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Marshall Neufeld couldn’t have hoped for a better visitor to drop in on his campaign. The Conservative candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay hosted Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a support rally at Brutus Truck Bodies on the evening of Sept. 13. “For (Neufeld) the economy is his number one priority,” Harper said. “It’s all about creating and protecting jobs, lowering leases and helping families here in the Okanagan.” A frenzied crowd of 700 chanting Conservative supporters filled the brightly-lit, bannered interior of the Brutus Truck Bodies showroom at the invite-only event to welcome Prime Minister Stephen Harper to Penticton on Sept. 13. Media were not allowed to ask questions at the rally or at an earlier scheduled photo opportunity at Painted Rock Estate wineries. Leading up to the Prime Minister’s appearance, Neufeld touched on the importance of a solid economy and safe country. The crowd began chanting “Harper” and “Canada” in anticipation, right before the Conservative campaign bus rolled into the building for Harper to step out indoors. Many of the issues that are forefront on the campaign trail were addressed, though Harper spent the majority of his 25-minute speech focused on the economy. “The wrong decisions at the national level will cause downsizing, closures, business closures, and jobs losses across the countries, including communities just like here in Penticton.” The most plausible alternative
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governments – Liberal and NDP – will spend recklessly, Harper argues, which will cause deficits and force tax hikes. “Our economy is not some theory in a classroom – it is how you create jobs; how you put food on the table; how we save for our future. We cannot tax or borrow our way to prosperity.” A small group of protesters stood across the street from the complex, including an aboriginal couple chanting anti-government sentiments to the beat of a drum. There were also two self-proclaimed Anonymous group members wearing Guy Fawkes masks and three other individuals. Some of those walking to their vehicles yelled back at the protesters, some shouting: “get a job” and
“work is a four-letter word,” as well as other more derogatory comments. RCMP officers watched and spoke briefly to the group who did not leave until after Harper’s bus left the property and headed west on Okanagan Avenue escorted by a number of black secret service vehicles with emergency lights flashing. “The purpose of the mask is to remain anonymous,” said one of the protesters. “Politics doesn’t work, having a figurehead puppet at the top of a nation is not the proper way to run a society or civilization, science is a lot better than politics I’ll go that far. I can’t say too much more because Harper has muzzled scientists.” Connie Denesiuk, Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-West
Kootenay, defended the party’s promise to run a deficit. “In order to get the economy moving again, we need to invest in infrastructure,” she said in reference to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s pledge to run a three-year, $30-billion deficit for a new infrastructure program. “That money’s not going to be spent on government advertising.” Denesiuk said the Harper Government has run seven consecutive deficits since taking office – “We’ll only run three.” Harper said if a Liberal or NDP government is elected, Canadian’s with an annual income of $60,000 will be subject to at least $1,000 extra in taxes. “He’s making stuff up,” said NDP candidate Richard Cannings.
“We will not touch the income tax rate of any individual Canadian. The only tax rates we are going to change right now is we are going to lower the taxes for small businesses from 11 to 9 per cent.” Denesiuk also argued Harper’s claim. “The Liberals have promised to cut income taxes of people in that bracket from 22 to 20.5 per cent,” she said. Cannings said the NDP has pledged to raise tax rates only on large corporations. “Only by a small amount to make it slightly more realistic – they have such low taxes, and they’re just banking that money. They’re not investing it back in jobs; the country.” While most of Harper’s criticisms were aimed at both parties, he also warned the audience specifically against voting NDP, citing “disastrous” records both times they formed government in British Columbia. Cannings refuted. “The 1990s were very good years for the province, better in all economic indicators than the (successive) Liberal government. NDP governments across the country, if you look at real data, have had the best record for any party of budgets that are balanced.” Conservative supporter Lee Pixley who was in attendance agrees with the Prime Minister. “It seems like all the other parties are gung ho to spend our taxes all willy nilly and where are they going to get the money? They’re just going to keep taxing people to death just like the NDP did here in B.C. – just about ruined this province, and I sure don’t want to see that happen federally.”
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Candidates refute Conservative claims From HARPER on PG. 1 Nonetheless, Cannings sees the appetite for change in Canada to be much stronger than support for the status quo. He hosted his party leader, Tom Mulcair, at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Aug. 31. “The Conservatives don’t want a public rally, we do,” he said. “We had 1,000 cheering supporters — it was one of the biggest political events in Okanagan history. Harper has a little closed event by invitation only. I think it shows how people are turning to the NDP as the agents of change in Canada.” Cannings said he didn’t notice any disruptive visitors to be part of Mulcair’s rally, but among the number of Canadians who are embracing change – “I can guess why the Conservatives didn’t want them to be part of their event.” Harper believes the Conservative Party offers what’s most important to Canadians – lower taxes and balanced budgets which create more jobs. He said his government has given the Canadian economy a solid foundation
RCMP CPl. Chad Parsons talks with Anonymous protesters outside of the Brutus Truck Bodies location on Okanagan Avenue where Prime Minister Stephen Harper was speaking at a Conservative Party rally Sept. 13.
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to withstand the implications of global instability. “We have to make sure that those who want reckless spending, tax hikes and defi-
cits do not get their hands on managing our economy.” He warned the Oct. 19 election will offer Canadians two very different paths, and
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Victor Garcia (at right) of Madrid, Spain shows off his Canucks colours at the final game between the Canucks and Calgary Flames young stars. Okanagan Hockey Academy head instructor Kyle Watson (below, left) is about to be blindsided by Fin the Vancouver Canucks mascot to the delight of OHA coach Jim Fetter (background) and minor hockey players selected to take part in an on-ice camp.
Goalie Michael Pugachev (above) has his mit full with members of the Penticton Vees (left to right) Emilien Boily, Jason Lavallee and Easton Brodzinski during the road hockey event at the Party on the Plaza held at the SOEC Sunday. Penticton Vees Scott Conway (at right) puts on his game face.
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Tories rally business allies against NDP Jeff Nagel Black Press
A leaked Conservative letter to B.C. business leaders is urging them to pull out the stops to fight a potential NDP federal election victory that it warns would devastate the province’s economy. “This election will be decided in B.C.,” said the letter from Industry Minister James Moore and former Okanagan-Coquihalla (now South Okanagan - West Kootenay riding) Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day. “We could end up with an NDP national government,” they said, predicting the result will be “higher taxes and a broken economy.” Although neither is a candidate in this election, the two Tories said they will take their message on the road and urged business leaders to work with them to convince voters to re-elect the Harper government and reject the “dangerous policies” of the NDP. The letter also takes aim at Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s plan to cancel LNG tax incentives. But it mainly targets the provincial NDP’s record governing in the 1990s, saying it directly led to B.C. becoming a “have-not” province with 50,000 residents forced to leave to find work elsewhere. “Now is not the time for risky experiments.”
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It echoes the B.C. Liberals’ economy-first attacks against “risky” Adrian Dix that helped persuade voters to reject the NDP in the 2013 provincial election, despite an early polling lead for the New Democrats. Philip Hochstein, president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C., said he hopes the message resonates with voters. “I think the federal Conservatives are right to remind British Columbians about the lost decade of an NDP government,” he said, adding business leaders could be influential. “We have a history under the
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NDP, we know what it was like,” Hochstein said. “There was, in essence, a strike on capital — people stopped investing in British Columbia.” He said the latest polls showing the Conservatives are running third place in a tight three-way race do not concern him. “The election will be won or lost on the economy and people will make the right decision.” SFU political science instructor Cara Camcastle said the tactic of dredging up the NDP’s record in Victoria may prove less effective this time because federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair has promised balanced budgets and, unlike Dix, has carefully avoided taking a premature stand against proposed pipelines. “The Conservatives are trying to put fear into those who are considering change,” she said. “But after 10 years in power, there will be some Conservative supporters who feel they’ve had their chance.” Canadian Taxpayers Federation spokesman Jordan Bateman said he’s not surprised by the letter. “In politics, you always go back to what’s worked,” Bateman said, but added the strategy is getting long in the tooth. “The NDP did some outrageous things in the 90s. But I’m not sure how that’s a complete predictor of future behaviour. It’s almost 20 years ago now.”
