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By the end of 2016, Penticton’s Main Street is going to look a lot different. Penticton City Council voted at their Oct. 4 meeting to move ahead with revitalization plans for the 100 and 200 blocks of Main Street at a cost of $4.3 million. “It’s been about three years and counting as we move forward,” said Barb Haynes, chair of the Downtown Select Revitalization Committee, who said that after all that time and energy spent trying to determine the wants of the community, the committee decided the northern end of Main Street was the place to start. “We want it to be a visually enhanced space, particularly in the 100 block since it is surrounded by green space and park space,” said Haynes. “We know that it needs to be a convertible space, something that can be used, not just for one idea but for many.” The plan laid out for council Monday evening shows similar improvements to those made last year on Martin Street, with paving stones replacing concrete sidewalks, along with additional street trees, planting beds, benches, bike racks and other amenities. The portion of the street next to Gyro Park will be getting special treatment, acknowledging it is commonly closed off for events like the Farmers Market, Challenge Penticton or the Gran Fondo bike race. In that section, the asphalt road surface will also be replaced with paving stones and raised to be level with the sidewalk areas. A light canopy is also planned for overhead. To make it easier to close that section of the street off, a link road between Main and Martin Street will be constructed to divert trafﬁc. Main Street will also be narrowed to two lanes through both blocks to make room for wider sidewalks, especially in front of city hall, where 66 angled parking spots are to be replaced with parallel parking, for a total of 46 spots on both sides of the road instead of the current 94. “If you walk out in front of city hall right

We want it to be a visually enhanced space, particularly in the 100 block since it is surrounded by green space and park space. — Barb Haynes

now, you have a pretty small sidewalk in front of a major civic facility. It was felt it was important to make that sidewalk bigger,” said director of operations Mitch Moroziuk, who suggested the loss of 48 parking spots could be ameliorated by dedicating 18 spots behind City Hall to public parking, where they can access the building’s rear entrance. “You have to retrain your public. The public would still have a place to park,” said Moroziuk. Haynes said the committee continually heard from the community and individuals that wanted them to consider not planning the space around vehicles, but planning it around public use. Moroziuk said about $2.7 million of the total $4.3 million cost is expected to come from grants, with the remaining $1.7 million coming from a variety of the city’s accounts, reﬂecting the water and power infrastructure work that will be done as part of the project, like replacing the old cast iron water mains. Should the grants not come through, Moroziuk suggested the shortfall could be made up by the city transferring funds from other projects, increasing the contribution from land owners or borrowing the money. Coun. Helena Konanz, the only council member to vote against the plan was concerned about the cost to do just two blocks of the six that will eventually get the same treatment.

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Q&A RCMP costs to the City of Penticton have risen by more than $220,000 over the past two years. What would you do to stabilize RCMP funding and ensure communities can afford policing? This is the ﬁfth of a six-part Q&A with the South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidates.

Richard Cannings, NDP

Answer Policing is a concern across the riding, not only in Penticton. Although the Conservatives made a commitment for 2,500 more police officers across Canada, they reneged on that promise and there are now 2,000 less RCMP than there were four years ago. Thomas Mulcair announced in August that he would re-establish the Police Officer Recruitment Fund with a $250 million investment over four years, followed by permanent ongoing funding of $100 million annually. Why police costs are going up while crime is going down on average is a difficult question. Our communities would benefit from better funding for programs dealing with some of the root causes of crime, which include substance abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.

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Connie Denesiuk, Liberal

Answer Under B.C.’s Police Act, municipalities with populations over 5,000 are responsible for providing policing and law enforcement within their boundaries. These municipalities may form their own independent police department, contract with an existing independent department or contract with the provincial government for RCMP police services. Cities such as Penticton have contracted to provide RCMP police services to their communities. Policing costs are a big ticket item for Penticton and other communities throughout the South Okanagan-West Kootenay. Unmet social needs add signiﬁcantly to pressures on contracted RCMP resources. Help is needed to reduce present demand for police involvement with people who suffer with untreated mental illness, addictions and homelessness. A Liberal government will increase the availability of such mental health services for Canadians. This would entail working with participating provinces to implement an integrated approach for access to acute services, care referrals, supportive housing and community and multidisciplinary team management. In summary, a Liberal government will support communities through a 10-year investment in social infrastructure. A Liberal government will also legalize marijuana, allowing police to direct their efforts and resources elsewhere, focusing instead on organized crime and associated activities such as fraud, money laundering and gang violence. For example, the experience of the state of Colorado has shown that property crime, theft and motor vehicle deaths have actually decreased following the legalization of marijuana. As your MP I will advocate for an independent and comprehensive review of RCMP cost-drivers, potential efﬁciencies and lessons from best practices here in Canada and elsewhere.

Brian Gray, Independent

Answer If costs for Penticton RCMP detachment have increased by more than $220,000 over the last two years, one would hope these additional monies were for additional staff and have made our community safer. Being of frugal Scottish stock, I nevertheless do believe that $220,000 over two years really is not exorbitant. I ﬁrmly believe that if our court system functioned as a justice system rather than a legal system and adjudicated in a more timely manner the cost of policing would decrease. Case in point, a number of months ago the RCMP apprehended an individual in possession of a large quantity and varied assortment of controlled substances — heroin, cocaine, meth, ecstasy, you name it. Upon being taken in to custody, it became apparent this person had a very lengthy criminal record and was wanted on a warrant in Alberta. The logical course of action would be to hold this criminal in custody until a member of the Alberta sheriff’s department was dispatched and relieves our city of this individual. The courts released this guy on his own recognizance. If we wish to provide our cities and our citizens with the deserved and needed programs and services, such as policing, we obviously need to dramatically expand our tax base through economic development and the creation of real wealth. The policy presented in my platform will create this needed growth for a productive and creative Canadian society. Regrettably some all candidate forum sponsors and CBC radio have denied the voters of this riding access to this policy which can be found at www.facebook.com/ briangray2015.

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Our Conservative Government is committed to ensuring that our streets and communities are safe. This means ensuring that the city of Penticton has the resources it needs for local police services. The policing contract between the city and the RCMP provides the best value for money. All contract RCMP costs for municipal and community policing are cost shared at a ratio of 70 per cent (municipal) to 30 per cent (federal). If communities require expanded policing they could see their costs increase. It is important to note that the percentage shared remains the same and has not changed the entire time the Conservative party has been in government. We are committed to providing the city with the funding they need and these contract police services remain the best value for money option available.

Samantha Troy, Green

Answer Many criminal acts are committed due to individuals being marginalized by circumstances of poverty and substance abuse. Assisting people out of such circumstance would go a long ways to reducing community crime. Implementing a “guaranteed liveable income,” consisting of a federal minimum wage of $15 per hour, would be one tool to help reduce rampant poverty. Renewing the Canada Health Accord and implementing a national Pharmacare program would greatly help people’s ability to care for themselves. Investments to post secondary education would also enhance citizens ability to pursue training which would lead to meaningful employment. If people are occupied by more worthy ambitions, they are less inclined to turn to a life of petty (and costly) crime. Legalizing, controlling and taxing marijuana would be a smart way to reduce policing costs, and it would increase available funds for our police services to enforce more signiﬁcant criminal issues. These are some of the ideas which the Green Party would implement which would aid our regional RCMP in being better able to ﬁscally perform their duties.

