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Osoyoos Indian Band property chosen to house correctional centre Kristi Patton

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It was while touring federal prisons that Chief Clarence Louie was inspired to seek change in the corrections system. That vision helped the Osoyoos Indian Band proposal be chosen as the preferred location to build a $200 million Okanagan Correctional Centre. “Ever since that tour, I thought what can we do? What can the Osoyoos Indian Band do? What can we do to help in the process of making this country better and where the Aboriginal people can participate in meaningful ways in the correction system,” said Louie. “Aboriginal people are over-represented in the corrections system and we would hope that this project, being the ¿rst of its kind, being on an Indian reserve, that we can work out and change the statistics of Aboriginal incarceration in this country.” Premier Christy Clark announced on Monday the Senkulmen Enterprise Park, located seven kilometres north of Oliver, is the site chosen for the correctional centre that will consist of 360 secure cells in 10 living units. This is the ¿rst partnership of its kind between B.C. Corrections and a First Nation. Louie said the project will bring the OIB land lease revenues, taxation revenue and the spinoff bene¿ts of construction, which will bring hundreds of jobs that will bene¿t the entire South Okanagan.

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OSOYOOS INDIAN BAND Chief Clarence Louie and Premier Christy Clark announce the site on a new correctional centre in the Senkulmen Enterprise Park, north of Oliver.

Louie sees an opportunity to having First Nations people actively involved in aboriginal healing and wellness programs in the facility. He said they are also working with Okanagan College to bring innovative ideas in dealing with rehabilitation of all offenders. “Certainly the team was very impressed by the proposal that said this isn’t just about incarcerating people, but how can we do that differently, particularly since Aboriginal people are over-represented,” said Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond.

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Key considerations in the selection of Senkulmen Enterprise Park included project costs, zoning, environmental impacts, accessibility to major transportation routes and the projected completion date. Already the site is serviced with $10 million of infrastructure put into the ground. Bond said the next step is to immediately begin work on the business plan so it can be presented to the ¿nance minister, which is expected to happen within six months.

“There is the potential that completion of the project may move slightly into early 2016, but our goal is to get this moving. We recognize the pressures on the system and the importance of this project,” said Bond. Once the centre is built, it will double the corrections capacity for B.C.’s Interior. Clark said this will save on transportation and staf¿ng costs. It will also provide the equivalent of 240 permanent full-time jobs and another 1,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction.

“One of the most important things that we need to do in this part of the Okanagan in order to keep it sustainable, in order to keep schools thriving and open and keep the community lively is to attract new young families to the community. This proposal, and the creation of so many jobs, will do just that,” said Clark. The premier said she wasn’t surprised by the amount of communities vying for the facility, as it not only contributes to community safety but offers economic spinoffs and job creation. Summerland, Penticton, the Penticton Indian Band and Lumby all had submitted bids — a total of 13 sites. The City of Penticton opted out after a public poll showed a lack of support for the correctional facility to be within the city limits. Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes said he has not heard of any backlash against a correctional facility being built in his region. He said the community is one of the most affordable places to live in the Okanagan and has a new residential development with homes starting at $164,000. “It just makes such economic sense to bring long-term, stable jobs for young people in our community and the broader community,” said Hovanes. “This is just huge news for our community.” The premier promised to keep governance open and transparent to ensure the public knows what is happening at the facility as the project moves along. She said it will be an important component that citizens are giving feedback and government can act on it where it is important to do so.

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Blaze consumes piece of city’s history Simone Blais

Western News Staff

A piece of Penticton history went up in smoke when a ¿re ripped through Slack Alice’s Show Pub and two neighbouring businesses Sunday morning. The Valley Motor Inn, the onsite hotel that accompanied pub, was gutted by ¿re alongside the Chinese Laundry restaurant and Bubblee’s Beer and Wine next door. Front Street remained closed for most of Sunday, as excavators were brought in to tear down the brick chimney and several walls left standing that were deemed unsafe. Although it only took a few moments to take down, some walls in the building have been standing since the B.C. Hotel was ¿rst constructed in 1905 — a critical time in the city’s development, according to Penticton Museum curator Peter Ord. “If anyone wanted to travel to anywhere in South Okanagan, they’d have to come down by steamer paddle wheeler, all the way from the north of Okanagan Lake,” he explained. “As they arrived on government dock, which was the dock that extended from Front Street, upon arrival they could then travel either to mining camps that were growing around the Oliver area or the ranch. “The perfect place to put a hotel was right at the foot of that dock. That was one of the attractions of the B.C. Hotel.” Ord said the hotel remained a

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PENTICTON FIREFIGHTERS Jan Lamarche-Ledoux and Carsten Von Dein apply water to the smouldering rubble that was once Slack Alice’s on Front Street Sunday. Flames light up the night sky in the photo (at right) by Heather Morrison.

“bustling place” and cornerstone of Front Street, in addition to being a landmark as the tallest building in the city at that time. And up until the ¿re, Slack’s held another historical distinction: the longest standing business of its kind — a bar and hotel — located in one stop. “It’s changed so much structurally, so it has very little esthetic historical value. It’s really about the events that characterize it,” he said. “For all that to burn down and for a year or

Photo courtesy Penticton Museum and Archives

THE B.C. HOTEL, pictured here in the 1920s, was the ﬁrst stop for miners and ranch hands arriving by steamboat to Penticton by steamboat. The bar and hotel proved to be a cornerstone of Front Street development for more than 100 years.

two not to have anything there, is a disruption to Penticton’s lineage, if you will.” The top Àoor of the hotel used to be a bordello, which meant that the ranch hands and miners on the way to camps would venture to the B.C. Hotel as one of the sole places where women could be found. “It really talks about how Penticton grew up,” Ord said. “It’s the same with a lot of small pioneering towns in Western Canada around that time. It was all about men arriving looking for their fortune and lives, but in their spare time, what is there to do? Friendship they can ¿nd through other men, but what about the female friendships? The B.C. Hotel was that place. It was crucial for many miles around that it provided that service.” Fire Chief Wayne Williams said the building’s alarms activated at 12:23 a.m., and ¿re¿ghters arrived to ¿nd a small plume of white smoke coming from the rooftop, which quickly turned to black smoke. Crews on the roof tried to keep the Àames at bay, but receded just before ¿re broke through and “kind of exploded.” That’s when the ¿re began spreading, and ¿re crews witnessed how quickly it moved through the historic building. “It’s well over 100 years old. It’s seen a number of changes, and that

caused us a number of concerns. There’s voids, empty spaces that you didn’t really know there was ¿re in until you broke through,” Williams said. The ¿re department conducted an all-page, meaning every career and volunteer ¿re¿ghter was called in to attend. Summerland’s ¿re department offered mutual aid assistance, ready to respond in the event ¿re crews or ¿rst responders were required elsewhere in the city. Fire¿ghters remained on scene throughout the day, not only dousing the primary ¿re but preventing it from spreading to other Front Street businesses and Àaring up elsewhere. “We were very lucky because we didn’t have a wind that night, otherwise embers would have been Àying,” Williams said, noting that electrical lines at the back lane and gas meters behind the building posed safety threats to ¿re¿ghters. “I think they worked extremely hard to contain the ¿re.” “I’m very, very disappointed and sad,” Mayor Dan Ashton said. “It’s sad what happened, especially for the 20-plus jobs that were there. Take it or leave it, it was an institution.” The city hasn’t received any indication about what the pub owners plan on doing with the site. “It’s urban renewal, but it’s not the

time or place to see urban renewal,” Ashton said. “I’m hoping they come to a resolution quickly, get the site cleaned up and rebuild something in there that’s indicative to Colourful Front Street.” Judy Sentes, a Penticton city councillor and executive director of the OSNS Child Development Centre, said the ¿re left a hole bigger than the gaping buildings on Front Street. “I’m terribly sad to hear of the loss. Not only was it a historical building in our community, it also had a philanthropic attitude that supported charities. It’s sad. It’s a loss,” Sentes said. OSNS has partnered with Slack’s over several years to rafÀe off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle during its annual show and shine, but Sentes said owner Tony Chan had indicated Slack’s wouldn’t be holding the show again. She said he gave a year’s notice and worked with OSNS to restructure the fundraiser so they could continue the rafÀe, which will be part of the Peach City Beach Cruise in 2012. Because of the changes, Sentes said, the OSNS’s rafÀe prize was safe. “Had it been a typical year, as previously, our bike would have been on the stage in there,” she said.

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Education minister pays visit to district schools Steve Kidd Western News Staff

Though the Okanagan Skaha school district might be facing as much as a $1 million shortfall as they work through the budgeting process, Education Minister George Abbot said he has con¿dence the district will be able to cope. “The technology in schools here in Penticton is probably No. 1 in the province. In fact, I wouldn’t say probably, it is No. 1 in the province. You’ve got an amazing technology program here,” said Abbott, who was in the South Okanagan on Thursday for a day-long tour of Okanagan Skaha. “In fact, I think overall, you’ve got some very strong programs in a number of areas. I don’t have any lack of con¿dence about the provision of quality education in the Penticton school district. You do a great job here.” Some local teachers, however, may see the situation differently. In a letter to Minister Abbott, Carol Barton, a Grade 4 teacher at Giant’s Head Elementary, suggested the ministry needed to fund technology in schools better. “As technology is a cornerstone for personalized 21st century learning, we wonder how we will manage with a lack of funds for hardware, software, training and support,” said Barton in the letter. “Please, fund the equipment and maintenance of it, and fund the training we might need to use the equipment. Right now much of our

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EDUCATION MINISTER George Abbott follows the lead of Giant’s Head Elementary School teacher Chris McIntosh during a workout in her Grade 2 class at the Summerland school last week.

equipment and software is outdated and we struggle daily to make do with what we have.” But, the minister said, the district is likely going to have to keep doing more with less. He won’t have any ¿rm ¿gures until the budget is delivered, but Abbott isn’t expecting any increase in funding to the Ministry of Education.

“I’ll ¿nd out on budget day, like other British Columbians, what the budget is for education. We certainly have had many discussions with the ¿nance minister and the treasury board,” Abbott said. “If I have an increase at all, it will be a pleasant surprise. These are challenging times for the province and challenging times economically. We have though made some shifts in

terms of the budget formula, the funding formula.” The minister is also con¿dent that changes in the formula used to dole out funds to the province’s school districts will help, though there are questions locally about how effective it will be in a mid-sized district like Penticton. “It’s funny, the smaller districts tell me about the unique challenges of be-

ing small; the larger ones tell me about the unique challenges of being large and the middle-sized ones the unique challenges of being middle-sized,” said Abbott. “I think it is challenging for all the districts. I don’t think there is any district I have seen that really has an easy time of it and it is because everyone wants to provide every opportunity, every program they can.” While he may be positive about the ability of school districts to cope with shrinking budgets, Abbott is less hopeful about ongoing labour negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. “There has now been close to 75 bargaining sessions and the parties have not moved signi¿cantly from where they were the ¿rst time they met,” said Abbott. “It’s been disappointing generally, and I am not optimistic, but the process continues.” Abbott said the province is sticking to the net-zero mandate, though the BCTF is still refusing to accept a contract without ¿nancial increases. He hints, however, that action may be taken over the teachers’ ongoing job action if negotiations continue to drag. “I have said that I don’t wish to see children go through an entire year without a report card home to their parents. Nor do I wish to see principals and vice-principals worn to the degree that they are,” said Abbott. “I respect their (BCTF) position, but obviously, the government can’t move on this, we have signed many agreements with public servants at net zero.”

