NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
5
news ne
City council wants public input on budget deliberations
VOL.46 ISSUE 4
11
National Park plan falling apart
page
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
entertainment Soundstage prepares for enter
Vees es sscore sco core re vvet veteran eteran depth during sports orts Ve
upcoming musical
BCHL trade deadline
FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE CAUSING SOME STATIC Kristi Patton and Steve Arstad Black Press
Mark Brett/Western News
PREPARE TO LAUNCH — Lakeside Resort employee Grant Swebeck checks out the boarding conditions on the hotel’s artificial ski hill after two nights of snow making for the strucutre. It’s hoped to open the run to the public once there is enough of the white stuff in place.
Despite some ¿re chiefs in the South Okanagan complaining of garbled emergency dispatch service, the provider in Kelowna believes it does not impact response time. “Our hope is with this issue to have a resolution in place in the next few weeks and in the meantime we certainly have backup systems in place to make sure service isn’t affected whatsoever,” said Kelowna deputy ¿re Chief Jason Brolund. “I don’t want to downplay the issue, but I also want to make sure everyone is aware we are working on it and there is a plan in place.” However, some ¿re chiefs in rural areas of the South Okanagan are saying they aren’t having the same “seamless” transfer of dispatch services that the regional district touted last month. Several departments have been experiencing problems with radio communication since the 9-1-1 services were transferred from the Penticton Fire Department dispatch centre to Kelowna in early December, when the new contract began with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. The service was provided by Penticton ¿re department for 20 years prior, but Kelowna outbid several groups to win the ¿ve-year contract from the RDOS. Since the transition started on Jan. 1 dropped calls, and garbled, incoherent communications have resulted in some frustration as regional departments attempt to deal with the issue. “The ¿rst three calls we received after the switch to Kelowna were really bad,” admitted Keremeos ¿re Chief Jordy Bosscha. “It has improved somewhat since then — the last few have improved.” Bosscha said that were it not for the additional system of “rip and run” — a faxed transmission of the call that is sent
PASTA THURSDAYS Bufflehead PASTA HOUSE
250-493-9768 www.thebufflehead.com
“FRESH” HOUSE MADE PASTA SAUCES WITH YOUR CHOICE OF NOODLES!
$6.95 +
SAUCES: TOMATO - CURRIED CHICKEN - CLAM ALFREDO BOLOGNESE - PULLED PORK - SHRIMP ALFREDO - MEATBALL CHICKEN & MUSHROOM - CAPICOLA - ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA - CHORIZO - ALFREDO - GARLIC BASIL
including Garlic Toast!
$6.95 +
to the ¿re hall that includes the address, cross streets, access codes and additional information — the department would not have had a clue as to what each call was about. Kaleden ¿re Chief Darlene Bailey reports the department continues to have problems with signal quality. She has been in contact with the regional district regarding the problem, most recently on Jan. 5, when two motor vehicle accidents occurred in Kaleden in the morning and some very poor communication with Kelowna dispatch resulted. Bailey took the issue of bad dispatches up with Brolund in Kelowna. “I told him I was looking at hiring a technician to take a look at our situation,” she said. “But he advised me to wait, as they were aware of the issue and were attempting to deal with it by switching the service provider for the signal from Kelowna to Penticton, something they will be working on around the 15th of the month.” Penticton ¿re Chief Wayne Williams said so far he is satis¿ed with the Kelowna dispatch service and how they have been dealing with the transition issues. He said they also have had some problems with unclear dispatches that seemed to be resolved on the weekends and evenings. “Kelowna is dealing with it and we do have backups in case it comes through garbled. Kelowna has really stepped up to the plate to ensure we have a very professional dispatch service here,” said Williams. “We have had a couple that were hard to understand, but they say it twice and we can make sense what is happening along with the rip and run printer right near the ¿re truck. I think things will be changing next week and hopefully we don’t have that problem again.”
See DISPATCH - Page 2
2
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
news
Fire - Dispatch working out communication issue
J & C Bottle Depot
Brolund said the communication teams have been working diligently to resolve the issue, which he hopes is the last in the transition. “It revolves around the quality of the audio and it comes and goes, but there is a level of static present that we would like to improve,â€? said Brolund. The Kelowna deputy Âżre chief said upgrades to the link between Kelowna and Penticton should clean up the audio quality, which will be followed by additional testing and monitoring. “All our systems are designed as such there is no single point of failure. One of the improvements we offered with the new dispatch service is providing departments with the rip and run, paper copy of the details of the call they are going to so they can grab it at the Âżre hall and bring it on the truck with them,â€? said Brolund. A former Penticton dispatcher told the Keremeos Review that the area isn’t ready for the Radio Over Internet Protocol. “It was the plan of the RDOS and Kelowna’s bid to save money by using the Internet to go to each department individually and thus be able to eventually get rid of the mountain top linking sites on Kobau and BeaconsÂżeld. There is nothing wrong with the
at 200 Rosetown Avenue (behind McDonalds)
250-492-5144 We take used Computers, TV’s, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Keyboards and Paint Cans.
CHECK US OUT ONLINE FOR ORDERING, RESERVATIONS AND MORE!
1090 MAIN 250.492.9144
TUESDAY Souvlaki Night ~ 10 Inches ~ $10
WEDNESDAY Pasta Mania ~ Build your Pasta ~ $8
THURSDAY Riblicious Night ~ Full Rack ~ $15 *DINE-IN ONLY
LUNCH BOX QUICKIE ORDER ON-LINE
WINE AND DINE
2 of your Favorites for only $8.00!
Two Can Dine for only $59.99!
TAKE-OUT ONLY 11:30AM-2:00PM, TUE.-FRI.
DINE-IN ONLY JAN. 10 - FEB. 9, 2012
www.lacasaouzeria.com
File photo
Penticton dispatchers were laid off when a RDOS contract bid was won by Kelowna. Since the Jan. 1 transition was made, some ďŹ re departments have complained of garbled communica-
radio equipment; it works very well and does not suffer from the same jitteriness and missed words that is presently happening,� said the dispatcher, who preferred anonymity. The dispatcher said the ROIP jitter and latency has to do with use of bandwidth and sharing business lines, which are better than the average home Shaw line, with other users. The former dispatcher said this is why the radios sound better on nights
and weekends when business use is way down. Brolund did not want to comment on the Internet line provider, but did say they are increasing the capacity of the link between Kelowna and Penticton. “It is the advice of our communications team that it should go a long way towards resolving the problem,� said Brolund. RDOS emergency services supervisor Dale Kronebusch said there have been a few issues
Âżre departments have brought forward, but these are expected as they are only one month into the transition. Besides the distorted dispatches, they are also working on mapping which Âżretrucks should be responding to what areas. “I think conservatively it will take three to six months to work the issues out, but so far we are doing Âżne. We will know a lot more soon with the dedicated IP line,â€? said Kronebusch.
THE NEW 2012 FORESTER
2012 Forester 2.5X
Winter. Finally.
DECEMBER BONUS
†ACCESSORIES Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Traction Control. Yeah baby. STANDARD FEATURES: r 5[OOGVTKECN HWNN VKOG #9& r *2 $1:'4 GPIKPG r URGGF OCPWCN VTCPUOKUUKQP YKVJ *KNN *QNFGT U[UVGO r *GCVGF HTQPV UGCVU r &TKXGT CPF HTQPV RCUUGPIGT HTQPV CPF UKFG KORCEV CKTDCIU r #% r 8GJKENG &[PCOKEU %QPVTQN U[UVGO r #PF OQTG
250-770-2002
Lease/Finance
Well equipped
OQU CU NQY CU **
RNWU #9& HTQO
1.9%
$28,015
*
990 WEST ECKHARDT AVENUE PENTICTON, B.C. www.ironmancitysubaru.com DL #D9653
*Model shown is a 2012 Forester 2.5X 5MT (CJ1 XO) with MSRP of $28,015 including freight & PDI ($1,595), documentation fees ($395) and battery and tire tax ($30). License, taxes, insurance and registration extra. **1.9% ďŹ nance and lease rates available on all new 2012 Forester models for a 24 month term. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. **Offer valid until Feb. 1, 2012. See your local Subaru dealer or www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete details.
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
3
news
National park plan in jeopardy of collapse Mark Brett
Western News Staff
It now appears there will not be a national park in the South Okanagan/Similkameen after the province shelved its interest in the plan for the “foreseeable future.” In a telephone interview this week, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake told the Western News he has not completely closed the door but, for now at least, it is a dead issue. “While we know there is some support it’s obvious to us there is still a lot of local resistance, so we don’t want to impose something on the local area that doesn’t have a strong level of support,” said Lake. “When you do something of this magnitude you want more than 51 per cent, you need a lot of support. “I made this clear to my federal counterpart (Peter Kent) and he’s assured me he’s told Parks Canada that at this time it’s just not something we (the province) are interested in moving forward with.” According to the provincial ministry, Parks Canada cannot establish a national park “without the support/agreement of the Government of British Columbia.” Attempts to reach the federal environment minister about the future of the park process, which has been underway for nearly a decade, were unsuccessful. Bruno Delesalle, project manager for the South Okanagan-Lower Similkameen for Parks Canada, was in Ottawa Thursday, but was unable to comment on the matter. “We’re not saying this (park) will never happen,” said Lake. “But it’s not going to happen in the foreseeable future. I think you always want to keep your options open, 20 years from now or whenever the conversation may have changed.” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, chair of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, was also not optimistic about the park becoming a reality, saying damage from the initial government handling of the plan would also need to be repaired. “There has been somewhat of an effort by the federal government and to a lesser extent the province (to correct past problems), but it’s my understanding we’re a very long ways from embracing a substantive process that would lead to the creation of a park in the foreseeable future,” said Phillip. “They (governments) were very disrespectful and unilateralist in their approach and we were told we had to accept the inevitability of the process which we rejected.” A memorandum of understanding was signed between the two governments in 2003 to co-operate in assessing the feasibility of establishing such a park. Phillip said First Nations were not allowed to participate. Meanwhile, Lake pointed out his government is well aware of the sensitive ecological nature of the region, which is why some lands have been set aside as protected under the provincial land and resource management plan. Park proponents have criticized that process as being ineffective.
Mark Brett/Western News
A HELICOPTER FLIES over the winding Similkameen River near the region where a national park was being considered. The status of such a park is currently unknown. Local opposition to the creation of a national park like this 2008 protest by First Nations members were responsible for the provincial government’s decsion to step back from the plan according to the Environment Minister.
“Also, I worked on the ranching task force and I know because ranching is very big where I come from in Kamloops that some of the best stewards of the environment are cattle ranchers,” said the minister. One person who hopes the province will have a change of heart is B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko. “I think this decision is premature and my understanding is that Parks Canada is trying to work with First Nations, the ranching communities and others to come up with something
that works and I think it would be wise not to make any decisions until that process takes place,” said the MP. “Obviously it’s a political decision made under pressure and a lot of decisions are made like that. I suspect that pressure is coming from the people who are opposed to the park.” Lake agreed saying if the public pressure had been more in support of the plan, the decision might have gone the other way. Atamanenko does maintain it is critical the majority of people in the immediate area be
in favour. “I believe in the concept of a national park, but I also don’t like something pushed down on people and it’s got to have support if it’s going to work,” he said. “But I also don’t trust the provincial government to maintain that area as a protected area — this government or any other government. “Will this area remain a protected area? What if there is another government? What if there is pressure from the mining industry? There are so many questions out there.”
4
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
news
ProliďŹ c bank robber sentenced to eight years Kathy Michaels Black Press
A proli¿c Okanagan bank robber was given a hefty prison sentence Tuesday by a Supreme Court justice trying to deter anyone thinking of picking up the crook’s craft. Trevor Allan Nilsson, 29, will spend eight years, less one year and three months for time already served in prison for robbing a Kelowna CIBC branch and a Penticton Toronto Dominion in February 2010. Each robbery earned Nilsson a separate seven-year sentence, but the judge ruled he could serve them concurrently, reducing the total signi¿cantly. Nilsson will also have to submit his DNA to the national registry, and will never be al-
lowed to possess a gun. “I’m not satisÂżed that a sentence on the lower end will protect the public since it’s clear he’ll likely reoffend,â€? said Supreme Court Justice Paul Walker, noting that the heavier sentence was aimed at sending out a “strong message of denunciation.â€? Nilsson, said Walker, has either been committing a crime or in prison all his adult life. He’s already beneÂżtted from the court’s generosity, exhibited when he received lighter sentences for several previous robbery convictions, said Walker, adding he’s shown little sign of trying to Âżnd a better path forward through therapy or higher education. Worse yet, his decision to rob the two banks last year didn’t come from an act of desperation, fuelled by drugs or booze. He
just seems to view robbery as a means to “fund his lifestyle.� “Nilsson’s trade is to perform robberies,� said Walker. Both the CIBC and TD heists were carefully plotted and executed. Nilsson hid his face, told the two women tellers in a measured tone that they were being robbed as he took cash from them. His face was concealed and the behaviour was menacing enough to leave both women still feeling the symptoms of “anxiety and stress.� Nearly two years to the date since the heists, Nilsson seemed just as cool and collected when his sentence was rendered and declined an offer to speak before it was delivered. As Walker concluded his reasons for sen-
tence, Nilsson sat in the prisoner’s box and rubbed his chin in a slow and measured manner. He remained in that state as Walker listed emotional problems that contributed to the criminal behaviour. Nilsson, said Walker, has abandonment issues stemming from the fact his mother gave him up to foster care when he was a child, choosing to keep his two other siblings. Leading into his sentencing, Nilsson said he intended to work to improve his family relationships and the issues that stem from fractures created in his youth. In federal prison, he’ll have ample access to rehabilitation programs, Walker noted, however he’ll have to take the initiative to access them himself — something Nilsson has yet to do.
A place to stay forever PUBLIC NOTICE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING DROP-OFF December 25, 2011 - January 31, 2012. Trees can be dropped off at Fire Hall #2, located at 285 Dawson Avenue for Chipping & Recycling. For more information please call the Public Works Department (250) 490-2500.
2012 - 2016 FINANCIAL PLAN PENTICTON, BC: The public are invited to attend Council’s budget deliberations regarding the City of Penticton Financial Plan for 2012. The budget meetings will be held at City Hall Council Chambers,
171 Main Street, Penticton, BC, on the following dates: Friday, January 13, 2012: 8:30-4:30pm Monday, January 16, 2012: 8:30-4:30pm Tuesday, January 17, 2012: 8:30-4:30pm These Financial Plan meetings will also be available for viewing live on the City of Penticton web site at www.penticton.ca. If you would like to pre-book a time to provide opinions or concerns regarding the 2012 Financial Plan, please contact City Hall at (250) 490-2405 or at ask@ penticton.ca. Persons in attendance will also be afforded the opportunity to speak during the open microphone sessions. For more information regarding the
budget, please contact: Doug Leahy, Chief Financial OfďŹ cer, (250) 490-2413 or e-mail: doug.leahy@penticton.ca.
Transportation Advisory Committee Individuals interested in serving in a voluntary capacity on one or more of the above-named committees are invited to submit the “Advisory Committee Application Form� which can be picked up at reception at City Hall or you may print off a copy from our website at www.penticton.ca/advisory on or before Monday, January 16, 2012.
2012 CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Penticton Council will be making appointments to the following City of Penticton Advisory Committees: Agriculture Advisory Committee Climate Action Advisory Committee Community and Business Development Advisory Committee Development Services Advisory Committee Fiscal Review Advisory Committee Heritage, Arts & Culture Advisory Committee
CITY OF PENTICTON 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9 Facsimile: 250-490-2402 E-mail: barbara.bogaardt@penticton.ca For further information, please contact Barb Bogaardt at 250-490-2406.
