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PENTICTON FIREFIGHTERS Wayne McKenzie (left) and Ken Younghusband attempt to see if there is anyone inside a submerged car as Chad Taylor navigates the Zodiac on the Okanagan River Channel Wednesday.

Below, emergency personnel inspect the vehicle’s interior after it was pulled ashore.

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CHANNEL RESCUE Penticton man pulls woman from water after vehicle plunges into river channel Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A Penticton man rescued a woman whose car ended up in the south end of the Okanagan River Channel on Wednesday morning.

Harvey Hunchak said he was driving on Skaha Lake Road when he noticed a group of people gathered looking at the submersed car.

“I went across the bridge and turned into the parking lot thinking, ‘I’ve got to see what is going on.’ Then I saw a lady had popped out

of the car and she didn’t look like she was doing very well, of course the water is cold.”

He grabbed a pipe and put a strap around it that had been in his work truck, as the woman was Àoating towards the bank. He yelled at her to grab onto it. With the assistance of another man, he pulled her to the shore right as the ambulance showed up.

“It was just instinct I guess,” said Hunchak of why he drove in without a second thought.

“There was a lot of people on the channel side that wanted to help. In fact, there was one lady that dived right off the bank into the water. She just went a little ways and turned around and went back because she realized she wouldn’t make it either, that water was cold. I was lucky she Àoated towards the bank,” said Hunchak.

“The other lady should be commended for her efforts for sure. I would just hope someone would do the same if I needed help.”

Hunchak said the woman in the submerged white Hyundai Elantra was speaking when she was in the water, stating she didn’t want to go back to the hospital.

Cpl. Ted Manchulenko said the woman was fortunate that bystanders came to her assistance.

“Being in the middle of the channel in fairly cool water for this time of the year, it was fortunate to get other people to risk their own safety to assist her,” said Manchulenko.

RCMP said the woman was transported to Penticton Regional Hospital to undergo more tests.

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City continues to serenade WestJet Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Penticton is continuing to work hard on catching the eye of WestJet to bring a regional service to the city.

A grassroots movement brought forward a Facebook group, Twitter campaign, online petition and it now appears a multimedia campaign is in the works by the city.

“I don’t want to indicate what we are doing, but we are planning to do something a little bit out of the box to get the attention of WestJet,” said Annette Antoniak, city manager in Penticton. “We want to make sure Penticton is noticed. We have reached out to different stakeholder groups in the city to help out with that to ensure we get the best and biggest exposure as possible. Once we get to the point we are ready we will be reaching out to everyone. We need you all to get behind this.”

Penticton council and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen have drafted letters and sent them to WestJet indicating their support of a regional passenger service to land in the city.

Antoniak said data is being crunched to put in the form of a report that WestJet would be able to use in their consideration of bringing the service to Penticton. She said they are looking into data that tracks the numbers of people that travel from Penticton to either Washington state or Kelowna to Ày because of a lack of service in the city.

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ROB MURPHY looks over a WestJet brochure at the airport Thursday. The city resident has started a Facebook group and an online petition with the aim of catching the attention of the air service provider.

“We have asked to have a meeting set up with the (WestJet) CEO and the VP responsible. They said they are just going through some more analysis work. We are very excited about it and we are hoping to get in to see them within the next two to three weeks,” said Antoniak. “We put notice in that we are very interested and we have an airport select

committee that has been established by the mayor and city council.”

Antoniak also acknowledged the grassroots work done by citizens in the area by starting and joining the Bring WestJet to Penticton Facebook group and the conversations that continue on Twitter using #WestjetPenticton.

Penticton resident Rob Murphy

created the Facebook group, which now has 1,385 members, and an online petition — go to www.change. org and search Bring WestJet to Penticton — that had 1,113 signatures as of Thursday morning.

“I don’t see it slowing down. It is gaining a lot of traction,” said Murphy, adding the Eat. Drink. Tweet. conference held in Penticton on the

weekend added about 3-400 signatures thanks to the participants’ social media prowess.

While Murphy said everyone has their own sel¿sh reason for wanting WestJet to Ày out of Penticton, the bigger picture is the boost it would provide to the tourism industry.

“There is not just a lot of traf¿c coming out of Penticton, but people coming from abroad to Penticton.

Look at all the wineries we have in the South Okanagan ... We are the heart and soul of the wine industry in the Okanagan,” he said.

WestJet is looking to have a Àeet of approximately 40 smaller, turbo-prop aircrafts for a short-haul regional airline. This has caught the attention of many communities across Canada who are all trying to catch WestJet’s attention. For example, Murphy said Brandon, Man. has an online petition with about 8,000 signatures.

“That is why it is important for everyone to keep on thinking about it and promoting it to their friends, family and work contacts. It is not going to be over next week, this is something that needs to continue to build and keep momentum until we hear de¿nitively from WestJet,” said Murphy.

“My role is at the grassroots level and I am very happy with the support we have been getting from citizens, organizations such as the Downtown Penticton Association, Tourism Penticton and the Eat. Drink. Tweet. event was also very key.”

Council casts its gaze on boulevard maintenance Simone Blais Western News Staff

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but beautiful boulevards are not the responsibility of Penticton homeowners — at least not yet.

Penticton city staff are undergoing a do-over on a report presented to council Monday that introduced a bylaw that would make residents responsible for esthetic maintenance of city-owned boulevards.

Mayor Dan Ashton has said several times that he wanted to move forward on beauti¿cation initiatives for the City of Penticton, after residents pointed out during the election that parts of the city have become run down.

“We had talked about improving the esthetics,” he said. “Maybe the carrot works better than the stick sometimes.”

Modelled after bylaws in municipalities like Kelowna, Osoyoos and Vernon, the report stated that Penticton city has the authority under the Community Charter to compel owners to maintain boulevards, or the strip of land between the

road and their property line — typically situated between a sidewalk and a road.

Without such bylaws, the report noted many streets have begun to look “unkempt,” featuring dead grass and large bare patches of dirt.

“Burnt grass is not xeriscaping,” Ashton said.

Landscape alternatives, the report explained, could be implemented by residents to improve the looks of boulevards — like trees, plants, aggregate, bark mulch and pavers.

Ashton said he would like to see the city explore nominal incentives to residents — like a refund on their water bill — for those going out of their way to maintain beautiful vegetation.

“There’s a whole bunch of homes that really try to make a difference for their neighbourhood,” he said.

Coun. Andrew Jakubeit said he would like to see the city promote two or three options residents could take to improve their boulevards, and offer workshops on methods like xeriscaping or discounts on speci¿c materials like bark mulch.

The report called for a four-party bylaw: not only would homeowners be required to conduct

basic maintenance of the boulevard adjacent to their homes, but also maintain landscaping like grass, trees or other features. The city would also allow owners to decide what types of landscaping, with restrictions on height, could be planted to enhance “curb appeal.” Enforcement would be conducted under the bylaw division, and penalties would be in line with private property maintenance bylaws.

Coun. Helena Konanz, however, said bylaw of¿cers will be busy enough with phased-in parking plans for the downtown and lakeshore areas and don’t need to monitor property around town.

“I’m pretty much against any more bylaws that we can’t enforce,” she said. “I agree with you that we have to have some type of reward system instead of that. … It’s interesting, but I think it would be dif¿cult to enforce.”

There was some concern expressed over the trend to low-maintenance approaches to land. “It really made me sad to see asphalt going in. We already live in a concrete jungle,” Coun. Judy Sentes said.

Coun. Wes Hopkin said he understood how the city could require residents to clear snow from sidewalks given it’s a safety issue. Esthetics seemed less pressing.

“I have a hard time with this particular proposal. You’re asking people to maintain property that they don’t particularly own,” he said. “It seems like an over-reach of government.”

How seniors could undertake large landscaping projects worried Coun. John Vassilaki, who noted that long stretches of land could be more work than older residents can handle.

Coun. Garry Litke said perhaps the city should consider the example it has set in tree maintenance and other elements of boulevards.

“The boulevards that have been paved, we did that. What are we saying? … I think there’s a double-standard here,” he said.

City manager Annette Antoniak suggested staff review the report. Jakubeit agreed, suggesting staff could also focus on identifying areas that the city would want to beautify ¿rst — where visitors would be and traf¿c would enter. Council referred the proposed bylaw back to staff.

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Minister says budget reflects the ‘new reality’ Simone Blais Western News Staff

B.C.’s budget is getting mixed reviews after the provincial government presented the ¿nancial plan for 2012 Tuesday.

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon indicated there will be few loose purse strings for provincial coffers, given the current economic climate.

“I think it’s a budget that speaks to the times that we’re in,” he said Wednesday during a conference call with media. “We’re in very different times now, and I think there’s a new reality for government. I don’t think every government yet has ¿gured that out, but in British Columbia, we’ve been watching very carefully what’s hap-

pening in Europe, the United States and even in parts of Canada with real concern.

“The concern is underpinned by governments that have lost discipline in controlling expenditures, primarily, and have found themselves labouring under very large de¿cits and huge debts.”

The good news offered included a provincial outlook not as bleak when considered in the broader context: B.C. still maintains its AAA+ credit rating, compared to countries like the United States and provinces like Ontario that have been downgraded. B.C. has also seen employment recover partially and retail sales rebound from March 2009’s low of $4.83 million to $5.1 million this January.

But the optimism has to be tempered by the reality of the day. With Europe entering a recession and provincial housing starts muddling along, the Economic Forecast Council is projecting a 2.2 per cent increase in real GDP for the coming year. The Finance Ministry has adopted the conservative end of those projections, at 1.8 per cent.

Radical cuts by governments can cause “social upset” as evidenced around the world, Falcon said, adding the province is choosing to attempt to contain spending growth to an average of two per cent over three years, putting the de¿cit at $968 million for 2012-13. He projects a surplus of $154 million and $250 million for the next two years, respectively.

“We have protected the important public services of health care and education, but virtually every other ministry is going to be asked to hold the line or manage with some increased resources,” he said, noting that “vulnerable” areas like Community Living B.C. will see additional revenues from contingency funds to handle the caseloads.

All provincial ministries and Crown corporations are expected to “follow the same type of discipline,” Falcon stressed.

“All Crown corporations are getting a detailed review,” he said, adding ICBC has been transferred to the Finance Ministry for close scrutiny.

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Please note the Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

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SKAHA PARK CONSTRUCTION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the City will soon begin construction of a new park area at Skaha Park in the area between Elm Avenue and the beach promenade, directly east of the existing sand volleyball courts.

This area will be fenced and closed to the public during the construction process, which is expected to be February 27, 2012 to Monday June 4th, 2012.

For the safety of all park users - entry into the fenced work area is strictly prohibited.

This project is in support of the City of Penticton’s Vision Statement and City Council’s Strategic Priorities, which include the enhancement of our waterfront areas. Should you have any questions please contact Jeff Lynka at (250) 490-2455, or e-mail: jeff.lynka@ penticton.ca.

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Please note the Closing Date & Time: March 13, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

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SIDEWALK CLOSURE – 200 BLOCK WINNIPEG STREET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the sidewalk on the east side of the 200 block of Winnipeg Street including street parking stalls adjacent to the Landmark property will be closed to the public from February 20, 2012 to June 15, 2012 to facilitate construction of the theater wall.

For the safety of all pedestrians - entry into the fenced work area is strictly prohibited.

Should you have any questions regarding this closure please contact Peter Wallace at (250) 490-2519, or e-mail: peter.wallace@penticton. ca.

The City invites your company to provide a price quotation for the following:

“SKAHA ELM AVENUE SUPPLY IRRIGATION PARTS” For a copy of the full Request for Quotation, please visit the City of Penticton website: http://www.penticton.ca/EN/main/business/ tenders-rfps.html.

Please note the Closing Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

City of Penticton, Purchasing Department Phone: (250) 490-2500

PENTICTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BYLAW 2012-17 TAKE NOTICE THAT the Downtown Penticton Association has requested that City Council establish (pursuant to Section 215 of the Community Charter) a Business Improvement Area, and to designate properties therein as a specified area for the purpose of raising funds to enable the said Association to implement a Business Promotion Scheme within the said Business Improvement Area. Pursuant to Section 215 of the Community Charter, a Business Promotion Scheme may include (a) the carrying out of studies or making reports respecting one or more business areas, (b) the improvement, beautification or maintenance of streets, sidewalks or municipally owned land, buildings or structures in one or more business improvement areas, and (c) the encouragement of business in one or more business improvement areas.

It is the intention of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Penticton to establish a Business Improvement Area and to designate a specified area (as described below) for the purposes of imposing an annual levy for a period of five (5) years commencing May 1, 2012. The maximum amount to be raised in each of the five (5) years will be determined by the imposition of a levy in the amount of $0.987 per $1,000.00 of assessed value levy on Class 5 and Class 6 taxable land and improvements within the specified area on the basis of general purpose assessments subject to a maximum levy per roll of $2,800.00 and a minimum levy per roll of $200.00. It should be noted that any change in assessed value will vary the amount of the levy.

seal must be affixed and witnessed by the duly authorized signing officers.

All funding raised by the imposition of the levy will be expended only by the Downtown Penticton Association and only for projects provided for in the Association’s annual budget, which in each of the five (5) years must be approved by the members of the Association at its annual general meeting prior to submission to the City Council for approval.

DEMONSTRATOR OR USED DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK

It is estimated that the sum of $160,000.00 will be raised in the year 2012 based on the total 2012 assessed value of land and improvements of class 5 and 6 properties within the specified area.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIED AREA Generally lying South of Lakeshore Drive East between Ellis Street and Martin Street to Eckhardt Avenue to the South with some properties also on Haynes, Brunswick and Winnipeg Street to the West.

