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ute to the men and women who made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. One of those people in attendance was 17-yearold Quincy Ngo, who along with his friend Jeff Swetlikoe, read a memorial to the fallen called I Want to See the Soldiers. “I just felt that there was something I should do to give back to the soldiers for the freedoms I have today,” said Ngo, afterwards about his reasons for participating in the service. “When I think about it, the soldiers have done a lot for us. I don’t know where we’d be if it wasn’t for them fighting for us in the first place. I think it’s a good opportunity to take this day every year to say thank you for their hard work.” Waiting for the start of the parade in the chilly breeze on Power Street earlier in the day was Amanda Fitzpatrick and her six-year-old daughter Natalie. “I think it’s very important that kids learn at a very early age why it is they have what they have and who it was that is responsible for them to live in freedom,” she said. In Okanagan Falls, there was also a good turnout for Remembrance Day with more than 200 people attending the services at the elementary school and the march to the cenotaph. In his closing remarks in Penticton, master of ceremonies Comrade Ron Bannister talked of the men who died in the recent, hostile military deaths of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in Quebec and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo in Ottawa at the National War Memorial. “So we must remember that the price of freedom is not cheap,” he said. “We must forever remember their sacrifices, lest we forget, lest we forget.” To view more photos from Remembrance Day visit www.pentictonwesternnews.com.
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Community rallies together for the kids Mark Brett
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As they have for the previous 34 years South Okanagan Similkameen residents have rallied in support of kids who need help at a critical time in their lives. For the annual Share a Smile Telethon Nov. 9, the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre expects the total amount raised will be in excess of $42,000. During the five-hour program officials also unveiled a new logo and new name (formerly OSNS Child Development Centre) for the facility which helps over 360 young people and their families throughout the region annually. During the afternoon, along with the entertainment and video clips of what services the centre provides Shaw and online viewers got to meet some of those who utilize the centre’s skilled therapists. People like Melanie Madill and her five-year-old son Liam (Western News, Nov. 7) whose lives have been turned around in the last two years. “It feels great but more than anything it feels humbling,” said centre executive director Manisha Willms, after the lights dimmed and the cameras were turned off. “The number of volunteers, the number of people who sat on our panels and as I was last year (her first telethon) I am in awe of peoples’ volunteerism and just that spirit of pitching in. “I would say we have close to 150 volunteers, middle school kids, high school kids, seniors, it’s such a community of generations that come together to help OSNS and I can’t say how much we appreciate that and everyone who has helped us with their donations.” Willms also apologized to those people who were unable to get through on the telephone due to a glitch in the system. As well as the monetary contributions, the telethon again had an online auction which ran from Nov. 7-9. One of the people who was at the telethon to make a donation in person was Tom Cook of the Okanagan Motorcycle Riders Association. “We appreciate what everyone does to support us and we do like to support a good cause. It’s all about the future and the children are our future,” said Cook. The association members put in countless hours every year to help with another important fundraiser for the centre, the Harley Davidson raffle. As well, the organization participates each year in fundrais-
Celebrating the total of $41,342 raised during the annual Share a Smile telethon in support of the OSnS Child and Youth Development Centre (above from left to right) Damica Popoff, co-host toby tannas and entertainer graham Whiting as the close of the event nov. 9 at the centre. Manning the telephones (at right) for the first stage of fundraiser were members of the Okanagan Motorcycle riders association including Michelle Simonin and roy Colmer.
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ing efforts for other charity events in the community. Belle Duncan, a Grade 11 student at Princes Margaret Secondary School and her band donated their services to the entertainment portion of the program. “I just thought it would be super cool that we got to be part of a really good organization and help out with an important thing,” she said Donations for the centre are still being accepted and can be made by calling the office at 250-4920295 or online at www.OSNS.org.
Fake prescription and string of offences leads to house arrest Joe Fries
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An attempt to fraudulently obtain prescription medication in someone else’s name was among the string of 15 criminal offences for which a Penticton woman has been placed on house arrest for nearly a year. In provincial court last week in Penticton, Mae Lynnette Postel, 28, was handed a 311-day conditional sentence followed by 18 months’ probation, in addition to time served of 289 days. Her conditional sentence will be
served at home, provided she follows a number of conditions, including abiding by a curfew and not possessing identification or cheques in anyone’s name but her own. Postel earlier pleaded guilty to offences including identity theft and fraud in connection with a sixmonth crime spree that ended with her incarceration in January 2014 for breaching a court order. Crown counsellor Catherine Crockett told the court Postel’s run began July 11, 2013, when a nurse at Penticton Regional Hospital called police to report Postel was trying
to get a prescription for a narcotic painkiller using someone else’s identification. Police later learned the prescription was written out on a pad stolen from a Keremeos doctor’s office. Then on Sept. 26, 2013, Postel was arrested after walking out of Save-On-Foods in Penticton with a cart full of merchandise for which she never paid. The items, with a total value of $809, included makeup and candy. “This isn’t necessarily sustenance type of stealing,” said Crockett. A month later, Postel was arrested
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for shoplifting at a Save-On-Foods in Kelowna and told police she was someone else: a woman whose personal identification and banking information she had earlier obtained and used for other criminal activity in Penticton. Crockett said the victim of that identity theft is a single mother who has had a “very, very difficult” time putting her life back together and coming up with money to replace her stolen documents Defence counsel James Pennington said Postel “suffers from a number of challenges,” including an addiction to opiates that began when
she was prescribed pain medication for a back injury. “When addicts are in the grips of addiction, they will go to great lengths to do what they need to do to feed that habit,” he said. Postel told the court she has completed 22 programs, including first aid and building health relationships, while behind bars, and has been on methadone for a year. “I’ve done a lot of work since I’ve been in here,” she said via videoconference from a Lower Mainland jail. “I’d just like to get another chance to prove myself.”
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intoxication. As he helped her into the police car, the woman struck the Mountie, who then took hold of her arm to restrain her. She was released from jail the next day and diagnosed a week later with a broken wrist, which she claimed she suffered during her arrest. “Crown counsel has concluded that on the available evidence, it is impossible to determine when and how the complainant’s wrist was broken,” concluded the clear statement, which
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A new, dedicated performing arts centre may be a long ways off in Penticton’s future, but that isn’t stopping a local organization from trying to show potential mayors how it is done. The South Okanagan Performing Arts Centre society is holding their annual general meeting Wednesday, and they invited Sigrid-Ann Thors, president of the Vernon and District Perform Arts Centre as guest speaker. She’s coming, said Jake Kimberley, SOPAC president, to talk about how Vernon achieved building their centre. Kimberley said he has invited all three mayoral candidates to come listen to her speech. “I think they can get some of the answers they need to look at whether we can achieve this in Penticton, the same as Vernon has,” said Kimberley. “I just want them to realize that the land is there and the opportunity is there, not today, but maybe in the future that we can develop this project and see it in-
fluence the economy of the downtown, that is really where it is at.” The new mayor and council will be in office for a four-year term, and Kimberley said in that length of time, it might be possible to get the SOPAC project off the ground. For now, Kimberley is still hoping the current council will reconsider its decision not to put a restrictive covenant on the empty lot that is the proposed site for SOPAC on the corner of Ellis and Nanaimo. He’s already talked to a couple of councillors who voted against the motion earlier this year and are willing to reconsider. “Whether they will or not, I don’t know,” said Kimberley. “We are not going to lose sight of that. We feel the land is worth now about $2.4 million. It’s a valuable piece of public property that we feel should be taken to the public in the event that something other than a performing arts centre were to be constructed there.” The AGM takes place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. The public is welcome to attend the meeting.
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Acts of kindness are contagious Dale Boyd and Steve Kidd Western News Staff
If somebody paid for your meal or brought you Tim Hortons recently, it’s likely in celebration of Random Act of Kindness Day — and it’s even more likely it was Judy Kurulak. She and her daughter Oceana were out in full force on Nov. 7 performing over 50 random acts of kindness throughout the day. Random Acts of Kindness Day, put on by the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan, had community members out performing day-brightening acts followed by a small card asking the recipient to pay it forward. Aaron McRann, executive director of the CFSO said it turned out to not be so easy to keep track of the number of random acts of kindness on Friday as he had planned. “Everywhere I went on Friday, everyone I talked to was doing something,” said McRann. “The whole town seemed to be into it. It was a ton of fun.” Inspired by the kindness of her surrounding community, Kurulak has been paying it forward long before Nov.7. “We’ve had lots of really kind people help me and my daughter out over the last nine years or so. So I just try to pay it forward no matter what,” Kurulak said. She started a chain reaction in a Tim Hortons in Summerland paying for a drive-thru order and the order of the person behind her, causing fellow customers to follow her lead. Kurulak then proceeded to treat local community members to some donuts including local police, her mechanic and her daughter’s teachers and classmates. “Seeing the kids at my daughter’s school and their reaction was really awesome. A couple of them said they were going to go home and run the bath for their mom and stuff,” she said. That was just one chain of acts of kindness formed. According to McRann, one woman who found a looney taped to her shopping cart at Safeway, was so impressed with the idea that she purchased extra groceries to donate to the food bank. “That’s the kind of stuff that was happening all day long,” he said.