16#-*$ */165 4&44*0/ */ 50 130104&% $*5: 0' 1&/5*$50/ &-&$53*$"- 3"5& */$3&"4&4
5IF TFDPOE UISFF PQUJPOT QSFTFOUFE "MUFSOBUJWF JODMVEF UIF TBNF MFWFM PG SFWFOVF SFDPWFSZ BT "MUFSOBUJWFT SFTQFDUJWFMZ CVU SFDPWFS UIF SFWFOVF NBJOMZ GSPN UIF SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFS 5IJT JT B SFCBMBODJOH PG UIF SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM SBUFT UP NPSF DMPTFMZ NJSSPS UIPTF SBUFT VTFE CZ 'PSUJT#$
3&7*4&% %"5& 8&%/&4%": +"/6"3: ] 5*.& QN -0$"5*0/ $JUZ )BMM $PVODJM $IBNCFST OE 'MPPS .BJO 4U 1FOUJDUPO # $
5IF BWFSBHF NPOUIMZ JODSFBTF CZ DVTUPNFS DMBTT BOE BMUFSOBUJWF DBO CF TFFO JO UIF DIBSU CFMPX 5IF NBYJNVN JODSFBTF GPS UIF BWFSBHF SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFST XPVME CF QFS NPOUI 5IF NJOJNVN JODSFBTF GPS UIF BWFSBHF SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFS XPVME CF QFS NPOUI
3BUF %FTDSJQUJPO
5IF $JUZ PG 1FOUJDUPO JT IPMEJOH B QVCMJD JOQVU TFTTJPO UP SFDFJWF JOQVU PO UIF BMUFSOBUJWFT CFJOH DPOTJEFSFE GPS FMFDUSJD SBUF JODSFBTFT 5IF FMFDUSJD SBUF JODSFBTF XJMM DPOTJEFS UISFF TFQBSBUF JTTVFT
3FTJEFOUJBM
"MUFSOBUJWF
"MUFSOBUJWF
3FCBMBODF SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM SBUFT NBJOUBJO TBNF BNPVOU PG SFWFOVF SFDPWFSZ BT "MUFSOBUJWF XJUI SFDPWFSZ DPNJOH NBJOMZ GSPN SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFST 3FTVMUJOH JO B SBUF JODSFBTF PG BOE GPS SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM DVTUPNFST SFTQFDUJWFMZ 3FCBMBODF SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM SBUFT NBJOUBJO TBNF BNPVOU PG SFWFOVF SFDPWFSZ BT "MUFSOBUJWF XJUI SFDPWFSZ DPNJOH NBJOMZ GSPN SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFST 3FTVMUJOH JO B SBUF JODSFBTF PG BOE GPS SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM DVTUPNFST SFTQFDUJWFMZ
6/%&345"/%*/( 5)& 015*0/4
"-5 $IBSHF
"-5 $IBSHF
1SJNBSZ .FUFSFE $VTUPNFS 5SBOT
3FTJEFOUJBM
$PNNFSDJBM 4FDPOEBSZ .FUFSFE $JUZ 5SBOT
*OEVTUSJBM 1SJNBSZ .FUFSFE $VTUPNFS 5SBOT
-044 0' 3&7&/6& '30. %*''&3&/5 3"5& *.1-&.&/5"5*0/ %"5&4 5IF $JUZ XJMM GBDF B SFWFOVF TIPSUGBMM DBVTFE CZ UIF EJGGFSFODF JO JNQMFNFOUBUJPO EBUFT PG UIF SBUF JODSFBTFT 5IF BNPVOU PG UIF SFWFOVF TIPSUGBMM JT EJGGFSFOU EFQFOEJOH PO UIF QFSDFOUBHF PG UIF JODSFBTF CFJOH BQQMJFE "O JODSFBTF BU UIF SFUBJM MFWFM PG BOE SFRVJSFT B QSFNJVN PG BOE SFTQFDUJWFMZ UP CF BQQMJFE UP SFDPVQ UIF MPTT JO SFWFOVF
"-5
$IBSHF
*/$3&"4&
*ODSFBTF FMFDUSJDBM SBUFT CZ GPS BMM DVTUPNFS DMBTTFT *ODSFBTF FMFDUSJDBM SBUFT CZ GPS BMM DVTUPNFS DMBTTFT *ODSFBTF FMFDUSJDBM SBUFT CZ GPS BMM DVTUPNFS DMBTTFT
3FCBMBODF SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM SBUFT NBJOUBJO TBNF BNPVOU PG SFWFOVF SFDPWFSZ BT "MUFSOBUJWF XJUI SFDPWFSZ DPNJOH NBJOMZ GSPN SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFST 3FTVMUJOH JO B SBUF JODSFBTF PG BOE GPS SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM DVTUPNFST SFTQFDUJWFMZ
"-5 $IBSHF
*OEVTUSJBM
"MUFSOBUJWF ÂŹ SFDPWFS UIF TBNF MFWFM PG FMFDUSJDBM SFWFOVF GPS UIF $JUZ BT EP "MUFSOBUJWFT ÂŹ SFTQFDUJWFMZ CVU SFDPWFS JU NPTUMZ GSPN SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFST JO BO FGGPSU UP SFCBMBODF SBUFT UP NPSF DMPTFMZ NJSSPS UIPTF VTFE CZ 'PSUJT#$
"-5
$IBSHF
4FDPOEBSZ .FUFSFE $JUZ 5SBOT
"MUFSOBUJWF ÂŹ FBDI BQQMZ B DPOTJTUFOU SBUF JODSFBTF UP FBDI DMBTT PG DVTUPNFS SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM BT OPUFE CFMPX
"-5 $IBSHF
$PNNFSDJBM
"-5&3/"5*7&4 6/%&3 $0/4*%&3"5*0/
"MUFSOBUJWF
&YJTUJOH $IBSHF
3&7*4&% 3"5&4 "7( .0/5)-: $0454
'JSTU JT UIF BNPVOU PG UIF SBUF JODSFBTF 3FCBMBODJOH SBUFT CFUXFFO SFTJEFOUJBM DPNNFSDJBM BOE JOEVTUSJBM DVTUPNFST UP NPSF DMPTFMZ NBUDI 'PSUJT#$ SBUFT 1SFNJVN UP DIBSHF UP SFDPVQ MPTU SFWFOVF DBVTFE CZ UIF EJGGFSFODF JO SBUF JNQMFNFOUBUJPO EBUFT CFUXFFO 'PSUJT#$ BOE UIF $JUZ PG 1FOUJDUPO
"MUFSOBUJWF "MUFSOBUJWF "MUFSOBUJWF
3BUF $PEF
4$)&%6-& %FDFNCFS +BOVBSZ +BOVBSZ +BOVBSZ 'FCSVBSZ
*OUSPEVDUJPO PG UIF QSPQPTFE SBUFT 1VCMJD JOQVU TFTTJPO 'JSTU 3FBEJOHT PG BO BNFOEJOH #ZMBX UP UIF 'FFT BOE $IBSHFT CZMBX "EPQUJPO PG UIF BNFOEJOH #ZMBX UP UIF 'FFT BOE $IBSHFT #ZMBX /FX FMFDUSJDBM SBUFT UBLF FGGFDU
"MM PQUJPOT QSFTFOUFE JODMVEF BO JODSFBTF UP FMFDUSJDBM SBUFT JO UIF $JUZ PG 1FOUJDUPO
5IJT BEWFSUJTFNFOU JT BO VQEBUF UP BO BE QVCMJTIFE UIF XFFL PG %FDFNCFS SE BOE +BOVBSZ TU JO UIJT QBQFS $MBSJšDBUJPOT IBWF CFFO NBEF UP QSPWJEF B CFUUFS VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG UIF PQUJPOT BWBJMBCMF  OPOF PG UIF OVNCFST IBWF CFFO BMUFSFE 5IF $JUZ PG 1FOUJDUPO FODPVSBHFT BMM JOUFSFTUFE UP BUUFOE UIF QVCMJD JOQVU TFTTJPO GPS GVSUIFS VOEFSTUBOEJOH BOE DMBSJšDBUJPO
5IF šSTU UISFF PQUJPOT QSFTFOUFE "MUFSOBUJWF JODVS BDSPTT UIF CPBSE SBUF JODSFBTF PG BOE SFTQFDUJWFMZ SFTVMUJOH JO B NBYJNVN JODSFBTF PG GPS SFTJEFOUJBM DVTUPNFST GPS DPNNFSDJBM DVTUPNFST BOE GPS JOEVTUSJBM DVTUPNFST 5IJT JT BO FTUJNBUFE BWFSBHF NPOUIMZ JODSFBTF
'PS BEEJUJPOBM JOGPSNBUJPO WJTJU XXX QFOUJDUPO DB PS DPOUBDU .JUDI .PSP[JVL %JSFDUPS PG 0QFSBUJPOT NJUDI NPSP[JVL!QFOUJDUPO DB
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PENTICTON
| 171 Main Street Penticton, British Columbia V2A 5A9 | Phone 250.490.2400 | Fax 250.490.2402 | www.penticton.ca
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
5
news
City council sharpens pencils for budget deliberations Simone Blais
Western News Staff
Penticton is hoping residents bring their pencils for three days of budget deliberations — because staff and council are inviting ideas from the public on how to erase a deficit. Beginning today (Friday), City Hall plays host to three full days of presentations from various department heads on the challenges they face and successes they’ve had in putting together the 2012 budget. Mayor Dan Ashton said the city wants to open up the process to allow everyday people the chance to weigh in on budget decisions. “What is being contemplated right now is, instead of just having question periods at the end, we’re going to open it up to the public during the process,” he said, adding just before each break they want to invite the public to comment. “We’re going to have public input periods in there where people can be asking questions.” And residents are allowed more than just to
pose a question or two. Ashton’s hoping they have suggestions. “We’re absolutely wide open to ideas, not only council, but also staff,” he said. “We’re encouraging people to come forward with their recommendations. It’s their money. I can’t sum it up any better than that; it belongs to the people of Penticton. So we would love to be hearing from them.” The process has been changed this year to be more inclusive of the public: posting budget documents online department by department so people can track cost pressures and spending cuts. “The budget layout has changed dramatically,” he said, adding the documents are laid out in a readable format “rather than just pages and pages of numbers and columns that you would get on a spreadsheet program.” He said the attempt is at more inclusivity, in line with how the preliminary budget was drafted. More than 40 staff — including managers and rank-and-file staffers — spent five
days going over the numbers for all departments so they could see potential overlaps. Ashton said the process has been fruitful: initial deficit projections were trimmed by $800,000 — a 33.3 per cent decrease. That leaves council to mull over a $1.598 million projected deficit, which Ashton said residents should “write that in pencil. “I’m absolutely confident that the projected deficit at this point in time will decrease substantially,” he said. With additional scrutiny by staff, council and the public, he said the difference will be made up. Looking at early budget estimates, staff have informally proposed five items that could address the makeup: utilize the interest stabilization reserve ($400,000), reduce the equipment depreciation transfer ($300,000), use between $500,000 and $800,000 of the 2011 budget surplus, taxation or a combination of all
the above. “I can assure you that there will be substantial changes in that deficit,” Ashton said. The budget discussions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. on Friday in council chambers, which is on the second floor of City Hall. Departments are anticipated to present their information in this order: corporate administration; human resources; information technology; RCMP; operations including public works, parks, water and sewer; recreation, facilities and museum; and finance. Monday is booked again for all-day discussions involving the following departments: development services; fire protection; revenues and fiscal services; operations; engineering, design, water and sewer plants; and the electric utility. Tuesday’s discussions will surround capital funds from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and library and civic grants from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Each department submission and their es-
timated time of discussion can be found on the
city’s website at www. penticton.ca.
FRENCH IMMERSION Registration for 2012/2013 INFORMATION MEETINGS
For Parents of current Grade 5 students: Information sessions for parents of Grade 5 students regarding registration for September 2012 Grade 6 Late French Immersion classes will be held as follows: Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 p.m., KVR Middle School Thursday, January 26, 7:00 p.m., Summerland Middle School A letter, along with an application form, regarding next September’s grade 6 French Immersion classes will be sent home January 16th, 2012 with all grade 5 students in School District No. 67. This letter will outline the program and the application process. Application forms will be available January 16th at all elementary school offices, the Okanagan Skaha School District No. 67 Board Office (425 Jermyn Ave., Penticton), or on the district website at www.sd67.bc.ca Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm Friday, February 3rd, 2012 The program is available to all students residing in the Okanagan Skaha School District entering grade six in September of 2012. Students outside the district are permitted to enrol on a space-available basis (ie., after Okanagan Skaha School District students have been accommodated). Please note: these will be the only information meetings scheduled regarding French Immersion.
www.riversidefitnessandhealth.com UNDER NEW LOCAL OWNERSHIP! OPEN DAILY!
••••
PUB & GRILL •••• FRIDAY
995 $995 $695 $795 $795
BEST STEAK $ SANDWICH IN TOWN........... SATURDAY
SALISBURY STEAK DINNER ....................... Penticton
G Gallery
A Kitchen Stove Film presentation
Le Havre January 19
at 4 & 7 p.m. at the Pen-Mar Cinema **** A Hidden Gem**** Smart Humour Mixed With Heartfelt Emotion **** Assuredly blending deadpan, ironic humour with social commentary, the moody, retro ambiance of the film’s setting enhances a contemporary story about illegal refugees. The film circles around Marcel Marx, a warm, aging bohemian artist who discovers a young African immigrant who is trying to make his way to London via a cargo container filled with other illegals. Marcel is determined to extend a helping hand just as Inspector Monet is equally determined to stand in his way and an intricate dance of hide-and-seek ensues. Insightful and intelligent, Le Havre is a bit of movie magic.
Director: Aki Kaurismäki Wilms, Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Cast: Kati Outinen, André PG (subtitled)
Also screening, as part of the 2011 Student Film Showcase, Blink, by Miles Jay from Ryerson University.
Tickets $12 each are available at the Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way (250-493-2928) and the Book Shop, 242 Main Street (250-492-6661). Limited tickets at the door.
SUNDAY
EGGS BENNY BREAKFAST
11:00am - 2:00pm .........................
PRIME RIB SLIDERS
ALL DAY! .....................................
MONDAY
TRY OUR NEW PANKO BREADED FISH & CHIPS .......
TUESDAY BUFFET IS BACK!
995
CURRIED CHICKEN $ AND RICE .............................. WEDNESDAY
LOSE THE HOLIDAY FAT ACT NOW! For the next 30 days our TEAM of 5 trainers design an eating program and exercise program consisting of Cardio, Strength Training, and Core Training especially for YOU. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Monday to Thursday at 6:30pm Fitness assessment Food Journal Ongoing Group Personal Training
es
STARTS JANUARY 16TH LIMITED SPACE!
35¢ $895
BEST WINGS IN THE VALLEY ALL DAY!................ THURSDAY
BURGER AND FRIES............................... CHECK US OUT FOR MORE IN-HOUSE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS! 333 MARTIN STREET • 250-492-3132
Like us on Facebook
CALL: 778.476.5746
6
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
opinion
Published Wednesdays and Fridays in Penticton at: 2250 Camrose St., Penticton B.C. V2A 8R1 Phone: (250) 492-3636 • Fax: (250) 492-9843 • E-mail: editor@pentictonwesternnews.com
EDITORIAL Predicted dispatch problems popping up Sometimes, when making predictions, you would be happy to be proven wrong. But in the case of closing down the local ¿re dispatch services and shifting the dispatch centre to Kelowna, it appears that many of the predicted problems are coming true. While local ¿re departments are still getting the job done, protecting lives and property in the region, they are having to deal with garbled transmissions and dropped calls. Dealing with such things is bad enough when you are trying to place a personal call on your cell phone, but when it comes to dispatching ¿re departments, a garbled radio transmission can be life-threatening. So far, the backup system that sends ¿re halls a faxed printout of the call details has done its job of covering for any unintelligible dispatches. However, this is far from what we were promised when the decision was made to shift how dispatch services were provided. Not only was the switch to save the area a large chunk of cash, it was supposed to be seamless, delivering as good or better service than the area was already receiving. Objections were raised that this was an unlikely scenario and, sadly, that’s the case. Currently, the link between Kelowna and Penticton is being handled with a Radio Over Internet Protocol, sharing the same broadband connection used by businesses and other high-demand customers. Changes are in the works already that Kelowna dispatch expects will improve the situation, but only time will tell if this ¿x will work, or if it will be a constant game of catchup. It’s too bad, because we had a system that was already providing high-level communications for emergency services, but was employing people locally. We don’t object to new technologies, or saving money. But in this case, it was unrealistic to expect that a system designed for non-critical use would be able to provide the same level of quality needed by an organization where every second counts in the ¿ght to save lives.
NEWS PENTICTON WESTERN
2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 8R1 Tel: (250) 492-3636 Fax: (250) 492-9843 Publisher: Mark Walker Editor: Dan Ebenal Sales Manager: Larry Mercier Creative Director: Kirk Myltoft
The Penticton Western News is a member in good standing of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the British Columbia & Yukon Community Newspapers Association. The Penticton Western News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to <www. bcpresscouncil.org>. This publication reserves the right to refuse any material — advertising or editorial — submitted for publication and maintains the sole right to exercise discretion in these matters. Submissions by columnists and guest writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper. All material contained herein is copyright.
Completing an academic tour of duty If you spot me with a funny expression on my face, please forgive me. I’m a little lost these days. You see, one of the best presents I have ever received arrived the week before Christmas. It doesn’t shine or sparkle, come with instructions or need an allen key to assemble. But it did cost a fair bit of money — a lot more than I like to think about, actually. I wrote my last ¿nal exam to complete the ¿nal semester of my bachelor’s degree. When the calendar switched over to 2012, I stumbled upon the ¿rst year in eight that I will not be taking undergraduate courses. I’ve been honourably discharged after an exceptionally long tour of academic duty, and I’m not entirely sure what to do with myself after such a long period of time devoted to one thing. One of my favourite movie lines of all time can be found in Tommy Boy, when David Spade’s character mocks the newly minted college grad for taking so long to complete his studies. “Lots of people go to school for seven years,” Chris Farley
Simone Blais
At random says in his defence. “Yeah, they’re called doctors,” Spade retorts. Apparently part-time students must suffer the fate of dim-witted jocks. It took me a full seven years to complete my degree. After the last tasks of the work day were done, I would trudge off to class for the night, often not returning home until 11 p.m. That was when homework awaited. Nothing says “Your youth is over” quite like trading in the strobe light at the bar on Friday nights for the Àickering lights signifying the library is about
to close. You enrol in subjects sheerly because they are required. For me, those were geology courses: rocks and clouds. I could wax poetic on how valuable these courses were to broadening my horizons, but I won’t. After a while, you eventually see them like you do a splinter: a mild irritant that’s bound to be temporary. The trick is to pass the class so you don’t have to repeat the pain. As my friends bought houses, got married and had families, I churned out papers and studied for exams. I would hibernate each semester, declining each invitation for birthday parties or celebrations held during midterms. They say education is an investment in oneself, and I’m inclined to agree. I just wish it didn’t come with such sticker shock. My records revealed a frightening ¿gure: $18,168.75. This is how much I paid the university in tuition — not including things like skyrocketing fees, books or supplies. A conservative estimate of the total cost is in the ballpark
of $25,000, without counting so-called extras like food or housing. I count my blessings, because, despite not being backed by the Bank of Mom and Dad, I completed my studies without student loans. Don’t take this as me being all Debbie Downer on postsecondary education. After those really bad days at work that have a way of haunting your thoughts all night, going to class was like hitting a reboot button as you debated the religions of India, crime and punishment or post-modern literature with others. Without school, there’s no imminent distraction at hand. There was no class called How to Take It Easy 101 to teach me how to sit still, read leisurely for fun and disregard the feeling that I should be doing something, because surely there’s an assignment due next week … Those are lessons I must teach myself. Perhaps with time, I’ll get top marks. Simone Blais has earned a bachelor of arts with an English major.
