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CHILLS AND SPILLS — Jayme, 2, (front) and her four-year-old sister Peyton Maclean flip their sled trying to negotiate the small hill at Wiltse Elementary School while the recent snow lasted. Both survived the crash in tact and were back at the top shortly afterwards for another run. Sunny and above average temperatures are forecast for the coming week. Mark Brett/Western News

SPECULATION SURROUNDS PENSIONS Simone Blais

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A penny for your thoughts on pensions might save taxpayers money, but could also prove costly for retirees down the road. In a speech in Switzerland last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper tested the waters about making changes to the Old Age Security (OAS) pension — which provides a basic pension amount to almost everyone over the age of 65 who has lived in Canada for more than 10 years — to make the allowance more sustainable. Although he released no details, speculation abounds that government could consider raising the age of eligibility to 67. Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla) said there was no concrete plan pitched to government on what those changes might be. “I don’t have a proposal in front of me that I can say to my constituents what it is,” he said. “I think what the prime minister is talking about is

looking at these issues objectively, to be proactive. We don’t want to be like Greece and have to be reactive.” Albas said Canadians are facing some demographic challenges as the baby boom generation reaches retirement age. Right now there are about 4.7 million people who are paid Old Age Security bene¿ts; but by 2030, that ¿gure is projected to rise to 9.3 million. Put into dollar amounts, the cost of OAS could rise to $108 billion annually from the present-day $36 billion. Those funds all come from general revenue, he added, as the OAS does not come out of a fund akin to that of the Canada Pension Plan. “I think if you look at the very nature of the numbers, there is some sustainability issues,” he said. The task ahead, Albas explained, is ¿guring out how to come up with the money to continue OAS. “We do not want to have a situation where we cannot have that program. It’s a program that people count upon and one that needs to be pre-

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served. Part of that is to look at it from an objective viewpoint to make sure it can be funded,” he said. The issue hits close to home for the majority of residents in the Okanagan, who are already retired or looking over the horizon toward their golden years. Albas said his constituency of¿ce has received several calls from residents ready to express their concerns about losing a portion of their income or having to adjust their immediate retirement plans. He added that he has brought those concerns to the prime minister’s of¿ce, and heard news that might help alleviate those on ¿xed incomes or in their ¿nal years of employment. “I would like to con¿rm that no change would occur without substantial notice and accompanying adjustment periods to make sure suf¿cient time is provided to adjust and plan appropriately for your retirement,” he said. “We’re not talking about anyone who’s currently receiving OAS, or those people who are

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set to receive it in the next little while. We’re talking about more of a long-term look at how we can be proactive now so we’re not left in a Greece-like situation down the road.” Albas would not de¿ne what the “next little while” would mean in terms of time, but said his constituents have “taken comfort” in hearing changes would be implemented with a mediumto long-term view. But for NDP MP Alex Atamanenko (Southern Interior), delaying or reducing OAS bene¿ts only serves to illustrate the government spending preferences. “The prime minister is Àoating this idea. I completely disagree with what he’s doing. This is wrong,” he said. “Any kind of spending in government is based on priorities. Why would he cut pensions to seniors or raise the eligibility when at the same time he is proposing to give another round of corporate tax cuts to people who don’t need it?”

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Oliver man puts his knowledge to the test show, the ultimate battle of brains and brawn, Canada’s Greatest KnowIt-All, which started Monday night. He will be testing himself against 10 of Canada’s self-proclaimed egg-heads. “Nobody ever calls someone a know-it-all in a kind way,” said Skuhala. “I don’t think people should be punished for knowing things, but being a know-it-all always has a derogatory connotation. If they are saying something positive, it is, ‘Oh you know a lot.’ Now,

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Oliver resident Wayne Skuhala can explain to you how the sun works, how to hit the perfect note when singing, rebuild your computer and snowboard in deep powder, but don’t call him a know-it-all. The negative connotation behind the term is something Skuhala wants to change, and he isn’t taking that lightly. The 37-year-old set out to do just that on the Discovery Channel’s new television

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of course, there are the people that lack the social graces and feel the need to let you know that they are a know-it-all on a constant basis. That is where the negativity comes from.”

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the ultimate game of Trojan basketball. Something Skuhala’s friend and nominator, Guy Smith, doesn’t think he will struggle with. Smith thought of only one person when he saw the original commercial asking for people to audition for the show last year. His friend of seven years who has imparted more than just information. “If you hang around know-it-alls, they teach you patience,” advises Smith. Putting up with Skuhala means knowing that if you ask something simple you might get a 20-minute explanation, said Smith. It also means something as simple as watching television together can be a lesson on what is feasible and what is not and the long explanation of why. “You either love him or you hate him. I can put up with it now,” laughed Smith. “Wayne is a good guy and hopefully it will put a new light on knowit-alls and people will see they aren’t as annoying as they come off all the time. You’ve just got to have patience.”

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danna holding back his shoulder-length hair fool you. The 37-year-old is a highly-skilled carpenter who has a degree in physics under his belt. As a self-proclaimed “science geek,” Skuhala said his knowledge base is a mix of book-smarts and practical know-how. “If I see something and I think it’s cool, I will go and look it up. You can’t be afraid of learning and you have to have a natural curiosity. If I really want to know about something, I will sit down and search on the internet, study it or do something to ¿nd the answer. I’ve got to go and get the information right now because it is burning,” said Skuhala of what it takes to be a know-it-all. Challenges promised in upcoming episodes of Canada’s Greatest KnowIt-All for the jacks-of-all trades competitors will include racing against the clock to extract synthetic human bones out of blocks of ice and reassemble them, designing and building unpowered aircraft and constructing a massive trebuchet to play

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PENSIONS - MP says seniors will be hit hard Atamanenko said even if the government doesn’t make immediate changes to OAS, people who plan for retirement in the future must readjust plans yet again, after the stock market tumble in 2008 stripped years of gains from many Canadians’ nest eggs. “They’ve planned they’re going to get whatever they’re going to get, and they’ve factored Old Age Security in,” he said. “A lot of those folks have already lost a pile of that money because their other savings have been hit hard, and now the prime minister is hitting them again.” Atamanenko said if the government does require additional funding to sustain OAS transfers to individuals, then now is the time for innovation, not reductions. “Surely there’s a creative way of doing that, of generating … revenue to let some interest build. If there’s a will to do that, they’ll ¿nd a way.” Albas said that is what the government is trying to achieve. “I think it’s important to have these discussions on an objective way so we can have this feedback and make sure we come back with proposals that people ¿nd both practical and sustainable so that people can retire with dignity, but at the same token future generations know that system’s going to be preserved for them,” he said. His Southern Interior counterpart, however, says government should be taken out of the review process to ensure the changes aren’t politically motivated. News about potential changes to the OAS follow on the heels of talk about reviewing public service and MP pensions, which mirror concerns issued by the right-wing lobby group of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation. “Our party has called for an independent review. Let’s get some kind of independent commission looking into this and putting it into context. The one thing we shouldn’t be saying is, ‘We have to get rid of pensions.’ I don’t think that’s right,” Atamanenko said.

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Program ﬁlls a need for students Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

Three more elementary schools in Penticton now have breakfast clubs, thanks to the efforts of the local Meals on Wheels group. Since September, Meals on Wheels has been running breakfast clubs at Queen’s Park, West Bench and Columbia elementary schools, serving breakfast ¿ve days a week, totalling more than 2,600 meals. “We were asked by the school board in the last week of June. We thought they were going to ask us to do one school, but in fact they asked us to do three,” said Judy Jefferies of Meals on Wheels. However, the volunteer-run program is funded by donations, and Jefferies said they are in need of both. The breakfasts served vary from day to day, including cereal, toast, juice, milk and muf¿ns, but Jefferies said they hope to continue expanding the variety if they can raise more money to help fund the program. “We are really struggling for volunteers because what I need is three volunteers for each school for each day. Right now, sometimes, we just have one or two,” she said. “Quite a few of our volunteers for Meals on Wheels will go help out at the breakfast club, then they are here for MOW. Talk about dedication.” More than just a full stomach, a nutritious breakfast sets a child up for a good day of learning. Jefferies said the change was apparent soon after starting the program. “We’re teaching them to eat healthy and to have breakfast, because a lot of kids don’t eat breakfast. They learn better and they want to attend school,” she said. “Within the ¿rst month that we were there, the teachers could notice such a big difference.” The students are also developing better social skills as they interact with each other and the volunteers at breakfast, learning manners and helping out.