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Downtown to change with parking plan From DOWNTOWN on PG. 1 “I think this is a beautiful plan, but to me it is kind of a Cadillac plan. I think that more than $2 million a block is just too much to spend on this project right now. I was hoping it would be closer to $1 million and that would have been quite a bit,” said Konanz. “I think maybe we need to reel it in a little bit.” Coun. Judy Sentes, who is council’s representative on the revitalization committee, said discussions about the cost and plans had already been done. “We have had this discussion many times and we have voted to move it forward. This has been decided and we are moving it forward,” said Sentes, adding that the community would be “greatly disappointed” if council unraveled the plan. Coun. Campbell Watt, who has sat on the Revitalization Committee said cuts had already been made in the planning process. “I believe this looks like a Cadillac plan, but I believe it looks like that because of the time and effort the committee and staff and DPA has put into it,” said Watt, who was supported by Coun. Max Picton who didn’t want to cut corners on a plan the city would have to live with for 40 or 50 years. Moroziuk expects the plan to go out to tender in January 2016, with work beginning in April. Construction will stop during the tourist season, and resume in September, with completion expected in November 2016.

Fire started in back alley Mark Brett

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It appears the building in the 200-block of Main Street involved in a Sept. 30 fire is salvageable. Owner Nikos Theodosakis indicated Tuesday the structure, which housed a dozen businesses is sound, however requires considerable interior work. “It’s easier to do repairs than tear the building down and start again,” said Theodosakis, who was unable to put a time line on restoration. “I think it’s good news because now at least we have kind of a plan,” Meanwhile, according to Penticton fire department deputy chief Dave Spalding, the fire, which he estimated caused in excess of a million dollars damage, began outside at the back of the building. “It started in an alley garbage bin not a can but the plastic blue and green garbage bins and found an opening into the outside wall which extended it inside the building,” said Spalding. “These garbage cans because they are plastic heat up and melt become like a pool of gasoline because they’re made with petroleum products and it’s a very high heat.” He added that a false wall between the inside and outside of the building

Penticton firefighters in the back alley on the west side of Main street where last week’s fire is believed to have started in a plastic waste disposal bin, spreading into the structure. cause of the fire remains undetermined according to deputy chief Dave spalding.

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is thought to have provided the route for the fire to travel to the second floor. Fire department and two separate insurance company investigators worked on the case for much of the day Friday. Other details, including how the fire started initially have not yet been

determined. One person particularly pleased with word the structure will be repaired was co-owner Trisha Paseska of Fibonacci Roastery and Cafe. “We got in there for the first time yesterday (Monday) and nothing is salvageable. They’re go-

ing to gut it and start from scratch but it’s just a huge relief and a lot of weight off our shoulders especially when you’re sitting there not knowing,” said Paseska. “We took it (Fibonacci) over in January 2007 and it’s been our lives but this is good news and we’ve got to stay pos-

itive and move ahead from here.” Other nearby businesses which suffered damage from the fire, smoke and/ or water included Hooked on Books and Softy’s Shoes and Comfort. As well, 10 offices on the top floor were also affected.

City adds piece of land near events centre to its inventory Steve Kidd

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The City of Penticton has added another piece of land to its inventory, but the mayor isn’t sure yet what use it will be put to. The city purchased a 1.495 acre lot, formerly the site of the Jade Garden restaurant, for $1.55 million. The 903 Vernon Ave. property is directly opposite the South Okanagan Events Centre complex. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said there is no specific use planned for the property, which was formerly owned by Robin Agur. Instead, city council viewed it as a strategic acquisition.

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plan a city, you don’t look at it one or two years down the road, you are looking at five, 10, 15, 20 years.” Jakubeit said that council hadn’t considered re-issuing a request for expressions of interest from developers interested in building a hotel, now that they have a new adjacent property. An EOI was issued in May 2015 for a hotel directly on the SOEC campus, which the city said was needed for growth. That EOI failed after a parks covenant on the land surfaced and council decided not to move ahead with any of the applicants. The $1.5 million cost of the property was paid for out of the city’s land acquisition fund, which Jakubeit said contained ample funds.

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“The adjacent property is probably our largest community asset we have,” said Jakubeit. “Moving forward, that will serve us well, even though we haven’t quite defined what we are going to do with it. That’s something we just went out and did.” Jakubeit said the property is considered a prime location for sport fields, new or replacement facilities for aging infrastructure, parking or other public amenities. “To make the Events Centre work, back in the day, we had to spend a lot of money on buying the adjacent properties. So when an adjacent property came up, it was felt it would be a strategic opportunity to capitalize on, so when we are ready to expand, whatever that is, it is there,” said Jakubeit. “When you

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‘Ruthless killer’ receives 22 years minimum Dale Boyd

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a Princeton murder victim after a “long, torturous haul.” John Ike Koopmans, 51, received two life

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tence on Oct. 6 in Penticton Supreme Court. “We’re ready to move forward,” said Cheri Franklin, sister of Robert Keith Wharton, 43, who was shot and killed on a rural Princeton property March 2013 alongside Rosemary Fox, 32. Koopmans was found guilty of two counts of second degree murder and the attempted murder of Bradley Martin, 51, by a jury in April. Franklin, who spoke on behalf of the Wharton family outside the courthouse after the sentence was handed down, said she is “unbelievably happy that it’s over.” “We can maybe go forward and feel good — I can’t believe the Crown did this, he did it for us and wow. I don’t even know what to say. Such relief, such anxiety just lifted off my shoulders,” Franklin said fighting back tears. “It’s amazing, it’s amazing.” “The justice system finally worked,” Franklin said. “No possibility of parole for 22 years, he’s going to be an old man.” Koopmans who wore a brown, collared shirt and black pants at the hearing chose not to address the court when

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John Ike koopmans, received two life sentences and is ineligible for parole for 22 years.

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given the opportunity. He said nothing through the sentencing proceedings and showed no emotion. “I’ve known John for quite a long time and he’s never showed any kind of emotion through the whole thing. There’s not been one bit of emotion from him, so I had no expectations of him saying anything you know. He’s a ruthless killer, what can you say?” Franklin said. Facing two life sentences, the decision Justice Maisonville faced was one of parole eligibility. Koopmans’ defence suggested a 17year period of ineligibility, while Crown put forward two consecutive periods of 15 years, totalling 30 years before he would be eligible for

parole. Maisonville included relatively new legislation in her decision, Bill C-48, which amended the Criminal Code in 2011 aiming to enable judges to use parole ineligibility periods as instruments of denunciation. The new sections of the Criminal Code were first used in 2013 in the case of Travis Baumgartner. It also allows juries to make recommendations on parole ineligibility periods. Maisonville told the court that the two consecutive 15-year periods of parole ineligibility suggested by the Crown and seven of the 12 jurors would be “unduly long.” She said that the new section in the Criminal Code, which allows

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judges to use their discretion when determining whether parole ineligibility periods should be served consecutively or at the same time “is a new section and it remains to be seen how its applications will evolve.” “Instead I interpret the jury’s recommendation as an indication that the jury felt that this was a very serious crime,” she said. She made sure to note that a parole eligibility period “means just that.” “Mr. Koopmans will be eligible for parole, not that he will be granted parole, the sentence remains one of life,” Maisonville said. “I think it’s within the range, it’s within the appropriate range of sentence,” said Crown prosecutor Frank Dubenski. “It’s still a significant sentence in this province. Generally cases of multiple murder have attracted minimum eligibility for parole at 20 years.” Cries of relief could be heard outside the courthouse from the Wharton family. “He got what he deserved. My family can finally move on,” Franklin said.