AND TAKE NOTICE that the City Council intends to proceed with the adoption of the “City of Penticton Business Improvement Area Bylaw 2012-5017”, UNLESS a majority of the owners representing at least one-half of the assessed value of the parcels which are liable to be specially charged petition the Council not to proceed and are received by the Corporate Officer at the City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. on or before April 2, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

Please take note that where there are two or more owners of a property, both must sign a petition for the vote to be effective. If there are more than two owners of a property, the majority are required to sign the petition.

Where the owner is a corporation, the corporate

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City of Penticton, Purchasing Department, Ph: (250) 490-2500. Please note the Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

Quotations will be accepted no later than: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

For a copy of the full Request for Quotation, please visit the City of Penticton website: http://www.penticton.ca/EN/main/business/ tenders-rfps.html.

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Penticton store robbed Western News Staff

Police are looking for a woman in connection with the robbery of the 7-Eleven convenience store at the corner of Skaha Lake Road and Green Avenue West.

RCMP report a woman entered the Penticton store shortly after 5 a.m. on Tuesday, demanded money and Àed on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

RCMP said the woman indicated that she was armed, but she did not produce any weapons and no one was hurt.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian female between 16 and 25 years old, approximately ¿vefoot-seven with an average build.

The woman was wearing bluish grey jeans, an oversized navy blue winter jacket with grey sleeves, shoulders and upper torso. She also had on a purple toque and a light-coloured scarf which she

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The Penticton Business Development Society has folded, less than two months after being awarded the contract to provide tourism, economic development and visitor information services for the city.

Penticton chief administrative of¿cer Annette Antoniak con¿rmed the society was disbanding after a meeting with the city Wednesday.

Antoniak, who was also held a board director position with the society, explained the matter boiled down to access to the additional hotel room tax (AHRT), which is collected by members of the Penticton Hospitality Association.

“They had made every attempt to try to work with the accommodators with respect to securing the extension on the hotel room tax,” Antoniak said. “After several attempts trying to get meetings scheduled, it has become clear that the Penticton Hospital Association does not want to work with the society, and that they want to go down another track.”

Antoniak said the city and council have not seen any proposals to date from the accommodators, but “we’ve heard there’s potential out there.” In the interim, tourism, economic development and visitor centre staff would function under the city’s umbrella.

“It’s extremely disappointing. I believe the chair Eric Sorenson and the board members had the interests of the City of the Penticton, the accommodators and all the tourist operators at heart, including economic development and visitors services. They were an extremely seasoned, professional group of individuals who volunteered their time and they were not being paid. At some point, one has to look at how we move forward. If there

isn’t the desire to work together and move forward, then decisions have to be made.”

Mayor Dan Ashton referred the details of the matter to the city manager, noting only that “It’s an absolute shame.”

Hospitality association chair Trinka Pontes said the problem stemmed from “how things were done” without discussing the matter with accommodators in town.

“Suddenly the city took the money and contract away from the chamber of commerce and tourism advisory board that were in place,” she said. “This all happened without any consultation of the people who collect the tax.”

Pontes said accommodators had been invited to sit on the society’s board, herself included, but “that was too little, too late.” They held their annual general meeting on Feb. 6 and voted on whether to extend the tax past its expiry date of July 1. Accommodators voted no on the extension, “unless the city was willing to negotiate with us,” she said.

“We want the money in our hands. We don’t want the money to go to some elaborate board who’s going to spend it on a CEO. The money should be used on marketing, and marketing only,” she said.

Pontes couldn’t reveal what the Penticton Hospitality Association’s vision was moving forward, because the details were not set. They are “working around the clock,” she said, to put something together.

“I believe we can have something in place fairly soon if the city co-operates with us. The timing is of a great concern to us. Here it’s the end of February, and we should be working on marketing already,” she said.

“All we want is to put lots of people in our rooms and bring lots of visitors to Penticton. We are the stakeholders. If anybody is concerned about it, it’s us.”

Province set to impose contract on teachers B.C. Education Minister George Abbott announced Thursday that he intends to introduce legislation next week to end the ongoing teacher job action, and impose a contract.

B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman said the legislation could be presented as early as mid-week, but the debate on the provincial budget would take precedence until next Thursday unless there is an emergency situation.

“Teachers are deeply concerned that the government plans to once again trample on working people’s

rights by legislating a contract with B.C.’s 41,000 teachers.,” said Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union president Kevin Epp. Abbott wouldn’t give speci¿cs about the terms of the teacher contract he plans to impose, but said it would conform to the Liberal government’s net-zero mandate of no wage increases for public-sector employees. The BCTF had proposed a three-year contract that would see teachers given a 15 per cent increase over that span.

Epp said the BCPSEA has not only demanded that teachers agree to the “net zero” mandate in terms of

salary, but are demanding signi¿cant concessions that would mean teachers with years of service are without job security.

“I ¿nd it particularly insulting that government and BCPSEA feel they can treat teachers in this way,” said Epp. “Imagine if teachers held the legislative power, showed up at the table on day one with an opening offer, made no effort to negotiate, and then had the government legislate their opening offer. It sounds absurd because it is.”

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estraint has become a way of life for many British Columbian families who have seen their costs rise while incomes fail to keep pace. So it should have come as no surprise that restraint was the word of the day when the B.C. government handed down its budget this week.

There were few frills in the budget delivered by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon that promised to return the province’s books to the black by 201314, just in time for the next provincial election.

Falcon’s budget promises to hold the line on program spending, freezing public-sector wages and selling off $700 million in provincial assets to begin to dig his way out.

But while the Liberal government is taking steps to get a handle on the province’s de¿cit — forecast at $969 million for the coming ¿scal year — B.C. families will also have to tighten their belts just a little bit more. MSP premiums will rise for the fourth time since the 2009 election. The newest hit of four per cent beginning in 2013 will take about $60 a year out of the pockets of a family of three or more.

The budget delivered little, however, to stimulate the province’s fragile economy or open the door to the workforce for the unemployed.

A $10,000 tax break for ¿rst-time homebuyers is only for new homes, providing little help to young couples cobbling their pennies together to get into the housing market. And a $1,000 home renovation tax credit is only available to seniors.

Eliminating those conditions for the tax breaks could have helped strengthen the softening housing market and opened up jobs in the construction sector.

The move to transition B.C. from the harmonized sales tax back to the PST left the minister with some tough choices to make. This budget makes it clear that Falcon wants to get those decisions out of the way now, saving the good news for next year’s pre-election budget.

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Three steps forward, one step back The Conservative majority in Parliament has passed or introduced three signi¿cant bills that go a long way to reducing government intrusions in our day-to-day lives.

Dismantling the Wheat Board and giving western farmers the freedom to choose where, and at whatever market price, they can sell their grain is a signi¿cant step forward for those farmers and the country. While the Wheat Board is not a child of the Trudeau Liberals, the notion of creating different classes of citizens, and entrenching different rights and privileges based on which class of citizenry one belongs, is a hallmark of the Liberal world view.

If there was ever a demonstration of the disdain with which the federal Liberals and their bureaucrats in the civil service hold individuals, it is the long gun registry.

The premise of the long gun registry was that individual citizens, if left to their own devices, could not be trusted to own and use ¿rearms in a responsible manner.

Despite the annual wailings of the media celebrating the “Montreal Massacre” as evidence guns need controlling, there is no evidence that anyone other than crooks or deranged nut cases are interested in gunning down groups of people. They’ll do it whether or not the guns they use are registered.

Mark Walker

At Random Whether plough shares or ¿rearms, individuals have the right to make choices and the right to acquire and enjoy property. There are still some outstanding issues wrapped up in Canadian gun legislation, such as unwarranted search (and seizure) of ¿rearms and onerous regulations regarding the acquisition, use and transport of weapons, but scrapping the registry is the key ¿rst step.

Bill C-304 will begin to remedy the abrogation of the protections individuals are granted under common law by repealing Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Section 13 allowed the Human Rights Commission Tribunal to cast a wide net to snare people who communicated “any matter that is likely to expose a person or persons to hatred or contempt by reason of the fact that that person

or those persons are identi¿able on the basis of a prohibited ground of discrimination.” In Section 13 this “hate” would essentially be “communicated” via the Internet.

The broad interpretations of the phases “likely to…”, “hatred or contempt” and “persons are identi¿able on the basis….” applied by the Human Rights Commission resulted in every case brought before HRC under Section 13 ending in a successful conviction. Given the zeal with which HRC pursued cases through the application of the vague wording in Section 13, every journalist, commentator and blogger in Canada who voiced an opinion about religion, language, sexual persuasion, or posted links to others who did, could be in contravention of Section 13.

The HRC Tribunal enjoys the powers of a real court of law, but affords none of its protections to defendants. Under the act, individuals are presumed guilty prior to being charged, do not have access to legal counsel and have little right of appeal. Every presumed act of “hatred or contempt” towards individuals, regardless of the special group to which they belong, can be dealt with under existing common and criminal law. The entire Human Rights Act should go, but the repeal of Section 13 is a good start.

It is surprising that at the same time the Conservatives champi-

oned legislation promoting freedom, they would introduce Bill C-30, the “Legal Access Bill”.

C-30 would empower law enforcement to gain access to any individual’s Internet identity without warrant and without probable cause. Supporters of the bill claim it would assist police in tracking down child pornographers, although no mention of child pornography is made in the bill.

Various police forces have demonstrated on any number of occasions that they cannot be trusted with the kinds of powers contemplated under Bill C-30 without constant court oversight.

As unsavory as it may be to some, in a free society, even criminals have rights.

Whether ¿rearms, hate speech or child porn, we have laws to deal with individuals who commit crimes. On three fronts, the Conservatives have made progress rolling back Liberal policies that reduced individual freedoms through pervasive administrative intrusion. On Bill C-30, we can only hope Harper is wise enough to table the bill for discussion, and let it meet a quiet and deserved demise.

Progress is often made in steps — in these cases, it’s three steps forward and one step back.

Mark Walker is the publisher of the Penticton Western News.

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Council lacks transparency Mayor and council, please quit hoodwinking us.

On one hand, you tell the public you will abide by the opinion poll majority by not allowing a prison in Penticton. Then, on the other, you vowed support for First Nations proposals of which one is situated within the city boundaries.

Later, we learn you have sold a piece of our land that is situated adjacent to the South Okanagan Events Centre to a developer for far less than we paid for it.

To further aggravate us, you gifted it tax free for several years. You did this without advertising the sale for potential competing interests. What is worse, you let them move in before ponying up the cash. And next? The deal bombed. Wow! I’m interested. Do you have anymore of these shady deals in the wings?

Now you are telling us you are gearing up to revitalize a sagging tourism economy. This Àies against what I understand is the council’s vision of prying the tennis club from its Okanagan Lake waterfront site so that a hotel, townhouses and increased traf¿c can adorn this beautiful, open, park-like green

Sale carries a cost

Our mayor and council recently sold a valuable piece of property off for approximately half the real value to some investment guy who “intended” to build a hockey school dormitory. This guy started prepping the site even before the deal went through, which riled folks.

This guy had agreed to balloon payments. He missed the ¿rst one, came back with some excuse, then missed it again. Seems his ¿nancing has fallen through now.

Meanwhile back at the site, the sub-trades have been busy little beavers, pouring foundations, etc.

Racking up more bills owed from the investment guy, say about $1.6 million worth.

All the while our mayor and council is letting him ride. It turns out the investment guy is facing a number of legal claims, and that he allegedly misused more than $100,000 paid to him by a group of hockey parents.

And this is all in the past.

I’m no investment banker, but you’d think that the mayor would have done his “due diligence” and checked into this guy a bit.

You know, to make sure he actually had the cash.

So now there are small companies, sub-trades in a small town, one of whom is owed $300,000, and left in the lurch. That could break a small company. It is very quiet in the mayor’s corner at the moment. Guess looks really are deceiving, aren’t they?

Lois Linds Penticton

Risks overblown

A note to Robert Hand¿eld regarding his comments concerning wind energy. I agree that there are hazards to be had with the use of wind turbines, but any production of electrical energy by any other means is far more hazardous, to wildlife, to the ecology of an area, or pollution to the atmosphere.

space on limited city waterfront. One councillor, according to a newspaper article, would like to see the whole area bulldozed Àat.

What a travesty this would be since we have very limited public waterfront, which is our largest asset for attracting tourists. What rationale could the city council possibly have to turn this popular public recreation and respite site into a hotel and residential area considering we still have many vacant sites for development elsewhere in the city?

And then there is the questionable residential power increase, and on and on.

I sincerely hope the new members on the council can inject some sanity into the management of Penticton, because from my perspective, the mayor and a few councillors have become a burden to sane and intelligent growth of our city.

And thank you, Mayor Ashton, for not replying to my well-intentioned email sent over a month ago. I suspect I would have been hoodwinked once again.

Sheldon Hansen Penticton

However, your suggestion that a single turbine will take between 400 to 500 acres of room is way out of line. With 640 acres to a section (one square mile) you are stating that one turbine will use up to three-quarters of a square mile. You obviously haven’t visited areas of the world where wind turbines are prevalent — Denmark, Germany, California, Texas, etc. — where they have as many as ¿ve or more turbines per square mile.

Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia: Wind turbine spacing on most horizontal wind-turbine farms, a spacing of about six to 10 times the rotor diameter is often upheld. However, for large wind farms distances of about 15 rotor diameters should be more economically optimal, taking into account typical wind turbine and land costs.

This conclusion has been reached by research conducted by Charles Meneveau of the Johns Hopkins University and Johan Meyers of Leuven University in Belgium, based on computer simulations that take into account the detailed interactions among wind turbines (wakes) as well as with the entire turbulent atmospheric boundary layer.

Moreover, recent research by John Dabiri of Caltech suggests that vertical wind turbines may be placed much more closely together so long as an alternating pattern of rotation is created allowing blades of neighbouring turbines to move in the same direction as they approach one another.

