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More snow and frigid temperatures expected this week Kristi Patton

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And just like that, the South Okanagan has hit its mid-winter stride. “It is the very mid of winter so it is not that unusual, but what a swing or change from the very mild air we had just a couple of days ago to the arctic air we are in now,” said Doug Lundquist, Environment Canada meteorologist. “People were mowing lawns and blowing leaves last week, but now, hey here it is.” Some places in the South Okanagan are experiencing what Lundquist calls lake-effect snow, where really cold air moves over the warm lake creating cumulous clouds that dump more snow in areas around the lake. “The arctic air has moved in and it collided with warmer air and unsettled air moving in from the ocean and we are kind of the collision zone. Then you add into it the lake effect which is giving us even more,” said Lundquist. Don’t expect it to suddenly snap out of it either, said the meteorologist. Lundquist said the snow will persist for at least a few days, with Wednesday possibly bringing the heaviest dump of Àakes. “It is just one system after another here giving us quite a bit of snow in the long run. I think the forecasters are really having trouble putting timing on when the really heavy snow amounts are going to be because we have so many different competing factors. Basically from

now until Friday we could have periods of time when we get some decent accumulations of snow.” said Lundquist. The forecast is calling for 70 per cent chance of showers on Saturday with a high of 5 C, but Lundquist said he would be surprised if that happens. “It will take quite a bit to scour off this arctic air. We may start to see some showers in the mix, but likely that will be Sunday,” said Lundquist. According to Environment Canada, there is a 40 per cent chance of Àurries on Wednesday with a high of -12 C, wind chill of -25 C and a risk of frostbite. Christine Simmons, Salvation Army community ministries director, said they opened up the Cold Snap Inn at Cheers Church to homeless people last week. Typically they open the facility when it gets to -10 C, but with the overnight windchill and snow factoring in, they decided it was necessary to have it available last week. “We had two nights last week and we’ve been open again since Sunday and I think we will probably remain in operation until Friday or Saturday. It’s cold and the weather is very nasty. We had up to nine people on one evening but the average is two to three people,” said Simmons. The Cold Snap Inn, located at Cheers Church on Main Street, can accommodate up to 20 people and is open from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. An evening meal, breakfast, cots, warm blankets and shower facilities are available to those in need. “We also provide toiletries and we have warm clothing on hand

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if anyone is in need of that. We inform all the agencies in town, the Soupateria is made aware, the RCMP and different help agencies are made aware that we are open,” said Simmons. According to an ICBC survey conducted in December, seven out of 10 drivers admit to feeling less safe or more frustrated on the roads when winter conditions hit and this is reÀected in a spike in crashes at this time of the year. Over the past ¿ve years, there have been on average more than 24,000 crashes during the month of January, making it one of the most dangerous months for crashes on B.C. roads. “It’s actually surprising, given the conditions, we are not run off our feet with crashes, so obviously everyone has their winter tires on and are driving accordingly,” said Sgt. Harold Hallett of drivers in the South Okanagan Similkameen area. “It makes a huge difference if you have good winter tires on.” In December, the South Okanagan Traf¿c Services conducted a road check on Highway 3A, and Hallett said half of the people they stopped had designated winter tires on and only two people out of 100 were found to have illegal tires. “Having proper tires is the number one thing to do and number two is not going too fast for the conditions. The posted speed limit is only for good conditions, so bare and dry with good visibility. There is a charge for speed relative to conditions, even if it is posted say at 100 km/h, if the highway is a sheet of ice obviously you shouldn’t be going that speed,” said Hallett. “Driver experience and common sense is essential.”

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Penticton hopes to land WestJet service ation of a new short-haul, regional airline starting as early as 2013 using a Àeet of approximately 40 smaller, turboprop aircraft. Paci¿c Coastal Airlines ended its operations at the Penticton Regional Airport in 2009, leaving Air Canada Jazz as the only airline operating there. With no direct Àights from Penticton to Calgary, travellers had to divert to Kelowna or Vancouver to catch a Àight to Calgary. Air Canada Jazz only offers daily Àights from Pentic-

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An announcement that WestJet is considering launching a regional airline could mean the return of direct Àights to Calgary from Penticton. “There is an opportunity in the future that WestJet could come with the possibility of an expansion to a regional carrier,” said Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton. “Penticton is a logical choice for WestJet.” On Monday, WestJet announced its consider-

Penticton is a logical choice for WestJet. — Mayor Dan Ashton

wasn’t any drop off in Air Jazz activity. Ashton said the return of Àights with a Calgary connection would be “huge.” “When you take a look at not only Penticton, but the South Okanagan Similkameen, there are a lot of people

ton to Vancouver. During the 12 months that Paci¿c Coastal was on site, the Penticton airport saw 22,000 more travellers according to David Allen, manager of the Penticton airport. He told the Penticton Western News in 2009 that despite that fact, there

that work in the oil ¿elds and also there are a lot of people that have secondary homes, vacation homes in this area that are coming from Alberta,” said Ashton. “If you are Àying east to Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa, it also gives you that direct connection to Calgary and those Àights out of Calgary.” Ashton said the impact of losing that connection to Calgary was a tremendous loss. “I think it is a huge bene¿t to those in business to have a connec-

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tion here but also all across the board,” said Ashton. WestJet president and CEO Gregg Saretsky said on Monday that they are meeting with WestJet employees throughout January to get their input on the short-haul, regional airline decision. “One of the cornerstones of our success is engaging with employees early on in key decisions and I am con¿dent they will see the strategic value of this initiative. Once our employees have had the opportunity to share their input, we will be in a better position to make a sound decision rooted in employee feedback and engagement,” said Saretsky. Clive Beddoe, WestJet chairman and principal founder, said he is excited at the prospect of repeating the success of WestJet’s beginnings. “This new airline, powered by our lowcost model and strong corporate culture, would greatly bene¿t the guests we serve, their communities and our shareholders. Our single Àeet of Boeings will be joined by a sister company operating a single Àeet of turbo-props to maintain maximum ef¿ciencies for both airlines,” said Beddoe. One major industry in Penticton, tourism, could be greatly affected by a regional carrier. Jessie Campbell, marketing manager for Tourism Penticton, said Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton are Penticton’s gateway markets, and having direct access would be Penticton

“greatly bene¿cial.” Penticton economic development of¿cer David Arsenault said he has had some initial discussions with WestJet and is putting together a prospective business case to hand to them about having a regional carrier in Penticton. “It is certainly something the community has identi¿ed as a need, to expand services out to the Alberta market. It makes sense for our tourist population, makes sense for those people that work in the oil patch and, of course, all the Alberta investors that own property here in Penticton and south of this area,” said Arsenault. “It’s been talked about for a number of years and it’s a matter of putting the resources, time and money into developing a prospective for potential carriers in expanding their Àight service. We know there is a need, we have to prove there is a demand.” Last month, Kittyhawk A/C Service Inc. owner Gordon Lindsay, announced the purchase of next-door neighbour Southern Skies Aviation at Penticton Regional Airport. This comes on the heels of the start of work on a $5 million construction project at Canadian Helicopters and word of a milliondollar, apron enlargement to provide additional room for incoming aircraft. Lindsay is also looking into the addition of more air charter services and some form of direct-Àight connection to Alberta. G Gallery

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Ottawa remains silent on park plan Mark Brett Western News Staff

The federal government is remaining tight lipped about its plans for a national park in the Southern Interior. Neither Parks Canada nor federal Environment Minister Peter Kent have yet to comment on B.C.’s decision not to support the concept at this time. One federal government of¿cial did say although the issue is very sensitive, a decision could come soon. Not enough public support from people living in the area of the proposed park was provincial Environment Minister Terry Lake’s reason for shelving the project (Western News, Jan. 13). For the national park to become a reality it must have the support and agreement of the province. Parks Canada still has the option of continuing and maybe scaling back the work, or abandoning altogether the efforts of nearly a decade. Not surprisingly there were mixed reactions to Lake’s comments from those on both sides of the issue. Longtime supporter Dick Cannings of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club feels hope still exists for a park. “I’m surprised and disappointed, but of course they (Parks Canada) should go ahead,” said Cannings, Tuesday. “It’s been eight years and Parks Canada was ¿nally hammering out agreements with the ranching industry, First Nations, everything seemed to be falling into place when this was dropped. That’s why it was a surprise.

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DICK CANNINGS of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club photographs some ﬂora during a tour of the proposed national park in the Southern Interior in this ﬁle photo.

“We’ve taken so long to get here, we’re so close, and abandoning the idea now I think is just foolhardy.” Having spoken in person with the provincial minister, Cannings does not believe Lake has the correct take on the level of support locally. “I really don’t know why the decision was made, but the only answer I can come up with in my mind is that they (province) have chosen to listen to a small minority of their constituents who are being very loud in their opposition,” he said. “The people who

are objecting to it, the hunters, the ATV users, they have the whole valley to play in and this would just be a minor inconvenience to them. “I think they are missing a huge opportunity here. Everybody else wants it, all the businesses in the Valley want it, the public wants it.” Cannings also pointed to what he described as the only scienti¿c poll that has been done in which two-thirds of respondents were in support and a quarter opposed, with the remainder undecided.

Failing to move ahead on the plan within the next couple years could also make it impractical to do so at a later date, he added. Meanwhile Greg Norton of the Grassland Park Review Coalition is not about to chalk up a victory for the No side just yet. “Of course we’re thrilled, but I’ve had too much experience with this parks out¿t (Parks Canada) that until I see it in writing from a greater authority...,” said Norton. “I’m just really glad there’s some government (provincial)

somewhere that took a good, serious, sober look at this. “If they (Parks Canada) would have listened to some of these issues we’ve been raising since day one, they would have determined a long time ago this was not a good candidate area. It just doesn’t ¿t, never did, never will.” The coalition member feels because there is little hope of the project going ahead to completion, additional spending should cease immediately. “We’re getting into the millions and millions of dollars here and if Parks Canada just sits back and keeps going with it, I think it would be a real travesty and totally irresponsible,” said Norton. However, Doreen Olson of the South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Network disagreed, pointing out all sides should wait until the current process is complete before deciding. “If it takes 20 years, it does, but we’re losing land as we wait,” she said. “What we need is something for the future and we obviously haven’t shown him (Lake) what the support out there is, so we’re just going to have to demonstrate to him there is a majority who want it.” Those favouring increased protected regions did get some good news recently with the announcement The Nature Trust of B.C. has secured an 809-hectare area of grassland near Twin Lakes. The $3.5 million deal to be ¿nalized in February boosts the organization’s protected area in the South Okanagan to more than 2,000 hectares.