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Community report card released Steve Kidd

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The South Okanagan looks pretty good in the latest Vital Signs report, with lots of “A” and “B” grades in categories ranging from arts and culture to safety and the environment. But when it comes to housing, employment or the income gap between poor and wealthy community members, the region gets a solid “D+.” This is the third vital signs report produced by the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan gauging how citizens feel about their community, juxtaposed with statistics. Aaron McRann, the CFSO’s executive director, said the reach of the report gets better with each year. “There are over 1,500 responses. That’s double what we have had in the past, so that is a significant difference,” said McRann. More community feedback means the report is more helpful in emphasizing areas of need. “We continue to have issues in the area of housing and the employment environment in our region, which is probably not a surprise,” said McRann. The grades given in the report are intended to give a sense of public opinion on a specific issue. That public opinion is combined with statistical research to give a better analysis, like in housing, where both sides suggest housing is a difficult challenge, with low vacancy rates, high cost of home ownership and a low number of affordable housing units in each community. There is also a critical shortage of emergency shelter options in the region for youth under 18 years of age. Along with the stats, Vital Signs offers some insight into how CFSO and other groups are addressing the problem and, new this year, suggestions of three things community members can do to help. In this case, that includes helping a neighbour to make repairs, creating an affordable rental suite in your home, or volunteering to help build low income housing. “What we are trying to suggest to citizens is they

AAron McrAnn, the community Foundation of the South okanagan executive director released the results of the Vital Signs survey this week.

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pick an issue that is a passion for them and encourage them to do something — maybe it is big, maybe it is small — that will move the needle on these areas,” said McRann. “If we can encourage the community to come together and do a little bit, I think that can make a very large difference.” Motivating and encouraging people to engage and contribute is one of the roles of the Vital Signs report. “These problems are large problems that can’t be solved by any one group. It takes a community to solve those things,” said McRann. “The Community Foundation is not going to solve it, politicians aren’t going to solve it. It is going to require everyone to do something.” Copies of the report are available from the CFSO through their website at www.cfso.net.

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The City of Penticton seems convinced that 12-foot wide sidewalks is an essential element of making Downtown Penticton more vibrant. Vibrant Penticton is the phrase the city has been using over the past few years in planning to revitalize and enhance Penticton’s downtown and waterfront. But how vibrant is downtown going to be when traffic has come to a standstill along Main Street? Among other things, the just-released plans for the enhancement of the 100 and 200 blocks of Main include widening the side walks, narrowing the traffic to two lanes and removing the angle parking in the 100-block — also resulting in the loss of parking spots in a premium area. You’ve circled the block three times and there, finally, is an open parking spot. Few of us are masters at parallel parking, so it takes you a minute to get lined up and backed in neatly, holding up traffic in your lane all the while. Not a problem, except someone is trying to do the same thing on the opposite side of the street, and half a block down, a courier truck has double parked so the driver can run in and make a delivery. Instant gridlock, and it is only going to cost $4.3 million to get there. The latest street design does widen out into three lanes at the Westminster Avenue intersection, easing the pressure on that bottleneck, but the current three-lane design allows traffic to keep flowing around obstructions all along Main Street. Clean sidewalks, enhanced green spaces, trees and flowers, are more relevant to a better pedestrian experience than wide sidewalks. City hall’s plans for Lakeshore Drive, originally, included removal of angle parking for wider boulevards, an idea that council was also told came from public consultation. It turned WESTERN outPENTICTON many members of the community felt their views weren’t reflected in those plans — evidenced by 1,000 signatures on a petition delivered to council three weeks after the plans were introduced. Is this another example of the city not considering a larger portion of the public? Or, residents failing to show up to voice their opinion?

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A brief history of health spending The federal budget document began with an ominous warning about deep cuts. Social programs, justice and corrections would be spared as much as possible, but no department would escape the knife. The stark truth was revealed in a table of figures. Health care spending, the core of the Canadian state, was cut by 3.8 per cent in just the first year of the fiscal plan, as population and need continued to grow. No, this is not from the Stephen Harper budget of April 2015, or any other in the last decade. It’s from the Jean Chretien budget of 1995, more than 20 years ago. That’s the last time anyone actually cut health care spending. But wait, you may say. Didn’t I hear that Harper has slashed health care spending by $30 billion? Yes, you probably did hear the biggest, most brazen lie of this election campaign, either from the

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BC Views government unions that advertised it or the politicians who parrot it. If health care really is everyone’s high-priority issue, as pollsters have long assured us, voters should at least know the facts. After cutting provincial health and social services transfers for years to end the string of operating deficits that began under Pierre Trudeau and continued under Brian Mulroney, Liberal finance minister Paul Martin rose briefly to the top job. In 2004, Martin staged meetings with

premiers, emerging with what was billed as “a fix for a generation,” with federal health transfers to rise six per cent each year into the future. The future for Martin’s government lasted only two years, as his minority was replaced with one led by Harper. These galloping increases continued until the Conservative majority of 2011, after which then-finance minister Jim Flaherty came to Victoria to inform provincial finance ministers of the new plan. (I was there, and the joke was that this was as far from Ottawa as Flaherty could get without leaving Canada.) The six-per-cent increases, by that time triple inflation, would continue for another five years. Starting in 2017-18, increases would be tied to economic growth, with a minimum hike of three per cent, still well ahead of today’s inflation. That remains the Con-

servative plan today. All provinces east of Saskatchewan pitched a fit. Manitoba’s NDP finance minister termed it “un-Canadian.” Lefties immediately called it a cut, to which Flaherty replied that transfers to provinces would rise from $30 billion to $38 billion in 2018-19, and continue to grow after that. In B.C., then-finance minister Kevin Falcon praised the long-term approach, acknowledging that health spending was ballooning to half of the provincial budget and had to be brought under control as baby boomers start to retire. B.C. has largely accomplished that, with spending increases below three per cent and health care outcomes that continue to lead the country. As the current election campaign turns into the home stretch, Statistics Canada has announced a milestone. For the first time in his-

tory, the number of seniors exceeds number of children. This demographic shift is inexorable, predictable and must be addressed by whoever wins the Oct. 19 federal election. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is on record that he will scrap the Conservative formula for growth-based increases that he pretends are cuts, returning to six per cent every year while balancing the budget. Little detail has been provided on how this would be done. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau announced in Surrey last week that he will ante up an extra $3 billion over four years for health care, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate, a rerun of Paul Martin’s political theatre.

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Time to speak up I don’t know of another city where even one person would brag about a lakeside park where more than 200 feet of waterfront is separated from the water by a 150 foot wide parking lot. The Okanagan Lake parks are a showpiece and I understand why the city has refrained from improving Skaha with all the protests they had to endure at the north end. I’m aware that this portion of Skaha Park has extensive usage. In the 15 minutes I was there last Tuesday looking for these 300 trees, I saw two women walking their dogs and fertilizing the grass. They had so much respect for the park that they left the turds in the grass to fertilize it. I’m also amazed that hundreds of people would rally to prevent a private company from spending millions to upgrade the area, correcting this disaster in exchange for the ability to rent a portion of it for a tourist attraction ...

