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Penticton youngster will be among the special kids headed off on next week’s Dreamlift to Disney MARK BRETT Western News Staff

Six sleeps and counting. For seven-year-old Serenity Craigie-Manson of Penticton and about 80 other special kids from the Interior, that’s all the time remaining before boarding the Alaska Airlines jet which will whisk them away to the Magic Kingdom in southern California. Through the Sunshine Foundation of Canada’s Dreamlift to Disney program, kids between the ages of three and 18, challenged by severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses, get to enjoy the adventure of a lifetime during an emotional, fun¿lled day at the park. “Pooh and roller coaster,” said Serenity when asked what she was looking forward to the most. “And the plane, it’s my ¿rst time.” The jet is to depart Kelowna International Airport at 6 a.m. Tuesday, arriving to a hero’s welcome in Anaheim three hours later. At John Wayne International Airport they will meet up with the members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department who will be their special guides for the day. RCMP members dressed in traditional red serge will also be on the ground to greet them. Last week, McNicoll Park Middle School hosted a party for Serenity and some of the other youngsters who will be going this year.

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SERENITY CRAIGIE-MANSON, 7, hugs her Winnie the Pooh stuffed bear during a recent going away party at McNicoll Park Middle School for kids who will be taking part in this year’s Dreamlift to Disneyland Tuesday. About 80 children from the Interior will get to spend the day at the park.

There they had a chance to hear a little bit about the trip and talk to some of the kids who had been on previous Dreamlifts. “It was just a fantastic trip and I’m so glad I had a chance to go,” said Chase Moog, 13, who went on the 2009 sojourn. “I’m going to tell the people who are going on this trip to just relax, have fun and meet new people.” However, for him, the best part was just being with others who have challenges of their own.

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“You could just meet the kids on the trip and know about them because everyone there had a problem and so they were the same as you basically,” he said. “It made it a lot more relaxing and a lot more fun, you could just enjoy yourself and not worry about what other people were doing or saying.” His friend, Drew Boileau, was also on that trip and agreed: “It was really good to be with the other kids who had problems because we all knew what we were going through and it’s

had this amazing experience of going to the most magical place on Earth,” said Langille, who will be going again this year. “They want to share it, so they often do a presentation for their classrooms or their schools and it just gives them that chance to feel special in a different way, a real positive way. “They do know they’re different and often these kids are the only ones at their school who have a disability and they feel isolated, but not on this day.” She pointed out there is a comfort level between peers with similar disabilities without the pressure of always trying to keep up with the others. And there is the added bonus of seeing them in a setting other than the class environment. “We get to learn about daily life things that we maybe need to assist them with when we get back,” said the instructor. “Or we get to see exactly the opposite, the things that we didn’t know they were capable of doing.” This will be the ¿fth trip since John Tietzen of Inland Restaurants, which operates the nine Interior Wendy’s, began the project in 1995. In the initial year, just over $10,000 was raised and it has since grown into one of the most successful campaigns of its kind in Canada, having brought in nearly a million dollars. On that day, the salaries of Wendy’s staff, management and owners along with proceeds from the sales are donated to the cause. Many celebrities and local dignitaries as well Orange County Sheriffs, B.C. Ambulance, RCMP and ¿re department members also help out at the restaurants.

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Grow-up gardeners harvest house arrest Kristi Patton

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An Olalla couple has pled guilty to the cultivation of a controlled substance in what Crown counsel called a substantial marijuana grow operation. “This was one of the larger grow-ops police have located and investigated in the South Okanagan,” said Crown counsel Tyrone Duerr. “They are the pruners or clippers, but having said that, they are a necessary part of the operation. Without them, it wouldn’t be harvested and get to the street.” Michael Young and Karen Stapleton, who were essentially the gardeners clipping buds off marijuana plants, were arrested by RCMP on July 30, 2009 at a Naramata residence where the grow operation was discovered. “During the search of the residence and outbuilding, police discovered a passageway leading to an extremely sophisticated bunker-style marijuana grow operation built underground beneath the concrete patio of the residence,” Const. John Livingstone said in a media release at the time. Young, who had a prior record for production of an illegal substance, received 18 months house arrest, with the ¿nal six months to be served under a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, and 120 hours of community service work. Stapleton was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest, with the last six months to be served under a curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and 50 hours of community service. “You are old enough to know better,” Judge Gale Sinclair told the couple who are in their 50s. Crown counsel told the court that on July 30, 2009w police arrived at the Naramata residence of Anthony and Jacqueline Prowse. They found the Olalla couple in the garage and seized 560 marijuana plants and 49 pounds of cultivated marijuana. A total of $11,000 of cash was also seized. The Prowses are currently facing charges in relation to this incident and are in the middle of a trial. They are next appearing in court on Dec. 5.

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Christmas wishes headed a world away Legion hoping to spread some Christmas cheer to Canada’s troops overseas Simone Blais

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Dear soldiers: Thank you, and merry Christmas. Love, Canada. It doesn’t take much, but it can mean the world to those more than 9,000 kilometres from home. The Royal Canadian Legion in Summerland is inviting Okanagan residents to offer their season’s greetings to members of the Canadian Forces currently serving in Afghanistan. John Dorn, Branch No. 22 president, said the Legion has organized the project for a couple of years now, and received as many as 125 cards destined for soldiers last year. “I can only imagine that being in a foreign country, not being able to spend the day with your family and loved ones, it’s nice to get some sort of reminder from home. The fact that there’s members of the population that appreciate that you’re serving over there is probably quite meaningful to them,” he said. “I can’t imagine that they’d be getting too many presents over there.” The process is simple: Christmas cards addressed on the envelope “To any Canadian soldier” can be dropped off at

the Legion Hall at 14205 Rosedale Ave. in Summerland anytime before Tuesday, Dec. 6. The cards will be forwarded in bulk to the Armed Forces in Belleville, Ont., for delivery to Kabul. Dorn said the Legion wanted to simplify the process and provide a cost-free alternative for Canadians to support their troops. While Canada’s Morale Mail is designed to send care packages to speci¿c members and Department of National Defence employees for free, mail destined for any Canadian Forces member is not eligible for Canada Post’s free letter mail program. But the Legion’s program allows residents to save their stamps: postage is unnecessary, as the Legion will send all the Christmas cards in one package to the base in Ontario, before heading overseas. Personal notes in the cards are encouraged. People are welcome to thank soldiers for their service to Canada and those abroad or offer other words of encouragement, and residents are encouraged to sign their names. “We are told that the troops speci¿cally seem to like the ones hand-crafted by children,” Dorn said, adding that children are also welcome to get creative. “Basically anything that ¿ts in an envelope.” For information, call the Legion at 250-494-2301.

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SECRETARY/MANAGER Elke Bewick of the Summerland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion holds one of the Christmas cards being sent to members of the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan this year. Anyone wanting to send a card must drop it off at the Rosedale Avenue ofﬁce before Tuesday.

Robbery spree brings two-year jail sentence Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A cocaine-addicted man who snatched purses and money from three Penticton seniors said he heard voices in his head at the time of the incidents. Jordan Keller, 31, pled guilty to three counts of robbery and one attempted robbery in a spree that lasted four days in June. He was sentenced by Judge Gale Sinclair to two years less a day and the maximum of three years of probation on Monday at the Penticton provincial courthouse. “At the time I was hearing voices, the problem was I didn’t know which way to turn. I was having trouble keeping a level head,” said Keller, who appeared via video. Keller told police he committed the robberies because he was desperate for drugs and cigarettes. The 31-year-old was also diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic in his late 20s, and Keller’s defence lawyer argued that both of these

were factors in the robberies. Crown counsel asked for a ¿ve- to seven-year federal term to get Keller’s drug issues solved and mental health issues sorted out. “Thee offences do not appear to be motivated by a mental health situation, they were motivated by cocaine,” said Crown counsel Susan Greba. “All of these are red Àags for bad things down the road if these are not taken care of.” On June 12 at 6:30 p.m. an 88-year-old woman was approached in the 200 block of Main Street by Keller, who asked her for change. When she replied she had none, Keller knocked her to the ground and struggled with her until he eventually was able to Àee with her purse. Greba said the 88-year-old told RCMP that she held onto it as long as she could and “gave her all, but she was not strong enough.” The purse contained about $50 in cash and the woman received a scraped knee and wrist. Two days later, Keller followed a 64-yearold woman into the Bank of Nova Scotia around

10:30 p.m. attempting to grab her purse after she took $200 out of the ATM. Greba said the woman pleaded with Keller that it was the only money she had, but still he took the purse. On June 15 Keller shoved a 46-year-old woman to the ground around 8:30 a.m. However, the woman fell to the ground on top of her purse, leaving him empty-handed. It was during this incident where a witness, Keller’s aunt, was driving downtown and “heard a blood-curdling scream.” She spotted her nephew and called RCMP. Within the hour, Keller attacked a 44-year-old man outside the Money Mart who had $5,000 in an envelope. Greba said Keller attempted to grab the envelope, which ripped open in the tussle leaking money out onto the ground. The man fell to the ground yelling for help and an employee of the Penticton Western News, who was passing by, saw Keller stuf¿ng money into his pocket. He grabbed Keller and restrained him while other witnesses tracked down police. Defence lawyer James Pennington argued

that his client should serve a provincial term of two years less a day, the maximum three years of probation and be put on a Rogers Order which would require him to maintain his medication. Keller read an apology letter to the court on Monday, addressing the victims and stating he hopes they do not feel scared to go out anymore. He also offered to pay for the glasses that were broken in the Money Mart scufÀe and previously told RCMP where he stashed the purses. Judge Sinclair said, for lack of better words, “tie this man up and have him under supervision for the longest time” as he grappled with the idea of sending him to provincial or federal prison. Sinclair said if he goes the federal route it would be around a four-year range, while the provincial option offered Keller more time under supervision. “Recognizing the mental health issues and drug addiction, this is the best as he will be under supervision for ¿ve years. I want him under supervision getting help. I hope I am right on this,” said Sinclair.