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Project’s beneﬁts hard to overlook

ollowing months of speculation, delay and debate that threatened to drive a wedge through the community, a decision has ¿nally been reached on a new correctional centre for the Okanagan. Premier Christy Clark, Solicitor General Shirley Bond and Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie were in Oliver Monday to announce a new 360-cell correctional centre. The $200 million project will be constructed on a roughly 20-acre parcel on the band’s Senkulmen Enterprise Park, north of Oliver, near Gallagher Lake. With tensions running high on the issue, it’s unlikely the decision will be welcomed by everyone in the community. However, it’s clear the decision was the right one. While the Penticton Indian Band, District of Summerland and Village of Lumby had also made a bid for the project, the OIB location was the only site ready for construction to begin. While the thought of offenders being housed in the region may be unsettling for many, there is no denying that the Okanagan produces our fair share of criminal activity. So it’s hard to argue that they should be incarcerated in someone else’s backyard. What few will dispute is the bene¿ts the project will bring to the struggling South Okanagan economy. The project is anticipated to employ about 500 people during construction, with about another 500 indirect jobs. Once complete, it will employ roughly 240 people full time. A project of that magnitude is going to provide spinoff bene¿ts for the entire region. The new correctional centre will create hundreds of jobs that will allow many South Okanagan residents to be able to continue to call the area home. Hopefully, the bene¿ts the project will bring to the region will help smooth over the differences that have divided so many in the community. PENTICTON WESTERN

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B.C. joins the LNG gold rush The ¿rst thing to understand about the race to lique¿ed natural gas exports is how far back in the pack B.C. is starting. Canada has issued its ¿rst two export licenses for LNG export projects near Kitimat, to sell the product of the vast Horn River and Montney shale gas deposits in northeastern B.C. One LNG plant has begun construction, the second is approved to proceed and a third is also proposed for the same region. Unlike the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, plants and associated pipelines have actually received all the necessary permits from our constipated federal-provincial environmental process. Australia has approved six LNG projects in the last two years, with a combined construction cost of $180 billion. Reuters reports that their $34 billion Ichthys project will vault Australia past the Middle Eastern kingdom of Qatar into ¿rst place among global LNG exporters, assuming it is built by 2017. Top producing countries are Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and Algeria. The second thing B.C. taxpayers need to know is that there is no other practical choice

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B.C. Views here. Huge shale gas developments around North America have meant B.C.’s days of making a tidy sum selling gas to the U.S. are coming to an end. Natural gas replaced forest products some years ago as B.C.’s top commodity revenue stream, helping to keep the lights on in B.C. schools and hospitals. But the domestic price is down for the long term and the U.S. has plenty of its own gas now. The third thing to know is that there is misinformation about shale gas and “fracking.” Shaky videos show someone touching a match to water that has had gas bubbled through it, to arti¿cially promote the idea that hydraulic fracturing

of shale deposits contaminates groundwater. This and some scienti¿cally illiterate media reports are all it takes to get a protest movement going these days. The fact that a kilometre or more of solid rock separates B.C. shale deposits from surface water sources is seldom mentioned. The major public health risk from B.C.’s natural gas boom is the escape of sour gas, which contains poisonous, heavier-than-air hydrogen sul¿de. That’s been a problem for B.C.’s conventional gas industry for decades. There are legitimate concerns about water use and chemical discharge from shale fracturing, and the B.C. government has scrambled to upgrade its regulations on that as well as sour gas. Premier Christy Clark has run to the front of the LNG parade, trying to convey the notion that multi-billion-dollar investments made years ago by Chinese, Japanese, U.S. and Korean corporations are somehow the result of her “jobs plan.” NDP energy critic John Horgan insists that the B.C. Utilities Commission oversee all this, so

the B.C. Liberals don’t subsidize these giant transnational energy companies with cheap electricity and stick BC Hydro ratepayers with the bill. According to Horgan, the BCUC should also have lawyered away over the smart meter program for God knows how long, as analog meters become obsolete and Quebec and others modernize their electricity grids without hand-wringing or exploitation of imaginary health threats. This is not a good time to dither. An LNG terminal is proposed for Portland, Oregon and there will be others. LNG plants need lots of electricity, and the B.C. Liberal government wants to market B.C. LNG as the “cleanest” in the world because it’s processed with minimal burning of gas for power generation. Will foreign buyers care about B.C.’s LNG production methods? Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history? More on that in a future column. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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Confusion clouds issue of Old Age Security I am disappointed with MP Dan Albas supporting Prime Minister Harper’s agenda to perhaps reduce and/or delay payment of Old Age Security. Once again, Harper is targeting the less fortunate of our society. Dan Albas states “Going forward (I hate that cliché), there will be no changes to bene¿ts that you receive”. Does that mean current recipients’ indexation would cease? This must be clari¿ed. Dan Albas is giving us a bunch of smoke and mirrors with his ¿gures. The fact is those earning in excess of $112,000 do not receive OAS — so, as stated, this proposed change solely targets the less fortunate. He also states “We also

lowered the GST rate to ensure there is less tax on your after-tax spending”. Crap. The GST reduction primarily bene¿ted the wealthy — those with more disposable income. Under Harper, wealthy corporations have seen tax reductions of six per cent (from 21 per cent to 15 per cent). I suggest the Conservative government reassess their priorities before once again Àeecing the “lower class”. Tax corporations at a reasonable 18 per cent and reinstate the seven per cent GST, and we will easily resolve the problems of the less fortunate of our citizens. But the rich will oppose that, and our leaders will cave — such is reality —

Pensions off limits

I was disgusted to read that the federal government is considering raising the pension age from 65 to 67. Just when so many of us can see the ¿nish line, Steven Harper wants to move it. I am sure we all understand that pension plans are simply a legalized version of a ponzi scheme, and in order for them to work you need to have more new people paying in than that which are taking out. Failing that, money must be added from outside sources. Sadly, the government, and I mean all governments since confederation, are incompetent at managing money. Simply put, they need to stop spending more than we give them. Somewhere over the years they have become confused and feel that we work for them, when in reality it is the other way around. Think of them as employees and you are the employer. If you owned a company and had this many incompetent employees, wouldn’t you ¿re them? I am sure there are ways to save money in other areas, such as abolish the senate, abolish the gun registry, have bureaucrats use commercial airlines instead of private, stop giving foreign aid to Third World countries where the aid doesn’t reach the people but instead lines the pockets of corrupt politicians, and the list goes on and on. Politicians of all levels and all parties need to hear the real government of Canada, the people, say enough is enough. Jim Murray Summerland

MP pensions out of line

Regarding MP pensions, MP Alex Atamanenko’s excuses are nothing more than hot air. Whenever a politician gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar, he points his ¿nger at somebody who is even worse, and just like magic, he comes out as clean as a whistle. Of course the CEOs pay themselves too generously. But, if we were to compare the MPs to waitresses, it would be the MP who would look bad. MPs are

as long as we allow it. Or perhaps the current hoo-haw about OAS is just a smoke-screen to divert attention from the also ill-advised formula for disguising future pension plans that relieve employers from making their share of contributions to employee plans, instead of improving the CPP. Time will tell. I think that Dan Albas better reconsider his stand on these matters. Does he represent Harper, or does he represent his constituents? I’m sure there are many seniors waiting to see his actions, and how he votes on both the OAS matter and the Àawed gettough-on-crime policy. I know I am. I would sooner vote for an inde-

neither CEOs nor waitresses. They will have a hard time wiggling their way out of the fact that they are being compared to workers in their own bracket in the private sector. About hard work, a lot of people perceive themselves as hard workers. It is not my intention to challenge Mr. Atamanenko’s work ethic, but it is fair to point out that useless work does not count. The NDP staged a ¿libuster which lasted a whole week on an issue they knew they could not win. Over 300 highly paid MPs wasted a whole week accomplishing nothing. It looks to me like they were campaigning for the next election four years away. MP bene¿ts have nothing to do with hard work and they have everything to do with people voting themselves a raise any time they want. As I understand it, that is called “conÀict of interest”. Dan Albas deserves huge credit for addressing this issue. Gerry Lepine Summerland

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one who acts as a party puppet. Put the “Honour-

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THE SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Raises funds for the medical facilities throughout the region, including the Penticton Regional Hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice House, Trinity Centre, Summerland Health Centre and Extended Care, Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge, South Similkameen Health Centre and Orchard Haven in Keremeos, South Okanagan General Hospital and Sunnybank Centre in Oliver. Members of the Executive for the Penticton Regional Hospital Auxiliary present a cheque for $25,000 for Cancer Diagnostic equipment.

Members from the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary donated $120,000 towards Colonscopes for Cancer Diagnostic equipment.

Over the years these two amazing organizations has donated more than $2,000,000 to the hospitals in our region for medical equipment, patient comforts and staff education. Thank you to all of the Auxiliary members for their support, dedication and thoughtfulness. We couldn’t do this work without you! Recently the South Okanagan Survivorship Dragonboat Team members donated $2,385.70 toward Laboratory equipment for cancer diagnosis. Their continual support helps all cancer patients throughout the region. Thank you to everyone involved. Over the years, this group of dedicated team members have donated more than $26,000!