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RCMP warn of scammers Western News Staff
Keep your money safe and be aware of scammers posing as Canada Revenue Agency employees. The Penticton RCMP is receiving up to 40 reports daily from local citizens advising that they are receiving harassing and threatening phone calls from people posing as employees of the Canada Revenue Agency who are demanding money. The scammers often tell the victim that they have committed tax fraud. They will say that there is a warrant for their arrest and unless money is wired to them or prepaid credit card codes are supplied, the police will be coming to arrest them. Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said citizens should be aware that the Canada Revenue Agency will never ask for any kind of payment to be wired to them or for prepaid credit cards. He added people should hang up on these callers and consider blocking
the number if they repeatedly call back. Alternately, scammers are posing as Canada Revenue Agency employees and advising citizens that they have a tax refund and then ask for all of their personal information. This information can then be used in identity theft situations. Wrigglesworth said it is important to tell family members who may not have heard about this scam. “Have a conversation with people who may not have access to the internet. The more people that know about this scam, the better. People from every walk of life can be affected so spread the word that these scams are happening,” he said. If you suspect that you have been contacted by a scammer, note the phone number on call display and contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center, toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or on-line at CAFC Fraud Reporting.
Amber alert still in effect Western News Staff
RCMP are renewing an Amber Alert for a two year old girl whose father was found dead in his home in Blairmore, Alta. on Monday. Crowsnest Pass RCMP say two-year-old Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette was abducted by an unknown suspect who drove away at high speed in a newer model white van. On Tuesday, RCMP said they made an arrest in the homicide of 27-year-old Terry Blanchett. The suspects name was not released but RCMP said he is 22 years old and “a resident” of Blairmore. The Alberta RCMP are holding the suspect for questioning in Blanchett’s murder, as well as the disappearance of the deceased’s daughter. According to RCMP, a white van was found in the Blairmore area, but they said it is too soon in the investigation to know if it was the same one seen near the Blanchett home on Monday. Amber Alerts expire after 24 hours, but the RCMP says it will be renewing the alert for Hailey at 2:14 p.m. on Tuesday. They will ask for the Amber Alert to be renewed in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Montana, as well.
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During an announcement on Sept. 11., mike trump, the Dean of the Justice institute of British columbia’s School of criminal Justice Studies, spoke about the reciprocal benefits of a collaborative law enforcement program soon to be offered at okanagan college.
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An opportunity is arising for students studying law enforcement to earn a degree in Penticton. Okanagan College has teamed with the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) to offer the Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies degree program at the college’s Penticton Campus. The first classes will begin in September 2016. Currently, students enrolled in the Criminal and Social Justice (CSJ) program are working towards earning a diploma. Graduates of that two-year program will have the option, as well as guaranteed acceptance into the degree program for up to 24 graduates of CSJ. The announcement was made at the college’s Penticton campus on Sept. 11. Harjot Gil recently began his second year of Criminal and Social Justice studies at Okanagan College in Penticton. Upon graduation at the end of the school year, he’ll be among the first group of students eligible for the degree program. “The justice program is exactly what I need
for my career in law enforcement,” he said. Because his parents live in Penticton, Gil will be able to continue studying from home, which he said is a major convenience to his career. “This saves me a lot of money and it’s really valuable to me having the support of my family in Penticton. It’s a great opportunity and I’m really glad to have it happen at this time.” After earning his degree, Gil hopes to fulfill his career in the Okanagan. Randy Forster, who’s also studying Criminal and Social Justice, is intrigued by the new opportunity. “This has my attention. I wasn’t excited about having to go to Vancouver to finish a degree if I need to. I’m not big on big cities for learning,” he said. “I wish I had something like this before I made the decision to become a police officer,” the crowd was told by Mike Trump, Dean of JIBC’s School of Criminal Justice and Security. “We have a vested interest in making this a successful partnership. Okanagan College’s reputation as a fine institute of learning and the Justice Institute’s repu-
tation as being Canada’s leading public safety educator in the field of justice and public safety – together we are able to blend the two worlds of theoretical knowledge and practical application.” There are currently about 100 students registered in the first year of Criminal and Social Justice at Okanagan College, and the college saw around 50 students return for the second year this fall — the largestever second-year class. Expansion of the program was inevitable, explained Donna Lomas, Okanagan College’s Regional Dean for the South Okanagan Similkameen. “We launched this program 10 years
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Protect the vulnerable Any of us can be the victim of a fraud, but the lowlifes who run this sort of crime like best to victimize the elderly. What makes this sort of crime so heinous is that seniors are targeted for being vulnerable. It must be pointed out that most seniors are savvy enough to be aware and protect themselves. Some, however, are not, and a criminal enterprise seeks to ferret them out. Sadly, some criminal has crawled out from under his or her slimy rock and is aiming at seniors in the Okanagan in phone calls falsely claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. The aggressive patter is that these people have been found in arrears with the CRA and have to pay up. The caller requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card and to call back immediately with the information. The taxpayer is often threatened with arrest, charges, jail or deportation. Aside from losing money, the additional risk is providing enough personal information for further identity theft. The criminals rely not on gullibility or even innocence, but people — seniors or not — who find it hard to conceive of someone stooping so low as to imitate the taxman and use threats of arrest or deportation. And because there are such people out there, we have to pay extra attention to protecting the vulnerable in our society. It’s one thing to chat with Mom or Dad to warn them, which every relative of a vulnerable senior ought to do. The real problem is that there is a large segment in that vulnerable category who have no relatives to provide such warnings. Again, the criminals rely on exploiting a vulnerability. Keeping our seniors safe from these and other crimes is everybody’s responsibility. That PENTICTON means the mostWESTERN effective way to protect our seniors from fraud is to talk with them. Criminals rely on loneliness, isolation and lack of information for their exploitive schemes to be effective. Crime is not just the responsibility of the police. We all need to participate in creating a society where exploitation is not just difficult, but almost impossible.
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Protest stunts distract from real efforts “I am tired of managing poverty.” The words of Lake Babine Nation Chief Wilf Adam were quoted by both Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad and Premier Christy Clark at their second annual meeting with aboriginal leaders around the province. In her closing remarks, Clark repeated her aim to continue economic development and resource revenue sharing that have dominated the government’s approach in recent years. “Let’s eliminate poverty in First Nations communities,” she said, adding “the only way we can fight poverty is to grow the economy.” Not surprisingly, Clark’s chosen example was the potential of liquefied natural gas development for the Haisla Nation near Kitimat. That and similar proposals require new gas pipelines. And as is customary in B.C., what people most often hear about are threats
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and wild claims regarding protests such as the Unist’ot’en camp near Smithers, set up to block a gas pipeline. There was a round of this in late August, after Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the militant Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs claimed hundreds of RCMP officers were about to descend on the camp. This echoed previous false claims made by self-styled anarchists such as Victoria’s Zoe Blunt, who has been organizing outside support for the camp for the last couple of years. Media jumped at the prospect of another Gustafson Lake-style con-
frontation. This prompted an unusual statement from Cpl. Janelle Shoihet of the North District RCMP. “To clarify, the B.C. RCMP has no intention of ‘taking down the camp’ set up by the Unist’ot’en,” she said, emphasizing that police are not taking sides or acting as security for pipeline exploration crews being harassed by protesters, who have token support from a couple of dissident members of a Wet’suwet’en clan. Four elected chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en issued their own statement, to correct media coverage that represents the Unist’ot’en as speaking for their communities. “Our Nations support responsible resource development as a way to bring First Nations out of poverty and bring opportunities for our young people,” said Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George. Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief Karen Ogen said job and ben-
efit agreements for the Coastal GasLink pipeline were entered into after careful consideration, and she objected to protests from outsiders, some from outside the country. “Sustainability means standing on our own two feet, providing our young people with good paying jobs, and reducing the 40 to 60 per cent unemployment we now experience,” Ogen said. Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross has no time for crude oil projects, but he has been working towards gasrelated development as long as anyone. Ross spoke out in support of the elected Wet’suwet’en chiefs in their efforts to resolve the dispute with Unist’ot’en members. “Opposition is the easiest job in the world,” he said. “What is difficult is finding an answer when a First Nations mother has concerns about her child’s future. “Politicians are quick
to shout out sound bites and get into camera shots, but where are the cameras when another First Nations member takes their own life or when they pass away from highway/alcohol related deaths?” Ross noted that recent court decisions have put B.C. aboriginal leaders in the best position they have ever had, with governments and development project proponents coming to them “with inclusion in mind” after decades of resource development that has passed them by. You wouldn’t know it most days, but First Nations along both the Coastal GasLink and Pacific Trails gas pipelines have agreed to them. More aboriginal leaders are getting tired of managing poverty, and misguided protesters.
