Penticton Western News, November 20, 2013

NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

3

news

VOL. 47 ISSUE 93

11

10 page

WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2013

entertainment Glass Tiger bringing hits to

Arctic apple causing an unwanted fuss

Community involvement pushes Bowling into Top 40

Barking Parrot

16

sports Apex looking good as ski season approaches

ELECTRICITY RATES SET TO RISE IN 2014

NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN

Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

SKAHA SAILING — Marc Brillinger gets lift off over the waters of Skaha Lake Sunday afternoon as he and about a half dozen other die-hard kite boarding enthusiasts took advantage of the season’s strong southerly winds to enjoy their sport of choice. This time of year conditions are among the best although most of the participants were wearing dry suits to protect against the cold.

Mark Brett/Western News

There’s still some doubt about how much the increase is going to be, but there is no doubt electricity rates are going up next year.

For residential customers, the proposed increases could see charges rise from an average of $102 monthly to $106.50. Commercial customers could see an average $30 monthly increase, and industrial users could see their rates jump by almost $950 a month.

City staff presented Penticton council with a report this week detailing possible rate increases of up to 4.78 per cent for consideration in 2014. That’s considerably less than the 7.03 per cent hike for 2013, which included a 1.28 per cent “revenue adjustment” from the city itself.

Last year, director of operations Mitch Moroziuk explained, the model they were using to forecast revenues had increasingly grown out of adjustment.

“It hadn’t been looked at for some time.

We had to do an adjustment and recover more revenue,” said Moroziuk. “This year we are quite happy to find it is only out by about 0.2 per cent. So we’re suggesting a 0.2 per cent decrease to account for that. That tells us our model is tracking very close to what our actual revenues are coming in at now.”

But for 2014, that 0.2 per cent decrease combines with a 3.3 per cent increase from FortisBC and an expected 1.6 per cent flow through from B.C. Hydro.

“Right now we have heard that rate is going to be 1.6 per cent, but we don’t know exactly when it will be implemented, said Moroziuk. “We assume that will be April 2014 so that means we have to increase by 1.2 per cent to recover that money.”

As in previous years, city council is faced with a choice of where to apply these increases: either FortisBC’s wholesale rate;

the retail rate at which Penticton sells electricity to customers; or an average of the two.

The first alternative was the lowest cost to the customer, applying the two increases at the wholesale purchase level and the revenue difference at the retail level, for a total increase of 3.28 per cent. The second option is to apply everything at the retail power sale level, adding up to an overall 4.78 per cent increase. The final model averages the other two, for a total 4.03 per cent increase.

The public will have a chance to comment on the increases on Dec. 2 and council will makes its decision on Dec. 16 with final adoption on Jan. 6, in time for the new rates to be implemented on Feb. 1.

In his annual review of rates charged by other municipal electric utilities and the two big power companies, Moroziuk found Penticton to be holding comparatively the same position as last year.

For residential customers, the highest charges were found in Grand Forks and with FortisBC, the lowest in Nelson and with B.C. Hydro. Results were similar for commercial rates but industrial electrical rates topped out with the Nelson utility and hit their low point with B.C. Hydro. In comparison, Moroziuk said Penticton remains in the middle to top third of the curve.

Looking at the figures, community member Bob Nicholson asked if the city couldn’t buy its power from B.C. Hydro, rather than FortisBC. Moroziuk said not only would that require a high level of regulatory approval, but he didn’t expect Hydro rates to remain low.

“At some point, we feel there is going to be an increase on the B.C. Hydro side. If you look at their rates, they are low in every category and they are significantly low,” he said. “You might find a saving today, but that might not be realized in the future.”

68TH ANNIVERSARY SALE

WINTER HAS ARRIVED! Keep yourself warm with a heater from Home Hardware!

We have a wide range of heaters in stock!

In Store Stock Only. While Quantity Last.

150 FAIRVIEW PLACE PENTICTON, B.C.

250-493-1233

ALL THREE RECLINERS AVAILABLE IN

Conner

Jasper

30+ FABRICS

At No Additional Charge

DOWNTOWN on 70 BACKSTREET BOULEVARD with FREE PARKING

TOLL FREE: 1-877-404-2950 • PH: 250-492-8104 • WWW.GUERARDS.COM

Lawrence

Don't Miss Our HUGE Scratch & Dent Sale!

Three Great Recliner Styles to Choose From and Only

49900

$

each

Hurry In! Sale Ends Soon!

2

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

news

Province wants to off-load Grist Mill Joe Fries

Western News Staff

One of the region’s best-known heritage attractions could be mothballed unless a local government assumes responsibility for the site.

The provincial government has formally offered to hand over the Keremeos Grist Mill to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for nothing.

“The province is effectively offering these lands free to the regional district for community and institutional use,” Richard Linzey, a manager with the B.C. Heritage Branch, told an RDOS committee.

If the RDOS doesn’t assume control, it’s likely the government will end the approximately $140,000 annual operating subsidy that allows a contractor to maintain the Grist Mill site and keep it open to the public.

I think to ask us to take it over ... is just down-loading responsibilities and I wouldn’t be in favour of this.

— Manfred Bauer

“Unless a community partnership can be found, we simply look after the property and its heritage value simply as that, as property, and we don’t have any programming or outreach,” Linzey said.

Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer told Linzey

PUT ON YOUR BOOTS, YOUR PARKA, AND YOUR SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. The 2014 Subaru Forester is the only small SUV to receive the top rating (“G/Good”) in every safety test issued by the IIHS.

2014 FORESTER 2.5i 6MT STARTING FROM

28,070

$ LEASE/FINANCE 24 MOS., AS LOW AS

1.9

%**

PLUS

HOLIDAY BONUS ACCESSORIES

❆ $500

†

Judge keeps Bobbitt hearing in Penticton

2014 FORESTER 2.0XT LIMITED SHOWN

*

Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

2014 FORESTER STANDARD FEATURES: Symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive • 170 HP 4-cylinder BOXER engine • 6-speed Manual Transmission with Hill Holder System • Raised-profile roof racks • Bluetooth ® mobile phone connectivity (voice-activated) • Air Conditioning • Power door locks, windows, and rear liftgate • Heated front seats • And more

2014 XV CROSSTREK TOURING 5MT STARTING FROM

$26,570*

LEASE/FINANCE 24 MOS., AS LOW AS

1.9

%**

250-770-2002

PLUS

he’d prefer to see the B.C. government retain responsibility for the site.

“I think to ask us to take it over… is just downloading responsibilities and I wouldn’t be in favour of this,” said Bauer, also an RDOS director.

“The present management is very successful.

Community support is there, business support is there. The only thing that’s not there is the long-term commitment from the branch.”

Linzey replied that the provincial government is looking to team up with community partners across B.C. that can turn heritage sites into self-sufficient attractions.

However, a request for proposals issued this summer for the grist mill turned up just one offer that estimated it would take $450,000 and five years to get the site to break even.

The offer, which was not accepted, was put forward by Chris Mathieson, the current operator of the Grist Mill.

“My request and advice for whatever comes out of this is the site needs three things: It needs time, it needs money and it needs stability. Where that comes from is wide open,” he said in an interview.

Mathieson, who is under contract until spring 2015, said the Grist Mill has welcomed 6,100 visitors in 2013, triple the volume in recent years.

The RDOS in 2007 contemplated taking over the site, but a business case estimated it would take six years and $400,000 to break even.

RDOS board chair Mark Pendergraft said after the committee meeting that directors will need updated information before making a decision on the new offer.

“We’re going to have to get a bit more of a financial report on what it might cost anybody before I think there’d be a real desire to take it over,” Pendergraft said.

According to Linzey’s presentation, the two lots that compose the grist mill site are valued at $730,000.

Other options he suggested to the RDOS included selling the entire property and simply designating the buildings as heritage sites, or selling all or parts of the property and providing the funds to the RDOS for the attraction’s ongoing operation.

The Grist Milll was originally built in 1877 and has been restored such that it’s once again capable of harnessing the power of a Keremeos Creek diversion to turn grain into flour.

HOLIDAY BONUS ACCESSORIES

❆ $500†

990 WEST ECKHARDT AVENUE PENTICTON, B.C. www.ironmancitysubaru.com DL #D9653

* Pricing applies to a 2014 Forester 2.5i 6MT (EJ1 X0) / 2014 XV Crosstrek Touring 5MT (EX1-TP) with MSRP of $28,070 / $26, 570 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. Model shown is a 2014 Forester 2.0XT Limited Package CVT (EJ2 XTL) with MSRP of $37,570 including freight & PDI ($1,650), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire taxes ($30). Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. Roof sport rack and accessories not included. Dealers may sell for less or may have to order or trade. **1.9% fi nance and lease rates available on all new 2014 Forester models / 2014 XV Crosstrek models for a 24-month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. †$500 bonus accessories offer applies to lease, fi nance and cash agreements for all new 2013 and 2014 Subaru models (excluding the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid) and can be combined with Stackable Cash, Alternate Cash and Legacy VIP program, concluded respectively with TCCI. **/ † Offers valid until December 2, 2013. See your local Subaru dealer or visit www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete program details. ◆Ratings of “Good” are the highest rating awarded for performance in fi ve safety tests (moderate overlap front, small overlap front, side, rollover and rear) conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org). ▼To earn a 2013 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must receive a “Good” rating in at least four of the fi ve tests and a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating in the fi fth test.

Despite sheriffs indicating safety concerns, the sentencing and dangerous offender hearing for David Wesley Bobbitt will take place at the Penticton courthouse.

On Tuesday, Justice Geoff Barrow agreed with both Crown counsel and defence that the proceedings, set for four weeks beginning June 2, 2014, should stay in the community where the vicious attack took place.

Bobbitt pled guilty earlier this year to aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, two counts of uttering threats, assault

with a weapon and unlawful confinement.

The incident involved a Penticton woman at Bobbitt’s second-hand store.

The woman’s toddler, who witnessed the assault, went unharmed.

“This is a Penticton case and the community deserves to see it followed through to its logical conclusion,” said Pennington.

The Crown argued witnesses they plan to bring forward to testify during the dangerous offender portion would be too fragile to travel to Kelowna and it would put stress on the victim and her family to travel.

See JUDGE - Page 3

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

3

news

Local apple causing unwanted fuss Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Neal Carter of Okanagan Specialty Fruits inspects the progress of one strain of arctic apple, which he has genetically modified not to turn brown when cut.

Submitted photo

ing to consumer interest with new products,” said Carter.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, he said, has already concluded the apple presents no pest control or environmental dangers. Carter expects it to receive regulatory approval in the U.S. after this round of public commentary is completed.

The USDA findings also state that a determination of non-regulated status of Arctic apples

Judge - Open to injunction would consider putting an injunction that would prevent the public from being in the vicinity where sheriffs move prisoners to the transport vehicles and he has “no hesitation” in moving the hearing to a secure courtroom in Kelowna if anything happens.

An area outside the courthouse where only a chain link fence separates the public from prisoners was also pointed out to be a concern by sheriffs after a confrontation during Bobbitt’s first appearance after he was arrested.

Biro said he will be requesting more resources for the hearing including three extra sheriffs to handle the duties and a metal detector that the public would have to go through before entering the court room.

FREE MEAT!

ENTER TO WIN! Empty Nester

FREEZER PACK

- 2 pcs Marinated - 4 pcs Marinated New York Steaks 6 oz Boneless Pork Chops 5 oz - 2 pcs Marinated Top - 6 pcs Marinated Sirloin Steaks 7 oz Chicken Breasts 5 oz - 2 pcs Stuffed Chicken - 2 pcs All Breast 6 oz Meat Kabobs - 2 lbs Extra - 2 lbs Sausage Lean Ground E! Beef - 2 lbs Bone-in VALU Chicken Breasts - 2 pcs Gourmet Stuffed Baked - 20 pcs Meatballs Potatoes

$

Fill out the entry ballot and bring it in to T-Bone’s Fresh Meal Market at 300 Riverside Drive in Penticton for your chance to WIN an Empty Nester Freezer Pack compliments of: Est. 2003

Enter at T-Bone’s

89

Name:

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

& you might win!

Phone:

ONE ENTRY PER CUSTOMER PER DAY

Draw to be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Winner will be notified by phone or email. Must be 18 years or older to enter.

YOU COULD WIN A $100 GIFT CARD

from Quality Greens Farm Market Enter Quality Greens’

It’s Easy!

Fill out the entry ballot and bring it in to Quality Greens Farm Market at 300 Riverside Drive in Penticton to be entered into the draw.

Name:

$100 Gift Card Lucky Draw Phone:

Email: Check box to sign up for our e-flyer sent weekly to your inbox: ONE ENTRY PER CUSTOMER PER DAY

Draw to be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Winner will be notified by phone or email. Must be 18 years or older to enter.

The Independence You want with the Assistance You Need.

The Concorde offers seniors freedom of choice with the most comprehensive range of optional assisted living services while maintaining your independence.

Call for your personal tour

250-490-8800

www.diversicare.ca

www.my tbones.com

Email: Check box to sign up for our e-flyer sent weekly to your inbox:

Call to inquire about our trial stays and move in incentives

SUITES NOW AVAILABLE

the U.S. We are finding people extremely interested in this product,” he said. “Once the consumers have seen and experienced the product, they’re going to love it.”

Carter suggests a lack of education about biotech sciences is behind much of the opposition to his apples.

“Arctic Apples are just an apple. People are getting awfully excited about just an apple,” said Carter.

“I am excited too.

I am excited the other way, though: for it to happen and people to experience this product because it’s fantastic.

“We wouldn’t put this much effort into something if we didn’t think it was worth it.”

✃

Sheriff Staff Sgt. Tracey Biro said there were concerns about safety as they would have to bring Bobbitt through a public space to get him to the second floor Supreme Court room.

Justice Barrow also heard during an appearance on Nov. 2 that a comment was made towards Bobbitt from the public gallery that could be perceived as threatening.

The Crown said that person has been spoken to since and informed that their actions could mean the hearing could be moved to Kelowna.

Barrow said any new safety concerns that arise before the hearing should be brought up during the prehearing conference which is expected to happen in April. He also said he

is not expected to adversely impact foreign trade and suggests its introduction may enhance U.S. competitive-

✃

gene that causes apples to turn brown after being cut. He claims that not only makes them more attractive to the prepackaged food industry, but the apples retain their nutritional aspects longer.

He finds the BCFGA attitude frustrating, saying they are “preaching doom and gloom.”

“They don’t ever think of the other way round, that this innovation could be showing that B.C. is on the leading edge of the apple industry and is respond-

is skeptical about GM foods.

The survey showed that 69 per cent of Canadians are not in favour of GM food and 91 per cent said GM labelling should be mandatory.

“If 76 per cent of people say the Canadian government has not provided adequate information to the public on GM foods, how can the government then approve these products for introduction to an unprepared marketplace?” asked Dukhia.

Carter said their research, including a current program, shows the opposite.

“We’re just in the midst of completing some consumer research in shopping malls across

✃

The B.C. Fruit Growers Association has asked two federal ministers to step in and put a moratorium on a genetically-modified apple, even as it approaches regulatory approval in the U.S. The BCFGA wrote to Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz requesting that the Canadian regulatory process for the Arctic Apple be suspended.

“Our concern is the negative publicity for apples in general caused by the controversy over this GM apple,” said Jeet Dukhia, BCFGA president, citing concerns over the damage the apple could do to apple marketing. “The public thinks of apples as a pure, natural, healthy and nutritional fruit. GM apples are a risk to our market image.”

Summerland orchardist and president of Okanagan Specialty Fruits Neal Carter developed the Arctic Apple,using genetic techniques to turn off the

ness in global markets.

“This is what we have been expecting and saying all along. We expect them to be approved in the next 90 days or so.

That is our hope,” said Carter.

While progress is slower in Canada, he expects approval here by spring 2014.

Both the BCFGA and the Canadian Horticulture Council’s Apple Working Group, a national committee of representatives from each apple growing province, have taken positions against the introduction of the Arctic Apple.

According to a 2012 survey sponsored by the BCGFA and the Quebec Apple Producers Association, the public

3235 Skaha Lake Rd., Penticton, BC E-mail: info.theconcorde@diversicare.ca

• 3 meals a day • Housekeeping Services • In-house activities &The Concorde Bus for group outings • Complete privacy in your own suite • Help available when you need it • Floor plans range from bachelor suite to 2 bdrm with 2 baths • Small pets welcome

4

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

news DR. CARY YURKIW CHIROPRACTOR

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

“Celebrating over 20 years of Chiropractic Service”

Percy N. Hébert Western News Staff

Athletes Day NOVEMBER 27th Free Check Ups from 9am-4pm Free Athletes Seminar at Noon Orthotics and Orthopedics Now on Sale

250-492-2277 104-74 Wade Ave. E.

SAME DAY X-RAY ON-SITE • NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SOLD HERE

y Mabuha Soo dhawow Chào mùng

Bienvenue

Improve Your English for Free*

• Improve speaking, writing and reading skills • Computer skills to get a job • Childcare provided *FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services www.soics.ca PENTICTON 508 Main Street email: reception@soics.ca

250-492-6299

OLIVER 6239 Main Street email: oliver@soics.ca

250-498-4900

Enbridge shares plans with chamber It was a noon hour full of promises Monday, as Enbridge vice-president Janet Holder went through the economic benefits and environmental safety standards of the proposed Northern Gateway pipelines for members of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.

On the economic front, Holder explained construction of the 1,172-kilometre pipeline, proposed to move bitumen from the Alberta oil sands to Kitimat B.C. for transport to offshore markets, will create 3,000 jobs.

When completed, she added, the pipeline will add more than 500 permanent jobs in B.C., and contribute more than $1 billion to the

Supportive, independent Living for SeniorS in penticton We’re here when you need us

Safe and Secure building.

24/7 call system in every apartment.

Suites available for immediate rental.

Ask us about BC Seniors SAFER Housing Program.

You may qualify for up to $610 per month.

CaLL Today - 250-492-2020 1147 Main Street - Across from the RCMP Bldg. www.sunvillagepenticton.com

Adding Life to your Years!

provincial economy over 30 years.

One local company potentially in line to benefit from construction of the pipeline is Britco, a manufacture modular buildings for work camps.

“BC-based Britco has home field advantage and we expect to do well,” said Kareem Allam, director of corporate social responsibility and aboriginal relations.

“Britco is one of the largest private sector employers in Penticton, if not the largest, and we employ more people in Penticton than anywhere else in the world.

We hope to win work to continue to grow our footprint in Penticton.”

Holder also said U.S. demand for Canadian oil, which currently absorbs 98 per cent of Canadian oil exports, is diminishing as it continues to find new domestic sources of oil.

According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada is losing $50 million a day in revenue because there is no competition for Canadian oil, said Holder.

“Until we can get the oil off the coast to Asian markets, we will continue to sell oil at a discount to the United States,” said Holder.

“That is why this project (Northern Gateway) is so important.”

Britco’s Allam agreed.

“The construction of the pipeline itself would allow for higher prices for Canadian energy ... and more opportunities for our company to win work in the oil sands, work that would benefit our Penticton facility — without a doubt,” said Allam.