To d a y ' s L a u g h
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
7
letters
Development relies on social research Tom Siddon, elected director of RDOS and former federal minister, recently addressed the need for investment in economic development, in sectors not related to vine, tourism, real estate and allied industries. Assuming Tom Siddon’s political message implies to private investment in economic production in businesses that offer year round better-trained, better-paid employment, it is a message that should encourage the society that makes up the economy at large in southern Okanagan. The problem is, and in his guise as a scholar Tom Siddon knows, that politics cannot be understood without the use of social and natural sciences and worthy political statements do not solve social, economic and environmental issues. Hence, sustainable economic development depends entirely upon investment in relevant research needed to understand the issues in the economy that hamper investment in business and employment and to invent solutions to the issues. For example, and in reÀection to Tom Siddon’s concerns, it is justi¿ed to ask whether the municipal taxation system and municipal structure and allied turf protection and duplication hamper all investment in economic production, with the vine, tourism, real estate and allied sectors in the Okanagan being
Spaced out after Christmas
I have been thinking over Christmas on the news from NASA that they had found a planet 600 light years away that might be habitable. So, over Christmas while everyone had visions of sugar-plums dancing around in their heads, I ran a few quick calculations through my head while waiting for Santa. I discovered that if there are 3,600 seconds in a hour and light travels at 299,792 kilometres a second then light travels 9,450,000,000,000 km in a year. (Give or take a few clicks.) When Henrietta Swan Leavitt noticed that stars known as Cepheid variables pulsed with a regular rhythm and paved the way for Hubbard to make his calculations (actually it should be Henrietta who has a telescope named after her as Hubbard would have got nowhere without Henrietta’s observation) it enabled the star gazers to ¿gure that Polaris (the North Star) is 432 light years away. Now a Cepheid variable is a star that is on its way out and pulses the way they do as they burn up their remaining fuel, so it dawned on me that the only thing we can say for sure about the North Star is that it was still there around the year 1579, as it has taken that long for its light to get here. In fact it could have ¿zzled out (I think that is the correct technical term) anytime since 1579 and we do not know it yet. That is when it dawned on me how far away things are in space. As with archaeologists who describe every kitchen table they dig up as a sacri¿cial altar (because you don’t get more funding if you dig up objects with unsexy names like kitchen tables), I see the NASA Keplar telescope project deputy leader is speculating that everything from microbes to advanced intelligence can be looking back at us. So what? Given the speed of light, I could drop my pants and moon them (sorry about that one) and it will be 600 light years before they know what I have done. So can someone please tell me why all this talent and money is being wasted when both could be put to better use on solving problems down here? Anyone familiar with Afghanistan knows that if the Americans had taken a fraction of the money they spent on the Keplar project and sending troops into Afghanistan and instead built schools in Afghanistan, they wouldn’t have the Wahabi Madrasas ¿nanced by their Saudi friends churning out religious
What are the consequences and opportunity costs to society? the exceptions. Does, in fact, the municipal taxation system and structure fuel development that usurps social, economic and ecological realities? These are the issues the Canadian-Swedish IISRE Initiative would increase understanding in through comparative research between a region in the Okanagan and a region in Sweden. By comparative research between the Canadian and Swedish municipal systems, we can increase understanding by isolating the reasons or causes for success or failure in each system. In the process, lessons will be learned in and between each region involved as well as between B.C. and Canada and the
zealots. Oh, I get it. I’m beginning to see the light year. The Americans realize they have screwed up and are looking for a place to move to. Trouble is their politicians haven’t ¿gured out yet how far a light year is. Brian Sutch Penticton
Disappointed by decision
Bill Barisoff wins for now. He has helped kill off the South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park proposal. A national park here would have protected more species at risk, more endangered habitat types and encompass a greater diversity of ecosystems than any national park in Canada. This is a travesty. The Christy Clark government is desperate to hang on to what voters they have left and will sacri¿ce the environment to stay in power. Goodbye Mr. Barisoff, we won’t miss you in government. Good riddance to the Liberals because they wont be around after the next election, and the South OkanaganSimikameen better be a national park when the NDP are the government. Paul Morgan Vancouver
Letter well worth reading
Thank you, Solenn Madevon, precocious young person. Your letter was well worth reading. You are correct when you say propaganda is used by the wicked to control society. Folks don’t seem to mind. Cynics — usually old as I — say people are sheep-like, easily herded, dumb animals. Would you deny that many of your butt-head classmates are smoking cigarettes because they still think it makes them look cool? PR and Madison Avenue use the same subtle tools as the propagandists. And social-engineering, by any other name, is as old as bread and circuses, which are still what everybody cares about most. Edward Bernays has been called “The Father of Propaganda,” and he was much admired by Joseph Goebbels, top-dog in Hitler’s ministry of propaganda. With these techniques, they turned a highly cultured German people into genocidal maniacs in no time. How? Tell everybody that bad people are coming to take all their stuff, to rape their wives and kids, and it’s easy. Adding, of course, that friends and neighbours will say you’re a yellow-bellied coward and unpatriotic if you don’t “cowboy
Swedish region and Sweden. In reÀection to the incorporation of West Kelowna rather than its amalgamation with Kelowna or the amalgamation of all the municipalities in Okanagan, what are the consequences and opportunity costs to society? Witness the fragmented hodgepodge in greater Vancouver. Since 1952, Sweden has amalgamated 2,498 municipalities and decentralized the social, economic and ecological responsibilities for the regional economies to the municipalities in to 290 larger regional municipalities. What are the pros and cons? Lessons can be learned. Tom Siddon’s statement is encouraging, what is needed are a precautionary approach, relevant research and prudent analysis. Gain knowledge early enough or allow issues to unsolved escalate into adversity. Ultimately the choice belongs to the voters. Applying my old statement, “The behaviour in government reÀects the level of understanding and the moral and ethical value in society.” Does a below 35 per cent of voter participation in the recent municipal election in Okanagan reÀect the value? Sort of a democratic failure. Kell Petersen Osoyoos
up.” A paraphrase, but Goebbels said this deception works everywhere, all the time. And that was years ago. Do high school kids recall 9-11? It is a classic example of “disaster capitalism” and the best thing that could have happened to a Àoundering G.W. Bush since election fraud. With an American election this year, watch carefully, kids, for a notorious “October surprise,” which will surely guarantee Obama’s re-election. It is heartening to see young people take an interest in these things. And it would make a big difference if more people asked themselves who’s controlling the multi-media messages they’re regurgitating. Due-diligence? Your grad class is probably going to be called upon to soldier for the Third World War, just because your parents and grandparents voted like sheep. Iran? China? Russia? All the above? The warlike Harper will sign Canada up in a Àash. Extreme cynics call us “sheeple,” ovine and wooly-minded, crowded like lambs to the slaughter, funnelled between what we don’t want to know and what we really, really need to know. Ninety-nine per cent of us have been so co-opted, Àeeced and brainwashed by the one per cent, we Àock as directed by the dogs of propaganda and/or high-school teachers. Hope? St. Augustine said she has two beautiful daughters: anger and courage. Get mad, neighbours, young and old; speak out. Occupy something, anything, before the bankers occupy everything. Fascism totally sucks. Geoff Burton Penticton
Pattison deserves credit
I felt a real shame when reading the bashing of Jimmy Pattison in the letter “What’s in a name?” by R. Robertson on Jan. 6. I sincerely believe Mr. Pattison worked his butt off to acquire such huge wealth. The gift of $2.5 million maybe a pittance and a small drop in his bucket — but it’s his bucket to do as he pleases, and incidentally the man has given many times before. In my view the $2.5 million gift is something the taxpayer should be grateful for . My only wish is that I could of knocked on doors with Jimmy who apparently got his start selling little seeds. My companions and I who resided in a Vancouver boys home back in the 50’s went Christmas caroling in early November in the wealthy area’s of Kerrisdale and Shaugh-
nessy. We never had so many doors slammed in our young faces and I swore to never be a vacuum salesman. Maybe there is a Santa Clause Virginia but we know for certain there is a Jimmy Pattison. Tom Isherwood Olalla
A new year’s blast
Well, another amazing New Year’s Eve has come and gone and it was another major blast. About 100 people were treated to the best the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre has to offer — food, service and surroundings. Our thanks to SOEC general manager Dean Clarke for being so supportive of our little party. Paul O’Beirn and his staff at the PTCC were exemplary in their service and chef Gerard Martin’s buffet was second to none. Thanks to the sponsors for all their assistance in making this another successful New Year’s party, we appreciated all their help. It’s heartening to see how well the PTCC has reclaimed its role as Penticton’s entertainment centre. They deserve it. Kyle Anderson, Steve Jones, Gary Knippelberg
The Amazing Rubber Band
We want to hear from you The Penticton Western News welcomes letters to the editor for publication. We suggest a maximum length of 400 words and reserve the right to edit letters for length, brevity, clarity, legality, abusive language, accuracy and good taste. All published letters remain the property of the Penticton Western News, which is the sole judge of suitability for publication. Letters must include the writer’s address and daytime phone number, which will not be published. Letters should be signed with the writer’s full name and be sent by e-mail to letters@pentictonwesternnews. com; mailed to the Penticton Western News, 2250 Camrose St., Penticton, B.C., V2A 8R1; or faxed to 250-492-9843.
8
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
news
Eligibility restored for gambling grants Steve Kidd and Tom Fletcher Black Press
Adult sports and arts
groups, environmental and animal welfare agencies will once again be eligible to apply for grants from the B.C.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Same Day X-Ray Service On Site
Dr. Cary Yurkiw Chiropractor 250.492.2277
caryyurkiw@shaw.ca
104 - 74 WADE AVENUE EAST • PENTICTON, B.C.
government’s gambling revenues. Those groups were made ineligible after the government cut the budget for community grants following the recession of 2008. They can again apply for grants, but the total fund remains at $135 million, where it was set by Premier Christy Clark last year. Shortly after taking over as premier, Clark restored $15 million of the $36 million that
was cut from the fund, and appointed former Kwantlen University president Skip Triplett to hold hearings around the province. On Wednesday, Clark announced that the increased funding would be permanent, though the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming as well as local community groups have concerns that it still falls well below 2008 levels. Clark and Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister
Top Performer for 2011 Congratulations to Martin Longmore for achieving Top Performer for 2011. Martins success comes from hard work and professionalism. Martin would like to invite you to drop into the #1 volume selling import dealer in the South Okanagan. PENTICTON
TOYOTA
www.pentictontoyota.com 2405 SKAHA LAKE ROAD • 250-493-1107 1-888-493-1107 • DL#6994
We understand what drives you. Oil Change PLUS
Check Engine Light On? Find out why!
Includes FREE Tire Rotation & Visual Brake Check
Service includes:
29
$
• Oil and filter change - up to 5 litre of 5W20 or 30 oil • Rotate and inspect 4 tires Plus tax • Top off windshield washer fluid Most vehicles • Courtesy check including Visual Brake Check
*
* Use of synthetic or other grades of oil extra. Environmental disposal and shop supply fees are applied. See manager for details.
• Check spark plugs • Check ignition cables • Check distributor cap and ignition rotor Starting at • Inspect PCV valve • Inspect air filter * • Inspect vacuum hose
30
* See manager for complete offer details.
4 cylinders
FREE
*
Diagnostics extra
* See manager for complete offer details.
Tune-Up Check
$
We will scan for engine trouble codes
Lifetime Guaranteed Brake Pads $ or Shoes * Ceramic pads extra. May be additional parts and labour. Not valid with other brake offers.
69 Plus tax Per axle Most vehicles
1599 Main Street Penticton
Trust the Midas touch.®
250-493-3070
* These offers are valid until December 31, 2012. Present coupons at time of purchase.
*
Ida Chong released Triplett’s report Wednesday, and promised to keep working on a way to provide multi-year funding for community groups instead of making them apply every year for grants. Clark said the financial pressure on the B.C. government made it difficult to maintain the grant budget at $135 million, and did not allow restoring it to its 2008 peak of $156 million. Wendy Weisner said she commends Clark for bringing the fund back up to $135 million, but said more could and should be done. “While gaming revenues continue to increase, grants to nonprofits have decreased,” said Weisner, who works for the South Okanagan Volunteer Centre. That group recently sent a letter to Clark detailing concerns with how gaming grants are handled, funding levels and questioning why the B.C. Lottery Corp. does advertising for casinos. “Why don’t they take the B.C. Lotteries advertising budget and parcel that out to non-profits and let the casinos advertise for themselves?” said Weisner, noting that gaming brings in revenues of more than $1 billion each year. The announcement also reverses decisions made by former minister Rich Coleman in March 2010 to focus grants on organizations helping youth and disabled people. Penticton Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford said the announcement couldn’t have come at a
Steve Kidd/Western News
PAUL CRAWFORD, curator for the Penticton Art Gallery, chats with the crowd at the opening of the Nick Bancroft exhibition. He is hoping changes to provincial gaming grants will mean continued support for the gallery.
better time. The gallery was lucky enough to be on a three-year contract for its gaming grant when the cuts came in 2009. But that funding cycle, which amounted to $40,000 per year, has just ended. “It was a huge cloud hanging over us. It’s a considerable chunk of our annual budget, and the money goes mostly to programming,” said Crawford. “It would certainly change things dramatically for us if we were not able to get that money.” NDP critic Shane Simpson said Wednesday that Triplett’s effort to hear from community groups was sincere, but Clark has essentially ignored it. “[Clark] has expand-
ed the eligibility, but not increased the size of the pot, so there will essentially be more groups looking for a smaller pot of money,” Simpson said. While he is happy the gallery should continue to be eligible for grants, Crawford admits that more groups going after the same money will make the process more competitive. “The devil will be in the details. It will be interesting to see what will come out of that — to see what they will actually fund and how different that will be from what we were getting funded for previously,” he said. “For us, in some ways, barring any drastic change, it could be just good timing all around.”
More drugs taken off streets Penticton RCMP drug task force members continue to chip away at the drug scene picking up two people allegedly trafficking cocaine. On Jan. 10, drug task force officers arrested a male resident of Penticton at a parking lot, located in the 1400 block of Main Street. Cpl. Brad Myhre said the man was allegedly found in possession of four grams of cocaine and a cellphone. According to RCMP, the man was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking and trafficking in a controlled susbstance. A woman was also arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking at the scene. Both were transported to the Penticton RCMP detachment where the man was held in custody and the woman was released without any charges. On that same day, officers arrested a male resident of Calgary for traffickign cocaine in a parking lot on Main Street. Myhre said a search of this person allegedly turned up two baggies of powder cocaine weighing a total of 4.2 grams and a cellphone. Justin Cummings was held in custody for court facing charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Myhre said Cummings was also found to have an arrest warrant out of the province of Alberta.
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com 9
news FOR RESERVATIONS CALL
778-476-5856
CANNERY TRADE CENTRE DUNCAN AVE AT FAIRVIEW
GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL!
8 OZ. STEAK
$7.50
Mark Brett/Western News
WATER WORKS — Curator/director Peter Ord of the Penticton Museum and Archives with a dugout canoe and other equipment used by First Nations people in the past for fishing. The H2OH water exhibit is currently on display at the facility.
Further study on 9-1-1 infrastrucutre Steve Arstad Black Press
Community Services Manager Mark Woods and Emergency Services Supervisor Dale Kronebusch briefed regional district directors on plans for further study by Planetworks Consultants on 9-1-1 infrastructure within the regional district. Planetworks Consulting Corporation’s Dave Mitchell was scheduled to appear before the Protective Services Committee on Jan. 5, to discuss the 9-1-1 dispatch service delivery review, but was unable to attend. A study by Planetworks in 2011 resulted in the recommendation to move dispatch service to Kelowna. A second part of that study — still to come — will look at regional district technology used to deliver the message. Woods told the board that 9-1-1 infrastructure was still the regional district’s responsibility and still had to be paid for. Woods, described the present system, working through Kelowna dispatch’s communication via radio over internet protocol to school district 67’s communication tower on
Jermyn Avenue in Penticton. From that point, the 9-1-1 signal uses regional district infrastructure to get to the designated department. “The system is working, but limping along,’ Woods explained, “It’s an old system.” He told the committee that a telecom — engineering study needed to be done, making a request for budget money to come from capital reserves. Woods noted that a recent upgrade performed in the Central Okanagan Regional District cost $750,000, and was proving to be of great bene¿t to the CORD. “We have a larger and more complex area here, with more radio communication challenges,” he observed. CORD constructed a series of towers, and integrated radios and pagers across the district, making the operation similar to what the RCMP use. Once the study addresses costs, the regional district would provide the upgrade information to various ¿re departments in order for them to budget accordingly. The upgrades would be phased in over three years.
Open 7 Days A Week
PENTICTON MONEY MART
496 Main Street Downtown PenƟcton
(250) 487-1192 Call or visit our website for personalized service and for information on packages and wireless service in you area. TOLL FREE
Wireless Packages…
39 6995
Small Business starting at only $
/month /month
Prince George | Quesnel | Burns Lake | 100 Mile House | Kelowna | Penticton
LIMITED TIME OFFER
$9.95
Bring In Gold... Leave With Cash!
is available in your area! 95
$9.95
30 PRAWNS
INSTANT CASH FOR GOLD
WIRELESS INTERNET Residential starting at only $
8 OZ. STEAK AND PRAWNS
www.abccommunications.com sales@abccomm.com
1.866.413.9995 #104 - 197 Warren Ave. Penticton
Proudly serving our BC Communities since 1989.
10 www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
news
Society earns charitable status
It’s a NEW Year... NEW Year’s Resolution... Time for a NEW Advisor!
Steve Kidd
Western News Staff
JENNIE BIRZINS Investment Advisor 399 Main Street, Suite 105 Penticton, BC V2A 5B7 250-770-2105 jennie.birzins@cibc.ca CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc., a subsidiary of CIBC and a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. If you are currently a CIBC Wood Gundy client, please contact your Investment Advisor.