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ABI HYLINS, a student at Columbia Elementary School, takes a bite of toast as Meals on Wheels volunteer Lydia Miller prepares another piece during the breakfast service recently at Columbia. The organization is in need of more volunteers and donations to support the program which is also offered at other district schools.

“The kids, so far that I have seen, have a really good rapport with the volunteers,” said Jefferies. “It’s a safe place for them to be, too. Some of the kids, they are interacting with the adults, where before they were sitting back to watch what

is going on. I guess they are feeling more comfortable and trusting.” For more information or to volunteer, contact Meals on Wheels by phone at 250-492-9095.

Parks Canada steps back from public process Mark Brett Western News Staff

Parks Canada is withdrawing from “public engagement of stakeholders” over creating a national park in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. The federal response came almost a month after B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake wrote a letter to the B.C. Wildlife Federation indicating the province was not prepared to move ahead with the concept, citing a lack of public support in the region. The federal agency’s announcement appeared on its website Jan. 20, saying: “Parks Canada respects the position of the Government of British Columbia ... and recognizes that it cannot proceed without the support of the Government of British Columbia.” The statement also said if the province changes its mind, work in the area would resume. Parks Canada of¿cials would not comment further on the matter and did not return telephone calls by press time. According to some people, the announcement has generated more questions than answers about

whether a national park will ever be established. One person in particular who feels the federal government should be more forthcoming is MP Alex Atamanenko (B.C. Southern Interior). “It’s not clear what’s happening and I think what I should do is publicly challenge the minister (Environment Minister Peter Kent) on this — this may be a question for question period when I’m back in Ottawa — if in fact we don’t get some idea of what’s going on this week,” he said. “It sounds as if they (Parks Canada) are a little bit confused, and I suspect there may be a conÀict, some political pressure maybe? I don’t know.” An important question he would like answered is whether or not First Nations bands in the region would fall under the stakeholder category. “First Nations, according to my conversations, are not now being treated as stakeholders. They’re being treated as a full and equal partner (in the park plan)” said the NDP MP. “So does that mean they (Parks Canada) will not be meeting with stakeholders like business, ranchers and others, but are still meeting with First Nations because they are not one and the same?”

Atamanenko also wonders about the future of a First Nations study he said the Osoyoos and Lower Similkameen bands had an agreement with the government to complete by September. He earlier called the decision by the province to opt out as “premature,” suggesting it would be better for B.C. to wait until all the information was in before deciding whether or not to go along with the plan. Word of the federal decision has also left the two public sides of the issue unclear on what the future holds. “I’m hoping the statement indicates that Parks Canada got the message when they say they’re honouring the position of the province, but we’re still waiting for a letter from Peter Kent,” said Greg Norton of the Grassland Park Review Coalition. “It’s not just the idea of a park that has strengthened the opposition over the years, it’s how Parks Canada conducts its business. They’ve treated us like idiots. How stupid do they think we are?” He is also concerned about the reference to “public” engagement and if there will be ongoing efforts behind the scenes to change the minds of

those opposed. “If Parks Canada is trying to create the illusion that this is still alive, it is not helping the healing process and that’s a tragedy,” said Norton. “I want to see an end to this. This is a time for everybody to start getting back together again and start working cohesively.” Meanwhile, Doreen Olson of the South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Network was disappointed with the announcement, but felt the federal government had little choice which route to take. “I think they (Parks Canada) pretty much have to respect the provincial government, but we’re disappointed that it’s come to the point where there is no (public) communication,” she said. “I’m sitting here totally frustrated. This is turning into political football and the politicians don’t seem to want to make any decisions. People want leadership and we don’t seem to be getting any of that.” Olson still believes there is majority support for a park, pointing to a survey, petition and a variety of organizations which have voiced a collective response in favour of the plan.

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College tops business awards Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Okanagan College was named business of the year at the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards banquet Saturday. “You may not automatically think of the college as a business, but we are. We all have our targets and expectations that we have to achieve and we work very closely with the business community,” said Donna Lomas, regional dean for the South Okanagan/ Similkameen. “We want to be able to have graduates who are relevant to the current employment circumstances, so it is really important we work hand-inhand with the businesses.” While Okanagan College offers a wide variety of career, continuing education, degree, developmental, trades and technologies, university studies and vocational programs, they offer even more to the community as a whole. The Penticton campus is now home to one of the greenest buildings in the world, the new Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, which will host the green building design and construction certi¿cate program. Pattison donated $2.5 million to the centre over ¿ve years, with the caveat that the Okanagan College Foundation match that ¿gure in fundraising. Smart. And beautiful.

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Retirement plans hang in the balance

rime Minister Stephen Harper has unveiled what he sees as the biggest threat to the nation’s economic future: Canada’s seniors. Harper chose a gathering of the world’s political and business elite last week at the Global Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to launch a pre-emptive strike against “a threat to the social programs and services that Canadians cherish.” He said his government will be taking measures in the coming months to deal with that threat presented by Canada’s aging population. While Harper said the Canada Pension Plan is fully funded and does not need to be changed, the prime minister’s staff released documents showing the cost of the country’s Old Age Security program will rise from $36.5 billion in 2010 to $108 billion in 2030. The comments led to immediate speculation by the media and opposition parties that the Conservative government was preparing to target the Old Age Security system in the coming budget. Under OAS, Canadians over the age of 65 are eligible for monthly bene¿ts of $540. That money is clawed back from seniors with taxable income over $69,000 and eliminated entirely for those with annual incomes over $112,000. While the Conservative government will likely make changes to those income thresholds, to achieve real savings the government would have to look at raising the age of eligibility — with speculation and previous internal government debate suggesting raising the age to 67. More than four million Canadians will be turning 65 over the next decade. Many of those are depending on OAS to supplement the retirement they have been planning for all their working lives. The government is certainly right in identifying the economic pressures created by an aging demographic, but changes to the retirement age should be seen as a last resort and not a quick ¿x.

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BCTF skips math homework Teachers in parts of B.C. wore black on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of legislation that their union insists “stripped” their “right” to control staf¿ng levels in public schools. This crucial management tool was abruptly taken back in 2002 by the B.C. Liberal government’s huge majority. Too abruptly, according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge last year. The court decision stemmed from a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling that led to $80 million in compensation for contract-breaking in the B.C. health care support sector at around the same time. In the B.C. Teachers’ Federation case, the judge gave the provincial government a year to consult and come up with a replacement to the offending legislation, which will then cease to be in effect. That year is running out, with no more progress being made than the talks to replace the BCTF’s expired union contract. The pattern of all this is drearily familiar. The B.C. government has already tabled legislation to wrest control of teacher discipline away from the union, after an outside expert found

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B.C. Views that a convicted drug dealer and a sex offender had managed to get their teaching credentials restored. After the legislature resumes sitting, conÀict-weary parents can expect to hear of new legislation to address the class size and special needs support issue. And there will likely also be an imposed contract, with the twoyear “net zero” wage mandate that has already been accepted by most other government unions. After months of fruitless meetings, political posturing and work-to-rule action, the BCTF ¿nally tabled a revised contract offer last week, typically by staging a news conference

in Vancouver before sharing the offer with the government’s bargaining agent. It called for wage increases of three, six and six per cent, plus bene¿t improvements that tinkered with the breathtakingly extravagant demands the union tabled last year. The BCTF estimated the package would cost a mere $300 million in the ¿rst year. “Show your work,” my math teachers used to tell me, but the BCTF didn’t show its calculations. Union of¿cials dismissed the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association’s $2 billion cost estimate of the their initial demands as “enormously inÀated,” but didn’t show how or by how much. BCPSEA crunched what numbers the union gave them in the new proposal, and came up with a ¿rst-year cost of nearly $500 million. The BCTF, again to the media rather than at the bargaining table, allowed that its total package would cost $565 million. Again, no calculations were produced. BCPSEA estimates the union’s proposal would cost an additional $880 million over three years. And that’s not counting the union’s demand for