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Lately when I read the newspapers, (more accurately the editorials) I am discouraged at the amount of negativity I see in regards to the Skaha Park redevelopment. As a mother, a business owner and a taxpayer, I thought it was time that I put my opinion out for Penticton to see. Not everyone in Penticton is against the improvements that Trio Marine Group will bring to our park. And yes, I say our park as it belongs to every man, woman and child who resides within our city limits. That means that I also have a say with what happens to it and I believe that waterslides, mini golf, restaurants and more marina space will not only benefit that end of town but all of us Pentictonites and the tourists. Not to mention the revenue it will provide to the city, which is already earmarked for acquiring and upkeep of green space. The message the naysayers are portraying with vigour is that Penticton is not a place to move to, especially if you want to start/build a new business. How many new business’ have heard about the fighting and name calling?

The one thing that really stuns and flabbergasts me is the silent majority.

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and pay the city for this privilege. The one thing that really stuns and flabbergasts me is the silent majority — many of whom have thanked me for writing letters — just sitting back quietly letting the mayor and council think they have made a mistake.

How many people have been warned away from Penticton and taken their businesses and jobs elsewhere due to the hostile climate? How many tourists will never return after being confronted at both Skaha beach and the downtown market by eager petitioners? I encourage anyone who is in support of this development to write to the paper and help me fill it with positive letters of encouragement and support. You may have said to yourself “I don’t have time to write a letter, I’m a parent, I work for a living, I’m busy all day and night” but this is too important to allow the silent majority to stay silent any longer. Please send your letters of support. Alena Zamorano Penticton

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Branch 227 (Okanagan Falls) of the Royal Canadian Legion has donated $5,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s campaign to provide the medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. On hand for the presentation at PRH were branch president Robert McLeod, centre, along with treasurer Lorraine Harrison and Legion member Ed Findlater.

The Royal Bank’s RBC Foundation has donated $20,000 towards medical equipment for the new Patient Care Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. Tim Gordon, manager of the Royal Bank branch in downtown Penticton, presents the cheque to Janice Perrino of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

WestJet has given wings to healthcare fundraising efforts in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Members of the airline’s team in Penticton celebrate the donation of three pairs of tickets to anywhere WestJet flies which will be raffled off by healthcare auxiliaries in Summerland, Penticton, and Princeton.

We would like to thank all the individuals, service organizations and business groups for their dedication and thoughtfulness by making donations to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6 Phone: 250-492-9027 • Toll Free: 1-866-771-0994 www.sosmedicalfoundation.com

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Past results, show way of the future Looking at the results of the last two federal elections and the poll results for this campaign, it is obvious that somewhere between 60 and 70 per cent of the Canadian electorate do not want the Conservatives governing the country. So why are they in fact the current government? It seems Canadians just can’t bring themselves to vote strategically so the anti-Harper vote gets split amongst the non-Conservative alternatives. It seems we would all rather stick with the party we’ve supported all our lives than change our vote, even when changing our vote would

No more butts

For years now I have been seeing a horrific amount of cigarette butts littering the paths, verges, gutters and streets. Besides being a blight on the environment, they also pose a fire risk. The federal government has informed me that

increase the chances of bringing about a desired outcome. Take our new riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay as an example; because it is a new riding it is a little more difficult to see what would have happened if this riding had been in existence in the last federal election. Fortunately, Elections Canada has done all the work for us. If you go to their website you can see what the results would have been in the last federal election since they have taken the vote from each individual polling station and put them together according to the new riding boundar-

they can not do anything and that it is a provincial problem. After a lot of thought and talking to many smokers, perhaps I’ve hit on some of the solution. First off, we eliminate the filters on each cigarette. I know people will read that far and immediately think of health

ies. The Conservatives would have come out the winner by a small margin with the NDP very close behind. The Greens would have been a distant third and the Liberals an even more distant fourth. According to the Elections Canada results from the last election, the Liberals would have to increase their vote by almost 700 per cent in order to win the riding and the Greens would need about a 600 per cent increase in their vote whereas the NDP would need only about a 12 per cent increase in their vote to win. So, which do you think is

risks. However, the solution is to include with each package a cigarette holder that is designed to filter the cigarettes in the package. Packages will change to a hard packaging to hold the holder and become a deposit and refund system similar to that used for drink

the most likely thing to happen? I know where I’m putting my vote. In our riding it is very easy — you either want the Conservatives and Harper or you don’t. If you don’t, then for once let’s unite our vote and get rid of the Harper gang. If you are a Green, remember that the NDP has promised to bring in proportional representation so next time you can actually win some seats. This time around, in our riding, a vote for any party other than the NDP is actually a vote for Harper.

bottles and cans. At 50 cents per package and 50 cents per holder, this would encourage people to change their habits and stop littering our streets. For those that do not, the excess funds could go into cost of fighting fires. Another benefit would be that those people who

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Re: (Western News, Oct. 2, Chief expands on assessment request) Trio Marine Group will “continue to work together with ... Save Skaha Park Society” Save Skaha Park Society wishes to clarify that Trio Marine Group has never contacted us. We would have welcomed any such attempt on their part. It is not reasonable for Trio Marine Group to ask the Save Skaha Park Society to “work together” to advance the proposal to construct a waterpark when we expect the city will be forced to seek a referendum on the plan that we sincerely believe the community will reject. It is also heartening to learn that Trio Marine Group acknowledges people’s “not so positive” passion about the project, finally. Now that the matter is before the courts, we will direct all such communication through our lawyer.

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AVIGOROUS VOCALISTS — Multi-platinum JUNO-Award winning musical group the Tenors were at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Oct. 3 as part of the Under One Sky tour. From the left are band members Remegio Pereira, Fraser Walters, Victor Micallef and Clifton Murray. Dale Boyd/Western News

Oldies rocker preserves bygone music Dan Walton

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David Vest launched his musical career alongside the pioneers of rock and roll, and the boogie woogie pianist is bringing that same era of music to the Dream Café. He made his first dollar as a musician in 1957, and by the time he was 18 in 1962, Vest was invited to perform as the opening act for Roy Orbison in Alabama – the state he grew up in. “There were two shows, and the first one hadn’t been advertised on the poster so it was poorly attended,” said Vest. “Roy went out and performed for about 100 people or fewer, and he gave the same show he gave that night (to the fuller audience). I mean he held nothing back, both crowds got the whole thing. That’s the way you treat people – every time you go on stage you bring your best.” Having adopted many of his preferences through 1950s pop culture, the piano has been used by Vest as the lead instrument all

throughout his career. “Everywhere I looked there was Gerry Lee Lewis in front of a band, or Fats Domino, and Little Richard.” As a popular instrument, the piano has gone in and out of style throughout his lengthy career, but Vest never changed his formula. “There was a time in the ‘70s and ‘80s when nobody wanted a piano player – you needed to play a synthesizer. I wouldn’t have known how to pick one up or what end to grab it by,” he said. “And then everybody went crazy over the B3 organ. I just went right on to play the boogie woogie, and it kind of feels like the times coming back around by the way it’s being received.” Vest said he tries his best not to modernize his sound, and while he admits that it’s inevitable, his latest album, Roadhouse Revelation, shows that he still uses the same vintage blueprints. “My new songs kind of sound like they came from the 1940s and even earlier, because that’s just the bag I’m in.”

