penticton Regional Hospital. The Tournament raised $32,000. Our thanks to all of the organizers, sponsors, donors and golfers for their commitment to make this tournament a huge success. To date this organization has donated $450,000.

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Club blazing new trails In late 2013 Weyerhaeuser contacted the Penticton Snowmobile Club with an offer to use a portion of licensed land west of Penticton. Weyerhaeuser offered the club full access to a 1,900 hectare parcel located near Apex Mountain Resort. A total of 1,400 hectares is situated off Stray Horse Road and an additional 500 hectares on Nickel Plate Road. With a vision in mind and a team of volunteers the club swung into action and began clearing the area and establishing a trail system. In addition, they refurbished an abandoned cabin located on the parcel. Now riders can enjoy approximately 80 kilometres of trails in an area that offers diverse terrain and spectacular scenery. None of this would have been made pos-

Now riders can enjoy approximately 80 kilometres of trails ... sible without the generosity of various local businesses and dedicated club members. Thank you to Argo Road Maintenance for clearing the parking area and continued snow removal, Westminster Equipment Rentals for donating a variety of equipment used to refurbish the cabin and clear the property, Mavco Plumbing and Heating for covering the cost of directional signage,

Jafa Industries and of course a huge thanks goes out once again to Weyerhaeuser for allowing the Penticton Snowmobile Club the use of the land. Also, thanks to all of the club members that have helped along the way. The Penticton Snowmobile Club is always looking for new members and we encourage all outdoor enthusiasts, whether they ride or not, to join us as we prepare and maintain this trail system for many seasons to come. We invite all snowmobile enthusiasts to attend our first meeting of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at the old CPR Station, 216 Hastings Ave. Sylvain Gagnon President - Penticton Snowmobile Club

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We wish to thank everyone who attended our yearly silent auction/ dinner which was held at St. John Vianney church hall on the eve of Oct. 25. A thank you to the Knights of Columbus for preparing the wonderful roast beef dinner. A thank you to all the various businesses that donated their beautiful gifts for the auction. Too many to list each and everyone, but we wish for all to know, we had a very successful evening, as we raised $5,350. We also wish to say thank you to all our fellow citizens that have donated over the years, and a thank you to all our volunteers. For those of you reading this, and maybe wish to join us, you can find out more about us on the internet. Thank you. Joanne Martin, President Canadian Food For Children

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On Penticton’s low voter turnout:

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“People couldn’t get in to vote. The lines were ridiculous! Why only one polling station? It took three visits from us, and we personally witnessed people giving up after voicing the fact that it was their second, third and sometimes fourth attempt. Get the senior centres open!”

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“I almost turned around but hung in there. Truly outrageous to have only one polling station. The goal is to get people out to vote. This didn’t help. Hopefully this is reviewed and changed next time.”

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“I was in line for less than 10 minutes. The lineup moved quickly and the election station setup was good. Standing in line for a few minutes based on the importance of voting was worth the time invested to have my vote count.”

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Local painter Derrie Selles is still unsure which of her works she will be parting with for an upcoming raffle on Nov. 29. “It is hard. It will be a hard decision. Do I want to give a big piece away? Or a little piece? And what are people going to like?” Selles said. Selles is one of nine artists who are part of the relatively new artists’ collective, Art House Penticton, who will be raffling off some of their works with proceeds going towards the family assistance program with the Penticton and District Community Resources Society (PDCRS), which helps local families meet basic needs through food programs and child care. Art House Penticton will be opening their doors from Dec. 1-4, with an opening reception

on Nov. 29, for the Art House Art Show and Fundraising Raffle including works from Art House artists including Shayn Hagel, Liz Marshall and Jessie Dunlop. This is the first time the idea of a raffle came about for Art House. The group was looking to put together a show to feature some of their work before Christmas and decided to go along with the spirit of giving that comes about this time of year. “They were keen on the Christmas spirit idea and decided that they wanted to contribute locally to something that would assist people in our community. Specifically families and children,” said Jennifer Vincent, co-founder of Art House Penticton. Selles is one of the original artists who joined Art House Penticton when it was founded in October of last year. So far, her experience has been nothing but positive.

