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KEEPING THE STREAK ALIVE — Spruce Kings goalie Ty Swabb blocks this deflection by Penticton Vees Connor Riley as he is being checked by Prince George defender Chase Golightly in Sunday’s BCHL game at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees won 3-1 and will be going for their 26th consecutive win tonight in Merritt. The club is currently first in the Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings. See Page 16 for story.
CITY MAKES SWITCH TO RATES Simone Blais
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Penticton residents have a few days left to insulate themselves against a jolt in February, as users will see a 6.24 per cent increase on residential electricity bills next month. On Monday, council moved the sixth alternative proposed by staff to not only cover the Fortis electricity rate increases that were effective Jan. 1, but offer a rebalancing of rates from industrial and commercial users to residential rates. City estimates indicate an average residential customer currently pays $90.30 per month
for electricity costs, which is set to increase to $95.94 per month under the new rates. Coun. Helena Konanz said she was pleased to see the utility department exploring alternative methods of power generation to help cut the costs in future. “We all feel like we’re being strong-armed by our utilities and the companies we buy our utilities from,” she said. Fortis B.C. increased its retail rate for selling power by an approximate four per cent as of Jan. 1, and cost service adjustments between various customer classes caused some rates to increase and others to decrease. Operations director Mitch
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er than applying a four-per-cent increase across the board of various users as per past practice, Moroziuk explained, the increase would be recovered mostly through residential rates. Under the new rate schedule, commercial users including a variety of larger-scale consumers like School District 67 will see a marginal 0.07 per cent increase. An average commercial user will pay $592.57 next month, up 40 cents from $592.17. Industrial users will not see any changes from 2011. Those primary customers are billed an average of $18,068.94.
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Survey gauges need for low-income housing Kristi Patton
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A survey is being conducted in Summerland to see if there is a want or need for affordable housing for low-income seniors and families. “What we need is the community input to gauge that. We don’t want to depend on just
stats and Canada census numbers,” said Legion branch 22 member and survey project head Dick Knorr. “We want to know what the people of Summerland actually think and what they want.” Low-income housing for seniors and families will be discussed at a public meeting tonight
(Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Summerland located at 14205 Rosedale Ave. All Summerland residents are encouraged to attend and to complete an exit survey provided at the meeting. Surveys can also be picked up at Summerland City Hall, the Summerland Legion and at the Summerland
chamber of¿ce for those who can’t attend. Knorr said the Summerland Senior Citizens Housing Society manages housing through the Legion Village, offering 20 units that typically have a waiting list to get in. Those units were developed in 1961, with each unit averaging 650 square feet. Priority
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to live in those units is given to local veterans and seniors. Seeing the trend continue of having people on the waiting list, about 18 months ago the Legion formed a committee to start exploring whether more units are needed in the community. In 2009, the Okanagan Falls Legion took the ¿rst steps towards affordable seniors housing, hosting three symposiums to complete a feasibility study on developing housing in the community. Feedback from Okanagan Falls residents showed there wasn’t a desire to con-
struct that type of housing. “There was a glut of housing on the market so it ended there,” said Knorr of the Okanagan Falls study. “Ours is a little bit different because we are looking at rental housing and they were looking at affordable units to sell and partner up with a developer.” The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is providing the Summerland group with $10,000 of funding to complete the need and demand survey by Bentsen Developments of Kelowna. The survey
will include 19 questions about affordable housing including where the person is in life, income, what is affordable and would they move into a complex with seniors and family housing. Knorr said they have also partnered with the District of Summerland to utilize information that they collected from a community group on the same topic about four years ago. “The raw data from our survey will be used to come up with the ¿nal results. I think it will be at least a month before we get information back,” said Knorr.
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Coun. Wes Hopkin said the rebalancing will help make the area more competitive, and he reminded the community that the city’s proposals were in reaction to Fortis rate increases. “The reason we’re undertaking this proposal at all is because Fortis has increased their rates,” he said. “This is our costs for our inputs.” Hopkin also asked whether Fortis’ new twotiered system could be applied to Penticton’s rate. According to a release, Fortis is rolling out a residential inclining block rate this year that will charge Fortis customers less on the ¿rst 1,600 kWh every two months, and increase for usage
above that. Those using the average of 2,100 kWh, it claims, will see no signi¿cant changes to their bill; those consuming less than 1,600 kWh will see more savings. Moroziuk explained that Fortis’ two-tier rate will come into effect on July 1 of this year. While Penticton’s residential rates are not split on consumption, he said staff could investigate how to implement a similar rate structure, but it would likely mean users at the top end of consumption would have to be charged more to make up the revenue lost from the lower end. The utility’s operating budget is $35.37 million, and $23.66 million of that is electrical purchas-
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es from Fortis. In the 2012 budget, $4.97 million will be set aside for capital upgrades, including several designated as new system capacity projects. In 2012, the main projects that have been approved are: a voltage regulator on Middle Bench Road to address low voltage issues on the Naramata Road feeder ($256,000); a feeder tie between Waterford, Huth and Carmi ($330,000); a step transformer to tie Carmi’s eight kilo-volt line to Waterford’s 12 kilo-volt ($556,000); an express feeder and voltage regulator to improve the backup level between Carmi and Westminster substations ($730,000); upgrades to the egress cable on R-34 at Westminster substation due to overloading ($170,000); and a new tie between R-6 and R-32 to improve the Huth backup ($237,000). Coun. Andrew Jakubeit added the capital upgrades were necessary to “maintain the integrity” of the system. Council unanimously approved the sixth alternative for electrical rate increases. Mayor Dan Ashton was absent from Monday’s meeting due to illness.
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Bar closure times creating headaches Simone Blais Western News Staff
A Penticton advisory committee will review the impact of bar closures to determine what cost, if any, is associated with partying hard into the early morning. The issue resurfaced after Penticton council received a letter from Penticton Lakeside Resort general manager David Prystay, who was detailing concerns with bar closing times of 4 a.m. and guests returning to the hotel intoxicated. “This practice is deÂżnitely not good for the City of Penticton and has attracted individuals who mass to party in Penticton because of the ability to ‘party hard’ with the 4 a.m. bar openings,â€? Prystay wrote. He provided an invoice for $80,000, which is how much internal accounting estimates Âżnd
late-night bar openings mitigating incidents on cost the resort. That the street. includes $10,0000 in “Those living in glass room reimbursements houses should not throw for guests complaining stones,â€? he said, adding of rowdiness; $10,000 in 4 a.m. closures hapMaybe it is a cost of doing the additional security costs pen 16 days out of the because of noise com- business as a vibrant sum- year. “There’s just one plaints; $10,000 loss of bar out of four remainmer community. return business for dising. There’s absolutely enfranchised guests; and no nightlife left in Pen— Andrew Jakubeit $50,000 for “negative ticton.â€? press/comments internet.â€? Coun. Helena Konanz noted Prystay was Coun. John Vassilaki said the invoice in- concurring with Vancouver Police Department’s cludes “bogus numbers,â€? in reiterating concerns Âżndings about problems arising with late-night expressed during a city budget meeting last year. closures. During that meeting, he said 4 a.m. closures al“You cannot compare Penticton to Vancoulow club patrons to stagger departure times rath- ver. You’re comparing apples to oranges,â€? she er than leave establishments all the same time, said.