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Kurulak’s daughter also wrote poems for her friends and was out delivering doughnuts and kind acts around the city. Oceana took to random acts of kindness quite well according to Kurulak. “She was like ‘mom I wish you would have saved some because I want to be a part of it’,” Kurulak said. The kindness didn’t stop there, the list of good deeds Kurulak performed in one day is long and impressive and was even capped off with her first ever blood donation. While a day of good deeds is nice, Kurulak can’t help but wonder why the kindness can’t keep going. “I just wish that people did it more often because it does have such a positive effect,” Kurulak said. Kurulak said it can be a good way to break the cycle of negativity people can fall into during the day-to-day grind. “There is so much negative energy around and people get
overwhelmed with stress or life responsibilities. So just to see somebody being kind to someone else is such a wonderful feeling,” she said. Kurulak wasn’t the only one out paying it forward. Acts of kindness took place all around Penticton including the Penticton Access Centre giving away free pizza, Wildstone Construction and Engineering Ltd. treated 25 veterans to a movie at Landmark Cinemas and The Bench Market handed out free hot chocolate. He may not have been able to keep track of the numbers, but McRann said there is no doubt that the event will be back. “It was a lot of fun and everyone I talked to was insistent that we need to do this every year,” he said. “Any way you look at it, it was a huge success, we will definitely do it again.” For more information on Random Act of Kindness day visit www.cfso.net or at www.facebook. com/RAKDAYSOS.
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Ultimate sacrifices and contributions This Remembrance Day felt a little different than years past. To be sure, the ceremony was much the same, honouring those Canadians that took up arms in defence of country and principal, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. Still, there was a special poignancy this year as the thoughts of many attending ceremonies across Canada, turned to two young soldiers, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, and Patrice Vincent, who lost their lives in the performance of their duties, killed not in battle, but as symbols. It’s 95 years since the first Remembrance Day was held, marking the end of “the war to end all wars.” But war didn’t end with the First World War, it continued on, as it has through all the ages of man. How tragic that almost a century after we started to solemnly mark it, we are still adding names to the long list of the fallen. It’s a thin line between glorifying war and remembering and honouring those who fought in war. That’s why, to me, the poppy is such an important symbol. It focuses our attention on the sacrifices made by the soldiers, the blood spilled of foreign soil. Remembrance Days are often fittingly grim. We gather in the dark and cold of oncoming winter, to pause, reflect and honour. Unlike other holidays throughout the year, this isnʼt a celebration; itʼs a reminder that sometimes sacrifices have to be made to defend the freedoms Canadians hold dear, or to PENTICTON WESTERN correct injustices. And, especially we gather to remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives fighting for our freedom. Ask yourself what the world would be like without their sacrifice.
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Global warming stalled politically too On most issues this column discusses, the feedback I receive is generally negative. One exception has been human-caused climate change, where my mail runs three to one in favour of a skeptical approach. Most express relief at having someone question the exaggerated or false claims advanced by environmentalists who strive to paint Alberta and B.C. as home to uniquely evil climate crimes. As mentioned last week, this is an urgent issue in B.C. as the government pushes to develop liquefied natural gas exports. The B.C. Liberal approach to limit only the “intensity” of greenhouse gas emissions from LNG production, and make no commitment on the majority of emissions from upstream gas production, looks like the effective end of Gordon Campbell’s crusade to lead North America in “climate action.” The government has
also abandoned Campbell’s collapsed effort to set up a cap-and-trade system with various U.S. states to regulate emissions. Which brings me to a key reason for public skepticism. Going back to Jean Chrétien’s lip service to the Kyoto Accord, the world-wide effort to rein in fossil fuel emissions has been a smog of hypocrisy, hollow promises and failed experiments. The next grand climate summit is scheduled for Paris next summer, although the vast international green bureaucracy will first have to jet to Peru for a presummit summit. The European Union has just agreed to a Campbell-like new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 per cent by 2030. But that’s dependent on the Paris summit reaching a legally binding international deal, something the United States remains unwilling to do. Meanwhile, Germany is
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B.C. Views building new coal-fired power plants. In Ontario, a grandiose scheme to replace coal-fired power with wind, solar and other renewables has produced steeply rising electricity rates and a political scandal over a cancelled plan to build gas-fired capacity. The public continues to be bombarded with ginned-up stories of environmental destruction. You may have seen shocking TV reports in October of a “haul-out” of thousands of walruses on beaches around the Chukchi Sea in Alaska and Russia, with animals trampling
each other. The World Wildlife Fund and U.S. biologists rushed to media to frame this as a crisis caused by a lack of sea ice. This claim has been demolished by Susan Crockford, an evolutionary biologist who teaches at the University of Victoria. If you Google “Walrus mass haulout hype refuted” you will find Crockford’s brief video showing a long, pre-industrial history of these events. She concludes that they are a sign of overpopulation in the now-protected walrus herds. Crockford’s website, polarbearscience.com, debunks similar claims made about supposedly disappearing polar bears that have been a mainstay over the years to drive the global warming catastrophe narrative. In terms of actual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, there are signs of progress. The United States has made
considerable strides, thanks to abundant shale gas that has allowed it to switch from some of its 600-odd coal-fired power plants. Which brings us back to B.C.’s push for natural gas exports. The NDP claims to support this, but has spent hours in the legislature warning of a giveaway of the resource, imagined fracking disasters and LNG tanker explosions and everything else they can dream up to throw at it. This is the same party that campaigned against the carbon tax in 2009 and hasn’t had a coherent energy policy since. But this isn’t some partisan game. It’s about whether B.C. maintains its gas industry. And so far natural gas is the only thing that has substantially cut carbon emissions. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Support for National Park I would like to thank Gary Mason (The Globe and Mail) for promoting the concept of a national park in the South Okanagan of B.C. He is correct in stating that this area represents one of the most important ecosystems of the world and includes nearly 60 federally listed endangered species. I have been familiar with this issue since my election in 2006 and have met with those
on both sides of the debate. My conclusion is that the proposed park is the best way to preserve this pristine area. This will also create jobs and have a positive effect on our local economy. The Union of BC Municipalities recently passed a resolution in support of the park which has the support of local Chambers of Commerce, First Nations, environmental groups and many others.