Should the National Energy Board’s joint review panel give the goahead to the project, and receive approval from the federal government, Holder said Enbridge could begin construction of the pipeline in early 2015.

In addition to a 91.4-cm diameter pipe to transport the bitumen, the project also includes a 30.5-cm diameter pipeline to carry condensate to Edmonton to be used in diluting the bitumen for transport in the pipeline.

EnbridgE vicE-prEsidEnt JanEt HoldEr explained the ins and outs of the proposed northern gateway pipelines with members of the penticton and Wine country chamber of commerce, Monday at penticton golf and country club.

percy n. Hébert/Western news

The joint review panel is scheduled to release its recommendation to the federal government before the end of the year, and the federal government then has 180 days to decide on the fate of the project.

In addition to any requirements imposed by the joint review panel, Holder said Enbridge is committed to meeting the five conditions established by the B.C. government.

“Those five conditions are really set out to protect the environment, protect the economy and ensure we are working with aboriginal peoples,” said Holder.

“Those five conditions we believe in, we believe they are important for B.C. to set forward, we think it’s important for us to meet them and we think we can meet them.”

Although the project has an economic value to British Columbia and Canada, Holder noted there is also an important environmental component to the project.

“We believe we should never ever sacrifice the environment for economic gain,” Holder said.

“This is not just about economic value.”

Enbridge, Holder explained, has spent years

looking at every angle of the project to better understand the potential environmental impacts and how to avoid or mitigate those impacts.

One of the important safety measures to which Enbridge has committed is to man pump stations around the clock, said Holder.

“It means you have another set of eyes on the operation, over and above what would normally be the standard,” said Holder.

Other standards Enbridge has committed to are thicker pipe walls than the current standard, and even thicker at water crossings where the pipe is installed 40 metres below the river beds.

“We will use the latest and the greatest in detection systems and that technology is improving rapidly, she said.

Enbridge also travelled the world looking at the marine aspect of transporting bitumen, including visits to several Scandinavian countries to learn from their best practices to apply them to their facility in Kitimat.

One of those standards Enbridge will adopt is the use of double-hulled tankers.

To ensure proper navigation within Cana-

dian waters, all tankers, will be steered by two Canadian pilots.

“They understand the waters, they understand the weather that happens off the northwest coast of B.C.,” she said.

Tankers will also be accompanied by two berthing tugs as they enter and leave the port in Kitimat. One of the 40-metre tugs, or super tugs, will act as a tug and the other as an escort. The current Canadian standard is for a single tug, said Holder.

Given that the pipeline travels through First Nations territories in several areas, Enbridge, said Holder, has committed to making available a 10 per cent equity interest in the Northern Gateway pipeline to First Nations.

“No strings attached and no money up front,” said Holder, explaining that the funds required to buy into the project would be advanced to First Nations participating in the project.

“In addition, we believe there is another $700 million worth of value to aboriginal communities along the (pipeline) right-of-way,” said Holder.

“We really are trying to build the best pipeline that we’ve ever seen in North America,” said Holder.

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

5

news

Judge halts trial after accused contradicts evidence Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

A prolific offender arrested with a loaded handgun, assault rifle and drugs in his possession will have to wait another day for sentencing after what the judge called a “highly unusual set of circumstances.”

Andrew Robert Hardenstine was arrested on Sept. 11 and on Monday sentencing began on the numerous charges he plead guilty to, with judicial stay of proceedings on others.

Halfway through his sentencing on Tuesday

at the Penticton courthouse, Hardenstine disputed some of the facts Judge Gregory Korturbash was reading.

“There is lots to dispute your honour,” said Hardenstine.

This comment and others tipped Hardenstine’s lawyer Bob Maxwell to frustration and he asked to be taken off the record as his council.

Hardenstine was adamant that the loaded nine-millimetre handgun he had in his possession did not have a filed off serial number as the police report read, and he stated there was no

serial number on it. Because of the dispute of the facts, the judge had to stop the sentencing.

Crown counsel John Swanson said on Monday in court that RCMP received two tips from sources that Hardenstine, already well-known to Mounties in the area, was in possession of guns and was selling drugs in the South Okanagan. According to Swanson, Hardenstine had 57 previous criminal convictions and RCMP believed he had potential

to be very violent.

The Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force unit acted on the tips and began surveillance of what they were told was Hardenstine’s residence.

They observed Hardenstine driving away with what they believed was a firearm in his backpack. The RCMP drove directly towards him to get in his path.

Crown said Hardenstine attempted to drive around the passenger side of the RCMP vehicle and collided with it, knocking him off his

bike and his helmet off.

RCMP said Hardenstine shrugged off the backpack, managed to get away from Myhre and bolted down the street.

A foot pursuit ensued, with police eventually arresting Hardenstine after he struggled with other officers.

RCMP found a SKS semi-automatic assault rifle with a folding stock, a loaded nine-mm handgun with a laser sight and silencer capabilities and in a duffle bag within the backpack, dilaudid pills, 100 ml of

posed to the version of the events RCMP gave with regards to the pursuit. Hardenstine claims RCMP collided with him on his motorcycle in front of his residence on purpose.

With sentencing interrupted because of Hardenstine’s disagreement with the prepared statement of facts before the judge, the file will returned to the trial co-ordinator on Monday to fix a date to decide if Maxwell can be taken off the record as Hardenstine’s lawyer.

Specials

SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY!

Coroner identifies victim of trailer fire

SPECIAL P PRICES AVAILABLE

NOV 20 - 25

Proudly Supporting

Mark Brett

LOCAL FARMERS

Western News Staff

It appears Thursday’s fire that claimed the life of 81-year-old Julianna Dorothy Dolores Bergum was accidental.

According to chief Wayne Williams of the Penticton Fire Department, investigators believe they know where the blaze started, however the cause remains undetermined.

“They’ve finished their investigation and it appears the area of origin is either of two little rooms at the back on one side which were right next to the bedroom where I believe she was found,” said Williams this week.

“Because the fire was in those two rooms she didn’t have a way out down the hallway.”

He added that due to the severe damage from the fire there is no way to tell in which of the rooms it began.

The chief added two possible ignition sources may have been an item placed too close to a space heater or smoking materials.

The woman was home alone in Unit 18 at Figueira’s Mobile Home Park off Yorkton Avenue when the fire broke out about 2:30 p.m.

Neighbours called in the alarm and the deceased’s husband arrived shortly afterwards.

At one point black and white smoke billowed from the structure and neighbours say the flames could be seen shooting several metres into the sky.

Firefighters were quickly able to gain access once the worst of the fire was out, however Bergum had already died by the time they located her.

Williams added the fatality was especially unfortunate because crews were able to gain control quickly.

“We were very lucky it went the way it did,” he said.

“I’m surprised there wasn’t a lot more damage because usually a mobile home is normally going to be a write off if you do not catch it early.”

GHB, 50 shotgun shells, 73 rounds of nine-mm ammo and 10 long gun rifle rounds.

The handgun, the police report said, had its serial number filed off.

At the time of his arrest Hardenstine had a lifetime prohibition for owning and possessing firearms.

Crown counsel was asking for a total of 42 months in federal prison while defence was asking for 36 months.

On Monday defence council, Maxwell, said Hardenstine was op-

99

¢

LONG ENGLISH

CUCUMBERS INTERIOR/KAMLOOPS

RUSSET POTATOES

2

$

99

10LBS

BC/CALIFORNIA GRAPE TOMATOES

2

4

FOR $

00

ZUCCHINI

49

¢

LB

EA.

CANTALOUPE MELONS

2

3

FOR $ 00

CALIFORNIA HEAD LETTUCE

99

¢

EA

GREEN ONIONS

3

FOR

CHINESE MANDARIN ORANGES

99

¢

3

$

99 5LBS

Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm 170 Hollywood Rd. S. Kelowna • 250 717 3367

C#101-1180 Columbia St. W. Kamloops • 250 377 3368

#104-2100 Main Street Penticton • 778 476 5813

6

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

Published Wednesdays and Fridays in Penticton at: 2250 Camrose St., Penticton B.C. V2A 8R1 Phone: (250) 492-3636 • Fax: (250) 492-9843 • E-mail: editor@pentictonwesternnews.com

EDITORIAL

opinion

Review a good first step The ins and outs of the BC NDP’s 2013 provincial election defeat would bore all but the most hardcore supporter. But there is one good reason to at least acknowledge that the exercise in self-flagellation had to be done, even if you’re not inclined to actually read the party’s 20-page election review.

The reason is this: There is no other game in town. Sorry, Conservatives and Greens, the New Democrats have the history, the base and the infrastructure so until something better comes along, they are the province’s best chance at keeping the BC Liberals honest.

Right now, the next election isn’t a big concern and the NDP can lick their wounds all they want. Premier Christy Clark is still in the honeymoon phase of her term. She may even have something going for her, having learned some tough lessons from her predecessor, and she’s cleaning house.

True, Clark hasn’t been tested much in the legislature but we know what to expect when she finally walks through the door. She’ll defend to the teeth her government’s Core Review of Everything including the Agricultural Land Review, the budget, the throne speech and anything else that’s thrown her way. But one day, even Clark’s government will seem dated. A party too long in power rarely escapes folly, arrogance and scandal.

When that day comes, as it will, B.C. will need a thick-skinned leader, sharp of retort and without stain to be in fighting mode. The NDP review holds out some hope that this will be the PENTICTON WESTERN case. Is the party’s review too much whine and not enough cheese? Yes, it lacks punch and has a sour smell. But if it puts teeth back in the tiger keeping an eye on our leaders, that will be a good thing.

NEWS

- Black Press

NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN

2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 8R1 Tel: (250) 492-3636 Fax: (250) 492-9843 Publisher: Don Kendall Editor: Percy N. Hébert Sales Manager: Larry Mercier Creative Director: Kirk Myltoft

The Penticton Western News is a member in good standing of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the British Columbia & Yukon Community Newspapers Association.

The Penticton Western News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.

For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to <www. bcpresscouncil.org>.

This publication reserves the right to refuse any material — advertising or editorial — submitted for publication and maintains the sole right to exercise discretion in these matters. Submissions by columnists and guest writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper. All material contained herein is copyright.

Two solitudes on B.C. farmland My late father used to say that if he ever won the lottery, he would “farm until it’s all gone.”

It was 1960 when he and my mother pulled up stakes in the Okanagan, where their families had been for generations, and moved north to carve a homestead out of a half section in the Peace River country.

So it’s a mainly northern perspective that I bring to the latest debate over B.C.’s agricultural land reserve. A dialogue of the deaf has been going on for decades in B.C., where there are two separate realities in agriculture.

The dominant voice is always from the southwest, from the Okanagan to the Fraser Valley to southern Vancouver Island.

This is not only B.C.’s most productive land, it’s also the place of greatest population and development pressure, where three million of the province’s four million

residents live and more arrive every day.

In the rest of the province, except for pockets that are attractive for recreational development, farming is a tough row to hoe.

These days, people are more likely to be moving away.

In our urbanized society, the loudest voices tend to be the least informed, from backyardchicken hipsters to what I call drive-by environmentalists, who like to look out their car windows at green fields as they motor from their subdivisions to big-box stores.

The elderly Sikhs and Mexican guest workers bent over in the fields don’t need their lofty lectures on food security.

Voices from the rest of the province are seldom heard and quickly shouted down, as was the case at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Tom Fletcher

B.C. Views Merritt councillor Mike Goetz pleaded for relief from an Agricultural Land Commission that refuses to release a property that has “grown nothing but rocks and tumbleweeds for the last 100 years.”

Similar property next door was released, but not this parcel, blocking a project for five years in a little town that could use the work and additional tax base.

Urban sprawl isn’t a big problem in Merritt, which like many small towns is trying to hang onto its population.

Spallumcheen

councillor Ed Hanoski described the situation beyond the towns, the real rural B.C. He proposed easing the restrictions on building a second home on farm properties.

Currently, farmers can put a mobile home on their property for an elderly or infirm relative, but nothing with a permanent foundation.

Once that relative moves or passes away, the home is supposed to be removed.

Hanoski said a sewage system for such a residence costs around $12,000. Add the temporary foundation, skirting, well hookup, power, landscaping, driveway, and a mobile home that will lose its value if it has to be moved, and the property owner takes a loss of $150,000 or more.

That’s why the removal rule is routinely ignored in rural B.C., Hanoski said.

These second homes are the only rental stock there is, providing

modest income for marginal farms, and should be allowed permanent foundations.

Motion defeated, after a scolding from a Sunshine Coast delegate about people lusting to build mansions on farmland.

I asked Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the latest agricultural land review, about a rumoured proposal to split the province into two zones with different rules.

He declined to comment, but described the case of Fort Steele Farms, the East Kootenay community’s only market garden that almost closed because the next generation was initially refused permission for a second home.

The two-zones approach deserves serious consideration.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com, Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

letters

7

City right in withdrawing hotel room tax funds The public seems generally confused as to what the Hotel Room Tax is, who collects it, who is responsible for spending it, and what it is to be spent on. Two of our biggest media outlets seem to allow the confusion to continue on a daily basis. I wanted to make sure I got this right so I did get some information from our MLA’s office to be sure.

— The HRT is collected by accommodators not the PHA — The visitors to our city give that money to the accommodators via the HRT — The provincial government requires the accommodators vote every five years on whether or not to collect the HRT. — 51 per cent of hotel rooms - not hotels - are required to agree to collect the tax.

— This tax is collected and given to the provincial government which gives it to the city and requires them or someone they chose to spend that money on external marketing of the city.

— The city chose to put out an RFP to administer these funds. The RFP was awarded to the newly formed Penticton Business Development Group. The group was made up of retired CEOs and executives of some major corporations willing to volunteer their time to spend this money to market our city

ALR needs protection

Premier Christy Clark, MLA Bill Bennett and the B.C. Liberals have indicated to all British Columbians they are running a dictatorial style of government. To abolish or tamper, negatively, with the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) is like telling us we cannot grow food on this land of ours.

Because there are far more profitable uses that can be made of it? This is ludicrous and unthinkable since we are losing agricultural land by leaps and bounds each day.

Food production is the No. 1 priority of every nation otherwise we are heading for extinction. Year after year we lose cultivatable land to urban sprawl, mining operations, oil and gas exploration/extraction, transportation routes, golf courses, etc.

Is this why we are not hearing about a national park to preserve precious land areas in the Okanagan Valley? A response is expected from our MLA, Linda Larson.

Many agree with Donald Thorsteinson that natural resources belong to the people and should not be exploited by private corporations/enterprises. Free enterprise has become an uncontrollable monster, especially with a B.C. Liberal government who look the other way when controversial issues arise. We have much to gain and much to lose.

James Demetrick Oliver

Justice Ministry hiding real impacts of prison

The Justice Ministry has issued releases claiming major benefits. B.C. Corrections Brent Merchant asked how could prison-related spending not benefit this area?

The answers are basic. First, there are leakages based on contracts and materials being sourced elsewhere for cost savings.

Second, there are costs and risks. Such costs can be direct and indirect.

Direct costs include increased requirements for local policing which BCC said are not the government’s responsibility. BCC claims to look after their clients’ health, yet statistics on the 300-cell North Fraser Pretrial Centre report 510 inmate visits to regional health services in 2012.

Indirect costs come in the form of detrimental effects on real estate numbers and post-construction economic growth, as

The assumption that all accomodators were/are part of the PHA is wrong ... as a tourism destination. Requirements of the B.C. government is that a marketing plan be submitted, funds must be accounted for and the money must be spent. And it must be spent on externally marketing our city.

Shortly after this RFP was awarded it was time for the accommodators to vote on whether or not to collect the tax.

Some members of the PHA felt they should be in control of the money, and one of the big hoteliers that was pro-PBDG changed alliances in support of this noisy group of members.

They basically blackmailed the city and said ‘with this big hotel now on board we have 51 per cent of the room vote and we are going to vote no to collect the tax if you don’t give us that money instead of the PBDG.’ It was only some members of

shown in a detailed, non-partisan U.S. study.

BCC dismissed that study as American, but admitted no similar Canadian research exists.

BCC claimed to be an evidence based organization, yet failed to produce any on impacts. They appear to simply pursue getting jail capacity built.

That’s easiest in communities with fragile economies, yet these are the ones where job opportunities, available housing and support services for released and inmates on probation are least available.

BCC indicated that 2,500 inmates are in BC provincial facilities. With 756 inmates coming to the Oliver prison, the RDOS (with population less than 2 per cent of B.C.’s) will be picking up policing and other costs to deal with the effects of hosting 30 per cent of BCC clients.

BCC advises that for every incarcerated inmate, 11 more are in community supervision, yet there are no plans to hire more probation officers.

This suggests that cell and supervision capacity should be located where community support capacities are greater. Moreover, prison locations are more efficient closer to actual centres of demand and in communities with greater capacities.

The Oliver prison location needs re-assessing given a) considerable evidence against location in a low-population rural area, b) secrecy, and c) apparent reliance by B.C. Corrections on expedience rather than analysis.

Failure to do so puts future economic and social prospects of the South Okanagan at risk.

Denis O’Gorman Penticton

New business, same market

(re: Walmart holds super opening, Western News, Nov. 6) Sixty new jobs at the new Walmart will mean 60 lost jobs elsewhere.

Who are we kidding? The market has not grown to accommodate a new 30,000 square foot grocery store, it is more of what we saw last year when Superstore opened.

Same market with more stores and less, much less going to local businesses and staff members.

Richard Hunt Penticton

the PHA, and certainly not all of the accommodators. The assumption that all accommodators were/are a part of the PHA is wrong, and there are several accommodators in the city that had no knowledge of this so-called coup, were blindsided by the alliance switch and did not support the events that took place within the PHA without their knowledge. In the end, the city knows that if they don’t get the HRT the only money they will have to market the city is from local tax payers so they took away the awarded RFP from the PBDG and gave it to the PHA. If that money is not being spent on what it is supposed to be spent on, if it is not being accounted for correctly and in a timely manner, and if there is not a marketing plan submitted to the government they can take away our ability to collect the HRT. That’s $400,000 a year that we may not be able to get in marketing money.

However misguided I believe the city was on the RFP process mentioned above, they are being held accountable by the provincial government and the PHA has not followed through with their obligations and need to be held accountable by the city.

Tired council should take a break

(re: Council defends procedure, Letters, Western News, Nov. 6) Thank you for this letter to the editor.

While council can decide any way it wants on the issue the facts in this are very simple.

On Oct. 21,the city manager made a motion and there was nothing from you or any member of council to correct that at the time.

I then sent an email note to you, all of council and Ms. Antoniak.

Ms. Antoniak responded and told me it was not her intent to make the motion and it will be corrected at the next council meeting.

You responded after she did and added it was a long day and sometimes we make mistakes when we are tired and the error would corrected.

I can certainly appreciate mistakes happen but if you get tired during meetings and cannot run one properly because you are tired then I suggest you ask council for a break.

I sincerely appreciate the work you do on behalf of the citizens of Penticton and only ask that you continue to be responsive and more careful in the future.

Wayne Llewellyn Penticton

Salvation Army worthy of exemptions

My father is now in his 90th year. He is one of the few remaining survivors of the North Atlantic convoys of the Second World War. Recently he coolly and calmly described one incident, of the total number of eight times he was torpedoed and the ships sank between 1939 and 1944.

