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HEAVENLY SCENE — Danny Inkster of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints looks over some of the creche scenes at the Faces of the Nativity display which opened Thursday. The public is welcome to view the hundreds of nativity sets from around the world, today and Saturday from 1-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-7 p.m. Admission is free and the church is located at 2946 South Main St. There is also a free concert Saturday at 6:30 p.m. featuring the School District 67 choir. Mark Brett/Western News

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Leadership group takes shape for new triathlon Joe Fries

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Negotiations between the City of Penticton and its latest triathlon partner are taking longer than expected, but the society overseeing the race has moved a little quicker to get its new leader to the starting line. Challenge Penticton announced this week that Barb Haynes has been hired as general manager effective Dec. 10, when she will begin planning the event that next August will replace Ironman Canada. Haynes said the lure of building the race from the ground up was enough to pull her away from her post as head of the Downtown Penticton Association, where she will be replaced by Kerri

Milton, former manager of the Pen-Mar Cinema. “I love my job, so it wasn’t something I was looking to necessarily leave,” Haynes said. “Having said that, the position at Challenge (matches) my skill set and is an amazing opportunity and one that I am thrilled to have been offered.” Haynes becomes the second paid employee of Challenge Penticton following the hiring of race director Laura Carleton in early November. Paul McCann, who chairs the volunteer board of the Penticton Triathlon Race Society, said the group was looking for a manager with expertise in marketing, sponsorships and event management. “And those are all things that Barb Haynes has in aces,” he said, adding revenue generation will be among her priorities. “There’s a thousand things to do, but likely the ﬁrst will be to build on marketing and spon-

sorships to bring in revenue to the race and the community,” McCann said. The society, which has looked after preparations to date and will eventually receive from the city the licence to use the Challenge brand, is currently running on revenue from participant registration fees, McCann added, and doesn’t even have an office yet. “The city has offered some (office space) to get us up and going, but we’re not in it yet,” he said. Meanwhile, the city has yet to come to terms with the Germany-based Challenge Family on a licensing agreement and is still negotiating under a letter of intent signed in August. That five-page letter, a redacted version of which was obtained by the Western News through a freedom of information request, notes the parties “plan to agree on all conditions of the license agreement” by Oct. 15, 2012.

Mayor Dan Ashton said people should “absolutely not” read anything into the passed deadline. “It’s back and forth and that’s what happens when you deal with somebody in another country. But we’re also very, very close.” The equivalent of one full page of the letter’s text was redacted to protect third-party business interests and what’s left does not include any details about ﬁnancial arrangements. Ashton said he’s unsure if those details and cost to taxpayers will be released once the ﬁnal agreement has been inked. “I know some of it’s proprietary, just like how it was with Ironman, and that’s one of the issues because it’s a contract,” he said. “I can just assure you it’s a substantially better deal for the community than what it was with the other triathlon group.”

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be further back on every front.” Leahy, however, isn’t ready to recommend a tax increase yet. “I personally think the city is doing quite well, considering the financial times we have come through. In 2014, yes, we definitely have to start taking some action, looking at the deficit,” he said. “If the economy picks up maybe things will change on the development side, and things will be better, but taxing your way out of it, I don’t think any economy has shown that taxing your way out of it is a good solution.”

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Pay parking tests patience at hospital ficult to find a spot anywhere on PRH grounds. “Now, since the implementation of paid parking, access to the facility has significantly improved,” Acorn said. The pay stations, he continued, were the “most functional” available at the time and scored points for their ability to let people pay for relatively lengthy periods of time. Nonetheless, Acorn said, Interior Health in the next few months will begin a review of its equipment, due partly to public complaints and changing technology, and possibly begin looking for “something a little more user-friendly.” More user-friendly likely means some sort of pay station that allows people to settle up on their way out for however much time they used. In the meantime, Acorn encouraged anyone with parking problems to let him know. “If we’re not hearing about it, we don’t know that there’s an issue,” he said. Parking complaints can be delivered by email to parking@interiorhealth.ca or by phone at 1-855491-6498. Revenue from parking at PRH totalled $106,375 in the 2011-12 fiscal year and was “reinvested in direct patient care within our region,” according to Interior Health spokesperson Lannea Parfitt.

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Interior Health has since June received five public complaints about parking at Penticton Regional Hospital and not one of them was related to the troublesome pay stations that could soon be replaced. Four of the complaints, basic details of which were provided to the Western News, centred on a wonky change machine located inside the hospital. The machine’s coin acceptor was replaced in October and no further complaints were received. The other complaint stemmed from an inoperable email address for parking services. But complaints the Western News heard during a short visit to the parking lot Tuesday morning were aimed squarely at the pay stations, one of which boasted a lineup three people deep. Kim Blevins, an Alberta resident who was at the hospital to visit her mother-in-law, was surprised to learn the machines eat improperly timed deposits and don’t make change. “If you insert coins too soon, you don’t get a ticket and you don’t get your money back,” Blevins said. “And my father-in-law, who is 75 years old, (the pay station) frustrated him to no end every day for the last four weeks.” Louis Thompson, who was at the

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Drivers gather around a pay station tuesday at Penticton regional hospital. interior health will review its parking equipment in the months ahead and may opt for something more “user-friendly.”

hospital to visit his wife, said the actual operation of the machines is no longer an issue for him, but “it took a little while to figure it out.” “I have no problem using them,” he said, “but it’s just a hassle.” Thompson, who also regularly visits the hospital for blood tests, said his chief concern is the requirement

that he correctly estimate how long he’ll be there when he buys his parking pass. The amount of time it takes for him to have a blood test done differs each time, he said, which sometimes results in multiple trips to the pay station while he waits. “Everybody’s got to get up and go put money in the machine. You figure

you can get by on an hour and you can’t.” Jon Acorn, parking services manager for Interior Health, said the cost of parking and operation of the pay stations are among the most common complaints he hears. He noted, however, that prior to the advent of paid parking in early 2010, it was dif-

Closing arguments heard in sexual assault trial Kristi Patton Western News Staff

Closing arguments during the trial for an alleged violent sexual assault had both sides agreeing this is a case of credibility. Ronald Teneycke is facing three sexual assault charges, unlawful confinement and a breach of probation for an alleged assault that took place on July 31, 2011 at an abandoned pumphouse on a forest service road in Okanagan Falls. Crown counsel John Swanson argued the accused has sat through the trial and manipulated

his testimony to match that of the evidence he has heard. He said physical, medical and DNA evidence provided at trial “clearly establishes” the accused is guilty and the activity between the two people was not consensual. “Why didn’t the accused return to his residence just a few kilometres away to engage in sexual foreplay rather than in the dark, in the dirt beside some sort of dilapidated shed or pumphouse,” said Swanson. Teneycke originally lied to RCMP because he said he was embarrassed the pair made a homemade sex toy, that he couldn’t get an erection and he didn’t want to talk about his STD.

Swanson questioned whether a man so embarrassed to tell the RCMP the truth, would also tell them he “tried and tried and tried” to get an erection but couldn’t. Crown also brought up why the defence hadn’t called up other witnesses to back up the man’s story of why he had an ex-girlfriend’s bag of sex toys in his trunk. Swanson said only Teneycke’s DNA was found on the innermost layers of a homemade sex toy that the accused claims they constructed together, and finally, Teneycke’s prior record corroborates he is not a person that can be believed. “They hadn’t fought. There was no suggestion that she was out to get him. They never met

before that day. They were complete strangers,” said Swanson. “There was nothing for her to gain by accusing him of sexual assault.” Swanson also poked holes in the defence theory of a developing romantic relationship by asking why those significant details weren’t posed to the woman in cross-examination. He suggested this even further corroborates Teneycke was manipulating his testimony. Justice James Williams also pointed out to defence council that he was “concerned” about insufficient questioning about this as the case developed.

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Santa Claus is coming to town For some the festive season begins with the first sign of eggnog on store shelves, but for those in Penticton the Christmas season begins at the annual Royal LePage Santa Claus Parade and downtown light up. “There is lots of places to grab a hot chocolate and spend some time downtown,” said Barb Haynes, executive director of the Downtown Penticton Association. “It gets very busy so we suggest to come early with your blankets and woolies, get your spot on the street then let your kids go and enjoy some free entertainment and crafts.” Starting at 2 p.m. in Nanaimo Square, there will be free crafts, games and entertainment. Preparade entertainment includes Nathalie Lewis, Okanagan Dance Studios, a fire spinner and stilt walkers. At 4 p.m. Penticton’s mayor and council will officially light up the trees in Nanaimo Square and the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. with Santa and Mrs. Claus anchoring over 40 entries. “It is Christmas season in the downtown and everything is going

to be all lit up and ready to go. It is going to be the largest Santa parade we have had. I know I say that every year, but it just keeps building and building every year,” said Haynes. Amongst some of the favourites in the parade will be the RCMP, the pipe band, fire trucks and local entertainer Beamer Wigley, said Haynes. All of the downtown businesses will be open, and with the Shop, Stamp and Win promotion having started earlier this week, Haynes said it is a great way for people to kick off their shopping. “It is just a great promotion and fun for people to get some extra benefits from shopping downtown,” she said. There is about 35 businesses participating this year in Shop, Stamp and Win. Customers can look for the posters in the businesses windows, pick up a Shop, Stamp and Win card and start collecting stamps with their purchases. Once the card is full, you can enter your name into a draw. On Dec. 20 the DPA will draw for two $500 downtown dollar packages. Before the grand parade, people looking to get into the festive season are encouraged to join in the 25th

annual Summerland Festival of Lights on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. One of Canada’s top singers will performing a free one-hour concert, starting at 9 p.m. following the fireworks display, which is set to music this year. Andrew Allen has gained popularity in North America since his first hit in 2009, I Wanna Be Your Christmas. His lead single, Loving You Tonight, has sold 75,000 copies and charted in both the U.S. and Canada. Allen has played shows with Bruno Mars, One Republic, Barenaked Ladies and Parachute. This year he undertook a nationwide tour with The Voice contestant Dia Frampton and is enjoying success with his latest single, Satellite. Throughout the evening, local performers will be on Main Street entertaining, Santa’s Workshop will be open to children in the Summerland Credit Union building, photos with Santa at True Grain Bread, children’s entertainment at Nester’s and live ice carving displays in two locations downtown. A special Christmas craft fair will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Village and the annual Season Sparkles art show will be at the Summerland Art Gallery.

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Unstable slope poses concern Joe Fries

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Two months after she went public with concerns about an unstable hillside above her home, a Twin Lakes woman is beginning to think her complaints fell on deaf ears. “Absolutely nothing has happened,” Sam Verigin said Wednesday in an interview at her home, which is off Highway 3A about 10 minutes west of the Kaleden junction. Her home is also just a few hundred meters downhill of an unstable slope that has released refrigerator-sized boulders and features a yawning fissure that has uprooted a handful of mature trees. “Nobody’s contacted me. It’s frustrating, because you become news, big news, and everybody’s concerned. And then you’re dropped like a hotcake,” she said. The jagged fissure, which looks to be about 75 metres long, three metres wide and three metres deep in places, opened up on a hillside into which a steep switchback was cut to serve as a driveway for unsold lots in the upper reaches of the Kaleden Acres development. It appears the land on the downslope side of the fissure has sunk about two metres and is pulling away from the hillside, and Verigin suspects blasting used by the road builders is to blame for the instability. Unearth Enterprises put its 20lot Kaleden Acres development on the market in January. The area of concern is on private property but directly above Resolute Road, a public access, so it was brought to the attention of the B.C. Transportation Ministry. In October, the ministry sent a team of engineers to look at the site. The experts determined there was no risk to Verigin’s home because they expected any slide material to channel down Resolute Road, which was then closed for safety reasons. Ministry spokesperson Lisanne Bowness said this week that Resolute Road remains closed and the developer is still required to submit to government a geotechnical assessment and work plan to address any slope stability issues. Unearth Enterprises principal Mark Goulden said via email that

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Sam VerigiN stands on the lower side of fissure that has opened up on a hillside a few hundred metres above her home. She says neither the property owner nor anyone from government has contacted her since she went public with her concerns almost two months ago.

a geotechnical engineer and other experts have looked at the slope failure and “the general consensus seems to be that this was an act of nature.” Goulden said he has yet to hear the engineer’s final recommendations, but believes a berm at the toe of the hill and ongoing monitoring of possible further movement will likely form the basis of any work plan. In the meantime, he said, Verigin “is more likely to be struck by lightning than have any rocks from our property come anywhere near hers.” And further, if she is “genuinely concerned about the danger of any further movement on the site,” Goulden said, “I recommend she stop trespassing on my property.” A considerable amount of material, including sand and boulders, appears to have been deposited at

the base of the slope since the engineers’ visit in October. Still, that doesn’t appear to have raised any red flags for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Community services manager Mark Woods said the RDOS is “not aware of any change at the Resolute Road rock slide location that presents a new or greater level of risk to residents in the area.” Verigin plans to continue inspecting and photographing the slide area several times a week and has closed her bed-and-breakfast while she awaits word on a work plan to shore up the hillside. “I try to stay above board as far as staying optimistic and everything, but I have a constant stress factor… not knowing when a large amount of rock might come down,” she said. “It can happen at anytime, so that’s stressful.”

