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Penticton has been left off the first round of destinations announced by WestJet on Monday for its new regional carrier Encore.

“I’m disappointed we didn’t make the first round but I know their new airplane deliveries are being staggered. It appears WestJet has decided to open up Encore’s new routes to the west first before the east. That provides a good opportunity in the near future for Penticton as new airplanes arrive into their system,” said Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton. “I think we can provide them with an exceptional opportunity. There are 90,000-plus people in the South Okanagan Similkameen.”

On Sunday, WestJet.com was allowing people to book flights from Fort St. John to Calgary or Vancouver and a Nanaimo to Calgary route via the Encore service. The company confirmed the two destinations on Monday, and on their website allowed booking for five other communities commencing late-summer including Grande Prairie, Regina, Saskatoon, a Calgary to Edmonton service and a Vancouver to Victoria service.

“We are just getting started,” said Ferio Pugliese, executive vice-president of WestJet and president of WestJet Encore, in a press release issued Monday. “The communities that are not part of today’s announcement continue to be under consideration as we take delivery of additional aircraft later this year and in the years to come.”

WestJet spokesperson Robert Palmer said there were many factors when selecting the communities for Encore including the population of the city and outlying trading area, the health and nature of the economy, the airport infrastructure, any prior history of air carriers in the market and the breakdown of business and leisure travellers within the community.

Penticton was vying to land the regional carrier and the city and residents launched a number of initiatives to catch WestJet’s attention including a viral video and a social media campaign. In

June representatives from the City of Penticton went to Calgary to make their pitch to WestJet executives armed with an airport survey/study in their presentation. A total of 33 communities including Cranbrook, Brandon, Man. and Medicine Hat, Alta, also gave similar in-person pitches at WestJet’s Calgary headquarters.

“We certainly are evaluating Penticton along with the other 30-something communities that presented pitches back in June at the Calgary campus. Penticton did a great job obviously with its flash mob, which was very impressive. Clearly, we are just getting started with WestJet Encore and it is important that people understand that these two first destinations are just that, the first two,” said Palmer. “They are not by any stretch of the imagination the only destinations we are going to fly to.”

Encore will use WestJet’s newly added Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft that seats 78 people with two seats on either side of the aisle. WestJet ordered 20 of the planes with options for 25 more and have plans for all of those to be operational by 2018. The first two will be delivered in June for the Fort St. John and Nanaimo destinations. Palmer said there will be more announcements in the coming days on Alberta and Saskatchewan destinations WestJet already serves that will also be using the Q400 aircraft. He added another new destination WestJet doesn’t currently fly to will most likely be announced some time this year.

“We expect to make probably one more announcement before the end of 2013. We have not established how many communities will be incorporated into that announcement yet, nor have we set a date for that announcement,” said Palmer.

While disappointed, the Penticton mayor said the city has been working closely with a representative of the federal government and met with them as recently as last week to discuss the future of the airport.

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Rally takes aim at bullying Joe Fries Western News Staff

Summerland’s downtown core turned into a sea of pink on Friday as the community gathered for its biggest anti-bullying event yet.

A crowd estimated at 1,200 people, most wearing pink T-shirts, jammed into a single downtown block for a video shoot organized by the Summerland Bully Free committee. Students from the town’s elementary and high schools comprised the bulk of the boisterous gathering, which was capped off with group hugs.

“I just think it’s really important that people are proactive in creating what you want to see in your community,” said organizer Tina Martin, a mother of three kids who are six and under.

And although anti-bullying efforts in schools are a primary focus for the committee, it’s hoping adults will take time to consider their actions too.

“Often bullies don’t identify themselves as bullies, so by talking about it and just really establishing what the definition of a bully is, maybe people will stop and think, ‘Gee, maybe I do have those behaviours and I need to keep myself in check and learn how to communicate more effectively,’” Martin said.

Summerland Secondary student Haley Petkau, 17, said bullying hasn’t been a huge issue during her school career, although the mood has shifted.

“I think it’s improved over the years a little bit because there’s a

lot of media about people who have really struggled with bullying… and so people are kind of warming up to the idea of being nicer to people and starting to act better towards each other.”

Petkau said it was important for kids her age to turn out Friday to show the younger generation that bullying is not cool.

Joe Fries/Western News “ L i t t l e A studeNt flashes peace signs above the crowd gathkids look up ered Friday in summerland for an anti-bullying rally. to older kids, right? So this is really great to show said. “It’s really neat that this is our them that we don’t like bullying ei- community being involved.”

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Trevor Knowlton, a Summer- footage from other anti-bullying land teacher who’s won praise events, will debut at Summerland for his Stop A Bully website, was council’s Feb. 25 meeting. Martin pleased to see anti-bullying ef- said the committee is also hoping forts take a big step forward in his to use its momentum to put on workshops and presentations that hometown.

“Stop A Bully is from across will extend to the business commuCanada, but it’s extra special hav- nity and touch on related issues like ing Tina organize this because this elder abuse.

More information is available is my community, my little kids are in the crowd and these are our stu- at www.bullyfreesummerland.com dents from our schools,” Knowlton and on the group’s Facebook page.

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Penticton steps into Dragons’ Den Joe Fries Western News Staff

Hair salons exclusively for men and cartoonish throw pillows were among the products pitched Saturday in Penticton during an audition for Dragons’ Den. Producers of the popular CBC TV show, which sees entrepreneurs sell their ideas to a panel of wealthy investors, are travelling the country to find the next big things to appear on the program.

Saturday’s stop at Okanagan College was expected to draw about 50 people. Among the first to present was Paul Clissold, who owns the MVP Men’s Salon franchise.

He opened the first salon in Calgary in 2004, then expanded to Kelowna in 2006. Additional locations have since been added in Calgary and Surrey.

Clissold is hoping to win a spot on the show to ask the dragons for $1 million in exchange for 50 per cent of the company. He wants to use the cash to fund an ambitious expansion campaign to help lock up the market for salons that cater to men with addons like a TV at every chair.

“It seemed like it went by really quick,” he said following his fiveminute pitch. “I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. Hopefully it went well.”

Having been in the franchising game for years, Clissold said he was well-prepared to make his presentation, which was accompanied by photos of the inside of some MVP salons.

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DragoNs’ DeN producers chat among themselves on saturday while Paul Clissold makes his pitch for the MVP Men’s salon franchise. about 50 presenters were expected at the casting call in Penticton.

“I’ve been pitching this idea long enough that it’s sort of natural. I just made sure I knew my numbers and made sure I knew what I wanted to accomplish and how I’d use (the dragons’) money.”

Michelle MacMillan, one of the two producers who stand in for the dragons at the casting calls, said just about any pitch is welcome, so long as the presenter has some spunk that

will make for good TV. “It could be anything from a good idea to a strong business with sales, as long as you have the passion and energy behind it,” she said.

About 2,000 people from across Canada are expected to present at the casting calls, and she expects “maybe just a handful” of people from the Penticton stop will be among the 250 presenters invited to Toronto to go

on the show.

MacMillan added that anyone who didn’t make it out Saturday can still visit one of the other auditions scheduled through March in other cities.

One sleepless night was enough for Susannah Diemer.

She and her husband travelled to Penticton from their home in Vernon on Friday and checked into a hotel

just in case they had to beat a stampede to the casting call.

“We were worried there was going to be a large lineup so my husband was checking throughout the night to see if there was,” Diemer said after her presentation.

She wanted to be among the first in line with her Mr. Hoots line of pillows.

The plush pillows have owlish features sewn onto them and resemble something from the Hello Kitty franchise. Diemer began making them to pass the time while her husband worked 18-hour days as welder near Fort St. John.

After they moved south, she began selling them at craft shows throughout the Okanagan and soon found herself unable to keep up with demand.

“There’s something whimsical about them, there’s something very fun,” she said of the pillows’ appeal.

Now Diemer is hoping the dragons will spot her $35,000 for an unspecified piece of the company to help fund mass production of Mr. Hoots in Asia that will allow her to sell the pillows in retail stores. If the dragons don’t call, she’ll try to make her own connections with manufacturers.

Those who pitched Saturday were told they’ll find out in March if they’ve been chosen for the show.

CBC says Dragons’ Den, which is going into its eighth season, is the highest-rated, unscripted Canadian show on TV with an average weekly audience of 1.4 million viewers.

Chamber award has helicopter instructor flying high Mark Brett Western News Staff

Ironically, the company run by the 2012 Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce business leader of the year has very few local customers.

However, in the three decades Jan Rustad has been at the helm of HNZ Topflight (formerly Canadian Helicopters School of Advanced Flight Training) other area firms have cashed in big time.

Acknowledged as an international front runner in mountain-flight instruction, between 200 and 300 pilots annually attend classes here to learn or upgrade their skills.

That alone represents a $10 million-plus injection into the local economy.

Also, last year HNZ opened its new, $5 million, 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility at the Penticton Regional Airport.

“I am very honoured and humbled by this nomination and award,” said Rustad, who

was recognized at the chamber’s 25th annual business excellence awards at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Saturday. “To be recognized on the local level means people believe I’ve made a significant contribution in developing a prosperous company in Penticton.”