On this occasion the cargo was haematite, iron, ore.

It is a particularly lethal load because the density of haematite leaves a lot of airspace.

Following a torpedo strike there is a very fast intake of sea water and rapid sinking of the ship.

Consequently he and some of his shipmates spent 12 days rowing eastward in their lifeboat before landing on the west coast of the U.K. They were all sore-skinned from the chafing of saltwater, soaked clothing, cold, dehydrated from lack of potable water, lean from

Gina Handley Penticton

lack of edible rations and exhausted from constant rowing. Merchant marine ships belonged to private commercial lines. Sailor’s wages stopped when the ship sank. There was no assistance from the British government.

However, according to my eternally grateful parent, there were always representatives of the Salvation Army who provided he and his mates with dry clothing, hot drinks, meals, shelter and cots to rest and recuperate sufficiently enough to re-up and re-sail.

He was 17 years of age on that occasion.

Obviously this account shocked and stunned me. Eventually I asked, “Why did you keep re-upping again and again?”

He explained that in 1940 and 1941, Britain was on the brink of famine, depleted of war materials, close to bankruptcy and exhausted from three years of war. Until late 1944 cargoes of good and war material were going to the depths of the Atlantic at a rate of 250,000 tons a month thanks to the U-Boats.

My father’s explanation was, “It had to be done.” Not surprisingly he still holds an absolute abhorrence against any totalitarian regimes, and a very fond regard for the Salvation Army.

Keith Boden Penticton

We want to hear from you The Penticton Western News welcomes letters to the editor for publication. We suggest a maximum length of 400 words and reserve the right to edit letters for length, brevity, clarity, legality, abusive language, accuracy and good taste. All published letters remain the property of the Penticton Western News, which is the sole judge of suitability for publication.

Letters must include the writer’s address and daytime phone number, which will not be published. Letters should be signed with the writer’s full name and be sent by e-mail to letters@pentictonwesternnews. com; mailed to the Penticton Western News, 2250 Camrose St., Penticton, B.C., V2A 8R1; or faxed to 250-4929843.

8 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

community

@pentictonnews

The Van Os Family Invite you to Save at their...

ANNUAL 1-DAY FAMILY SALE! Saturday, November 23rd 9:00 am - 5:00 pm GOGGLES, GLOVES, TOQUES & SKI SOCKS will be

Penticton Secondary School students Sebastian Bakker, 16, and cole lowe, 14, with career transitions 10-12 teacher Kevin McGifford in the auto shop. the students have changed tires, painted fences and done arts-andcrafts with kindergartners through the program, which is designed to help students gain job and life skills.

HALF PRICE!

250-492-8315 SKI SHOP

1055 Westminster Avenue (Next to Tim Horton’s

Joe Fries/Western news

All other Skis, Boots, Poles & Clothing from

20-70% OFF

Teacher making school work Joe Fries

Would you like to know more about assisted living?

Please join us for an information session on Friday November 29th from 1:20-2:30pm

Call for your personal tour

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

250-490-8800 3235 Skaha Lake Rd., Penticton, BC E-mail: info.theconcorde@diversicare.ca

www.diversicare.ca

Western News Staff

Changing tires and painting fences isn’t what most students sign up for in high school, but there’s a small group in Penticton that’s making the most of the opportunity.

Seventeen kids enrolled this year in the Career Transitions 10-12 class at Penticton Secondary School, where their lessons range from vehicle maintenance to citizenship skills.

“Ultimately, it’s trying to find students who excel in this kind of learning environment and don’t necessarily excel in a reading-writing, sitting-at-adesk kind of environment,” said teacher Kevin McGifford.

Students attend class every other day throughout the year and pick up training along the way, such as firstaid certification, which will help them enter the workforce. But that requires cash, and the kids have to work for it.

McGifford expects it will cost $1,800 for the entire class to enrol in the first-aid course.

To help raise funds, they’ve learned basic automotive services, like how to put on winter tires and do oil changes, and now perform the work for school staff under near-real-world conditions.

“Sometimes we’ll put a directional tire on the car the wrong way, but the principle of it is if the staff member’s not happy with the work the students have done, they bring it back and there’s no donation made to the program until they’re happy with it,” McGifford said.

Besides hands-on skills, the kids also learn about contributing to their community.

To do that, they’ve partnered with

a kindergarten class at Uplands Elementary and done arts and crafts with their little buddies.

“It was actually pretty fun,” said Sebastian Bakker, 16.

“We thought there were going to be crazy little kids everywhere, but they were actually pretty calm.”

Bakker, who’s in Grade 11 and enrolled in Career Transitions for a second straight year, said the work has helped him relate to others.

“I found it really helpful for my life last year,” said Bakker.

“It was really good for me to learn how to meet people and talk to other people that I don’t really know well.”

The students have also adopted a stretch of KVR Trail near Skaha Lake Middle School where they’re battling graffiti artists who have repeatedly tagged a fence they’re trying to restore with fresh paint.

“Someone (graffitied) over it again, so we had to paint it again,” said Cole Lowe, 14.

“I knew it was going to happen,” he added. “I wasn’t that surprised.”

Lowe, a Grade 10 student who’s considering a career in the military, has enjoyed his time in McGifford’s class.

“He really helps me out a lot,” Lowe said. “He’s more into, like, what we think. He’s always asking us questions or asking what we think.”

McGifford, who helped create Career Transitions three years ago, is just happy to see students expand their horizons.

“My underlying belief is the more connections these students have with people who are not teachers or parents, the more success they’ll have once they graduate,” he said.

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

community

Cover with Kindness 4th Annual 2013 Blanket Drive “For Those in Need”

It’s expected to be a long cold winter... will you help? We are looking for blankets, sleeping bags, toques, scarves, gloves/mittens & winter coats.

New or gently used to give to the homeless and to those in need.

Our goal is to hand out blankets, coats and all other items to our Soupateria clientele and others in need at our local Soup Kitchen/ Soupateria and “Free Store” located at St. Saviours Church adjacent to the Soup Kitchen, on December 16th, 17th and 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. An early warm Christmas gift to the people we serve daily and to all those in need.

We expect to feed about 150 people or so at our local Soup Kitchen/ Soupateria on Christmas Day. If you can help, please drop off blankets and other items at my office @ 699 Main Street, or you can arrange to have them picked up from your home or office. We will arrange to have them cleaned if need be and delivered to the Parish Hall Free Store.

JuST CAll 250-770-8888 Greg litwin - Director for our local Soup Kitchen Soupateria Society Volunteer AlAn WeAVer (foreground) and curator Peter ord of the Penticton Museum and Archives do some prep work on one of several war canoes which are being restored and will hopefully be able to be used on the water again by next spring.

Thanks very much for your caring and compassion!

Mark Brett/Western news

War canoes find a home Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Four racing canoes under the care of the Penticton Museum have finally found a home.

“These are war canoes that were built in the 1930s. They are sort of a hybrid design from First Nation war canoes, from the coast, together with Eastern Canadian cedar strip canoes,” said Peter Ord, museum curator. “They are really designed to be fast, not for the paddlers to sit in them, but actually to kneel in them. They have a very shallow draft, so they slide through the water.”

The museum obtained the canoes over the course of the last five years, but because of their size — 11-metres long and seating 14 paddlers — it has been hard to find a spot to store them, let alone restore them to lake-worthy condition.

“The present building where the museum is located is just inappropriate for doing all the kinds of restoration work that

require old machines and materials, like working on these huge 35-foot war canoes, ” said Ord. “I have been having to move them every five or six months. We’ve been hopscotching around but finally we can say they have a home.”

That new home and restoration area is courtesy of Jennifer and Nicholas Vincent, who founded CoWork Penticton.

Their latest project, Art House Penticton, is a co-operative work space for artists and artisans at a workshop site in the industrial area.

“We were thrilled to be able to use the space for nearly all our workshop needs,” said Ord. “So much so, we are now developing some public programming around the use of traditional artisan and craft practice and promoting our new project, The Penticton Smith Works.”

First on the list will be the restoration of the war canoes, which Ord

hopes will be back in racing shape by next spring.

“Our goal is to have them in the water in May and getting teams signed up from the community to start racing them,” said Ord, noting that the museum has photos of similar canoes being raced on the lake as early as 1907.

“They were very popular in the 1910s here in Penticton,” he said. “Penticton, Peachland, Summerland and Kelowna would race against each other through a regatta series over each summer for special bragging rights and to win the Robinson cup.”

Restoration work will be handled

by Shuan Boo of Peachland, who jumped at the chance when he found out the museum was interested in restoring the four war canoes.

“War canoes not only provide a great starting point for youth to get involved in competitive paddling, but it also introduces

them to a valuable part of Canadian heritage,” said Boo. “We now have a site where we could work covered through the winter, which means no more toques or cold hands.”

The Vincents are happy to be hosting the Smith Works Project, which began on Nov. 9 with a course on antique wood restoration by local antique specialist Ted Senior.

“We see Art House as a place for creative collaboration and innovation” said Jennifer Vincent.

“We’re building Art House to support this kind of crosspollination. The Smith Works brings a valuable set of skills into the building and we’re excited to see what happens when everyone is working there together.”

For more information on upcoming programs and projects related to the Smith Works, contact the Penticton Museum at 250-4902454 or museum@city. penticton.bc.ca.

Yep...That’s right. The busiest time of year will be here in no time.

Don’t Worry!

We have Holiday Advertising Packages available to help this busy Season be a huge success for you and your business.

Hassle Free.

Call Andrea

for amazing rates and advertising packages today!

250-492-3636

9

10 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

top 40 under 40

Overcoming challenges puts Bowling in Top 40 Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

Despite her diminutive frame Katie Bowling packs a positive punch for the community.

The tireless efforts by the 25-year-old to give back to Penticton are why she was chosen as this week’s Top 40 Under 40 nominee.

“I have received so much help in my life I want to give back as much as I can,” said Bowling.

Bowling was born with spina bifida, a developmental congenital disorder causing some vertebrae overlying the spinal cord are not fully formed.

Although it prevents people from doing many things, Bowling sees it as just that many more hurdles she can leap over. It is a juggling act of her health and living her life as normal as it can be.

“I want to be known in the community as the person that I am, not my challenges,” said Bowling. “My challenges are a part of who I am, though, and have made me who I am.”

The young community leader was an active member of the Girl Guides of Canada for 14 years, City of Penticton volunteer for 13 years, Special Olympics volunteer coach, Dragonfly Pond Family Society volunteer, Okanagan Similkameen child development centre board director, 2012 volunteer team captain for Flying Dragons dragon boat team for special needs, Agur Lake Camp Society ambassador, United Way of the South Okanagan Similkameen campaign ambassador and 2011 ICBC sponsored representative.

That is the short list of things Bowling has done.

Bowling was honoured by the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Society. The award is given to people aged 14 - 24 after completing a programme of activities. It consists of four sections and with assistance from adult leaders, participants set objectives in volunteering, physical activity, skills and expedition or exploration.

“It was an opportunity to be the best I can be and offered a challenge to me personally to complete everything,” said Bowling.

It meant three years working on

Katie Bowling and Ben Stickney share a laugh during the morning session of the teens and Kids in Motion program at the Penticton Community Centre tuesday. this week’s top 40 Under 40 nominee has done considerable volunteer work with the Dragonfly Pond Family Society which runs the program.

Mark Brett/western news

completing all the tasks. With her physical disability the hours she was to stay active was overwhelming. She said two of the levels she chose to do in the expedition category were exploration.

Bowling finished those by completing a research project at the Nk’Mip Desert Centre.

Working her way through the Duke of Edinburgh components Bowling ended up doing a week of camping in Powell River on a canoe trip for the other part of the exploration category. This included a 2.5-kilometre portage through an Easter Seal leadership training camp.

Adult able-bodied leaders helped in the portage and Bowling completed it with the use of her crutches. But not without carrying her own weight.

“I carried the lifejackets because I felt I needed to do something. At one point one of the other campers was struggling carrying the food pack so I switched with him. There was a small hill in front of us so I carried it up that. I have back issues so that is as far as I could do it, but I just wanted to do it,” said Bowling.

It’s Bowling in a nutshell.

“If there is a challenge in front of me I want to beat it,” she said.

If there is one area of service

Any sized Coffee or Hot LOWEST PRICES Cappuccino

Bowling has a passion for it’s helping children.

She has furthered her education by taking the High Five principles of healthy child development training, and Okanagan College course in volunteer co-ordination, behaviour management, understanding behaviour challenges and event planning basics.

All of which have come into practical use whether she is assisting with summer camps or coaching kids in basketball and swimming.

Bowling leans on her experience as a KISU swimmer and a B.C. Winter Games medalist in swimming to interact with children.

“I’m always learning from the kids. I feel like I’m helping them but they are also helping me and that is a big part of Special Olympics for me and coaching swimming. I have something to offer them in coaching and they always have something to offer me. I feel happy, I feel like I have done something and made a difference,” said Bowling.

“It’s so rewarding just to see them succeed at something that you helped them get there or they helped you realize something you didn’t know about yourself.”

Bowling lists one of her greatest accomplishments as being part of the 2012 Rick Hansen Relay Community Planning Team and was chosen as a medal bearer for being a community difference maker.

“That was definitely a bucket list thing to be a part of his journey. I got to wheel the medal through the farmer’s market,” said Bowling.

“It was empowering to be part of something so huge. To know that you are one in 7,000 was something special.”

Bowling credits her grandmother Mary Bowling as her mentor. Although she passed away from lung cancer in 2010, Katie says the spirit of her “nana” lives on within her.

“She just always knew what to say when you needed someone to talk to. She was a very giving person and I think I got a lot of that from her. We had so much in common like music, books and that kind of stuff. She will always be my mentor,” said Bowling.

The youngest Top 40 Under 40 nominee so far said she wants to thank everyone that she has interacted with in her life for helping her strive to be a better person.

“Everyone has made a difference in my life. They talked to me, motivated me and inspired me.”

Penticton Top 40 under 40 is presented by the Prospera Credit Union in partnership with the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and JCI Penticton, with support from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation BC-Yukon.

Nominations should be sent to manager@penticton.org with the subject line ‘Top 40 Nomination.’

Please include nominees contact info and a brief reason for nomination.

99 5

IN TOWN SAVE $ and get BONUS store AVAILABLE HERE! PETRO POINTS with-in specials

OPEN 5am - Midnight - 1090 Westminster Avenue - Penticton

¢

COUPON OFFER

SAVE 1090 Westminster Penticton

¢

PER LITRE

With minimum $5 in-store purchase.

Tobacco and Lottery not included. Valid until March 31, 2014

OFFERS AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION ONLY.

a&e

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

A&E Editor: Kristi Patton • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 228 E-mail: kpatton@pentictonwesternnews.com

11

Fine FiddlerS local virtuosos david, Zhang, left, Breila Christou and oscar Morrison along with other young musicians sat in with the okanagan Symphony orchestra Saturday night at the Cleland Theatre for the Youth Symphony of the okanagan 25th anniversary concert.

percy n. Hébert/Western news

Glass Tiger still searching for more hits Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

Alan Frew still tells a great story, whether that be about sitting behind Mr. Hockey at Wayne Gretzky’s wedding or writing another hit song.

It is part of the reason why the frontman for Glass Tiger has helped the band continue to exist for three decades and is showing no signs of slowing down or decline.

“There is this richness in my voice and we are having a really good time with it,” said Frew during a phone interview with the Western News. “I don’t know what the date code on it is, but I can honestly say I am singing the best I have ever been in my life right now. I think behaving myself really helped my voice.”

Early in their career with the world sitting in their hands with hits like Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone), I’m Still Searching and invited as special guests for Tina Turner’s European tour Frew said he would never drink alcohol on show days and would focus on what he was getting paid to do. Something that might sound absurd in the music star world.

“Oh, I made up for it on my days off,” Frew admitted.

With such a colourful past, world tours, hit singles, millions sold, top producers and sharing stages with some of the biggest acts of all time, Glass Tiger’s history would seem

Canadian pop/roCk band Glass Tiger shows no signs of slowing down after three decades with frontman alan Frew (middle) at the top of his vocal game. They are in penticton on Saturday at the Barking parrot.

Submitted photo

complete. However, they continue to play to enthusiastic crowds throughout North America and recently were on tour with Roxette.

Frew believes with all the current cookie-cutter music released today, there is nostalgia for the sounds of the 80s.

“It is highly melodic, kind of positive lyrics and positive melody to it and people get caught up in it and attracted to it. It is living proof that when we come out and the crowd is filled with younger people to see us and that is great,” said Frew. “I think the 80s stands out as probably the top era of music that can just keep recycling and resurging all the time.

I think it stands the test of time. It is

great songs and the band is playing extremely well.”

In 2012 they released an album Then Now Next - Biggest Hits Past, Present and Future with what Frew calls one of the best adult pop songs he has ever written in I Take It Back.

Unfortunately it did not get the radio play that they expected. Frew believes the music industry is not based on albums anymore and goes back to a time where singles were king.

“It is a tough market and I write all kinds of genres now and the occasional one maybe cracks through.

The classic sense of the album is dead. Yes we are living in a world of singles right now, which is the world

I grew up in. But, there is still value in an album between the artist and their fans. I understand what I need it for. I need it to be able to take with me in my travels so when I am performing the people who care get to hear new stuff and the people who care are able to come up and say can I purchase that? In that sense the album is still a very valuable commodity,” said Frew.

When Frew isn’t busy riding this second wave of love for Glass Tiger, writing country songs with the likes of Johnnie Reid and Alan Hicks, he is doing what he does best — telling stories. His career in front of a mic is far from over as he re-positioned himself in recent years as a motiva-

tional speaker and best-selling author. Frew has lived life to its fullest as a rock star and he has the stories to prove it. He quite often takes to Twitter to share pictures of Glass Tiger on what he calls Throwback Thursday. This recently included a picture of the back of Gordie Howe’s head that was begging for an explanation. Frew said Glass Tiger grew up around the same time as the Edmonton Oilers and the band became pals with Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey and the rest of the team.

“It was a lot of fun hanging out with those guys and Wayne invited me to his wedding. It was a blast.

There is a funny story actually. They had said no cameras at the wedding and we were abiding by that, but there was this beautiful moment when I was sitting behind Gordie and his wife and I thought I will just keep the camera down and snap it. It will be the back of their heads and that will be all. Unbeknownst to me, it was one of the old cameras and happened to be the last shot in the camera so it went click and you just get this zzz sound and everyone was looking,” said Frew, laughing when asked if he got busted. “I think I sat on it or something.”

Glass Tiger performs at the Barking Parrot on Saturday. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with the opening act at 8:30 p.m. and Glass Tiger hitting the stage at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $38.

GIANT SKI SALE UNTIL IT’S ALL SOLD!

30-50% OFF!

TOO MANY BRANDS TO MENTION!

300 Westminster Ave. West 250-492-4140

12

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

a&e

Charlie Major joins Kenny Rogers at SOEC Western News Staff

A blue-collar hero whose lyrics resonate with other roots rock legends, Charlie Major is joining the Kenny Rogers tour when it comes to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Feb. 27.