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Defence council Michael Welsh argued the complainant, who cannot be named, had “credibility cracks.” She answered many of her questions “with variations of I don’t recall” while Teneycke’s testimony had a “natural flow.” Evidence that supports Teneycke’s story, said Welsh, includes witnesses who saw the woman fall that resulted in her bruises, the fact he has a clear recollection of conversations and the timeline, his mother’s testimony that the woman seemed calm and friendly when Teneycke brought her home after the alleged incident and the doctor’s testimony that the woman’s injuries could be consistent with consensual rough sex. Teneycke testified he returned to the pumphouse to retrieve a windbreaker that was left behind, and if he was guilty, Welsh said, he would have cleaned up

other physical evidence. “His evidence fits with so many other details of the night in such a way it can’t be discounted,” said Welsh, who reminded the court that if neither testimony is deemed credible, the justice must acquit. Welsh also stated the court doesn’t have to determine a motive of why the complainant would lie, but suggested “things just snowballed” for her when after the alleged assault she called her roommate looking for money for a cab and when that request was denied she called 9-1-1. What both councils agreed was that there is not enough evidence to convict Teneycke of the breach of probation on his curfew or the assault with a weapon (knife). Justice Williams will render his verdict on the three remaining charges on Friday at 10 a.m.

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EDITORIAL Doomsday prophecies have a life all their own

t’s less than a month to the apocalypse. Have you ﬁnished your Christmas shopping yet? The ancient Mayans predicted Armageddon for Dec. 21, 2012, the date they stopped calculating their calendar. That’s when the renowned astrologers and mathematicians said the 26,000-year grand cycle of evolution would cataclysmically crash to a halt. The Mayans aren’t the only doomsayers. Christian denominations reference a Judgment Day that is the culmination of a great battle between good and evil. Ancient Norse mythology foretold of a ﬁnal showdown between the gods. There are physicists who calculate the end of mankind as a mathematical inevitability, astronomers who say it’s only a matter of time until we’re all snuffed out by a collision with an asteroid or the demise of the sun, geologists who predict we’re one giant volcano eruption away from eternal darkness. And don’t forget, there were some computer scientists who said Y2K would be the end of the world as we know it. Of course, for every doomsday scenario, there’s a screenwriter poised at a keyboard trying to turn it into the latest Hollywood blockbuster to be directed by disaster-meister Roland Emmerich. There’s nothing like a little end-ofdays escapist entertainment to help take your mind off your current problems, like paying the mortgage, getting the kids to hockey practice, neighbourhood cats messing up your lawn. It’s all enough to make you curl up in a ball PENTICTON WESTERN on the couch and tune in for that marathon session of Dr. Phil you’ve been denying yourself for so long. Or maybe empty your bank account and go on one last spree of travel, trinkets and T-bone steaks. Just keep in mind, when it comes to doomsday predictions, it’s believer beware.

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Separatist dreams rarely based in reality In other parts of the world, separatist movements are usually violent (e.g. Kashmir, Sri Lanka, the various Kurdish revolts) and they sometimes succeed (South Sudan, Eritrea, East Timor). Whereas in the prosperous, democratic countries of the West, they are generally peaceful, frivolous and unsuccessful. A case in point is the various separatist movements in the European Union. Scotland will be holding a vote on independence from Britain in 2014, and both Catalonia and the Basque country in Spain have just elected nationalist governments that promise to hold referendums on independence. But it will probably never happen. The Scots, the Catalans and the Basques tend to see themselves as victims, but nobody else does. They are self-governing in most matters except defence and foreign affairs, they have their own budgets, and they maintain separate education systems and cultural institutions. What really drives the separatism is emotion, which is why popular support for it is so soft. Rectifying the historic defeat of (insert name of centuries-old lost battle here) by declaring independence in the here-and-now has great emotional appeal, but most people put their economic interests ﬁrst. Nationalist leaders therefore always promise that independence will change nothing important on

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Dyer Straits the economic front. The way they do this in both Scotland and the separatist regions of Spain is by insisting that membership in the European Union would pass automatically to the successor state. The opponents of secession, however, argue that there’s nothing automatic about it. The arguments are not just directed at the home audience. Last month, when Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, agreed the terms for the 2014 referendum with the British government, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo promptly declared that an independent Scotland would not automatically be an EU member, and that any one of the 27 EU member states (like Spain, for example) could veto it. This was furiously disputed by Alex Salmond, who knew that his chances of winning the 2014

referendum were nil if the Scots believed that they were voting to leave the EU. For months he insisted that he had sought the opinion of his government’s law officers, who had confirmed that Scotland would inherit EU membership automatically, and would not even have to adopt the euro. Alas, he was lying. Late last month, it became known that Salmond had not actually asked for the law officers’ opinion at all. Now he has been forced by public opinion to pop the question — and he may not like the answer. An even bigger defeat for Salmond came in his negotiations with British Prime Minister David Cameron, where he had to agree that the referendum would ask a simple yes-or-no question: in or out? This goes against the instincts of all separatist leaders, who prefer a fuzzy, feel-good question that doesn’t mention the frightening word “independence” at all. The most famous formulation of this question was in the 1995 Quebec referendum on secession from Canada: “Do you agree that Quebec should become sovereign after having made a formal offer to Canada for a new economic and political partnership within the scope of the bill respecting the future of Quebec and of the agreement signed on June 12, 1995?” Not exactly clear, is it? That referendum was very close, but in 2000 the Canadian

federal government passed a law generally known as the “Clarity Act”. It said that negotiations between the federal government and any province on secession should only follow “a clear expression of the will of the population of a province that the province cease to be part of Canada.” This requirement would not be met, it added, if the referendum question “merely focuses on a mandate to negotiate without soliciting a direct expression of the will of the population of that province on (independence),” or if the question “envisages other possibilities..., such as economic or political arrangements with Canada, that obscure a direct expression of the will of the population on (secession).” This law drastically reduces the likelihood that the separatists could win any future referendum in Quebec, and it’s obviously what David Cameron had in mind in his negotiations with Salmond on the Scottish referendum. As for Catalonia and Euskara, the national parliament in Madrid must approve of any referendum on separation, and the current Spanish government has made it abundantly clear that it has no intention of doing that. So it’s mostly just hot air and hurt feelings, really. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Students losing out

I avoid writing letters to the editor. Like Churchill, I avoid debates with those who buy ink by the barrel and paper by the ton. Like Barillaro, (Letter “Disputes display similarities” in the Nov. 21 Western News) I have 39 years experience in education. (I hope not 39 first year experiences.) There the similarities end. Which is my point. Ron Barillaro’s comparison of the hockey lock-out to the government/BCTF impasse is not a useful comparison. Hockey reflects big business, big salaries and bloody entertainment for the masses more similar to Rome’s coliseum than public education in a civil society. Public education is not and should not be similar to pro hockey. Ron’s 39-year insight conceals important issues, and fails to provide insights that will help B.C. get past this harmful government/BCTF deadlock. It is the children and parents who are losing out. Forget the faulty analogies. On the other hand, kudos to Tom Fletcher for shining light on the risks of politically shallow and incomplete solutions to bullying, just one of the unacceptable forms of aggression we see in our society. E-bullying is just one example showing that we have not adapted to the dangers posed by our new electronic toys. And kudos to Ms. Turpel-Lafonde for once again pointedly stating that we are failing our vulnerable children including children living in poverty. With an election just six months away, it is alarming to think that increasingly we can

cording to the subsidiary of the Chinese Dehua Mines policies in our British Columbia. A communist decree states, “From him according to his abilities to him according to his needs.” Note the manifesto says nothing about the items of transfer being for sale. With the leadership changes in China, civil unrest, corruption, not the Chinese people but the Chinese military, will be in need of a secure fuel source. Is history about to repeat itself? Finally, my opposition to FIPA, as well as the Nexen sale and the Enbridge Pipeline, stems from what seems like a total reversal of national policy regarding conservation of our un-renewable natural resources. From the energy crises in the ‘70s, when OPEC drastically reduced their production of oil, through the official predictions that the world will run out of oil by the year 2000 (Year 2000 Global Report) to our present day count of “carbon footprints” and tax, and don’t drive campaigns to conserve energy, oil especially. Now our prime minister is travelling Asia to sell as much as he can of our unrenewable natural resources, especially oil, unconcerned about risks to our environment, and as if products derived from our oil sands bitumen burn cleaner in China. I am not against international trade, but when agreements are made, in secret, between governments, I worry for the lives of my grandchildren like my elders worried about mine before and during the Second World War. I want to continue to live in a Canada where we speak Canadian (eh!), live in democracy, own our natural resources, preserve our environment and plan our own future, “Oh, Canada…” Harry G. Kapeikis Penticton

only depend on the independent officers of the legislature (auditorgeneral, ethics commissioner, privacy commissioner, the representative for children and youth, etc.) to address social challenges in a balanced, forthright fashion. The challenge to take to our aspiring MLAs-in-waiting: Restore public confidence in Canada’s institutions of government. Dave Stigant Summerland

Grateful for care

This is a letter of thanks to the third floor nursing staff of the Penticton hospital who have been so kind, considerate and understanding over the past month. My mom suffered a massive stroke on Oct. 21 that took most of the mobility from her left arm and leg but allowed her speech, her memory and intellect to remain largely unaffected. Mom’s very active, social and independent lifestyle suddenly shrunk down to the narrow confines of a four-bed hospital room with constantly changing roommates, daily intrusive routines and little privacy. At 80, she has had to adjust to this new reality of pureed meals, daily medications (and their unwanted side effects) and the loss of dignity that hospital procedures invariably strip away. Through it all, the third floor nursing staff has helped Mom to cope with her new situation. They have reassured her when she has woken frightened and disoriented by the hallucinatory aspect of her drugs or the strangeness of her new surroundings. They have patiently fed her the new diet that she has had to contend with, due to a lack of reliable swallowing reflex, and

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China deal bad for Canada On Nov. 3, I sent an email to our MP Dan Albas urging him to oppose the ratification of the China–Canada trade agreement (FIPA). The day after, I received a phone call from Mr. Albas and we had a long, cordial and honest conversation on the matter. I was surprised and impressed by Mr. Albas’ prompt response to my concerns. He supports, of course, our prime minister on the agreement with China, but I’m also convinced Mr. Albas listens as he represents us in Ottawa. My opposition to FIPA, as I explained to our MP, stems, first of all, from my first-hand experience of life under communism. In June of 1940, my country of birth, tiny Latvia, was invaded by powerful, communist-controlled Russia. Earlier, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia had agreed, covertly, to allow several Russian naval bases on the Baltic Sea. Our governments had given in to communist interests. (i.e. extension of communism and offensive defence against Nazi Germany). The military invasion of the Baltic countries was justified in communist thinking and announced to the world that “the three countries joined the Soviet Union for economic reasons and political stability.” What at the time was held under cover was that it was for Russia’s economic reasons and their political stability that our government, at gunpoint, signed the agreement. A year of terror followed. Under communist dictatorship, farms and business were nationalized and factories dismantled for transport to Russia. Opposition was suppressed by force, executions, torture or deportation to forced labour camps in Siberia. The population was systematically replaced by Russian nationals. Today nearly half of the population in Latvia is Russian. Has communism changed? Not ac-

laughingly parried her requests for “tea” and other foods, that had become dangerous for her. (Thankfully Mom has recently improved enough to be allowed a cup of her beloved Timmy’s!) These compassionate nurses have washed and “styled” Mom’s hair, taken time to share a quick chat and tried to afford her some dignity and normalcy in what can be a very exposed and vulnerable situation and, for this, we are extremely grateful. I’m sure that they would be as thankful to know that any of their loved ones would receive the same kind of attention and care as Mom, and by extension her family, has had in their place. Christine Stasiuk Penticton

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Health system a mixed bag I write, in part, in response to those letters positive and negative about hospital experiences and also to relate my own experience in the medical services. My own experience has been a mixture of positive and negative. My first doctor was chosen for me by my parents and really I remember little of him but my impression from others’ experiences is such that I wonder if the doctor should’ve been allowed to practice at all or if at some point he should’ve been recommended for early retirement. The second doctor, this time a female, I can barely recall though I was much older when we first started going to her. My opinion of her is so little that I have nothing to share though she may well be or have been a competent doctor. The next doctor apparently had a very bad “bedside manner” when it came to my mom and I didn’t find him particularly helpful or sympathetic, but ah well, he apparently left this world years ago and he was the very last doctor that I officially had. At some point, I left my parents’ home and set out into the world and due to my work, among other reasons, I never did find another doctor to replace the last one that my parents and I shared. For me, the medical system became little more than an insurance scheme that was draining what little money I earned (it wasn’t the only culprit but one of the more annoying ones due to the billing style of the government and the plan bureaucrats). I ended up failing to be fully covered (apparently that can’t happen?) or felt that I was due to my inability to keep up payments as well as the total failure of the bureaucrats to enquire as to why I was late on payments or if I needed help. My “lack of coverage” only changed recently and only through the help and intervention of others. Now, I qualify for coverage without being billed, since my relatively low income qualifies me for such

World is more dangerous

The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation would like to sincerely thank TELUS for their profound gift of $54,525.00 for the Penticton Regional Hospital Laboratory Campaign. The TELUS Team serving Penticton gave their support with a donation of $25 for every new Smartphone activation and every new Optik TV subscriber in their community this past year. Special thanks to Steve Jenkins, General Manager of the Interior South BC office, Doug Driver, Service Manager, South Okanagan, Customer Solutions Deliver and all of the staff in the Penticton Office. On behalf of the Medical Foundation board of directors, medical staff, the patients and their families, thank you TELUS for your thoughtful dedication.

