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On Sept. 26, the Western News and the Seniors Drop-in Centre are inviting the public to an afternoon election forum, starting at 1 p.m. The forum will allow the public to press the candidates on issues of the day, as well as for the federal hopefuls to respond to their competitors view’s and positions. In order to get in as many questions as possible, there won’t be an open microphone at the forum. Instead, we are accepting questions in written form, either beforehand at editor@pentictonwesternnews.com or during the forum. Candidates that have conﬁrmed their attendance include Richard Cannings (NDP), Connie Denesiuk (Liberal) Brian Gray (Independent), Marshall Neufeld (Conservative), Samantha Troy (Green). Each will be allowed a twominute introduction before the rounds of questions. The majority of questions are expected to be addressed to all candidates, with a two-minute response time for each. However, if a question is addressed to a speciﬁc candidate, the others will be allowed to request a 30-second rebuttal. In order to keep the event lively and get to the meat of the issues, candidates have been asked not to resort to campaign speech answers; succinct and clear answers are the order of the day, then move on to the next question or follow up. It’s hard to predict what questions will come from the audience, but the general topics of jobs and the economy will no doubt surface. Beyond that, we are hoping for lots of questions relating to issues of local interest: tourism, First Nations, the reopened national park debate, the environment, seniors’ issues and more. Refreshments will be provided by the South Okanagan Real Estate board.

The outpouring from the community … I’m speechless. It really is a true testament to the McIntosh family and Jamesy. — Julie Chevrier

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In just two days nearly $6,000 has been raised for the family of the ﬁve-year-old boy who was killed after being struck by an offduty RCMP ofﬁcer on Sept. 15. Both James’ parents are paramedics and an online fundraiser through GoFundMe was set up by a fellow paramedic Julie Chevrier, who works in Penticton with James’ mother. Chevrier said the GoFundMe account was a collaborative effort by local paramedics. The $5,000 goal being surpassed in 48 hours gave Chevrier “goosebumps.” “The outpouring from the community … I’m speechless. It really is a true testament to the McIntosh family and Jamesy,” Chevrier said. GoFundMe account had raised $5,885 as of Tuesday afternoon with 98 different donors over two days. Almost $1,000 over the $5,000 goal. The funds will go directly towards the McIntosh family to be

JAMES MCINTOSH, (on left) was struck by a vehicle driven by an off-duty RCMP officer on Sept. 15. Several fundraisers for the family are underway.

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used at their discretion. “He was just a vibrant young man and wanted everyone to be happy. He always had a smile on his face and he was just a happygo-lucky kind of kid,” Chevrier said. “I’m so happy that the community is willing to help out.” A celebration has been planned for James Christian McIntosh on Sept. 27 at LocoLanding Adventure Park as well. It will be the last day of the summer season for LocoLanding who will open their gates at 11 a.m. “When something as tragic as the loss of a child happens, I truly believe everyone in Penticton would give whatever they could for this family. We are just fortunate to be able to provide

LocoLanding as a venue for fundraising,” Diana Stirling, owner of LocoLanding, said in a release. “Our staff (all teenagers) are also donating their time, which absolutely warms my heart.” Since the boy’s death several teddy bears and red roses were left at the intersection with notes of condolence to the family. On Sunday, hundreds gathered at his funeral including uniformed emergency services workers. The Principal of Holy Cross School, where McIntosh was a student in Grade 1 said the boy is remembered as always being happy and full of joy. “We have had an outpouring of support from the community and questions on how people can help the family during this time,” said

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Campbell. “I can’t think of a better way of helping them and honouring James at the same time.” The GoFundMe page can be found at www.gofundme.com/ hh4jhtkg. McIntosh was struck crossing the road on Sept. 15 around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Fairview Road (Green Mountain Road) and Highway 97 on the Channel Parkway. No charges have been laid on the driver who hit McIntosh. The Independent Investigations Ofﬁce of B.C. is still gathering information on the incident. Marten Youssef, manager of strategic communications with the IIO, said an investigation can take from six months to a year. “A lot of that also riding on third-party reports,” Youssef said.

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Riders on horseback made their way down Main Street Monday stopping at the steps of the Penticton courthouse to join a group of 100 promising to keep the memory of Roxanne Louie alive. She is the 26-year-old single mother and member of the Osoyoos Indian Band who was found dead on Jan. 12. Grace Robotti and her brother Pier Robotti have been charged with seconddegree murder in relation to Louie’s death. The Robotti’s did not appear in court Monday, but their case was in front of the judicial case manager to schedule a future date. The timing was more symbolic, according to Louie family spokesperson and Roxanne’s uncle, Dan Wilson. “We understand the next court appearance is not going to be until sometime in 2016, so we wanted to end off this year with Roxanne’s memory alive and fresh in everybody’s memory,” Wilson said. The family spokesperson is still finding out more about his niece since she died, including Roxanne’s volunteer efforts with

In memory of roxanne Louie, the rally for Justice was held on the morning of Sept. 21. members of the Penticton Indian Band and osoyoos Indian Band took to horseback and motorcycles to march from Green mountain road to Gyro Park.

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elders in the community. “You don’t really know a person, unfortunately, until after they pass away and then you really learn how much that person is really loved,” Wilson said. “I think we don’t express our love to our loved ones when they are alive. I think we need to do more of that and I think that’s a lesson we are learning from Roxanne’s death.” A rally was held at Gyro Park across from the courthouse with speakers including chiefs from the Okanagan Nation Alliance.

