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A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Charlene McIntosh of Penticton adjusts one of the hundreds of pieces that make up her three-tier Christmas village in the living room of her Dartmouth Road home this week. New items are added to the collection each year, with the entire project taking more than 30 hours to assemble. Mark Brett/Western News

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Staff morale, city communication and collaboration will be top of mind at City Hall in the next three years, as new and returning members of Penticton council were sworn in for the 2011-14 term Monday night. In his inaugural speech as the re-elected mayor of Penticton, Dan Ashton challenged the vocal opponents of the proposed South Okanagan provincial remand centre to offer their ideas on how to kick-start the city’s economic engine. “There were those in the community that, during the decision process regarding a correctional facility, who were not in favour, and they proposed that there are alternative options for the city to consider to make Penticton more prosperous,” Ashton said. “Well, my door and my mind are always open.”

He said he would help and support residents bring their ideas forward, recognizing the limitations of city spending. The morale of those working at City Hall is paramount, Ashton said, following the cutbacks made during the last term. “These changes were very tough on staff, especially those that lost their positions, and you have my word I will be doing as much as possible to address the morale issues and I ask council to do the same,” he said. “Change is dif¿cult, especially substantial change, and to go forward for the best interest of the community, we need to work together.” Also on the horizon, he explained, is enhanced communications with residents. Ashton said a proposed budget item will include a monthly newsletter and city activity summary that could be sent out in utility invoices. Enhanced use of social media is also part of the plan.

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ning’s invocation, offering a prayer for council and the City of Penticton. Outgoing councillor Mike Pearce did not attend the evening, choosing instead to provide a letter for Ashton to read out to the gallery. Pearce wrote that attending “would be too emotional” for him, and that the evening was “for new councillors anyway.” He also offered some words of advice for the new board: “Be an individual and a team player at the same time.” Ashton said Monday that the committee appointments would not be announced until after the structure was reviewed by the new council. He did indicate, however, that he intends to maintain three speci¿c committees: the ¿scal review board, the development services overview as well as community and business development, which will oversee the South Okanagan Events Centre and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

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“Council will continue to work harder, spend smarter and govern more effectively,” he said. “We are not immune to what is happening in the world today and we need to continue to be cognizant of the current ¿nancial status of many of the citizens of Penticton, and the ongoing employment issues this city faces. “You can be assured that this council and the staff will continue to do everything possible and as quickly as possible within our means to help people get back to work.” The ceremony consisted of provincial court judge Gale Sinclair reading the oath of of¿ce to Ashton and members of council, and asking whether they swear to abide by the oath. In his introductory speech, Sinclair also commended the group, noting how their service to the community calls on them to make often dif¿cult decisions and having “to look their neighbours in the eye after.” Pastor Darwin Pichette offered the eve-

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Two tragic deaths of Penticton seniors have highlighted the continuing need of wellness outreach programs in the South Okanagan. “That is what we are here for,” said Evelyn Blaine, South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society outreach program coordinator. “We are focusing more now on outreach programs than anything. We are here and we want to help, we want to support. If anyone knows of a senior that they feel needs a check-in, please let us know.” On Aug. 22 Penticton RCMP conducted a well-being check at the residence of Erhard Schmitt at the end of residential street in Penticton. Schmitt was found in a “mummi¿ed” state seated on the Àoor of his bedroom leaning against the side of his bed and the wall. The autopsy could not determine Schmitt’s cause of death, and it was believed he had died some six months earlier. The coroner’s report noted Schmitt had been a hoarder in a large residence, with best-before food dates in the fridge dating back to 2010. It also stated the man is believed to have died following a discharge from the hospital on Feb. 8 and neighbours thought he still might have been in the hospital. In 2008, a 71-year-old Penticton man died of starvation in a residential motel. According to the coroner’s report, the emaciated body of William Fuller was found by RCMP and emergency services. It was believed he died two days prior. The investigator in the coroner’s report wrote that Fuller was known as a recluse and spent most of the time inside his motel residence with very minimal contact within the community. In May 2007, he was seen by a physician with regards to his mental health and apparent emaciated appearance. He continued to live in his reclusive manner until his death. The post-mortem examination revealed a man weighing only 59 pounds,

and the cause of his death was attributed to starvation due to self-neglect. The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society, a non-pro¿t group, provides a variety of programs to support seniors with educational services to relieve loneliness, isolation and vulnerability, help support independence and improve their physical and emotional well-being. Blaine said programs such as the Friendly Visitor is one way to ensure a senior is being checked on frequently. Screened volunteers are paired up with a senior in their community and are required to visit that person for at least one hour a week. Starting Jan. 25, the wellness society, located at 102-301 Main St., will host a monthly interest session from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The interest sessions can accommodate up to 15 people and it is suggested to call ahead and register. The ¿rst topic is going to be another new program called Caring Connections to help the public become more aware of seniors they might be interacting with. “For instance, a hairdresser who has a senior come every week to get their hair done, and all of a sudden they drop off your radar and you might think there is a problem at home. We want to teach people to recognize when seniors are in a vulnerable situation and then make sure they know how and where to report it. The workshops can be done in our of¿ce, or say for instance, for tenants at an apartment, or we can go to a place of employment and conduct them,” said Blaine. The wellness society also is a one-stop shop for information and referral services for seniors such as housing, health crisis supports, transportation, government departments and other topics. Staff and trained volunteers can also provide oneon-one supports for seniors to assist with ¿lling out forms, helping newcomers and assessment of referral needs. The wellness society will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Jan. 3 and is closed the last two weeks of December. For more information, visit wwwseniorswellnesssociety.com or call 1-877-3642345.

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Delay on park fuels frustration MARK BRETT Western News Staff

Park or no park? After nearly nine years, both sides in the heated debate over the creation of a national park in the South Okanagan Similkameen are upset that question has still not been answered. “We are frustrated as much as the coalition (Grassland Park Review Coalition) is frustrated and I can certainly understand how ranchers feel about not knowing about where the process is going and what they should be doing,” said Doreen Olson of the South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Network which is lobbying for the idea. “I would sure like to see this come to a conclusion, but I guess when you’re this close to the issue it seems like a long drawn out thing, and it is.” Last week about 100 people opposed to the park took part in an impromptu rally at the century-old Barrington Ranch in Keremeos. The purpose was to show solidarity for the “no” side and express their frustration with the length and uncertainty of the process. “After all this time and the millions of dollars that have been spent there are still a number of fundamental questions that Parks Canada has not answered,” said Greg Norton, rally organizer and co-founder of the Grassland Park Review Coalition. “The real crime in this process is the alienation and the fracturing this wedge has caused. “We all lose because it puts neighbour against neighbour and that’s really sad. Right now there is a dark cloud looming over our community.” Speci¿cally the questions include what the real economic impact will be on ranching, what increased deer and bear numbers will do to horticulture and forage crops and the possible danger of wild¿res. He said attempts to arrange a meeting with the government department were unsuccessful, even with the assistance of area MP Alex Atamanenko. “We’re getting to the point here where we need some political leadership,” said Norton. “In other words, they (politicians) have to start saying publicly what they’re saying privately to us.” Olson agreed: “We’d all like to hear what the politicians are saying.” She believes the delay, in part, is a

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FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR Ted Fisher of Canadian Helicopters points to a region of rugged terrain near Keremeos where the company has done its mountain-ﬂight training since 1947 and is now being considered for inclusion in a national park.