Accused killer in court for breach Kristi Patton Western News Staff
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The ex-RCMP ofÂżcer accused of murdering his common-law wife will wait until Wednesday to deal with a breach of bail conditions. Keith Wiens appeared in Supreme Court Monday dressed in a black shirt, jeans and shackled in handcuffs. As he slowly sat down in the prisoner’s box, Wiens glanced at the gallery where victim Lynn Kalmring’s family sat. “Coward,â€? said someone from the gallery as Wiens turned and sat down. Defence lawyer Tyrone Duerr, who was acting as an agent for Wiens lawyer Don Skogstad, asked for and was granted by Justice Austin Cullen an adjournment for the breach to be dealt with on Wednesday at 10 a.m. He said Skogstad was out of the country and would be back to appear on the breach then. As well, Duerr said it would give time to have Justice Peter Rogers, who originally ordered Wiens bail conditions, to hear evidence of the breach. Rogers released Wiens on bail conditions in late August after Âżnding the man not to be a Ă€ight risk or threat to others. As part of those conditions, Wiens was to reside under the care of his brother James, who was to move into Wiens’ residence in Penticton from Ontario to act as a surety until the eventual trial is complete. Wiens is still waiting for a trail date for the alleged murder of 55-year-old Kalmring that took place on Aug. 16. RCMP were called to a residence in the gated community of Sandbridge in the 3300 block of South Main Street, where Kalmring had been fatally shot. Wiens was arrested at the home without incident.
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KEITH WIENS is led from the Penticton Courthouse in handcuffs Monday morning following his appearance on an alleged bail violation. He was arrested last week and is scheduled to appear in court again Wednesday.
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Coun. Wes Hopkin asked whether it was possible to review the cost of the policy and come up “with something actually credible.â€? Coun. Andrew Jakubeit noted that Penticton RCMP Insp. Brad Haugli did describe the additional workload ofÂżcers must handle to address intoxication during the late closures, “but he didn’t come back with a quantiÂżable number. “Maybe it is a cost of doing business as a vibrant summer community,â€? Jakubeit said, noting the point is “mootâ€? in there is no additional applications for late-night closure before council. Coun. Garry Litke said he agreed with a staff suggestion that the city’s liquor licence advisory review board could look at the matter further. It was unanimously referred back to staff and the committee.
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Accused murderer Jamie Wolanski was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly breaking his bail conditions but released after Crown counsel decided not to go forward with charges. Wolanski, 19, faces a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Andrew McAdam at a graduation bush party in the Carmi area held last June. “We stopped a vehicle on Friday and he was a passenger in it and was found in breach of his conditions, so he was arrested and sent to court,â€? said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. “For whatever reason, he has been released and the recommended charges are not going ahead.â€? In July, Wolanski was released on $75,000 bail, a $10,000 cash deposit and two assurities. He also has about 17 conditions attached to his release including a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, not to have contact with the victim’s family or any witnesses in the case and he isn’t to communicate on any social network sites. Wolanski also has charges against him from a separate incident that took place on Feb. 11 of assault, assaulting a peace ofÂżcer, willfully resisting or obstructing a peace ofÂżcer, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and uttering threats. The 19-year-old was released from custody on Monday when Crown counsel decided not to proceed with the alleged breach of bail conditions. He is due back in court on Jan. 30 on the murder charge, and a trial conÂżrmation hearing is set for May 23 for the other incident that occurred on Feb. 11.
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A Penticton man who pled guilty to a rash of thefts from laundry machines said he did what he had to do to survive. David Frederick Martin, 42, was sentenced to 123 days of jail time by Judge Gail Sinclair Monday at the Penticton provincial courthouse for three counts of theft under $5,000, one count of break and enter and one count of mischief under $5,000. Martin received credit for the 63 days he has already been in custody, leaving him with 60 days to go followed by one year probation. “It was done in desperation,” read defence lawyer Robert Maxwell from a letter Martin wrote. “I
did what I had to do. I did it to eat and survive.” From Nov. 6 to 23, RCMP received 28 separate reports of apartments and motels that had their coin-operated laundry machines broken into, or attempted to be broken into, to take the money inside. The total amount stolen was not able to be calculated because the machines did not have a coin counter on them. Crown counsel John Swanson said the coin slider was ripped out of the machines, causing a lot of damage. He said over the course of the investigation, RCMP found video surveillance that helped them identify a suspect. Swanson asked the court for a six-month sentence followed with probation. Defence counsel, who asked for a four-month sentence, said Martin was a longtime heroin addict who had been on the methadone program, and after suffering
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t’s the type of news that one might instinctively shake their head at — people dying from ingesting an illicit drug mixed up in a clandestine lab somewhere. The solution to recent ecstasy deaths in B.C. and Alberta seems simple enough: don’t do drugs. Unfortunately, achieving that outcome isn’t that simple. The fact of the matter is some teens are going to experiment with drugs. And for too many, those experiments will lead to a life-long addiction. But if any good can come out of the recent tragedies, it is heightened awareness around drugs, ecstasy in particular. The grief and suffering of the family and friends of these victims is excruciating. In that context, it is such cruel irony, considering ecstasy is known for inducing euphoria and a sense of well-being. It’s chemical Russian roulette. You can feel good and survive‚ perhaps many times. Or you can end up dead. For some parents, instinctively wanting to shield their children, such news may seem too scary to be posting on your fridge at home or chatting with your kids about. But the fact of the matter is, the message is too important to ignore. This is what can happen if you put this poison in your body. And it’s not just such cases of bad batches, laced with lethal ingredients. Even a ‘good batch’ (if there is such a thing) can turn horribly wrong for anyone. One could easily overdose, have an adverse reaction or unknowingly be poisoned with the drug. So rather than waiting for your kids to ¿nd out the hard way, through their own tragedies, use this opportunity to educate and create greater awareness with your kids. Considering the grave dangers of such drugs, it seems worth a shot.
