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It’s been a while, but a group of city-owned properties along Eckhardt Avenue are back in the spotlight. There is still a lien on the nine properties related to a failed construction project, but city council decided to do some housekeeping and rezone the properties for parking. “Since we are not changing ownership, it is still our land to rezone if we want to,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit. “Obviously, it is being used as a parking lot, we should formalize it and make it into a zoned parking lot.” How fast it gets paved and brought up to the city’s official parking lot standards will be discussed during the city’s budget process this fall, according to Jakubeit. The nine lots at the corner of Eckhardt Avenue and Alberni Street became infamous in 2012 when a project to build a dormitory for the Okanagan Hockey School fell apart. The lands have been in limbo since early 2012 after financial backers pulled out and news broke about allegations of fraudulent business practices on the part of developer Loren Reagan. Though Reagan had never actually completed a purchase deal, work had been done on the property and contractors, who Reagan had never paid, attempted to recover their costs by placing a $1.6-million lien on the properties, and later, in 2013, filed a civil suit against the city. “I think the reality is it is in limbo,” said Jakubeit, speaking about the lawsuit, which remains before the courts. The city already has overflow parking on another property on Alberni Street and last month added to the holdings by purchasing, for $1.5 million, an empty lot at the other end of Alberni St. bordering Westminster Avenue. “I think in terms of when we were looking at that property (905 Vernon Avenue) and area, they identified that on the other end we have a quasi-parking lot,” said Jakubeit. “If we add to the facilities with other amenities, sports field or whatever, parking probably will be an issue. It probably makes more sense to have that as a parking area to augment this process.”

NEW DEMOCRAT Richard Cannings reaches out for a hug from a supporter upon the arrival at his victory celebration party at the Lakeside Resort Monday night following the announcement of his win as MP in the new federal riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay. The Conservatives were second and Liberals third.

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You could hear the emotion in NDP candidate Richard Cannings voice as he gracefully thanked supporters in his winning bid to become South Okanagan-West Kootenay’s ﬁrst Member of Parliament. “I pledge to not only take your concerns to Ottawa, but also to seek out your ideas on how we can make this a better place to live,” said Cannings. “Together we can build a better country and a Canada we can be proud of once again.” He will represent the riding in a Liberal

party majority government led by Justin Trudeau after a red wave swept eastern Canada. He was disappointed the NDP won’t be forming the next government of Canada, but said the NDP would still be effective in Parliament. “We’ve always said we will work with the Liberals on issues of importance to Canadians,” said Cannings. “And we will hold their toes to the ﬁre if they are not doing what they should.” The race for the new riding’s seat in parliament became increasingly tight as the long campaign drew on, with polls showing support for the NDP softening as Con-

servative Marshall Neufeld, Liberal Connie Denesiuk and the Green Party’s Samantha Troy all gained ground. Cannings was elected with 24,823 votes, followed by Neufeld at 19,894 and Denesiuk a not too distant third at 18,727 votes. For Cannings, a biologist and ecologist, this was a ﬁrst attempt at federal politics, though he had tried for a provincial seat in 2012. He admits it has been a long journey, which started in January 2014, when he decided to put himself forward for the NDP nomination in the new riding. See CANNINGS on PG.3

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South Okanagan - West Kootenay Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk came up short on election night, but did have two wishes fulfilled with a Liberal majority. “It’s a new hope for Canada. I mean, we’re not very happy with the way Canada’s handled many of the foreign affairs files. We got two of the three things we’ve wanted so far — Justin Trudeau is Prime Minister, we have a majority ...” said Denesiuk Disappointed she did not win in the area riding, she was ecstatic her party came through with a majority government. “We’re thrilled to see that Canada’s back on the right track,” said Denesiuk. “He’s the only leader that offered real change, now. The Conservatives said the status quo is good enough and the NDP said they’ll balance the books and then, maybe fulfill their promises later. People want change and they want it now, and that’s what Justin Trudeau offered.” Major commitments by the Liberal campaign include legalizing recreational marijuana sales

and running three years of deficits to build infrastructure across the country. Trudeau has also promised to scrap the Conservative government’s approval for the Northern Gateway pipeline and enforce a ban on oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s north coast. Denesiuk took 28.1 per cent of the votes (18,727 total), finishing in third place. She said the Liberals will be well-poised in the area for the next election, having ended up behind the Green Party in the area during the last election. “We built tremendous support, we built structure and a great volunteer team. It would have been remarkable to have been able to do this from six per cent all the way up to a win, but we’ve gone a significant distance. Tonight is a win in many ways for us,” she said, adding it is too soon to tell if she will run again. The Conservative Party issued a statement that Stephen Harper would resign as leader but would stay on as MP in his Calgary riding, where he won a seventh term. Locally, Conservative candidate Marshall Neufeld narrowly beat out Denesiuk as runner up with 29.8 per cent of the votes (19,894 total). Winning this elec-

tion would have been a fulfillment of a long-term goal. He volunteered for the Stockwell Day campaign in 2000 while he was still in high school, going on to work with Day in Ottawa as an aide. “Tonight obviously didn’t turn as we all expected, hoped and worked towards but I thank you for all the work you did,” said Neufeld in a speech to his campaign volunteers. “My family, my friends and everyone — you’ve all become my friends. It means so much to me all the support I’ve received across the riding and right here with all of you.” Neufeld and his volunteers watched Trudeau’s victory speech on TV, shortly after news Harper was resigning as party leader. He had few words for the media but did say he called Cannings to congratulate him. “It’s clear the people have made their choice in this riding and I look forward and fully expect he will be a good representative of this riding,” said Neufeld. The Conservative candidate said he is unsure if he would be running again. “It’s disappointing on a national and local level.”

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Cannings ready to step into new riding From CANNINGS on PG.1 The morning after his win, Cannings said it’s not much different from the election campaign, he is still listening to voter concerns as he did while door-knocking throughout the riding during the election campaign. He plans to maintain an open door policy at his office, and to take those concerns to Ottawa. Much of the new SOWK riding was part of NDP MP Alex Atamanenko’s riding, and Cannings said though Atamanenko is now retired, his support helped bring Cannings to power. “It’s an advantage to have that kind of reputation to precede me,” said Cannings, adding that Atamanenko has been a personal mentor, not only helping him in his campaign, but letting him know what to expect when he gets to Ottawa. While campaigning, Cannings said he often heard from Atamanenko’s supporters. “If you are going to be as good as Alex, then I will vote for you. Those are big shoes to fill,” said Cannings. “Like Alex, I will work hard for you and all the people of SOWK.” After a long race, tension was high as supporters gathered to watch results trickle

RichaRd cannings takes questions from the media following his win on election night.

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in Monday evening from polling stations across the large new riding, which stretches from Penticton south to Osoyoos and west to Castlegar and to the central Kootenays. Former Penticton city councillor and

mayor Garry Litke, who ran for the provincial NDP in 2005, said the last time he had been at a victory party like this was in 1986, when Jack Whittaker was elected. He said the campaign workers had been dedicated

supporters throughout the long campaign. “There are a lot of tired people in this room, but a lot of very happy people, because we did our job,” said Litke. “Disappointed in the national results, but we will celebrate Dick’s victory.” After a hard fought race — 78 days, the longest federal election campaign since 1872, Denesiuk and Neufeld were gracious in defeat. Denesiuk arrived at the NDP celebration event just in time to congratulate Cannings on his victory, and spoke of the friendship they had developed while electioneering. Denesiuk said the Liberals will fulfill their promises. “People in Canada wanted change and that is what they are going to get,” said Denesiuk. “Canada is going to see positive change, real soon.” The riding, which was created in 2012 during the federal electoral boundaries redistribution, includes parts of three former ridings: largely B.C. Southern Interior and Okanagan-Coquihalla and a small portion of Kootenay-Columbia. This year’s count of 66,727 voters represents a 73.57 per cent turnout, bettering the national average of 68.49 per cent.