Rising to the forefront of the Canadian music seen in the early to mid1990s, Major became the first Canadian artist in history to score six No. 1 radio hits off his debut album. Nine more chart-topping hits would follow and Major crisscrossed the world headlining tours and pairing up with acts like ZZ Top. Major is a multi award-winning artist who recently released a double album, The Best 20 of the Last 20.

In it Major celebrates some of his biggest hits like I’m Going to Drive You Out of My Mind, I’m Somebody, The Other Side and others. The album chronicles his successful career with a combination of past songs and new, showing that like in all things, it’s best to look back on one’s life and look forward to the adventures to come.

His current single Friday Nights and You is a fresh song with old-school rock and country roots, the trademark sound that Major calls home.

“I feel very fortunate to have the success I’ve had for the past 20-plus years,” said Major. “It’s been a hell of a ride already and I’m glad that it’s nowhere near done yet. This album is my way of cherishing the past and embracing the future.”

Major is successful as ever, selling nearly half a million records in Canada alone. He has won three Juno Awards and seven Canadian Country Music Awards.

Major just recently hosted the first ever Country Music Association of Ontario award show.

Tickets for the Kenny Rogers with special guest Charlie Major are $44, $54 and $69 (plus taxes and fees).

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone at 1-877-763-2849 or in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC and Wine Country Visitor Centre.

Charlie Major, a multi award-winning Canadian artist, is joining Kenny rogers on his tour stop in Penticton at the South okanagan events Centre in February. Major recently released a double album called The Best 20 of the Last 20.

Submitted Photo

L U X U RY C O N D O L I V I N G • Innovative Floor Plans • Gourmet Kitchens • Exquisite Finishings VISIT OUR SHOW SUITE Open Thursday to Sunday 12pm to 6pm or call Felicia at 250-770-0012 for a viewing appointment

3591 Skaha Lake Road 250-770-0012 www.skahabreeze.ca

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com 13

a & e

Musica Intima flexes their vocal power Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

When Peter Alexander started as a singer in a high school chorus it wasn’t the coolest thing to do.

He has the last laugh now as an accomplished troubadour in the Musica Intima vocal ensemble that has travelled the world and is visiting Oliver as part of the South Okanagan Concert Society on Friday.

“I remember in high school being heckled for being the only boy in choir,” said Alexander.

“Now it is totally different, especially with Musica Intima because we do a lot of school workshops in Canada and the U.S. Now there is lots of guys in choir.”

While Musica Intima has been a internationally touring vocal ensemble for the past 20 years, Alexander has been with the group for only seven years, but discovered them long before that.

He was introduced to them in high school and bought their album.

“I remember listening to it and thinking, ‘Wow I will never be that good,’” said Alexander.

After going on to study orchestral percussion at UBC and training in classical voice at Vancouver Community College, Alexander auditioned for Musica Intima in 2004. He was offered a position as a tenor, but he declined because he is a baritone. The following year he was offered the position he wanted and has been with them ever since. He also sings with a church choir in Vancouver, the Vancouver Cantata singers and outside of the choral world he sings opera.

Founded in 1992, Musica Intima has become an integral part of Vancouver’s cultural fabric. In addition to an annual series of self-produced concerts, Musica Intima collaborates with other arts organizations.

Since he started singing, Alexander has noticed an explosion of ensembles trending on television and in pop culture.

“Absolutely there has been a huge leap in number of kids who are singing, choirs in high schools are experiencing

higher turnout and audiences for our concerts and getting younger,” said Alexander.

Musica Intima regularly commissions and premieres works by Canada’s leading composers.

This includes the Okanagan’s Imant Raminish, who is the founder of the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan. In collaboration with the Stó:lō Nation. Raminish and B.C. composer Ed Henderson created musical interpretations for Musica Intima.

“For our fall concert we performed some of his work and premiered it last month, that piece is unfortunately not on our touring program. We will have a bit of Canadian content, folk songs and some more popular stuff like As So It Goes

by Billy Joel and In My Life which is a Beatles tune that was arranged

by New York Voices. We are doing a mix of classic favourites to more contemporary things the audience will love and be singing along to in their heads,” said Alexander.

The vocal ensemble has released seven commercial recordings, including the Juno award-nominated debut album in 1998. The ensemble’s all-Canadian album Into Light (2010) won a Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Album of the Year and garnered two Juno nominations. Alexander said they are currently working on a Christmas program and have plans to record another album.

Musica Intima is performing on Friday at 7:30 p.m. as part of the South Okanagan Concert Society’s annual series. The performance takes place at the temporary venue of Oliver Alliance Church. Tickets for this show are $20 and students 17 and under are free. They are available at Beyond Bliss, Imperial Office Pro or at the door. One person can attend four concerts, two people can attend two concerts or four people can attend one concert with the pass.

For Alexander it will be a homecoming of sorts. He said he spent many summers on his grandparents’ orchard as

a child and occasionally singing at their church.

“This show is going to be a lot of fun and everyone should expect to be entertained. They will hear some songs that they know and will be able to hum along with, some things they maybe haven’t heard but are very beautiful and will definitely tug at the heart strings,” said Alexander.

“It is a very pleasing oral experience.”

Musica intiMa, a vocal ensemble from Vancouver, is performing in Oliver on Friday as part of the south Okanagan concert series.

courtesy of Wendy D Photography

Come Join Us…

TASTE —

OF THE

—

HOLIDAYS

Inspiration for the Season Monday, deceMber 2 6pm–8pm Shop 15% off* Lots of great gift ideas. *Event hours only. Regular priced merchandise.

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

pluS

TaSTe Holiday Food Tasting Collect Recipe Cards

Grand Prize draw You could win an Air Ionizer!

Ethically assisting our customers on their journey to better health.

Penticton | 104 – 2210 Main Street | 250.492.7763 | www.naturesfare.com

14

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

a&e

Resident artists join downtown artwalk Kristi Patton

Western News Staff

Fine art and great company will be the theme for Penticton’s downtown artwalk on Thursday.

Picture This Custom Framing and Gallery is the latest to join an expanding network of businesses that have joined the Penticton artwalk movement. A resident group of South Okanagan artists including Marlene Aikins, Barb Hofer, Sharon Leonard, Art Moore, Barbara Mosby, Joshua Stel, Peggy Stel and Munro will be exhibiting their work.

“It’s nice to have a wall to throw yourself against. We live in a small place and all know each other a bit too well. It’s nice to have a larger canvas in which to see your own work among other people who don’t know you and aren’t related to you,” said Munro, who has a studio in Okanagan Falls.

As resident artists at Picture This, their work will be showing on a permanent basis at the business, but also show other work temporarily at other exhibits.

“This is a well-tried model for galleries to expand their own reach and for artists to have a home. A lot of the artists are really glad to have that kind of outlet,” said Munro.

The artist said the event is growing in popularity as more people are

getting accustomed to seeing art in the city. Munro said it has been beneficial to all the businesses and artists involved.

“This has grown collaboratively not because there was a team of us saying ‘lets arrange a Thursday night artwalk,’ it has all just come together,” she said.

Munro added that Penticton, as much as it is known for its beaches and wine, is also becoming known for its art.

“It has a wonderful reputation for wine tourism, music and all sorts of things. My sense is that Penticton is getting known as an area where the arts are thriving from theatre, music and fine art as well. These evening events are a successful effort to expand the public awareness that there is art everywhere and lots of it,” said Munro.

From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday galleries downtown are inviting the public to enjoy the artwalk. Participating galleries include Picture This Custom Framing and Gallery, Tumbleweed Gallery, Saint Germain Café, Kindrie Grove Studios, Ad Hoc, Caroline’s Boutique, MGallery/Books and Front Street Gallery. Munro said many of the artists who have work showing at each gallery will be present at the artwalk on Thursday to speak about their work.

SoundStage ProductionS — Les Misérables director Lynne Leydier gives instructions to actors dan Shaw (kneeling) and alex Holzhaus (standing) during a rehearsal for the upcoming Soundstage Productions version of the show which runs from Jan. 22 to 25 at the Penticton Lakeside resort.

Mark Brett/Western news

We are HERE for all your Entertaining Needs!

2012 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! We Make It Easier For You

SUMMERLAND

Happy Holidays!

PRODUCE DELI

PARTY PLATTERS

MEAT

BAKERY

Voted 2013 Best Overall Customer Service

FLORAL

ORGANIC

GIFT BASKETS

SEAFOOD

AND SO MUCH MORE!

1160 Government St., Penticton 250-493-1737 • 7519 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerland 250-494-4376 Locally owned & operated by Colin Powell. Open Daily from 8am - 9pm • Freshness & Quality GUARANTEED!

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

THE OSNS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IN PARTNER SHOP WITH SHAW PRESENTS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH 2013 NOON TO 5 PM BROADCASTED ON SHAWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHANNEL 11 AND LIVE STREAM ON WWW.OSNS.ORG

Make your pledge

LIVE Online Auction Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

@osns_child Like us on Facebook

CALL 250-492-0295 TOLL-FREE 1-866-492-0295

ONLINE WWW.OSNS.ORG

Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society Child Development Centre

15

16

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

sports

Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com

Ski season looking good for Apex Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Mother Nature is doing her job helping the Apex Mountain Resort get ready for Dec. 7.

That’s when the public can hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding and general manager James Shalman said things are looking good. The mountain is getting the right amount of snowfall hoped for at this time.

They are also busy making snow top to bottom as Shalman said temperatures have been good. A base over 75 centimetres gets them closer to where they want, said Shalman. As of Nov. 19, Apex’s website reports the base at 64 cm and received 51 cm of new snow over the last seven days and 12 cm over 24 hours.

Before opening to the public, national team members are hitting the runs the mogul and aerial course for their training.

“Things of note this year that are a little bit more fun, we have the Russian Olympic (aerial) team coming,” he said.

They will also host the Japanese, Canadian and U.S. team from

ANDI NAUDE of Penticton earned first-place finishes during the Canada Post Canadian Selections identification camp in 2011. The event is returning to Apex Mountain this season and will attract several athletes looking to make Canada’s national team.

File photo

Nov. 15 to Dec. 15.

Apex Mountain is also hosting mogul

teams with the Canadian team already on site.

About 200 athletes are

expected from the U.S. and Canada arriving Nov. 20.

Apex Mountain Resort is also hosting events such as the Ca-

nadian selection camp for the national team, the Timber Tour series,

which the Apex Freestyle Club competes in and the GS Super G for B.C. Alpine.

While the resort gets publicity in hosting these teams, Shalman said there is another benefit.

“It also is a good revenue stream early season when all the other mountains are closed,” said Shalman, who added that employees can get familiar with doing their jobs. “We have such a short season really. Our operating season is essentially only four months long.

This extends things by almost another month.

It definitely makes a difference and helps out for sure.”

Apex Mountain Resort is on track for another great season and sales of season passes are up 10 per cent. That figure pleases Shalman, who travelled to Seattle, Portland and the Lower Mainland to generate outside interest.

Shalman has been selling potential customers on the hill’s accommodations as well as ice skating adventure loop, hockey rink and tube park.

“People are eating up Canadian resorts when we come,” he said.

High school swimmers race to top 10 provincial finish Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Mission accomplished for the Pen High Lakers swim team.

Looking to be among the top 10 of the 2013 BCSS high school provincials in Richmond last weekend, the school placed ninth as the boys finished fifth overall, while the girls were 10th.

“The swimmers had a great meet,” said Lakers coach Tina Hoeben.

KVR was in a five-way tie for 54th out of 124 schools, which Hoeben said isn’t bad considering Grade 8 students compete

Hoeben said Matthew against Grade 12s. In the Koster had a strong perforrelays events, the girls entered the 200-metre medley mance in the 100-m back. He ranked eighth and finished was ranked 20th when ensixth. tered and bumped up to 13th.

For the 4 x 100, the girls Travis Doroshuk and Jarcame in fourth, with the en LeFranc swam the 50-m KVR girls right behind in breast stroke and finished fifth and the Laker boys 10th and 12th respectively. came sixth with Riley Wall Sam Lasinski was 14th in swimming a 58.8 for his 100 the 100-m breast stroke and Jaren LeFranc and the second Laker team jumped from 13th to 10th in finished eighth. In the 200-m free relay, the the 100-m fly. Payton Nackoney entered Laker girls finished fourth. the 100-m fly at 15th and finished 11th in

Find & Hire

the consolations. Reilly Rowland improved from 15th to 11th in the 200 IM. “At almost any opportunity, the swimmers swam their best and moved up on their original placings,” said Hoeben. “I have to say that I’m really proud of them. Top 10 was their goal, but it wasn’t easy.”

Swimmers also stepped up to perform their best as they were late in arriving for warm-ups due to a traffic delay.

Hoeben said the calibre of athletes at the meet was high as there were some fast times.

With the Lakers having a young team, she foresees continued improvement.

Your Next Employee Here.

Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

17

sports

Mauve Friday is Coming.

Black Friday will never be the same.

KOHL LINDER, left, of the Princess Margaret Mustangs goes up for a hit against the Valleyview Vikings from Kamloops in the AA Okanagan Valley senior boys championship Friday in Vernon. The Mustangs finished second. Below, Kenzie Haberstock desperately tries to keep the ball from entering their end during the Valley championship Princess Margaret hosted on the weekend. The Mustangs finished third.

Mauve Friday is Coming.

Black Friday will never be the same.

Lisa VanderVelde/Black Press/Emanuel Sequeira/ Western News

Diabetes & Healthy Eating

Mustangs spike valleys Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A veteran Okanagan Mission Secondary Huskies volleyball lineup was too much to handle for the Princess Margaret Mustangs.

Playing for the AA Okanagan Valley senior boys championship in Vernon, hosted by Fulton Secondary, the Mustangs finished second.

Mustangs coach Bo Boxall said his senior boys team didn’t perform as well as they would have liked. They started slow, then lost a tight second set, 26-24.

“In the third set you could tell the number of games over the weekend began to wear on the team,” said Boxall.

“OKM is full of Grade 12s. They have played in more big games at this level than us. Their composure and ability to keep rallies going when they break down was very apparent.”

Boxall said as they pushed into tougher matches, his team needed to continue focusing on the basics. He felt his team did a great job adjusting to what the other team was doing, especially considering teams at this level typically have one to two guys that can finish rallies.

“We managed to stop those players pretty consistently, which really took our opposition off of their game plan,” he said. “On our side of the net, we hit well and got some great passing out of our back row. Cody Poitras was huge for us and made some big digs at crucial times.

“The entire Valley Championship was a great test for

our guys,” he continued. “We definitely had to overcome some adversity after starting off slowly in the semifinals and finals. We managed to dig deep and find a way to win the semis.”

Boxall added the South Okanagan Secondary School Hornets had a respectable showing. During roundrobin play, they upset the ninthranked Fulton.

Mustangs senior girls

After losing to the Sa-Hali Sabres 17-25, 25-17 and 12-15, the Mustangs faced Westsyde Secondary Whundas for third place. Mustangs coach Tim Haberstock said his team easily beat the Whundas to advance to the wildcard tournament in Vancouver.

It’s their last chance to qualify for provincials. The Mustangs will compete in a round robin format against schools from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. Haberstock said those teams are all decent, but not as strong as Kalamalka and Sa-Hali.

“I like our chances if we play like we did on the weekend,” said Haberstock. “We had several girls really stand out for different reasons. Jaquelyne Ford had a great weekend setting and serving, Riley MacKinlay for hitting and blocking, Megan Blaire led in kills and Taylor Corrie was outstanding defensively.

The Mustangs junior girls team won their Okanagan Valley championship and have advanced to provincials in South Delta.

Attend this in-store event, hosted by our dietitians and pharmacists to receive valuable information on: Ê UÊ i> Ì ÞÊi>Ì } Ê UÊ i> Ê« > }Êà ÕÌ Ã Ê UÊ `Ê} ÕV ÃiÊÌiÃÌ } Ê UÊ/ iÊ«À «iÀÊÕÃiÊ vÊ i` V>Ì Ã *>ÀÌ V «> ÌÃÊÜ ÊÀiVi ÛiÊ>ÊvÀiiÊ i ÕÊ}Õ `iÊ and much more. Appointments recommended.

Tuesday November 26 2pm - 6pm 2111 Main Street 250-492-3455

pharmacy

18 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

sports

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

Lakers third best in valley Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

BULK FOODS

25

% OFF

3THISDAYS ONLY! WED., THURS. & FRI. This is our Last Bulk Food Sale before the Holiday Baking Season. Time to stock up!

103-1770 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON

250-493-2855 • www.wfm.ca

960 Railway St., Penticton Ph: 250-492-3576

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Cody Poitras plays the libero position for the Princess Margaret Mustangs senior volleyball team. He has developed into a defensive specialist and someone who passes the ball well. The Mustangs will be counting on Cody to solidify their back row.

Poitras said he played well during the AA Okanagan Valley championship in Vernon and looks to continue his strong play.

Penticton Secondary School’s senior AAA volleyball teams are third best in the Okanagan Valley.

The boys team played solid, but couldn’t capitalize on their chances.

A lack of finish at Mt. Boucherie resulted in the Lakers finishing third after they lost a close match to the host Bears.

The Lakers, who enter provincials next weekend ranked sixth, had difficulties with their passing because of a low ceiling.

“Our guys managed to pass about 12 balls that grazed the roof and were out of play,” said Lakers coach Paul Mend. “We need to pass better in smaller gyms.”

“It was a very big factor,” said Laker Cor DeWaal. “We have a really great facility. We have really high ceilings compared to Mt. Boucherie.”

DeWaal said he felt the team played well against Mt. Boucherie, a team they matched up with evenly, but said it was a tough battle.

“That game can go either way. It has gone either way all year,” he said. “The second game was against NorKam, a weaker team. That was a good time for our nonstarters to get some play time.”

DeWaal said they were good around the net with their attack and blocking, but admitted they struggled with

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

HURRY IN! FRIDAY NOV. 22 to THURSDAY, NOV. 28

3.98-7.98 Reflex Ice-49˚C Windshield Washer Fluid. 3.78L or 9.46L. Reg. 4.99-9.99

19.88 Starfrit 30cm Jumbo Cooker with Lid. 5-quart. Dual handles.

Reg. 73.49

8.98 Mastercraft Folding All-Steel Sawhorse. Up to 300lb. capacity.

Reg. 49.99

29-4120X

42-9979-8

57-0035-4

their defence during the championship.

Mend said that along with the Lakers, the Kelowna Secondary School Owls and Bears stepped up their play during the Okanagan Valley championship.

The Owls and Bears head into provincials, hosted by Kelowna Secondary, ranked first and fourth respectively.

This Friday, the Lakers and Princess Margaret Mustangs senior boys team will battle in the first Friday Night Lights event at Pen High at 7 p.m. Mend said both teams are evenly matched as they are ranked in the top eight of the AA (Mustangs) and AAA. “Maggie is made up of some very athletic young Grade 11s, while Pen High boasts a mixed roster but relies heavily on their Grade 12s,” said Mend, adding that one of the great storylines features stepbrothers facing each other with Kyle Kohlhauser and Brayden Wheeler.