Frank Martens Summerland

Shop around

I read with interest the Western column by Steve Kidd titled “Hoaxes catch many in their web” and feel I can add to this.

With the sharp rise in the value

of gold and silver, I recently took the opportunity to sell some old jewelry and pay some bills. I ¿rst went to the travelling event that keeps coming to Penticton to buy people’s valuables.

The offer I was given there for my jewelry seemed too low, so I decided to get another offer.

Sure enough, a coin store on Main Street in Penticton gave me 50 per cent more money for the same items.

I want to warn the readers to shop around for the best offer for their valuables.

What surprised me most was the coin dealer said most people with extra money or investments are converting these to gold and silver and aren’t selling them.

This seems to show the widening gap between the haves and havenots.

Lindsey Hall Penticton

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Well, the cat is out of the bag, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent statement to consider changes to the Old Age Security system.

Since Harper’s initial announcement, to have the government consider extending the retirement date to 67, I have watched heated debate in the House of Commons and read much in the press. The Toronto Star quotes Liberal MP Judy Sgro’s taunts in Parliament: “They have caviar tastes when it comes to jets and jails, but a baloney budget when it comes to seniors.”

The Star goes on to quote parliamentary budget of¿cer watchdog Kevin Page’s report, which, he says, has shredded the government’s credibility on this issue.

After analyzing the numbers, Page concluded that the crisis is a manufactured one. “You cannot argue the government has a ¿scal sustain-

ability problem,” he says.

To add more on this issue (of robbing seniors and almost-seniors), the Globe and Mail reported on the spending habits of Harper’s top bureaucrats. While I scrape and save my meager pension dollars so I can Ày and visit my son and granddaughter who live in Mexico, and who I have not seen since 2005, the Globe and Mail states that “Rennie Marcoux, assistant secretary to cabinet, spent $6,855 (of taxpayers dollars) to Ày to London, to attend a week-long “cyber” conference last October. The clerk of the Privy Council, Wayne Wouters, paid almost as much for a round-trip Àight to London — $6,625 — for a public-service summit in November.”

Unfortunately, this list is too long to list here, and actually gets worse. All of which contradict the fact that we live in a world of high competition for international

Àights. I believe these prices that we, the taxpayers, have paid (during Harper’s so-called times of ¿scal restraint) are an insult to the intelligence of Canadians and an unnecessary drain on the Canadian economy.

Approximately 60 per cent of Canadians did not vote for a Conservative Party of Canada candidate in last year’s federal election.

I count myself in that 60 per cent.

However, with our “¿rst-past-thepost” electoral system, we now have a “majority” government that was not elected by the majority of Canadians. My only option is to oppose such draconian measures put forward by Harper, to call for realistic and transparent government spending, and to trust in the intelligence of Canadians to do likewise.

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mous with forestry and today this industry is still one of the cornerstones of our economy, especially in many rural communities which strongly value and support timber harvesting. With over two-thirds (60 million hectares) of the provincial land mass covered in forest we can count on a healthy industry for many more years.

B.C. has more than 110 lumber mills, over 70 with a capacity of more than 40 million board feet per year; 27 veneer, plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) mills, eight pellet mills, 18 pulp mills (six of which are also paper mills) and over 80 other primary processing mills such as chips, shake and shingle, pole, and log manufacturers.

The forestry sector has a deep pool of skilled professionals and a highly trained workforce.

Altogether the industry employs well over 50,000 well paid employees, often the life-blood of small towns. B.C.’s forest sector is definitely starting to recover from the last decade’s downturn. Since 2009, over two dozen mills have announced they are reopening or adding shifts. The importance of this industry to B.C. is demonstrated by the fact that 40% of the province’s regional economies are based on forestry activities, in more than 7,000 businesses.

Structuriam, developing a method to produce Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), received approximately $3.2 million in federal contributions and $2.5 million in provincial to support innovation and to help commercialize this new wood product. The company also invested more than $7.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to produce CrossLam, the new line of CLT. The opening, in 2008, of a state of the art value-added wood facility in Okanagan Falls, which is the largest laminating facility in Canada with a production capability of over 60,000 board feet per day, speaks loudly to the success of the investment.

One reason for growth in the industry is the Asian market. International buyers know that B.C. is a stable supplier of high-quality wood products; we can provide timber supply security.

This secure supply, coupled with the fact our spruce, pine, fir, hemlock and balsam fibre baskets are among the richest in the world makes B.C. extremely attractive.

The B.C. brand of wood products is well established globally with market-leading shares in key countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. B.C. is also looking to be the first major country that deals in softwood lumber to establish its products in the India marketplace. Working with the federal government and industry, the Province has strengthened and diversified the B.C. forest sector by increasing market demand for softwood lumber throughout Asia.

The global demand for bio-products from the forest is predicted to reach $200 billion a year. Renewable fuels, plastics, and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and food industries can potentially be manufactured by running wood fibre and residues through bio-refinery.

B.C. has taken steps to make it easier for the non-lumber sector to source supplies of lower quality fibre. This includes fibre supply licences to cut to use logging debris that is left behind on landings and roadsides.

Taking care of this natural abundance is critical. An amazing statistic is the fact B.C. has planted more than six billion trees since reforestation programs began in the 1930’s, and is on track to plant its seven billionth tree in 2013/14. We plant an average of 200 million trees each year. B.C. produces more wood products certified to environmental standards than any other region in the world and has 53 million hectares certified to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards.

Growth now and in the future requires a solid foundation. B.C. created the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to deal with increasing demands and pressures on the land base by taking a more integrated approach to managing B.C.’s natural resources. BC Hydro launched a two-phase Bioenergy Call for Power. Phase one has helped advance bioenergy development in Kamloops, Castlegar and Prince George, while phase two has done the same for Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Merritt.

B.C. has also passed the Wood First Act to promote and encourage a cultural shift that will make wood the first choice for construction in the commercial and institutional sectors as well as residential.

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Thank you to Simone Blais for the sensitive article about Heart to Mind fundraising event Feb. 11 at Fibonacci Roastary and Cafe. Mental illness effects one in ¿ve Canadians, so we all know someone who is coping with the burden of illness.

Everyone enjoyed the mixture of entertainment including a kissing booth run by Dr. Eclectic. Chocolates from Accent Cafe provided by Coun. Wes Hopkin were enjoyed by all.

The proceeds will support research programs at the University of British Columbia.

Recovery is possible.

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Seniors Symposium hits a snag Kristi Patton Western News Staff

After 20 years of hosting the Seniors Symposium, the South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society has had to cancel this year’s event.

Kelly Smith, executive director of the wellness society, said they are hoping to bring the event back in 2013 as a fundraiser for the society.

“Previously there was no charge for people to go to the symposium and we just can’t afford to do it that way anymore,” said Smith. “All

non-pro¿ts are feeling the squeeze with funding issues, so it was just something we can’t put on anymore in the capacity it has been over the past 20 years.”

Over the past year, the society has reviewed its programs and chosen to focus on their mandate of seniors outreach and community supports services. The shift means the society will focus all their efforts on helping socially isolated seniors in the area. This, combined with a hard year in accessing funding, pushed the society to re-

think the symposium.

“It’s not that we lost funding, but we really aren’t getting enough to sustain us. Unfortunately with us not being able to access gaming funds for this year, it put us in a situation that we had to take a look at our programming and what we could and couldn’t afford to do,” said Smith.

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to follow our mandate for the most vulnerable and it is not off the table completely,” said Smith.

Anyone interested in providing input into what they would like the Seniors Symposium become in 2013 are welcome to contact the South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society at 250487-7455.

The society wouldn’t be eligible to apply for gaming funds until August, which means they wouldn’t receive funding until February 2013.

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Since about October, young musicians from all over the Okanagan Valley have been giving up their Saturdays for intensive rehearsals and practices.

It’s a phenomenon that has been happening every year since 1989, the year Imant Ramish founded the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan. They meet for approximately 10 full-day rehearsals on Saturdays, beginning in early October and culminating in their spring weekend of concerts in Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton.

“To me, it’s not giving up my time, it’s spending my time doing what I love to do,” said Jasper Meiklejohn, a young violinist who has participated in the symphony for the last three years. “I don’t feel like it’s a sacri¿ce, I feel like it’s a really great way to spend my time.”

Besides Meiklejohn, there are two other Penticton musicians participating in the concert this year.

Misty Knol plays both Àute and piccolo with the YSO, and Pon Samosa-Ard is also a violinist.

“I started with them last year,” said Samosa-Ard, who also plays the piano, though not with the symphony. “I have been playing violin for ¿ve years.”

Many of these young musicians have been studying music from a young age, and are already performing at an advanced level on their chosen instrument. The YSO has been an important step in their development, with many going on to play with the National

do give them a time limit, because they don’t want the whole concert being taken over.”

Meiklejohn took up that challenge last year and this year. He said it’s an incredible feeling just to hear other people playing his music, creating sounds that before he had could only hear in his head.

“I sometimes do recordings on the computer with simulated instruments on the keyboard, it’s totally different,” said Meiklejohn.

“Just hearing it come to life is a great experience.”

Working with Ramish is also a great learning experience, according to the three Penticton musicians.

“He’s very good. I think he does a very good job of co-ordinating the group,” said Meiklejohn. “We have a short amount of time, but once we get to the concert, everything is pretty well-polished. He is quite meticulous.”

However, this may be the last year the young musicians work with Ramish.

“Imant has been wanting to retire. He’s been doing it for about 23 years now and Rosemary Thomson, the conductor of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, has of¿cially agreed to take over,” said Ferrari. “So it is going to be changing a little bit, it might become a little longer season or other changes.”

The 2012 concert, From Clowns to Mountain Kings, takes place on Feb. 26 in Penticton, at 2 p.m. in Cleland Theatre. Tickets are available at the door or the Penticton Academy of Music.

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Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) returns in this sequel to 2008’s Journey to the Center of the Earth.

The teen explorer and his step-father (Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson) are off to ¿nd Jules Verne’s famous Mysterious Island, after decrypting a message that gives them the co-ordinates.

Although Verne’s Mysterious Island is a sequel to 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, rather than his Journey to the Center of the Earth, this ¿lm is actually a mash-up of these and other classic adventure tales such as: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels.

All tales of amazing and hidden places and, if this interpretation is correct, all pointing to the same place on the map.

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Yes it’s silly, but we had ¿lms like this when we were younger, remember The Goonies? Or is it because you are getting old Mr. Taylor? It did make me laugh, more than I expected from a kids movie.

TAYLOR: Yeah, you did laugh a lot. There was a lot of laughter throughout, plus a couple screams and a lot of 3D dodging.

HOWE: The island looks fantastic with its vivid colours, the effects didn’t go overboard, keeping things simple that kids can relate to. You have to see this on the big screen in 3D, otherwise it won’t do it justice. Like Michael Caine said, this movie was made for 3D. TAYLOR: I’ll admit, despite being initially dis-

appointed after a few minutes, once we got to the island, I bought into the potpourri of classic whimsy. I think a worldly sixyear-old could handle the creepy crawlies. There’s certainly nothing offensive in this ¿lm.

HOWE: I agree with you, nothing even close to strong language. If this is the quality of kids movies that are being made, that’s ¿ne with me.

TAYLOR: It is possible that some teens are gonna be “too cool for this,” but I think older kids could like it too. The main character is 17 and if the ¿lm won me over. My mom says I’m cool.

Taylor gives Journey 2: the Mysterious Island 3 giant bees out of 5.

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ELITE RESTAURANT — Open Mic Night every Friday at 8 p.m. Share your talents, hidden or otherwise, at the Elite After 6; a great way to try out new material or check out the local music.

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A wide-variety of entertainers are ready to rock the Okanagan Falls Legion this Sunday from 11 a.m. to closing.

Special guest Jeff Bodner, Essence of Elvis, will be on stage from 12:30 to 1:05 p.m. and again from 4:14 to 4:40 p.m. Bodner has competed both nationally and internationally performing his tribute act to Elvis Presley. He has competed in Collingwood International Elvis Competition and worked his way up to being No. 1 in the amateur world.

Holley Gilligan will also be at the Legion on Sunday kicking up her heels, accompanied by a set of line dancers.

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day concert as there will be members to sign people in. Besides the long list of entertainment there are prizes, draws, 50/50 and food by donations by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Sunday fundraiser set times — Summerland Pipe Band (noon to 12:20 p.m.), Bodner, Terri Bremner (1:05 to 1:40 p.m.), Gordie McClaren (1:40 to 2 p.m.), Dagmao and Gary (2 to 2:40 p.m.), Adam Fitzpatrick (2:40 to 3:15 p.m.), Yvonne Baker (3:15 to 3:45 p.m.), Ivan Prefontaine (3:45 to 4:15 p.m.), Bodner, Bremner (4:40 to 5 p.m.), Mikie Spillett (5 to 5:30 p.m.), Flashback rock and roll (5:45 to 7 p.m.), Cindy Doucette (7 to 7:30 p.m.), Dale Seaman and HWY 97 take the stage at 7:45 p.m. followed by an open mic.

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concerts Feb. 24 — The South Okanagan Concert Society presents the Penderecki String Quartet with Jeremy Bell and Jerzy Kaplanek on violin, Christine Vlajk, viola and Paul Pulford, cello at 7:30 p.m. in the Oliver Alliance Church. Tickets at the door. For more information, call Marion at 250498-4398.

Feb. 25 — Speed Control is breaking out from the snowbound north bringing their high-energy show to VooDoo’s Lounge.

Feb. 25, 26 — Coco Love Alcorn sings joyful soul, a combination of her diverse musical inÁuences including jazz, pop, R&B and folk. Coming to the Dream Café.

