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Parents Plea Dan Walton
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One parent advisory committee is demanding the Okanagan Skaha School District take all elementary schools off the chopping block if it decides to go ahead with closures. “We’re hoping that the school district recognizes how important our elementary schools are and maybe consider what it would look like if we don’t touch any of them,” said Riley Gettens, PAC member at West Bench Elementary. The West Bench Elementary PAC released a report looking at the negative health and social impacts that could result from closure, and illustrating an optimistic outlook of potential growth in the area. “If every parent in the district said ‘don’t close schools,’ then are we prepared to have large classes; not have any support for students who need extra support; not have any supply budget; maybe not have library assistance; not have bussing; not have counselling services,” said superintendent Wendy Hyer. Attached in an email sent to trustees, the PAC requested “that all possible elementary school closures be removed from options prior to the Nov. 19, Public Consultation Think Tank meeting.” Removing certain options is a decision the board would have to make, and because their next meeting isn’t until after Nov. 19, Hyer said it’s very unlikely the board will remove options prior to the public consultation. “And it’s probably very unlikely that the board would do that prior to making their final decision (on Jan. 20) because they’ve laid out a consultation process to guide their work and they’re going to probably see the process through,” Hyer said. The think tank meeting on Nov. 19 is the second of eight public consultations involving possible closures and consolidation. There were initially six options presented to the public, and two more were added last week. Aside from the status quo option, the district hasn’t pitched any other avenues which will result in all elementary schools staying open, though the possibility of combining options also exists. Gettens hopes no schools in the district will be forced to close, but if budgetary pressures prove to be too strong, she
NEWS NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN PENTICTON WESTERN We’re hoping that the school district recognizes how important our elementary schools are ... — Riley Gettens
would prefer changes be made to middle and high schools. “When we’re talking about little 5 or 6-year-old kids, it’s really great for them to be in their neighbourhood, have a sense of belonging and be a part of where they live,” she said. Gettens has one child attending West Bench and another who just reached Grade 6 and now rides the bus to Skaha Lake Middle School. “He loves it, he loves getting on the bus. He’s 11 so he’s ready for it, and he has coping skills – he knows what to do if he misses the bus.” Hyer said the district will be basing its decision upon a criteria that was presented at an Oct. 26 meeting along with the initial six option, though she also said “anything and everything that people say will be considered.” The West Bench PAC’s report mentions the near proximity of the privatelyrun Outma Sqilx’w Cultural School, citing it as an alternative education option. Andrea Garriott, principal at Concordia Lutheran School, a privately-run Christian school, said since possibility of closures has become public, some parents have been inquiring about registration for next September. “Normally we don’t have inquiries for the upcoming school year until the spring,” Garriott said. Garriott said many parents value the small class sizes at Concordia (maximum 15), and while it is a Christian school, students don’t have to identify as Christian to attend. The Nov. 19 public consultation takes place at Queens Park Elementary at 7:15 p.m. Full details can be found through sd67.bc.ca by following the ‘From Challenge to Opportunity’ link.
Jersey day — Ivan McLelland stands over his commemorative 1955 world championship jersey between Penticton peewee team members Ben LeFranc (left) and Brennan Nelson at Memorial arena. McLelland, the goalie for the 1955 Vees champions, will be the special guest Friday (Nov. 20) with Belle Grant at the Penticton Minor Hockey association Peewee Tier 2 Tournament and Jersey day at Memorial. People wearing their favourite jersey who bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank will have a chance to win prizes. Festivities will get underway at 5 p.m.
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A theft from the See Ya Later Ranch in Okanagan Falls was quickly tracked by police leading to two arrests as RCMP continue to work on the string of thefts and break-ins in South Okanagan communities. Police received reports on the morning of Nov. 13 that three quads had been taken from the ranch at 2575 Green Lake Rd. Police were able to track the GPS units in the quads to the suspects a short distance away and two arrests were made, which are currently awaiting approval of charges. Police reported that one of the suspects had recently been released from jail and is a repeat offender. “(GPS) is a good theft deterrent if you are able to,” said Rick Dellebuur, RCMP media spokesperson. “We are losing a lot of quads out there. (It helps) if a person is able to put some type of a GPS on it to track them.” A rash of thefts occurring in the Okanagan Falls area and further south in Oliver may be attributable to repeat offenders being released from custody according to RCMP. “We are having a number of break-ins and that, especially in the south. The OK Falls, Oliver area,” Dellebuur said. “Some of it stems from some of the people who got sent away this spring are now back into our communities.” Police are focusing their efforts, however Dellebuur said co-operation with residents increasing security to protect their property will help stem the tide. “People have to take steps to protect their property. We’re still getting vehicles stolen because people are leaving their keys in the ignition,” Dellebuur said. “We’re certainly trying to work on some of these prolific (offenders) and catch some of these prolific (offenders), but at the same time people have to take certain steps.” Dellebuur said se-
curing property is even more important with Christmas season upon us, noting that thieves are aware people are stocking up on expensive gifts.
Man tries to carjack a police car
A would-be carjacker from Penticton picked the wrong vehicle to target in Surrey. On Nov. 9 at 6:25 p.m. two on-duty Surrey RCMP plainclothes officers were stopped in an unmarked police car when they were approached by a male who had unsavoury plans for the car and its occupants. Needing a quick ride, the suspect grabbed one of the undercover police officers from the driver’s seat and tried to pull him out of the vehicle in an attempt to steal the car. The Mounties identified themselves as RCMP and nabbed the man. Kyle Blair Berg, a 25-year-old Penticton resident, was arrested in connection with the incident. Berg also had a warrant in Penticton for wearing a disguise with intent. Berg remains in police custody and faces possible new charges of robbery and breach of probation, along with the warrant. “This had the potential to be a frightening incident and we are thankful that our officers were in the right place at the right time,” said Cpl. Scotty Schumann. “The suspect got the ride he wanted, but probably not to the location he was hoping for.”
Main Street thefts
Rocks were used to break the windows of cars along Main Street on the morning of Nov. 13 with the intent to steal items inside. Surveillance cameras from area businesses identified the suspect, who police say is known to them. However, the suspect has yet to be arrested.
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The legal challenge filed by the Save Skaha Park Society is still in the works, but progress is slow as they await There were severa response from the City of Penticton. al unsubstantiated According to the allegations or society, the city and Trio Marine Group assertions made in have not responded those claims ... to the Notice of Civil Claim the society — Andrew Jakubeit filed on Sept. 25 in B.C. Supreme Court. Under normal processes, defendants are given three weeks to file a response. According to a release issued by the society this week, their lawyer said Trio’s lack of response is not a concern. “He stresses that what is important is that Trio has been given an opportunity to participate; whether they do so or not is of no material concern to SSPS,” reads the release. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said they were granted an extension and are close to being ready to file their response. “There were several unsubstantiated allegations or assertions made in those claims, and several bullets to those claims, that staff and legal counsel needed time to respond to or refute,” said Jakubeit. According to the Save Skaha Park release, the city’s legal counsel has been in communication with their lawyer and the society is not objecting to the extension. “A delayed response by the defendants will not negatively impact the strength of our case, nor will it add to our costs,” reads the release, adding that the society’s advisory group continues research to identify additional evidence to support their claim.
By next spring, Lakawanna Park is going to have an entirely new look. Gordon Ferguson, who holds the lease on the concession in the park, submitted a proposal to Penticton City Council this week to not only upgrade the concession building but give the entire park a makeover. “The current condition of the building can best be described as awful,” said Ferguson. “The interior and exterior are falling apart. Lakawanna Park deserves better.” Ferguson’s concept shows the concession with a new facade, and the park with more plantings and outdoor caféstyle seating areas. The overall look, he said, was inspired by the Grand Floridian at Disneyworld in Florida. “This beachfront, boardwalk and park-themed concession will be one we can all get excited about,” said Ferguson. “The grounds will be manufactured to perfection, the building and seating will be impeccably clean, fresh and welcoming.” The existing children’s park and splash pad won’t be affected by the upgrades, he added. “I am proposing that I foot the bill for the upgrade to this city-owned park and the building, pending satisfactory terms
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LAKAWANNA PARK, as lease holder Gordon Ferguson would like to see it developed. A proposal is in front of city council to upgrade the concession and entire park.
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with the city,” said Ferguson. City council was impressed with the scope of Ferguson’s vision and voted to direct staff to work with him to develop a more detailed plan and agreement. “It looks like we are going to have one of the most outstanding concessions anywhere in Western Canada,” said Coun. Max Picton. The concession will remain seasonal, with about 125 seats. Ferguson said he plans to battle everything Mother Nature can throw at him to extend the season as long as he can,
with a combination of misters, heaters and wind blockers. Ferguson also has plans to elevate the food available at the concession with burgers sourced from local cattle and chickens, house-made and house-cut french fries, daily baked brioche buns and homemade ice cream treats as well as acquiring a liquor licence to serve local beers and wines. Many of the ideas, according to Ferguson, came from residents living around the park and other visitors to a pair of open houses he held at the end of October.