A local volunteer organization has taken a step up, adding the status of a charitable organization to their existing status as a non-pro¿t society. The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre Society recently received news that their application to the federal government for charitable status had been accepted. “We submitted a request in September, but we’ve been working on it for several months,” said Wendy Weisner, spokesperson for the society. The society, which helps connect non-pro¿ts with volunteers and vice-versa, was registered as a non-pro¿t society with the B.C. government in March 2010. Soon after, Weisner said, the board started discussing applying for charitable status. Besides being able to issue tax receipts for donations, Weisner said charitable status may open up some new funding possibilities. There are a number of funders, she explained, that want to see
that an organization has charitable status before issuing a grant or donation. “It means that we’ve got just a little higher level of responsibility in terms of reporting back on our ¿scal status,” said Weisner. “Most charities are both — a non-pro¿t and a charity — so they have a double responsibility for reporting back to the governments and, ultimately, the public on being accountable for how they are spending donor and public funds.” Another bene¿t to the charities is that the directorate publishes all those organizations that have charitable status in good standing, as well as basic information about them and their ¿nancial reports. “It does add that level of security for donors, to know there is a higher standard of reporting for charities,” Weisner said. “You can lose your charitable status, and you can lose it a lot easier than you get it.” More than 200 non-pro¿ts in the region receive support from the society, which provides support at several levels of the non-pro¿t system. The 2011 Volunteer Opportunities Handbook — the second edition — lists 53 non-pro¿ts and their volunteer opportunities and is available online or by calling the volunteer centre. The society has over 250 registered volunteers and 40 non-pro¿ts as registered members. But they also deliver programs to staff and boards of directors to help build capacity in other non-pro¿t organizations, include seminars and information around concepts like targeted volunteer recruitment, board development and creating a culturally welcoming non-pro¿t. Other tools, available through the centre’s website, were created to help volunteers decide where they might like to volunteer. “Charitable status truly reÀects the work we started in 2006 and the type of funding structure we work within,” said Weisner. “Our work bene¿ts the community, is provided with the help of volunteers, is funded through private foundations and donors, and any income goes right back into delivering programs.” More information about the volunteer centre is available online at www.volunteercentre.info, including the Volunteer Opportunities Handbook.
Remember your vacation. Not the medical bills. EXCLUSIVE OFFER
MEMBERS SAVE 7%
The last thing you want to bring home from your vacation is a huge hospital bill. So next time, take along BCAA Travel Insurance and bring back something other than debt. Plus, buy online and save an additional 5%. To learn more or to purchase, click on bcaa.com/travelinsurance, call 250-487-2450, or visit BCAA Penticton at 2100 Main Street.
Insurance is sold through BCAA Insurance Agency and is administered by North American Air Travel Insurance Agents Ltd. d.b.a. Travel Underwriters, a licensed insurance broker. 11th Floor 6081 No 3. Road, Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 2B2. Insurance is underwritten by Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance and Financial Services Inc. and certain Lloyd’s Underwriters, severally and not jointly.
20 scenic minutes from Penticton
Known around the Okanagan for fresh food & excellent service!
NEW YORK STEAK AND LOBSTER A grilled 6 oz. aged center cut New York Steak, baked potato or home fries, garlic toast and salad. $ 95
19
Plus, most meals under $1000 Eat in or take out.
Ye Olde Welcome Inn 39008 Hwy 97 Oliver at Gallagher Lake
250-498-8840
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
A&E Editor: Steve Kidd • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 216 E-mail: events@pentictonwesternnews.com
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
a&e
11
#1
VOLUME SELLING NEW VEHICLE IMPORT DEALER IN THE SOUTH OKANAGAN
Steve Kidd/Western News
LYNNE LEYDIER, director for the Soundstage production of Evita, rehearses with the orchestra at the Lakeside Resort.
Evita comes to town Steve Kidd
Western News Staff
Evita features some of the area’s most talented musicians in the orchestra pit, including pianist Justin Glibbery, bass player Stefan Bienz and Sandy Andres on keyboard.
the second wife of Argentine president Juan Perón. The story, ¿rst produced in 1978 in London’s West End, follows Evita’s early life, rise to power, charity work and eventual death. “You’ve got lots of things to explore in there, which appeals to me, and lots of challenges for the actors,” said Leydier.
“This will be my third one of his [Webber’s].” Ashley Atkinson is playing the role of Evita and Lucas Penner is playing the role of Che, who functions as a narrator for the story. Che, in this instance, is not Che Guevara. Though many productions use the famed revolutionary as a role model for their pro-
BE eT of thS
outh S Okanagan 2011 2011
It’s clear that Lynne Leydier likes the challenge of producing big musicals. In the past few years, the director for Soundstage Productions has already brought Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and Chess to Penticton. Now she has taken on the challenge of another major Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Evita. “It’s a very intense production, it’s huge,” said Leydier. “We’ve got everything in this production.” All productions have different challenges but Evita runs the gamut, according to Leydier, starting with the costuming, which reÀects the time period of the story. “There are lots of wigs; we have 30 people in the cast and they all have lots of costume changes and wig changes. Evita herself has four wigs,” said Leydier. “There is lots of stuff going on just in the sound, lighting, video; we got huge costuming and the orchestra.” Leydier said it’s quite a lot of work for everybody involved in the show. “Sometimes I think I would like to do something smaller, but this came available,” said Leydier. “I hadn’t done it, and it is a challenge, because it has the political aspects of the time and the story is a good story — rags to riches kind of thing.” Evita was written in the early ‘70s with music by Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, concentrating on the life of Argentinian political leader Eva Perón,
ductions, Rice intended him to be a more anonymous character. It’s a concept that Leydier has returned to in this production, casting a younger actor in the role. “There is no evidence that Che Guevara ever met Eva Perón, or became in any way involved with her,” said Leydier. Even a new Broadway production of Evita, opening in April, has chosen to go with a more authentic feel for casting Che, according to Leydier. “They have an Argentinian woman playing Evita and the actor that is playing Che is very young, in no way related to the old model,” she said. Evita, like other works by Webber, presents some signi¿cant musical challenges as the dialogue is all sung by the actors, with complex music to accompany the phrasing. “In one piece, you might have 10 time changes, said Leydier. “That’s a challenge for everyone, to keep it all together and keep it tight.” It’s a lot of work to get done in a very short time; rehearsals started at the end of September. “It’s quite a lot to tackle for our group. We’ve done it in the past, but every time you do it, you go ‘Oh my, it’s a huge job,’” she said. “There is lots of energy and lots of stuff going on in these productions.” Evita runs from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Lakeside Resort. Tickets are available at the resort. For more information call 250-493-8221 or visit pentictonlakesideresort. com.
Gold
Thank you to all of our customers for making Penticton Toyota the largest volume selling new vehicle import dealer in the South Okanagan. Thanks to you, we are number one in new import vehicle sales!
PENTICTON
TOYOTA
www.pentictontoyota.com 2405 SKAHA LK RD • 250-493-1107 1-888-493-1107 • DL#6994
Receive up to a $1,450 Rebate* plus a $300 Solar Bonus* with the purchase of a qualifying Lennox® system.
––––––––––––––––– AND –––––––––––––––––
Up to $2,640 in government rebates.
†
Expires March, 31, 2012 101-1960 Barnes St., Penticton, BC V2A 4C3
250-493-7366 www.glittle.ca
Call Aaron today and set up your FREE home comfort evaluation and quotation.
LENNOX Rebates Available Exclusively through GLE Heating and Air Conditioning
Offer expires February 17th, 2012. ©2011 Lennox Industries Inc. *Rebate offer is valid only with the purchase of qualifying Lennox® products. See dealer for details. † Visit www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca for more information on the application process and list of qualifying heating and cooling equipment.
12
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
a&e
t.g.i.f. entertainment BARLEY MILL PUB — Karaoke 2.0 every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 p.m. Thursday: Big Slick Poker at 7 p.m. Watch sports on 23 TVs and one 11-foot screen. ELITE RESTAURANT — Open Mic Night every Friday at 8 p.m. Share your talents, hidden or otherwise, at the Elite After 6; a great way to try out new material or check out the local music. COPPER MUG PUB — Big Slick Poker on Sundays at 7 p.m. VOODOO’S — Thursday Night Blues Jam features an incredible lineup of musicians from the South Okanagan, both pro and amateur, including horns, harmonica players and a number of the best guitarists, drummers and singers in the area.
v v
concerts
Submitted photo
BUZZ BRASS combines music and theatre to tell the history of music through the ages.
Get the Buzz Western News Staff
Helping People with Disabilities and their Families Save for the Future Learn about the Registered Disability Savings Plan - Grants and Bonds When: Friday, January 27 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm Where: Footprints to Technology RR#2 S-50 C-25 Penticton BC Presenter: Gail Compton BSW RSW
Quebec-based ensemble Buzz Brass will be the next group performing as part of the Children’s Showcase series, the third of four performances in their 2011-12 season. Buzz Brass is an energetic and talented quintet (two trumpets, a horn, a trombone and a bass trombone) working with an actor to create a unique “musitheatrical” experience. Their award-winning show, The History of Music, will take the audience on a journey from prehistory to modern times that is dramatic and hilarious. Music tells the story; music is the story
in this show. The Children’s Showcase Society is a non-pro¿t organization which has been dedicated to making quality live performances accessible to Okanagan families for more than 25 years. The Buzz Brass show, suitable for ages three and up, takes place on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. in Cleland Theatre. Tickets are $12 at the door and are also on sale at the Tumbleweed Gallery in Penticton. For more information about this show – and the rest of the season – visit www.childrensshowcase.org or call Mary Rippin at 250492-6222.
Jan. 13 — Come out to VooDoo’s on Friday the 13th and get down to the crazy beats of DJ’s Parmley, OHMZ and WolfTrack and dress up in your gnarliest costume. It may not be Halloween, but do it anyway; it will be awesome! Jan. 17 — Althea Cunningham combines her Jamaican descent with the a wide array of jazz/soul inÀuences and is dedicated to creating a fresh contemporary sound drawing from the classics. Coming to VooDoo’s Lounge. Jan. 20, 21 — From deep in the Mississippi Delta to early Chicago shufÀes, from infectious Texas grinder to West Coast jump, funky swamp-soaked Louisiana rhythms, to blues-a-billy swing, The Twisters are serving up the musical goods at the Dream Café.
events Jan. 15 — Children’s Showcase presents Buzz Brass at 2 p.m. in the Cleland Theatre. The group features ¿ve talented brass musicians and one actor with an award-winning show taking the audience on a whirlwind tour through musical history from prehistoric man to the present. For more information call 250-492-6222 or visit childrensshowcase.org. Jan. 18 — Soundstage Productions presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Evita at 7 p.m. in the Lakeside Resort, continuing to Jan. 21. Tickets are available at the Lakeside Resort. For more information call 250-493-8221 or visit pentictonlakesideresort.com.
Dr. Specs Optical
Age Restriction: ✧ No longer eligible for Grant or Bonds after December 31 of age 49. ✧ No longer eligible to start a plan after age 60 To register please contact: Mindy Rollins Program Manager 250-492-5289 E-mail: mrollins@pib.ca OR Independent Living Vernon 250-545-9292 • Funding for this session is provided by the Government of Canada. • Afin d’obtenir des renseignements en français, veuillez communiquer avec Gilbert Brunette par téléphone, au 613-563-2581 Ext. 11, ou par courriel à liaison@vac-ilc.ca ou visiter le www.vacanada.ca
2 1 for
Eyeglassses
Valid with purchase of Designer frame and lenses. Valid on purchases Jan 2 - 31, 2012. Not valid with other offers or discounts.
Orchard Plaza toSafeway Save-On-Foods Penticton PlazaNext Near
250 r• 861 492 r• 1585 5550 250
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
13
a&e
Black Press
Real Home-Style Cooking
Platinum
BEST of the
South Okanagan
Voted “Best Breakfast” 2006 to 2011
2011 220 0111 220006 06
Summerland Secondary School students will bring a complex and elaborate musical to the stage next month when they perform The Phantom of the Opera. Heather Ayris, drama teacher at the high school, said the musical is a demanding project for the drama students. “Musical theatre is dif¿cult enough,” she said. “Throw in something like this and it becomes quite the challenge.” The story is a gothic romance about the phantom, a horribly dis¿gured man, who falls in love with Christine, a singer, and prepares her to become an opera star. Christine, however, is in love with Raoul. Ayris said the show will be characterized by “beautiful voices and wonderful actors.” Jordan Reimer has the role of the phantom while Madison Johnson
and Patricia Henninger will share the role of Christine. The entire cast has around 100 actors and most will have four to eight costume changes through the performance. “This show is probably the most extravagant and outrageous we’ve done,” Ayris said. “The costumes are just amazing.” Ayris said the actors have been dedicated as some have worked on their parts since June. “We have some extremely gifted singers this year for this show,” she said. School trustee Linda Van Alphen agrees with Ayris after having a chance to see one of the rehearsals. “It absolutley makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up when you listen to her,” she said. “I have been to see the Phantom of the Opera in New York. I went with trustee [Linda] Beavan and we enjoyed it, but I think
A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR DAY!
LUNCH SPECIALS
7
$ 99
MONDAY .........ROAST BEEF DINNER WITH ................................ YORKSHIRE PUDDING John Arendt/Black Press
RAOUL (Lyle Pelletier) and Christine (Madison Johnson) rehearse a scene from The Phantom of the Opera. Summerland Secondary School will stage the musical in February.
this young lady is as good as or better.” There is a lot of depth to Phantom, according to Ayris and it should be enjoyable for a wide audience. “There’s something in the show for everyone,” she said. The performances
are Feb. 15 to 18 and 22 to 25, beginning at 7 p.m. A special masquerade will be held on Feb. 18 and audience members are encouraged to dress for the occasion. From 6 to 7 p.m., there will be a silent auction, desserts and
live music. Masks will be available for sale. All money raised will go to scholarships and for the high school’s drama program. Tickets are available at the high school and at The Beanery on Victoria Road at Main Street.
TUESDAY ............ FRIED CHICKEN DINNER WEDNESDAY .....BEEF STEW WITH SALAD THURSDAY........DENVER SANDWICH WITH ..............................SOUP, SALAD OR FRIES FRIDAY ........................... FISH AND CHIPS MENU FOR JANUARY 16TH TO 20TH
250-490-9972
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Located at 950 Westminster Avenue West
✂
John Arendt
✂
School takes on Phantom
AT YOUR LOCAL SKAHA FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT Our FACTORY-TRAINED TECHNICIANS and SERVICE ADVISORS will ensure that your vehicle gets the treatment it deserves.
$
10
Alignments are Back! OFF
YOUR NEXT ALIGNMENT! ALL MAKES AND MODELS WE DO IT ALL! Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires Jan. 31, 2012
with coupon
Service ford.ca
SKAHA FORD is now your FULL SERVICE CENTRE ALIGNMENT SHOP D.L. #7808
YOUR LOCAL PARTS, BODYSHOP & SERVICE SPECIALISTS 198 Parkway Place
www.skahaford.com
Sou Okanagth an
2010 2007 to 2011 2011
250-492-3800 1-800-891-4450
Winner
Winner BEST of the BES South Okanaganof the T
SKAHA FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT Service Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30 / Saturday 8am - 4pm
Your ONLY Ford Warranty Approved Facility in the South Okanagan
FORD PRESIDENT’S AWARD WINNERS Service and Parts Summit Award Winners
14 www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
news
Resident claims smart meters anything but Simone Blais
Western News Staff
• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest • Rebuild your credit • Low monthly payments
250-493-8384 Working For YOU, Not Your Creditors Free No Obligation Consultation
All 4 PillarsTM Offices are independently owned and operated. 4 PillarsTM and it’s associated trademarks are used under license.
One Penticton resident is keen to show the lack of intelligence behind smart meter decisions. Local resident Kevin Proteau made a presentation to Penticton council Monday night in the hopes of generating a discussion on the safety of smart meters. To illustrate the point, Proteau called upon the expertise of Curtis Bennett, a journeyman elec-
trician and engineering technologist who operates the Kelowna-based Thermographics electrical consulting company that he said conducts work for government agencies including the military and forestry. Bennett told council that Sec. 6 of Canada’s Safety Code is designed to limit human exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic energy in the range between three and 300 gigahertz. He alleged that the mechanism linking the
frequencies to adverse health is missing, which can heat tissue up by 63 per cent within six minutes. “The last thing we want to do is stimulate the tissues and heat people up,” he said, alleging Health Canada did not follow recommendations to review how wi¿ and smart meters violate Safety Code 6. At the end of the presentation, Proteau asked council for a moratorium on the installation of the smart meters, and that
2011 Honda Clearout MODEL CP3F8BKN N
MODEL FA1F0BJNX
MODEL RE4H7BJN
2011 CR-V
2011 ACCORD
2011 CIVIC
MODEL YF4H5BJN
2011 PILOT
UP TO
5,500
$
MODEL YK1F5BJNZ
2011 RIDGELINE CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE ON SELECT MODELS#
@BCHonda
PENTICTON HONDA www.pentictonhonda.com
DL. 30745
510 Duncan Avenue West 1-250-492-0100
TOLL FREE: 1-888-546-0395
#$5,500 Honda Cash Purchase incentive is available on all 2011 Ridgeline models. $1,500 Honda Cash Purchase incentive plus $3,000 Consumer Incentive Dollars is available on all 2011 Accord models. Consumer Incentive Dollars are inclusive of tax. $1,500 Honda Cash Purchase incentive is available on all 2011 Civic models. $3,500 Honda Cash Purchase incentive is available on all 2011 CR-V models. $4,000 Honda Cash Purchase incentive is available on all 2011 Odyssey and 2011 Pilot models. Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. Offer valid from January 4th, 2012 through January 31st, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
Cut Your Debt By Up To 70%
the city donate space in the South Okanagan Events Centre to allow for a full information session featuring B.C. Hydro, Fortis and others interested in the impacts of smart meter technology. Mayor Dan Ashton said the corporate of¿ce would touch base with Proteau to discuss potential meeting locations, which may not include the events centre. Coun. Garry Litke reminded Proteau that Penticton representatives at the Union of B.C. Municipalities AGM last fall already voted in support of a motion for a moratorium on smart meter installation. “I’m certainly in favour of more information,” he said, adding that presentations from B.C. Hydro on the issue are compelling. “Their information largely debunks the things you’ve just said.” Coun. Wes Hop-
kin touched on one of Bennett’s earlier points about scienti¿c studies conducted on the frequencies heating skin, suggesting he include the “peer-reviewed research” as part of the information to be presented during the proposed open house. Bennett replied that the “peer review is called electricity,” going on to describe how the frequencies could treat people “like a hunk of meat in a microwave.” “I was talking about peer-reviewed research, pieces of evidence that appears in a journal,” Hopkin said. “If you look at Safety Code 6, you’re not given the electrical properties. … That’s the controversy,” he said. Ashton added that the city would remain “with the status quo” for now, as Penticton is installing a somewhat different technology with ARM devices.