Harron Hall, Roxanne’s younger cousin, shared her memories of Roxanne, who she said was more like a big sister to her. “Her best quality was probably how big her heart was. She loved deeply and always forgave those who hurt her, and she always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt.” Hall also called attention to the response from police and the media upon the announcement that Roxanne had gone missing. See RALLY on PG. 3

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Focus on missing and murdered Indigenous women From RALLY on PG. 2 “Both the initial response from the media and the RCMP speak to the marginalization of indigenous women. As a family we were appalled when the RCMP spokesperson portrayed Roxanne as another Indian woman just out partying. This dismissed the urgency of the situation and very real concerns her family had for her safety,” Hall said. “These concerns were very well articulated to both RCMP and media.” She and Roxanne were planning on attending a fashion show to beneﬁt missing and murdered indigenous women in Vancouver the last time they spoke. “I’m here to say enough is enough this type of lateral and systemic violence directed at indigenous women will not be tolerated,” Hall said. “We will not let her be forgotten

and we will not let this case be dismissed.” Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band said the issue is a national one that has become personal for him. “Canada has stated over the last few years that they want to get tough on crime, well here’s their chance,” he said. Coola Louis, women’s representative for the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and councillor with the Okanagan Indian Band shared an emotional speech as well. “We do notice, and we want to make sure everybody else notices, that our women are human too. Our women, their lives matter and that’s why we’re here today. To acknowledge that, to acknowledge our life-givers, to acknowledge Roxanne,” Coola said. As riders came down Main Street President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Grand

Chief Stewart Phillip said that his “heart swelled with pride.” He noted that he had been to many rallies, marches and candlelight vigils in relation to missing and murdered indigenous women — nothing that had hit so close to home though. “I was never rocked and so deeply touched as when I became aware of what happened to Roxanne in our own territory, in our own backyard, in our own home,” Phillip said. Putting politics aside, federal Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk and NDP candidate Richard Cannings spoke together at the rally. “This is not as much a political thing, but it’s about doing what’s right. So we’re people who want to stand up for what’s right so that’s why we’ve decided to come up together,” Denesiuk said. “Today we’re here for justice, we’re here

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Answer We need to support existing agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and tourism industries in this riding. The NDP know that small businesses make up 30 percent of Canada’s GDP and create roughly 80 per cent of all new private sector jobs. An NDP government will cut the tax rate for small businesses from 11 to 9 per cent, making it easier for them to grow and provide stable employment. Many people move to the southern Interior— whether for work or retirement—because of the great lifestyle opportunities here, so an NDP government will ensure that large and small municipalities get the funding they need to build and maintain the infrastructure and amenities that would attract these people. One project that would quickly bring in hundreds of new jobs is the creation of a national park in the south Okanagan, and we would advance talks with the province and First Nations on that issue. We are also investing $30 million over three years to Destination Canada’s Connecting America campaign to boost tourism marketing. Agriculture tourism and the wine industry create many good jobs here, and an NDP government would support research and development at the Paciﬁc Agrifood Research Centre and negotiate with the provinces to remove trade barriers for beer, wine and spirits. The NDP wants to help Canada transition to a low-carbon future, and will provide incentives to renewable technologies and innovative industries here in South Okanagan-West Kootenay and across the country.

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Answer This election is a clear choice between smart investments that create jobs and growth, or austerity and cuts that will slow our economy further. Competition for local jobs is increasing as there are more workers hoping to ﬁnd a job in the interior after being laid off in northern Alberta. Only the Liberals are offering new leadership and a plan that will invest in the future of our country — by doubling the federal infrastructure investments over the next 10 years. These investments include 20 billion dollars to be spent over the next 10 years on social infrastructure. Affordable housing and senior’s facilities are badly needed in the Southern Interior due to our large and growing senior population. We will also build more early learning and child-care facilities. Our investment will include $20 billion for green infrastructure, such as local water and waste water facilities and importantly for the bone dry Southern Interior – climate resistant facilities, in addition to clean energy. The Liberals are also committing an additional 750 million dollars each year for training programs to ensure Canadians can acquire the skills they need to ﬁnd employment. Additionally, the Liberals will create 40,000 youth jobs for the next three years through a renewed Youth Employment Strategy. And don’t be fooled by Mulcair’s minimum wage scheme — 99 per cent of minimum wage earners won’t qualify! Canadians deserve a government that believes in building the future for all Canadians.

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If elected, I will follow in the footsteps of other Okanagan Conservative Members of Parliament who have successfully advocated for local industries. For example, the Conservative government introduced an arrangement for the export of BC cherries to China, worth $20 million annually. The Conservative government also negotiated a trade deal with Korea, resulting in an immediate drop of a 15 per cent tariff on Canadian ice-wine. I strongly support Prime Minister Harper’s promises to lower taxes on job-creating small businesses from 11 percent to 9 percent and to introduce the Small Business Tax Credit to slash payroll taxes. Recently, the Prime Minister announced that a reelected Conservative government will create a new $100 million Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Fund to support large, pre-commercial projects in the advanced manufacturing sector. A re-elected Conservative Government is also committed to establishing an Investment and Trade Promotion Ofﬁce, which would help Canadian ﬁrms increase market share globally, translating into new, high-quality jobs. Thomas Mulcair and the NDP have promised massive tax hikes that will make it unaffordable for Canadian manufacturers to operate and drive Canadian manufacturing jobs out of the country. Their risky plan is estimated to kill up to 250,000 Canadian jobs. As part of a Conservative government I will be an advocate for a low tax plan to create new, well-paying jobs.

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for Roxanne and I think we’re here for our country,” Cannings said. He noted that during Thomas Mulcair’s rally in Penticton a call for an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women got the loudest and lengthiest applause. “That really made me proud to be a member of this community and we really have to work to ﬁx the broken relationship between the federal government and the First Nations people in Canada,” Cannings said. “My heart aches for the family of Roxanne,” Denesiuk said. “I stand here because I believe that some things have to change in this country. I’m ashamed of the response that Canada has given to murdered and missing indigenous women. When I say I strongly support an inquiry, I know that’s only the beginning.”