Budget puts premium on revitalization efforts Chief ¿nancial of¿cer Doug Leahy indicated to council Tuesday that council decided in December that revitalization of those areas were top of mind for 2012. “Our whole capital budget is focused on our strategic priorities,” he said. “It’s a very aggressive work plan and it’s going to take a committed work team to get this done.” Mayor Dan Ashton said that time was of the essence as they head into the busy summer season. “We heard from the community that this is a tourist area,” he said. “Come this summer, we’re

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If revitalization is a vaccine, then downtown Penticton and the city’s two lakefronts may be due for big booster shots this year. City staff presented a wide-sweeping revitalization plan for three areas of Penticton to be included for discussion in the 2012 capital plan, which saw council’s support on moving forward with consultation on how to inoculate the downtown, Okanagan Lake waterfront and Skaha Lake waterfront from looking rough to visitors.

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million from $2.1 million. There are already ¿ve areas identi¿ed to make up the difference. The draft budget indicates that $400,000 could be used from the interest stabilization reserve, the equipment depreciation transfer could be reduced by $300,000, between $500,000 to $800,000 could be used from the 2011 surplus or taxation could be levied. The ¿fth option could include a combination of any of the other options. Here is roundup of some operational budgets per department: • Finance department: Controller Colin Fisher described to council that the core services review undertaken in 2010 indicated that out-of-date systems in accounting involving manual inputs of data was holding back other departments from receiving timely budget information. Upgrades to software, ¿nancial reporting and analysis procedures, implementation of performance measures and staff training are all proposed for the year. “There are some substantial changes coming to your department this year to bring it up to the 21st century,” Ashton said. • South Okanagan Events Centre campus: Global Spectrum general manager Dean Clarke told council that the campus consisting of the SOEC and Penticton Trade and Convention Centre are tracking along the lines indicated in December: 2011 will ¿nish with an operating de¿cit of $1.52 million, less than the $1.66 million projected. A $1.56 million shortfall is anticipated in 2012. Clarke said one of the challenges moving ahead will be not having return performances by Cirque du Soleil, which was a local hit, but staff

are working on annual events like the Young Stars Hockey Tournament. He remained optimistic about the convention centre, noting meetings with former manager Jim Lowen indicate their strategies are in line with past practice and numbers are rebounding. In 2011, there were 122,770 event participant days, up from 118,971 in 2010, and non-resident delegate days saw an increase in 2011 of six per cent over 2009 ¿gures and are tracking to be up eight per cent in 2012 and 11 per cent in 2013. • Recreation: GM Chuck Loewen said the Penticton Community Centre and recreation department staff created a budget based on 2009 numbers, when the pool was last operational for the entire calendar year. An entrepreneurial shift has generated a list of 13 revenue-generating ventures for the department, for a total of $200,000 to the bottom line. He expressed optimism about recreation revenues: “Aquatics has just been a huge, huge improvement,” he said. Total expenses are projected at $2.3 million, $62,935 less than 2009. He added that energy costs for the expanded pool are no more than 2009 costs, despite a hefty expansion of Àoor space. • RCMP: Insp. Brad Haugli detailed the Penticton and South Okanagan detachment’s budget, which is projected to post a small increase of $100,000 to $7.6 million, due primarily to inÀationary costs. No additional sworn or civilian staff are anticipated to be added for the 2012 year. A budget bylaw is anticipated to be presented at the next regularly scheduled council meeting, set for Monday, Jan. 23.

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City shores up waterfront plans Simone Blais Western News Staff

Waterfront revitalization took not one, but two steps forward last week as Penticton council agreed to embark on a head lease and sublease for land along Okanagan Lake. Before, the B.C. government leased the waterfront parcel directly to the Penticton Yacht and Tennis Club. The lease covers a portion of the marina containing approximately 24 moorage sites, the club building and the tennis courts. The previous agreement lasted 30 years, and it expired on Nov. 17, 2011. Mayor Dan Ashton has said previously that

a critical component of moving forward with the city’s Okanagan waterfront redevelopment plan is the city maintaining control of the lands in the form of a head lease — giving them overall contractual responsibility of the area. The city has since been granted a tenure offer by the province, and plans to sublet the land to the yacht club. “This puts it in the hands of the citizens of the City of Penticton,” Ashton said. Under the lease, the province is charging an annual rate of $23,832.20 plus tax, with a replacement fee of $250 and four per cent of gross potential

moorage fees. Under the head lease, the city is responsible for paying that amount; while under the sublease, 100 per cent of the costs are passed on to the yacht and tennis club. “There has been substantial increase to the cost of this,” Ashton said, noting later the former agreement saw the province charge $6,000 per year. The city has already negotiated reductions with the province, he added, and there may be additional wiggle room. “We will be in further discussions with the province.” Coun. Judy Sentes said it was important for residents to realize the

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city was not marking up the lease costs. “We’re not implementing anything different,” she said. Peter Wallace, the city’s land manager, wrote in his report to council that the city’s acquisition of the subject lands is required to make progress on the Okanagan waterfront redevelopment plan. “The intent is to consolidate several of the smaller leases in the area into one to facilitate the eventual redevelopment of the marina, foreshore and parks,” Wallace wrote. He explained the city’s control of the head lease would provide stability and allow the city to conduct environmental testing and required remediation, if any, prior to future redevelopment. Part of the head lease package for the provincial government includes a management plan for the lands, which indicate the yacht club would continue to operate the facility as they have in the past, the city would conduct the necessary testing, the property may be redeveloped in a ¿ve- to 10-year timeline according to plans that are subject to public review and ministry approval. Coun. Garry Litke absented himself from the discussion and vote because of his club membership. Council unanimously approved the staff recommendation.

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CONSTRUCTION ZONE — Construction is continuing on the foundation for the seven-story building on Eckhardt Avenue that will house a dormitory for the Okanagan Hockey School and other commercial entities. The city property was sold to a numbered company last November.

Death blamed on overdose Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A lethal does of methamphetamine was found to have led to the death of a man while in Penticton RCMP custody in May 2010. A jury offered no recommendations to forward to B.C.’s Chief Coroner following the inquest into the death of Gordon Brent Amyotte which took place this week at the Penticton courthouse. Amyotte, a 39-year-old resident of Penticton, collapsed while RCMP of¿cers were walking him to a police vehicle on May 28, 2010. B.C. Ambulance was on the scene providing medical assistance and transported Amyotte to Penticton Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead. It was shortly after 1 p.m. that day when police were called to down-

town Penticton for a complaint of a male exhibiting erratic behaviour. When police arrived, B.C. Ambulance personnel were already working on the man who was lying on the ground in the 400 block of Martin Street. Witnesses at the inquest said Amyotte was slamming his head into a power pole on Martin Street and the man was found with a syringe in his hand. The medical cause of death, read at the verdict of the inquest, said Amyotte died of cardiorespiratory arrest due to, or as a consequence of, combined drug overdose in a patient with symptoms and signs of excited delirium. The classi¿cation of his death was accidental. Evidence provided during the inquest showed Amyotte had what is considered a lethal dose of methamphetamine in his system along with

amphetamine, methadone, cocaine and morphine. According to RCMP, Amyotte was no stranger to them. He was known as a proli¿c thief with a list of charges dating back to 2002 in Penticton. About six months prior to his death, Amyotte was convicted of theft from Memorial Arena. He was captured on video surveillance entering dressing rooms and stealing keys, iPods, credit cards, cellphones and cash. RCMP said at the time all of the items were recovered on Amyotte’s person and returned to the owners. Amyotte had been released from jail just three days before his death. While the jury provided no recommendations, after the verdict had been read one juror posed that perhaps Amyotte should have been released to a halfway house.

Ready, Set, Learn is a Ministry of Education program designed to support you in helping your pre-schooler get ready for school. Your child’s entry into Kindergarten is an important milestone in life. Beginning school well makes a big difference in terms of future success in the education system and even on into adulthood. The elementary schools in Okanagan Skaha School District No. 67 are scheduling a time for you and your three-year old to visit your neighborhood school. Upcoming meetings for the following catchment area schools are: Carmi 250-770-7697 Columbia 250-770-7676 Kaleden 250-770-7692 Naramata 250-496-5225 Parkway 250-770-7686

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BUDGET - Parking revenue pivotal to the revitalization projects, and Coun. Wes Hopkin suggested separate reserve accounts be created for the respective areas to ensure transparency that the money was not going into general revenue. Coun. Garry Litke said he hopes the public remembers that $250,000 in capital city spending can result in a one per cent tax increase. “We can either raise taxes by four per cent or raise $1 million,” he said. Belobaba recognized, however, that adding paid parking does have a backlash effect: some people may choose not to park in those areas to avoid costs. That means the city could see a drop in parking revenue initially, but anticipations are that in three years the new technology will pay for itself and generate revenues. “I’m not opposed to this conversation happening,” Coun. Judy Sentes said, adding that she wanted to know the difference between the worst- and best-case scenarios for revenue. Belobaba said the city’s parking utilization rates currently sit at approximately 50 per cent occupancy during peak periods. Assuming a worst-case scenario in the ¿rst ¿ve years, the downtown parking revenue could be $176,193 in the ¿rst ¿ve years, a loss of $56,057 for Okanagan Lake and $38,027 loss at Skaha Lake. After the ¿ve-year mark and the public adjusts to changes, all areas would be generating surplus revenue even in a worst-case scenario. Belobaba added the ¿gures are extremely conservative: they assume only one stall out of every 10 would be occupied. “That’s about as conservative as you get,” Belobaba said. Best-case scenarios have revenue parking at $1.28 million in the downtown area, $156,352 at Okanagan Lake and $165,368 at Skaha. “I would not be shocked to see if we were wrong and the dollar numbers higher than we projected,” he said.