result of the current negotiations between Parks Canada and the First Nations and its talks with the B.C. government. “It’s understandable with the problems the provincial government has right now they don’t need another big thing on their plate,” she said. “I think they’ve done exactly what they’ve done with that (a decision about the new prison location) and they’ve got the HST issue to deal with.” Meanwhile Parks Canada’s Debbie Clarke would not put a time frame on when a decision could be expected. She did say, however, work is ongoing to address the issues from both sides. That includes satisfying the concerns of First Nations stakeholders, most of which have been adamantly opposed to the park. “Over the last year, collaborative work with the southern bands of the Okanagan Nation has built shared understandings and common interest in protecting the land for future generations,” she said in a prepared statement. “Together we are envisioning potential for mutual bene¿t in including a national park reserve, among other tools and approaches, to protect nature for,

not from, residents and all Canadians.” She added another priority has been working towards an innovative grazing model that would provide clarity and certainty for ranching families and celebrate the regional ranching heritage. A decision about the park will only be made after talks with all levels of government and First Nations have been satisfactorily completed Clarke said. She pointed out of¿cials of Canadian Helicopters, which has operated its international mountain-Àight instruction courses in the region since 1947, were noti¿ed its current activities could continue even if a park is established. According to Clarke, the company received a similar assurance following its decision to go ahead with the multi-million-dollar major expansion currently underway at the Penticton Regional Airport. However, those verbal promises have not swayed Canadian’s business development manager Jan Rustad’s opposition to a national park. “All the Debbies can talk till their blue in the face but they can’t make those kind of promises because they are not the operational group that will

run this when the proper park comes into existence,” he said. “When that (park) happens the shoe will be on the other foot because the (Canada National) Parks Act, to the best of my knowledge, hasn’t been amended — there’s no motorized vehicles, there’s no aircraft allowed in a national park. “There’s nothing from them (Parks Canada) in writing saying you will have all the use that you have now. These people can’t do that.” He added without some tangible recognition of the assurance the company could be banned at any time from working in the park, which would put an end to business locally for Canadian. In addition to goods and services, including airport fees, the company utilizes an estimated 3,000-4,000-man nights of accommodation a year at area hotels. Proponents of the park include a number of individuals and conservation groups who say the protection is needed because of its unique environment which is home to a number of endangered species. They also say it will generate millions of dollars in tourism revenue.

MP believes park process is on track Saying he sympathizes with the frustration of his constituents, B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko believes things are ¿nally moving ahead in the park process. “This has been dragging on for quite a while, but I guess in order for it to be successful it has to be done right,” said Atamanenko, who feels a national park in the region is far from a done deal. “It’s also my hope that ultimately the people who live in the area would be able to have some kind of say in the matter.” Through his ongoing talks with Parks Canada of¿cials, the NDP member believes the entire process got off on the wrong foot from the start, and efforts are underway to correct the problems of the past. He noted this was especially true when it came to dealings with the Aboriginal people of the Okanagan. “One of the main stumbling blocks is that there wasn’t due diligence and proper procedure wasn’t followed and the First Nations came out against the park,” said Atamanenko. “I got the impression that they (Parks Canada) realized that they didn’t quite do things right — the approach wasn’t the right one — and now have apparently renewed dialogue.” Being up front with the ranching community and regaining their trust are the two other major components in turning the process around, according to the MP. “I maintain in principal the idea of a national park is a good idea. However, for it to be successful it has to have the support of people in the immediate area, and that’s our stumbling block right now and there has to be some homework done,” he said. The MP is also hoping Parks Canada of¿cials will have a change in heart after rejecting his suggestion earlier this year they have an informal meeting with some park opponents.

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Program spreads holiday cheer Kristi Patton Western News Staff

The stress and anxiety of not being able to provide Christmas to her family has been relieved for one Penticton woman, thanks to the Share the Spirit Christmas Hamper program. The woman, who preferred her name not be used to protect her children, said she was a victim of the recession after being let go from her longtime job as well as facing health issues. Without a hamper, her kids wouldn’t have had the same holiday experience that so many get. “This really means a lot. I feel we are blessed to be given such a wonderful gift. We have faced a lot of adversity and loss and this really reinforces my hope and gives me the courage to keep one foot in front of the other no matter what life throws in front of us. The community is really sharing the true spirit of the holiday with loving, kindness and in a nonjudgmental way” The program is put together by the South Okanagan Women In Need Society with the help of donations from the community and sponsors. “Thanks goes to SOWINS who has been there for me when I was down at my worst. They were there to hold my hand and let me cry on their shoulder. They were there for my children and I can’t thank them enough. I am grateful for the support systems in our community and showing me that no matter what happens, people have love and kindness in their hearts to help people in need like myself,” said the mother of three. SOWINS is still looking for donors and sponsors to participate in their eighth annual Share the Spirit Christmas Hamper program. “This program provides a much-needed Christmas hamper to women and children who have used the services of SOWINS in 2011,” said Liz Gomes, children who witness abuse counsellor. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to help make a real difference in the lives of those who have been affected by abuse and who struggle ¿nancially.” Last year the program delivered 100 hampers to local families and single senior women. “It has been a little bit slower this year so far with donations and sponsors coming forward to help,” said Gomes. “We have several families and single senior women that we are still looking to match up with sponsors or donors. Usually single senior women are those that get left out. People want to sponsor moms with children, so the seniors are a little bit more dif¿cult to match up.” A Christmas list created by that family or senior will be sent to the sponsor as well as other relevant information. The sponsor is asked to provide two

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Manning returns as board chair Steve Kidd Western News Staff

While the majority of the Okanagan Skaha School Board may be new to their positions as trustees, the board’s leadership remains the same after their internal elections at an inaugural meeting on Monday. Ginny Manning, the current board chair, was re-elected to her position without challenge, as was Linda Van Alphen, who returns as vice-chair. This is the third year for Manning as chair, but this time she will have a lot of new faces looking at her from around the board table. After four trustees chose not to run for re-election this year, Manning, Van Alphen and Shelley Clarke are the only returning trustees. They are joined at the table by Tracy

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St. Claire, Bruce Johnson, Walter Huebert and Linda Beaven. “It’s going to be a good three years,” said Manning. Though new to the board of education, she said, the new members all have something to bring to the table. “They have lots of different experiences.” Along with the vice-chair duties, Van Alphen will also be the board’s representative to the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, while Shelley Clarke was selected as the provincial representative to the B.C. School Trustees Association. The trustees have indicated their preferences for the other committees like ¿nance and management; building, grounds, safety and transport; and education. The makeup of those committees will be decided later this week.

The ¿rst major task the trustees face is the budgeting process, which begins in February. That, cautions Manning, is just the preliminary work. Final decisions can’t be made until the ¿nal, hard ¿gures come down from the Ministry of Education sometime in March. Working through a multi-million-dollar budget is a daunting task, especially for the new trustees, but Manning said they are all willing and eager to take on the work. “The whole thing will be a big learning curve for them,” said Manning. “There is going to be a lot of information coming at them.” With the inaugural meeting out of the way, the ¿rst working board meeting takes place on Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the SD67 of¿ces.

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he provincial government is busy dropping ¿nancial bombshells, and the net effect will mean it is reaching deeper into most British Columbians’ pockets. The most obvious attempt is last week’s announcement that ICBC plans to seek a rate increase. It says claims are going up, and its ¿nancial cushion has been lessened as the province has taken $700 million in dividends from ICBC in the past two years. This situation is eerily familiar to that of BC Hydro. Its rates are going up by about 25 per cent, and while the need for increased capital projects is cited as the reason, the province has also been helping itself to Hydro’s surplus in recent years. The province has every right to raid the piggy banks of these Crown corporations — it is the sole shareholder. However, what it also needs to do is admit that Hydro and ICBC customers are paying higher taxes, because they pay more to those two corporations than necessary. The provincial government frequently brags about B.C.’s low income tax rates. This is commendable, as low income taxes do attract residents and jobs. But if income taxes are lower than they should be, and Hydro and ICBC customers have to make up the difference, there needs to be some honesty on that front. The province also has boosted Medical Service Plan premiums in recent years. It is worth pointing out that most other Canadian provinces charge no such fees to their residents, so again lower income tax rates mask the fact that B.C. residents pay additional fees. The provincial government is hypocritical when it says that it wants to put all its policies through a “families ¿rst” lens. If that was the case, it wouldn’t be raiding Hydro and ICBC surpluses to make income tax rates appear arti¿cially low.