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I attended the craft sale at the Trade and Convention Centre on Sat. Nov. 1. A lone man occupied one of the booths. He was not selling a craft of any sort, he was campaigning for a seat on Penticton city’s council. It is my opinion that booths at a craft fair should be occupied by people who have made things to sell, not for politicizing. Dorothy Percy Penticton
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How would you imagine Summerland in 20 years? What kind of community would you identify Summerland as being? What brought you to Summerland and what keeps you here? These are several questions I ask myself and ponder all the time, tough questions at times. Now turn back the clock 20 years and ask the same questions? They were as relevant then as they are today. Why, because Summerland suffers from an identity crisis and has suffered from nearly 20 years of stagnant growth. I moved to Summerland with my family in 1979 and at that time and through the 1980’s we identified Summerland as a mainly retirement community, but with a vibrant growing tourism component, strong downtown business environment and a longstanding history in agriculture. The community was thriving and growing and was beginning to attract a growing younger demographic. The population in 1979 was just under 7,000 and growing at a healthy, but sustainable rate. I recall in high school calculating the district’s growth rate and it was projected to have a population of 20,000 around the year 2010. Wow, that certainly did not happen! Twenty years of 0.5 per cent growth hit and we are at approximately 11,700 today. The community has only grown by 700
There have been legitimate concerns expressed about the continuing viability of a local helicopter school as well as the ranching community. These have been addressed by Parks Canada. It should be remembered that the establishment of a national park is a lengthy process. A few years ago, I was told by the former federal Environment Minister, Peter Kent that the federal government would resume
since 1996. What happened? We cannot blame this on global or regional changes to economy, as many of our Okanagan neighbours have flourished, during the same period. Many residents have moved to Summerland to enjoy the small town feel and security etc. Many would suggest that they like to keep it this way, however stagnant growth such as this is being on the verge of the death of a community. Yes this is a retirement community and always will predominantly be that way and that is good too, but we also need to attract families, professionals, business, etc. to allow the town to flourish and be sustainable for years to come. I recall many years of missed opportunities, and opposing opinions that have chased good development projects away. Ideas such as Patagonia Resort, Summerland Hills, among others. How about delaying large projects, which in turn cost us more in infrastructure costs, such as turning down the idea of a joint 911 services building to the tune of a maximum of $3 million, and then eight years later paying $4.5 million for the RCMP building alone. This just scratches the surface of missed opportunities. The results that I have seen are friends and co-workers moving away, businesses leaving for a better business climate, service professionals such as teachers, doctors, pharmacists, not living in Summerland raising their families. It would appear that many candidates running for council and residents alike are making the “land swap” the main issue during the election. It is not, the issue really is the lack of direction and progress regarding Summerland. As for the land swap, I have seen and heard opponents of this speak out and say this is not where the growth should be, but towards the hills. Less than 10 years ago, those same voices spoke out against devel-
negotiations should the province of B.C. make the request. Concerns of ranchers and others can be addressed once negotiations resume between the two levels of government. I strongly urge our provincial government to re-engage in this important process. We have a chance to do something right for future generations. Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior
opment on the hillsides and said we should in-fill and have smart growth near the town core, where the infrastructure exists. So to those people, which is it? Apparently you just want no growth. Well you seem to have got that for the past 20 years and it is getting us nowhere. The land in question is adjacent to existing infrastructure for lower cost of development, allow for well planned, long term growth. As for the “good” agriculture land, take a look around, it has been mainly vacant for 30 years. So with the civic elections only days away, keep this in mind when you vote, do you want Summerland to stay exactly the same or to actually grow and flourish for generations to come? Some of our candidates do not want any change. Darren McWatters Summerland
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Increase efficiencies at City Hall by restoring the independence of the fiscal review board to fully scrutinize all city spending and identify savings; I will propose that staff bring forward a zero based budget instead of a deficit based budget as they have been doing in the past; Show leadership by ensuring a thorough line by line examination of the zero based budget by Council to keep taxes low; Sub-Regional recreation for our facilities should be cost shared among all users & not only to be subsidized by the taxpayers of Penticton. The regions I am referring consists of Okanagan Falls, West Bench, Naramata & Penticton Indian Band.
FOCUS ON JOBS & PENTICTON’S ECONOMY
To ensure fairness, review the current economic investment tax rebate program, to also give consideration to corporations creating jobs in Penticton in the same manner; To encourage more tourism we must create a single independent Tourism Board to work on coordinated strategies & recommendations to Council & to the Tourism Industry. I will be recommending a new plan to restructure tourism in Penticton; To support local employers, restructure the economic development office to also protect existing jobs & identify economic opportunities from the new Provincial remand center & other capital investment projects.
The operation of the branch will be handled temporarily by command office with local support. The branch remains open as usual. All special events during the busy holiday season and, of course, the popular and important poppy campaign will be unaffected.
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ans and those men and women currently acting in service to Canada have the resources and support they need going forward,” says Command president Angus Stanfield. B.C. Yukon Command sees a bright future ahead for the Penticton branch, we encourage all Penticton area mem-
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dollars, (thus the name South Okanagan) the remaining payments (ending in 2017) are being made with casino profits not municipal taxes; the Community Centre was built with federal, provincial and municipal dollars. The SOEC is an important economic driver, the Community Centre pool has doubled its usage (which substantially reduced its municipal tax subsidy) and the Lakeshore walkway gets great year-round usage. These community projects are all great examples of where intense public debate and scrutiny turned to appreciation and community pride. Mr Jakubeit, having had a positive influence in the above mentioned projects can lead a bold and decisive council over the next four years. For prosperity in Penticton, I’m voting for Andrew Jakubeit.
merce member for seven years I was excited at the opportunity to attend the candidates meet and greet at the Ramada on Nov. 5. I was extremely surprised at the lack of attendance by the business community but pleased that this allowed me oneon-one time with each candidate. Throughout the evening I met individuals that are obviously very passionate about Penticton and concerned about all the hot topics of the current city council with a lot of opinions on what needs to be done or changed but perhaps a lack of answers as to how this would be achieved. There were a few in the running that I believe realized they may be in over their heads but want to give it their best shot for the experience, some fantastic and intriguing individuals that are focused on environment and “local empowerment” and some that I have known for years and have worked with directly in the community who are all great and qualified contenders. I want to thank the chamber for hosting this event which enabled me to decide, without a doubt who would get my vote and made me want to speak out in support for one of these candidates of my generation that has been brave
enough to put his hand up for the job. Max Picton has a tourism focus being a stakeholder in the industry here for 10 plus years, holds a seat on the tourism committee, organizes events and encourages visitors to the area, providing a unique experience for everyone who stays at his beautiful creation and small paradise on Skaha Lake. I know there are some out there that feel that tourism is a seasonal industry that doesn’t sustain the economy year round and shouldn’t be our focus, but let’s be honest, it is one of our largest industries and it is extremely underdeveloped on an international scale and deserves/needs attention. However, tourism aside, I had a discussion with Max at the Ramada that confirmed my belief that he deserves a spot on city council. He has taken the time to educate himself beyond the buzz words of the local media coverage and has rolled up his sleeves and done his homework on a wide range of topics that concern the community. He is a young, smart, community-focused business man and I believe that if what we are looking for is change, than he is a man that deserves our vote.
On Nov. 15 I’m voting for Andrew Jakubeit. Recently at an open forum Mr. Vassilaki started his speech by admitting he sometimes has diarrhoea of the mouth and there is no telling what words are going to come out. Andrew Jakubeit thinks before he speaks, wants to mend fences and improve engagement within the community. At a recent mayoral forum Andrew Jakubeit was very inspiring, he spoke directly to the issues and didn’t dress it up with patronizing motherhood sound bites. I like to think of Andrew as the face of our community. As a young business owner, he’s community minded, and willing to work to make things happen. Many in this community dislike change and they sometimes complain quite vocally. Some are still complaining about the South Okanagan Events Centre. We would do well in remembering that the original investment in the SOEC was made with provincial tax
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INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Increase council accountability by restoring the recording of the mover/seconder of a motion & record names for & against decisions at council meetings; Ensure that the RDOS appointments are non-political. One consideration given for those appointees will be how well they do in the election. They will remain in that position for as long as he or she acts in the best interest for the taxpayers of this community. The same consideration will apply for Deputy Mayor; Ensure that any wage, bonus or benefit increase to city management is fully & publicly disclosed by the City within 30 days of approval; City Council must address problems that have resulted in law-suits & lost economic opportunities for Penticton as early as time permits and all law suits must be resolved immediately.
INFORMED AND MORE ACTIVE CITIZENS
To improve dialogue & solicit ideas, I will be hosting a quarterly elected officials public forum where citizens can ask questions of Mayor & Council, MLA, MP, Public Safety Officials & other city agencies that receive public funds; Restore the long-standing City dual advertising policy so citizens are not divided by sole sourcing of the city advertising contract; I will be hosting, on the 3rd Thursday of every month, a “Town Hall” meeting with the media & the public where any question put forward will be answered & information will be given whenever possible; I will be recommending that we hold Committee of the Whole meetings on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 9:00 AM.
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Implement an anti-graffiti by-law that holds offenders responsible and not victimize small business owners; Support local volunteerism by providing a landfill exemption to groups, organizations & individuals who volunteer to participate in organized public clean-up events.
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Q&A with Penticton candidates MAYORAL CANDIDATES
HOW WILL YOU IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP PENTICTON’S ECONOMY EVOLVE OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS?