His philosophy in achieving that is simple.

“A great leader is a great leader as a result of a lot of other people believing in what that person is doing,” said Rustad. “It’s about the family in your life — they come first — and how well they support you. It’s about your staff, that you treat them well, encouraging and guiding them in moving your dream forward.”

And his advice for young people starting out in business: “You must believe in what you are doing and have a dream and be the best at it.

“Follow the paths of your dreams and believe in them and don’t give up. There are going to be setbacks but believe in yourself

— the power of one is an incredible force.”

According to chamber president Cameron Watt, those were exactly the qualities the selection committee was looking for in making its choice.

“Jan is a tremendous leader and in this particular case was a natural fit,” said the president. “He never loses sight of the fact he’s in Penticton. It’s not all about his business, it’s all about his community.”

Meanwhile, it was Global Spectrum emerging as the 2012 business of the year.

“Global was chosen based on overall business, they do a tremendous business and a tremendous service,” said Watt. “We have a building (South Okanagan Events Centre) here I don’t think gets the recognition it deserves, but now with a staff so well prepared and so professional, it is now being utilized and generating dollars in town.”

General manager Dean Clarke of Global believes the award represents a solid vote of confidence in the company.

“It certainly is nice to be selected by our peers and gets the message out that we want to be involved in the community,” said Clarke. “There were some missteps in the beginning but we’ve certainly put our best foot forward in the last few years. Having our staff recognized for all their efforts, yeah, it means a lot to us.”

Combining the tools from corporate headquarters with local expertise, he feels has given Global a competitive edge in the Okanagan entertainment market.

Other major award winners from the evening included: young entrepreneur (under age 35), Max Picton; new business, Grape Escapes Wine Tours; retailer excellence, Grant King Men’s Wear; industrial business, Waycon Manufacturing Ltd.; service excellence, Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare; hospitality and tourism, Hoodoo Adventure Company; community booster, Penticton Golf and Country Club; and young citizen of the year, Cheline Lacroix.

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RCMP have arrested a man in Osoyoos after a warrant was issued when he failed to show up for the verdict in a manslaughter trial.

Lloyd William Cook, who was accused in the death of his stepson, was located and arrested at a residence on Monday morning in Osoyoos. RCMP said they acted on information provided to the police to locate him.

“We received information from the public and followed up on that and located him in Osoyoos. He was arrested without incident,” said Cpl. Craig Douglass. “No judge or justice will release him because the judge here has said he will appear in front of me. However long it takes, he will be transported up to Prince George and will appear in court.”

A bench warrant was issued for Cook’s arrest when he failed to show up on Jan. 31 for the scheduled verdict in his B.C. Supreme Court case in Prince George.

Stephen Taylor, defence lawyer for the 50-year-old man, said his client phoned him the morning of Jan. 31 with a message that Cook was at

the side of the road in Williams Lake, waiting for money to be wired to him so he could fix his fuel pump. He had not been seen or heard from by the court until his arrest in Osoyoos Monday morning.

Cook was found guilty on Feb. 8

by Justice Glen Parrett of unlawful confinement and interference with a dead body. He was found not guilty of manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death.

Evidence was heard during the week-long trial that 13-year-old Adam Williams-Dudoward had died in 2000 after being confined in a bedroom and tied up for two to three days. The teen was living with Cook and his biological mother Judy Elaina WIlliams and his younger brother at the time of his death. His parents stored his body and it wasn’t until weeks later he was buried in the woods near Prince George.

The family eventually moved to Oliver, and in 2004 the dead teen’s mother told police where the remains were.

It wasn’t until 2009 that Cook was arrested on the charges after a lengthy investigation by police. Williams pled guilty last year to interference with a dead body and was given a two-year conditional sentence.

WESTJET - Demand sufficient “The opportunities are there. There are good things happening at the Penticton airport,” said Ashton, adding he cannot say more than that because the meetings were private.

Ashton said he also hasn’t given up hope that Air Canada might expand their services. In December Air Canada announced they would be adding a fourth daily non-stop flight from Penticton to Vancouver starting on May 1. A delegation from the city met with Air Canada officials last year to discuss potential air service opportunities in Penticton.

Ashton said he is happy with Air Canada’s service in the city and is “positive” there is enough of a demand to provide a Penticton to Calgary service as currently

more than 50 per cent of the local market uses Kelowna International Airport to fly to Vancouver and Calgary. According to a study by the city and stakeholders, Penticton airport served approximately 80,000 passengers in 2011. Market analysis identified the total air travel market is more than 210,000 annual passengers — sufficient to support an additional daily flight to Vancouver and two daily flights to Calgary.

“Personal and business travellers have expressed loud and clear the desire for a Calgary connection, and the business case supports that link. We are confident that WestJet has Penticton on its radar when they expand their regional carrier in the years to come,” said Ashton.

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A recent survey shows that the B.C. Liquor Store in Penticton is among the busiest in the province.

According to the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch, the Penticton Plaza store had just over $18.5 million of sales for last year. This works out to be about $563 per person (based on 2011 census population figures) in Penticton spent on booze.

The Vancouver Province recently listed Whistler as the B.C. community that drinks the most alcohol, with data showing residents there spend $967 (per-capita) annually.

It might come as a surprise to some, considering Penticton’s location, sitting in the fertile wine valley.

“This is where the real nuance is in terms of how the data is reflected … when people visit the Okanagan and they want to purchase wine, they will go directly to the winery and not to our liquor stores, and those purchases aren’t reflected in the data that you see,” said Tarina Palmer, spokeswoman for the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch.

In comparison, Vernon (which boasts a population similar to Penticton’s) spent $319.55 per person last year on alcohol. Kelowna spent $523 per person in 2011-2012.

“You guys are still drinking, you’re OK,” joked Palmer.

Complicating that per-capita sales figure in Penticton is the population influx for summer vacation. Tourism Penticton estimates that the city’s population can more than double during the busy tourist season. According to the B.C. Wine Institute, 24.5 per cent of B.C. VQA sales comes from the provincial liquor stores while the same amount is accounted for from wineries.

Kelly Malone, winemaker from Hillside and cochair of the Naramata Bench Winery Association board of directors, agreed with Palmer that most of the tourist traffic that comes through the Okanagan probably goes to the wineries to pick up a bottle, rather than a B.C. Liquor Store or a cold beer and wine store.

Capturing accurate stats outside of B.C. Liquor Stores is what the Naramata Bench Winery Association is setting out to do. Malone said they circulated a survey amongst the 21 wineries in the association last year trying to collect data. While they didn’t get 100 per cent return on the survey, she said they are starting to see what the figures look like. She said they plan to circulate the confidential survey amongst the current 24 wineries in the association again this year.

“The total sales in the 2011 calendar year was about $11.3 million and that turns out to be 68,000 bottles.

We tried to average out how many visitors we have but no one has been able to set up a counting system,” said Malone.

“At Hillside, during our busiest times in the summer, we have about 200 people a day in our bistro alone, so if you add in visitors to the winery who aren’t eating, it has to be well over 500 a day. Each winery along the way would see similar amounts.”

HENRY GERALD WATSON, A 6 lb., 6 oz. baby boy, was born on Jan. 9, 2013, to proud parents Susie Skinner and Chad Watson, in Saskatoon.

He is also welcomed by proud Grandma Patti.

LOGAN GAGE SANDERS, a 6 lb., 7 oz. baby boy, and his twin brother MEMPHIS RUSSELL SANDERS, 6 lb., 2 oz., were born Oct. 3, 2012 at Penticton Regional Hospital to proud parents Russell and Mandy Saunders. They are welcomed by big sister Taelor.

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.C. Auditor General John Doyle will not accept an extension to his term, as offered by a legislative committee which initially said it did not want to renew his contract. He has instead accepted an appointment as auditor-general of the Australian state of Victoria.

Doyle has rubbed the Liberal government the wrong way on many occasions. One such Liberal was MLA Eric Foster, whose expenses in regards to renovations of his constituency office in Vernon were not properly accounted for.

The building was owned by his constituency assistant’s husband, and even though Foster was being audited, he chaired the committee which recommended Doyle not be re-appointed.

Another area where Doyle dismayed the government was in looking into the $6 million in legal expenses paid by the government after Dave Basi and Bob Virk agreed to plead guilty in the B.C. Rail corruption case. Not only was this reimbursement against government policy, it came about in mid-trial, just as former finance minister Gary Collins was set to testify.

While B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that Doyle cannot have access to the detailed expenses billed by Basi and Virk’s lawyers, this information will come out eventually — perhaps through a public inquiry, which other political parties have pledged to call, should the Liberals be defeated in the May election.

Doyle said he was prepared to stay in B.C. for a full second term of six years. However, thePENTICTON committeeWESTERN only offered him two more years, after prodding from the premier, and he wasn’t prepared to take that, given how political the entire issue had become.

An auditor general is expected to ask thorough questions and act as an advocate for taxpayers. Doyle has done that very well, and he will be sorely missed.

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Independent MLAs have a dream Imagine a province where party leaders are chosen in an independently supervised vote, with 12-year-olds, dead people and pets prevented from voting.