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EDITORIAL Too many drivers still don’t get the message

n the ¿rst 20 months of British Columbia’s distracted driving law, police issued more than 46,000 tickets to drivers for using hand-held electronic devices while behind the wheel. Another 1,372 tickets were issued for e-mailing or texting while driving. The Ministry of the Solicitor-General says that means 16 people are still alive thanks to a 12 per cent reduction in motor vehicle accidents involving fatalities and serious injuries. The statistics suggest the two-year-old ban on talking or texting on a cellphone while driving has been effective. But as anyone who spends any amount of time on the province’s roads and highways will likely attest, the reality is somewhat different. Drivers are still talking on their cellphones. Some are just more discreet about doing it. They wait until they’re on quieter side streets, or they look around to ensure no police are nearby. Or they try to hide their activity, keeping their phone out of sight as they press numbers or check their text messages. Others openly seem to be Àouting the law, chatting with their cellphone pressed up to their ear as they drive along busy thoroughfares. A recent survey by ICBC says their excuses range from outright de¿ance at the righteousness of the law, to misguided affection for the feel of the phone in their hand, to a wrongheaded belief that making or taking a call while at a red light doesn’t count as driving. The risks presented by distracted driving are very real. In fact, you’re 23 times more likely to get into an accident if you’re using your cellphone while driving. So even though the coast might be clear of vigilant police, stay off the phone while driving. PENTICTON WESTERN

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Enbridge oil pipeline won’t happen After following the opening phase of the National Energy Board’s hearings on the Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, I have a prediction. B.C. will never see this pipeline. And that’s probably the best outcome. The ¿rst reason is the nearly unanimous opposition of informed Kitimat-area residents, led by Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and skilled local volunteers who described the marine environment of the Kitimat estuary. There was speculation that Ross, who was just appointed to chair Premier Christy Clark’s new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council, might bend on the oil proposal. His testimony put that notion to rest. The Haisla, Haida, Gitga’at and other members of the Coastal First Nations group put their marker down on managed logging and eco-tourism years before this pipeline debate heated up. California do-gooders may have coined the term “Great Bear Rainforest,” but make no mistake, these tribes run the place. Moving inland, the Northern Gateway pipeline route is a tangle of dozens of asserted traditional territories, some in the

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B.C. Views century-old Treaty 8 zone and others with no legal settlement. Our courts will require at least another generation of millionaire lawyers to untangle the territorial claims involved, no matter what the B.C., Canadian or Chinese governments may wish to do with this oil. The Haisla have embraced lique¿ed natural gas ships, plants and pipelines, which may be all the industrial development the region can handle. Condensate can continue to be shipped into Kitimat by tankers and sent by railcar to Alberta to dilute bitumen. Which brings me to the alternatives to Northern Gateway. CP Rail just announced a major investment in its U.S. main

line south of Saskatchewan, to transport crude oil from the Bakken Formation, an emerging source of shale oil and gas under Saskatchewan, Alberta and North Dakota. CP shipments out of North Dakota went from 500 carloads in 2009 to more than 13,000 carloads in 2011. The new target is 70,000. B.C.’s likeliest alternative for oilsands crude is the existing Trans Mountain pipeline, which has been pumping Alberta oil and re¿ned products to the West Coast at Burrard Inlet for nearly 60 years. Port Moody’s Ioco re¿nery is gone, but Chevron’s Burnaby plant remains, and some crude goes out by tanker or pipeline to re¿neries south of B.C. The current owner of Trans Mountain, Kinder Morgan Canada, is naturally watching the Enbridge battle closely. A Kinder Morgan representative provided the following information about tanker traf¿c from their Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. In 2011 there were 32 tankers loaded at Westridge, down from 69 in 2010. Demand varies widely (there were no tankers in 2000) and current traf¿c is simi-

lar to what went out of Burrard Inlet in the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, there is not yet a major surge to Asia. For every 10 ships that load at Westridge, on average eight sail to California, one to U.S. Gulf Coast re¿neries, and only one to Asia. Current Port Metro Vancouver rules allow Aframax-class tankers (80,000 to 119,000 dead weight tons) to pass under the Lions Gate and Second Narrows bridges, but they can’t take on a full load. That would require dredging in Second Narrows, which would increase general shipping safety as well as capacity. Kinder Morgan has not yet formally applied to twin the Trans Mountain line. If it does expand its priceless right of way, the capacity would be greater than the Enbridge proposal. One way or another, that oil will move. The professional environmentalist gong show over Enbridge is still to come. More on that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patience wearing thin I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start this letter. The B.C. Liberals are no different than the B.C. NDP. I have waited for far too long for surgery. Dr. Taylor is my Penticton orthopedic surgeon. He told me the other day that he and his three colleagues could perform four to eight surgeries per day. The minister of health allows Dr. Taylor just two vacancies per week: 2x4=8 operations per week. This is a far less number than the 32 operations that could be done in one week; the public should not be surprised to see such long waiting lists. My ophthalmologist mentioned the other day that the B.C. government is putting him out of business. His operation times are being reduced. This eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CHBC news mentioned that a pain specialist doctor is leaving Kelowna for greener pastures. I have a solution: The CEO of ICBC Jon Schubert receives $449,201. The 50th person on the ICBC payroll is M. Hancock, who receives $207,277, plus expenses and beneÂżts. Not one of these employees are as highly skilled as are the medical doctors and health care specialists (nurses, etc.) the public relies on for surgeries and hospital care. These ICBC highly overpaid paper shufĂ&#x20AC;ers should have their salaries reduced by two-thirds. The same treatment should apply to every government department. B.C. is $60 billion in debt. A billion is 1,000 million.

Long-term vision needed

The sorry mess over access to the KVR trail illustrates the lack of planning by the various authorities concerned.Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarks reveal the all-too-common lack of social conscience among politicians at all levels. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s hiking and biking trails werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a political issue.â&#x20AC;? Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t providing such public facilities a duty for politicians? Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a long-term vision be an essential part of public service? (As opposed to the drive to get re-elected?) Maybe people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hike or bike much then because there were no trails provided? As someone said, about baseball arenas I believe: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you build it they will come.â&#x20AC;? No wonder obesity and other health problems plague our society today. We have to wean ourselves from the car culture here. This was fostered by planners who created residential communities far from civic facilities. Also, there is a meÂżrst attitude prevalent in North America which results in a lack of community spirit. Having town councils and politicos without longterm vision merely compounds the problem. You wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mess with public footpaths in Europe where people have owned and treasured them since time immemorial. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that advantage here and must Âżght to the death it seems to enjoy the right to walk. Alanna Matthew Penticton

Clinics a necessity

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prevention is better than having to cure.â&#x20AC;? That should be the motto of Interior Health (B.C. Health) but they do not wish to apply it evenly, else why are they closing all STD clinics in the South Okanagan? I hope the bean counters read

When premier W.A.C. Bennett was voted out of ofÂżce in 1972, B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accumulated debt since joining confederation had risen to $12 billion. B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only three premiers that understood debt management were W.A.C., his son Bill and Bill Vander Zalm. The crisis the province is facing will not be Âżxed by either Shifty Christie or the Dix Mix. The Lt. Gov. should call an emergency meeting with the caucuses of the three political parties, then make the serious decisions to properly manage the economy. The Conservative leader was a Reform MP from 1993 to the end of the last parliament; he understands debt management. Reform really put the pressure on Chretien and Martin to lower the federal debt in 1995. If the lieutenant-governor fails to recognize the seriousness of the situation, he should be reminded that his presence means more than to warm an extra seat in the legislature. In other words, there is no â&#x20AC;&#x153;free lunchâ&#x20AC;?;, even for the lieutenant-governor. Every government employee should expect to have their salaries reduced. Without those cuts, B.C., similar to Ontario, is facing bankruptcy. Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt is $249 billion. Ontario is facing a credit reduction rating. Being a have-not province, Ontario is really Âżnished, especially if Alberta and Saskatchewan cut off transfer payments. Ernie Slump Penticton

the recent letter in the paper written by an STD clinic nurse. She knew where of she spoke as she said the street clinic for STD (sexually transmitted diseases) cannot be adequately replaced by IHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggested alternative. Public health must be an important part of any successful health program. It is most unfortunate that public health has never ever received more than a tiny fraction of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health budget. Think of the preventive measures we are presently encouraged to use: Ă&#x20AC;u shots, childhood disease immunizations, counselling and assistance for new mothers, testing for a variety of diseases ie: diabetes, cancer, etc. for earliest treatment. Not all this work is done by public health nurses but they are focused on prevention of pioneering the use of car seats for little ones. So why close STD clinics? It will not save money or lives in the long run; it will cause more illness and suffering as sexually transmitted diseases spread fairly easily (or is it just not a nice topic?) Please contact your MLA and stress the importance of the STD clinics as a necessary part of good health. Sheila White Summerland

Justice denied

Taking children away from a family on Ă&#x20AC;imsy evidence of abuse and then returning them after a judge decided on the innocence of the parents is more than a miscarriage of justice. Justice delayed is justice denied, Âżts here. This is the action of a police state, where the public is at the mercy of government employees that act like thugs with apparent impunity. Governments were created to protect us from abuse by government employ-

ees and individuals, and to that extent, government employees swear an oath. If they engage in practices that do harm to the people they are supposed to serve, then they should be personally and Âżnancially liable for their actions, and that includes police, judges, social workers and politicians. There should be provisions in the law that allows ofÂżcials to carry out their duties according to their conscience and discretion. Corruption amongst government ofÂżcials at any level should be punished most severely, especially when conscientious government employees are prevented from investigating corrupt colleagues.

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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 Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Teachers continue to put focus on students As a teacher in Penticton, who teaches 70 elementary students from grades 2-5 in a variety of subjects, I must inform you that you presented numerous pieces of misinformation in your editorial in the Jan. 6 edition of the Penticton Western News. You stated that teachers “are not meeting with parents, or doing anything other than informal reports on student progress”. You could not be more wrong. Teachers are de¿nitely still meeting with parents and are doing more with children in regards to both learning and reporting. Teachers are in constant contact with parents. To give an example, my colleague waited until 6 p.m. for some parents to arrive at the school so that she could talk to them about the progress of their child. She did this because she cares about this child and her progress. This teacher gave up time that she could have spent with her husband and three children so that these parents would not have to miss work or their wages. This is just one example of a teacher in this district that has gone out of her way to meet with parents. On a regular basis, I see my colleagues with parents in their rooms whether it is before school or after. Also, I see the notes that have been written in planners from both parents and teachers. Not only do we still meet with parents but we still communicate with them too. What we do is no secret and it is not intended to be.

Park letter draws response

In response to Eva Durance’s park letter: More smoke and mirrors to attempt to convince us to accept a national park. As an avid elk hunter, I have only ever seen elk at A&Ws near national parks. The ones we hunt and harvest always seem to run away at the sight of us. Funny how some people like domesticated wildlife while others like myself revel in the thoughts of wild animals in wild places. I won’t even ask her what studies she reads and in fact she points to none. Her comment that I have no evidence is pure bunk. For you readers who are truly interested, you simply have to Google Banff National Park. There are pages pointing to elk problems, articles by well-known scientists explaining the problems in the park, grizzly experts denouncing the parks and so on and so on. So any of my huf¿ng and puf¿ng and so called “assertions” won’t change these well-documented facts. As we banter back and forth, animals near towns and parks are being killed basically just to get rid of them. That’s our job, Eva, as hunters and caretakers of the land — always has been and always will. Your comment about “no plans to build a town in the middle of the park” is just plain funny. We are already here, in the middle of it. Many have said the best thing that could happen to Banff would be for the town to disappear. Or, as one of your favourite past-presidents of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society stated, “Save Banff from becoming the great indoors.” As I said in my previous letter I won’t comment any further on the helicopter company. My only comment on the Native hunting issue is this, hunting will occur whether it’s a NPR or not, and I’m all for it. At the urging of Eva’s friends Earthcare on Jan. 6, 2004 they requested our Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to honour the Okanagan Shuswap LRMP. That was awesome. A member of the LRMP standing by their word as it should be. The RDOS, however, responded that the province will not legislate a protected area until the LRMP (Land Resource Management Plan) committee has been able to come to an agreement on how to mitigate the impact that the new national park reserve will have on other resource users. A certain impossibility. So yes the implementation and the care needed for the protected areas were stalled due to this park proposal and valuable money, time and resources have been wasted on this national park proposal when it could have been spent on looking after what we have now. I personally know people in Kelowna who were polled regarding the park, and surprisingly someone from Grand Forks was polled also. If you get the answer you want, that’s local enough