$300 million a year to reduce class sizes and increase special needs support staff. Teachers are still being compensated under the ¿nal terms of a contract that provided 16 per cent in wage increases over ¿ve years, in the midst of a harsh recession. And here’s a fun math fact. With percentage wage increases, three plus six plus six doesn’t equal 15. It’s closer to 16, because later raises are calculated on a larger base. So on wages alone, the BCTF wants the same in three years that it just got in ¿ve, at a time when private-sector unions take layoffs and wage cuts, and the province is billions in the red. The president of the Langley Teachers’ Association went on CKNW radio and succinctly summed up the BCTF’s position. Raise income taxes across the board. Gordon Campbell cut everyone’s taxes by 25 per cent in 2001, and cut education to pay for it. They’re still ¿ghting the 2005 election. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Dividing up regional costs I wish to apologize to the taxpayers in the RDOS, rural areas and the member municipalities from Princeton to Osoyoos to Summerland. I was wrong in my ¿gures that Penticton contributes 41 per cent of the total budget of the RDOS. Taxpayers in the RDOS municipalities contributed $4.3 million in 2011 for their services. Taxpayers in the rural areas paid $8.4 million for their services. The numbers are misleading as the $8.3 million the rural members pay includes the costs of their 124 services including user fees and permits. Penticton paid 41 per cent; Summerland 14 per cent of the general governance budget of $2.3 million in 2011. We will pay less in 2012. Penticton taxpayers will contribute 9.2 per cent towards the total budget; down about three per cent from previous years: As municipal residents generally use their own city hall whereas the RDOS is the city hall of rural residents, the staff at the RDOS has time tracked usage over the past couple of years to ensure that the costs of the services in general governance are allotted to the users of the system. According to the Ministry of Community and Rural Development, regional districts are required to match the bene¿ts and costs of its services to the people that bene¿t from those services.

Choir facing challenge

This letter is about community spirit, that very special something that is vital to the health and happiness of our small Okanagan towns. Sometimes it is dif¿cult to pin down exactly what we mean by “community spirit” and where do we ¿nd it. Let me tell you about one such group that totally ful¿lls the de¿nition of community spirit. For the last 10 years, The Sage Valley Voices Community Choir has been working together in the town of Oliver. Starting with 12 members, it has now reached the grand total of 50 members. This choir requires no audition to join, just a joy of singing and a love of togetherness and friendship. Many people new to Oliver have found a place to belong in the choir. Everyone is welcomed with open arms. The choir itself is non-pro¿t and money raised at their concerts goes out into the community to help support the soup kitchen, the food bank, students and many others We take part in many community activities such as the Remembrance Day service. The choir is now facing a serious crisis which could put an end to this wonderful organization. At the end of the Christmas concert, with no previous warning, the choir pianist just quit, leaving the choir scrambling for a replacement. Surely there is someone out there who could accompany the choir for their spring concert in April. If you like laughter, fun and great friendship and would like to help out, we’d like to hear from you. Let’s keep the community spirit strong. Alice DeRoche Penticton

Sharing a common grief

The last thing I intend to do with this letter is condone drinking and driving, that includes those who choose to drink and

Since its inception in the 1960s, the taxes levied against Penticton and the other municipalities by the RDOS for general governance has resulted in tens of millions of municipal tax dollars subsidizing the running of government for the rural areas. Why did it take 50 years to time track usage? Lawyers with limited resources are masters at time tracking clients to ensure that charges fairly reÀect costs and services used. Is this one of many reasons Abbotsford forced ¿nancial changes of $1 million at their regional district and subsequently decided to apply to the B.C. government to leave the Fraser Valley Regional District? Reparation of tens millions of dollars is owed to municipalities: Except there is a regulation against repaying this money. The rural areas could not possibly repay what they owe. But reparation is still due. Much goodwill from member municipalities would likely ensue if the rural areas en mass agreed to make reparation by fully contributing towards the current capital debt and running costs of all the public facilities in their individual municipal areas. Municipal taxpayers should not be expected to grin and bear it. Elvena Slump Penticton

drive on any given day or night throughout the year. We have all been thoroughly educated on the drastic potential outcome that will result in DUI — we have our faces rubbed in it, time and time again and quite rightly so. Unfortunately, the message here only strikes home if we have become victims or are inadvertently affected somehow through a personal loss. As sad as it is, hundreds of innocent people will unexpectedly become a statistic of a drunk driver, sooner or later. All the roadside CounterAttacks will not be suf¿cient enough to save our innocent souls. As sinister as it sounds, one of us will succumb to a lame-brain drunk driver. For as long as there are people who drink and drive, there will be those of us whose lives will be cut short, only to be remembered by those oh-sofamiliar roadside memorials, of which there are far too many. All the stringent laws in this world will not eradicate this ongoing problem. Sadly, there are those who have that unspeakable burden of guilt from unintentionally taking a life. Nothing will ever stop the horrors and madness of this predicament. For as long as man takes the drink, the drink will take the man. The end result will always be inevitable. To all the families, past and present, there are so many of us that share a common grief. Andy Homan Penticton

Science lights the way

In respect to Mr. Brian Sutch’s letter, “Spaced out after Christmas,” it’s hard to believe this man’s ignorance. First of all, he cannot even spell the name of a highly respected and dedicated

astronomer who helped humanity to come out of the Dark Ages. Secondly, if he proposes to dismantle all of our telescopes and send no more exploratory space probes, but instead build schools in Afghanistan, what would we teach these children? That the earth is Àat and the moon is made out of cheese? I stand with our scientists who so tremendously have enlightened mankind. I don’t want to go back to the Dark Ages. And yes, they will soon be able to determine if life exists on an extra-solar planet — even if it is 600 light years distant. And contrary to Mr. Sutch’s shameful rhetoric, that will be another giant leap forward for humanity. Guenter Hoernig Penticton

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Public kept in the dark over rate increase Re: Electrical rate increase. When credit is due, credit must be given. Once again, council and city staff have managed to increase electrical rates to residential customers by 6.24 per cent with minimal disclosure. Not included with the disclosures were the following: A complete budget with comparative ¿gures for 2011 showing revenues, expenditures and estimated year to date surplus. No budgeted statement of surplus to show the changes in the surplus balance on a comparative basis. No year to date actual ¿nancial statements for 2011 and 2010 for the electrical utility were presented in the budget deliberations. No ¿gures were presented to show where the City of Penticton electrical rates were compared to Fortis rates prior to Fortis rebalancing residential rates and commercial rates at a point in 2010. Unless you watched the budget deliberations, you were not informed that residential electrical users will be faced with similar electrical rate increases and rebalancing charges for 2013 and

First Nations should be honoured

Again I read in the paper letters criticizing the First Nations and land treaties. We, as Canadians, boast that racism is on a small scale in Canada, when in fact it exists every day here, with little hope of ever going away. We have gradually become politically correct by not using racial slurs against blacks, jews etc., yet I hear constant prejudice against the First Nations, putting them down and treating them as second-class citizens. The actions by our forefathers would have the United Nations up in arms if it were happening today. Their slaughter and treatment of Natives was appalling at best. In the “Good Faith” treaties of the 1600s they took all the valuable land from them and gave them undesirable lands that would not be of immediate use. Yet when the government decided they wanted/needed such lands, they were made to sign (mark an