Ferguson said holding those two sessions to talk to the community in advance of finalizing his plans was the best decision he made, and found that people he talked to were eager to see improvements to the park and building. That approach drew praise from Coun. Tarik Sayeed, who approved of Ferguson’s communications style. “I watched it closely and have learnt a lot from you,” Sayeed told him. “Thank you for reminding us how it should be done, by involving the citizens.”
Jail for man who robbed youth by knifepoint near theatre Dale Boyd
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Robbing four youth at knifepoint in an alley outside the Landmark Cinemas in Penticton has landed a Penticton man in jail. Kody Joseph Jack, 28, was sentenced to eight months in jail on Nov. 16 in Penticton Provincial Court after being convicted at trial in August of three counts of robbery and one count of uttering threats. On July 19, 2014 Jack approached four youth outside of the Landmark Cinemas and pulled a knife on them, holding the knife
up to the face of one youth and taking small amounts of cash, an iPhone and a BC Care Card from the group. He then told one of the youth that he would “find him and kill him” if he told anybody about the robbery. Jack was later found on Fairview Road by police with a knife in his pants pocket. He was initially released on a promise to appear, but spent 20 days in jail after consuming alcohol, which breached his bail terms, twice. Crown counsel said the robbery had a profound impact on the victims and victim impact statements written by the youth were cited at
the sentencing hearing. One youth said he was “scared to go out at night” while another said they were “stressed and distant” in the days following the robbery and that he could not go out at night in fear of seeing Jack. A Gladue Report, which takes in to account the systematic difficulties faced by those with indigenous ancestry, was prepared for the sentencing outlining a “chaotic and abusive upbringing” for Jack including alcoholism and abusive relationships his mother would enter, forcing him to leave her care at a young age. Psychological reports indicated
that Jack suffered from ADHD and depression and Jack’s defence counsel Robert Maxwell said that he was on a drunken bender before committing the robbery. “The Gladue (report) is very real, and this is very important,” Maxwell said. “He was so drunk he couldn’t remember doing any of this.” Maxwell called into question poignancy of the victim impact statements as well, noting they were “finely written for young men with grammar structure problems.” “They went and saw the show after they got robbed,” Maxwell said of the four victims.
Jack apologized for his actions before Judge Gail Sinclair handed down his sentence. “I feel really bad. I would like to apologize to those kids,” Jack said. “Sorry for what they had to go through, them and their families.” Judge Sinclair said he had to balance the circumstances of Jack’s upbringing, however he noted “I have to take into account this was a robbery.” “There has to be imprisonment because of the nature of this offence and the impact to the victims.” Jack also received two years probation and a 10-year firearms prohibition.
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Decision delayed on Three Gables vacant lot Steve Kidd
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Penticton city council has again delayed a decision on a proposal that would see the site of the former Three Gables Hotel cleaned up a little. Council was cool to
the idea of turning the long vacant lot into a partially finished parking area when it first came before them in August, and remained cool to the developed plan brought forward on Nov. 16. Coun. Tarik Sayeed went as far to call the
proposal “appalling” and suggested that if council were to approve it, they would be letting the landowner realize maximum potential from the property with minimal investment. He felt more could, and should, be done with the land.
“This land is full of opportunities that can benefit the owner, the neighbours and others,” said Sayeed. The series of lots that make up the site have been vacant for 16 years, ever since the Three Gables Hotel burned down. In August, landowner
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Raj Randhawa came before council pleading for a variance allowing him to turn the lots, which face onto the 400 block of Main Street, into a formal parking area without meeting the usual standards of a paved surface, landscaping and irrigation. Randhawa argued that if he were forced to follow the full regulations, it would make the properties less attractive to prospective developers than it already was. Under the proposal, Randhawa would not have to pave the lot, but would need to grade, level and treat the surface along with lighting the area and improving the three-metre landscaped section currently in place. Kerri Milton, executive director of the Downtown Penticton Association, spoke on behalf of Randhawa, who did not attend the Nov. 16 meeting. Milton said a number of nearby businesses support the unsurfaced parking lot proposal, preferring that option to the current unattractive condition of the site. “They just wanted to see it cleaned up,” she said. “There are a variety of business down there that are looking forward to having access to a parking lot nearby.” Coun. Judy Sentes said she had a different impression of how the business owners viewed the proposal.
Penticton city council has delayed a decision that would see a vacant lot where the three Gables Hotel once stood get cleaned up.
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“Their anguish is the condition that has been there for 16 years. I get the impression that this is not their first choice of what could be happening there, but they see it as their only option,” said Sentes. “A fear that some of them shared with me is that upon approval, the particular proponent in this case will never do anything other than a parking lot.” Sentes proposed that if council were to approve the variances Randhawa requested, that the permission to use the site as a parking lot be time-limited, to encourage the owner to continue pursuing a more suitable development for Main Street. Milton relayed an offer from the owner to sell both his proper-
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ties in the area, quoting from an email. “If the council is not for it, please put on the table that if they are interested in buying the property to put a development on that site, they can have it, they can have both Main Street and Martin Street as well. I will move the liquor store, I have no issues with that,” Milton read from Randhawa’s email. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said the city has no plans, at the moment, to take Randhawa up on his offer. Council voted to send the matter back to staff for more information about a temporary use permit option, with Couns. Max Picton, Helena Konanz and Campbell Watt opposed to the deferment.
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Complete Christmas Dinner for $2.00 We need your help to serve hot meals to the less fortunate people in the Penticton area this Christmas season.
For just $2.00, you can provide a hot meal. Please mail your gift today. executive directOr manisha Willms of the OSnS child and Youth development centre talks with cohost mare mcHale at the end of the telethon.
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Again this year hearts and wallets were opened to the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre Shaw Share-a-Smile Telethon. When the final figures were tallied at the end of the 36th annual event, including the online auction, the numbers came in at over $50,000. “It went so well today, better than we could have hoped,” said a tired but happy executive director Manisha Willms after the studio lights dimmed. “We had so many volunteers that fed people, took donations, processed donations, ran the auction and we exceeded our expectations and couldn’t be more pleased. “To get $50,000 will make a huge difference to not only the programming and the number of kids we can serve but the quality of materials we have to do our work.” During the show, which was broadcast live on Shaw and streamed online, viewers had an opportunity to see exactly what kinds of services are provided to young clients and their families from Princeton to Summerland. Among those people was radio personality Mare McHale who hosted the telethon with Randy Farmer. Mare’s son Thomas has received help at the centre since last year and has already shown dra-
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Student camera operators taylor Pankratz (front) and alice James at work in the main studio of the OSnS child and Youth development centre. Below left: capt. Ken Younghusband of Penticton Fire rescue was just one of the many volunteers who spent time on the telephone during the telethon which raised over $50,000.
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matic improvement. “It’s just so encouraging to see how far he’s come and how far he’s going to go,” said Mare previously. “Without them (OSNS) now we would be absolutely lost.” The not-for-profit organization provides individualized, integrated services for children with developmental needs and includes therapeutic, developmental services to over 700 kids annually. Prior to the telethon Willms was reluctant to set a goal, saying instead how important every dollar received during their largest fundraising event of the year is. “Every donation puts us ahead of the game and what was amazing is the number of people who were calling in with donations
from $10 to $500 to $1,000. They all matter and they’re all equal, especially when people are doing what they can to help,” she said. “We have over 100 children on the waiting list which is not right and all of this money will go a long ways to alleviating that.” About 90 businesses this year donated gifts for the raffle which brought in over $10,000. One of the largest single donations came from Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. whose staff members also manned the telephones to accept donations. Longtime supporters of the OSNS, Gateway promised to match each dollar raised by the team during their time on the phones. They were able to collect $3,385 but in the end Gateway decided to top that up by an additional $5,000 for a total of $8,385. “The OSNS does such great work within our community which is why we choose to help as much as we can,” said Jerry Pokorny, Gateway executive general manager. The telethon is the largest single fundraiser for the centre each year and is a critical part of getting the necessary dollars to meet its operating budget.