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Campaign provides reason to give from the heart Heart disease and stroke will take one in three Canadians before their time, and is the leading cause of death for women — more than all cancers combined. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is undertaking even greater action this February — Heart Month — to raise awareness and catalyze Canadians to take action and take charge of their health — both nationally and in our local communities. It is my privilege to be the inaugural holder of the UBC Heart and Stroke Foundation Professorship in Women’s Cardiovascular Health. I would like to thank the foundation for their vision in funding this unique professorship for women’s heart health. The general public still does not appreciate that CVD is the No. 1 killer of women, not only in Canada, but also in most of the developed world. But it is not only the death toll, but also the morbidity, disability and associated hospitalizations that need to be considered to truly appreciate the impact of CVD on women’s lives. Two out of three Canadian women have one or more major risk factors for CVD. And while the major risk factors are the same for women and men, diabetes and smoking are much stronger risk factors in women than in men. And, unique to

Clearing the air

Kudos to Jean Waugh on her letter regarding “City fails the sniff test”. It would be nice to enjoy one’s garden, pool, deck or be outdoors any time without backyard burning or winter concentrations of wood smoke. The smell is bad, but worse there is no air quality control in the City of Penticton. The city permits ¿re pits or safe burning devices on private property anywhere in Penticton for wood burning. If you question this policy you are referred to the regional district eventually. No responsibility is taken by the city that writes the bylaw the ¿re department follows. We do not have equipment in Penticton to measure air quality, with the closest equipment being located in Kelowna. According to the B.C. Lung Association (www.bc.lung.ca), studies in B.C. have found 30-60 per cent of the ¿ne particles in the outdoor air from any wood smoke can in¿ltrate your home. In valley communities, a relatively large percentage of the total population inhales smoke from residential indoor wood burning during the winter. Wood smoke contains tiny particulates. Tiny particulates are more hazardous to health as they are inhaled deeply and tend to deposit in the airways and tissues of the lung where they contribute to chronic lung conditions. Visit www. bcairquality.ca. Children are at greater risk than adults. Air pollution that healthy adults can normally tolerate can cause irritation in infants and children, obstructing their airways and triggering respiratory conditions. The provincial government has a wood stove exchange program designed to encourage British Columbians to change out their older, smoky wood stoves for low-emission appliances including new CSA/EPA certi¿ed clean burning wood stoves. For more information visit www.bcairquality.ca/topics/wood-stoveexchange-program. The city and RDOS should be promoting this or natural gas and other options for reducing wood smoke emissions. Breathing is the most basic human function required to sustain existence, as life without air is measured in moments. Even with children the most vulnerable, it is OK in Penticton to deny the right of every citizen the most basic human function, breathing clean air. We can make a difference to our air quality. Joan Clapham Penticton

Putting deer out to pasture

In light of the ongoing controversy regarding a number of deer running at large within the city limits of Penticton, I hereby submit an alternative option as opposed to a planned slaughter of these creatures — a capture and relocation of the deer to my wildlife farm located in the Willowbrook area.

women is pre-eclampsia, or high blood pressure during pregnancy and gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Both increase the risk of CVD later in life. Historically, research into CVD has focused on men, but this is changing. Women are much more likely to be enrolled in clinical trials of new medications and treatments. And for trials funded by the NIH in the U.S., they must include women unless there are compelling reasons against their inclusion. More and more, medical journals are requesting sex-speci¿c outcome reporting of trial results, and with the establishment of CIHR’s Institute for Gender and Health there is an increased focus on gender differences across all diseases. My current work is focused on young women; those 55 years of age and younger. I believe this is an important demographic to study. While the proportion of young adults having a heart attack remains constant, the proportion of women has increased over the past few years. And the likelihood that they will experience another heart attack, or suffer signi¿cant functional de¿cits or die remains signi¿cantly higher than their young male counterparts. We also know that they have a poorer health status at the time of their cardiac event and their recovery does not appear to be as quick or as complete as that

I own and maintain a 160-acre parcel of land completely surrounded by Crown property. I have designated this parcel as a protected wildlife habitat — no hunting, this is a private, non-pro¿t project. The existing open range with many decommissioned skidder trails provide access beyond and into Riply Lake and the historic Grandora Mine site. This is the most ideal area for a catchand-release program. A spring-fed creek on the property complements the sustainability for wildlife survival and renewal. An ideal time for the capture and release would be in the spring, giving the city time to formulate a plan. The proposal that I have outlined comes with no fees required for the range use. It is my contribution to the preservation of wildlife. Anyone on city council interested in this offering may contact the writer for further discussion. No website, sorry. Support and input from the public is welcome also. My phone number and mailing address is available from the Western News. Dave Chaplin Oroﬁno Nature Farm Willowbrook

No need for national park

First of all, here’s kudos to the efforts of the local citizens and land users on the “No” side of the South Okanagan national park debate. Professional foresters, loggers, farmers, licensed trappers, and especially ranchers such as the Quaedvleigs of Keremeos are some of the most knowledgeable and conscientious managers of our forests and rangelands. Groups like the Cattlemen’s Association, Ducks Unlimited and the B.C. Wildlife Federation know that the main thing that needs to be conserved is our water and grazing resources. More water means more sustainable fruitfulness, which results in far richer biodiversity than does the so-called “Yes” side’s mistaken concept that our lands must remain a fallow wasteland to “preserve” some obscure bug or plant that’s there. Yet, you rarely if ever see so much as a coyote or deer there because the coyotes and deer are all here in town. Why? Because here we plant and water like the farmers and ranchers do, which results in food, which results in enhanced “biodiversity.” Proponents of the Yes side moan about “losing all these lands.” I say the opposite is true, for as fast as they acquire our lands, they post them to “no trespassing” and we ordinary citizens will be prosecuted and ¿ned if we so much as walk there. Get it right folks, it’s we the people that are losing all our lands to them. People like our falsely so-called Na-

of younger men. Indeed, the outcomes of these young women are now more like those of older adults. With the funding for this professorship, we will expand on this work with a view to not only understanding the reasons for this difference, but also to affect system changes to improve outcomes. This professorship is a unique opportunity to improve women’s heart health by fundamentally doing things differently. To expand our understanding of the problems women face with respect to their cardiovascular health, to identify different ways of providing care, and to effect changes in the system of care. This can only be achieved through meaningful and extensive engagement of many stakeholders, including those outside the traditional research realm of universities in large cities. This February you have 29 days to help make death wait. You can learn more about the preventable risk factors for heart disease and stroke for both men and women, join the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s cause, take action, share and donate at heartandstroke.ca. Please give generously when a volunteer knocks on your door or contacts you online.

ture Trust have been systematically removing vast areas from public usage and accesses all over North America for decades now, adversely affecting proper wildlife management in all those areas. The problem is the mistaken notion that nature must be “preserved” as a static “balanced delicate web,” whereas there’s no such thing anywhere in this universe. Meanwhile here in B.C., lake-bottom pollen fossil studies show that lodge pole pine aggressively invaded our interior grasslands thousands of years ago, moving up from Washington state right through to the Yukon. This no doubt involved plenty of bio-geo-climatic changes with the disappearance of some things and the appearance of others. That’s just life as God allows it for the present. Mark Brett’s article in the Jan. 18 Western News about the park debate was a travesty. Objective reporting presents opposing views equally. Instead, he gave the lion’s share to the Yes side, with an accompanying photo of somebody crawling around on their belly with a fancy camera, positing the image that there’s something scienti¿c going on here. The No side was squished between this and yet another representative on the Yes side, giving the Yes side ¿rst and last billing and thereby the most inÀuential view. We all know how advertising works, ¿rst and last words are the most remembered. What this amounts to is a news article that’s misusing the power of the pen in support of a biased and very non-objective view — and a mistaken one at that. For shame. Holger Goerlitz Penticton

Testing serves purpose

Like watching a train wreck as you drive by it, I once again I found myself reading Kevin Epp’s latest installment of “Whine Country FSA Testing” Apparently in Mr. Epp’s world, assessments, criticisms, areas of improvement are solely at his discretion to make public forum of. The group of teachers he represents (and I make no statement regarding them) should be exempt from this. What does the testing prove? It’s a provincewide snapshot of how well each school is doing at bringing children along and assessing this at the Grade 4 and 7 level. It assesses each school in their abilities to follow the curriculum and getting the children to what is considered the “standard” level of learning by that grade. In other letters of his, he has no problems setting out guidelines, standards, etc. by which government, school boards and more should be assessed, yet refuses to have any form of

Dr. Karin Humphries UBC — Heart and Stroke Foundation

this in his direction. What’s good for the wine should also be good for the whiner. Stop wasting your breath with your lopsided rhetoric — no one is buying your song and dance. Kelly David Penticton

Seniors denied dignity

I watched Global news this evening and was dismayed and shocked to see that the Interior Health Authority is once again hurting seniors and using the excuse of red tape and policy to excuse their inhumanity. When the policies and inÀexibility of the people in Trail hospital came to light in the wake of the death of my parents, Fannie and Al Albo in 2006, our family was promised by the politicians, the health authority and the local hospital that this would never happen again. Yet, just six years later, the same scene is playing out in Penticton and the inÀexibility of IHA is again in the forefront. When the Campbell government gutted the health system and pulled out resources in the Interior, they were well aware of the end result. Separated and disassociated seniors. Campbell is gone, Abbott has a different ministry, the head of IHA retired, the people on the ¿ring line who were responsible for patient care may be gone, and so we have to begin all over again. IHA can use the same excuses and blame a whole new crew of people, and in the end seniors who are in their most vulnerable state die without the dignity and care that our society should be providing. Jerome Albo Osoyoos

Leadership lacking on park

I am confused, I thought the Minister of the Environment was supposed to look after the environment. I can’t understand what is going on with the national park issue in the South Okanagan? Why isn’t the B.C. government supporting this? We have some of the rarest species here. They should be protected. Besides, national parks will bring tourists to our area. Tourists mean our hotels will have higher occupancy rates, wineries will be visited by more people, restaurants will have more customers and other businesses will bene¿t, too. I thought this government was interested in jobs? We also are wondering what the government is doing about the HST. Polls show we want a national park. Where is the leadership from this government in the Okanagan? Elaine Vonck Penticton

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Work on lands began before dust settled on sale Simone Blais Western News Staff

The mayor of Penticton defended the decision to allow soil testing on city land that hadn’t of¿cially been sold as a result of City Hall’s new probusiness approach, and insisted taxpayers were protected in the meantime. Just before Monday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Dan Ashton said he wanted to make a statement to address the plan to sell nine city-owned lots on Eckhardt Avenue given “there’s been a lot of chatter.” Ashton revealed events that led up to the deal, which was revealed to the public last October. He said the land had been under option to the Okanagan Hockey Academy for one year, but the option expired. Alocal commercial real estate agent approached the city with another buyer, he said, which was a numbered company that later revealed itself as the Okanagan Elite Hockey Association Business Development Co. — separate from the academy. The plans to buy the city land and build a hockey dormitory on site then emerged last fall. Council approved the sale in November, he said, and the recent “change in culture” at City Hall to react more quickly to development with potential economic spinoffs prompted them to allow some work to be conducted before the ¿nal condition of ¿nancing was met. “We did our very best

to facilitate the earthworks on the project before,” he said, noting council and staff took “every precaution possible through legally binding documents to protect the interests of the citizens of Penticton.” The developer’s ¿nancing fell through, however, and two extensions were subsequently granted. Ashton said the process is not uncommon, as the sale of city land on Munson Mountain also required two extensions. After the ¿nal deadline of midnight at Feb. 1 passed without completion, Ashton said, council voted to keep the $50,000 non-refundable deposit and keep the land in city possession. “It is unfortunate the proponent failed to complete the project,” he said. Ashton said the developer has since secured a new lender in the form of a ¿nancial consultant from Calgary, who will be in town today (Wednesday) to discuss the matter further. Resident Laila Parsons said the city should wait until land values go back up to sell the land. “I feel the city is buying property too high and selling too low,” she said, asking why the rush. Ashton said they had an offer on the property, which, once sold, would then generate tax revenue for the city. Chief ¿nancial of¿cer Doug Leahy said the ¿rst ¿ve years would generate approximately $7,000 annually in taxes, which would rise to $50,000 to $70,000 a year in taxes once development