Mar. 3 — Acclaimed composer and pianist Tania Gill, originally from Victoria, is touring with her Bolger Station Quartet, featuring three of Canada’s outstanding jazz musicians, each with a distinguished career recording and touring with numerous projects. Coming to the Opus Café Bistro in the Cannery Trade Centre at 7:30 p.m.

events Feb. 24 — Beautiful Africa: A New Generation, featuring traditional dance and songs from the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda. This is a free event held at the Bethel Church (945 Main St.) at 7 p.m.

Feb. 26 — The Youth Symphony of the Okanagan comes to Penticton for a concert at 2 p.m. in Cleland Theatre, featuring violin soloists Vincent Li and Rebecca Ruthven. Music repertoire includes works by Morawetz, Sarasate, Grieg, Chausson and Beethoven. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors and youth 13-18, and $5 for children 12 and under. They will be available at Penticton Academy of Music and at the door on the day of the performance.

Feb. 22-25 — Summerland Secondary presents The Phantom of the Opera at Centre Stage Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the school ofÀce and the Beanery in Summerland.

Feb. 23-25 — Princess Margaret Secondary presents Once Upon a Mattress, a musical adaptation of the Princess and the Pea story at 7 p.m. in the school theatre. Tickets available at the school or call 250-770-7620 for more information.

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City rings in credit card payment system Simone Blais

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Payment with plastic will be an option at City Hall late this spring.

Penticton council unanimously approved a thirdparty system for credit cards called Paymentus that would allow to expand payment options and prevent city revenues from taking a hit in large service fees.

Revenue supervisor Angela Campbell explained Monday that although the city accepts cash, cheque and debit cards and offers pre-authorized payment plans for taxes, staff have received numerous requests about whether the city accepts credit cards.

Investigating whether to offer that service, she said, posed two problems: costs associated with security and the service fees attached to credit cards.

Visa and MasterCard processing fees are approximately 1.65 per cent of the transaction amount.

If those were charged back to the payer, Campbell explained, most residents would choose another payment to avoid the additional levy. If the city absorbed the fee, it would have to increase costs in other ways — posing an additional burden on non-users.

To get started, an in-depth process is involved to become payment card industry (PCI) compliant, to the tune of $100,000. Campbell said the city began reviewing Paymentus, which has 400 customers across eight provinces and 45 states, half of which are cities, towns and counties.

Its system addresses both issues: it is Level 1 CPIcompliant and offers its services at no cost to clients.

It does charge user fees, but those are based on the size of transactions.

Traf¿c fees and dog licences will see $1.95 fees, while utilities and business licences transactions would be charged $5.95. Building permit transactions will cost $17.95. All categories have per-transaction limits, except for property taxes, which would feature a 2.75 per cent fee.

Mayor Dan Ashton said that although the 2.75 per cent fee might not work for some, he knows many people use their credit cards primarily for the rewards they receive for frequent use. “They may get Air Miles or other things,” he said.

Coun. Andrew Jakubeit asked whether or not Paymentus could change its fees without consultation from the city, but Campbell said that Paymentus would be contractually bound to those rates.

The city could be ready to conduct credit card transactions through Paymentus as early as May of this year, she added.

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A trio of teens have been arrested after caught activating a Penticton RCMP bait car.

Cpl. Martin Trudeau said the vehicle was parked near the downtown core last Friday and RCMP received indications that it had been activated around 8 p.m. The culprits had already left the scene by the time RCMP arrived.

“Though police were not able to locate the culprits right away, an onboard video camera which was activated upon entry by the suspects provided police with a clear video recording of the deed, where three young Caucasian females had their every move recorded,” said Trudeau.

RCMP said the suspects had searched through the vehicle stealing cigarettes, a cellphone and a liquor bottle. All three of the alleged thieves were teens between the ages of 15 and 17 years old. Trudeau said they were later arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.

“Coincidently, these same three females were also involved in the theft of a vehicle two days prior and the matter is still being investigated,” said Trudeau.

The bait car program is funded in partnership with ICBC who provides cars equipped with audio and video recording capabilities, GPS tracking and a remote engine shut-off system to enable police to catch car thieves.

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BUDGET - Chamber president calls incentives a welcome boost “I think it’s a budget that the business community can support. It’s what I’d call a disciplined budget,” he said, noting chamber members haven’t been polled about the news.

“The work done by this government in previous years under premier Campbell to lower personal and the business tax rates was bene¿cial. If they’re just going to hold the line, that’s not ideal, but understandable.”

Cox said items like eliminating the fuel tax on international Àights and supporting marketing for international investment dovetails the premier’s jobs plan, and changes like maintaining the small business corporate tax rate at 2.5 per cent and increasing corporate tax rates one point to 11 per cent effective April 1, 2014 are manageable.

“I think we’re still a competitive tax regime. I understand the province’s position with having to make some of those adjustments, considering the previous promises around taxes were in light of the HST,” he said.

The $1.6 billion in HST transition funding is on the books to be paid back to the federal government this year as a result of the tax reversal.

Cox said that amount and the lost revenue will cost B.C. not only in taxes, but lost investment back into the business community.

“We have to start a conversation in this province about how we want to tax business and consumers generally,” he said. “There is a whole paradigm shift in how we have to look at the ¿nancing of the province with the reversal of that decision.”

Some sectors, however, were looking for more from government in the 2012 budget.

Jeet Dukhia, acting president of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, noted the agriculture sector in B.C. is faltering due to lack of competitive support from the provincial government.

“When we talk to people in other provinces and states, the past two years have been good. In B.C., we have had four years of negative net farm income,

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Land owned by the province may also be liquidated to generate funds and economic activity.

Falcon gave the example during his budget speech that a piece of land north of Kelowna had been held as a potential site for a new corrections facility.

“Now that the project is going ahead on Osoyoos Indian Band land, the site near Kelowna is surplus — and could be sold to the private sector,” he said, adding school districts, health authorities and post-secondary institutions may also be permitted to sell their surplus assets as well.

Although no income tax hikes are proposed, B.C. families can expect to pay more in other ways.

Monthly MSP charges will increase four per cent or about $5 a month for a family of three, generating $87 million for health care.

Falcon said the premium increases, ¿rst introduced in 2009, are to illustrate to residents the rising costs of providing health care.

“Prior to 2009, MSP fees had not changed for seven years. Although every increase results in an additional cost, I think if you look at it from that perspective, it’s not entirely unreasonable given what’s going on,” he said.

Two new items pitched in the budget offer incentives relating to homes: ¿rst-time buyers purchasing a newly built home will be eligible for a credit bonus of $10,000, and seniors looking to renovate their home will be eligible for a tax credit up to $1,000.

Jason Cox, president of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, said those credits come as welcome incentives to a homebuilding industry in need of a boost.

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The ¿lm also follows ‘reality patients’ who to Penticton’s Shatford Centre with JR, each member of the team adopted a have chronic conditions and the challenges healthier diet to help ‘rescue’ JR. Within one on March 1 Rip Esselstyn has always been a highachieving, competitive guy. A pro triathlete for over 10 years with numerous accolades such as eight-time winner of the Capital of Texas triathlon. At age 43, he was named one of Austin, Texas’ 10 ¿ttest people.

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and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.

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Rip’s story is but one of many showcased in the feature ¿lm Forks Over Knives which the Okanagan Health Forum is bringing to the Shatford Centre in Penticton on March 1 and the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country on March 4.

The ¿lm traces the personal journeys of Rip’s father, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., author of Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study, a book which reveals that cancer as well as other common diseases in the Western world can be dramatically reduced with

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TO THE POINT — Betty Gibson takes her shot during a match in the women’s doubles portion of the 12th annual Winterfest Darts Tournament at the Penticton Elks Club. The two-day event attracted players from throughout the Okanagan and Lower Mainland.

SOWINS shines spotlight on women’s achievements Western News Staff

Area women will be front and centre for the South Okanagan Women in Need Society gala, fundraiser and awards evening.

The Women Front and Centre Award Gala, the major fundraising event for SOWINS that also celebrates the achievements of women in the South Okanagan, will take place on March 3 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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“These are women who are outstanding achievers making a unique and exemplary contribution to their communities. Women who inspire us through their creativity, leadership, compassion and dedication.

Women who are role models and advocates and use their talents, vision and determination to make our communities a better place.”

Among the categories is an award for courage which is being shared by Rita Chretien and Caroline Hild.

Last year, Chretien was found by hunters after being reported missing

for seven weeks. The Penticton woman was on a road trip with her husband to attend a convention in Las Vegas when they got led off the track onto a logging road in Idaho where their vehicle got stuck.

Her husband, Al Chretien, left their vehicle to seek help and was never seen again.

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proached the animal for the first time.

“When I got the call I really thought I would be going to look at one of the wild horses, but there was a calmness I could see and nothing violent from him,” said Nolet, who believes the animal may have been in the area since last fall.

“He let me walk right up to him and I started rubbing his neck and then I got the halter from my car, put it on him and away we went.”

It was obvious to her at the time the situation was critical and she quickly made arrangements to have him transported. However, it soon became evident the horse would not make the 90-minute trip to the Critteraid farm in Summerland.

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Instead he was taken to McRae’s Oliver ranch where he remains.

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“But he is just a real little love bug now. He whinnies when they (ranch owners) leave after feeding him, it’s almost like he doesn’t want to be alone,” said Nolet.

“I believe that animals like him know when they are being helped, and on an energy level can feel that compassion.”

However, the tone of her voice changes when she talks about her suspicion of how the horse ended up where he did.

“I would pretty much bet my bottom dollar that he was just taken up there and turned loose,” she said.

“Especially with the wild horses in the area, they (owners) think they will become wild again and it’s all going to be hunky dory. It’s the same as the people who abandon their cats in front of farm houses, but life is not like that.

“Abandoning is illegal and not the solution.

It’s not part of being a responsible pet owner, it’s just not acceptable.”

A domestic horse would likely not be accepted into a wild herd,

and because they are used to being fed, would not be familiar with having to forage for food and water.

While it is difficult to monitor, Nolet believes the instances of horses being “set free” is a lot more prevalent than most people realize.

Briarwood has no brands or any other identifying marks, so finding his owner is very unlikely.

“By all means we would love to know who you (owner) are and (for you) to be charged with cruelty, but I don’t think that’s going to happen,” said the program co-ordinator.

The time limit for the horse to be reclaimed is 30 days. After that Critteraid will attempt to find another home for him as long as he is medically fit.

Nolet added there are a number of organizations who also work with horse owners to find other alternatives to simply letting the animals go.

And as difficult as it may be, she said even having the animal humanely euthanized is better than abandoning it.

Donations towards the care of Briarwood can be made on the group’s website www. critteraid.org or by mail: Critteraid, Project Equus, Box 235, 113-437 Martin St. Penticton, B.C. V2A 5L1.

Critteraid is a not-forprofit organization and totally volunteer run.

Penticton Western News Friday, February 24, 2012

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Express force way to South Zone win Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

After falling short last year of the Grade 8 South Zone championship, the KVR Express girls team made no mistake this time.

The Express downed arch-rival Skaha Lake Middle School Sharks 36-27 last weekend during the championship game.

The Express bulled through the competition as they started with a 40-3 win against the McNicoll Park Dragons.

They then defeated Similkameen Elementary Secondary School 43-21 to advance to the final. Express coach Blair Haddrell described it as a defensive battle as they led 14-13 at half time. Shinnaz Johal and Courtney Olexa each sunk two threepoint shots to keep it close. In the second half, Anika Holowaty took over as she scored 16 points in the half to propel the Express to victory. KVR went eight-for-12 from the foul line in the final.

Haddrell said point guards Sydney Foster and Steph Ortiz did a great job of controlling the game. He also liked that his team played an up-tempo style while controlling the ball.

“Our press caused some trouble for all teams throughout the weekend and was a major reason for our

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ANIKA HOLOWATY of the KVR Express looks for an open teammate with McNicoll Park’s Zoe Konanz trying to block any pass attempts.

success, as we were able to get a high number of steals off of it,” said Haddrell. “When we didn’t get a steal, we had girls ready to pester the other teams’ point guards.”

Haddrell was im-

pressed with their execution as they utilized four different offensive plays. Haddrell talked about their play on the other side of the ball.

“We take pride in playing good defensively and the work

ethic is excellent,” he said.

Foster, Sydney Clarke, Kelsey Rowlands, Shayla Watson and Ortiz led the way defensively as they were able to hold off Skaha’s top scorers. In

each game, the Express had defensive strategies for every team.

“We knew going into the final that there were a couple girls for Skaha that liked to shoot threes and could make them, and we did a good job of making their life hard,” he said.

SESS placed third, while Holy Cross was fourth, Springvalley Middle School fifth, Princeton sixth, Osoyoos Secondary School seventh and McNicoll eighth.

Season All Stars: Zoe Konanz, Maya Vankataraman, Bailey O’Donnell, Taylor Pendegraft, Madison Terebasket, Kelsey Davie, Courtney Olexa, Sydney Clarke.

Playoff All Stars: Nykaila Wheeler, Lexi Grady, Stephanie Ortiz, Sydney Foster, Shayla Watson, Shinnaz Johal.

MVP: Anika Holowaty Haddrell described his group as a true team with very balanced scoring to compile a 29-6 record.

KVR will attend the Grade 8 provincials in Pitt Meadows March 7 to 10. Going to the provincials was the Express’ second goal.

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It’s a good tournament. For some, it may be their only chance to go. I find that once they go to provincials, they want to return.”

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Pen High’s senior boys basketball team earned a split in the final weekend of Okanagan Valley league action.

On Saturday, the Lakers hosted the NorKam Saints and hoped to avenge an earlier sevenpoint loss in Kamloops.