Imagine a province where roving gangs of influenceseekers aren’t allowed to join multiple parties, and the rule is actually enforced. One where corporations and unions have to advertise in their own name instead of financing political parties and then disclosing millions in donations months after the election is over.

Imagine a province where elections are held based on audited financial statements, not a collection of election promises that will be dismissed as a work of fiction by the new regime if the incumbent party is defeated.

A cat joined the B.C. Liberal Party to support Christy Clark.

Adrian Dix won the NDP leadership with the help of bags of $10 bills stapled to new memberships. As parties go to online voting, multiple PIN numbers may be activated from the same phone number or the same address.

These and other glaring problems with our party-based political system were highlighted last week in a set of reforms

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B.C. Views proposed by three independent MLAs. Vicki Huntington broke the party choke-hold on B.C. politics by getting elected as an independent in Delta South in 2009. Bob Simpson was kicked out of the NDP caucus shortly after winning re-election for the party in Cariboo North, because he dared to criticize then-leader Carole James for a lack of policy specifics.

They were belatedly joined

by Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals in an orchestrated move to the B.C. Conservatives, and then quit that party soon after. Van Dongen does not have the credibility of the others to speak on integrity,

given his self-serving party antics and his questionable decision to hire his fiancée and pay her one and a half salaries to serve as his constituency assistant.

Leaving that aside, there are some good ideas in the independents’ reform package. One is to give backbench MLAs a meaningful role in policy-making.

Simpson gave the example of Prince George MLA Shirley Bond’s term as education minister, where she had to reverse ministry policies that didn’t make sense in rural school districts. The all-party standing committee on education could have prevented this error, he said, but it didn’t because it never meets.

The party voting irregularities described above could be addressed by giving Elections B.C. authority to supervise party leadership votes, the way it does elections and referenda.

There are unknown costs for this, and other problems. For instance, should the Marijuana Party be subject to this, or the Work Less Party, should either one muster enough organization to stage a leadership contest?

The independents had high hopes for one fundamental reform, moving B.C.’s set election date from the spring to the fall. This would take a simple amendment. The idea is for the government to table the annual budget, present the audited public accounts for the previous year, then have an election that rests on tested financial statements and initial results for the current forecast.

Both the B.C. Liberal Party and the NDP have expressed support for this idea. The independents suggest that this brief three-week legislative session is a good time to do it, so the next government can implement it.

I asked Mike de Jong, the B.C. Liberal finance minister and house leader, if he would consider it.

He allowed that it is interesting, but it’s not contemplated for the pre-election session.

That will be dominated by returning the provincial sales tax, and the usual jousting over untested spending and revenue proposals.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Put hospital ahead of jail Understandably, voters in the RDOS are questioning the absence of government funding for the Penticton Regional Hospital expansion. However, the RDOS has already received its major capital project from the B.C. Liberals: B.C.’s biggest remand centre/jail.

Over the objections of many residents, RDOS chair Dan Ashton rallied the region’s elected officials and delivered the promise of a $278-million maximum security prison. They supported the project despite minimal public consultation by Corrections B.C., and in the absence of economic and social impact assessments by the B.C. Liberal government. Astonishingly, Oliver MLA John Slater was even “ecstatic” at the “gift” of B.C.’s biggest prison. But I digress.

These politicians ignored potential negative impacts. “Our” prison, given standard double bunking practices, is now scheduled to have 378 cells (756 inmates). That number is higher than any other B.C. jail, and represents far more than the RDOS’s fair share of B.C.’s criminals.

As one impact example, did they consider that large numbers of inmates suffer with addictions and mental illness, and that these temporary members of our community might have proportionally higher medical needs than the general population? As seen in larger cities, Penticton will soon have Corrections B.C. vans parked outside our regional hospital

when inmates require care beyond that which can be delivered in the prison infirmary or Oliver’s small facility.

The need for emergency room visits, major surgery, cancer treatments, etc. isn’t limited to the non-inmate population. Certainly inmates must have their health care needs compassionately addressed, but even with a hospital expansion, how would these extra cases affect RDOS ambulance service, Penticton Regional Hospital’s emergency triage, and local patient wait times? What’s the plan for this?

The contract to build the jail has not yet been signed. The B.C. Liberals should take their “gift” of a prison to the Treasury Board “returns desk”, and trade it for a hospital expansion. This government closed jails in nine B.C. communities since 2001. Now they intend to fix that flawed decision by imposing a mega-prison near Oliver. This was more important to them than the solid work completed within the RDOS that substantiates genuine need for a hospital expansion.

Funds are limited; another major “gift” to the RDOS is unlikely when other B.C. regions have received little.

There is still time for the B.C. Liberals to act on fact-based regional priorities, instead of burdening us with those created by their own mistakes.

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woman in the fracas. We’ll never know, but either way, if you get in the middle of a dog fight, beware. Even your own dog will bite when these scraps happen.

Fine the owner, let the dog go and pay the woman compensation for her injury. On TV it showed experts taunting and provoking poor Diesel — who just cowered and looked confused. Not aggressive even a little. Most dogs would bite you if you came at them like that.

I love all breeds, large and small, but I own small so I can control them when they decide they don’t like the dog we just passed on our walk. Own the size you can control. So come on people, voice your dismay at the way Diesel is being treated. It could save the live of a very smart, playful dog.

On Jan. 8, I had the misfortune of slipping on some ice and falling on my hip.

This occurred on Westminster Avenue across from Foodland as I was trying to negotiate the crosswalk. I was in a great deal of pain and could not get to my feet.

All of a sudden as I lay there two ladies grabbed my arms and lifted me up.

At the same time a vehicle stopped and the driver walked over to me and asked if I was OK and if I wanted to go to the hospital. I responded, saying I was OK but I had trouble walking. I told him that I only lived a block away. At that, he helped me over to his vehicle and drove me home.

If it wasn’t for those two ladies, I don’t know what I would have done. I don’t know who you are and hope you read this. I send you my heartfelt thanks and warmest gratitude. To the couple who drove me home, again a great vote of thanks and much appreciation. It’s people like you that make this city of Penticton the best place to live.

You will go unrewarded for your actions but you will be able to go home, look yourself in the mirror and say, “I did something good today.”

Garry Fawcett Penticton

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Let Diesel the dog go. It is absolutely ridiculous that they punish the dog by putting it in isolation for 22 months, away from its family, for getting in a scrap with another dog.

I encounter these on almost every walk but luckily there has been an owner to control the dog.

Punishing the dog and not the owner is wrong. Witnesses on CHBC News claim it was the other dog that bit the

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I am encouraged by the comments of Director Michael Brydon (RDOS) in the Western Feb 1 (Penticton on the hook for 911 funding changes).

Penticton as well as Summerland is responsible for upgrades to the 911 system, 38 and five per cent respectively, of $1.6 million, even though neither need upgrades.

Based on a usage model for fire only, the West Bench figuring into the Penticton stats, 70 per cent of the calls are generated in Penticton. This would not quite double Penticton costs on a usage basis.

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Nevertheless, it opens a door of opportunity of what Pentictonites should hope would be more understanding that our small tax base cannot indefinitely support the free-riders from the outlying communities. Kaleden, Naramata, West Bench, Heritage Hills and West Bench rely on us for services. They remind me of the people that go to a restaurant for dinner with you then

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I would congratulate the RDOS for its intention to attain one-can garbage limits.

Penticton had the opportunity to meet this standard during the last contract. Dirty diapers were recently named as the cause for sticking to two can limits by Coun. Garry Litke.

Dirty diapers don’t belong in the landfill where they take somewhere around 50 years to break down. Someone needs to start a diaper service in Penticton. How about some of the environmentalists in this area getting together and doing something about this?

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There are 7,000 people throughout the province who have an inherited risk of fainting or dying suddenly from an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) — often this is only discovered through an event like fainting. However, research indicates that this is just the tip of the iceberg — for every person identified with inherited arrhythmia, four or more family members may unknowingly be at risk.

The condition can be managed with simple medical intervention, but when left unmonitored, it puts lives in danger. As the recently appointed Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke Foundation chair in cardiology, we are assembling a team of experts to build a network of clinics to discover those British Columbians at risk and provide them with protection.

Despite all of our advances in prevention and treatment of heart disease, several thousand people in British Columbia die suddenly every year. I feel this is a key challenge for my team to identify why this happens, who is at risk and how to prevent these tragedies.

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Sad day for Summerland

Like most people who have interests in Summerland, it was with great sadness to learn that the reputation of one of our very few barristers and solicitors, Tom Johnston, has taken a slap on the fingers by the disciplinary panel of the law society.

The $6,448 costs of the law society amounts to a little over 32 hours of billing time, and the 30-day suspension, well, there are options. The worst part of the episodes are the former clients who like so many people put their faith and trust in their solicitor only to be potentially harmed. All anyone can diplomatically say is “what goes around, eventually will come around.”

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Family of a Penticton woman killed over a year ago have taken a huge step to ensure Lynn Kalmring’s death will never be forgotten.