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Roberts faced, including possession of child pornography, invitation to sexual touching and assault with a weapon, were stayed. Roberts was released on recognizance on Dec. 10, 2014 under the condition that he not possess electronic devices for communication and that he not be in the company of anyone under the age of 18 without supervision. The charge Roberts has pleaded guilty to has a mandatory minimum sentence of three months in jail.

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Candidate Richard Cannings is seeing a lot of support from the NDP, with another visit scheduled this week from one of the party’s leaders. Libby Davies, the NDP’s deputy leader, will be stopping in Penticton to talk about health care and support Cannings’ campaign. Her visit echoes that of party leader Tom Mulcair, who held a rally in Penticton on Aug. 31 that drew 1,000 people. Davies, who currently represents the Vancouver East riding, will be meeting with Cannings along with local healthcare and community service advocates from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 24 at the Penticton Days Inn. The meeting is open to the public, but guests are asked to RSVP by calling the campaign office at 236-422-1025. Davies, first elected in 1997, announced her retirement last year, after 18 years as a Member of Parlia-

Housing) with a site specific zoning amendment to increase the maximum density from 0.75 FAR (Floor Area Ratio) to 0.85 FAR. The applicant is proposing to develop a multi-family stratified building containing three residential units. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2015-50 (619 Burns St.) Amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 to rezone a portion of Lot 18, Block 29, District Lot 202, Similkameen Division Yale District located at 619 Burns Street, Penticton, B.C. from RD2 (Duplex Housing: Lane) to RM2 (Low Density Multiple Housing). The applicant has applied to adjust the lot line between 619 and 631 Burns Street to encompass the apartment building. The rezoning is required to avoid dual zoning of the newly created lot. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendments

ment. During that time she held the roles of NDP house leader, as well as spokesperson for housing, homelessness and multiculturalism. After the 2011 federal election, when the NDP was elevated to Official Opposition status, Davies became health critic in the party’s shadow cabinet. She has also served as vice-chair of the standing committee on health, supporting community services, affordable housing and the reduction of poverty. “She is certainly well-versed on health care and community service issues,” said Cannings, adding that health is a big issue in the area. “A lot of people are concerned about health care and aging. We have a very sizeable seniors population and they are concerned about these things. There are concerns about services for seniors as they age.” Cannings said the talk will likely touch on topics like the Harper conservatives not renewing the Canada Health Accord, as well as the NDP’s plan to introduce a Canada-wide, universal pharmacare program.

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South okanagan-WeSt kootenay candidates (left to right) Richard Cannings, Samantha troy, Marshall neufeld and Connie Denesiuk take the stage at the all-candidates forum at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Sept. 21.

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Splitting the vote, the relationship between the government and scientists and whether or not the candidates inhaled were some of the topics that came to light at the all-candidates forum held at the Lakeside Resort Monday. New Democrat candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay Richard Cannings, Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk, Conservative candidate Marshall Neufeld and Green Party candidate Samantha Troy answered questions from a media panel on Sept. 21 ranging from local to international issues. Denesiuk was asked what her response to the criticism that she is a “spoiler candidate” splitting the progressive vote. “I’m glad this question has come up because I believe everyone has a choice and I believe that what people need to look at (is) which candidate is going to do the best job of representing them in Ottawa,” Denesiuk said. She said that she has been working for 16 months, while Liberal candidates in prior elections were “parachuted in” when the writ was dropped. Troy, a latecomer to the lengthy election campaign, announcing her candidacy last week, was posed the same question. “I don’t want to live in a de-

mocracy of fear, so it’s very important that we have a full range of options,” Troy said. “You cannot split a vote, if you’re an eligible voter you have one vote. Go vote, use the vote.” Candidates were asked about the Penticton Airport and the delays in the expansion of the lobby and improved ticketing area, which would allow more than one flight to leave at a time. Candidates mostly agreed that the airport was critical to the riding, with Neufeld calling it “one of the most important issues for the City of Penticton going forward.” Denesiuk said that during her time as president of the BC School Trustees association she found herself using the Penticton Airport frequently. “While the staff were extremely friendly and very helpful, the facilities were lacking and I think when it comes to tourism and we want to draw people to the South Okanagan, it’s very difficult for people to make the drive. They might just stay in Kelowna,” Denesiuk said. Candidates were asked how they would address the issue of low-income housing for seniors and how their parties would address the concern. “I think housing is the main topic, the main issue here in the South Okanagan,” Cannings said, adding that the region has one of the highest housing costs in B.C. combined with some of

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the lowest wages in the province. Cannings said the NDP will enact the Affordable Housing Act to create new housing spaces across the country with an investment of $1 billion in housing infrastructure. “We’re not just going to talk about affordable housing and housing for seniors, we’re actually going to do something about it,” Denesiuk said, noting that the Liberal party is committing $20 billion over the next 10 years to infrastructure with affordable housing “topping the list.” Denesiuk said that the Liberal Party would “immediately” increase the guaranteed income supplement for single seniors living alone as well. Neufeld cited the affordable housing for seniors at Kiwanis Van Horne and similar projects, though they were provincially run programs, he said they were supplemented by funds from the Conservative government. All but one party’s candidate at the forum called for an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women. “Every case that has happened is a complete tragedy and should not be taking place,” Neufeld said. “As far as your question of will national inquiry solve this, my answer has to be no that would not be the solution.” He declined to call the issue race-specific.