City tees up repairs for golf course retaining walls Simone Blais Western News Staff

The city is linking up with the Penticton Golf and Country Club to repair timber retaining walls and portions of the municipal storm water system at a shared cost of $115,000. Mitch Moroziuk, Penticton’s operations manager, told council during the last regular meeting that the initial drive came from the golf club, which approached the city last fall about the deteriorating state of the timber retaining walls. Club management indicated the walls on the property were rotting and beginning to present a potential safety hazard for golfers. Staff began investigating in September of last year as to whose responsibility it was to maintain the walls. Moroziuk said that although the lease agreement handed the club maintenance ob-

ligations, there were also issues with the storm water system just within the walls. Moroziuk explained that there is a pond and watercourse system on golf club grounds that connects with the city’s storm water system. The ponds function as not only an attractive water feature for golfers, but has become a key storm management attenuation function for the city. Behind the failing retaining walls along the channel is a series of gates that control the levels of water, and those have to be replaced. “It only makes sense to do this as one contract,” he said. The staff report indicates existing walls should be left in place but rip-rap, or material used to armour shorelines or bridge abutments, be placed in front to eliminate their function. Weirs should also be address by a combination of rip-rap ¿ll and modi¿ed slide gate and conduit arrangement. The outfall culvert to the river channel needs to be replaced.

The following breakdown of the bill was proposed: the golf club would pay $42,000, the city would front $43,000 from capital contingency and $30,000 would come from the municipal traf¿c signals account. The best time of the year to conduct the work is winter, Moroziuk added, as it is easier to move equipment and vehicles on and off the site when the ground is frozen. To defer the project would mean taking additional precautions during the 2012 golf season and waiting until the next cold weather window to begin the work. “I understand that this has been a deteriorating situation. I’m pleased to see action taken earlier rather than later,” Coun. Judy Sentes said. Council unanimously approved the work, which the staff report also noted would require approvals from various ministries involved with riparian protection.

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Calls leave police hanging Penticton RCMP frustrated by growing number of 911 hang-ups Simone Blais

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Penticton’s pockets need to hang up the phone. Insp. Brad Haugli detailed for city council last week the Penticton RCMP’s third-quarter report of calls for service, which illustrates what types of crimes and where are occupying the time of investigators. But one of the biggest sources of frustration that has grown exponentially was the phenomenon of 911 hang-ups — also known as “pocket dialing.” There were 470 false emergency calls in the last quarter, Haugli said, adding that ¿gure is up 173 per cent from the same time last year. “We as police have to investigate those as thoroughly as we can each time,” he said. “They take up a signi¿cant amount of time. Fortunately they’re most often a false alarm.” The remainder of Haugli’s report did not include as drastic an increase with ¿gures, although the severity of some crimes gave investigators pause. Homicides are up this year, with two reported in 2011 to date — which is one more than in 2010. Between July 1 and Sept. 30, charges were sent to Crown counsel relating to 95 breaches

of court orders, 57 assaults, 24 thefts, 20 break and enters and 12 sex assaults. There was a 14 per cent decrease in breakand-enters, and reports of stolen vehicles are down 39 per cent from their 2008 high. Haugli said they were making strides in nabbing vehicles thieves as a result of the bait car program, which is also netting several proli¿c and repeat offenders. “This year we had the same offender steal a bait vehicle twice,” he told council. Next on the horizon, he said, would be the bait reel program to target metal theft given high commodity prices. “We now have the ability to plant copper reels,” he said, noting

they are out¿tted with GPS monitors that can be activated once stolen. The city and police signed an understanding in May regarding the three areas of importance that would be considered priority issues: communications and community relations, traf¿c safety as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Drug enforcement has been stepped up and yielded 77 drug offences. Twenty-one of those pertained to drug traf¿cking, including one ¿le that saw police pull $450,000 worth of illicit drugs off the streets. A total of 25 traf¿cking charges were forwarded to Crown prosecutors during the third quarter. Haugli explained that members are trying to assist residents who they

come into frequent contact with. One person who had 90 negative interactions with police in the downtown area was identi¿ed as struggling with alcohol addiction problems. Haugli said members found a treatment facility in Alberta willing to accommodate the individual. The individual has an opportunity to return to the community as a functioning and contributing member of society, he said, with the understanding that information has been compiled on the individual’s interactions with police to forward to court should the need arise. Mayor Dan Ashton praised Haugli for the report. “It’s been a great change since you arrived here.”

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EDITORIAL Municipal audits will offer valuable insight

remier Christy Clark’s announcement that a municipal auditor-general will be appointed is good news for taxpayers, and it could be helpful to municipalities as well, should they choose to adopt a conciliatory approach. When Clark suggested this new of¿ce, many mayors and councillors condemned it, stating that their expenditures were already audited. This is disingenuous. Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton welcomed the news, even volunteering the city to be the ¿rst to go under the ¿nancial microscope. The core service review undertaken by the city last year has already uncovered much of the spending that would be targeted by the provincial audit. While the exercise was painful, the bene¿ts it delivered made it well worth the effort. A year-end audit by an accounting ¿rm is far different from speci¿c performance audits of speci¿c programs. Year-end audits pronounce judgment on general ¿nancial management, and rarely single out speci¿c programs. On rare occasions, auditors will include a note about a speci¿c program that raises some questions, but it is not part of their job to follow up. A municipal auditor-general should be able to follow up on some of those types of “Àagged” issues, as well as issues that are raised by taxpayers. Some of these may revolve around speci¿c programs, particularly ones where accountability is less than transparent. Both provincial and federal auditors-general have performed many such valuable services, and the small amount it costs to run their of¿ces has been more than justi¿ed by the savings they have identi¿ed. It can be safely said that they are one of the very few branches of government with a mandate to try and save money for taxpayers. If municipalities accept the reports and advice from the new auditor-general, it could go a long way towards improving their ¿nancial management. It will also help them to be more accountable to taxpayers.

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Court system close to collapse One of the last exchanges in the B.C. legislature’s fall session was over the state of the court system. Drug dealers are walking free, NDP leader Adrian Dix reminded Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond in the ¿nal question period. Dix referred to a Prince George case this fall where a convicted cocaine dealer racked up more traf¿cking charges while he was on trial, and then was released because he couldn’t be tried in a timely fashion. The NDP was picking up on an unusually political speech last week by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman. Speaking to the annual B.C. judges’ conference in Las Vegas, Bauman warned that funding cuts have the B.C. court system “going over a cliff in slow motion.” The cuts are real. By next year, court service budgets are expected to be down 10 per cent since 2008, and staff down 15 per cent. The provincial court is down 17 judges from 2005. There aren’t enough clerks. And the federal government is about to push through new sentencing guidelines that

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B.C. Views will add more inmates to B.C.’s overÀowing prison system. Bond, the overworked B.C. Liberal minister doing double duty as attorney general, replied that some of the budget cuts are being reversed. More sheriffs have been trained, and 14 provincial court judges have been hired in the past two years. (Meanwhile, provincial judges are suing the de¿citladen government, demanding a six per cent raise.) Bond also pointed to longterm strategies being implemented to relieve the Àood of court cases. It’s this kind of systemic change that has the

most potential for long-term reform of our archaic system. Right now there are an estimated 2,000 cases in provincial court that are running long enough to risk being dismissed due to delays. It’s not a crime wave; a quarter of all cases in provincial and B.C. Supreme Court are family disputes over kids and property. The Family Law Act has been in the works for years, and it sailed through the legislature with NDP support. It encourages out-of-court settlements in family breakups, equalizes common-law rules with those for married couples and does away with the terms “custody” and “access” that suggest children are to be fought over as if they are property. Bond also pointed to B.C.’s harsh new administrative penalties for drinking and driving, which have kept most routine impaired cases out of court. Police have the authority to impound vehicles and impose heavy ¿nes on the spot, when drivers fail a roadside breath test or even blow in the “warn” range of 0.05 to 0.08 per cent. Bond points proudly to a 40 per cent decrease in alcohol-related

vehicle deaths in the ¿rst year. Of course this is being challenged as an infringement of the right to go to court and try various drunk-driving defences. A judge will soon decide if the hazards of impaired driving justify such an infringement. Justice Bauman acknowledges that courts have to clean up procedures too. Set aside the baseless conspiracy theories around the Dave Basi-Bobby Virk saga, and you have two small-time crooks whose lawyers were allowed to spin the case out for seven years in a tangle of evidence disclosure demands. As the legislature adjourned, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined previous mayors, from Conservative Party member Sam Sullivan to Mike Harcourt, in calling for marijuana to be legalized and regulated. Not on my watch, replied Prime Minister Stephen Harper. So instead, we’re getting de facto legalization of crack cocaine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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letters Occupy message has merit Now that the homeless, anarchists and kooks have taken over the “Occupy” movement and cities have begun to remove the encampments, I think it is an important time to reÀect on the “Occupy” message rather than their methods. I think the criticisms leveled at Wall Street by the protesters are completely valid and, if truth be told, these protesters don’t have a clue how bad it really is. I have worked in the investment business for 25 years and read a wide variety of intelligence reports about the ¿nancial industry. I am appalled at how brazen many in the high levels of the ¿nancial services industry have become. Not only are they “too big to fail”, they are also apparently “too big to jail”! I could site innumerable questionable practices and straight outright felons that I see reports of weekly by those in the ¿nancial world, let alone the ones who are getting away with things undetected. Over the last 20 years, the ¿nancial services lobby has spent more than oil, transportation, cigarettes, energy etc. combined. Is there any wonder why there are 61 members in the U.S. Congressional Financial Services Committee? What politician wouldn’t want to cozy up to that trough. In emerging countries many would call this corruption, but in Washington, it’s just the way things get done. I also notice that there are many commentators and highly respected analysts in the 1% group starting to become critical of the Goldman Sachs, CitiGroup cabal. Goldman Sachs were complicit in hiding vast amounts of Greek debt, which led to allowing Greece into the EU and created this mess we see today. Credit Default