Wendy coming for DreamLift Day Western News Staff
The namesake of Wendy’s Restaurants will be in town for an extra-special version of the annual Wendy’s DreamLift Day later this month. Wendy Thomas, daughter of company founder the late Dave Thomas is expected to stop in Penticton during her visit to the Southern Interior as part of the fundraising celebrations. This year’s 18th annual event is expected to top the cumulative $1 million mark. Wendy’s and the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, a fully independent national charity team up each year to raise money to make dreams come true for children between three and 18 challenged by severe physical disabilities and life-threatening illness. Through the program the young people selected have an opportunity to participate in the DreamLift to Disneyland program. The most recent trip was last month and the next is planned for late 2013. On Jan. 25 all the day’s sales along with staff, management and owner’s wages of the nine participating restaurants will go into the fund. During the day a number of local celebrities will be volunteering at the franchise locations. Along with those volunteers will be ¿ve members of the Orange County (Cal.) Sheriffs Department. Returning to Penticton this year will be Capt. Linda Solorza who was here for the fundraiser in 2011. Other of¿cers will be in Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Kelowna/West Kelowna. The restaurants will be open from 6 a.m. until closing.
Love to
?
Peach Blossom Chorus
OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, Jan.17, 7:00pm
Shatford Center, 760 Main St., Penticton Come meet the chorus, see if acapella is for you
250-494-0815 or 250-492-3032 MEMBERS OF SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com 15
news
Holiday pool openings gets welcoming reception Simone Blais
Western News Staff
Penticton residents may have less excuses to draw from for not exercising this year, as the city considers narrowing the window of pool closures in 2012. During Monday’s council meeting, recreation general manager Chuck Loewen characterized the inaugural
statutory holiday openings of the Penticton Community Centre a complete success. Loewen said 350 people arrived on Boxing Day to use the pool and weight room facilities during the limited opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On New Year’s Day, more than 450 people dropped in. “That was just fantastic,” he said. The city had also
wrapped up its “try it free” week from Jan. 2 to 8 that allowing residents to give recreation programs a try at no cost. Those included everything from adult classes for yoga, pilates, Zumba, belly ¿t and water running to children’s classes like tot swims. Loewen said the free Gymboree program held Saturday, Jan. 7 drew more than 200 children, who were
all accompanied by parents for the playtime activities, crafts and more. “Families in town are really enjoying these types of things. It’s very
gratifying to see the results coming through with the support from the community,” he said. Loewen said that successes over the holiday
break has inspired the recreation department to continue to expand offerings. “We’re going to be looking at opening most statutory holidays,”
he said. The Winter Recreation Guide is online, and residents can check out the offerings at www. penticton.ca.
USED VEHICLES FOR EVERYONE #1 Honda d C Certified Used Vehicle Dealer in the Okanagan anagan Valley Honda Certified financing rates available for as low as 1.9% 100 Point Mechanical Inspection to strict Honda Standards 7 Day/1000 km exchange privilege 6 yr/120,000 km transferable powertrain warranty coverage with option to upgrade to a comprehensive extended warranty • Carproof Certified History Report (carproof.com) • • • •
ASK US ABOUT NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS O.A.C. 2008 HONDA FIT SPORT
2008 HONDA RIDGELINE EXL
89,000 kms, local, no accidents, 5 speed, tinted windows, hood deflector, fog lights, non-smoker, winter mats, alloys. Stk. #7851A
NOW $
72,000 kms, 1-owner, heated leather seats, tinted windows, alloys, cruise control, fog lights, sunroof, no accidents. Stk. #7866
12,699
NOW $
2008 HONDA CIVIC DXG
2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
52,000 kms, 1-owner, automatic, 4-door sedan, power windows, power locks and mirrors, cruise control, alloy wheels. Stk. #7886
NOW $ Mark Brett/Western News
25,995
87,000 kms, local 1-owner, gas/ electric, automatic, cruise control, winter mats, no accidents, 66 MPG highway. Stk. #7887A
12,695
NOW $
15,295
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.pentictonhonda.com FOR DETAILS ON OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY OF PREMIUM PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
FOUR-YEAR-OLD MERYCKX PAUL takes a break from his play station during the regular session of Gymboree at the Penticton Community Centre. The program is a popular drop-in event offered through the Parks and Rec.
2010 HONDA FIT LX
$
18,295
25,000 kms, 1-owner local, auto, no accidents, non-smoker, dealer serviced, great value, factory warranty! Stk. #7891
2009 PONTIAC VIBE SPORT
$
13,895
59,000 kms, 1-owner local, no accidents, nonsmoker, power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise, traction control, XM ready! Stk. #7875A
2010 KIA RIO EX CONVENIENCE
11,895
60,000 kms, 1 owner, power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise, bluetooth, heated seats, new tires, no accidents, great value! Stk. #7870
2008 ACURA RDX
2011 GMC SIERRA 1500
$
$
26,895
52,000 kms, 1-owner, Tech Pkg., GPS, backup camera, bluetooth, XM radio, CD, leather, sunroof, no accidents! Stk. #7883
$
28,995
37,000 kms, 1-owner SLE 4X4, tint, traction control, outside temp indicator, rubber mats, no accidents! Stk. #7880
2007 CHEVY MALIBU LS
$
10,999
29,000 kms, local, no accidents, nonsmoker, cruise, power windows, locks, mirrors, extremely low kms! Stk. #7861A
PENTICTON HONDA DL. 30745
www.pentictonhonda.com 510 Duncan Avenue West 1-250-492-0100
TOLL FREE: 1-888-415-9678
16
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
KNOT JUST BEADS CLOSING OUT SALE GOING ON NOW!
Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com
sports
50% STOREWIDE Vees net top scorer on deadline day OFF 452 Main Street • 250-490-0793
Smart. And beautiful.
Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Inside. And out.
EXT EXTRA EXTR TRA ORDINARY ORDIN ORDI NARY NA RY WINDOW WINDO WINDO INDOW ND W FASHIONS FASHIO SHIONS SHIONS
Up to 50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy is lost through its windows. With the ‘honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb’ construction and three insulating air pockets, Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades increase energy efficiency. Visit a participating dealer from January 1st to April 30th, 2012 for more information about the Hunter Douglas EnergySmart Manufacturer’s Rebate.
h h
a o
u u
t s
e e
d e s i g n 544 Main Street Penticton 250-770-1033 Scan with a smartphone 250-462-5324 to view video. www.hautehouse.ca
STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS
Make the resolution to save time and money “I Will” Get Healthier + Save More With Rexall Brand Products
WIN 1 of 4 $250 Gift Cards Enter
between January 1–31, 2012
Visit flyerland.ca and click on the Contest tab
STORES s FLYERS s DEALS COUPONS s BROCHURES s CATALOGUES CONTESTS s PRODUCTS
Save time, save money.
Visit our other Black Press sites
Fred Harbinson knows that people will get stuck on scoring numbers with Wade Murphy, his newest acquisition. However, the fact Murphy, who came from the Victoria Grizzlies for Mark McLellan and future considerations, is fourth in BCHL scoring (22 goals, 40 assists), doesn’t matter to the Penticton Vees general manager. “We just felt if we could add another player that has played a lot of junior A games, someone that competes and plays hard like our whole group, we would try to find a way to make it happen,” said Harbinson of Murphy, who has played 100 games in just over two seasons. “There is never enough (experience). Every time you play there are different obstacles you have to go through to find a way to win games. The more guys you have on your team that have been through those wars, I think it will give us an advantage come playoff time.” Grizzlies coach-GM Victor Gervais said the deal was made after the organization sat down and talked about what they wanted to do. While Harbinson chose not to get into the details of what the future considerations are, Gervais said the deal helps the Grizzlies get stronger on the back end in the future. “It was hard trade a player like Wade Murphy,” said Gervais. The Grizzlies coach added that move will only strengthen the Vees, who already have “a whole bunch of Wade Murphys.” “I’m thinking they probably could have won without Wade Murphy,” said Gervais. “They are getting a kid that is ex-
Garrett James/Black Press
WADE MURPHY (11) fights off a check against the Langley Rivermen in BCHL action. Opponents in the Interior Conference will now have to deal with him as a Penticton Vee. See all BCHL deadline deals in story online at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.
tremely dangerous in the offensive zone. He has a great shot, is a great skater, sees the ice real well, good character kid.” Gervais, who watched Murphy when he played at the junior B level, said Murphy isn’t afraid to play in traffic. He also is capable of scoring big goals. Gervais also said it won’t matter who he plays with. Adding Murphy was the lone move the Vees made on the Jan. 10 trade deadline day, as teams across the country solidified their 21-man roster. It was a difficult move to deal McLellan, and Harbinson said he was disappointed as the forward has been part of the Vees franchise record 21-game win streak. Harbinson, who described McLellan
as a great, hard-working kid, said it’s unfortunate that he’s not going to be with the team at the end of whatever they accomplish. “I’m sure a part of him looks at the positive side,” said Harbinson, adding the Vees have helped him find a billet home and will continue to help him in the hockey world if they can. “He’s going to get to go to a team that is rebuilding, they are going to play the heck out of him the last part of the year. Have a chance to be good next year.” In adding Murphy, Harbinson said that the Vees become more versatile and he has several options with his lines. There is excitement from the players as well, who are willing to make sacrifices
for success. “I can tell you right now that there was one of our players texting last night saying that he would be willing to take less time on the power play to get this thing to work properly,” said Harbinson. “That’s the kind of leadership and character we have going on with our team right now. It’s exciting.” On Twitter Tuesday, Murphy expressed his feelings on the trade. “Excited too be a Penticton Vee,” said @wmurphy93. “Gunna miss the grizz boys though, you guys r beauties.” Following his first practice with the Vees, Murphy, who flew into Penticton, is excited to be on an RBC Cup contending team. The Victoria
native said it’s hard to be moved, but had a feeling it would happen as there were rumours that the Grizzlies might move a few of its top scorers. Four losses in six games and a tough end to a three-game road trip signalled change to rebuild for next year. Murphy admitted it was difficult to play with the rumours floating around. Now Murphy looks forward to building strong friendships and chemistry with his new teammates. “I hope to bring some offence and be good in the defensive zone as well,” said Murphy, who doesn’t feel the pressure to produce with the talent the Vees have. “The coaches just told me to keep doing what I was doing in Victoria.”
1LQH JXHVW IDYRXULWHV IRU RQO\ QLQH GROODUV HDFK IRU
&KRUL]R %DNHG (JJV
%DNHG (JJV )ORUHQWLQH
DQG PRUH
3XOOHG 3RUN 6DQGZLFK
CHERRY LANE SHOPPING CENTRE 2111 MAIN STREET
penticton.gotorickys.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
17
sports
Mogul skier eyeing spot on national team Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
— Andi Naude
country. The Okanagan Falls native is excited to have made the jump. She likes that the team is small because it’s as if each skier has their own coach. Since her time with the Apex Freestyle Club, Naude has seen dramatic growth. “It’s hard to understand how anyone can improve so much over such a short period of time,” she said, adding that great coaches have helped as well as her parents. “My parents inspire me,” said Naude. “They have always been supportive.” This season the 15-year-old, who enjoys swimming, running and water skiing, will compete in the NorAm circuit and is determined to make the world juniors held in Italy. She also
hopes to make the national team by season’s end. One of the things
she enjoys about being part of the sport is the travel, which has taken her to different countries. Naude enjoyed Switzerland. Her ultimate goal is to represent Canada in the Olympics. If she can accomplish that, she will have reached the level of Jennifer Heil and Kristi
Richards, who she looks up to. “They are just so good and positive,” said Naude, who was invited by Heil and her boyfriend to stay with them at their home during the summer. “I got to see how they work. Such a great experience.”
1010 WESTMINSTER AVENUE WEST PENTICTON, B.C.
250-493-7121 or TOLL FREE 888-937-8326 WWW.BOBBROWNGM.COM BOB BROWN DL# 7241
RANDY FLEMING, former owner of Select Auto Sales is excited to be a part of the Yes Team and is looking forward to seeing all his clients at BOB BROWN BUICK GMC. And don’t forget to ask Randy about our
2011 MODEL CLEAROUT! Pho P Ph ho h oto to cr ccre rre ed dit di iitt: Ale llex e exx M MaacAu c lay cA ayy
Andi Naude blushes when asked if what her accomplishments as a mogul skier in four years are good. She smiles, but isn’t sure how to respond. “I just like being out on the mountain,” said Naude, who admits to being more of an individual sport person than team sports. “Fresh air and good friends. I have just always loved skiing.” Naude has a first place finish in the single and dual moguls in the junior nationals and Canada Winter Games, third in the Europa Cup 2011 single moguls and fourth in the NorAm and senior national single moguls. Naude is now a Mark Brett/Western News member of the Whis- ANDI NAUDE looks on from the podium as she tler Academy mogul took first place during the Canadian Selections team, joining them in camp recently at Apex Mountain. May after having a successful season with event against national to represent Canada. the B.C. Freestyle Ski team members. She Naude described that Team. One of her feats also qualified for the as a “cool experience,” last season was plac- junior world cham- as she never thought ing fourth in a NorAm pionship in Finland she would represent her
I just like being out on the mountain ... I have just always loved skiing.
SIGN UP & WIN!
Register by Jan 31, 2012 and be entered into a draw to win an iPad. Visit relaybc.ca today.
Celebrate Life
Relay For Life gives you and your community the opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember and honour loved ones lost and fight back against all cancers. It’s your community. It’s your fight. Join Relay For Life today. Over 55 events in communities across BC and the Yukon. Register today at relaybc.ca
18
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Friday, January 13, 2012 Penticton Western News
sports
Mustangs down rivals during Mustang Mania Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
Princess Margaret Mustangs bested their cross-town rival Pen High Lakers during Mustang
Mania. The senior boys basketball teams clashed last weekend after the Mustangs dumped the Selkirk Secondary School Storm
81-39. The matchup against the Lakers was one coach Russ Reid said his players were excited about. “At the senior level,
we are not in a similar league with them so it is fun when we get the opportunity to play each other,” said Reid, whose team opened the tourna-
USED VEHICLE INVENTORY
liquidation! January 13 to January 20, 2012
ment with a 67-57 win over Pleasant Valley from Armstrong. The Mustangs held a 10-point lead at the half, then extended it to 13 midway through the fourth quarter. The Lakers were able to shrink the lead to within five, but that’s as close as they got, losing 66-58. “I was impressed with the team’s focus and effort throughout the game,” said Mustangs coach
Brian Hurst. “We ran into foul trouble with some key offensive players, but as the case has been all year, we were able to go to our bench and not have much of a letdown.” The bench was key for the Mustangs throughout the weekend and as the players wore down teams physically. Reid also liked that they were able to maintain a high tempo with an ag-
gressive style. “In the final, we were able to make key shots and free throws when Pen High mounted a comeback,” said Reid. Jarret Cantelon, Conor Gahagan and Brayden Hearne received game stars for the tournament. Reid also noted the strong efforts of Cantelon, Mauro Patterson and Harman Randhawa.
Mike’s Pick of the Week 1999 Oldsmobile Intrique GX
4,734
$ 12SP06A
Rob’s Pick of the Week 2006 Chev Aveo
6,995
$
11PK12
Scott’s Pick of the Week 2001 Chrysler Sebring LX
3,795
$ 12SL15A
Trevor’s Pick of the Week
2001 Honda Accord EX
7,495
$
12SR21A
Warren’s Pick of the Week 2002 Chev Venture LS
Steve Kidd/Western News
JACOB WILLOCK and the Pen High Lakers earned themselves a spot in the Mustang Mania championship game, losing to the hosts 66-58.
4,995
$ 11SL06C
Managers’s Pick of the Week 2010 Kia Soul $
Kia Certified Pre-Owned. 1 extra year factory warranty
14,987 12SP09A
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty *5-year/100,000 km powertrain warranty *5-year/100,000 km extra care roadside assistance *no deductible charge
D.L. #30911
KIA MEMBER REWARDS Earn points towards future discounts. It’s FREE and it’s incredibly rewarding.
The New Way
Visit kia.ca/daretocompare to learn more. Making informed decisions that’s how we can all DRIVE CHANGE.
PENTICTON KIA 250-276-1200
550 Duncan Avenue W. Penticton, BC www.pentictonkia.com
Like us on
to learn more. facebook.com/kiacanada
Submitted photo
UNSTOPPABLE KNIGHTS — Penticton’s novice Black Knights swept their way to a tournament championship in Salmon Arm. The Black Knights defeated both Salmon Arm squads, as well as the Kamloops Thunder and Kamloops Red Army. The final game against the Red Army ended in a nail-biting 4-3 win, leaving Penticton with the cup and some big smiles. .
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
business Welcome to your office... A healthy smile, a healthy you.
Now Accepting Insurance Some restrictions apply
MV DENTAL CENTRE Dr. Maryam Vojdani Inc. 103-2504 Skaha Lk. Rd. | Penticton, B.C. | 250.493.3525
Mark Brett/Western News
A SHOWER OF SPARKS fly from the grinder being used by McCoy Trailers employee Bryan Desmet in the company's Penticton shop this week. The company is in a growth spurt right now and is hosting a job fair in Kelowna on Saturday with a wish list of hiring up to 40 new employees.