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Polling is a numbers game Every politician and would-be MP or MLA knows, or at least they should, that polling numbers don’t translate into seats. Polling figures from Nanos Research released this week show the governing Conservatives, Opposition NDP and the Liberals in a virtual dead heat among decided voters, with support ranging between 29 and 31 per cent. But even if that was the last poll conducted before election day, it wouldn’t necessarily mean Parliament would split exactly down those lines. There is always a huge glut of people who are undecided up until the late stages of a campaign – some estimates put it as high as 25 per cent. In a close election race, the number of people who make up their mind just before heading to the polling station is likely far more than politicians or parties would care to see. It would be interesting to know how many people use polling figures to help them cast their vote. Unfortunately, releasing polling data has become a public relations ploy, especially with all the parties commissioning their own polls at various times. One firm hired by the NDP came back with numbers last week that said Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was trailing an opponent by 11 points in his own riding. A poll conducted for a national media company with a far larger sample size and different methodology found Trudeau to actually be leading by five points. Political parties hire pollsters to come up PENTICTON WESTERN with numbers they feel will help them. Without a doubt, if the numbers don’t flatter them, they don’t publicize them. While stats heads might find the pre-election numbers interesting, the only ones that count are on election day. So what do we take from this? Voters can do their homework on local candidates and leave the polls for the parties to play around with.

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Do balanced budgets really matter? The federal election campaign has produced a jumble of conflicting claims about whether or not Canada has a balanced budget or a deficit, how it was determined, and whether it even matters. The definitive word on this came out last week, with the release of the Government of Canada Annual Financial Report, signed off by Auditor General Michael Ferguson. “The government posted a budgetary surplus of $1.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, compared to a budgetary deficit of $5.2 billion in 2013-14,” the report says. “Revenues increased by $10.7 billion, or 3.9 per cent, from 201314, reflecting increases across all major revenue streams. Program expenses increased by $5.2 billion, reflecting increases in major transfers to persons and other levels of government, offset in part by a de-

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crease in direct program expenses.” The Conservative government’s pre-election budget calculated that last year was in deficit, and this year would be the ﬁrst in the black since 2008. Ottawa pundits say this “surprise surplus” was engineered with intentionally pessimistic budget estimates, so Prime Minister Stephen Harper would get a boost right about now. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau claimed last year’s surplus was partly generated by cuts to Veterans’ Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs. Wrong and wrong. Veterans’ Affairs spend-

ing was up 13 per cent, and Aboriginal Affairs spending rose nearly 30 per cent. Trudeau has also insisted Canada is in recession now, which helps his suddenly adopted position that a Liberal government would run deficits for the next three years to build infrastructure. Harper ran the biggest deficits in Canadian history after the 2009 crash, bailing out auto makers and building lots of “shovel ready” infrastructure, as did the U.S. and other countries. The question raised by Trudeau’s plan is whether it’s a good idea to keep doing that without a financial crisis. France, for example, has run operating deficits every year since the early 1970s, although the current Socialist government vows to balance the books by 2017. France’s operating debt is now equal to 91 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product.

Canada’s net debtto-GDP ratio is currently around 30 per cent, down from frightening levels in the 1990s before the Chrétien government finally balanced the budget. (Fun fact: thenfinance minister Paul Martin not only cut transfers to provinces, unlike the current government, he inflicted the largest-ever cuts to the CBC. Harper’s CBC cuts were part of government-wide reductions, again due to that 2009 crisis.) NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has promised to balance the budget every year of his mandate, should he form Canada’s first-ever socialist government. He will spend the rest of the campaign trying to reconcile this promise with the grandiose spending plans he has piled up. Meanwhile in B.C., Finance Minister Mike de Jong may have benefited from Harper’s lowball budget. In his first quarter update last

week, de Jong reported that his February budget forecast is on track, with a $277 million surplus. This is despite a $300 million bill for forest firefighting, thanks to personal and corporate income tax revenue expected to be $374 million higher than budgeted. B.C. bases its tax revenue figures on federal estimates, and the ones they got early this year were clearly low. Understated or not, this is a nice problem to have. De Jong says that at the current pace, B.C. will pay off its accumulated operating debt by 2020. The last time the province was free of operating debt was 1982. The big debt peak came during the NDP 1990s, with another spike from 2009 to 2013 under the B.C. Liberals.

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Keep Canada safe and economically sound On Sept. 15 Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP leader, elder statesman of the NDP party, and eulogist at Jack Layton’s funeral, signed The Leap Manifesto. This document plans to overthrow capitalism in Canada. It defines austerity, i.e., balanced budget, etc. as a threat to life on earth. It

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British Columbia has no recall legislation to bring accountability to their local councils. Previously we had twoyear term limits giving voters an opportunity to recall unsuited members with a new election. Terms increased to three-years. In 2014, terms increased to four years with no adequate checks and balances to protect the public from undemocratic or unsuitable decision making at the local level. Other than the commission of a criminal offence, city councils and rural districts are likely to remain intact for the full term. The City of Penticton has held in-camera planning on commercial development of Skaha Lake Park since early 2013. Yet commercialization of Skaha Park was ignored as an issue by those running for civic election in 2014. Most but not all sitting members ran for re-election. Public outcry ensued when the City/Trio’s plans for commercial development of Skaha Lake Park became widely-known in the spring of 2015. Even though many previous councils were involved in the long-term planning of Skaha; expropriation of land to enlarge the park, planting of memorial trees, use of private funds from clubs such as Rotary expanding public involvement in free pleasurable activities; council refused to hold a referendum on expanded commercial development citing the $30,000 expense. Options are few. We can sue ourselves; pay for the court challenge and the defense mounted by the city. Success is contingent on proving our case in court. This is cumbersome; recall is

recommends abandoning the vast wheat fields of the prairies in favour of local organic farms. Canada must implement a universal annual income. Any and all fossil fuel production must be forced out of business within a generation. And, all trade deals that interfere with local economy must be ended. High speed rail must

necessary to ensure the right of the voters to a voice. I have talked to thousands of people during the recall petition campaign. Whilst I am only willing to take signatures for recall from those meeting Penticton voting requirements; I found that people from all parts of B.C. feel victimized by planned desecration of their park lands. This is wrong. The recall petition has the potential to ensure the people have a voice in the direction of their city. It will bring accountability whenever city councils or rural districts ignore the wishes of the majority vote in their community. We are two-thirds towards our goal. This recall petition will go to the Premier of British Columbia. It will be asking the Premier and her legislature to invoke recall legislation. Now that we have four-year terms ad-

equate protection is needed to protect citizens from the autocratic decision-making and disdain shown to Penticton residents by their current council. Elvena Slump Penticton