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B.C. a playground for eco-stunts If the propaganda Àowing over “tar sands” crude shipments across B.C. were oil, the province would be out of de¿cit by now. U.S.-funded professional environmentalists and their Aboriginal partners lined up with the NDP last week to peddle a range of half-truths and falsehoods about proposals to pipe diluted bitumen from Alberta to a new port at Kitimat, where tankers would deliver it to Asian markets. They staged a slick news conference in Vancouver where they claimed to have a seamless wall of Aboriginal communities the length of B.C. opposing the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. A 10-year-old girl in a cedar bark hat warned of devastation to the coastal ecology, providing the kind of emotional visual that appeals to urban television audiences who know and care little about science or resource industries. This event was co-ordinated with the publication of a report warning of huge risks from piping “tar sands” crude. The report was produced by the Natural Resource Defence Council, the Living Oceans Society and the Pembina Institute. These three obscure organi-

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B.C. Views zations are among those identi¿ed by independent researcher Vivian Krause on her website, www.fairquestions.typepad. com/rethink_campaigns/. These and other environmental groups have received millions from U.S.-based foundations in recent years. Here’s one of many examples of the money trail that Krause has followed. U.S. tax returns show the Pembina Institute and a B.C. environmental group were paid $200,000 by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc. in 2006-07 “to prevent the development of a pipeline and tanker port” on the B.C. coast. The same Rockefeller fund has investments in competing

pipelines going south. Documenting this huge money spill, Krause concludes that U.S. interests are working to stop Canada from exporting oil to Asia so the U.S. will be the only market available. They dress it up as environmentalism; we fall for it. Not surprisingly, the latest “tar sands” scare report was seized on by the B.C. NDP. “The pipeline goes over mountains, across farmland, over the Fraser and Skeena Rivers and straight through the Great Bear Rainforest to the Paci¿c, where it will be picked up by supertankers trying to navigate our inland coastal waters,” said NDP environment critic Rob Fleming. Fleming parroted the report’s claim that diluted bitumen is more likely to cause corrosion in pipes and tankers. Enbridge issued a statement refuting the study. Its oldest bitumen pipeline went into service in 1979, and “a complete metal loss inspection of this line in 2009 revealed no increased risk or incidence of internal corrosion.” Oh, and the proposed pipeline route doesn’t cross the Fraser River. And claims of a huge increase in greenhouse gases from “tar sands” compared to conven-

tional oil are grossly exaggerated. (The vast majority of emissions from all crude sources come when the re¿ned fuel is burned to truck in your groceries or get you to work.) B.C.’s own Wilderness Committee chimed in, but this ecoshow was organized by the local branch of¿ce of San Franciscobased ForestEthics. Those are the folks who blessed us with the faux-aboriginal name “Great Bear Rainforest.” A similar campaign is underway against expansion of the existing Kinder Morgan pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby, which brings Alberta oilsands crude to ships heading out under the Lions Gate bridge and winding through the Gulf and San Juan Islands to Asia. Tankers have been loading “tar sands” oil in Burnaby for about six years now, but the enviro-propagandists didn’t notice until a couple of years ago. Up until then, Fleming and his colleagues raged about maintaining a “moratorium” on B.C. tanker traf¿c that never existed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Region’s needs are not being addressed

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen board is going through the process of deciding where to spend our $4.7 million in annual gas tax rebates. Michael Brydon, director of Area F, wants to use the money on the RDOS trail system. He argued Penticton bene¿ts as trail-using German tourists stay in Penticton facilities. Yet by all accounts, Europe is in a rapid state of decline and tourism cannot be depended upon for the inde¿nite future. Brydon also argued that the $4.7 million rebate loses its impact if split up into trivial amounts for different projects by the municipalities. Tell this to Pentictonites that need $1.2 million to offset the cost of 3,100 energy-ef¿cient LED streetlights and are facing annual de¿cits in running costs of their public facilities. Or tell is to Oliver, in desperate need of road up-

grades. Or Princeton that wants a swimming pool for their residents; their referendum on the pool incidentally was defeated by surrounding rural residents. Cities across B.C. are facing unsustainable costs, and debt levels are rising to compensate for increased public standards for public facilities. Gas tax rebates were set up to provide another level of income for municipalities, not give rural districts another way to Àeece the cities and towns so they can keep rural taxes low. In 2010, Abbotsford contributed $3 million to the Fraser Valley Regional District. After complaints from Abbotsford, the FVRD reduced the amount by $720,000 in 2011. The FVRD was forced to make staff reductions to compensate for rapidly rising taxes in rural communities as Abbotsford’s share lessened.

Protest comes after the fact

I chuckled when I read Finn Larsen’s letter (Land deal raises concerns) published on Nov 28. Finn takes issue with the fact that the Eckhardt Avenue property sale was not listed for public sale prior to the current purchaser completing his sale. My amusement was at the part of his letter where he mentioned having a client interested in submitting an offer. If that was the case Finn, where were you on Nov. 21? The council meeting that night had the sale of this property on the agenda and at that time, you could have spoken to council regarding your client’s interest. Additionally, where were you on Nov. 7? There was a public meeting to discuss rezoning and development permits for this property. At that time, you could have mentioned your client’s interest. Finally, have you contacted any of the councillors or Mayor Ashton regarding your concerns or your client’s interest? This land sale was announced almost a month ago, leaving you plenty of time to contact City Hall with an alternate offer. If it’s actually true that you had a client wanting to purchase this land, you neglected your duties as their realtor and agent by not coming forward formally. So before you criticize City Hall, Mayor Ashton and council for not being transparent, perhaps you should take a look at your actions. There were plenty of formal opportunities to voice your concerns or represent your client’s interest. You chose not to. Rob Murphy Penticton

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After almost 10 months of study and in-camera meetings, Abbotsford in November voted 8-1 in favour of asking the provincial government for permission to leave the FVRD. They expect to save a further $759,000 a year in addition to the previous lowering of costs. Abbotsford’s in-depth study claims they can provide all the services presently done by the FVRD, at a cost of just $1.4 million. At $3 million a year, Abbotsford’s overpayment for 10 years is $16 million. For past 40 years the FVRD has been in existence: $64 million. That almost pays for Abbotsford’s new arena, costs they are having dif¿culty handling. B.C.’s municipalities should look at the serious disconnect between costs and services of the RDOS. Abbotsford did and found it wanting. Residents of Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Sum-

Sol Spa and Salon are accepting donations to provide to the Salvation Army and Penticton Food Bank. We are asking clients, friends and the public to donate any of the following: non-perishable food items, unwrapped gifts, or cheques made payable to the Penticton Food Bank. For anyone wishing to contribute, please bring items to our location at #105 - 2601 Skaha Lake Rd. We are putting out the challenge to all other salons and spas in Penticton to do likewise or contribute. Help us help those in need. Thank you. Darci Anderson, senior stylist Headstart at Body and Sol Spa and Salon

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THE SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Raises funds for the medical facilities throughout the region, including the Penticton Regional Hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice House, Trinity Centre, Summerland Health Centre and Extended Care, Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge, South Similkameen Health Centre and Orchard Haven in Keremeos, South Okanagan General Hospital and Sunnybank Centre in Oliver. Shannon Carver, Nurse Manager of the Digital Imaging department, along with Penticton Shriners; Steve Ward, Secretary, Bill Martin, Director of Gaming, Rod Henderson, Club Coordinator and Jack CornettChing, President donated $5,000 towards a Hockey Stick Ultrasound Probe used for specialty ultrasound needs in children and adults. Thank you to all of the members. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #40, Ladies Auxiliary members; Mary Mayes, President and Evelyn Trowell Vice President donated $1,500 for the Christmas Tree of Dreams for cancer diagnostic equipment. Thank you to all of the members.

Dave Shalanski, presented a cheque from the Princeton Lions club for $1,000 to Janice Perrino, Executive Director, SOS Medical Foundation for the Christmas Tree of Dreams campaign for cancer diagnostic equipment. Jerry Pokorny presented a cheque to Janice Perrino, Executive Director for the SOS Medical Foundation for $3,249.23 for the Christmas Tree of Dreams campaign for cancer diagnostic equipment. This money was raised by the staff from coins left from patrons of the casino. Thank you to all of the thoughtful staff.

Marge Noble and Janice Perrino are holding some of the beautiful crafts available at the Santa Presents show that was held on November 5 & 6. Along with family members, Marge’s group raised $5,281.74 for the Christmas Tree of Dreams campaign for diagnostic equipment.