“My goal at the end of the day is that there will be a law called Lynn’s Law and I really deep down in my heart believe that will happen,” said Kalmring’s sister Shelley Pertelson. “For me that is huge because it means she didn’t die for nothing. Helping others is what she did, and even though she is gone she is still helping others.

Kalmring was killed in her Penticton home in August of 2011. Her common-law husband, Keith Wiens, is accused of second-degree murder and is in jail awaiting a trial which is scheduled to start May 27 in Kelowna.

The family started a petition campaign shortly after Kalmring’s death, collecting signatures from those wanting changes to the bail proceedings system and victims rights. Frustration with the justice system spurred them to action. Wiens was initially released on bail back into the home where Kalmring was killed and into the community where her daughter still lives.

The family believed he should have remained behind bars considering the accusations of such a violent crime. Wiens was eventually sent back to jail after allegedly breaching a bail condition that he must live under the supervision of his brother.

Pertelson, who lives in Salmon Arm, said it was a small victory to have Penticton MP Dan Albas read the petition in the House of Commons on Dec. 6. She said after her sister’s death she contacted all the MPs surrounding her area and only received a reply from one when Albas called to extend his condolences.

“He said he was very honoured to do it. When he presented it in the House of Commons he was wearing a button with Lynn’s picture on it and he got a huge applause,” said Pertelson. “For me it was very emotional and I am really hoping something will come of it. Just to think we have come that far in this past year when we are supposed to be grieving and we are dealing with all the legal stuff plus trying to create change for other people.”

A website, www.justiceforlynn.webs.com, was created to help the family circulate the petition and get the word out about the changes to the Canadian laws that they seek. They are calling for stricter bail requirements for violent crimes and for accused violent offenders to undergo stringent psychological testing prior to the bail hearing.

“We had three people comment on the website that are going through the same kind of things we are and now they want to get involved with changing the laws.

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Penticton resident Colleen Bachmann was chosen as one of 50 finalists in her age category from a pool of 629 entries in the First Choice Haircutter’s Be the Face contest last summer. The print campaign has now been released across the country on posters, billboards and advertisements plastered onto buses.

“I liked that idea of giving real people the limelight instead of going through an agency,” said Bachmann. “I’ve modelled in the local area for five years now, on the runway and for different little clothing and jewelry places and I saw a commercial for the First Choice Haircutter’s contest and I thought why not enter.”

The 41-year-old was chosen into the top 10 and was flown to New York, given modelling training, a chance to speak with a top talent agency and a shoot with professional photographer

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Everyone was laughing, smiling and having fun,” said Bachmann. “I really love the way the pictures turned out.”

The winners, who came from all across Canada, were not allowed to cut or colour their hair in the three months leading up to the shoot at Milk Studios in New York. Bachmann said they all came in a little shaggy but it was “amazing” to see the makeovers.

While she has flirted with modelling locally, she is also comfortable in front of the video camera. In 2009, Bachmann and her husband Darrell appeared on the Canadian television show Dragon’s Den, presenting their invention KickSpike.

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A fAMily AffAir — Will Poitras spends a moment with one-year-old Amber Hall-Gregory during the first B.C. family Day holiday fun time at the Penticton Community Centre gym Monday. The two were at the facility with their own families and just happened to hook up at the dinosaur playground.

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A long-running land battle in Naramata has been settled for $250,000.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen announced Thursday it had come to terms with the Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative on the purchase of a waterfront property beside Wharf Park.

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While the local government had a right-of-way on the property for its infrastructure, its ongoing presence on the land became the subject of debate once the OTFC put the site up for sale.

It was part of a three-lot package that also included the old Naramata packinghouse. The entire package

is still listed for sale at $7.5 million.

The RDOS had contemplated a land swap deal with the OTFC, but public opposition killed the idea.

The property was also subject to a civil lawsuit filed by the OTFC in 2006 that was due back in court this month.

RDOS chief administrative officer Bill Newell said the outof-court settlement has ended the case.

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4 p.m. fosTer Care info sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster.

KiWanis Club has a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton alCoholiCs anonymous has Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 361 Wade Ave. Call service 24-hours is 250-4909216. Night group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. anaveTs has dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by DJ Phil. elKs Club on Ellis Street has a management committee meeting at 5:30 p.m.

The bereavemenT resourCe Centre at 626 Martin St., is hosting a weekly drop-in grief support sessions: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Also at Chestnut Place at 453 Winnipeg St. Tuesdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 250-490-1107. All welcome. fraTernal order of eagles has lunch served from noon to 2 p.m., soup and sandwich provided

by Eileen and the Dream Team. Proceeds to charity.

All members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. for grandmoThers afriCa has its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Community Centre, room two upstairs.

The purpose of the group is to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. For more information call Rita at 250-493-0076.

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deserT sage spinners and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre.

Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome.

If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@ telus.net or 250-4984959. fiTness friends meeTs at 10 a.m. in the Legion Hall at 502 Martin St. Come, get in shape.

Everyone is welcome. r oyal C anadian legion branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m.

Tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarne, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093.

Tops b.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. f alls o Kanagan seniors’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone welcome. s ouTh o Kanagan i mmigranT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. penTiCTon seniors Dropin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo at 1 p.m., with doors open at noon, improver line dance at 12:30 p.m. and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. alCoholiCs anonymous nighT group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Vineyard Church. fraTernal order of the Eagles have Joseph’s famous pizza from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by music trivia at 7 p.m. with Affordable Music.

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All skill levels welcome. penTiCTon square danCe Club is holding beginner square dance lessons every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre on 760 Main St. Contact Elsie 250-492-5856. v alenTine’s dinner and danCe with Thurein Myint’s Latin Quartet, (formerly Salsa Band of Hijas Bonitas Winery) at the Orchard House Theatre at 157 Orchard Ave. Guest artists are Dale Seaman and Mason Burns. A three-course Cuban dinner by Saint Germain Cafe and Gallery with wines by Dirty Laundry Vineyard is from 6 to 11 p.m. for $50 per person. Tickets available at Classic Guitar at 465 Main St. and at St. Germain Cafe 102-449 Main St. bellevue Cafe has a Valentine’s Day art show from 6 to 8:30 p.m. See local art and meet the artists. b ereavemenT T he resourCe Centre invites community members to I Remember You - A alentine’s Day Celebration remembering those we loved and lost at 6:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre at 2965 S. Main St. For more information, call 250490-1107. All welcome. friendship forCe of Penticton — Okanagan will meet for lunch at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion branch No. 40 at 502 Martin St. Call Sharon at 250-4931649 or Mavis at 250498-4896.

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Center at 2965 South Main St., has an evening of social dancing, music by Destiny the dance band at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person. All welcome.

890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. Care CloseT ThrifT Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteers always welcome. 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. a l C o h o l i C s anonymous has a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. r oyal C anadian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. elKs Club on Ellis Street has drop-in darts/pool starts at 6:30 p.m. Poker at 7 p.m. summerland pleasure painTers meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Harold Simpson Youth Centre at 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. fraTernal order of eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., music by Diamond Road, 50/50 draw. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. s av i o u r ’ s sT. a ngliCan Church has free stores on the second and fourth Fridays of each month until March from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. anaveTs has karaoke with Phil at 7 p.m. along with pot luck supper and pool.

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Minor hockey was the last time Louie Nanne lit a goalie up four times in a game.

The Edina, Minn., native doesn’t count those though. What he’s fully aware of is that he has three hat tricks on the season, the most recent coming in an 8-4 win against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Saturday.

The third stood as the game-winning tally, his first of the season.

Asked his performance, Nanne said he was better against the Merritt Centennials in a 1-0 loss on Friday.

“Things just started to click on Saturday and I started taking more shots, which the coaches have pressured me to do,” said Nanne.

“I was two-way minded but my offensive mindset was just really going I guess. The coaches are always telling me I have a decent shot so why not take it.”

The 18-year-old admits he has the tendency to hold onto the puck too long to look for the perfect opportunity to either pass or take a better shot.

“Now I just have to get pucks to the net,” he said. “Get my body to the net too.”

Nanne credits Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson with putting him with Wade Murphy and Jedd Soleway.

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LOUIE NANNE and the Penticton Vees fired blanks in a 1-0 loss to the Merritt Centennials Feb 8. The next day was better as the offence was firing on all cylinders in an 8-4 win against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Nanne feasted on Bulldogs with a four-goal effort.

“That’s something else,” said Nanne of their offensive eruption.

Nanne said the trio works well together because they have the best of all three worlds.

“We have Murph who can shoot and set people up,” said Nanne, who brings speed and an ability to set up with 17 assists in 37 games.

“We got Soleway, who is just a big body with good hands and he’s really good at face-offs.

It just kind of clicked.”

Nanne is also very aware of another stat when it comes to his offense. His 17 goals have come in nine games as he’s gone through a few dry spells.

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Nanne said just a few days ago a friend back home messaged him saying that the Minnesota Wild, who drafted him 188th overall in 2012, were showing highlights of Nanne on the big screen.

“First off, I just thought that was kind of cool,” said Nanne, named after his grandfather, the former GM of the Minnesota North Stars. “To go along with it, he said, you look so much better than you were in high school.”

Being more of a threat offensively has been a focus for Nanne.