“You can come here and work until three in the morning, or all night long, and crash on the couch,” Selles said. Selles work is as diverse as her own background. She draws from a variety of experiences ranging from her cycling-influenced works, a callback to her Dutch heritage, or her history competing in triathlons. She is also inspired by the oddities of surrealist painter Salvador Dali. “Every time I get to painting I get a different feel,” Selles said. Selles said there will be a wide array of works at the exhibit, if the diversity of the Art House collective is any indication. “It’s really nice because we’re all so different. None of us are the same. We have different personalities and completely different styles,” Selles said. For more information on Art House Penticton visit www.arthousepenticton.com

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new tender “as soon as possible.” “Once a construction contract is in place, we will be able to provide a completion date,” she added. WestJet Encore spokesman Robert Palmer said the company, which operates 78-seat planes on its new Penticton-Calgary route, is managing for now. “The size of the boarding lounge does present some operational challenges for WestJet as its capacity is less than the capacity of the aircraft we are using, meaning that it takes a little extra time to board our flight on days when the load factor is high,” he said in a statement. “However, we know that this is a temporary situation and will continue to work with it until the renovations are completed.” Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas said in a statement he is “always concerned where there is a delay in getting something done.” However, “I am encouraged that Transport Canada is committed to the expansion.” The value of the contract to build the temporary hold room was estimated at up to $249,000 in the bid documents. Transport Canada, which owns and operates the airport, is responsible for any such costs. A separate $6.7-million runway upgrade project at the airport was completed on time in October, Liu said, although some minor work remains to be done on the apron.

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Provincial silver for Lakers Emanuel Sequeira

Depth helped the Pen High Lakers swim team earn its first ever silver medal at provincials. The Lakers returned from Richmond finishing second with 486 points, behind Vancouver’s St. George’s Saints, who topped the standings with 597. “They had some great swims,” said Lakers coach Tina Hoeben, who wanted to see a top five finish from her group. “Our competition wasn’t as strong as we expected. It was really tight. It was a tight race right down to the last event.” Hoeben credited the other swimmers for earning top-16 results as it was just as important. “Everyone had to be out there swimming their best,” she said. “It really impressed me how everyone stepped forward and was enthusiastic, supportive and passionate about what they were doing.”

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St. George’s, a private school for boys, has a pool for its program and according to Hoeben, they gather the top swimmers from various clubs in the region. Eight of their 21 swimmers are in Grade 12. “They were definitely tough competitors,” said Hoeben. “Maybe next year we can move up. Our kids were definitely thrilled to be second.” Jaren LeFranc and Sam

Lasinski each earned silver medals in the 100 metre breast stroke and 100200-m individual medley respectively. Hoeben said that LeFranc is a tough competitor and didn’t have a strong start to his race. “He was determined to come in there. At one point he was in fourth, he pulled it off,” said Hoeben. “That was a great swim.” Lasinski nearly had a best time in the 200 IM.

“It was an awesome swim as well,” said Hoeben. “It was a solid second place.” Both also played a big part in the boys relay teams earning silver in the 200-m relay. “They swam really well. They are a team to watch in the next couple years,” said Hoeben, adding that they faced primarily Grade 12 swimmers. Lasinski also teamed

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A sweep of the Kalamalka Lakers clinched the AA Okanagan Valley championship for the Princess Margaret Mustangs senior girls volleyball team. The Mustangs came out hard in the opening set winning 25-12, then had closer victories of 25-19 and 25-22. “The girls were very focused throughout the weekend and didn’t take any matches for granted,” said Mustangs coach Tim Haberstock. The Mustangs attack was strong with Sidney McKinlay, Megan Admussen-Blair and Taylor Corrie leading in hitting, while Courtney Olexa was a defensive specialist with her blocking and Caitlin Neary made excellent passes. The Mustangs also benefitted from receiving bench support as the players were unselfish and the results reflected that. The Mustangs, who advance to provincials on Vancouver Island at Brentwood College Nov. 26-29, opened the tournament in Vernon defeating the George Elliott Coyotes, Westsyde Whundas and Pleasant Valley Sinners to earn a bye into the semifinals. The Mustangs then faced Fulton Secondary Lady Maroons and lost a tight opening set. The Mustangs rebounded to win the second and third sets.