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Hopefully the mayor, councillors and city staff visited the Dragon Boat competitions on Skaha Lake recently. What an incredible gathering it was. With 82 crews competing in the regatta I was amazed at how much space was needed in that eastern portion of Skaha Lake Park. There were at least 100 tents of varying sizes set up for the crews, supporters, medical people and ancillary services. I noticed that a very large tent set up by the First Nations for their teams. On the west side

be powered by renewable resources, i.e. wind, solar. Lewis said the document is essentially NDP policy and is endorsed by the Canadian Labour Congress. The real nature of the NDP is pure unadulterated socialism. Even the term manifesto was borrowed from Karl Marx. If you want high spending, of the tents were a number of food concessions to feed this mass of people. Everything there suggested energy, determination, enjoyment and fun. Even the ball hockey park was occupied by revelers, dancers and supporters of the event. The children’s splash area was as busy as ever. The entire park is needed for such occasions. The city must get back to the original lease of the building, mooring and storage domains. The original purpose of the councillors 60 years ago was for park space that would accommodate the population growth of the future generations. Why has the present council gone so far off base?

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Better paying jobs in the South Okanagan — West Kootenay’s would be created by investing in new and developing technologies, such as our growing infrastructure accessing broadband internet. The Green Party will encourage small business development through their Think Small First Small Business Impact Assessment Act. This act addresses and removes present limitations to profitable small business development. Implementing a guaranteed liveable income, and a national Pharmacare program would enable all Canadians to put their resources into developing innovative new regional businesses. This asset — positive cycle would feed itself! This region also needs a strategy to ease limitations regarding adding value to our small herd livestock farmers, who are presently restricted from easily and efficiently processing their animals. Investing in our national and regional railways will facilitate better job opportunities in this riding, and throughout Canada, as people and products gain more efficient and sustainable access to their markets.

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To realize a flourishing and productive economy and the accompanying higher paying jobs here in our riding, it is necessary to create a national economic strategy based on high technological, science-driven industrial development. As goes our national economy, so goes our regional economy. A key component of my platform calls for large scale infrastructure and development projects. Ventures of such magnitude as water management projects, high-speed rail transport, nuclear energy applications and the high-tech sustainable development of our Canadian Arctic requires significant funding. All mainstream parties call for infrastructure programs but fail to understand and address the most effective way to fund such projects. All parties are resigned to either continued austerity measures or deficit spending to meet our nation’s woeful infrastructure deficit. This approach is folly. We must return to a national credit policy issued by our national bank, the Bank of Canada. It was this national credit regime, abandoned by the Trudeau Liberals in 1974, that financed the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Trans-Canada Highway. What have we built since? It is also necessary for Canada to align with the BRICS nations’ profoundly ambitious infrastructure projects around the globe. One example that this economic policy provides for here in the Okanagan region is that manufacturing operations specializing in modular housing and construction site office units have an opportunity to secure contracts for numerous international programs and the much needed infrastructure projects here in Canada ... high paying jobs and the creation of real wealth in our economy.

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The En’owkin Centre Gathering Space is ready to showcase the works of two Aboriginal authors as part of the 2015 Literary Reading Series. On Sept. 24, Joanne Arnott will be sharing a reading from her work between noon and 1 p.m. Arnott’s poetry explores her personal experience as a Métis and a mother of six, shining a light on issues commonly faced by mixedrace mothers living in poverty. “My poetry isn’t completely abstract, sometimes it gets political,” she said. “I tend to write for adults but anyone is welcome of course, I have a musical background with family so it’s enjoyable to listen to.” The most pressing political issue Arnott writes about is the disproportionately high rate of murdered and missing aboriginal women. “I write about experiences I had as a young woman. It can be quite emotional stuff.” Later in the afternoon, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., will be a reading

from children’s author and illustrator Julie Flett. Her first opportunity to illustrate came by chance when she was asked to do work for The Moccasins by Earl Einarson. “That was the first book I worked on,” she said. “I was asked to consider illustrating, never done it before, and I really enjoyed it.” The Moccasins features a young foster child who receives a pair of moccasins from his adoptive mother to feel proud about his community. “My friend who was a librarian was reading to a group of children, and one of the boys was a foster child. As she was reading the story he stopped her halfway through and said, ‘I’m a foster child,’ and he smiled and felt represented and cared for.” After hearing more stories about the positive effect her illustrations had on children, Flett realized she could have a similar effect through writing. “I found that when I was making the illustrations, I was able to access imagery that I would have connected to as a child, and bring that into the drawings, so I applied

that then to the writing process.” She said her illustrative work is strongly influenced by 1970s pictures books she was surrounded by as a young girl, and presents her ideas by melding her paintings and sketches into collages. “I love being able to feel represented in my own family – we didn’t have books to look to when we were young that made us feel represented. They’re important works and I wanted to be able to contribute to my culture.” To continue building her culture, Flett has published a book on the Cree alphabet, which takes on a different tone through her language. “My family is mixed Metis and Cree. Through speaking the language, you hear a much different world view – it’s not a romantic language.” Nevertheless, her books offer a sense of intimacy that’s perfect for parents to read to their children. “A lot of my books work well one on one, similar to Earl Einarson’s Moccasins, they are the kinds of books where the child might stop you to tell you what connects them to the story.”