Each team has a win in two previous match ups, so they are geared up for the rubber match.

“The winner gets bragging rights till next season,” said Mend.

During the game, there will be empty boxes for canned/dry food donations to kick start 10,000 Tonight Canned Food Drive which Maggie is hosting this year.

There will also be a loonie or Toonie jar for Phillipine Disaster Re-

JOLENE GUNNING of the Penticton Secondary Lakers, shown in the picture receiving the ball during the school’s Halloween tournament, led the Lakers along with Kaylie Loewen with 12 digs during the AAA Okanagan Valley senior volleyball championship in Rutland last weekend.

Percy N. Hebert/Western News

lief Fund.

A flat start contributed to the Laker girls losing to the Kelowna Secondary School Owls in three sets at Rutland Senior Secondary School. Lakers coach Robert Gunning said his team played well in the second and third sets, but still lost 25-23 and 25-18, respectively. The Lakers then defeated Mt. Boucherie in four sets in the bronze medal match (scores 25-13,

IT’S MOVEMBER!

Western News reporters Emanuel Sequeira and Joe Fries are each growing a moustache for a MOVEMBER CHALLENGE and there’s $200 on the line.

In true Movember fashion, $100 will go to the Prostate Canada Cancer Network, while the challenge winner will direct the other $100 to his local charity of choice.

To vote for your favourite duster, visit the WESTERN NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE and like one of the Mo Bro’s photos. New pics will be posted each week throughout November and whoever gets the most likes wins!

SAVE

20%

SAVE

70

Download your FREE Canadian Tire app

%

SAVE

80%

iPhone

CANADIAN TIRE

960 Railway St., Penticton 250-492-3576

NEW HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 9am - 8pm Sat. 9am - 6:30pm Sun. 9am - 5:30pm

While quantities last. Sorry, no rainchecks.

Manny OSNS

Joe SPCA

24-26, 25-20 and 2514).

“Overall, not a bad valleys but we certainly need to step it up for the provincials,” said Gunning. “We pushed KSS hard, but a few costly errors late in the game cost us. At the provincials, we will just have to focus hard on not taking any points off and keeping our energy level up for the duration of matches.”

Georgia Hurry and

Annaka Ramsay led the way at the service line with nine and six aces, respectively.

Kaylie Loewen led the way in kills followed

by Hurry and Ciska Bakkeren.

Loewen and Jolene Gunning led on defence with 12 digs apiece.

“It definitely wasn’t our best tournament,” said Ramsay. “I don’t think we reached the top game that we could play at all.”

Jiu Jitsu club fights way to third Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Penticton’s Goes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club returned with five gold, three silver and one bronze medal from a provincial championship in Burnaby.

That success helped the club take third overall in adult no-gi jiu-jitsu.

Summerland’s Greg Nield won the provincial absolute blue belt championship and took gold in superheavyweight no-gi. He also picked up silver in men’s super-heavyweight no-gi and bronze in super-heavyweight.

Nield is the 2012 blue belt provincial champion, the 2013 western Canadian champion and a bronze medalist at the 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships.

Nield, who has trained at Goes Penticton for three years, said he did pretty good as he was focused on winning.

“I would have liked to have done a little bit better,” said Nield, who became sick prior to the championship.

See JIU JITSU - Page 19

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

19

sports

Splitting crease duties works for Vees Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Having two valuable assets between the pipes, the Penticton Vees have taken full advantage.

Hunter Miska and Olivier Mantha share the goaltending duties, and it’s paying off for the Vees who are 14-5-1-2, good for third in the Interior Division, with games in hand on the first and secondplace teams.

“I just think we have two really good goaltenders,” said Vees coach Fred Harbinson. “There is no point wasting one of them sitting on the bench the whole year.”

Harbinson also feels it’s important for them to keep pushing each other.

He views the competition as healthy.

“With the exception of a couple nights here and there, I think both guys have given us a chance to win,” he said.

Miska and Mantha have had their tough nights in net, Mantha more recently as the Vees lost 5-3 to the Nanaimo Clippers last Saturday.

“Obviously that wasn’t my best game,” said Mantha, who allowed four goals on 16 shots. “The way we played that game, we should have won. I take part of the blame.”

Mantha admitted it’s hard sharing the crease, but said there is a positive side to it.

“I think that for me (it’s) working harder in practice if you want to earn our net,” said Mantha, who hasn’t been in this situation before. “I think it makes us better goalies. I want to play every game, that’s for sure. I know it won’t work that way this year, but I’m ready to fight for that net.”

Mantha has respect

IN 11 GAMES, Penticton Vees goalie Olivier Mantha has eight wins and two shutouts while he shares the net with Hunter Miska. Mantha’s last game against the Nanaimo Clippers didn’t go as he hoped with the team losing 5-3 at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

for his netminding partner saying that Miska “is a really good goalie.”

“He wants to play as much as I want to play,” he said. “We need to push each other.”

After 22 games, the duo is second and fourth in goal-against average (Miska at 2.18 and Mantha, 2.44). Mantha is eighth in the league with eight wins.

The net isn’t the only thing the goalies share.

They also live together and get along well.

“He’s so funny, honestly,” he said of Miska.

The two enjoy watching movies and going for walks near their billet home.

On Wednesday, Mantha will watch Miska take on the Vernon Vipers. Miska was in net for a 3-1 loss to Vernon on Sept. 25.

Mantha faced the Vipers the last time both teams met, making 22 saves in a 6-5 win on Oct. 25 in the South Okanagan Events Centre. Miska said the last time the Vees faced the Vipers (in Vernon), the team didn’t really show up.

He added the Vees need to get more shots and follow up on rebounds. As for what he has to deal with, Miska said the Vipers know how to get to the net and “crash the net hard.”

“I just try to get a good rebound. First shot get

it in the corner. Keep it away from the other guys sticks,” he said. “Makes it simpler for me and my defence so they can get another rush down the ice.”

In facing the Vipers, Harbinson said they are playing a big team that can skate.

On Monday, the Vees had a light 40-minute skate. On Tuesday, they focused on special teams.

While the Vees lost to the Clippers, one of the positives was Riley Alferd scoring his first BCHL goal in 22 games.

“It felt great. It just hadn’t been happening,” said Alferd, who tallied five goals and 11 points in

55 games with the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL last season. “Sometimes that’s just how it is.”

“It was nice for him,” said Harbinson.

“For Riley, he had been playing so well. Nice to see him get that monkey off his back.”

While the Vees are looking to get two points from the Vipers, a fan will be leaving the game with a car during college and hospitality industry night.

Tickets for a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier from Huber Banister Chevrolet will be sold for $2 during the game. Proceeds are going to the School District 67 breakfast program.

Percy N. Hebert/Western News

“We wanted to do something exciting for the Vees,” said Huber Banister Chevrolet Penticton owner Ken Huber. “Someone will drive the car home that night. No gimmicks, no little hole to shoot a puck through. Someone is driving a car home after the game, guaranteed.”

Tickets to any seat in the SOEC are $5. There will be other specials as well as the Vees want to make it an affordable fun night and top it off with a really unique giveaway.

Vees notes: The Vees rolled out an unconventional season ticket pricing structure by dropping season ticket prices in half

during the summer.

The result is the team announcing that attendance is up 24 per cent over last season.

In 2012/13, the Vees attracted 14,609 fans in their first nine home games, for an average of 1,623.

This season, after nine games, they have attracted 19,574 for an average of 2,175. Harbinson said he believes they are icing an exciting product.

“Guys play hard every night. I think the fans are coming out and supporting it,” he said. “We’re making the building a fun place to go on a Friday or Saturday. Hopefully this Wednesday.”

JIU JITSU - Nield happy with results “I maybe wasn’t at my best performance, but everyone has stuff to deal with. I’m happy with it.”

He was pleased to help the club with its overall finish and said it’s a big deal for their small club.

“I always enjoy these events. A lot of these competitors, they are really nice guys,” he said.

Last year in provincials, Nield earned a silver in the absolute blue belt.

“The guy that beat me in my weight category, I ended up getting a second shot at him because I did manage to get bronze in my weight category,” he explained of this year’s rematch. “He got gold. We faced off in the final for the open. I ended up beating him.”

Nield said the quality of competitors was pretty good, but added he never knows who will attend.

Also winning for the club was Penticton’s Clay Davidson taking the provincial heavyweight purple

belt no-gi championship and a silver medal in purple belt absolute no-gi. Davidson is a professional mixed martial arts fighter with a record of 8-5 and the 2011 FILA world combat grappling champion.

The club also witnessed outstanding performances

by Michael Poon, who won gold in white belt juvenile featherweight, Mason Poon, who won silver in blue belt juvenile featherweight and Joseph Veltri, winning gold in adult white belt rooster weight.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art.

Competition matches are decided by either submissions such as arm locks, leg locks and choke holds or by points awarded for successful use of grappling technique. Matches can take place in either the traditional kimono, which is also called a gi, or in shorts and a rash guard, which is referred to as no-gi Jiu-Jitsu.

GREG NIELD, left, won the Blue Belt Absolute championship, while Clay Davidson, far right, won the Purple Belt Heavyweight No-Gi championship. In the middle is Erik Lund, instructor of Penticton Goes Jiu Jitsu.

Photo courtesy of Pauline Paquet-Davidson

20 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

sports

Kripps’s crew cruises to two silvers Submitted to Western News

International bobsleigh competition kicked off last weekend at the Canadian Olympic Park in Cal-

gary with a double-header North Americas Cup (NAC) event. The NAC circuit is the development level competition just below the World Cup series.

Evening & Saturday NEW! Appointments Available by Appointment Only

Grant Nixon D.V.M. • Davis Kopp D.V.M. 2503 Skaha Lake Road 250-492-8113 • www.lindseyvet.com

Harry Howard Mortgage Broker

250.490.6731

“Mortgage coming up for renewal?

Give me a call and I will set up the best mortgage for your specific needs.”

In a strategic move, Team Canada coaches elected to have Canada 3 (Team Justin Kripps) compete in this season’s opener rather than have them accompany Canada 1 and 2 to Sochi, Russia, for the official Olympic twoweek preseason training.

The goal being to have some extra valuable race

TrEVor Maywood Mortgage Broker

250.488.2509

BCHL

Interior Division (as of Nov. 19) GP W L T Otl Vernon 25 13 6 2 4 Merritt 26 15 9 1 1 Penticton 22 14 5 1 2 Salmon Arm 25 13 8 1 3 W.Kelowna 23 13 8 0 2 Trail 26 7 16 2 1 Island Division GP Powell River 22 Victoria 25 Nanaimo 25 Cowichan V. 27 Alberni Valley 14

Pts 32 32 31 30 28 17

W 17 15 13 11 26

L 4 7 11 15 5

T 0 2 0 0 17

Otl 1 1 1 1 2

Pts 35 33 27 23 2

Mainland Division GP W Prince George26 14 Langley 25 14 Coquitlam 23 10 Surrey 26 10 Chilliwack 24 6

L 8 8 11 15 15

T 2 1 0 1 1

Otl 2 2 2 0 2

Pts 32 31 22 21 15

GP G A PTS PIM Landon Smith, SA 25 20 20 40 12 Brad McClure, Pen 22 16 16 32

Ge. Fitzgerald, Vic 22 Evan Anderson, SA 25 M. McNicholas, Ver 10 M. Fitzgerald, Vic 25 Alex Gillies, SA 19 A. Rockwood, Coq 22 Brett Mulcahy, Sur 26 Chad Staley, PG 26

10

14 17 31 16 13 18 31 10 25 12 19 31 11 20 17 13 4 26 18 11 12 17

31 30 30 29 29

18 12 6 15 10

Last Week's Winner was

DONNA MONETTE

Jesse Schwartz, Vic Mitch McLain, Lan Dexter Dancs, Ver Jonah Renouf, Sur

23 24 23 25

10 19 12 16 9 19 8 20

29 28 28 28

Corey Mackin, Coq 22 R. Rosenthal, Coq 22 Ryan Scarfo, PR 22 Scott Patterson, Mer 26 Drew Dorantes, PR 17

15 12 13 14 12 15 15 11 14 11

27 27 27 26 25

Brett Beauvais, Pen 21 3 25 28

Goalie Leaders Jeff Smith, PR Hunter Miska, Pen Jesse Jenks, PG Olivier Mantha, Pen Devin Kero, Mer Alex Murray, PG B. Crossthwaite, Lan Jonah Imoo, PR Alec Dillon, Vic Jayson Argue, Nan

16

2 6 22 12 18

GP W L T GAA SV%

9 11 9 11 18 17 13 14 12 22

8 6 5 8 8 9 7 9 9 12

Vess Scoring Leaders GP G Brad McClure 22 16 Brett Beauvais 21 3 Max Coatta 22 11 Cody DePourcq 22 8 Ben Dalpe 22 7 Anthony Conti 21 6 Travis Blanleil 22 5 B. Lamont 26 6 P. Stoykewych 18 2 Jack Ramsey 21 2 Josh Blanchard 18 2 Chris Rygus 22 1 Matt Serratore 22 2 Riley Alferd 22 1 Patrick Sexton 22 1 Alex Coulombe 21 1 J. Hilderman 19 0 Clint Filbrandt 6 0 Jake Ahlgren 12 0 Blake Butzow 1 0 Vees goalies

12 47 17 9

10 41 31 30 91 71 40 40 21 10

A 16 25 8 9 9 10 10 6 6 5 4 5 3 4 2 2 1 1 0 0

1.88 2.18 2.30 2.44 2.44 2.46 2.61 2.63 2.64 2.69

.934 .922 .926 .902 .919 .909 .903 .907 .910 .923

PTS PIM 32 10 28 16 19 6 17 4 16 6 16 14 15 18 12 14 8 12 7 10 6 2 6 20 5 12 5 14 3 28 3 30 1 12 1 7 0 2 0 0

GP W L T GAA SV%

Hunter Miska, Pen 11 6 4 1 2.18 .922 Olivier Mantha, Pen 11 8 3 0 2.44 .902

KIJHL

GP W Kelowna 24 17 Osoyoos 24 13 Summerland 23 11 N. Okanagan 21 9 Princeton 22 7

L 6 11 10 11 12

T 0 0 1 0 0

Otl 1 0 1 1 3

Pts 35 26 24 19 17

Eddie Mountain Division GP W Creston Valley 22 28 Fernie 21 11 Kimberley 22 10 Columbia V. 24 8 Golden 23 6

vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs

Penticton Toyota (Titans) .........................27 Western (Jags) .........................................14 Parkers (Chargers) ...................................16 RPR Heating (Bills) ..................................37 Results Team (Falcons).............................28 Pacific Rim (Ravens) ................................20 Lachi’s (Lions) .........................................27 Appleton (Redskins).................................16 Western (Browns) ....................................20 Black Iron Grill (Texans) ..........................23 Penticton Toyota (Chiefs) .........................17 Appleton (Vikings) ...................................20 Kettle Valley (49ers) ................................20 Bean to the Beach (Packers) .....................13 Larsens (Patriots) ....................................20

ENTER THE NFL CONTEST EVERY FRIDAY IN THE PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS

L T 14 8

Otl Pts 0 0

9 11 11 15

0 1 3 0

1 0 2 2

23 21 21 14

Neil Murdoch Division GP W L Nelson 22 17 1 Beaver Valley 21 14 5 Castlegar 24 11 9 Grand Forks 19 8 8 Spokane 23 7 13

T 1 1 1 2 0

Otl 3 1 3 1 3

Pts 38 30 26 19 17

Doug Birks Division Kamloops 100 M.H. Chase Sicamous Revelstoke

GP W 24 19 24 12 23 11 23 9 23 7

League Leaders

Ryan Edwards, BV Brock Balson, Kam Jackson Purvis, GF F. Larouche, Kam A. Wilkinson, Nel Bob Kashuba, Kam Logan Styler, CV A. Azevedo, Oso C. Chmelka, Oso R. Henderson, CV

21 23 19 24 22 24 22 24 17 23

League Goalie Leaders GP Mitch Profeit, NO 11 Brett Huber, Sum 17 Wade Moyls, Kam 4 Kris Joyce, Sic 12 N. Alalouf, Oso 7 N. Warren, 100 MH 15 C. DeMelo, Kel 14 Brett Clark, BV 8 P. Logan-Hill, Fer 14 Adam Maida, Nel 4

11 16 15 15 9 11 15 11 11 17

W LT 5 30 8 71 4 00 7 40 5 20 7 60 9 40 7 10 7 60 2 01

Steam scoring leaders GP G Kienan Scott 15 9 Josh DaCosta 23 6 Paulsen Lautard 20 8 Daylan Robertson 22 7 Olli Dickson 20 3 Reid Brown 18 9 Braden Saretsky 21 2 Jordan Boultbee 17 3 Easton Bodeux 22 3 Cooper Holick 18 5 Rylan Sideroff 21 3 Sam Nigg 10 2 Dylan Burton 7 2 Alex Williams 23 2 Kendell Wilson 22 2 Michael Winnitoy 21 1 Piers Egan 21 1 Austin Lee 19 0 Nelson Hurry 17 0 Gordon Walters 9 0 Steam goalies Brett Huber, Sum Justin Miller

26 20 19 17 23 20 15 19 18 11

37 36 34 32 32 31 30 30 29 28

8 17 10 14 14 10 12 10 20 34

GAA 2.45 2.47 2.50 2.54 2.59 2.64 2.65 2.73 2.81 2.84

SV% .922 .929 .913 .939 .922 .928 .924 .915 .920 .889

A PTS 12 21 14 20 10 18 11 18 14 17 7 16 11 13 8 11 7 10 3 8 3 6 4 6 4 6 3 5 3 5 4 5 3 4 2 2 0 0 0 0

PIM 17 18 22 8 46 2 21 46 22 29 13 4 4 14 41 30 6 8 25 2

GP W L T GAA SV% 17 8 7 1 2.47 .929 11 3 4 0 4.02 .897

OMAHA

Okanagan Division

Parkers (Colts).............................................30 30 Western (Cardinals) .....................................27 Black Iron Grill (Dolphins) ...........................20 Western (Jets) .............................................14 RPR Heating (Buccaneers)............................41 Marketplace IGA (Bears)..............................23 Lachi’s (Steelers) .........................................37 Huber Bannister (Eagles) .............................24 Marketplace IGA (Bengals)...........................41 Bodies on Power (Raiders) ...........................28 Results Team (Broncos)................................27 Bodies on Power (Seahawks) ........................41 Jack Kelly (Saints) ......................................23 Canadian Tire (Giants) .................................27 RPR Heating (Panthers) ...............................24

several smaller countries also sending their teams.

First up came the twoman event. Canada 3 (Justin Kripps and rookie brakeman Bryan Barnett in his first ever international race) impressed with the fastest start times, but a slight driving error put them fifth out of a field of 32 teams.

By The Numbers

League Leaders

102 - 386 Ellis strEEt PEnticton, Bc harry@harryhoward.ca www.harryhoward.ca

experience and hopefully garner important points in their quest for an Olympic slot.

However, other countries had similar strategies.