Now he said it’s paying off. Initially Nanne took his friend’s comment as a shot “below the belt” but after it got him thinking in a positive manner. Nanne has experienced mix reaction from Wild

fans when they learned their NHL team drafted him. Some were happy while others he said were “irate.”

“Everyone always thought that (he was drafted) because I’m the hometown, big name kid, that it wasn’t because of hockey at all,” said Nanne. “It was all over Twitter.”

Those opinions have pushed the fivefoot-11, 175 pound forward to get better.

What’s also helping Nanne is confidence.

Nanne has missed 10 games this season, two for family reasons and eight to injury. The timing of the injuries have always come when he’s playing his best. The Vees coaches have told him it’s his misfortune.

He’s hoping it doesn’t hold true this weekend when they play the Salmon Arm SilverBacks Friday, the Cen-

Aaron Leaman is in his second year with the Apex Ski Club. Leaman attended a speed camp at Silver Star mountain in Vernon Feb. 8 and 9 followed by two races. Leaman placed first in both races for boys under-12 and clocked in at over 102 km/h. The gold medal performances followed Leaman’s two podium finishes in a Thompson-Okanagan zone race in January.

tennials on Saturday and Cowichan Valley Capitals Sunday.

As for the Vees’ play during the weekend, Nanne said they started slow in the first period against the Centennials then picked up during the second and third.

In the final period they outshot the Centennials 11-5. They just couldn’t find a way to beat Centennials goalie Tyler Steel.

“Not the greatest of nights to come out slow,” said Nanne, as the Vees had 4,002 fans in attendance for the Hogs versus Hosers charity game and fundraising efforts to support the school district’s breakfast program and Feed the Valley. “Saturday, we played well but it was kind of a roller coaster game. Score a goal then next shift would be pretty bad.”

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Winning with Saints making hockey experience great Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Kam Crawford has proven to be a valuable piece for the Selkirk Saints.

He ended up being one of the final pieces to the puzzle in assembling the roster. Unsure of what he wanted to do, the makeup of the Saints and familiarity with some players lured him to Castlegar.

The Penticton minor hockey product has made a smooth transition with the Saints who play in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League.

“There’s usually a real adjustment from junior hockey to college hockey for guys,” said Saints coach Jeff Dubois. “Kam certainly has the skill level for it. You go from being a 20-year-old playing against predominantly younger players to being one of the younger guys playing against 23- and 24-year-old guys.”

Crawford said the jump wasn’t a big difference.

“The hockey is obviously better. Older players in the league, more experience,” said Crawford, a six-foot-two, 200 pound blue liner.

“Been doing well so far. It helps a lot when you have a great team.”

Dubois, in his first year with the Saints after leaving Simon Fraser University, said he first contacted Crawford after he finished his season with the Osoyoos Coyotes in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

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KAM CRAWFORD has thrived with the Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League after being given the chance to see what he could do with a large role.

ate player for their playoff run. Crawford joined the Saints’ defence corps that had only two returnees.

That provided a window to earn a big role.

“Kam had a really good year offensively with Osoyoos in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League last year,” said Dubois. “I know that really wasn’t his forte when he played in Merritt in the BCHL, but we gave him an opportunity to get on the power play early in the season and he did really well with that.”

Twelve of Crawford’s 20 points have come from the man advantage and he leads all BCIHL blue liners in scoring. He also has two game-winning goals. When it comes to the power play, Dubois lets his players give input on how it should be run.

“He’s really taken a leadership role in terms of being the power

play quarterback,” he said. “Being vocal with the rest of our group.

Overall, just been a really positive impact on the team.”

Crawford is getting lots of playing time and loving it. He’s benefitting from playing on an offensive team (100 goals in 17 games) that plays a run-and-gun style.

“He’s fit in really well with that. He’s also been pretty solid for us in the defensive zone,” said Dubois, adding that Crawford possesses a high hockey IQ and is easy to coach. “He’s one of the leaders in terms of our group of defenceman for sure.”

Crawford was a key in the Saints setting a BCIHL record with 13 consecutive wins, especially when injuries hit the team. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Farming roots run deep Fifth-generation farmers win provincial award Jennifer Schell

For the Western News

A huge congratulations to Sara and Troy Harker from Harker’s Organics in Cawston who have been named B.C.’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2013. Troy and Sara represent the fifth generation on the Harker family farm located in the beautiful Similkameen Valley where Troy’s great great grandparents settled in the mid 1800s.

Sara is also from a local farming family and grew up in Oliver where her grandparents immigrated from Hungary in 1956.

“On behalf of myself, Troy and the entire team at Harker’s Organics and Rustic Roots Winery, we are very excited and honoured to have received this award,” said Sara.

“We are elated to be representing our province and competing at the national competition in the fall. It is our goal to showcase our region and our passion for sustainable, organic, family farming. We want to show the rest of the country how our region has created a sustainable, secure food system, and how that can be

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modeled in other areas.”

Troy and Sara joined the operation in 2006, then comprising only an organic farm, retail market and small organic packing and distribution service. They saw the need for diversification.

They responded by adding the restaurant delivery program, which now serves 25 restaurants in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. Sara became winemaker for Rustic Roots, their fruit winery which has given the Harkers and their fellow organic growers a rewarding outlet for their cull fruit.

They are slowly converting their orchard to highdensity plantings and now have two acres of Honeycrisp apple trees in a two-foot-by-10-foot super-spindle production system. Their wholesale packing business has also expanded and now distributes organic fruit and vegetables from 25 organic growers with a total of 550 acres of production.

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February is the month when we catch a whiff of what lies ahead and begin to dream of warmer

days, spring flowers and (arguably) the best side of life in the Okanagan.

In celebration of these happy thoughts, February also brings us a day to celebrate love in all its forms. For instance, chocolate love!

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Book by March 1st and save $250 per couple.

Silver Reef and San Juan Islands ............Jun. 30 ......4 Days ...... $389 Includes San Juan Islands Day Cruise and visit Friday Harbour.

Alaska and The Yukon Revised & Updated .........Jul. 3 ... 11 Days ...$3,145 Includes Dawson City, Valdez, Anchorage and Fairbanks. Book by April 1st to receive an EXTRA $100 off plus your early booker discount.

EXCLUSIVE GETAWAY SALE!

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THURSDAY

Silver Reef ............. Feb. 24, Mar. 10 ....4 Days .. Save $20 ..NOW $269 Tulalip ......................................... Mar. 4 ....3 Days ..Save $15..NOW $224 Silver Reef ..............................Mar. 20 ....3 Days ..Save $15..NOW $199

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER SPECIAL

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Prime Rib $19.95 SATURDAY

6oz New York Steak Dinner $14.95 •••••••• DURING ALL VANCOUVER •••••••• HOCKEY GAMES

One Pound Wings for $6.00

March 11th - Osoyoos/Oliver Pick-Up

EXCITING ESCAPES - BOOK EARLY TO SAVE!

Reno .................................................... Feb. 23, Apr. 6 .....8 Days ... $349 Coeur D'Alene 'Singles Special' ............... Feb. 27 .....3 Days ... $225 Coeur D'Alene ................................. Feb. 27, Apr. 22 .....3 Days ... $179 Coeur D'Alene ........................................ Mar. 4, Apr. 1 .....4 Days ... $249 Coeur D'Alene & Northern Quest ................ Mar. 18 .....4 Days ... $319 Laughlin............................................................. Apr. 7 ...13 Days ... $795 Luxury Mystery Tour ......................................... Apr. 7 .....5 Days ... $579 Wendover .......................................................... Apr. 20 .....7 Days ... $379 Northern Quest ................................................ May 14 .....4 Days ... $349 Mill Bay - Feb. 26 Omak - Feb. 17 SUNWEST TOURS IS NOW OFFERING PRICE MATCH WITH OUR COMPETITORS

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wine and chocolate tastings from noon to 4 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to start at either end of the trail, either on Glencoe Road or Boucherie Road, to pick up a copy of the program, including a route to enjoy all of the participating wineries which include: Beaumont Family Estate Winery, Kalala Organic Estate Winery, Little Straw Vineyards, Meadow Vista Honey Wines, Mission Hill Family Estate, Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery, Quails’ Gate Winery, Rollingdale Winery and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery.

Wow your sweetheart with a romantic winepaired dinner whilst being serenaded by local musician Ari Neufeld at beautiful Hester Creek Winery. The $95 cost includes a beautiful Tuscan-style dinner prepared by chef de cuisine Natasha Schooten of Terrafina Restaurant with wine pairings plus entertainment. Reception is at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Call 250-498-4435 to book a night of romance in wine country (make it even more special by booking a room at their luxurious Villa above the winery). www.hestercreek.com Jennifer Schell is the editor of B.C. Food and Wine Trails magazine.

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J & C Bottle Depot at 200 Rosetown Avenue (behind McDonalds)

250-492-5144 We take used Computers, TV’s, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Keyboards and Paint Cans.

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SCENIC DESTINATIONS DISCOVER NEVADA • 11 Days, Mar. 19 & Oct. 15..................................... $899 Includes Jackpot, Ely, Laughlin and Las Vegas.