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EDITORIAL Time to come together Not to downgrade our own Prime Minister’s comments on the Paris attacks, but U.S. president Barack Obama summed up the situation best when he said it wasn’t just an attack on on Paris or on France, but on all of humanity. That leaves us with the question, what should humanity’s response be? The French military has already started bombing ISIS strongholds in reprisal, but there has more individual retaliation as well. Since the terrorist attacks Friday, a Peterborough, Ont. mosque was set on fire and a Muslim woman attacked on the streets of Toronto, her hijab torn off, beaten and robbed. No doubt there have been similar incidents in countries all round the globe. While the anger behind these kind of attacks only serve to bring our societies down to the level of the terrorists. ISIS leaders and spokespeople have called for exactly this kind of action on the part of their followers, to kill disbelievers. “Especially the spiteful and filthy French or an Australian, or a Canadian, or any other disbeliever from the disbelievers waging war,” said ISIS spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani in Sept. 2014. Surely we can rise above that kind of indiscriminate hatred. We are not suggesting that there aren’t ISIS sympathizers in Canada. If there were any innocents who believed that, the shootings last year on Parliament Hill destroyed that idea. Nor should we be treating ISIS, and its sympathizers, with loving kindness and understanding. The Paris attacks show this conflict is beyond any hope of reason or negotiation. The world needs to come together and deal with ISIS decisively. Just as Obama said, this was an attack on humanity, humanity needs to deal with the perpetrators of this horrific act as a whole. But that doesn’t mean that all Muslims in PENTICTON Canada are WESTERN supportive of ISIS’s goals. No race, no ethnicity, no religion can claim that all members share the same goals. Even Christian religions have their share of violent fundamentalists: the Westboro Baptist Church, for example. But individual attacks like those in Ontario only serve to spread the hatred.
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Green shift returns, goes global We will soon learn what Premier Christy Clark and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have in mind for Canada’s renewed effort to influence climate change. As they prepare to join the 40,000 people jetting to Paris for the next big United Nations summit to deal with human impact on the world’s weather, here is some context for what is to come in December and beyond. Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion served as environment minister under former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin. Then, as Liberal leader, Dion’s proposed “green shift” carbon tax was pivotal only in ending his leadership. With a majority government this time, he promises the entire federal cabinet will be involved. Dion gave a revealing interview to The Globe and Mail last week about his experi-
ence in government. “The old system was to give the file of the environment to the minister of the environment and say, ‘deal with it, be the hero of the environment groups, but don’t bother us because we have jobs to create and an economy to grow’,” Dion said. “That will not work.” It certainly didn’t work, which is not surprising since Dion is admitting the Liberals considered the environment ministry a mere public relations tool. This was the period when Canada signed on to the Kyoto Protocol, then pretended to care about it as the United States rejected it in a unanimous vote of Congress. We now understand more about those environmental groups, most funded by U.S. billionaires to target the Canadian oil and gas industry while the U.S. booms. Their tactics were on
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display in the defeat of the Keystone XL oil pipeline to the U.S., with arguments that even President Barack Obama acknowledged were exaggerated. Dion’s ill-fated “green shift” wasn’t just about greenhouse gases. He intended to impose a national carbon tax and use the proceeds to eliminate child poverty. This concept is back, on a global scale. If you’ve been to the movies lately, you may have seen a slick animated commercial sponsored by the UN, featuring animals running the
world from the seats of the General Assembly. “We have a plan,” trumpets the elegant llama at the podium, not only to fix climate change but to eliminate poverty as well. One problem with Kyoto was that it left emerging economies like China and India untouched. And while Canada endures false allegations of subsidizing fossil fuels, actual subsidies are huge in petrostates like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Indonesia, where gasoline sells on average at a third of Canadian prices. China and India’s carbon emissions have about tripled since the Kyoto public relations gesture in 1997. That growth is one reason why Canada’s share of global emissions has now fallen to below two per cent. Here in B.C., Clark intends to unveil her “Climate 2.0” plan be-
fore heading to Paris. We’ll see if it includes another increase in B.C.’s vaunted carbon tax, which now translates to about seven cents on a litre of gasoline. Even without carbon taxes, about a third of the pump price Canadians pay is federal, provincial and local tax. In Metro Vancouver, it’s closer to 40 per cent. In Venezuela, a big winner in the Keystone XL decision, gas sells for around two cents a litre. The B.C. government admits its postcarbon tax reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was largely due to the global recession of 2008-09. Now with crude oil at historic low prices, B.C.’s carbon tax is a weak signal lost in the noise of a worldwide glut of oil and gas. Tom Fletcher is the legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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letters Four major issues the city should have thought of Since looking into the city’s process on the 29-year controversial lease of Skaha Park more closely, I find the process was poorly administrated. History: Back in 2002, council put forward a park amendment bylaw which would have allowed the construction of a second hotel on Okanagan waterfront. The amendment was strongly protested by a group of residents under the banner POP — Protect Our Parks. The zoning amendment was withdrawn but POP appealed for a right to vote on any future similar use of public parks. The appeal was heard and a referendum question on a new parks bylaw was put to
the voters in the municipal elections of 2002. All the city parks were listed in the referendum, which brought in parks bylaw 2002-42. The question therefore is prior to entering into negotiations with Trio, did the administration seek out a legal opinion on the history and intent of bylaw 2002-42? I have not seen any evidence that they did. Back in 2002-2003 a protocol agreement was signed between the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) and the city. The intent of that agreement was to strengthen the city’s relations with the PIB on any issue that may impact each parties interest i.e. land use. The PIB had every right
to intervene into the negotiations between the city and Trio, because, the First Nations have had an historical relationship with Okanagan and Skaha Lake (Dog Lake) for hundreds of years. The city should have recognized that historical connection under the protocol agreement before entering into any negotiations with Trio. Now they are in a situation where the PIB could challenge the city’s right to disturb what the PIB claim is a historical First Nations site. Could this result in litigation if the PIB prevent the lease from going ahead? The city administration should have sent out for an independent
audit to demonstrate to council, whether the projected returns for the city put forward by Trio would warrant giving them a 29-year lease. Specifically, the financial returns versus the loss of park land? Of note, the lease signed by the mayor in August of this year estimated returns on the lease done in house by city staff. Do city staff know anything about commercial returns on waterslides? If the answer from the independent audit was favourable then the next step by administration would be to ask for a bond to cover any financial risk that the city may face over the 29-years of the lease. No bond was ever asked of Trio? No staff time
should be put to the negotiating table without a security bond being in place. Should I mention Ekhardt Avenue? To summarize: the approach the city took in negotiating this very controversial lease has ended up in a legal challenge by many of us who are paying their wages. I firmly believe the city should never have allowed any negotiations to proceed without having these four major issues in place before council had made their decision. 1 — the legal opinion on bylaw 2002-42; 2 — a referral to the PIB on the historical Land use; 3 — an independent financial audit and;
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count? I cannot understand folks saying this park is not used. I think it is used a lot in the summer and I was there three times this past week and there were several people walking, running and walking dogs. I was one of the dog walkers that day and before someone says I don’t scoop, you can think again because I do scoop after my little dog. I was in Toronto this past summer and I was impressed with how much greenspace they are conserving along the lake there. Benches for sitting. Picnic tables in place. Trees for shade. Cities big or small needs to preserve their green space and not make it commercialized. In closing, I want to thank Elvena Slump for her letters to the editor. Keep up the good work Elvena.
What I have not seen mentioned in the paper, however, was how Penticton was ranked in the 2015 B.C. Municipal Spending Watch Report (also published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business). The B.C. Municipal Spending Watch analyses the sustainability of municipal finances by ranking municipalities based on their operating costs and spending growth. In 2013, local government spending per capita was highest in Northern B.C. and lowest in the Thompson Okanagan region. Despite that, according to the 2015 report — when ranked against other BC municipalities that have a population of over 25,000 — Penticton can be found among the three biggest (worst) municipal per capita spenders; just behind Langford and West Vancouver. Anybody want to take credit for that?
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eton and see the difference. This valley is and always has been protected by the people living here, No one can do it better than the residents. For anyone who does not know who Russ Turner is please read his bio at www.skaharockclimbing.com/About_ Us/Russ_Turner_-_Bio/ — looks like an ulterior motive to me. My opinion, for what it is worth There would be no economic benefits from tourism consequent to the realization of a national park in the South Okanagan but there would be a lot of economic harm to the people that are here now. Please leave us alone and find a park some where else.
It is probably quite right the ducks are not going anywhere should a waterslide be built in the beautiful Skaha Park. They love to swim in the lake, feed on the lush green grass, be lazy under the lovely shade trees throughout the park, probably even get hand outs from the folks who frequent the park on a lazy summer day. I have driven by that park many times throughout any given summer and I see folks within the park walking, sitting, running, playing games with their kids. I have been known to go to the park myself and sit at one of the tables there and read or just watch the coming and going of folks, sometimes even visiting with the folks. It is a wonderful place to meditate. Do you honestly think a waterslide is going to bring in a lot of work? We need year round work, not three or four months of the summertime work. Waterslides have never been successful in the past. History has proven that, so what’s next? A hotel? A condo? A casino? Apartments? Do you think the ducks will stay in the park once it is paved? How often do you come to Penticton and go to the park in question and do a head
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A few weeks ago the Canadian Federation of Independent Business announced that Penticton had been declared the No.1 entrepreneurial city in Canada (for cities with a population of under 150,000). This was the good news, and there were a few individuals patting themselves on the back for that.