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.

I disagree with NDP MP Atamanenko: On Nov. 6, after the U.S. election the world became much more dangerous. Of all President Obama’s mistakes during his life, his worst mistake during his first term was to throw Israel under the bus. Obama made very clear how much he disrespects Israel: With Iran getting closer to building the atomic bomb, Obama decided he would be more comfortable in the company of the ladies on The View and visiting his pal as a guest on the David Letterman show. Obama refused to see the Israeli prime minister. This month the Israeli air force (IAF) flew a rehearsal combat mission 2,500 miles one way — air refueling their F-15 aircraft to Khartoum return, the capital city of Sudan. The target was one of Iran’s missile factories which builds the rockets the Hamas Palestinians use against Israel. Prior to Israeli air force action in the Gaza Strip Nov. 14, the Palestinians had launched more than 100 of those rockets against Israeli targets. In the next 24 hours they launched 250 more rockets. Sudan is on the hit list — it is just a matter of time before those people feel the wrath of Israel. The Sudan mission was leaked by the Israelis because it was meant to be leaked. The warning was that the IAF could hit any target in Iran anytime they choose to. Had Obama maintained the historically strong U.S. Israeli alliance — meaning the Americans would support the Israelis on an air strike

a “boon”. It seems to me though that the medical services and the government have utterly failed in ensuring that B.C. residents are fully aware of their rights and/ or privileges within that system. Oh yes, I could have enquired, however, having dealt with bureaucrats before and also going through a lot of different challenges at that time, I didn’t and so that is my failure. Having come up to the Okanagan, I now have a doctor again and have had help through other medical services. Is the Okanagan better and less impersonal than the Lower Mainland? In some ways yes, in other ways no. My present doctor has been personable but also has given the impression of running a “conveyor belt” clinic. Once when I was put on the system for some medical evaluation, I was left in the dark by the doctor and by the hospital. A more recent time I was in a process of checking out a medical concern, the doctor advised me another doctor would be consulting with me. I heard nothing more. I called my doctor, asking for the information for that doctor, and at some point was hung up on. I contacted the other doctor and heard right back from them. I went in for an appointment, they were to contact the hospital and I was in the dark again. Finally my examination time came — I messed up by failing to arrive at the correct time. To the credit of the hospital, they let me come and do the procedure rather than rebooking, the nursing and other staff were basically polite and helpful. It was a horrible procedure for me to go through (still having the vanity of youth), being poked and having to prepare for a CT exam with all that this procedure entails. Anyway, this is my mix of good and bad in the health system — though I could share a lot more.

against Iran — the use of nuclear weapons would not necessarily be used. Now that the Israelis realize they are on their own, they must prepare to use their nuclear weapons. Many Arab and Muslim countries could be attacked. If Syria attacks Israel on the Golan Heights — Iran, being an ally, will support Syria. Egypt has recalled its ambassador from Israel. The Muslim brotherhood government in Cairo, soon after being elected, called for Israel to be wiped out. If Syria uses chemical weapons or the Iranians use nuclear weapons against Israel — the entire Middle East will likely be destroyed. Egyptian forces have been scrapping with Israeli forces on Israel’s borders for the past few months. Israel’s Sinai Desert buffer zone is gone — it was given back to Egypt in exchange for a peace treaty. The Israelis are prepared to attack wherever necessary. Unfortunately for Egypt, the war the Muslim Brotherhood has wanted may come much sooner than they had predicted. The war will likely be similar to the 1967 six-day war when Israel pre-empted all Arab air forces — wiping out most of their aircraft while they were on the ground. The changes to the Arab and Muslim way of life will last forever. The one thing in Egypt that may survive will likely be the pyramids. The Israeli nukes are many times more powerful than were the atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Israeli people have said

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since the end of the Second World War: “There will never be another holocaust.” Unfortunately for the entire world,the tired old Arab and Muslim men who run their destitute countries, if they survive, will discover the hard way, living in peace with Israel would have been the better alternative. Ernie Slump Penticton

Americans chose progress

In reply to Mark Walker’s dismal column of Nov. 16, where he cries doom over the re-election of Barack Obama: Mr. Walker seems to be stuck in the 18th century along with de Tocqueville. Mr. Walker and other simplistic thinkers ignore the wealth and improved living standards created by the Roosevelt New Deal project in the late ‘30s that continued through the rest of the century. Can he deny that the vast majority of the U.S. and Canadian population are far better off than they were in the first 30 years of the 20th century? American voters were faced with a stark choice this month: a return to the dark days of laissezfaire capitalism, where the role of government is simply to fund the military and intelligence services under Romney, or a progressive and compassionate future under Obama, where government plays a vital role in providing a level playing field for all. They chose progress. Don’t worry Mr. Walker, old white guys will be OK. Bob Nicholson Penticton

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Accomplished singer Tracy Fehr is hosting Voices in Song a Christmas benefit concert this weekend to help a woman in Tunisia buy a motorcycle to sell her handmade carpets.

at the Dec. 2 concert to purchase a motorcycle for Samira so she can sell her carpets to a wider market. Some of Samira’s carpets and photos of Fehr’s work in Tunisia will be on display at the concert. Fehr said the carpets are colourful and well-made with pictures on them that tell a story. “Getting a motorcycle would allow her to travel to Western News Staff

The Sage Valley Voices present their annual Christmas concert at the Oliver United Church on Dec. 8. At 7 p.m. on Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, the choir will run through a selection of old favourites and some new

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more markets and at the same time she has also started a little bakery business at home and she is wanting to transport her baked goods as well,” said Fehr. Fehr said Samira is a humble person and was very thankful for the support when she found out about the concert fundraiser. “I think part of the beauty of this is being in somebody’s life longer than just the initial help-

tunes as well to get everyone in the mood for the season. The Sage Valley Voices will present the sentimental side of Christmas, the silly side of Christmas, the children’s side of Christmas, the blue side of Christmas and the sacred music of Christmas. Maureen Sparrow of the

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A Penticton woman is hoping the community embraces the meaning of the season to help a family struggling to overcome great hardship. Tracy Fehr and students from her studio are bringing hope to a Tunisian woman with their Voices in Song Christmas benefit concert on Dec. 2. Working with a friend, Fehr helped raise funds for the Association for Co-operation in Tunisia, who help marginalized women receive training and funds to set up small homebased businesses. It was in 2009 when Fehr travelled to Tunisia and met Samira, whose real name is being withheld to protect her privacy. “I was in amazement and shock at the same time,” said Fehr. “Amazement because she is living in such poverty and hand makes these amazing carpets in a bit of a courtyard outside her house and seeing the conditions she was living in and the beauty that she creates out of this poverty. She has an amazing spirit to keep going when things have been so difficult.” As a result of being raped, Samira has given birth to two daughters. When the first was born, a relative set fire to Samira’s infant, severely burning her and crippling Samira’s mother, who was holding the baby. Now Samira is attempting to run a household while providing for her mother and daughters. She does so by selling her detailed carpets at souks, or local markets. Fehr wants to raise funds

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ing them to start out. It is a journey with them,” said Fehr. “We want to help make a difference in her life.” The Christmas benefit concert will feature Fehr as a lyric coloratura soprano and senior student from her studio. Dennis Nordlund will be accompanying them on the piano. They will be singing traditional and contemporary Christmas music. “We want to get everyone in the Christmas mood,” said Fehr. Throughout her career, Fehr has been featured on HGTV’s Makeover Wish: Something to Sing About and has performed all over the world with orchestras, chamber ensembles and as a soloist. In 2008 her solo CD, Over My Head, was nominated for several awards including the Gospel Music Association of Canada’s Covenant Award for Classical/Traditional Album of the Year, Classical/Traditional Song of the Year and for the B.C. Interior Music Awards. In the past, her Voices in Song concert series has helped raise funds for projects in thirdworld countries donating to HIV/AIDS orphans, Habitat for Humanity projects and locally with the Penticton and Area Women’s Centre. The concert is at 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Tickets are $12 in advance and can be purchased at the Penticton and District Arts Council (#2-202 Manor Park Ave), by emailing tlfehr@shaw. ca or by visiting her website www.tracyfehr.com. Tickets will be $15 at the door.

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What’s a writer who loves good wine to do when moving to the Okanagan? Write about wine, of course! A few years ago, Jeannette Montgomery started a personal blog about Okanagan wines, which quickly turned into several writing gigs in the Okanagan’s burgeoning wine industry. Montgomery, who is based in Oliver, is a contributor to magazines such as EAT, Wineries Refined and BC Wine Trails. She also pens newsletters and generates advertising copy for Okanagan wineries. Montgomery brings a unique perspective to the wine industry: She doesn’t approach her work as a sommelier or certified wine professional, but as a writer in search of a story. Montgomery explains that sharing the sensory experiences of wine — the taste and smell — is storytelling at its best. “Relating wine to a situation resonates with me,” she explains. “Who you like to drink it with, where you’d like to be, if it’s sunny, or if you’re on the sofa in front of a fireplace.” Montgomery has

plenty of experience to draw on while formulating her stories, having previously been in the service industry at an Okanagan winery. It was a perfect place for a wine lover, and a great place for research. “Drinking is good writer cred. I try to ensure that I do my part.” Even though wine has played a role in Montgomery’s writing career, she tackles many other subjects, working on everything from short stories to generating content for campaigns and websites. “I write,” she says. “I drink wine. Sometimes, the two intersect.” Montgomery sees writing about wine in her future but wouldn’t rule out other subjects becoming her focus. In fact, Montgomery is on the board of directors for the Penticton Art Gallery, and has recently opened an art gallery and small bookshop in Penticton. For more information visit Montgomery’s website: www.okanaganwriting. com.

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The holiday season can be a wonderful time to give wine. Jeannette Montgomery, a local writer, suggests trying to make a personal connection. “Maybe it’s something you’ve tasted together on a wine tour, or that reminds you of a time you were lost and found a great little restaurant.” Heather Allen is a writer and reader living in Penticton.