Russia sent all three World Cup teams and U.S.A sent two teams. Suddenly this season opening NAC event turned into a miniWorld Cup event, with

L 5 9 10 12 14

GP G Nick Josephs, Kel 22 28 T. Wellman, Nel 22 31 B. Formosa, CV 22 18 Jamie Vlanich, Nel 17 13 Jagger Bowles, Kel 24 19 Devon Hascarl, Rev 23 10 Jesse Collins, CV 22 12 D. Buchanan, Kam 24 14 Trevor Hanna, CV 22 19 J. Rasmussen, Kam 24 14

T 0 0 0 0 0

Otl 0 3 2 2 2

Pts 38 27 24 20 16

Representative Standings, Nov. 19 Midget Tier 2 Male Team W L T GF West Kelowna 9 1 0 49 Kelowna 5 1 0 30 G. Vernon 1 1 0 5 Greater Trail 4 4 0 28 Salmon Arm 3 6 0 35 Kamloops 1 6 1 24 Penticton 0 4 1 19

GA 28 11 9 33 38 38 33

Pts 18 10 2 8 6 3 1

Bantam Tier 1 Male Team W Kamloops 5 Kelowna 4 G. Vernon 2 Prince George 1 POE 0 OHA Bantam 0

L 0 1 1 2 3 5

T GF GA 1 43 2 0 35 8 0 8 7 1 7 11 0 1 23 0 3 46

Pts 11 8 4 3 0 0

Bantam Tier 2 Male Team W Penticton 6 West Kelowna 6 Kamloops 5 Kelowna 3 Greater Trail 2 Salmon Arm 1 G. Vernon 0

L 0 2 3 2 6 6 4

T GF GA 0 36 7 0 25 10 0 35 30 1 19 20 0 25 38 1 19 36 0 1 19

Pts 12 12 10 7 4 3 0

L 2 2 2 3 3 5 5

T GF GA 1 26 23 1 25 17 1 29 21 0 33 28 0 19 17 0 10 25 1 14 25

Pts 9 9 7 8 6 6 3

A PTS 25 53 16 47 26 44 30 43 22 41 15 26

PIM 10 20 62 47 22 41

Bantam Tier 3 Male Team W Kelowna 4 Kamloops 4 Merritt 3 South Okanagan 4 Penticton 3 Salmon Arm 3 West Kelowna 1

29 26 18 23

6 56 41 26

Peewee Tier 2 Male Team W L T GF GA Pts Kelowna 5 0 0 32 12 10 Salmon Arm 4 1 1 21 11 9

41 40 37 37

In the second of the two-man events, Kripps paired up with brakeman Tim Randall. Again they impressed with top start times and this time Kripps held on to secure the bronze medal. It was in the four-man events that Team Kripps impressed.

The team (Kripps, Randall, James McNaughton

and Barnett) who had never competed together before, consistently pulled out top times and in the final heat delivered the fastest start time. Kripps rose to the occasion, drove four outstanding runs and the team finished with two silver medals, with only Russia 1 ahead of them in both events.

Penticton Winfield West Kelowna G. Vernon Greater Trail Kamloops

Kelowna Chase Kamloops

3 3 3 1 1 1

1 3 3 2 5 6

1 0 0 0 1 1

19 26 24 8 11 20

12 23 19 25 22 37

Peewee Tier 3 Male Team W South Okanagan 5 Kelowna 3 Merritt 3 West Kelowna 3 Kamloops 2 Penticton 2

L 0 0 1 2 4 4

T GF GA 1 45 13 2 20 11 1 20 14 1 30 30 1 22 22 0 17 37

7 6 6 2 3 3 Pts 11 8 7 7 5 4

Recreation League Standings Atom Dev Koteles Conf/Berg/Fisher Div Team W L T GF GA Pts Kamloops 5 0 0 35 11 10 Kelowna 3 2 0 18 14 6 G. Vernon 3 2 0 33 18 6 Kamloops 3 2 0 17 20 6 Kelowna 1 2 3 0 14 24 4 Penticton 1 2 0 17 16 2 West Kelowna 0 6 0 17 48 0 Atom Dev Michie Conf/Adolphe Div Team W L T GF GA Summerland 5 0 0 27 8 North Okanagan 3 0 2 30 11 Salmon Arm 4 1 0 23 16 South Okanagan 2 1 0 9 10 Merritt 2 1 2 21 10 West Kelowna 2 2 0 9 13 Penticton 1 2 0 13 7 G. Vernon 0 3 1 11 23 Kamloops Fem 0 4 1 23 48 Kelowna 4 0 5 0 7 27

Pts 10 8 8 4 6 4 2 1 1 0

South Central , Atom Rec Team W L T GF GA Summerland 1 5 0 0 44 15 Penticton 4 4 1 0 33 14 Penticton 1 4 1 1 36 22 Penticton 2 4 1 1 54 39 Penticton 3 4 1 2 41 14 Summerland 2 2 1 1 19 17 West Kelowna 1 3 3 1 31 30 West Kelowna 3 2 3 1 23 31 West Kelowna 2 2 4 0 17 21 Princeton 2 5 1 32 48 South Okanagan 1 0 6 0 13 61 West Kelowna 4 0 6 0 14 45

Pts 10 8 9 9 10 5 7 5 4 5 0 0

South Central , Peewee Rec Team W L T GF GA Princeton 7 0 0 49 7 West Kelowna 2 8 2 0 59 18 Penticton 1 7 2 0 46 28 West Kelowna 4 4 4 0 34 21 West Kelowna 3 4 4 0 39 9 West Kelowna 1 4 5 0 41 44 Penticton 2 3 4 0 32 42 Summerland 1 0 7 0 13 48 South Okanagan 1 0 9 0 17 113

Pts 14 16 14 8 8 8 6 0 0

South Central , Bantam Rec Team W L T Penticton 3 8 0 0 Summerland 1 6 0 1 West Kelowna 1 6 1 0 Penticton 1 5 1 2 West Kelowna 2 7 3 0 Kelowna 8 5 3 0 Penticton 2 3 2 2 Kelowna 1 3 3 1 Kelowna 2 3 4 1 Kelowna 5 3 4 1 Kelowna 6 1 4 3 Kelowna 4 2 5 1 Kelowna 3 1 4 2 Kelowna 7 1 6 1 West Kelowna 3 1 7 1 South Okanagan 0 8 0

GA 6 16 22 19 41 33 30 18 31 34 32 66 28 27 43 65

Pts 16 13 12 12 14 10 8 7 7 7 5 5 4 3 3 0

South Central , Midget Rec Team W L T GF GA Kelowna 8 6 0 1 42 22 Kelowna 2 5 0 1 23 11 Kelowna 6 5 1 1 38 25 Penticton 1 6 2 1 51 29 Kelowna 3 5 2 0 40 26 Kelowna 1 4 1 2 39 21 West Kelowna 3 4 3 1 28 23 Kelowna 7 3 3 0 24 17 Penticton 2 3 3 1 27 30 West Kelowna 1 2 3 1 27 23 Kelowna 5 3 5 0 29 36 West Kelowna 2 3 5 0 34 35 Penticton 3 2 6 1 41 53 Kelowna 4 1 5 0 15 30 South Okanagan 1 1 7 1 26 66 Summerland 1 0 7 1 12 49

Pts 13 11 11 13 10 10 9 6 7 5 6 6 5 2 3 1

GF 33 46 37 31 59 36 34 19 41 30 29 46 22 15 19 14

Female Midget Rec Team W L T GF GA Pts Penticton 7 0 0 37 11 14

2 4 0 2 4 0 2 5 0

Peewee Female Rec Team W Penticton 8 Merritt 5 Kelowna 1 5 Thompson Cariboo 2 Kamloops 2 Kelowna 2 1 Chase 1 Lillooet 1

L 1 1 1 2 5 5 5 5

11 11 12 19 17 36

T GF GA 0 59 11 0 23 8 2 53 19 1 21 17 0 26 40 1 11 13 0 2 49 0 3 41

4 4 4 Pts 16 10 12 5 4 3 2 2

Penticton Dart Association Week 9 Rnk Team Mon Pts 1 Smokin Aces 4 2 Anaf Wreckers 7 3 Clancey’s Snipers 3 4 Best D.S. Bar 1 5 5 Barley Mill Dart Bags 5 6 The Elks Factors 5 7 Elks Avengers 5 8. Anaf Vixens 4 9. Anaf Hand Grenades 2 10. Elks Kodiaks 3 11. Clancey’s Crushers 2 11. Legion DDT 3 11. OK Falls Legion 4 14. Legion Dreggers 2 15. Clancey’s Arrows 0 16. Anaf A and H 2 17. Eagles Flytes 5 17. Eagles Eye 3 19. Elks Bullits 2 20. Elks Points 4

Ttl 47 45 42 40 39 38 36 35 28 27 23 23 23 22 21 17 15 15 13 11

B.C. High School Volleyball Senior boys AA league Week 6 Rank Team 1. MEI (Abbotsford) 2. Langley Fundamental 3. Langley Christian 4. Okanagan Mission 5. Nanaimo District 6. Highland (Comox) 7. Duchess Park (Prince George) 8. DP Todd (Prince George) 9. George Elliot 10. Princess Margaret HM. College Heights (Prince George) HM. Surrey Christian HM. Pacific Christian Senior boys AAA league Rank Team 1. Kelowna 2. Earl Marriot (Surrey) 3. Mt. Boucherie 4. Steveston-London (Richmond) 5. Belmont (Langford/Victoria) 6. Oak Bay (Victoria) 7. Fraser Heights (Surrey) 8. Penticton 9. Reynolds (Victoria) 10. Claremont (Victoria) HM. Burnaby North HM. Delta HM. Elgin Park (Surrey) Senior girls AA League Week 6 1 Lambrick Park, Victoria (1) 2 Pacific Academy, Surrey (3) 3 Langley Fundamental (2) 4 Cedar, Nanaimo (4) 5 Elphinstone, Gibsons (5) 6 York House, Vancouver (6) 7 DP Todd, Prince George (7) 8 St. Pat’s, Vancouver (8) 9 Kalamalka, Vernon (9) 10 St. Thomas More, Burnaby (10) Senior girls AAAA League 1 South Delta (1) 2 Riverside, Port Coquitlam (2) 3 South Kamloops (3) 4 Kelowna (4) 5 Earl Marriott, Surrey (5) 6 Lord Tweedsmuir, Surrey (6) 7 Elgin Park, Surrey (7) 8 Vanier, Courtenay (8) 9 Pinetree, Coquitlam (9) 10 Moscrop, Burnaby (10)

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

21

destinations

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.

B.C. Travel Registrar #1851-3

Delivering an experience of a lifetime every time

CALL OUR TOUR COORDINATOR TODAY AT 250-492-7488 306 MARTIN STREET, PENTICTON For more information visit www.sunwesttours.com

SUNWEST HOLIDAY VACATIONS

Leavenworth Light Up - 4 Days - Dec 8 ............................... $219 Silver Reef & the Lights of Christmas - 3 Days - Dec 11 ...$235 *SALE* Northern Quest Christmas - 4 Days - Dec 24 ......$409 Coeur D'Alene New Years - 3 Days - Dec 30 .......................$309

SUNWEST SELECT 55

Black Friday/Tulalip - 4 Days - Nov 27 .................................$389 Rejuvenation Tour - 5 Days - May 12 ..................................$849*

SUNWEST SIGNATURE VACATIONS

San Diego Stay Put - 14 Days - Feb 15 ..............................$2499 California/Oregon Coast - 15 Days - April 12 ....................$2595 Canyonlands - 13 Days - May 24 ........................................ $1764

SUNWEST CRUISES

Reo JeRome, works on his ice sculpture at last year’s Summerland Festival of Lights. Ice sculpture artists will return along with more entertainment and activities for the 2013 event on Nov. 29.

Beat the Winter Blues Cruise & Tour - 15 Days - Feb 15 ....From $2289 Pacific Northwest Cruise & Tour - 11 Days - May 9 . From $1209

Festival marks the start of holiday season

Okanogan Casino 1 Day - Nov 24 Millbay 1 Day - Dec 3.....$30 Tulalip - 3 Days - Dec 8, Jan 8 ............................................. $239 Silver Reef - 3 Days - Jan 15 ................................................ $194 Silver Reef - 4 Days - Jan 27 ................................................ $269 Coeur D'Alene - 3 Days - Jan 20.......................................... $169 Coeur D'Alene - 4 Days - Feb 24 ......................................... $229 Tulalip - 4 Days - Jan 20 ....................................................... $329 28th Anniversary Tour - 11 Days - Jan 11 ........................... $910

Carla mcLeod/Black Press

Western News Staff

Summerland is celebrating the start of the holiday season with the 26th annual Festival of Lights on Nov. 29.

Organizers expect just over 6,000 people on the streets to count down the moment when the switch is flicked on and the magical lights illuminate Summerland.

“At the Chamber, when we are organizing light up, we have some very important goals for the evening. Of course we always want to shake things up a bit and introduce some new and fun things and this year is no different,” said Arlene Fenrich, president of the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism. “We also want to showcase our downtown and our local businesses, provide a wonderful fundraising opportunity for local non-profit organizations, and, last but not least, let our visitors know that Summerland is a great place to live where families and young people can have a wonderful experience.”

This year’s event features a Santa procession, ice sculptures sponsored by Progressive, Santa’s workshop hosted by the Summerland Credit Union, as well as fun kid zone activities and photos with Santa sponsored by IGA. Summerland royalty will be taking on

the roll of elves and children are invited to bring their letters to Santa to drop off at the post office.

The Summerland Festival of Lights is taking on the theme that ranges from carnival to carnivale for 2013.

The party starts at 2 p.m. at Summerland Secondary School with a special performance by Champagne Republic until 3 p.m. At 5 p.m. Santa will be taken by horse drawn carriage from the school down Main Street. Photos with Santa will be available until 8:30 p.m. Entertainment on the main stage kicks off at 5:15 p.m. and will include hip hop dancers from the Summerland School of Dance, choirs from Trout Creek and Montessori Elementary schools, singer Tiana Ferlizza, singers from Summerland Secondary School, a jazz band and Champagne Republic performing at 7:15 p.m.

After they are finished their set, head over to Kelly Street to watch the fireworks at 8:30 p.m.

The finale of the Festival of Lights starts at 9 p.m. with Kinshira Performance Troupe performing on the main stage and DJ Froggy Stylz hosting a glow dance party on Main Street. Everyone is encouraged to wear whatever you have that lights up.

Working with numerous glowing and fiery props, Kinshira promises to be a great

ending to the evening. Light Up Christmas hair noodles will be available at the chamber booth on Main Street for purchase.

Street vendors will start offering food options including everything from poutine, Greek, candy floss and mini donuts starting at 5 p.m.

Also starting at that time will be a variety of entertainment on Main Street including ice carving, bouncy castles, pony rides in the park, an ATV train in the park, fajita cookout by Nester’s Market, wine tasting pop-up, seasonal photo boards outside the Summerland Art Gallery, kabob BBQ at IGA with proceeds to the Summerland Food Bank kids crafts, chili night at the IOOF Hall and a bake sale with macaroni and cheese supper at the United Church.

“This is also the kick off to a fantastic weekend with the third annual Light Up The Vines being held on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1. This beautiful self guided winery tour is hosted by our winery association, Bottleneck Drive and their 13 member wineries. All the wineries are lit for Christmas and offer tastings and other delicious fare,” said Fenrich.

For more information visit www.summerlandlightup.com and if you are following along on Twitter use the hashtag #SLANDLIGHTUP.

Shatford Centre hosts authors and artists faire Western News Staff

The Shatford Centre is hosting the fifth annual Authors and Artists Christmas Faire this weekend.

Red Tuque Books and the Shatford Centre will be presenting writers and artists from all over the Okanagan and beyond. This event will showcase their finest works of literary and visual art.

From original paintings to prints and art cards, from sculptures and carvings to autographed books, there is a little something for every taste and budget. Find that special gift for that special person, or perhaps just indulge and buy one for yourself.

As in previous years, the Authors and Artists Christmas Faire is open to the public and admission is free.

There will be 10 door prizes valued at more than $100 each.

Draws will occur every hour throughout the weekend.

The area around the Shatford Centre, which is next to PenHigh at 760 Main St., offers lots of free parking. This year they have Bon Jovi tribute artist, Ted Moore, performing at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Doors open on Saturday at 10 a.m. and on Sunday at noon.

For more information contact the Shatford Centre, at 250-7707668.

SUNWEST GAMING

*Plus GST

• Travel with us in your birthday month & receive double points!

• Sunwest Tours is now offering Price Match with our competitors OPEN MON-FRI, 9AM-4PM - CLOSED 12:30PM - 1:30PM FOR LUNCH

250-493-5757

Toll Free: 1-877-786-3860 2904 Skaha Lake Road Penticton, B.C.

www.sunfuntours.ca

FEATURE TOUR - ESCAPE WINTER

Cultural Hawaii Experience - 10 Days • Feb. 9* ..............................................$3350

CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS

Silver Reef Holiday Lights - 3 Days • Dec. 11* SAVE $50..............................Now $199 Laughlin & Las Vegas at Christmas - 11 Days • Dec. 18*..................... From $799 Northern Quest - 4 Days • Dec. 24* .........................................................................$429 Swinomish - 4 Days • Dec. 24* ...................................................................................$384

JANUARY SIDEWALK SALE

Tulalip 3 Days • Jan. 19, Feb. 5....$244 • 4 Days • Jan. 14, 21, 27, Feb. 11 & 17* ..$334 Silver Reef - 3 Days • Jan. 13, Feb. 9 ...........................................................................$199 Silver Reef - 4 Days • Jan. 20, Feb. 4 & 24 ..................................................................$274 Coeur d'Alene - 4 Days • Jan. 28, Feb. 18..................................................................$234

GAMBLING GETAWAYS, SCENIC SIGHTS & CANUCKS

Tulalip - 3 Days • Mar. 4, 24, Apr. 6, May 20, Jun. 11 ....................................................$259 Tulalip - 4 Days • Feb. 13 (wknd), Feb. 24, Mar. 10, 18, May 5, 12 ....................... From $349 Silver Reef - 3 Days • Mar. 5, 17, Apr. 6, May 20, Jun. 11 ...........................................$214 Silver Reef - 4 Days • Mar. 11, 25, May 13, 26, Jun. 15 ..............................................$289 Reno - 8 Days • Feb. 8, Mar. 8, 15*, 22*, Apr. 5* *New Routing! ....................... From $349 Tulalip Weekends - 4 Days • Valentines Feb. 13.......................................................$419 Silver Reef Weekends - 4 Days • Mar. 20 ..............................................................$334 Coeur d'Alene & Northern Quest - 5 Days • Mar. 31 ......................................$409 Canucks Hockey vs Anaheim Ducks - 2 Days • Mar. 29 ................................ $239 Canucks Hockey vs LA Kings - 2 Days • Apr. 5* ............................................... $239 Vancouver Shopping Weekend - 2 Days • Mar. 29, Apr. 5............................... $169 Hit the Jackpot - 13 Days • Mar. 20 ................................................................................ $ Skagit Valley Tulips - 4 Days • April, Multiple Departures............................. From $339 Easter - 4 Days • Apr. 18, Silver Reef............................$349 • Tulalip .........................$399

LUXURY DESTINATIONS & WINTER ESCAPES

Arizona & California Winter Getaway - 20 Days • Feb. 8 ..........................$3449 Palm Springs & Las Vegas - 14 Days • Mar. 13........................................From $1699 San Diego & Mexican Riviera - 12 Days • Mar. 20 .........................................$3099 Best of Washington & Oregon - 8 Days • Jun. 8...............................................$829 HRS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:30AM - 4:30PM PHONE CALLS ALWAYS WELCOME **Some restrictions. *Indicates Guaranteed Departure. Prices based on double. All discounts included if applicable. G.S.T. on Canadian tours only. Subject to change. B.C. Reg: #3015-5

22 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

Your community. Your classiď&#x192;&#x17E;eds.