2014. Fortis is applying for additional rate increases in the near future and you can expect your electric bill to increase. Probably council and city staff will copy 2012 budgeted rate increases and apply 100 per cent of the increase to the Penticton residential customers. Commercial customers have captured the ears of council. Fortis disclosed last week that they will be rebalancing residential rates once again; rate reductions will be implemented for customers consuming less than 2,100 kWh over a two-month period. If you consume over the 2,100 kWh you will be charged a higher rate for the excess consumption. If you heat and cool with electricity, you will probably be faced with a new rebalancing rate increase in the near future. Hard to know where council and city staff will go with this new rate adjustment, to date council and Staff is silent on this one. School District 67 and Penticton commercial customers are up in arms due to rate comparisons with other municipalities, Fortis customers and other school districts. If council is going to grant

“X”) and gave them cash for land they never really wanted to give up. The government in the late 1700s even made then sign blank treaties, taking land they found usable. The Natives were even excluded from any conÀicting land sales. Yes that was our forefathers and not in our time, yet it continued into the 1900s as well. In 1930, the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba governments gave government rights to all Native natural resources, while B.C., Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia gave themselves rights to Native land and natural resources. It took until 1948 for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for governments to re-think their complete disrespect, broken treaties and back-door land dealings with Natives. Yet the Natives were still not allowed to hold any cultural ceremonies until the 1951 “Indian Act”, nor legally allowed to consume alcohol

concessions to the high-use electrical customers and maintain the current transfers from the electrical fund to the general fund each year, then residential customers need to start asking questions and demanding more information. With any concessions given to high-rate electrical users, the lost revenue will be coming out of the pockets of the Penticton residential electrical users (your pocket). Probably council paid little attention as to how city staff applied electrical rate increases in prior years, and now council is looking for an escape goat to correct prior errors. The only goat that council can ¿nd is the residential electrical users. If taxpayers are going to sit back and ignore what is happening at City Hall, then you deserve the 30 to 50 per cent increase in electrical rates that will occur over the next ¿ve years. By the time you read this letter, your residential electrical rate will have increased by 6.24 per cent. Smile.

until 1970. In 1969, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tabled the “Red and White Papers” to end negotiations for Native land treaties. Fortunately that was short lived. Not so many years ago, government took their children away from them and put them in white homes and schools, some never seeing their families again. This is how our government treated the Natives and their rights. It has been a 400-year battle for original treaties and self preservation for First Nations. How we as Canadians in present times have treated them is more damaging psychologically. We insult and make fun of them behind and in front of them and treat them as second-class citizens. We hastily object to any protests or road blocks without regard of their environmental concerns or land disputes of original treaties etc., yet we are proud to be Canadians? Could you imagine

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for a moment your life subjected to the same disrespect? Could the alcohol/drug abuse problems not indeed partially be our fault from the hundreds of years of disrespect, racism and demoralization? In fact, the federal government should have a national “First Nations Day” holiday to honour the First Nations 400-year battle for survival and rights and to show ¿nally they have the government and Canadians respect they have so long waited and fought for. There should also be more First Nations in government, Ministry of Environment would be a good start. Natives are not, nor should they be treated, any less than ourselves. Some say there should be rehabilitation programs, but should rehabilitation not start on the white side of the fence ¿rst? Clifford Martin Penticton

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JUSTINE SAWICZ, youth intern at the Penticton Arts Council, works on a free-form abstract painting at Leir House. Throughout February, the council is sponsoring the Creativity Challenge, encouraging people to do something creative every day.

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Can you do something creative every day? And keep it up for a month? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the question the Penticton and District Community Arts Council is asking with their Creativity Challenge, which kicks off today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be anything from cooking to knitting to baking to painting or carpentry,â&#x20AC;? said Justine Sawicz, who is co-ordinating the contest for the arts council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever you think is creative; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completely your own interpretation.â&#x20AC;? Sawicz was hired as a youth intern by the council, with the mandate of setting up a series of free courses to educate the public on the uses of the Internet and social media, including Facebook, which the challenge relies on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am doing the creativity challenge because I thought that if I did something fun, people are more

likely to use Facebook and it can get them using it in a fun way,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it goes with the arts council, because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we do, we promote creativity and the arts in our community.â&#x20AC;? The rules of the challenge are straightforward. First, you need to add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Penticton Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;? as a friend on Facebook then create an album titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creativity Challenge.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And for the whole month of February, from Feb. 1 to 28, people create,â&#x20AC;? said Sawicz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day, you post a picture of what you did. And we would love it for people to share with us by posting on our wall what they did.â&#x20AC;? And if terms like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facebookâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;wallâ&#x20AC;? make you nervous, Sawicz has something to help out would-be challenge participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do need a Facebook account and if they are not sure how to do that I am putting on free workshops,â&#x20AC;? she said. Sawicz will be participating

herself, but she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready to tie herself down to a single project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do something creative every day, so I think it is going to be sort of in the moment as we go along,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a friend who expresses herself through her clothes. So every day, she is going to do a different outfit.â&#x20AC;? The Creativity Challenge is purely for fun, inspiration and learning to share your creativity. There are no prizes or judges waiting at the end of February. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our first time running it, so if it goes well this year, we are hoping that next year, we can attach prizes to it and somehow judge peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity challenges,â&#x20AC;? said Sawicz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to see how big it is and how successful it is.â&#x20AC;? For more information on the challenge, contact Sawicz at 250492-7997, check out the event poster at http://t.co/4lOCTxSS or go to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Penticton Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;? on Facebook.

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Workshop helps piece together family histories Simone Blais Western News Staff

People of all ages are invited to put on their sleuthing hats and uncover the mysteries behind their family histories. The South Okanagan Genealogical Society is hosting a workshop Thursday called How to be an Ancestor Detective to help people sift through those piles of papers, photographs and books handed down through the generations that contain nuggets of information about family members of the past. “We often get calls from people or people drop by to ask, ‘Where do I start? What do I do? I’ve got a box of books or papers, and I have no idea what to do with it. Where do I start?’” said Kathy Corbett, the society’s educational outreach co-ordinator.

Corbett, a former teacher, will join experienced genealogist Shirley Larsen in leading the Ancestor Detective workshop, which will discuss collecting and saving documents and pictures, organizing information and sharing it, searching the Internet, using pedigree charts and family tree maker programs, how to interview relatives and collecting, writing and sharing family stories. Beginners and intermediate genealogy enthusiasts are both welcome, she said. “It gets very involving and very complicated very fast. Lots of people just give up,” Corbett said, adding they will cover how to overcome roadblocks during a search. “I’ll give some suggestions on how to get organized when you start and where to look for new research. It’s step by step, one thing at a time.” The society has 75 members, who take advantage of the group’s amenities and resources.

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A genealogy library has been established inside a room of the Penticton Public Library building, which is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It features a collection of books and newsletters that can help members guide their research. Corbett said every second Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., mini-workshops are held on more focused areas of genealogy based on members’ needs. Topics like dating photographs, using old maps, computer programs that build family trees and Irish family history have been covered. “For some people it can be addictive. It becomes all involving. I’m looking for this thing and I’m going to ¿nd it,” Corbett said. Most of the members are retired, she added, but the society is looking to expand to younger generations. Last fall members presented to a social studies 10 class at Princess Margaret Secondary, exposing kids to the world of searching

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Kelowna orchardist takes helm of BCFGA Judie Steeves Black Press

Kelowna orchardist Kirpal Boparai has been elected to head up the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, following in the footsteps of Joe Sardinha, who did not run for re-election. Elected vice-president was Jeet Dukhia of Vernon, a newcomer to the executive of the 123-year-old growers’ lobby group. Boparai defeated Kelowna orchardist Fred Steele, who was vice-president of the group. The pair have squared off for the vice-president post in the past. Boparai has served on the executive, from 2008 to 2012, and he owns 25 acres in East Kelowna and leases another 45 acres. Most of that is in apples, with 10 acres in cherries. His focus will be on getting money to growers, he said, because, “People are hurting.” The BCFGA was lacking in strong leadership and a change was in order, he said. Dukhia said he has been farming for 37 years on three lots in the Vernon area, with 33 acres in apples and two in cherries. He agreed with Boparai that the organization’s focus should be on Victoria and Ottawa to get money for growers. “We’re tied to the land, yet there are no longer the income insurance programs that were part of the marriage when the Agricultural Land Reserve was brought in. The marriage is broken,” he said. “We don’t want handouts, just a mechanism in place so we meet the costs of production in the bad years. We’ll pay into it in the good years.” He defeated incumbent director Denise MacDonald for vice-president, after Kelowna grower Amarjit Lalli withdrew his name. Fred Steele was nominated, but declined. Re-elected were Peter Simonsen, Nirmal Dhaliwal, Denise MacDonald of Summerland, Madeleine van Roechoudt of Lake Country. Also elected was Jora Dhaliwal.