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Nov. 30 — South Okanagan Concert Society presents Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion Daniel Gervais accompanied by Aline Dupuis, a step dancer. Also on stage will be Calvin Vollrath, Old Tyme Fiddle Champion. 7:30 p.m. at Oliver Alliance Church. Tickets available at door and at Beyond Bliss. Nov. 30 — Kelly Joe Phelps delivers soulful vocals and stellar guitar work at the Dream Café. Tickets are $24. Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 — Harpist Ingrid Schellenberg performing Christmas carols at Tinhorn Creek Winery, from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 — Rainboard and My Kill Must Glow (Michael Musclow, Jeremy Head and Evan Robillard). 8 p.m. at Elite. Cover by donation. Dec. 1 — Feed The Family Christmas concert fundraiser and Okanagan food drive at the Summerland Yacht Club. Featuring Canada’s rising star Jaclyn Guillou. Net proceeds go directly to Summerland Community Food Bank. Tickets $25, plus non-perishable food items. Dec. 1 — Gillian Russell and Karen Skoronski perform at Fibonacci’s at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. Dec. 1 — The End Of The World As We Know It exhibit features Sonic Sights: an evening of analogue master and video presentations. Music by Sinoia Caves, Magnetic Ring and Rainboard starts at 7 p.m. Free, all-ages event. Dec. 2 — Voices in Song presents A Song for Hope Christmas concert, 7 p.m., at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Penticton. Dec. 2 — The Penticton Academy of Music is hosting a Sing-Along Messiah at Saint Saviour’s Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. Audience members invited to bring their own score or borrow one of theirs. Academy faculty and string orchestra will be performing for the main fundraiser of the year. Tickets are $10 at the door. Dec. 8 — Sage Valley Voices present their annual Christmas concert at the Oliver United Church at 7 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m.Tickets are $10 at door. Dec. 8 — Penticton trio Tavis Weir, Stefan Bienz and Michael Treadway at the Dream Café. Tickets $14.

events Until Dec. 1 — Many Hats Theatre Company presents Becky’s New Car at the Cannery Stage in the Cannery Trade Centre. Showtimes are: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors. Until Dec. 2 — Pen High Arts Media Entertainment presents Nanny McPhee at the Cleland Theatre. Showtimes are: Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 there is 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets are $10 and available at the high school or at the door. Dec. 1 and 2 — Terry Isaac Gallery hosts a holiday open house. Join them for some festive cheer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 475 Upper Bench Rd. Dec. 7 to 9 — Cawston Players present A Christmas Chaos at the Cawston Community Hall. Shows at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 to 15 — Princess Margaret Secondary drama department presents Mirror Image. Showtime is 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Until Dec. 21 — George and Friends art exhibition at the Leir House. Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon Carol Munro has an encaustic painting demo and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Glenn Clark has a oil painting demo. Dec. 19 and 22 — Sound Stage Productions presents Whistle Down the Wind with lyrics from rock legend Jim Steinman and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Dec. 19 to 22 performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 plus tax at Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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A deeply spiritual Indian man named Pi recounts some of the more interesting tales from his life, to a would-be author in Life of Pi. Pi grew up in French India in the early 1970s, where his family owned a small zoo that was losing money. Pi’s father had the opportunity to move his family to Canada, so they sold everything they could, setting off across the Paciﬁc on a Japanese freighter, leftover animals in tow. When the ship sank, Pi was the only survivor, sharing a life boat with three wild animals, all of which are dangerous and deadly. His harrowing tale of survival takes place at the very limits of body, mind and spirit. We say, it’s fulﬁlling and disappointing, just

like life. TAYLOR: I was very much looking forward to this film. I haven’t read the book but the buzz around the film and the trailers made it out to be beautiful and magical. I found the story fascinating and the production to be top notch, but I felt let down by the conclusion. This is probably the result of my own personal preferences and not the fault of the filmmakers. HOWE: Big, bold, beautiful. Yet I found it quite boring. It just seemed to go on and on. People are saying this is the new Avatar, but I don’t see the connection between the two films. Is it because they used 3D, bright colours and a huge sound score? So did Journey to Mysterious Island, but that doesn’t make it an instant classic. TAYLOR: I have a simple rule with computer generated characters: I can put up with knowing I’m watching CGI, but I don’t want to be consistently noticing it. As for going on and

on, I thought there could have been at least one less shot of a tiny boat in an unfathomable large ocean. HOWE: The acting was fine all around, from the very young Pi (Ayush Tandon) explaining the meaning of his name to his entire school, to adult Pi (Irrfan Khan) telling his story to the writer. There was some emotion in his voice and scenes of tears, yet I was unmoved. TAYLOR: There were three powerful moments in the film and all of them were effectively executed, but failed to put a lump in my throat. Still, Life of Pi is an extremely interesting film, if only in that its effectiveness is determined

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Recognizing a lifetime of giving Christine Simmons honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Mark Brett

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Christine Simmons is no stranger to the hardships of life. Early in her life as a young mother in a single-income family, trying to raise two small children, she gained an understanding of the difficulty of putting food on the table while living paycheque to paycheque. So when she started working for the Salvation Army nearly 20 years ago, Simmons applied that same dedication, along with the compassion of her faith, to helping others in their time of need. One of her biggest goals at the time — which remains her passion even now — is to fill the shelves of the food bank so the needy in the community will always have somewhere to go to find food to put on their own tables. It is for that success and her tireless dedication to doing the work she has done and continues to do, the community ministries director was recently named one of 33 recipients in Canada of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal as determined by Food Banks Canada. “It used to be that a treat for us was to be able to have hot dogs, that was a big meal because we lived on oatmeal and Kraft Dinner until the next pay came in,” recalled Simmons. “I tell people I can sympathize with the way you feel because I’ve been in your shoes. We’re all just living and but for the grace of God I might be there tomorrow.” The reminders of the tough times occur almost daily for Simmons, but there was one particular incident that stands out in her memory involving a single father who arrived at the Salvation Army headquarters about this time of year. “He was working but not making enough money and needing help was new to him and he felt really embarrassed, but he just wanted to provide a good Christmas for his kids,” said

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ChRistiNe siMMoNs (centre), community ministries director for the salvation Army, and employees Dorian Poloway (left) and Barb stewart load another bag of groceries at the south Main street food bank location. simmons was nominated for and will soon receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Simmons. “He just looked so defeated and he started to cry in my office and that was very emotional for me, but as we talked I hope that I encouraged him that he was doing the right thing for his children and when he left, I think — I hoped — he was feeling better.” Not surprisingly, it is that aspect the director most loves about her job, not the physical rewards. However, Salvation Army employees Barb Stewart and Dorian Poloway — who Simmons labeled, “the coconspirators” — who penned the nomination letter to Food Bank Canada definitely felt some tangible recognition for their boss was warranted. “It is just something for people like her who feel that no praise is ever necessary, is never welcome and who never want it,” said Stewart. “So we thought it would be a good thing to do, to take some time which we rarely do around here to reflect on what keeps it

going, even if it’s for just that little moment in time for us to reflect on what she offers to this organization and how much we appreciate her.” Her partner in crime agreed. “That’s exactly what it is, Christine doesn’t do it for herself but for all of those people who need help out in the community,” said Poloway. “She has such a big heart and so much compassion. Her strength, the morals, the values, the integrity, she’s got all that.” Both women agree one of Simmons’ most important characteristics is her sense of humour. “That really is what keeps everyone going, especially when times are the toughest,” said Poloway. “I can’t think of one quality that keeps you going like a good sense of humour and she definitely has that.” Respecting people, no matter what their status in life, is another attribute which strikes a positive chord with clients and something the ministries director al-

ways tries to do. “I just think it must get so discouraging for people when they have to come to the Salvation Army, which is why we have to be very respectful because we might be the only friendly face they see and that really means a lot,” said Simmons. “Many of the volunteers have been helped through the Salvation Army and that is why they come back to help out, because sometimes that’s all these people have to give back and that they do gladly, which has a lot to do with how they were treated. The respect, the fact that they were respected.” She summed up her work and the real reward this way: “The giving to me is when we see in the faces of those who come to us, a look of thanks when they receive. It’s a bag of food, it’s not a lot — but it is a lot to the people who receive. “It means they are able to feed their children today.” And that is a feeling she knows all too well.

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The preamble to the letter states Challenge Family “aims for a high-class international level as regards the competition itself as well as optimum conditions regarding media coverage and marketing.” It goes on to note the final licence agreement will be valid for a minimum of five years and give the city an option to renew the licence for two additional fiveyear terms. It also gives Penticton the exclusive right to host a Challenge-branded long-distance triathlon in Canada or the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The letter was signed on Aug. 23,

2012, the day before the city staged a press conference to announce it had partnered with Challenge Family. Additional information provided through the same freedom of information request shows Challenge Family CEO Felix Walchshofer first made contact with the city via email in May 2012. Walchshofer and a business partner then made a presentation to city council at an in-camera meeting Aug. 7, and the letter of intent was ready for council to review by the time another in-camera meeting was held Aug. 22.

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If Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton is successful in his bid to move to provincial politics next May, there are likely to be some familiar names lining up to replace him. Former city councillor Katie Robinson, who ran for mayor in the 2011 municipal election, has said that she is interested in running for the top spot in the city. She joins Coun. Gary Litke who has already said he was interested, as has Julius Bloomfield, who also ran against Ashton in the last municipal election. “I am looking at council, whether or not I run for mayor, I will cross that bridge when I come to it,” said Robinson, who last served as a councillor in 1999. There is also the possibility, she explained, of a further byelection should Litke, or another councillor, run for mayor and win. “I think there is a good chance if

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intention to run again,” said Bloomfield. “It was close, so that is enough to make me run again.” Bloomfield, former deputy leader of the B.C. Green Party, said he has decided to focus solely on municipal politics. “Lots of people have asked me to run for all the different parties. I turned them all down,” said Bloomfield, who said that like many successful businessmen, he is looking for a challenge and an opportunity to contribute something meaningful to the community. “There is so much potential here that is not being realized,” he said. “There are some really great things that have happened but there are a lot of other great things that could happen.” All three possible mayoral candidates are cautious, with Litke, especially, stressing that the potential of his running for mayor is only “if” Ashton wins the riding in the next provincial election.

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Even if a plan to create more bicycle routes in Penticton is given the green light, it will likely be some time before residents start seeing more dedicated lanes on city streets. The plan still has a few more hoops to jump through as it is circulated through various city committees before going before council for discussion and decision. “The plan has been brought to a final stage but has not yet been presented to council,” said Ian Chapman, city engineer. “It’s going to the committees, and once we get any input from the committees we’ll go to council and say, do you want to proceed with this?” The plan shows Penticton crisscrossed by a series of bike routes of various levels, from trails to dedicated lanes like the one that already exists along Government Street. “We don’t have one of those neat Manhattan-style grids within the city, but generally speaking the intention is that there will be a bicycle lane of some description or another no more than one kilometre away from anywhere in the city,” said Chapman, who clarified that the goal may not always be obtainable, depending on topography and other factors. “I think the paths in the past have sort of been done ad hoc, but they never really had a congruent plan that linked north, south, east, west,” said Coun. Andrew Jakubeit, council’s representative to the transportation committee. If the full plan is implemented, cyclists of all skill levels will be able to cycle safely throughout the city. “People focus on the hard-core cyclist that

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will ride anywhere, anytime. That’s under 10 per cent of the market. There is this huge market that would love to cycle … but are a little bit nervous and afraid of the traffic,” said Jakubeit, who considers himself a recreational cyclist. “We can create steps to ensure there is more safety with respect to bike lanes and that kind of thing, then more people would be comfortable more regularly.” But don’t expect bike lanes to pop up overnight, even if council gives the go ahead. Chapman said it will take some time and careful planning to implement completely. “Several years, I would imagine,” said Chapman. Council may choose, he continued, to lay out an explicit implementation plan, or may direct that the work be done as opportunity arises, such as when a street is being worked on for another reason. Then too, there is the challenge of where the space is going to come from for some of the proposed routes. “In order to put a dedicated bike lane in as opposed to sharing the road, something has to give. You’ve got to widen the road or you have to dedicate the area that is currently used

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for parking,” said Chapman. “One is very expensive and one is very unpopular, so who knows what will happen, those are issues for council to debate.” Despite the challenges, Jakubeit sees a system of bike routes as not only a worthwhile addition to the city, but as something of an oncoming wave. “Cities, in general, are re-evaluating alternative transportation modes,” he said, pointing out that New York has dedicated cycling routes in some of the busiest traffic areas of Manhattan, and closer to home, Vancouver has also made some major changes. “If you start looking at a transportation plan long term, you have to start looking at ways you can use more alternative transportation,” said Jakubeit. “Penticton being for the most part flat, it’s easy to be accessible via walking and via bike.” He said it also plays well into the concept of a cycling precinct that is being proposed for the South Okanagan and the regional trails master plan being developed at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. “I think there is an opportunity there. This region is well known for cycling: through the Penticton rural areas for road cycling and then you look at all the trails we have. The KVR is the most obvious one … but there are a lot of mountain bike trails as well. I think that is something Penticton could capitalize on,” said Jakubeit. “If we can tie in our network to support a regional trail master plan to really make Penticton area a cycling precinct or mecca. So you can come here with your family, doesn’t matter if you are an avid cyclist, or just a recreational or beginner, you can ride safely and have fun and enjoy our area.”