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Weighing the price of apathy Not long ago we were blessed with a mayor and council decision to become the proud owners of a “class-act events centre”. It was touted as being needed and that it would be brought in at a ¿xed budget and on target. Most of us know the eventual outcome of this. There were cost overruns for various unexplained reasons. There were several discussions as to the ef¿cacy of such a venue. There was no real tangible referendum-like poll taken. As a consequence, we now have a “class-act events centre” that doesn’t generate much net revenue for our fair city. Recently, city pundits, behind closed doors (reserved for in-camera discussion) decided that there was a need for another class-act building. The question was where to put it. As everyone knows, the ¿nal decision of where to put it and what to build was sealed by most of the last group of councillors behind closed doors. The public (we, the taxpayers) had little or no real say in the matter. Some time ago, the council of the time paid $2 million-plus for a parcel adjacent to the events centre. Nothing was said about what would be done with this property at the time. It was in the future reference ¿le. In the interim, a local hostelry nearby had asked council as to erecting a multi-storey building on its property. However, the city pundits refused to grant the necessary permission, rezoning, etc. Now we have a scenario where not only is a multistorey building going to be built in this same area, but

Creative arithmetic

Here we go again. The mayor did not really win because if you count all those who did not vote for him, he did not have a majority. So much for whining. In any competition, if you lose according to the rules the way they are, you are toast, period. Everybody knows that our voting system is not perfect. Winston Churchill once pointed out that democracy is the worst possible form of governance except for every alternative. A few years ago, we voted against STV (Single Transferable Vote). It was a no-brainer because it would inevitably lead to minority governments. Minority governments do not work. All we have to do is watch the Americans. The Republicans would rather die than support any measure that has the potential for increasing the president’s popularity. In the meantime, the country is going to hell in a hand basket.

the property in question was proffered for use by the hockey school for a dormitory (multi-storey). How hypocritical is this? All of a sudden the city has poetic licence, if you will, to do whatever it wants, and the plebian businessman gets his nose rubbed in the dirt. On top of that, the land was acquired for about $950,000. Imagine your hard-earned tax money paid into a project at a giveaway price. There are no apparent tax bene¿ts for the city for several years. So now we have two white elephants not really paying their way. However, you as a taxpayer will be paying for these, like it or not. Who knows, your children may still be paying for these things after you are gone. Enough said. How could this happen, you might ask? It’s very elementary, my dear Watson, as Sherlock Holmes might have said. When we look at the voter turnout in the Nov. 19 civic election, an abysmal 33.5 per cent of the eligible voters in the city, we begin to understand why some of these so-called “transparent dealings, showing ¿scal responsibility and ¿nancial restraint” were nothing more than meaningless, political rhetoric, or “heifer dust” as the cattleman might call it. The long and short of it is that not enough of the registered voters in the city cared enough to get off of their dead fannies and vote. Once again, apathy prevails. When will some people learn that one vote can make a difference? Ron Barillaro Penticton

For years, we had the same problem right at home. Somebody has to rule. If you lose, get over it. In sports there is a slogan, “If you lose, say nothing. And if you win, say less.” Creative arithmetic is for losers. Gerry Lepine Summerland

Keying into drunk drivers

I’ve been hearing about the tougher, new laws on driving while under the inÀuence of alcohol, and I think there are some more steps that we can take to put a stop to drinking and driving. I have had this conversation with many of my friends and family, and we all agree that this could be a solution (or at least a good start) to getting drunk drivers off the road. After receiving a DUI in B.C., the convicted has a breathalyzer installed in their car. Before they start the car, they must blow into the breathalyzer. If they blow be-

low the limit, the car starts. If not, the car doesn’t. Here’s the idea. Why not make breathalyzers in vehicles available to everyone. I know for myself, I’ve jumped into my car many times and wondered if I’m over the limit. If I blew and knew I was over the limit, I wouldn’t drive. It’s the nights where I go out for dinner with some friends, have a few beers and then go home. I know for sure I’m not drunk, but how am I to actually know that I’m below the limit? I don’t even think that there needs to be the option of the car starting or not. The ‘guilt factor’ will make the decision. If a person sees that they are over the limit, chances are they are going to second guess driving their vehicle. This is just an idea, but I know, I for one, would snap up the chance of having a breathalyzer in my car.

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Tom Jackson has changed the name of his winter concert tour a few times over the years, but the thought behind it has remained constant for more than two decades. Like its predecessors, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twas in the Moon of Wintertime is about lending a hand to the less fortunate in the communities he visits. Originally the Huron Carol Christmas Concert and then Singing for Supper, the proceeds from Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual winter tour support community service agencies in the communities he visits. Jackson will be singing at Cleland Theatre in Penticton on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the first time heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performed here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his 2009 concert raised over $8,000, split evenly between the Salvation Army Food Bank and the Soupateria, as will be the proceeds from tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert. Unlike many benefit concerts, where a portion of the proceeds go to charity, Jackson relies

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on sponsors to cover the costs of the production, allowing him to pass on all the money from ticket and CD sales. What began as a single concert fundraiser for Winnipeg Harvest in 1988 has evolved to an annual cross-country tour, with over 525 concerts

in the last 20 years. That amounts to $200 million in value supporting food banks, community service agencies and disaster relief. Local organizer Andrina Iliffe said she was lucky to be able to organize a return visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever Tom does

a show in a community, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always well-attended. And people always want him back to do another show because he does raise money for those in need,â&#x20AC;? said Iliffe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He loves to use his talent for the benefit of others.â&#x20AC;? However, she continued, Penticton and the community response played a big part in drawing Jackson back to the South Okanagan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2009, the whole team said Penticton is such a wonderful place, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to come back and do another concert. None of the team had been here before,â&#x20AC;? said Iliffe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Tom was overwhelmed with the response to the 2009 concert.â&#x20AC;? Tickets for the Dec. 10 show are $25, cash only, and are available at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted at the concert and shared 50/50 between the Salvation Army Food Bank and Soupateria. For more information, call 250-493-4055 or 1-800663-5052.

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Another major name has been added to the list of upcoming concerts at the South Okanagan Events Centre. This one, however, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come as a big surprise, with ads running for it during the last few Vees home games. But on Monday, the SOEC officially announced that George Thorogood and the Destroyers would be performing live at the venue on May 20, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. With a fusion of rock, blues and boogie, George Thorogood

and the Destroyers have spent more than 35 years running up and down the highways and byways of the world, getting people on their feet and shaking their tail feathers. The band has released 16 studio albums, selling 15 million albums worldwide with two going platinum and six gold. With the concert date falling on the Victoria Day long weekend, SOEC officials are hoping to draw in both locals and visitors from outside the Okanagan Valley for the opportunity to see these legendary rockers in person. Thorogood, well-known for

his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric slide guitar playing, is set to perform classic hits like Who Do You Love?; One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer; Move It On Over; and Bad To The Bone. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Dec. 9 and can be purchased at the SOEC Box Office, the Wine Country Visitor Centre, by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com. You must be 19 or over to purchase general admission tickets on the floor. There is no age restriction for reserved bowl seats.

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Kokanee are coming back to Okanagan lakes in near-record numbers, according to recent ministry survey results, offering renewed optimism that summer ¿shery openings will continue next year. After its annual survey of Okanagan main valley shorelines and lake tributaries, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is reporting impres-

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seem to be holding pretty steady, and that’s an ongoing experiment to see if the kokanee can sustain the addition of sockeye going into there,” he said. “If numbers stay strong then we can expect ¿shery openings for kokanee on Okanagan Lake next year,” Askey said, adding there were never any guarantees. For Wood Lake, a popular ¿shing hole for kokanee, stream-spawners were counted at 8,300 and shore-spawners were tallied at 2,500. The ministry indicated this is close to the average abundance for Wood Lake shore-spawners during recent years. Kalamalka Lake’s kokanee population was ¿gured at 26,000, while Coldstream Creek’s total reached 20,000 — well above the three-year average of 6,000. The ministry partnered with the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, which allowed for a complete census of all kokanee entering Wood Lake’s primary spawning tributary, Middle Vernon Creek.