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culinary artists taking centre stage this weekend during the Taste of the Arts. “We’re going to have chefs and food establishments come here and provide food for everybody,” said executive director Jane Shaak. The celebration is open to those whole love the arts, and takes place at the Shatford Centre on Sept. 26, just in time for guests to tour the school’s brand new commercial kitchen, before it’s open to the public. “The official opening for the kitchen is planned for a gala affair in November,” Shaak said, adding that culinary classes will begin in the kitchen later in the fall. The creative possibilities at the Shatford Centre are further accentuated with the addition of an industrial kitchen. “We can have these really nice intense times together where we learn about food, community, art and creativity.” Shaak said after three to four years of planning,

the OSA was able to bring the new kitchen to fruition with help from the Rotary Club of Penticton, who raised half of the $220,000 price tag, and the facility has been named the Penticton Rotary Community Learning Kitchen. “It’s a fusion of resources and facilities, so we’re pretty able to handle almost all things here,” she said. “You’ll have music in one room and people making art in another, and a group of potters shaping their clay somewhere else in the building. If people have ideas about something they want to create, share or teach, usually we can find a way to help make it happen.” During the Taste for the Arts this weekend, guests will have free reign over selections from 12 locally restaurants, as well as three wineries and Cannery Brewing. Providing music will be Will Schlackl and Brett Sizmar. “Everything we do here is pretty innovative. It’s always moving with the energy.”

The event begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium, and tickets cost $40, or $35 for OSA members. Also happening in the auditorium this fall is the fourth annual We Love Documentary Film Festival from Oct. 1618, run by the executive director of the Documentary Organization of Canada, Pepita Ferrari. “She picks six high quality films that she’s carefully considered for the community,” Shaak said. “It will be a really intense, educational experience.” Another woman dropping into the Shatford Centre to share some culture this fall will be Ana Ooman, who will be sharing the traditions she was surrounded by while growing up in Mexico City. “She does tremendously beautiful work. There are classes for children and adults. One class focuses on Day of the Dead. This is an example of sharing and learning about a culture and really appreciating it,” she said. “We love that idea. How do we get

other cultures to share traditions, celebrations, and what’s important to them.” Ooman’s classes begin on Sept. 23 and are offered every Wednesday until Dec. 2. Shaak said the creative community in Penticton has all the right conditions to be able to punch so strongly above its weight “We have such beautiful landscape and surroundings. We also have very talented people who live here, retirees and artists who just want to live here to be inspired. We have very creative people who live in this area – it’s phenomenal when you start to discover the vast richness of creativity in the valley.” And as the cooler weather makes its way in, local farmers will soon be taking refuge at the Shatford Centre. The winter markets are scheduled for Nov. 7, 20, and Dec. 5 and 19. “It’s a beautiful way to support the farmers and really promote our local agriculture industries.”

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of Penticton. The top three submissions will be featured and credited on the Tourism Penticton website, and the top entry will win a gift pack worth $500, as well as enlarged, framed print of their submission, and a special mention in the 2016 Tourism Penticton Experience Guide. “Whether you’re a professional or a budding amateur this is a great opportunity to get

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a fact-based society,” Cannings said. Neufeld cited the work of the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland and funds from the Conservative government granted to the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. However, Denesiuk said that “the scientists I’ve spoken to in that facility are worried.” “They are not sure if those facilities are going to be around for the long haul. We know the experimental lakes have been shut down in Ontario and there have been other research stations closed down as well,” Denesiuk said. Much to the amusement of the crowd, candidates were asked if they have ever smoked or ingested marijuana. Denesiuk said despite growing up in the 1970s she had never ingested marijuana. She added the Liberal party is the only party that is going to legalize marijuana, taking it out of the hands of criminals, youth and taxing it as a resource. Neufeld quickly responded “no” adding “frankly I hope we get

back to talking about the issues that matter most to people in the audience and the people I talk to on the doorstep” saying the economy, jobs and taxation issues were the issues he’s heard about the most. Troy and Cannings both admitted to using marijuana in the past. “I’ve worked with enough tree planters over the years,” Troy said. “It’s in my system somewhere.” “I did grow up in the 60s and the 70s,” Canning said. “I must admit I did smoke marijuana on a small number of occasions.” He added the NDP has long been calling for the decriminalization of marijuana. “We think it’s high time, no pun intended, that people aren’t thrown in jail for having a few joints,” Cannings said. “Door knocking for people around this riding, a lot of people would be in jail.” The next all candidates forum in Penticton takes place on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre located on South Main Street.

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As the annual Kidney Walk is being held on Sunday at Gyro Park as well as across the country, one local volunteer for the B.C. Kidney Foundation is a walking testament to its success. “After waiting for 17 years, my life has changed from night to day,” said Teresa Atkinson about the kidney transplant she received on Aug. 30. “I have so much energy already and it’s only been two weeks.” Finding a matchingkidney would be highly unlikely Atkinson was told, but through the Kidney Foundation’s ongoing efforts, the odds are continually increasing for those Teresa aTkinson affected. “They’re getting it down to quite the science.” Finding matches has become more efficient through the launch of a national registry program, she said, as well as an increased rate of organ donation. “They’ve doubled this year the amount of transplants that they’ve ever done in a single year,” Atkinson said, attributing the success to the national registry, and a new generation of ER doctors who are well-trained to speak with terminally ill patients and their family about organ donation. “It helps the family as well to deal with the passing and the grieving, because in a sense a part of them is living on.” Atkinson has always been an active member of the community, but for 17 years with kidney disease, it was often a challenge for her just to leave the house. “Now I have energy – I could go dancing! I’m still pinching myself.” Before the transplant, Atkinson was bound to near-daily dialysis treatment, which filters the blood through a machine from home. “I travelled occasionally to see my grandkids, but couldn’t go more than three days without dialysis. Now my ability to travel is totally different. I could hop on an airplane and go anywhere I want and stay for a week, instead of taking a fridge-sized machine and a truck full of supplies to stay a week.” Having the ability to travel for the first time since the 1990s, she’s excitedly considering taking a trip to Alaska, Nova Scotia and the eastern United States. However, Atkinson is still recovering from the surgery and needs to spend considerable time in Vancouver. But instead of paying the standard $200 each night for the hospital room, a subsidy from Kidney Foundation sees that patients only pay $25 per night. “That’s a huge contribution — there are people who could potentially get kidney donations that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford to have them.”