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A $10-million highway widening project is now underway in the South Okanagan. Work began Nov. 1 to add passing lanes in each direction on a 1.5-kilometre stretch of Highway 97 just north of Gallagher Lake between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. Crews must first relocate an irrigation canal before the actual roadwork can begin. At present there are no passing lanes on the 28-kilometre stretch of Highway 97 between Vaseux Lake and

Deadman Lake. “This project will make a huge difference to drivers between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. Almost 70 per cent of the existing road has no passing lanes, which can be frustrating. These improvements will mean a smoother, safer and less stressful drive,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater said in a press release. The improved stretch of roadway will feature a paved, 2.6-metre median, two-metre shoulders, plus rumble strips and roadside barriers as required. Work is expected to finish by March 15, 2013.

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The provincial NDP leader will be making another of his stops in Penticton this weekend, but this time he is attending a party rather than making an announcement. Dix will be a guest at the annual Christmas celebration for the local NDP constituency organization, which also doubles as a fundraising event for their campaign war chest. It’s far from the first time Dix has visited the Okanagan or Penticton. Jeanette Wood, the interim president of the riding association, said she has lost count of the number of times Dix has visited since he was elected party leader two years ago. “He has publicly stated we will do well here in the Okanagan, especially here in Penticton. Our election planning

committee believe very much that we have a great opportunity to win this seat.” said Wood, explaining that the visits bolster the confidence of the local supporters. “It’s a great boost for our candidate and our constituency as we move into campaign mode, because the election is just around the corner,” said Wood. “It’s good for our members, it is good for our volunteers and it is especially good for our new candidate, Richard Cannings.” Dix and Cannings, who was recently selected as the Penticton Family Dentistry

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Wineries all over the South Okanagan are opening their doors this weekend to kick off the Christmas season in style. Oliver and Osoyoos get the jump on everyone, with their Winter in Wine Country celebration, which gets underway on Friday at 11 a.m. with

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ceremony and fireworks in Community Park. Osoyoos is also starting their Christmas Light up celebration on Friday, with a toy drive at 7 a.m. and later in the day, carolling and a Santa Parade on Main Street starting at 6 p.m. Farther to the north, in Summerland, the wineries of Bottleneck Drive are pairing their second Light up the Vines celebration with the Summerland Festival of Lights. The celebration was held for the first time last year, and the response exceeded expectations. Planners had expected to sell 300 tickets, but ended up with 370 sold. This year, the festival will be selfguided tour, with no fee to take part. Best of all, Light Up the Vines has been extended to two days, so from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, visitors

will be able to taste their way through the wineries, enjoy the sight of the vines lit up for the season and take part in a weekend passport program to win a prize valued at over $750. Wineries from The Naramata Bench Wine Association and The Naramata Store are also getting into the spirt of the season, partnering with the United Way and the Penticton and District Community Resources Society for a weekend long open house and fundraiser for the community organization. At a time when they would normally be closed for the season, participating wineries will open their doors and on Saturday and Sunday, 10 per cent of all wine and gift sales over the two-day period will be given to the PDCRS Family Assistance Program in part-

nership with the United Way. The participating wineries will be open from noon to 5 p.m., while the Naramata Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. “The PDCRS Family Assistance Program gives hundreds of individuals, families and children help right now,” said Tanya Behardien, executive director of the PDCRS. “We are so grateful to be the recipients from these incredibly generous wineries and The Naramata Store. To have most of these local wineries reopen for business and share this abundance with our families, is a magical way to celebrate the holidays.” More information about these events is available online at oliverosoyoos.com, bottleneckdrive.com and naramatabench.com.

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Symonds and Morrison excited for Challenge Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Well known athletes in the triathlon world are starting to put their names in for the inaugural Challenge Penticton. An announcement was made in front of 350 supporters at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Tuesday night. It was there that local triathletes Janelle Morrison and Jeff Symonds made their commitment known that they would compete on Aug. 25/13. Joining Morrison and Symonds will be German Lothar Leder, a threetime champion of the Olympic distance and five-time winner of Challenge Roth and Belinda Granger, a pro triathlete of more than 10 years. Chris (Macca) McCormack will be an ambassador. Morrison entered because she became excited about the concept. “I feel strongly regardless whether or not the brand is the same, Ironman versus Challenge, Penticton is the one place in the world that I have come across that really knows how to put an Ironman distance race on and make it incredibly successful,” said Morrison. “The community is just so behind the whole process. Even last night as I said, this community lives, sleeps, eats and breathes these kinds of races. I’m just really excited for what’s going to be able to come about. I feel the Challenge family, what I’m continuing to learn about it, truly is more grass roots. It’s going to benefit the community and the athletes and the sponsors, everyone involved 10-fold.” Morrison, who returned to the sport after a car accident in 2010 and placed third in Subaru Ironman Canada last year, said she is honoured and privileged to have the chance to run in the first Challenge Penticton. “I really wouldn’t miss it for the world,” she said. “Penticton is going to be able to shine.”

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JEFF SYMONDS finishes the swim portion of the Peach Classic Triathlon, which he has won four times in five years. Symonds will compete in Challenge Penticton as will Janelle Morrison, right, who placed third in Subaru Ironman Canada last year.

Paul McCann, chair of the Penticton Triathlon Race Society, said there are roughly 750

triathletes participating in the solo event and 100 relay teams. Morrison will be among the 750

solo athletes, but said she likes the relay option. “It will draw more people,”

she said. “It’s going to draw more of a diverse crowd.” Making the decision to enter Challenge Penticton was difficult for Symonds mainly because it means he will miss Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Henderson, Nevada, which is two weeks later on Sept. 8/13. “It just came down to knowing how much of an impact having this race here, the inspiration, the people that it’s drawn to this town,” said Symonds. “I felt like it was important for me to do what I can do to make sure this race is successful and sticks.” Symonds didn’t get the OK from his sponsors until the morning of the open house. It will be the first time that Symonds takes on the Ironman distance since he never had the chance to do Subaru Ironman Canada, which disappointed him. “It’s always just been about racing a world class event in my home town,” he said. “The amazing support and the community behind it. I think with

the Challenge, I think everyone really understands it’s on Pentictonites, it’s on us to make this thing work.” Symonds said it’s great Morrison is also competing and described her as someone “super passionate about the sport.” “Couldn’t ask for a better advocate of the Penticton brand,” he said. “She’s a great role model for the other athletes. A great inspirational story for everyone.” McCann said they are excited to have two local world-class athletes participating. “It’s great to see her want to race Challenge Penticton,” he said. “Symonds is a young man with a great future in front of him.” Those two, along with Leder and Granger, give McCann confidence that more people will sign up. McCann said registration took a dip with the Ironman Canada Whistler announcement, but feels momentum from the open house and merchandising. He expects more growth over the next three months.

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PENTICTON VEE Brock Balson battles Salmon Arm SilverBacks forward Steven Iacobellis for control of the puck in front of Penticton netminder Chad Katunar and defenceman Sean Flanagan and the SilverBacks’ Mitchell Ferguson in Wednesday’s BCHL game at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees skated to a 3-0 win and will travel to Salmon Arm Saturday for a rematch.

Stecher a SilverBacks killer Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

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Brad McClure now has four game winning goals under his belt. The most recent came against the Salmon Arm SilverBacks in the Penticton Vees 3-0 win Wednesday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. However, it’s Troy Stecher who SilverBacks coach Scott Robinson was talking about after. Robinson said they “have to pay attention to Mr. Stecher.” That’s because Stecher set up the winning goal and blasted a howitzer past Adam Clark. The goalie had no chance on the shot, but it was the last one he allowed as he was pulled in favor of Dustin Nikkel, who stopped all seven shots he faced. The showdown Wednesday had a fastpaced start with few whistles in the opening frame, one of them when McClure netted the winning goal at 7:08. Sam Mellor won the draw, then dished the puck off to Stecher, who created an opening and found McClure alone near the front of the net. Clark made the first save, but McClure shovelled a backhand upstairs. In the second period, Cam Amantea extended the lead as he used his speed to intercept a pass Clark tried to make behind the net. Despite getting back into his net as Amantea went to the other side, Clark wasn’t able to completely stop the puck. Stecher’s big goal came after the Vees killed a goalie interference penalty on Ryan Gropp, who created a chance using his speed but hit the goalie. Stecher battled hard along the boards to keep the puck in the zone before letting go his slapshot. For Saturday, Robinson said they have to be aware of what Stecher is doing. “He’s been the single biggest guy that’s really hurt us,” said Robinson. On Nov. 16, Stecher had a goal and assist performance in a 3-2 Vees win. On Oct. 19, Stecher had an assist. He also had two assists in a 5-0 win on Sept. 21. Not helping the SilverBacks was their power play. Despite having the best man advantage (11-for-43) on the road in the

BCHL heading into the game, they got nothing on five chances. “Our power play had a chance to make the difference tonight and it didn’t,” said Robinson. “It’s been pretty good lately but Penticton’s got a ridiculous penalty kill percentage right now (94.7). A lot of that goes with Chad Katunar and how well he played. He was good tonight.” Katunar turned aside 27 shots, including 11 in the final period. The Vees goalie said he was happy with his play and credited his teammates for allowing him to see the puck. “They kept a lot of chances to the outside,” said Katunar. “(My shutout) It’s more of a team effort than anything.” While Katunar didn’t have to perform like Superman, he made key saves, especially using his pad to kick the puck away on a couple of occasions. He said the SilverBacks had them working in the defensive zone for a bit in the third. “We were on the defensive side of the puck all night,” said Vees coach-GM Fred Harbinson. “I think we only gave up a handful of chances in front of our net. I thought in the neutral zone we were above the puck all night. It made it real tough for them.” While the Vees made few mistakes, a focus for them was playing a physical game. Harbinson, who noted that they recorded the most hits in a game, said they wanted to hit the SilverBacks and have them banged up for their second game. “It was a good win,” said Katunar. “We were really happy with that effort. We capitalized on our opportunities. We’re really stringing some big games together. We’re really happy with our play lately.” The one player who didn’t hit the scoresheet and has been a constant is forward Wade Murphy. He had a 21-game point streak going that came to an end. “I never really thought about it that much,” said Murphy, adding that winning is more important. “I just keep playing hard and hopefully keep playing well.”

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FLOOR HOCKEY FUN — Dylan Milton of the Vancouver Canucks does his best to defend against Kieran Mielke of the Calgary Flames with fellow Canuck Dakota Hunter watching. The Canucks won the primary division during the Parkway Elementary School tournament, while the Flames won the intermediate side. A total of 60 kids took part in the one-day event.

Six-a-side football has success Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Six-a-side football is staying. Penticton Minor Football Association was happy with how the program went in its ﬁrst year. “The players had more time to learn the game and more one-on-one instruction,” wrote secretary/registrar Lorraine Sopow in an email. “For the most part, each player said they will play again next year.” Coach Ron Huston said it ﬁnished well and liked the players progression. “Their play was markedly improved,” he said. “Their tackling, blocking, everything. Too bad it ended so soon.” The program wrapped up earlier this month. The only mystery was why every Sunday they could only play four-on-four. PMFA had more kids attend practice. When asked if there are thoughts of changing when games are held, Sopow said that Sunday is “game day.” “This was a struggle for us and I

cannot explain why that is the case,” she said. “Some was the fall flu/cold season, some holidays. The bonus of all the practice is to put it into effect in a game situation. This is what the fans come out to see.” Huston enjoyed coaching the group and said they listened. While some were timid at first, that changed. “Once they figure out they are not going to get too badly hurt with the pads on, they come around,” he said. Sopow said the association is planning to have either a touch or flag program for the spring, and then a six-a-side in-house program for the fall. Ideally they would like to offer this program to all age groups. Sopow said that will depend on numbers and field and coach availability. Going forward, PMFA wants to expand six-a-side into both a peewee (nine to 11-years-old), junior bantam (12 to 13) and bantam (14 to 15) program. Should the numbers justify it, they would again look at putting in 12-man teams to play in

the Souther Interior Football Conference. The association also needs to recruit more coaches and individuals who will be able to referee on Sunday. “I know there are lots of guys out there who played the sport growing up and would be a real asset to rebuilding and having football as being a viable option in Penticton and the South Okanagan,” said Sopow. “We also need individuals who are interested in the administrative aspects of the organization, be it on the board or other.” PMFA is also looking for sponsorship from local businesses to help meet expenses. “As the sport grows, which I am conﬁdent it will, this sponsorship is vital,” she said. “It would be wonderful to see football as an event in town where if you were out on a Sunday, you would stop by and have a look.” Lorraine Sopow can be contacted at lsopow@telus.net or 250494-2229 for those interested in getting involved.