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Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’ Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud, but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began into the Enbridge proposal to pipe Alberta oil to the seaport at Kitimat. Oliver’s open letter blasted foreign-funded environmental groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.” This letter was seized upon by critics and the media, and misrepresented as an attack on anyone who opposes the pipeline or further expansion of the Alberta oil sands. Of course all opponents aren’t foreign or radicals. That was made clear when the Enbridge hearings opened in the Haisla village near Kitimat. Haisla members told the throng of out-of-town professional protesters to sit down and shut up. They don’t need self-appointed urbanites to speak for them. The fact of foreign funding is no longer questioned, thanks to research by B.C. blogger Vivian Krause, primarily from U.S. tax returns. Three years after I ¿rst wrote about her work, it is ¿nally part of the national conversation. What is the foreign-funded
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B.C. Views agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No forestry. No mining. No oil. No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.” Here are three notions that have become entrenched in the urban mind in recent years: Clear-cut logging is by de¿nition bad. Alaska salmon is wild, and thus superior to farmed. Run-ofriver hydro destroys rivers. All are aggressively promoted by certain environmental groups. And all are false. On forestry, B.C. media have been spoon-fed by U.S.-backed environmental organizers since Clayoquot Sound in the 1980s, when wealthy Americans ¿rst decided to save B.C. from itself. Greenpeace founder-turnedcritic Patrick Moore was in Vic-
toria last week to speak to the Truck Loggers’ Association. He pointed out that North American “green building” standards reward locally sourced concrete and steel, but not wood. Why? Because big international organizations like Greenpeace and Sierra Club are so invested in opposition to logging, they end up backing environmentally destructive policies. On oil, the debate has been dumbed down to the point where even movie stars can participate. Protesting a pipeline from Alberta to the U.S., Hollywood darling Robert Redford recited the usual talking points about the “tar sands scourge.” Alberta oil sands can be seen from space, Redford moaned. So can Venezuela oil sands, a major U.S. source. So can Redford’s vast Utah ranch and ski resort development. Redford parrots the claim that oil sands extraction produces three times the greenhouse gases of conventional oil. This is the big lie of “tar sands” campaigners. Three-quarters of emissions from all crude are generated when the re¿ned fuel is burned by things like Redford’s limo, or the airline for which he voiced TV commercials.
The Alberta government reports that average emissions from oil sands crude are 107 grams per megajoule, slightly more than U.S. Gulf Coast crude at 104. California heavy crude comes in higher, at 114. And if carbon is the issue, what about U.S. coal mines that tear the tops off mountains and run the longest trains in world history to feed the country’s 600-plus coal-¿red power plants? Where is Redford on that? And hijacking the regulatory process? Look no further than the Dogwood Initiative, an obscure Victoria out¿t that admits to taking about 40 per cent of its funding from U.S. sources. Its “mob the mic” campaign signed up 1,600 people to speak at the Enbridge pipeline hearings. Among the signatories are “Cave Man” and “Jonathan Seagull.” But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Students in Grade 4 and 7 in School District 67 are again faced with FSA testing. Why? The FSAs do not count toward students’ marks nor do the results actively support learning. They are expensive to administer and take valuable time away from richer and more meaningful learning. The FSAs take valuable resources away from the classroom and the results are misused to rank schools and promote privatization. The new, “conservative” premier of Alberta threw out FSA testing in her province as one of her ¿rst acts, for all the above reasons, and is working
with teachers to build a trust relationship when it comes to assessment of students. It is time for us to stop the Fraser Institute from ridiculing our schools by way of capricious and arbitrary rankings. Remember that Bountiful was one of the topranked schools in the province right up there with the No. 1-ranked private schools. Maybe we should bus all of our students there. Teachers are not practising the FSAs with students, not administering or supervising the FSAs, and not marking the FSAs. The LRB-approved Phase 1 job action excludes teachers from par-
Park support overlooked
There is considerably more public support for the proposed national park in the Okanagan Similkameen than indicated in your article of Jan. 13. Indeed, those locals favouring the park outnumber those opposed by more than two to one. This was shown both on petitions to government and by an independent poll. Two petitions about the proposed park were done several years ago. The No petition was done ¿rst and given to Mr. Barisoff. The Yes petition was done second and tabled in Parliament of Canada. There were some 20,000 names on the Yes petition but only 6,000 on the No petition. A scienti¿c poll by McAllister Opinion Research conducted in May 2010 showed that 63 per cent of local residents favoured such a national park and 26 per cent opposed it (11 per cent were undecided). It is important to most residents in this area that the biodiversity here in the South Okanagan and Similkameen valleys be protected and preserved for future generations through national park status. We have a higher proportion of rare and endangered plants and animals here than any other location in Canada, and these can best be protected by protecting the lands and habitats which they depend on. In the time since the park study began, many land parcels which would have been suitable for such a park have already been sold and committed to other uses. Parks Canada staff have always maintained that the proposed park would include only lands purchased from willing sellers (i.e. no expropriation) and only those lands which meet the criteria established for this park. This would apply to any lands to be included in the park which are presently owned or controlled by British Columbia. Jim Bryan Penticton
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I would like to express my gratitude to Dan Ashton, the city council
ticipating in the administration or supervision of FSAs. Administrators are making all arrangements to conduct and supervise the FSAs without the assistance of teachers. The B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association has asked the government to cancel this year’s FSA testing, so how important can they be? All parents should withdraw their children from writing the FSAs and should email Premier Clark (premier@gov. bc.ca) and ask her why she is still inÀicting these meaningless tests on B.C. kids when the premier of Alberta has just scrapped them. Kevin Epp, president
and staff for continuing the vision of cutting the size of government without depriving the taxpayers of essential municipal services. It always takes courage to be able to say no to interest groups with proper motives. Taxpayers haven’t been able to stop asking for new services in a time when we should be taking a pause at all levels of government. It is much easier not give new services rather than cutting back. May I throw out a suggestion? Why don’t you, Mr. Mayor and council, pass a resolution that would basically prevent any new programs from being adopted unless an old one is collapsed. That would soon sort priorities. Again, great job. Penticton is the only place in the world that has a -0.5 and zero per cent tax adjustment in the last two years. I think that is deserving of a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Great job guys and gals. Mike Pearce Penticton
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THE SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Raises funds for the medical facilities throughout the region, including the Penticton Regional Hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice House, Trinity Centre, Summerland Health Centre and Extended Care, Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge, South Similkameen Health Centre and Orchard Haven in Keremeos, South Okanagan General Hospital and Sunnybank Centre in Oliver. Sean Salem and Mohamed Awad presented a cheque for $20,000 to Janice Perrino, Medical Foundation and Genevieve Nice from the South Okanagan General Hospital. This gift is for the South Okanagan General Hospital and was raised by a summer event put on by the teams from Le Vieux Pin and La Stella. Thank you to everyone involved in this incredible gift. John Griffin presented a cheque for $3,470.74 to purchase a Pediatric Spica table. John is with the Keystone of Life Foundation for the Royal Arch Masons of BC and Yukon. Special thanks to Dean Box who helped to make this gift a reality.
The Penticton Regional Hospital Gift Shop Chair June Revell-Quevillon and volunteer Mary Levitt donate $30,000 towards the Christmas Tree of Dreams Campaign. The gift shop had their best year to date, donating a total of $74,000 to their charities. Thank you so much to all of the members.