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If the teenagers of Penticton had their way, Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk would be the Member of Parliament for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, barely edging NDP candidate Richard Cannings. Even though most high school students aren’t old enough to legally vote, Penticton Senior Secondary School engaged in Canadian democracy by holding a school-wide election parallel to the Oct. 19 federal election. There were 852 ballots cast among the student population of 1,192, which equates to a 71 per cent voter turnout (slightly above the national average of 68 per cent). Denesiuk garnered 273 votes, Cannings 231, Conservative candidate Marshall Neufeld

143, Green candidate Sam Troy 95 votes and 34 for independent candidate Brian Gray. “(Denesiuk’s) policies and what she spoke about at the student debate went over really well with the youth here,” said Jozsef Varga, the Grade 12 organizer of Student Vote. “I think she had the most comprehensive policies involving marijuana legalization compared to Cannings who talked about decriminalization. She was also able to highlight her party’s approach towards education and tuition compared to Cannings – that’s why I think she won here.” Varga said given the support for Liberals at Pen High, and Denesiuk’s articulation of the Liberal platform, students seem happy that Justin Trudeau won the election with a

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majority. “And I think they’re also quite happy with Cannings winning in our riding,” he said. “A lot of students can appreciate that he’s a scientist and has a lot of education. Despite the fact that he’s not as well spoken as Connie, he’s still a very strong candidate, and I think they appreciate that. Although I think they would have been happy with either Connie or Cannings.” To help the students decide, an all-candidates forum was held for students on Oct. 13. The results of the Pen High vote were likely skewed by Neufeld and Troy’s inability to attend. Students were more sympathetic to Troy’s absence who cited medical reasons, compared to Neufeld, whose decision to abstain was premeditated. Varga believes that the school’s mock election had an effect on the results of the general election. “It showed how Marshall was unwilling to come to a student forum, and his unwillingness to participate in the democratic process that way,” he said. Regardless of which party or riding, Varga has trouble understanding the benefits of forgoing an all-candidates forum. “Not talking to media and not participating in forums wasn’t a good part of any Conser-

vative candidates’ campaign across the country,” said Varga. Still, Varga is curious as to how much of an effect the school forum had on Student Vote, given that only a small portion of students attended, and he suspects that many student voted for the party most favoured by their parents. “The students who attended definitely had a much better idea of who to vote for after the forum, but that was only about 200 to 250 of the students who voted.” In addition to organizing Student Vote, Varga worked at the local Elections Canada office on election night, and said he was surprised by the number of people and effort that goes into counting. Pen High was one of 6,000 schools around the country to participate in Student Vote, and in total, the results weren’t far off from the official numbers. Of the 337 ridings which school’s participating, Canadian high school students also would have elected a Liberal majority government with 223 seats (188 actual). Similarly, the Conservative Party would serve as the official opposition with 69 seats (99); the NDP would have taken 40 (44); the Greens would have four seats (one), and the Bloc would have claimed one (10).

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A former gang member from Vancouver who pledged to a judge he would turn his life around after losing both his legs in a brutal stabbing now faces multiple charges related to a kidnapping in Penticton. Two weeks after Scott Andrew McArthur, 26, pleaded guilty and was given a conditional sentence for the breaking and entering of a Vancouver business in 2014, he has been arrested and charged with kidnapping using a weapon, using a firearm to commit extortion, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, possessing a firearm knowing it is unauthorized and pointing a firearm. In the early morning hours on Oct. 18 Penticton RCMP received a report that a man called his grandmother saying that he and his dog were being kidnapped and threatened to be shot if he doesn’t give the assailant money. Police located a blue SUV outside an apartment building at Skaha Place and inside were the victim and three males. The three males were arrested and police seized a handgun and a rifle. RCMP said it was a targeted and drug-related incident. The fact that McArthur had both his legs amputated in surgery, after refusing a gang order to take drugs into a prison, led Judge Greg Koturbash to

note that McArthur would have a challenging time in custody and “at this stage in his life, no longer poses a threat to the community” during his sentencing in September. Koturbash handed down a nine-month conditional sentence on Sept. 30 with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew for the breaking and entering of a Vancouver business in February 2014, where McArthur smashed a glass door and stole an iMac computer, a keyboard and cables. DNA evidence quickly matched McArthur due to the blood he left on the scene. McArthur told the court at his September sentencing that he and his mother, who he resides with in Penticton, have faced drug abuse issues. “We’ve been going through hell, every day is a challenge. I’m no longer a threat to society,” McArthur told the judge in September. “I really want to do

better with my life after what has happened.” McArthur’s lawyer Robert Maxwell said his client is a former member of the Greeks gang and was the target of a stabbing on Dec. 26, 2014. He said that McArthur was attacked by three assailants and died on the operating table twice, and with severed arteries the doctors were forced to amputate his legs. McArthur made an emotional plea to the court on Sept. 30 that agencies have reached out to him to speak to students at schools about the dangers of gang life. “I look forward to it actually,” McArthur told the judge in September. At that court appearance the judge heard that McArthur had a “significant” criminal record. McArthur appeared in court on Oct. 19 where a date for his arraignment was set for Oct. 28.

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Gord Ferguson wants to get the public’s input before he develops a plan to improve the concession in Lakawanna Park that he leases from the city. City council voted unanimously Monday evening to support Ferguson’s plan to hold two open houses this week to consult and engage the community. “It’s really just a first step. I didn’t need to, but let’s be honest, there is such a history right now with doing things with the city and parks,” said Ferguson. “Even though I am the tenant and leaseholder, I might as well start with the community to get their feedback. I am sure there is some great ideas out there.” In the past, according to Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, it’s mostly been leaseholders coming to the city and asking permission to do the improvements they want, not asking for permission to consult the public. “I think the Skaha Park controversy has put some emphasis on making sure the public has a chance to comment and see the proposal. I think it is a better way forward,” said Jakubeit. “Obviously there is interest in parks, so this might generate a fair bit of interest and comments; or maybe a better process than what happened six months ago.” Jakubeit said that one of Ferguson’s comments that resonated with council was that the building is in need of care and that there is a problem with criminal activities in the park. “I think if he is willing to put some money and improvements into that area and make that a destination, more of a park-like setting and more of a people place, it will become a bit more of a focal point,” said Jakubeit. Ferguson picked up the lease for the concession

in Lakawanna Park and the Peach earlier this year, and spent the summer thinking about ways to improve the property. He calls the park, situated at the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Power Street, one of the city’s jewels, though the building is decaying and more could be done with the park. “Lakawanna Park sits on a very significant and signature corner of the city and both the park and the building are looking horrible right now,” said Ferguson in a news release. “The building is an absolute eyesore with exposed cinderblock and rotting soffits attracting daily crime and vandalism. What I am looking for is the community’s input on their ideas to upgrade the park, the building and the food service offering. I am the tenant, a member of the community, and a father of two kids who love that park and playground. I feel I have an obligation to take the lead on improving this and I am willing to put some dollars towards that.” Ferguson is holding two open houses at the concession in Lakawanna Park. The first will be held this Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those that cannot attend the open houses and who would like to still give input, Ferguson said he is available anytime to discuss further and can be reached at 250-460-2246 or contact him by email at gordferguson@hotmail.com. ”A lot of people have called me already, so that is exciting to know that there is interest,” said Ferguson, adding that he has spoken to thousands of residents and visitors over the summer who have been supportive of his upgrade ideas, which include not only fixing up the concession building, but bringing more flowers and shrubs in to improve the park overall and beautify the area.

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Canadians speak with their votes Stephen Harper said it, and his campaign organizers tried very hard to reinforce the idea this election was not about him. In the end it was. For many reasons, Canadians wanted change at the top. On Monday night, they got it. When the Conservative Party of Canada shot to prominence, finally gaining a majority in 2011, they did so promising change after years of scandal under the Chretien Liberal regime. Harper promised Canadians not only that he would clean up Ottawa, but provide transparency and accountability. We got anything but and voters have expressed their anger at being so egregiously betrayed. There’s Mike Duffy, the unprecedented concentration of power in the Prime Minister’s Office, Canada’s hard-earned international reputation is in tatters and despite many promises there has been no shift in deficit spending. Harper himself, everyone agrees, is a skilled politician — perhaps too skilled. His political savvy, whether correct or not, has been interpreted by Canadians as seeking more power over the good of Canada and what is best for Canadians. The armour in which he and the CPC clad itself ended up being its fatal flaw. Their ideology became cumbersome and politics out of touch — some might say arrogant. No matter how much Harper insisted it was not about him and CPC strategists tried to deflect voters away from the perception that he has a controlling and inflexive nature, Canadians were not convinced. There will now be serious soul searching in the Conservative Party. PENTICTON WESTERN New Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau with his passionate defence of his father, his sticking up for journalism and overall sense of approachability — offered a perception of warmth that was absent from the other leaders. How those qualities translate into on-the-job performance remain to be seen. But Canadians spoke loudly in the best way possible — with their votes.