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letters Don’t take a shortcut in this decision James Palanio has presented city council with a petition to slow/calm traffic on his street, Lee Avenue (Penticton Western News, Sept. 11, Petition presented to slow down traffic). He claims people are using this street as a shortcut between Skaha Lake Road and
South Main Street. I am sure they are. When I need a shortcut between those two streets, I use Yorkton Avenue. It runs parallel to Lee Avenue and is the next street over to the north. Yorkton Avenue is a quicker, more efficient shortcut simply because it has no stop signs on it, basically it is a thorough-
Inappropriate comment
I found the following comment made by School Superintendent Wendy Hyer offensive (Western News, Sept. 8, Expensing a new school year). The article states, “In some instances, Hyer said poor spending decisions made by parents have possibly contributed to a student’s inability to possess school supplies.” It is not the school superintendent’s job to speculate how parents spend their money, she does not live in our houses and see our bills. Back to school time is very stressful for many parents and guardians and the last thing anyone needs is to feel judged by those who are in a position of power in the school system. It was an unprofessional comment and I am sure it made many people who have used the school supply program feel self conscious. Sticking to general comments about the success of the program and the generosity of Telus and Staples to fund such a program in our community is far more appropriate than making assumptions about how parents prioritize their spending. Viktoria Sutter Penticton
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I agree with Ms. Kuypers analysis posted recently (Western News, Sept. 9, letters to the editor - Voice of reason). She presents some valid points centered around dialogue. In theory it sounds good. In practice, it hasn’t happened up to now. Dialogue is a strong word. Let’s look at the derivation of the word and the meaning of the word to better understand. Our word dialogue is derived from the ancient Greek dialogos, which in turn derives from the roots dia-, meaning through, and logos, meaning word or reason. A dialogue seeks truth by and through words. Further to that the prefix “di” means two. My question: Is that based on the true meaning of dialogue? “If one side decides not to be involved in any dialogue, how can (dialogue) talk take place?” In order for there to be dialogue, parties (two or more) concerned must enter with open minds that might generate ideas and solutions to problems. Up to now, the city pundits have really not initiated or attempted to initiate a dialogue situation. Until this happens, there will be no peace or harmony in Penticton regarding the parkland issues. The idea of common sense prevailing is, in my opinion, wishful thinking. Until or unless that changes, hostility, discontent, innuendo, call it what you want, will prevail. However, having said that, I agree with Ms. Kuyper’s thoughts on the issue of dialogue. Now, if only she could motivate city pundits to think as she does, harmony might possibly be restored within the city regarding the contentious parkland issue.
fare. Lee Avenue already has a stop sign on it which slows/ calms traffic. Impeding traffic further on Lee Avenue will just send more traffic to Yorkton Avenue. Has/will city council consider the residents of Yorkton Avenue in their decision. Are residents of Yorkton Avenue
Until that happens status quo will prevail.
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The following quote between Trio Marine and the City of Penticton was taken from: Legal Costs Associated with This Agreement (Page 130, Heading 29.1). “Penticton shall be responsible for paying the first $10,000 in Penticton legal fees associated with creating the term sheet, this agreement and the Skaha Marina — Marina Development Agreement. Any Penticton legal fees over and above $10,000 shall be shared on a equal basis between Penticton and Trio.” Apparently, the taxpayer is funding a large portion of the contract to privatize their own park. Readers are encouraged to Google: PDF - 9.9 MB City of Penticton. Then, scroll down and click on 9.9 MB June 29, 2015. You will find the history as well as the current agreement between the City and Trio. After viewing the schematics and artist renderings, the reader will be left with a clear vision of what is in store for Skaha Lake Park including giving exclusive rights to Trio to control the entire beach, walkway and a wide strip lawn all the way from the marina boat ramp to the first house on South Beach Drive, (Exclusion Area, Schedule C, Page 50). The only way to stop the privatization of Skaha Lake Park is with a legal challenge as the mayor and council are not going to vote for a referendum. C. Otto Knaak Penticton
Master plan signal
It was encouraging to read that Penticton city council has passed the mayors proposal for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I believe this initiative is a response to the realization that the lease arrangement at Skaha Lake Park was a mistake on the part of those involved in its concept and approval. Sadly, while the master plan may help avoid such tragic mistakes in the future, it does nothing to change the huge mistake already made. I hope that all those involved in the lease proposal at the east end of Skaha Lake Park will take the master plan as a signal to reevaluate the decisions already made, and to take steps toward a referendum to once and for all settle the issue. John McLeod Penticton
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In the season of political election panhandling, the blessing of modern technology has gifted us with the TV remote mute button. It can leave the savior politician flap-
OK with an increase in traffic on their street to appease the residents of the next street over? No, I don’t live on either street, but I am in the area frequently (usually on the Yorkton Avenue shortcut). George Murai Penticton
ping in unbeknownst silence giving the perceived Penticton taxpaying bumpkin a savoring charitable revenge that also reduces his/her stress medication costs. This in turn helps balance the budget. Joe Schwarz Penticton
Therapy dog program
The South Okanagan division of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program will be holding their semi-annual orientation for new handlers on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m., followed by dog evaluations on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Both events will be held at the St. John Ambulance building on Dawson Avenue. Therapy dogs regularly visit residents in senior facilities in Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton and Summerland. As well they visit residents at the Penticton Regional Hospital, South Okanagan General Hospital and the hospice house. They also visit Okanagan College, providing stress relief to students, staff and the faculty during the two weeks prior to Christmas and spring exams. In addition, plans for a reading program for children are currently underway. For further information or to register for the therapy dog program, please contact Sandy Karr 250-493-5537. Sandy Karr Penticton
Does it still apply?
Is there something wrong in those pictures we’re seeing on the tele about all those people fleeing from their countries? Usually one sees the men staying behind to fight for their country. Why is this not happening with those young men fleeing their own country? Could there be an ulterior motive that we are watching happening? Ask yourself, is this what the men did during the Second World War? I always believe there are two sides to every pancake, or, we all have two faces so to speak. Joan Johnson Penticton
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On Stephen Harper’s visit to Penticton:
“His Conservative MP candidate for this area, Marshall Neufeld, has refused an invite to come and speak to Pen-Hi students at an allcandidates forum. It’s a shame as our students will have spent considerable time and energy organizing the event, creating questions that matter to them, as they attempt to involve themselves in the democratic process. It seems to suggest that the Conservatives aren’t interested in engaging young people in voting.”
— posted by Lesley Lacroix
“So much energy in the crowd! I’ll take jobs and tax cuts over 10 billion dollar deficits any day.”
— posted by Keith MacIntyre
“He’s clearly not trying to gain any new votes considering how closed this event was. NDP came to Pen and the whole town was invited well in advance. Harper has become way too overconfident. It’s like he’s not even trying to win.”
— posted by Danielle Israd
“He wasn’t interested in seeing or speaking with or listening to me ... now it’s mutual.”
— posted by Brian Schroeder
“When leadership shows exclusively it tells on itself. This leader is not a leader of the people. Unless you’re the “right” kind.”
— posted by Matthew Baran
On Liquor store owners want Penticton bylaw:
“Then should it be like that for all businesses?”
— posted by Angela Beaudin Fish
“Competition makes for better business owners.”
— posted by Kristine Lee
“As it is the new laws have prevented any of the grocers from carrying liquor due to their proximity to liquor stores. If a business can be viable, they should be allowed to open.”
— posted by Rachel Terry
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Q&A What issue takes top priority for you in this riding? This is the second of a six-part Q&A with the South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidates.
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Answer Presenting policy to avert the threat of thermonuclear war and informing Canadians of this very real possibility is my top priority in this federal campaign. The troubling events in the Ukraine and Syria, while far from the boundaries of our riding, nevertheless represent the most important issue for me. The “regime change” campaigns initiated by the U.S. along with British and NATO support compelled me to campaign in this election. I could not accept Stephen Harper and former Foreign Affairs minister James Baird morally, ideologically, militarily and financially supporting an illegal and patently fascist nazi junta in Kiev, with not one peep of dissent from Mulcair or Trudeau nor any sitting member of this parliament. This frightening and escalating geo-political mess can be very simply explained. Ongoing NATO expansion has nothing to do with Russian aggression. The insolvent London/Wall Street financial system is finished and this impending collapse coupled with the emergence of the BRICS nations’ new credit mechanisms, presents a threat to the desperate British/US/NATO waning global hegemony. The modernization of tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, the already established U.S. missile defence systems in Eastern Europe, and NATO’s firststrike doctrine all permit no other conclusion than a preparation for war. Russia and China have in turn reacted with the modernization of their own nuclear capabilities and the development of supersonic missiles. We must return to negotiation and diplomacy. We must return to the ideals of peacekeeper that this nation was once proud of. Withdrawing Canadian military from NATO would send a powerful message to the world.