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Work on project wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cool down Habitat plans to work on home over the winter Steve Kidd

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Though cold weather is starting to set in, Habitat for Humanity organizers are hoping they will be able to continue working on their latest Penticton project through most of the winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are behind where we hoped we would be. We hoped we would have more done by the time winter sets in,â&#x20AC;? said Lynn Popoff, president of Habitatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Okanagan chapter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the backÂżlling is done, then I think it is going to go fairly quickly and hopefully there will still be some days that are going to be OK for working.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers have been working on the Huth Avenue property for the last couple of weeks, braving the cool weather to get the backÂżlling done around the foundations, so work on framing the house could begin. Popoff is also grateful for the support the project is getting from the business community: people like Nikos Theodosakis of Theoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, who helped keep volunteer spirits up by providing a hot lunch on one of their work days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A hot lunch in the middle of a cold day was terriÂżc. It was really good of him,â&#x20AC;? said Popoff. Popoff said their project manager, Barry Chickloski, thinks they should be able to take advantage of warm days in order to keep working.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our plan is to try to work through the winter. Barry keeps reminding us that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not northern Alberta,â&#x20AC;? said Popoff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not steadily, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of choosing the better days. It is a bit of a problem that we have to organize our volunteers and then cross our Âżngers for the weather.â&#x20AC;? As the frame goes up and the home takes shape Popoff expects volunteer enthusiasm will build, especially as the fundraising for the project begins to take shape as well. She said they have had good news on that front too, with the future looking promising for the three grants they have applied for so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Âżrst one we applied for was a Habitat Canada grant for green builds. We applied for $15,000 and got $15,000,â&#x20AC;? she said. They also collaborated with the Habitat chapter in Vernon and the Kelowna afÂżliate to put together a valleywide grant proposal, aimed at hiring a fundraiser to work for all three groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a $25,000 grant and we were successful with that one as well,â&#x20AC;? said Popoff. Habitat completed the interviewing and hired Jacki Wlodarczyk last month, and Popoff said that Wlodarczyk is already getting to know the afÂżliates and what their needs are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that is going to help us a lot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to have a fundraiser; somebody who is really good in that Âżeld.â&#x20AC;? A third grant request,

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that we made it to stage two and they will make a decision in early December,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are successful with that one, then we are batting three out of three, which would be amazing.â&#x20AC;? Closer to home, Habitat has other fundraising ideas in the works, like a class at Pen High that is in the process of making a decision on whether they are going to build a playhouse or a tool shed for the group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can do some sort of rafĂ&#x20AC;e or lottery in the spring with that,â&#x20AC;? said Popoff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are quite a few things like that in the works.â&#x20AC;?

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SPIRIT OF GIVING — Jessica Fisher, 2, sits with one of the donations under the Christmas tree at Tuesday’s annual Toys for Tots to Teens breakfast at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Hundreds of people stopped by to drop off a toy and enjoy breakfast during the two-hour event. The volunteer-run program helps a variety of organizations like the Salvation Army that distribute toys to needy children and teens in the region at this time of year.

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A project that started last year to provide warm sleeping mats to the homeless and needy is continuing this year, thanks to the efforts and dedication of a group of students from Penticton Secondary. Last year, Ashley Aoki started a project of weaving discarded plastic bags into sleeping mats, which were then distributed in Penticton and on East Hastings in Vancouver. Aoki graduated in June, but before she did, she passed the project on to Jolene Hayter, Kimberley Swaney and a group of students. Besides making the blankets after school, she also decided to do the warm clothing drive again, ¿guring the two projects would mesh well. So this year, the students are bundling the woven plastic mats with warm clothing, blankets or other winter essentials. “We bundle them up and tie them … the plastic sleeping mat with a jacket and a pair of mittens or some socks or a sweater, just some warm clothing they can put on when they are walking around.” said Swaney. They’re collecting clothing donations until Friday at Cherry Lane shopping centre, with a drop-off bin next to Santa’s castle.

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The crew weaving the blankets has grown as well, said Swaney. From the four or ¿ve people that were helping Aoki out last year, there are now about 10 regulars. “There are usually three or four people helping and it takes half an hour, maybe 45 minutes,” said Swaney, describing the mat-weaving process, which can take up to 400 bags. “We have people always dropping bags off at the school or we get donations. All the parents involved save their extra plastic bags and stuff.” This year, they are hoping to distribute the bags through the Cold Snap Inn and the Soupateria, where Swaney also volunteers. Unlike East Hastings in Vancouver, she said, the homeless and needy in Penticton aren’t as visible. “I was going to do it before we serve them lunch. I ¿gured that would be the best place to hand them out,” said Swaney. “I see people at the Soupateria and think, ‘You could use a new winter jacket.’ It would be nice to give them the clothing and the mats.” Swaney said her personal drive to help this way stems from a mission trip to Vancouver, when she spent two weeks serving the homeless on East Hastings. “I thought this would be a good way to continue the ¿re of helping these people. It kind of grew into a passion,” she said.

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Junior Lakers take silver Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

With their backs against the wall, the Pen High Lakers junior boys volleyball team managed to win one set before bowing to Langley Fundamental Titans in the provincial championship final. In the best-of-five showdown, the Titans won the first two sets then won the fourth 25-22. Emery Lawrence and Logan Mend of the Lakers were selected to the first all-star team. “We played some great volleyball against some very good teams,” said Lakers coach Paul Mend. “The final was very exciting and Langley Fundamental was a very good team. I was very pleased with all of our athletes this weekend, they battled hard all weekend and never gave up.” The Lakers swept their way through pool play at Mennonite Educational Institute in Abbotsford. The round of 16 saw the Lakers defeat DP Todd (Prince George) 25-7, 25-13. In the quarter-final against Fraser Heights (Surrey), the Lakers dropped the first game 19-25. Trailing 23-18 in the second set, the Lakers made a miraculous comeback to win 28-26 and then won the third set 15-10. In the semifinals, the Lakers faced the Delta Pacers (who had a Penticton connection: Mark Trotman — Wiltse. With a strong effort from Lawrence, the Lakers won the final two sets to face the Titans in the final The Lakers ended their season 32-1 and Mend sees good things for next year’s senior team with five returnees. The junior girls placed 10th in provincials. Senior boys The Lakers senior boys volleyball team has seen a steady rise since 2009 and it continued into 2011. Coached by Scott Harkness, the Lakers finished fourth in provincials after losing to No. 2 ranked Fraser Heights FireHawks in the bronze medal game. The Lakers started strong, winning the first two sets 25-22 and 25-20, then losing the next three 26-24, 25-15

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and 15-13. Turning things around for the FireHawks was Irvan Brar, who was dominant with serves and hits. “He single handedly beat us in the last three games,” said Harkness. “He couldn’t be stopped and that is impressive considering the size of our blockers. Harkness said luck is the only thing his players could have used. “Sometimes a team has to get lucky during the match to close it out,” he said. “In the third game, with us up two games, we lost 2624. They couldn’t have worked any harder. After that game, there was a huge momentum shift and the No. 2 team in the province entering the provincials showed why they had that ranking.” Harkness was im-

pressed with a few players starting with setter Ethan McCluskey, who played great and is one of the reasons for their success. Once he returned from his injury in November, McCluskey helped the Lakers become a No. 4 ranked team from No. 10. Harkness said McCluskey’s excellent play earned notice by some B.C. and Alberta colleges. Dylan Ames’ passing and strong power hitting helped the Lakers. Ames too has received interest from Canadian and American schools. Harkness said Ryan Sutcliffe is probably one of the best middles in the province that stayed under the radar. “He was consistent in putting up blocks and quick on the attack,” said Harkness. “He had a

great serve that was nicknamed the laser.” Tyler Berthelsen put up an enormous block and without that, Harkness doesn’t believe the match is as close. Josh Manning became the best defensive specialists (libero) in the tournament. “Without him, as well as Wes Vancamp, we would not have been able to run our offence,” said Harkness. Individual accomplishments Ames received an honourable mention award, Ty Moorman and Ethan McCluskey both were named to the second all-star team. While Manning did not receive an award, he was one of the top liberos (back row specialist) in the tournament. See LAKERS - Page 18

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Logan Mend of the Pen High Lakers junior boys volleyball team earned a birth on the provincial all-star team as he helped the Lakers to a second-place finish. Also chosen to the team was Mend’s teammate Emery Lawrence. Mend was excited about his all-star selection. As If you know a youth who for the Lakers earning should be Athlete of the a silver in provincials, Week, submit their photo Mend said everyone and a brief description to played well and it was sports@pentictonwesta fun season.