We, teachers, still communicate home via phone calls, emails and written notes in planners. Never do we ignore the parents’ concern or wanting to know about the progress of their child, nor do we ignore the needs of the student. We communicate home in a variety of ways to let parents know not only how the child is doing academically but socially as well. We currently inform parents that this is what your child is doing well, this is what they are struggling with and this is what we can do to support them from both ends. So when you say that teachers “are not meeting with parents, or doing anything other than informal reports on student progress”, you are extremely wrong. Secondly, teachers do more than just teach. We give up time that we could be spending with our families, friends and loved ones to coach sports like volleyball, basketball, rugby, ¿eld hockey, badminton and track and ¿eld. We give up time to organize events such as drama plays, 10,000 Tonight and band performances. We give time to give extra help to those who want or need that extra little bit of learning help or an ear to talk to. We do not get paid extra for putting in numerous hours of time outside of the daily schedule to ensure that these events get done. We do not receive bonuses for coaching or putting on concerts. We do it because we care and we want to provide students, the kids in our community, with every opportunity to experience success in some manner. To summarize, I need to paraphrase teacher and slam poet

for her I guess. I wish to retract one statement, however, and that is regarding the polarizing of our community. I was never so wrong, as we are now even more united as a small community in the ¿ght for our rights to enjoy our backyards. Every time we explain to others what happens to the locals when a national park comes to town the more support we get. All I can say in closing is that I hope we get to work soon on the protected areas that we have, in a cohesive and democratic way. Ernie Marven Cawston

Proud of Pattison’s commitment

In rebuttal to “What’s in a Name?” from the Jan. 6 letters to the editor, I for one am proud to see Jim Pattison’s name on the new Centre of Excellence building. His foundation donated half of the money that the college needed to fund raise in order to build this amazing facility. Has R. Robertson every taken the time to tour the college? It is a great facility that allows our children to get their education locally. With education costs continuing to climb I would rather spend my money locally, compared to sending my children off to other, more costly, institutions. Not all families can afford a high-cost education. I am offended by the ignorant comments made by R. Robertson. Jim Pattison became a wealthy man because he worked hard every day of his life and continues to do so. I can’t think of a better role model for our students than a selfmade, hard-working man like Jim. You sound very jealous of his wealth, Mr. Robertson. I am not sure of your background, sir, but if you owned a business that was not making coin, would you keep it open? I am fortunate enough to work for one of Mr. Pattison’s companies and I am very grateful towards him for providing me with 20-plus years of steady employment. I have been able to raise my children in the beautiful city we call home: Penticton. Jim Pattison provides employment for thousands of British Columbians. In these tough economic times, we can only be grateful towards the man. The Centre of Excellence is just one of the many organizations he donates his money to. He is a very generous man who shares his hardearned wealth to make British Columbia a better place to live. Jim Pattison, just like the rest of us, has two main parties to choose from; what is it for you to say which political party he chooses to support? Were you planning to give the college the money that you demand we give back to Jim Pattison? Cathy Ciardullo Penticton

Taylor Mali: I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I can make a C+ feel like a medal of honour and an A feel depressing. I expect the best from my students. I make kids read for 30 minutes in absolute silence. I make parents tremble in fear when I call home: I say, I hope I haven’t called at a bad time, I just wanted to tell you something Billy said today. Billy said, “Leave the kid alone.” And it was the noblest act of courage I have ever seen. I make parents see their children for who they are and what they can be. I make kids wonder, I make them question. I make them criticize. I make them apologize and mean it. I make them write, write, write. And then I make them read some more. I make them spell de¿nitely beautiful, de¿nitely beautiful, de¿nitely beautiful over and over and over again until they will never misspell either one of those words again. I make them show all their work in math and hide it on their ¿nal drafts in English. I make them understand that if you got brains and you follow your heart the world belongs to you and nothing is impossible. So, if I can do all of this in a class of 27, think of what we teachers could accomplish with a smaller number of students, and when you say “there needs to be far more focus on students”, what is it exactly that you think teachers do?

Trail is for everyone

Now we have this Penticton Adventures Club spokesmen Hettie de Jong demanding that all motorized vehicles be banned from the old KVR roadbed, and is urging the regional district to do so. First, this is a piece if property bought by “us”, taxpayers as a linear park. It was the Trans Canada Trail Association who wanted it designated as the Trans Canada Trail extension. It was obtained for “all” people in B.C. Secondly, the regional district is not the sole authority, as one would note how they passed the buck when asked by the Naramata Bush Whackers for ¿nancial assistance to refurbish the Adra Tunnel. It should be noted that the humps and bumps are the result from de-railing the tracks, and naturally gets magni¿ed by its current use. I’ve noted that the worst culprits in not sharing the right of way are hikers, bicycles and horses in that order. Wildlife is not a factor and not in danger (they’re too smart for that). As a matter of interest, largely deÀected by these selfinterest power groups, is the PSI imposed on the track, which is the main relation to any socalled deterioration of the ex-KVR roadbed. I’ll let you smarties do the math for the most part, and consider the displacement. Bicycles, motorbikes, hikers, horses (did you ever see a horseback rider clean up the feces: No), and regular motor vehicles. Match that up with ATVs that only displace 4.5 to 5 PSI on the earth. Bikers wear out tires big time from slipping steadily up 2.2 per cent grades, ie. Penticton to Chute Lake, Penticton to Kirton. Is the math too hard to do, or is it contradicting your claims. Sure there are unscrupulous users of the trail, but you do not see them speeding by the Chute Lake Resort because of enforcement. I’m an old railroader and could site many examples. I could site old horse trails that haven’t been used for that purpose in 50 years, but the beaten trail is still there. The worst thing about these power groups that want the trail to be their sole use is they are hypocrites, and discriminate against a group of people that can “now” enjoy what they could not previously enjoy: the disabled. This group doesn’t seem to care about them and are content to let them have a sole area, Camp Agar, but not on the TCT. You see in the last 10 years or so, the ATV industry has advanced their units that the handicapped people can now enjoy. Automatic shift, power steering, all hand control, with pull up bars etc., perfect. But no, keep them off the TLC. I go to Brookmere every year on an annual ex-railroaders camp-out and see all vehicles,

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horses and people using the TCL and just getting along ¿ne. Do these groups contribute to keeping the trail upgraded, like the Bush Whackers? Ed Bonthoux Penticton

‘Angels’ to the rescue

A heartfelt “Thank you” to the two gentlemen — father and son? — who pushed my VW up on Bartlett Drive recently. When, after the second try, I missed getting to the top by a few metres, I felt that the dry tumble weed I had put on the slippery road would not have gotten me out of my predicament. It only was the strength of these two kind “angels”. Because of their kindness and their helping hand at the beginning of a new year, I would like to share this “New Year Prayer” from Helen Steiner Rice: God grant us this year a wider view, so we see other’s faults through the eyes of you. Teach us to judge not with hasty tongue, neither the adult, nor the young. Give us patience and grace to endure and a strong faith so we feel secure. Instead of remembering, help us forget the irritations that caused us to fret. Freely forgiving for some offence and ¿nding each day a rich recompense. In offering a friendly, helping hand and trying in all ways to understand; That all of us whoever we are, are trying to reach an unreachable star. For the great and small, the good and bad, the young and old, the sad and glad are asking today, ‘Is life worth living ?’ The answer is only in loving and giving. For only love can make man kind, and kindness of heart brings peace of mind. By giving love, we can start this year to lift the clouds of hate and fear. With a thankful heart, Erie Schiller Penticton

City fails the sniff test

When I ¿rst came here to live, it was a nice place to live and breathe, but no more. Laundry and smoke are not a nice mix. I can’t even sit in my yard, it is so bad. There are some medical places where you are asked not to wear perfumes, but these other smells are worse. This is where my home is, and it would be nice if I could work in my garden or just sit and enjoy it, but that is not possible. When my friends complain about the smell at my house, that’s really bad. Jean Waugh Penticton

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They have taken thousands of tips to help keep the South Okanagan safe, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers program. Since 1992, more than $13.3 million worth of drugs and stolen property have been uncovered thanks to tipsters who have called, texted and emailed their information to the South Okanagan chapter. “It works. It is probably one of the most costeffective crime ¿ghting tools the police have worldwide,” said Al Sismey, regional co-ordinator for the South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers program. January has been declared worldwide as Crime Stoppers month for the not-for-pro¿t volunteer organization that collects anonymous information, passes it along to the appropriate investigative body and pays cash rewards to tipsters for successful information. It is not a police program and relies solely on the generosity of the business community and citizens to fund its operations through tax deductible donations. Those who provide information on crimes have their identity protected and they never have to testify in court. Sismey, a former RCMP of¿cer, is a founding member of the South Okanagan Similkameen program. “It’s been pretty neat to watch the support and awareness grow over the years. When you know a program is good and bene¿cial to everybody in the community that is important to people and helpful to us when we go out fundraising,” said Sismey. Since inception, South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers has received 5,719 tips and more than 12,600 calls overall, resulting in 740 arrests and 842 cases cleared. The program has also paid out 233 rewards for information that re-

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Looking back at Clark wall-sized canvasses that are typical of his work. This Friday, the “Scale is somePenticton Art Gallery thing that evolved. opens itself up for one Back when I was a of it’s own. younger artist, a big For more than painting was some20 years, local artthing like three by ist Glenn Clark has four feet,” said Clark. worked at the gallery But in the late ‘80s in a variety of capaciClark had his eyes ties from art preparaopened to the possition, event coordibilities of size at an nator, educator and exhibition of Attila curator. Over the same Lukacs’ work. “He time, he has also built had a painting that a strong reputation as was multiple panels, an artist, but still, the it must have been 20 offer of a retrospective feet high by 30 feet show came as somelong.” thing as a surprise. Clark was im“Early on, I knew pressed by the ambithat I couldn’t really tiousness of the paintwork there and have ings and decided that a show; it would be a scale had no limit. conÀict of interest,” While the portrait said Clark. “But Paul series are ¿nely de(Crawford, gallery tailed, Clark’s landcurator), he went and scapes are anything Steve Kidd/Western News got approval from but, the result of a ARTIST GLENN CLARK looks over a portrait of his the board of trustees conscious decision to wife, Camille Clarke, in progress at his studio. and then he went and try a different style. got approval from the “I wanted a new B.C. Arts Council. Then he asked or something,” said Clark. “Maybe language with my paint, I wanted me if I wanted to do a show.” it to be looser, I wanted it to be this is bit of both.” Glenn joked that he didn’t know A portion of the show concen- Àuid and I wanted to eliminate whether to take Crawford seriously. trates on a group of paintings, com- detail, because I know I can be a But, he said, at one point it sank prising a life-long personal narra- slave to it,” said Clark, who paints in that he wasn’t kidding around. tive that Clark began in university. smaller canvasses in the ¿eld as He’s spent the months since getting “It’s at that point that I started a sketches to make larger works ready for the show, which opens on series, almost like a diary. It start- from. “I ¿nd that the 8x10 inch Jan. 20. ed out as portraits of me and my scale that I work with out in the “It’s all been something of a friends, then I got a family and that ¿eld is just perfect. I can capture blur,” he said. “I’ve been gathering was my focus for 15 years, paint- a moment.” up works and doing some framing my girls and painting my wife Their will be an opening reing.” as she got prettier,” he said. “It’s ception at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the Glenn Clark: First Person a neat project … this is what I do gallery for First Person Narrative Narrative features more than 100 when I have spare time. When I am and Caroline Anders: Chelmsof Clark’s paintings, going back to not doing commission work or spe- ford, which runs concurrently his university days. ci¿c projects, I will get into one of with Clark’s show. “I am curious as to whether I am these.” On Jan. 21, Clark will be doing old enough to qualify for a retroThe show also includes a series an artist’s talk at 2 p.m., immedispective. At ¿rst I laughed: ‘What Clark did on the Penticton Vees ately after Anders’ talk at 1 p.m. happened to mid-life? I’m sup- as well as his landscapes. Many Both exhibitions continue through posed to have a mid-career show of the works will be on the large, March 18. Steve Kidd