Atkinson said she definitely would have been part of the local Kidney Walk if she could, but will instead participate in the Vancouver event close to where she’s staying. After four months of lessening treatment, Atkinson will be back in Penticton full time. “The treatment has gone from the big machine and all the boxes to a handful of pills twice a day, and that’s it. I can easily fit it in a makeup case when I go away for a month or two.” Penticton’s Kidney Walk began in 2008 and offers a 2.5 kilometre-long track. This year’s event happens on Sept. 27 at Gyro Park. The walk starts at 10 a.m. and registration opens at 9. “There’s always lots of fun stuff to do and you get a nice morning walk in.”

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Scouting eyes are on Vees Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Scott Conway and Owen Sillinger are among 10 players on the Penticton Vees chasing college scholarships. Leaving a lasting impression on scouts starts Thursday in the fourth annual Bauer BCHL Showcase at Chilliwack’s Prospera Centre. Nearly 200 scouts will be watching the Vees and the other BCHL squads over the next four days. The BCHL has 72 players committed to colleges and have averaged 105 National Collegiate Athetic Association Division I commitments per season over the last five years. Steve Cawley, Vees assistant coach and assistant general manager, said at no point will the players have a better chance of making an impression on coaches. “Here in Penticton, we’re in a fortunate position where given the history of the quality of players that we’ve produced here, there will always be great exposure opportunities for these players,” added Cawley, also the Vees recruiting co-ordinator. “In terms of making a good initial impact that leads the way for the rest of the year, it’s a good weekend for these guys to showcase themselves.” “It’s just going to be another big weekend to come out hard, play like it’s your last game,” said Conway, named the BCHL’s player of the week for the week ending Sept. 20 as he collected seven points, including four goals, in three Vees wins. Conway is excited to have several college scouts watching, but they aren’t his only focus. “I’m looking at NHL,” added Conway, who attended the Anaheim Ducks rookie camp in the summer. “Got to keep impressing people. I can’t take the foot off the gas.” Conway also said it’s not just about him.

“Obviously we have two (Tyson Jost and Dante Fabbro) projected first rounders on our team. They got to impress too,” said Conway. “If everyone does the little things right on the team, we’re all going to succeed.” Sillinger said he’s heard great things about the Showcase and added that he and his teammates are excited. When it comes to performing on the ice, it’s not about adding pressure, the 18-year-old rookie said it’s more “rising to the occasion.” While his father Mike, who spent 17 seasons in the NHL, played in the Western Hockey League, he has chosen the college route. Sillinger, who turns 18 today, said it will give him more time to develop. The Vees open the showcase Thursday at 4 p.m. against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, then play their second game against the Chilliwack Chiefs, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets to the showcase at http://chilliwackchiefs.showare.com. The Vees head into the showcase with three straight wins, the last being 4-1 over the Warriors in West Kelowna Sept. 19. Scoring for the Vees were Conway with two goals, as well as Jost and Demico Hannoun. Cawley said the team is taking the right strides. “Individual players look like they are getting more and more comfortable within that system and are thus able to play at their potential,” he said. In BCHL news, Subway BCHL This Week is back on TSN Radio, TSN1410 for its third season. The 30-minute show, hosted by veteran hockey analyst Jeff Paterson, brings listeners the latest news, notes and quotes from around the BCHL. In addition, broadcasters across the league will make weekly contributions to the show, which airs from 9:30 to 10 a.m. every Saturday during the season. All episodes of SUBWAY® BCHL This Week will be archived at www.tsnradiovancouver.ca on the Podcasts page.

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had size, said Ramage. “They had some players that were a bit more skilled,” he added. The teams were deadlocked at six midway through the third period, then Team Ontario took a two-goal lead en route to victory. Ramage and Team B.C. opened the championship tournament with a 9-8 win over Team Alberta on Aug. 28. Later that day, they smoked the host team 27-0. They followed that performance with another lopsided victory, 24-1, over Prince Edward Island the morning of Aug.29. Team Ontario, who they lost the championship to, defeated them 15-4 later that day. Team B.C. advanced to the championship with a convincing 21-2 win against Team New Brunswick. Ramage admitted that some of the teams were not strong making for “boring” games, but said it was good they won. Having gone through that experience has made Ramage a better player and he understands the game more.

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Carter Rigby’s first NHL camp was an eye-opening experience. The former Penticton Minor Hockey Association product was invited to join Minnesota Wild prospects for the 2015 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich., Sept.11-15. Carter earned the invite during the Wild’s rookie development camp in the summer. “The tournament was good, our team wasn’t the strongest team there though,” wrote Rigby in an email. In four games, the Wild earned one win, 5-2 over the New York Rangers. “My first game was really good. Played well and the next two games were just OK,” said Rigby, who was released by the Wild from his professional tryout contract after the tournament. “Pretty cool to play against some big name players I’ve only heard of or watched on TV. Guys are all stronger and quicker too. “Now that I got an opportunity to go to that camp, it’s nice to know now what I have to do to keep up with the big boys,” continued Rigby, who played major junior in Prince George, Kelowna and Swift Current. “Overall it was a great experience and hopefully get another shot one day again.” Rigby, who also had stints with the Osoyoos Coyotes and Penticton Vees, is excited to start the next chapter of his hockey career, with the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport league.