The Lakers jumped out to a 22-17 first-quarter lead, then had a rough second quarter, which left them going into the half with a 41-37 lead. They held off the Saints to win 67-49.

Ty Moorman scored 11 of his game-high 23 in the fourth quarter. Brody St. Martin collected 14 points while Ryan Sutcliffe added 12 points. On Friday, the Lakers hosted the South Kamloops Titans and lost 62-38. Moorman led with eight points.

Prior to that weekend, the Lakers played No. 1 Kelowna Secondary

Owls and lost 78-40, then defeated the Salmon Arm Golds 56-33.

The Lakers travel to Kamloops on March 1 to compete in the Valley

Championships and open against the Rutland Voodoos at 6 p.m.

Senior girls Eighteen and 15 point

performances by Bri Hrynyk and Bryanne Francisco helped send the Lakers to the Valley Championship. The Lakers whipped the Mount

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“The girls were on top of their game,” said Lakers coach Lesley Lacroix.

“This was the single most important game of the year. We didn’t make Valleys last year so that was our goal all year long.”

The Lakers shot well from the three-point line, including Francisco, who drained five. Also contributing to the offence was Adra Greig, who finished with 13 points.

Last weekend the Lakers lost to No. 1 ranked South Kamloops Titans 72-27. Steffi Caron was the outstanding player for the Lakers as she limited six-foot-five Canadian national team member Emma Wolfram to 12 points. Against the NorKam Saints, the Lakers won 48-36 in what was the final regular season games for Grade 12s Kenya Rogers, Dani Pratt, Jen Black, Hrynyk, Francisco and Greig.

The Lakers will face the Titans in the first round of Valleys.

Junior Lakers The Pen High Lakers junior girls basketball team are south zone champs.

They accomplished the feat by defeating Princess Margaret Mustangs 51-28. Hayden Craig led the Lakers with 16 points, while adding four rebounds and three steals.

Natasha Reimer scored 11 points, to go with nine rebounds and two blocks.

Emily Clarke had six rebounds, seven assists and five steals, while Abi McCluskey collected six rebounds.

The Lakers opened the championship with a 4818 win against Princeton.

Craig scored 29 points.

“We got gutsy efforts from all the girls,” said Lakers coach Chris Terris.

“Natasha Reimer, Georgia Hurry, Mikala Vujcich and McCluskey were all sick and missed school last week. These were two great team wins.”

The Valley Championships are this weekend in Salmon Arm and the Lakers, ranked No. 7, open against Mt. Boucherie at 4 p.m., while the Mustangs open against Kelowna Secondary School at 7 p.m. Terris said that No. 1 South Kamloops are the clear favorites leaving the rest to battle for one spot.

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Lakers shooting for extra goals in playoffs Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Extra goals and healthy bodies are what the Penticton Lakers want entering the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs.

The Lakers wrapped up its regular season schedule with one-goal losses to the Princeton Posse, who they will face in round one, the Osoyoos Coyotes and Kelowna Chiefs.

Lakers coach Robert Dirk said his team played well in the three losses, but dug themselves into holes. In each of those games, the

Lakers trailed 2-0, 3-0 and 2-0 after the first period.

“We can’t afford to take a period off,” said Dirk, who talked about that with his players.

“For the most part we don’t have offensive strength to fight back from three or four goal deficits. Identity is defence first and tight checking.”

The Lakers allowed the fewest goals (170) in their division and had the best penalty kill in the league (48 for 383, 87 per cent).

Kale Erickson led the Lakers with 23 goals and 48 points in 47 games.

He was the Lakers lone

20-goal man.

While the Coyotes face the Chiefs in the opening round, Dirk believes their matchup with the Posse (28-191-4) is good for them.

The Lakers (25-19-1-7) won the season series 4-3-1, which included two overtime wins and an overtime loss.

“They are a big, strong, physical team,” he said, adding that the Posse plays well at home. “We’re a better skating team. That plays into our strength.”

The Lakers have also

won in Princeton, which gives them confidence.

Erickson, who leads all Lakers with six goals against the Posse, said a quick start is important.

A key to him is using their speed in the offensive zone.

“When we move our feet in the offensive zone, there is not a lot of teams that can keep up with us,” said Erickson.

As for their health, Dirk expects to have 20 Lakers on his roster Friday. Nine players, including goalie Jesse Gordichuk have been recovering from injuries.

Dirk said success in the playoffs comes down to four things: goaltend-

Getting to know Kevin Kelly The ice may soon be melting at the Penticton Curling Club, but the membership has been hot this season.

Our Thursday night recreational league was full at two complete draws for a total of 24 teams.

Like many clubs we offer “learn to curl clinics” Kim Kirkham at the start of the season, On The Button which in turn fill the recreational leagues with “new to the game” curlers. We also have “returning to the club” curlers that have taken a hiatus from the game and return to our competitive leagues. With the great Okanagan climate there are a lot of folks migrating to Penticton from Saskatchewan and Northern B.C., who have joined our leagues in the category of “new to Penticton” seasoned curlers.

Kevin Kelly profile Behind the doors of every great curling club, there are curlers with a competitive drive, and a passion for the game. There are also the “on ice” teachers and the curlers that create synergy on the ice. I would like to introduce Kevin Kelly from the Deli, as he fondly refers to himself as. Kevin fits into the “new to Penticton” seasoned curler category.

Kevin moved to Penticton in January 2011. Like most passionate curlers, he made his way down to the rink to sign up as a spare. Kevin now curls in three leagues (the men’s, competitive mixed and Thursday night recreational league), and can often be seen sparing for the Friday night league.

Kevin was born in Moose Jaw, Sask, and began his curling career at the age of 13 at the Nanaimo Curling Club. This left-handed curler was inspired by his parents, who were also curlers. Kevin is no stranger to competitions: after winning the B.C. provincial junior championships, he and his team made their way to Halifax for the 1983 Junior Canadian Championships.

In 1986 he was on the youngest team to ever qualify for the men’s B.C. provincials.

Who is Kevin’s curling hero? Without a doubt Rick Folk.

He had dreams of going to the Brier one day, but is now content to live vicariously through some of the world class talent in the rinks today.

In the off-season, Kevin can be found biking and “fish’n in the dark.”

Why does Kevin curl?

He is passionate about curling, and wants to give back by helping others learn the game. He is also known for creating synergy among his teammates.

Kevin will get his chance to mingle with some of those world class curlers when Penticton hosts the 2013 Continental Cup Jan. 10 to 13.

The online volunteer registration forms for the 2013 Continental Cup will be available on March 1.

Around the House As we get into the hack to throw the last few stones of the regular season we are also gearing up for a couple of busy weekends at the Penticton Curling Club.

This weekend the Penticton Curling Club will be hosting the 2012 Club Challenge.

There are nine men’s teams and four ladies teams competing for the Club Challenge this weekend. There are three local teams competing, on the ladies side; the Sharon Verrier rink and on the men’s side the Blaine Black rink and the Glen Brennan rink from Summerland. Games get underway Friday night at 9 p.m., with the first game on Saturday at 8 a.m., with the action continuing throughout the day with the last draw at 7:30 p.m. The winners will go on to compete in Richmond.

Everyone is welcome to come down and watch the action.

The annual Western Mixed Open bonspiel will be held March 2-4. Everyone is welcome. We are looking for a few individuals to fill spots. To sign up, call 250492-5647.

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Brea Retzlaff was on the team of Okanagan School of Business students who cleared the ¿eld of 30 colleges and institutes in the seventh annual Vanier BDC Marketing Case Competition held in Montreal Feb. 10 to 12.

Coached by professor Rick Appleby, the team was given a real business case to analyze in less than three hours and prepare a 20-minute presentation.

“Being in there for three hours, you have a speci¿c time limit, so it’s tough to come up with a whole marketing plan in that time.

My teammates had to do different parts. It’s a tight time period to get everything done.

You want to do more, but you can only do the bare minimum pretty much,” Retzlaff said.

The ¿rst day’s case focused on a start-up skateboard shop in Calgary, and the Okanagan team decided to name it Fresh, with the slogan, “This isn’t a hobby, this is my life.” They identi¿ed their target market and the methods they would use to reach out to potential customers.

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE BUSINESS administration students (seated, left to right) Emily Johnson, Gavin MacVicar and Brea Retzlaff took third place in a national competition, while coached by professor Rick Appleby.

panies, as well as the other 100-plus students, coaches and public in attendance. Presentations were also delivered in the language preferred by each team, making for a multicultural experience.

Each presentation was timed, and penalties were given for coming under less than 18 minutes. Everyone was stopped at 20 minutes, whether they were ¿nished or not, and then judges had ¿ve minutes to pepper the students with questions.

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From among the 30 participants, the judges chose six ¿nalists, which included Okanagan College. Retzlaff said their team was selected to present ¿rst at 10 a.m., meaning they had to be ready to plan at 7:30 a.m.

They were presented a new case about the challenges facing a cabinet-making business in Lethbridge — less exciting than skateboards, but the team decided to come up with a different spin.

“It wasn’t as fun to develop a marketing plan, but we would make up cabinets and donate them to the community so they would get community recognition,” she said.

The judges awarded the team with the thirdplace plaque for their efforts. “It was very exciting. We were happy

and impressed,” Retzlaff added.

The Okanagan team consisted of third-year bachelor of business administration students Emily Johnson, Gavin MacVicar and Retzlaff.

The ¿rst-place team was Mohawk College from Hamilton, Ontario, and second place went to College Lionel Groulx-Quebec.

Okanagan College will be hosting the Western Canadian International Business Competition this year, involving student teams from across Canada that will run a ¿ctitious company in a global industry using computer simulation. The competition is scheduled for March 23 to 25 at the Kelowna campus.

Retzlaff said she’s keen to compete again. As a member of Students in Free Enterprise, she will be involved in another competition in Vancouver this weekend.

“It’s a real business situation. You learn to adapt quickly, think on your feet and apply the lessons we’re learning in school to a real business,” Retzlaff said.

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Farm Workers SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872

LASZLO (LESLIE) Died peacefully at the Penticton Regional Hospital on Monday, February 20, 2012. Born in Csenger, Hungary on July 6, 1933. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria of Penticton as well as nieces and nephews in Hungary and many friends. Predeceased by his sons, Leslie Jr. and John in 1985. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11 am at St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, 1298 Main St., Penticton followed by interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Reception in the church hall to follow.

Prayers will be held at the church on Friday evening at 7pm. A special thank you to Dr. Hughes, the home care nurses and nurses at Penticton Regional Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Laszlo. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.

Arrangements would ld be be aapp ppreciated. Arrangem pp g ents in care of:

EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112

Call our Penticton Campus:

250-770-2277

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Employment

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Services

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Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Financial Services

Home Improvements

Employment Opportunity Every consider Property Management as a future vocation? Locke Property Management Ltd. has an opening for an active mature Penticton resident who will make a long-term commitment to Property Management. It’s challenging, it’s interesting. We will provide a training program in conjunction with mandatory licensing course. Preference will be given to an applicant who has an existing Property Management License or can obtain one. This is a permanent full-time position.

For further details, apply in person to:

Locke Property Management Ltd. 528 Main St., Penticton, BC. Infant, Toddler ECE needed, 24+ hours per week, contact Debbie at 250-490-9855, email resume to columbusparkchildcare@yahoo.ca JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Technician and Certified Painter. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere.

Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795 ORCHARD WORKERS Thinning, pruning, harvesting $10.25/hr or piece rate. 10hrs/ day, June to Oct. Gutknecht Orchards Ltd., Vernon FAX: 250-542-6647 email: begutknecht@shaw.ca

Okanagan Transload Terminal, located in Winfield, BC has immediate openings for a full time and a part time truck driver with Class 1 licence and air endorsement. Preference will be given to applicants who have forklift experience and are willing to work in the yard form time to time.

You may send resumes to: info@khawk.ca or fax them to 250-766-2558. Please include drivers abstract with your resume. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

painter required, must have vehicle, references required, call Chris (250)488-1613

Financial Services

Financial Services

Financial Services

Trades, Technical

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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Appliance Repairs Murray’s Appliance Repair, former customers of Lumb’s, give Murray a call, (250)4935780

Cleaning Services Cleaning - Household & Business, friendly, professional service, Penticton to Peachland, $20/hr. Supplies Included. 250-878-3498

Drywall

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CALL 1.877.898.2580 or visit

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Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators Help Wanted

Help Wanted

For all your drywall, boarding, taping & light framing needs.

Free estimate, call John (250)809-8708

Garden & Lawn GREENWORKS Property Maintenance. Taking bookings for the 2012 season. Professional experience in all aspects of property maintenance from the growing season through to snow removal.

Licensed/Insured/Residential/Commercial/Strata. 250487-0373 778-476-0111

Help Wanted

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, roofing, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve 250-490-9762, 250488-0407 HOME RENOVATIONS - Large or Small. Bathrooms, Basements, Kitchens, etc. Call 250488-5338. Serving Kelowna to Osoyoos and surrounding areas.

Let me help you with your project. Big or small, 20 yrs exp, carpentry, tile work, painting & repairs, ref’s, licensed, insured and WCB, call Nick 250-486-2359

TAXATION - ACCOUNTING Richard Calkins 202A-3115 Skaha Lake Rd. Personal-Trusts-Corporate (778)476-5845

1.877.898.2580

BELCAN Painting & Renos Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. Call Len 250-486-8800

MB Home Improvements & Construction Voted 1 of the top renovation companies by Okanagan Life Magazine Serving Penticton Since 2003 No job too big or small!

-kitchens -bathrooms -doors & windows -all types of flooring -moldings -dry walling & painting -foundations to finishing Any project from start to finish Licensed & Insured (250)486-0767 www.mbhomeimprovements.com Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, finishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

Landscaping Fully Experienced Pruner.