Boy struck by vehicle crossing road for bus Western News Staff

A 10-year-old boy was injured when he was struck by a vehicle as he crossed the road to board a school bus Tuesday morning. Oliver RCMP report the bus had full emergency equipment operating when it stopped in the northbound lane in the 7000 block of Highway 97, two kilometres north of Oliver. The bus driver observed three children begin to cross the southbound lane, and noticed a southbound vehicle was failing to slow down in response to the emergency equipment. A Kia SUV driven by an elderly Penticton man struck the 10-year-old student of Sen Pok Chin elementary school. “A local physician was at scene at the time of the accident and rendered medical aid until EHS arrived,” said Cpl. Mike Field of the Oliver RCMP. “The youth was subsequently transported to hospital and is being treated for some internal injuries, the most serious injury at this point appears to be a bruised spleen. The youth is also expected to be suffering from a minor concussion.” Police are investigating the incident.

incentives were phased out. Parsons pushed the issue further to ask why work was permitted on site when the land sale hadn’t been completed. Ashton explained that the city was sympathetic to the developer looking to begin soil testing before the frost to accommodate the early completion date of August. An earthworks permit was issued by City Hall, Ashton con¿rmed, which allowed the developer to conduct initial soil test-

ing. Un¿t soils from the former lakeshore and bog were removed from the site, and earth was subsequently compacted. “Under no circumstances were they allowed to put anything that couldn’t be pulled out of there,” he said, noting that the structural permits were never issued although some super¿cial frames were put in place. “There would be no hard structures done on it.” Parsons also asked why the large willow tree was removed after plans

showed development would happen around it. Ashton said two to three metres of soil had to be removed from the site, which affected the root structure, and it had to be removed. That work may have also changed the value of the site, the mayor explained, and the Municipal Government Act requires the city to re-evaluate its worth. City manager Annette Antoniak said that the reevaluation process was currently underway and

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expected to be completed in a matter of days. It would involve appraisals internally and by a third party. Equipment belonging to the trades may also remain on site. “We’re fully insured on that property,” Antoniak said. Resident Goran Markovic asked the city whether it had protected itself from having liens placed on the property by contractors who have yet to be paid. “I’m pro-business and in favour of getting going on this, as long as the city has

some protection,” he said. “The city was very proactive about protecting the citizens of Penticton,” Ashton said. Development services director Anthony Haddad said the development permit remains at third reading, unable to be adopted unless the land sale is completed — which ultimately requires ¿nancing. The building permit application process must be completed by Dec. 31, 2013, he added, or else the developer would have to reapply.

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Nikita Afonso has been playing music and writing songs since she was five years old. Now, before she has even completed high school, the young musician will be opening for Canadian country superstar Paul Brandt when he plays the South Okanagan Events Centre on March 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not huge and famous, but I am going to do my best to put on an amazing show,â&#x20AC;? said Afonso, who will doing a 20-minute set with five original songs. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll backed up by the Offramp Ensemble, featuring Justin Glibbery, Mike Fic, Scott Gamble and Jeff Queen. But it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have happened, Afonso said, without the support and encouragement of a lot of people in the community. Her music instructor, Dr. Don Grant, was a huge part of making the show happen, along with the SOEC management promoting local talent. Then, she said,

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also has an impressive list of credits. Over the past year, Afonso was crowned Miss Penticton Princess and released her debut CD, The Sweetest Things, then played Cleland Theatre for a sold-out show. To cap it off, she was also named Young Citizen of the Year by the Penticton Chamber of Commerce and, just last weekend, competed as a top 10 finalist in the Varietyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent show in Vancouver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really funny, because after the Nikita concert at the Cleland a lot of people were saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;next stop is the SOEC.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; In my mind, I was thinking maybe in the next few years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work towards that,â&#x20AC;? said Afonso. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little did I know that it would be in the next few months.â&#x20AC;? Getting through the next few weeks of excitement before the concert is going to be tough for Afonso, who said she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to let anything get to her head. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to stay as grounded as I possibly can,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just focusing and practising and working hard on what I want in the future and sticking to that.â&#x20AC;?

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B.C.’s environment minister has rejected an appeal by the Okanagan Nation Alliance to reconsider withdrawing provincial support for a national park, at least for now. In a press release Monday, Alliance chair Grand Chief Stewart Phillip urged both senior levels of government to “revisit” their respective decisions relating to the park. “I’m not sure what to make of it (Alliance release)” Minister Terry Lake told the Western News this week. “We’ve made our decision and that’s not going to change at this time. We’re not entering into that process but we are certainly interested in discussing other ways of protecting those ecosystems and species, but not through a national park at this time.” Citing a lack of majority local public support for the plan, Lake announced in late December B.C. was shelving its involvement in the process for the “foreseeable future.” Although Parks Canada of¿cials would not comment verbally on the matter, a month later an announcement on its website acknowledged B.C.’s jurisdiction and stated out of respect it was ceasing public consultation with stakeholders. Attempts Tuesday to contact Richard Carson, Parks Canada’s director of western establishment

initiatives, about whether or not the federal agency would continue to honour its commitment were unsuccessful. “I know Parks Canada has been working with First Nations in the area who were much opposed to the idea back in 2008 and obviously their opinion has changed a little bit since,” said Lake. “Regardless, they (federal government) can’t move forward on a national park without the province, and we’ve made it clear we’re not going to do that at this time.” According to Phillip, during their recent discussions the Okanagan Nation and Parks Canada had identi¿ed common interests and concerns about issues such as water, biodiversity and species at risk as well as economic opportunities like combining eco-tourism with ecological health. “At this point in time, the Okanagan Nation Alliance strongly urges both the governments of Canada and British Columbia to revisit their premature and hasty decision to abandon the South Okanagan park proposal until full consultations have taken place with the First Nations of the South Okanagan and Similkameen valleys,” said Phillip in the release. Also quoted was Chief Rob Edward of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band who stated: “We are optimistic that solutions can be found.

We have come a long way from our position of opposition in 2008.” Phillip said his quote earlier about not seeing a national park in the region in the “foreseeable future” was not in opposition to the plan, but a lack of surprise at the government’s decision due to tough economic times. He also reiterated his previous comments the Alliance would fully support the south Valley Indian bands (Lower Similkameen, Osoyoos, Upper Similkameen, and Penticton) in whatever position they take. “It will be interesting to see if British Columbia is going to reconsider because it would appear at this point that B.C. is holding the key,” said Phillip. Edward also believes working with Parks Canada will assist bands in determining the best direction for taking care of their lands. “The lands of our ancestors are an issue always worthy of continued discussions,” said the chief. In a subsequent news release, Chloe O’Loughlin, director of terrestrial conservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society B.C. Chapter, applauded the efforts by the Alliance to get the province back to the table. She urged Lake to take a “solutions-oriented approach” to the situation to bene¿t both the environmental and economic health of the region.

Police nab suspect in abduction Western News Staff

A man wanted on attempted child abduction was arrested in Penticton last week. David Warren Buchanan, 67, was spotted parked outside a Penticton hotel by RCMP members actively looking for Buchanan and his car. According to Edmonton police service, Buchanan has been charged with two counts of attempted child abduction and is a suspect in another investigation. On Jan. 14, a man ¿tting the description of Buchanan initiated conversation with a four-year-old sitting with his parents. Edmonton police say it is alleged the man told the child to come home with him, before the boy’s family intervened. The incident took place at a

public venue in the west end of Edmonton. On Jan. 23, Edmonton police of¿cers responded to a report of an elderly male with a beard approaching a four-year-old child. The man allegedly offered the girl candy and asked her if she wanted to go for a ride with Santa. The father of the child was close by and observed the senior, wearing a red-rimmed cowboy hat and driving a silver Chevrolet Impala with presents in the back seat. Buchanan is also a suspect in two attempted abductions over the past two years. Edmonton police service said a similar incident occurred in 2010 at Kingsway mall, where an eight-year-old female, accompanied by her family, was allegedly asked if she would like to go home with him.

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DIRECTOR TRACY ST. CLAIRE (left) of the South Okanagan Similkameen United Way helps Kerri Foster with her new notebook computer she received at the annual Community Spirit Awards breakfast at the Ramada Inn. Foster is one of the success stories who is helped by an agency funded in part by the United Way.

Tracy St. Claire. “Any parent can relate to the stress of being a parent, but add to that Kerri’s age and situation, it is hard not to be proud of this young woman.” Named as the organization’s volunteer of the year, Foster was just one of the many individuals, groups, organizations and businesses recognized for their efforts over the course of the recent campaign.

While the campaign fell short of its $160,000 goal, it still managed to bring in $138,000. “That is a great deal of money that is going to go towards supporting local social agencies,” said campaign chair Brad Haugli. “I was proud to be a part of this team.” He referenced a couple of campaign highlights from 2011 including the $6,000 raised by

Amanda Chaplin for her near head shave and the return of the Hogs Versus Hosers charity hockey game between the police and ¿re departments. The United Way supports agencies from Summerland and Naramata south to the border and Similkameen Valley. Anyone interested in helping with the 2012 campaign can contact Riley Gettens at 250492-2842.