Steam earns split Western News Staff

The Summerland Steam improved to 3-1-0 in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, while the Osoyoos Coyotes are 1-1-0-1. The Steam earned a split after starting the weekend with a 6-2 loss to the Osoyoos Coyotes at home on Sept.18. Scoring for the Steam were Braden Eliuk and Cody Egilson. Austin Wells made 24 saves. After losing to the Coyotes, the Steam earned a 5-3 victory over the Braves in Spokane. Cole Woodliffe led the Steam’s offence with a four-goal showing, his final into an empty net. The other Steam goal was scored by Wyatt Gale. Matt Huber picked up the win with a 25-save performance. The Coyotes traveled to Beaver Valley to take on the Nitehawks on Sept. 19 and lost 5-4 in overtime. Soles finished with 36 saves, while Glimpel had another twogoal performance with other goals coming from Carter Shannon and Daniel Stone. The Coyotes host the Nelson Leafs on Sept. 26 at 7:35 p.m.

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Rob Gunning learned a few things about his Pen High Lakers senior boys volleyball team last weekend. “I think we will be very competitive in the valley, that we’ve got a good team,” said the Lakers coach, whose team lost the championship of their tournament to Kelowna Secondary School Owls in two sets. “We pass well, we play good defence. We blocked better than I thought we were going to. Overall, I was pleased.” Earlier in the tournament, the Lakers defeated the Owls with good serving and passing. They didn’t get the same performance in the final and in Gunning’s opinion, they were dominated. “That’s what it comes down to. Neither team has a good enough offence to overcome that sort of thing. Those sorts of deficiencies,” he said. “We just got to be better in those areas.” Find the full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports.

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The community of Penticton is rallying together for Take Back the Night on Sept. 24. The purpose of Take Back the Night is to raise awareness about violence in all forms, to take a visible stand against violence and to show our support for survivors. “As a community we refuse to be silent about any forms of violence including domestic violence. We all have the right to be safe, live without fear, and support each other through healing. This rally is a sign of hope, healing and empowerment for all those who have hurt,” said Amberlee Erdmann, resource development co-ordinator for the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS). Take Back the Night is an international social awareness event that speaks out against violence. It is also known as Reclaim the Night, which originally began to raise awareness of the violence and fear women face walking late at night. This social action event has evolved to include violence prevention and awareness on the streets and in people’s homes. While organizers said it is important to recognize that both men and women experience violence and abuse, predominately women are at higher risk for assault.

“It is so great to see so many local organizations collaborating together to take a stand against violence and to reclaim the night,” said Lorraine Renyard, SOVAS agency co-ordinator. Renyard welcomes people to gather before the march to make posters. There will be poster supplies available at Gyro Park from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The march will start at 7 p.m. at Gyro Park and will proceed throughout the Penticton downtown area and end up back at Gyro Park. “There will be an opportunity for the participants to share what Take Back the Night means to them at the end of the march,” said Renyard. This event is organized in partnership with South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS), South Okanagan Women In Need Society, (SOWINS), Penticton and Area Access Society (ACCESS), Penticton & District Community Resources Society (PDCRS), Penticton and District Hospice Society, South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS), Pathways Addiction Resource Centre, Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency Housing (ONTEH), South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS), Birthright, The YES Project, and the Okanagan College Women’s Resource Centre (OCWRC).

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Susanne Lionello (at left) and Kyla Lionello (right) sign the names of who they are running for on the Terry Fox poster in Riverside Park after completing the race on Sunday in Penticton. The annual event raised $3,200 in Penticton with 175 people taking part. The Terry Fox Foundation is responsible for supporting close to $20 million in discoverybased research each year in Canada.

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The Tax Sale is conducted as a live auction with the highest bidder being deemed as “purchaser at tax sale”. Purchasers at Tax Sale will be required to provide their full name, address, occupation and SIN number. The bids start at the upset price, which consists of all taxes owing, together with penalties and interest thereon. The Tax Sale is adjourned until 2:00 p.m. allowing time for the “purchaser at tax sale” to make their payment in certified form. The owner or any person who has a registered charge may, within one year from the tax sale date, redeem the property by paying to the Revenue Supervisor (Collector) the upset price with the applicable interest. Upon redemption, the purchaser at the tax sale is refunded the purchase price plus interest (currently 5.7%). For further information, please contact the Tax Department at (250)4902485 or email taxclk@penticton.ca.

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September 23 South Main Drop-in 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 strumalong at 6:30 p.m.[we] 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 250490-1107.[fr] a l C o h o l i C S anonyMouS haS daily meetings in Penticton and area. Call 250-4909216 (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 E v E ry 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. SEnior SinglES, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-4927078 for more info on this event. t hE p EntiCton aCaDEMy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250493-7977 for more info. CarE CloSEt thrift Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and

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SEniorS’ rECrEation anD Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-4927266 for more info.

special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations welcome. kiWaniS Club MEEtS at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. olivEr DoublE o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. 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. Everyone welcome. CarpEt boWling froM 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. okanagan fallS SEniorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. pEntiCton DupliCatE briDgE Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton Legion on Martin Street. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for more information. al-anon for friEnDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info.

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September 24 thE South okanagan Naturalists’ Club meets on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Guest speaker, biologist Lisa Scott, will provide a glimpse into the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galapagos Islands and the Cloud Forest of mainland Ecudaor following her recent excursion to this amazing region of South America.[0924p] pflag C anaDa , pEntiCton chapter, fall speaker series from 6:30 to 8 p.m.at the Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Rd., starts with a transgendered woman telling how she has been building a new life over the past few years in the area. Refreshments afterwards.[0924p] t unE p EntiCton orChEStra a gErS 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 250-492-9844.[091s] r oyal C anaDian 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. South Main Dropin Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m., introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] anavEtS haS thEir kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m. topS b.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. al-anon for friEnDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. topS (takE off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523

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September 25 fall fair anD bake sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Martin and Wade. Jams, books, jewelry and more.[0925p] friDay SoCial DanCE with Vince’s Orchestra at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. 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.[091c] 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 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622 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] C anaDian r oyal 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 Walking group from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. No registration required. Call Andrea at 250-492-9071 (ext.2203) for more information.[0918c] al-anon MEEtS at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. thE bErEavEMEnt 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]

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