Connie Denesiuk, Liberal
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During the past 16 months I have been asking that same question on doorsteps, at kitchen tables, in coffee shops and around campfires. This is what I have heard: The economy and the environment are the two top priorities — people expect their government to do better with both! A Liberal government will do better, starting with the economy. Harper’s failed fiscal policy has resulted in another recession, a $150 billion additional debt, and no balanced budgets in the past eight years. A Liberal government will kick start job creation and economic growth by nearly doubling our federal infrastructure investment to $125 billion over the next decade. This investment will include: • Green infrastructure projects that our riding’s communities desperately need – such as climate resilient infrastructure and renewable energy projects. • Social infrastructure projects such as affordable housing, seniors housing and early learning facilities. • Transportation infrastructure, to get our goods to market, and our people to and from work. When the middle class does well, Canada’s economy does well. A Liberal government will cut taxes for the middle class, so those Canadians can keep more of their paycheques. We will also create a new tax-free monthly benefit for families with children. It will be bigger, easier to access and, above all, exclusively for the people who actually need it. Nine out of 10 families will be better off under the Liberal plan.
Marshall Neufeld, Conservative
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My number one priority is the economy. Local businesses are the engine of our economy in South Okanagan West Kootenay. As we all know, these are unstable global economic times and we cannot afford Thomas Mulcair and the NDP`s reckless spending or careless planning. Unlike the NDP, keeping taxes low, supporting families, creating and protecting jobs is a top priority for me. Our Conservative government will lower the small business tax rate from 11 per cent to 9 per cent over the next four years – providing $2.7 billion in tax relief to small businesses across the riding and around the country. We plan to cut payroll taxes by over 20 per cent in 2017 which will enable hardworking constituents to see their take-home pay increase and will allow businesses to create new jobs and invest in their employees. The local economy will also benefit from continued expansion and improvements to the Penticton airport. I am committed to advocating for the funding of this. The Okanagan and Creston Valleys have seen a $20 million annual boost to the economy from the signing of the free trade agreement with China on the export of cherries. If elected I will work with industry and government to continue finding new markets for local farmers and businesses. Thanks to the prudent economic management of the Harper Government, hardworking constituents and small businesses are enjoying the lowest federal tax burden in more than 50 years. As a result, our economy is growing and moving forward despite global economic turmoil.
Richard Cannings, NDP
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The top priorities in this riding are as diverse as our geography and population, but the overarching concern is affordability — creating more jobs in our region and reducing the cost of living, particularly in housing. We must pay attention to seniors care, sustainable economic development and the creation of wellpaying jobs for young families and the youth of our communities. Tom Mulcair and the NDP will address this through: • Encouraging job growth here and across Canada by reducing the small business tax from 11 to 9 per cent. • The NDP will create additional employment opportunities in our region by providing municipalities more funds to make badly-needed infrastructure improvements. • Re-engaging the federal government in affordable housing, through an Affordable Housing Act that will create 10,000 more affordable units. • Providing the long-term, stable funding to deliver quality health care and seniors’ care. We will invest in home care for an additional 41,000 seniors that offers patient-focused care from their own homes, and help provinces build 5,000 more nursing home beds. • An investment of $200 million to support paid internships, youth employment and skills training through co-op work programs. • On a recent visit to Penticton, Tom Mulcair pledged $30 million to support the promotion of tourism in Canada, directly benefiting the economy of the South Okanagan and West Kootenay.
Doug Pederson, Independent
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It is not about the budget, it is about where Canada is heading. On our watch the stellar economy and employment prospects of the mid 1970s have disappeared. We were almost self sufficient back then. China’s current goal is self sufficiency. Why not us. Our goal should be to reverse this decline and identify those laws and lobbyists that allowed for the outsourcing. We all know who sold us out.
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Penticton’s own Paul McCartney impostor was invited to pay homage to his favourite band in its hometown of Liverpool, England. Every year, International Beatleweek invites the most renownd tribute bands from around the world to celebrate the timeless success of the Beatles. One the 70 bands from 50 different countries invited to play was The Fab Fourever from Vancouver. Performing McCartney’s role in the group is Jody Tennant who was raised in Penticton. “I distinctly remember in 1980 while living in Penticton, at my house on Nelson Avenue, I remember listening to the news that John Lennon had been killed that struck a chord for me,” he said. Long before the death of Lennon, before the Beatles became popular outside of Liverpool, they were known to frequent the Cavern Club – a dingy, crammed basement venue in the heart of the city. And for the occassion of Beatleweek, it
was being used again to share the same music that put it on the map. “In the brick cellars you could really feel the heat – as soon as you got into the club itself it would hit you, you would walk into thick, hot air,” said Tennant. “It was so moist – our guitars were soaking wet, we were soaking and the crowd was soaking wet.” Before the Beatles were even locally famous, they found their rhythm while practicing at the Casbah Coffee Club, which was owned by the parents of drummer Pete Best – the predecessor of Ringo Starr. Through a chance encounter during another tribute act, Tennant met Best’s grandson’s girlfriend in a crowd, and he was able to get the Fab Fourever invited to the Casbah Club to watch a performance by the original Beatle. “There were 100 people crammed into a 30 by 30-foot room, with six foot tall ceilings; old brink walls – it was the coolest thing. It showed to me that rock ’n’ roll isn’t dead, it’s just gone underground again,” he said. “To meet him in the Casbah
Club was icing on the cake from everything we had seen that week.” Travelling to Liverpool for Beatleweek was Tennant’s first time in Europe. He was enthralled to meet Beatle tribute artists like himself from countries including Russia, Holland and Paraguay. “It really shows that the music is global and timeless.” However, most bands that were invited were not tribute bands like the Fab Fourever, rather many acts were simply well-known for covering Beatles music. In his efforts to perfectly replicate the work of McCartney, Tennant taught himself how to play the bass with his left hand. “You have to – the Beatles just have this great symmetrical look with Paul McCartney playing left handed with John and George playing right handed. To have that look is important, so I taught myself to play the bass years ago left handed, and now I can’t switch back.” Of all the members of the Beatles, Tennant said he chose to imitate McCartney because of
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BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND The Fab Fourever returned from Liverpool, England after replicating performances of their favourite band during the 2015 International Beatlesweek. They’ll be in Penticton for a show at the Cleland Theatre on Sept. 17. Contributed
the positive imagery that comes through in his song crafting. “Sometimes Lennon could be dark and verboding, but Paul was almost more light and airy. I like the whimsical nature of his music.” While they were in Liverpool, the Fab Fourever performed 10 times – five different sets twice each. Differing performances saw them play out the Beatles through the ages – in their early days at the Cavern Club; the North American breakthrough
during the Ed Sullivan period in 1964; and the psychedelic phase in 1967. “I left Beatleweek with a good sense that this music is alive and it’s really thriving and kicking. It has an innocence that you can’t find in music nowadays.” Tennant especially enjoyed the reverberation of Beatlesmania in Liverpool – he said kids as young as four years old were in the taverns and clubs singing along to every Beatles song.
He said his Liverpoolian accent was passable to the locals, and apparently Canadians can pull it off better than Americans. “I always tell people my accent is from Naramata though.” After graduating from Pen High and finishing hockey with the Silver Bullets, Tennants moved to the coast with his parents in the early 1990s. But he’ll be back in town to perform with the Fab Fourever on Sept. 17. The show takes place at the Cle-
land Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Opening for the Fab Fourever in Penticton will be Zachary Stevenson, whose a Buddy Holly impersonator. “It’s Buddy Holly recreated, he’s very dynamic and charismatic,” Tennant said. “We’ve got a phenomenal show for Penticton. It’ll be more early Beatles music, and it really shows the roots of rock ’n’ roll - which is great because we just came from the Cavern Club doing that.”