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St. Moms, babies and toddlers are all welcome to join. Contact Kaili at 250-404-4299 for info. 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. OLIVER DOUBLE O Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. PENTICTON UNITED CHURCH has liturgical dance sessions the last Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 250-4922684 to register. No fee. PENTICTON ACADEMY OF Music string orchestra under the direction of John Suderman performs 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. A L C O H O L I C S A NONYMOUS 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. COMPLETE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT Program has a free one-hour info session at 7 p.m. at the SDA Church hall at 290 Warren Ave. W. For info, call Connie at 250-496-5966. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC on from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the South Main Drop-In Centre. To donate by appointment, call 1-888-2donate. A FILM CALLED Full Signal on smart meters will be shown at the Summerland Legion 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

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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. FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. PEACH CITY TOASTMASTERS 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 250770-8093. SOUTH MAIN DROPIN 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 250-4927623 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more information. F ALLS O KANAGAN

S ENIORS ’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. R OYAL C ANADIAN LEGION branch 40 has crib at 7 p.m. Ladies Fitness and Friends at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall. S OUTH O KANAGAN I MMIGRANT and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272. 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 the 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. BODIES ON POWER’S Your Best Self series is: Your body’s pH (acidity/alkalinity); what your body needs to work optimally will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at BOP, 102500 Railway St. by Nature’s Fare. THE LEGION LADIES lunch bunch will meet at the Boston Pizza at 1900 Main St. S PECIALIZED T HE FOSTER Care program

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With .5 seconds remaining, Sanam Klar’s third and final free throw netted the Mustang Mania tournament in a 47-46 win against South Okanagan Secondary School. Klar, of the Princess Margaret Mustangs, was clutch during their home tournament, sinking all his free throw attempts after being fouled on a three-point shot. The Mustangs earned a spot in the final after they defeated the Mount Boucherie Bears in the semifinal. Mustangs coach John Fry was happy with the resilience and patience his players displayed in tough games. “It is very hard for young players to be patient in situations that require thinking and time,” said Fry. “This usually results in a turnover or a bad shot. Our boys seem to have patience to make good plays.” An example Fry gave was Sanam’s three-point attempt at the last second of the game, it was the second time he has tried that. “Overcoming the first loss when this happened and being able to have the courage to attempt it again is what I am impressed with,” said Fry. “In close games and pressure situations, every coach wants a shot, regardless of how poor it may appear. It is much better than a turnover.” Fry’s assistant coach Rick Van Camp said their

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focus all week was increasing team toughness. Van Camp and Fry ran drills that were specifically designed to make players more physical, such as blocking out hard, hitting the floor on loose balls and preventing opposing players from cutting to the ball side unimpeded. “We feel they took a major step forward in this respect,” said Van Camp. Kelowna Christian School and Mount Boucherie provided tough opposition and tested the Mustangs. Fry and Van Camp were impressed with Jas Sahota, who anchored

the team all weekend at point guard, Gary Chahal’s improved toughness in the post, while Ravan Klar stepped up offensively and defensively, the coaches said. Players beginning to step up are Kohl Linder, Ryland Potter, and Brett Lavigne. They are starting to use their physical play more often in game situations. The Mustangs have two league games left against Pen High and if they win, will host the South Zone championships Feb. 16 to 17. The winner of the South Zone will also host the

Valley Championships March 2 to 3. The Pen High Lakers finished eighth in the tournament. Despite going 0-3, Lakers coach Henry Tighe saw good things. He said they battled hard in a double overtime loss to Kelowna Christian. While tired from that loss, Tighe felt his players gave what they had in a defeat to Sahali. “They came out and showed heart and worked hard,” said Tighe. Individually, Tighe said Tanner Johnson and Curtis Vennard had their best weekends.

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Watching Travis St. Denis during the Penticton Vees training camp, I had a feeling the Trail minor hockey product was destined for a strong campaign. I feel like a silent genius as he sits fifth in team scoring with 28 goals and 69 points. If only my intelligence worked for my NHL keeper hockey team I assembled a pool. I figured St. Denis was good for 40 goals and he’s just 12 from reaching that total. What he accomplished on Jan. 22 against Prince George was more significant and impressive — 200 career points in the BCHL. Not bad for a kid who originally planned to begin his junior hockey career with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (junior B), a team located in the backyard of Trail, B.C. There are not many players who ring up that many points. The ones who do are very skilled. “It’s hard to get 100 points in this league, never mind 200,” said Harbinson, who on the same night earned his 200th victory as coach of the Vees. “It’s special for Travis and we’re all happy for him.”

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TRAVIS ST. DENIS has been an offensive threat in the BCHL for four years. An assist on Jan. 22 helped him reach 200 career points.

His father Darrell remembers approaching then Trail Smoke Eaters coach-GM Jim Ingram, now with the Cowichan Valley Capitals, and asking if the Smoke Eaters could keep his kid for a few games. St. Denis, who was coming off a half season of major midget after breaking his leg, looked good in camp. Ingram said he planned to keep him permanently. His father said it was neat for his son to play for the hometown team. After three years with the Smoke Eaters, who almost look like the Philadelphia Flyers on the ice, he tallied 137 points. A friend of mine who watches the Trail Smoke

Eaters always liked St. Denis. He said the Vees were getting a good player. The only thing he cautioned about was that he felt St. Denis took too many penalties. He is third on the team in that category with 52 minutes, none from fighting majors. However, the last two seasons he had 80 and 77 penalty minutes, respectively. When it comes to taking what some describe as bad penalties, Harbinson said he has seen improvements in St. Denis. “He has to play that way being a smaller player,” said Harbinson. “He has to get himself space on the ice. He competes, but there were

times in the past where he would go over the line quite a bit and take poor penalties. That’s far and few between now.” In some ways, St. Denis reminds me of retired NHLer Theo Fleury. They both play a tenacious style and don’t back down from anything. Darrell remembers his son always targeting bigger players to try and knock them down. That got him into trouble at times, but it was part of him feeling he had to prove himself. He also developed feistiness from playing with his two older brothers, Kyle and Dustin, a trio Darrell said is very close. Kyle played junior A with Vernon and Victoria and

spent a few seasons with the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Dustin and Kyle would gang up on Travis, which taught him to look after himself. What Harbinson likes about St. Denis, what all coaches like to see in their players, is consistency. Every night Harbinson knows what the five-foot-eight, 166pound centre from the Kootenays is going to bring. “There hasn’t been many nights where he hasn’t brought his lunch pail,” said Harbinson. St. Denis, who doesn’t quit on plays, is one of the big reasons why the Vees have been successful this season. His contributions on a line with Connor Reilly and Mario Lucia have the Vees on the verge of tying a 22-year BCHL record for consecutive wins at 29 set by the New Westminster Royals in 1989-90. Perhaps the most impressive thing about St. Denis is he doesn’t pay attention to personal stats. It wasn’t until teammate Michael Garteig told him before the game about his potential milestone. St. Denis only ventures to the BCHL website to look at the standings. “For me to do it is definitely a big accomplishment,” said St. Denis, who has become a stronger defensive player. “It’s my fourth year in the league so I have been in the league for a while.” Emanuel Sequeira is the sports editor for the Penticton Western News.