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Power chair player loved World Cup Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Daniel Cunningham might struggle to find the right words as to why he loves playing power chair soccer. What he doesn’t struggle with is playing the game that he loves. He recently represented the Okanagan as its only player on Team Canada, which travelled to Paris, France for the World Cup held Nov. 2 to 6. “It was nice to play against those top level players and with top level players,” said Cunningham. “It’s a lot of fun, the competition is great.” Cunningham described the talent as “crazy”, as his eyes opened wide to how good players in the sport can be. Being exposed to that drives Cunningham to push himself. “I learned a lot,” he said. Canada finished sixth in its debut of the Federation International Power Football Association World Cup ahead of Australia, Portugal, Ireland and Switzerland. The United States defeated England 3-0 in the championship game, while France defeated Belgium for

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bronze. Japan was fifth. Canada’s coach Gordon Marks said they would have liked better results, but admitted that competition was pretty stiff. “I think we had done well,” he said. Marks was pleased with how Cunningham played considering he had major back surgery in the summer. While the surgery did help Cunningham sit better in his chair, his neck mobility was compromised. The surgery also held Cunningham back from being able to train more with his Canadian teammates, said Marks. While Cunningham was chosen to be one of the goalies, he didn’t see any time as the backup. Instead, his playing time came as a forward in a few games.

“In those first two games we didn’t dominate,” said Marks, as they defeated Ireland 3-0 and Australia 1-0. “We were kind of struggling. Games we won, they were tight games.” Canada lost to France, the reigning world champion, and lost to Belgium, who is part of French league. Since Canada was not dominant in its World Cup debut, Marks said among the things that need to be looked at are custom game chairs and their playing strategies. “All the players were glad to be part of it,” said Marks. “I think they were hoping to be fourth or fifth. Losing the fifth place game was disappointing to everybody.” Having arrived four

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days before the World Cup started gave Canada the chance to get in extra training. They also had scrimmage games against the United States and Australia. Marks said that was good to give the players exposure they hadn’t had

Lakers senior girls ﬁnish eighth in provincials From JUNIOR - Page 17

Senior girls After placing 10th in provincials last year, Lakers senior girls volleyball coach Paul Smith said finishing eighth capped a successful season.

The Lakers faced their Okanagan rivals, the Kelowna Owls and lost to the eventual provincial champs 3-1. “An Okanagan team winning it was great, showing the strength of the valley,” said

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Roller derby is returning to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. SS Rodeo Sports and Entertainment presents Roller Derby Smashup, a bout with two teams made up of girls from all over B.C. and Washington. “We’ve competed with so many great girls from the region throughout the year, we wanted to host a game where we could invite them all to come and challenge one another, as opposed to inviting only one other team up,” said Ashley Perry of SS Rodeo. “We put out

a call to the surrounding leagues and got a great response from girls wanting to compete from Armstrong to Spokane and everywhere in between.” The bout will feature two rosters of players coming from the Shuswap, Okanagan, Lower Mainland, as well as Seattle and Spokane. The event will feature a breakdance group halftime show and vendors from the Okanagan selling derby related merchandise. The ladies will also be collecting donations for the Penticton Food Bank at the event, and every person that brings a non-perishable food item

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IN BRIEF Mustangs open season with win

Princess Margaret’s junior girls basketball team opened its season by winning the Clarence Fulton tournament. The team defeated the host Maroons 41-24, Sahali from Kamloops 45-31 and in a close final beat Mt. Boucherie 37-33. Megan Blair was chosen a tournament all-star. Other team members include: Madison Winter, Shayla Hearne, Callan Cooper, Jacquelyn Ford, Amanda Van Os, Gillian Kennedy, Jessica Klar, Erin Gabriel, Kenzie Haberstock, Taylor Corrie, Zoe Jack and Sinclaire Lovett.

Midget Vees cruise past POE

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ada midget Vees improved to 8-0-1 with a 10-0 win over the Program Of Excellence on Saturday. The Vees were led by Joel Marte’s five-goal effort, while Tyler Ehlers scored twice. Lawrence Langan earned the shutout. The Vees are home for three games this weekend. Friday night they face Westside at 7 p.m., then Rossland-Trail Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. at Memorial Arena.

Streak ends for females

Penticton’s atom rec team put an end to the Canadian Tire peewee female team’s eightgame winning streak

will be entered to win some raffle prizes. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the bout begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, and kids five and under are free. They are available at the South Okanagan Events Centre box office or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com. SS Rodeo formed in December 2010 and has since performed in Penticton, Bakersfield, Calif, Spokane, Wash. and Boise, Idaho. They are currently planning their 2012 season, which will include some banked track games in the Okanagan next summer.

with a 6-4 decision. The Canadian Tire team received offence from Sage Collins, Cedar Carter, Sage Togyi and

Morgan Brooks. Penticton’s atom rec OHA team enjoyed strong goaltending from Ayden Chura.

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ICE DRAGONS RULE — The best play of their season helped the Peaches Lingerie Ice Dragon midget female hockey go undefeated at the Kamloops Female Midget Recreational Tournament the weekend of Nov. 27. The Ice Dragons won the tournament by defeating Meadow Ridge, Surrey, Kelowna and Kamloops and outscored their opponents 17-4. Cassie Kolisnyk scored in the shootout to give the team the win and move them into the ﬁnals. Ayesha Barlas posted two shutouts in net and scoring was shared by Kolisnyk, Jessie Olfert, Brianne Hrynyk and Zoe Konanz.

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A pilot program to help break barriers for young people suffering from a range of mental illnesses is being offered in Penticton. Martin House, a take on a program for youth in Nova Scotia called Laing House, will network service groups in the community to provide a community-based program where young people experiencing mood disorder, anxiety disorder or psychosis can get the support they need to

build their lives. Youth and their supporters are invited to participate in a planning week with the Mental Wellness Centre and B.C. Schizophrenia Society — Penticton branch from Dec. 12 to 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A pilot program will operate at 205 Martin St. for three months starting on Jan. 3. It will provide support through education, independent living skills, peer support, employment (paid or volunteer), healthy living and social skills and through creative arts.

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HOLIDAY IDEAS — Carmen Porteous of Carlarry Glass Art adjusts one of the display stands at the company kiosk during the Naramata Artisans Christmas Faire at the Naramata Heritage Inn last weekend. A wide range of work by local artists was available for those looking to pick up a unique holiday gift.

Your guide to an active lifestyle The new winter Recreation Guide comes out in today’s Western News, and that means you have plenty of new year’s resolution opportunities to help you and your loved ones have a healthier and happier 2012. We have the largest offering of programs in years for those six months old to 60-plus One of Canada’s champions of children’s health passed away last month. Dr. Fraser Mustard, who may be best known as “the aspirin Doc” (he ¿rst came out with the aspirin a day bene¿ts study), was also a leader in the studies on the strong bene¿ts of early pre-school

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a child later in life and especially in the teen years. Speaking of teen years, the same positive outcomes can be realized by our youth. Although it is a lot harder to ¿gure out what will be popular with that age group. The new Recreation Guide has pages of activities like Teen Zumba and Yoga, Babysitter Training and even a super cool Kayak Rolling Class in the pool. Other studies consistently show that seniors who learn new skills and hobbies have a better chance of keeping these “grey cells” ¿ring, not to mention the “cardio” bene¿ts of getting active. We have new

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Education/Trade Schools 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. 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 DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, proﬁtable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs.