Invictus Entertainment thrice awarded at CCMAs Dan Walton
Western News Staff
A local business continues to make huge waves in the Canadian entertainment industry Penticton’s Invictus Entertainment Group had its achievements recognized by winning three awards at the Canadian Country Music Awards in Halifax on Sept. 13. Invictus won the titles for Management Company of the Year and Booking Agency of the Year, and president Jim Cressman and vice president Rob Cyrynowski were awarded with the Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year. “It’s really a testament to the success of our clients,” Cressman said. “I have a brilliant, focused, passionate team, and it’s great to be able to share this with them and remind them that their employer isn’t the only one who thinks they do a tremendous job – the rest of the industry is aware of it too.” Cressman said in the 39-year history of the CCMAs, it was unprecedented to have one company win the same three categories
in a single year. “So setting that bar of achievement, which at this point has historical significance felt great,” he said. “If you’re driven by passion, work with integrity and deliver for your clients – accolades become a byproduct of that cumulative effort.” Despite the collective desire to win among all nominees, there are never any hard feelings at the CCMAs. “These people are our friends, and even our competitors – but I use that word cautiously, because we work in a business that’s so small, and things change so often that your competitor today can very well be your collaborator tomorrow.” Although his clients and commitments span the country, Cressman said that having Invictus based in Penticton allows him to maintain his sanity. “The entertainment business operates on a frantic frequency much of the time, and Penticton is nicely juxtaposed to that. If you enjoy your geographic location and you’re happy with the pale that you call home, it gives you piece of mind to allow you to perform better in your job.”
Cressman has been in the entertainment industry for 15 years, though he launched Invictus just three years ago after buying out the last of his business partners, and now employs eight full-time staff in addition to many partners and contractors. He said the word ‘invictus’ was rooted from Latin word for unconquerable. “I’m not under any illusions that I’m unconquerable – I’ve had my ass kicked many of time in the boardroom and on the street. But what is invincible is the artistic spirit. As long as we’re always facilitating artist and helping them fulfil their dreams, then we get the opportunity to manifest our own.” Looking ahead, Cressman hopes to align Invictus with a content partner to connect them with more access to A-level talent, “to bring the biggest names in the business – whether it be in country, rock, pop or any other format – to secondary and tertiary markets across Canada and the United States.” He added that Invictus continues to focus on artist development, and cited the scheduling of Brett Kissel as the opening
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act for an arena tour with Brad Paisley (Kissel was awarded Interactive Artist or Group Of The Year at this year’s CCMAs). “We’re going to facilitate our Canadian domestic artists by getting them into situations and opportunities with some of these intentional superstars, both in Canada and abroad.”
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IMPASSIONED PENTASTIC — The 2015 Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival transformed five local venues into colourful jazz taverns to emulate the roaring 1920s. Pictured clockwise from the top-left, trumpet virtuoso Lance Buller was seen joining Flambeau on stage; Robin Sims and Nancy Wright took part in a Milonga dance during a performance by the Gonzalo Bergera Quartet (photo by Dan Walton); vocalist Marilyn Keller was sharing her sense of gospel blues during a set from the Black Swan Classic Jazz Band (photo by Mark Brett); former Mayor Garry Litke and his wife Kendra danced together on the floor of “The French Quarter,” which is otherwise known as the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre; Amber Bergeron provides the bass for Curbside Trad Jazz Band from Chilliwack; and Tom Rigney and his band Flambeau are always one of the highlights of the jazz festival. Photos by Steve Kidd/Western News
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The drive-thru event is asking for donations for the bag breakfast, which is valued at around $25, though there is no suggested donation amount. “We would ask people to be generous and realize that it is a fundraiser for the community,” said Shelley Gilmore, executive director of the United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen. United Way is hoping to hit the goal of raising $15,000 this year, with last year’s event bringing in just under $12,000. This year for the first time the event will feature kids bags sponsored by Valley First Credit Union with juice boxes, fruit snacks and other kid-oriented goodies. It’s a way to give back to the community and get a good breakfast on the way to school according to Gilmore. “You’ve got a mom driving her kids to school in the morning and she can get one adult bag and three kids bags,” Gilmore said. “The kids actually get stuff that they want and they like.” The contents of the breakfast bags were provided in part by Marketplace IGA. Critteraid will be on hand to offer dog biscuits, Landmark Cinemas will be giving out movie passes and the adult bags will have free slot plays at the Lake City Casino. The Penticton Vees are going to be washing the windows of the cars coming through as well. Every breakfast bag gives the
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The Save-On-Foods store in Penticton is supporting the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s plans to provide medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital by matching customer donations to the foundation dollar-for-dollar. For every 1,000 More Rewards points a customer donates (with a value of $1), the store will match. Over five years, the store is aiming for 20 million points – or a total donation of $40,000. The fundraiser supports the foundation’s campaign to equip the state-of-the-art tower at PRH. The first phase of the $325-million project is expected to break ground in the spring of 2016, and include new operating rooms, 84 sin-
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The inclusion of every student in School District 67 is a common goal, but there’s no consensus over the best approach. Every school and school board in the province is required by the Ministry of Education to develop plans which will improve learning outcomes. “It’s a lot of work for the teachers,” said Leslea Woodward, president of the Okanagan Skaha Teacher’s Union. “Teachers believe in inclusion and success for all children; there are so many benefits to it. The problem is, the special needs teacher is expected to go and teach with the regular teacher. Teachers aren’t against doing anything that’s to the benefit of kids, but they’re concerned when there’s not enough resources in place. There’s not enough special needs teachers; there’s not enough support systems in place for kids who do have special needs – and we need those supports in the classroom.” Woodward said teachers are still divided over whether or not it’s the better way. The Okanagan-Skaha district has defined three areas where improvement can be made — literacy, numeracy and school completion. Every school under its umbrella must work to achieve at least one of those goals, but the district doesn’t micromanage – “individual schools are free to select how they go about pursing those goals,” said Don MacIntyre, director of education for SD67. In the development of an improved approach, the district has come up with a new a framework for response when it’s time to intervene with a student. “The framework of response to intervention is the idea that keeping as many kids in their general enrolment classroom as often as possible gives them the best opportunity for success, and that’s what we call inclusion,” MacIntyre said. In decades past, he said, students with special needs were often removed from general enrolment classrooms and educated separately by a specialized teacher – whether periodically or regularly. “But of course now we understand through significant research over time, is that wherever possible, it’s best to keep those kids included in general enrolment classrooms,” said MacIntyre. Schools in SD67 will have to work towards that goal without any extra staff or funding, but new tools available will be accessible for school faculties. “Part of my responsibility is to track the research and make sure that
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we’re engaging in evidence-based practice, so that we’re not just randomly trying things to see what’s going to result in improvements for kids,” said MacIntyre. The approach that KVR Middle School has decided to take on is to send a learning support teacher into a general classroom, thereby giving the teacher assistance in support students with different needs. “Some say OK great it’ll work, others say no we still need that individual one-on-one. The biggest concern is that there’s still not enough support services and teachers.” “We’re trying to take advantage of the expertise that’s already resident in the district,” MacIntyre said. “So when we decide what that model of inclusion would look like, there are a number of authors that schools can access that have done research studies about what methodology has a tendency to work best. There are hundreds in any one area so I don’t get prescriptive with it. I let teachers know who the prominent authors are if they want to research in a particular area, and then they are free to choose how they want to pursue that.” The 2014-2015 school year is the pilot year for the new approach being laid out by the district. Each school can experiment with different aspects of the School Improvement Plan this year, and its implementation will become mandatory by the start of next school year. “We’re excited about the changes because it starts to take away some of the more superficial objective and gives students and teachers a chance to do what we call deeper learning — getting into more sophisticated types of learning such as critical thinking,” said MacIntyre. He said the district’s focus is to require less memorization of details and fact and encourage more creative thinking and discussion, “which are the kind of skills that we know kids need when they leave the school system.”
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WINNIPEG JETS prospect Eric Comrie, above, turns aside this scoring attempt by Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Winquist during action in the Canucks Young Stars tournament at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Winnipeg won the game 5-4 with an announced attendance of over 4,000. Below right, Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers skates hard towards the Vancouver zone. To the left, Julien Proulx of the Calgary Flames connects a punch during a fight with Vancouver Canucks Jonathon Martin early in the third period of the final game of the event on Sept. 14. Vancouver won 4-3 in overtime. The six-game tournament had a combined attendance of 27,176. Mark Brett/Kristi Patton/Western News
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‘Quins are champs Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
The Penticton Harlequins are Saratoga Cup champs once again. The Harlequins topped the Kelowna Crows 18-17 on Sept. 13 and coach Ken Simpson said, “it was like everybody was playing probably their best rugby I have seen these guys play.” “They played hard. The boys all dug down hard,” said Simpson, who helped guide the team to its second championship in four years. “They played with a lot of heart. They supported each other. It was amazing to watch. It was unbelievable how hard they worked.” It was a physical affair between the sides that resulted in three injuries for the Harlequins. When captain Brad Martin was asked if the injured players carpooled to the hospital, he joked that they do like to have some fun. “Yeah, I think a few of them went. I don’t know if we ended up carpooling or not,” he said. “Had to have a few guys go there. One got a pretty good head knock.” Even with the injuries, subs stepped up and Simpson loved his team’s effort as nobody left anything on the McNicoll Park Field. “Playing against a first division team, our guys played like a first division team,” he added. Martin said it was an intense performance as he and his teammates all raised their game to a new level. He said it was a fantastic experience.