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The Mustangs boys advanced to provincials after finishing second in the valley championships held at George Elliot. The Mustangs defeated Okanagan Mission Huskies 2-1, then the Valleyview Vikings 2-0 and the Seaton Sonics 2-0. The Mustangs faced OKM in the semifinals and swept the bestof-five series. That pitted the Mustangs in the finals against Fulton Secondary, ranked second in the province. After a decisive opening set victory, the Mustangs lost by two points in the second set; with another close loss in the third set. In the fourth, the Mustangs trailed by

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SYDNEY MCKINLEY of the Princess Margaret Mustangs hits the ball against George Elliot in the AA Senior Girls Okanagan Valley Championships at Clarence Fulton Secondary School Friday. The Mustangs won the valley championship to advance to provincials. Lisa VanderVelde/Black Press

five points. “Kyle Kohlhauser made some amazing digs and finished with some well placed kills,” said Mustangs coach Shawn Lum, adding that the Mustangs started pulling ahead and won the set by three points. In the fifth and deciding set, the Mustangs tied the match at 11 before bowing 15-13. “The boys played very well and I am proud of all them,” said Lum, whose team will now go to Langley.

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boys volleyball team placed third in the Okanagan Valley championship, which qualified them for the provincial championship Nov. 20-22. The Mustangs won four of six games. “Reece Haberstock stood out with consistent setting and Jivraj Grewal had some strong net play on Friday night,” said Mustangs coach Rich Corrie. “Nick Lozinski had some impressive point scoring runs at the service line.” On Saturday, the Mustangs’ second place pool finish matched them against the Pen High Lak-

ers. It was a crucial match for them to have a chance to advance to provincials. The Mustangs won in three sets, prevailing in the final 15-8 for their fifth straight win against the Lakers. Hunter Linder had his best match of the year with many successful kills. After losing in the semi-final to the Kelowna Secondary Owls in straight sets, the Mustangs defeated the George Elliot Coyotes 25-20 and 25- 21 to take third. Todd Corrie was a standout defensively and offensively in the final game of the championships.

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Pen High’s boys volleyball teams are going to provincials. The Lakers senior squad finished third in the Okanagan Valley championship and found out Sunday they were given a wild card spot to compete in provincials being held in Langley, Nov. 25-29. “We got a lot better. We worked hard,” said Lakers coach Rob Gunning, whose team didn’t qualify from their zone. “We competed and they (Mt. Boucherie Bears) are a really good team.” After losing to the Bears, ranked fourth in the province in the semifinals, the Lakers handily defeated the Rutland Secondary Voodoos. The Lakers are seeded at No.16 for provincials after being ranked sixth in week eight.

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The Lakers qualified for provincials at the Okanagan Valley championship hosted by NorKam Secondary in Kamloops. Lakers coach Annika Everton said her

team played an excellent match against Vernon’s Fulton Secondary and lost in the third set 15-13. They beat NorKam in three sets, the final one being 17-15 and lost to a very strong Kelowna Secondary Owls squad. They also lost to the Princess Margaret Mustangs in three sets. “The team served and passed the ball well,” said Everton. “They are still learning how to finish a match to ensure a win when it is close.” The Lakers will travel to West Kelowna as Mt. Boucherie hosts the provincial tournament Nov. 20-22.

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Coach Bo Boxall watched as his Lakers team didn’t quit against an improved Rutland Secondary Voodoos team that beat them in three sets for third place. “They showed a lot of heart and ability to compete in those moments. That was probably our biggest challenge all year was finishing a match late,” said Boxall. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports.