His music continues to achieve commercial success; several of the tracks off of Roadhouse Revelation are listed among the top 30 songs on many radio stations throughout Canada. “That really surprised me. I guess the kids listening to those stations hadn’t figured out how old I am.” His mindset is immune to the effects of aging, so being 71 years old is something he has to see to believe. “Every morning when I get up, I think of myself as a 19 year old, and I look in the mirror and see the truth and think, ‘God what happened to you? who did this?’” In the mid-1960s, shortly after he was 19, Vest moved out of Alabama to Nashville, Tennessee. While Nashville is reputable for having strong music culture, he wasn’t able to embrace it. “Most of the music I liked has been composed by black artists, and it couldn’t be more clear that black artists weren’t welcome in Nashville.”

Only a few years later he relocated to Virginia. Vest then spent some time in Europe before moving to Texas. It wasn’t until he fell in love with a Canadian that he moved to British Columbia. “It was love at first sight. I came up to have a cup of tea with her in Victoria at Murchies (Tea and Coffee) and I got off the boat, looked around, and said ‘how long has this been goin’ on?’” He said he’s never thought about leaving Canada after stepping foot inside, and has since become a permanent resident. “When they gave me the Maple Blues Award the first time (in 2012 for Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year), that really felt like the music industry was saying ‘welcome to Canada, we’re glad you’re here.’ When they gave it to me the second time (the same award in 2014), it felt like they were acknowledging that I’m here to stay.” Vest performs at the Dream Café on Oct. 10. at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased by calling 250-490-9012.

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“Harvest is an exciting time,” said Lyndsay O’Rourke, winemaker at Tightrope Winery. “There’s the anticipation of the coming harvest, the optimism of what the harvest will bring – and there’s lots going on.” Roll Out the Barrels takes place between noon and 4 p.m. “People can just walk into the wineries and experience that,” said Baird.

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The Barking Parrot is taking on the shoulder season by hosting the Welcome Back Locals party on Oct. 8., and a trio of up-and-coming musicians will be providing the entertainment. The three young musicians who comprise

Vancouver rockers the Vidos are between 18 and 19 years old, but they’re ready to swim with the sharks in the music industry. “We know we need to do something new,” said drummer Nolan Nielsen. “We came out to fight for a spot because all we’re hearing on the radio nowadays are bands that came out 15, 20 years ago that are just writing new songs in hopes of keeping their career alive.” Nielsen suspects that commercial success encourages complacency in the music industry, so if the Vidos want wellwritten songs, they have to do it themselves. “You hear these songs (from established musicians) and you think, really? This is what you’re releasing now? That wouldn’t have put them anywhere on the face of the Earth before they were

famous.” It wasn’t long after their inception that their talent was recognized. While performing at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair in Surrey, the drummer for the band Default, Danny Craig, was in the crowd, and he was impressed with what he heard. “Then he went up to my singer Brett (Hornall) and said, ‘hey dude here’s my card, give me a call.’” Nielsen said the Vidos first formed to write fun, catchy music that’s easy for listeners to bop their heads to. “After we met Danny, we really started thinking, ‘what can we do to break out?’” he said. “There really hasn’t been a new band in the last 10 years that’s come out with something that no one’s heard before.” Craig helped the band grow by refining

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their sound and songwriting, he said. “After seeing some development and that we really did care, he brought a couple other people to the table, one of them being his band member Dave Benedict, the bass player for Default.” Benedict, through his role with the Vidos, is focused on improving the imaging and style of the trio. “Together those guys really started refining our band,” said Nielsen. After teaming with experienced musicians, in addition to their passion to write compelling music, the music of the Vidos nearly overcompensates for the youth of its members. “A lot of people don’t know what to expect at first. They look at the stage and see three really young guys,” Nielsen said. “So when people see the young faces or hear how old we are, they often don’t want to stick around, but as soon as we come in with our first song, we suck them right in. We can get the people at the back of a lounge fighting for the front row. There’ll be mosh pits; girls dancing on the stage – it’s awesome.” On their current tour of B.C. and Alberta, the Vidos are excited about

sharing their latest single, Shoebomb, which is free to listen to on their website, thevidosmusic. com. Nielsen said the song has been picked up by radio stations in Toronto, Regina, Edmonton, Nanaimo and Vancouver. “Our first real shot dipping our toes in the water has been receptive.” To ensure they only release music of highquality, Nielsen said the band only records up to three songs at a time during each studio session. “Then when you’ve finally recorded enough you can finally throw them onto an album,” he said. “Often when you buy an album, you get four really good songs on it, and then the rest is just filler, crap sometimes. We want everyone to like every song on this record.” The Welcome Back Locals party begins at 8:30 p.m. and there’s no cover. Opening for the Vidos will be Cosmic Brew. “We want to welcome back the locals who support us throughout the year right after hustle and bustle of summer,” said Brannigan Boyd - director of regional sales and marketing at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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Drug ‘vision’ leads to arrest Dale Boyd

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A Vancouver man had a change of heart after a heroininduced “vision” and turned himself in for stealing a motorcycle. Aaron Vereschagin is facing charges of theft and break and enter after turning himself in for the theft of a motorcycle. On Sept. 29 police received a call for a motorcycle collision involving a suspected stolen vehicle near the Penticton Art Gallery. The person who called in the collision was no longer at the scene. Officers later located a lone male walking near the Channel Parkway on the shoulder of

the road. He told officers he had a “change of heart from a vision (he) had after taking heroin,” and turned himself in to police for stealing a motorbike from a residence in Hope. The man was arrested for the break and enter of a Hope residence and the theft of a 2011 Honda motorcycle and was cooperative with police.

Police nab man on decade old warrants

A man was picked up on decade-old warrants from Alberta by the Drug Task Force on Oct. 2. Jonathan David Russell, 39, was arrested on several warrants for drug trafficking from Alberta,

almost a decade after they were issued. According to court documents, Russell was taken to court the same day of his arrest and remanded to return to Alberta to face the charges.

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When Parker Thompson gets behind the wheel the speeds are higher, but the stakes are the same. The 17-year-old race car driver from Red Deer, Alta. stopped in at Penticton Secondary School on Oct. 2 to speak with students about distracted driving, a factor in 34 per cent of all crashes involving people ages 16 to 20 between 2009 and 2013. Thompson got behind the wheel of a go-kart at eight years old and now races in USF2000, an Indy Car training ground and the first step on the Mazda Road to Indy racing series. Thompson told students he feels safer pushing two-litre engines up to 240 km/h than he does driving on any Canadian highway. Thompson is on a 60-school tour across Canada to tell students who are just getting their licenses about the dangers of distracted driving. “I wanted to give back. I saw the emerging problem of distracted driving, how many lives it was taking and it was a no-brainer because when we’re in the race car we know first hand what five seconds of distraction can do,” Thompson said. “It’s life or death and it’s the same thing on the roads. Being the same age as many of the students he is speaking to, he doesn’t lecture, but converses with them.