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will create a Mayor’s Select Task Force to create actionable solutions for Economic Innovations, Affordable Housing and Tourism (all key elements for economic vibrancy). I would like to create a small committee to work with our Economic Development officer to help fine tune initiatives and leverage opportunities. I want to have a monthly Mayor’s Breakfast with business leaders and have council tour one business per week
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to better understand, promote and celebrate what Penticton has or can offer. We need to do a better job of going to the people instead of waiting for them to come to us.
have already identified problems and opportunities to help Penticton, that is why I am running for Mayor. First we have to rebuild our reputation as a straightforward place to do business (undue legal action against our own tourism board and citizens, the hockey dorms fiasco, a bureaucracy that drives potential business else where). The opportunities include: using our lakes to become the water sport capital of Canada, with the
specialized, lucrative cottage industries that would come with it; Eco-tourism to enhance our reputation, we have clean air, water, a healthy environment with wildlife coexisting with us in our city. Raise our profile, the people will come.
John Vassilaki
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believe we continuously miss chances to create economic development in Penticton by unnecessary delays and red tape created by many archaic by- laws. We must update and improve in a harmonious way, how to deal with developers and new business opportunities. I will be appointing a councillor to work with each new developer that brings opportunities forward so that city council will be aware of any difficulties that investors may
encounter. This appointment should never have been eliminated and as your new mayor I will always be in contact with the councillor and developer to ensure that everything is working in a swift and efficient manner.
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business such as pharmaceuticals, prostheses manufacturing etc. I want a Silicon Valley here in Penticton in the form of health care.
Ryan Foster
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e need to start looking at our problems differently. For every $1 million in sales, independent retail stores generate $450,000 in local economic activity, compared to just $170,000 for chains, with similar numbers for restaurants. This translates into about 2.6 times as many local jobs created when spending is directed to independent businesses instead of chains. So why don’t property taxes in Penticton reflect
Paula Cattani
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believe Penticton is on the right track with the five economic zones. City council needs to listen and collect all the information from the leaders in the five zones and work with them to create a more competitive and prosperous community.
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he biggest problem for the economy is the lack of industrial area. I am proposing an expansion of our college in the field of health care. In the next 10 years there is to be a short fall in this province of 16,000 nurses. More teachers, students, nursing trainers in the hospital itself and for a period construction as the hospital will need to be expanded again. With a university we may attract heath care related
Patrick Buchanan
this? Locally rooted business deserves priority. There is also a golden opportunity for Penticton’s economy in renewables. The tech is ready. Are we?
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health and wellness, and also create more efficiencies and make life easier for our industrial area business people. Apply smart growth principles for increased downtown density.
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will listen to what people are saying. I am also open to new and out of the box ideas. My mobile ice cream tricycle business is a perfect example. The size of my business is a speck of dust in the big picture of things, but if a big player like Coca-Cola for example had been met with the same resistance that I received, they would not set up shop here. We have to be open and receptive and see how we can help, if it does not meet the existing mold.
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would help empower our Economic Development Office as much as possible, expand communication efforts regarding the benefits that could provide stimulus from the economic investment zone bylaw and capitalize on the Okanagan College Centre for Excellence as a resource to target sustainable building technology companies — geothermal, solar and electric living building technologies by letting them know this facil-
Brian Henningson
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orm a team of common sense community leaders with a clear mandate to work towards identifying problems and opportunities on a priority basis. Analyze our strengths and weaknesses by seeking their opinions and input. It is very important to focus on top priority items. It is sometimes better and more efficient to improve upon our strengths and build onto what we already have and know. Pay more attention to the areas of senior housing,
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ity exists here. Also, let them know we have available land for sale and could offer some flexibility for green technology and other types of synergistic companies that could find a home in our commercial/industrial area.
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’d look to take responsibility, roll-up my sleeves and get out there. Identifying problems and opportunities is about keeping your fingers on the pulse. No more Ivory Towers. By consistently talking to the taxpayer, business community and city employees directly I believe we can avoid many of the problematic issues now facing us. To coin a phrase: It’s not rocket science, you need to communicate and collaborate. Above all listen to the
good people around you and make competent, commercially astute decisions based on what’s happening on the ground. I’d rather pick up the phone than pick a fight!
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Lynn Kelsey
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t’s almost as though I’m the only candidate that believes strongly in a free enterprise economic system. The role of government is to manage the cities affairs, provide services, and guarantee the public meaningful and regular access to decision making. My role is to work to assure the city is fundamentally well run, places emphasis on providing the services citizens want, reduces inequal-
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ity and ensures there are amenities available that contribute to the quality of life for citizens. From there, the private sector can chose whether a business and its employees would prosper in a model city known for a high quality of life.
ne of the strongest assets I bring to council is my ability to listen to everyone’s views and ideas and to synthesize the information to arrive at a positive solution. I also have excellent networking skills that allow me to access specialists within our community and beyond. I will seek to learn not only about the problems and/or opportunities identified but the solutions offered. Penticton’s best
Brent Madsen
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dentifying issues is easier if you are a good listener, I spend 360 days a year on main street, accessible to anyone who wishes to walk into the Elite Restaurant, I have become a very good listener. Talk to people. We must realize there is a wealth of information out there and many thoughtful citizens. I have actually installed a full time suggestion box at the restaurant, just in case people find
it too intimidating to walk into city hall. The box is right up front and labelled: Suggestions to improve our city.
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ommunication will be key in identifying problems and opportunities. I plan on regular communication with the city’s organizations, departments and most importantly its citizens. The only way to make a difference is by being involved, and through involvement receiving exposure to what the issues are and how to solve them. As proven by my career, I am someone who is known for recognizing
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Development Services Committee, Fiscal Review Advisory Committee, Waterfront Oversight Committee, Southern Interior Municipal Employee Association, and many more. I will continue to be deeply involved in these and many other groups in Penticton for the next four years.
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will work closely with our Industrial Association to identify and solicit compatible businesses to what we have now. A list should be compiled of all available space with size, terms, prices and access to Highway 97. This should be kept up to date and be available to our economic development department to help in their searches. I would sell Penticton on our assets to a company and not on subsidies.
Katie Robinson
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e absolutely must secure a large, high end hotel to meet the needs of our Convention Centre. We are starting to lose millions of dollars in business revenue and economic spin-offs from conventions. Solving this one major problem will lead Penticton into a bright, prosperous future that our entire community will benefit from supporting. An aggressive marketing plan along with more hotel
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stakeholders. My core idea for the next four years is to create more values with fewer resources. We need to innovate and maximize the realistic potentials to its highest and make Penticton a true role model of Canada.
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istening to the citizens and partners in our community first and foremost, watching the public marketplace for fluctuations and new regulations will maximize our economic response, keeping us ahead of the game.
s I have said before, during the last two elections I made my ideas to the public and the people on council implemented them. You cannot entice employers to the city sitting behind a desk at city hall. One person alone cannot do it. The economic development department needs more people and they have to sell the city.
ity Council has a network of sources for advice on the status of Penticton’s economy. The regular reporting of the economic development officer; the recommendations from the Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee; PIDA (Penticton Industrial Development Association); DPA (Downtown Business Association) and the Chamber of Commerce. In addition are
growing your business. I believe more action and less information gathering is needed.
Jenine Nicholas
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number of the economic issues are already on the table, like the lack of good paying jobs and winter tourism, just as are some opportunities, like the arrival of West Jet and the future expansion of the Hospital. More resources need to be allocated to economic development, in particular in the area of planning campaigns and promoting Penticton as a good place to live while
Vic Powell
Tarik Sayeed
have been nurtured to be an effective leader by recognizing problems through asking constructive questions, listening receptively, and then turning those problems into opportunities. Clear and transparent communication is fundamental for the future of Penticton. And so is collaborating with each other to unleash the true potential of teamwork within staff, management, councillors and
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an opportunity when presented and executing it before it has passed. I will proudly do the same for our city.
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for our employers. We must also develop a Business Roadshow to tag along with our existing businesses that travel the globe promoting the opportunities and favourable business climate.
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benefitting Penticton right away and does not give new businesses an unfair advantage over the existing businesses that are already operating in our city. We need to pay attention to the details.
city councillor identifies problems by regularly communicating and meeting with constituents and interest groups. Going to council meetings every two weeks does not help to keep a councillor in touch. For the past three years I have been council liaison to such groups as the Penticton Industrial Development Association, Regional Advisory Committee to Okanagan College,
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ne of my priorities is to ensure the community takes full advantage of the PRH expansion. Council can co-ordinate information sessions to ensure that businesses and homeowners are informed of every opportunity and are ready to host the influx of workers. A shortfall of qualified workers may happen as boomers retire and marketing why workers should come to Penticton is a must to attract a strong stable workforce
Q&A will identify problems and opportunities by listening to the people and businesses in our city. I will work to make Penticton’s permits and approval processes more user friendly. I believe that this is a stumbling block for us. Opportunities present themselves all the time and making ourselves more accessible will help us to capitalize on them. Further, we need to do in a way that will start
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rooms will increase delegate days dramatically and Penticton will become one of Canada’s leading convention sites. Penticton needs a strong, long term plan, along with a solid commitment from every organization in town to follow it through to success.