PAISLEY ANDERSON (white) spikes the ball for the Pen High Lakers as Alyssa Liegmann goes up for the block during the match up between the Lakers and the Mt. Boucherie Secondary School Bears on Nov. 15 at the Penticton Secondary School. The senior girls season is over and they finished fourth in the valley. Dale Boyd/Western News

More line juggling expected for Vees Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Line juggling went well for the Penticton Vees on the weekend as they collected four points with wins over Vernon and Cowichan Valley. Heading into the weekend, Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson and his staff weren’t sure what they would do with Tyson Jost and Patrick Newell. Jost had been playing well with Demico Hannoun and Lewis Zerter-Gossage prior to leaving for the World Under-17

against the Capitals at the South Okanagan Events Centre Saturday, Hannoun and Patrick Sexton setup Newell. HOMETOWN “On Friday night we had to shorten our bench a little bit, kind of mixed and matched things as we went,” said Harbinson. “Saturday is a process Connor Dakota Chartier with a lot of chances and it took Conroy Hockey Challenge, and Newell us a while to break through.” There will be more line juglit up in Jost’s place. In a 4-2 win over the Vipers gling as the Vees, ranked third in Vernon Friday, the trio scored in the Canadian Junior Hockey the tying goal on a power play League, welcomed Connor tally by Hannoun. In a 4-1 win Chartier and Dakota Conroy,

who each bring four years of Western Hockey League experience to the mix. Chartier, a former Spokane Chief, was acquired in a deal that sent Joshua Laframboise to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. The Vees also welcomed Conroy, who they picked up for Liam Finlay. Conroy’s 30-day suspension for leaving the Prince Albert Raiders is over. He was cleared to practice Tuesday and will be cleared to play on Friday. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports.

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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery announced the hiring of Mary McDermott as the new winemaker recently. McDermott joins Township 7 on the Naramata Bench from Trius Winery at Hillebrand and Thirty Bench Winery, which are Peller Estates premium Niagara wines. “Mary has demonstrated her prowess in producing excellent wines from a variety of classic vinifera grapes in often very challenging growing conditions,” said Mike Raffan, general manager of the winery. “She’s a rising star with impeccable credentials and extensive expertise in premium wines. She’ll be a great fit for ramping up our 7 Stars Sparkling Wine program. Her relentless focus on continuous improvement will help steer us as we evolve in the coming months, particularly with her plans to enhance our Bordeaux reds program at a world-class level.” McDermott has made wines that have achieved national and international acclaim. Her chardonnay wines were honoured at the All-Canadian Wine Awards 2014, Decanter World Wine Awards 2014, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014, L.A. International Wine Competition 2014 and Chardonnay du Monde 2014. “I’m thrilled to start working within a tight knit community and pursue my lifelong dream of crafting small production wines in the Okanagan Valley,” said McDermott. “I feel like all the stars have aligned to bring me the opportunity to work on the prestigious Naramata Bench at Township 7.”

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If you’re following the food and beverage trends in B.C., you’ll know that one of the hottest trends right now is craft beer. The demand for craft beer is growing at an unprecedented rate as consumers enjoy an ever-increasing selection of hand-crafted beers of varying styles and flavours. The Okanagan craft beer market is also burgeoning as new craft breweries open and existing craft breweries expand. “We’ve always been proud to feature great craft beers at our pub,” said James Bryan, executive chef and manager of food and beverage at the Kettle Valley Station Pub “We work hard to ensure our craft beer list features a selection of local favourites and a diverse mix of other regional and seasonal offerings.” To meet this increased demand, the Kettle Valley Station Pub recently expanded their craft beer selec-