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“It’s me talking peerto-peer and I think that really connects with the students very well and it really hits home,” Thompson said. “I’ve been in a few crashes myself on the racetrack and I know what crashes are like. I would hate for any student to go through what I’ve gone through.” It goes beyond texting or playing on your phone Thompson said. “What you have to understand about distracted driving is that it’s not just texting and driving as a lot of people think, it’s anything that distracts you when you’re behind the wheel,” Thompson said. Conversing with your passenger, applying make up and eating were a few examples of non-phone related distractions. Being distracted behind the wheel is an issue Grade 10 Pen High student Winston Nguyen thinks isn’t being

taken seriously enough. “Most kids think they know everything. They think they’re gods, they’re cocky,” Nguyen said. During Thompson’s presentation students viewed the short film Distracted Driving Josh’s Story created by London Health Sciences Centre’s Trauma Program and the Children’s Health Foundation, exploring the tragedy of a

young man killed in a motor vehicle collision involving distracted driving and the effect on his family and friends. Nguyen hopes this story hit home with his fellow students. “I think it was a really good idea to get the Josh Field story because I know a lot of people can connect to it in a personal way. My friend, they also died because of this,” Nguyen said.

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Once again people came by the bunches to celebrate the Festival of the Grape (FOG) in Oliver Sunday. The annual event brought together thousands of wine lovers and those who just enjoy the bounty of the season for an afternoon of family fun. As they have for almost every year since the festival began in 1997, the procession of dignitaries and participating wineries were ushered in by the showmanship of the Portuguese drummers. “We love being part of it and it’s an exciting time of the year for this very important event,” said band member Bill Pascoa. “This is definitely one of the better events we go to, they always treat us well

and people really seem to like to see us.” Betty Armstrong was one of those people. “(The drummers) are really something to watch and I come back every year just to see them,” said the U.S. visitor who was at the festival with friends from Osoyoos. “This whole event is just so much fun and the wine is pretty good too.” There were a couple of new additions to the festival this time around including the Saturday Night FOG pre-festival party. Along with the live entertainment by Oliver’s Wined it Up band, those attending had a chance to taste some of the products from local distilleries, cideries and breweries. “This pretty exciting, we’ve got more wineries this year, we have a fantastic band (Brandon Isaak and His Saints of

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Primed for Smokies BIKE CLEARANCE Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Trail Smoke Eaters visit the Penticton Vees Wednesday and Fred Harbinson expects them to be hungry. The Smoke Eaters (25-0) come into the South Okanagan Events Centre (7 p.m.) on a three-game losing skid and the Vees’ coach-general manager figures they want a win to jump start their season. “They have been off to a bit of a slow start. I think they have a decent amount of veteran type players on their team,” said Harbinson. “They know the task at hand coming into our building.” The Vees have won both there games at home this season and have lost just 30 in regulation since they started playing in the SOEC. Harbinson added that the Vees have started to establish the way they like to play at home. “We played with a lot of intensity and speed,” said Harbinson, adding they want to maintain that against the Smoke Eaters, then the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday. “We want to continue with that, make it difficult for teams to take points out of here.” Harbinson said the Smoke Eaters have played them tough in the past. Vees assistant captain and defenceman Dante Fabbro added to that saying they are not a team to take a night off against. “It’s definitely going to be a good game for us. It will be a good character game for our team in ways that guys will need to step up,” said Fabbro. The Vees are coming off a 5-2 win over the Spruce Kings in Prince George. Harbinson was proud of his group for staying focused after heading up north early Saturday morning. “It was definitely a pretty big win for us. I thought the guys played well,” said Fabbro. “We were a little shaky at the start. Maybe

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some nerves and bus legs. They are a hard working team.” In that game, Jason Lavallee and Benjamin Brar scored their first BCHL goals. Lavallee’s was the winner at 13:25 of the second period. Zachary Driscoll made 22 saves for his first win. In other news, Vees rookie Owen Sillinger, son of retired NHLer Mike Sillinger, accomplished his dream of accepting

a scholarship to play for the Arizona State University Sun Devils. He and the Vees announced it on Oct. 5. “I’m just very excited for the whole thing. Arizona State has always been one of my dream schools growing up in Arizona,” said Sillinger. “My dad played for the Coyotes (2003-04). I wouldn’t want to go to any other college other than Arizona State.” Another reason Sill-

inger chose the Sun Devils is because he is close to coach Greg Powers. When it was announced the Sun Devils would join the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division 1 in 2017-18, when Sillinger is scheduled to play, that was the biggest clincher for him. Arizona State was granted Division l status last November. Find full story in sports at www. pentictonwesternnews. com/sports.

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Al Box wasn’t slowed by a BMX crash that damaged his bike and took a chunk out of his shoulder during the Canada Grands in Chilliwack. The Penticton BMX rider surprised himself by winning the 36-40 age group cruiser class twice last weekend. “I’m almost just beside myself wondering how I did that. I really was not expecting to do that well,” said Box, who didn’t qualify for his main event on Oct. 2. “I’m pretty excited about that. Just haven’t been doing nationals for 10 years. I wasn’t really much into BMX before that. It was kind of a training grounds for me for mountain bike. I’m looking forward to next year because of it.” Along with winning the Chilliwack national, Box captured the BMX Canada Grands. Winning on Oct. 3 and 4 has energized Box, especially with the younger riders who competed. “I think them coming out to these national races is really going to kind of energize coaching them over the winter and next spring,” said Box. “Get these kids on some type of program that they can experience what I got out of the sport. I just want to download what I have into them.” Competing against more experienced rid-

I really was not expecting to do that well. I’m looking forward to next year because of it. — Al Box

AL BOX of the Penticton BMX Club was very happy how his season ended winning two national championship races in Chilliwack.

ers who have done more national races, Box said they faced pressure, which he didn’t because he had not attended other national races. “I think that really helped me get my wins. A lot of times the pres-

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sure and nervousness is enough to mess you up,” he said of races that can end within 40 seconds. “We’re talking about getting 30 feet from the starting line and one inch ahead of somebody and you can win that way.”

Earning plates and trophies in Chilliwack were Brody McLean in the seven and under cruiser race as he took fifth among six riders, Zane McLean placed sixth in five and under novice against 21 riders and Brody McLean was eighth among 11 riders in seven expert. In the BMX Canada Grands, Brody took fourth in seven and under cruiser, as well as seventh in seven expert and Mia Brown was second in seven novice. “They are doing really well. A lot of times I’m just impressed they are not breaking down,” said Box of the club’s younger riders. “They do well in the Okanagan then come here and don’t do as well. Really happy they are keeping their spirits up and want to improve.” Grand Nationals are the final Canadian event of the BMX season and riders from all over Canada and USA compete.

KISU coach wins 11 and under award Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

KISU’s Theresa Zunich was named the 11 and under coach of the year by Swim B.C. It’s the first time in her 19-year coaching career that she has won an award. Yet, she doesn’t feel it’s her award. “I don’t feel I won any award at all. The children that swam did it for me,” said Zunich, who was recognized at the 2015 Team Aquatic Supplies SwimBC/BCSCA Awards Banquet on Sept.26 in Whistler. “They are the ones that train hard and keep going and going day in, day out. They go to a swim meet and go out and race and they have fun.” On the morning of Sept. 28, Zunich brought the award to the Penticton Community Centre to show the swimmers and told them it was theirs. The hard work they put in won it. While she would not stake claim to the award, receiving it was very special to her. “I’ve worked really hard with this age group for many years,” said Zunich, who joined KISU in 2013 from Kamloops. “I like the energy these little ones have. They never question, they just do what’s asked. They keep going.” Head coach Tina Hoeben said it’s a big hon-

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our that Zunich has received. “I think it acknowledges the great job she has done coaching,” said Hoeben. “I do think we have exceptional 11 and under that helped out in that. You can’t win that award without great swimmers. Some of the credit definitely

goes to them as well.” That wasn’t the only recognition KISU earned. The club was also given honourable mention for B.C. Swim Club of the Year. The criteria for that is outstanding leadership in the roles of athletes and coaching performance, fundraising sponsorship for recruitment and community service. “It really is dependent on our performance, a lot of the depth of the club and executive, how they do with fundraising and sponsorship and recruitment,” said Hoeben, adding that being a part of the community also enters the equation.”I think we did a great job of as well.”