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The South Okanagan is home to many hidden treasures, from the plants and animals populating unique ecosystems to the geology around them. But there are many treasures that are not native to the area, like the people that have chosen to make their home here. “You get quite the diversity of people here,” said Bob Hand¿eld, past-president of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club. “The observatory brings in astronomers, some of whom end up retiring here. I am one of a few geologists here. There are biologists, there are painters and poets, there is really an incredible mix of people here, which adds to life in the Okanagan.” Hand¿eld often writes and speaks about the unique natural aspects of the area, including, naturally enough for a retired geologist, the geology. And, when it comes to geology, Hand¿eld brings some unique credentials of his own to the table. It all started during his under-grad years at UBC, meeting some of his professors who had done their graduate studies at Princeton. That was reinforced when he went to work for the Geological Study of Canada as a summer student. “A number of their people were Princeton graduates. It was a pretty impressive place to go, and I was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to go there,” he said. And while he was at Princeton, he managed to land a year-long travel fellowship, which took him to the Sorbonne in Paris. “While I was there, I got a travel fellowship for a year. At the time, the particular ¿eld of geology I was working in, most of the experts in that ¿eld were in France and Russia,” said Hand¿eld, who was studying paleontology at the time. That, in turn, led Hand¿eld to Russia. In 1968, still in the midst of the Cold War, Hand¿eld became the ¿rst western scientist to be invited to a remote geological institute. “Not one of the ¿rst to be invited to Russia in general, but to this particular geological institute out in the middle of Siberia, where, in those days of the Cold War, they didn’t allow many people to go,” he said. Hand¿eld likens it to ¿nding a big city plunked down out in the middle of the Northwest Territories. “Why they picked that part of Siberia to do that, I have no idea. If you can imagine a city as big as Kelowna or perhaps bigger, out in the middle of the NWT, a sixhour Àight from anywhere,” he said, adding that there were several different academic institutes there besides the geology institute including a mathematics institute. After graduate school, Hand¿eld ended up teaching university in North Carolina for six years and decided

that wasn’t the way he wanted to spend his life, switching instead to work in the mining industry for the rest of his career. Though the geology of the Okanagan is interesting, Hand¿eld said that had nothing to do with how he chose to retire here after travelling to some very unique parts of the world for his education and career. Hand¿eld and his wife were living in North Vancouver when his job transferred him to Australia. After spending seven years in Australia, they came home to retire and began to think about where they would like to live. “There was too much rain on the coast. It was really a combination of the climate and a nice spot to be. Since I came here, I’ve found many other reasons for wanting to live here,” said Hand¿eld. The geology, according to Hand¿eld, is linked to how the Okanagan became such a diverse habitat. What makes B.C.’s geology, as a whole, different from the rest of Canada’s is that B.C. is very complex compared to most of Canada, Hand¿eld explained. And the complex geology has led to diverse ecosystems as well. “Because this valley is one of the few places in Canada connected to the Great Basin Desert to the south of us, we get a very diverse ecosystem here. It just leads to a very interesting place environmentally,” he said. “The South Okanagan would constitute, land area wise, about 0.1 per cent of the land area of Canada. And we have more than 10 per cent of the endangered species in Canada. So, that is a pretty lopsided relationship.” But, Hand¿eld reiterates, the geology was not what ¿rst drew him to the Okanagan. “It seemed like a nice place to live and had a climate that was more of what we were looking for. I wanted to get away from really cold winters or really wet,” he said. “Someone has to like it I guess, but I don’t have to.”

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Stephanie Ortiz, 14, is described by her KVR Express basketball coach Blair Haddrell as a hard worker. Ortiz always does what is asked of her and is a good teammate. During the recent KVR Hooper Bowl tournament, she felt she played well. She stepped up for the To nominate someone for team in the absence of athlete of the week, send others. One of the goals a photo with a description for this defensive mindto sports@pentictonwest- ed player is to make a three-point shot. ernnews.com.

Skill is evident in the Penticton Vees, who tied a 22-year BCHL record. However, Vees defenceman Nick Buchanan described the key ingredient to their 29-game winning streak, equalling the mark set by the 198990 New Westminster Royals. “There is lots of talent, but we all work hard and that’s a big reason,” said Buchanan, whose longest winning streak in the league was nine games with the Victoria Grizzlies. The six-foot-three, 205-pound veteran has enjoyed being rewarded for the Vees effort. Tying the record during a 5-1 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Feb. 3 was half the battle, he said. With a crowd of 3,885 at the South Okanagan Events Centre, Vees forward Bryce Gervais said the feeling was awesome in what they achieved. “To know we accomplished a feat, we don’t want to stop there,” said Gervais. “We don’t want to take a step back.” Gervais said it was the most exciting game he had been in. “It felt like an NHL game to me,” he said. Asked what the key factor, has been in the Vees success during the stretch that goes back to Nov. 5, Gervais said “our compete level is crazy.” “We are getting in the game early,” he said. “Our backcheck is ferocious.” The Battlefords, Sask., native said they always want to do their best. When it happens that a player has a bad game, a teammate will

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give them a boost. To Gervais, that’s a sign of strong leadership. Gervais plays on a line with Steven Fogarty and Joey Benik that has proven dangerous. Fogarty’s play especially has been strong. He scored the 3-1 goal against the Chiefs that secured the recordtying win with a wrist shot that found a hole between goalie Bryton Udy and the post. “Those guys are easy to play with,” said Gervais. “I don’t want to do anything to stand out being one not working.” When the Vees tied

the 22-year-old record, players from other teams and the Nanaimo Clippers congratulated the Vees on Twitter. Gervais said it’s nice that everyone is recognizing their feat. “It’s hard to do,” he said. The Vees even had the backing of the Prince George Spruce Kings general manager Mike Hawes. “Mike Hawes was playing for the New Westminster Royals to start the season that saw a talent heavy squad run the table through the better part of a season and col-

lect two points from 29 straight opponents,” said Ron Gallo on his Spruce Kings blog. “As Mike Hawes told me, it wasn’t an easy task back then and it certainly can’t be thought of being any easier this time around with the Penticton Vees equalling that record and now poised to go one better.” Grant Nicholson, a rookie with the Vees, said it’s been an incredible ride. It’s the first time that Nicholson has been on a winning team. He said this experience will help them in the playoffs

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In its second year, the Okanagan Hockey Academy female midget team is exceeding expectations. Sporting a 30-6-5 record, coach Rebecca Russell is pleased with the direction the team is going. “We have come a long way,” said Russell, whose team won three straight against the Fraser Valley Phantoms on the weekend. “We have gotten better. We can compete with top sporting schools.” Contributing to the team playing better is facing stiffer competition. Gina Kingsbury, assistant coach to Russell, said they designed a more challenging schedule, which has them playing more midget AAA teams and AAAA teams. The schedule also has them travelling more. They have also in more out of town tournaments, including Minnesota and Notre Dame, which has pitted them against top midget teams. In two weeks they will go to the Junior Women’s Hockey League Challenge Cup. “That was a tournament we couldn’t get into last year,” said Russell. “We’re really excited.” “It will be good exposure for the girls,” said Kingsbury.

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OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY forward Zoe Battie (white) is prevented from getting the rebound by Vancouver Fusion defenceman Rachel Cooke after the stop by netminder Sienna Cooke during a recent midget girls hockey match at the community rink. OHA blanked the visitors 8-0 on Jan. 22.

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Recently the OHA team has played stronger, sweeping the Vancouver Fusion in three games (6-2, 5-0 and 8-0). That weekend (Jan. 21) the team put in its most consistent effort. That is also the focus heading into the final stretch. “Consistency is always the big issue,” said Russell.

Russell and Kingsbury said they have a good group and the new players have elevated the team. They are hoping to keep the younger players for a couple of years once the others move on. The OHA team has six returnees in Jacinda and Taylor Esselink, Sabrina Hosner, Daniella Calogheros, Zoe Batte and Alexa Ranahan. As both coaches do their best to develop and get players to the college level, they are learning at the same time. They have both experienced steep learning curves. In their first year, they had

Hard work in water pays off for KISU swimmer Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Competing against the best swimmers aged 14 and under, Samuel Lasinski showed he can be among the best. Lasinski, 12, a member of the KISU swim club, competed with Team B.C. in the Pacific Coast meet with swimmers from Washington, Oregon and California. Lasinski earned a couple of best times and felt he did OK placing fifth, sixth and seventh in six of his events. “The competition was tough,” said Lasinski, who chalked it up to a good experience. What Lasinski also experienced was losing, something that doesn’t happen to him a lot. He discovered he doesn’t want to feel it again. Known as a very focused individual by KISU coach Tina Hoeben, it brought a smile to her face when she learned that Lasinski intends to

use that experience to push himself harder. “He swam great,” said Hoeben. “It’s a tough meet because they are going in against the best on the Pacific Coast to southern California. It’s a challenge.” Lasinski also had to deal with difficult circumstances. A fire alarm in his hotel went off, forcing the occupants to be evacuated temporarily at 2 a.m. “It was good to swim in those challenging conditions,” said Hoeben. To make Team B.C. and go to the meet, Lasinski had to qualify by being a top swimmer in a style. Hard work in the fall helped Lasinski achieve that in the 200 IM. “It was great to see him see that pay off for all the hard work,” she said. It has become a milestone for Lasinski and something to build on.

four months to assemble a team. In early January, Russell was an assistant coach with Team Canada’s under-22 team that won bronze in the Meco Cup in Germany. She said that was an awesome experience working with

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THE MUSTANGS Abby Winstone moves to block OKM Husky Amy Sloan’s run to the basket during the opening game of the Mustang Mania tournament.

Losing to Vernon’s Fulton Secondary 4943 in the final game of their Mustang Mania tournament left the senior girls basketball team disappointed. The Mustangs lost two of three games during the weekend and coach Dave Killick said they did not handle Fulton’s pressure well. “We were pleased with our first two games and it was nice to beat Grand Forks (61-29) after losing to them last week,” said Killick, whose team opened with a 73-42 loss to the Okanagan Mission Huskies. Killick said their goal is to improve each week. Their offence continues to improve both as a team and as individuals, as does their level of competing and defence. “Any time you play in competitive games you will improve,” he said. “We are hop-

ing that by playing a tough schedule we will be better able to handle the pressures of the playoffs when we get there. We have our last league game in Oliver Wednesday and play Summerland in the playoffs next Monday.”

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Princess Margaret Mustangs senior boys basketball team clinched second place in the Okanagan South Central League with a 7-1 mark. Coach Russ Reid said he was pleased with how the regular season concluded. “We have been a consistently competitive team throughout the course of the season,” said Reid. “We recently finished second in the Armstrong tournament and have won six consecutive league games to finish 7-1 and 16-7 overall.” The Mustangs believe they have a system in place on and

defense that will allow them to compete in the zone and valley playoffs. Players have made personal sacrifices (both on and off the court) throughout the season for the betterment of the team, said Reid. On Wednesday, the Mustangs host Okanagan Mission in a semifinal playoff game. “We need to create turnovers on the defensive end, limit second chance opportunities and knock down shots when we set up in the offensive zone,” he said. “I would say those are keys moving forward into playoffs against any team.” Should the Mustangs win, they travel to Oliver for the zone championship. Reid said the valley is wide open with two provincial berths. Of the top six teams, each team has earned splits. “It is about peaking at the right time,” said Reid.

The Mustangs game against Okanagan Mission is at Princess Margaret School at 5 p.m.

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The Mustangs finished seventh at the 16team Immaculata tournament. The Mustangs downed Similkameen Secondary 48-35 in the seventh/eightplace game. They started by defeating Heritage Christian 54-28, lost to Abbotsford Christian 46-35 and Mt. Boucherie 31-29. Player of the game awards went to Callan Cooper, Taylor Corrie, Shaya Hearne and Maddie Winter for their outstanding play. As well, Corrie, Winter and Kenzie Haberstock represented the team in the shooting contest. The Mustangs conclude South Zone league play this week with games versus Oliver, the Pen High Grade 9 team and Pen High juniors.