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Farm Workers VINEYARD LABOURERS Required 28 full time workers, from February to end of August for pruning and other vineyard tasks. Six days a week, 8-10 hours per day, $9.56 per hour. Please fax resume to Vincor Canada 250-498-4992 or mail to PO Box 1650, 38691 97th Street Oliver BC V0H 1T0

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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

Education/Trade Schools

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Care Aid/Care Givers Wanted A 51 year old quadriplegic male is looking for Permanent Part Time Care Aids and Care Givers for Private Client Care at his home in Penticton. Position requires physically ﬁt, reliable, ﬂexible workers. Experience is preferred but not necessary and training will be provided to someone who is willing to learn. The care will require approximately 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening 7 days a week. Based on experience wages will start at $18 and up to $24 per hour. Positions are to start immediately. The successful applicants will require a security and credit check. Please forward you resume to: Box 321, c/o Penticton Western News, 2250 Camrose St., Penticton, BC, V2A 8R1 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! No experience necessary, we will train. Must be 18+yrs. of age. Call 250-860-3590 or Email: info@plazio.ca Local auto recycler looking for self motivated person to do deliveries, shipping/receiving & reception duties. Must have valid drivers license, good phone & good people skills, previous automotive experience an asset. No Phone Calls Please. Drop off resume in person to Van Auto Recycling 1386 Commercial Way, Penticton BC Mechanic need for taxi company. Bring resume in to 2319 Government.Salary dependent on experience. 250-486-1995

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

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Drivers

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Financial Services

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

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Painting & Decorating

Trades, Technical

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 Need Christmas Cash? Cash factory Loans offers payday loans up to $800. using employment, CTB, EI or Pension, or Collateral Loans up to $10,000. Using almost any vehicle! No expensive debit/credit cards like the others! 366 Main Street across from City Centre Fitness or 493-7999. Night Auditor/Bellman required for the Penticton Lakeside Resort, prior front desk experience would be an asset, shift is 11pm-7am, must be in good physical health, possess strong communication and leadership skills, have the ability to work well under pressure, strong telephone and computer skills, drop off resume at front desk or email: nathalie@rpbhotels.com PROFESSIONAL JOB opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, ﬂuid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. - $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities

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Trades, Technical

MILLWRIGHTS

TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking Millwrights to join our team at the Lavington or Armstrong Div. located near Vernon, BC. We are a leading manufacturer of dimensional and stud wood products in both domestic & foreign markets. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an exc. pension and beneﬁts program. · Competitive wages · Development opps. · On-going training · Dynamic & challenging environment · Stable employment · Welding exp. required Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Proﬁt guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? JOIN THE TOLKO PROFESSIONALS If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com & submit your resume by Dec. 9, 2011

or Fax: (1)250-546-2240

Services

Financial Services

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Cleaning Services 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.

Drywall For all your renovation needs, boarding, painting, taping & texturing. Big & small jobs. 250-490-4085

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Trades, Technical

CONSTRUCTION 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:

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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.

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 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 Grass Alfalfa mix bales, 60lb bales, $5/bale, (250)379-2536 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 McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass $7., Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Feeder Hay $25. 1- 250-546-0420 Straw for sale, 3x4x8 ft bales, excellent feed straw, covered stacks, call (360)305-1817

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

Pets

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Merchandise for Sale

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Home Improvements BELCAN Painting & Renos

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Langevin Professional Painting. Chrismas special 25%off. Call 250-460-3239.

DANDER FREE Turkish Angora Cross Bangle Kittens 4 mths old $300 (250)718-5056 Trinity Shepherds Malamute/ Shepherd cross, puppies, avail now, Vet checked all shots $250.ea 250-547-9763

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

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 Be a part of your community paper. Contribute to the story or read about your neighbour’s thoughts on an issue with online comments on every story.

Help Wanted

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

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Why buy retail? When you can buy BELOW WHOLESALE

Kenmore ceramic top black/cream electric stove, exc shape, $200, (250)718-0298 White Maytag fridge, Fridgidaire fridge, $150 ea (delivered),large cap. washer & dryers, works exc.$150 (delivered & set up) Front load Bosch washer $200. 250-7700827

Flea Markets BJ-Books 50% Christmas Clearance Sale - Entire Stock! #9-1800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon, BC. (250)549-1041

Help Wanted

Fountain Tire Penticton is looking p for a motivated, experienced

SERVICE TRUCK TIRE TECHNICIAN Must have good drivers abstract and experience in commercial truck tires. Please apply in person with resume at ices Fountain Tire vo - Attention Scott 359 Dawson Avenue

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Merchandise for Sale

Food Products

Musical Instruments

Pork & chicken from our local farm to your freezer. Pasture raised; natural feed; no vaccines, hormones, antibiotics or other additives. Pork sides, whole roasting chickens $3.99/lb. Can deliver to south Okanagan/Similkameen. 250498-0801

Free Items Free cherry ﬁrewood. Call to pick up. (250)460-0302

Fruit & Vegetables Trout Creek fruit stand 6215 Hwy 97. Free stone peaches, prune plums, pears, all kinds of peppers, squash, gourds, tomatoes, pie pumpkins $2.49 each, all kinds of apples, grapes & pies, local sweet onions & garlic, winter onions, leeks, potatoesred/white/yukon gold, cider, jams & much more. 250-4948344 or 250-490-0046

Firewood/Fuel

Amps $49, Classical guitars $59.98, electrics $99, bass guitars $159. Skaha Sound, phone 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

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Sporting Goods

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

Eurosport Inversion table, excellent cond., paid $349, asking $150, (250)494-9800 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

Furniture

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

778-476-5919

256 Westminster Ave. W. www.pentictonbargainstore.com

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. Samsung Washer/Dryer, front load, 2 yrs old, $450 ﬁrm.(250)276-6026 Single box spring & mattress, dbl box spring & mattress, queen box spring & mattress all with frames. $150 each delivered. (250)493-2687 STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! free delivery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170 Treadmill, like new $300. Call (250)492-6063.

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

Stereo / DVD / TV

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 5.8 Acres. MUST SELL, REDUCED, was $599,000, sacriﬁced for $499,000, 5bdr w/inlaw suite + 3 acres irrigated, 2 acres for pasture, 1604 Sparton Dr., Pent 250-492-3330 or www.spartondrive.com

For Sale By Owner 5.8 Acres. MUST SELL, REDUCED, was $599,000, sacriﬁced for $499,000, 5bdr w/inlaw suite + 3 acres irrigated, 2 acres for pasture, 1604 Sparton Dr., Pent 250-492-3330 or www.spartondrive.com

Houses For Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

1bdrm, downtown on Orchard at Martin, large, util. incl., f/s, air, avail. now, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 1 Bed - near Cherry Ln Mall Clean, quite recent renos laminate flr, new appl. Pet friendly Call Chris for appt 250-809-0015 2BD, 2bth, 1256 sq.ft, partly furn’d & newly reno’d. Near UBC/Airport, NS/NP, Student or Mature persons pref’d. $975/mo 1-780-458-2086. 2BDRM suite $800/mo, Dec1 , 2-1 bdrm lofts $750/mo. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413 5yr old condo, 3rd fl, corner w/balc, 2bd, 2 full bath, 6-appl, inste laundry, a/c, blinds, secure ug prkg, ns, np. refs & DD avail. now, 250-496-5465 $750, beautiful character 1 bdrm apt, historic bldg, burgundy walls, oak flrs, quiet street, n/p, n/s, seek clean quiet person(s), 250-770-0536 Apex for Xmas!1 BR. Refurbished condo for rent in Beaconsfield. Sleeps 4 –satellite TV. Steps from the village and lifts.3 night minimum @ 150.00 per night.Call 250488-1926. 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. LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 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 Summerland studio unit, 6appl., wall bed, quiet, reliable, ns tenant, $760 (util incl.), (250)494-7488

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 Oliver, avail. Jan. 1st, 2bdrm duplex, f/s, $650+util., 250485-7903 after 3:30pm 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

Wiltse area, 3200sqft., executive walk-out bungalow, 4bdrm, 3bath, double garage, ns, np, $1700+util, avail. immed., 250-492-2627

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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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

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250-490-1215 250-490-1700 296 & 298 Maple Street Townhouses 3 or 4 bdrm 2½ bath, family orientated. Rents from $1100. Ask about our incentives! New Mgmt! 178-1458 Penticton Ave. 3 bdrm suite, 2 bath townhouse Eckhardt 998575 Creston Ave. Ave. 1 bdrm 2 bdrm house 4 rentals starting at $600 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.