Swaps (CDS) brought down AIG and nearly triggered a depression in 2008-9 that was avoided only because of a mammoth bailout of taxpayers money. These same CDS derivatives are creating turmoil in Europe and will probably lead to another bailout at some point. President Obama is also in for criticism as he has rolled over and let the ¿nancial services industry have their way. Former head of the Federal Reserve Paul Volker was calling a spade a spade and was turning the heat up on the corruption in Washington. He was quickly replaced by GE chief executive Jeffrey Immelt as head of the president’s outside panel of economic advisers. This even though GE, one of the largest companies in the world, paid no U.S. taxes in 2010. What kind of advice is Obama getting? How to get re-elected, perhaps. Did I support the camping out at the Vancouver Art Gallery? Not really, but I think their message is important. The fact that the media is controlled by a few super wealthy families and corporations in this country may have contributed to bias in reporting. All we see are protesters with various and sundry things attached to their faces and the drug overdoses hit the headlines. It would have terrorized the ¿nancial service industry if the public had supported the protesters and this might have forced them to become more responsible. The media made sure this wasn’t going to happen. As it is, the camps will be cleaned up, the protesters will go away and the U.S. ¿nancial services industry will continue to be “too big to jail”. Brian Hughes Penticton

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With civic elections now over, the Àoodgates of whining have opened for the haters of the process, the elected of¿cials, and even other voters. Admittedly, I had little to no interest in politics at any level until my eldest hit school. Understanding political rhetoric and policies proved to be overwhelming. I talked at length with people whom I felt were informed enough to explain the issues at all levels of government in plain English. As I believe that one can’t complain about politics without casting your own vote, I voted for the ¿rst time in 2008, my two children in tow. Did the people I voted for win? No. Did I whine about it? No. I just braced myself for what may come. The one thing that struck me is how unfair the public can be regarding the elected person’s ability to follow through on what was a ‘campaign promise’. When elected into of¿ce, the new of¿cial is given stacks of paperwork of legislature or bylaws that are just being passed on from the previous administration. There are miles of red tape to undo before the people can even get to a place where they can get their platforms into play. Put yourselves in their shoes. Pretend you’ve just been hired to run the city, province, nation — there’s got to be a bit of a learning curve allowed, and no one person passes any law of any kind alone. That’s the nature of democracy. Stop complaining about how this person didn’t do this, or you’re so sure they won’t follow through

on that (clairvoyant?) and hate the game, not the players. Karen Mulligan Penticton

Land deal raises concerns

I am appalled that the city sold the property on Eckhardt Avenue without the land being offered as a public sale offering ¿rst. I am not against the property value, nor the actual sale. I understand the process that occurred since being a “commercial only” realtor for 25 years. What really concerns me as well is that not one councillor nor any candidates for council spoke up against the process of this sale. Where is this transparency that Mayor Ashton is promoting himself as supporting? So many questions are being asked. Coun, John Vassilaki did not want the land sold, however, he indicated that we should get more for the land. What is it John? You should have raised this other concern of process of selling the land. I have a client that would have been interested in bidding for this property, as I am con¿dent that there are others that would have liked the opportunity to purchase as well through due process. Finn Larsen Penticton

Campaign well received

I am writing to thank all who have helped to make this yet another successful poppy campaign. Total income ¿gures are not yet available, but we hope to have matched last year’s total of $30,000, when we were able to help sick or disabled veterans and their families from the campaign. Our thanks are not only due to our own members who delivered

and collected trays to and from many stores and of¿ces in town (in some nasty windy weather), but to those who stood with trays in the malls, volunteers, Air Cadets, members of the Army Navy Air Force Association and others. And of course, to the businesses who gave us the space to place a tray. Thanks also to the volunteers who counted and bagged up all the income received. And lastly, we thank the media: local newspapers and radio for the excellent coverage to advertise the event. Elaine Potter, president Branch #40 Royal Canadian Legion

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Noise nuisance

There is an increasing unpopularity for noisy motorbikes just in my neighborhood alone. After night sets, Government Street seems to turn into a race track for the two-wheeled Noisters. If the mufÀer fell of my car it would still not be as noisy as a Harley, with the difference being that I would get a ticket. It looks like the police are afraid to approach those unshaven leatherclad old bikers. It is my understanding that this noise bylaw exists, but the police are afraid to enforce it. Nabbing senior citizens for seat-belt violations seems a lot more safe for our ¿nest. Thank God that fall has arrived and our streets are quiet once more. Robert Fisher Penticton

An abundance of outrage

How does a person react when every day they hear and see some new abomination that our federal government is perpetrating against its own people? Before I can write to Prime Minister Harper about an action I want to protest, another pops up until I become overwhelmed with issues I feel an urgent need to take action against. I know that long, rambling letters of protest are thrown aside as the work of a crank. Never have I seen so many outraged people. Rarely have I seen such arrogant and mean-spirited behaviour on the part of our government. One of the ¿rst things Harper did after the election was to begin to break the unions. This isn’t too surprising as he said he would do that. But, unions consist of working people who are trying their hardest to keep themselves together enough

directive from the ministry really shows is the lack of understanding of the day-to-day reality in schools. For those readers without children in the public school system, I would like to say this: the system is underfunded. Parents in our school are raising money for everything from the basics such as library books and classroom supplies to the essentials of a 21st century society that includes multimedia projectors in each classroom. Our beautiful playground that was installed this year may have been partially paid for by government grants, but the remainder of the cost was raised from PAC-based fundraisers that included cookie sales, chocolate sales, fun fairs, Àowers and magazines sales. All the items were sold by parents to other parents and their family members as well as members of our community. Yet, it appears to me that the Ministry of Education believes that my school has enough extra paper, printer ink and time, never mind the clerical support, to enact ridiculous measures such as blank report cards. We received these blank report cards on Nov. 25. We can send a message to Minister of Education George Abbott, letting him know how we feel about wasting our school’s time and money, by sending that blank report card to Mr. Abbott. As mail to the Legislature is free of charge, it will not cost you to mail it to Mr. Abbott at: Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC, V8V 1X4. Alternatively, you can fax it to his of¿ce at 250 387-3200, or email him a scanned copy of the blank report card to george.abbott.mla@leg.bc.ca. Christy Tiessen, president Giant’s Head Elementary School PAC

to maintain a household. So who are they breaking? Families. The Harper government forced the postal workers back to work with less pay than Canada Post offered them. That is unprecedented and shows clearly which side he supports. Then, when the Air Canada employees attempted to strike, the Harper government struck ¿rst and forced them back to work. Air Canada, in spite of its name, is privately owned and the government interfered before any negotiations had begun. We all knew this government was going to gut the gun controls. But when I heard that all the data that was collected after spending all that money was going to be destroyed I was Àabbergasted. Why would they do that? When the Tories were in opposition I heard every day practically how their party members disrupted committee meetings, even having a handbook on how to do it. Since they won a majority (with only 40 per cent of the vote) this behaviour has become much worse. Why? They are going to get their way anyway. There are many big bills on the table now, and at every turn this government is using closure to shut down dialogue. This is not democracy. We see in the news right now that one of our Canadian communities in the north has had to declare a state of emergency. The weather is getting cold and some of them will not survive it. They live on rich land. The Lubicon in Alberta’s north are another example. Shouldn’t we be responding as if it were a disaster in any other country? I have lived long enough to see our country slowly eroding and it is speeding up under this government. Being an economist, it seems that Harper cannot even see the plight of many Canadians. If it doesn’t ¿t

into the budget it isn’t there. Everything comes down to money now. The economy is this government’s mantra. It’s time for Mr. Harper to take off his blinkers and look around his own country instead of Àying all over the globe making trade deals that may or may not have our best interests in mind — and we have proof that mostly they don’t. I think the only way to protest to Mr. Harper is to bombard his email every day with one-liners: I protest the dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board; I protest the pipeline going through our Rocky Mountains and down our dangerous coast in big tankers; I protest… That’s the only alternative I can see to avoid biting my nails off. Gnats of the world unite. Donna Stocker Cawston

Idle thoughts

While we are pumping millions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere waiting to navigate our way through the new Westside Interchange, we have ample time to entertain a few basic questions: Why is the Ledcor contract to build this interchange with the Westbank First Nations (WFN) and not the B.C. government? The WFN supplied the land the interchange is sitting on, but who owns it: the B.C. government or the WFN? Does the B.C. government have title or is the interchange sitting on a 99-year lease? And who did the government give $41 million as payment for the interchange? The Ledcor contract was only $12.9 million — who received the rest, and for what? Gordon Campbell could answer all those questions, but where is he? Andy Thomsen Summerland

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Café granted artistic licence Simone Blais Western News Staff

One Penticton café will be singing a happy tune, if only perhaps for the next year. At the last meeting, Penticton council approved a temporary change to Fibonacci Roastery and Café’s application to amend its food primary licence to allow patron participation in entertainment, such as karaoke and open mic nights. According to a staff report, owner Trisha Paseka applied for a temporary change at 219 Main St. to foster amateur arts in the community with an additional venue offering live entertainment free of charge. While four letters were written in support of Fibonacci’s application, the proposed change did not go unopposed in the community. Neighbouring resident Donna Jacobson offered her delegation on Nov. 21 and explained to council the changes are like placing a bar on that end of town. “Of concern is the large mess of cigarette butts and garbage which are all over the sidewalk

from the patrons who hang around outside so they can smoke,” she wrote in a letter. “Since the doors are open, the noise is quite substantial and quite disruptive to residents.” Darren Hunter, an employee at Fibonacci’s since June, said they were very mindful of the 11 p.m. cutoff in the city’s noise bylaw. “There was never a problem. We were always closed on time,” he said. Hunter said he has personally cleared the sidewalk of litter or butts outside the café, which was no worse than any other business on Main. Staff have also tried to be receptive to any concerns of neighbours. “We’ve always accommodated the businesses next door,” he said, adding they rescheduled previous open mic nights to allow the neighbouring bookstore to enjoy author readings without background music. Coun. Mike Pearce said he would support the temporary licence amendment as the move might expand offerings in the commercial core. “We’re talking about