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the statistics from City Staff coming forward on a regular basis which identify the numbers of building and development permits etc. Winning a Provincial award for being open for business definitely helps to spread a good word for Penticton as a business opportunity.
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Voters set a new record for advance polls Western News Staff
Penticton voters set a new record this week for turnout to the city’s advance polls.
On the first day alone of advance polls, nearly as many Penticton voters cast their ballots as both advance polls for the 2011 municipal elec-
tion. A total of 746 ballots were cast on Nov. 5 at city hall, and another 1,147 turned out Nov. 6 for the advance poll at Cherry Lane Shopping
Centre. Overall, that adds up to 1,893 votes cast over the two days, more than double the 790 votes cast in 2011. The Local Govern-
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he problems are very apparent in our city at this time. We have little to nothing to offer our young people to stay in this community. To change this issue would be to entice new industry here, to offer a tax deferment would make it easier for new businesses to set up shop. That said it would not cover the cost of living increases, but would provide a strong foundation to stay.
e need to make opening or moving a business here much easier and become a more streamlined process to attract more businesses that will in turn supply more jobs. The second is to help existing businesses grow and prosper. 85 per cent of jobs are created by small business. The city can help existing businesses grow by using the economic development office to employ a vari-
ment Act now allows all citizens to vote during advance polls should they choose, so whether the turnout will translate into more voters on election day, Nov. 15, is open to question. According to political scientist Wolfgang Depner, the high turnout at the advance polls is likely indicative of a greater interest in this year’s election, though he cautions that people who vote at advance polls tend to be those
that would have voted on the regular election day. The margin of new people voting in advance may not be large enough to push the overall share of the vote beyond the previous total. “Ultimately, I would argue that we can only tell whether interest was higher after the vote, unless we somehow manage to track people who were non-voters in 2011, but have suddenly taken to politics,” said Depner.
Free transit to the polls Penticton and BC Transit are offering free public transit to the polls on Nov. 15. Penticton voters can hop on any regular route or book a HandyDart ride at no charge providing they are going to the polls. General voting day is Nov. 15 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power St.
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The vocal ensemble musica intima based in Vancouver has been performing their brand of intimate, unconducted vocal performances for more than 20 years. The 12-piece choir will be joining the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) for their performance of GLORIA at the Cleland Theatre on Nov. 14. Musica intima will be playing many of their signature pieces, drawing from a long history, including Exaudi written by composer Jocelyn Morlock and commissioned by musica intima. The choir will be joined on Exaudi by OSO principle cellist Audrey King. Rosemary Thompson, music director for the OSO, has worked with the choir in the past and has based much of the upcoming performance on the lengthy catalogue of commissioned pieces available. “It’s great for us as a guest artist for her to look at our career and pick some repertoire based on that,” Dundas said. After the night is through, audience members will be treated to a multitude of different sounds. “You will get a variety of different textures,” Dundas said. She said the different pieces range from sombre to contemporary and upbeat. With a unique take on traditional choir placement, musica intima will be shifting members to spots around the stage and incorporating more movement than usually associated with choir performances. “It wont just be a choir in the back on
the choir stalls, it’ll be a variety of different places,” Dundas said. “So it will be a variety in texture and also a variety in terms of what you see on stage.” Audience members can expect an intimate performance with more eyecontact with concert goers than usual at an orchestral performace. Thompson will be conducting the OSO as the two groups collaborate, but intima’s solo sets will take on a non-traditional composition. “We don’t have a conductor so when you come to an intima show, it’s a direct connection between the audience and singers,” Dundas said. The choir is self-directed and works with a collaborative leadership model, as opposed to traditional choirs who work with a director. This opens up an on-stage connection between members who take cues from each other during performances. “We make all the decisions together as to how it (the performance) is going to be shaped. So, during a performance you’ll see we have to look around to each other and show each other what we’re doing so we can move through the music,” Dundas said. “We kind of consider our audience the 13th member. We look around to each other, but we look to the audience and consider the audience a part of that as well.” Tickets are available at the Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Centre or by phone at 250-276-2170. For more information on the OSO visit www.okanagansymphony.com and to find out more about musica intima visit www.musicaintima.org
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Total Nunsense Dale Boyd
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It has been 15 years since the adventures of the musical nuns from the Nunsense series were portrayed by the South Okanagan Amateur Players (SOAP). Nunset Boulevard begins its run at the Osoyoos Mini-Theatre on Nov. 21 and starts in Oliver the following weekend on Nov. 28 at Frank Venable’s Auditorium. Part of a series of plays written by American writer and composer Dan Goggin, Nunset Boulevard follows five nuns as they leave their convent for California to play their unique style of song and dance at the Hollywood Bowl — or as they soon find out, the Hollywood Bowl-a-Rama. Nunset Boulevard marks the second performance of Nunsense series by South Okanagan Players, with a performance of the original Nunsense taking place in 1998. Diane Gludovatz, who plays the Reverend Mother, sister Mary Regina, one of five nuns journeying to California, said revisiting the dancing nuns has been an enjoyable challenge. “It’s been a lot of work. The sisters and I have been doing extra rehearsals and trying to get the dance routines correct. It’s very hard for nuns to be dancing,” said Gludovatz, who added, the nun costumes and shoes tend to make the dance steps more difficult to perform. Sister Regina is the firm-but-fair mother figure to the nuns, a character Gludovatz knows well. “She tries to look hard on the outside, but she’s really just a softie on the inside,” Gludovatz said. “The older I’ve gotten, the more I can connect with the Reverend Mother.” Gludovatz played the same role in the 1998 performance of Nunsense. As the years have past, the character has become more relatable. “I was much younger and I think it was more of a stretch to play the older woman, but now that I’m older I do feel like the mother of the girls,” Gludovatz said. Penelope Johnson plays Sister Mary Leo, the most artsy of all the nuns, who has a penchant for dancing. Johnson was also involved in the 1998 performance of Nunsense, however the character she played then happens to be the exact opposite of Mary Leo. “When I auditioned, I put on my audition form ‘I do not want the part of Sister Mary Leo’,” Johnson laughed. When she got the role, she was unsure if she could play the part. However, Johnson looked back on some of her more challenging roles in the past and decided to take the leap. “Some of the most fun roles I’ve been in are the ones I initially didn’t want,” Johnson said. Part of the difficulty for Johnson was hitting the upper register for some of the musical notes, but she surprised herself. “I hadn’t given my high-soprano range a work out
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Area F on the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, squared off in front of about 50 people inside the community’s school library Brydon, a university professor seeking a third term as director, told the crowd he’s running on his track record and will take direction from voters about what his priorities should be. Johnson, a semiretired dentist, outlined a platform with three planks: fencing out feral horses, ending mock water bills and creating an oversight committee to keep tabs on the director. On the issue of horses, Johnson said he would immediately get to work drawing up a plan to repair and install the necessary fences, gates and cattle guards to keep the animals out of Area F neighbourhoods, then let voters decide if they want to go ahead with it. “Every community on their own should be able to talk about it, we should have a plan that says this is going to cost you this much, this is what it’s going to look like, and we have either a petition or a referendum to say: Do you approve this?” Johnson said. “Right now, the sta-
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tus quo is terrible,” he continued. “I want to fence out those horses, and I want a plan, and I want you to approve that plan.” Brydon countered that such a plan already exists, but it hit a snag after some residents reported seeing horses getting across cattle guards, which, if proven true, would limit effectiveness of the fencing. “We keep quiet about it, because we’re not sure cattle guards will solve the problem,” he said. “What will solve the problem is active horse management by the band, and we’re getting there.” Brydon also called for a new deal with the City of Penticton to permanently eliminate the perception that West
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Naramata ScottiSh Dancers c ouNtry dance each Wednesday until Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. No experience or partner is required. Soft, flexible shoes are recommended. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. FraterNal order oF the Eagles has a soup and sandwich lunch at noon. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. the South okaNagaN Performing Arts Society has their AGM at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. Guest speaker is SigridAnn Thors, president of the Vernon performing arts society. elk lodge haS a management meeting at 6:30 p.m. aNavetS haS hump Day with Stu’s kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. S ummerlaNd a rt club meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. FoSter care iNFo sessions every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www. mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster. t he b ereavemeNt reSource Centre at 626 Martin Street has a dropin grief support session at 6:30 p.m. Adults welcome. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107.