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A 53-51 loss to the NorKam Saints gave the Pen High’s senior girls basketball team a split on the weekend. The Lakers and Saints battled in a close match. Three three-pointers in the final minute and a half for the Lakers got them close, just not enough. Bri Hrynyk led the offence with 21 points, while Jen Black and Adra Greig scored 11 and nine respectively. In Salmon Arm, the Lakers defeated the Jewels 65-39. Greig shut down their offensive star and contributed 11 points. Scoring was evenly distributed for the Lakers with Hrynyk collecting 19

points, Kelsey Desroches with 17, Bryanne Francisco had 12 and Jen Black chipped in 11.

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In Penticton men’s 45-plus indoor soccer, AM Surveying improved to 10-1-2 with an 8-1 win against Rona. Terry Perreault and Vlado Zamecnik scored twice for AM Surveying, while Dan Dinsmore, Frank Viktorin, Derrick Webb and Rico Mathiscyk scored once each. Ken Clift scored the lone Rona tally. Find full briefs online at www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

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Employment Education/Trade Schools Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

Farm Workers 3 Farm workers needed from June 1st to 31st of October. 40 hours/week also piecework available. $9.56/hour as per SWAP rules. Repetitive tasks that are physically demanding include planting, thinning, harvesting cherries, peaches, nectarines and apples. Contact Lopes Orchards Ltd with resume, 1920 Barcelo Rd Cawston, BC by phone or fax 250-499-2484 (same number). VINEYARD labourers $9.56 / Hour Seasonal full time. Send resume Holler Estate Vineyards 1050 Chapman Rd. Penticton BC V2A 8T6

Employment

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Pentiction. Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1 ASSISTANT Parts and Service Coordinator required for our auto service department. Customer service and computer skills an asset. Need to be avail for full time and weekends. Email autoplace@shawbiz.ca or Call 250-860-8885

DELIVERY PERSONS Needed for

TELUS YELLOW PAGES Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Schools / Church Groups, Sport Teams and Individuals! EARN MONEY delivering in the Penticton area. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.

Help Wanted 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 LOOKING FOR Dangle Head Processor Operator in Kelowna area to start immediately. Call Mark (604) 819-3393 Looking for 5 workers starting immed. Punjabi speaking an asset, Call (250)493-6523

PDC Logistics Tel: 1-800-663-4383 Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Fax: 1-604-420-4958 or Visit: www.pdclogistics.ca Full time position available for welder, aluminum experience preferred, wage negotiable, beneﬁts available, start immediately, for more information contact: 250-493-4841. Trafﬁc Control training for dates call 1-866-737-2389 or www.roadsafetytcs.com

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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.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email g_zieske@xplornet.ca

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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. Learn more at sprottshaw.com/gift *Some conditions apply

TRAIN TO BE A SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER IN PENTICTON TODAY! Community & Social Service Workers administer & implement a variety of social assistance & community services programs including life skills workshops & substance abuse treatment programs. They also assist clients in dealing with social and personal issues. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career Àeld.

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. (Lake Country). No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning approximately March 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $9.56/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca 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.

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Help Wanted

Penticton Toyota has a temporary opening for a 2nd or 3rd year automotive apprentice or maintenance technician. The position will be for approximately 3 months starting in mid-February. Please drop off resumes at the dealership 2405 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton attention Tony Whiles or email twhiles@pentictontoyota.com 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.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED To run a Waratah dangle head on a Volvo carrier. Work on site in our post and rail yard in Princeton, BC. Great working conditions, competitive wages, beneﬁts, proﬁt sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a fulltime permanent position. Fax your resume to 250-2957912 or email g_zieske@xplornet.ca

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.

Help Wanted

SALES / FINANCE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Duties include website administration, customer retention management administration, dealership administration, ﬁnancial services, vehicle transfers and paperwork, sales and other tasks as assigned. Must be proﬁcient with Word, Excel and Publisher. ADP knowledge an asset. Must be willing to obtain MVSA licence. Please send resumes to ken@sentes.com.

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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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Home Care/Support

24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr support for short term stabilization to adults with mental and physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and experience either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing included with compensation package.

If interested, please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO box 892 Kamloops BC V2C 5M8

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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 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

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North Okanagan Sawmill is hiring for a millwright position. For the right individual we offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneﬁt package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

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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.

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Trades, Technical

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Pets

Misc. for Sale

Farms

Other Areas

4TH YEAR Journeyman Plumbers & Sheetmetal workers needed in Kindersly SK. Top wages, beneﬁts, RRSP, room for advancement, positive work atmosphere. Contact ofﬁce@lukplumbing.com or 306 463-6707.

Cleaning, household, small ofﬁce, professional, friendly service, Penticton area, references avail., (250)490-0884

Fully Experienced Pruner. Fruit trees, evergreen hedges and landscapes. Picture portfolio and reference list of satisﬁed clients available. Phone Gerald 250-493-5161

Five Beautiful American Cockerspaniel puppy’s born on Jan.2nd ready to go on Feb. 29th. We have one boy left from this litter. They are golden buff and gorgeous. If you are looking for a loyal companion or a best friend then give us a call at 250-492-8480.

Freezer beef, grain fed, no hormones, no antibiotics, by the side, $2.65 lb. CWF. 250307-3430.

10 Acre Farm Land 3-bdrm Log house with bsmt, 10min N. of Vernon, $459,900 4855 Miller Rd (250)546-8630

Merchandise for Sale

STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

NAPLES FLORIDA Area! Bank acquired condos only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. requires a Spray Foam & Paint Applicator. Must have minimum 2 years experience, and must be in good physical health. Great wages, beneﬁts, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, proﬁt sharing bonus, long term employment. Wages $33$35/hour. Join a winning team. Call 780-846-2231 for appointment or send resume to: Fax 780-846-2241 or email Blaine Ross at blaine@autotanks.ca or Basil Inder at production@autotanks.ca. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537. MI-TEC Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd has a Cabinet Shop Lead hand position available if you are a journeyman. Please contact us for more details. Ph 250-832-1524 Fx 250-8321534 email shop@mi-tec.com

Services

Health Products HERBAL MAGIC Open House. Feb. 6th-12th. Drop by for prizes, discounts and product tasting. Special offer - lose weight, less than $10/week. Call 1-800-376-2104.

Education/Tutoring Are you seeking a career change or ways to infuse new inspiration into your current occupation? The Shiatsu Practitioner Training Program based on the gifts of ancient eastern teachings might just be for you. Begins March 14th. For more info visit www.studiochi.net or call 250-769-6898

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com 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 R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com DIAL-A-LAW: ACCESS free information on BC law. 604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org, audio available. Lawyer Referral Service. Need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.

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

Cleaning Services Cleaning - Household & Business, friendly, professional service, Penticton to Peachland, $20/hr. Supplies Included. 250-878-3498

EFFICIENT House Cleaning. Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy. References available 250-4924226

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

HIGHLANDER

RENOVATIONS 40 YEARS Carpentry & Home

Improvement Experience

Decks - Siding Fences - Sheds All Interior & Exterior Renos Property Maintenance Licensed & Insured

250 486-3109 250 770-8063 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 250-486-0767 Licensed & Insured Spring is right around the corner & you are probabaly thinking about what to renovate next. Not sure who to hire? Come & see us at the Home Show Feb 10-12 to discuss your renovation needs or go visit our website: www.mbhomeimprovements.com

Rob Hurren Carpentry, renovations big and small, kitchen and bath remodeling, doors trim work, ﬁnishing and more, professional design available, call Rob 250-809-7131

Merchandise Rentals FOR lease, approx. 4 acres of irrigated land in the city limits of Penticton. Deer fencing in place. Suitable for fruit trees, hay, alfalfa, ground crops. w e n d e n bu r g . w i n e. c o n s u l t ing@gmail.com

Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687

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

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 TERRY the JUNK GUY 778931-0741 Dump Runs & Recycling

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 1st $6.50 & 2nd $7.00 cut Alfalfa grass mix, Irrigated, 70 80lb bales, barn stored, (250)547-6816 800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720 HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Round bales $70 each, approx. 800lbs. Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250838-6630 *HAY-SALES-GUARANTEED Quality Grass, Alfalfa, Mixed square bales, round bales & Silage bales. Delivery avail. (250)804-6081,(250)833-6763. McLeery Ranch, Alfalfa/Alfalfa Grass small squares, Haylage $45., Dry Rounds $50., Armstrong. 1- 250-546-0420

Livestock Shavings Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132 steel panels, gates, round pens, etc. for horses/cattle, terms, OAC, (250)497-5747

Pet Services PAWS IN PARADISE Bed & Biscuit VIP Dog Boarding w w w. p a w s f o r f u n d o g t r a i n ing.com 250-517-8308

Pets Bichon-Shih-tzu pups 2 males & Havanese pups 2 females 2 males, avail immed, litter trained, 1st shots, dewormed, 250-517-7579.

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 Steel Building Sale. Inventory Discount Sale. 30x40, 42x80, 100x100. Erection Avail, 40 yr paint. Must Sell, Will Deal Source# 1KD. 800-964-8335

Firearms REMINGTON Rebate Round up at The Best Little Gun Shop Around, Weber & Markin. 4-1691 Powick Road Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tues-Sat 10-6

Free Items Male orange tabby kitten, 3.5 mo. old, Tammy (250)4871484

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

Furniture Sofa, loveseat, chair, all micro ﬁbre, reclining, off white, like new, (250)492-6054

Heavy Duty Machinery Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991 MOBILITY Scooters & Powerchairs. Shoprider Dealer, Stairlifts & Platform Lifts, Used Scooter and Powerchair Sale. www.okmobility.ca Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250542-3745 T-free 888-542-3745

Moving Sale, everything must go, piano, oak desk, outside furniture, bedroom suite, etc., (250)493-7816

Houses For Sale Heritage House Remodeled 3-5 bdrms, 2-bath, large lot, 2505 39th Ave. Vernon $359,900 (250)546-8630

Misc. Wanted

INCENTIVES 241 Scott Avenue

PRIVATE Coin Collector Looking To Buy Collections, Olympic Silver & Gold Coins, Also Buying Bulk Silver Coins. Call Chad at 250-863-3082.