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Let’s get real about trade deals As the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again. The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the end of July. But things didn’t go as planned at the talks in Maui, and Canada was among the players that walked away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership table at that time. Then came five days of round-the-clock negotiations in Atlanta, with the U.S. pushing for a deal with Japan, Korea, Australia and other Pacific Rim powerhouses to normalize trade in 40 per cent of the world’s economy. And the TPP came together at the end of September. Canada and B.C. essentially got what our governments were de-

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manding, which was broad access to Paciﬁc Rim markets and continued protection for nearly all of domestic dairy, poultry and egg markets. Also preserved was B.C.’s regulated market for logs and U.S. lumber sales. The 200-kg gorilla of the TPP burst out in the heat of the election campaign, and the Kim Campbell rule was demonstrated again. Much of the discussion revolved around alleged secrecy, as the legal text of the deal won’t be out for some time to come. Protected

farmers downed their pitchforks, counting their blessings, and their guaranteed compensation. The NDP was forced to come out against the TPP, as it was against trade deals with the U.S., Mexico, Europe and others. But it’s getting lonely for them as the rest of the world moves on. Within days of the TPP deal, the World Bank issued one of its periodic reports on “extreme poverty,” which it deﬁnes as an income of less than $1.90 U.S. a day. And 2015 is the ﬁrst year when fewer than 10 per cent of the world’s people remain below this global poverty line, down from 12.8 per cent in 2012. It’s easy for comfortable First World folks to protest conditions in running shoe and cell phone factories in India or China, but the graph of extreme poverty in those countries shows

steep decline since 1990. Trade and technology are lifting up the poorest of the world. For B.C., withdrawing from Paciﬁc Rim trade is unthinkable. We worry a lot about lumber and copper and natural gas, but the TPP also opens up huge markets for services, where much of our economic future awaits. The question for us is simple. Can we compete in health sciences, engineering, architecture, digital media, and information technology? Do we want to? The TPP doesn’t change B.C.’s dependency on the United States. As with NAFTA, our vital lumber trade remains under a separate agreement, which expired on Oct. 1. I’m told by federal and provincial ofﬁcials that at this stage, the U.S. isn’t even taking our calls on the softwood lumber agreement, which Canada

and B.C. want extended. Americans are preoccupied with the TPP and domestic politics. After decades of bitter legal actions from the American industry, the latest softwood deal has provided a rough peace. It set a floor price for B.C.’s allegedly subsidized lumber exports, with an export tax collected by Canada when the price went below the floor of $355 per thousand board feet. That money went back into our government general revenue. Higher prices meant no export tax was collected through 2014 and early 2015, and only five per cent as of September. Now that the agreement is expired, by default we have actual free trade in lumber for up to the next year.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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letters Let the school board do their job Our school board is making tough choices as they deal with declining enrolments as demographic changes force policy decisions. We now see the impact on healthcare as the widest point of the global baby boom that turns 60 this year. Hospitals get built while schools close. It is a reality faced by nearly every developed nation. Hospital administrators will be in the same situation school boards are in now as boomers triggered a huge growth in infrastructure construction to deal with their numbers (and voting power). In 30 years, hospitals will be closing as elementary schools are today. The decisions to close schools will generate emotions, but we have amazing school board management and a strong board, so I think we should let them do their job without the great wailing and

A little disappointed

Around noon on Oct. 17 I was driving up near Columbia Elementary School and was a bit surprised and perhaps offended by what I saw. On the sidewalk and around the playground I saw four or five young children who appeared to be between the ages of 11 and 14. Most of these children were dressed in camouflage clothing. At least one child had a backpack on and most of them had toy assault weapons. There is no question in my mind that this was simply a group of young kids playing a game with fake guns and no mal-intent to anyone. The question is; is this necessary? Is this the type of games our children need to be playing? I have children and have spent a great deal of time around schools and have never supported the idea of kids playing with guns, I don’t even particularly like “first person” shooter video games. I am also aware of all the information out there and the studies that seem to say that playing with toy guns does not lead to violent behaviour, but is it worth the risk? Perhaps there are better games that our children can play; perhaps pointing a toy gun at a child is just not necessary. To date, approximately 70 students have been killed or wounded in the past four decades in school shootings in Canada and significantly more

gnashing of teeth. The Rotary Club of Penticton has been in partnership with School District 67 to deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to the students throughout the district through the Rotary Youth Mental Wellness Initiative. I cannot say enough about the quality of professionalism of Superintendent Wendy Hyer, director of instruction Don MacIntyre and liaison Jenny Mitchell. If this program is executed properly, it has the power to attract families to move here to expose their children to this method of learning and life skills. Forty teachers are incorporating in their classrooms this year and we see that growing over the next few years. If I had school age children and could work anywhere, I would move here and get my kids into SEL in a heartbeat. The premise is simple. We as adults

in the United States. Maybe 70 isn’t such a large number compared to what happens in some countries, but if you ask me, even one is too many. Many of these shootings that resulted in the unnecessary and untimely deaths of our children were done by what were seemingly mainstream or average people with little apparent reason to commit such crimes. Maybe allowing our children to play with toy guns is not such a big deal; after all, this is Canada, a safe and free country. Perhaps this is true, but the truth is, we could find other things to do; things that seemed less violent and certainly more appropriate then pretending to shoot someone’s child at a school. Kevin Andrews Penticton

Actual cost of a crime

A senior lady had her purse stolen at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. This lady is single and has raised her family by working hard, long hours and now, in her retirement volunteers to improve lives in this community. All she desires is quiet enjoyment of life. Now, stressed over the loss of pictures of her children and grandchildren, her fur family photos and her grand-mother’s nail file, she has sleep issues. As well, reporting stolen cards (credit, debit, reward points) has distracted her from her volunteer work. She also has to

know we don’t function well if we are stressed and anxious, so why would children and youth be any different? By teaching students how the brain works and giving “brain breaks” through the day, the environment of the classroom can become positive and optimistic. Between 15 and 20 per cent of our student body suffers from diagnosable mental illnesses. The hope is Social Emotional Learning gives the students skills so hopefully they will not need pills. So let’s all relax, pour a cup of tea and enjoy the fall and let the school board make incredibly difficult decisions. After all, we elected the board so we don’t have to be on the firing line. We have a strong team at SD67 to take us through these times.

take time out to replace drivers license and medical card. These replacements come at a cost which is difficult to cover for a senior on fixed, low income. That money will have to come from her discretionary budget which means no donations to the food bank or the Salvation Army for the rest of the year. In conclusion, for about $5 in loose change (there was no folding money in the purse), the community at large loses many times over. And now she questions why she tries to improve lives in this community with her labour and her heart. I pray that this message gets out to the more criminal minds and gives them something to think about. To the shopping centre get your security cameras back online. The lady in question wishes to remain anonymous. I would like the message to get out to the community at large, and particularly to potential perpetrators. John Coburn Penticton

Violence not gender myopic

Domestic violence is a huge issue, but lets deal with the whole issue of domestic violence, and not just part of it. I worked with three men (who were brave enough to admit to it) that left their wives because their wives were violent. They had nowhere to turn for support and I saw firsthand the terrible impact that the violence

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had on them. Search “More than 200 studies have found that women initiate at least as much violence against their male partners as vice versa” to see the true nature and scope of domestic violence. Also search “domestic violence against men” for countless studies and articles that prove this fact. Domestic violence is not gender specific and there are virtually no services or support for men who suffer from domestic violence. It’s long overdue that we recognize the fact that men too suffer from domestic violence and start to deal with the whole issue, without a gender myopic view of the problem. Peter Martin Penticton

Asset to our town

I had the honour of attending a luncheon at the Hooded Merganser on Wednesday, Oct. 14 with eight others who have been and still are working tirelessly to save Skaha Park from its proposed destruction. Also joining us at the table for a few brief moments was David Prystay. At the end of the luncheon, as we were preparing to pay the bill and leave, we were advised that Mr. Prystay had “comped” the luncheon bill for all of us! I would just like to thank him publicly for his generosity and support. He is truly a great asset to our town. Bob Tait Penticton

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A selection of comments on Penticton Western News stories found online:

On B.C.’s tough drunk driving penalties upheld:

“These laws should have been in place many years ago. If you are drinking and driving you are a murderer looking for a victim.”

— posted by Rick Woods

“So whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? One must also remember that these vehicle thefts and other penalties are being imposed on people that are below the legal limit for impaired.”

— posted by Kim Morton

On Federal election results:

“Great day, the baby boomers have spoken. Now get behind J.T. and make Canada even better.”

— posted by Dennis Curtis

“Sad day in Canadian politics all I say.”

— posted by Bernie Zoeller

“(Cannings) will not be able to benefit the riding, as the NDP’s influence in Ottawa is greatly diminished.”

— posted by Teresa Miller

“Way to go. In a riding whose boundaries were gerrymandered to ‘guarantee’ a Harper Conservative win. Thank you, Richard (Cannings). Looking forward to you representing us well.”