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Penticton’s Carter Rigby led the WHL Kelowna Rockets attack with a three-goal effort against the Everett Silvertips during an 8-2 drubbing on Nov. 25. Rigby returned after missing 14 games with an injury. He now has three goals and ﬁve points in nine games.

Lakers take on Steam in KIJHL action

The Penticton Lakers are last in the Okanagan Division at 6-17-0-2. The Lakers are currently in a six-game losing streak, which includes backto-back overtime losses to the Osoyoos Coyotes 2-1 and Summerland Steam 3-2. In their other four losses, the Lakers have scored two goals and allowed 15 dating back to Nov. 10. Leading the Lakers in scoring is Kale Erickson with eight

goals and 18 points in 22 games. Reilly O’Connor and Tyler Wagner have 13 points each in 23 and 24 games, respectively. The Lakers are hosting the Steam at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday at 7 p.m.

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In Penticton Men’s Rec hockey action, the EcoDry Ice Dogs defeated the Cawston Cold Storage Best Dam Wings 9-4. Scoring for the Ice Dogs was Mike Funk with three, Darren Belanger and Louis Parent with two and Darren Leadbeater and Ryan Drew-Scott with one each. For the Wings it was Matt Sodamin, PJ Forbes, Tom Gabriel and Roy Greig. The Mule Broncos whipped the Wings 9-0. Stuart Nisbet led the way offensively with three goals, while Jordan Moss netted a pair. Single goals were scored by Eric Cerutti, Matt Krause, Jamie Johnson and Jordan Simpson. Bill McLelland earned the shutout. The Hitmen doubled up the Ice Dogs 4-2, then the Ice Dogs got back in the win column with an 8-3 victory over the Broncos thanks to Nick Riep scoring four times and Mike Funk getting two. Cerutti scored two for the Broncos and Jordan Moss scored one. The Bisons defeated the Game Time Sports Wolverines 6-2.

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SKATE SKILLS — Sean Singleton digs out a loose puck from his skate Saturday as the Penticton Orange Crush took on the Lumby Stars during a 16-team novice tournament in the city. The Orange Crush finished third in the mixed side behind the Penticton White Dragons who were first and the Penticton Black Cobras who placed second. The Penticton Blue Canucks placed fourth.

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Tyler Berkholtz loves being a Trail Smoke Eater. The Trail Smoke Eaters love having him. After three seasons with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, the Penticton product has welcomed the change. He was coveted by Smoke Eaters coachGM Bill Birks, who was interested in him last year. “I would love to have half a dozen more of him,” said Birks. “He’s a leader. Works hard. Good kid. I know what I’m getting from him every shift and game.” When told of Birks’s comment, the 20-yearold said he had never heard that before other than maybe when his dad coached him. “To have Billy say something like that, that is special,” he said. “I play my heart out for him every game.” Berkholtz has loved every second of being in Trail. He loves pulling the black and orange sweater over his head and said their playing style suits him. “Just gritty. I think the way our coach used to play is kind of the way I play,” said Berkholtz. “I think just the way the culture is here, the hard-nosed grit, just wanting to win everyday.” Berkholtz admires Birks and said he’s one of his favorite coaches. “Just the way he acts around the guys. A real players’ coach,” he said. Berkholtz and his

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PENTICTON’S TYLER BERKHOLTZ feels at home playing a physical game for the Trail Smoke Eaters. He’s third in team scoring with 21 points in 28 games.

teammates were in Penticton Nov. 21 and returned to the Kootenays with a 7-6 defeat after nearly erasing a five-goal deficit. Berkholtz made an impact throwing his body around. He also assisted on a goal and tallied the Smoke Eaters’ sixth. Berkholtz felt his best effort didn’t come until the third. “Everyone just kind of got on,” said Berkholtz, who is a point-a-game player against the Vees with three goals and five assists. “Probably one of our best periods of the year.” Every time Berkholtz returns home he’s excited because his family and friends are watching. “The first couple times I did it, my first game, there was a lot of emotion,” he said of visit-

ing the South Okanagan Events Centre. “Now it’s kind of just another game. Come in and just focus on getting two points and getting out of there.” Berkholtz, who also played lacrosse for the South Okanagan Flames, loves playing for the fans at Cominco Arena. “Around town everyone knows who you are,” he said. “Everyone is telling you, ‘Good luck Friday or Saturday. Good luck on the road.’” Nothing would make Berkholtz happier then to land a Division I NCAA scholarship. He also wants team success and knows if he can help the Smoke Eaters get into the playoffs, the latter will happen. He has spoken with a few Division III schools and has attracted interest from Division I.

“Nothing too serious yet,” he said. “If we keep playing the way we are, more schools are going to come and watch. (Brent) Baltus just got a scholarship (commitment announced Nov. 19). Teams are around watching Trail. If we keep winning and the team keeps doing good, I think I have a good chance.” Since that game in Penticton, the Smoke Eaters lost to Salmon Arm 4-0 and 5-2. Their next game is Friday in Powell River. Birks has the six-foot, 190-pound forward playing in all situations and believes Berkholtz can play at the college level. “He’s been excellent,” said Birks, adding that Berkholtz brings leadership and is a man amongst boys.

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November 30 South Main Drop-in Centre invites the public to bring its dancing shoes for an evening of entertainment with Cathy K at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. Refreshments will be available. They also have Tai Chi Chuan at 10 a.m. Care CloSet thrift Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. al-anon MeetS at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. alCoholiCS anonyMouS Big book, 12x12 thumper group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Naramata group meets at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Wade Ave. royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday (also at 4:30 p.m.) and karaoke with Lloyd at 6:30 p.m. anavetS haS karaoke at 7 p.m. elkS CluB on Ellis St. has drop-in darts/pool at 6:30 p.m. SuMMerlanD pleaSure painterS are having a Show and Sale Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10122 Main St. While enjoying Light Up, plan to purchase an original work of art for that someone special on your Christmas list. funtiMerS BallrooM DanCe Club holds a dance most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club at 343 Ellis St. at 7:30 p.m. There is ballroom and Latin dan-

cing. Non-members welcome. Details at www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian on 250-492-7036. pentiCton puBliC liBrary welcomes parents and babies to baby songs and rhymes. Meet new friends and share songs, rhymes and stories for comfort, play and learning with your baby from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. until Nov. 30. This is free. grief Support groupS is showing a video series every Friday in November from 10 a.m. to noon at the Penticton Art Gallery at 199 Marina Way. This week is living fully through the seasons of your grief. i ngriD h arpiSt SChellenBerg will be performing Christmas Carols at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards from 5 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 1 and 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Better at hoMe community meeting is from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Main Seniors DropIn Centre at 2965 Main St. Better at Home is a United Way program that helps seniors continue living independently in their homes by providing simple non-medical services like help with housekeeping, light home repairs and transportation to appointments. Register by calling 250-492-0065, 250-8098786 or betterathomepenticton@gmail.com. Lunch provided. freSh or frozen apple pies are available for purchase to be picked up at the Salvation Army kitchen Dec. 1 after 2 p.m.. Pies are $8.50 or two for $15. Half the proceeds to support the Latino ministry in the Similkameen Valley and half to La Flor, village in Veracruz hit by the hurricane. To order call Sandy at 250 499 9564 or Carla at 250 488 3927. reBekah Chili Dinner and festival of lights is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the

I.O.O.F. Hall at 9536 Main St., Summerland. Chili, bun and a drink for just $5. There will also be used books and Christmas cakes for sale. Nana Rudisill and her friends will be on hand again to help children (12 and under) create oldfashioned crafts. Phone 250-494-9395 to book a one-hour appointment, $2 per child per hour. Or take a chance and just drop in. St. a nDrew ’ S preSByterian Church presents the eighth annual Walk to Bethlehem at 7:30 p.m. for a variety light-up show. Will also be held Dec. 1 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items for the local foodbank are accepted. winter Clothing free store held at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church from noon to 2 p.m.

in darts at 4 p.m., meat draw at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and Okie Dokie karaoke at 6:30 p.m. to close. okanagan fallS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. terry iSaaC gallery has a holiday open house at 475 Upper Bench Rd. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Dec. 2. St. Saviour’S angliCan Church is having a poinsettia tea at 150 Orchard Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m.

Christmas tea is $5. There will be baking, crafts and jewellery tables. St. John vianny Parish is having a bazaar, tea and lunch from noon to 2 p.m. at 361 Wade Ave. Proceeds to charity. n araMata B enCh winerieS open house from noon to 5 p.m. and on Dec. 2. 10 per cent of proceeds will go to the PDCRS family assistance program in partnership with the United Way.

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Saturday royal CanaDian legion branch 40 has a meat draw at 2 p.m. and singalong at 4 p.m. p entiCton S eniorS Drop-In Centre has partner cribbage every first and third Saturday of the month. J ewiSh l earning Centre for Christians is at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Pentecostal Church at 945 Main St. alCoholiCS anonyMouS has its 12 bells group at noon at the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. The Saturday night group meets at 8 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave., and in Summerland, the Grapevine meeting is at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. anavetS has fun pool at 12:30 p.m., supper at 5:30 p.m. by Stu, and entertainment by Diamond Road at 6:30 p.m. elkS CluB on Ellis St. has crib at 10 a.m., drop-

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Naramata BeNch holiday open house is today and Dec. 2 in Naramata Bench at 3 Mile, Upper Bench, Misconduct, Township 7, Serendipity, Elephant Island, Therapy and Lake Breeze. Tour along the Bench and celebrate the joy of the season. Winery owners and makers are opening their doors this weekend in order to give back to the community. Stock up on holiday wines and 10 per cent of sales will go to support PDCRS in partnership with the United Way. PeNtictoN aNd district Hospice Society invites you to Celebrate the Life of someone you love by changing a light on our trees. The annual Celebrate a Life is at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre until Dec. 8.

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group at the Lawn Bowling Club at 260 Brunswick St. Also the Sunday 123 group meets at 8 p.m. in the Education Room in the basement of the Penticton Hospital. The closed men’s group meets at 11 a.m. at the Eagle’s Hall at 1197 Main St., side door, upstairs. aNavets has horse races and meat draw at 2 p.m. FraterNal order of the Eagles has burgers and fries from noon to 4 p.m. Beaver races start at 4 p.m. All proceeds going to charity. lakelaNds church holds Sunday services on the second floor of the Penticton Community Centre from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Come and share the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 250-4885275. elks cluB on Ellis Street has dog races, M&M meat draw, door prizes, Last Man Standing and pool/ darts at 2:30 p.m. commuNity christmas market at Penticton Lakeside Resort will be from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a raffle as 65 vendors have contributed to the baskets. tracy Fehr and studio singers present Voices in Song, a Christmas Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Penticton. All proceeds will go to ACT, a non-profit organization for marginalized women in North Africa. Tickets are $12 in advance, and can be purchased at the Penticton and District Community Arts Council, 220 Manor Park Ave. Tickets are $15 at the door. PeNtictoN academy oF Music faculty and string orchestra is performing at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at 150 Orchard Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. with proceeds to benefit the student bursary fund at the Academy of Music. the PeNtictoN radio Control Club is hosting an indoor race at 375 Warren Ave. E. Registration is at 9 a.m. and racing at 9:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome. sights aNd souNds of Christmas is being held daily from 4 to 9 p.m. until Jan. 1. Drive by the displays and enjoy the music which are guaranteed to get you into the spirit of the season at Valley Congregational Church 30850 Black Sage Rd, in Oliver. PeNtictoN aNd district Stamp Club has a meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Penticton Library Auditorium. All visitors

welcome. commuNity christmas market at the Penticton Lakeside Resort is from noon to 5 p.m. There will be raffle draws as 65 vendors contributed to the baskets.

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December 3 alcoholics aNoNymous Nux group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Centre at Green Mountain Road and Penticton I.R. Road. Summerland 12 and 12 group at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the United Church basement. FitNess FrieNds meets at 10 a.m. in the Legion Hall at 502 Martin St. Come, get in shape. Everyone is welcome. PeNtictoN seNiors DropIn Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m, easy to intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. elks cluB on Ellis Street has pub league darts at 7 p.m. BeNch market giFt baskets are available for purchase in support of SOVAS and the United Way. Selection includes date night, snack attack, company is coming and Okanagan bounty. Visit www.sovas.ca/whats-happening or call The Bench Market for more details 250-492-2222. the ladies auxiliary branch 40 will be holding their meeting at the hall at 2 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion branch 40 has an election meeting at 7 p.m. aNavets has dart and pool leagues at 7 p.m. and Stu’s kitchen is open.