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

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

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

250-488-1800 250-488-2881

Musical Instruments Guitars, ampliﬁers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

1 & 2 bdrm at 1353 Penticton Ave, updated, $700 & $825. Call Dennis @ Realty Exec (250)493-4372 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-7146 1 & 2 bdrms avail. immed & Mar. 1, newly reno’d, $650$800, central Penticton, water incl., (250)493-4903 to view

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

1bdrm, close to Cherry Lane, new bathroom, fresh paint, carpets shampooed, $550/mo (250)488-9917

Sporting Goods

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 Grindrod 3 1/2 acres, 3 bdrm house, full basement, pasture land $350,000. 250-309-1420

Misc. for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial Property

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.

Second-hand business already operating on premises with potential live-in. 900 sq.ft. Hwy 97 Okanagan Falls. Call for details (250)497-8800.

Trades, Technical

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

250-486-7330 Proudly sponsored by the Southern Interior Construction Association

Apt/Condo for Rent

MOVE IN

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

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

Rentals

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Apt/Condo for Rent

1bdrm, downtown on Orchard at Martin, large, util. incl., f/s, air, avail. now, Dennis at Realty Executives, 250-493-4372 1 bedroom condo, 6 appliances with A/C. Pet friendly. 5 min. walk to college and shopping! 825/mo. Util. included Avail. Mar 1st. 250-488-2357 or 250-462-0244 1 Bedroom - Near Cherry Ln Mall - ready NOW - laminate ﬂoors, quiet, full size appl., A/C. On bus route, close to schools. RV Pkg. call Chris 250-809-0015 2-1 bdrm lofts $750/mo, 1 unit reno’d. Tiffany Gardens, 3140 Wilson. Jim 250-492-0413

REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON APARTMENTS: $600

Between Malls, 1 bdrm bsmt suite, f, s, w.d, laminate floors. Avail. NOW (OT444) $600 Skaha Place, 1 bdrm grd flr, new flooring and paint, fridge, stove, a/c unit, coin-op laundry. Avail. NOW (A444) $600 Skaha Pl. 1 bdrm, grd floor, fridge, stove, a/c, coin op laundry. Avail. Feb 1 (A355) $650/ Near library, 1 & 2 bdrm apartments, children welcome, f, s, a/c, $750 balcony, elevator, covered parking. Cat OK. Avail. NOW (EFR) $750 Top floor 2 bdrm condo, 1 bath, laminate flrs, balcony, elevator, coin op laundry. Avail. NOW (A360) $900 Alysen Pl. 3rd floor, 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl, sec’d parking, Rent $900 until May 31 then $1075 after that. Avail NOW (OT449) $950 Across from Skaha Beach, top flr, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl., extra storage, covered parking, incl. cable. Avail. NOW (A443) $975 The Ellis, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appl, in suite storage, balcony, sec’d parking. Avail. Now (A369) $1600 Lakeshore 3 – 12th floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, exec. condo, park and lakeview, seasonal pool, sec’d parking. Avail. July 1 (A412)

TOWNHOUSES: $1200

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

HOUSES: $1000

Newer, 2 bdrm duplex near College and SOEC, 1.5 bath, f, s, d/w. Avail. Now (H714) $1300 Near Hospital, 4 bdrm home, in-law suite, 2 bath, carport, fenced back yard. Avail. Feb. 1 (H693) $1500 Across from Columbia School, 3 bdrm + rec room, 5 appl, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. NOW (OT447) $1500 Large 3 bdrm house, with in-law suite, single garage, 2.5 bathroom, f, s, d/w, w.d. Avail. March 1 (H656) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:

280 MAIN STREET, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 5B2 PHONE: 250-493-4372 - www.rentalspenticton.com Only qualiﬁed applicants will be contacted.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

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, 250-4965465

4bdrm, 2ba, 4appl., ns, np, avail. immed. $1200+util., (250)462-0669

Shared Accommodation

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 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 Seeking long term tenants for 1 & 2 bdr apts in a clean, quiet n/s bldg, elevator, near Cherry Lane, n/p. Prefer semi-retired or retired.$650-$750+utils.250492-4265. 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.

Homes for Rent 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.

Motels,Hotels LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, avail for rental until May 2012. Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Town 250-498-3497

Ofﬁce/Retail 1000-1500sq’ of Industrial/ Commercial Space for lease compounded yard w/security cameras, overhead doors. Warren Ave. 250-765-3295

Rooms for Rent Room for rent, $450 each, 2bdrm, $800, 152 Heather Pl., 250-492-4832

2 rooms avail, $450/mo, all incl., furnished, avail. immed., (250)809-2697

Commercial/ Industrial

Apt/Condo for Rent

40’x60’ Shop in Lumby on Highway 6 with ample parking $500./mo. 780-968-8169 900 sq.ft. recently renovated on Hwy 97, Okanagan Falls. Currently operating as a second-hand business for sale. Potential live-in. Call for details. (250)497-8800 APPLE Plaza 770sq.ft, suited for food related retail business, also 2300 sq.ft. available. Call Barbara 250-492-6319 Bays for rent, Summerland, 8720 Alder St., 800-960sqft, $6-$625/mnth., 250-494-8555 Keremeos Downtown, 550 sqft retail, offsite prkng. $500 + utils. Call 250-492-7610

Room for rent in my home, $450-500 incls everything. (250)492-2543

Suites, Lower 2bdrm basement, 2850 Paris St., ns, np, f/s, 250-460-2703, 250-493-7190 2bdrm basement suite avail. now, close to Wiltse school, spacious, natural light, f/s, cable & internet, ns, np, 250492-3856 or 250-328-8757 2 bdrm, spacious & bright, stunning view, priv ent, secure, close to malls & schools, cats ok, no dogs. A must see! 250-486-0458. New 1bdrm, ns, np, working couple pref, $975(incl util & cable/int)Mar 1 (778)476-2780 Wiltse area, 2bdrm basement, w/d/dw, close to school, util. incl., np, ns, ref’s req, $900, (250)493-2109

Suites, Upper 1BDRM Den, 575 Wade Ave East. Avail. Mar. 01. Call Jim 250-492-0413 2 bdrm, main level. $1000 incl util. (250)462-0669

Shared Accommodation

Summerland: Large 1 bdrm apt for rent. F/S. Ref’s req’d. NP, NS, ND. More info call 250-498-4370.

2 MONTHS FREE RENT on 1024 sqft., 2148 sqft., 2280 commercial/whse/ ofﬁce spaces avail. on Government St in Penticton FREE local use of moving truck for move-in, FREE advertising on LED road sign call 250-493-9227

Rentals Suites, Upper

Townhouses

Upper suite available for rent, 2bdrm, 1bath, just under 1000sqft., older home, completely renovated. The utilities etc. are split between upper and lower suites, they’re not included. Laundry facilities on both ﬂoors, not shared, suites both have private entry. Extremely private location with no neighbors visible even when sitting on the front deck. Side yard has a concrete patio; again completely private and the back yard is large and completely fenced. There is a garage on the property that is not included in the rental, though there will be storage for the lawnmower etc provided. The yard is completely landscaped and fenced with a large deck on the front. No smokers please and no pets. References required. Walking distance to downtown and Okanagan beach Long term renters preferred, $1,100/mo. Avail. Feb 1st. I have a bunch of pictures, let me know when you reply if you’d like to see them. Please reply to bhanover@telus.net but don’t be afraid of my spam ﬁlter, you’ll have to type the word in the box to get through to my inbox.

3bdrm, Baskin Gardens, reno’d, paint, f/s/w/d, fenced yard, large storage room, close to school, kids welcome, 1 small pet, $1050/mo (250)490-9082

RENTALS

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Skaha Pl. 11 Bdrm, bdrm, F/S, F/S, W/D, W/D, A/C, A/C, Bdrm, f/s, f/s, a/c, a/c, secure secure building building && Pent. Ave. 11 && 22 bdrm, 00 storage, carport pkg. pkg.$775 $7250000incl. pking. & $775 incl. storage, carport incl. water water water pking. Avail. Avail. Now Now $625 $6250000 incl. water Downtown: 11 bdrm/bach, bdrm/bach, F/S, F/S, A/C, A/C, decks, decks, Van Horne. 2 bdrm hse, F/S, W/D, garage. Van 2 bdrm hse, F/S, W/D, garage. incl. -$6450000 incl. incl. util util && cable cable incl. pkg. pkg. $600 $6000000-$645 Pkg. Horne. $90000 +util $90000 +util OK Falls: Feb. Feb. 1st, 1st, 11 bdrm bdrm hse, hse, w/detached w/detached Pkg. Bassett: 2 bdrm, bath, F/S, F/S, W/D, W/D, F/P. F/P. Garage. Garage. 2 bdrm, bath, guest guest room, room, F/S, F/S, W/D, W/D, 11 bath, bath, garage garage && lrg lrg Bassett: $8750000 +util. +util. $875 fenced fenced yard yard w/deck w/deck $775 $7750000 +utilities +utilities Property Management

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Cars - Sports & Imports 1994 Isuzu Trooper, 4x4, auto, air, loaded, A-1 cond. $3975.2007 Toyota Yaris 2dr, Hatchback, 5spd, $5975. Government Inspected Rebuilt Vehicles, Lego Auto Sales Vernon (250)260-4415 2000 Corvette convertible, tan top, tan leather interior, loaded auto, new tires fresh certiﬁcation $20,000obo 250-558-1078 2004 Chrysler Crossﬁre loaded leather, Immaculate, V6, 6-spd $12,900. (250)558-1078

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3bdrm,1.5bath, repainted, clean quiet, 5 applis, n/s, n/p, $1000/mo Ref. 250-493-7791 End unit, 3 bdrm, in Baskin Gardens. Available March 1. Rent negotiable. Phone 1-780781-7964 leave message.

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1998 Cummins Engine, 12 valve, also for sale, automatic transmission, transfer case and cab box for 1998 dodge, excellent condition, also for sale, upright pop machine, good condition, (250)499-7815 Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

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2009 Black Hyundai Sonata Sport 4 door sedan, 17” rims and comes with winter and summer tires, Too many options to list: Sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power windows and locks, alarm, cd player, 5 speed shiftable automatic transmission, cruise, 4 cyl., large trunk, leather trim in interior, metallic gray trim package, 109,468 kms, Gorgeous car! Divorce sale so this car needs to sell fast! $16,500 OBO, ﬁnancing available, Call to view and test drive, Dean 250-497-5191

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

310 YORKTON AVENUE

..................................... $1000

2011 2500 H.D. Ext. Cab 4x4 SLT

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

HOUSES

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

Was $68,320 Now $51,264

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

All the Options including Remote Vehicle Start, Heated Leather Seating, Power Sliding Glass Moon Roof, Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8, Allison 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, Skid Plates, Power Adjustable Pedals, LT265-70R18 All Terrain Tires, Bluetooth, XM Satellite Radio, H.D. Trailer Package.

3 bed, 1½ bath, 4 appl., fenced yard. Avail. NOW

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

2011 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 SLE 5.3L V-8, Box Liner, Trailer Package, 10,100 Kms, Power Package.