Oil boom linked to McCoy success Kristi Patton
Western News Staff
A boom in the oil and gas industry has one Penticton business scrambling to hire new employees. McCoy Trailers, its divisions and subsidiaries are in need of around 40 people to help them continue growing, providing mobile solutions to the global energy industry, forestry, construction and heavy haul markets. “We have had a nice rebound in our markets and we are trying to grow to meet our customer demand, so we have hired quite a few people to date but we are still looking to Àesh out our shifts,” said Andy McEachern, vice-president of McCoy Trailers. On Saturday, McCoy is hosting a job fair at the Kelowna Conference Centre in the Holiday Inn Express from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are 30 positions alone for welders,
and McCoy is also looking for manufacturing engineers, mechanical engineers, painters and more. McEachern previously worked as the engineering manager and general manager for Peerless Ltd. As vice-president, he oversees the operation of the entire trailer manufacturing division of McCoy, including head of¿ce operations in Penticton and engineering and sales of¿ces located in Edmonton, Calgary and Penticton. McEachern successfully restructured a once low-performing manufacturing division into one of the top-performing manufacturing organizations operating today. The vice-president said through enterprise resource planning software tied into different modules of how they run their business and the use of bar code scanning to improve ef¿ciencies, they have created a lean manufacturing structure. McEachern helped introduce
Please help us raise $160,000. You have given $130,000 to help vulnerable children, adults and seniors. We still need your help.
labour policies, new cost structure, sustainable technologies and strategic growth — which has won McCoy awards and recognition throughout B.C. and Alberta. Originally starting out as Page and Page in 1944 and then being bought by Peerless, they expanded their Penticton facility in 1973 dealing mostly within the Western Canada resource sector. Now they are moving units not only in Western Canada but in Texas, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Wyoming, Australia, China, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa. “Right now we are in a real growth mode. We are really seeing a surge in the oil and gas side of the business, so the oil ¿eld transportation trailers and drilling and well servicing trailers are really doing well for us,” said McEachern.
Services for new immigrants
See McCoy - Page 20
Thank you for your gift: Katherine Hatchard $100 | William & June Hall $50 | Tom Jasper $150 | Gerald & Sandra Karr $100 | Herbert Kemp $25 |Al & Nella Kenyon $200 | Betty Killick $50 | Margaret Little $25 | Anonymous $1000 | Anna & Benjamin Moerkoert $50 | Christina & David Murray $50 | Denis O’Gorman $100 | Roger & Patricia Parker $30 | Ronald Ritchie $250 | Dan & Mary Rozell $400 | Donna Service $20 | Jim & Marnie Sikler $100 | Dennis & Dianna Smith $200 | Daphne Stocks $25 |Belinda Tache $50 | Betty Smith $100 | Maureen & Ernest Valgardson $50
Your gift stays local. To donate or learn more: unitedwaysos.com 250.492.2842 tracy@unitedwaycso.com
19
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Situated on a 10-acre site off Dartmouth Road in Penticton, they build products used worldwide and employ around 200 people locally. “Penticton is a nice place to live and we have a good ability to attract employees because it is a wonderful area and town to be
UP TO
2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN MANUAL
2011 011 T NEW BEST LL CAR SMALL
(UNDER $21,000)
in. The quality of life is great and very attractive for people. We have a lot of history in this business and employees that have been with us for 35 to 40 years,” said McEachern. On McCoy’s wish list of new hires for Penticton is engineers. “Our value proposition for our trailers is
DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 15 5 CHOOSE
$
MANUFACTURER
REBATES
9,500
OWN FOR ONLY
OWN FOR ONLY
$
OWN FOR ONLY
$
OR
$
ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE
Hurry in and get the vehicle and offer you’ve been thinking about. Only at your BC Ford Store. highly engineered equipment and customer service, and really the root of that is engineering. Building a quality product is certainly up there, but having an engineered solution that says we are going to be better than our competitors, that’s our value proposition and we really want to build on that. We have 11 en-
THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. CERTAIN DATE RESTRICTIONS APPLY. OFFERS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE SAME TIME. SEE DEALER FOR FULL DETAILS.
PURCHASE FINANCE UP TO 60 MONTHS AS LOW AS
JANUARY 16-30 CHOOSE
†
On most new 2011 and 2012 models. 2011 F-150 5.0L & 3.7L amount shown. $2,500 on most 2012 Focus models.
0
$
$
%
INCLUDES $2,500 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES †
17,499 *
AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. OFFER VALID FROM DECEMBER 31-JANURY 15, 2012.
2011 FIESTA SE SEDAN MANUAL
14,499 *
2,750† IN MANUFACTURER REBATES INCLUDES
AND $1,550 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. OFFER VALID FROM DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 15, 2012.
2012 FUSION SE AUTO
22,499 *
3,500† IN MANUFACTURER REBATES INCLUDES
AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. OFFER VALID FROM DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 15, 2012.
$ ,
APR**
On select new 2011 and 2012 models.
TRACTION CONTROL
TRACTION CONTROL
TRACTION CONTROL AVAILABLE POWERSHIFTTM 6-SPEED
AVAILABLE POWERSHIFTTM 6-SPEED
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL‡ MP3/USB COMPATIBLE
5.5L/100 km 51 MPG HWY*** 7.8L/100 km 36 MPG CITY***
MP3/USB COMPATIBLE
5.3L/100 km 53 MPG HWY*** 7.1L/100 km 40 MPG CITY***
MP3/USB COMPATIBLE
6.0L/100 km 47 MPG HWY*** 9.0L/100 km 31 MPG CITY***
1 000
▲
ON MOST 2011 AND 2012 FORD VEHICLES. VISIT FORDCOSTCO.CA
bcford.ca
WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Focus SE sedan with manual transmission/2011 Fiesta SE sedan with manual transmission/2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $17,499/$14,499/$22,499 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $2,500/$2,750/$3,500 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,550/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. †From Jan. 4, 2012 to Jan. 15, 2012, receive $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $2,750/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,500/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Fiesta S, 2011 and 2012 Focus S, 2011 Explorer Base, 2012 Escape I4 Manual, 2011 and 2012 E-Series/ 2011 Edge SE, 2011 Escape I4 Manual, 2012 Fusion S, 2012 Taurus SE, 2011 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Flex SE, 2012 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Transit Connect (excluding electric), 2013 Explorer (excluding Base)/ 2011 Fiesta S, 2011 Flex SE/ 2012 Mustang Value Leader/ 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Value Leader, 2011 Ranger Regular Cab and Super Cab XL, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader, 2012 Super Duty Chassis Cabs/ 2011 Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/ 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Taurus SE, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S)/ 2011 Fusion S, 2012 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Edge AWD, 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 and 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader)/ 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Escape I4 Automatic and Hybrid, 2012 Expedition, 2011 Super Duty Chassis Cabs/ 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape I4 Automatic and Hybrid, 2011 and 2012 Mustang GT, 2012 Escape V6/ 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Edge FWD (excluding SE), 2011 Escape V6/ 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 SuperDuty Gas Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ 2011 Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2011 Expedition, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab non 5.0L & 3.7L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew Non 5.0L & 3.7L, 2012 Super Duty Diesel Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ 2011 SuperDuty Gas Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ 2011 F-150 Regular Cab 5.0L & 3.7L (Excluding XL 4x2)/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L & 3.7L/ 2011 Super Duty Diesel Engine (excluding Chassis Cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ** From Jan. 16, 2012 to Jan 30, 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new [2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape (excluding I4 manual), 2011 Expedition, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)]/[ 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Expedition]/[ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2012 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 Edge (excluding SE), 2012 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 (excluding Raptor and Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader), 2011 and 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/ [2011 F-150 (excluding Raptor and Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader), 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Escape (excluding I4 manual)] models for a maximum of [36]/[48]/[60]/[72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $833.33/$625/$500/$416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes are payable on full amount of purchase price. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.1L/100km (40MPG) City, 5.3L/100km (53MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed Automatic transmission: [9L/100km (31MPG) City, 6L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.
20 Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
business
McCoy - Penticton company hits growth mode with resource sector gineers here now, but we need to grow that,” said McEachern. McCoy is also building manufacturing facilities in Texas and Arkansas to help build the southern market. For more information on McCoy Trailers visit www.mccoyglobal.com. ††
STANDARD ON MOST NEW FORD VEHICLES
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com 21
Your community. Your classikeds.
250.492.0444
INFO
Classified
• CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The publisher will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error. • Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. • Readers: In ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also as ‘male’.
Word Classified Advertising Deadlines: WEDNESDAY PAPER TUESDAY 10 A.M. FRIDAY PAPER THURSDAY 10 A.M.
fax 250.492.9843 email classikeds@pentictonwesternnews.com Announcements
Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Personals
Business Opportunities
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Alberta earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.
Inwood Trucking Ltd. Quesnel, BC has an immediate opening for a Truck and Trailer Mechanic. Must be able to work on logging trucks and work afternoon shift. Competitive wage and benefit package. Experience an asset. Please reply via fax to (250)992-6853 or email at inwoodtrucking@telus.net
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Alcoholics Anonymous, if your drinking is affecting you and those around you, call 250-490-9216
Lost & Found FOUND: Child’s bike near Parkway School. Call 250770-7686 Lost; Black sport watch with orange trim on band, Christmas gift. Call (250)492-0845 ask for Sharon.
Sports & Recreation
OPEN EARLY 8 AM MONDAY MORNINGS TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
250-492-0444
Indoor golf $25 for 18 holes. Book your own private party or join a group. Call 250-4948178
Regular office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel
Announcements
Skiing
Funeral Homes Direct Cremation From
$875.00 +Taxes
By Appointment Only
250-488-4004
#5-230A MARTIN STREET, PENTICTON
Credible Cremation Services Ltd.
Basic Cremation $990 +taxes
Sensible prices for practical people
250-493-3912 24 hrs “No Hidden Costs”
Cards of Thanks THANK YOU The MATIAS family wish to Thank you for the love and kindness you have shown us during the loss of our dear husband/father JOSE MACHADO MATIAS. The outpouring of support and love from family, friends, neighbours and past coworkers have given us the strength to carry on. Cards of sympathy, flowers, gifts of food & donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Children’s Hospital in Jose’s memory were very much appreciated. A heartfelt thank you for all the honorary masses in his memory. A special thank you to Father Rex Velmonte of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Nico Altena and staff of Providence Funeral homes, the C.W.L. for a lovely luncheon and Carl’s Flowers for the beautiful flower arrangements. Our husband/father was a hard working, loving family man and his values will be an everlasting legacy to us all.
W W W . S K I B A L DY. B L O G SPOT.COM
Children Childcare Available LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, (25yr olds),1 spot avail. for your child . (250)493-0566 Pam’s Family Daycare licensed, spaces 1yr & up. CCRR member. 250-492-0113
Employment Business Opportunities EARN EXTRA INCOME! Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income, www.123bossfree.com LADIES BOUTIQUE, Penticton, well established, owner retiring, great opportunity. Phone 250-490-7922 or email j.p.quevillon@shaw.ca
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca Turn Key Fitness Facility for sale in Penticton. Was operating as Curves for Women since 2000. Fitness equipment is in excellent shape. If interested please contact lallin@oneit.ca for further details. Price $20,000.
Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™
Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600
Education/Trade Schools 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
Help Wanted A1 AUTO Recycler’s is seeking and experienced parts puller with their own tools. Call Ken 250-493-6644.
Childcare
Childcare
PRESCHOOL TEACHER REQUIRED PRESCHOOL TEACHER required, with ECE or currently registered into an ECE program for a well established nonprofit preschool. Must be motivated, creative and a team worker for this permanent part-time position. Email Resume & 3 references to lflppreschool@ gmail.com or Learning for Little People PO Box 22032, Penticton BC V2A 8L1
Obituaries
Obituaries
DANIEL
Obituaries
559 Ellis St., Penticton www.crediblecremation.com
Pre-Pay & Save
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium
Serving our South Okanagan communities with compassion, respect, and understanding.
John Nunes Daryn Pottinger
Phone 250-498-0167 (24 hrs) 34505 - 89th St. Oliver, BC www.nunes-pottinger.com
Place of Worship CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH all are welcome Sunday Services 10:30 am Testimony Meeting 1st & 3rd Wed. 7:30 pm 608 Winnipeg St.
Listen to “Your Daily Lift” 1-617-450-3430 or online at: christianscience.com spirituality.com
BENTLEY DOUGLAS WILLIAM Died at the Penticton Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the age of 88. Survived by his family; wife, Phyllis of Penticton; son, Jim of Calgary; daughters, Karen King of Long Beach, California, Susan Andrew and Barbara Bentley both of Calgary; grandchildren, Jaime, Stephen, Sandra, Amanda, Jordan, Cooper, Peri; sister in law, Bernice Kerr of Ottawa. Predeceased by daughter Sheila Cross. Doug served with the Navy in World War II and participated in D Day. He and Phyllis have lived in Penticton since 1981 and he was active with the Running, Biking and Triathalon over the years. A Service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Royal Canadian Legion, Martin St., Penticton. Doug’s body has been contributed to the Faculty of Medicine of UBC for anatomical study. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Penticton Soupateria Society, 150 Orchard Ave., Penticton, B.C., V2A 1X8 would be appreciated. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com.
EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112
John ‘Jack’ Born in Carberry, MB, Jack passed away at the age of 96, on January 06, 2011 at Westview Extended Care, Penticton, BC. Jack will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his sister Mona (Albert) Chasse of Indian Head, SK, many nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, California, Scotland, New Zealand and his sister-inlaw Jean Daniel of Hamiota, MB. On May 7, 1955, Jack married Evelyn ‘Lyn’ Morton Dudgeon in Winnipeg, MB and moved to Penticton in the late 1950’s. Jack enjoyed fishing, fixing cars, gardening & playing cards. Sadly, he was predeceased by his wife Evelyn, in 2007. Jack was very happy and well taken care of at Westview, he always thanked the staff for their excellent care. Family was very important to him and he phoned them on a regular basis. Jack loved when his out-of-town family came for a visit. He would always have a “plan” of where they would go for lunch and a drive. A Graveside Service will take place at a later date at the Johnston Cemetery in Oak Lake, MB. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family c/o hansonsfuneral. com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of: ARBOR FUNERAL CHAPELS & CREMATORIUM 250-492-4202
INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY? EARN YOUR DIPLOMA IN 1 YEAR!
Work with adults/youth in community agencies and private practice. Accelerated skill training - the practical alternative to a 4 year degree. Congratulations Chelsea Stowers Graduate 2008
FREE INFORMATION SESSION CALL TODAY TO REGISTER /N #AMPUS OR /NLINE s #ALL (250)717-0412
www.counsellortraining.com
PCTIA
ACCREDITED
KELOWNA COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING Obituaries
Obituaries
LACINA Joyce Walton (nee Nerby) 1919 – 2012 With sadness wee announce the passing g of Joyce Lacina on January 9, 2012 at thee age of 92. She is survivedd by her husband Fran n and their three children en Karen (Brian Self), Doug oug (Nelma), Gwen (Gary Doi), six beloved grandchildren dren and six great grandchildren. Joyce and Fran migrated to Penticton from Saskatchewan in 1948 and then in 1960 moved on to North Vancouver. Upon Fran’s retirement, they returned to the Vernon and Kelowna region. Joyce’s favourite times were spent with family – playing music, singing, gardening, traveling or preparing Sunday dinners. To honour Joyce’s life, a memorial service will be held on Monday, January 16th at 1:00 pm at the LDS Church, 696 Glenmore Rd, Kelowna. Public viewing at 12:00 pm and a graveside service at 2:30 pm, Lakeview Memorial Gardens (2850 Dry Valley Rd). The family would like to thank the Mountainview Village staff for their kindness and wonderful support. In Joyce’s memory, donations may be made to Mountainview Care Home (3070 Burtch Rd, Kelowna BC V1W 5G2). Please make cheques payable to Good Samaritan Canada. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Valleyview Funeral Home Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147
There’s something in it for everyone!
PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS 250-492-0444
Friday, January 13, 2012 Penticton Western News
22 www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Employment
Employment
Employment
Employment
Financial Services
Help Wanted
Trades, Technical
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
DIETARY AID/DISHWASHER Job Responsibilities: Assist with food preparation i.e. salads, desserts, vegetables, etc. Assist with food service delivery under the supervision of the chefs. Other related duties as assigned. Must have Food Safe Certificate and previous related experience. 34 hours/week. Wage $13/hour. Apply 170 Warren Ave West, email chef@athenscreek.com
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
Drivers
HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton is looking for a food demonstrator. This position includes preparing and sampling foods to our customers. Knowledge in natural foods is an asset, but not necessary. If interested please drop off resume to #104-2210 Main St., Penticton or email resume to: bobbi_krien@naturesfare.com
Fountain Tire Penticton is looking for a motivated, experienced A world-class strand board (OSB) facility near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan is in full operation and is actively seeking a qualified
Responsible for the direction and supervision of the activities of the mechanical maintenance team with the objective of maximizing equipment avail. and uptime at minimum cost. In addition this position will focus on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance functions. QUALIFICATIONS: ·Millwright cert. with a provincial or inter-provincial ticket or equivalent training ·Experience working with hydraulic systems. ·Extensive supervisory exp. in an industrial production environment. ·Exc. interpersonal skills. ·Familiar with computerized maintenance systems. ·Good working knowledge of OSB manufacturing, continuous process operations, large industrial machinery, and 24-hour operations.
If you are interested in being a member of our team, please go to
www.tolko.com
Trades, Technical FLAT ROOFERS Mid-City Roofing based in Kamloops B.C. requires experienced Flat Roofers. BUR, torch, singleply (TPO & PVC). Minimum 5 yrs experience. Lots of work, commercial & industrial projects.
or visit
in one of the Fastest-Growing Industries:
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:
250-486-7330 Proudly sponsored by the Southern Interior Construction Association
GIFT
mnpdebt.ca
320 – 1620 Dickson Ave. Kelowna 445 Ellis Street, Penticton
Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators
Trades, Technical
Get Trained for a Profitable, Long-Term Career...
and submit your resume by January 25, 2012.