— posted by Antoinette Halberstadt

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Time for a new beginning in politics On Monday the strategy of attack ads and mud slinging has backfired. Could this be the end of negativity and fear mongering that has soured public discourse and made us all so cynical? Yes, I would have preferred the NDP to be stronger, but I am still happy with the outcome. Justin Trudeau concentrated on a posi-

Stay tuned folks

Here it is, Oct. 20th, 2015. The world as we know it is still spinning and Canada has a new government. Many people are jubilant; many people thankful that change has taken place and, many people are in wonderment! One has to ask oneself, “Where do I stand?” All said and done, the majority of age of consent voters have voted for and will receive this change. The eagle has landed or what? No matter what your individual political stance is or was, there is a new sheriff in town, like it or not. Some of the media pundits are already posing questions. Some of these are: 1) Will marijuana be legalized through government decree or by referendum? 2) Will going into billions of dollars of debt really make a significant difference, if so how will it be paid for? 3) Will the proposed pipelines now be a reality? 4) Will the flood gates be opened to allow any and all refugees into Canada? 5) Will the niqab/burka question finally be resolved? 6) Will the middle class really benefit as promised? 7)Will tax-free accounts be nullified? 8) Will the TPP still be acknowledged? 9) Will the budget really balance itself? If so, how? 10) Will Canada continue to be a bleeding heart nation to assist any all war torn countries? These are but a few questions of many questions that different media pundits have raised. There are many others yet to be posed. The answers won’t be forthcoming to many of these for some time yet. It’s a wait and see scenario. We all know that Rome wasn’t built in a day! Democracy works in strange ways. It allows voters to express a personal opinion through voting. It gives a voter freedom of choice, which we accept. After all is said and done, we are in the infancy stage. The dating stage; engagement stage; marital stage and honeymoon stage will be seen a little bit down the road. I guess the big question seems to be centered around the marital and honeymoon

tive message, refused to rise to the needling of the Conservative war machine that spent multi-millions on throwing abuse at him, and still won big time. Seems to me that something snapped and Canadians just had enough of meanness. Now I challenge Justin Trudeau to make good on the promise of electoral reform and

stages. Stay tuned folks. All in all, irrespective of our personal political persuasion, we should feel content in knowing that far more voters exercised their “fightfor-your-right-to-vote.” The voter turnout was much, much higher than last time. It’s about time that many of us woke up! Ron Barillaro Penticton

Good idea mayor

I am willing to give credit where credit is due, but I never thought that I would have reason to commend the mayor for a good idea. His idea of suggesting to the province to raise taxes on undeveloped or eyesore lands is something of a good idea, if the owners are in a position to pay more and if the eyesore is due to willful negligence and not just due to inability to take care of the property. Would the lands in question belong to seniors or young couples for example? Are they owned by absentee landlords or numbered corporations? I commend the mayor on his relatively good idea. Is that the only good idea he has had so far? I do hope he is coming to realize that he and the council, even if they meant well, are guilty of not listening to all the residents (and non-residents) on various issues not just the controversy on Skaha Lake and the marina/restaurant. As for Trio’s “anonymous” letter to the editor, Trio might want to rethink their letter and their view of the situation. It may amaze them but those who are opposed to the development are the positive aspect of this controversy because they are thinking about the whole situation not just the development. The supporters of the development are the “negative” because they are only thinking of the “benefits” and not the consequences of the development. Anyway, I encourage the mayor and council to step out of their glass bubbles and experience the vast beauty of Penticton and area and especially the park that they seem to think so little of. Patrick Longworth Okanagan Falls

No name-calling

It’s disappointing to hear people calling their neighbours that disagree with city council’s decision to convert about 110,000 square feet of Skaha Lake Park from open space to commercial use names like ‘naysayer’ or any other label. The majority of people, including city council, are well-intentioned and care deeply about the community. Whether we agree with council or not, name-calling doesn’t solve anything. Raising questions about whether business is welcomed in the city or blaming anyone that challenges council isn’t going to help solve the problems either. The first problem is that it’s well established custom when a municipality alienates or converts parkland or open space to some form of commercial use the public gets to decide. It’s also obvious that the process council followed is flawed in that the public’s opinion, for and against, was not sought in a broad and methodical fashion ahead of the decision being made. Council ignored or chose to dismiss the input it received at the June 29, 2015 meeting, didn’t listen to the message being sent during at least two rallies against the conversion and chose to carry on. While not everyone in Penticton is against the conversion of the open space to commercial use, it is the actions of council that have led to the lawsuit that has been filed. From a basic economic perspective it’s also not surprising. The initial annual rental is about $60,000 per annum for the land that is proposed to be converted. Just about anyone can figure out that it will take hundreds of years to accumulate the capital needed to acquire comparable replacement land. One report from the city said it would cost over $25 million to acquire the remaining land in the south beach. I doubt building a waterslide will significantly affect Penticton’s economy, improve business opportunities or enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. The business decision to

mon ground and work for all Canadians, not just their supporters. But isn’t that the goal of a mature society? Some of the most successful and stable democracies had nothing but coalitions for decades. And all of them have much higher voter turn out.

scrap the first-past-the-post system. Then we can stop voting against what we think is wrong, and start voting for what we think is right, because we know it will be represented in parliament. Yes, it will be much more difficult to achieve the “pseudo” majorities the first past the post system gives us, and our representatives will have to learn to find comproceed is based on a flawed public consultation process, eliminates a unique open space that can currently be used for free, provides for no replacement open space and results in an almost priceless community asset being unusable about 10 out of 12 months of the year. Council was the one that made the decision that caused the events that have transpired and calling our neighbors names won’t fix these problems. Wayne Llewellyn Penticton

What is with our mayor and council?

Obviously, the Skaha Lake Park plan is not acceptable to residents and a good number of non-residents. Why is it not acceptable? It’s a really, really bad plan. It’s not too late to make things right Mr. Mayor. Swallow your pride, admit you were wrong, and try to salvage the situation before more harm is done. Don’t let pride and arrogance blind you. It’s not all about dollars and tourists. Residents come first and they have spoken loud and clear. For those council members upset over business boycotts: That is a byproduct of poor decision making on your part. “If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen.” Letters of Resignation will be gracefully accepted by your employers; the residents of Penticton. I applaud the lone council member who was not entirely happy with “the plan.” I hear there may be a mayor ‘s position opening soon. Save Skaha Lake Park.

and three phone calls to finally talk to the manager where she told me that we took the hair dryer. We did not take a hair dryer. We contacted the head office of the company to file a complaint and to cancel our rewards plan. We informed our credit card company, registered a complaint with the Salt Lake City Better Business Bureau and even called the Salt Lake City police department. We posted this on Facebook, sent a copy to our local newspapers and TV stations. We wrote the Canadian Legion and posted a review on TripAdvisor. I know that it’s a small matter of he said she said. You may think it’s only $50. But it’s the principal of being called a thief. We were charged and convicted with no way of defending ourselves. Also how many others are they charging small amounts too? I would suggest that before checking in and out of any hotel that you have a staff member do a walk through inspection with you, because once you leave you do not have a leg to stand on. Joann Meeks Penticton

Fantastic event

The Summerland Orca Swim Club wants to thank the residents of Summerland, particularly those residents living in lower Summerland and the businesses in lower Summerland, for their patience, at our recent 15th Annual Orca Sprint Triathlon. We had another fantastic

event with almost 350 athletes participating; 212 of which were under the age of 16. This popular event brings so many athletes, both young and old, to Summerland to enjoy our wonderful area and amenities. We get many comments about the “family-friendly” nature of our triathlon. Also, a special thanks to all the vendors who participated, to all of our sponsors and our draw prize sponsors and particularly to our title sponsor BCMINNS who sponsored the Kids of Steel portion of our event and Dirty Laundry Vineyard who sponsored the Adult Sprint Triathlon portion of our event. John Mott ORCA President

Feed ourselves first

Recently a TV news outlet spent the day asking listeners to donate food and cash to the food bank to help our poor and needy get enough to eat. While they were doing this two party leaders were saying we should open the flood gates and let in thousands of refuges. I believe we shouldn’t be bringing in thousands of refuges until we can look after our own. While I’m on the subject, I believe people that come here because they think its a better place to live than where they left — should become Canadian instead of trying to change Canada to be like the country they left. Ralph Wand Penticton

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While touring the Craters of the Moon in Idaho, and the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah in September we stayed in Salt Lake City. The room was nice, the staff were helpful, and it was a pleasant stay. When we returned home and received our credit card statement in early October, we discovered an extra $50 charge. I called the hotel to ask what the charge was for. I was informed that we had taken a hair dryer. Two days