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I would strongly disagree that the buck stops with Prime Minister Trudeau in solving the problem of what is happening to our aboriginal folks. Quite the opposite. In a nutshell the buck ought to stop with the natives themselves. The
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The lands Mr. Turner, as quoted in a recent letter to the editor (Western News, Nov. 7, Preserve the land) propose to consume Indian Reserve, orchards, cattle ranching (both private and leased range land) vineyards, wineries, fruit stalls, packing houses, private residences, small holdings plus much more. The majority of development in the Similkameen Valley is at the bottom of the valley. The encroachment of land is in the Okanagan Valley not here, just drive from Osoyoos to Kelowna then from Richter Pass to Princ-
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Gauging Trudeau’s integrity on military withdrawal Unfortunately for too many Canadians the once powerful and evocative admonitions “Lest We Forget” and “Never Again” have become mere vacuous slogans. Many Canadians are either indifferent to, or oblivious of, the US/NATO aggression which is fomenting a
very real and present danger of global war. On Nov. 4 there was an extraordinary public forum held in the US capitol issuing just such a dire warning. The standing room only event was convened by leading Democratic congressmen John Conyers and Alan Grayson and featured a
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While Trudeau gave no time frame for the withdrawal, this is a laudable decision. land and Romania. Cohen buttressed Matlock’s statements by warning that if NATO puts one more military base on Russia’s western border, or if one more bordering country like Georgia or Ukraine is brought into the NATO military axis, world war becomes irrevocable. All speakers warned that the greatest danger is the lack of any committed political counter-reaction against this insane war drive, especially here in
North America. Presently, NATO with Canada playing a dutiful role, is conducting Rapid Trident Force, massive war exercises throughout Europe in preparation of the quite insane assumption of an imminent Russian invasion. Also occurring at this time the world can witness a classic example of US gunboat diplomacy against China in the South China Sea. On his first day on the job, Justin Trudeau
announced he will pull Canadian jets from US coalition forces in Iraq and Syria. While Trudeau gave no time frame for the withdrawal, this is a laudable decision. When exactly those fighter jets land at a base here in Canada will prove to be a gauge of Trudeau’s integrity. If the new PM really means business he will pull all Canadian military from and terminate all financial and logistical aid to the illegal Poroshenko junta in Ukraine. These actions will send a strong message to the world community that Canada hasn’t forgotten the ugly despair of war and we will resume the role of peacekeepers again. Brian Gray Penticton
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Wine Info centre hosts anniversary celebration Western News Staff
The BC VQA Wine Information Centre is getting ready to toast its 19th anniversary with a celebration this month. On Nov. 21, 2015 the BC VQA Wine Information Centre will be hosting its annual Open House. “This event marks the perfect occasion to start Christmas shopping or discover some fantastic local wines you may not have tried,” said manager Laura Kowalchuk. From 11:30 a.m. on Saturday right through until 5:30 p.m., the event will include winemakers and winery owners pouring tasting samples of their wines and answering questions about their product and the 2015 harvest. There will also be food samples from “Taste of Okanagan” and terroir cheese and the opportunity to meet author, pilot and photographer Mike Biden who will be on hand to sign his book Jewels of the Okanagan. Luke Whittall will be providing live music to add to the celebratory atmosphere. Penticton’s Wine Information Centre was the first VQA Wine Store in British Columbia. Operated by the B.C. Wine Information Society, profits are put back into the local community supporting the wine industry. A recent donation was made to the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence towards constructing the B.C. Wine Info Centre Sensory Lab in Penticton. In addition, two annual scholarships are also given in the amount of $3,000 to viticulture students. The Wine Centre, open year-round, has staff who are passionate about B.C. wines. Offering wine touring advice, wine maps and an introduction to wine tasting before they head out to visit the 200 wineries in the area. With an excess of 700 VQA wines in stock customers are able to purchase local wines without having to visit local wineries, which during the winter months, many small wineries are closed.
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Holiday open house Western News Staff
The Okanagan Falls Winery Association are celebrating the winter season with the fourth annual Holiday Cheer Open House. Visit the association’s 12 wineries on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the winery tasting rooms. Organizers said there will be something for everyone at this cozy, festive event including gift ideas, food pairings and samples. During the open house the OFWA wineries will be collecting non-perishable goods to donate to local charity Helping Hand’s Christmas Food Hampers. Join us amidst our decorated wine shops and vineyards while sampling wines and enjoying delicious holiday treats and exclusive features from each winery. Winery features: Blasted Church — mulled wine, nibbles and holiday decor. Blue Mountain Vineyard — reserve a spot for a unique sparkling wine tour. Visit between 2 and 5 p.m. to enjoy wines, small bites and live festive music. Kraze Legz Winery — pouring limited release Skaha Vineyard 2013 Rogue with holiday
nibblers. Liquidity Wines — complimentary tastings and nibbles from the bistro. Meyer Family Vineyards — complimentary tastings, holiday nibbles and exclusive winery specials. Noble Ridge — flight of five wines, each paired and sampled with Janice Beaton cheeses. Painted Rock Estate Winery — wines paired with festive holiday canapes. Pentage — wine tastings and in-store surprises. Topshelf WInery — mulled wine with fruit cake and special Christmas packages. See Ya Later Ranch — Brut paired with popcorn and Ping Meritage paired with chocolate. Stag’s Hollow — All wines on special for the two days. Wild Goose — assortment of Christmas baking, free tastings of dessert wines and 2014 Black Brant which will be released in the Spring. Sign up for the OFWA newsletter at any of the 12 participating wineries for a chance to win a wine tour for two in Okanagan Falls complimentary of Top Cat Tours. For more information on participating wineries visit www. ofwa.ca.
Fundraising night supports youth sports Western News Staff
ning and participants will have the chance to bid to take home amazing items like a flatscreen TV, a ski package in Revelstoke including accommodation, a signed Edmonton Oilers jersey, dinner and salsa lessons from Vallarta Grill and many more. “Young athletes train so hard to excel in their sport, and this Friends of the Games fundraising night is a great opportunity to support local athletes and sport organizations to achieve their full potential,” said Bill Bidlake, President of
recently doled out $65,000 to community projects. This will be the fourth time Penticton hosts the BC Games. The city was the host of the inaugural BC Summer Games in 1978, the 1990 BC Winter Games and the 1995 BC Summer Games. Legacy money from previous Games in Penticton have gone to such things as improvements to the Kettle Valley Railway Trail and sport and recreation complex upgrades. Penticton has first-class sport facilities and a wealth of volunteer experience. The Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games will prove to be a memorable event for B.C.’s best developing athletes, coaches and officials from Feb. 25 to 28, 2016. For more information on how to get involved or to register as a volunteer for the Penticton Winter Games visit www. bcgames.org.
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Compilation book gathers stories From the Heart Dan Walton Western News
Gary Doi’s parents and older siblings persevered through their detention in Japanese internment camps during the Second World War, and that chapter of his family’s history serves as the cornerstone of his new compilation book, From the Heart. “We don’t have much, but we have each other, and if we work hard we can have a good future,” Doi recalls his mother telling him and his siblings. Though Doi wasn’t born until after the war, his family’s experience had a lasting effect on his life. After his family’s possessions were all confiscated, Doi said they were forced to live among 10 people in a 300 square foot shack, which got to be so cold in the wintertime his family would wake up to see the indoor walls covered in a sheet of ice. While the notion of interning civilians is a clear human rights violation, it was carried out with little resistance amid the hysteria of the Second World War. “It was a period of fear, war, and therefore given that kind of climate, (my family members) were fearful that like the United States, relocating and interning Japanese Canadians was the right thing to do in terms of (Canadian) policy.” But Japan wasn’t the only enemy of the Allies in the Second World War, yet Canadians of Japanese decent were the only ones to be interned. “So one can also say racism was an element of that policy as well.” Despite the harsh and prejudicial treatment his family was subjected to, they didn’t complain about their circumstance
and stayed focused on moving forward. Upon conclusion of the war, his family was relocated to Slocan, B.C. and moved into “what, in comparison, was a mansion,” even though it had no plumbing or electricity. “They pulled together, persevered and in some respects thrived. They literally had to start their life over again because during the war they lost all their possessions, their freedom and employment,” he said. “So they had to start from scratch again, and they did.” After retiring as the superintendent of School District 67 in 2008, Doi decided to publish compilations as a way to continue contributing to the field of education, and he was keen to promote the idea of spreading hope. From the Heart is his third compilation book, and with each publication he chooses a charity to benefit from the proceeds. Benefitting from his latest release will be the Cmolik Foundation, which enhances educational opportunities for deserving students. Doi’s personal story was written under the title Raising Hope, and is the 26th and final story in From the Heart. Its message of persistence and positivity served as the foundation for all stories in the book. “Each of these stories have a bit of a life of their own,” he said. “My work is trying to spread hope one story at a time.” Doi will be sharing stories from the book during his presentation Stories of Hope at the Penticton Art Gallery on Nov. 25. He’ll be joined by Penticton author Kathy Pierre, who’s story Chickadee is another story featured in the book From the Heart. His books will be available at the presentation, and can also be purchased in Penticton at Coles Books, the hospital gift shop, Penticton Art Gallery and Dragon’s Den.