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SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m., bingo and crafters meet at 1 p.m. and table tennis at 7 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. TOPS B.C. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Betty-Lou at 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. FALLS OKANAGAN SENIORS’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. FRATERNAL ORDER OF Eagles has Joseph’s Famous Pizza from 4 to 7 p.m. Music trivia by Affordable Music at 7 p.m. Prizes. Members and guests welcome to hall at 1197 Main St.

ANAVETS HAS POOL at 7 p.m. NEW HOPE FOR Widows and Widowers has lunch connections to meet with others of similar loss, (going “dutch”) the second Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m. Please phone Fran at 250-497-7850 or Evelyn at 250-770-7865 for location and to reserve your spot. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. N A R A M A T A ENVIRONMENTAL FILM Series and the National Film Board of Canada presents The Chocolate Farmer at 7 p.m. in the Naramata Community Church hall at Third Street and Robinson Avenue. Admission by donation. For info, call Craig Henderson at 250496-5222. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has Broadway debut musical theatre class for ages 7 to 11 with Melanie Konynenberg from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Also, the Triple Threat musical theatre class for ages 12 to 15 with Melanie Konynenberg. For more info, call the academy at

250-493-7977. THE BELLEVUE CAFÉ on 245 Main St. is having an opening night for their unique people portrait show. Come and vote for your favourite photo. No cover/licence. Live music by Warren Murfitt. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free event.

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ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Jack and Owen at 6 p.m. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. A L C O H O L I C S 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 at 361 Ade Ave. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For ballroom and latin American dancing. Instruction is provided on certain Fridays. For more info please contact Brian at 250-492-7036 or visit www.funtimers.bravehost.com. O KANAGAN F ALLS LEGION has a meat draw at 5 p.m.

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Apex freestyle solid at home Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Apex Freestyle Ski club members and alumni shone during the B.C. Series event at Apex Mountain. Between the two, 22 medals were won over the weekend. Kenni Kuroda, coach of the AFC, said his skiers had an excellent performance and he was glad to see a good showing on home turf. “It proved we are a force to be reckoned with in freestyle skiing,” said Kuroda. Kuroda also saw this event as a great opportunity for all the AFC athletes to participate. He was impressed they had 33 of 39 competitors among a field of 158. What Kuroda liked during the weekend is how all his athletes were eager to compete. “It’s a big contest for some of them because they haven’t competed before,” said Kuroda. “I’m pleased at how well they did and kept it together.” Below are the results for all the AFC members and its alumni: Jan. 13 Super Youth – Big Air F5 (11 and under) – silver – Madison Parker, M5 – bronze – Brayden Kuroda Slopestyle – 12 years & up F4 (12 to 13 years) – gold – Kassidy Todd, F4 – silver – Mackenzie Schwinghamer and M2 (16 to 18 years) – silver – Riley Culver – Apex Alumni – BC Pipe & Park Team, M3 (14 to 15 years) – bronze – Dane Franks Jan. 14 Super Youth – Slopestyle F5 – silver – Madison Parker Moguls – 12 years & up F3 – gold – Mason Barzilay - Apex Alumni – BC Mogul Team, F4 – gold - Mackenzie Schwinghamer, M3 – gold – Connor Spence – Apex Alumni – Whistler Academy, M3 – silver – Jordan Kober, M4 – gold – Kyle Parker, M4 – silver – Matt Fin-

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THOMAS POOL of the B.C. Pipe and Park team runs through his silver medalwinning routine in the big air competition at the B.C. Freestyle Series event at Apex Mountain Resort on the ﬁnal day of competition.

layson and M4 – bronze – Noah Spence Jan. 15 Super Youth – Moguls M7 – gold – Freddy Albrechtson, F5 – silver – Madison Parker, M5 – gold – Brayden Kuroda and M5 – silver – Maxwell Todd Big Air – 12 years & up

F3 – silver - Mason Barzilay - Apex Alumni – BC Mogul Team, M3 – silver – Josh Visser - Apex Alumni – BC Pipe & Park Team, M3 – bronze – Dane Franks and M4 – silver – Matt Finlayson Seven-year-old Simon Albrechtson won gold in his age group. Next up for AFC is the B.C. Series event

at Silver Star in Vernon. Because of how the athletes performed last weekend, Kuroda wants to see all his skiers compete in Vernon. With the event coming in early February, this still have a few weeks to train, but only five days on the hill. Area of focus for AFC will be slope style as that is where Kuroda feels they are weakest in.

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Twenty-three wins in a row. It’s an impressive win total that the Penticton Vees, still ranked No. 1 in Canada, have put together to set a new Interior Conference record. The previous was 22 held by the Vernon Vipers in 1998-99 according to BCHL records. The 198990 New Westminster Royals hold the league record with 29 wins in a row. Moving along from records, there is a push on Twitter to use the hashtag #2400forwin24 to encourage fans to come out Friday when the Vees host the Westside Warriors. They want to have 2,400 fans in attendance for what they hope will be a 24th win in a row. Will Russell, director of tickets sales for the Vees, said as of Monday they had sold 1,800 tickets, 300 purchased by Trout Creek School. Last weekend the Vees sold 1,300 walk-up ducats. During the weekend, the Langley Rivermen were in town and tried to get physical with the home team while trailing 3-0. They must have not received the memo that

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CODY DEPOURCQ used his speed to beat Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman Trevor Esau to the puck before setting up Mario Lucia for a goal.

the Vees won’t take any abuse. Surprisingly, there weren’t any fisticuffs and just a lot of chatter and getting in people’s faces. The final result was a 9-2 victory for the Vees, who blew the game open with a five-goal third period. Vees captain Logan Johnston had a one-goal, three-point effort in that frame. Saturday was a more entertaining game as the Vees shutout the Prince George Spruce Kings 4-0. Prince George product Michael Garteig collected the shutout, his second of the season and 10th of his career, and looked solid while turning aside 22 shots. It was a very physical affair by both teams and Vees coachGM Fred Harbinson described it as a “playoff-

type game.” One play that stood out was Cody DePourcq with his five-foot-six, 150-pound frame outhustling six-foot-four, 215-pound Spruce Kings defenceman Trevor Esau for the puck then finding Mario Lucia for a beautiful one-timer goal. It was humourous seing DePourcq hug Lucia, who stands six-foot-three. Wade Murphy had a debut to remember. The Victoria native, acquired from his hometown Grizzlies, had a two-goal, four-point effort against the Rivermen, then on Saturday he netted the winner against the Spruce Kings. He appears to be fitting in just fine. Check out his interview linked to this column on www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

Of Murphy’s three goals, two were very nice. On one, he spun around and the puck managed to find a gap between Rivermen goalie Jim Kruger and the post. Against the Spruce Kings, Murphy was sprung open by Ryan Reilly and buried a backhand shot past Kirk Thompson. Murphy, who is ranked 204th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting, has shown early that he can dish the puck and is blending in well. Johnston likes what he sees as he described the winger as smart and a player who does everything. “He’s a really good addition to the team,” said Johnston, who has found Murphy easy to play with so far.

The only bad news for the Vees was losing Mike Reilly. He suffered a hairline fracture to the bone in his arm on Friday, said Harbinson in an interview on the Vees blog. Reilly left during the first period after crashing into the boards and is expected to miss about a month. Vees play-by-play broadcaster Fraser Rodgers wrote that Reilly was on pace to break Duncan Keith and Joey Laleggia’s points record by a Penticton defenceman at 82. “I knew something wasn’t right,” said Reilly. “Hopefully I can get back soon. I want to be 100 per cent.” The Vees have reinserted defenceman Chad Bannor, who was a healthy scratch recently. The Vees power play also had a different look going with four forwards and defenceman Troy Stecher. After Reilly, who has 56 points in 35 games, Stecher is the next high scoring D-man with 27 points in 34 games. One final note: another Vee was recognized as the league announced Merritt Centennials goalie Lino Chimienti as the Player of the Week. Steven Fogarty received an honourable mention after he scored three goals and six points and was named second star twice. Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor for the Penticton Western News.

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The Doyle and Anavet Cup championships will be no more. On Monday, the Canadian Junior Hockey League announced that a new regional playoff format for its four western provinces (B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) will begin in 2013. Those four leagues will move to a five-team tournament and crown the first-ever Western Canadian Champion. The WCC will include a host team and the champion from each of the four western leagues. The 13-game tournament will include a round-robin schedule followed by two semifinal games and a championship game. The WCC and runner-up will both represent Western Canada at the RBC Cup national junior A championship. This is the last season in which the champions of the British Columbia Hockey League and Alberta Junior Hockey League will battle in a best-of-seven series for the Doyle Cup, while the champ from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and Manitoba Junior

Hockey League compete for the Anavet Cup. “Congratulations to the four western leagues on this significant step in the growth of junior A hockey in Western Canada and across the country,” said CJHL chairman Kirk Lamb. “The new championship format will create a tremendous opportunity to showcase our players, teams and communities and is yet another example of the strengthening relationship among junior A leagues in Canada.” Penticton Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson said this is to try to have the best teams at the RBC Cup. Harbinson said that other regions do this style of format and that it should be interesting to see. “They were looking at changes to tweak

the system,” he said. “Those teams will approach it like it’s an RBC Cup. I think it could be good.” Lamb and the four western provinces also announced the hosting rights for the inaugural Western Canadian Championship has been awarded to Nanaimo, which will host from April 26 to May 5. “I want to congratulate Nanaimo on being selected to host the first Western Canadian Championship in 2013,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. “I am extremely confident the host committee, the Clippers ownership group, their fans, the City of Nanaimo and the volunteers will work cohesively towards ensuring the championship is not only successful in Nanaimo, but the legacy left will provide a blueprint for the other junior A leagues to follow.” The WCC will be hosted by the MJHL in 2014, AJHL in 2015 and SJHL in 2016. A site selection committee will be responsible for selecting a host team annually, upon the recommendation of the host league.