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Penticton Oktoberfest will be making its sixth round in the Okanagan this weekend, and its German-born founder remains focused on offering a genuine replication the festival. “The whole thing has to be real the way we have it in Germany or I don’t want to do it,” said co-founder Bill Kolter. Kolter immigrated to Canada as a teenager in the mid 1960s, and while he hasn’t been to a German Oktoberfest celebration since he was 18, the experiences were powerful enough that he decided to transplant his native traditions. “I remember it was fantastic – everything you can think of, you can do there. Just everything, believe me,” he said. “Nothing is barred. I go to parties too, but Oktoberfest is something on its own.” Leading up to the launch of the inaugural Penticton Oktoberfest in 2010, Kolter was approached by Jennie Loeppky, an enthusiastic event planner. “She said ‘You’re German?’ I said yes, and she said ‘Let’s start Oktoberfest.’ She helped me all the way through and she’s still with us. We try to do it as authentically as we can. It seems to be working out, so far we have nothing but really good comments.” Together, Kolter and Loeppky took a holistic approach towards implementing the local celebration authentically, ensuring that Penticton’s event is laden with German foods, styles and formatting, and of course the pinnacle element of Oktoberfest – beer. “Our beer makes it authentic because we get it from over there,” Kolter said. “At a regular party you wouldn’t have German music, you wouldn’t be dressed like that.” The common festive attire at Oktoberfest is the lederhosen for men, and the dirndl for the ladies – outfits that are

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practical for traditional German dancing. “Germans are very much outgoing as far as dancing is concerned,” he said. “When you go to a club here, the young people will dance; the older people kind of sit down, and have a good time with the band or whatever but they really don’t dance that much. But at an Oktoberfest, older people dance all night – they’ll go home with their feet sore. They’ll need a hot bath.” However, it’s not just older folks enjoying the European festivity. Kolter said there was initially some skepticism with younger crowds turned off at the thought of oompah-pah bands, they are now fully embracing the local Oktoberfest. “Now they’ve been going for the last four or five years and they’re finding out it’s a hell of a lot of fun.” The oom-pah-pah band will provide the music for the first portion of the evening, and later will be bands Flashback and the Beerbarrels, which will play more modern music. Just like the music that’s been booked catering to festival-goers of all ages, the camaraderie is universal and transcends any generation.

“You sit with people that you don’t know, and within an hour you know everybody around you because they all talk to you,” Kolter said. “It’s a very friendly type of thing over there, and that’s what we’re promoting here at the convention centre. Everybody gets to know everybody.” Adding to the social aspect will be the German food. Among the menu items will be apple strudels, pretzels and bratwursts. “The food is all German stuff; it has a different taste to it,” he said, adding that even within Germany, food will taste unique to the community it was prepared. In Frankford, where he grew up, the bratwursts were made with a rare source of water, which gave it a distinct taste compared to bratwursts from anywhere else. But he’s not going overboard in following German traditions. “Other stuff that we eat over there that you wouldn’t eat over here. Like lard,” he said. “When the fat comes out of the bratwurst, that is what we make hard, and that is what we use on bread. Then put salt and pepper on it and mix it with onions.”

He said some people may consider the dish to be unappealing, but “When you’re brought up that way it makes a difference.” Further enhancing this year’s Oktoberfest is a partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Penticton. “We’re so happy to have created a partnership with the Oktoberfest Society – another service group in Penticton,” said Brent Fitzgerald, JCI Penticton Oktoberfest Committee Chair. “Penticton Oktoberfest is an event JCI Penticton has volunteered at for a number of years. Last year we took on the role of rallying volunteers and this year, we have continued to grow our partnership with the Oktoberfest Society, by taking on additional components including marketing and licensing.” Oktoberfest takes place on Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Tickets cost $35 and include the first beer. Tickets are available at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre, or online through valleyfirsttix.com. Proceeds from the event will support local charities.

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InSpirit summoned at Shatford Centre Dan Walton

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The creative offerings at the Shatford Centre are being taken to a new level this weekend with the inaugural InSpirit Festival. To celebrate the spirituality within the arts, the three-day event will

cover a range of exercises to help each participant gain a deeper understanding of their soulful insights and inspirations, as well as bolster the human desire to be creative. “It’s about encouraging creativity, to be really creative – poetry, music, gardening or

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cooking – anything that makes you stop and become aware of beauty is very spiritually enlivening,” said Ann Mortifee, who will be a keynote speaker at InSpirit. “The people who come come because they want to go deeper, and I’ve never had a workshop that didn’t end up being really fun and often very meaningful for everyone.” Mortifee said her teachings don’t embrace new age beliefs, but rather ancient understandings. “Everything is miraculous in the universe – everything. We’re living inside of a miracle. Now we know through quantum physics what the mystics have been telling us for thousands of years, that everything is made of light and energy.” Mortifee has a rich spiritual resumé to draw upon. As a young girl, she was raised on a sugar cane farm in Africa, where she was surrounded by the Zulu peoples’ primitive forms of music and dancing, and had a “marvellous” nanny

SHERILL MILLER, LEFT, and Ann Mortifee will be leading a keynote talk during the first day of the InSpirit Festival at the Shatford Centre. Photos submitted

who could explain the culture at a deep level. “Listening to their songs and dancing in the night when I was lying in my bed, it was just like a mystical world outside of myself.” Then as a young teenager, Mortifee embraced Christianity. “I had a profound experience of seeing unconditional love and really wanting to develop that in myself,” she said. “As I moved on,

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“I think transcendence really happens when you go down into your body,” she said. “But whether you go out into the galaxy where the stars are, or you go down into your body where your quarks and atoms are, you’re going into empty space, really. What you’re doing is creating an experience with space.” Mortifee’s presentation will also incorporate the experiences of her partner Sherrill Miller, who’s carrying forward the journey of her late husband Courtney Milne, who was a professional photographer. He passed away five years ago, and his inspirational work lives on through her. “My work with him over the years was creating; we travelled the globe, photographed sacred places and wrote a dozen books on sacred and beautiful places around the world,” Miller said. “It was all about the intersection between beauty, spirituality and creativity.” While the loss of a spouse will feel debilitating, Miller exemplifies the positive direction she took following the tragic circumstances. “After Courtney died, my whole world needed to change,” she said. “But people don’t have to be bereaved to come to this. It’s about making any change in life, and mine happens to be adjusting to losing a partner, and losing my job basically, because

Courtney and I worked together for 25 years, as well as lived together. So when that happens, you need to find a new way of reinventing a life.” Miller uses her late husband’s photographs of sacred and beautiful locations from around the world as visual content, and marries the images with music and deep commentary. “It’s all about finding what is creative for us; what is our passion; what turns us on; what gives us satisfaction; what evokes our curiosity and imagination,” Miller said. “That’s what I’m going to be speaking a lot about.” “Spirituality is all about finding those answers deep within oneself, and then making choices based on that soul-searching,” Miller said. Those interested by InSpirit can register to participate in the whole weekend, and individual workshops are also being offered. “Even if it’s just one of the events we can arrange for them to come,” said Jane Shaak, executive director at the Shatford Centre. “We hope this provides an opportunity to see a diverse range of spirituality in one weekend, and maybe it will help people open up to new possibilities. The festival takes place at the Shatford Centre on Oct. 23, 24 and 25. To find out more or to register, visit inspiritfestival.com.

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he’s ever written. “The songs are much different now after playing them one or two hundred times,” he said. “They evolve, some of my songs are completely different now. That’s the great thing about it: a song is never over. You record it, and that’s like taking a Polaroid of that mo-

ment. But after that it can keep growing.” During his crossCanada tour, which is currently underway, he’s shaping his next batch of music before its ready to be stamped onto his next record. “I’m playing these songs and I’m living them too,” he said. “And it’s great to be

able to play the songs live before you record them, it’s much better this way. You really know what’s working and what’s not.” Until four years ago, Hill spent years in a band playing guitar. He thought about recording a solo album and taking it on tour simply as a side project, but it had a lasting effect. “When I started doing this one-man band thing, I was basically just playing guitar, singing and footstompin,” he said. “I never thought that I’d become a one-man band.” Hill’s second solo album won him a Juno and four Maple Blues Awards. In preparing his third album, Hill said there’s been steady progression throughout his recordings. While he focuses most of his musical energy around the blues, he’s able to ﬁnds creative ways of injecting elements of country and

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Certain crime rates are dipping and some are spiking in Penticton compared to this time last year according to the third-quarter crime report released by the RCMP. The report says the two homicide investigations police have undertaken in Penticton in 2015 have sapped resources stating “unfortunately, other programs always suffer when we are forced to prioritize investigative resources. That is simply a reality in modern policing.” There are still no reported suspects in the murder of Darren Leadbeater who was found dead at the Golden Sands Resort Motel in June while Grace and Pier Robbotti, both charged with the second-degree murder of Roxanne Louie in January, return to court Dec. 16. Penticton RCMP responded to four per cent more calls for service than the third quarter of 2014 with a total of 5,593. There was a notable decrease in drug trafficking files, down 59 per cent from the same quarter last year. Penticton RCMP generated 47 drug possession files and three trafficking files during the quarter. Thefts of vehicles were up 51 per cent from the same quarter last year, arson were up 47 per cent, immediate roadside prohibitions were down 45 per cent and instances of mischief were up 56 per cent. Safe roads tops the priorities list for Penticton police in the report which states “impaired driving continues to be an area of concern.” A total of 24 immediate, 90-day roadside suspensions were issued, two 24-hour suspensions for drug impairment, six 24-hour suspensions, two refusals to provide a breath sample and six Criminal Code charges relating to impaired driving during the third quarter of 2015. The report states Sendero Canyon continues to be “an area of concern through complaints of area