tion to include offerings from Penticton’s newest craft brewery, Bad Tattoo Brewing and they are now set to embark on a new cask event series. “On the third Thursday of every month this fall and winter we will feature a special cask beer made exclusively for our pub. We’re kicking off our cask event series this Thursday, Nov. 20 with a special collaborale made by four of our area craft breweries,” said Bryan. “This one-time exclusive cask beer was made jointly by the brewers from Bad Tattoo Brewing, Cannery Brewing, Firehall Brewery and Tin Whistle Brewing. The beer is a stout and the brewers added bourbon-soaked Okanagan plums, vanilla beans and oak chips.” The cask will be tapped at 5 p.m. and is first come first served. Bryan encourages people to come early because once it is gone, they will not be serving it again. To add some fun to the process, the Kettle Valley Station

Pub invited everyone to submit a name for the cask. Visit their Facebook page and enter your name suggestion by 5 p.m. on Nov. 20. You could win bragging rights and a $25 gift certificate to the Kettle Valley Station Pub. With the growth of craft beer, there is also interest in forming a new Okanagan chapter

of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale). “At the Nov. 20th cask event, we’ll also have a discussion about the level of interest in the formation of a CAMRA chapter here in the Okanagan. CAMRA groups have become really popular in other parts of B.C. and we’re excited about the possibility of hosting

CAMRA meetings here every month in conjunction with our cask events,” said Bryan. Future cask nights are planned for Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19.

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HOLIDAY VACATIONS

Silver Reef/Lights of Christmas & Shopping - 3 Days - Dec 14 ..$235 Christmas in Northern Quest - 4 Days - Dec 24* ......................$419 Christmas in Silver Reef - 4 Days - Dec 24* ..............................$379 Christmas in Tulalip - 4 Days - Dec 24* .....................................$419 Christmas in Coeur D’Alene - 4 Days - Dec 24* ........................$349 Vancouver Christmas - 4 Days - Dec 23 ....................................$585 New Years at Couer D’Alene - 3 Days - Dec 30..........................$309 Holiday Tours Filling Fast... Book Yours Today!

SUNWEST SIGNATURE VACATIONS

Northwest Flower & Garden Show - 4 Days - Feb 11*..............$499 Southwest Explorer - 10 Days - Sept 28 ....................................$955 29th Anniversary Tour with Al & Judy - 11 Days - Jan 24 ........$945

SUNWEST GAMING

Okanogan Casino - Nov 23, Dec 7, 21 .........................................$30 Millbay - Dec 2, 16, 30...................................................................$30 Silver Reef - 4 Days - Nov 30*.................................................... $289 Coeur D'Alene - 4 Days - Dec 1* $60 EPC ............................... $229 Ocean Shores - 5 Days - May 27 ................................................$529

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Lake Chelan & Leavenworth Lights: 3 Days • dec. 1* (Salmon arm departure), 5*........$229 Silver Reef & Holiday Lights: 3 Days • dec. 4* SAVE $30 .............................................$229 Tulalip & Holiday Lights: 4 Days • dec. 4* (weekend), 9* SAVE $30 ............. now from $359 Victorian Christmas Markets: 4 Days • dec. 4* OnLy A FEw SEATS LEFT .............$434 Christmas at Coeur d'Alene • dec. 24* ........................................................................... from $359 Swinomish Lodge: 4 Days • dec. 24* ........................................................................................$419

A MeDIeVAL FeAST to start the season off. Join the Daytripper on a night at Peachland’s Gasthaus Inn. Your adventure includes the sumptuous dinner, taxes and gratuity, and transportation to and from. Desserts and beverages are extra. The Daytripper leaves the Visitors Centre at 5:30. Plan to be on board. $60.00