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Players step up for Lakers Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

A 55-45 loss at the hands of the WJ Mouat Hawks forced the Pen High Lakers to settle for fourth. The junior girls basketball team were downed by the No. 8 ranked team in B.C. during their host tournament on the weekend. Leading the Lakers offensively were Hayden Craig with 16 points and eight rebounds and Mikala Vujcich with 10 points. Emily Clarke and Georgia Hurry rounded out the scoring with eight and five points, respectively. Clarke was also selected to the tournament all-star team, while Abi McCluskey earned top defensive player honours. “The girls battled hard all weekend,” said Lakers coach Chris Terris. “We’re down a couple of key players which gave others a chance to step into different and, in some cases, larger roles. They responded really well.” Along with Craig, Terris said Clarke was a force, while Hurry gains confidence every game. “I wanted to see someone step up offensively and Clarke has been doing that,” said Terris. In the opening match, a 50-28 win against Kalmalka, Clarke contributed six points, seven rebounds and four steals. Against North Vancouver’s St. Thomas Aquinas, Clarke had six points and three assists in a 52-28 loss. The Lakers other win in the tournament was 46-24 against Surrey’s

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PEN HIGH LAKER Georgia Hurry stretches up to block a shot by a St. Thomas Aquinas player during a quarter-ﬁnal game during the Lakers Basketball Classic. Below, Callan Cooper dodges an opponent as the Mustangs struggled to make up the ﬁve-point lead the Archbishop Carney team maintained on Saturday.

Lord Tweedsmuir. Craig finished with 14 points to lead the Lakers. What impressed Terris during the weekend is that his players showed resiliency when faced with adversity. “We lost one key player (Annie Plant) for the season before Christmas with a knee injury and lost an-

other key player this weekend (Ana Moroziuk),” said Terris. “Others have simply stepped in the void and done a terrific job. Clarke had to become our primary ball handler. She, and Jo Gunning and McCluskey in support roles, did an unbelievable job against a couple of the more in-

tense, pressing teams in the province.” The focus of the weekend was on getting better each game as they strive to peak during the valley championships at the end of February. For full story, with comments from Mustangs coach Dan Van Os, check www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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

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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

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ANNEKE July 2, 1919 – January 9, 2012 With her family by her side, Anneke Croes passed away peacefully and surrounded by love. Born in Sneek, Province of Friesland, The Netherlands, Anneke lived life to the fullest. A survivor of the German Occupation and living through WW2 with her small children, Anneke was truly a strong woman. This especially showed, through her love for her family. Anneke loved flowers and studied for many years in Holland to become a master at Ikebana. She would often lose herself in her work and the arranged flowers that could be found in her house were simply beautiful. Also an avid sailor in her youth, she never lost her love of the water and the nature that surrounds it. Travelling around the world with her husband, Geoff, and their children, Anneke set up home in The Hague, London and Houston, Texas before immigrating to Canada in 1978. There they moved to Okanagan Falls, living on Skaha Lake where her love of water and nature could continue. Spending her time volunteering at the Penticton IODE and the Hospital Auxiliary, Anneke made many lasting friends who continued to bring a smile to her face each and every day. Anneke will be forever in our hearts as we celebrate her life and the wonderful memories we have together; husband: Geoff, children: Anna (Rory) of Penticton, Willem (Anita), Arthur (pre-deceased), Peter (Marianne), Paul (Andrew); grandchildren: Pien, Judith, Aerin, Heidi, Arthur, Timo, Rogier & Merlijn; greatGrandchildren: Kimberly, Rendra, Arinti, Madelijne & Irsja. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 1 – 4pm. A few words to celebrate Anneke’s life will begin at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

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

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Farm Workers DIRTY Laundry Vineyard in Summerland, BC is seeking Farm labourers, to work in vineyard. Duties include but are not limited to planting, cultivating, irrigating and harvesting crops. Seasonal, Full Time, Day. Must be able to do repetitive tasks, work is physically demanding, must be able to distinquish between colors, stand for extended periods, bending, crouching and kneeling. Must be able to work with others and take direction. Wage is $9.50 per hour, 4 vacancies available. Please email your resume to info@dirtylaundry.ca or mail to Dirty Laundry Vineyard, 7311 Fiske St., Summerland BC V0H1Z2 or fax to 250-494-8850.

ORCHARD workers needed, $9.56/hour, Sandhu Fruit Farm, 7311 Hillborne St., Summerland BC, V0H 1Z7, 250-486-3618, 250-494-9078

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. CERTIFIED GROOMER Wanted. Contact Okanagan K9 in Penticton at 778-4765740. 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 DRIVERS WANTED A Vernon Company requires class 1 drivers for S/B & Tri Hiboy hauling. Western Canada hauling only. Drivers are home most weekends. Company offers a good benefit package & pays above average wages based on percentage. Must have a minimum 3 yrs exp. Please fax resume as well as a current drivers abstract to 250-542-3135 or Email to: rmtrans@shaw.ca

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.

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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 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 Looking for 5 workers starting immed. Punjabi preferred. Call (250)493-6523 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 North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire production workers. For the right individual we offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.

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Parkers Chrysler is expanding it’s professional Sales Team after a record setting 2011. We are in recruit of experienced, high energy, driven, top character individuals who are coachable to our dynamic growing industry. Past or present experience in automotive, powersports, electronics, clothing, furniture or sporting goods need only apply. We offer an industry leading training program along with an aggressive starting salary to individuals we feel have the potential to learn and are goal oriented to a career in our industry. Apply in confidence with a professional resume complete with references to Brant Roshinksy from 9:00am - 11:00am (Mon/Tue/Wed). Applicants will be interviewed, short listed and invited to an evening presentation at our Industry and Training Program. We presently have three (3) available positions we are looking to fill with our Best Qualified Applicants.

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Tim Hortons 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos, #150-34017 Hwy 97, Oliver, 7710 Prairie Valley Rd, Summerland, 234 Main Street, Penticton, 1077 Westminster Ave, Penticton, 1697 Fairview Road, Penticton, #100-2695 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton. Food Counter Attendant Flex Position: Full Time/Shift Work, Nights/Overnights, Early Mornings/Weekends $10.49/hr+Beneﬁts, Apply Now to: b.sym@shaw.ca

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOKS needed for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp speciﬁcally in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Will be resp. for current menu as well as creating new authentic menu items and daily specials. Spanish an asset. $17/hr, 40hrs/week. Fax resume WITH REF’’s to (250) 492-5617. COOKS needed immed. for busy lakefront restaurant. MUST HAVE min. 3-5 yrs exp speciﬁcally in AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE. Will be resp. for preparing current menu as well as new authentic menu items and daily specials. Spanish an asset. $17/hr, 40hrs/week. Fax resume WITH REF’s to (250) 4925617.

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Medical/Dental M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com Pharmacist: Permanent Full Time ($120,000-$150,000 + beneﬁts) The Pharmacist directs clinical support for three hospital sites within MICs. Qualiﬁcations: Degree in Pharmacy (BScPhm, PharmD). Licensed with the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Recent/ current acute care/hospital pharmacy experience.

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Home Improvements

A world-class strand board (OSB) facility near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan is in full operation and is actively seeking a qualiﬁed

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

M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services, Matheson - Iroquois Falls - Cochrane. (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com DIETITIAN (Full-time position). This position will be based at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Matheson, ON), and will provide Clinical Nutrition services and Diabetes Program and long-term care services. Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, have successfully completed an accredited internship program and be eligible for membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Excellent salary, employee beneﬁts. Traveling compensation package and a signing bonus is available.

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

Teachers GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires an Animal Health Instructor (DVM) to commence immediately. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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.

Call:1.250.376.7663 or Fax: (1).250.376.2424 or E-mail:

midcityrooﬁng@shaw.ca

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Legal

Mechanical Team Leader 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 and submit your resume by January 25, 2012.

Services

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The Annual General Meeting of the Penticton Yacht & Tennis Club

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Fountain Tire Penticton is looking for a motivated, experienced

COMMERCIAL TIRE TECHNICIAN 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 Automotive Sales Consultant Ironman City Subaru requires full time sales consultant for small import / new and used car dealership. Strongly considered assets may include automotive sales experience, MVSA license, prior sales success and clean drivers abstract. Successful applicant must commit to excellence in customer service, product knowledge and display a “team first” attitude. Apply in person to Len Cornett, Ironman City Subaru 990 Eckhardt Ave. W., Penticton or send e-mail to info@ironmancitysubaru.com.

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Appliance Repairs Murray’s Appliance Repair, former customers of Lumb’s, give Murray a call, (250)4935780

Cleaning Services Ana’s House cleaning service, reliable, exc ref’s, Move in-Move out. $25/hr (778)4762227 Penticton & area 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

Home

Reno’s.

Bathrooms,

Basements and Kitchens. Large or Small Projects. Call 250-808-5339 for more details.

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 Quality Construction, concreter, casing, baseboards, framing, decks, countertops, drywall, fences, doors & tile. No job too big or too small. (250)488-4147 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

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 TERRY the JUNK GUY 778931-0741 Dump Runs & Recycling

Pets & Livestock

All 4 PillarsTM ofÀces are independently owned and operated.

For all your drywall, boarding, taping & light framing needs. Free estimate, call John (250)809-8708

Trades, Technical

800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay. No rain barn stored $5-$8 bale. Straw $5 bale. Whole barley .12lb 250-835-4748 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

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Feed & Hay

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

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Penticton Western News

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Homes for Rent

Shared Accommodation

Pets

Misc. for Sale

Mortgages

Apt/Condo for Rent

ADORABLE Shih Tzu x puppies. First shots, vet checked, family raised. Born November 16. Ready to go. 250-542-3077 250-862-7763

STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

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

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. Keremeos 3 bdrm, newly reno’d, 1400 sq ft, all applis, large deck, parking $850 + utils. **1 bdrm + den, newly reno’d, 550 sq ft, f/s, prkng. $550 + utils. Call 250-492-7610.

ADORABLE Shih Tzu x puppies. First shots, vet checked, family raised. Born November 16. Ready to go. 250-5423077 250-862-7763 Beautiful neutered, 2yr old, German Sheppard, pure bred, some obedience training,shots to date, $700 250-490-2096 Bichon-Shih-tzu pups, males only, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579. Black lab X Corgy pups, 1st shots, amazing temperament $250.ea. obo. 250-547-9206

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products Natural, local pork. Federally inspected pork sides & custom freezer packs. Chops, bacon, back bacon, ham, roasts. No hormones, no antibiotics. Tell us what you need & we will deliver to your door. Also ask about our free-range eggs! 250-498-0801.