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Vees PK a road force Western News Staff
The Penticton Vees penalty-killing unit is now ranked No.1 on the road in the B.C. Hockey League. The Vees returned from a Vancouver Island road trip that saw them go 1-1-0-1, but their penalty kill was at its best as they didn’t give up a goal on 12 chances. On the season, the Vees have allowed five goals on 43 chances, an efficiency rate of 88.3 per cent. In a 4-3 overtime win over the Victoria Grizzlies to open the trip, the penalty kill unit went three-for-three. Against the Clippers in Nanaimo in a 3-2 loss, the Vees again went three-for-three. In the final game of the trip against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, a 4-2 defeat, the Vees went five-for-five on the penalty kill. The Vees, who were short of forwards for the trip, are now 17-3-0-1 and their road record slips to 9-2-0-1. In their win over the Vees, Clippers coach Mike Vandekamp expressed to the Nanaimo News Bulletin how
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big the victory was. “It’s a pretty big boost, I’d say,” said Vandekamp. “Now we can kind of say, ‘OK, we know we can beat anyone’ and you probably raise your expectations.” During the Vees trip, Vees forward Patrick Newell had his six game point streak snapped against the Clippers. He then collected two assists on Sunday and since Oct. 26, Newell has two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in eight games. He is now fifth in Vees scoring with five goals and 17 points in 21 games. The Vees dropped from No.1 in the Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings to No. 3. The Carleton Place Canadians in the Central Canadian Hockey League are now No.1, while the Portage Terriers in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League hold down the No. 2 spot. The Vees return to action in Vernon on Nov. 14. A limited number of seats for $35 are available on the Domino’s Pizza Fan Bus. Get tickets at the Valley First Box Office at the South Okanagan EventsCentre.
what it takes to get to the next level. 2. What is your favourite hockey memory? Winning the Pacific Midget championship in overtime. 3. Do you have a pregame routine? If so, what is it? Wake up moderately early and have pasta with meat sauce and play soccer and get loose and lose the nervousness. 4. Who is your favourite hockey player (s) and
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Massive slam dunks and slick alleyoops are the plays that will be seen during the Harlem Ambassadors charity basketball game Nov. 30 at Pen High. The Harlem Ambassadors hit the court at 2:30 p.m. against the Lions/Habitat Slam Dunk team thanks to the Penticton Lions and Habitat for Humanity, who are presenting the event. Of the four quarters, the first and third will feature semi serious basketball, while the other two will be comedy routines at a slower pace. The show is scripted from start to finish, including team introductions, choreography and music. The Harlem Ambassadors will be playing against the hometown Lions/Habitat Slam Dunk team featuring players/celebrities of: Randy Farmer of 97.1, sponsored by Sparkles Window Cleaning; Fred Harbinson, coach-general manager of the Penticton Vees; Wendy Hyer, superintendent of Okanagan Skaha School District 67; Brian Hurst, senior boys basketball coach for the Princess Margaret Mustangs; Brooks Lancaster, Coldwell Banker; Kris Omland and Ryan Schulz of Omland Heal Chartered Accountants; Greg Ovenden, Special Olympics Penticton-Riverside Pharmasave; Jeff Prowse, the Bike Barn; Debbie
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Splash ‘N Dash is a new swim/run series offered by the City of Penticton aimed at giving people something fun to do while being active. Kids will complete 50/100/200 metre swim distances and 400/800/2 kilometre runs, while adults do a 750-m swim and three-km run. The first series is Nov. 16 at the Penticton Community Centre starting at 9 a.m. “We’re trying to get families to come,” said organizer Shelie Best. “Get together with a group of people that are like minded.” Among the rewards for completing the races? A cookie. Finishers will receive a cookie courtesy of Dogtown Cafe Co. Awards will also be given to overall male and female finishers of each series in each age category after the championship race. There will also be a top prize for the overall male and female of the championship race. Progress is tracked using a physiological equalizer system and results will be posted online at www.penticton.ca/ splash after each race. The series, sponsored by Peach City
Runners and Dogtown Coffee Co., continues on Dec. 7, Jan.18/15, Feb.22 and the championship race on March 15. The championship race is free and athletes who complete at least two of the four races will be eligible to compete. It is a stand alone race and consists of a surprise twist to the standard course. Participants must sign up ahead of time. “It’s just to get people together in the winter for training,” said Best. “Races don’t usually start until the spring. It’s a good opportunity for people that are training to use this as a time trial.” The series will be held at the Penticton Community Centre with the run in the community centre parking lot for kids and the adults will complete a loop around the Community Centre and South Okanagan Events Centre. Kids start at 9 a.m. in waves 10 minutes apart, while adults will start at 9:45 a.m. in similar waves. For families that enter, there will be child minding activities to keep kids aged three and up busy while they race. “To do that is kind of fun,” said Best. For more information, check www. penticton.ca/splash or Shelie Best at 250-490-2437.
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Princess Margaret Mustang volleyball teams utilized home court advantage Thursday to win the South Central championship. With berths into the Valley championship as the motivator, the senior girls defeated the George Elliot Coyotes in three straight sets, while the junior boys defeated the Pen High Lakers in a best-of-three showdown. “It was a good night for Maggie,” said Mustangs senior girls coach Tim Haberstock. Mustangs junior boys coach R i c h Corrie said it was a hard-fought win against the Lakers, who won the first set 25-22, then lost 25-21 and 1512. “The boys started the match a little nervous and tentative, but came back in the second set, led by the aggressive defence and attacking from Todd Corrie,” he said. The Mustangs received strong net play from Reece Haberstock,who won key points in the must-win situations. Corrie also praised Graedon Freeman for his ability to block well in the third set. Lakers coach Annika Everton said games against the Mustangs are always hard fought and evenly matched. What hurt the Lakers were key errors at critical points. While the Lakers were not able to defeat the Mustangs, they earned the second berth for the Valley Championship by defeating the Oliver Hornets 25-13, 25-11. “The team played much better in the second set with some great blocks from Josh Gowe and big hits from Nicholas Everton,” said Everton. “Setter Kobe Loewen also deserves credit for his smart play and good decision making.” Another Mustangs volleyball team, the senior boys, won the South Central League and the zone playoffs to advance to the valley championship. The junior girls took second in the zone and playoffs. The Valley Championship will be held in Kamloops Nov. 14-15.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Matthew Carson, 14, helped the Penticton Heat U14 field lacrosse team win the Interior Field Lacrosse zone championship in Vernon. Carson’s coach Dan Chetner said that he used his strengths as an athlte and player to help his team suceed. Carson, a rookie, said he just tried to do his best and was happy with how he played. Carson said “it was really exciting” to win the zone championship.