Silver Reef: 3 Days • nov. 24*....$214 • jan. 14, feb. 15 SAVE $15....$219 • mar. 8, 16 ....$234 Silver Reef: 4 Days • jan. 19, feb. 2, 23 SAVE $20...................$299 • mar. 3, 29 ..................$319 Tulalip: 4 Days • jan. 13, 20, 26, feb. 10, 16 SAVE $15....$354 • feb. 23, mar. 10, 15, 24.......$369 Tulalip: 3 Days • jan. 18, feb. 3, 8............................$259 • mar. 3, 29, apr. 8.. ............................$274 Reno: 8 Days • mar. 14*, 28*, apr. 11* FREE UPGRADE AT CIRCUS CIRCUS.......... from $389 Canucks Hockey: 2 Days • feb. 7 pittsburgh, mar. 14 toronto, apr. 11 edmonton ............. from $239

PENTICTON'S

2014 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DeCeMbeR 4, 2014

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For the third year THe DAYTRIPPeR HeADS TO ARMSTROnG for the incredible Caravan Farm Theatre’s seasonal presentation. This year it is “The Contest of the Winds” a story of Grandpa Joes. The Daytripper leaves the Visitors Centre at 1:00 pm for the 4 o’clock show. We stop at a Vernon Pub for dinner on the way back. Your ticket includes transportation and the show. Meals are off the menu. Limited seats...book now. $70.00

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THe KeTTLe VALLeY STeAM TRAIn as always a hit in the South Okanagan. Plan on being on board this year with the Daytripper. We leave the Visitors Centre at 2:30 pm, visit one winery for a tasting or coffee. Then on to the train. Your ticket includes transportation and the KV Steam Train. $50.00

Call and book your seat now! 250-492-1095 www.ambrosiatours.ca Operated by Ambrosia Tours Ltd.

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NEW! Laughlin winter Special: 10 Days • jan. 20 Spend 5 nights in laughlin ................$899 Cultural Hawaii Experience: 10 Days • feb. 1 ................................................................... $3599 Arizona & San Diego winter Escape: 19 Days • feb. 7 $200 EBD .......................... $3299 Mexican Riviera Cruise: 11 Days • mar. 4 .................................................................. from $2650 Palm Springs & Las Vegas • mar. 12 $100 EBD................................................................. $1899 NEW! Hit the Jackpot nevada Special: 13 Days • mar. 21.......................................... $1099 NEW! nevada Spring Coach & Cruise: 15 Days • apr. 25 ................................... from $2199 NEW! nevada Spring Coach: 14 Days • apr. 25 ...................................................... from $1369 European River Cruises - Magnificent Europe: 16 Days • may 24*............... from $9999 Europe's Rivers & Castles: 14 Days • Sept. 26* ........................................................ from $7799

Watch for our 2015 Vacation Planner - Coming Soon. Visit us online at www.sunfuntours.ca 250-493-5757/1-877-786-3860 • www.sunfuntours.ca • 2904 Skaha Lk. Rd., Penticton Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Closed between 12:00pm and 1:00pm **Some reStrictionS. *indicateS Guaranteed departure. priceS baSed on double. all diScountS included if applicable. G.S.t. on canadian tourS only. Subject to chanGe. b.c. reG: #3015-5

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EINER

JOSIE MAY EINER was born in Penticton on May 28, 1937 (to Norman & Angie Jacobs) and died on Nov. 10, 2014 at Moog & Friends Hospice House. She was pre-deceased by her parents as well as her husband Ralph (2011) and her infant children, Joseph & Josephine (1964). She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter and son, Debra & David, sisters Florence Jacobs & Norma Lowe (Gerry) as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. A Celebration of Josie’s Life will be held in the spring of 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josie’s memory to the Penticton & District Hospice Society in recognition of the amazing care staff provided to Josie in the final weeks of her life. May she rest in peace! Condolences may be directed through www.providencefuneralhomes.com.

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Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Team to lead capital project initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, Manufacturing, the GM, and Capital Projects is responsible for leading corporate capex strategic development, design, budgeting, engineering and safe execution of programs and projects at the Company’s manufacturing facilities located on Southern Vancouver Island. Complete job details can be viewed at: http://www.western forest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers/ If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please apply in confidence: Human Resource Department Email: resumes@westernforest.com Western Forest Products Inc. is a margin focused integrated company safely producing lumber from coastal forests.