DISNEY - Owner earns recognition Tietzen recently received the Wayne C. Dunn Spirit of Service Award from the Sunshine Foundation, however, he was quick to direct the praise to the volunteers, restaurant employees (past and present) and management. “We have given people at a young age the opportunity to learn what giving back is all about,” said the owner. “Our staff, along with the people who patiently wait in line on Dreamlift Day, are helping people they don’t even know.” People like Serenity, who is excitedly awaiting that one more sleep Monday night.

the downtown area here. It’s going to get a little bit busier,” he said. Coun. Garry Litke agreed. “We’ve heard over and over again that we need to do more for the downtown core,” he said. One councillor mused on some of the staff’s ¿ndings on the application. Judy Sentes said it gave her pause when she read liquor inspector Randy Brown’s note that Fibonacci’s had been served a four-day suspension

for contraventions, and Fire Chief Wayne Williams’ report that the department would like to review the rear exit arrangement as it passes through the kitchen and is “always blocked or obstructed.” “I certainly support the concept, but I am concerned when I read the establishment has just been served a liquor suspension,” she said. Mayor Dan Ashton acknowledged Sentes’ concerns, but added that an applicant given a

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permitted in the zoning bylaw. The carriage house is also suggested to be for the side yard rather than the rear as required under zoning. “Both of these regulations are in place to ensure that the carriage house is recognized as a subordinate structure on the property and not a second principal dwelling. In this case, there will be no question that the new house will be the principal residence,” the report states. While the building is larger than set out in the bylaw, the subject property is bigger as well. At 3,605 square metres, the site is seven times larger than the minimum area of 500 square metres. But neighbour Roderick Anderson said that the drawings submitted to the city were not representative of what’s on site, which currently allows for “air drainage,” or the Àow of cold air moving downhill to make the slope less prone to winter frost. As a viticulturalist, Anderson said he and his wife purchased their property in 2006 explicitly to grow vines that enjoy good air Àow. Building a carriage house nearby, he said, would create a “frost pocket” that would dam cold air which would cause vine loss on his land. Mayor Dan Ashton said he thought the conifers existing on site would be stopping the airÀow if nothing else, but Anderson said buildings are more of a concern as frost can go around trees but houses create a “dam” of air. “I have a right to farm in B.C. I’m going to lose thousands of vines. I’d like to know who would like to pay for that,” he said, before storming out of council chambers. Owner Bill Laven took to the podium to explain the house will feature south-facing solar panels, and the reÀection from those would mitigate any frost concerns if not help increase vine yield. Coun. Mike Pearce asked Laven whether the applicant would assume liability should crop loss occur, so “we don’t get caught up in your neighbourly situation,” he said. After Laven concurred, Pearce moved to accept the staff recommendation with one proviso: the applicant sign an agreement indemnifying the city from liability if frost damage were to occur. Coun. Garry Litke expressed concern about the proviso, saying he wasn’t convinced about the potential for litigation or the city’s liability regarding potential crop loss. “It’s either them or us, councillor,” Mayor Dan Ashton said. “If there’s an issue with liability, then we shouldn’t be approving it,” Litke responded. “We have protections and insurance. I don’t think we should put one individual out on the line to dry.” Pearce’s motion failed after Litke, Judy Sentes and Andrew Jakubeit voted against it. Sentes moved the staff recommendation to issue the development variance permit, and that passed unanimously.

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When you start talking about blues-rock guitarists, there are some names that are bound to come up. Stevie Ray Vaughn. Eric Clapton. Robert Cray. Buddy Guy. But there is one name that overshadows them all, the veritable king of the blues. For more than six decades, Riley B. King — better known as B.B. King — has had an incalculable inÀuence on music around the world. And on May 12, you have a chance to hear this legend in person at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Over the years, King has borrowed from Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker and others. In turn, he has inÀuenced thousands, including the likes of Jeff Beck and George Harrison. King mixed traditional blues, jazz, swing, mainstream pop and jump into a unique sound, matching what has been called one of the music world’s most identi¿able playing styles.

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Each year, the Okanagan Arts Awards celebrates the arts, artists and supporters. And each year, the bronze trophy for this award is a unique creation from a local sculptor. This year, Terry Shewchuk of Kamloops won the competition. His sculpture will be cast in bronze

to become the new trophy, which will be handed out to award winners at the celebration honouring all the nominees on Feb. 25, 2012. According to organizers, these awards underline the importance of the arts to the people and communities of the Okanagan as well as recognizing outstanding achievement by groups and individuals in the arts.

Anyone can nominate someone they believe to be deserving in any of the award categories: theatre, dance, literary arts, visual arts, design, media arts, arts educator and supporter of the arts. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 9, 2012. Nomination packages are available online through the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan’s website at www.artsco.ca.

PROSPERA GIVES Prospera Credit Union kicked off their employee fundraising campaign to support lasting change for vulnerable children, adults and seniors in the South Okanagan Similkameen. Prospera will match employee donations in the 2011 campaign. The staff from Prospera Credit Union with Kerri Foster from Hand-in-Hand Infant Toddler Centre, a United Way Community Partner.

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Frederick were asked by the board to provide a written resignation in November when it was found that they were part of the Penticton Business Development Group that successfully bid on the tourism contract from the City of Penticton — a contract the chamber held prior. According to the chamber meeting minutes, both Poole and Frederick had been recused from board meetings since Aug. 31, when Cox conducted an individual poll of each board member as to whether they had any interest or involvement in a potentially competing bid. Another change as a result of the bylaws is the date of the annual general meeting during which time the elections are conducted. It was found in the board of trade act that elections should be conducted in the ¿rst quarter of the year. Somewhere along the line the chamber had changed their elections to the end of November. This means Cox’s presidency will extend into the new year to comply with the new bylaws. Cox said the original Penticton board of trade was formed in 1907

and operated under a set of bylaws until 1956 when changes were made. “Since then the bylaws have been amended numerous times. What we discovered, when looking at the process of bylaws this year, is none of the amendments made over the years had been actually sanctioned or rati¿ed by the federal ministry that oversees the governance of chambers of commerce. Even the most recent bylaw change in 2006 under Judy Poole’s presidency was never rati¿ed,” said Cox. The chamber will now operate under the new bylaws, which have been sent to the ministry to be signed off on. Cox said they chamber will set a date soon for the next elections. “I think it’s good to revisit your covenants regularly to make sure you are doing things right, and I think it speaks well of this chamber board that it took governance seriously this year. I am proud of all the work done by the board members to come up with a document that was done right,” said Cox.

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IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-4943002. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has a management committee meeting upstairs at 7:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has a general meeting for all members every second Wednesday at the hall on 1197 Main St. UNITED PENTICTON CHURCH has liturgical dance sessions the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 250492-2684 to register. No fee. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has string orchestra under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Leir House. Open to intermediate and advanced string players ages 16 and up. New members welcome. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick

St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. on 1498 Government St. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon on 361 Ade Ave. 890 WING OF the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada will be having a roast beef dinner at 126 Dakota Ave. For tickets phone Verna at 250-492-5369.

THURSDAY December 1

DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-7708093. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m., bingo and crafters meet at 1

p.m. and table tennis at 7 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. S OUTH O KANAGAN I MMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Joseph’s Famous Pizza from 4 to 7 p.m. Music trivia by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. Prizes. Members and guests welcome to hall on 1197 Main St. ANAVETS HAS POOL at 7 p.m. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts and pool. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. FOR GRANDMOTHERS AFRICA presents Dr. Miriam Grant, dean of graduate studies at UBCO, will discuss HIV

and AIDS and urban food security in Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as many other social and economic aspects of the pandemic at the Penticton campus in the lecture theatre at 7 p.m. OCCUPY POLITICS: BRINGING the passion of peoplepowered movements into the political realm is an evening of music, discussion and fine food with guest speakers MLAs Claire Trevena (North Island) and Nicholas Simons (Powell RiverSunshine Coast). Musical guests Karen Skoronski and Gillian Russell. Event taking palce at the Dream Café on 67 Front St. Dinner is at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $60 for adults, $30 for students. A portion of the ticket is tax deductible. For advance reservations, e-mail pentictonndptreasurer@gmail.com or 250-493-4341(Penticton) or 250-404-3225 (Summerland).

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Christmas 300 family nativity sets from around the world on display until Dec. 4 at 2946 South Main St. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. from 2 to 7 p.m. Free admission. All welcome. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Roland at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. A WONDERFUL LIGHT display with the sights and sounds of Christmas will take place every night until Dec. 24 featuring the Christmas story at the Valley Congregational Church, 30850 Black Sage Rd. in Oliver. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Friday night dances with Buzz Byer starting at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m.

ANA VETS HAS DJ music. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for ballroom and LatinAmerican dancing. Instruction is provided on certain Fridays. For more information contact Brian at 250-492-7036 or visit www.funtimers. bravehost.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS HAS a big book meeting and 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. in Penticton. Naramata group is at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon on 361 Ade Ave. GRIEF SUPPORT VIDEO series focuses on helping children grieve and is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Penticton Art Gallery. No fee, but preregistration is suggested. Call Andrea at 250-4929071, ext. 2203.

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JOSH REGIER, wrestling in the heavyweight division for the Okanagan-Similkameen Wrestling Club, struggles to pin his opponent to the mat during a weekend tournament at Maggie last weekend. Regier went on to win the bout.