Wrestling provincial championship to take place at SOEC Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Cold temperatures and seating capacity have resulted in the B.C. high school wrestling championship switching venues. Originally scheduled for the Adidas Sportsplex Feb. 23 to 25, Penticton will now be hosting the championship at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Tony Ramsay, coach of the Penticton Wrestling Club and chair of the host committee, said concerns with heating in the Sportsplex and seating capacity became issues. While the indoor facility can be heated to a certain point, it wouldn’t be enough to keep the wrestlers warm. “The South Okanagan Events Centre is more suited to have the event,” said Ramsay, who appreciated the Adidas Sportsplex for giving initial support. “It would have been challenging to make it happen at the Sportsplex.” Ramsay said after speaking with Kevin Webb, director of events for Global Spectrum,

they are excited to have the wrestling championship come to the SOEC. Webb said they needed to check their dates to see if any events were booked for that time. He sees this as another good event to bring. “I think it will be a pretty awesome event,” he said. “It’s the first time to have Olympicstyle amateur wrestling.” When it comes to competing in the championship, Ramsay said he hopes to have at least two to three of his athletes that will qualify out of zones. The Penticton Wrestling Club is going through a rebuilding year as they have young talent, but Ramsay said it takes time to build a champion. Roy Millar, who was provincial champion in 2010 and 2011 and named the MVP at the 2011 provincial championships, has moved on to Simon Fraser University on a scholarship. “You are looking for commitment, dedication and hard work,” said Ramsay on what makes good wrestlers. “Learn necessary skills to succeed. The more matches they have, they become more seasoned in executing tech-

nique.” Currently, the club has 12 active members, and eight to 10 attend on a consistent basis. Their youngest is six and the eldest is 17. “They are very enthusiastic,” said Ramsay. “Eager to learn. They are a fun bunch. It’s been great working with them.” Recently the club competed in the Western Canada Age Class. Rhys MacDonald of Holy Cross Elementary placed second, winning one match and losing another in the 32-kilogram class. Egzon Emini was fourth in the junior boys in the 85-kg class winning three of his five matches. Also in the junior boys was Nico Carboni (80 kg) winning one of three matches and Tragean Johnson (72 kg) lost both his matches. Cadet Aaron Ryan (63 kg) won two of his four matches, while Justin Thornton (58 kg) had the same success. Other notable Penticton finishes were Justin Chahil’s first-place finish in the schoolboy division and Alyssa Kroeker’s third-place finish in cadet girls.

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CHASING A TITLE — Skip Tyson Costa watches the direction of this delivery while sweepers Steven Perry (left) and Colton Costa of Osoyoos Secondary School apply some muscle on the ﬁnal day of the high school playdowns. The Osoyoos boys ﬁnished second behind Salmon Arm in the zone event. Winners of the girls zone was South Kamloops with Valleyview of Kamloops in second. The Okanagan high school playdowns were held at the Penticton Curling Clulb.

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Formo returns

Al Formo must be feeling a little like Michael Corleone from the Godfather III, who said “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” A talented Penticton Vees team, who recently extended its winning streak to 28 games with 9-2 and 9-8 wins against the Salmon Arm Silver-

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ance of the year.”

FIS hits Apex

The Miele FIS event will be held at Apex Mountain starting on Thursday and concluding Sunday. The event will have Super G and Grand Slalom runs with athletes mainly from Western Canada and some European countries. Awards ceremonies take place following the races later in the afternoon.

Grey Cup visits

The Grey Cup along with Geroy Simon, Angus Reid and J.R. Larose will be at Rona from 10:15 to 11 a.m. for the public. From 9

to 10 a.m. they will visit KVR School but that is not open to the public. The Lion’s website states that more than 20 stops will be made in 16 communities as part of a province-wide tour that begins in Coquitlam on Sunday. Fans are encouraged to post their photos on yourcup. ca. The Grey Cup will stop in Kelowna on Jan. 31 then heads to Vernon and Kamloops.

Ending on a high

Ironman Canada midget Vees wrapped up its regular season with with a 2-1 win over the Kelowna Tier 2 junior Rockets on Jan. 29. Eric Buckley and Brad Palumbo scored for the Vees, who finished the season with a 15-1-3 record.

Sherwood Sports Vees hosting provincials Western News Staff The Sherwood Sports peewee junior Vees are hosting the Tier 2 B.C. hockey championships. From March 18 to 22 at Memorial Arena, there will be 500-plus visitors to Penticton, including players aged 11 to 13 and their families from around the province. The structure of the championships takes the players’ regular season and regional playoffs to the next level. Players will have the chance to “live the dream” competing and representing their region of B.C. Their level of conditioning, skill and teamwork will be matched against the top in their age group from all corners of B.C. “The volunteers and parents of the Sherwood Sports peewee Tier 2 junior Vees recognize their position to be able to give back to the community through their efforts in hosting this event,” said team volunteer Rhonda Erhardt. Oranizers are expecting the community will see tens of thousands of tourism dollars at a time when that money is dif-

ficult to secure. “We are excited to partner with local businesses to create an experience these players will never forget,” said Rhonda Erhardt. “We are in the process of securing sponsorships from local businesses, and anyone wanting to get involved is encouraged to contact me.” All hockey enthusiasts are invited to come watch the action as nine teams vie for the peewee Tier 2 championship banner. Gate admission is by donation, with all funds collected being donated to KidSport. Rhonda Erhardt can be contacted at 250-492-4075. Last weekend the Vees took on their arch rivals from Westside, winning 3-1. Near the end of the second period, Simon Synman opened the scoring with a blistering point shot. Liam McLaren’s hard work along the boards led to Penticton’s second goal by Lane French. while Jordan Schulting scored the third goal. Shane Farkas and Alex Combs were solid in goal. The Vees finish the league in top spot and start their playoffs on Feb 11.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Farm Workers VINEYARD labourers $9.56 / Hour Seasonal full time. Send resume Holler Estate Vineyards 1050 Chapman Rd. Penticton BC V2A 8T6

Help Wanted EXP Chop gun operator req. long term position, top wages in valley, apply: info@northern-lite.com, fax:250-765-3708

Career Opportunities

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Employment

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

Window covering installer bright energetic men and women are encouraged to apply. Must have experience with a drill and other tools. Email resume to skyviewblinds@shaw.ca or drop off @ #107-197 Warren Ave E.

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

Looking for 5 workers starting immed. Punjabi preferred. Call (250)493-6523

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

Education/Trade Schools

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY? EARN YOUR DIPLOMA IN 1 YEAR!

Work with adults/youth in community agencies and private practice. Accelerated skill training - the practical alternative to a 4 year degree. Congratulations Chelsea Stowers Graduate 2008

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Casual Cook, Penticton & District Society for Community Living is now hiring for a relief cook’s position in our Assisted Living department. If you are looking to increase your income or gain experience for permanent employment then our fast paced and friendly work environment may be right for you. Resumes can be dropped off at 453 Winnipeg Street or email: tarrakenney@pdscl.org or fax to 250493-9113 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

Education/Trade Schools

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Register for any Sprott-Shaw Community College program between Dec. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012 and receive up to $1000* towards tuition.

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

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

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 IMMEDIATE opening for PT experienced commercial cleaner Sunday evenings to start. Email resume and references to jsstoll@telus.net

PORT HARDY-Available immediately, working Bodyshop Manager. Painter/Bodyman. Competitive pay, beneﬁts and bonuses. Also looking for a Journeyman GM Technician. Send resumes to Attention Cory, klassengm@gmail.com or fax 250-949-7440. REQUIRED, welder/fabricator for high volume custom aluminum and steel fabrication shop. Applicant should have good mig and tig welding experience, preference given to best fabrications skills. Brake and shear experience an asset. Wage negotiable. Please apply with resume to Hansel Aluminum Products Ltd., 709 Okanagan Ave. E., Penticton, Phone 250 487 1201, Fax 250 487 1201, email hap@shawbiz.ca

Your future is here!