“We played for each other. We played with a lot of heart. We stuck to our systems,” he said. “We trained hard and we just used those and we believed in each other.” Martin believes that momentum swung in their favour midway through the second half during a scrum in the Kelowna zone. “Our guys just got stuck right in and drove over top of them and they earned us a penalty,” he said. “Everybody was really pumped up. Even moreso then we had been during the game.” Scoring for the Harlequins was Masiu Fine and Rob Carr, while Trevor Miyazaki had two penalty kicks including one from 40 yards out and a conversion. Once victory was decided Martin felt triumphant and excited. “Just an overwhelming sense of emotion. You don’t really know how to put it into words after you play all season and play a game of that intensity for 80 minutes against very good opposition,” he said. “You see some of your teammates go down with some of those injuries. To be able to come through, overcome with joy and pride in your team and teammates.” Martin added it was also great to have spectator support. “It was nice to have them there and hear them cheering us on,” said Martin, whose team easily defeated Williams Lake Sept. 12 to advance to the championship. “That made a big difference late in the game.”
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FORMER PENTICTON VEE Joey Laleggia used his speed to blaze by opponents like Kenney Morrison during the Canucks Young Stars Classic on Sept.12. Laleggia collected three points in two games.
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When Joey Laleggia skated at the South Okanagan Events Centre for the Penticton Vees, he dreamed of playing in the NHL — little did he know he would make his first outing on that same ice surface. “This is an opportunity I have been waiting for my
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whole life,” he said. “It’s been good. It’s good to come in here and get some rookie camp games in. Get your skating legs back. Get a taste for what a real game is like.” The former Vee and Denver Pioneer grad suited up for the Edmonton Oilers in his first Canucks Young Stars Classic last weekend. He also got his first taste
of the Battle of Alberta on Sept.12 and loved it. “Yeah, I hope to be a part of more of them in the future,” said Laleggia. “It was great to get the first one out of the way.” Late in the third period of the Oilers’ 6-3 win over Calgary at the South Okanagan Events Centre during the Canucks Young Stars Classic, Laleggia was
in the mix as a few players wanted a piece of each other. “It’s awesome. That’s why we play the game, for rivalries like that,” said Laleggia, who played two games, collecting a goal and three points and finishing plus-three. “Something so historic as the Battle of Alberta, it’s really special to be a part of.”
Laleggia was happy with his play and the chance to get his feet wet. He also received a loud applause and cheer from the crowd when his name was announced on the powerplay goal he scored. “The City of Penticton was so good to me. They still are. I will always cherish the time I had here,” he said. “It was great to get that goal and help the boys get back on track.” Laleggia didn’t look out of place on the ice and utilized his speed any chance he had. Against the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 11, he broke into the Canucks zone and found Anton Slepyshev alone in the slot. The Russian wired Laleggia’s pass into the net. Laleggia credited his teammate for doing a great job to get open. “It does take a skill to find that quiet ice there in the slot,” said Laleggia of Slepyshev, who played four seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League. “He’s got a hell of a shot. Anytime you have a guy who can shoot the puck like that you try and get it to him.” Laleggia’s confidence comes from his experience with the Pioneers and Oklahoma City Barons in the American Hockey
Vees name Conway, Poolman assistants Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Colton Poolman and Scott Conway have been added to the Penticton Vees’ leadership circle. The 20-year-old veterans join fellow assistant captain Dante Fabbro and captain Tyson Jost. “Colton and Scott are experienced, veteran players who’ve taken on a natural leadership role within the dressing room. Their poise and
maturity will be beneficial for our younger players and they’ll be a great complement to Tyson and Dante,” said Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson in a team statement. Poolman called it a huge honour and wants to prove he was a good selection by doing whatever he can for the team. “I was in a little bit of shock. Guys were happy for me,” said Poolman, who captained his high school team. “I kind of know the ins and outs of it.” Conway is excited about the role he has
been given. After doing his best to be a leader during camp, he intends to use his past experience to show teammates what they should and shouldn’t do. “I think coach made a great decision. I’m going to step up,” he said. Conway brings a wealth of experience at various levels, including playing National Collegiate Athletic Association Division l hockey at Penn State University last year. see VEES on pg.18
League. During the Young Stars Classic, Laleggia was partnered with Darnell Nurse, Edmonton’s seventh overall pick from the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. “He’s pretty easy to play with. He’s also a pretty good friend of mine,” said Laleggia. “It makes it that much sweeter when one of your good friends is that easy to play with. He
plays with so much confidence. It’s almost a learning experience playing with him.” “He’s an awesome player. Really easy to play with,” said Nurse. “It’s been fun to play with him over these last couple games. He’s a great skater, great vision. He’s always looking to make plays.”
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FORMER PENTICTON VEE Brendan O’Donnell (64) playing for the Winnipeg Jets prospects breaks away from Edmonton Oilers Tyler Soy during early-round action at the Penticton Young Stars tournament at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Vees alumni Joey Laleggia also played in the event for the Oilers. Mark Brett/Western News
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from VEES on pg. 18 On Saturday, Sept.12, the team announced they sent goalie Brendan Barry home to Kelowna. Barry violated a team policy and the organization isn’t making further comments at this time. Barry, 17, started in the season opener in Salmon Arm against the Silverbacks on Sept.11, but was relieved after two periods as he allowed four goals on 23 shots in a 4-2 loss. Barry won 10 of 14 games as a rookie for the Vees last season putting up two shutouts with a 2.06 goals against average and .912 save percentage. He is committed to join Clarkson University Golden Knights for next season. On Monday, the Vees acquired defenceman David Eccles from the Amherst Ramblers of the Maritime Hockey League for Tyler Niven and the Canadian Junior Hockey League playing rights of Ryan Coghlan. Eccles played last season for the Carleton Place Canadians, who faced the Vees in the semifinal of the RBC Cup in Portage la Prairie, Man. The Vees London Drugs home opener is Wednesday at the South Okanagan Events Centre against the Vernon Vipers. Tickets are $5 on the first “Wicked Wednesday”.
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Brendan O’Donnell made the most of his one-game audition with the Winnipeg Jets in the Canucks Young Stars Classic. A late addition to the roster, there was no guarantee the former Penticton Vee would play in the tournament that wrapped up on Monday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. “With it being in Penticton, I was more than happy to come along and see some familiar faces,” said O’Donnell, who made his debut in the final game against Edmonton in front of a crowd of 4,810. “It was an opportunity I just kind of jumped on. I was kind of grateful that they asked me to come.” O’Donnell, who put up 13 goals and 21 points in 40 games in his final season with North Dakota, collected an assist on Josh Morrisey’s goal to make it 4-2 as the Jets went on to win 5-4 in overtime. “I thought I was OK. First game in six months,” said O’Donnell, who got the call on Sept. 8. “Some adjusting, get used to the pace. In a game where there’s not as much structure set up, it’s kind of run and gun, I think it looks a little messy at times.” O’Donnell made an impression on Manitoba Moose (the Jets American Hockey League affiliate) coach Keith McCambridge. “I thought he skates pretty well. Had good speed,” said McCambridge, following the win. “I thought he had a really good shot in the second period. He got it away really quick. Seems like a pretty dependable player in all three zones. I thought he played pretty well.” When asked if he thought O’Donnell was good enough to play in the AHL, McCambridge said it was a good question, though still hard to gauge based on one game. “There’s nothing that jumps out to me to say that he wouldn’t be able to start to take steps in that direction,” he said. Before coming to Penticton, O’Donnell was invited to try out with the Moose. After completing his four-year career in the National Collegiate Athletic Association with North Dakota, O’Donnell inked a contract with the East Coast Hockey League’s Florida Everblades. He’s prepared to end up in the ECHL if he can’t stick in the AHL, however, O’Donnell feels ready to step up to the AHL level. He’s confident he developed well with North Dakota to make the jump. “The opportunity to play for the Moose in Manitoba would be something special,” said O’Donnell, who watched the likes of Jason Jaffrey, Mike Keane and Ryan Kesler. “I kind of grew up watching them when the Jets weren’t here. If I get the opportunity to do that, I’d be thrilled.”