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

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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 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed & Jan. 1, newly reno’d, $700$800, central Penticton, water incl., (250)493-4903 to view 1BDRM apt, totally reno’d, 3 new appl, a/c, in-suite storage, NP, NS, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart 250-493-8500 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 Avail. Jan 1, 1bdrm, close to Cherry Lane, nonsmoker $650/mo., (250)488-9917

3-bdrm house, country setting in city of Vernon, great views, $354,900. (250)309-8080 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 ******* 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

Rentals

Friends of the Penticton Museum

CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE *Great books *FREE coffee

Sat., Dec. 10th 1 - 4 pm Museum Archives Room 785 Main Street All proceeds go toward Museum programs

Farms wanting to lease orchard in Summerland or Penticton, big or small, 24+ years experience, call (250)486-4355

Homes for Rent

3bdrm 1.5bath, np, ns, avail now or Jan.1st, $900+util. 250492-8681, 250-809-1693. 3bdrm+den exec., new, dble garage, 6appl., spacious, deck & patio, call Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372

1200sqft house w/basement, all appl., 2bdrm, 1.5ba, 32x18 deck w/hot tub, $1300, Jeff 250-492-3808, 250-490-1155 4bdrm, 2ba, f/s/dw/m/w/d, air, RV parking, fenced, $1350, Dennis at Realty Executives, (250)493-4372 577 Forestbrook Dr, 2bd, huge yard, workshop, $950, 1063004 S. Main, 3bd townhouse, $1000, Vijay 250-490-1530 CLEAN bright 2bdrm, 1.5bth, $1150/mo. Garage, f/s, dw, w/d, ac. Avail immed, n/s 596 Jermyn. 250-492-6446 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 Large 4+bdrm home, in Winﬁeld. 3bdrm, 2-bath on main. 1+bdrm, 1-bath suite in lower Beautiful view of the lake from back deck. No smoking, pets neg, $1800/mo. Off street parking for up to 4 vehicles. Easy access to College, Kelowna & Vernon. Quiet location on dead end street. Avail Dec15 . 250-558-8231 Naramata, 3bdrm, 2ba, f/s/dw/w/d, dble carport, $1150, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 SUMMERLAND, $1300 3 bd, 1.5 bth, pets ok, fenced, 3 car park, 1 gar storage, picscastanet, 604-525-7094, moolman2@telus.net

Sporting Goods

Commercial/ Industrial 2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., 1024sqft. & 2148sqft. 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

Duplex / 4 Plex

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 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) 2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent

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APARTMENTS

1 bed, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW ............................................. $700 2 bed renovated, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW ........................ $900

284 YORKTON AVENUE ....................................................... $925 2 bed, 2 bath, fr/st, d/w. Avail. NOW HOUSES

GILMAN AVE., SUMMERLAND ........................................... $850 2 bed, fr/st, d/w, w/d, low maint. yard. Avail. NOW

80 GREEN AVE. EAST. ......................................................... $1000 3 bed, 1½ bath, 4 appl., fenced yard. Avail. NOW

296 KINNEY AVE. (NEW) ................................................... $1375 3 bed, 3 bath, 5 appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble garage. Avail. NOW

CORNWALL DRIVE (RENOVATED) ................................... $1450 2+ bed, 2 bath, 5 appl., hardwood floor, c/a, large yard, garage. Avail. DEC. 1

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

Room & Board Room & board for school students or adults. 152 Heather Place. $800 incl breakfast, shared kitchen, own bathrm. (250)492-4832

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Townhouses 2bdrm + den, 1.5bath, 2parking, 5-appl, n/s, n/p, $1100/mo Ref. Avail Jan. 250-493-7791 3bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1025/mo (250)490-9082 4bd townhouse, 2 family rm, 2ba, Ok Falls, $1100, ref’s 250-295-1341, 250-809-1634

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RENTALS (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 Property Management

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Between Malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f,s, w.d, laminate floors. Avail. Now (OT444) $600 Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, fridge, stove, a/c unit, coin-op laundry. Avail. Now (A444) $600 Dwntwn, 1 bdrm top floor apt, fridge, stove, free cable & laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA) $650 Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, /$800 balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat ok. Avail. Jan. 1(EFR) $650 1 bdrm near downtown, top flr, walk up, includes cable and shared free laundry. Avail. Now (ITA303) $650 Near OK beach, 2nd flr walkup, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, f,s, incl heat and Hydro, balcony. Avail. Jan. 1 (WGA205, WGA201) $675 Includes util, 1 bdrm apt, f,s, a/c balcony, elevator, coin-op laundry. Avail. Now (A428) $750 Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. Now (A360) $950 The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, insuite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. Now ( A378) $1100 Across from Skaha Beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, extra storage, cov;d parking, incl. cable. Avail. Now (A443) $1100 The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in-suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. Now(A369) $1500 Lakeview, 6th floor condo, 2 bdrm + den, 6 appl, 2 sec’d parking, extra amenities. Avail. Jan. 15 (A352)

TOWNHOUSES: $925

3 bdrm townhouse, near schools and creek f,s, large back yard, freshly painted. Avail. Now (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 Newer, 2 bdrm duplex near College and SOEC, 1 .5 bath, f,s, d/w. Avail. Dec. 15 (H714) $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.

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1154 for info. SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-492-4458 for info. 65-PLUS SINGLES COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250770-1018. BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m., regular bingo at 6:30 p.m. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-770-1174 for more information. O KANAGAN F ALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN CENTRE has beginner line dance at 9 a.m. (call 250493-2111 to confirm), coffee social at 10 a.m., intermediate/advanced line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS HUMP day with entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. and Stu’s Kitchen open. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church 696 Main St. Call

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has a management committee meeting downstairs at 7:30 p.m. OLIVER DOUBLE O Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. PENTICTON UNITED CHURCH has liturgical dance sessions the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 250-492-2684 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. OLIVER SENIOR CENTRE Society has a dance with Paul and Friends from

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FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. 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. PEACHCITYTOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-486-0601 for info. 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. TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Betty-Lou at 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. O KANAGAN F ALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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 IMMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299.

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calendar 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 7:30 p.m. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. VALLEY FIRST IS hosting a career info session at 10 a.m. at the WorkZone office on 575 Main St. HR Manager Cathy Brett will talk about career opportunities, hiring practices and how to apply to employment opportunities at Valley First Credit Union. Everyone welcome. PENTICTON WHOLE FOODS Market has a free Healthy Holidays Celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be tastings, samples, cooking/baking demos, door prizes, a sneak peak of the 2012 free seminar series and lots of fun. FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF Penticton – Okanagan will meet for Christmas dinner at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion branch on 502 Martin St. Club focuses on international cultural exchanges. Call Sharon at 250-493-1649 or Anna at 250-487-1126.

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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. ANAVETS HAS FIREMAN’S Christmas party. 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 Latin-American 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 pre-registration is suggested. Call Andrea at 250-492-9071, ext. 2203. A NDREW ’ S ST. PRESBYTERIAN Church presents a Victorian Christmas, which includes scenes from A Christmas Carol and Little Women, readings by Carol Munroe of CBC and chamber and flute choir at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, children 12 and under are free. Tickets available at Dragon’s Den. PENTICTON PUBLIC LIBRARY invites the public to celebrate the holiday with season stories, songs, crafts and puppet shows for kids aged five to 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the children’s library and two to five on Dec. 14 from

10 to 11 a.m. Programs are free.

COMING EVENTS

GATHERYOURFRIENDS and family together and celebrate the holidays with a ride on the Summerland Christmas Express Train this December. Enjoy hot cocoa, sing along to Christmas carol favourites with Felix Possak and watch the children’s faces as Santa and Mrs. Claus hand out goody bags. Shop for the perfect gift for that special someone at the Trout Creek Trading Co. Trains depart Prairie Valley Station on Dec. 10 and 11 at 4 and 6 p.m., Dec. 16 at 5 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 17 and 18 at 4 and 6 p.m. Tickets: adults $22, seniors $21, teens $18 and kids (3 to 12) $14. Call 1-877-4948424 for reservations. GIRL POWER IS a selfesteem group for girls aged 10 to 12. There will be eight weekly sessions starting Jan. 25 from 3:15

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to 4:30 p.m. To register or for more information, call 250-493-4366, ext. 102. W ITH NEW GAR DENS opening up, the Penticton Community Garden is in need of donated garden tools. If you are downsizing or ready to part with duplicate digging forks, spades, hoses, etc., we should talk. Please call Carol at 250-496-5226. THE PENTICTON SOCIAL Justice Film and Discussion Series is looking for passionate individuals to join its planning committee. They meet every two weeks for about one to two hours to plan which films and discussions they will be having. The films are aimed to educate Penticton on some very important issues like child poverty and homelessness. If you are interested call Michelle at 250-493-6822 or email Filmseries. pawc@gmail.com with Penticton film series’ in the subject line.

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