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY female prep team members, from left to right, Alex Gulstene, Chloe Cook, Aleandra Rempe, Olivia Knowles, Alyssa MacMillan, Miranda Gaudet and Cyan Roepcke have been chosen to play for Team B.C. in the National Women’s U18 championship in Ontario. Submitted photo

OHA females make Team B.C. Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

It’s seventh heaven for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Female Prep team. Seven members from the team have been selected to represent B.C. in the 2015 National Women’s U18 Championship Nov. 4-8 in Huntsville, Ont. Goaltender Alex Gulstene, defenceman Chloe Cook, Olivia Knowles, along with forwards Miranda Gaudet, Alyssa MacMillan, Alexandra Rempe and Cyan Roepcke. “It’s good to see all their hard work throughout the summer pay off,” said OHA Female Prep head coach Jim Fetter in a team statement. “The girls worked hard at it and we are glad they see the benefits of that. We want to wish our seven players along with everyone else who made it all the best at nationals this year.” MacMillan, who played with Team B.C. in the Canada Winter Games last February in Prince George, is honoured by the chance to

play for her province again. Through the different stages of camp, MacMillan said she was nervous in what was a long journey. “It’s exciting now that it’s over,” she said, adding she is also excited to have six teammates join her on the team. Along with the hope of earning a medal, MacMillan wants to use the championship to help her grow as a person, especially with the chance to fill different roles. She wants to gain different perspectives and build her game more. Roepcke’s selection fullfills a long-time goal to make Team B.C. “It means a lot,” she said. “It’s going to be really fun and it’s going to be a great opportunity to be seen by scouts.” Roepcke is also looking forward to meeting new players and facing the best players. She also said it will be nice having her OHA teammates because of the chemistry factor. The seven OHA players began the process of making the team in an 80-player camp. The

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Roger Philip Lang passed away suddenly in his home on Friday October 2nd, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Sasha Brezina; sisters; Candice, Cheryl, and Chrissy; brother, Russell, and partner, Bonnie Anderson. He is predeceased by his mother Helga, father Philip, and eldest brother Ronnie. He will be missed dearly by all, including extended family members and dearly loved friends. A Celebration of his Life will be held in his home on Saturday October 10th at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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We are seeking an energetic individual to join our housing team which is focused on finding and maintaining safe and affordable housing for individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness. Duties include: housing search and advocacy; arranging security deposits, the connection of utilities, and the moving of belongings; and providing one-on-one supports. Qualifications: Post secondary education with a Mental Health Worker Certificate or Human Service Worker Diploma. A working knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act would be a definite asset. Other Requirements: Reliable personal transportation, a good driving record and a class 5 driver’s license, as driving is a requirement; first aid certificate; criminal record check; computer literacy; excellent written and spoken English; good interpersonal skills, and in a physical condition capable of assisting in the moving of belongings up flights of stairs. One year previous experience in working with people living with a mental illness. Email, fax, or mail your resume to: South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Attention: Linda Sankey, Executive Director #2-996 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E4 Fax: 250-490-3912 email: mkroes@sosbis.com Closing Date is October 9, 2015 Thank you for your interest but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Financial Services

Home Improvements

Livestock

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Cleaning Services Cleaning lady, experienced, reliable, ref’s avail., has openings, (250)493-5209 Joanne’s Residential Cleaning Service, 25 years experience, (250)488-6761

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

Fencing FARM & RESIDENTIAL FENCING. All types of fences. 30 YRS experience.-Serving the Thompson/Okanagan. 250-679-2813 fawndalefarms@gmail.com

Garden & Lawn BOUNDARY TREE & HEDGE Removal, topping, pruning. Reasonable rates, free quotes, (250)490-0522 Family Yard & Lawn Care. Free Estimates. 250-770-0827 HERBARIA GARDEN AND LAWN. Landscape maintenance services in Penticton. Time for fall cleanups: cut down perennials, remove annuals, touch-up shrubs that require a light fall pruning. Other services include hedging, weeding, mulching and more. Call Paul at 493-3362

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Misc Services STAMP COLLECTOR Looking to buy stamps stampcollector@shaw.ca

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

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 15 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331

Journeyman Carpenter Renovations, small jobs, free estimates, Phil Kennedy (250)488-9420

WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna. $1500. 250-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage COUNTRY HOME ANTIQUES Sat, Sun, & Mon 11am-5, or by appt. New Shipment of Swedish Antiques 4262 MacDonald Rd (off Otter Lake Rd) Armstrong 250-546-2529

Computer Equipment New 17” laptop, Windows 8, $475, can be upgraded to Windows 10, (250)490-0639

Firearms Local Okanagan Resident looking to purchase firearms, fully licensed, will travel, Call or text, (250)809-9664 Wanted to buy: 243 caliber long rifle. (250)308-5481

Recreation SNOWBIRDS/RETIREES, Lot 158 for sale at Sun Katchers RV Co-op, Keremeos area, with 2009 Park model, etc., $105,000, (604)910-5097

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Maple d/r suite, $200, Buffet $250, El. slow cooker w/stand $50, Maple coffee table OBO, free TV, Call 250-490-3911 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT or www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Madness Sale! All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel, 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Fruit & Vegetables Spartan, Golden Delicious & Ambrosia & Nicola Apples, free delivery up to 40lbs, 1260 Broughton Ave., 250-487-9295

Plumbing

Firewood/Fuel

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.

A-1 Firewood, Fir, $250/cord, mixed, $225, Pine, $200, full cords split & delivered, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 evenings.

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

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Rentals

Suites, Lower

Apt/Condo for Rent

2bdrm main floor, 8x24 sunroom, 10x12 storage room in bsmt, $750 single, two peole, $850, incl. util., (250)493-2220 or 250-809-1958

1bdrm, $700, 2bdrm, $850, clean, quiet, building, 55+, non smoker, NP, 250-492-7328

Apartment Furnished

Misc. for Sale

Free; white sliding door, new style, plastic, (250)487-2267

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Auto Financing

For Sale By Owner

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3 Rooms For $299

Transportation

Summerland, 3bdrm single level home, lots of upbrades & ample parking for RV’s, private enclosed backyard, 10517 Julia St., (250)494-3465

Misc. Wanted

Livestock

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

Pets

Rentals

Furniture

BUYING coin collections, silver coins, antique coins, old money, sterling silver, gold jewelry. Todd - 250-864-3521

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

Home Improvements

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

Real Estate

Side by side Frigidaire, $175, Kenmore stacking washer and dryer, $175, can by delivered (250)770-0827

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Pets & Livestock

Valley Wide Lawn Care, Call Gerald for prompt, curtious, reliable service, 250-493-5161 Valley Wide Lawn Care, Fall lawn core aeration plus fall fertilizer application, only $79.99 most size lawns, Call 250-4935161 Valley Wide Lawn Care, Fully experienced landscape, evergreen hedge & fruit tree pruner, (250)493-5161