FROM THE HEART was compiled by Gary Doi to share true stories of hope and perseverence. He’s hosting a presentation at the Penticton Art Gallery on Nov. 25. Dan Walton/Western News
Penticton prodigy Beamer Wigley lined up at the Legion Dan Walton Western News
One of Penticton’s most promising musicians, Beamer Wigley, will be headlining this week’s Thursday Night Throwdown at the Penticton Legion. Despite his youth, having just turned 13 earlier in November, Wigley is not worried about being able to please the Legion’s mature crowd. “I love ‘60s music, it’s right up my alley so I’ll be doing a lot of oldies and mix in a couple of songs that I wrote,” he said. From the onset, some people who meet Wigley don’t take him to be a serious musician because of his age, though he counteracts those impressions through meaningful interaction. “I try to be really confident, look them in the eye and act really mature.” For those whose first impression of Wigley comes through an on-stage performance, his level of confidence and charisma can make it hard to believe he’s
only 13. He is not anticipating going through a rebellious phase in his teenage years, instead he hopes to solidify a profession in music. “The goals I’ve set are to work my hardest, be the absolute best I can be and then some,” he said. “Hopefully after enough work hard, someday I’ll reach my goal of playing the Grand Ole Opry.” Based in Nashville, Tn., the Grand Ole Opry is “the show that made country music famous,” Wigley said. “All the greats have played.” Wigley said it feels “all natural” to be up on stage, and has always felt comfortable reading a crowd. “It’s all about how the audience reacts, you gauge your performance off your audience,” he said. Since becoming fascinated in the world of music, Wigley has looked up to Keith Urban as his idol, whom his music is largely influenced by. “His music tells great stories and he’s an amazing guitar player,” he said.
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Wigley is especially proud to embrace the country genre because of his age. “There’s been lot of 13-year-old pop artists but it’s a little uncommon to see a 13-year-old trying to break out in the country format.” He’ll be performing at the legion as a soloist, though Wigley is the leader of a local band, and the other three members
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are about twice his age – guitarist Dustin McGifford, bass player Collin Croft and drummer Joshua Ertman. The band is preparing for a special performance planned for February, though details have yet to be announced. “We have so much fun playing together, it’s awesome,” Wigley said. Wigley expects his band to stay active at least as long as his career in music is contained in the Okanagan, unsure if they will want to tag along when it’s time for him to hit the road. Thursday Night Throwdowns begin at 8 p.m. each week at the Legion. Wigley’s performance is on Nov. 19 and guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item instead of admission. “We are very pleased he has decided to perform a set of music in support of our Thursday Throwdown and the Legion members are thrilled to have such a young performer play the Penticton Legion,” said Roger Carr, public relations and second vice president of the Legion.
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Nouveau Day coming to the Okanagan Dan Walton Western News
Before the final products are bottled, wine producers in France host their harvest celebration with Beaujolais Nouveau Day where crowds can sample the beverages straight out of the barrel. The tradition has been adopted for the first year in Penticton, and a celebration for the Okanagan Nouveau will be held on Nov. 19 at 557 Artist Block. “Wines from the Okanagan do similarly well because it has a climate similar to strong wine growing regions in France,” said Artist Block owner Vaelei WalkdenBrown. “Because the tannins in them are quite strong, since they haven’t had that aging process, you get a lot more grit in the wine, there’s a bite in your teeth and a bit more texture which is interesting.” In France, the event is celebrated with with fireworks, music and festivals. The
wine is released exactly at 12:01 a.m., as per French law, before guests are allowed to enjoy the first batches of the season. The selection of uncasked wine will be provided by Celista Estate Winery, which has been prepared by winemaker Lee Holland. They’ll be sharing their 2015 Ortega, 2015 Rosé and the 2014 Marechal Foch. The Ortega is a “young jovial white wine has beautiful fresh fruit aromas, like peach and under-ripe pear,” said Holland. “The subtle and savoury attributes lend gentle tones or fresh sage and tarragon. The mid-palate structure has a fantastic grittiness which amplifies both, mouth weight and texture. With pineapple and ginger on the finish, this wine pleasantly lingers in your memory.” The 2015 Rosé is also a lively aromatic wine and holds a vibrant aura of floral characters, Holland said. “This Rosé emulates a sense of lilac and rose pedals with a subdued resonance of
rooibos tea. Cranberry textures influence the middle of your palate with striking acidity for a refreshing crisp finish.” The 2014 Marechal Foch is a full body red wine that shows rich black cherry. “A mixture aroma of vanilla and cedar will tantalize your emotions” that has exceptional characteristics, he said. Holland had ambitions of organizing a local Beaujolais Nouveau event for eight years before finally teaming up with Walkden-Brown. Wines will be paired with canapés from Brodo Kitchen by chef Paul Cecconi, and the event features live music by Dorian Goodwin. “Wine and art seem to go together – people who like both seem to enjoy a similar quality of life.” Tickets cost $25 at the door or $20 in advance which are available at the gallery. Admission includes one glass of champaign and three samples of wine. There will also be a cash bar.
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Cellist Ariel Barnes has been recruited as the special guest musician for the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra’s latest tour, Classic Beauty, which is the second in the Masterworks series. Barnes is the principal cellist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and will be performing with his Okanagan counterparts to revive the music of Mozart’s era, which OSO music director Rosemary Thomson said is described as “Classical elegance and courtly charm.” “Featuring music written in or inspired by the 18th Century, this concert will be luminous and graceful, showing off the classic beauty of the era,” Thomson said. Barnes is able to comfortably navigate through musical languages, from the Baroque period right up to modern music. His time spent recording solo and chamber music has earned him a nomination for a Juno Award and two Western Canadian Music Awards. Mozart was born in 1756 in a part of the Holy Roman Empire which is now Austria. As one of
the world’s most famed prodigies, he began composing music at the age of five and went on to write over 600 works. “The music from this concert includes Dances of the Furies and Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice, Gluck; Luminous Light, Lee; Variations on a Rococo Theme op. 33, Tchaikovsky; and Symphony No. 40, K.550 in G Minor, Mozart,” said Thomson. “Guests will experience an evening of some of the most popular classics showcased by our talented professional orchestra and the exceptional Ariel Barnes on cello.” Thomson has also produced a short video which will outline one of the pieces that will be performed in Penticton, which can be found through their website at okanagansymphony.com. The show takes place at the Cleland Community Theatre on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m, with doors opening for a pre-concert chat at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $56.25 for adults, $49.00 for seniors and $26.75 for youth. They’re available through the orchestra’s website and phone by calling Kelowna Tickets at 250-862-2867.
SESSION FOR SHREDDING — Gig and jam sessions are held every Tuesday at the Penticton Legion, and on Nov. 10, Calgary heavy metal band When Minds Develop took the stage to deliver a set that was much louder than most music heard at the venue. Dan Walton/Western News
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Skiers and snowboarders who take to the slopes this season at Apex Mountain will be travelling through a legacy in the form of two new runs created in honour of one of the mountains owners. The new runs debuting this year, Sweet Louise and Golden Eagle, were created to
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the group of owners that purchased the mountain in 1997 and Kelsey has been working alongside her on the mountain since she started as a lift operator at 13. “Everyone had so much love for her as a woman. She brought out the best in everyone. She was one of those people. When it comes to work or anything you needed help with, she would just try
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Apex community thought highly of Burgart From APEX on PG. 12 “It was kind of a surprise because she was a fit, active woman,” Mitch said, noting that Burgart ran the Boston Marathon three years ago. “It was quite sudden. I had noticed she hadn’t been here for a couple of days which is not like Louise. Even if she was not working that day she would always come just to check up and say hello,” Kelsey said. “It was sad, but we were together, we had each other.” The idea to name the runs after Burgart were received without hesitation from the Apex community. “Everyone on the mountain thought of her so highly that it wasn’t even a question, it was just something to commemorate her, we needed something like that,” Mitch said. The permanence of the run which will
be travelled by generations to come holds a special meaning for Burgart’s family and surrounding community. “There will always be something there to remind people of her, which is really nice. She was so dedicated to the mountain, it just seems right to have that,” Mitch said. “I think it made a lot of people happy that they went ahead and are doing it.” The runs and the mountain are set to open Dec. 5 with a 45-centimetre snow base at the bottom of the mountain and even more snow in the forecast. Things are running ahead of schedule for the opening which will send skiers and snowboarders down the Golden Eagle and Sweet Louise for their inaugural opening day. “She’ll be missed up here at the mountain,” Mitch said. “We’re glad that everyone will be able to Two new runs will honour Louise Burgart, a majority owner of Apex Mountain since 1997, who died suddenly in January. remember her in a nice way,” Kelsey said.