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers earn up to 70,000.00 + with Sutco. They driver late model equipment, provide piece of mind for the family with extended benefits, and have security with a company matched contribution pension plan. Currently looking for 2 Highway drivers for our flat deck division. Apply online at sutco.ca or call 888-357-2616 ext 230. EXPERIENCED ONLY need apply, PT drivers over 19 years with valid DL trustworthy & reliable. Make extra cash for Christmas 250-490-3663, Fast Lane Deliveries North Enderby Timber is looking to hire General Laborers and Trades People. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Dock Worker-$19.00/hr Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. has a part time Dock/Warehouse position available working 100 hours per month. This position is working weekday mornings but may also be required to work Saturdays. This position is responsible for: 1) All LTL (less than truck load) freight is cross docked 2) Schedules depart on time 3) High level of load factor 4) Quality loading to minimize damages The successful candidate(s) will be working in a high pressure, high volume atmosphere with critical time frames and must be available to work morning shifts. A current forklift operator certificate is required. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter or drop them off at: 2610 Enterprise Way Kelowna, BC V1X 7Y5 or email careers@vankam.com Van-Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility.

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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

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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. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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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

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

HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 14 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 Langevin Painting, interior/exterior & ceilings, workmanship guaranteed, call (778)9322528

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Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Nixon Wenger is one of the largest, fastest, growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers and a newly constructed office building, our Vernon, B.C. office has an opening for a Conveyancer. Our successful candidate will have 3-4 years of conveyancing experience and must be able to complete residential and commercial deals from start to finish. The applicant will have strong communication skills, will be very detail-oriented and must be highly organized. In addition, the applicant must be knowledgeable with E-Filing through BC Online and experience with econveyance would be an asset. Responsibilities will also involve interacting with clients by phone and email. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, an RRSP program and a moving allowance. Nixon Wenger welcomes your interest in this position within our Conveyancing Department. Please submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday, December 5th at 4:00pm. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT Nixon Wenger LLP is one of the largest, fastest growing law firms outside of Greater Vancouver. Currently with 24 lawyers, we are a full service law firm working with clients across the province and into Alberta. Our firm is recruiting a dedicated professional for the permanent full time position of Senior Legal Assistant working in our Solicitors Department. The ideal applicant is someone with at least 4- 5 years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who can deliver consistent and exceptional customer service. This position requires you to be highly organized, detail-oriented and you must have the ability to multi task and prioritize. This position involves taking instructions, drafting legal agreements as well as more traditional legal secretary/ paralegal tasks. While you will independently manage files, you will work closely with a team of lawyers and other support staff to deliver outstanding service to our clients. You have the following: • Minimum 4-5 years experience; • Must have working knowledge in: • Estate Planning • Corporate reorganizations • Trusts • Commercial financing • Wills • Excellent technical, word processing & proof reading skills. • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills and a strong aptitude for client service. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality work. • Experience working with MS Office Suite with the ability to edit documents, create reports and presentations. • Reliability. • Self starter who takes initiative. • Available to work full time, Monday-Friday. Our firm offers a positive working environment with competitive salaries, a group benefits package, and an RRSP program. Nixon Wenger LLP welcomes your interest in this position and we invite qualified applicants to submit your resumes to humanresources@nixonwenger.com by Friday December 5th, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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HORSE Lodging OK Falls $125 monthly (visit Craigslist for details) 250-809-0516

HUGE Estate Sale. Nov 21, 22 9-4. 4234 Lake Ave, Peachland. Crocks, vintage tools, lamps, furniture etc. Cash only.

KVR Trail Fruit Store, ambrosia apples .60/lb, juice available 3L & 5L. 250-4924717 Delivered

Auctions

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Moving, must sell; full size (purchased March 2014), avocado coloured chesterfield w/removable cushions, gilder rocking chair, TV cabinet style stand & studio artists’ easel, (250)488-5467

Livestock Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214

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

NATIVE ART & ARTIFACTS AUCTION Sunday Nov. 23rd, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive. Vancouver OVER 475 ITEMS!