BEST OF WASH. & OREGON • 8 Days, Apr. 27, Jun. 2 & Sept. 22 ............. $829 COLUMBIA GORGE & MT. ST. HELENS • 6 Days, May 8 & Oct. 2 ................$699 CANYONS, MOUNTAINS & GEYSERS • 16 Days, May 26 ..................... $2199 Canyons, Tetons and Yellowstone. $100 EBD.

IDAHO GEMS • 5 Days, Jun. 17 Hunt for gemstones in Silver Valley, Wallace, ID. . $579 NEW YORK CITY • 8 Days, Oct. 1 ............................................................. $3400 NEW YORK CITY & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE • 13 Days, Oct. 1 ... From $4200 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY • 24 Days, Sept. 3 .......................................... $4649 Book by June 1 and Save $300 per couple.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, FESTIVALS AND BASEBALL EASTER AT TULALIP • 4 Days, Mar. 28* Incl. Bellingham Bay Cruise .............. $389 EASTER AT SILVER REEF • 4 Days, Mar. 28 .................... SALE PRICE $339 Incl. Bellingham Bay Cruise

SWINOMISH LODGE & SKAGIT TULIPS • 4 Days, Apr. 8 ....................... $299 TULALIP RESORT & SKAGIT TULIPS • 4 Days, Apr. 11* & 14* ...... From $359 SILVER REEF & SKAGIT TULIPS • 4 Days, Apr. 14, 23 & 28 .. SALE PRICE $329 Incl. Bellingham Bay Cruise

WHALES & WILDCARDS • 4 Days, Jun. 25* Incl. San Juan Islands Day Cruise ...$399 CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Tulalip • 4 Days, Jul. 28 ..................................... $439 BLUE JAYS IN SEATTLE • 4 Days, Aug. 5* Includes $50 EBD ................... $699

GAMBLING GETAWAYS AND WINNING COMBINATIONS

SILVER REEF • 3 Days, Mar. 6, Apr. 10, Jun. 12, Jul. 9 ................................. $214 SILVER REEF • 4 Days, Feb. 25*, Mar. 14* wknd, 17 & 25, May 6 & 26 ..From $289 TULALIP • 3 Days, Mar. 11 & 25, Apr. 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jul. 10 .................. $259 TULALIP • 4 Days, Mar. 3*, 11* & 19*, May 7 & 14 ................................... $349 RENO • 8 Days, Mar. 9*, 16* & 23*, Apr. 13*, May 11 ....................... From $339 SWINOMISH • 3 Days, Jun. 19 & Jul. 22 ............................................ From $209 COEUR D' ALENE • 4 Days, Feb. 26, May 14, Jun. 20 Bingo Bus ......... From $259 New Package Valued up to $165!

LAKE CHELAN & Mill Bay • 3 Days, Mar. 24 Incl. Leavenworth ................... $209 NORTHERN QUEST • 4 Days, Apr. 15, Jun. 11 ............................................ $365 CLEARWATER RESORT • 4 Days, Apr. 28, Oct. 6, Nov. 17 ................. From $339 CLEARWATER & TULALIP • 5 Days, May 27 & Sept. 22 ................... From $469 LUCKY EAGLE & SILVER REEF • 5 Days, May 27 & Jul. 15 Incl. Mt. St. Helens .. $464 LUCKY EAGLE & TULALIP • 5 Days, Jun. 24 & Sept. 2 Incl. Mt. St. Helens ......... $499 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30AM-12:00PM / 1:00PM-4:30PM PHONE CALLS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives 18th Annual

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE

VERNON REC CENTRE AUDITORIUM & DOGWOOD GYM 3310 - 37th Avenue, Vernon Friday, February 15th 3 PM to 9 PM Saturday, February 16th 10 AM to 4 PM

Buy and sell with Antique Dealers and Collectors from throughout the Interior.

Over 15,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space!

Adult General Admission: $3.00

Phone the Vernon Museum at 250-542-3142 for more information

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2001-2013

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ur gorgeous boy, the well known Neufoundlander/Pyrenese made it to the ripe old age of 11, always a great dog despite the pains of old age. Special thanks from Scott and Carol, and the rest of the Perret family to Dr. Proudfoot & staff, Pauline’s Pet Grooming, Clay Connection. And to everyone who stopped to say hello to Buster. He will be Always Loved.

We miss our Lion Bear everyday.

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NELSON Doris Evelyn Nelson of Penticton, B.C. passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on January 31, 2013 at the age of 87.

Doris Johnson was born in Buchanan Saskatchewan on April 11, 1925, where she was raised with her 8 siblings: sisters Lorna (Dreveny) of Kelowna and Luella (Larsen) of Penticton, brother Bob of Kelowna, and brothers (deceased) Edgar, Gerald, Russell, Albert and Carl.

Doris met Nels Nelson (1923-2008) of Veteran, Alberta at a rural war-time dance and they married in 1945. They moved to Penticton in 1948 after Nels’ military service and a brief time in Vancouver. They had 6 children, Brian (Geraldine Giraud) of Kamloops, Delphine (Stuart Bish) of Penticton, David (Maureen Carey) of Vancouver, Rodney (Jude Johnson) of Burnaby, Barbara (Gary de Jong) of North Vancouver and Dawna (Ben Hieltjes) of New Westminster.

Doris will be remembered and greatly missed by all her loved ones including 13 grand children: Michael Flynn (Richmond), Aaron Flynn (Penticton), Hardy Nelson (Vancouver), Britt Nelson (Kamloops), Kari (Brent Reston, New York), Ali Nelson (London, England), Christa Nelson (Burnaby), Daniel and Ryan de Jong (North Vancouver), Benjamin and Hanna Hieltjes (New Westminster), Emma Carter-Bish (Sean Poon, Vancouver) and Chelsea Carter-Bish (Ben Ogle, Calgary) with 1 great grandchild Ethan Flynn (Edmonton) and one on the way with Kari and Brent Reston.

After Nels retired from his ownership of ANJ Automotive, Doris and he enjoyed tropical vacations as well as local fishing and camping with family. Summer evenings on their deck overlooking beautiful Okanagan Lake and valley brought great joy to them and visiting family.

Among the many things Doris will be remembered for is her family spirit and passion for all that she did. Doris volunteered at The Penticton Soupateria, South Okanagan Women in Need Society, and was very active with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Over the years she loved to play golf and badminton, and she was an avid bridge player. Her other hobbies included knitting, sewing, and reading, but her most treasured legacy is her love for cooking, baking and all things food. “Doris’ Cinnamon buns” will be remembered for a very long time! The family are all grateful she kept up the traditional Scandinavian Christmas smorgasbord. Her favourites included lefsa, smor bakelse, pepparkakor, fruit soup, lutefisk, fiskeboller, Swedish meatballs, herring salad and a variety of breads.

Many thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Watters, palliative nurses Carrie and Erin and the home care workers for their compassionate and loving care of Doris over this past year. Your efforts helped her live the last days of her life with poise, dignity and a smile.

A Memorial Service for Doris Nelson will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St., on Saturday, February 23rd at 3:00 p.m. A brief internment ceremony will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. for family and those who wish to attend. Donations can be made in Doris’ name to Moog and Friends Hospice House.

“The west, a nest and you, dear. O, what a dream t’would be...”

– Doris & Nels’ theme song.

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Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in.

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3 Farm workers needed from May 24 - Nov. 1, 40hrs/wk, also piecework available, $10.25/hr as per SWAP rules, repetitive tasks that are physically demanding including planting, thinning, harvesting cherries, peaches, nectarines & apples, contact Lopes Orchards Ltd. w/resume, 1920 Barcelona Rd., Cawston, BC, fax: 250-499-2484 or email: armindolopes@hotmail.com

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Cherry Sorters, Pickers & Pruners required $10.25/hr.

February 11 - November 30.

Sorting at 991 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm, BC; Picking at Oyama, BC & Area.

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Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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Handyman/Wife team required for maintenance & managing a Rental/Residential Strata in Penticton, please email or drop off details of painting, carpentry, repair, plumbing, electrical skills and relative rental experience, please state your minimum expected compensation & your telephone number, references required, email resume to: admin@hometimeteam.co, mail/deliver to 101-3547 Skaha Lake Rd., Penticton, BC, V2A 7K2, no phone calls please Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

RECEPTIONIST required for an orthodontic office in Vernon. Candidates must have good computer, customer service, communication and financial management skills.

Orthodontic/dental office experience required.

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Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary.

Must have own transportation.

Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning March 15, 2013 - April 30, 2013. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation.

Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

WANT to live in PARADISE? A year round, resident caretaker couple is required for beautiful Paradise Lake Resort in the Thompson/Okanagan.

We are seeking a dependable couple who will work independently throughout the year and have skills in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems; carpentry and/or construction experience; and a mechanical aptitude. Experience in a similar role would be an asset. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes living accommodation. Please direct any questions to Tracy at tklassen1@hotmail.com.

Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be emailed to the above or mailed to: Paradise Lake Resort c/o 24560 - 58A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1G9. The deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 2013.