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Development was key in the success of the Penticton Minor Lacrosse Association in 2014. The PMLA had its midget B, bantam A1 and peewee C teams advance to provincials this season. “While having teams compete at provincials is an important success, the most important measure of success is every player developing, improving and enjoying the game,” said outgoing PMLA president Dan Van Os. “Providing a proper and positive teaching and learning environment is very significant in determining an organization’s success.” Players showed improvement in skill development and team play. Van Os said that having two practices a week is important to develop skills, while game play reinforced what has been learned and what needed more work. Lacrosse also contin-
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eral people. Ramage will begin playing for Team B.C. next September. He was joined by Trenton Henson at the camp. Dan Chetner, who coached Ramage in the U14 Interior Field Lacrosse League, said it was a great opportunity for both as they have had tremendous seasons. “Both players have improved and worked hard at their positions,” said Chetner. During their annual general meeting, the association handed out awards. Winners are as follows: Midget: Head Coach Dan Van Os MVP: Michael MacLean Most Improved: Tyler Koppe Most Sportsmanlike: Dyawen Louie Bantam A: Head Coach - Dan Chetner MVP: Cairo Rogers Most Improved: Connor Ramage Most Sportsmanlike: Freddy Harbinson
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Ban sandwich board signs, instead permit businesses to place an object of certain dimensions, which may contain their advertising or be novelty, as long as it contains a waste receptacle that they are responsible for. Result: there would be a garbage can in front of almost every business and the city’s cost for waste removal would be minimized. One of the reasons recycling is rising in popularity is that there is money in it. Penticton is the appropriate size community for establishing our own recycling facility and an aggressive city wide recycling program. We then sell the sorted materials on the open market as the major waste management corporations are currently doing. The income produced from the sales would off-set the waste management costs incurred by the city and create a few jobs. Initiate a local grow-local buy program. We are surrounded by sufficient arable land to be able to produce food products for ourselves. Start with a couple vegetables and work our way up from there. Carrots, for example, grow enough carrots to supply the needs of the people of Penticton. Then we the people insist on buying only Okanagan carrots. Presto, we have farmers and farm workers making income Find an organization willing to take on the role of organizing a Seniors Festival. Base it on the one common thing we do as we get older; ‘remember the good old days’. Today’s seniors were teens and young adults in the 50’s and 60’s. A festival would encompass sock-hops, soda fountains, big band music, a display of cars and equipment from the era, a simulated drive-in with ‘old school’ movies on a big screen in the park, to a ‘be-in’ were everyone gets to dress up as a ‘hippie’ and listen to psychedelic music Enable a multi-purpose facility for a Seniors Community and Activity Center for active seniors. A center they would run for themselves, by themselves and with activities they would enjoy for themselves. We provide the facility, they are responsible for the operating costs. Have the Penticton Trade and Convention Center prospect for a group willing to put on a Seniors Trade Show. As we get older there are a number of devices, aids, fitness program and supplements that help us maintain our quality of life. Such as, mobility devices, walk-in baths, exercise equipment, diet supplements, etc. Penticton has a concentrated market for these types of items. Establish youth community centers. Where the youth would be given a great deal of autonomy, under the guidance of a mentor, to run the centers for themselves. This would enable young people to learn organizational, management and business skills while putting on events and having programs they want to do. Have an ‘ice wine’ festival, a great winter event.
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“It’s an opportunity to take off the political hat, so to speak,” Jakubeit said. He said the event was geared towards the youth vote, but the message is the same for every citizen, get out and vote. “That’s part of the problem with politics is voter apathy. You have the vocal minority who don’t like things and one or two people who are willing to put their voices out there. The rest just don’t care or don’t want to get engaged,” said Jakubeit. “I think we need to change that culture. There’s no magic fix for that.” Rock the Vote was also a chance for some local talent to hit the stage during a time of year where shows and events generally slow down in Penticton. They may not be old enough to vote, but the Summerland-based band Silent Alarm showed they were old enough to
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rock. Daniel Raitt, Silent Alarm’s 17-year-old vocalist and lead guitar player, was excited to play the event at a venue he and his bandmates have been eyeing for some time. “It was lots of fun,” Raitt said. “It’s one of the things on our tick list. We did Action Fest, Peachfest and now the Barking Parrot, which is like the best venue in Penticton.” He can’t hit the polls on Nov. 15, but Raitt would still like to see fiscal responsibility from whomever is elected. “I’d like to see them not waste any money,” Raitt said. Local rock trio Cosmic Brew also hit the stage to close out the night. Vocalist and lead
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Richard was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan but lived most of his life in Penticton, surrendering to cancer after a short but difficult struggle. He had an indomitable spirit and a distinctive sense of humour. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Katherine; brothers, Leopold, Theodore, Boniface, Frank and Conrad; sisters, Mary, Hilda and Helen. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Marie, of 58 ½ years and his five children, Albert (Marlene), Lorinda (Kevin), Aleta (Russ), Raymond (LeAnna), Donna (Jeff) and 6 grandchildren, Matt, Justin, Brandon, Tyler, Bailey, Katisha; brothers, Werner, Chuck (Arlene), Bob (Margaret); sisters, Bernadetta, Rose, Petronilla (Jim), Louise (Burnie) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to the caring staff of Moog and Friends Hospice House and to Dr. Caskey. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and support. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church (1296 Main St., Penticton) with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Moog Hospice will be appreciated. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com. EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112
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June 5th , 1935 – November 7th, 2014 Jurgen, our cherished husband, father and Opa, passed away at Penticton Regional Hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Rita; daughter Monica (Manuel) Borba of Penticton; son Martin (Darcie) Schori of Oliver, and two treasured grandsons, Trevor Schori and Joaquin Borba. He also leaves behind four brothers; Siegfried (Margrit) of Switzerland; Dieter (Gretel), Peter, and Rudi, all from Germany and brother and sister-in-law Manfred (Bri) Oehmichen also from Germany, plus numerous nieces and nephews in Germany, Portugal and USA. He immigrated to Canada in 1956 and made a successful life as a masonry contractor for over 40 years in Penticton and area. His joy in life was spending time with his family and friends , camping and fishing. We’ll miss him dearly! No service by request. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting everdenrust.com
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TARR Harvey
Our family is sad to announce the death of Harvey Tarr on Thursday, October 30, 2014, at the age of 84. He was surrounded by family at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Harvey leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Florine (nee Tackaberry), who is also in care at the Grace Hospital. He’s survived by his three sons, Grant (Mary Ann) and their children Jeff (Trisha) and Micheal (Saundra); Neil (Moya) and their children Keith (Andrea) and Carey (Chris); and Dennis (Laurie) and their children Jordan, Chelsey (Jesse) and Ainsley (Mathieu); as well as his sister, Agnes Selin, sister-in-law Catherine Tarr, sister-in-law Pat Parke, eight greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Leslie Tarr. Harvey and Florine met at church camp in their early teens, and he stood lovingly by her side until his final days. Born in Assiniboia, SK, Harvey worked most of his career at MTS in Portage, Brandon and Winnipeg. After retirement he and Florine spent over a year travelling North America in their RV before settling in Salmon Arm, BC. There, he worked with Investors Group. In 2001, they relocated to Penticton, BC. Harvey and Florine moved back to Winnipeg in 2013 to be closer to family. Throughout his moves, Harvey remained involved in the Presbyterian Church. He was a wonderful man with a heart for helping his family and community, and he’ll be greatly missed. Thank you to the staff at Grace Hospital ER and 5 North for their kindness and caring. Cremation has taken place, memorial service to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to charity of choice.
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Rentals
Livestock
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Kiln Dried Wood Shavings, 54, 60 and 110 cu. yd., bulk loads, delivered starting @ $200 load, (250)770-0214
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HORSE Lodging OK Falls $125 monthly (visit Craigslist for details) 250-809-0516
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Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 14 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331
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KVR Trail Fruit Store, ambrosia apples .60/lb, juice available 3L & 5L. 250-4924717 Delivered
Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Full cords, split & delivered, Pine, $200, Mixed, $250, 1/2 cords & 1/4 cords avail., Free delivery locally 250-770-0827, 250-8090127 evenings. Apple firewood, dried, $125/standard pick-up load, can help load, you pick up. 250-490-1895 Fire wood for sale, Splitting & delivery included (Ok Falls to Summerland) PINE $200 a cord, FIR $250 a cord, LARCH $300 a cord, 250-809-7897 GET READY FOR WINTER! Jack pine wood $150/ cord. $180/ cord split. Delivered in Penticton. Call after 4pm 250460-1643 Brandon.