Bill Reid pendant, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, SW pottery, early Norval Morrisseau painting Info - Consignment - Appraisals

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FREE to a good home, two loving in door house cats, female, spayed. 8 years old. 250-493-3583 teddyann1@hotmail.com

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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.

Garage Sales Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale Nov. 29 - 10am-2pm Royal Canadian Legion 502 Martin St. Vendors welcome call (778)476-1823

Apple firewood, dried, $125/standard pick-up load, can help load, you pick up. 250-490-1895 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

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

GET READY FOR WINTER! Jack pine wood $150/ cord. $180/ cord split. Delivered in Penticton. Call after 4pm 250460-1643 Brandon.

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haNd aNd fOOt canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. Oliver dOuBle O Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. SOuth maiN drOp-iN Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social, bocce and medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities. OKaNagaN fallS SeNiOrS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Naramata ScOttiSh cOuNtry Dancers dance each Wednesday until Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. No experience or partner is required. Soft, flexible shoes are recommended. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. elK lOdge haS a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. aNavetS haS hump Day with Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment by

Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. fraterNal Order Of the Eagles has a soup and sandwich lunch at noon. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. SummerlaNd art cluB meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. fOSter care iNfO sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. B ereavemeNt the reSOurce Centre at 626 Martin Street has a dropin grief support session at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.

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Lake Rd. Contact Ron Smuin, 250-493-5530 for details. fitNeSS frieNdS meetS every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more info. tOpS (taKe Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250-770-8093. liNe daNciNg at the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information. weeKly SuppOrt grOup at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness. Call 250493-7338 for details. c aNadiaN r Oyal legiON branch 40 has zumba at 5 p.m., crib and drop-in pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St.

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November 21 peAch city coMMunity Radio is hosting a talk at 7 p.m. in the Ramada Conference Centre with Myke Atkinson, station manager for CJSW, Calgary’s only community station, discussing how community radio benefits a community. Admission is by donation to the PCCRS. For more info contact info@ peachcityradio.org. LeArning At Lunch continues at noon with Aggie Stevens recounting her adventures in India and Thailand at the Penticton Public Library. This presentation is free and everyone is welcome. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served. FridAy sociAL dAnce at South Main DropIn Centre, 2965 South Main St. Music by Shindigger starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. peAch city rAdio, a community-based volunteer-run radio station is very close to having a home on the FM dial in Penticton but help is needed to make it happen. Help by taking part in the Raise the Radio support campaign. More information at www. peachcityradio.org/support/raisetheradio/ or by contacting info@ peachcityradio.org. south MAin drop-in Centre has a flu clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., yoga at 9 a.m., bocce and Tai Chi at 10 a.m., Mah Jong and beginner line dance at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. the sALvAtion ArMy Kettle campaign is back, helping provide assistance to those who need it most. Volunteer to be a kettle host, no experience necessary, just your enthusiastic

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are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. the oLiver senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. penticton seniors coMputer Club drop-in sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 439 Winnipeg St. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Picture class on Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

UPCOMiNG EVENTS the LAdies guiLd at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is holding a Holly Tea and Bake Sale from 11 to 2 p.m. in their church hall on Nov. 22. A chorALe cAntAtA titled Lead Me Back to Bethlehem will be performed by the Penticton United Church Sanctuary Choir and guests. The choir will be accompanied by piano, ute and trumpet. The 45-minute cantata will be presented as part of the worship service, starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 23. concordiA LutherAn church is sponsoring a free concert by the Asante Children’s Choir from Africa on Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. okAnAgAn coLLege speAkers Series presents Peg Barcelo with Storage Ideas for Your Home on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Penticton campus of Okanagan College lecture theatre. ocspeakersseries.weebly.com. Mixed pooL tournAMent on Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St. Lunch included in entry fee. To register, call Ross at 250-408-4065.

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