THE Penticton and District Society for Community Living is currently hiring a Casual Employee for our Vocational Program Qualifications: Valid First Aid, Class 4 Unrestricted license, or willing to obtain, working knowledge of lawn maintenance and appropriate machinery, knowledge of horticulture an asset. Successful Candidate will be sensitive, hard working and able to work effectively with developmentally challenged adults, teaching the individuals to safely operate all relevant lawn maintenance machinery. Interested applicants apply to: Penticton & District Society for Community Living Attention: Tarra Kenney 180 Industrial Avenue West Penticton, BC V2A 6X9 Email:tarra@pdscl.org We thank everyone for their interest but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Travel/Tourism Travel Trailers for rent, daily, weekly, you haul or we haul, (250)488-2471

Country Rock duo looking for female singer to play in surrounding areas 250-492-2543

Counselling

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities.

Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

Farm Workers

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is currently looking to employ a capable person to provide Livestock Brand Inspection Service for the South Okanagan Region.

Seven Weeks of Certificates Training Program

The successful candidate requires; • General knowledge of livestock (horses and cattle only) • General knowledge of handling livestock • Class 5 license • Reliable means of transportation • Ability to deliver duties within a 24 hour notice • Criminal Record Check OII provides; • Competitive hourly salary • Compensation for vehicle use • Training and Orientation • Part time employment • Compensation for criminal record check

This tuition FREE training program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions within the oil, gas and construction industries.

To be eligible for this tuition free training, applicants must be: s 5NEMPLOYED s .OT ATTACHED TO %MPLOYMENT )NSURANCE s ,EGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN #ANADA s ! RESIDENT OF "RITISH #OLUMBIA s .OT BE A STUDENT (ie. enrolled in high school or other post-secondary training) s .OT PARTICIPATING IN ANOTHER ,-! FUNDED PROGRAM

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Dates: Mar. 11 to Apr. 26, 2013 Location: Oliver campus

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Contact Jill Headland of Continuing Studies Phone: 250-492-4305 local 3324 Toll Free: 1-866-510-8899 jheadland@okanagan.bc.ca

Education/Tutoring EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus.

High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-8889 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Art/Music/Dancing FULLY qualified LICENSED Trade Technician. MUST have Journeyman Qualification Certificate & BC approved Propane Gas License. Submit resume: Midtown RV, Penticton, BC. email: service@midtownrv.com

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THE ONE, the only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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If you are a result and services oriented individual with general knowledge of livestock looking to supplement your income with part time employment, please send your resume c/w references to: Ownership Identification Inc. Unit 102 1402 McGill Rd., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1L3 or fax to 250-314-9698 or e-mail: info@ownership-id.com, attention: Bob Miller.

OII is an equal opportunity employer. All those deemed qualified for the offered position will be considered.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

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Merchandise for Sale

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Ruger 10-22’s, SKS’s & SKS Ammo in Stock, Upgraded Grizzly 870 shotguns from $425. Quality Firearms Bought & Sold at The Best Little Gun Shop Around Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575, Tue-Sat,

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Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

Hay for sale, 5ft tall round bales, $130/ton, 20 ton avail., location: South Okanagan, call (250)499-2208

Mary Income Tax Services

Hay for sale, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales.

250-546-3371 250-309-5910.

16 Years Experience Personal Tax Returns Pick up & Delivery E-File - Bookkeeping 250-492-7526

Cleaning Services ELDER Services - Cleaning, Shopping, Errands - Licensed $20./hr. 250-490-4839

Garden & Lawn Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care, Free consultation for upcoming lawn & yard care season. Fully experienced “Xeriscape,” Dry Valley Garden Renovator, 250-493-4731

Home Improvements Are you looking to do RENOVATIONS? No job too big, or small, 25 years exp. with solid references. Update your home with peace of mind, call Ted Lund, 250-490-7991

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Painting & Reno’s NO HST

over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB

painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,

Len (250)486-8800

Livestock

Shavings

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

Pets Ready for Valentine’s Day, pure German shepherd puppies , great family/watch dog, 5 males, 1st shots, $500 each, (250)499-5141 WOLF Hybrid Cubs. Reserve now. Sun Valley Wolf Kennels Kelowna (250)-765-4996 www.sunvalleywolfkennels.com

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Building Supplies

BWR Contracting, From Ground Up to Grass Down, Your Complete Builder. New construction or renos, specializing in ICF buildings, farm buildings, window/door replacing, flooring & siding. 2/5/10 Warranty, Insured, WCB. Penticton raised 48 years. Free Estimates.

Call Bruce (250)488-2471.

Meadowvale Construction Reno’s, additions, new construction, bathrooms, tile, roofing & more, over 35 yrs experience, call Mark (250)809-8425 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

WANTED IMMEDIATELYHOUSE LOGS must be dry and straight. Minimum 12” diameter. Will consider all wood species. Please call 250-9998000- leave a message if you don’t catch us.

Landscaping

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving?

Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

Painting & Decorating BEST in quality and reasonable in price. Nick 250486-2359 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential!

Cash Paid!

250-308-7342, 250-260-8069

Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

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Okanagan Pest Control Ltd., fully experienced landscape pruner, fruit trees, evergreen hedges, ornamental trees. Picture portfolio & ref. list of satisfied clients avail. Now booking 2013 Basic fruit tree maintenance Spray Programs, Phone Gerald at 250-493-5161

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Firewood/Fuel FREE BROKEN PALLETS!!

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2250 Camrose St.

Furniture Mocha coloured couch, chair, and ottoman, good condition, $600, (250)490-9966 Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com 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

Medical Supplies Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745.

Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251 WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4, 12 valve. diesel 89-1998 models. Bob (403)703-4777

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Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 2bdrm, adult oriented, quiet, ns, no pets, 285 Edmonton Ave., $820, avail. April 1, call Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-488-5678

For Sale By Owner 2 Bedroom Home with 1 bedroom In-Law Suite. Great Mortgage helper! Upper floor (2 bedrooms) & lower floor (1 bedroom) identical layout.

Separate entrances front & back, large shared laundry room, 8 appliances included, vertical blinds in all rooms, workshop. Lots of windows, nice & bright. Short walk to Seniors Centre, Middle & High schools, Wal-Mart and on bus route. Lots of parking. Owner, builder was building contractor. $359,900 250-492-7260 Penticton.

Musical Instruments Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

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RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 Property Management 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Kaleden: 4 bdrm house w/ garage. F/S, Elm Ave Condo: Adult Building, 2 W/D, D/W, cent air/Heat, fire place, lrg bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, f/p, yard, pets ok. $1375.00 + util. deck overlooking Skaha lake and pkg.

Lakeshore Towers: 4th floor facing $1200.00 incl. water. Avail. Now. east. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, Dwntwn: 1 bdrms/bach: F/S, A/C, cent ac & heat. Sec. pkg, deck, deck, and ltd prkg, util and cable incl. storage, pool, hot tub, sauna and $585.00 & $650.00. Avail. Now more. Gas and water incl. $1300.00 + 250-770-1948 elec. Avail. Now MONDAY - FRIDAY

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3bdrm Rancher in Oliver, 1.5 bath, fully updated, stainless steel appl’s, water softener, $259,900, (250)498-0020

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APARTMENTS

132 POWER STREET............................................ $900.00 2 bed, completely reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOW HOUSES / DUPLEX

284 YORKTON AVENUE .................................... $925.00 2 bed, 2 baths, 5 appl. Avail. MAR. 1 482 WESTMINSTER 3 bed, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., duplex. Avail. NOW .................... $1100.00 2 bed, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., duplex, fully furn. Avail. NOW .... $1500.00 STEWARD PLACE................................................ $1250.00 2 bed + den, 2 baths, 5 appl., fenced yard. Avail. MAR. 1 MILL ROAD, NARAMATA ................................ $2000.00 Exec. Lakefront Home, 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 appl. Lease required. Avail. APRIL

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $625

1 apts near library/downtown, elevator, cov’d parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) $650 2nd flr walk-up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, freshly painted, f,s, coin-up laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD204) $725 2 bdrm, grd flr, h.w. flrs, newer kitchen, f,s, a/c, covered parking, extra storage. Avail. NOW (A447) $725 2 bdrm 55+ 1 bath, f,s includes heat and hot water and /$795 cable. Avail. NOW (WT 105/306)

HOUSES: $950

Near Cherrylane Shopping Centre, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, rancher duplex, f,s, w.d hook-up. Avail. March 1 (H695) $2000 Reno’d 3 bdrm 3 level home w/1 bdrm in-law suite, incredible lake and valley views, all appl. incld, no pets, no smoking. Avail. NOW (OT565)

TOWNHOUSES: $1050 Reno’d 3 bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bath, near high school and middle school, fence yard, np, ns. Avail. NOW (th499) 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.

Rentals

241 Scott Avenue

1 Bedroom from $750 2 Bedroom from $850 Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony

Rentals

1bdrm, large, gas/elec. incl., newly reno’d, DT at Orchard & Martin, $750, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s (250)493-4372 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

2bdrm., 2 bath, 6 appl., insuite laundry, avail. now, U/G parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/mo. (250)328-9443

Apt/Condo for Rent

250-488-2881

1 & 2 bdrm & bach. apt.’s avail. immed., $550-$725, central Penticton, no pets, water incl., (250)493-4903

1 & 2 Bedroom - available now. Newly renovated, clean, ready for moving in. Some units pet friendly. Close to all amenities - on bus route. Call Chris 250-809-0015

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message.