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Column employs a liberal use of clichés I rarely read Mark Walker’s opinion pieces as I have a regard for my blood pressure, but the title of his latest one, ‘Clark alienating traditional support’, intrigued me. Having read it, I’m more appalled than intrigued, but as a non-supporter of the so-called Liberal Party of B.C., I suppose I should be laughing; Mr. Walker’s brand of rhetoric just might garner more support for the Liberals. I’ll try to keep this brief. To start: almost every sentence of the piece is rife with clichés and what an eminent philologist years ago called “plastic words”, words and phrases used in such a broad or vague way as to render them meaningless: eg. ‘traditional’, ‘soft Liberals’, red and blue Liberals, Liberals (other than members of that party), ‘disingenuous politicking…’; ‘elitist disdain’, ‘progressive’, conservative/Conservative (the second use is clear, except of course ex-
cluding Mulroney cause he’s just “a Liberal in a blue tie”), ‘corrupt liberal ideals’, and so on. The whole thing reminded me strongly of a ‘jargongenerator’, a joke from my university days, a sheet of paper with three to four lists of words and phrases. One picked one item from each column and put them together in a ‘sentence’; amazingly, they made sense, so long as one didn’t think about it. Amusing, but only as a joke. On matters of substance: Mr. Walker seems rather confused about the B.C. Liberals. He equates them (disdainfully) with the federal Liberal Party, yet states that the current B.C. bunch is “abandoning the traditional Social Credit/federal Conservative base that provided its quali¿ed support to the Liberals …” I may be wrong, but don’t recall the federal, or other provincial Liberal parties being associated with the Socreds’ views. ‘Liberal’ in Mr. Walker’s piece morphs into so
many possible political meanings and values that it’s a perfect example of a plastic word. The closest I came to pinning down its meaning was ‘if I like it, it’s Liberal, but if I don’t, it ain’t’! He inveighs against Clark’s supposed plan to expand the public service. I’m sure staff left from the decade-long gutting of the forestry and environment ministries, to mention just two, would be delighted to hear this, but no evidence is given except Mr. Walker’s dislike of any government regulation. I do wonder what people like him, or the Tea Party, etc. would substitute for government? Themselves? A mass of individuals all, of course, “making rational decisions in their own best interests”? I wonder. Finally, Mr. Walker’s categorical statement that “enforcing the Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act, necessarily restricts economic activity…” is nonsense.
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Penticton and District Community Resources Society would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who contributed to our third annual Christmas Giving Campaign. With your support, PDCRS provided Christmas hampers to 43 families in need in Penticton and the South Okanagan. These hampers included not only grocery and shopping gift cards, but also speci¿c items that the family members asked for. There were three ways to give to our campaign: by adopting a family, by providing a cash or gift card donation and by choosing a star from the “Wish Tree”. The Wish Tree is a wonderful way to provide personal and meaningful gifts to the families receiving a hamper. A Christmas tree was set up in our lobby and decorated with stars with special wishes from individual family members. We were truly humbled by the requests of the families and express our gratitude to all of the community members who selected the stars. We would also like to send a special thank you to Jeannie Cavallo and the Elks Club. In just a few days, Jeannie organized a fundraiser dinner and entertainment night at the Elks Club, with all proceeds going to the Christmas Giving Campaign. Your support to families this Christmas is sincerely appreciated. If you would like to learn more about PDCRS, please call us at 250-492-5814 or come by the of¿ce at 330 Ellis Street or visit our website at www.pdcrs.com. Corinne Valleau, senior consultant, CCRR Penticton & District Community Resources Society
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The Children’s Showcase recently presented Buzz Brass, The History of Music which proved to be very entertaining and would certainly appeal to children of all ages. By using humour throughout and such fun costuming you couldn’t help but be totally taken in by the whole performance. The musicians showed their versatility by being able to dance and cavort while continuing to play their instruments beautifully. What a wonderful way to appeal to children’s natural love of music and movement. The opening act by the Dream High Crew, which is a local group from Penticton, showed such precision with perfect timing. These young men showed how talented and diverse they are. Children’s Showcase is a non-pro¿t organization dedicated to bringing professional quality performing arts to the South Okanagan. Founded in l983, Children’s Showcase is the longest-running children’s entertainment series in the province of B.C. I would encourage readers to attend on April 15, this time at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland, to see internationally renowned vaudevillians Wells and Woodhead. Please go to www.childrensshowcase.org for more information. It was somewhat disappointing to see that there were a number of empty seats. Come on Penticton, let’s support our children. Hilda Scott Penticton
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Astronaut touches down at KVR Mark Brett Western News Staff
Up, up and away. Grade 6 Students at KVR Middle School had an opportunity this week to hear ¿rst hand the out-of-thisworld experiences of Canada’s premier astronaut. Marc Garneau, 62, was actually a crew member aboard three NASA missions starting with the 1984 Àight of Challenger and two others on the Endeavour in 1996 and again in 2000. After showing some slides and describing the training he underwent, it was off to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre and lift off. Garneau recalled for the students being strapped into his tipped-back seat staring upwards as the ¿nal seconds ticked away on the countdown computer. He told them about his feelings as each of the three orbiter engines were started and then ¿nally the ignition of the huge solid rocket boosters. “When you’re sitting inside it’s very noisy. You’re shaking a lot because of the power, and at this point you’re going into space whether you like it or not. You’re on your way,” said Garneau, a Liberal MP who was in town Monday on a political swing through the Okanagan. “You’re going from zero speed to 28,000 kilometres an hour and it’s only going to take eightand-a-half minutes to get into space, so it’s a pretty quick trip.” He remembers the heavy feeling in his limbs as the space craft reached maximum velocity and the crew experienced the huge gravitational pull. And then, all of a sudden after breaking free from the Earth’s atmosphere and the engines ceased, it was the deathly silence inside the cabin he remembers most. “It’s very quiet and you notice something strange. You’re tied in your seat but feel kind of loose, and the ¿rst thing you want to do is take off your seat-belt and Àoat out of your seat and that’s what I did,” said Garneau. “I really wanted to persuade myself that I was in space and I needed to look out the window to do that. “It really is an incredible, an extraordinary experience to look out that window and realize you’re on top of the world, that you’re in space. You see the blackness around the Earth and you understand that Earth is our home. It’s our only home.” But also from that vantage point came the realization of how fragile the environment is and the damage already done. Garneau saw smoke from the intentional burning
of the rain forests in Brazil, the endless tracks of clear cutting and the pollution Àowing from the rivers into the oceans. “I’ve been around the planet about 450 times and I’ve had a good look and these are things that change the balance of the Earth,” said the Liberal House Leader. “We have this beautiful home, this baby blue planet that we all share, but we need to be careful so that you and your children will be able to live on this beautiful planet. “This is our home, our planet, we all come from it and this is where life began and we have to remember these things.” In addition to his account of the Àights, the former president of the Canadian Space Agency also had some words of wisdom for the kids. Just like crew members on the space shuttle who depend on each other for their lives, he pointed out the importance of teamwork and acquiring those skills which will help them in the future.
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ART WALK — Surrounded by his paintings of the 1955 Vees, his wife Camille and art patrons, artist Glenn Clark introduces his new show, First Person Narrative, at the Penticton Art Gallery. The show continues until March 18.