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Red kettle campaign Steve Kidd
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It won’t be long before you see the Salvation Army’s red kettles appearing around the city. The official launch of the annual fundraising drive is Nov. 21 from noon to 2 p.m., but organizer Hilma LaBelle said they are going to be trying something a little different to get the bells ringing. The launch this year will be at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, but outside in the area between Starbucks and the CIBC branch, rather than inside where it is warm. “It could be a little cold out, but we figure, we are Canadians and what a better way to launch than outside in a Canadian winter,” said LaBelle, who added there would be lots of entertainment to keep people warm, starting with some seasonal music from the Okanagan Valley Music Makers. “It is a group of youth and older folks, and it is an ensemble. They have a fabulous reputation for being just lovely and entertaining,” said LaBelle. “That starts at noon and just after that we will have the Zumba dancers. Joelle (Mbamy) from Sunrise Pharmacy is going to be showing us how to stay warm using Zumba.” Dancers from Get Bent will also be performing, to keep the crowd warmed up and
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entertained. “The theme is to have fun and stay warm,” said LaBelle. Besides the entertainment, LaBelle is also planning to use social media to create a “cash mob” to fill the kettles. “We tweet, we text, we email, we get as much of the word out as we possibly can,” she said. “We will be just trying to get as many people down there and create that cash mob atmosphere, just working really hard to get those donations that are so needed.” The kettle campaign is one of the Salvation Army’s major fundraisers, and all the money collected stays local, helping fund their various efforts. “The Salvation Army is well-known for the support it provides to our community,” said LaBelle. “The Salvation Army here
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Utilities could increase Steve Kidd
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Penticton residents are paying too little for some utilities and too much for others, according to a recent Utility Rate Review. “The electric, water and sanitary sewer utilities require rate increases to maintain the financial stability of the utilities,” said consultant Andrew McLaren, who was engaged in March to review rate structures at the city’s utilities. “The biggest objective here was to make sure all three facilities are financially sustainable.” According to McLaren, the majority of B.C. communities don’t charge enough for their water and sewer to fully recover the costs of operating. “Cost of service analysis indicated that on average, residential customers are likely underpaying on electricity and water rates and overpaying on sewer rates, compared to average cost to serve them,” said McLaren. “Commercial and industrial customers, on the other hand, are overpaying on electricity, on water, but likely underpaying on sewer rates.” If council chooses to implement the recommendations contained in the report the average resident could expect to see their utility bills rise by $34 from $189 to $223 between 2016 and 2020, approximately an 18 per cent increase. Commercial users would be the hardest hit, with a 22 per cent rise over the same period and industrial users would
The Big give — Jerry Pokorny (right) executive general manager of gateway Casinos & entertainment Ltd. and general manager Joe Chwachka of home hardware share the spirit of the season with some big stockings that were filled. home hardware donated $1,000 worth of toys to the gateway gives LocoLanding Community Toy Drive breakfast which takes place Nov. 26 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. From 6 to 9 a.m. those who donate a toy can have a hot, sit-down breakfast.
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The City of Penticton is looking for an Assistant Fire Chief. The posting for the job went online on Nov. 17 and the city is looking for someone who will “provide a high level of support in the day-to-day operations of the department” the posting states. Deputy Chief Dave Spalding will continue his role and there will WayNe WiLLiaMs be two Deputy Chiefs after the hiring. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said there is no new Fire Chief as of yet, but part of the duties for the new Deputy Chief will be a training officer role for the fire training centre. In August, Penticton Fire Chief Wayne Williams announced he would be retiring this December. He held the position of fire chief for a decade. Before moving to Penticton to take the job as deputy chief, Williams worked for 20 years at the Port Moody Fire Department. According to the job posting, a successful candidate for the assistant fire chief position will have a fire services leadership or administration diploma/ degree and 15 years of progressive experience in municipal fire or emergency services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A post-secondary education in business administration or management studies is an asset as well. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
see a 14 per cent increase. Coun. Max Picton questioned why the report didn’t include an institutional rate for customers such as Penticton Regional Hospital or School District 67. “When we looked at the cost of service analysis, we didn’t see any cost basis why those customers were cheaper to serve. It really comes down to a policy decision,” said McLaren. “You will either have to raise more money from other customers to make up the difference or you will have to reduce the dividend you take from the electric utility.” The report now goes to the public for another round of input, but Mitch Moroziuk, director of operations, said there wouldn’t be an open house. Instead the information will be put online, though Moroziuk said they also wanted to create a version that was more “user friendly.” “Some people think this is very interesting stuff. But we have to get it to a level that the public can grab hold of it and see what it means to them,” he said. “We want to put that in there as well.” Jakubeit said he expects the final report for the Utility Rate Review to come before council again in early December, with a summary of community feedback, collected both during the consultation process and the presentation being made public. “We will have to make some decisions on what recommendations we endorse to work on or delay, whatever council’s direction is,” said Jakubeit.
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While the program is also available to customers on the city-owned power utilities in Penticton and Summerland, all participants will have to meet the low-income requirement, which Suhan said is set to 30 per cent above Statistic Canada’s low income threshold. The income for a single-person household would have to be less than $31,700 to qualify at the bottom end of the scale ranging up to household with seven or more, where the income would have to be less than $83,700. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said he was impressed the program included renters, and the availability of a similar program for apartment building owners, which includes assistance and rebates in upgrading the buildings and a free energy assessment for common areas. “For renters, there wasn’t a lot of incentive for the property owners to upgrade the energy efficiency, because the tenant always paid the utility bill. And the tenant never had an opportunity to invest,” said Jakubeit, who asked what the budget for the program was. “We have set aside for 250 single family homes and 1,500 apartment suites,” said Suhan. “We have already decided we will reallocate budget, as much as we can, so we can do as many homes as possible. We expect this program to go on for the next two to five years.” For more information about the ECAP program or to apply for an assessment, visit fortisbc.com/myecap.
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One man is dead after a collision on the connector, 14 kilometres east of Merritt on Monday at approximately 1:30 p.m. RCMP said a west-bound 2003 Ford Expedition was involved in the collision with a loaded east bound commercial car carrier. “The on scene investigation and witness assistance confirmed the driver of a Ford Expedition lost control on very slippery compact ice/snow covered roadway,” said Cpl./ Doug Hardy, Central Interior Traffic Services (Merritt). “The vehicle crossed into the east bound lanes where it was struck by the loaded car carrier. A third passenger vehicle struck the car carrier after it was unable to stop upon entering the collision scene.” Police confirmed the 44-year-old male driver of the Expedition was declared dead at the scene. The occupants of the other two vehicles were not injured. The investigation continues with members of the Central Interior Traffic Services, Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist Unit assisting the Coroner’s Service. RCMP remind drivers to expect winter driving conditions through the mountain passes and should exercise extra caution and drive in accordance with those conditions. Revelstoke RCMP responded to a fatal headon collision between two commercial vehicles on roads with heavy snow on Tuesday at 6 a.m. During the investigation RCMP found approximately 160 pounds of marijuana was being transported east bound in the tractor trailer power unit.
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The 2016 Penticton BC Winter Games celebrated 100 days to the Games with the Torchlighting Ceremony on Nov. 12.
Above: Members of the Queens Park Elementary School choir joined with the Kettle Valley Choir as part of the entertainment. Below: Avalon Baptiste of the Outma Sqilx’W Cultural School choir performs on stage.