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Wrestling club throws down good results Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

As new as the Okanagan Similkameen Wrestling Club is, it attracted 127 wrestlers for its home meet at Princess Margaret Secondary School over the weekend. After its inaugural year, the OSWC is looking to build and the tournament was a good starting point. It’s wrestlers won three gold (Josh Regier, Landon Wigley, and Jared Lowenstein), three silver (Grayson Eneas, Mason Poon and Braden Marriot-Holm) and one bronze medal (Leo Kruger). The results made OSWC manager Robert Kroeker pleased. “The club performed exceptionally well,” he said, as they placed fourth behind Kamloop’s Norkam School, Westside and Salmon Arm. Wigley felt the tournament was good but he wasn’t put in a challenging weight class. Usually competing in the 63-kg group, Wig-

ley faced 60-kg wrestlers. While the weight wasn’t much of a factor, he said his challengers were. “Some of them were pretty good, but most of them were new wrestlers,” he said. “I feel I wrestled pretty well. It could have been better, but I had strep throat. I felt my conditioning wasn’t the greatest.” Wigley’s goal was to wrestle his best. He accomplished that despite his health. The goal entering the tournament was to get their wrestlers involved and gain experience. Winning wasn’t a focus as much as each athlete getting a feel for the sport. The OSWC is also looking to put wrestlers in the provincial championship and last weekend’s results help. “Right now we are in a building phase,” said Kroeker, as the club trains twice a week. “The kids are having fun. They are having some success. It’s a beginning tournament.” The next tournament that OSWC will participate in is the War on the Floor in Burnaby

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Travis Nelson led Penticton White Kennedy’s offensive attack with four goals and added one helper in a 13-2 win over Summerland. Tyson Klingspon collected a hat trick and added two helpers. Michael Crawford scored two goals, while Felix Bernier, Quinn Harris, Jeff Barber and Michael Kelly each had one. The Vees also doubled up Kamloops 6-3. Crawford and Nelson scored twice, while Harris and Kelly

Dec. 7 to 9. Also competing was the Penticton Wrestling Club. They earned strong results from Devin DiGiglio who placed second in the 43-kg category. Justin Thornton placed second at 60 kg, Egzon Emini placed second at 84 kg, Nico Carboni was fourth at 84 kg and Phong Chi Lee was sixth at 84 kg. Coach Tony Ramsay said for most of his wrestlers, this was their first tournament. “For our beginner wrestlers it was a good way to get the butterflies out of their systems,” he said. “Tournaments such as this are a good way of showing the athletes where they stand in terms of their technique.” Ramsay also added that, when discussing techniques in practice, and the importance of it, the information sinks in better during an actual match. Ramsay said the size of the tournament was great and provided a solid chance for his wrestlers to get some competition.

each scored a goal. The Ironman Canada midget Vees continued their winning ways with two more victories. The Vees prevailed with a 6-1 win over the Vernon Vipers. Scoring for the Vees were Eric Buckley with two and Joel Marte, Morgan Parker and Liam Neary adding singles. Lawrence Langan was in goal. On Sunday, the Vees played the Okanagan Hockey Academy and won 6-0. Buckley scored two with singles from Marte, Rory Neary, Tyler Ehlers and Liam Hutcheson. Bryson McKinnon earned the shutout. They are now 7-0-1. Their next action is Saturday at Memorial Arena with puck drop at 1:15 p.m.

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Two-goal efforts by Kyle Fraser, Dan Fraser and Brent Mosses helped push the Bar One Argo Bisons past the EcoDry Ice Dogs 8-6. Leading the way offensively for the Ice Dogs was Mike Funk and Darren Leadbeater with two goals each on Nov. 28.

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petition was good, it also gave him the chance to spend time with his competitors. It’s the second time that Wright has won a gold medal. His goal is to qualify for the national championship to be held in Richmond. Wright is eager to see what the competition is like as he expects everyone to be strong. “I was glad to see the competition there (provincials),” he said. Taneda said Wright upset a competitor who was favoured to do well in the championship. “He is quite a good athlete,” said Taneda of Wright. “It was more like we expected that from him but others didn’t know who he is, which was to his advantage.” Other winners were Michela Russo who earned a gold in kata and bronze in kumite. Mike Michaud earned a gold in

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kata and silver in kumite. Brett Michaud won bronze in kumite. Claire Boothe and Katie Becker both earned gold medals in their kumite events. Coulson Boothe earned two silver in the 18 to 20-year-old black belt division and men’s kumite under 65-kilogram

weight division. Jackson Tribe won silver and Taylor Hunter bronze in their kumite events. Anne Ross earned a bronze in kata. Simonka Slizek won her first fight and her brother Jacob won two of his matches before being knocked out of the draw. Koen Buckingham made a strong showing in his kumite division as well. “I was really happy with the way our group did,” said Taneda. The provincial championship attracted over 550 competitors. Tribe, Russo, Boothe and Coulson Boothe have earned an opportunity to compete at the B.C. Team selection tournament in January 2012. Top competitors from the elite divisions will fight for a spot to represent B.C. at the Nationals Black Belt Championships in March.

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part of everything.” With Johnston back in the lineup, Vees coachGM Fred Harbinson now has a full lineup to work with. While the Vees have gone 20-3-0-2 without Johnston, Harbinson now has the luxury of seeing what his team can do. Considering the damage the Vees have done without Johnston, it’s scary to think what his presence will add. Reilly, who is enjoying a 17-game point streak (18 goals, 15 assists), said his stall buddy changes the look of the Vees with his grittiness and work ethic. “He’s really good vocally in the locker room,” said Reilly. “He was speaking up, getting us going, keeping us calm. I definitely think he’s a huge addition for our team.” As for the Vees’ play, Reilly said this group still

has more room to grow and that excites him. “We’re playing great hockey right now but I definitely think we can take it to a whole other level,” he said. A reason for their turn in play came when the Vernon Vipers, who the Vees play today, whipped them 7-1 in Vernon. “They absolutely embarrassed us and I honestly think that was the best thing that happened to us,” said Reilly. “Since then I think our team’s mentality has changed.” Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor for the Penticton Western News. He is also on Twitter @ pentictonsports. Editors note: Check the online version of this column for scores and player highlights from the BCHLs 50th anniversary weekend.

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Nov. 26 was marked on the calendars of the Penticton Vees. That day represented the return of captain Logan Johnston against the Chilliwack Chiefs, and there was lots of excitement within the team. “I was missing my locker buddy for 25 games,” said Connor Reilly. “We were so excited for him.” And so was the captain, who didn’t disappoint as he scored twice and added a helper as the Vees whipped the Chiefs 9-0 on home ice. “I was a little shaky for the first period, but as the game went on I got pretty comfortable,” said Johnston, who was named the game’s first star. His assist was impressive to set up Mario Lucia. After working the puck along the boards with Ryan Reilly, Johnston won a puck battle along the boards to bring it around the net. At the last second, he spotted Lucia and thread the needle through the crease. “He’s got some good hands,” said Johnston of Emanuel Sequeira A Man Advantage Lucia. The play reminded me a bit of the work he made a nice pass over to did along the boards with Johnston, giving the Vees assistant coach Michael a 6-0 lead going into the Hengen just days before third. Johnston also scored the Saturday game. Re- the final goal. It was a memorable peatedly, Hengen fed him the puck and Johnston performance during the completed skating drills 50th anniversary of the behind the net then made BCHL for the hometown his way to the front and product, who received a fired shots on goal. While warm applause. It wasn’t just Vees fans not identical, working on that paid dividends during who enjoyed Johnston’s return. The captain was his debut. With a minute remain- pleased with his perforing in the second period, mance. While Johnston Johnston scored the Vees’ didn’t introduce his fists fifth goal from being in the to anyone’s face, he did right spot at the right time. become a slight pest. “I was saying stuff, Johnston started the play on his own goal finding but no one was talking,” Ryan Reilly, who spotted smiled Johnston. “I was Curtis Loik slightly trail- just being mouthy. I was ing the play. Loik then excited so I wanted to be

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WITH DEFENCEMAN Nick Buchanan covering, Vees goalie Michael Garteig dives to block the corner as the Chilliwack Chief’s Derek Huisman tries to poke a shot by him. Garteig earned his ﬁrst shutout as a Vee during a 9-0 win on Saturday in front of a crowd of 1,726. On Wednesday, the Vees will look to extend their nine-game winning streak against the Vernon Vipers at the SOEC. The Vees are 11-0-0-1 on home ice.

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New playgrounds for two of Penticton’s middle schools are on the way, and may be in place before the end of the next school year. In September, the province announced a new $8 million capital program aimed at building, upgrading or replacing playgrounds at schools throughout the province. The $8 million will be disbursed over the course of two years, with the ¿rst round of funding directed to schools without any playground. McNicoll Park and Skaha Lake middle schools were both listed as recipients of $50,000 grants, the only schools

in the district that did not have any form of playground, according to Doug Gorcak, director of facilities for the school district. At their November board meeting, the Okanagan Skaha School District approved a capital projects bylaw for $100,000, allowing planning for the playground projects to move ahead. “Because we didn’t know actually when the funding was going to come out, we started some preliminary discussions with both schools as to what type of product they would like and when they would like to go forward,” said Gorcak. That process included topics like placement so the playground can be

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Food collected at each clinic will go to that community’s local food bank. In Penticton, food collected will be donated to the Salvation Army Community Food Bank. Blood is not only needed for trauma victims over the holiday season, but for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments, cardiac surgeries and organ transplants — procedures that all routinely take place around the Christmas holidays.

There are still donation appointments available at Penticton blood donor clinics. Donors can book appointments to give blood in one of two ways: by calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or by booking online at blood.ca. Upcoming clinics at the Penticton Seniors Centre (2965 South Main St.) include: Dec. 7 from 1 to 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, from noon to 5:30 p.m.; and Dec. 9, from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

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Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

CLASS ONE DRIVERS NEEDED! Sutco Contracting Ltd. a leader in the transportation industry requires experienced drivers to add to our professional fleet. Satellite dispatched, E-logs, Direct-Deposit, Extended Benefits. We currently have positions available in both our Dedicated Chip Fleet, and our Canada Only Super B fleet. If you have verifiable experience, please contact Wendy to discuss available options. wendy@sutco.ca, 1-888-257-2612 Ext 223 Fax: 250-357-2009 Or apply online: www.sutco.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equip. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866399-3853

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

DRIVER. Company expanding. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year ﬂat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179.