250.492.0444

â&#x20AC;˘ CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The publisher will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error. â&#x20AC;˘ Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. â&#x20AC;˘ Readers: In ads where â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is referred to, please read also as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;femaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and where â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;femaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is used, read also as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Word Classified Advertising Deadlines: WEDNESDAY PAPER TUESDAY 10 A.M. FRIDAY PAPER THURSDAY 10 A.M. OPEN EARLY 8 AM MONDAY MORNINGS TO SERVE YOU BETTER!

250-492-0444

Regular office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Announcements

Announcements

Funeral Homes

Information

Credible Cremation

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

Services Ltd.

Lesley H. Luff Senior/Owner Licensed Director Sensible pricing for practical people.

$990 + taxes

Basic Cremation No hidden costs.

24 Hrs 250-493-3912 New Location 101-596 Martin St., Penticton V2A 5L4 (corner of Martin and White)

www.crediblecremation.com

Ask Us Why

ONSITE CREMATION Is So Important...

Call Anytime

250-493-4112

www.everdenrust.com

The South Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

LOWEST COST Direct Cremation

Cremations done locally

Licensed Staff

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

Lost & Found Found, gold bracelet near Quality Greens, call to identify, (778)476-0877 Found, hunting knife near Apex, appears to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;going away presentâ&#x20AC;?, call (250)4935345 to identify FOUND: Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prescription sunglasses and case.

Phone 250-770-7686 Lost: 7yr old white neutered male cat, tip of ears/tail orange, very friendly, lost in Braelyn Cres. He answers to the name Slash. Call 2504923564 Lost, Ladies 21 speed Norco bike, Fuchsia and black, (250)492-0489 Lost, Sat., Nov. 16, Newton Dr., Westbench area, 10 year old female Shih tzu, short curly brown & white hair, long black ears, tattoo in left ear (TWH248), answers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missy,â&#x20AC;? call (250)492-6956

Sports & Recreation

By Appointment

250-488-4004

#5-230A Martin St., Penticton

www.simplicitycare.com Exclusive Provider of

The Memorial Society of B.C.

Golf Simulator at Docâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $20/hr total, tee times available., 250493-4653, 250-826-3627 Winter Video Golf Program, Nov-Feb Sign up now @ Docâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 250-493-4653, 250-826-3627

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Coming Events

Vacation Spots

CAFĂ&#x2030;S-RENCONTRES EN FRANĂ&#x2021;AIS Ateliers GRATUITS, pour 50 ans et plus, cet automne Ă Penticton, Kelowna et Vernon. Transport fourni.

RigolothÊrapie, photographie, IPADS, pâtisserie, musique.

Info : 250. 860.4074 info@leccfo.org

Mexican Beach Hideaway www.posadalasflores.com Special snowbird rates.

Children Childcare Available Pamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Daycare, licensed, 2 spaces 1 years & up, CCRR member, 492-0113

Employment

Obituaries

Business Opportunities

Obituaries

SERIOUS RETIREMENT IMPACT Do you want more in your retirement: Great income potential. FREE online training. Flx hrs. Health/Wellness. www.project4wellness.com

/ Ă&#x160;/, Ă&#x160;*," , Ă&#x160;/ /Ă&#x160;

" -Ă&#x160;7 / Ă&#x160; Ă&#x160; " t Train to be an Automotive Service Technician and obtain an apprenticeship with Kal Tire!

WORK AND Live on a farm in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia, or New Zealand! Dairy, Crop, Beef, Sheep & more available. AgriVenture invites applicants 18-30 for 4-12 month 2014 programs. www.agriventure.com 1-888598-4415

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Childcare LIVE IN CAREGIVER Our family requires an energetic, caring, full-time, live-in Nanny to help care for 2 children (4 year old active boy and 13 year old girl) in a private home. Duties include: supervised care for children, transport when req., prepare meals & general housekeeping. You should have min. of 6 months care-giver training course or exp. in a similar role & a high school or equivalent education plus a valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. $10.25/hr, 5 days/week, 8 hrs/day, send resume to: m1980godfrey@hotmail.com

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

GIFFORD

HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry.

Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1866-890-9488.

Career Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

MARGUERITE â&#x20AC;&#x153;PEGGYâ&#x20AC;?

January 1, 1916 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 13, 2013

Passed away peacefully November 13, 2013 in Penticton, BC at the age of 97 years. Remembered and sadly missed by her daughter, Joyce (Jan) Hanna, grandchildren, Jackson of Penticton and April of Whitehorse, YT and great grandchildren, Nathan, William and Cali. Peggy was predeceased by her son, Daniel and husband, Harold. Peggy was born in Pipestone, Manitoba to parents, John Gonty and Annie Cote and raised with eight brothers and sisters. Peggy had a passion for sewing that continued throughout her lifetime; other interests were playing cards, puzzles, reading and travelling. Peggy had a generous spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her. Thank you to staff at Athenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Lodge, Westview Place and Dr. Calitz for your care and compassion. In lieu of flowers a donation to the South Okanagan Women in Need Society would be appreciated. No service by request. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.

Providence

This seven-month Okanagan College program starting in January 2014 provides students with the theory and practical skills they need to seek a rewarding career as an apprentice Automotive Service Technician (AST).

Successful graduates of the program will receive credit for Level 1 apprenticeship technical training and a job/apprenticeship opportunity at one of Kal Tireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 240 stores in Canada (must be able to relocate and meet criteria for employment).

Come to the information session and learn more about how you can get AST training and a job.

Where: Kelowna Campus Room T123 7Â&#x2026;iÂ&#x2DC;\Ă&#x160; Â&#x153;Ă&#x203A;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x201C;Ă&#x2021;]Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2C6;Ă&#x160;* For further information contact: Okanagan College Trades and Apprenticeship (250) 862-5457 trades@okanagan.bc.ca www.okanagan.bc.ca/trades

OCRTP26352

INFO

Classified

fax 250.492.9843 email classiď&#x192;&#x17E;eds@pentictonwesternnews.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every Life Tells A Storyâ&#x20AC;?

250-493-1774

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

- 1-7 *Ă&#x160;, 6 -/" Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; ",/ Ă&#x160;" Ă&#x160;

/, Ă&#x160;" Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;-"1/ Ă&#x160;" Ă&#x160;-

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT 110 -

Join a profession that supports and cares for our community.

Medical and dental office clerks and transcriptionists are always in high demand. In addition to basic administrative and bookkeeping skills, you will also learn standard medical terminology.

Career Opportunities: Medical Office Assistant O Dental Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist MSP Billing Clerk O Ward Secretary Pharmaceutical Firms O Medical Supply Firms Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies

CALL PENTICTON: 250.770.2277 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

voices W thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more online Âť

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com 23

Employment

Employment

Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted GENERAL LABOURERS

O/O’s for Northwest US/CDN Lane

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kelowna terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training.

Monarch Transport (1975) Ltd. requires Owner Operators to run our Northwest USA/CDN Operation. (ID, WA, OR, BC, AB, SK) For more information please call Dana Gawne or Jim Pepper at 1-800-665-1232

Farm Workers

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889

VINEYARD LABOURERS Required 30 full time workers from February to end of August for pruning and other vineyard tasks. Six days a week, 8-10 hours per day, $10.25/hr., Please fax resumes to Constellation Brands Canada Inc., 250498-4992 or Mail to: PO Box 1650, 7857 Tucelnuit Drive Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Help Wanted

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Relief is only a call away!

Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

Trustee in Bankruptcy.

200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

Cleaners required immediately in Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, Summerland, West Kelowna, call (250)490-1713

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Be Part of Our Team.

Carriers Needed

2 Days a Week - Early Mornings

The Penticton Western News has Routes available in these areas for Wednesday & Friday:

• Penticton - Wiltse Area • Osoyoos • Summerland • Oliver • Trout Creek For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email:

circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com

www.blackpress.ca

Be Part of Our Team.

Sub-Contractor Driver Must have 1 ton Van 2 days a week - Wednesday & Friday Early morning deliveries For more info please call 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205 or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854 Warehouse Worker, temp. position for the Christmas season, Salvation Army Food Bank, 4-5 hrs/day, 5 days/week, must be physically fit, able to load & offload truck, do repetitive work & stand for long periods, email resume & cover letter: safamservices@shaw.ca, no phone calls please

Home Care/Support Care-aid needed for quadriplegic, Dec. 1, training provided, $18/hour, 250-486-6787

Professional/ Management WE are currently seeking a DISPATCHER for our highway division, in Salmon Arm BC this position provides a fast paced challenging work environment which demands attention to detail. The ideal applicant possesses strong written and verbal communication skills combined with verifiable experience in the transportation industry. Apply on line at sutco.ca, fax (250) 357-2009, or brandon@sutco.ca

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Home Improvements

Building Supplies

Automotive Journeyman Mechanic required in Kamloops Mon-Fri Send resume to service@valleyviewauto motive.com (250) 372-7333 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

Employment

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

1-855-653-5450

Mind Body Spirit For Men: Massage $95., also waxing, grooming and skin care. Winfield 9-9 Daily.

Alan 250-766-2048

Counselling T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A L SPIRITUAL Life Coach. Beliefs, behaviours, relationships, results! Morningstar, (250)6892297 by appt.

Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

WHERE do you find the area’s best source for

JOB LISTINGS? Anywhere you find this newspaper.

Len (250)486-8800 www.belcan.ca lenmass@gmail.com

Don’t have time to do those repairs and renos to your home? Need someone that is experienced, insured and reliable? Call Tony at 250492-1157 today.

Moving & Storage

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Medical Health VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping.

Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

Carpet Cleaning Owner - Operator

FAMILY Movers. Moving?

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

Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal!

Anything goes!

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

Telephone Services GREEN VALLEY CARPET CARE

Green - Clean - Thorough Environmentally Safe Dry in 2 hours only!

Honest & Reliable Service.

CALL 250-809-4965 or visit:

www.greenvalleycarpetcare.ca

Cleaning Services Cleaning, house sitting, animal sitting avail. immed., ref’s avail., call 250-492-5907 Housekeeping - not just the basics, anything you can’t or don’t want to do, I’ll do it for you. Move-in’s, move-outs, 18 yrs. in the business’s & I’ve never had an unhappy client.

You’ve had the rest, now try the best. (250)462-0644 MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522

Countertops REFACE DON’T REPLACE 1/2 the Cost of Replacing

Corian & Granite Designs.

The Green Alternative 10% off with this ad.

250-470-2235

Handypersons

Published every Wednesday and Friday

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

Massage for Men 9-9 daily Winfield - by Al. 250-766-2048

www.okanagancountertopsystem.com

“Your Community Newspaper”

Painting & Reno’s

licensed, insured, WCB

Misc Services

Services

Ph: (250) 492-3636 Fax: (250) 492-9843 www.blackpress.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

BELCAN

G & S Hauling & Junk Removal, painting & small repairs, carpentry, fence repairs, house & garage cleaning, call Gary for a free estimate, cell 250-462-1165, Home 778476-4721 Plumbing, taps, toilets, dishwashers, electrical, light fixtures, switches, plugs & many other services, call Gord, (250)328-2710 Yard work & painting, fences, deck repair or new, garbage hauling, plumbing, roofing, licensed, ins., 250-462-2146

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Tiling KALEDEN Tile - Professional installation of all types of tile and stone. Glass back splashes, tile floors, fireplaces, showers and pans. Free estimates, insured, references and pictures available. No Job to big or small. Glen 250-488-1985

Window Cleaning $59 single storey, cleaned inside & out, seniors discount, (250)488-1956

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Good quality meadow hay, tarp covered, $150 per ton, (250)499-5407

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

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Antique Auction Thursday, Nov. 21 6:00 pm 825 Westminster Ave.W

(778)476-5522 Viewing Day of Sale 9:00 am - 6:00 pm www.okanaganauctions.com

Natural Wood Products Log Homes & Sidings, Cedar & Pine T&G, Decorative Shingles, Wood Flooring, Timbers & Beams. RBS Lumby, BC. www.rouckbros.com 1-800960-3388

Free Items 6ft wall unit with desk light, use for student desk, home office, bar, craft center or ???

250-497-7804 Free apple wood, you cut, you take, (250)487-9295, 1260 Broughton Ave.

Fruit & Vegetables 40lbs + Ambrosia apples $30/box delivered. 5Lt Ambrosia pasteurized juice $20/carton. 250-492-4717

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Full cords Fir, $275, mixed, $250, Pine, $200, split & delivered, 1/2 cords and 1/4 cords avail., free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 eves.

Furniture XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200.

Still in plastic, mfg. warranty.

250.870.2562

Garage Sales Moving Sale, everything must go, Thurs-Fri, 10am-3pm, SatSun, 9am-2pm, 601 Corbitt Dr.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.

Medical Supplies New Golden lift & recline chair, paid $1100, asking $800, New Eclipse 19” Transport chair, paid $229, asking $175, call (250)494-1095

Misc. for Sale Mechanical rail road jack, 5 tons, $200 firm, 10,000 BTU propane furnace, will heat small house, includes reuseable propane tanks (full), misc. other items available as well, call 250-493-0729, also looking for single shot 22 Kulie with ammo, call 250-493-0729 SAVE 90% off retail. Bid and win live auctions. Holiday shopping never made easier.

Shop now and bill me later option available to all who qualify! www.bidcannon.com Call 1-855-705-8887.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070.

25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695.

32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540.

40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca Store closing 30 to 50% off all in store merchandise including machinery and store fixtures,windows, doors, kit. cab., paint etc.

Happy Harry’s Liquidations, 5201 27th St., Vernon, 250-549-7099

WOLFERMANS’ TREAT Your Friends and Family!

Wolferman’s English Muffins!

Perfect Holiday Assortment, Variety of Sweet & Savory Muffins $29.95 – Use Code “Favorite” Free Shipping! 1800-999-1910 Or www.

Wolfermans.com/go/bb016

24 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Merchandise for Sale

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

Transportation

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

1bdrm 2nd floor in DT Penticton, ns, np, could be office/home space, mature tenant, ref req., $690/mo. (incl. util.) Vito (604)291-1059

Commercial/ Industrial

Shared Accommodation

1000sqft of Industrial/Commercial/Retail Space for lease compounded yard & overhead door.

Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Dorm style living at my ranch in Ok Falls, bedrooms to rent, must be clean, quiet, responsible & friendly, $400/mo., (250)460-1760

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Property Management

RENTALS Waterford: 3 bdrm townhse, f/s, d/w, w/d hook ups, 1 1/2 baths, yard and pkg. $975.00 incl. water.

Avail Nov. 1

250-770-1948

101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.

Front Street Realty Property Management #2 Front Street Penticton, B.C.

CONDOMINIUMS 286 GREEN AVE W 2 bed, 1 bath, ground level, fr/st, dish, w/d, wood f/p, incl. utilities.

AvAil. NOW $900 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

3313 WILSON ST 2 bed, 2 bath, corner facing south, 1 park stall w/storage, fitness room on site.

AvAil. DEC. 1 $1100 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

202 EDMONTON AVE 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd floor corner.

(55+ Build) AvAil. NOW $1100

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

329 RIGSBY ST 2 bed, 2 bath, grd level, lge deck, 5 appl, gas f/p, 1 sec. park stall. (19+ Build).

AvAil. NOW $1200 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

10th FLOOR, 75 MARTIN ST 2 bed, 2 bath furnished, 1 parking stall.

AvAil. NOv. 1 $1600 DUpLEx’S / HOUSES HEALES AVE 2 bed, furnished house, 4 appl.

AvAil. NOW - MAy 31 $1100 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

955 ROBINSON AVE 3 bed townhouse, fr/st, dish, garage.

AvAil. NOW $1150

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

REVELSTOKE AVE 2 bed, 1 bath.

AvAil. NOW $1150

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

LEE AVE 2 bed, 1 bath furnished house, storage grg., decent sized yard, 5 appl.

AvAil. NOW tO MAy $1200 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

JONATHON DR 3 bed house, hot tub, fr/st, dish, w/d.

AvAil. DEC. 1 $1350

MONDAY - FRIDAY

250-492-2233 ASk FOR PROPeRtY MANAgeMeNt

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, $750, 1bdrm $650, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328

2bdrm + den at Lakeshore towers, facing lake, pool, hottub, sauna, gym, $1600 Dennis 250-493-4372 2bdrm Exec. at Lakeshore Towers, 9th fl., furnished, pool, gym, sauna/hot tub, term lease now-June 30, Dennis at Realty Exec.’s, 250-493-4372 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 2bdrm grnd. fl. corner unit condo facing garden, open living room/kitchen concept w/huge deck that continues on to common area, huge park/garden willow tree setting footsteps from sliding patio door, BBQ allowed secure video surveillanced u/g parking & elevator, gas f/p, w/d/dw/f/s, a/c in living room & master, master bdrm has walk in closet & full bath, walking distance to mall & amenities, Large In suite laundry (may be used as den) photos upon request, Avail.

Dec. 1, $900, 250-809-4468 2bdrm in 45+ building, quiet, n/p, n/s, a/c, f/s/dw, area for w/d, elevator, close to shopping & transit, $800/mo., call 250-487-2244 $875, large clean 2br character apt., lakeview, oak floors, on bus route, np, ns, quiet resp. person, 250-770-0536 Condo in S’land: 1000 sq ft + 1/2 bsmt. Mstr bdrm w/2 pc ensuite, 3 pc main bath, den/bdrm, all appliances incl central vac and AC. Carport & patio. Very short walk to town.

NS. Adult. Avail Dec 15. $860/mo. Ref’s req’d. 250494-9055 or 250-494-4136.

Large 2bdrm, Penticton Ave., close to schools/transit, $750, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s (250)493-4372 Renovated & Clean - 1 & 2 bedroom suites - 2 buildings to choose from - On bus route.

Call Barb 778-476-0036

Apartment Furnished

APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 5821100 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319 High visible high traffic location dense population area, very affordable rent, many upgrades to the building 3413 30th Ave. Ken 250-851-6240

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902 2bdrm 50+ NS premises, large bright suite, private patio, near shopping/bus, $800+util., water incl., 250-492-0274 A.M.’s Large 4bdrm, 2bath, open concept kitchen, living rm w/vaulted ceilings, 1 den, laundry rm, garage, on bus route, near H & shopping, ns, np, $1300, 250-488-8121

Mobile Homes & Pads

Homes for Rent 3bdrm, 2bath, Sage Mesa, $1200+util., avail. immed., ns, ref’s req., (250)498-5439

Legal Notices

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $725 $750

Top floor 2 bdrm walk up, quiet building, fridge, stove, coin op laundry, extra storage. Avail. NOW (SHM 301) 2nd floor 2 bdrm apt at Skaha Pl. large balcony, f,s, coin op laundry, elevator, no pets, no smoking. Min. 6 month lease.