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When Simple Plan arrives in Penticton for their Feb. 9 concert, there are going to be a lot of excited teens at the show. Some, however, are going to be more excited than others — especially the 20 choral students who will be joining the band on stage at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Then, too, there will be another dozen that will be riding complimentary tickets into the concert. It’s all due to an unusual pair of promotions organized by the SOEC along with Penticton and Princess Margaret secondary schools. To further community involvement, the SOEC has offered up a dozen tickets for air band contests at the schools, as well as arranging for some students to be a part of the show. “There is a song that Simple Plan sings called This Song Saved My Life and there is a choir component to it. We asked if there was a possibility of a choir in the community being a part and going up on stage and singing this song with Simple Plan,” said Carla Seddon, marketing manager for the events centre. Originally, Simple Plan wanted to have the schools compete to see whose choir would join them on
stage. But Don Grant, the music director for both schools, asked if it could be done as a group effort, with 10 students from each school. “I explained how this will work in our community; our community really gets behind things that our people are a part of. They ¿nally, just yesterday (Jan. 18) said, ‘Let’s go with it,’” said Seddon. “They are not doing it at any other stop, so it is unique for Penticton.” Grant said it’s a great opportunity for the students to get a ¿rst-hand look at what happens in the entertainment industry. “For teenage kids to have the chance to be on the big stage with internationally acclaimed artists is remarkable. How many other communities of this size in Canada could offer kids this experience?” said Grant. “The kids are very excited about this event. Feb. 9 cannot come soon enough.” “We always try to connect our community with our events and our events with our community and this incredible opportunity meets that criteria perfectly,” said Dean Clarke, general manager of the SOEC. “These are the moments when we are most proud of what we are accomplishing at the events centre. To be able to offer this level of experience to members in our community is what it’s all about.”
In addition to the choir being invited up on stage at the SOEC concert, the high schools will also be hosting karaoke/air band lunchtime contests at their respective schools in the coming weeks. “They’ve really jumped on board with this,” said Seddon. Not only are both high schools involved, but their leadership classes are taking the contest to KVR and Skaha Lake middle schools. Getting the younger members of the community involved was especially important for the Simple Plan concert, Seddon said, since the band appeals to a younger demographic. “We pitched a couple of different ideas to Simple Plan and they were resistant until we really explained how our town works,” said Seddon. “The schools just want to be involved and we’re trying to provide a link between the community and the SOEC. It’s community building and that is really what I strive for; I grew up here so I want to make sure there are these opportunities.” Simple Plan, along with Marianas Trench, All Time Low and These Kids Wear Crowns are set to perform at the SOEC on Feb. 9. Tickets are available at the SOEC Box Of¿ce, the Wine Country Visitor Centre, by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com.
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Cambodia’s vibrant capital city Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. The city is in the midst of rapid change and over the years the number of restaurants and hotels have grown considerably, bringing a big increase in visitors. Phnom Penh is divided into three sections. In the north is an attractive residential area, the south or the French part of the city with its ministries, banks and colonial houses, and the heart of the city with its narrow lanes, markets, food stalls and shops. Historical sites that are not to be missed when in Phnom Penh include the royal palace built in 1813. The spectacular Silver Pagoda is worth exploring as it owes its name to the 5,000 silver tiles weighing one kilogram each that cover the entire Àoor. An emerald Buddha sits on a pedestal high atop the grounds. In front of that stands a life-size Buddha made of solid gold and decked with precious gems, including 9,584 diamonds. The walls surrounding the compound, which is the oldest part of the palace, are covered with frescos depicting scenes from the Khmer version of the Ramayana. You may also want to check out Wat Phnom which sits on a tree covered hill about 30 metres high in the northeast of
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every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-770-1174 for more information. OKANAGAN FALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m. (call 250493-2111 to confirm), coffee social at 10 a.m., intermediate/advanced line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS HUMP day with entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. and Stu’s Kitchen open.
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AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. IODE THRIFT STORE on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has a management committee meeting upstairs at 7:30 p.m. FRATERNAL ORDER OF the Eagles has a general meeting for all members every second Wednesday at the hall at 1197 Main St. OLIVERDOUBLEOQuilters have drop-in activities every Wednesday. UNITED PENTICTON CHURCH has liturgical dance sessions the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 250492-2684 to register. No fee. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music has string orchestra under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Leir House. Open to intermediate and advanced string players ages 16 and up. New members welcome. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. PIECEFUL EVENING QUILT Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre at 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-497-7850 or Penny-April 250-4938183. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday, noon at 361 Ade Ave. 890 WING OF the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada will be having a roast beef dinner at 126 Dakota Ave. For tickets phone Verna at 250-492-5369. LITURGICAL DANCE SESSIONS will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m.
Phone 250-492-2684 to register for free event. PUBLIC PENTICTON LIBRARY welcomes babies, toddlers, preschoolers and adults to their new storytime sessions. There is preschool storytime for kids aged three to five from 11 to 11:30 a.m. until March 28, bedtime stories for kids aged three and up from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays until March 29. There is no program on Feb. 23. Toddlertime for ages 16 months to three with a caregiver is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Fridays until March 30. No program Feb. 24 and baby songs and rhymes for infants to 15 months old with caregiver also Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. until March 30. No program Feb. 24. All these programs are free, but registration is requested. Call 250-7707783 for info.
THURSDAY January 26
FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250492-2549 for info. DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. PEACHCITYTOASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-486-0601 for info. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250-7708093. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., improver line dance at 12:30 p.m., bingo and crafters meet at 1 p.m., and table tennis at 7 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. PENTICTON SYMPHONY SUPPORTERS lunch is at the Day’s Inn starting at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $17 for members, $19 for guests. Entertainment provided by MacNaramata’s Band. To confirm attendance, call Evelyn at 250-4926314.
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calendar 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. SOUTH OKANAGAN I MMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. 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 and the 269 Dart Club at 7 p.m. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. THERUGHOOKINGCircle meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre at 220 Manor Park Ave. For info, contact Angela Possak at 250-7670206. HEALTH COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT Program is offering a free onehour information session at 7 p.m. in Penticton
SDA Church Hall at 290 Warren Ave. West. Everyone welcome. CHIP will teach you how to improve your health through diet, exercise and stress management with results in 30 days. For more info, call Connie at 250-496-5966 and see www.help4bc. ca. OKANAGAN SOUTH NATURALISTS Club has a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Penticton United Church on Main Street and Eckhardt Avenue. Guest speaker is Tanya Luszcz talking about bats in the Okanagan and around the world.