THE
CALL 1.877.898.2580
Help Wanted
OfÀce Support ACCOUNTING Clerk/Marketing & Events Assistant, Maternity Leave. Hillside Winery & Bistro located on the scenic Naramata Bench requires a person with Bookkeeping, office and Hospitality experience to fill a 12 month maternity leave. You will provide experience and knowledge in Bistro Event coordination, marketing support, office administration, & Accounting functions. Specifically, you are computer literate, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to lift 40 lbs. We provide fair compensation and an enriched work environment. Submit resumes via email to: accounting@hillsideestate.com Closing date January 20, 2011 thank you for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. View our facilities at www.hillsidewinery.ca
Wish you could hang a sign on the door and make it all go away?
Must have good drivers abstract and experience in commercial truck tires. Please apply in person with resume at Fountain Tire - Attention Scott 359 Dawson Avenue
Trades, Technical
Financial Services
1.877.898.2580
COMMERCIAL TIRE TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Team Leader
Financial Services
Help Wanted
Lifeguard/Instructors
Help Wanted
(Part Time Relief)
The City of Penticton’s Recreation Department is looking for dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to fill Lifeguard/Instructor positions at the new Community Centre. Successful candidates must have superb communication skills and are team players who are available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings. If you are a minimum age of 17 and have the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you: • • • • • •
National Lifeguard Service certificate Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate CPR Level C (current within one year) Lifesaving Instructor certificate (considered an asset) BCRPA Aquatic Fitness certification (considered an asset) Excellent physical condition
If you have the necessary qualifications, can work a flexible schedule, and are self-motivated please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of all certificates to: The City of Penticton, Human Resources 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5A9 apply@city.penticton.bc.ca Quote Competition #11-62E We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
OF EDUCATION
Something in it for everyone! PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS
250-492-0444
REGISTER FOR ANY SPROTT-SHAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2011 - FEBRUARY 29, 2012
RECEIVE UP TO
$1000
*
TOWARDS TUITION LEARN MORE AT: SPROTTSHAW.COM/GIFT
Call:1.250.376.7663 or Fax: (1).250.376.2424 or E-mail:
*Conditions apply
midcityroofing@shaw.ca
Event Assistant The 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup will be held in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre January 10 to 13, 2013. We have an opening for an Event Assistant. Reporting to the Event Manager, this position will be responsible to:
M I L LW R I G H T / M E C H A N I C REQUIRED – Full time position. Vancouver Island Chip Plant. Welding experience an asset. Union wage, full benefit package. Please contact joanne.stone @dctchambers.com
• • • •
Perform office administration duties. Administer the event volunteer management software program for the event. Assist with local on-the-ground marketing activities and sponsorship fulfillment. Work with committees and volunteers on the successful outcome of the 2013 Continental Cup
The successful applicant will possess the following:
Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.
• • • • • •
www. pentictonwesternnews .com
Extraordinary computer skills. Familiarity with partnership development and community awareness campaigns. Positive communications skills to interact with volunteers and the public. Ability to organize and balance a diversity of ongoing tasks. Office administration skills. A personable and outgoing attitude
The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours as needed to support the planning and delivery of the event. This position is from February 1, 2012 to February 15, 2013 based in Penticton. Please forward cover letter and resume including salary expectations by Monday, January 16th, 2012 to:
voices there’s moreWonline »
Call our Penticton Campus:
250-770-2277
Terry Morris Event Manager 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup tmorris@curling.ca We thank all interested parties for their application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com 23
Services
Merchandise for Sale
Work Wanted
Home Improvements
Furniture
MR ALMOST ANYTHING at your service....Home Repairs, Renos, yard work, hauling. Ex. Ref. Call for Free Quote 250488-0182
Quality Construction, concreter, casing, baseboards, framing, decks, countertops, drywall, fences, doors & tile. No job too big or too small. (250)488-4147
PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE
Services
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
Employment
Financial Services
Reduce Debt by up to
70%
• Avoid bankruptcy • 0% Interest
256 Westminster Ave. W. Showroom Open 10-5 778-476-5919
778-476-5946 250-860-1653 www.4pillars.ca
All 4 PillarsTM ofÀces are independently owned and operated.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Pentiction. Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 BAD Credit? No Income? NO PROBLEM! Creative financing for Real Estate secured mortgages. (250)487-9650 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
Appliance Repairs Murray’s Appliance Repair, former customers of Lumb’s, give Murray a call, (250)4935780
Carpet Installation
Landscaping Fully Experienced Pruner. Fruit trees, evergreen hedges and landscapes. Picture portfolio and reference list of satisfied clients available. Phone Gerald 250-493-5161
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating Painting / Staining / Faux Finishing, from small jobs to condos. Seniors & disability discounts. We do furniture & cabinets also. Call Dave (250)497-7912
Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay
For all your drywall, boarding, taping & light framing needs. Free estimate, call John (250)809-8708
800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass $7., Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Feeder Hay $25. 1- 250-546-0420
Home Improvements
Livestock
40+ Yrs OF PROFESSIONAL Floor Installations, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl & Carpet. Mike 250-490-7767
Cleaning Services Cleaning - Household & Business, friendly, professional service with competitive rates, Penticton to Peachland, 250878-3498
Drywall
BELCAN Painting & Renos Licensed-Insured-WCB, Painting, Tiles, Flooring, Finishing Carpentry, Kitchen & Bath Reno’s. Call Len 250-486-8800
Let me help you with your project. Big or small, 20 yrs exp, carpentry, tile work, painting & repairs, ref’s, licensed, insured and WCB, call Nick 250-486-2359 MB Home Improvements & Construction Voted 1 of the top renovation companies by Okanagan Life Magazine Serving Penticton Since 2003 No job too big or small! -kitchens -bathrooms -doors & windows -all types of flooring -moldings -dry walling & painting -foundations to finishing Any project from start to finish Licensed & Insured (250)486-0767 www.mbhomeimprovements.com
We buy & sell quality furniture IN STOCK THIS WEEK: • Lawyers bookcases • 1930’s bookcase • China cabinets • Dressers, Hi-boys • Loveseats, chairs • Computer work desks • Coffee and end tables • 2-lift recliners New items coming in daily
Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
Pets Bichon-Shih-tzu pups, males only, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579. Black lab X Corgy pups, 1st shots, amazing temprament $250.ea. obo. 250-547-9206
Merchandise for Sale
Free Items FREE, entertainment unit and hunter green rocker/recliner, you pick up, OK Falls, please email: undertakerschick@hotmail.com
Furniture queen size boxspring & mattress, dresser, night tables & stands, new condition, asking $250, (250)497-7828
www.pentictonbargainstore.com
Garage Sales INDOOR YARD Sale Fri. 10-2, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10-2, rain or shine 2203 Dartmouth Dr, proceeds to benefit CritterAid, to donate call 250-493-9752
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217
Medical Supplies MOBILITY Scooters & Powerchairs. Shoprider Dealer, Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Used Scooter and Powerchair Sale. www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745
Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic Gold Silver Change + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
PRIVATE Buyer looking for old coin collections, mint sets & hoards of coins, specialty coins, loose, sets, etc. 250864-3521
Musical Instruments Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710 Music Blowout Sale! Marshall Peavey Behringer DJ lighting and Takamine. Rentals available. Come check it out. Now also no pawn fees on selected items. 71 Nanaimo Ave East. (250)490-3040
Sporting Goods 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
Real Estate
Rentals
Rentals
Mortgages
Apt/Condo for Rent
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed & Feb. 1, newly reno’d, $650$800, central Penticton, water incl., (250)493-4903 to view 1BDRM, across from Skaha Beach on bus route, long term rental, n/s, n/p. $625/mo+ util, 250-492-9692. 1bdrm, close to Cherry Lane, new bathroom, fresh paint, carpets shampooed, avail. immediately, (250)488-9917 1bdrm, downtown on Orchard at Martin, large, util. incl., f/s, air, avail. now, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 1 bdrm, Skaha Pl, top flr, avail. Feb. 1, n/p $750 incl util. 250276-9394 1 BRM. apt., 3rd flr., quiet, close to everything. 1 sm. pet okay. Free lndry & cable, pay utils. Rear pkng. Newly painted, new floors. Nice views to south & west. Avail. immed. or Feb.1. 250-486-1684 or 604733-0936. 2 bdrm + den area, Lakeshore Towers, direct view of OK lake, 2 prkng stalls, 10th flr, gym, hot tub, sauna, pool. Dennis @Reality Exec 250493-4372. 2BDRM suite $800/mo, Feb.01,2-1 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 Avail. now, 1 and 2bdrm apt’s in clean, quiet, NS building near Cherry Lane, prefer semiretired or retired, 4appl., elevator, coin laundry, NP, $650$750+util., (250)492-4265 bach room, downtown, mature person, util. included, $450, 250-809-5989, 250-496-5989 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 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton, Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets., rent starts at $500/mo., Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 new lux.2 bdr, 2.5 ba, 6 stainles appli, dbl gar. & storage, n/p, n/s. $1350+util. Feb 1. 250-492-8681or 250-809-1693 Summerland studio unit, 6appl., wall bed, quiet, reliable, ns tenant, $760 (util incl.), (250)494-7488
Commercial/ Industrial
Open Houses Open House, 1042 Dynes Ave, Sat. Jan. 14th, 11-4pm. Reno’d, 2bdrm bungalow.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
SINGLA HOMES 250-490-1700 250-486-3791 407-1750 Atkinson St. Deluxe 2 bdrm, 2 bath, no pets. 5 appl. Heated ungrd pkg. 626 Wade - 3 bdrm 575 Eckhardt - 2 bdrm 178-1458 Penticton Ave. 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse
994 King Street f/s, w/,3 bdrm, 2 bath, family rm & livingroom
296 & 298 Maple Street Townhouses 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath. Ask about our incentives! New Mgmt! 250-490-1215 998 Creston Ave. 1 bdrm, f/s, w/d 250-492-7570
MOVE IN
INCENTIVES 241 Scott Avenue Cable Included, Senior Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony 1 + 2 Bedroom
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
Excavating & Drainage
Houses For Sale ******* 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
Excavating & Drainage
by SINGLA Bros.
BACKHOE, BOBCAT & TRUCK SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
For Sale By Owner
Tuc-El-Nuit, Oliver 8135-366 Ave. 2 bdrm rancher, fully renovated, 1/4 acre lot. Large rooms, close to lake/school/golf. New roof/siding & 200 amp electrical, attached carport/shop, large attic $244,900. 250-488-8035, 250-809-1185
APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319
Excavating
Real Estate 5bdrm home, new furnace, AC, central vac, 5appl., 250460-2703, 250-493-7190
Commercial/ Industrial
250-488-1800 250-488-2881
Terry 250-486-0584 fax 250-493-9133
Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods
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
Rentals Homes for Rent 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 3/4 bsmt, all applis, central a/c, large deck, plenty of prkng. $1150/mo + utils. 250-492-3808 (w) or 250490-1155 ask for Jeff.
2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/office spaces avail on Government St., 1024sqft. & 2148sqft. 250-493-9227
3bdrm 2ba, nr Walmart, Pent, 6appl., $1400/mo. +util., Avail Feb 1.Debbie (250)809-9955 3 bdrm, Summerland, brand new exec. view, very large, movie star closet, garage, jacuzzi, all applis, $1650. Dennis Realty Exec. 250-493-4372
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 br or 5 brm $950 or $1450 two entrances, with fenced yard, close to Penticton high school. 250 492 8422 3BDRM duplex, fenced yard, n/p, n/s, near Columbia school, $1100, 250-493-1201 4bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1200+util., (250)462-0669, 250-492-7844 Penticton downtown, lower duplex unit, 2 bdrm + den, bath, all applis, patio, fenced yard, new paint & updates. Avail Feb 1. $1150/mo + utils. 1 (604)533-0302
Apt/Condo for Rent
Naramata, 3bdrm, 2bath, f/s/dw, dble carport, $1150, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 Oliver 2bdrm house, Tuc El Nuit area, large private yard, attached carport & shop, ns, $950+ util, 250-488-8035, 250809-1185 Summerland, 2bdrm, 2ba rancher, large family room, big yard, central location, air tight wood stove, np, ns, $1000+util, (250)494-0668
Classifieds Get Results! Apt/Condo for Rent
Kingsview Properties
FOR RENT • 250-493-7626
ONE BEDROOM
TWO BEDROOM
Utilities Included
Utilities Included
RENTALS
(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 1 Bdrm, 4th flr, f/s, a/c, secure Bassett: 2 bdrm house w/garage & fenced building & pking. Avail. Now $64500 incl. water yard. F/S, W/D, F/P. Avail. Now. Pets ok. $95000 Pent. Ave. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath apartment on Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, main floor. F/S, D/W, A/C, insuite storage incl. pkg. $60000-$64500 incl. util & cable with carport pkg. $77500 incl. water. OK Falls: Feb. 1st, 1 bdrm house, w/ Fairview: Spacious 1 bdrm condo in quiet detached guest room, F/S, W/D, 1 bath, complex. F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, lrg deck, incl. garage & lrg fenced yard w/deck $77500 +utilities pkg. Avail. Now. $72500 incl. water Property Management
REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $650
Near IGA and Hospital, 1 bdrm apt w/newer flooring, balcony, f,s coin op laundry. Avail. Feb. 1 (KBD204) $695 Downtown, large 2 bdrm, grd flr, f,s, coin op laundry, bike shed, patio. Avail. NOW (SHM) $670 55+, 1 and 2 bdrm apt near downtown, hardwood floors, f, s, a/c / $795 balcony, includes heat & cable. Extra storage. Avail. FEB. 1 and NOW (WT) $775 In 4 plex – large 2 bdrm suite with coin op laundry, f,s, near school and creek. Avail. Feb. 1 (H686-2) $800 Grd flr 2 bdrm suite, laminate flrs, f,s, 1 bath, shared laundry, mth to mth rental. Avail. NOW (H743-2) $850 2 bdrm top flr of walk up, f,s, balcony, heat and hydro included, extra storage insuite. Avail. Feb. 1 (WGA304) $850 View of Skaha Beach, top flr, avail until May 31, 2012 5 appl, extra storage, cov’d parking, incl cable. Avail. NOW ( A328) $900 Near OK Beach, 2nd flr walkup, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, balcony, extra storage, gas fp. Avail. NOW (A350) $925 Grd flr, 2 bdrm condo, 6 appl, laminate flrs, sec’d parking, close to Safeway. Avail. Feb. 1 (A425) $925 Alysen Pl, 4th floor, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl, sec’d parking, incl heat, granite countertops. Avail. NOW (A427) $1300 Alysen Place, 4th flr, 2 bdrm +den, south facing, h.w. flrs, sec’d parking, extra storage. Avail. NOW (A406)
FURNISHED: $1000
Furnished 2 bdrm home on lakefront in Naramata, 2 bath. Avail. from NOW until June 30th. (OT424)
HOUSES: $900 $1100 $1150 $1200 $1300 $1200
2 bdrm + den in four plex, f,s,d/w, w.d, fp, central air, unfin bsmt, near school. Avail. NOW (H691-1) 3 bdrm upper duplex, 1 bath, 5appl, laminate flrs, recently updated. Avail. NOW (H721-2) Near schools, hospital and shopping. Recently reno’d, 3 bdrm, f,s, w.d, deck, large yard. Avail. NOW (OT429) Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ½ duplex, 5 appl, off street parking, nice patio and small yard. Avail. NOW (H748) Near Uplands School, 2 bdrm reno’d home, basement, 2.5 bath, large yard. Avail. NOW (H552) Freshly painted, new laminate floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, double carport, large deck, f,s, d.w, w.d. Located in Skaha Estates. Avail. NOW (OT440) 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.
Friday, January 13, 2012 Penticton Western News
24 www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Rentals
Rentals
Rentals
Motels,Hotels
Suites, Upper
Townhouses
LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental from Sept. 15 until May 2012. Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl.,, quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205
Clean 1 bdrm, priv ent, w/d, walk to d/town & beach, n/s, n/p, avail Jan 1.(250)486-4121
Office/Retail 1000-5000sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295
Suites, Lower 2bdrm basement, 2850 Paris St., ns, np, f/s, 250-460-2703, 250-493-7190
Suites, Upper 1 bdrm, Summerland, in brand new home, kitchen, applis, $650. Dennis Realty Exec. (250)493-4372 2bdrm main fl, garage, yard work req., ns, resp. couple pref., avail. Feb. 1, $700+util., ref’s req., (250)492-6367
Upstairs and bsmt suite in the same home, both 2 bedroom, both just under 1000 sq ft, older home completely renovated. Would prefer to rent to people that know each other to keep harmony and cooperation. Upstairs rent $1100, downstairs $850, with discount of $100 to the above mentioned cooperation/family rental. Utilities etc will be split and are not included. Laundry facilities on both floors, not shared, suite has private entry. The home is extremely private with side yard private concrete patio, decent sized fenced yard. Garage on the property is not included in rental, but storage for the lawnmower etc provided. Completely landscaped and fenced yard with a large deck on the front. No smokers please and no pets. References required. Walking distance to downtown. Available Jan 15, reply to: bhanover@telus.net
Transportation
Auto Financing Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
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
Auto Accessories/Parts Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc
YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743
Transportation
Cars - Domestic
Recreational/Sale
Trucks & Vans
1997 Okanagan camper, 10.5ft long box, large solar panel, Fantastic fan, DSI hot water, roof ladder, 6ft 6” head room, awning, sleeps 4, two monitors, $5995, 250-4943226 also truck available
2003 Dodge 4x4 dually, flat bed, 1 ton, 6spd, turbo diesel, crew cab, side tool boxes, upgraded suspension, local truck, fully maintained, all records, $14,900, (250)4943226, also camper available
Scrap Car Removal
2007 Dodge 1-ton Crewcab, 6.7 Cummins diesel, well maint $19,800. 250-540-7695
2000 Toyota Corolla, 195k, auto, a/c, silver grey, runs well Asking $2500. (778)476-1110
Quality senior couple seeking quality priced 2bdrm condo/duplex in Penticton, ns, quiet locale essential, 780904-1825
Transportation
2005 Chev Cavalier, 4drsdn, 1 owner, 107,000kms, brown, excel, new cond., in & out, $3500, (250)492-8212
Cars - Sports & Imports
Want to Rent
Transportation
Transportation
2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191
1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.