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December 4 al-aNoN for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 10:30 a.m. at 2800 South Main St. and 6:45 p.m. at 157 Wade Ave. at St. Andrew’s Presbytarian Call 250-490-9272 for information. PeNtictoN PhotograPhy cluB welcomes all photographers for slide shows, speakers, tips and networking every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Penticton Museum. More info at pentictonphotoclub@ gmail.com. $5 drop-in, $50/year. 890 WiNg oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave.

PieceFul eveNiNg Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Penticton Seniors Dropin Centre on 2965 South Main St. For more info call Sue 250-492-0890, Fran 250-497-7850 or PennyApril 250 493-8183. elks cluB oN Ellis Street has crib wars at 1 p.m., as well as fun league darts, yoga and crib at 7 p.m. aNavets has karaoke with Monica at 7 p.m. P eNtictoN c oNcert BaNd rehearses at 7 p.m. Intermediate to advanced musicians, as well as rusty encouraged to join the group. It is an opportunity to renew playing of an instrument in a concert band and an opportunity to join a vital musical group for personal enjoyment and camaraderie. Wide variety of musical selections. The Penticton Concert Band is available for performances. Phone 250-809-2087 for info. First BaPtist church in the Ark at 1498 Government St. has free drop-off program for elementary-aged kids from 2:45 to 5 p.m. A safe place to play games (computers, Wii, PS3, Lego, pool, airhockey), make crafts, gym time, snacks. Everyone is welcome. alcoholics aNoNymous youNg person’s group at 7:30 p.m. at 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. Call/text Guy at 250-460-2466 or Niki at 250-460-0798. As well, the beginners’ meeting runs at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbytirian Church at 157 Wade Ave. P e N t i c t o N toastmasters meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. Guests are always welcome and allowed up to three free meetings. Call 250-492-2362 for more info. P each B lossom chorus wants to know if you sing high or low. Whatever your range, they want to know. A capella at the Shatford Centre is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. y oga meditatioN / vegetariaN

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According to Patt Dyck of Cannery Brewing Company, one of the hardest things about preparing to launch their latest beer was choosing an appropriate image to adorn the label. “There are so many fabulous old pictures of the Sicamous that choosing one was very difficult,” said Dyck. Lakeboat Lager is named in tribute to Penticton’s iconic paddle wheeler, the SS Sicamous. But more than just naming the lager for the boat, Cannery is taking an extra step to help preserve the landmark, which is nearly a century old. “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with the SS Sicamous and celebrate and commemorate the importance of this beautiful landmark in our community, both historically and today. Our team really enjoyed working with the folks from the SS Sicamous, the Penticton Museum and the City of Penticton to come up with the name, packaging and advertising for our Lakeboat Lager,” said Dyck. As part of the partnership between Cannery and the Sicamous, the craft brewery is allocating a portion of their annual sales from this beer to help with restoration of the boat, delivering the first cheque at the launch party, which was held aboard the Sicamous Wednesday evening. “This partnership is very exciting for us. It will help us expand the awareness of the SS Sicamous outside of the Penticton area,” said Jim Cooper, president of the Sicamous restoration society. “The financial contributions from Cannery Brewing will help with restorations and updates on the ship.” Partnerships like this, Cooper

continued, help meet the society’s goal of sharing the history of the Sicamous and the significance of marine transportation to communities in the valley.

Lakeboat Lager, Dyck said, is the next stage in the evolution of the brewery’s lager, which they’ve been brewing for the last eight years. “We have been tweaking its malt and hops and yeast profile,” said Dyck. “What we see is people that are looking for a balance in flavour and a smoothness, a real roundness to the beer, that is what we see and that is what we try to produce.” Dyck describes the lager as smooth and very easy to drink, with a crisp finish. “Lagers tend to be hot weather beers. It’s the kind of beer that you want on that 40 degree day or when you have just mowed the lawn or paddled to the other end of the lake,” said Dyck. “You’re looking for something that is very thirst quenching and lagers tend to be that.” Like Cannery’s flagship product, Naramata Nut Brown Ale, Lakeboat Lager will be produced year round. “This certainly has been an excellent year for us, there has been

lots of growth, I think,” said Dyck. “This is an excellent time for all craft breweries, there has been such an interest and following as people expand their beer drinking tastes and experiences and we have been a part of that.” One recent change in the provincial regulations governing breweries, however, won’t be much help to the smaller breweries like Cannery. Earlier this week, Rich Coleman, the minister responsible for liqour policy in B.C., announced they were reducing the per litre tax rate for breweries producing more than 160,000 litres per year. “We’re too small, probably the only one it will effect is Pacific Western, at least at this point,” said Dyck. “There are quite a few of us that are smaller, then there are only a few that are in that large but not immense range. “As things go forward, there may be more breweries that are interested in getting to the size of Pacific Western, but at the moment, they will be the ones most impacted.” Dyck said the craft brewing industry is on the same track that wineries were on 30 years ago, convincing the government and the Liqour Distribution Branch to offer more support to the industry. “I can remember the wine industry starting and if the LDB had not been supportive of that, we wouldn’t have the wine industry we have now,” said Dyck. For craft breweries, Dyck thinks it is consumer demand driving the LDB to realize that there is a market for the craft beers that they were previously low on their radar. “I see this huge change in the craft brew industry as being completely driven by the consumer,” said Dyck. “It’s wonderful that the consumer gets to say this is what we want.”

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Grape Vine Grafters required. Constellation Brands Canada located in Oliver, BC requires grape vine grafters with a minimum of 5 years of grafting experience. $15/hr, 40hrs/wk from April 15th until May 11th , 2013. Please fax your resume to (250) 498-4992 or mail to PO Box#1650, 7857 Tucelnuit Dr., Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carr’s Landing, Lake Country BC. 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 February 15th. 2012. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca VINEYARD LABOURERS Required, 30 full-time workers from February to end of August for pruning and other vineyard tasks. Six days a week, 8-10 hours per day, $10.25 per hour. Please fax resumes to Constellation Brands Canada Inc. 250-4984992 or mail to PO Box 1650 7857 Tucelnuit Drive Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0

Professional/ Management ON Site Property Manager Up to 90 Rental units. Experienced Couple Preferred. Email resume to office@rdcgroup.ca

Sales A GIFTED SALES PROFESSIONAL who would like to work with the leading, cutting edge RV dealer in BC is needed! Voyager RV is currently looking for the right person(s) to work with our customers on the internet and here on the lot. We are striving to stay ahead with new business practices, and encourage our customers to use all the technological tools when shopping. So we need our sales persons to also thrive this way, and be willing to do things the ‘new way’. Huge earning potential with benefits! Apply by email to jfriesen@voyagerrv.ca and attach your resume, and/or send a 1-minute video saying why you’d be a great fit at Voyager RV.

Trades, Technical EXP’D EAVESTROUGHERS for the Edmonton area. Must have clean drivers abstract. Call (780)435-1492. HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley). We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and a safe driver’s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

TERA ENVIRONMENTAL Consultants (TERA) has immediate openings for positions in the environmental field. TERA is an environmental consulting services company specializing in the Canadian pipeline, power line, and oil and gas industries. TERA provides its employees with competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working schedules, career growth opportunities and more. For current and future opening visit our website www.teraenv.com. To apply e-mail your cover letter and resume to careers@teraenv.com

Services

Financial Services 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

Carpentry/ Woodwork Carpenter/Contractor, no job too big or too small, concrete, fencing, doors, drywall, baseboards, casing, framing, flooring, countertops, cabinets, bathrooms, basements and kitchens, great results, reasonable rates, free estimates, call Chris (250)488-6568

Contractors THOMSEN CONSTRUCTION New home construction, renovations, concrete,

Are you looking to do RENOVATIONS? No job too big, or small, 25 years exp. with solid references. Update your home with peace of mind, call Ted Lund, 250-490-7991

BELCAN Painting & Reno’s

over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB

painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,

Len (250)486-8800

Services

Home Improvements

Painting & Decorating

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

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

lenmass@gmail.com

Meadowvale Construction Reno’s, additions, new construction, bathrooms, tile, roofing & more, over 35 yrs experience, call Mark (250)809-8425

Painting & Decorating

Residential repair maintenance, need repairs or maintenance? Neal, (250)492-5684

Painting, faux finishing, paper hanging, 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome, free quotes, Dave Barnett Decorating 250-497-7912

Help Wanted

Customer Service Progressive Natural Health Company in Penticton seeks to ll the following position: Customer Service Representative www.sota.com/les/pdf/csrep.pdf Please visit link for more details. Sharing. Caring. Learning... Together.

Be Part of Our Team.

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(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827

Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs

www.blackpress.ca

Be Part of Our Team.

Carriers Needed

2 Days a Week - Early Mornings

The Penticton Western News has Routes available in these areas for Wednesday & Friday: • Oliver • Summerland & Various parts of Penticton For information please contact the Circulation Department: 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205

Drywall www.blackpress.ca

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Pets

Alfalfa hay for sale, under cover, no rain, $6 per bale, (250)494-1997

Mini Dachshund puppies, 1 L/H male & 2 smooth females,1st shots, de-wormed $500 each. 250-260-4074.

HAY FOR SALE; Grass or Grass Alfalfa mix, Large square bales, 3x3x8, $160/ton. Round bales $70. each, approx. 800lbs. Delivery avail. on larger orders. 250-8386630 cell 250-804-6720

Livestock Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

Multi-poo pups, non-shedding, hypo-allergenic, ready for Christmas, $400, (250)8093419

Poultry FOR Sale - 50 laying hen, sallink brown, 18 months old, good layers. $5.00 each, call Bob 250-497-8811 - e-mail 2hauca@telus.net

Merchandise for Sale

Shavings

PENGUIN MFG. HOT TUB COVERS. 250-493-5706

Financial Services

Appliances Kenmore washer & dryer, $175/both, queen mattress, $100, King pillow top (mattress & box spring), $250, can deliver, (250)493-2687

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION CALL 250.492.0866

Are you ready to take control of your ﬁnances? A consumer proposal may be your best option.

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Yvonne Sutton, Trustee 445 Ellis Street, Penticton 320-1620 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna* *Resident Ofﬁce Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators

Education/Trade Schools

MNPdebt.ca

Education/Trade Schools

CREATING BRIGHTER FUTURES SINCE 1903

Must have 3/4 ton or 1 ton Van 2 days a week - Wednesday & Friday Early morning deliveries Interested applicants may drop off resumes to: Penticton Western News 2250 Camrose Street Penticton, BC V2A 8R1 or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com No phone calls please

Pets & Livestock

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

Sub-Contractor Driver

(250)485-8341

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

Services

BUSINESS Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Sales Professional

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy

TRADES Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic

FIND YOUR BEST FIT Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what ﬁelds are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and ﬁnd out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.