Small ads, BIG deals! Free Items 8 month old lion head rabbit, complete with food & cage., very friendly. 250-493-5402 double bed, good condition, no dealers please, (250)493-5473

Firewood/Fuel LODGEPOLE Pine. Split, dry, delivered. 250-494-7267 or 250-276-5415

Furniture

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

778-476-5919

256 Westminster Ave. W. www.pentictonbargainstore.com

Moving, selling items of furniture, open to offers, 250-7702038

Heavy Duty Machinery 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 CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991 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 Stryker Isoflex mattress, fits hosp. bed, used 1 year, exc. cond., new $4000, asking $1000, 2 slings, 1 hammock, new, asking $150, 1 quick fit, used, asking $100, transfer board, new, asking $25, call (250)493-0878

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 Top Price for Silver Coins & Gold. More than Roadshows. Local, 1-800-948-8816

Apt/Condo for Rent

MOVE IN

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

Musical Instruments Bands and musicians, if you need to top up your cable supply, call (250)493-0878, many available 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 // TAKAMINE PRODUCTS, Super Price on Guitar Stands, $6.99, NO ONE BEATS OUR PRICE, DJ Lighting and Players in stock now, Rentals AVAILABLE, DJ Service and Karaoke Service available, Need Cash, PAWN or PAYDAY LOAN Here, Come Check us out, Pawn Traders & Music Sales, 71 Nanaimo Ave East. (250)4903040

250-488-1800 250-488-2881

******* 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

1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed & 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. $600/mo+ util, 250-492-9692. 1bdrm, close to Cherry Lane, new bathroom, fresh paint, carpets shampooed, avail. immediately, (250)488-9917 1 bdrm, Skaha Pl, top flr, avail. Feb. 1, n/p, $650 or $700 incl util., 250-276-9394 1bdrm unit, laminate flooring, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, avail. Immediately, 250-488-7902 2-1 bdrm lofts $750/mo, 1 unit reno’d. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413 2BDRM, 2bath, quiet 2nd floor corner suite with balcony, 6 appl, a/c, u/g parking, N/S, N/P. $1075/mnth. Utilities extra. 250-493-8944 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 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 LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136

Sporting Goods

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 Apt/Condos for Sale For Sale by Owner, #6-2250 Baskin St - Baskin Gardens, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, reno’d. $195,000 (250)462-1618.

For Sale By Owner 5bdrm home, new furnace, AC, central vac, 5appl., 250460-2703, 250-493-7190

Houses For Sale

FOR SALE - ROAD BICYCLES 2011 Norco CRR - SL, M, SRAM Red complete group 53/39, Ritchey Bars and Stem, Mavic Elite wheel $3600. 2009 Norco Diabolique II TT Bike, M, Vision Bars, Carbon Seatpost, forks, DuraAce 7800 brakes, shifters, derailleurs, FSA NeoPro Crank 54/42 - $3200 (no wheels) 2005 Cervelo P3K TT Frame only - 51cm, Carbon Fork and Seatpost - $200 Contact 250-462-4441 or mwalker@blackpress.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/ofﬁce spaces avail on Government St., 1024sqft. & 2148sqft. 250-493-9227

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

250-492-2233 ASK FOR DEBBIE

APARTMENTS

132 POWER STREET

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

HOUSES

GILMAN AVENUE, SUMMERLAND ........................... $750 2 bed, fr/st, d/w, w/d, low maint. yard. Avail. NOW

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

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

Summerland, 2bdrm, 2ba rancher, large family room, big yard, central location, air tight wood stove, np, ns, $1000+util, (250)494-0668

Motels,Hotels

APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 Keremeos Downtown, 550 sqft retail, offsite prkng. $500 + utils. Call 250-492-7610

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 br or 5 brm $950 or $1450 two entrances, with fenced yard, close to Penticton high school. 250 492 8422 4bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1200+util., (250)462-0669 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

3 bdrm, Summerland, brand new exec. view, very large, movie star closet, garage, jacuzzi, all applis, $1500. Dennis Realty Exec. 250-493-4372

Wiltse area, 3200sqft., executive walk-out bungalow, 4bdrm, 3bath, double garage,

2 MONTHS FREE RENT

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

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

Rooms for Rent

1 bdrm, Summerland, in brand new home, kitchen, applis, $595. Dennis Realty Exec. (250)493-4372

Apt/Condos for Sale

ROOM for rent, $400, fully furnished, all inclusive, 250-4935641, avail. immed.DD - $200

Suites, Lower 2bdrm basement, 2850 Paris St., ns, np, f/s, 250-460-2703, 250-493-7190 2BR + den, 1200sqft, Main ﬂoor with view. Utility room. Kaleden $875 Avail. Feb1 Call 1-604-782-5998 Bright 1bdrm Uplands reno’d bsmt suite, f/s/w/d, $800/mo, incl util, cable/int, near d/town, ref’s, 778-476-1246, 250-4870971, available immediately

Suites, Upper

★ FIRST TIME CONDOS UNDER $200,000 ★ BUYERS ★ Free list with pics of Free List with pics. ★ homes under $1200/month. Penticton bargains. Free recorded message. ★ Free recorded message. AmazingHomeBuys.com www.OwnYourOwnHome.ca 1-888-267-4599 ID#3050 ★ 1-888-267-4599 ID#3051 Gil Szabo & Associates ★ Gil Szabo & Associates Coldwell Banker Okanagan Realty ★ Coldwell Banker Okanagan Realty

Apt/Condo for Rent

RENTALS

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON

BOB BROWN

$900

3 bdrm townhouse, near schools and creek, f, s, large backyard, freshly painted. Avail. NOW (Th480) BRAND NEW 2.5 bdrm Naramata townhouses, 2.5 bath, unﬁn. bsmt, garage, near school. Avail. NOW (Th496-1)

HOUSES: $1000

3 bdrm upper duplex, 5 appl, view of lake and mountains, on Vancouver Hill. Avail. NOW (H746-2) $1000 Newer, 2 bdrm duplex near College and SOEC, 1.5 bath, f, s, d/w. Avail. NOW (H714) $1000 Downtown, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1/2 duplex, laminate ﬂoors, ss appl, low maint yard. Avail. NOW (H747) $1500 Across from Columbia School, 3 bdrm + rec room, 5 appl, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. NOW (OT447) $1500 Large 3 bdrm house, with in-law suite, single garage, 2.5 bathroom, f,s,d/w w.d. Avail. March 1 (H656) 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.

DL# 7241

Fully Loaded, Heated Leather Seating, 44,000 Kms.

29,800

B4666

2006 GMC ENVOY SLT 4X4 Heated Leather Seating, 3rd Row Bench, 44,000 Kms.

$600

TOWNHOUSES:

1010 WESTMINSTER AVENUE WEST PENTICTON, B.C. 250-493-7121 1-888-937-8326

2008 CADILLAC SRX AWD

APARTMENTS: Between malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f, s, w, d, laminate floors Avail. NOW (OT444) $600 Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, f, s, a/c unit, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A444) $600 Skaha Pl. 1 bdrm, grd floor, fridge, stove, a/c, coin op laundry. Avail. Feb. 1 (A355) $625 Downtown, 1 bdrm top floor apt, f, s, free cable and laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA) $650/ Near library, 1 and 2 bdrm apts, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, $750 elevator, covered parking, Cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) $650 Near OK beach, 2nd floor walkup, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, f, s, incl. heat and hydro, balcony. Avail. NOW (WGA201) $750 Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate floors, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A360) $950 The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, insuite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW (A378) $950 Across from Skaha beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, extra storage, cov’d parking, incl cable. Avail. NOW (A443) $975 The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, insuite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW (A369) $1500 Lakeview, 6th floor condo, 2 bdrm + den, 6 appl, 2 sec’d parking, extra amenities. Avail. Feb. 1 (A352)

Cars - Domestic

room, quiet, clean, sober person wanted, no guests, good location, share kitchen, bath, disability welcome, $395, (250)493-5087

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 1 Bdrm, 4th flr, f/s, a/c, secure OK Falls: Feb. 1st, 1 bdrm house, w/ building & pking. Avail. Now $64500 incl. water detached guest room, F/S, W/D, 1 bath, garage & lrg fenced yard w/deck $77500 Bassett: 2 bdrm house w/garage & fenced +utilities 00 yard. F/S, W/D, F/P. Avail. Now. Pets ok. $950 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.

Suites, Upper 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

Property Management

$1200 MONDAY - FRIDAY

Misc. for Sale BIG BUILDING Sale. Clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

Rentals

3bdrm 2ba, nr Walmart, Pent, 6appl., $1400/mo. +util., Avail Feb 1.Debbie (250)809-9955

Rentals

18,850

N12026B

2007 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD V-6, Auto, Loaded, Bermuda Green, 60,200 Kms.

17,900

B4674

2008 SATURN VUE AWD V-6, Auto, Power Group, 66,200 Kms.

16,940

B4662

2008 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD Like New with Factory Remote Start, 45,400 kms.

18,690

B4690

2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON Power Roof, Heated Seats and Navigation, 62,000 Kms.

16,990

N11065A

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Transportation

Rentals

Suites, Upper

Townhouses 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

2 bdrm, main level. $1000 incl util. (250)462-0669

Clean 1 bdrm, priv ent, w/d, walk to d/town & beach, n/s, n/p, avail Jan 1.(250)486-4121

Summerland, 1bdrm detached suite, util/laundry incl., $625, 250-494-3144, 250-490-6868

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Transportation

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Scrap Car Removal

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1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF ALLAN MICHAEL COCKRAM also known as ALLAN M. COCKRAM, late of 804 Maple Street, Okanagan Falls, B.C. who died on July 22, 2011 (the “Estate”)

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

Want to Rent

NARAMATA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

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

Quality senior couple seeking quality priced 2bdrm condo/duplex in Penticton, ns, quiet locale essential, 780904-1825

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate are hereby notiﬁed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims are required to be sent to the Administrator of the Estate at 101 - 123 Martin Street, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 7X6, on or before February 17, 2012, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Administrator then has notice.

Transportation

Recreation Commission Members

Auto Accessories/Parts

The Regional District is accepting applications to fill four vacant positions to the Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission advises on matters that pertain to Naramata Parks and Trails. To be eligible members must be a resident of Electoral Area ‘E’ (Naramata). The Electoral Area Director will review all applications and recommend appointments to the Regional District Board. Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks & Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw 2108, 2001 is available on the Regional District website or by contacting the Community Services Department.