Fruit trees, evergreen hedges and landscapes. Picture portfolio and reference list of satisfied clients available. Phone Gerald 250-493-5161

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Services

Moving & Storage

Appliances

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

Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50’’ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

Painting & Decorating Painting Interior/Exterior.

Excellent work, fast, neat, low prices. 30 years experience.

Small jobs welcome. Phone Dave at (250)497-7912

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

We’re looking for new members to join our Recreation team!

Join the City of Penticton and live right in the centre of the exciting vacation atmosphere of the South Okanagan.

We offer competitive wages and a great working environment that will allow you to get involved in an active Okanagan lifestyle, taking part in activities from snow sports to water sports, winery tours to golf, and much more.

Recreation Aide Job Summary: As a member of the Recreation team this position will work within the context of a dynamic resident centered care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, the vision, mission and values of the organization. The Recreation Aide will carry out established resident centered Therapeutic Recreation services to all residents within a team based environment.

• Assist in the planning, organization and operation of therapeutic recreation programs • Prepare areas for activities, maintains equipment & keep residents and areas safe • Acts as a liaison for family members, volunteers and the multidisciplinary teams • Complete necessary documentation as determined by Recreation manager Experience and Education: • Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent • 1 -3 years experience in recreation with seniors in Complex Care and /or Assisted Living settings • Eligible for membership in British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association • Class 4 license Knowledge and Skills: • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position • Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice within a client centered model of care • Demonstrated ability to function as a team member • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written Wages: • As per collective agreement Sandy Whitty Recreation Manager 103 Duncan Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 2Y3 Fax: (250) 490-8523 sandy.whitty@thehamletsatpenticton.com Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lifeguard / Instructors (Part-Time) The City of Penticton’s Recreation Department is looking for dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to fill Lifeguard/Instructor positions at the new Community Centre. Successful candidates must have superb communication skills and are team players who are available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.

If you are a minimum age of 17 and have the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you: National Lifeguard Service certificate Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate CPR Level C (current within one year) Lifesaving Instructor certificate (considered an asset) BCRPA Aquatic Fitness certification (considered an asset) ¾ Excellent physical condition ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

If you have the necessary qualifications, can work a flexible schedule, and are self-motivated please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of all certificates to:

The City of Penticton, Human Resources 171 Main Street, Penticton BC V2A 5A9 apply@city.penticton.bc.ca Quote Competition #12-09E We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Auctions BIG M Auction Sat Feb 25, 11am, 5765 Falkland Road, Falkland. BC, Antiques, collectibles, tools, household goods, gift ware, saddles & tack and much more. Consignments Wanted. Pictures on website. www.bigmtack.com Click on Facebook. For more info call 250-379-2078,604-850-4238

Farm Equipment 245 Massey tractor with front loader & sprayer, lots more equipment, (250)490-3356,call after 5pm

PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale.

Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx.

800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton.

Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail.

(250)804-6081,(250)833-6763.

McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420

Livestock Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132 SPRING LAMBS - order now.

Ready Aug. Call (250)4976049. steel panels, gates, round pens, etc. for horses/cattle, terms, OAC, (250)497-5747

Firearms REMINGTON Rebate Round up at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, Weber & Markin.

4-1691 Powick Road Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Firewood/Fuel WANTED Applewood, will buy as rounds/logs, or can remove trees for wood. 604-970-4041

Furniture ALWAYS Buying quality furniture, tools & household goods.

Western Star Auctions, 161 Ellis St. Penticton. 250-492-3203 Check out weekly auctions. www.westernstarauctions.com Memory Foam Mattress 8” Queen. New, still in package.

Worth $990. Must Sell for $375. Call 250-307-3236 or 250-550-6647. Can deliver Palisades recliner brown leather couch & loveseat, Canadian made $2000. or sell separate; Table w/built-in leaf 6/chairs $400.obo; medium oak corner curio cabinet, 5 shelves, $250.; (250)503-6172

Heavy Duty Machinery

Shih-Tzu puppies, 1 males, 1 females, black & white. phone 1(250)547-8974

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Payroll

Payroll

Pets Your future is here!

Merchandise for Sale

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS: • The successful applicant is required to be a selfstarter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

• The ability to pay keen attention to detail is essential and the candidate must have working knowledge of computer programs.

• The incumbent must be able to operate in a team environment and manage relationships with a various hourly and staff personnel.

• Completion of a CPA designation.

• Preference will be given to candidates with previous payroll administration experience and industry related experience.

Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development.

READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by March 9, 2012.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Penticton Western News Friday, February 24, 2012

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Mobility Scooter & Powerchair Dealer. Free in home demos. Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Kelowna: 250764-7757 Vernon: 250-5423745 T-free 888-542-3745 www.okmobility.ca

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

SINGLA HOMES 250-490-1700

Help Wanted

207-1410 Penticton Ave. 2 bdrm apt. $900 incl. utilities 296 & 298 Maple Street Townhouses 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath. Ask about our incentives!

New Mgmt! 250-490-1215 2 bdrm Reno 575 Eckhardt F/S w/D

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250-317-8844

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Ivory wedding dress, can be vintage or modern look, Size 6-10? $400, black frame, glass top rectangular table, $85, (250)492-0068 Moving Sale, everything must go, piano, oak desk, outside furniture, bedroom suite, etc., (250)493-7816

Misc. Wanted PRIVATE Coin Collector Looking To Buy Collections, Olympic Silver & Gold Coins, Also Buying Bulk Silver Coins.

Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

Musical Instruments

241 Scott Avenue

Duplex/4 Plex Great starter or vacation home, new 2bdrm, 1.5ba, 6appl, central air/heat, 2 blocks from beach, close to schools, downtown, SOEC, $235,000, 250-488-2471

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS:

$675 $695 $670 /$795 $800 $850 $900 $925 $1500

Near IGA and Hospital, 1 bdrm apt w/newer flooring, balcony, f,s coin-op laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD204) 55+ grd flr unit across from library, f,s,w.d a/c covered parking, extra storage, 1yr lease req’d. Avail. NOW (Ot451) $300 reduction on 1st months rent if one year lease is signed. Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, balcony, elevator, coin-op laundry. Avail. NOW (A360) Downtown, large 2 bdrm, grd flr, f,s, coin-op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. NOW (SHM) 55+ 1 and 2 bdrm apts near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c balcony, includes heat & cable. Extra storage. Avail. NOW (WT) Grd flr 2 bdrm suite, laminate flrs, f,s, 1 bath, shared laundry, mth to mth rental. Avail. NOW (H743-2) 2 bdrm top flr of walk up, f,s, balcony, heat and hydro included, extra storage insuite. Avail. NOW (WGA304) Near OK Beach, 2nd flr walkup, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, balcony, extra storage, gas fp. Avail. NOW (A350) Grd flr, 2 bdrm condo, 6 appl, laminate flrs, sec’d parking, close to Safeway. Avail. NOW (A425) Lakeshore 3 11th flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, exec condo, north west facing, view of lake and mountains. Avail. March 1 (OT371)

HOUSES: $900 $1000 $1100 $1150 $1200 $1200 $1500

250-488-1800 250-488-2881

Real Estate

Guitar, Piano, Voice, Song Creation, Performance and Recording Lessons. Aidan Mayes, Tim Holman, Maiya Robbie & Ari Neufeld. Phone 778-476-5917.

$675

Cable Included, Senior Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony 1 + 2 Bedroom

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2 bdrm + den in four plex, f,s,d/w, w.d, fp, central air, unfin bsmt, near school. Avail. NOW (H691-1) 2 bdrm + den house near IGA and schools, 1 bath, f,s, w.d, fenced yard. Avail. Feb. 15 (H608) 3 bdrm upper or lower duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate flrs, recently updated. Avail. NOW and April 15 (H721-1/2) Near schools, hospital and shopping, Recently reno’d, 3 bdrm, f,s, w.d, deck, large yard. Avail. NOW (OT429) Near Uplands School, 2 bdrm reno’d home, basement, 2.5 bath, large yard. Avail. NOW (H552) Freshly painted, new laminate floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, double carport, large deck, f,s, d.w, w.d. Located in Skaha Estates Avail. NOW (OT440) $500 reduction on 1st months rent if one year lease is signed. Large 3 bdrm house, with in-law suite, single garage, 2.5 bathroom, f,s,d/w, w.d. Avail. March 1 (H656) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Open Houses Townhouse for sale, Open House, Sat. Feb. 25, 12-3pm, 2bdr, 2ba, level ent, 104-654 Pickering St.55+ complex 250492-8878 or more info www.comfree.com #281555

Townhouses Townhouse for sale, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, garage, heat pump & a/c, newer appliances, new hot water tank, close to shopping. $197,000.(250)490-0553

Rentals

1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed & Mar. 1, newly reno’d, $650$800, central Penticton, water incl., (250)493-4903 to view 1BDRM & 2 bdrm, close to DT, in suite laundry, $750/mo & $850/mo, 250-809-0276 1 bdrm, 803 Fairview, close to DT, in suite laundry. $675/mo.

Call Jenny at 250-493-4372 1 bedroom condo, 6 appliances with A/C. Pet friendly. 5 min. walk to college and shopping! 825/mo. Util. included Avail. Mar 1st. 250-488-2357 or 250-462-0244 1 BEDROOM Condo for rent.

Avail March 15. $650/month.

Close to shopping, steps from Skaha Lake. No pets, No smoking. Call Scott at 250462-2274 to view.

2-1 bdrm lofts $750/mo, 1 unit reno’d. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413 2bdrm, 2ba, 6appl., AC, ug prkg., ns, np, ref req., $925, (250)493-0749 950sqft, 2bdrm, grnd fl in 4plex, quiet, ns, np, $790, (250)492-2006, 250-809-8952

RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 1 Bdrm, f/s, a/c, secure building & Pent. Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, A/C, storage, carport pkg. $72500 & $77500 incl. pking. Avail. Now $62500 incl. water water Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, Van Horne. 2 bdrm hse, F/S, W/D, garage. incl. pkg. $60000-$64500 incl. util & cable Pkg. No pets. Avail. April 1 $90000 +util Property Management

Kingsview Properties

FOR RENT • 250-493-7626

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Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

2bdrm, 2ba, Penticton, quiet building, luxury, 6app, ug park, ac, $1050+electric, small dog ok, ns, 250-497-8864, 250488-6528 3rd fl, corner w/balc, 2bd, 2 full bath, 6-appl, inste laundry, a/c, blinds, secure ug prkg, ns, np. refs & DD avail now, 250-4965465 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $500/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

KEREMEOS, newly renovated 2bdrm, large deck and yard, great view $700+ util., call 250-809-1185, 250-488-8035 LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 Seeking long term tenants for 1 & 2 bdr apts in a clean, quiet n/s bldg, elevator, near Cherry Lane, n/p. Prefer semi-retired or retired.$600-$725+utils.250492-4265.

3bdrm, 2.5ba w/garage, ns, all appl., ref’s req., $1000+util., (250)499-7877, evenings 4bdrm house, family rm, living rm, 3.5ba, np, ns, $1500/mo., avail. March 1, 250-488-4882 CLEAN, BRIGHT RANCHER steps to beach. Avail March or April 1st. 2 bdrm, full bath, sunroom for den, dining or office. propane gas F/P in living rm. full laundry rm, all appls, all newer laminate flrs throughout, lrg yard, detached garage, sprinkler system. Fintry is off Westside Rd, approx. 35/40 min to Kelowna. A beautiful lakeside community surrounded by Lake Okanagan, park, falls, trails. N/S, pet neg. Call Kristi at 1-604-862-8039 or e-mail at kristip@telus.net Family Home in Penticton for rent near Walmart. 4bdrm, 2.5 ba 2400sqft., 5 appl., single garage, non-smoker, no pets,.

Avail. now for $1600/mo.+ util, $800 damage deposit. Phone 250-497-2038 in evening, for apt to view.

For Rent 2300 Sq. Ft. 4 bedroom log home located in the Twin Lake area on 11 acres.

Fenced and cross fenced for horses. Contact Irv Wood at 778-931-0051 for more details.

Private 2+1bdrm, 2ba, full basement, partial lakeview, garden area, adult, ns, np, $1300+util., (250)492-4558 SUMMERLAND - Small, older, two bedroom house in downtown area. Ideal for single/couple.

NS/NP/ND c/w Fridge/stove. $750/mo util.

Avail. April 1 References required. 250.494.1537.

1 BR grnd flr, country, bright, priv entry, 15 min to Penticton, suitable for quiet single or

Summerland: Large 1 bdrm apt for rent. F/S. Ref’s req’d. NP, NS, ND. More info call 250-498-4370.

Commercial/ Industrial 1200 sqft or 800 sqft, shops in industrial area, 3-phase power, o/h doors, (250)492-8324, 250-809-0728 2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 1024 sqft., 2148 sqft., 2280 commercial/whse/ office spaces avail. on Government St in Penticton FREE local use of moving truck for move-in, FREE advertising on LED road sign call 250-493-9227 APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2ba unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok w/deposit, $900, 250-488-7902 new 2bdrm, 1.5ba, 6appl, central air/heat, 2 blocks from beach, close to schools, downtown, SOEC, ns, pets neg., avail. Mar. 15, $1000+util., 250-488-2471, 250-497-6399 Penticton downtown, lower 2 bdrm+den, all appl. patio, fenced yard, new paint & updates. $1050/mo + utils. 250770-8020, (604)533-0302 SUMMERLAND, near town, 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, $775+ util., (250)494-9331

Homes for Rent 1 bdrm home,Vernon, pleasant location, large workshop & garden no pets. $850. Avail now.250-542-9154.

3bdr, 2ba,Uplands area, ns, pet neg, ref req. $1000 w/o app. $1075 w/app. 250-4925931

Motels,Hotels LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental until May 2012. Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Town 250-498-3497

couple, NS/NP, $850 incl utilities.