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residents” including an increase in traffic, speeding, failing to stop at intersections and large, truck traffic. “The traffic section has increased their efforts of monitoring, enforcement and education to facilitate a possible solution to the residents’ concerns,” the report stated that conversations have been co-ordinated with city staff to facilitate possible solutions. Traffic officers investigated or assisted in 200 files within the quarter. Volunteer initiatives “took off” between July and September of 2015 according to the report which states that 1,113 volunteer hours were recorded including training, administration and feet on the ground. In February 2015 there were approximately 10 volunteers, and after an active recruitment drive as of Sept. 30 the Penticton RCMP have 35 active volunteers logging hours for initiatives like Citizens on Patrol, bike patrols, speed watch and Lock-Out Auto Crime. There were no prolific offender management initiatives in a quarter that saw prolific offender Ronald Teneycke lead RCMP on a manhunt through the Oliver area in July.

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Ex-wife of accused child pornographer testifies Dale Boyd

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The man who admitted to police that he took photos of his ex-wife’s daughters while they were sleeping showed no emotion as his former spouse testified The trial for the 37-year-old man, who cannot be identified due to a publication ban protecting the identities of the victims, continued Friday in Penticton Provincial Court. The accused is facing charges of possessing, making, distributing and accessing child pornography as well as one count of voyeurism. The accused’s ex-spouse said the man was emotionless when she confronted him after finding emails with photos of her nine and four-yearold daughters on their shared computer in November 2012. “He was just plain, straight-faced and he didn’t know what to say,” the ex-wife of the accused testified. “I wanted a reason as to why and he basically told me he didn’t know.” The accused admitted to police in a recorded interview at the Penticton RCMP detachment in 2012 that he took around 200 photos of the young girls. That evidence was admitted Friday despite the accused’s defence counsel, James Pennington, arguing that the interviewing officer did not inform the man of his right to silence. Judge Meg Shaw found there was “no legal obligation” for Cst. Ryan Harris to advise the accused that he had the right to silence as he was not under arrest, nor was the officer intending to arrest the man. She also found that Harris informed the accused of his right to counsel and his right to leave the interview at any time. Pennington said this was a “deliberate tactic” used by the RCMP to solidify their case. The ex-wife of the accused also

found links to what expert witness Cst. Paul Wrigglesworth referred to as “child modelling websites” in the accused’s email. The children on the website were clothed, however some were wearing swimsuits or costumes like maid outfits. The two got in an altercation after the accused’s ex-wife confronted him upon discovery of the photos in 2012. He was reported to police and RCMP seized the computer and the accused’s phone on Nov. 29, 2012. The ex-wife of the accused was emotional while viewing the photos and confirming it was her daughters that were in them. The two didn’t speak for nearly a year after the incident and would initially pass messages along through mutual friends. “During that time when we weren’t really talking he would still continue sending what he could for money to help,” the ex-wife said. The two began communicating more throughout 2014 and 2015. “We tried to move forward and just went from there,” she said. “I did ask him (why he took the photos). He was angry and he knew that I had looked into my (ex-boyfriend’s) emails because I told him that when we first started going out.” She asked him again why he took the photos when they began communicating again. “He just said he was angry at the time, that it had nothing to do with the children, it was to get a reaction out of me,” she said getting emotional during her testimony. “It did, and he didn’t think it was going to go like this.” The accused told police in the 2012 interview that he didn’t “get off” on the photos and was only trying to get the attention of his ex-wife. The trial will continue at an undetermined date as it heads back to the Judicial Case Manager’s office to schedule further dates.

Man smashes gun case to prove gun case is unsafe Dale Boyd

Western News Staff

Penticton’s “misguided Robin Hood” who smashed the glass on the gun case at the Penticton Canadian Tire to prove it was unsafe was told not to take the law into his own hands. Christian Joseph Gingras, 58, was given a conditional sentence on Monday in Penticton Provincial Court. “The circumstances in this case are bizarre to say the least,” said Judge Greg Koturbash prior to handing down his sentence. On Jan. 5 Gingras complained to the Cana-

dian Tire manager that firearms were being kept behind tempered glass with ammunition, and that somebody could come in smash the glass and would have easy access to both firearms and ammunition. The manager told Gingras the area the guns were kept was fine the way it was. A week later on Jan. 12 Gingras entered the store and smashed the glass during operating hours. “You grabbed a hammer and smashed the glass to prove your point that someone could in fact enter the gun case and arm him or herself,” Koturbash said.

“Unfortunately in doing that, you scared a lot of people.” Police attended and arrested Gingras, finding a loaded firearm inside his vehicle. Koturbash noted Gingras’ intentions were not “nefarious” and that he wasn’t intending to harm anyone, but “Penticton doesn’t have any room for any misguided Robin Hoods,” Koturbash said. Gingras was ordered to complete 50 hours of community work service, pay a $500 restitution to Canadian Tire, sentenced to a year of probation and given a firearms prohibition.

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Last chance to win dinner with a view Mark Brett

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Some call it a view worth dining for. This Friday night (Oct. 23) Nikos Theodosakis will reach into a small container of tickets and choose the lucky winner for what will likely be the adventure of a lifetime. This bucket-list item is the annual, ultimate pampering experience appropriately called Theo’s at 10,000 Feet. That ticket holder and three soon-to-be, very good friends will be whisked away up into the surrounding hills by Eclipse Helicopters pilot Derek Robinson for a dining experience they will never forget. Awaiting the arrival of the guests will be host maitré d Theodosakis himself attired in tux and executive director

Nikos Theodosakis (right) of Theo’s Restaurant and Manisha Willms of the osNs Child and Youth development Centre along with Theo’s executive chef david stern (centre) and owner/chief pilot derek Robinson (background) of eclipse helicopters are urging people to get their tickets for the ultimate diniing experience, Theo’s at 10,000 Feet.

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we rely heavily on the support that we get from Theo’s at 10,000 to deliver those services to our children.” She also expressed her sincere gratitude to Theo’s and Eclipse for their support and generosity over the two decades the raffle has been running. During that time a large number of other businesses have come on board to help. Karl Holowach is

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Vees ready to host tough Warriors Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton Vees assistant captain Dante Fabbro describes the West Kelowna Warriors as ‘a big, mean team.’ That big, mean team visit the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday at 7 p.m. Fabbro added that if they stay focused, the 7-4-0-2 Warriors will be another good test for them. Vees coach-general manager Fred Harbinson said that discipline will be critical. “They have a very dangerous power play,” said Harbinson. The Warriors have scored 15 times on 55 chances for an efficiency rate of 27 per cent. Vees forward Luke Voltin said they will have to be cautious of top line players Liam Blackburn and Jonathan Desbiens. The pair have combined for eight power-play goals. The Warriors have more offensive weapons in Garrett Forster (5-9-14), Kyle Marino (5-5-10) and Kylar Hope (4-6-10). Harbinson also pointed out that their back end has improved since the start of the season. The Vees have won the first two games of the season series, but Harbinson said the confidence they have has more to do with their own play, rather than having confidence against who they are facing. “We know we’re playing a real good hockey team,” he said. “West Kelowna will be very determined. We’re excited about it because we want to play those tough games. It should be a good atmosphere, a good night.” Voltin added that the Warriors are a skilled team with players who enjoy taking the body, one of them being Marino, who likes to finish his checks. Voltin intends to return the favour while also trying to get Marino off his game mentally. The two have a history, that included Marino starting a line brawl when Voltin was with the Vernon Vipers. “The goalie got into it too. Our goalie fought one of their players,” he said. “That was pretty funny. Just do what you can to get them off their game.” The Vees (12-1-0-0), who climbed two spots in the Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings to No. 3, are on a 12game winning streak. The Vees swept their weekend home series against the Prince George Spruce Kings, 5-2, Friday and 4-3 against the Langley Rivermen on Saturday with their parents in the stands. Vees captain Tyson Jost, the first star of the game who grabbed a goal and two assists in the win over the Rivermen, said the streak is a team effort, but isn’t the focus in the locker room. “There’s not just one person who con-

WITHOUT A PADDLE, Penticton Vees goalie Zachary Driscoll was at the mercy of Prince George Spruce Kings forward Braiden Epp who scored on the play as defenceman David Eccles watched. The Vees won 5-2 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The next night, the Vees defeated the Langley Rivermen 4-3 and will host the West Kelowna Warriors on Wicked Wednesday. The Vees have won the first two games of the season series against West Kelowna.

tributes to it, it’s a team game and 22 men in that locker room contributed to this streak,” Jost said. “We’re not too focused on that, we’re just focused on going out there every night and working hard, playing our building.” -written with files from Dale Boyd.