SUPER B DRIVER Req. for regional hauls within BC. Must have exp. Top Commissions Paid. Home Weekends, once during the week & Holidays! Fax resume: 604.856.9042 or e-mail: banntran@shaw.ca

Education/Trade Schools

THE

Education/Trade Schools

GIFT

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca 1800-961-6616. GET YOUR Foot in the garage door. General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

OF EDUCATION

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Education/Trade Schools

ITA Foundation ITA HEO Theory Multi Equipment Training (Apprenticeship hours logged) Certiﬁcates included are: • Ground Disturbance Level 2 • WHMIS • Trafﬁc Control • First Aid Reserve your seat today by calling Taylor Pro Training Ltd at 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY? EARN YOUR DIPLOMA IN 1 YEAR!

Work with adults/youth in community agencies and private practice.

Childcare Available

Pam’s Family Daycare licensed, spaces 1yr & up. CCRR member. 250-492-0113

Employment

Employment Education/Trade Schools

Accelerated skill training - the practical alternative to a 4 year degree. Congratulations Chelsea Stowers Graduate 2008

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GO TO Your Next Job Interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. Heavy Equipment Certificate. Intense shop experience. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LOOKING FOR A Powerful Career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class in only 1 year. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. PHARMACY TECH Trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies and Hospitals need certified techs & assistants. No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available. 1-888-778-0461. POST RN Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta; 1-888-5394772. www.gprc.ab.ca. SKILLED WORKERS Always in demand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. SNOWMOBILES IN Winter, Watercraft in summer, ATV’s in Between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

THE ECONOMY Is heating up! Welders Millwrights/Machinists will be in high demand. Be prepared. 16 week pre-employment programs at GPRC. January classes. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. THE ONE - The Only - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ Excitement! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

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CARETAKER wanted for East Kelowna Hall. For more info call 250-860-2746 or email eastkelownahall@gmail.com. CONTROLLER Kelowna Pacific Railway has an immediate opening for a Controller to work out of its Vernon, B.C. office. The job requirements for this position are: a professional accounting designation, working knowledge of ACCPAC, experience with A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, HST returns, intercompany transactions, etc., knowledge of GAAP for public companies (preferred), advanced MS Word and Excel skills, and the ability to learn railway specific software and processes. Candidates who meet the above criteria can send their cover letter and resume along with salary expectations to info@khawk.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca Mechanic need for taxi company. Bring resume in to 2319 Government.Salary dependent on experience. 250-486-1995 Saigon On Main looking for an experienced part time server, drop off resume in person 314 Main St. Wellness Co req’s consultants (benefits/training)FreeInfoPak. www.provensolutionsonline.com

Help Wanted

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP BDO Canada Limited, Trustee in Bankruptcy 200, 1628 Dickson Ave., Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9X1

Trades, Technical

Get Trained for a Proﬁtable, Long-Term Career... in one of the Fastest-Growing Industries:

CONSTRUCTION

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

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Penticton & District Community Resources Society’s After School Program requires a permanent full-time Program Supervisor. The selected applicant will be responsible for supervising and implementing developmentally appropriate programs that meet the observed needs of the children. Applicants should have experience in a supervisory role, exhibit leadership qualiﬁcations, are capable of administration duties and have previous child care experience. Closing Date: December 2, 2011 @ 4:30, please go to www.pdcrs.com for application details READY TO Work and play in a four season recreational paradise? Parts and service advisor required immediately at Jacobson Ford - Revelstoke, BC. Successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have Ford experience, be eager to advance within the company and want to work in a young and growing market. This is the best opportunity you’ll ever have to work in a great multi Presidents Award Winning dealership. Interested? - Email your resume right now! To: mike@jacobsonford.com SEASONAL LABOURER POSITIONS Coral Beach farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately February 2nd. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $9.50/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email jobs@coralbeach.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Financial Services

Feed & Hay

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800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Wheat Straw bales 3x3x8 700 lb $40/bale 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. Straw for sale, 3x4x8 ft bales, excellent feed straw, covered stacks, call (360)305-1817

Heavy Duty Machinery

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Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD?

Trades, Technical Experienced Service/small projects Electrician. Must have experience in service and maintenance work. Must be extremely organized, a team player and very motivated. Great pay, medical/dental plan and service vehicle offered. This is a permanent full time position and would start immediately. Eckert Electric Ltd, Penticton B.C. Resumes to admin@eckertelectric.com WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca.

Services

Esthetics Services **By popular demand, Wanda’s Esthetics offers this fall/winter $90 special-3hours of esthetic services. Call for your choice at 250-770-1628.

Financial Services

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Cleaning Services Home & Ofﬁce Cleaning, Reliable, conscientious, att. to detail, 20ys exp. & Excellent Ref. Call Lisa 250-486-1566 TH Cleaning Services, for all your cleaning needs, licensed, reasonable rates, call Tina today for a free estimate, (778)476-5024, cell 250-4863589

Countertops CALL MIKE’S ELITE Countertops- All Countertops - Granite, Caesar Stone, Sile Stone, Han Stone, Marble and all natural stone products. Hundreds of colours to choose from. We offer a special every month, call Mike to ﬁnd out this month’s deal! Please call (250)575-8543, 2392 Dominion Road. REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.

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Home Improvements BELCAN Painting & Renos

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Vernon Dodge, a busy automotive dealership in Vernon, B.C. requires an experienced Service Technician with the following qualities: Motivated Journeyman Technician, Dodge/Chrysler experience is an asset, a proven track record in a flat rate shop. Vernon Dodge provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package to the right individual. Contact Ron Russell, Service Manager ron@vernondodge.com or 250-503-3310 WATER Damage Restoration Technician-IICRC certification or some experience preferred. Must be bondable & Class 5 drivers license. Wages negotiable. Resumes faxed only to 250-487-1274.

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.

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Accepting applications for a 19week Construction Trades Training Program. Get hands-on experience in various trades followed by practical on-site training. Program will be offered In Penticton. For applications & additional information, call Penticton:

2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600.

250-486-7330

2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200

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Pets & Livestock

Income Opportunity

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Sporting Goods

Services

Sporting Goods

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES

2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels)

Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

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

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, rooﬁng, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve 250-490-9762, 250488-0407 HANDS ON HANDYMAN SERVICES, we do just about everything, reno’s, basement suites, kitchens, bathrooms decks, painting, tile work, etc. 250-493-2525, 250-809-1730 Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ﬁnishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

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

Painting & Decorating Langevin Professional Painting. Chrismas special 25%off. Call 250-460-3239. PROFESSIONAL Wallpaper Installation & Painting Services: Vic @ 778-476-4817 “Vic Smith, did a professional job. Very clean, orderly & pleasant to deal with. I deﬁnitely recommend him to others.” Farhad.

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

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

Pets Trinity Shepherds Malamute/ Shepherd cross, puppies, avail now, Vet checked all shots $250.ea 250-547-9763

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances EXTREMELY LOW PRICES on popular BRAND NAMES because of slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. Washer/Dryer set starting at $399 Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50” $499 we do all of our repairs

CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS #104 2100 Dartmouth Rd, Pent, 250-490-0554 1-877390-0554

Why buy retail? When you can buy BELOW WHOLESALE

Firearms SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

Remington, Ruger, Winchester, Browning, Tikka, CZ, SKS, Sako, Glock, S&W, Baikal, Marlin, Mossberg, Norinco, Beretta, Perazzi, Merkel, Blaser, FN, Husqvarna, Sig-Sauer, Savage, Stevens, all at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths. The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Road Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Firewood/Fuel dry ﬁr, larch, tamarack, cedar, pine, starts at $250/cord, 1/2 cord avail., truck loads $50, any amount, free kindling, seniors disc., free delivery to Penticton & some areas, (250)490-8325, 250-253-3524 Firewood, full cords pine split & delivered $200,ﬁr $275 cord, 1/2cord $100, 1/4cord $50, 250-493-2687, 250-770-0827

Furniture

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE We buy and sell quality furniture Showroom Open 10-5

778-476-5919

256 Westminster Ave. W. www.pentictonbargainstore.com

3 seat sofa, micro-suede light beige, excellent condition, $200 obo, (250)493-0214 OAK SET: two-pedestal table, 5 chairs, $200 for fast sale, (250)492-5046

Garage Sales Christmas Extravaganza, handmade gifts, baking, breads, something for everyone, Dec.4, 8am-1pm, Penticton Leisure Center, 463 Winnipeg, tables available, call 250498-0045

Heavy Duty Machinery 6 Yard Sander $1200, Christy Carriage for yarding $1000, (250) 545-4653 or 308-0977

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

Medical Supplies SHOPRIDER Scooters & Powerchairs. New & Used, Stairlifts, Vertical Platform lifts, Platform Stairlifts. Kelowna: 250-764-7757, Vernon: 250542-3745, Toll free: 1-888-5423745 www.okmobility.ca

Misc. for Sale BIG BUILDING Sale... “Clearance sale you don’t want to miss!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask About free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. Samsung 50” Plasma TV, model 550, 1080P, 2HDMI in, PIP, digital networking, SRS, True surround, $475, Onkyo AV receiver, TX-SR875, 7.1 channel, 140 W, powered zone 2 capability, THX surround EX, Ultra certiﬁed, 4-HDMI inputs, 1 output, $325, (250)493-6893, 250-809-8808

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)

I want to buy enough coins to set up at coin shows. Todd 250-864-3521 Private.