Reference req’d 250-497-6889 2Bdrm, 1bath, f/s, w/d, Husula Highlands area. $850/mth incl util. 250-492-7182 2bdrm basement, 2850 Paris St., ns, np, f/s, 250-460-2703, 250-493-7190 2 bedroom basement suite for rent on private half acre in WB Penticton. 5 minutes to town.

Utilities included, has own laundry facilities.

Available immed, np, ns. $850 month plus $400 damage deposit.

Owner lives on property. Call Lori 250-785-0886 Bright, 1 bdrm, fully furn, utils. good location, for 1 working person pref. $675 + dep.

(250)493-5881 Large 2bdrm suite, 1st floor, laundry, priv. entrance, across from Penticton Convention Centre, avail. now, np, ns, $850/mo.+util, 250-494-8741 new 2bdrm bsmt,Wiltse area, w/d, $900 util. incl., np, ns, avail. immed., (250)493-8961

Suites, Upper 1BDRM+ Den, 575 Wade Ave East. $750, Avail. Mar. 01.

Call Jim 250-492-0413

Townhouses 3bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1050/mo (250)490-9082 PENTICTON 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls. NP, NS. $1150, avail Mar. 1. Chateau Village.

250-493-5497

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February 24 ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has Okie Dokie karaoke 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Friday night dances with Buzz Byer at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment

by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. SENIORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMPUTER CLUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall.

PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250490-0200, ext. 1 for more information.

SOUTH MAIN DROPIN Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m.

ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Jack and Owen at 6 p.m.

AL-ANON MEETS AT the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd.

from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272.

FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY has a pork loin dinner with all the trimmings for $8 in advance in the hall at 502 Martin St. and $10 at the door at 5:30 p.m. Call 250492-8139.

CRITTERAID HAS ITS fourth I Love Animals banquet at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children. Door prizes and silent auction. Event at Lakeside Resort.

O KANAGAN F ALLS LEGION has a meat draw at 5:30 p.m.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11 a.m. and a meat draw at 2 p.m.

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FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. Music by DJ Ivan at 6:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. Also, a cabin fever party with stew, dumplings and footstompinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; music by Hal and guest star Mike.

OLIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE has a family event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oliver Community Centre for kids up to six years old.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS HAS the 12 Bells group at noon at 431 Winnipeg St., Penticton. Then at 8 p.m., the night group gathers at 431 Winnipeg St. In Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. A KEREMEOS AND Area parent discussion group begins the first of a sixsession program from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Centre on Third Street. For more info, contact Dave Cursons at

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February 26 SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with taped music at the South Main DropIn Centre on South Main Street. $3 per person. Call 250-493-2111 for more info.

ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has dog races, meat draw, door prizes and last man standing at 2:30 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has breakfast at 8 a.m. and a meat draw at 2:30 p.m.

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RCMP responded to the following property crime reports within the city of Penticton in January 2012: 17 vehicle thefts – On January 6th a complainant reported that a male was attempting to steal a forklift from a construction site on Alberni St. The male fled on foot when a witness noticed him and called police. A Kenworth truck stolen from Fairview Rd. was also located near the scene.

27 thefts from vehicles – Police responded to several reports of vehicle thefts and break-ins in the West Bench area in January.

Suspects are using a tool to punch door locks and enter the vehicles, where they appear to be targeting electronics. In some cases the suspects have also used a tool to punch the ignition in order to attempt to steal the vehicles. Police continue to investigate these incidents.

7 commercial B&Es – On January 11th a 37 year old male was located near Ellis St. in possession of break-in tools. He was arrested and charged. The charge was stayed in court but the male did plead guilty to a separate incident involving a B&E to Keldon Electric in 2011. He was sentenced to 12 months probation. On

On January 25th RCMP responded to an alarm call at the Villa Rosa restaurant on Westminster Ave. Two suspects had gained entry by smashing the front door glass then proceeded to steal alcohol from the bar area before departing. RCMP continues to investigate.

5 residential B&Es 3 robberies – On January 15th an employee of Jester’s Beer and Wine Store reported that an unknown male and female had entered the store, that the female had stolen a bottle of alcohol and that the male had threatened the employee with a knife when confronted.

Both suspects fled in a waiting pickup truck. On January 19th a victim reports he was walking home from the downtown area when he was confronted by three unknown males who were wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered. They demanded his wallet and when the victim advised he was not carrying one they assaulted him. The victim managed to fight them off and the males fled the area. Police continue to investigate these incidents.

If you have any information about these incidents or any other crime please contact Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

DISCLAIMER: This document is the property of the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP. Statistics are based on police reports derived directly from PRIME-BC and should be considered preliminary, as they do not represent official statistics submitted to the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics as per UCR II scoring guidelines. Maps and statistics are based on founded occurrences only, and do not reflect incidents which were determined, upon police attendance, to be unfounded or unsubstantiated. Maps and statistics reflect only the most serious offence on each file.

Maps may not display all reported property crimes for the given time period.

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M ENTAL W ELLNESS CENTRE has Brown Bag family support group from noon to 1 p.m. weekly and individual support for family members from 2 to 4 p.m. weekly.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles will be hosting the Penticton Vees for a dinner for their success.

Come and meet the players at 6 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. Tickets are $10 and proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 40 has ladies fitness at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and zumba dance at 6:30 p.m.

SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB has sessions at 439 Winnipeg St. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-7707848 for more info.

S ENIORS W ELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church at 696 Main St. ANAVETS HAS POOL and dart leagues at 7 p.m.

ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NUX group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE PUBLIC Speaker Series has Ron Spence speaking about the journey to Nickel Plate at 7 p.m. in the lecture theatre.

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VIPASSANA and discussion group meets Tuesdays 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has cardio dance and novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing along at 10:30 a.m. Also a home-cooked meal served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m.

PENTICTON CONCERT BAND holds rehearsals every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dixieland, Broadway, big band music, classical and more. New members welcome. Phone Gerald at 250-809-2087 for info.

ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Hazel at 7 p.m.

THE PEACH BLOSSOM Chorus has Step Out, Have Fun, Come Sing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre.

S OUTH O KANAGAN TOASTMASTERS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Best Western in Osoyoos. Become a more confident speaker.

Call Corinne at 250-6890676 for details.

TOPS B.C. 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Ring at the back door on the lane, the meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Fran at 250-490-3927.

VICTORY CHURCH OF Penticton has a weekly men’s breakfast Bible study Tuesdays at 6 a.m. at Gathering Grounds Cafe at 756 Eckhardt Ave. AL-ANON for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call 250490-9272 for information.

SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB on 439 Winnipeg St. has membership information at 10:30 a.m. in the computer annex room.

MENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE has individual support for family members in Summerland from 10 a.m. to noon at 13211 Henry St. P E N T I C T O N PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Penticton Museum. More info at pentictonphotoclub@ gmail.com. $5 drop-in, $50/yr.

890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. OKANAGAN CALEDONIAN PIPE band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome.

ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has crib at 7 p.m.

NOONERS MEETING AT 8 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. and young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/ text Guy at 250-4602466 or Niki at 250460-0798.

B ETTER B REATHERS CLUB meets at 1:30 p.m. in the Alliance Church at 107 Brandon Ave.

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Simple steps to put your feet first Until our toes start to throb with cold, we usually don’t think much about our feet during the winter. It is probably the harshest season for them, which means giving them plenty of attention will keep them comfortable, warm, and healthy.

Wearing clean dry socks in your winter boots is a daily must. It may be tempting to “go natural” but this allows the chance for fungus or smelly bacteria to build up inside the boots. Similarly, foot experts recommend the wearing of socks at home too, even if your Àoors are heated.

Keeping them covered keeps dirt and germs out of cracked, dry skin.

Keep toe nails trimmed. In the winter, when we’re not looking at our toes in sandals all the time, it can be easy to forget about our nails.

Keeping them short, with a ¿le or with clippers, ensures that they stay clean and won’t cut into the other toes inside your winter boots. If be-

ing able to bend down to take care of toe nails is a thing of the past for you, don’t worry: there are in-home foot and toe nail care services in every town; just look in your weekly newspaper or in the yellow pages and you’ll ¿nd someone who can help you keep your feet in good shape.

If the skin on your feet becomes dry and cracked, a good therapy is to rub some unscented cream or ointment into the skin just before bed.

Slip a pair of clean socks on and let the cream soften the skin during the night.

Deep cracks that are painful and won’t heal might be the sign of more serious problems, such as the presence of fungus or a vitamin de¿ciency. It might also just mean that synthetic socks or boots aren’t a match for you. If the problem doesn’t go away, a podiatrist can help you solve the matter.

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Three reasons to give Pilates a try DEVELOP CORE STRENGTH — The core muscles of the body are the deep muscles of the back, abdomen, and pelvic Àoor. These are the muscles we rely on to support a strong, supple back, good posture, and ef¿cient movement patterns. When the core is strong, the frame of the body is supported. This means the neck and shoulders can relax, and the rest of the muscles and joints are freed to do their jobs — and not more.

INCREASE FLEXIBILITY — In Pilates, we work toward a safe increase in length

and stretch of the muscles and range of motion within the joints. You won’t ¿nd quite as much “pretzel logic” in Pilates as you might in yoga, but a body that can stretch and bend to meet the Àow of life is a very realistic goal.

IMPROVES POSTURE — Good posture is a reÀection of good alignment supported by a strong core. It is a position from which one can move freely. Starting with Pilates movement fundamentals and moving through mat and equipment exercises, Pilates trains the body

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What are two things we can’t live without? Food and drink, right? Some people might add money to that list, but you can live without money. Some people might also say love. But what if your love life isn’t all you want it to be?

Believe it or not, the ¿rst two things mentioned-food and drink-can possibly help enhance intimacy.

At its core, intimacy is a form of exercise. To get the most out of any exercise, you need energy. Assuming you’re in reasonably good health, the best way to get energy is through a sensible diet. To ensure a sensible diet, stay away from fatty foods, eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, get your share of lean protein and enjoy some dairy and whole grain products. You might also want to incorporate the following foods into your diet.

BANANAS — Bananas have something called bufotenine, which is said to improve mood, self-con¿dence and sex drive. Bananas are also teeming with B vitamins, which help in the development of sex hormones.

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Chocolate also contains theobromine, similar to caffeine, which can help get your motor running and antioxidants, which help boost your immune system.

— CHILI The spice to spicy foods comes from capsaicin, which releases endorphins. High levels of endorphins elevate sensation.

FISH — Salmon and oysters are also winners for potentially improving your love life. Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids to make your nervous system function better and oysters are loaded with zinc, which helps produce testosterone.

SOY — Soy is said to ¿ght the symptoms of menopause.

Women with a history of breast cancer should not eat large amounts of soy, however, as doing so can risk recurrence.

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Liver plays a vital role in our health The liver plays a large role in overall well-being, and therefore it is important to ensure it functions at optimal levels.

Most easily thought of as the body’s washing machine, the liver has a multitude of important and complex functions.

The liver is responsible for the manufacture of proteins and the metabolism of fats, including fatty acids. It metabolizes and stores carbohydrates, forms and secretes bile to aid in the intestinal absorption of fats and the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and eliminates by constantly metabolizing and/or secreting the potentially harm-

ful biochemical products produced by the body. It also detoxi¿es by metabolizing drugs, alcohol and environmental toxins.

With all of these functions, a tired liver can lead to symptoms such inÀammation, hormonal imbalances, increased allergic responses and increased overall toxicity. Maintaining proper liver function is synonymous with maintaining health.

Diet and supplementation steps can be taken to cleanse and maintain optimal liver health. Pay attention to limit your consumption of fatty foods, excess protein, alcohol and pesticide treated foods. Increase your consump-

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tion of antioxidant rich foods, such as berries, melon, dark leafy greens and plenty of Àuids.

When supplementing, consider doing a liver cleanse. These generally last 30 days and contain ingredients such as milk thistle, dandelion, curcumin and artichoke, which work towards removing built-up congestion in the liver and aid in liver regeneration.

A healthy liver can improve weight management, symptoms of PMS or menopause, and even improve skin health, so remember to love your liver. Consult a doctor if you have any known liver impairments or disease prior to starting a cleanse.

A child’s backpack should be wellpadded and never weigh more than 10 per cent of his or her body weight. It should be worn with both shoulder straps ¿tted properly, and if there is a waist strap, it should also be attached in order to more evenly distribute the load.

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A healthy smile speaks volumes Why is so much emphasis placed on tooth brushing and Àossing? Because oral health is directly linked to our general health and well-being. It is also a well known fact that dental disease can take a heavy toll, both ¿nancially and socially; treatments can be very costly, bad breath can put off our friends and toothaches can cause absenteeism from work or school.

Dental health involves all aspects of the health and functioning of the mouth. In addition to allowing us to talk and eat, our mouths must also ¿ght against infections that cause tooth decay, inÀammation of the gums, tooth loss and bad breath.

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Brush your teeth at least twice a day with Àuoride toothpaste and, if possible, Àoss them once a day. You should also visit your dentist about every six months for a check-up.

Oral health professionals have an important part to play in maintaining dental health as well as treating and preventing associated problems. Schools also have a role in raising children’s awareness of the importance of a healthy diet and good oral hygiene.

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums means working closely with your dentist. Regular dental check-ups allow this specialist to detect any problems and take the necessary preventive measures to keep them under control.

During a check-up, let your dentist know about any change in the general state of your health. For example, your dental health might be affected if you’re pregnant, if you’ve started taking medications since your last visit or if you suffer from allergies. Your dentist watches out for signs and symptoms of gum disease, cavities, infections, the wearing down of tooth enamel due to teeth grinding, and any other problem that could be harmful to your health.