FRIDAY
January 27 ELKS CLUB on Ellis Street has drop-in darts and pool at 6:30 p.m. followed by Okie Dokie karaoke. SOUTH MAIN DROPIN Centre has Friday night dances with Buzz Byer starting at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome. O RDER F RATERNAL OF Eagles has dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Entertainment by J.C. Wilson at 7 p.m. All
members and guests welcome to their hall at 1197 Main St. SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLUB meets at the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Members drop-in from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the main hall. Call 250-770-7848 for more information. SENIORS SINGLES LUNCH Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. PDSCL has bingo at 1 p.m. in the Leisure Centre on Winnipeg Street. Call Tarra at 250-490-0200, ext. 1 for more information. SOUTH MAIN DROPIN Centre has Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m., cardio dance at 11:10 a.m., new beginner line dance at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS KARAOKE with Jack at 6 p.m. 890 WING OF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at 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
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that rolling the schedule later was a positive,” said Harbinson. “People aren’t as interested in coming to watch hockey early in the year. The NHL, Western Hockey League, every other league in the world starts at the beginning of October. We’re going to reduce games, but we’re
going to start early again. Have we really gained any ground? You don’t want to make it like a Mickey Mouse league.” Also, a showcase event will be held Sept. 7 to 9 at a site yet to be determined. The showcase is similar to events held in the Alberta and Saskatchewan Junior
Hockey League where college and professional scouts are invited. Showcase results will count in the regular season standings. Each BCHL team will play two games at the event, meaning all teams, except the host of the showcase, will then have 27 home dates. Any rev-
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Kristi Richards reflects on Sarah Burke Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff
It was 2001 and Kristi Richards remembers watching a member of the Ontario freestyle team throw down a 1080 on the big air and impressing everyone with courage and fearlessness. The event was the Canadian freestyle championship in Quebec and it was the first time the Summerland native met Sarah Burke. “I think she was the only girl jumping on the big air, just one of the boys,” said Richards of her friend, who died on Jan. 19 after Burke sustained serious head injuries from crashing during a training session in Park City, Utah. Since Burke’s tragedy, Richards said she has never seen such an outpouring of love and compassion. “We all feel deeply saddened and at a great loss,” said Richards of Burke, who won a gold medal in the halfpipe FIS world cup event at Apex Mountain in 2006. “She was such an inspiration to us all, not only in her skiing abilities, but in the way she took on life every day
with courage, grace and a smile.” Richards got to know Burke more through their circle of friends. Richards also skied moguls on the national development team with Burke’s husband Rory, while Richards’ boyfriend Mark Abma spent time with Burke on the freeskiing tour. They also lived in the same complex in Squamish and shared memories of backyard barbecues, celebrations and Richards attended Burke’s wedding. While Richards never trained with Burke, she remembers a moment when they were trying to convince Burke to move to B.C. and join the B.C. freestyle ski team. “She was loved and respected globally, and transcended the realm of skiing and sport,” said Richards. “She was instrumental in pushing the sport in a positive direction, like the inclusion of women in halfpipe and slopestyle competitions and actively lobbying for the sport to get into the Olympics. Her legacy is incredibly strong and powerful and will live on forever in all of our hearts and our actions as we move forward.”
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did very well. He was also impressed with how Cooke adapted to learning the protocol to conduct himself in a professional manner. Jane Bentley, Cooke’s KISU coach, said that he swam over and above his athletic development. What brings Cooke success, said Bentley, is his mental toughness. “He can rise to the occasion,” she said. “He performs when it counts.” Having trained six days a week, two hours a day leading into the Games, Cooke felt he
was well prepared. He admitted his training was hard, especially when the pool was closed for renovations and he was forced to go to Summerland three times a week. Because it was his first international competition, he didn’t have higher expectations other than to finish. Now that Cooke has seen what he can accomplish against strong competition, he wants to push himself higher. He will have a chance when he travels to Montreal for the Para Olympic trials in March.
“I’m excited about the possibility of going to the London Olympics,” said Cooke, who is part of a development group for the Brazil Olympics in 2016. “I really want to make the Olympics. If I don’t make this one then the Olympics in Brazil.” Following the Para Pan American Games, Cooke and the Canadian team participated in the Can Am Games, which is where McCord really saw Cooke grow. “He swam well,” said McCord, who likes Cooke’s happy-golucky attitude.
FOLLOW THE PUCK — Penticton Lakers goalie Austin Buzzell is challenged with tracking the flying object and keeping it out of his net. Buzzell turned aside 24 of 27 shots during a 3-0 loss to the North Okanagan Knights on Saturday. The Lakers also lost the previous game to the Osoyoos Coyotes 5-1 and are 20-151-6 on the season. Their next games are Saturday and Sunday when they host the Princeton Posse and Osoyoos Coyotes. Steve Kidd/Western News
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Ironman Canada Vees secure first
Penticton’s midget Ironman Canada Vees defeated the Okanagan Hockey Academy 7-3. The Vees then wrapped up Àrst place in the OMAHA league by beating the Westside Warriors 8-2 in West Kelowna on Sunday. Leading the scoring for Penticton was Liam Neary with one goal and three assists. Eric Buckley also contributed with two goals and one assist, while Bryson McKinnon was strong between the pipes. The Vees still have two league games remaining next weekend with a home game against Salmon Arm on Saturday and an away game against Kelowna on Sunday. League playoffs begin Feb. 3.
Broncos and Wolverines score wins
The Mule Broncos defeated the Hitmen 5-1. Josh Seddon, Jamie Low, Jordan Moss, Jared Holmes and Doug Leitner provided the Broncos’ offence. Mike Bezugley scored the lone Hitmen goal. It was a 9-8 decision for the Peacock’s Perch Wolverines against the EcoDry Ice Dogs. Aric Stickey scored four times for the Wolverines, while Tyler Janzen and Andy McGinn scored twice. Ryan Sjoberg tallied one. Hattricks were scored by Gord Henderson and Nick Riep for the Ice Dogs. Darren Belanger scored twice.
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Former Penticton Vees Joel Rumpel and Joey Laleggia were named rookie of the week and player of the week in their respective leagues. Rumpel, a freshman netminder with the University of Wisconsin shared the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s honour with University of Denver forward Ty Loney. Rumpel earned his Àrst collegiate shutout with a 36-save, 4-0 gem against host Minnesota State Jan. 13 and then went on to stop 29 of 31 shots on goal in a 3-0 (empty netter) setback to the Mavericks Jan. 14. For the series, Rumpel stopped 65 of 68 shots on goal for a .956 save percentage with four shutout periods. In two seasons with the Vees, Rumpel compiled a 46-15-3 record with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. Laleggia, a defenceman with the University of Denver, received the Red Baron WCHA Defensive honour for Jan. 17. The Burnaby native, who recorded Àve points, earned a plus-two rating and had six hits and two blocked shots helping the Pioneers forge a two-game league sweep over visiting Bemidji State. Laleggia netted a go-ahead goal and one assist in DU’s 6-3 triumph over the Beavers at Magness Arena last Jan. 13. He then came back on Jan. 14 to assist on all three Denver goals in a 3-2 comeback win over BSU, including one on teammate Jason Zucker’s gamewinning goal. Laleggia leads all NC A A Division I rookie blueliners in points (24), goals (nine) and assists (15) this season. He has also put together a six-game point-scoring streak during which he has 11 points (three goals, eight assists). He also ranks second among WCHA defenceman in goals and third in points.
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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.