Vees notes: Alumni Troy Stecher, playing for the University of North Dakota, has been named National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Defenceman of the Week for his performance in North Dakota’s non-conference series with Bemidji State last weekend.

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Stecher scored the game-winning goal midway through the third period turning a 2-2 tie into a 5-2 home win for top-ranked UND. One night earlier, Stecher dished out a pair of assists in a 4-4 overtime tie in Bemidji. Stecher leads all NCHC defencemen in points, five through the first four games.

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Steam closer to Coyotes

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WHO’S GETTING IT — Penticton bantam forward Logan Anderson-Fraser attempts to pick up the rebound ahead of Kelowna defender Ethan Hrasko in front of goalie Chase Copeland during Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association rec division action Sunday at Memorial Arena. Penticton downed the visitors by a 7-1 margin.

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Maggie performs well in festival Western News Staff

Princess Margaret field hockey teams combined to go 3-2-3 at Oliver’s Fall Festival last weekend. Team Maggie and Mustangs represented the school. Team Maggie won twice and tied twice. They opened with a 1-1 draw against the Mt.Boucherie Bears. Belle Grant scored the lone goal. Taking on Castlegar’s Stanley Humphries Rockettes, the teams battle to a scoreless draw. Emily Trupp was strong in goal. In their third game game against Surrey’s Clayton Heights, they earned a 2-0 win. Madison Cook scored on a penalty corner, while Sylvia Barnett scored the Mustangs’ first penalty stroke. Trupp earned her second shutout. In their final match against Surrey’s Enver Creek Cougars, they won 1-0. Grant was the lone scorer, though the line of Makeena Hartmann, Cook and Jamie Lezard created several

chances. The Mustangs started with a 3-0 loss to Trail’s J.L. Crowe 1 Hawks. In their second game, they shutout Kootenay’s Trafalgar 4-0. Kyla Egli scored twice, while Brooke Scott and Maron Linnman scored once each. Kassidy Funk earned the shutout. In their third game, the Hawks’ second team defeated the Mustangs 2-0 and in their final match against Kelowna’s KLO, Funk was strong in a scoreless game. Co-coach Brenda Kelley said there was a lot of improvement offensively and defensively. The Fall Festival featured 14 teams from around B.C. with a focus for teams to see others from different areas. Now the Mustangs will prepare for the valley championship on Oct. 26 in Kelowna. Along with Kelowna and the Mustangs, Okanagan Mission, Oliver, Summerland and Pen High will play.

Lakers top volleyball standings Western News Staff

The Pen High 10s sit atop the standings of the Junior Boys Volleyball League. The Lakers are 4-0 and have won eight sets losing only one. On Thursday at Princess Margaret, the Lakers

swept Princeton Secondary 25-16 and 25-9. The Lakers also defeated Princess Margaret in two close sets, 25-22 and 25-23. The Lakers 9s are 1-3 having won four of their 10 sets. They too swept PSS 25-17 and 2523, then defeated Summerland Secondary 2-1, losing the first set 25-17

and bouncing back 25-23 and 25-13. Princess Margaret is 2-2, having won four of their nine sets. They swept Southern Okanagan Secondary 25-16 and 25-19, then losing to the Laker 10s. Full story can be found at www.pentictonwesternnews.com/ sports.

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CAITLYN KOWAL of the KISU swim club does a backstroke as part of a 100 metre Individual Medley at the KISU Iron Pentathlon, held Oct. 16-18 at the Penticton Community Centre. Kowal finished it in one minute, 41.59 seconds. Below, Brooklyn Follestad gets in position for her next event. She finished second in the 50-m fly. Steve Kidd/Western News

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Kiara Louw, 13, of the KISU swim club is a hard worker. Her coach was happy to see her reach A standard times, which she did in six events. She said the meet boosted her confidence and said her performance helped her to believe in herself. Her goal is to get A times in all her swims, and try for a 3A time. Last year she didn’t get any A standard times.

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Tina Hoeben’s wish was granted over the weekend at the Penticton Community Centre. The KISU swim coach wanted a meet victory and her swimmers delivered to claim the Barnett Construction Triple Pentathlon. KISU topped the Kamloops Classic club, 5,100plus points compared to 3,700. “That was great. It was really good for them to start off the season that way,” said Hoeben. Heading into the weekend, Hoeben talked about the meet being used as a benchmark. “I think there is lots of room for improvement. It was good to see that,” she said. Among the swimmers who had great performances were Aspen Benn, Ava Wall, Marlee Caruso, Thomas Caruso, Ashley McMillan and Justin Fotherby. Older swimmers such as Tyler Wall and Jaren LeFranc also had strong meets. Benn, 10, placed in the top-10 for all her events. Others with top 10 finishes in all their events were Marlee Caruso, 12, Thomas Caruso, nine, Fotherby, 12, McMillan, 11, Andreas Nordlund, 10 and Ava Wall, 10. Sean Peters, 10,

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whose best time improvement was in the 400 IM in which he chopped 26.85 seconds. “I got two more AAA times. I have six 3A now.” Thomas missed his goal by one. His other goal was to complete the 200 IM in less than three minutes, but finished four seconds shy. Ava said she felt fast in the water. Competing against the other swim-

mers was easy for her because she is still in the 10 and under category. She was most pleased with her performances in the 200-m freestyle, in which she cut 22 seconds from her time, the 400 IM, cutting 22.66 seconds and the 200-m backstroke, cutting 26.73 seconds. Theresa Zunich, coach of KISU’s 11 and under group, said her swimmers were amazing. She had

them focus on the 200-m fly and 400 IM, events that some of them fear. “They went ahead and did it, they took charge,” she said. Adding to the excitement of the results for Hoeben is the fact it came against a strong field. She felt they matched up well against the other swimmers. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Bad Tattoo is reconnecting with its Mexican roots on Nov. 1, as it launches its tasteful Day of the Dead event. Inspired by one of the largest and most celebrated holidays in Mexico, Bad Tattoo is transforming its brewery facility into an authentic Mexican-style arena. Decorated with vibrant flowers and colourful candles, the space is designed to replicate the beautiful altars that are erected by family members in Mexico to celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones. Refreshments and a pizza buffet will be enjoyed to Latin beats mixed by a local DJ. This is an opportunity to be the first to pair unique Mexicanstyle pizzas created especially for Dia de Los Muertos, includ-

ing Mole Chicken and Nacho pizzas, with two new brews. Attracting craft beer enthusiasts aged 19 plus, guests are encouraged to dress to theme with festive Halloween-style embellishments. Guests will have the opportunity to unleash their spirit through the medium of face painting. “We believe Mexican culture is one of the most fascinating cultures worldwide, so we’ve given the new beers Spanish names,” said Lewis. “A big part of traditional tattoo culture is skeletons and skulls, which coincides with the essence of this Mexican holiday. By combining the two, we created a fun and unique event that is a celebration of life.”

The Dia de Los Muertos event will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Nov. 1. Tickets are priced at $42 and can be purchased by calling 250-4938686 or visiting Bad Tattoo at 169 Estabrook Ave. The ticket price includes a snifter of Dia Cerveza Fuerte, a pizza buffet, face painting, an inside peak of how Dia is made and a complementary bottle of Dia de Los Muertos Cerveza Fuerte. Bad Tattoo’s labels are uniquely designed. All labels symbolize the brewery’s brand essence of tattoo culture. Artist Jesse Guns designed the labels for both the Dia de Los Muertos Cerveza Fuerte and La Resurrección, which feature a skull and elegant skeleton character.

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The Darkling oatmeal stout from Cannery Brewing certainly fits this bill of people turning to darker and richer beer as the dark evenings of fall become longer. This brew is the latest limited release beer in the Artisan Creations series from Cannery Brewing. Like the other beers in Cannery Brewing’s Artisan Creations series, the Darkling label is an artistic creation designed to match the artistry of the beer. The Darkling name was inspired by a line from Lord Byron’s famous poem, Darkness — ‘The bright sun was extinuish’d, and the stars did wander darkling in the eternal space.’