A thorough cleaning takes up a major part of a visit to the dentist, but it’s worth every second of your time. Indeed, professional cleaning is vital in the prevention of gum disease, one of the most common problems in adults. Some stains can also be removed during this procedure and the appearance of your teeth improved. During the examination it’s possible that Àuoride in the form of a gel or foam will be applied to your teeth in order to help prevent tooth decay.

Many modern dental clinics are equipped for tooth restoration and replacement. If you’re missing one or several teeth, your dentist will offer advice on the best way for you to prevent long-term jawbone deterioration and the shifting of teeth.

He or she might suggest a bridge, prosthesis, implants or some other long-term plan for care.

Your dentist knows all the different treatments that are available to you and can help you make the right dental care choices. He or she could refer you to a denturist if you need a dental prosthesis, to an orthodontist if you have an anomaly in the positioning or alignment of your teeth or jaw, or to a periodontist if you have a periodontal disease.

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Early intervention a key to development The OSNS Child Development Centre is a charitable not-for–pro¿t organization dedicated to serving children from birth to school age and their families in the South Okanagan and Similkameen region.

A volunteer board of directors governs the organization, working with the executive director who is responsible for the operation of the centre. The board consists of both parents and community members.

The OSNS holds contracts with the Ministry for Child and Family Development to provide services to children who have special needs. These early intervention services include speech-language therapy, occupational and physiotherapy, child psychology and a specialized program for children who have an autism diagnosis. There is also an opportunity for family support as well as Kinderplace, an integrated preschool program.

Speech-language therapists can address issues of communication prior to talking such as eye contact, pointing and using gestures, early babbling and understanding, which is displayed by a child’s

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ability to follow directions and respond to gestures. Talking issues such as using words, combining words and saying sounds clearly can be addressed. Feeding issues, including gagging or choking, dif¿culty starting solids and picky eating can also be addressed.

Occupational and physiotherapists can assist with problems with movement such as sitting, crawling, walking, running, balancing or co-ordination in riding a tricycle and so on.

They also address concerns of picking up small items, holding a crayon, using scissors, drawing pictures, building with blocks or doing puzzles. They can help with children who have a fear of movement, are overly active or are sensitive to sounds, tastes, or touch.

If you or your family have any concerns or issues about your child’s behaviour, social, intellectual or emotional development, attachment or parenting issues, or are in need of family support, our child psychologist, child and family worker or family resource worker could

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The preschool setting offers an Early Childhood Education program that helps children to develop a better understanding and acceptance of individual differences.

As the children play together, they learn how much they have in common and their similarities become more important than their differences.

For children with an autism diagnosis from preschool age to 19 years, the centre offers a variety of services. Included is skill development in the areas of communication, socialization, how the child uses toys and materials, understands concepts, toileting, dressing, safety, eating and feeding skills. There is also assistance with challenging behaviour management, parent training and support.

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Photodynamic Actinic Keratosis Treatment What is Photodynamic Therapy?

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a special treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan (5-aminolevulinic acid or ALA) activated with the correct wavelength of light. This is also known as “ALA/PDT treatment.”

These treatments remove sun damaged precancerous zones and spots called actinic keratosis. Sun damage, ¿ne lines, and blotchy pigmentation are also improved because of the positive effect of Levulan and the light treatment. ALA/PDT treatment also has the unique ability to minimize pores and reduce oil glands, effectively treating stubborn acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and improve the appearance of some acne scars.

How much improvement can I expect?

Patients with severe sun damaged skin manifested by actinic keratosis, texture, and tone changes including mottled pigmentation and skin laxity may see excellent results. You may also see improvement of large pores and

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How many treatments will it take to see the “Best Results?”

To achieve maximum improvement of precancerous (actinic keratoses) sun damage, skin tone and texture, a series of three treatments 2-4 weeks apart is the most effective. Some patients with only actinic keratoses are happy with just one treatment. More treatments can be done at periodic intervals in the future to maintain the rejuvenated appearance of the skin.

What are the disadvantages?

Following PDT, the treated areas can appear red with some peeling for 2-7 days. Some patients have an exuberant response to PDT, and experience marked redness of their skin.

Temporary swelling of the lips and around your eyes can occur for a few days. Darker pigmented patches called liver spots can become temporarily darker and then peel off

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Keep your focus on good eye health Optometrists recommend some simple steps to help ensure healthy eyes and good vision for a whole lifetime.

Protect your eyes from the sun. Exposure to a lot of sun in a short period of time can result in photokeratitis. This temporary condition can leave you with red and itchy or gritty-feeling eyes, tearing and sensitivity to light. Repeated exposure to direct sunlight can predispose a person to develop cataracts or macular degeneration. To avoid all of these vision problems, the solution is simple: wear sunglasses or a visor when outdoors or driving.

Take measures to ease eyestrain when using a computer. Computer vision syndrome can make it hard to focus and can leave a person with burning eyes and headaches. Some strategies for avoiding CVS include using an anti-glare ¿lter over a computer screen, wearing prescription computer eyeglasses at work, placing the screen about 12 to 24 inches away from the face and focusing the eyes on something other than the screen every couple of minutes.

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Health concerns shouldn’t separate couples

By Tracey van de Laar Special to the Western News

There has been a lot of media coverage lately regarding the separation of senior married couples when one partner is requiring a higher level of care.

There are various things that need to be put in place in order to have all our affairs in order for end-of-life situations. It appears that we are all very diligent and understand the importance of writing up wills and making funeral arrangements. However, we should not overlook the need to focus on potential future care and housing requirements for each partner as we age. It can be fairly typical for one partner’s health to deteriorate faster than the other.

So how do you go about planning something this far down the road?

When looking at the various types of care homes in the community, there

are a lot of options, ranging from independent living, assisted living, all the way to extended or complex care homes.

There is no way to predict the future as to what type of care each partner may need, nor how suddenly this need may arise. However, based on what medical needs may be starting to require attention, this may assist in determining what levels of care may have to be considered for the future.

One way to try and prevent a separation from a loved one is to seriously consider the increasing levels of care that a care home can provide. Is there the ability to have one partner cared for fairly independently, ie: in assisted living, while, under the same roof, the deteriorating health of your loved one can be attended to with 24hour nursing care in an extended care environment? The healthier partner is able to walk over from their apartment in assisted living and visit their

loved one in complex care. There is huge peace of mind for the healthier partner knowing that their loved one is receiving the full care needed, yet the two can remain together under one roof. Couples can continue to dine together, go on outings together and participate in other recreational activities together.

The importance of keeping couples together goes so very much further than just “looking after” a partner’s medical needs. It is also a testament to the power of love. When the husband walks into the room and bends down to gently brush a kiss on his loved one’s cheek and sits by the bed and quietly takes her hands in his, you can see a most wonderful response, “a glow” — an acknowledgement that their loved one is near. And that is another reason it is so very important to keep our senior couples together.

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the volume of the television or radio to a level that is uncomfortable for others; or you have dif¿culty hearing telephone conversations.

If any of these examples apply to you, it’s time to consult an audiologist. He or she will give you a complete examination in order to identify the extent of your hearing loss and recommend a suitable treatment or hearing aid for you. Big advances in technology mean that hearing aids have improved immensely in recent years, providing greater sound clarity and improved hearing comfort.

Other aids include sound ampli¿ers or Àashing signal lights for telephones or doorbells. Subtitle decoders for television programming are also made to help people with hearing dif¿culties.

Whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of refusing Àat-out to wear a hearing aid to compensate for your hearing loss. If you do nothing, your hearing may deteriorate to the point where you end up isolating yourself from friends, family and social activities.

Put your heart into managing stress When we think about heart disease and strokes, we think about risk factors such as smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and excessive alcohol consumption. The month of February, which has been declared Heart Month by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, is a great opportunity to take on the other big enemy of a healthy heart: stress. This is the perfect time for all of us to incorporate some stress-relieving techniques into our daily lives.

A certain amount of stress can be a good thing, but too much of it should be avoided. Undue stress can stem from major life events such as losing a job or divorce or even from daily worries such as traf¿c jams, busy family schedules or interpersonal conÀict. Its main symptoms include anxiety, headaches, stomach and bowel problems and muscle tension. Stress can also cause an increase in cholesterol levels or blood pressure and can result in a narrowing of the arteries.

Managing stress ¿rst requires that you understand what is preventing you from feeling relaxed, whether it can be directly resolved or not. The next step is to become more physically active, which will help you Àush out the stress hormones in your body. Try not to bottle up your emotions; share your feelings with loved ones. Try to set aside some time just for yourself and take regular vacations from work. Eating a healthy, balanced diet should also be a priority and, last but not least, make laughter a part of your daily life. Laughing is a great natural mechanism for relieving stress and it is guaranteed to leave you feeling good.

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The benefits of alternative medicine stress and anxiety, which are known to contribute to chronic illness.

Indeed, almost all approaches to alternative medicine work to get us more in touch with our own bodies. We can learn how to eat better, eliminate toxins, relax, and take care of ourselves. Instead of resorting to sleeping pills in order to get a good night’s sleep, why not try massage therapy or natural plant teas to combat the anxiety at the root of the problem? Usually simple and effective treatments, such alternatives have the advantage of not causing dangerous side effects or drug dependence.

There are a multitude of alternative medicines, all with their own way of responding to an essential need within the body. A quick phone call to a practitioner will help you ¿nd out the bene¿ts of that approach.

As we all know, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Alternative medicine offers an interesting option for taking care of our health, and it can be very complimentary to conventional medicine. Considered mainly as a preventive health care strategy, alternative medicine includes many different approaches that are based on historical and cultural traditions from around the world.

You’ve surely heard of massage therapy, reiki, acupuncture, homeopathy or Chinese medicine. All these treatment methods, among many others, fall into the realm of alternative or complementary medicine.

Many people believe that these methods of caring for our bodies allow us to avoid health problems largely because of the client-practitioner relationship. In general, alternative medicine practitioners spend much longer in consultation with a patient and do a lot of counselling on lifestyle changes that will reduce

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Recognizing when seniors are in need of care

By Izayana Pineda Special to the Western News

If you were to identify your most dreaded health related family discussion, which would it be?

1. Talking to your children about sex; 2. Talking to your spouse about a healthier lifestyle. 3. Talking to your parents about arranging additional care as they age.

If it is number 3, you’re not alone. The topic is so fraught with emotional mine ¿elds that many families never have the discussion, until emergency forces the adult children in the family to recognize that mom and/or dad can no longer cope with all the requirements of day-to-day living.

The medical miracles that are giving us longer lives have also increased the number of seniors who are living longer but with age-related challenges. Neglected, these age-related challenges can have a further negative impact on overall health. For example, the senior who slips into living on ‘tea and toast’ will then suffer from poor nutrition. Seniors living alone who are no longer able to drive or walk signi¿cant distances can suffer from isolation and loneliness, leading to energy and health-sapping depression.

Fortunately, there are solutions, ranging from at-home, drop-in care to seniors’ residences which offer a range of

support services, including served meals, on-site socialization and activities. But the time to discuss these options is before an accident, advanced malnutrition, or a mix-up in pills ends with the family gathered at the emergency ward and needing an immediate solution for mom or dad.

In addition, seniors can be targeted by unscrupulous con artists, who will drain a bank account, or will forget regular bill payments, leading to essential utilities being shut off.

Signs that it is time to make plans with your parent(s) to ensure their physical and ¿nancial health and safety include the following: Q Poor eating habits, perhaps resulting in a decrease in weight, combined with no appetite and/or missed meals.

Q Neglect of personal care and hygiene, which may include wearing dirty clothes, body odour, neglected of nails, hair and teeth.

Q Neglect within the home, which is not as clean or sanitary as usual.

Q Unusual or inappropriate behaviour, including being unusually loud or quiet, paranoid, depressed or making phone calls at all hours.

Q Changes in relationship patterns signi¿cant enough to be noticed by family, friends and neighbours.

Q If a senior is taking medication, signs that the medication is not being taken on schedule, such as medication left in blister packs or doses taken ahead of schedule.

Q Burns or injuries resulting from weakness, forgetfulness or misuse of alcohol and/or medication; decreased participation in usual activities, such as attending the senior centre, book club or church.

Q Scorched pots and pans, indicating forgetting dinner cooking on the stove.

Q Unopened mail, newspaper piles, and missed appointments; and mishandled ¿nances such as losing money, paying bills twice or hiding money.

Planning ahead can help preserve the health and ¿nancial stability of the elders in the family so you can share their love for many more happy years.

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Helping kids maintain a healthy weight Cases of childhood obesity have grown at an alarming rate over the past few decades. As parents, we can take steps to help our children avoid this problem and its long-term consequences. Here are a few ways to help your child maintain a healthy weight.

Be careful of liquid calories

Large quantities of sugary drinks (soft drinks, fruit-Àavoured beverages and energy drinks) are linked to childhood obesity. Teach your children that there’s nothing like water for quenching their thirst.

Set an example

Following the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide is the best way to avoid the kind of overeating that leads to obesity. You can set an example by following a healthy diet and by including Àavourful, healthy dishes in the family menu. Encourage your children to eat at home as often as possible rath-

er than buying high-calorie fast food for the family. Offer fruit for snacks rather than pre-packaged food, which is usually highly salted and sweetened, as well as fatty.

Exercise together

Physical inactivity can also lead to obesity. Encourage your children to walk to school and to play outside when they come home. The goal to aim for is 60 minutes of physical activity a day, every day if possible. The best way to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines is to share this time with them. You can also encourage them to register for karate, hockey or swimming lessons or to join one of their school’s sports teams. Most importantly, don’t allow them to spend more than two hours a day watching television, sitting in front of the computer or playing video games. Away from the screen, you might ¿nd they will naturally become more active and playful.

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