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

29,400

B4698

2010 GMC 2500 H.D. 4.8L V-8, 13,600 Kms, Power Windows/Locks, Cruise, Balance of Factory Warranty.

$ 2010 CHEV MALIBU

22,940

B4692

V-6, Alloys, Power Group, 15,000 Kms, Local Trade-In.

17,600

N12073A

2007 HONDA CIVIC 5 Speed, Power Group, Power Moonroof, One Owner, 89,400 Kms.

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10,500

2001 HONDA ACCORD Tidy 4 Cylinder Automatic, Power Group, 123,000 Kms.

6,880

B4659A

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Escorts

Travel trailer for sale, 2007 26ft Wildcat, front bdrm, ac, surround sound, exc. cond., $17,000obo, (250)492-0737

XXX’s and O’s by Donna, Independant (out calls) 250-488-0930

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

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Return all your empty beverage containers to a Return-It Depot for recycling. Find locations at encorp.ca/locations

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

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

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Trucks & Vans 1972 GMC 2500 4x4 longbox, complete frame off restoration 46,000 original miles. $23,000. obo. 250-558-1078 1987 Chevy 2wd shortbox, complete frame off restoration, $16,000.obo 250-558-1078 2006 GMC 3500 4 x 4 Crew Cab LB 178K, 6L gas, auto $10,800 obo 250-307-0002 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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AREA C PUBLIC MEETING What services do I get from the Regional District for my rural property taxes?

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Come to the public meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 and find out. The RDOS Finance Staff and Area C Director Allan Patton will be in Oliver to present the 2012 financial plan. The meeting is open to all residents of Electoral Area C and will be held at the Oliver Community Centre – Meeting Room 2 at 5:00 pm. For general inquiries, please call the RDOS office at (250) 492-0237 or toll free 1-877-610-3737.

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

TOWABLE

LOW KMS!

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

2007 Pontiac Vibe 4 Dr. Hatchback

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

8,770

$ LOCAL TRADE

2002 Dodge Dakota Quadcab 2WD 3.9L V6 engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, canopy, air conditioning, CD player and more. This truck looks and drives like new. SILVER. P157C

8,998

$ NEW ARRIVAL

LOW KMS!

12,840

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4 SLT 5.7L Hemi

24,930

DURAMAX LONGBOX

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

2008 GMC 3500 Sierra Longbox 4x4 SLE

26,720

BLOWOUT PRICE

2011 Kia Soul 2U 4 Dr. Wagon - Uplevel 2.0L 4 cyl. engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, heated seats, height adjustable drivers seat, MP3, IPod, USB, CD player, air conditioned& plenty more on this 14,300 kms WHITE BEAUTY. P187A

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

SUPERCREW

JUST LANDED

AS NEW

6.6L Duramax diesel, 6 speed Allison automatic transmission with manual shift mode, tow haul mode, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, trailer mirrors, power seat, Onstar with phone & lots more. 59,500 kms! GRAY. P1104A

39,998

BLOWOUT PRICED

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

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18,770

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

17,760

13,998

LOCAL TRADE

2011 Ford Focus SE 4 Dr. Sedan 2.0 4 cylinder with automatic transmission, alloy wheels, Microsoft sync, sat radio, CD, fog lights, rear spoiler, 1,490 kms, like new. SILVER. P178A

NO MILES!

GREAT CONDITION

13,890

2004 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan

2002 Toyota Highlander Frontwheel Drive SUV

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

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

5,470

8,290

$ PRICE REDUCED

NEW ARRIVAL

2011 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LT Hatchback

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

$ POWERSTROKE

THIS WEEKS

2004 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4x4 Loaded, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, CD player, running boards, bug deﬂector, tow package. Only 100,600 kms. BLUE. P1114A

12,998

$ CUMMINS

2007 Saturn VUE FWD 4 Dr. SUV

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

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

36,998

This SILVER BEAUTY comes with a 3.5L high output V6 engine, ABS brakes, fog lights, alloy wheels, leather interior and much more. 15,000 kms! P159A

SPECIAL EVERY OPTION

25,400

8,960

4X4

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 4X4

2010 Dodge Challenger SXT with Leather

2007 Jeep Compass 4x4

15,650

This one is deﬁnitely a must see. 3.7L V6 automatic transmission, alloy wheels, U-Connect hands free, tire monitors, driver info system, power seat, traction control & much more. INFERNO RED. P176A

21,998

VORTEC MAX

LOW KMS!

2.4L 4 cylinder engine, CVT automatic transmission, sunroof, alloy wheels, fog lights, 6 disc CD, traction control, ABS brakes. SILVER. 61,000 kms. P1101A

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4 Dr. 4x4

2007 Dodge Caravan 7 Passenger

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

11,820

2003 Cadillac DTS 4 Dr. Sedan

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

$18,998

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

2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Extended Cab 4x4

28,998

34,800

31,998 NOW $27,998

GREAT BUY

VortecMax tow package. It comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission, electronic brake controller, alloy wheels, satellite radio, power seat & lots more great features. 44,000 kms. Rare truck so hurry! P183A

2008 Ford F-350 Shortbox Crewcab 4x4 XLT

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

A BEAUTY

2010 Ford Fusion SE 4 Dr. Sedan

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

18,530

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

28,998 NOW $26,998

ON THE SPOT FINANCING O.A.C.

Penticton Western News Wednesday, February 8, 2012

February 8

day with entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. Dinner available. AL-ANON FOR FRIENDS and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. IODE THRIFT STORE at 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. SUMMERLAND ART CLUB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. FOSTER CARE INFO sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250770-7524 or visit www. fosterbc.ca or www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has a management committee at 5:30 p.m. OLIVER DOUBLE O Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. PENTICTON QUILTERS MEET on the second Wednesday of the month at the Salvation Army hall at 9 a.m. Check their website at www.pentictonquilters.com or email ggovier1@shaw.ca. KIWANIS CLUB HAS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. PIECEFUL EVENING QUILT Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre at 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-4920890, Fran 250-4977850 or Penny-April 250-493-8183. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government St. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday noon at 361 Ade Ave. 890 WING OF the South

Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada will be having a roast beef dinner at 126 Dakota Ave. For tickets phone Verna at 250-4925369. OKANAGAN NETWORK FOR One has its general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Opus Cafe and Bistro in the Cannery Trade Centre on Fairview Road.

THURSDAY February 9

FRANCO 50-PLUS CLUB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. DESERT SAGE SPINNERS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or

250-498-4959. PEACH CITY T OASTMASTERS meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4860601 for info. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at 431 Winnipeg St. Call Merle at 250770-8093. Astronomy meeting at Okanagan College on park energy with a guest speaker. 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 250-492-7623 or Liz at 250-493-7997 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

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On Your Mark. Get Set. Over 160 displays Admission price includes entry to win a Mitsubishi Mr. Slim Aerothermal/ Ductless Heat Pump ■ ■

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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.

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O V E R E A T E R S ANONYMOUS meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 103 of the Penticton United Church, enter through north door. Call 250493-1527 for info. HAND AND FOOT CANASTA at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-4927630 for info. PENTICTON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. SAHAJ MARG M EDITATION every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 250-492-4458 for info. 65-PLUS SINGLES COFFEE CLUB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250-770-1018. BINGOEVERY WEDNESDAY in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. regular bingo at 6:30 p.m. SENIORS’ RECREATION and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Joy at 250-7701174 for more information. O KANAGAN F ALLS SENIORS’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. SOUTH MAIN DROP-IN Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m. (call 250493-2111 to confirm), coffee social at 10 a.m., intermediate/advanced line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. ANAVETS HAS HUMP

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for location and to reserve your spot. ELKS CLUB ON Ellis Street has darts at 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS NIGHT group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. PENTICTON WRITERS AND Publishers meets every third Thursday at the Leir House at 7 p.m. If you love or want to write, come join us. THE RUG HOOKING Circle meets every seconnd and fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 3 p.m. at Leir House Arts and Cultural Centre at 220 Manor Park Ave. For info, contact Angela Possak at 250-767-0206. THE SPECIALIZED FOSTER

care program through the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is looking to recruit therapeutic foster homes for youth who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. For more information, drop-in to the Penticton office at 1295 Manitoba St. any Thursday between 9 to 11 a.m. and ask for Christine or Laurene, or call us at 250-493-0512, Ext 116. FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF Penticton — Okanagan will meet for lunch at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion at 502 Martin St. OKANAGAN ASTRONOMY CLUB has Wendell Shuster discussing dark energy

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Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Ade Ave. FUNTIMERS BALLROOM DANCE Club meets most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For ballroom and Latin American dancing. Instruction is provided on certain Fridays. For more info please contact Brian at 250-492-7036 or visit www.funtimers.bravehost.com. HOME AND RENO Show presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association is Feb. 10 to 12 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Admission is $4. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. SWEETHEART WESTERN DANCE will be hosted by Okanagan Falls Legion at 6 p.m. to raise funds for Penticton General Hospital. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 a couple. Live music and spaghetti dinner. For tickets call Stan at 250-4977389 or Colin at 250-4925001. PENTICTON LIBRARY INVITES kids aged five to 12 to its Valentine’s friends celebration. They will have stories on love and friendship, a sweet craft and puppet show from 3:30 to 5 p.m. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION has a Valentine’s dinner dance with entertainment by Steve Jones and Kyle Anderson. GRIEF SUPPORT AND education group is a closed, small discussion group at the Penticton Art Gallery every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon until March 30. Pre-registration is required, contact Andrea at 250-492-9071, Ext. 2203.

COMING EVENTS BECOME A VOLUNTEER tutor in Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos and work one-on-one with an adult learner in your community. Training is provided, learn new skills. Contact Angelika Eneas at 250-460-1282 or at AEneas@okanagan. bc.ca. DISTRICT OF SUMMERLAND is inviting the public to an economic development forum in the IOOF hall on Main Street from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15. GET BENT ACTIVE Arts Society has its annual general meeting on March 4 at 2 p.m.at 1151475 Fairview Rd. (in the Cannery).

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Exterior wall insulation: add R12 to walls with no insulation Cost: $4,200 BC rebate: $1,500 Federal rebate: $1,875 * Net cost to homeowner: $825

We also supply and install the following grant eligible products: Furnaces, heat pumps, a/c, water heaters, boilers, windows and doors. Homeowners or landlords must have had or are willing to have a government licensed energy evaluation after April 1st, 2007 to qualify for the grants. Government licensed companies in B.C. include: Amerispec, City Green, Energy Wise, Home Performance, Hometech, Sage Energy and Verdatech. We will pay for energy assessments completed on homes that we or our licensed contractors upgrade. *Must be registered with federal government prior to January 28, 2012 to be eligible for the federal portion of these grants and/or must have had an ecoENERGY Assessment.

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