Kelowna PaciďŹ c Railway Ltd has an immediate opening for a Superintendent of Operations, based out of our Vernon, BC ofďŹ ces. The successful applicant will have at least ďŹ ve years of railway operations experience, hold current rules qualiďŹ cation and have a strong focus on safety and customer service. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Help Wanted 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 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneďŹ ts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com FORMASHAPE is hiring. APPLY NOW if you are dependable, hard working with 2-3 years work exp. Can you use hand tools and do basic math? Send your resume to HR - fax (250) 766-3337 email jobs@formashape.com
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld services company is currently hiring;
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
Drivers
HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca Lift Maintenance Mechanic at Panorama Mountain Village wanted. BC certiďŹ ed millwright or equivalent. For a full job description and to apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/employment
Located in Penticton British Columbia, Swagman is seeking a Territory Manager - Inside Sales professional to share and contribute to the advancement of our expanding product range. This individual must be selfmotivated, a team player and have a strong desire to achieve. Prospect for new business by making cold calls to prospective customers, identify, cultivate, manage and close business, ability to work independently. Must be Self Motivated, Competitive, have Outstanding Work Ethic and a desire to learn and achieve.The position pays an excellent combination of base salary, commission & bonus. Contact : Via email at Perryg@swagman.net Looking for 5 workers starting immed. Punjabi preferred. Call (250)493-6523 Needed: Permanent Seasonal experienced Vineyard & Farm Laborers, April-Nov. $9.56/hr fax: 250-542-5096 ph: 250558-8331 Email resume to: lsvineyard4@gmail.com PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, beneďŹ ts. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen. TECHNICAL Outside Sales Representative Territory Manager. Norcan Fluid Power Ltd is an established 30 year old company with 7 branches in Western Canada. We are currently looking for an outside sales rep for our Prince George branch. Our ideal candidate will be a motivated, energetic individual with some hydraulic or mechanical knowledge and will be willing to learn as required. This position requires working within a team environment, building relationships with our customers, developing new business and providing customer service. The applicant will be well groomed and personable, self motivated and aggressive, have a minimum class 5 license and be willing to travel. Norcan offers an excellent compensation package including pension and full beneďŹ ts Reply in conďŹ dence by Fax to 604-881-7833 or E-Mail to sbrown@norcanfluidpower.com www.norcanďŹ&#x201A;uidpower.com
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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;team firstâ&#x20AC;? attitude. Apply in person to Len Cornett, Ironman City Subaru 990 Eckhardt Ave. W., Penticton or send e-mail to info@ironmancitysubaru.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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.
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Employment Help Wanted 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 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email: joefornari@t-mar.com TRUCK DRIVER needed at Vesper Transport Ltd. Class 1 licence with minimum 2 years flat deck experience for Western provinces and Western states. Must have a clean drivers abstract and must be able to cross into the U.S.A. We run good equipment and offer steady work. Medical benefits are offered after 3 months. Please call for more info at 250-499-5773, ask for Cory/Lee Vesper. Fax or email your abstract & resume to: 250-499-5752 or tvesper123@hotmail.ca
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WJS is seeking various RCW positions in Penticton, preference will be given to applicants posessing diploma in Human Services field with valid CPR, First Aid, NVCI, and a valid Class 4 DL, prefer at least 1 year experience working with developmentally challended adults, WJS will provide training for the right candidate, please fax resumes to program manager at 250493-2238 or email to:
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.
sclubb@wjscanada.com, only candidates who receive an interview will be contacted.
Home Care/Support THE Individual Placement Program, a subsidiary of WJS Canada is currently accepting applications for a Youth Care Home in Penticton. In this position you will provide structured care, life skills training and pro social mentoring in your home for 2 male at-risk teens. Each teen will also require their own bedroom. We offer a strong team environment that provides on-call 24 hour support, ongoing training, a respite program and a staffed day program to take the youth for 7 hours per day during normal working weekdays. The successful applicant will have some youth care experience and will be subject to a criminal record check. To apply please send your resume and three current references to bc-hr@telus.net or fax to 250-492-5898. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.wjscanada.com and click on “Justice Programs” or phone 250-4922787 and speak with the Program Manager.
Income Opportunity 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 OUR practice needs an exceptional CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT!!! We are a client centered practice with a great team and the latest technology. We require a detail oriented person with excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, in addition to a keen interest in continuing education and professional as well as personal development. Please email your resume, in addition to what date you can start and your requested salary range, to: hiringamazingstaff@gmail.com
Trades, Technical KINGLAND FORD - Journeyman Small Engine Technician wanted - Rigging boats packages, repairs & maintenance on ATV, Marine, Power Equipment and Motorcycles. Fax: 1 (867) 874-2843 Email resume: employment@kindlandford.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
Legal
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HANDS ON HANDYMAN SERVICES, we do just about everything, reno’s, basement suites, kitchens, bathrooms decks, painting, tile work, etc. 250-493-2525, 250-809-1730 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
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The Annual General Meeting of the Penticton Yacht & Tennis Club will be held at the Club House, 675 Marina Way at 7pm on Thursday, the 26th of January. Business: Annual Report, Financial Reports, Election of Officers, Lease.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Penticton Western News
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate Houses For Sale
Home Improvements
Building Supplies
Medical Supplies
Quality Construction, concreter, casing, baseboards, framing, decks, countertops, drywall, fences, doors & tile. No job too big or too small. (250)488-4147
IN Stock Windows, Doors & Cabinets - 50% Off! Limited Time Offer! Heritage Millwork - p. (250) 4920069 @165 Okanagan Ave E, Penticton
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
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
Merchandise Rentals FOR lease, approx. 4 acres of irrigated land in the city limits of Penticton. Deer fencing in place. Suitable for fruit trees, hay, alfalfa, ground crops. w e n d e n bu r g . w i n e. c o n s u l t ing@gmail.com
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 RJ Painting & Drywall, free estimates, (250)490-9387 or 250-488-9387
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
Feed & Hay 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass $7., Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Feeder Hay $25. 1- 250-546-0420
Livestock Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
Farm Equipment 2010 Kubota B2320 tractor & loader, 60” Buhler blade, 50” snow blower&chains, all new in 2010, 3 cyl diesel, 23hp, 4wd, warranty to Jan2013. Exc cond, $13,700. 250-497-8700
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.
Firewood/Fuel Firewood, full cords pine split & delivered $200,fir $275 cord, 1/2cord $100, 1/4 cord $50, 250-493-2687, 250-770-0827 LODGEPOLE Pine. Split, dry, delivered. 250-494-7267 or 250-276-5415
Furniture
PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE
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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
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Houses For Sale
BEST BUYS Free list with pics of 10 Best Buys in Penticton & Area. www.PentictonBestBuys.com
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Weber & Markin Gunsmiths Quality Firearms Buy & Sell at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6
Stereo / DVD / TV PARADIGM MONITOR 9 v.3(pair). Floor standing loud speakers. Mint condition and excellent sound quality. $500 (paid $1000 new). Phone 250488-6716 after 6pm.
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(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 yard. F/S, W/D, F/P. Avail. Now. Pets ok. $95000 Pent. Ave. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath apartment on Downtown: 1 bdrm/bach, F/S, A/C, decks, main floor. F/S, D/W, A/C, insuite storage incl. pkg. $60000-$64500 incl. util & cable with carport pkg. $77500 incl. water.
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Papillon puppies.Really cute, very smart, ready to go home with you. Have first shots, healthy checkup. Two black & white males, purebred. $600 one, $900 two. 250-499-0100.
132 POWER STREET
PUREBRED Boston Terrier Pups. 2 males. Born Dec 03/2011. Parents Papered. Black, White & Brindle. 4 further info call 250-368-5047. Ask 4 Char or Al.