Musical Instruments Amp $49, Classical guitars $59.98, electrics $99, bass guitars $159. Skaha Sound, phone 250-492-4710. Clearance prices on select guitars, amps, drums, PA’s, lighting, electronics and effects, etc., Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. East, Penticton, (250)492-4710 Guitars, ampliﬁers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710 X-MAS Sale starts now! Marshall // Peavey // Behringer // Takamine // now in stock, guitars from $69.99, guitar amps from $49.99, guitars stans $8.99, drum sets, $369.99, music access., DJ lighting & PA systems, game systems, DVD’s, now hiring, drop off resume, Pawn Traders and Music Sales, 71 Nanaimo Ave. E, (250)490-3040

Sporting Goods Eurosport Inversion table, excellent cond., paid $349, asking $150, (250)494-9800 Tone in ten, whole body vibrating machines, new in the box, blow out sale, reg. $1500, sell for $400, (250)801-9985 Debbie or 250-488-3592 Ken Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Stereo / DVD / TV DENON AVr-3803 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver with 115 watts x 8 channels: $110.00 DENON DVD 2900, DVD/SACD/CD/DVD AUDIO/CD-R Audiophile grade player (not Blue Ray): $100, all in excellent condition, Penticton, Phone 250-488-6716 after 6pm

Penticton Western News Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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Real Estate

Rentals

Acreage for Sale

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

MUST SELL, REDUCED, was $599,000, then $549,000, sacriﬁced for $499,000 ﬁrm, 5bdrm w/inlaw suite, plus 3 acres irrigated, 2 acres for pasture, 1604 Sparton Dr., Penticton, 250-492-3330 or www.spartondrive.com

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Recreational

For Sale By Owner

FOR SALE CABIN FROM THE FOUNDATION UP ONLY: Cabin must be moved from its current location at Brooklyn, BC. Please call after 5:00 250-365-6371 or email jbalfour@shaw.ca for details. Open to offers

Rentals

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

******* OKHomeseller.com Where smart sellers meet smart buyers! View Thompson Okanagan properties for sale.// Selling? No Commission. (250) 545-2383 or 1-877-291-7576 REDUCED $298,000 2280sq.ft bright home on lg 70x115 ft lot. 3bdrms, 2 up, 1 down, on bus route and less than 5 min walk to Penticton Plaza, schools and hospital. Gas fp, 5 Maytag appliances, daylight bsmt, high efﬁciency furnace, a/c, lg carport, RV prkg, fenced back yard & back alley access, storage shed, potential in-law suite, fresh paint interior & exterior, call 250-809-9014 to view 101 Duncan Ave E

MOVE IN

INCENTIVES 241 Scott Avenue Cable Included, Senior Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony 1 + 2 Bedroom

250-488-1800 250-488-2881

Rentals

SINGLA HOMES Penticton’s Leader

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250-490-1215 250-486-3791 250-490-1215 250-490-1700 250-490-1700 296 & 298 Maple Street 296 & 298 Maple Townhouses 3 or 4 Street bdrm Townhouses 3 ororientated. 4 bdrm 2½ bath, family $ orientated. 2½Rents bath,from family 1100. Ask $ Rents 1100. Ask about from our incentives! aboutNew our Mgmt! incentives! New Mgmt! 178-1458 Penticton Ave. 178-1458 Penticton Ave. 3 bdrm suite, 2 bath 3 bdrm suite, 2 bath townhouse townhouse 575 575 Eckhardt Eckhardt Ave. Ave. 22 bdrm bdrm house house SUMMERLAND HOUSE Rent top or bottom or both! 13611 Bloomﬁeld. Top has 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, huge sundeck & carport. Bright 3 bdrm, 1 bath in lower is a must see! Util. inc.

Apt/Condo for Rent Summerland cozy studio unit, 6appl., wall bed, avail. to quiet, reliable, ns tenant, $760 (util incl.), (250)494-7488 Summerland Renovated 1 bdrm apt. 600 sq ft. Centrally located on Kelly Ave. W/D, F/S, outside deck, private entrance. $700/mo + utilities. Call Len 250-490-5889

Apt/Condo for Rent

APARTMENTS: $600

Between Malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f,s, w.d, laminate floors. Avail. Now (OT444) Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, fridge, stove, a/c unit, coin-op laundry. Avail. Now (A444) Dwntwn, 1 bdrm top floor apt, fridge, stove, free cable & laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA) Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat ok. Avail. Now and Dec 1(EFR) 1 bdrm near downtown, top flr, walk up, includes cable and shared free laundry. Avail. Dec. 1 (ITA303) Near OK beach, 2nd flr walkup, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, f,s, incl heat and Hydro, balcony. Avail. Jan. 1 (WGA205) Includes util, 1 bdrm apt, f,s, a/c balcony, elevator, coin-op laundry. Avail. Dec. 1 (A428) Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. Dec. 1 (A360) Across from Skaha Beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, extra storage, cov;d parking, incl. cable. Avail. Dec. 1 (A443) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in-suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. Dec. 1(A369) Lakeview, 6th floor condo, 2 bdrm + den, 6 appl, 2 sec’d parking, extra amenities. Avail. Jan. 15 (A352)

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(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 1 Bdrm, 4th floor, f/s, a/c, secure Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, f/s, a/c, decks, building & parking. Avail. Now .................. incl. pkg. $600.00-$645.00 incl. util & cable ................................... $68500 incl. water Burns Ave.: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, condo in quiet Pent. Ave. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath apartment on 4 plex. F/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, balcony & pkg. No main floor. F/S, D/W, A/C, insuite storage Pets. Avail. Now. $800.00 incl. water with carport pkg. $775.00 incl. water. Bassett: 2 bdrm house w/garage & fenced Fairview: Spacious 1 bdrm condo in quiet complex. F/s, w/d, d/w, a/c, lrg deck, incl. yard. F/s, w/d, f/p. Avail. Now. Pets okay. pkg. Avail. Dec. 1. $795.00 incl. water ..................................................$1000.00

$650 / $800

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132 POWER STREET 132 STREET 1 bed,POWER fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW .............................................. $700 1 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW ............................................. $700 2 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW .............................................. $850 2 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW ............................................. $850 284 YORKTON AVENUE ....................................................................... $925 284 $925 2 bed,YORKTON 2 bath, fr/st,AVENUE d/w. Avail........................................................ NOW 2 bed, 2 bath, fr/st, d/w. Avail. NOW HOUSES HOUSES GILMAN AVE., SUMMERLAND ........................................................... $850 GILMAN SUMMERLAND ........................................... $850 2 bed, fr/st,AVE., d/w, w/d, low maint. yard. Avail. NOW 2 bed, fr/st, d/w, w/d, low maint. yard. Avail. NOW 1840 OLIVER RANCH RD., OK FALLS .............................................. $1400 296 ................................................... $1500 3 bed,KINNEY 2½ bath, AVE. 5 appl.(NEW) floor, fenced yard, garage. Avail. NOW 3296 bed, 3 bath,AVE. 5 appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble garage. Avail. NOW KINNEY (NEW) ................................................................... $1500 CORNWALL (RENOVATED) 3 bed, 3 bath, 5DRIVE appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble................................... garage. Avail. NOW $1500 2+ bed, 2 bath, 5 appl., hardwood, c/a, large yard, garage. Avail. DEC.$1500 1 CORNWALL DRIVE (RENOVATED) ................................................... 2+ bed, 2 bath, 5 appl., hardwood, c/a, large yard, garage. Avail. DEC. 1

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1bdrm+ den, Lakeshore Towers, 7th ﬂ view, pool, sauna, hot tub, secure parking, 6appl., 3-6 mo. lease, furnished, $1100, unfurnished, $1000, avail. Jan. 1, call Dennis at Exec’s (250)493-4372 1bdrm penthouse waterfront condo, incl. hydro, gas, phone cable/internet heated u/g prkg, $1290/mo. 250-503-8888 $750, spacious immaculate 1bdrm apt, on bus route, np, ns, seek clean quiet person(s), 250-770-0536

1800sqft 2001 Moduline premanufactured home, 3bdrm, 2ba, large den, with new heat pump, to be moved off property, $110,000, (250)488-2353

Apt/Condo for Rent 5yr old condo, 3rd ﬂ, corner w/balcony, 2bdrm, 2 full bath, 6-appl, incl. insuite laundry, a/c, window coverings, secure ug prkg, ns, np. ref’s & DD, avail. now, 250-496-5465 Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed. & Nov. 1, newly reno’d, $550-$800, central Penticton,water incl.,call (250)4934903 to view Furn’d or unfurn’d apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need exc ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 1-250-295-1006 for info, lv a message. SUMMERLAND 1 BDRM D/T $660.00/month includes water/sewer/shared laundry NS DD required 1/2 month Avail mid Nov Call 778516-5535 wext 105 to view

1 & 2 bdrm apts in clean quiet n/s building near Cherry Lane, suited for semi-retired or retired. Bal, elevator & coin laundry, in-suite storage, n/p.$650750+util. 250-492-4265 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1BDRM, across from Skaha Beach on bus route, long term rental, n/s, n/p. $650/mo+ util, 250-492-9692 LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

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Rentals

TOWNHOUSES: $925

3 bdrm townhouse, near schools and creek f,s, large back yard, freshly painted. Avail. Dec. 1 (Th 480) $1200 Naramata townhouses brand new, 2 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, unﬁn bsmt, garage, near school. Avail. Now (Th496-1)

HOUSES: $1000 3 bdrm upper duplex, 5 appl, view of lake and mountains, on Vancouver Hill. Avail. Now (H746-2) $1000 Downtown, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, ½ duplex, laminate ﬂrs, ss appliances, low maint yard. Avail. Now (H747) 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.