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(BOBBY) ROBERT THOMAS
On September 10, 2015 we lost our best friend and father. He was a special man with a beautiful heart. To Bobby, Life’s glass was always half full, never empty. All who knew him were blessed. Love you forever, Julie, Jeanne & Kids. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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Bela, “Bill on the Hill” 1936-2015
Bill passed August 8th at 4:38 pm peacefully with his granddaughter by his side in Penticton, BC. Bela was born in Lenti, Hungary. At age 19 he came to Canada on “the boat” in 1956. He met his wife of 50 years, Lilly Ida Irene Emile in 100 Mile House. They worked hard and raised their family in the Okanagan, settling on the hill in Kaleden, BC. They are survived by 5 kids: Alan Jagodics, Winnifred Chingee, Shirley Harrold, Barbara Jagodics and Lawrence Jagodics. 13 Grandchildren: Christopher, Alex, Jayson, Jeremy, Maria, Marlon, Gregory, Stevie, Reggie, Kyle, Paisley, Elijah and Christian. Bill was known for his gift of gab, love for his family and his generosity. We will miss his Santa Claus beard and his sense of humour. Bela was loved by all and will be greatly missed. We love you Dad. Bill’s Celebration of Life will take place at the Penticton Seniors Drop-in Centre, 2965 S. Main Street, Penticton, BC. September 19th, 1pm to 4pm. All are welcome, a light lunch will be available.
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US capable Class 1 Drivers required 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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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MECHANIC required for Local Trucking Co. Must have experience and be proficient in all types of repairs for Truck and Trailers, must have own transportation and be physically fit. Wages are negotiable. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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FRONT DESK CLERK
The Penticton Lakeside Resort requires an experienced Front Desk/Reservations Clerk. Effective conflict resolution and decision-making abilities is an asset. Must show consistent professional attitude and behaviour with effective listening and communication skills. Must have ability to work in a fastpaced environment, sometimes under pressure, while continuing to offer a high level of service. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Please complete application at Front Desk or drop off resume, Attention Nathalie. Trades people required at North Enderby Timber. We offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637 or email to netimber@junction.net
Home Care/Support CARING People Needed - Join a team of people who make a difference in the lives of the elderly. Provide non-medical companionship and in-home help for the elderly. P/T day evening and weekend hours available. Home Instead Senior Care - Contact kfuoco@homeinstead.com
Trades, Technical RED SEAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED. Min. 5 years experience. Send resume with references to Sabyan Automotive in Oliver, ask for Chip. email:sabyan01@telus.net
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PAUL WILLIAM Paul William Ryan, 36, passed away Wednesday September 9, 2015 in Penticton, BC. He endured a lifelong hardship with mental illness and succumbed to his disease after years of courageous fighting. Paul was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He developed deep and unique bonds that weathered many ebbs and flows. His presence precipitated powerful memories that challenged superficiality and inspired change and growth. He possessed a powerful compassion for children, the elderly, and those suffering with disease and heartbreak. This compassion extended to family, friends and those he just met. Paul was a man of intense creativity, which he expressed through music, art, and story-telling. His creations were evocative of the challenges and opportunities of life and the tragedies and lessons of large-scale human strife. He leaves behind a legacy of hours of recorded music and a wide collection of artistic pieces. Paul was a legendary figure in the table-top gaming community of the South Okanagan. The quintessential “dungeon master”, his adventures and mythology form an integral part of the lore of a generation of gamers in the region. As one admirer recently remarked: “when we were young we lived in his imagination”. Paul was predeceased by his loving mother Wendy and is survived by his devoted wife Shelene (who Paul referred to as his “little owl” and he her “big owl”), her children Tanner, Hannah and Wes, father Bob, brother and sister-in-law Chris and Cecilia, and nephews Leo and Max. His life was commemorated by a close gathering of family, friends and admirers on Monday September 15th. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Cancer Society in the name of his mother, Wendy Ryan. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com
HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Landscape maintenance services in Penticton: including pruning, hedging, weeding, mulching and more. Trees that can be pruned this time of year include: Beech, Birch, Elm, Goldenraintree, Honeylocust, Linden and Mountain Ash. Call Paul at 493-3362
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Join our team in beautiful Osoyoos, BC at Country Squire Villa’s residential and psychosocial rehabilitation program. Help us support personal recovery, successful community integration and quality of life for persons living with mental health concerns in a therapeutic residential setting. Full Benefits and Pension Plan. Positions: nights; permanent full-time and casual. Start Date: ASAP Contact: Joanne at 250-495-5468, option #4, or email at: joanne.proctor@countrysquirevilla.com
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We are seeking energetic customer oriented individual to fill a part time sales clerk position. Must have general knowledge of sewing. Please apply in person with resume to 2392 Skaha Lake Rd.
Canadian Mental Health Association South Okanagan Similkameen Mental health for all
6 MONTH CONTRACT WORKING 12 HOURS PER WEEK WITH POTENTIAL FOR RENEWAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND INFORMATION The Canadian Mental Health Association-SOS has a contract position to develop and implement strategies for education on mental illness and mental health promotion. Will identify and network with key community resources to promote CMHA services such as group and telephone support to individuals dealing with depression and anxiety as well as promotion of services to those living with a mental illness. University degree and five years experience working in a management position. Salary $22.13 per hour. Please submit resume to Dennis Tottenham Executive Director at cmha_sos@shaw.ca by September 23, 2015.
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Household Services Delivery Plus! Delivery Services Available. Grocery, mails, prescriptions, parcel, other items. Ok Falls, Naramata, Penticton areas. Tues.Thurs. 24hrs notice. 250-8094509
Plumbing 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.
Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
Penticton Movers introduces YOU LOAD, WE DRIVE, $69/half day, $99/full day, no drivers licence or credit card required. WE DRIVE & YOU SAVE MONEY. 250-490-0032
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Firearms
Heavy Duty Machinery
HUNTING Season Savings on selected used rifles/shotguns. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Call or text, (250)809-9664
Free Items Free Kittens to good homes, mostly tabbies, call (250)4887619
Fruit & Vegetables Spartan apples, $8 per box, (250)492-8854
Firewood/Fuel
Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. We’re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867
Pets & Livestock
Garage Sales
Livestock
Flea Market, Fri-Sat, Sept. 18th & 19th, 9am-1pm, Trinity Center, 75 Green Ave. (use back entrance on Eraut St.)
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
Steer calves, low line Angus & Jersey, on bucket $300; on pasture $475. Vaccinated, disbudded, gentle. 250-318-4894
Pets WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna. $1500. 250-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com
Flea Market, Sat., Sept. 19th, 8am-1pm, Royal Canadian Legion, tables available, call (778)476-1823 GARAGE & Jewelry sale: #6 197 Dauphin Fri Sept 18th 3 to 6 & Sat Sept 19th 8 - 12 noon. E B Welcome Many household items, gas scooter, Sept. 19 & 20, 9am3pm, 124 Dewdney Cres.
Firearms Browning A bolt 3; Vortex Diamondback HP 3 - 12x42; Bushnell 8x32 rangefinder binoculars; Dave 1-236-4261987 Good Prices!!
COMPUTERS
5 Wooden bookcases for sale, need some work, (250)4934962, leave msg if no answer 6ftx8ft cedar fence $50, (250)492-8852
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Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 27th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 120 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 18 2 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 19, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days ENTRANCE at WEST SIDE OF building (backside) Table Rental 250-379-2587 Complete wine making kit, 3 carboys, air locks,1 primary fermentor, power filter and corker $75. Black & Decker bread machine, seldom used $30, Compound Bow Martin M1 Tiger, arrows & acces. $100. 6-gun lockable storage cabinet $50. 250-490-8766 STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer Madness Sale! All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call Now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
BUYING coin collections, silver coins, antique coins, old money, sterling silver, gold jewelry. Todd - 250-864-3521
Musical Instruments Guitar Lessons; private and group, Classic Guitars, Penticton, (250)492-5007
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Progression 680 Stationary Bike from Flaman’s Oct ‘12, new $725, Asking $450, Gary 250-499-9375
2bdrm, 3 bath, full basement double wide, wood & electric heat, Twin Lakes area, $1000/mo., (250)497-8227
1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, looks & runs great, $1,200 obo 1-250-308-1630.