Above: Michael MacLean (left) and Tavis Hamilton carry the flame to the podium during at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
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In government circles it’s known as a “Public Private Partnership,” more commonly referred to as a P3. As we get out and talk to residents throughout the South OkanaganSimilkameen about the upcoming expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital, we find many people aren’t sure exactly what a P3 is. And more specifically, how could it affect the delivery of health care in our community? I put those questions to Norma Malanowich, Interior Health’s corporate director of capital planning and chief project officer, who fully explained the P3 process. The bottom line, Malanowich said, is that a private sector firm will design, construct and maintain the new Patient Care Tower at PRH. However, this will have absolutely no impact on health care services or other regional care facilities, including South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver and Princeton General Hospital. “Interior Health will own this building. It’s our asset and we are responsible for all the
health services delivered within that building. Our P3 partner is responsible for maintaining the facility,” she said. “All the health services within the facility remain with Interior Health in accordance with the Hospital Act and other regulations.” The initial planning process is now almost complete, after Victoria announced the names of the three shortlisted prospective P3 partners last February. All three Canadian firms — EllisDon Infrastructure, Plenary Health, and Tandem Health Partners — have spent the past several months working on their own designs for the tower. The companies’ technical proposals were presented in September and are now being reviewed and evaluated. Final financial proposals will be presented in December. The provincial government will then announce its preferred P3 partner for the $325-million PRH project at the end of January. A finalized contract will be signed in April with construction to begin shortly afterwards. A separate contract will later be awarded for Phase 2, including a major expansion of the PRH Emergency Department. The private sector firm will pick up much of the Province’s 60 per cent share of the $305 million in construction costs. Interior Health will make payments to
the P3 partner over the 30-year life of the postconstruction contract, during which the company will recoup its investment. “We’ll pay a monthly fee to them, provided they are meeting all of our performance measures,” Malanowich said. “We have quality measures and key performance indicators which they have to meet.” Local taxpayers, through the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District, will pay 40 per cent of the construction costs. The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation will contribute $20 million for all the medical equipment. The project also includes a new parkade with room for almost 500 vehicles, which will be an Interior Healthoperated facility. Malanowich said no decision on future parking rates has yet been made. During the construction period, hospital staff parking will be located on a lot at Industrial Avenue and Camrose Street, currently being leased to a private sector firm for RV storage. Patient parking will remain in areas next to the hospital. Construction of the new tower is expected to be completed by late 2019. John Moorhouse is the development and communications officer with the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.
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Demico Hannoun has been part of a few Teddy Bear Toss games in the BCHL. The Penticton Vees forward has even been fortunate enough to have scored the goal to send plush toys flying onto the ice surface. “It was just a great experience,” laughed Hannoun. “It’s hard to think of a great celebration because you’re so fired up you scored it. It’s always good to get that goal.” The North Delta product said the event is a great initiative to give back to kids. The only thing is it slows momentum after getting the goal, he said. “It takes a while to pick up all those teddies,” said Hannoun. “It’s good for the kids.” Hannoun would love to make it rain teddies in the South Okanagan Events Centre Wednesday when the Vees host the Coquitlam Express, but his money is on captain Tyson Jost, who leads the team and the BCHL in goals with 21 in 23 games. Hannoun said the players will pick who they think will score the goal during their pre-game preparations. The Vees will be looking to earn their 23rd straight win of the season against the Express, who are 9-101-2 and are fourth in the Mainland Division.
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PENTICTON VEES CAPTAIN Tyson Jost has his arms full of stuffed toys during practice Monday. Jost was caught by the camera looking at his teammates who were cracking jokes. The BC Hockey League team will host it’s annual Teddy Bear toss night Wednesday (Nov. 18) during the game against the visiting Coquitlam Express. Fans are asked to bring a stuffed toy to throw on the ice after the Vees’ first goal. The toys will go to the Salvation Army to be distributed to local kids at Christmas.
The Express have won their last two games, 7-5 over Langley and a 4-3 overtime victory against the Victoria Grizzlies. “Yeah, I think it’s
definitely a game the guys want to win,” said Fabbro, when asked about the Teddy Bear Toss. “It’s just another game. We’ve been kind of on a roll lately, but
that’s because we have been focused and ready to play every game. I don’t see why a teddy bear toss changes our mentality. It’s going to be an exciting game
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and the crowd and everybody should be in it, but we’re going out there looking to get two points.” see VEES pg.22
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HOOP SHENANIGANS —Pen High teacher Paul Mend plays keep away with student Lyndzie Caron while her teammate Sydney Clarke rolls up behind. The B.C. Games Society brought in instructors and 16 chairs to teach students the basics of the game. Members of the Lakers senior girls basketball team took to the court against Mend and other Pen High teachers on Nov. 13. Wheelchair basketball is among 17 sports being played during the Winter Games hosted in Penticton on Feb. 25-28, 2016. The BC Games committee is seeking volunteers. Anyone who is interested can sign up at www. bcgames.org and click on the ‘Volunteer now’ button or stop by the office at 90-246 Martin St.
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Swimmers close the gap Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
The Pen High Lakers swim team is No. 2 in the province for the second straight year. For a second time, the Lakers finished behind Vancouver’s St. George’s School Saints boys team. The Saints topped the overall standings with 705.5 points, while the Lakers closed in at 681.
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Sam Lasinski. Medley Relay: Sam Lasinski, Jaren Lefranc, Riley Wall and Tyler Wall — they missed a provincial record by .06 seconds. Mixed 200 Free: Wynn Nordlund, Dan Everton, Myah Nackoney, Payton Nackoney Mixed 200 Medley: Hayley Berrisford, Anna Spence, Dan Everton, Jaren Lefranc Gold medal event winners Sam Lasinski in the 200 individual medley, Jaren LeFranc in the 100-metre breast stroke, Riley Wall in the 50- and 100-m freestyle and Tyler Wall in the 100-m backstroke. “We brought back a lot of trophies this year. Last year we didn’t bring back any trophies,” said Lang-Hodge. “That was a really great experience.” Lang-Hodge said competition was tough as St. George had a fast group of boys and other schools such as West Point Grey, who were equally as strong taking third with 619 points, as well as other Vancouver schools. She said the Lak-
ers were able to compete with them. Adding to their success, Lang-Hodge said was how the tight group bonded as a team. “The really big team spirit I think is one of the reasons why we did so well,” she said. “It just brought us all close together.” Kascak, the other Lakers co-captain, said what they did was unbelievable and that the success of one person led to others. “We just built off that,” he said. While the Lakers had a few swimmers with top rankings entering provincials, he said others who didn’t rank high, like himself, moved up. “That’s what it took. We had people step up,” said Kascak. “That’s what led to our great success.” He was impressed by how they came together and were more focused on team success than individual. Whenever a Laker was in the water, teammates cheered for that swimmer. “I think that was just really special to have,” he said.
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK SOUTH ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP — Courtney Olexa of the Maggie Mustangs bumps the ball back over the net during a game against the Summerland Rockets Nov.13. The local squad won in two straight sets then lost to George Elliot Secondary Coyotes in five sets. The Mustangs head into the 2A Okanagan Valley championship as the No. 2 seed. Steve Kidd/Western News
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The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) playoffs are coming back to Penticton. The CSSHL made the announcement on Tuesday. “We are pleased to bring the CSSHL championship back to Penticton for the next two years,” said CSSHL chairman Andy Oakes. “This year the tournament is growing from 33 to 44 teams which has increased the competition to be a longer event utilizing all facilities in the community. Last year’s economic impact survey resulted in $1.6 million in direct impact into the community and we expect this to grow to $2.6 million this year due to the increase in teams and days in Penticton.” Held March 9-13, the event once again will be jointly run by the Okanagan Hockey Group and Spectra Venue Management with support from the City of Penticton and the Penticton Hospitality Association. “We would also like to thank the City of Penticton and the Penticton Hospitality Association for their continued support of the event.” All 44 CSSHL teams will be in Penticton for the event, which will be run out of the South Okanagan Events Centre, OHS Training Centre, Memorial Arena and McLaren Park Arena. Over 850 student-athletes and 150 staff members will be in Penticton as well as an estimated
1,250 family members and 100 scouts. Last June, Oakes told the Western News that members were complimentary about the South Okangan Events Centre and the operation of the event. The championship received exposure from high-level teams from junior B to major junior as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Canadian Internuniversity Sport and the NHL. That attention, Oakes said, was great for the athletes. “Just the reality of being able to have all of the teams in the league all in one place at one time, it’s a real unique experience,” he said. Spectators will be able to watch topend prospects compete over the course of the event, including two, first-round selections from the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft and a total of 59 WHL drafted players. The CSSHL was established in 2009 by five sport schools based in Alberta and B.C. Their vision was to establish a league designed specifically for elite level hockey players, give these athletes an opportunity to increase their skills on and off the ice and provide athletes with a high level of competition as well as exposure.