Commercial Vehicles

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Economical 4 cyl., engine, 5 speed manual transmission, air conditioned, power windows, power locks, CD player, Onstar, steering wheel audio controls & more. 68,000 kms. BLUE GRAY. P123A

Sport package including 3.5L 200 HP V6 engine getting 42 miles per gallon highway, alloy wheels, 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. Plus all the comfort & convenience features. SILVER. Only 73,500 kms! PO987A

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2004 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan

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2.2 Ecotec engine, 5 speed manual transmission, only 78,000 kms! Nicely loaded. Alloy wheels, power sunroof, rear spoiler & more. BLACK. PO985B

2.7L V6 engine, automatic, power windows/locks, air conditioned, alloy wheels, traction control, fog lights. Only 128,700 kms. BEIGE. P161B

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2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 with 3RD Row Seats 4.0L V6 engine, traction control, leather heated seats with memory, Satellite radio, 6 disc CD, Microsoft SYNC, alloy wheels, WHITE/TAN. P186A

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2008 GMC Sierra Longbox 4x4 SLE 6.6L Duramax diesel, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission with manual shift mode, tow haul mode, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, trailer mirrors, power seat, Onstar with phone & lots more. 59,500 kms! GRAY. P1104A

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2010 Chevrolet Impala with Only 26,100 kms

2011 Ford Focus SE 4 Dr. Sedan

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What a nice car. 3.5L V6, alloy wheels, power drivers seat, Onstar, CD player with steering wheel audio controls & lots more! WHITE. P146A

2.0L 4 cylinder with automatic transmission, alloy wheels, microsoft sync, sat. radio, CD, fog lights, rear spoiler. 1,500 kms!! Like new! SILVER. P178A

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2008 Ford F150 Supercrew Shortbox 4x4 XTR Plus

2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 7 Passenger Van

5.4L Vortec V8 automatic, alloy wheels power pedals, park assist, 6 disc CD player, power seat, sliding rear window & lots more. Only 34,200 kms. WHITE. P180A

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2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4x4

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Loaded up 3.0L 6 cylinder heated seats, alloy wheels, fog lights, sunroof, Satellite radio, running boards, tire monitors, 6 disc CD. P181A

with the 6.0L Vortec MAX tow package. It comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, satellite radio, power seat & lots more great features. Rare truck so hurry! P183A

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2008 Ford F-350 Shortbox Crewcab 4x4 XLT 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4 This is a great all purpose vehicle. 2.4L 4 cylinder engine, CVT automatic transmission, alloy wheels, fog lights, 6 disc CD, traction control, ABS brakes. SILVER. P1101A

2007 Saturn Aura XE 4 Dr. Sedan 3.5L V6 engine, automatic transmission with manual shift option. Leather heated seats, CD, traction control, alloy wheels, Onstar with phone. Certainly a great car. Only 62,500 kms. BLACK. P171A

15,998

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4 Dr. 4x4 This one is deﬁnitely a must see. 3.7L V6 automatic transmission, alloy wheels, U-Connect hands free, tire monitors, driver info system, power seat, traction control & much more. Inferno RED. P176A

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6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engine, 6 speed automatic transmission, tow pkg. with electric brake controller, power pedals, fog lights, park aide system, alloy wheels. Only 59,800 kms! RED EXTERIOR. P1107A

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2009 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Long Box Quadcab 4x4 5.7L Hemi, automatic. Full 8 foot box, alloy wheels, Satellite radio, U-Connect with Bluetooth, running boards, power seat, fog lights & a lot more. Hard to ﬁnd another like this. 39,000 kms. WHITE. P172A

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe All Wheel Drive 3.5L automatic, alloy wheels, traction control, satellite radio, MP3, IPod, USB, this is a very nice vehicle. 17,000 kms. RED METALLIC. P184A

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2011 Kia Soul 2U 4 Dr. Wagon - Uplevel 2.0L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, heated seats, height adjustable drivers seat, MP3, IPod, USB, CD player, air conditioned& plenty more on this 14,300 kms WHITE BEAUTY. P187A

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Motels,Hotels

Sport Utility Vehicle

Very large, new 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, garage, a/c, 6 applis, on White, near Government, $1300. 1 yr lease. Call Dennis at Realty Exec. (250)493-4372

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Domestic

LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental from Sept. 15 until May 2012. Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl.,, quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205

1997 Ford Taurus GL, 3L, V6, auto, a/c, loaded, only 140k’s, $995 obo, 250-462-3505

2006 Ford Escape XLT, leather, ac power options. 91,000kms, excellent shape. $13000. (778)476-0111, 250487-0373

Rentals

Apartment Furnished

Duplex / 4 Plex

FURNISHED, 2 Bdrm modern open concept suite near Cherry Lane. Utilities, internet, TV, shared W/D, avail Dec 1st, $850/mo 250-490-0684.

Commercial/ Industrial 2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., Penticton, 1024 sq ft., 250-493-9227 800sqft bay for rent, 8720 Alder St., Summerland, (250)494-8555 APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE

3bdrm+den exec., new, dble garage, 6appl., spacious, deck & patio, call Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 4 BBRM or 2 bdrm $1450 or $790 obo. 2 entrances, 2 bath, up and down. Close to Penticton high school. 250-492-8422 Keremeos, on the Bench, 2100sqft, 4bdrm, 2.5ba, rec rm, storage rm, single garage, RV parking, shed, large fenced yard, ns, $1125/momay consider rent to own, 250-487-7522, 250-809-3406 Penticton: Rental available Nov 15 for suitable family. Close to high school, large duplex with 980 sq ft on each of three levels, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, fenced yard. $1400/mo, refs please. (250)404-4288 SUMMERLAND, near town, 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, $775+ util., (250)494-9331

9202 Shale Ave. Summerland. 5400 sq. ft x 16 ft high main building + 480 sq. ft. ofﬁce space on 1/2 acre fenced. Additional 3/4 acre available. Call Allan 250490-7451

Very clean 3 bdr duplex $1100/mo, n/s, n/p, need refs. 1717 Quebec. Ph. 250-4945816 or 250-486-3480.

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Homes for Rent 4bdrm, 2ba, f/s/dw/m/w/d, air, RV parking, fenced, $1350, Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 House, 1 level, close to school/shopping/hospital, 3bdrm, 1bath, 5appl, dbl garage, very clean, Avail. Dec/Jan. 1, $1200/mo+util. small pet neg, 250-493-8881 HOUSE For Rent In Summerland Garnet Valley. On horse ranch property / 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms. Quiet area only 8 min. from downtown $850.00 + Ut. Horse lovers would be great. Pets allowed. Call 1250-494 0506 Keremeos area 2bdrm mobile. Rent $550+$150 util, next to orchard. Cell 250-499-0558. Naramata, 3bdrm, 2ba, f/s/dw/w/d, dble carport, $1150, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 Ridgeview Rd, 1.1 acres, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, rancher, $1350+ utils. Don 250-558-4608 SUMMERLAND, $1300 3 bd, 1.5 bth, pets ok, fenced, 3 car park, 1 gar storage, picscastanet, 604-525-7094, moolman2@telus.net Wiltse area, 3200sqft., executive walk-out bungalow, 4bdrm, 3bath, double garage, ns, np, $1700+util, avail. immed., 250-492-2627

Ofﬁce/Retail 1000-5000sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Suites, Lower 7km north of Penticton, large 2bdrm+ den, full kitchen, f/s, $700, Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 Bright 1bdrm Uplands reno’d bsmt ste, f/s/w/d, $800/mo, incl util, cable/int, near d/town, 778-476-1246, 250-487-0971, avail Jan 15 lake view suite, large patio, gas fp, f/s/dw, insuite laundry, cable/int. incl., $1000/mo., (250)492-2915 Summerland. 2 bedroom, 1 den/ofﬁce, daylight ground ﬂoor, fridge/stove, washer/dryer. Garage. N/S, N/P. $850 per month plus utilities. 250 494-8617

Suites, Upper 2 bdrm daylight suite, S. Penticton, shared laundry, NS/NP. $850/mo. Available now. Call (250)492-6276. bright, 2bdrm upstairs suite, Summerland, large yard, patio, quiet residential area, 4appl., ns, np, $1000, incl. power, heat, water, garbage, avail. Nov. 15 or Dec. 1, (250)4940307, 250-488-1083

Motels,Hotels

Townhouses

$440 up Motel suites and RV pads . located at Penticton and Pleasantview Motel & RV park Summerland. 250 487 0268

Reno’d 2bdrm+ loft, 1050 sq ft. 5 appls, family complex. Close to schools & WalMart. n/s preferred. Small pets ok. $975/mo + utils. 250-493-8333

4 winter tires, P205/65R15, worn 1 winter, $200, (250)4934349 Tires/Towbar: 245/75R/16, 4 @ $95ea, 215/65R/16 studded, 4@ $95ea, Towbar $900, new $1600, (250)492-5046 Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

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95 Pontiac Trans AmLT1 350/6 speed, runs perfect, sounds great, very fast, $4700, 250-770-0307

Cars - Sports & Imports 2000 Toyota Corolla, 195k, auto, a/c, runs well, no rust. Asking $3000. (778)476-1110 2008 Blue Honda Civic, DXA model, 58,000 kms, $12,000 (250)493-0566, 604-880-6758

Recreational/Sale 10.5 ft. Okanagan Truck camper. New hot water heater, wiring, roof. Fridge, stove, furnace in good working order, washroom/shower, in very good shape for 1980 model. $1200obo. Call 250-493-8925 Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson

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Cars - Domestic 1990 Buick Celebrity, a/c, pwr options,good cond. $1300. 95 Jeep Wrangler, hard/soft tops 778-476-0111 or 250487-0373 1990 Toyota Forerunner, 277kms, p/w, p/d, sunroof, 4wdr, works good, just had timing belt & other work done, usual rust on fenders, frame is solid, good tires, 5spd, $2500, 250-490-6309 1994 Subaru Justy, 4x4, new clutch, new tires $1,000 250547-0055

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Snowmobiles 800 Arctic Cat, ZRT, great shape, w/trailer, $2500 obo, call Ryan 250-488-7583

HONDA Passport SUV, 1994, red, 235,000 kms, clean inside and out, very reliable, runs great. Recently serviced. New hitch, chains $1900 Call Kevin 250-215-4246

Trucks & Vans 1992 Dodge pickup 4x4 diesel 3/4 ton, canopy, boat loader, electric. 260,000 kms, 9000lb winch, very good condition. $6000 obo. (250)495-2717 2006 GMC 3/4 HD, 129K, Duramax diesel, every option offered that year, Asking $29,500. 250-540-7695

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NO DOWN PAYMENT... NO INTEREST... 36 EQUAL PAYMENTS... O.A.C. ON FURNITURE, MATTRESSES AND SELECTED APPLIANCES!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

2549 SKAHA LK. RD.

2504920613 PENTICTON

First Come, First Served. While Supplies Last.

SINCE 1988 BY

KONDOLAS

JOE KANDOLA Owner / Operator

WE DELIVER TO OLIVER, OSOYOOS, KEREMEOS, WESTBANK, PEACHLAND, GRAND FORKS AND PRINCETON