Trucks & Vans 2002 Ford Lariat Diesel, dually 8ft box, new rubber, well looked after, $15,900 call Ken, (250)494-8942 2003 Chevy Van, 7pass, V6, auto, good cond., $1850 obo, (250)490-0553
Adult Escorts A Hardbody 4 hire, in/out, 30 yr sweet, petite, discreet, tight ,toned, tanned, Clover 4623510, Pen., NEW, late nights, Eden 26 yrs, duo’s available MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care for the face & back. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
25
community calendar January 13 ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has drop-in darts and pool and Okie Dokie karaoke at 6:30 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Friday night dances with Destiny the Dance Band starting at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Buzz Byer at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. COMPUTER SENIORS’ CLUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall. Call 250-770-7848 for more information. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Jack and Owen. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. 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. Royal Canadian Legion branch 40 has Classic Country at 6 p.m. with a night dinner show for $10.
SATURDAY January 14
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 10 a.m., baron of beef at 11
a.m. meat draw at 2 p.m. and Bob Fitzsimmonds’ 90th birthday party. ANAVETS HAS DROP-IN pool at 12:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by Billy Chernoff at 6:30 p.m. JEWISH LEARNING CENTRE for Christians is at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has hamburgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races at 4 p.m. Music by DJ Ivan at 6 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has crib at 10 a.m., dropin darts/pool at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by Hal. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has partner cribbage the first and third Saturday each month. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS HAS the 12 Bells group at noon at 431 Winnipeg St., Penticton. Then at 8 p.m., the night group gathers at 431 Winnipeg St. In Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave.
SUNDAY
January 15 SUNDAY EVENING DANCES at 7 p.m. with DJ music at the South Main DropIn Centre on South Main Street. Call 250-493-2111 for more info. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has dog races at 3:30 p.m., an M&M Meat Draw, Last Man Standing and games. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has a ladies auxiliary pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a meat draw at 2:30 p.m. ANAVETS HAS A general meeting at 11 a.m., as well as horse races and mystery draws at 2 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Lorraine’s chicken wings from 1 to 4 p.m. Mystery draw at 4 p.m. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St. THE CANNERY TRADE Centre and Market has winter markets every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2
MUSIC LESSONS at
PIANO, GUITAR, DRUMS, BASS SINGING AND SONGWRITING
Call 250-770-7842 stevesgrooveschool@gmail.com
One on One Lessons A fun, professional & friendly atmosphere
p.m. with partial proceeds to the B.C. SPCA. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS in OK Falls at 10:30 a.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., then in Penticton at 11 a.m. for the women’s group at the Lawn Bowling Club at 260 Brunswick St. Also the Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton Hospital. DISCOVER HOW HU brings divine love and healing. Attend a Community HU song at 10 a.m. at the Leir House. Call 250-328-0244 for info.
MONDAY January 16
SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2011 RAV 4 up to $4750 cash back; is on FWD models only. Receive up $1250 in customer cash incentive & $3000 in non-stackable cash for a total discount of $4750. **2011 Venza up to $4750 cash back; valid on 4x4 models only; Receive up to $ $1250 in customer cash incentive & $3500 in non-stackable cash for a total discount of $4750. ***2011 Corolla up to $4500 cash back; Receive up to 2000 in customer cash incentive & $2500 Non-Stackable Cash for a total discount of $4500. Non-stackable cash offers on select vehicles only. Valid on cash only retail delivery of select new unregistered Toyota vehicles, when purchased from a Toyota BC dealership. Non-stackable cash back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by January 31, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. †Make No Payments for 90 Days when you purchase finance a new unregistered Toyota vehicle through Toyota Financial Services. Offer applies on approved credit to retail customers who purchase finance and take delivery by January 31, 2012. The first monthly payment will be deferred for 60 days (until the 90th day of the contract) and finance contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract. All offers are time limited at participating dealerships. Offers subject to change/cancellation without notice. See your participating Toyota dealer or visit www.toyota.ca <www.toyota.ca> for details. †† 1% rate reduction offer is available to current registered retail owners/lessees of a Toyota branded vehicle (registered and insured in Canada prior to January 4, 2012) when they purchase finance or lease and take registered retail delivery of a new Toyota branded vehicle between January 4, 2012 and February 29, 2012, through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. Proof of current address and registration/insurance/lease required. Rate reduction is limited to a minimum of 0%. Offer not available to TCI/TMMC/TCCI employees/contractors, TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan participants, fleet customers and graduate program customers. Offer not combinable with cash customer incentives. Limit of one offer per registered owner/lessee per registered vehicle. No more than one offer may be used towards the purchase finance/lease of a single new vehicle. Current vehicle owner/lessee must be named as owner/co-owner or lessee/co-lessee of new vehicle. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offer subject to change without notice. See you dealer or www.toyota.ca <http://www.toyota.ca> for complete offer details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained in this advertisement (or on toyotabc.ca) and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted.
FRIDAY
Centre has Improver Line Dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., carpet bowl at 10:45 a.m., intermediate/advanced line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., and ACC (cribbage) at 7 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has bridge at 1 p.m. Ladies fitness at 10 a.m. and zumba dance at 6:30 p.m. AL-ANON has a men’s only meeting at 7 p.m. at the United Church. Call 250-490-9272 for info. SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB has sessions at 439 Winnipeg St. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 250-7707848 for more info. S ENIORS W ELLNESS SOCIETY has stress and relaxation from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Church
at 696 Main St. ANAVETS HAS DART and pool leagues at 7 p.m. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music ladies choir rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. under the direction of Joanne Forsyth. New members welcome. For course details check www.pentictonacademyofmusic.ca. A HEALTH TRANSFORMING food prep class is available at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall at 1370 Church St. Classes are each Monday until Feb. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 a session. To register, call 250-770-1893 or 250493-7525.
Prawn-a-palooza!
Come in and enjoy our chef’s special menu featuring prawns and shrimp galore!
Reservations 250-492-6088
Jan 1 th 5 Feb ru 12
2011 RAV4
4750 CASH BACK $
UP TO
*
2011corolla
4500 CASH BACK $
UP TO
**
2011venza
4750 CASH BACK $
UP TO
90 DAYS DON’T PAY FOR
***
or choose: WHEN YOU FINANCE ANY NEW TOYOTA†
the 2011’s must go, but our cashbacks stay!
1
OFFER: % LOYALTY RATE REDUCTION
FOR CURRENT TOYOTA OWNERS††
toyotabc.ca
26
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
community calendar Laid Off? Shortage of Work?
Improve Your English for Free • Language and computer skills to get a job • Learn about Canadian and Workplace culture • Free Childminding For eligible • 5 Class times suit your schedule! participants.
South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services Penticton 508 Main Street 250-492-6299
Oliver 6239 Main Street 250-498-4900
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NUX group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. United Church basement. Okanagan College Public Speaker Series has Adam Lewis Schroeder discussing Sailing to Nebraska at 7 p.m. in the Okanagan College Penticton Campus Lecture Theatre. Admission by donation. For more info on Lewis, go to www.adamlewisschroeder.com. THE SOUTH OKANAGAN Orchid Society will hold its first meeting of 2012
at 7 p.m. in Room 202 in the new building at the Okanagan College on Duncan Avenue. We welcome all guests and will be having a power point presentation from the Canadian Orchid Congress. For further information, call 250 4965231.
TUESDAY January 17
SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has cardio dance and novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing along at 10:30 a.m. Also a home-cooked meal served from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m., part-
ner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS STU’S Kitchen open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and karaoke with Hazel at 6 p.m. PEACH BLOSSOM CHORUS is having an open house and invites women who enjoy singing to come and see what they are all about from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Call 250-4934391 or 250-494-0815 for further info. OKANAGAN SOUTH TOASTMASTERS meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Best Western in Osoyoos. Become a more confident speaker. Call – Advertisement –
LeafSource stops customers pain within days! “It works! I’ll take another two bottles please!” This coming from a customer who had tried every other natural remedy under the sun in the past few years to take away her pain. Ian, the owner of the health food store couldn’t believe his ears. He had finally found the perfect product to stop his customer’s miseries. This is what every owner of a health food store dreams about, a natural product that receives so many outstanding testimonials on such a wide variety of health issues. “I had recommended a new product called LeafSource, which we recently started carrying. We have had tremendous success with this product, and almost everyone we have recommended it to over the last few months has come back and thanked us over and over again” said Ian. Before trying LeafSource, the woman had complained about her ongoing joint pain and was at her wit’s end. Although she had experienced some relief through the numerous natural remedies she had tried over the years, the pain would never fully go away. “She returned to my store, in tears, less than one week after buying LeafSource. I didn’t know what to make of this woman standing in front of me crying, until she told me that within a few days of taking LeafSource her pain started to disappear and within a week it was completely gone as if it was never there.” Ian goes on, “This coming from a woman whose painful joints and ongoing sciatica were so bad just one week earlier, that the pain was unbearable but now has completely subsided.” By now you are probably wondering what is LeafSource and why is it so effective? LeafSource is a 100% natural product derived from a proprietary organic mineral composite with over ten years of university research. LeafSource helps regulate the inflammatory process and the body’s ability to repair itself. The vast majority (70 - 80%) of the population over the age of 50 have joint problems — often called osteoarthritis. This is due to the natural (or unnatural) wear and tear on joint tissue that develops
through the aging process. With joint inflammation, movement is limited and pain can be constant. LeafSource seems to have the ability to help people get their mobility and zest for life back. Millions of people seek treatment for their joint and inflammation problems by resorting to expensive, toxic prescription drugs (i.e. NSAIDs) with multiple side effects. These range from nausea and vomiting to serious intestinal disorders (bleeding, gas, pain) and even kidney and liver failure. Isn’t that too large a price to pay for a little pain relief!? LeafSource is a safe alternative to these destructive anti-inflammatory drugs that cause more problems than they solve. There are absolutely no side effects and it doesn’t interfere with any other medications. Controlled experiments and observations have revealed that LeafSource is a potent anti-inflammatory that has been shown to bring a reduction to inflammation and pain within a few days. People notice great results in terms of more energy and less pain by taking anywhere from 2 to 6 capsules/day. Typical maintenance is usually 1 capsule twice daily. This product gets results! LeafSource is scientifically validated through more than 10 years of research at 4 universities, including the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mercer University. Aside from its incredible anti-inflammatory and pain reducing ability, it has also been shown to improve the performance of your daily nutrition and vitamin programs. It helps increase the absorption of vital nutrients, which in turn helps these nutrients work better. Better absorption = better results! It’s almost as if they have become supercharged! LeafSource has also been shown to help enhance energy levels, improve intestinal health, strengthen hair, skin and nails and improve immune function. To see someone go from intense pain to a new lease on life within a week is truly incredible. Imagine being able to move freely without pain. Who wouldn’t want to get out of bed in the morning with more energy? It’s amazing how much of this stuff we take for granted, until it’s gone! Ian adds, “I often recommend that LeafSource be taken with other natural joint products in order to help them work better and provide even faster relief. One of the things I hear most often from people
Nature’s Fare Markets Live Well. Live Organic.
#104 - 2210 Main St., Penticton, BC 250-492-7763
who have tried LeafSource is they just plain feel better, have more energy and less pain. We’re so confident, we guarantee LeafSource 100%! That alone should be enough to try this incredible product.”
www.leafsource.com Distributed by Hedley Ent. 1-888-292-5660
Best Superfood with multiple health 2010 Bes t in Canada Award
Corinne at 250-689-0676 for details. VICTORY CHURCH OF Penticton has a weekly men’s breakfast Bible study Tuesdays at 6 a.m. at Gathering Grounds Cafe at 756 Eckhardt Ave. AL-ANON for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Use entrance to right of main door at 8 p.m. at the Anglican Church in Okanagan Falls. Call 250-490-9272 for information. SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLUB at 439 Winnipeg St. has membership information at 10:30 a.m. in the computer annex room. TOPS BC 4454 has weekly meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 445 Ellis St. Ring at the back door on the lane, the meetings are downstairs. Phone Susan at 250-496-5931 or Fran at 250-490-3927. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. OKANAGAN CALEDONIAN PIPE band practises from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Legion hall on Martin Street. All are welcome. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has crib at 7 p.m. PENTICTON CONCERT BAND rehearses at 7 p.m. Intermediate to advanced musicians welcome, and rusty encouraged to join the group. It is an opportunity to renew playing of an instrument in a concert band and an opportunity to join a vital musical group for personal enjoyment and camaraderie. Wide variety of musical selections. The Penticton Concert Band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in the Ark at 1498 Government St. has free drop-off program for elementary aged kids from 2:45 to 5 p.m. A safe place to play games (computers, Wii, PS3, Lego, pool, airhockey), make crafts, gym time, snacks. Everyone is welcome. NOONERS MEETING AT 8 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg
St. and young person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/ text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. PENTICTON TUNEAGERS, UNDER the direction of Gerald Nadeau, are looking for new choir members. If you are 50 or over and love to sing, drop in any Tuesday morning 9 to 11:30 a.m. They meet at St. Ann’s Church basement at 1296 Main St. SQUARE PENTICTON DANCE Club will be dancing Tuesdays in January from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the Penticton Senior Drop-In Centre at 2965 South Main St. All square dancers and spectators are welcome.
COMING EVENTS ARE YOU 16 to 30 years with a diagnosis of mood disorder, anxiety disorder and/ or psychosis? Then Martin House is for you. A daily program to develop and attain goals for recovery is Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 205 Martin St. Drop by or contact the Wellness Centre 250493-7338 for more info. OKANAGAN COLLEGE C ANADIAN Adult Literacy Program is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with an adult learner in your community. Training provided, learn new skills. contact volunteer tutor co-ordinator Angelika Eneas by calling 250460-1282 or email AEneas@okanagan. bc.ca. SENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY has Caring Connections awareness workshop on Jan. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the new location at102-301 Main St. To register call 250-487-7455. Also, the society is having its open house on Jan. 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and visit new location.
endorsed by
Brad King, MS, MFS Nutritional Researcher, Best Selling Author
Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, Penticton, BC 250-493-3336
Get instant cash for your old, broken, outdated, gold and silver.
ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. BCgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/â&#x20AC; /ÂĽOffers apply to the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra CREW CAB 4WD (R7F) and 2011 GMC Sierra HD CREW CAB 4WD (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between November 1, 2011 and January 16, 2012. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. x$9,250/$7,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Sierra CREW CAB 4WD/2011 GMC Sierra HD CREW CAB 4WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 0.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2011 GMC Sierra CREW CAB 4WD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0.99% APR, the monthly payment is $212.57 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $203.43, total obligation is $10,203.43. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,450) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ÂĽNo purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest runs from November 1, 2011 to January 16, 2012. Credit Awards include applicable taxes and can only be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2011 or 2012 MY GM vehicle delivered from dealer stock, excluding Chevrolet Volt on or before January 16, 2012. 20 Vehicle Awards consist of either a 2012 GMC Terrain SLE2 FWD + 18â&#x20AC;? Machined Aluminum Wheels, Chrome Appearance Package and Rear Cargo Security Cover or a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT FWD + 18â&#x20AC;? Machined Aluminum Wheels. Factory order may be required for Vehicle Awards. Approximate retail value of each Vehicle Award is Equinox / Terrain [$32,775 MSRP / $32,480 MSRP] CDN, including freight. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. Correct answer to skill testing question required to claim an award. Some examples of odds are: to receive a $1,000 base award, 1 in 1; to receive a total award of $1,200, 1 in 30; to receive a total award of $10,000, 1 in 10,000; to receive a Vehicle Award, 1 in 20,000 (total awards and vehicle awards include the $1,000 base award). See your GM dealer, visit gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules. WFuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.
Penticton Western News Friday, January 13, 2012
2011
$
9,250
2011 *
$
GET YOURS WITH
CASH CREDITS
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
" " " " " " " "
# # #
! # "
" # "
!
GET YOURS WITH
PLUS
7,000 *
$
X
.99%
X
CASH C CREDIT REDI RE DITT AAND ND $1 $1,000 ,000 0 000 CONNECT & WIN BASE AWARD ÂĽ
0 FOR 48 MONTHS
1,000 AND PURCHASE FINANCING
HWY:11.4L/100KM t 25MPG CITY: 15.9L/100KM t 18MPG
â&#x20AC;
W
t t t t t
" "
#
DURAMAX DIESEL NOW AVAILABLE WITH NO-CHARGE ALLISON TRANSMISSION**
bcgmcdealers.ca
Call Bob Brown Buick GMC at 250-493-7121, or visit us at 1010 Westminster Avenue West, Penticton. [License #7241]
#
SIERRA SLT WITH CHROME APPEARANCE PACKAGE SHOWN
SIERRA CREW CAB 4X4 NEVADA EDITION
NEVADA EDITION FEATURES INCLUDE: LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL AND HEAVY DUTY TRAILERING STABILITRAK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 17â&#x20AC;? CHROME-STYLE WHEELS AND CHROME GRILLE SURROUND POWER WINDOWS/MIRRORS/LOCKS WITH REMOTE ENTRY DEEP TINT GLASS
SIERRA HEAVY-DUTY
*
CONNECT & WIN BASE AWARD ÂĽ
PLUS
SIERRA HD EXT CAB SHOWN
SCAN HERE TO FIND YOURS
27
28
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
Friday, January 13, 2012 Penticton Western News
64" Widescreen Plasma TV
42" & 50" 1080p Plasma
7.1-Channel 3D Ready Elite A/V Receiver Paradigm Cinema CT110 V3 Series
Full HD Home Cinema Projector
Prices and offers good for a limited time or until merchandise is depleted. Offer subject to change without prior notice. Special offers and promotions cannot be combined. Despite the care given producing and pricing this ad, some errors may have occurred. Should this be the case, corrections will be posted in our stores. Certain products may not be available at all locations. Illustrations may differ. Offer subject to change without prior notice. Details in store.
Visit us online at:
www.Andres1.com m
NOW OPEN
KELOWNA
WEST KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
PENTICTON
VERNON
1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000
ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566