Shavings & Sawdust

Merchandise for Sale

Furnished 2bdrm, 285 Edmonton Ave., s/f/m/dw/w, quiet, clean building, np, ns, avail. Nov. 1, $950/mo., call Dennis at 250-488-5678

Commercial/ Industrial 1000 sq ft of Industrial/Commercial space for lease. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

2bdrm suite in executive home, lake view, private patio, gas fp, f/s/dw, insuite laundry, np, ns, util/cable/internet incl. $1200/mo., (250)492-2915

Suites, Upper 2bdrm suite in quiet neighbourhood, prefer mature working person, ns, np, $850/mo., (util. incl.), call 250-493-3428

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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

2bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, painted, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, ref’s req., $1050, Avail. Oct. 1, 250-490-9082

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Townhouses

Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Audi A4 Quattro, recent major service, exec. cond., 164k, $6,500. Call 1-250-5450269 evenings only

Off Road Vehicles Kodiak ATV, $1800, Utility trailer, $300, (250)497-8967

Recreational/Sale 2012 Polaris RZR 900 XP with plow, many extras 1,172km $13,500. 250-549-0644

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Adult

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Transportation

Escorts

SUMMERLAND, near town, 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, $800+ util. 250-487-9220 or (250)494-9331

Auto Accessories/Parts

Real Estate

Homes for Rent

Apt/Condos for Sale

3bdrm house on acreage, np, ns, ref. req., $1250+ util., 250492-3593 or 250-809-6972

FIRESTONE, 4 Winter Studded 17” Tires used 4 seasons 3/4 Life left, 245/65R17 Pr.$300, Ph 250-495-6905, Osoyoos.

JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman. Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages

Private Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local.

CHERRY LANE Towers, 1240sqft, 7th floor NE corner, by owner, Appts. to view, 2bd, 2ba, 778-476-2018

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

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

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

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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COnteSt WinneR — Colleen Castle was presented two tickets to see Ringo Starr and his AllStarr Band by penticton Western news publisher Shannon Simpson on Monday. Castle was the winner of the Western news contest for two tickets to see the legend play on Oct. 10 at the South Okanagan events Centre.

Teams will travel by foot and vehicle around Penticton for the second annual Amazing Habitat Race. Based on the hit TV show The Amazing Race, Habitat for Humanity South Okanagan is running their own competition on Oct. 17. Teams of four will travel around Penticton, completing challenges and solving puzzles along the way. At the start of the race, each team will be

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given a list of challenges they can choose to attempt. It is their choice which challenges they do and in what order. Once they have completed a challenge they will be given a flag. Challenges will range in difficulty, some will be mental and others physical. The goal is to complete as many challenges as you can in four hours before the time is up. Teams can be made up of friends, families, or co-workers age 16 or over. Each team must raise minimum $200 in order to enter and there will be a prize for most money raised. Prizes will be awarded to most flags collected, best team costume and top

fundraiser. To enter your team, donate to an existing team, or for more information please go to www.habitatsouthokanagan.ca. In 2014, over $4,500 was raised at the inaugural Amazing Habitat Race for the local affiliate. All of the proceeds raised will be used to build or repair homes for deserving families in the South Okanagan. Habitat for Humanity South Okanagan will also be making the draw for the playhouse raffle at the opening announcements the day of the race. Please purchase tickets for the draw at Rona before Oct. 16 for your chance to win.

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Summerland Rental Centre

10008 Victoria Road South, Summerland (250) 494-6916

Westminster Equipment 6015 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos (250) 495-3991

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Stepping up — David prystay, general manager of the penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino, and Brian Hughes, Vp of RBC Dominion Securities put down a challenge to other businessmen in town to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to support the South Okanagan Women in need Society on thursday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at Rotary park.

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Healing Service at noon in the Chapel of St. Saviour’s Church. Everyone welcome. Please join us at 10 a.m. for lesson no. 20 on DVD of the 26 Healings of Jesus.[107p] Penticton Blood donor Clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Be sure to take the eligibility quiz before donating at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283 to prescreen yourself prior to your donation. Visit www. blood.ca for more information about blood donation.[107p] M ental i llneSS awareneSS Week fundraiser from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Bufflehead Pasta and Tapas Room in the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The event will include dinner, silent auction and variety entertainment. Goal is to raise $72,000 to keep the Martin House support program for youth suffering from mental illness going and to heighten awareness about mental illness in the community. Call 250-4937338 for more info.[107p] SoutH Main droP-in Centre has medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., coffee social 10 a.m. to noon.[we] elkS cluB on Ellis Street has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m.[107p] tHe BereaveMent 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] alcoHolicS 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. Senior SingleS, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250-492-7078 for more info on this event. tHe Penticton acadeMy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-493-7977 for more info. care cloSet tHrift

Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and special auctions. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations 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. SuMMerland art cluB meets Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Drop-in fee is $10 and painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. Contact Evelyn at 250-493-9279 for info. foSter care info sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. SeniorS’ recreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-492-7266 for more info.

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] Penticton Blood donor Clinic from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Be sure to take the eligibility quiz before donating at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283 to prescreen yourself prior to donating.[108p] 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., classic and blues rock starting at 8 p.m. with the Rumble Rockers Band and featured guests. 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 droP-in Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting 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. line dancing witH Claire Denney every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Oliver Seniors Centre, 5876 Airport St. Call Claire at 778-439-2070 for information. deSert Sage SPinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre.

Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@ telus.net or 250-498-4959. line dancing at the Oliver Senior Centre at 10 a.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778439-2070 for more info. luncH connexionS for widows and widowers is the second Thursday of each month at noon for socializing and support. Please phone Marianne at 250-770-7865 or Evelyn at 250-770-7865 for more info and location.[th02] toPS (take off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093.

FRIDAY

October 9 Penticton Blood donor Clinic from 1:30 to 5:30

p.m. at the Seniors’ Dropin Centre, 2965 South Main St. Be sure to take the eligibility quiz before donating at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283 to prescreen yourself prior to your donating.[109p] eagleS cluB HaS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. elkS cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime Dancers upstairs at 7 p.m. 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 is hosting advance polls for the Federal election from Oct. 9-12[fr] anavetS HaS tHeir kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m., mixed doubles at 7 p.m., karaoke with Shawna at 7:30 p.m.

r oyal c anadian 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]

Away or busy on October 19? You can vote in advance.

If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote at your advance polling place between October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Or you can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m. For all voting locations, check your voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote.

THURSDAY October 8

Burger and Beer night starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Barking Parrot to help support SOWINS annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes fundraising event, which is working to break the cycle of domestic and gender-based abuse.[108p] Penticton tune-agerS orcHeStra practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays 2015-10-02 3:09 PM

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Penticton Western News

Western News photos by Mark Brett Plenty of glasses were raised in good cheer for the annual Festival of the Grape last weekend in Oliver. (Clockwise, starting at left) Fernando Anjos of the Portuguese drummers hammers out the beat; Dave Rainey at the Red Rooster Winery station; Gracie the new Festival of the Grape mascot joined Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes and goddess Bacchus (Petra Veintimilla) in the festival parade and award-winning recording artist Brandon Isaak performed with the Saints of Swing.

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