RECYCLE

Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Cars - Domestic 2005 Chev Cavalier, 4drsdn, 1 owner, 107,000kms, brown, excel, new cond., in & out, $3500, (250)492-8212

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

Interested residents may submit their name and brief resume to Mark Woods, Community Services Manager at mwoods@rdos.bc.ca or through the contact information below. Resumes should be received no later than January 23, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Annual General Meeting Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission Annual General Meeting January 23, 2012 7:00 p.m. Naramata OAP Hall 330 - 3rd Street, Naramata, BC

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

101 Martin Street Penticton, British Columbia

telephone toll free

www.rdos.bc.ca / info@rdos.bc.ca

Recreational/Sale

Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Cars - Domestic

YOU’RE APPROVED

250.492.0237 1.877.610.3737

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

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

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Cars - Sports & Imports

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Solicitor: BERNICE GREIG Gilchrist & Company 101-123 Martin Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 7X6 Telephone (250)492-3033

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., $1750 obo, (250)490-0553 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

Adult Escorts

2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, 7 pass, 191,000 kms, $7950 obo 250-307-3170

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

Cars - Domestic

2006 GMC 3500 4 x 4 Crew Cab LB 178K, 6L gas, auto $11,500 obo 250-307-0002

WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS

EVERY OPTION

TOWABLE

2003 Cadillac DTS 4 Dr. Sedan 4.6L Northstar V8, load levelling suspension, leather heated seats, heads up display, Bose audio system, power sunroof, navigation, night vision Onstar. This one has it all!! Only 24,800 kms!! CASHMERE. P1108A

PRICE REDUCED

HURRY!

2004 Honda Civic 4 Dr. Sedan 136,000 kms seniors trade-in. Mint condition, 1.7L 4 cyl. Air conditioned, cruise control, power windows power locks and more. BEIGE. P0995C

2005 Dodge Dakota Quadcab 4x4

18,998

8,998

17,998

LOW LOW MLES

BLOWOUT PRICE

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4 SLT 5.7L Hemi

2007 Saturn VUE FWD 4 Dr. SUV

2004 Pontiac Grand AM 4 Dr. Sedan

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

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

With only 30,400 kms! 20” wheels, power set, power rear window, running bars, Satellite radio, garage door opener & plenty more. PATRIOT BLUE. P147A

$ LOW KMS!

25,998

6,998

8,998 LOW KMS!

LOADED

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

This is one you don’t want to miss! 4.7L V8 engine, automatic, alloy wheels, canopy, CD player, fog lights, tow package, power seat. Mint shape! 83,000 kms. RED. P126B

LOW KMS!

LOCAL TRADE

VISIT OUR WEBSITE! www.olivercarandtruck.com Many vehicles to choose from!

250-498-0570

Email: olivercarandtruck@persona.ca 33882 HWY. 97 SOUTH OLIVER, BC DL 8590

Toll Free 1-877-498-0570

NO MILES!

2004 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan

2011 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LT Hatchback

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

With only 2500 KMS!! 1.6 L Ecotec 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, power sunroof, cruise control, Onstar with pone, fog lights. Power windows/ locks. SILVER. P1101A

31,998 NOW $27,998

VORTEC MAX

6,998

2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4x4

2008 Ford F-350 Shortbox Crewcab 4x4 XLT

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

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

28,998

JUST LANDED

14,998

A BEAUTY

POWERSTROKE

35,998

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

28,998 NOW $26,998

GREAT CONDITION

GREAT BUY

THIS WEEKS

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 7 Passenger 3.3L V6 engine. This van only has 58,900 kms! DVD player, power drivers seat, and many more great features. Better hurry on this one. WHITE. P138A

12,998

4X4

2010 Volvo S40 2.4i 4 Dr. Sedan 2.4L 5 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, sunroof, alloy wheels, leather heated seats with memory, phone, satellite radio, USB, iPod, traction control, front & rear fog lights & much more! GRAY. P188A

2007 Pontiac Vibe 4 Dr. Hatchback 1.8L 4 cyl. Automatic transmission, alloy wheels, CD, satellite radio power windows/power locks, & Only 51,500 kms! WHITE. P173A

24,998

SPECIAL CUMMINS

2010 Ford Fusion SE 4 Dr. Sedan

2002 Toyota Highlander Frontwheel Drive SUV

2.5L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, power sunroof, Satellite phone, CD player with MP3 & IPod capability, power seat. SILVER. P185A

2.4L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, 180,300 kms. Air conditioned. Power windows, power locks and more. BEIGE. P1105B

13,998

14,998

DURAMAX LONGBOX

SUPERCREW

2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.2 CVT automatic transmission, alloy wheels, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruse control, steering wheel audio controls, IPod Jack, deep tinted glass. Only 49,200 kms! SLATE BLUE exterior. P1103A $ NEW ARRIVAL

18,998

LOW MILEAGE

8,998

AS NEW

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 4X4 2007 Jeep Compass 4x4 This is a great all purpose vehicle. 2.4L 4 cylinder engine, CVT automatic transmission, alloy wheels, fog lights, 6 disc CD, traction control, ABS brakes. SILVER. 61,000 kms. P1101A

15,998

2008 Ford F150 Supercrew Shortbox 4x4 XTR Plus 5.4L Vortec V8 automatic, alloy wheels , Power pedals, park assist, 6 disc CD player, power seat, sliding rear window and lots more Only 34,200 kms. WHITE. P180A

27,998

2008 GMC 3500 Sierra Longbox 4x4 SLE 6.6L Duramax diesel, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission with manual shift mode, tow haul mode, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, trailer mirrors, power seat, Onstar with phone & lots more. 59,500 kms! Gray. P1104A

39,998

6.7L Cummins Diesel, 6 speed automatic with manual shift mode, only 70,200 kms. Power seat, 6 disc CD player, backup sensors, hands free phone, running boards, fog lights an more on this INFERNO RED BEAUTY. P1110A

$36,998

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

22,998

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 Dr. Sedan

2011 Kia Soul 2U 4 Dr. Wagon - Uplevel

2.2L 4 cyl, Ecotec engine, automatic transmission, power windows, power locks, CD player, satellite radio, only 38,724 kms. SILVER. P1109A

2.0L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, heated seats, height adjustable drivers seat, MP3, IPod, USB, CD player, air conditioned& plenty more on this 14,300 kms WHITE BEAUTY. P187A

12,998

18,998

ON THE SPOT FINANCING O.A.C.

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RAISING AWARENESS — Cat Morris looks over the literature available at the Alzheimer kiosk at Cherry Lane shopping centre until Friday. The annual Walk for Memories takes place at the centre Sunday, Jan. 29. Everyone is encouraged to take part in the event which is held in conjunction with Alzheimer’s Month.

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Organization searches for Penticton essential health equipment to individuals on a bybasis. building to house Health Equipment donation Access to equipment supports the independence Loan Program of clients, enabling them to remain an active part of Western News Staff

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their community and thereby increasing their health and well-being. The service to the community also reduces long-term facility placements, facilitates hospital discharges and supports people who wish to spend their ¿nal days in the comfort of their own home. The Canadian Red Cross is looking to operate this expanding service and is in need of 1,500 square feet of space, with ground Àoor accessibility, adequate space for client service, equipment storage and cleaning/disinfection area. They also need the space at no cost or at a reduced rent to ensure minimal expenses. Volunteer team leaders Lynne Napper and Dara Murphy said clients often tell them how appreciative they are of the program, stating: “The service is a life saver,” and “I don’t know how we could have managed without the service.” Last year, 15 HELP volunteers donated over 2,324 hours to assist over 1,200 clients in Penticton. During this time they provided 2,500 pieces of free equipment. The Canadian Red Cross is reaching out to the Penticton community in order to ¿nd a new, more suitable building space for their Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) Depot. Contact Michelle Stefan, HELP program assistant with the Canadian Red Cross, at 250-328-8752 to assist in identifying a new location. PENTICTON WESTERN

CHERRY LANE 130 - 2111 Main Street 250-490-9084 This 7 day event starts January 18, 2012. Prices in this advertisement are in effect January 18, 2012 to January 24, 2012. Quantities and selection (styles, colours, sizes and models) may be limited. Entire stores discount does not apply to gift cards or previously purchased items. Discount taken at cash. Promotion available at this location only. Details in store.

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with $250 purchase

look for this week’s baby specials in stores now!

ore applicable chase of at least $250 bef *With this coupon and a purerstore locations (excludes purchase of taxes at Real Canadian Supprescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, tobacco, alcohol products, ty operations (post office, gas bars, dry lottery tickets, all third parer products which are provincially cleaners, etc.) and any oth a $25 President’s Choice® gift card. Limit regulated) we will give you/or customer account. No cash value. No one coupon per family and sented to the cashier at time of purchase. copies. Coupon must be® pre card will be cancelled if product is $25 President’s Choice giftthe total value of product(s) returned returned at a later date and t below the $250 threshold (before closing reduces the purchase amoun m Friday, January 13, until applicable taxes). Valid fro2. Cannot be combined with any other Thursday, January 19, 201 ers. coupons or promotional off 249856

LIMIT 4, AFTER LIMIT 44.99 EACH

Huggies or Pampers club size plus diapers size 1-6, 104-216’s 634570 / 481862

21/25 count, frozen, 680 g box 748661

club size, cut from Canada AA beef

6.57/kg

314078

LIMIT 4, AFTER LIMIT 16.99 EACH 504-576’s 433886

101881 / 793792

998 each

/lb

live chick Atlantic lobster 1-1.5 lb average

price effective Jan. 11-26

17.59/kg

328582

/lb

Ziggy’s® Internationale black forest ham

each

734098

.96

516755

each

/100 g

fresh Navel oranges product of USA, fancy grade 128468

each

Deli World restaurant style sandwich bread

white or 60% whole wheat, 900 g 149020

or 2.98 each

each

General Mills cereal 128 mL

256061

LIMIT 2, AFTER LIMIT 6.77 EACH

Gerber jarred baby food

freshly sliced from our full service deli cold cut counter

each

product of USA

550-680 g

10 lb box

fresh broccoli bunches Enfamil or Enfapro A+ infant formula tub

10003 07451

each

inside round roast

Huggies club size wipes

raw peeled shrimp

.60

Cheerios, selected varieties, 525-680 g, Lucky Charms, 580 g, Golden Grahams, 665 g, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 600 g, Nesquik, 600 g or Reese Puffs, 650 g 802720

each

LIMIT 6, AFTER LIMIT 1.77 EACH

Michelina’s Greenbox or Harmony selected varieties, frozen, 142-284 g 323540

each

Knorr Sidekicks selected varieties, 111-167 g 777356

each

.98

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LIMIT 6, AFTER LIMIT 14.77 EACH

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or 8.49 each

Bounty paper towels selected varieties, 6=12 rolls 148747

each

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Prices are in effect until Thursday, January 19, 2012 or while stock lasts. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (ﬂavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2011 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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METRO QUEEN HEADBOARD, $ FOOTBOARD AND RAILS ............. MICROFIBRE ROCKER RECLINER CHAIR ............................. 18 CU. FT. FRIDGE WITH GLASS SHELVING ................

449 $ 32999 $ 46999

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599 $129999 $99999 $69999 $19999 $24999 99

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LIQUIDATION SALE PRICE

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129999

79999

POCKET COILS

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LIQUIDATION SALE PRICE

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