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SHIH TZU X, adorable pups. First shots/dewormed, family raised. Ready to go. $450. 250-542-3077, 250-862-7763
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2 bed renovated, fr/st, includes utilities. Avail. NOW
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
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)
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Between malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f, s, w, d, laminate floors Avail. NOW (OT444) Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, f, s, a/c unit, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A444) Skaha Pl. 1 bdrm, grd floor, fridge, stove, a/c, coin op laundry. Avail. Feb. 1 (A355) Downtown, 1 bdrm top floor apt, f, s, free cable and laundry. Avail. NOW (ITA) Near library, 1 and 2 bdrm apts, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking, Cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate floors, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A360) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, insuite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW (A378) Across from Skaha beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, extra storage, cov’d parking, incl cable. Avail. NOW (A443) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, insuite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW (A369)
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MONDAY - FRIDAY
250-492-2233
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. 2-1 bdrm lofts $750/mo, 1 unit reno’d. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413
REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON
$600
Property Management
Property Management #2 Front St., Penticton, B.C.
APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 Bays for rent, Summerland, 8720 Alder St., 800-960sqft, $6-$625/mnth., 250-494-8555
Apt/Condo for Rent
RENTALS
Front Street Realty
CHEAPER TO OWN THAN RENT! Mortgage approx. $500/mo with $15000 down & approved credit. Remodelled Top floor partial Lakeview Condo near Okanagan Lake. Call Dennis Ebner, Coldwell Banker at 250-492-2911
Rentals
Misc. Wanted
Pets Bichon-Shih-tzu pups, males only, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579.
Apt/Condo for Rent 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. LARGE 1 & 2bdrm apt. for rent. +40 bldg, $750 & $850 +util, ref’s req. 250-487-1136 new lux.2 bdr, 2.5 ba, 6 stainles appli, dbl gar. & storage, n/p, n/s. $1350+util. Feb 1. 250-492-8681or 250-809-1693
Other Areas
Sporting Goods
Heavy Duty Machinery
Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm, downtown on Orchard at Martin, large, util. incl., f/s, air, avail. now, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 1bdrm unit, laminate flooring, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, avail. Immediately, 250-488-7902 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 ADULT condo near Skaha Lake. 2BR 2BA 6 new appl. A/C Large deck/covered parking. NS NP Avail Mar 1/12. Ref Reqd. $1150/mo. Call (702)569-8131 or email hrk1953@yahoo.com 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
NAPLES FLORIDA Area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
Top Price for Silver Coins & Gold. More than Roadshows. Local, 1-800-948-8816
Rentals
Mortgages
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. 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.
Rentals
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
Misc. for Sale
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
We buy and sell quality furniture Showroom Open 10-5
Real Estate
Near downtown and OK beach, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, rancher, fridge, stove, fenced yard. Avail. March 1 (H559) 3 bdrm upper duplex, 5 appl, view of lake and mountains, on Vancouver Hill. Avail. NOW (H746-2) Newer, 2 bdrm duplex near College and SOEC, 1 .5 bath, f,s, d/w. Avail. NOW (H714) Downtown, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, ½ duplex, laminate flrs, ss appliances, low maint yard. Avail. NOW (H747) Near Hospital, 4 bdrm home, in-law suite, 2 bath, carport, fenced back yard. Avail. Feb. 1 (H693) Across from Columbia School, 3 bdrm + rec room, 5 appl, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. NOW (OT447) 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.
Cars - Domestic 5317426
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Commercial/ Industrial 2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 3 yr lease. Commercial/whse/office spaces avail on Government St., 1024sqft. & 2148sqft. 250-493-9227
Cars - Domestic
1010 WESTMINSTER AVENUE WEST PENTICTON, B.C. 250-493-7121 1-888-937-8326 DL# 7241
2011 GMC 3500 1-TON CREW CAB 4X4
41,685
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N11270
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NEW
VORTEC 6.0L V8, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER SEAT, H.D. TRAILER PACKAGE, SKID PLATES, BLUETOOTH, ONSTAR, TURN BY TURN NAVIGATION, 5 YEAR 160,000 KM WARRANTY.
2011 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 1/2-TON
27,897
$
N11163
WAS:
NEW
$40,745
VORTEC 4.8L FLEXFUEL V8 WITH AUTOMATIC, POWER GROUP, H.D. TRAILER PACKAGE, 5 YEAR 160,000 KM WARRANTY.
2009 GMC DENALI CREW CAB ALL WHEEL DRIVE
N11285A
33,000
$
LOCAL ONE OWNER WITH ALL THE OPTIONS, HEATED LEATHER SEATING, FACTORY 20 INCH WHEELS, BLACK ON BLACK.
2011 GMC EXTENDED CAB 4X4
N11182A
21,469
$
4.8L V8, AUTOMATIC, POWER GROUP, XM SATELLITE RADIO, NEVADA EDITION.
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Rentals Commercial/ Industrial Keremeos Downtown, 550 sqft retail, offsite prkng. $500 + utils. Call 250-492-7610
Duplex / 4 Plex 4bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1200+util., (250)462-0669 Penticton downtown, lower 2 bdrm + den, all appl. patio, fenced yard, new paint & updates. Avail Feb 1. $1150/mo + utils. (604)533-0302
Homes for Rent 2bdrm, f/s/w/d, new paint, no pets, ns, ref’s rq., 379 Braid St., Penticton, $950+util., (250)492-2507 after 2pm 3 bdrm, Summerland, brand new exec. view, very large, movie star closet, garage, jacuzzi, all applis, $1500. Dennis Realty Exec. 250-493-4372 For rent with option to purchase. Brand new 3200 sqft, 3bdrm, 2.5bath, +den, n/s, view to west of Summerland. Call for details $2000/mo +util. Avail. Jan. 250-488-2471
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 room, quiet, clean, sober person wanted, no guests, good location, share kitchen, bath, disability welcome, $395, (250)493-5087
Suites, Lower 2BR + den, 1200sqft, Main floor with view. Utility room. Kaleden $875 Avail. Feb1 Call 1-604-782-5998
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Rentals Suites, Lower 2bdrm basement suite avail. now, close to Wiltse school, spacious, natural light, f/s, cable & internet, ns, np, 250492-3856 or 250-328-8757
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Suites, Upper 1 bdrm, Summerland, in brand new home, kitchen, applis, $595. Dennis Realty Exec. (250)493-4372 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
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Transportation
Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
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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
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 Lg attractive 1 bdrm & den in S’land. Nice yard,quiet area, handy to downtown. $740/mo includes util, cable, lndry, private entrance, parking. Suitable for single person.Refs reqd. NP NS. 250-494-4041
Auto Accessories/Parts
Transportation
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Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.
Trucks & Vans 2002 Ford Lariat Diesel, dually 8ft box, new rubber, well looked after, $15,900 call Ken, (250)494-8942 2006 GMC 3500 4 x 4 Crew Cab LB 178K, 6L gas, auto $10,800 obo 250-307-0002 2007 Dodge 1-ton Crewcab, 6.7 Cummins diesel,Must sell. $18,500. 250-540-7695 2007 Pontiac Montana 3.9 V6, 7 pass, 191,000 kms, $7500 obo 250-307-3170
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”) 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.
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Administrator: LINDA COATES Solicitor: BERNICE GREIG Gilchrist & Company 101-123 Martin Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 7X6 Telephone (250)492-3033
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