Avail. Dec. 1 (A 323)

UNFURNISHED AND FURNISHED TERM RENTALS: $1000 6 MONTH MIN LEASE, grd flr, 2 bdrm furnished suite, 5 appl, yard off street parking, small dog ok. Avail. NOW (OT596) $1200 Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath grd floor condo, 6 appl, garage, near Skaha Beach, H.W. flrs. Avail. NOW to June 2014 (A441) $1300 Brand new Furnished Term rental Avail. Jan. – end of May or June 2014, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, single garage, 1.2 duplex, near rec centre, SOEC and beach, no pets, no smoking. (OT600)

HOUSES: $1100 2 bdrm, 1 bath, one level home near downtown, community centre, quiet area, f,s, w.d. Avail. NOW (H768) $1300 Newer 3 bdrm duplex, 2.5 bath, extra storage, 6 appl, laminate floors, 2 patios, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. NOW (OT597) $1300 Near Columbia school, 3 bdrm large family home w/ 1 bdrm in-law suite, 5 appliances, garage, low maintenance yard.

Avail. NOW (H656-1)

TOWNHOUSES: $1000 New paint, new flr, 2 bdrm + den, near Schools, small private yard, f,s, hook up for washer / dryer. Avail. NOW (th467) 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.

Catcher,

Apply Today!

Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

1bdrm basement suite, ns, np, $650 (incl. util), no laundry, avail. Nov. 1, 250-492-0556 A must see! 2bdrm suite, immaculate, spacious & bright, with view, close to Walmart, avail. immed., $1000+ 1/2 util., 250-462-2472 Bright, 2bdrm, avail. immed., $700/mo., mature working pref., ref’s, (250)492-7008 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250-809-1253, 250-4882206

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock.

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

Cars - Domestic 1990 Dodge Acclaim, 1 driver, low mileage, $1000, 250-4925236

Commercial Vehicles TRIDEM WATER truck and 2007 10x30 QA shack. 2004 WS 4900 SA 120 barrel with only 115,000 kilometers. Preemissions. Recent CV. Maintenance records available.

403-340-9328.

Scrap Car Removal AAA Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199

Scrap car removal, We are licensed & insured, more weight = more money, 250328-8697, Penticton

Adult Escorts

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854

Auto Financing

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. Let’s Play! 878-1514

Motels,Hotels

Apt/Condo for Rent

Dream

1bd daylight basement, close to Wiltse Elem. Sch., N/S, N/P, prefer mature resp. person, ref’s req., $650 incl. util., avail. immed., 250-493-5630

Beautiful new home for rent in the lakes in Winfield. Incl all appliances, f/p, a/c, 2 car garage, 4 brdms, 2 full baths, fully land scaped, $1675 incl until.

250-550-4096

For ski season, Dec. 1 to April 15, 1bdrm Condo in Clearview, Apex, $850/mo. includes utilities to max of $130/mo. (on average) contact Cheryl 250-492-7622

-

Suites, Lower

4bdrm, 2.5ba, 2 large rooms, large deck, close to middle/high school, Walmart, avail after Nov. 16, $1300/mo., (250)490-4822 after 4:30 pm, or email: hsmpn@yahoo.com

Motel monthly rentals in Penticton & Oliver, Avail. until June 2014, LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205. Ext. 0 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne, 250498-3497

Financing

1000sqft. 2bd+ storage, large living room/kitchen, ns, np, $900 (incl. util.) 250-328-9078

Cawston, 2bdrm mobile, orchard setting, $750/mo., free utilities, 250-499-0558 Double wide trailer 24’ x 60’ country/farm setting. $750/mo + heat. Ideal for couple. NP, NS. Call 250-494-9393 evenings only.References required.

Auto Financing Auto

Vernon’s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174.

Hiring!

XXX’s and O’s by Donna, Independant (out calls) 250-4880930, South Okanagan

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION In accordance with the Local Government Act (section 809 and 810), Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen proposed Bylaw 2632, 2013 includes the following properties, which will receive exemptions from Property Taxes for 2014.

Assessment Roll Number

Legal Description

Civic Address

Organization

715-00565.105

Parcel A, Bl 3, DL210 SDYD Pl 519

224 Robinson Ave Naramata

Naramata Museum Society

714-796.090

Lot 9, Pl 34520, DL 374, SDYD

1145 Main Street Okanagan Falls

$ 2,638

714-6485.000

Lot 3, Pl 4041, DL 2450S, SDYD Portion L 727 Lot 1, Pl 13268, DL 2450S, SDYD DL 2450S, SDYD

10384 384 Ave

Okanagan Falls Heritage & Museum Society South Okanagan Sportsmen Association

14000 Strawberry Creek Road 600 Comox Street, Penticton

Osoyoos Wildlife Federation City of Penticton (leased to golf course)

$ 406

Keremeos Rural

Keremeos-Cawston Sportsmen Assoc Hedley Sports Association

$ 954

714-6485.100 714-9060.000 715-2713.010

716-2752.000 716-9035.000 716-9035.002 716-10308.000 714-6476.020

Lot A, Pl 40972, DL 2 366 367, ODYD (Portion outside Municipal Boundary) Lot A, Pl B6949, DL 319, SDYD Lot 13-15, Block 8, Pl 2565, DL 2482, SDYD SDYD, SUP 11350

10393 384 Ave

1396 Scott Ave Penticton Rural

Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption – Regional District portion only $ 1,442

$ 1,238 $ 171

THEY READ for

. n Fu

What else can enliven and entertain like the newspaper?

It’s what people turn to for a heartwarming story or just a good laugh.

It’s also your best source for the news and information you need.

Published every Wednesday and Friday

$ 852

$ 508

Nickel Plate X-Country $ 434 Ski Club Fairview Mountain $ 10,906 Golf Club Society Princeton Golf Club $ 3,485

Lot 1, Pl KAP62023, Old Golf Course Rd DL 2450S 717-895.600 Block B, DL 1091 OS, 365 Darcy MTN Rd SDYD 716-02837.000 Parcel A, DL 0457, 3012 River Road Keremeos Elks Lodge $ 1,234 SDYD 714-00819.081 Parcel Y, DL 0374, 1108 Willow St OK Falls United $ 618 SDYD Church 714-05353.070 Lot B, PL KAP89970, Oliver Rural The Natures Trust $ 560 DL 2450S 777-09000.100 DL 2499 Except Plan 1787 HWY 97 Penticton Shooting $1,420 H 397 41847, For Sports Association Mobile Folio C/REF 89000.100 The “Estimated Value of Property Tax Exemption” is the amount of taxes that would be imposed on each property if they were not exempt. The value of the exemption has been calculated using 2013 Property Tax rates.

Y t N Your C Community Newspaper 2250 Camrose St., Penticton Ph: (250) 492-3636 Fax: (250) 492-9843

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

25

calendar @pentictonnews READING ALONG— Members of the Okanagan College volunteer tutor training program, standing (left to right) Linda Bjerrisgaard, Nancy Noble-Hearle and Mary Kiviste along with (seated) Cornelia King, Shirley Carelse, Juliet Schoonderwoert, Lynda Pickrell and Ann Kostiuk go over their materials during a recent session at the college. The group works individually with youth and adults with reading difficulties.

Mark Brett/Western News

ACTION

VACUUM & SEWING CENTRE “Service for all makes and models”

DEMO MODEL BLOW OUT! SAPPHIRE 835

Save $700

899 MSRP $1599 2 LEF

$

SAPPHIRE 875 QUILT

Save $1000 1

T

1599 MSRP $2599

$

DESIGNER DIAMOND

ONLY

Save $3504 6495 MSRP $9999

$

250-492-7733 • 246 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON

WEDNESDAY November 20

PhilosoPher’s (café) Tea room at the Keremeos Grist Mill from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is an inclusive evening, bringing together people who like to think (and talk).

We’ll provide the apple box, you provide your thoughts. Mugs of apple cider, hot cocoa and treats will be offered in the Tea Room. meals on Wheels Penticton is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver hot and frozen meals three days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

For more, call 250-4929095 or email pentictonmow@shawbiz.ca. are you inTeresTed in helping seniors in the community? Come to the Better at Home information session every Wednesday this month at 3 p.m., 330 Ellis St. or call 250-487-3376.

The PenTicTon academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15-8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250493-7977 for more info.

The naramaTa scoTTish Country Dance Club has classes at 7 p.m. Please bring soft-soled shoes to wear for dancing.

For more information call Davina at 250-4871272. Classes are held Wednesdays through April from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Shatford Centre.

Neither Scottish background nor a partner is required. okanagan falls seniors’ Centre has music

and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. elks club on Ellis Street has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. breakfasT learning club Penticton is in need of volunteers to serve a nutritious breakfast at three elementary schools: Columbia, Queen’s Park and West Bench. Come join us in making sure our next generation of up-andcoming young adults start their morning off right.

For more, call 250-4929095 or email pentictonmow@shawbiz.ca. summerland arT club meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library.

Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info.

The order of St. Luke meets on the first and third Wednesdays in St. Saviours’ Church at noon for healing prayer.

The bereavemenT resource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. 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.

PenTicTon duPlicaTe bridge club holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

in the Penticton library.

Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. bingo every Wednesday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m.

Lunches are available.

65-Plus singles coffee club meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250770-1018. seniors’ recreaTion and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. anaveTs has humP Day with dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and music by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. kiWanis club has a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. hand and fooT canasTa at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before.

Call June evenings at 250492-7630 for info. oliver double o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. alcoholics anonymous has Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 352 Winnipeg St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. 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. neWcomers club helPs develop new friendships and learn about the area through activities: walking, bocce, crafts, lunch, pool, coffee, golf, Scrabble, picnics, and more. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick St. Call Dan 778-476-3831 for more info. souTh main droP-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m.

Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities.

Complete Christmas Dinner for $2.00 We need your help to serve hot meals to the less fortunate people in the Penticton area this Christmas season.

For just $2.00, you can provide a hot meal.

Please mail your gift today.

❑ $20 helps 10 people ❑ $40 helps 20 people ❑ $60 helps 30 people ❑ $80 helps 40 people ❑ $200 provides 100 meals ❑ $ ..................... to help as many people as possible Charitable donation receipts will be issued.

Soupateria Society

150 Orchard Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 1X8 • 250-493-8645

Name: ...................................................................................

Address: ..................................................... Apt. ..............

City/Prov./P.C.: ....................................................................

We love volunteers. Please visit www.soupateria.com for further information.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EAR Basic & Post Basic 110 -

Do you enjoy working with children?

D E Early Childhood Educators not only teach c children, they aim to help children d develop good habits in learning and in life.

Career Opportunities: Preschools ● Strong Start Facilitators ● Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts ● Supported Child Development

CALL PENTICTON: 250.770.2277 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

26 www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

calendar THURSDAY

November 21 South Main Drop-in Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improv-

er line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. Everyone welcome. interior health facilitateS a caregiver support

SERVING THE SOUTH OKANAGAN

1-877-797-7766

www.ezbins.ca • ezbins@shaw.ca

group for individuals caring for a family member or friend, at home or in a care facility in the Penticton Health Centre on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Call 250-770-3486 for information. okanagan fallS SeniorS’ Centre has scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m. fraternal orDer of the Eagles has Joseph’s famous pizza at 4 p.m. and musical bingo at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. elkS club on Ellis Street

FREE

+ with every

flu shot

*

Pharmacies and flu shots available at select locations.

Check your local store for details or visit drugstorepharmacy.ca to find a pharmacy near you.

visit our pharmacy

*Certain restrictions apply. Immunizations are available when an injection certified pharmacist is on duty, and subject to vaccine availability. Vaccine availability is determined by the Local Public Health Unit in your area. Pharmacists cannot administer a flu shot to children under 5 years of age. /TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. © 2013

®

has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. anavetS have fun pool and 269 dart club at 7 p.m. fitneSS frienDS Meet in the Royal Canadian Legion, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Get in shape.

For info call Dot at 250492-5400. franco 50-pluS club meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. a l c o h o l i c S night a nonyMouS group meets at 8 p.m. at 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. o kanagan S outh and i MMigrant Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250492-6299. topS b.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more info. topS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093.

DeSert Sage SpinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. al-anon for frienDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. c anaDian r oyal legion branch 40 has NFL football at 5:30 p.m., crib and drop-in

eight-ball pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. city peach toaStMaSterS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info.

FRIDAY

November 22 okanagan fallS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. the ioDe thrift Shop is stocked with fall and winter clothing for all members of the family, including jackets, lingerie and accessories. Why not start your Christmas shopping now? We have toys and many gift items. Open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., 464 Main St. the penticton hoSpital Auxiliary is holding a raffle in support of new X-ray equipment at Penticton Regional Hospital. Tickets are $20 and available at the PRH gift shop. Grand prize of eight $100 gift certificates to eight local restaurants, plus an early bird draw for a $250 gift basket to be drawn on Nov. 30. Call June at 250-490-9786 or email junerq@shaw.ca for more information.

WelcoMe to friDay social dances at South Main Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main St., Join us for music by Destiny, the dance band, starting at 7:30 p.m. $6 per person, all welcome. coMe to the Shell station on Government Street in Penticton and fuel up.

For every litre of gas sold, Lake City Service will donate two cents to the OSNS Child Development Centre. The Children of the South Okanagan and Similkameen thank you for fuelling up at Shell. Tune in and watch the 34th Share A Smile Telethon on Channel 11 and at www.osns.org on Nov. 24. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. the penticton public Library invites all kids

NOW OPEN!

Newly renovated with brand new furniture ...exclusive to Penticton!

HAUTE HOUSE DESIGN

544 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. • 250-770-1033

aged 5-12 to their next free after school program, Rampaging Robots.

Fantastic and futuristic stories, a cool craft and a silly puppet show from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the children’s library. Call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. interior health anD the Penticton Hospice Society are sponsoring a five-week video series on grief covering a variety of topics from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Penticton Art Gallery, Nov. 15 to Dec 13. Call Andrea at 250-4929071 ext. 2203 for more information.

SuMMerlanD pleaSure painterS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome.

Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info.

SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250770-8622. the bereaveMent reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. okanagan fallS SeniorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and crib at 1 p.m. eagleS have Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and Karaoke at 7 p.m. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger at 7 p.m. alcoholicS 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. 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.

890 Wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. penticton SeniorS coMputer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up

for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Lectures on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on a variety of computingrelated topics. anavetS haS karaoke with Jack Ramsay, pool and potluck at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

November 23 o kanagan f allS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. followed by supper and entertainment with JayCee at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10. coMe to the Shell station on Government Street in Penticton and fuel up. For every litre of gas sold, Lake City Service will donate two cents to the OSNS Child Development Centre.

Tune in and watch the 34th Share A Smile Telethon on Channel 11 and at www.osns.org on Nov. 24. lunch With Santa hosted by Sprott-Shaw Community College at the South Main Drop-in Centre from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.

J eWelry k azuri Sale in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Zia’s Stonehouse Restaurant in Summerland, 14015 Rosedale Ave. charity bottle Drive with all money going to the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatric ward, SPCA and Critteraid.

Drop off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marketplace IGA on Government Street. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Call service 24 hours is 250-490-9216. elkS club on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., drop-in darts at 4 p.m. and a meat draw at 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. anavetS haS fun pool at noon, dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Dale Seaman at 6:30 p.m. fraternal orDer of Eagles have hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. r oyal c anaDian legion branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., a meat draw at 2 p.m. and singalong at 4 p.m.

WIN

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 20, 2013

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

A Trip for Two

To Exciting Las Vegas!

Package includes round trip airfare for two people from Vancouver to Las Vegas (Sunday departure) and four nights accommodation.

Trip must be booked by March 1, 2014.

Some restrictions apply. No purchase necessary.

Must be over 18 years of age. One entry will be randomly drawn on December 16, 2013.

Enter at the following businesses:

323 Main Street

101 - 1397 Fairview Road

163 - 2111 Main Street

553 Vees Drive

At The Front Door Helping You Make A Grand Entrance

Home Decor & Accessories

300 Westminster Avenue West

101 - 218 Main Street

#114 - 300 Riverside Drive

140 - 1636 Main Street

Dr. Specs Optical Penticton Plaza

317 Main Street

475 Main Street

960 Railway Street

533 Main Street

WWW.PARKERSCHRYSLER.COM â&#x20AC;˘ Family Owned for over 67 years

496 Main Street

249 Westminster Ave. W.

1160 Government Street

1765 Main Street

Brought to you by the

WINNER TO BE CHOSEN DECEMBER 16th, 2013!

27

28

www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Penticton Western News

FREE

u Energizer

spend $250 and receive

Max Value Pack batteries Includes AA12, AAA8, C2, D2 and 9V1

$29.99 value

u Spend $250 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive free batteries. Excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners, etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of $29.99 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, November 15th until closing Thursday, November 21st, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item.

273805

4

CLUB SIZE sirloin tip roast cut from Canada AA beef 311805 20635200

3

Christie cookies selected varieties, 280-300 g 739160 6672100097

28

1

12

7.23 /kg

chick or jumbos

249043 / 328582 6071 / 6868

77

8

live Atlantic lobster /lb

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

3.27

528623 6810003169

Swiffer Solution

selected varieties, 20=60 rolls

assorted types, 1.25 L

102874 3700086813

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

19.97

867854 3700023682

/lb

19.80 /kg

4

9 lb box mandarin oranges

product of China 715808 5719731036

98

4

Charmin bathroom tissue

49

98

4

Kraft cheese bar selected varieties, 500 g

Price Effective Nov. 20-24

ea

LIMIT 2

AFTER LIMIT

8.99

97

444567 7023011686

88

ea

ea

AFTER LIMIT

5.97

ea

LIMIT 2

AFTER LIMIT

7.46

14

2/

641725 3700037624

00 OR

8.99 EACH

3/

selected varieties, 658/728 g

00

selected varieties, 168-216’s

OR

1.23

613321 3600031816

EACH

434900 5532562654

24

39

88

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

775031 3700086245

29.88

444376 6500099988

83

98

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

7.39

33

Pampers club size plus diapers size 1-6, 92-186’s

65

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

44.99

Graco Jungle Boogie travel system

Nestle Good Start formula concentrated, 12 X 359 mL or ready to feed, 16 X 250 mL

5

Pampers or Huggies mega wipes

Similac formula powder with Omega

Swiffer large dusters and refills

LIMIT 2

3

4

Heinz baby food pouches selected varieties, 128 mL 283295 5700002990

4

Maxx Scoop cat litter selected varieties, 7 kg

97

10000 04214

179

includes: Graco SnugRide Classic Connect infant car set & lightweight ea stroller

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

787042 4740612263

46.96

97

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

229.97

Prices are in effect until Thursday, November 21, 2 2013 0 or while stock lasts.

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.).

We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

superstore.ca