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Exec. Waterfront Home W/ Prvt. beach, Fully Furn., cable, LED T.V. & wi-fi, 4bdrms, 2.5ba, 5 min. walk to Skaha Beach. $1800/mo+util., avail. now-May 30th, Ph: 778-4762079, 604-788-4979, or email: elaineallison01@gmail.com
For Sale By Owner PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888 Summerland, 3bdrm single level home, lots of upbrades & ample parking for RV’s, private enclosed backyard, 10517 Julia St., (250)494-3465 Tastefully finished 2bd, 2ba condo in Cherry Lane Towers, 236-422-4450 (local number)
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
Oliver, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, carport, RV parking, np, ns, pref mature adults, long term, $1300, (heat, electric & water incl.), call (250)498-8869
1998 Ford Windstar Van, good running vehicle, must sell, first $600 takes, (778)476-1826
Snowbird Rental in Penticton, gated community, Nov. 1 to March 31, call (250)492-2729 for further info
Suites, Lower
Bachelor, $600, 1bdrm, $700, 2bdrm, $850, clean, quiet, building, 50+, ns, np, 250-4927328
2bdrm, walk-out + patio, near Cherry Lane/school, ns, np, w/d/f/s, $775, avail. Oct. 1, (250)486-1179
Clean 1bdrm suite w/full size f/s, $675/mo + util. avail Oct.1 Call 250-492-7129
Suites, Upper
1000 sq ft of Industrial/Commercial space for lease. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295 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 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536
Trucks & Vans 2002 Dodge B3500 Cargo Van, 360 air auto, very well maintained, $2,450 obo 1-250307-0798. Extended length 2008 F350 Super Duty, 175km, lift kit, tires/rims, many extras $33,500 250-549-0644
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2bdrm basement suite avail. now, close to Wiltse school, spacious, f/s, cable & internet, ns, np, 250-492-3856
2bdrm suite in quiet neighbourhood, prefer mature working person, ns, np, $850/mo., (util. incl.), call 250-493-3428
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Escorts CORAL. Please take a chance on me. Body Massages. No texts Call 778-930-0794 JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman. Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
2bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, painted, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1050, Avail. Oct. 1, 250-490-9082
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2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $1050/mo., 250-488-7902
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. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
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Recreational/Sale 2012 Polaris RZR 900 XP with plow, many extras 1,172km $15,500 250-549-0644
#1 GET the MOST for Your Junk Vehicle and scrap steel. A Portion of proceeds to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-cars (2277)
1bdrm apt., 3rd floor, Strata, reno’d, ns, np, $690+ hydro, h/w, covered pkg. incl., a/c, coin laundry, bike room, park setting, lakeview, secure bldg., 1 block from OK lake, 922 Dynes, avail. Oct. 1, ref req., (250)493-2377
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Moving Sale, Everything must go! Fri., Sept. 18, 4-7pm, Sat., Sept. 19, 8am2pm, #90-3245 Paris St., rain or shine!
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HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 15 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 Valleywide Painting Services Residential & Commercial, quality work at competitive rates, 250-809-1779 or 250770-9026
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A-1 Firewood, Full mixed cords, split & delivered, $225. Pine, $200, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-770-0827, 250-8090127 evenings.
Moving & Storage 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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Termination of Land Use Contract No. LU-3-D Lakeshore Highlands & Heritage Hills
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be holding a Public Information Meeting in order to provide an overview to residents and property owners in the Lakeshore Highlands and Heritage Hills areas regarding the proposed termination and replacement of Land Use Contract No. LU-3-D with land use designations under the Electoral Area “D-2” Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaws: Date: September 23, 2015 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: 1141 Cedar Street, Okanagan Falls (Community Centre) For residents and property owners unable to attend the Public Information Meeting, additional information as well as Feedback Forms are available for download on the Regional District’s web-site at: www.rdos.bc.ca (Departments ї Development Services ї Planning ї Projects ї Early Termination of Land Use Contracts). FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Christopher Garrish RDOS Planning Supervisor cgarrish@rdos.bc.ca 250-490-4101
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September 16 The ScoTTiSh counTry Dancing season begins at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Auditorium, 760 Main St. The first two weeks are offered as 90-minute drop-in classes for people interested in exploring the idea of Scottish Country Dancing. Come join the fun. For more information email allan@summerlandmusic.com or call 250-494-8967. Beginners are welcome.[0916p] SouTh Main Dropin Centre has bocce and beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon, intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m., pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] The penTicTon public Library is starting their free fall story time sessions, with Baby Songs and Rhymes for ages 15 months and up on Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. through to Dec. 4; Toddlertime for ages 16 months to three years (with caregiver) on Fridays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. through to Dec. 4; Preschool Storytime for
ages 3-5 on Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. through to Dec. 2. All programs start the week of Sept. 16. For more information, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783.[0916p] elkS club on Ellis Street has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. bereaveMenT The reSource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. For more info, call 250-4901107.[fr] a l c o h o l i c S anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-490-9216 (24 hours) for more information. anaveTS haS huMp Day with Stu’s kitchen open from 9 a.m. to noon. Dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. bingo every WeDneSDay in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Daily lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday
September 17 The penTicTon anD District Garden Club
meets at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Penticton Library. Guest speaker will be Barb Stewart, co-ordinator of Community Gardens for the Salvation Army. Guests welcome.[0917p] penTicTon WriTerS anD Publishers, a non-profit group of writers helping writers hone their creative talents, has their annual general meeting at 7 p.m. in Leir House. All are welcome.[0917p] penTicTon Tune-agerS orcheSTra practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and play a musical instrument? Come and check us out, or call Gordon at 250-4929844.[091s] royal canaDian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. Fitness Friends Ladies Fitness class at 10:30 a.m. FraTernal orDer oF the Eagles has tacos at 5 p.m. and musical trivia bingo at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. elkS club haS Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and snowball darts at 7 p.m.
Friday
September 18 FriDay Social Dance with Yanti and Cliff at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. learning aT lunch, an informal learning opportunity for senior adults at the Penticton Public Library Auditorium presents Bob Urbanovitch discussing reverse mortgages starting at noon and refreshments will be served.[0918p] calling all arTiSTS: Picture This Custom Framing and Gallery is taking submissions until Sept. 25, for October’s show, Ocular Obscurity. Do you have original artwork that is edgy, disturbing, dark or creepy? Bring it on! All submissions are free. Please visit peggystel.com/events for complete submission guidelines.[0925p] reD rooSTer Winery presents the third annual Diamonds on the Deck fundraiser at 6 p.m. for the Rotary Mental Wellness Initiative for Youth in Penticton. Tickets are $50 and include wine, appetizers, door prizes and a
champagne toast with a chance to win a diamond. Tickets available RBC Dominion Securities, 100 Front St., or Edward Jones,159 Wade Ave. The Penticton Public Library invites all buccaneers aged 5-12 to join us for some piratical fun with their free after school program, Pirates Ahoy! with swashbuckling stories, a treasure of a craft and a timbershivering puppet play from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the children’s library. For more information, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783.[0918p] The oliver SeniorS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo at 1 p.m. every Friday and regular drop-in pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.[0911c] elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. eagleS club haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. SingleS lunch group for 65-plus seniors meets at noon. Meet new friends and chat. Call 250-4965980 or 250-770-8622 for more info. SouTh Main Drop-in Centre has bocce and
yoga at 9 a.m., Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong at 1 p.m.[fr] royal canaDian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Steak and baked potato dinner with all the trimmings at 5:30 p.m. bereaveMenT The reSource Centre at 129 Nanaimo Ave. W has weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.[fr] The oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. anaveTS haS Their kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m., mxed doubles at 7 p.m., karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m. al-anon MeeTS aT the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250490-9272. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Friends group meets at Bethel Church at
7:30 p.m., 945 Main St. The Summerland group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement.
upcoming evenTs DarT DollS iS hosting a pizza and beer night fundraiser, featuring a men’s fun fashion show, a DJ, door prizes and a silent auction on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Penticton Royal Canadian Legion at 502 Martin St. Tickets at the bar. Call 250-492-3074 for more info. [0919p] heriTage Fall Fair and Apple Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the historic Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos. There will be almost 70 exhibit categories to see or compete in as well as heritage games of skill, concessions, entertainment and more. More info at oldgristmill.ca. TeST oF huManiTy Mountain Bike Race on Sept. 20 in Summerland, designed for mountain bikers with beginner to expert abilities. All proceeds go towards children in Africa. Email Testofhumanity@ gmail.com or call 250486-7412 for more info..[092p]
Hearing Aid Summer Savings Extended
all levels of hearing technology on sale - some models 50% off
Starting at $395
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