Join the City of Penticton and live right in the centre of the exciting vacation atmosphere of the South Okanagan. We offer competitive wages, a great working environment and a top-notch benefit package. Our excellent work environment will allow you to get involved in an active Okanagan lifestyle, taking part in activities from snow sports to water sports, winery winery tours to golf, and much more.

Communications Officer

*Some conditions apply

Community Support Workers support and aid recipients of social assistance & pensions. They provide assistance to clients living in group homes & half-way houses by facilitating & supervising their activities. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career Àeld.

Part-time/on-call driver for airport shuttle/seasonal tour company based in Penticton. Attractive, well-maintained vehicles, pleasant clientele, phone (250)492-1095 or email: info@ambrosiatours.ca

Reporting to the City Manager, the Communications Officer will be responsible for the administration, planning and coordination of all aspects of internal and external communications and public relations programs and services for the City of Penticton. The successful candidate will possess the following: ¾

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Grade 12 education and a Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum three years communications experience Experience in a municipal environment is an asset Exceptional interpersonal skills Demonstrated creative and technical writing style Self-motivated, able to work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality Demonstrated ability in coordinating various social media programs and implementation for corporations Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs Valid B.C. Drivers’ License Class 5

Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012 to:

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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: sclubb@wjscanada.com, only candidates who receive an interview will be contacted.

Home Care/Support NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health, one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, is hiring casual, on-call nurses, certiﬁed care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; a “can do” attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, we want to hear from you. Resumes to shgeekie@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

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Drivers

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

Employment

The City of Penticton, Human Resources 171 Main Street, Penticton BC V2A 5A9 apply@city.penticton.bc.ca Quote Competition #12-06E We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Education/Trade Schools

F/T FOOD SERVICE Manager for Oliver Restaurant opening in Spring, min. experience 2-4 yrs. Management, Hospitality or similar ﬁelds and Food Safe 1 required, Spanish or knowledge of Mexican food an asset. Willing to work on weekends. Fax resume to 250-4986985, salary according to exp.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Labourers WINERY Cellar/Shipping Position Minimum 2 years work experience. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, attention to detail, able to work with and take direction from Managers. Winemaking Assistant Certificate an asset. Forklift certified, Computer literate. Full time, Hourly, Benefit package. References required at time of application. Please send resume to: info@dirtylaundry.ca or fax to 250-494-8850 Attention: Human Resources, please no phone calls.

Payroll PAYROLL Administrator Stewart, BC. More Core Diamond Drilling Services is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator If selected, the applicant will have the choice of relocating to Stewart to work full time or working part time on a (3 week on, 1 week off) rotation schedule with accommodations and meals included. Experience; - Substantial MS Excel - Any industry accepted payroll software. 3-5 years’ experience in some of the following areas; - Bookkeeping - Accounting - Payroll - AP - AR - GL posting - Account reconciliations - Month End/Year End preparation. Email a resume to info@morecore.ca

Trades, Technical MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN BCTQ certiﬁcation mandatory. Fulltime opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and beneﬁts. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com.

Help Wanted

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.

SALES PROFESSIONAL Sentes Chevrolet’s business is growing and we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who would like become a member of the Sales Team. If you are interested in pursuing a professional sales career in the automotive industry please forward your resume to dougsharpe@sentes.com. Our apprentice program and salary guarantee may be exactly what you are looking for.

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Education/Trade Schools

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

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Drywall

Painting & Decorating

ACCESS MANUFACTURING in Fort St. John, BC is currently hiring TICKETED ‘B’ WELDERS OR EQUIVALENT shop welders with pipe experience. SMAW, GMAW, FCAW experience is a general requirement. H2S, WHMIS, and TDG are essential for these full time positions. Relocation is required. Please forward your resume to ann@accessmanufacturing.ca or fax 250-7855997.

Seeking experienced PROCESSOR OPERATOR for falling & processing work on Vancouver Island. Full time & year round employment. Excellent wage & beneﬁt package. Possibility of relocation cost coverage for the right applicant. TEL: 250-286-1148 FAX: 250-286-3546 kdcon@telus.net UNIQUE opportunity for a person with excellent diagnostic ability, self-motivation, and excellent customer service skills to join the Kelowna or Vernon team at Williams Machinery as a Forklift / Bobcat technician. See career section on www.williamsmachinery.com. Send resumes to careers@williamsmachinery.com.

Services

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Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid Bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

Business/Ofﬁce Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Cleaning Services Cleaning - Household & Business, friendly, professional service with competitive rates, Penticton to Peachland, 250878-3498

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

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

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

GREAT Canadian Builders Ltd. “Turning Houses into Homes.” Your complete renovation specialists. 25 years experience. All interior & exterior work, concrete, sheds, garages, fences, roofing, decks, drywall, framing. Restorations, additions. Licensed and insured, for your free estimate call Steve 250-490-9762, 250488-0407 HANDS ON HANDYMAN SERVICES, we do just about everything, reno’s, basement suites, kitchens, bathrooms decks, painting, tile work, etc. 250-493-2525, 250-809-1730 HOME RENOVATIONS Large or Small. Bathrooms, Basements, Kitchens, etc. Call 250-488-5338. Serving Kelowna to Osoyoos and surrounding areas 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

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS 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

Painting / Staining / Faux Finishing, from small jobs to condos. Seniors & disability discounts. We do furniture & cabinets also. Call Dave (250)497-7912

Rubbish Removal 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.

Pets Bichon-Shih-tzu pups 2 males & Havanese pups 2 females 2 males, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579. black & white cocker spaniel puppies, 3 mo. old, 1st & 2nd shots, $450, (250)499-5397 BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, loyal & loving. var. colors $800. Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca

Five Beautiful American Cocker Spaniel puppy’s born on Jan. 2nd ready to go on Feb. 29th. We have two boys left from this litter. They are golden buff and gorgeous. If you are looking for a loyal companion and a best friend. Registered Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. Import lines. 250392-5531 dmcyr@wlake.com TEACUP Yorkie puppies available, 1m & 1f, shotsup-2-date, healthy, CKC REG, 11wks old, $400e, (adia662@gmail.com) or (250) 497-1100

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Slight scratch and dent. SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! Washer/Dryer set starting at $399. Ranges starting at $299 LG TV 50’’ $499.CANADIAN LIQUIDATORS 250-490-0554.

Building Supplies IN Stock Windows, Doors & Cabinets - 50% Off! Limited Time Offer! Heritage Millwork p. (250)492-0069 @ 165 Okanagan Ave E, Penticton

Free Items

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

free styrofoam trays and clam shells, (250)492-0155

Trades, Technical

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Firewood, full cords pine split & delivered $200,ﬁr $275 cord, 1/2cord $100, 1/4 cord $50, 250-493-2687, 250-770-0827

I want to buy gold coins from all over the world. All years. Call Todd 250-864-3521

Garage Sales

in one of the Fastest-Growing Industries:

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

241 Scott Avenue

Will buy bags, rolls, containers or piggy banks etc. full of older 10¢, 25¢ & 50¢. 778-932-2316

Moving! Indoor houseware & tools Sale. Friday, Feb3, 4pm6pm, Sat. Feb 4, 10am-2pm 307 Norton St, Penticton

Heavy Duty Machinery

Cable Included, Senior Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony 1 + 2 Bedroom

Musical Instruments

Dump box 14’L x 5’high with hydrolic’s sizzor lift & roll bar tarp; Propane Caterpillar Fork Lift G30S; (250)546-9566 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 4 wheeled able walker, $250, shower commode chair, $650, air ﬂoatation therapeutic cushion, $325, raised toilet seat with arms, $35, raised toilet seat, no arms, $25, folding walker, $35, (250)492-8399 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. 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

1bdrm, close to Cherry Lane, new bathroom, fresh paint, carpets shampooed, $600/mo (250)488-9917

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

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.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale LANGLEY, BC, 31.24 acres