“Poetry and beer go hand in hand ... The balance and rhythm in both creates a seamless artistry that rolls over your palate and lingers, waiting to be deciphered,” said Ross Thompson, head brewer. “At 5.5 per cent alc./vol. and with 30 IBU’s, our Darkling oatmeal stout balances smooth mouth feel with bittersweet roasted flavours to brighten the blackest of days or the darkest of Lord Byron’s poems. We were thrilled to work again with the very talented Okanagan-based artist and designer Myron Campbell to design this dark yet impactful label. Myron is a professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, a Governor General’s Gold Medal award winner and a true lover of craft beers,” said Thomp-

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Bad Tattoo Brewing is bringing two new limited edition craft beers to life on Nov. 1 at its Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. Bad Tattoo has applied an uncommon brewing technique of using Tennessee Whiskey barrels to brew one of its beers. “We’re only releasing 1,200 bottles of the 2015 Dia de Los Muertos Cerveza Fuerte and 600 bottles of Dia de Los Muertos La Resurrección,” said Martin Lewis, manager at Bad Tattoo. “Last year we sold out in just over a month and we expect to sellout in under a month this year.” Designed to interact with the residual Tennessee Whiskey in barrels, Bad Tattoo’s uncommon brewing technique infuses Dia de Los Muertos La Resurrección with notes of dried fruits and warming spices, and will offer the palate underlying flavours of bourbon, oak, vanilla and toasted coconut. Craft beer enthusiasts will soon be able to enjoy the two new dark and flavourful Belgian-style Quadrupel beers. Continuing its pioneering spirit, Bad Tattoo’s La Resurrección is Penticton’s first beer to be aged in Tennessee Whiskey barrels. It has an overall strong, smooth and rich taste. Bad Tattoo’s second release, the Dia de Los Muertos Cerveza Fuerte, offers notes of dried fruits, dates and prunes in the nose. Bad Tattoo will individually bottle both in special wax sealed bottles.

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South Main Drop-in Centre has 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., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] 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. 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. 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 pro-

ceeds to the local hospital and hospice. Donations welcome. 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. elkS cluB haS a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. 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.

THURSDAY October 22

penticton tune-agerS orcheStra practice with conductor Gordon Dawson on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Shatford Centre 760 Main St. Over 50 and play a musical instrument? Come and check

us out, or call Gordon at 250-492-9844.[091s] royal canaDian legion branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., crib at 7 p.m., 502 Martin St. Fitness Friends Ladies Fitness class at 10:30 a.m., 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., improver line dance at 1 p.m. and introductory ukelele at 2 p.m.[th] anavetS haS Wing specials from 3 to 6 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. 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.

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October 23 friDay Social Dance with Aaron Halliday at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. SMartShopper iS Donating proceeds from coffee sales between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 23 to the Penticton Soupateria Society. Please stop in at Smartshopper, 232 Main St.[1023p] 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. eagleS cluB haS Friday Night Live dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome. South Main Dropin Centre has Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Annual General Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m.[fr] anavetS haS their kitchen open from noon to 4 p.m., mixed doubles at 7 p.m. Karaoke with Candy at 7:30 p.m. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has fish and chips lunch at 11:30 a.m. Steak or rib dinner 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.[109c] 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 sup-

port sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.[fr] the oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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] alcoholicS anonyMouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. Friends group meets at Bethel Church at 7:30 p.m., 945 Main St. The Summerland group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement.

UPCOMING EVENTS the penticton puBlic Library invites everyone to a fabulous family movie, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the library auditorium. This

event is free and open to all ages. For more information, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library.[1024p] the penticton legion Ladies Auxiliary have a Fall Tea in the hall, 502 Martin St., from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 24. There will be sandwiches and lots of yummy sweets, huge bake sale, 50/50, custom jewelry table, raffles with a lot of prizes and a door prize. Tickets are $ 5.[1024p] penticton lionS texaS Hold’em charity poker tournament with a $1,000 prize pool. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 in The Copper Mug,.[1025p] BriDge tournaMent at the Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport St., on Oct. 25 with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. Bring your own partner. Contact Fern at 250-498-6453 for more info.[1025p] BuilDing a DeMentiafrienDly community, starting the conversation at the Ramada Inn, 1050 Eckhardt Ave. West. at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27, with speakers Laurie Myres, Dr. Elizabeth Watters, Toni Boot and others.

COURAGE REMEMBERED HONOURING OUR VETERANS

The Penticton Western News is honouring and is in search of pictures of yourself, your family, loved ones, or friends who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s Peacekeeping Missions. On Friday, November 6, the Penticton Western News, with the generous support of the local business community, will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada’s call in time of need by publishing a very special pictorial section honouring our veterans.

Please make sure photos are clearly marked with your name and address so we can return them to you. We can reproduce black and white or colour photos of almost any size; however, we do require an original. We cannot reproduce photocopies of pictures. Mail or bring your photos before Thursday, October 29th, 2015 and completed write-up to:

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We will run as many photos as possible, but space is limited. Those individuals whose photos have been submitted, but for whatever reason are unable to be reproduced and do not run, will be named in our special “Honour Roll.” The Penticton Western News would like to thank participating businesses and families of veterans for their assistance in the publication of this very special section. Advertisers: please call Display Advertising at 250-492-3636 for information on how to be included in this event.

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Passed away in peace at home with his loving wife of 46 years at his side. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Eva Jane; son, Steven (Wendy); daughters, Eva Elizabeth (Derek) and Ann-Marie (Jason); grandchildren, Caitlyn, Courtney, Mercedies, Brandie and William; great grandson, Miles as well as nieces, Tonia (Wayne) and Glenda (Marty); nephew, David and sister in law, Lynn Bell. Steven worked for five years at Con Mine, N.W.T., 37 years at Weyerhaeuser and then Walmart for two years. A Celebration of Steven’s Life will take place Friday, October 23 – 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1130 Carmi Ave., Penticton with visitation taking place from 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Kathy Naskrecki of Penticton, beloved wife of Ted Naskrecki. Kathy was born Kataryzna Sliwinska in Bachorzec (Ba-Hor-Zets) Poland, a village near Przemysl in Eastern Poland (near the Ukranian border). Kathy’s first marriage to Jospeh Kuflowski took place in April of 1948 in Germany. Joseph & Kathy had two sons, John & Jim E. They came to Canada in 1955 and Kathy was granted Canadian Citizenship in 1961. Her marriage to Joseph ended in 1969, so she raised her two boys in Toronto. In 1984, Olga Kanis introduced her to studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Toronto Polish congregation, and she made her dedication to Jehovah on February 23, 1985. In 1987, she was introduced to Ted Naskrecki in Toronto and eventually married Ted on December 17, 1988 and moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Soon after they moved to Penticton and purchased 164 Phoenix Avenue, where they have lived until recently. At the time of her death, Kathy was a resident of the Hamlets. The family sends its thanks to the nurses and staff of the Hamlets, also to Dr. Leona Harries, who saw Kathy through her many health challenges. Thanks also to Lesley Luff of Credible Cremations for her services. Besides her husband Ted Naskrecki, Kathy Naskrecki is survived by Sister Sophie Walton of Toronto, Ontario, Son John Kane (name change from Kuflowski) of Mississauga, Ontario, Grandson Cory Kane, and 2 great-grandchildren, Mississauga, Ontario, Son Jim E. Kuflowski and his wife Margaret of Mississauga, Ontario, Grand-daughter Diane Kuflowski & 2 great grandchildren of Abbotsford, BC. There will be a Memorial at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 24 for those who wish to join in remembering Kathy. It will be held in the West Side auditorium of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 30 Roy Avenue (across Warren Ave. from Cherry Lane Shopping Centre). The Memorial discourse will be delivered by Edwin (Bud) Ramey, a long-time minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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Furniture Double sized sofa bed, cocoa brown, $300 obo, (250)4909086

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An elderly man who made an impression on many downtown business owners has died, and with no immediate family available those businesses are now planning a celebration of his life. LeAnne Jakubeit, coowner and operator of the Grooveyard, would often see Gordon Kennedy in the morning while walking her dogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always bump into him,â&#x20AC;? Jakubeit said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He would always stop and chat and lots of times he would help me shovel my sidewalk. He was a little rough around the edges, but he always had a kind word and was always very encouraging to me.â&#x20AC;? Kennedy died on Oct. 3 at 75 years old in hospital, and Jakubeit was able to join him during his final days. Kennedy was known to love sunbathing, and could be seen downtown with his customized cart doing his bottle route or helping out downtown businesses with small tasks like sweeping storefronts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never wanted to take anything for free, he was a very, very proud man. He had some tough times and no one really knows a lot about his past,â&#x20AC;? Jakubeit said. Unable to track down any living relatives, Jakubeit said she and other downtown merchants who were touched by Kennedy are now planning a cel-

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