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NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
Antique dining room table, 6 chairs, china cabinet, $500, gold recliner, near new, $100 (250)492-4437 Solid Computer & printer(s) space console, plywood with counter top covering, 80x48” (203-122 cm’s.) with 4 drawers & central keypad with chair access of 22x31” (56x78 cm’s.), would also be excellent for drafting & seam stressing, $100 obo, (250)770-7880
In accordance with the Local Government Act (section 809 and 810), Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen proposed Bylaw 2672, 2014 includes the following properties, which will receive exemptions from Property Taxes for 2015. Assessment Roll Number
Legal Description
Civic Address
Organization
715-00565.105
Parcel A, Bl 3, DL210 SDYD Pl 519
224 Robinson Ave Naramata
Naramata Museum Society
714-796.090
Lot 9, Pl 34520, DL 374, SDYD
1145 Main Street Okanagan Falls
$ 2,536
714-6485.000
Lot 3, Pl 4041, DL 2450S, SDYD Portion L 727 Lot 1, Pl 13268, DL 2450S, SDYD DL 2450S, SDYD
10384 384 Ave
Okanagan Falls Heritage & Museum Society South Okanagan Sportsmen Association
14000 Strawberry Creek Road 600 Comox Street, Penticton
Osoyoos Wildlife Federation City of Penticton (leased to golf course)
$ 538
Keremeos Rural
Keremeos-Cawston Sportsmen Assoc Hedley Sports Association
$ 984
$ 453
365 Darcy MTN Rd
Nickel Plate XCountry Ski Club Fairview Mountain Golf Club Society Princeton Golf Club
3012 River Road
Keremeos Elks Lodge
$ 1,228
1108 Willow St
OK Falls United Church The Natures Trust
$ 640
Penticton Shooting Sports Association
$1,174
714-6485.100 714-9060.000 715-2713.010
716-2752.000 716-9035.000 716-9035.002 716-10308.000 714-6476.020 717-895.600 716-02837.000 714-00819.081 714-05353.070 777-09000.100
Lot A, Pl 40972, DL 2 366 367, ODYD (Portion outside Municipal Boundary) Lot A, Pl B6949, DL 319, SDYD Lot 13-15, Block 8, Pl 2565, DL 2482, SDYD SDYD, SUP 11350 Lot 1, Pl KAP62023, DL 2450S Block B, DL 1091 OS, SDYD Parcel A, DL 0457, SDYD Parcel Y, DL 0374, SDYD Lot B, PL KAP89970, DL 2450S DL 2499 Except Plan H 397 41847, For Mobile Folio C/REF 89000.100
10393 384 Ave
1396 Scott Ave
Penticton Rural Old Golf Course Rd
Oliver Rural 1787 HWY 97
$ 183
$ 810
Misc. for Sale Renaissance Treasures, new and old, perfect bargain, invites you to 50-60% off or just make a deal, located at 476 Rene Ave., Penticton, Suite #102, back lane, or call Eti at 1-604-300-3718 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.
Real Estate Acreage for Sale FOR SALE: 160 acre parcel of undeveloped recreational view property, zoned residential, bordering on proposed National Park, 20 min. south of Penticton, off White Lake Rd., abundant timber & water supply, ideal for hunting lodge or summer retreat, 34ft Motorhome included, offers to $380,000, call 250-485-3205
Rentals
Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption – Regional District portion only $ 1,481
$ 1,154
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902
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The “Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption” is the amount of taxes that would be imposed on each property if they were not exempt. The value of the exemption has been calculated using 2014 Property Tax rates.
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RENTALS The Verana: exec. condo, 2 bdrm + den, mst. bdrm has full ensuite and large closet space. Another 3 piece bath in main area with large storage. F/S, W/D, D/W, M/W, deck, secure parking and storage. Amenities include a small gym, a meeting room that has a large kitchen and large deck. $1195.00 + util. No pets. Avail. NOW. 250-770-1948
101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.
Apartment Furnished FOR SKI season, Dec. 1 to April 15, 1bdrm Condo in Clearview, Apex. $850/mo. includes utilities to max of $130./mo (on average). N/S, N/P. Call Cheryl 250-492-7622
Auto Accessories/Parts 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 $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
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Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm, 1.5ba, newer duplex, ns, pet on approval, 6appl., central air/heat, avail. Nov. 1, $1000+util., call 250-488-2471 or 250-497-6399 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902 NOW AVAIL: top floor 1/2 duplex, 3bdrm, 2bath, 5appl., close to Walmart, 2 blks from Skaha Beach, $1300/mo., util incl., (250)490-7941
Homes for Rent 2 Storey home, lg lot, 3bd, den, formal dining rm., 5appl., ns, pet neg., yard work mandatory, walk to Rec. Centre/SOEC, jobs/ref’s req., $1170/mo+util., 250-496-4031 3bdrm 2bath, Vernon, B.C. n/s, n/p, newly reno’d, Avail immed. $1,400 + Util. 1-250864-2786 Avail Dec 1 667 Birch Ave., Pent., 3 bdrm, huge fenced yard, workshop, $1250, 319 Hastings Ave., bsmnt. suite, 3 bdrm, $900, 891 Government St., loft style 1bdrm+ den, $850+util., Call or text Vj, 250490-1530 Exec. Waterfront Home W/ Prvt. beach. Fully Furn., cable, LED T.V, and wi-fi, 4bdrms, 2.5ba, 5 min. walk to Skaha Beach. $1800/mo+ util., avail. Dec. 1st - June 30th, Ph. 604788-4979, or email: elaineallison01@gmail.com Olalla; clean, spacious, bright house, 2bdrm, 1.5ba, laundry rm, w/d/f/s/dw, workshop, NO SMOKING, small pet ok, avail. now, $950/mo., 250-499-5700
Senior Assisted Living
Shared Accommodation Large Room, sitting & eating area, cable/util. incl., close to Cherry Lane, ns, $380/mo., female preferred, 250-493-4909
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APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536
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Townhouses 2bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, painted, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1050, Avail. Jan. 1 or sooner, 250-490-9082
Commercial/ Industrial
Seeking senior COUPLE. your own 2 bdr suite Kelowna, some help. includes all meals, lndry, utils, no stairs, furnished/ not. $1150 each. 778484-4047 or 250-317-3341.
Sale conducted by Dodds Auction Vernon 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3259
Suites, Lower HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250809-1253, 250-488-2206
CONSIGNMENTS NOW ACCEPTED Date: Sunday, November 23 Time: 1:00 PM Place: Dodds Auction - 3311 - 28th Avenue, Vernon Sun., Nov. 23 ~ 9am - Sale Time
Rentals
Cars - Domestic 1992 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible, as is, $1000 obo, (250)492-5520
Scrap Car Removal *1AA Scrap Removal. We will beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
Trucks & Vans 1994 F150 Short box 4x4, replaced 300 6 cyl. engine, 5 speed, new brakes, clutch, tires, CD plvgs, wires, coil, belt, fuel pump, etc., no rust, all work, exc. truck, $2500, 778-476-2046
Legal
Legal Notices NOTICE Pursuant to the terms of The Warehouseman’s Lein act, Protected Mini Storage, 275 Okanagan Ave., East, Penticton, BC, will sell the contents of the following units to recover unpaid costs of storage (and additional fees as they are incurred): 43A, 43B - Benny Wolf(e), 48 - Ron Vass, 50A - Sheila Bob. Sale to be held November 26th or thereafter at the above premises.
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FINANCING 2 UP TO 84 MONTHS
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CASH BONUS ON SELECT MODELS
ON ALL 2015 FINANCING OFFERS
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Rio4 SX with Navigation shown5 - hwy / city 100km 6: 5.3L/7.3L
LX MT
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Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and a $1,500 loan rebate7. Offer based on 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F) with a selling price of $15,602.
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Optima SX Turbo AT shown5 - hwy / city 100km 6: 5.7L/8.9L
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Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and a $500 loan rebate7. Offer based on 2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F) with a selling price of $26,402.
HOLIDAY
HEATED MIRRORS
2014 CLEAROUT UP TO $6,000 CASH BONUS
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WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED *5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
NEXT YEAR
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2015
Offer includes delivery, destination, fees, a $4,500 cash credit and a $3 dealer contribution9. Offer based on 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $17,502.
BE READY FOR WINTER WITH OUR WINTER READY MODELS
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Penticton Kia
550 Duncan Avenue West, Penticton, BC (250) 276-1200 ANNIVERSARY
Offer(s) available on select new 2014/2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from November 1 to December 1, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable), and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. 1“Don’t Pay Until Next Year” (60-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2015 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 30 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends December 1, 2014. 20% purchase financing is available on select new 2015 models on approved credit. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. 3Cash bonus amounts are offered on select 2014 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on cash purchase offers only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. $6,000 maximum cash bonus amount only available on the 2014 Optima Hybrid EX (OP74CE) and includes a $1,000 ECO-Credit. 4Representative finance example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F) with a selling price of $14,102/$25,902 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $1,500/$500 loan rebate. 364 weekly payments of $39/$71 for 84 months with $0 down payment. Credit fees of $0. Total obligation is $14,102/$25,902. See retailer for complete details. 5Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F) is $26,695/$22,395/$34,895. 6Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 7Loan rebate amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends December 1, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. 8Cash purchase price offer for the new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F) with a selling price of $12,999 includes delivery and destination fees of up to $1,665, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $4,503 cash credit (including a $3 dealer contribution). See retailer for complete details. 9Cash credit amounts are offered on select 2014/2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated cash purchase price before taxes. Available on cash purchase offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends December 1, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. 10$1,000 Holiday Bonus amounts are offered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on finance offers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 Holiday Bonus amount available on the 2015 Forte LX+ AT Winter SE (FO74SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT 5-seater Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT 7-seater Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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