1bdrm, 2nd floor, across from Skaha park, $650/mo., overlooking Oxbow, 250-497-8928

Lrg. 2bdrm $850, & newly reno’d 1bdrm, $750, avail. now.

40+ building (250)-487-1136

1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626

2bdrm $800, bach, $585, electric incl., adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-4927328

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Transportation

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Auto Accessories/Parts

MODERN Luxury 2BD 2BA 6APPL 1200 sqft unit in Lakeshore 3. 2 parking stalls. Lake/park view.

Many extras. NS/NP References.

Mar1, 2013. $1600. 250-490-7478

MODERN LUXURY 2BD 2BA 6APPL 1200 sqft unit in Lakeshore 3. 2 parking stalls.

Lake/park view. Many extras.

NS/NP References. Mar 1, 2013. $1600. 250-490-7478.

NEWLY RENO’D 2 bdrm apt., Insuite W/D, parking, A/C, storage, located off Government & Penticton. NP/NS. Avail immediately. 250-4863539 or 1-888-669-9844.

Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock.

We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Auto Financing

Regional Biodiversity Plan

“Keeping Nature in Our Future” is a biodiversity strategy for the South Okanagan and Similkameen that has been presented to the Regional District for consideration. The strategy provides information and maps showing important natural areas and suggests opportunities for communities and local governments to protect and link valuable habitats. An overview of the biodiversity strategy will be presented to the public at 5:45 p.m.

Community Naramata – Electoral Area ‘E’ Rural Oliver – Electoral Area ‘C’

Date

Time

February 18

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

February 19

5 – 7 p.m.

The Town of Princeton and Electoral Area ‘H’

March 4

5 – 7 p.m.

The Village of Keremeos, Electoral Area ‘B’ and Electoral Area ‘G’

March 6

5 – 7 p.m.

Electoral Area ‘F’

March 7

5 – 7 p.m.

Rural Osoyoos Electoral Area ‘A’

March 11

5 – 7 p.m.

Location Old Age Pensioners Hall Third and Ritchie Street Oliver Community Centre th 36003 – 79 Street Okanagan Regional Library Building 107 Vermilion Avenue Keremeos Victory Hall 427 - Seventh Avenue RDOS Board Room 101 Martin Street Sonora Centre 8505 - 68 Avenue

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Official Community Plan & Zoning Amendment Electoral Area ‘D’ – Apex Mountain Plan EPC805, Block T, District Lot 396S, SDYD Date: Time: Location:

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:00 pm RDOS Boardroom 101 Martin Street, Penticton

PURPOSE: To amend the Electoral Area ‘D’ Kaleden-Apex Southwest Sector Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2456, 2008, and Zoning Bylaw 2457, 2008, in order to allow for the future development of a mixed-use structure at Apex Mountain Resort.

Homes for Rent

1bdrm daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, prefer mature responsible person, ref’s req., $700 incl. util., (250)493-5630 1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $650/mo, avail now, 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025 2bdrm basement suite, close to Skaha school, ns, np, quiet people, $800/mo. (incl.util.), (250)493-8961 2bdrm ground level basement suite, ns, np, $700, (250)7701321 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-809-1253, 250-4882206

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Malcolm McNaughton, RPP, MCIP mmcnaughton@rdos.bc.ca 250-490-4213

Duplex / 4 Plex

Suites, Lower

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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

101-394 Vancouver Ave., Penticton, 4 bdrm duplex, 3 1/2 bath, ac, no appl., $1350, ns, np, avail. Mar.1, 250-493-8531 2bdrm suite, adult oriented, $1000/mo, util. incl., avail. immed., (250)492-2637 4bdrm duplex, w/d/f/s, close to Columbia School, no pets, $1200/mo., (250)493-7067 MOTEL room and RV pad to rent $480 up. Penticton and Summerland. 250-487-0268 PENT, on bus route, upstairs, 2bdrm, 6appl, ns, cat neg, 2 parking spots, storage, deck, garden. $925 (incl water) +utils., 250-493-3141

Royal LePage Locations West

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http://www.rdos.bc.ca/departments/development-services/planning/projects/biodiversity-conservation-strategy/

485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com Downtown offices, newly reno’d, 200sqft, $200/mo., 300sqft, $250/mo., 416sqft, $320/mo., + HST, call 778476-6026 PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

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Commercial/ Industrial

233 Brandon Ave, Penticton, 2bdrm, dbl garage, $1150, 764 Chase Ave., 5bdrm, 2 kitchen, inlaw suite, $1600, 588 Burnes St., 4bdrm, workshop, yard, $1400, VJ (250)490-1530 2bdrm house, large yard, f/s/w/d, $1000+util, avail.

March 1, 250-493-7110, 250809-1221 3 brm upstairs over 1200 sqf, fenced yard, share utilities. Pet ok. On Hansen street. $999 long term, 250-487-0268 Avail. now, 3bdrm house, fully reno’d, new kitchen, bath and laundry, near beach & rec. centre, $1200, (250)328-8072 FEB - MAY 15/13 3 bdrm Furnished Lakeview home, single garage + extra pkg. N.S./N.P. $1000/mth + utils. Pics @ paradiseonskaha.webs.com 604-941-5010

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Amendment Bylaw No. 2456.04, 2013: to amend Schedule ‘B’ of the Electoral Area ‘D’ OCP Bylaw No. 2456, 2008, by changing the land use designation on an approximately 0.38 hectare (ha) part of the subject property from Resource Area (RA) to Mixed Use Apex Alpine (RMU).

Amendment Bylaw No. 2457.11, 2013: to amend Schedule ‘2’ of the Electoral Area ‘D’ Zoning Bylaw No. 2457, 2008, by changing the zoning designation on an approximately 0.38 hectare (ha) part of the subject property from Resource Area (RA) to Mixed Use Apex Alpine (RMU).

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 ARMOUR TOWING Will meet or beat all competi-

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Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.

Amend OCP Bylaw No 2456, 2008: from: Resource Area (RA) to: Mixed use Apex Alpine (RMU) AND Amend Zoning Bylaw No 2457, 2008: from: Resource Area (RA) to: Mixed use Apex Alpine (RMU)

Trucks & Vans 1995 GMC 2500 long box, 4x4, auto, w/matching Range Rider canopy, 5.7 liter, 275,000 kms, rebuilt tranny 2yrs ago, new battery, block heater, very well-maintained, $3000 obo, (250)493-7131

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Boats 1989 20’ Aqua Star Bowrider with trailer, 350 inboard/outboard GREAT Shape $10,500, (250)488-2471

Adult Escorts BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 Erotic Swedish Massage by beautiful woman. 778-3631074.

MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34.

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VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT BYLAWS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC on weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw amendments can present written information or speak at the public hearing. All correspondence for the public hearing to be addressed to: Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2456.04 & 2457.11, 2012, c/o Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received after the conclusion of the public hearing. This public hearing has been delegated to a Director of the Regional District.

Please note that all correspondence submitted to the Regional District in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Regional Board or a Committee of the Board. The Regional District considers the author's address relevant to the Board's consideration of this matter and may discuss this personal information. The author's phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Telephone: 250-490-4107 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca

Donna Butler, MCIP Manager of Development Services

Bill Newell Chief Administrative Officer

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Penticton firefighters brave the elements for charity

Penticton firefighters will battle the elements in their latest fundraiser and awareness campaign for muscular dystrophy.

A rooftop campout is scheduled for Feb. 28 to March 2, when firefighters will camp on the roof of the Penticton Safeway building in shifts, eating and sleeping on the roof as donations are taken below at the Safeway registers and online. Proceeds go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, an organization with the mission to improve the quality of life

for people living with neuromuscular disorders through equipment purchases and support services, as well as research funding.

“We are hoping Mother Nature is good to us, but we are ready for whatever temperatures and inclement weather might be headed our way,” said Ryan Bazley, Penticton Fire Department fundraising co-ordinator. “The Penticton Fire Department is honoured to help raise the profile of Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the importance of their work.”

The campaign goal is to raise $10,000, and donors can contribute in person at Safeway or online at http:// muscle.akaraisin.com/Donation/Event/ Home.aspx?seid=6357&mid=8. Penticton firefighters have received several donations already from area businesses in support of the campaign: items such as camping equipment, promotional signage and financial contributions as well.

The camp out will also be broadcast live by 97.1 Sun FM and 800 AM EZ Rock.

Penticton has been recognized as the

r e t n i W e Lat

2012 Dr. David Greene Award Fire Department of the Year by Muscular Dystrophy Canada, for its efforts in raising funds and awareness for the non-profit organization.

The Penticton Fire Department was selected for continually going above and beyond to support the South Okanagan chapter and the community. Local firefighters raised more than $5,000 in the 2012 campaign, but also spent considerable amount of time volunteering to create awareness of muscular dystrophy.

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