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Express up next for Vees from VEES pg.19 Fabbro, ranked 13th by the International Scouting Services for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, is excited to play the Express as he will be facing friends like leading scorer Colton Kerfoot, who has 29 points in 22 games, Jackson Cressey, second in Express scoring with 25 points in 17 games, as well as Owen Stout and Keegan Jones. “It brings a competitive edge out there. I’ve known them for a while,” said Fabbro. “They are just the same, competitive and hard working. It should be a fun game.” Fabbro said the Express’ record doesn’t reflect how good a team they are. He suggested the Vees take a playoff-like approach against them. The Vees extended their win streak to 22 games over the weekend with victories, 3-1 in West Kelowna over the Warriors and 4-3 at home against the Cowichan
Valley Capitals. Scoring for the Vees in West Kelowna were Owen Sillinger, Tyson Jost and Easton Brodzinski. Anthony Brodeur made 45 saves. Against the Capitals, Jost led with two goals, including the winner, while David Eccles and Mitchell Brooks scored once. “We prevailed and played good Vees hockey,” said Jost, who got the crowd of 2,564 in a frenzy when he popped the winner. “Cowichan Valley is a great team.” Jost extended his point streak to 11 games, while Fabbro picked up an assist to bump his to 15 games. The Vees improved their home record to 11-0 and they are 5-0 against the Island Division. The Vees were without defenceman Gabe Bast and Seamus Donohue to injury, while Domenic Masellis served the first of a two-game suspension for a head shot against the West Kelowna Warriors on Friday. The Vees were also without forward Scott Conway who was on a school visit.
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Cleaning Services B&C Cleaning; commercial & construction cleaning, snow clearing, yard clean-ups & garbage removal to landfill, licensed, bonded & Worksafe. Bill & Cheryl Watson, (250)488-7964 Joanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Cleaning. 25 years experience. Very reliable. 250-488-6761.
Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
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Misc Services SEEKING Professional Business Person to share in a well appointed downtown office in Oliver, BC. We are four separate professionals that share approx. 1200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sq ft of office space each with private offices. Customer parking is available as well. $275.00 per month plus GST and 1/5 utilities and office expenses. Please call Christine @250 498 7656 or Michelle @250 486 4673
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 16 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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Plumbing FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928
Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867
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Furniture Oak dining set deluxe 6chairs, 2 are captain $650, in good cond. 250-493-4245
Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Hobbies & Crafts LOOKING for a unique gift? Check out the art prints by Will Hoffman at: www.willhoff.ca
Misc. for Sale Moving Sale: Royal Albert China, electric bed, entertainment center, china cabinet, wall shelves, studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk, saws; table, mitre, jig, scroll, skill, sanders, drill press, router w/table bits, hand tools & misc., Phone (250)492-7666
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STEEL BUILDING sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really big sale-year end clear out!â&#x20AC;? 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca
1BDRM Apt., totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 3 new appl., A/C, in-suite storage, N/P, N/S, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart. Call 250-493-8500
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local.
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2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $1050/mo., 250-488-7902
Bow Flex Tread Climber/TC5, $500 obo, 250-492-3018
Real Estate Acreage for Sale Invest in 20 or 40 AC in MB with services on the street. May take trade in Kelowna. For info call 250-899-1064
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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
Viewtiful! 55+ Not a drive by. Unit is situated to enjoy view. #18-6902 Okanagan Landing Rd., Okanagan Terrace MHP 2007 Modular home. 2 sizeable bedrooms, appears brand new Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, Fridge, stove, washer/dryer, built in dishwasher. Central air, carport. Asphalt roof. Low maintenance yard. Reduced to $78,000. Immediate possession. To view Kate 250.545.8114
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Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214
Handyman: Christmas light installation specialist, orchard pruning, yard maintenance. Call to book Terry 250-3280713
Appliances Washer & Dryer for sale, older but still works good, $100 for the pair, 250-328-8129
Free Items
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2 Male tabby kittens, 7-8 months old, (250)328-1078
ASPEN CONSTRUCTION Complete Renovation, - Home Maintenance, -Yard Maintenance, Home Watch, call:250-809-4027
40-45LB Box Ambrosia apples for sale $30, 250-492-4717
Fruit & Vegetables
Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
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Homes for Rent 2bdrm, 1bath, F/S, close to schools, shopping, avail. Nov. 15, (250)493-9357 3bdrm house on acreage, np, ns, ref. req., $1200+ util., 250492-3593 or 250-809-6972
Rooms for Rent Room for rent in home in Peachland, walking distance to all amenities and lake, female pref., $600 (everything incl.), 250-462-3730
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Trucks & Vans 2003 F350 6L Diesel Supercab, well maintained, 6sp man, new winter tires, set of mounted summer tires, new windshied, injectors & starter. $7900 obo. 250-306-7447
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Sport Utility Vehicle 2003 Toyota Highlander, 3L, V6, silver, 260K, runs well. Winter tires. $3900. obo Call Helena 1-250-491-9295
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Looking for a low rent place to share, willing to do housework & some yard work, elder care also an option, 250-328-1078
2000 Toyota Tundra, V8, auto, 4X2, all power equiptment, 260K, looks & runs great. $4500. obo. 250-836-4363
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calendar WEDNESDAY November 18
Healing service in St. Saviour’s Chapel at noon. Everyone welcome.[18p] 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. 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., computer drop-in help from 1-3 p.m., pilates at 3:30 p.m., ukulele strum-along at 6:30 p.m.[we] tHe oliver liBrary, 6239 Station St., is holding their Christmas card making program at 6:30 p.m. This is a free program open to adults of any age and children over the age of nine when accompanied with an adult. Supplies are provided and registration is required by calling the branch at 250-498-2242. On Nov. 19, the Kaleden Library, 101 Linden Ave. hosts card-maker Karen DeMatos with a session for children from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and adults from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register by calling the library at 250-497-8066.[18p] senior singles, 65 and over, meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee. Call 250492-7078 for more info on this event. tHe penticton acadeMy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir
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House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250-493-7977 for more info. KiWanis cluB Meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 390 Brunswick St. Call 250-493-8901 for info. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. Hand and Foot canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. Everyone welcome. carpet BoWling FroM 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Recreation and Wellness Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. oKanagan Falls seniors’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. penticton duplicate Bridge Club has games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Penticton Legion on Martin Street. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for more information. 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. 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 proceeds 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 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www. mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster. seniors’ recreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 250-4927266 for more info.
THURSDAY
November 19 pioneers and places at the Shatford Centre presents People, Places and Points of Interest at 1:15 p.m. in room 108. How did it get that name?[1119p] drop in grieF support group at the Bereavement Resource Centre, 129 Nanaimo Ave. W. at 11 a.m. Adults welcome. Call 250-490-1107 for more information. grandMotHers to pregrandMotHers sents A Taste of Africa from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
in the Shatford Centre. A fundraising African dinner, proceeds to support African grandmothers through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Early bird tickets are $30 or $35 at the door. Contact Rita at 250-493-0076 for more information.[1119p] 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] tHe penticton and District Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Penticton library auditorium. Guest speaker will be Michelle Brown, discussing and demonstrating how to make dried moss wreaths and arrangements. Guests welcome.[19p] elKs cluB Has Crib Wars at 1 p.m. and snowball darts at 7 p.m. 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 Analog Delay 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. soutH Main dropin Centre has Spanish conversation at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo and a crafters meeting at 1 p.m.,
improver line dance at 1 p.m. 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 250-770-8093.
FRIDAY
November 20 Friday social dance with Shindigger at the South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St. starting at 7:30 p.m. $7 per person. tHe penticton puBlic presents Jerry Buzzell in the auditorium for Learning at Lunch at noon on Nov. 20 as he shares his Sojourns in the Emirates speculating on why the United Arab Emirates is an oasis of stability in a turbulent region of the Middle East. Free, refreshments served.[120p] 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 drop-in Centre has Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m. and Mah Jong at 1 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. Music at 7 p.m. by Goldstream with Gerry Flaman.
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The Oliver SeniOr Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo with a loonie pot every Friday at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Okanagan FallS legiOn has meat draws and 50-50 draws on Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m.[107s] The Oliver SeniOrS’ Centre, 5876 Airport St., has bingo at 1 p.m. every Friday and regular drop-in pool Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.[091c] elkS Club On Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. Funtime Dancers upstairs at 7 p.m. Tanya Roberts Memorial Dart Shoot on Friday and Saturday. The PenTiCTOn PubliC Library invites all apprentice archaeologists aged 5-12 to dig into the fascinating world of Egyptology on Nov. 20 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the children’s library. Tales of adventure in the ancient world and more. This program is free. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library.[120p] al-anOn meeTS aT the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. alCOhOliCS anOnymOuS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 1265 Fairview Rd. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216. 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 ShOP FOr ChriSTmaS with all Proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmother Campaign, upstairs at Theo’s Restaurant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 21. Fair trade Tagua jewelry, handmade sock monkeys, exquisite Pashmina shawls, funky bags, chic boho necklaces, OliveUs Foundation cards and more.[1121p] The PenTiCTOn PubliC Library presents another family movie afternoon on Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the library audtiorium featuring Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This program is free and all ages are welcome, you don’t have to have kids. For more information, call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library.[1121p] The SOuTh main DropIn Centre will be presenting their Christmas Crafts Galore craft fair on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.[1121p] l iOnS P enTiCTOn TexaS Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament with a $1,000 prize pool (based on 26 players) on Nov. 22. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. in The Copper Mug, 1301 Main St. [12p]
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