Misc. for Sale

In ALR, flat land, good drainage, creek. 10 acres in cottonwood trees balance in mixture of pasture & bush. Qualifies for farm taxes. Older barn. Lovely building site for dream home. Drilled well, plentiful excellent water, designated septic field. 5 Mins to hospital, shopping complex, and indoor pool. $1,800,000. (604)534-2748

For Sale, aluminum roof box and ladder suitable for trades van, $200, (250)492-1095 Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.65 lb. CWF. 250307-3430. Shoprider, almost new, $1000,AM/FM stereo cassette, made for VW Jetta, $100, (250)493-0729 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. STEEL BUILDINGS steel of a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. Tempurpedic queen mattress, 6 months old, A1 condition, original cost, $3000, $800 obo, (250)492-2419

Apt/Condos for Sale Osoyoos Lakeshore Condo, 1342 sqft., 2bdrm+ den, 2ba, gated community, fp, carpeted ﬂoors, 5appl, patio, balcony, pool/hot tub, view, like new cond., glass elevator for easy access, $329,900 (negotiable), 250-495-6528 until Apr. 30, cell (780)242-4175

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Apt/Condo for Rent

RENTALS

(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. Property Management

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

APARTMENTS

132 POWER STREET

250-488-1800 250-488-2881

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

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Mortgages 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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $600 $600 $600 $650/ $750 $750 $950 $950 $975

HOUSES

250-486-7330

80 GREEN AVENUE EAST ............................. $1000

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296 KINNEY AVENUE (NEW) ..................... $1375

3 bed, 1½ bath, 4 appl., fenced yard. Avail. NOW 3 bed, 3 bath, 5 appl., c/a, fenced yard, dble garage. Avail. NOW

Between Malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f, s, w.d, laminate floors. Avail. Now (OT444) Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, fridge, stove, a/c unit, coin op laundry. Avail. Now (A444) Skaha Pl. 1 bdrm, grd floor, fridge, stove, a/c, coin op laundry. Avail. Feb 1 (A355) Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat OK. Avail. Now (EFR) Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, 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, covered parking, incl. cable. Avail. Now (A443) The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. Now (A369)

TOWNHOUSES: $1200

BRAND NEW 2.5 Bdrm Naramata townhouses, 2.5 bath, unﬁn. bsmt., garage, near school. Avail. Now ( TH496-1)

HOUSES: $1000 $1000 $1000 $1300

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2 bed, six appliances, ground floor unit. Avail. MARCH 1

1bdrm, downtown on Orchard at Martin, large, util. incl., f/s, air, avail. now, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 1 bdrm, Skaha Pl, top flr, n/p, $650 or $700 incl util., 250276-9394, 778-821-9016 2-1 bdrm lofts $750/mo, 1 unit reno’d. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413 3rd flr, west facing bach ste. no smoking, cat allowed, $580, incl. heat and water, (250)492-7986 5yr old condo, 3rd fl, corner w/balc, 2bd, 2 full bath, 6-appl, inste laundry, a/c, blinds, secure ug prkg, ns, np. refs & DD avail. now, 250-496-5465 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 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

$1500 $1500

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 inlaw suite, single garage, 2.5 bathroom, f, s, d/w, w.d. Avail. March 1 (H656) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

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Main ﬂr, 1br. ste. for rent, no smoking, cat allowed, $750 incl. heat/water, 250-492-7986 PENTICTON 2BR, loads of storage, deck,parking, washer/dryer/aircon. One small pet OK. 150 McPherson Cres. $950 includes utilities. 2 weeks free rent. 250-809-6757 S. PENTICTON, (Tiffany Gardens) 2 bdrm townhome, 1 bath, corner unit, reno’d, 5 appls, sorry N/S or N/P, $800 + utils, long term tenant, avail immed. Call 604-465-7706.

SUMMERLAND 1 BDRM apt D/T. $660/month incl water, sewer and shared laundry. NS Available immediatley. Call 778-516-5535 ext 105 to view.

Commercial/ Industrial

Small ads, BIG deals! Commercial/ Industrial Bays for rent, Summerland, 8720 Alder St., 800-960sqft, $6-$625/mnth., 250-494-8555 Keremeos Downtown, 550 sqft retail, offsite prkng. $500 + utils. Call 250-492-7610

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End unit, 3 bdrm, in Baskin Gardens. Available March 1. Rent negotiable. Phone 1-780781-7964 leave message.

brand new, 2bdrm basement suite, Feb. 15, w/d/f/s, mature working people, ns, np, $850, 250-486-8650 fully furnished basement apartment, near Cherry Lane, $600/mo., bachelor preferred, (250)493-5136

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1998 Ford Escort sport, 2dr, 5spd, exc. cond., $3000, (250)493-5881 2006 Chevrolet Optra LT Wagon, hatchback, standard trans. 82,000km, great on gas, one owner, winter tires on now, but summer tires incl. only $6800 (250)493-9415

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2bdrm, f/s/w/d, new paint, no pets, ns, ref’s rq., 379 Braid St., Penticton, $950+util., (250)492-2507 after 2pm 2bdrm main ﬂr, recently reno’d, incl. 600sqft deck & hot tub, ac, dw, fenced yard, wireless int. avail., 2min walk from DT on quiet street, $850+util, pet ok, ref’s, (250)490-3060 3BD 2bath fully Heritage home. Walk to town/beach fenced yd - pets ok $1700/mo + util - Avail Mar 1 Ian 250-588-8545 For Rent 2300 Sq. Ft. 4 bedroom log home located in the Twin Lake area on 11 acres. Fenced and cross fenced for horses. Contact Irv Wood at 778-931-0051 for more details. Keremeos area 2bdrm mobile. Rent $650 incl util, next to orchard. 1 bdrm house also avail. Cell 250-499-0558.

1bdrm bright basemt for 1 working ns, np, frnshd & util’s, close to malls, ref’s & DD req., $675, (250)493-5881 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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Tim Shewan, 634 Burn St., Take notice that you have 30 days to remove all your belongings, and the car from this address, household goods, after 30 days we will take posession of it to be sold for rent owing, George Alexander, 9213 Orchard Ridge Dr., Vernon, BC, 250-542-8925

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Escorts 1972 GMC 2500 4x4 longbox, complete frame off restoration 46,000 original miles. $23,000. obo. 250-558-1078

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2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, 5.7L, loaded every option, painted Tonneau cover, dark green in color, dark grey interior, lots of extras, $36,000.obo 250-558-1078

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Okanagan Falls School Gymnasium Budget Meeting - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Town Hall - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Area “D” Director Siddon invites you to an information session to share your thoughts and ideas, discuss current issues and speak to RDOS officials .

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Schedule ‘H’, Development Permit Area – To change the designation from High Density Residential to Downtown Commercial for Lots 19 and 20, Block 33, District Lot 202, SDYD, Plan 269 located at 601 and 609 Ellis St.

ZONING AMENDMENT – 601 & 609 ELLIS STREET – BYLAW #2012-02 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2012-02 to amend Zoning Bylaw 2011-23 as follows:

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The Regional District of Okanagan – Similkameen is seeking new members for the Board of Variance. This volunteer Board, consisting of 3 members, hears appeals on minor variances to Zoning Bylaws throughout the Regional District. If you are interested, more information is available at: www.rdos.bc.ca; Or contact: Donna Butler, 250-490-4109 Development Services Manager

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What services do I get from the Regional District for my property taxes? What influence can I have, as a taxpayer, in determining the planning and priorities of the Regional District Board? The RDOS Finance Manager and other RDOS Department personnel will be available to hear your comments.

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Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed amendments may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 12 noon on Monday, February 6, 2012 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton. ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaws and supporting information may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, February 6, 2012, in the offices of the Development Services Department and Corporate Administration Department at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton; Penticton Public Library (hours vary), 785 Main Street, Penticton and the Penticton Community Centre (hours vary), 325 Power Street, Penticton or online at http:// www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latest-news.html Anthony Haddad Director of Development Services

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