CALL PENTICTON: 250-770-2277 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

Heavy Duty Machinery

KWIKAUCTIONS.COM New & Used Restaurant Equipment Auction, Sat, Dec 8th @11am 7305 Meadow, Burnaby BC Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Firearms Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Free Items FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, split & delivered, full cords Pine $180, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50., senior disc., incl. free kindling, free delivery, 250-770-0827

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

256 Westminster Ave. W. Ph: 778-476-5919

www.pentictonbargainstore.com

Rosane’s UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Consigned, Redesigned & New Furniture, Home Decor & Gifts

Many one-of-a-kind items

1521 Main Street Penticton

778-476-5848

Tues-Sat 10-5, Sat 11-4

www.rosanesuniqueboutique.ca

Are you looking for couches comfortable enough to fall asleep on? Then these 2 COUCHES are the ones for you! $180 OBO (250)462-5874 Oversized wooden rocker, stamped “YUGOSLAVIA 74 VI” on bottom, $40, old oak office chair on casters, $40 (250)493-0345 Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Garage Sales Christmas Bazaar! Sat. Dec. 01, Royal Canadian Legion, 502 Martin St. 8am-? Baking, collectable’s, knitting, jams & more! Everyone Welcome

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Bobcat 1999, 763, 2500 hrs, Good running condition. $11,900. (250)558-9589

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Motels,Hotels

BROCKTON COURT

3bdrm, 2ba, 5appl., detached garage, close to school, ns, np, large deck, lakeview, avail. immed., $1400, 250-486-2256

Real Estate

1 Bedroom from $695 2 Bedroom from $850

Motel monthly rentals in Penticton & Oliver, Avail. until June 2013, LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205. Ext. 0 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne, 250498-3497

Apt/Condos for Sale

Bright, charming, 3bdrm, 1.5ba, 2 story, no strata duplex, no age limit, pets welcome, lots of storage, walking distance to buses, recreation, beach, new price, $234,900, #101-415 Maurice St., 250490-0992, 778-476-4266

Golf Clubs, w/ bag & balls, used twice, $120. Motorola DVR 1100, 160 GB, $80. Debbie Travis stand up bath cabinet, never used, $60. Dart board, new, $20, Call (250)-462-6275

Hobby Farm, 10 acres, w/ 3 bdrm, basement home. $398,000. 4855 Miller Rd. Armstrong BC 1-250-546-8630 Large 3bdrm house, large lot, very private, 9308-Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream, $398,000. 250-546-8630. ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576

Need Christmas Cash? Lifetime Collector seeks old Antique fishing reels & tackle... Anything fishy! All quality items bought with cash! Please call Craig (250)5428405, 250-308-3742

Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

Mr. Mobile Home Certified Factory Outlet. Featuring SIERRAS family community, or single and multi-section homes for your property. 250-769-6614 www.accenthomes.ca

Rentals

Financial Services

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. Wanted

TOWNHOUSE 296 & 298 Maple St. 3 or 4 bdrm - 2½ bath 250-490-1215 250-490-1700

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251 WANTED Dodge Dually 3500 4x4 or 2500,diesel 94-2002 models.Prefer 12v automatic. Bob (403)703-4777

Musical Instruments Guitar, Piano, Voice, Song Creation, Performance and Recording Lessons. Aidan Mayes, Tim Holman, Maiya Robbie & Mandy Cole. Phone 778-476-5917. Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

Garage Sales

Rentals

bach room, downtown, mature person, util. included, $450, 250-809-5989, 250-496-5989

CORT acoustic steel string guitar with cutaway, grover tuners and Fishman Pickup. Beautiful wood and sound. Must be seen and played to appreciate. $500 Call 250-517-8087

MIRAGE 34 DV GAS FIREPLACE, Pacific energy, B vent model, wedgwood lub porcelain enamel, gold plating, glass, heat exchanger, firebox and glowing embers,25,000 btu. Excellent cond. $500.obo. 250-5426541.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

For Sale By Owner

Lg bird cage for parrot or cockatiel, orig. $270, sell for $100. 250-493-0566

WE BUY & SELL ESTATES! DOWNSIZING OR MOVING? GIVE US CALL! MANY ONE OF A KIND & UNIQUE ITEMS!

Sporting Goods

Rentals

Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around for the Sportsman’s Christmas Wish List, Kel, 4-1691 Powick 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

Misc. for Sale

Furniture

Open Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Closed Sun & Mon

Rentals

2bdrm, $700, N/S, N/P, Call Dennis 250-488-5678 or 778515-1616

FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

PENTICTON BARGAIN STORE

Merchandise for Sale

COLLAPSIBLE transport wheelchair. New $225, used 3 times. asking $125; Tel: 250770-8021

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

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1750 Atkinson St. Deluxe 2 bdrm, 2 bath, apt in adult bldg, 19+. Heated undrgrd prkg, 5 appl. Lrg deck, A/C, gas fireplace

250-490-1700 250-486-3791 1168 Johnson Rd., 5 bdrm, 2 bath house in private location. F/S, W/D, large sundeck. Avail. Dec. 1 1042 Govn’t St., basement suite. 2 bdrm, utilities inc. Avail Dec. 1

Make donating

reusable clothing and houseware items a holiday tradition. " - 6 )* ) ,*,-/*910 "3"/6 1&+" 6*2 !*, 1"Ķ

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. LARGE 2bdrm Apt. $850 Avail. Now, 40+ building. Call (250)-487-1136 RENOVATED & Clean - 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites - great locations on bus route - 2 buildings to choose from . Call Chris 250809-0015

241 Scott Avenue Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony

250-488-2881 1bdrm, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat’s ok, $650, 250-492-7328 1bdrm +den, avail. Dec. 1st, 575 Wade Ave. E, Lexington Pl., N/P, $750, (250)492-0413 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $750 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902

2bdrm., 2 bath, 6 appl., insuite laundry, avail. now, U/G parking, N/S, N/P, $1100/mo. (250)328-9443 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $850, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 50+ condo, larger 2bdrm 2ba corner unit, 5appl., close to Skaha Lake, recent reno’s, ns, np, ug secure parking, additional storage behind stall, $1050/mo., 250-462-2658

Commercial/ Industrial PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2ba unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok w/deposit, $900, 250-488-7902 2BDRM basement suite in 1/2 duplex, f/s dw w/d . $850 incl. util, avail now , 250-492-5100 or 250-490-5354 2BDRM upper unit in 1/2 duplex, f/s, wd, $950 incl, util. Avail Dec. 01 250-4925100 250-490-5354

Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks

Royal LePage Locations West

Winﬁeld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util.,n/s, n/p,250-548-3378.

Motels,Hotels $480 up Motel rooms and RV pads. Located at Penticton and RV park Summerland. good till May 31st. Taxes if apply. 250-487-0268

Ofﬁce/Retail For Rent in Penticton, Modern, High Profile, Individual Professional Offices for rent in a professional building. Rent includes utilities, use of boardroom, lots of parking, reception and security. Offices starting at $350/mo. Call Janet 250-492-2266 for further information and viewing.

Seasonal Acommodation Winter Accommodations near Skaha Lake, 1bdrm, 2b condo, 55+, ns, np, top corner, furn., incl. util., in suite laundry, sec. parking, avail. Dec. 5th-Apr. 13th, $800, (250)488-0143

Apt/Condo for Rent

RENTALS Property Management

(250) 770-1948 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD.

Yorkton & Edmonton Ave.: 55 Plus, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. F/S, W/D, D/W, A/C, pkg and storage. $800.00 & $900.00 incl. water, avail now

Lakeshore Towers: 8th floor, 1 bdrm, 1 bath & Den. and 4th floor, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, m/w, cent air and heat, pkg, deck, storage, pool, sauna, hot tub and more. Avail. Kaleden: 4 bdrm house w/ garage. Now $1150.00 & $1400.00 + elec. F/S, W/D, D/W, cent air/Heat, fire place, lrg yard, pets ok. $1375.00 Dwntwn: 1 bdrms/bach: f/S, A/C, + util. deck, and ltd pkg, util and cable incl. $600.00 & $650.00. avail now Middle Bench: 2 bdrm, bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, top floor, deck, pkg and 250-770-1948 utilities incl. $850.00 avail now

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $600 $620 $650 $695 $700 $775 $800 $950

Skaha Pl. ground floor, 1 bdrm condo, some updates, incl. water. Avail. Dec. 1 (A355) Skaha Pl., 3rd floor, 1 bdrm condo, renovated, incl. hot water. Avail. Dec. 15 (A389) Near beach & park, renovated bathroom, 1 bdrm condo. Avail. NOW (A381) Downtown close to shopping, quiet building, 2 bdrm apt w/extra storage. Avail. NOW (SHM201) Near college & OK Beach, 2 bdrm corner condo, elevator, balcony. Avail. NOW (A333) Across from Wal-mart, 2nd floor walk-up, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances, wood fp, children welcome. Avail. Dec. 1 (A421) By OK Beach, large 2 bdrm apt., new flooring, paint, & kitchen cabinets, f, s, extra storage. Avail. Dec. 1 (A334) Alysen pl, 6th floor, 1 bdrm + den condo, 6 appliances, incl. heat, sec’d parking. Avail. NOW (OT410)

HOUSES: $900

Near OK Beach & downtown, cute 2 bdrm rancher, fenced yard, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H559) $950 Quebec St., lower 3 bdrm duplex, new kitchen cabinets & some new flooring, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H721-1) $950 By Safeway & downtown, 2 bdrm upstairs of home, shared laundry, laminate floors . Avail. NOW (H673-1) $1000 Near KVR school & IGA, 2 bdrm home w/fenced yard, hardwood floors, f, s, w, d. Avail. NOW (H730) $1300 Fairway Village, 55+, freshly painted, 2 bdrm & den, 2 bath, rancher w/double garage. Looking onto golf course. Avail. Jan. 1/13 Lease required.

FURNISHED HOUSES/CONDOS: $1250 OK Falls, furnished, 3 bdrm condo by Skaha Lake. Flexible w/terms.

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3bdrm, 2 bath, jetted tub, lg house/lot, priv beach, 5-appl, f/p, 4 car carport, term lease, n/s, pets neg. Avail Dec 1. $1850+util. (250)306-3511 3bdrm+den, 5appl., built-in vac, complete reno, np, ns, 1 yr lease, ref’s, $1600/mo., (250)492-5684 4bdrm house, 2ba, no appl., avail. Jan 1st, $1350/mo., (250)493-8531 PENTICTON, S.- 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, main flr., shared laundry, $1200 NS/NP. (250)492-6276

$1100 South Main St., near schools, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, renovated townhouse, 5 appliances, fenced yard. Avail. Dec. 1 (TH499) 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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Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

$100 of 1st month if you rent by Nov 30th. 1bdrm, driveway, carport, f/p, lakeview, lawn, $800. 250-493-8658

Large 2bdrm ground level suite, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 1km N of Ok Falls, great lake view, ns, $725 incl util. Avail. Dec. 1. 250-497-5658

Rentals

Shared Accommodation ROOM for rent, $400, fully furn., avail. immed., mature working person. 250-493-5641 room for rent, clean, quiet, mature working female close to downtown, $550/mo., everything incl., 250-487-1381

Storage 3 Aluminum insulated 20ft shipping containers, suitable for snowmobile, motorcycle storage, located at Apex ski area, must be moved before Dec. 10, $3000 each obo, (250)292-8307

1bdrm, near Wiltse school, ns, np, mature working persons, $650 (incl. util & cable), 250486-2256 2 BRM first floor in Van Horne. Fenced yard. $799. Share utilities. 250-490-3530, 250-4870268

Transportation

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-488-2206

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

Cars - Domestic

DreamTeam Auto Financing â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

CLOSEOUT SALE! MUST GO!!

2012 FORD FUSION SEL

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

2.5L 4 cyl, auto, full load, sunroof, dual power seats, satellite radio, microsoft sync, alloys, balance of factory warranty, PEARL WHITE. Nice, Nice Car. P1202A

NOW $19,880 MUST GO!!

HEY YOU CASH BUYERS!

MUST GO!!

2011 DODGE RAM 1500 CREWCAB SHORTBOX 4X4 SLT SPORT

2010 CHEVROLET 1500 REG CAB 4X4

8 ft. box, economical 4.8L V8, auto, air conditioned, nice clean truck, 42,000 kms. WHITE. Local. P1204A

NOW $26,670

MUST GO!!

16,980

CREW CAB

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

1985 5th Wheel 26 ft Komfort Exc cond. $4950 Call (403)703-4777 Bob

1991 Ford Crew Cab, 4x4 F350, on propane, brand new clutch, low mileage on re-built motor, recent paint job, new brakes all around, $4800 OBO (250)770-0827

1998 700 BMW, beaut. cond., 124,000 mi, leaving country, $7999obo, (250)490-3037

Motorcycles

Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 1AAArmour Towing & Scrap Removal. Will meet or beat all competors pricing.250-801-4199

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

Sport Utility Vehicle

DIRT Bikes, ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, UTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Golf Buggies. Cartsplus Kamloops. 888-371-3946 www.cartsplusbc.com kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca

Great Buy! 2002 Explorer, lots spent, good cond., must sell, $7990obo, (250)490-3037

Auto Financing

2-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty

1-877-365-4711 5668 HWY. 97 OLIVER, BC

DL 8590

TWO TASTEFULLY LIFTED

2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT

3.5L H.O. V6, auto, leather seats, power seat, alloy wheels, rear spoiler, CD player and more on this eye catching BRIGHT RED SEDAN. P1131A Was $18,370

NOW $16,990

2008 DODGE 1500 RAM QUADCAB SLT 4X4

NOW $25,470

MUST GO!!

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

2.3L 4 cyl, automatic transmission, traction control, full load, alloy wheels, fog light, power seat, SAGE. P1122A Was $15,340

NOW $13,990 LIMITED

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS 2DR SPORTS COUPE 3.5L V6 engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, traction control, power seat, Onstar,rear spoiler. Super sharp. WHITE. P1112B Was $8,920

NOW $7,480

NOW $10,970

WEEKS MUST GO!!

5.7L V8 Hemi engine, automatic transmission, alloy wheels with 35 Dick Cepek off road tires, 4â&#x20AC;? full suspension lift kit, Flowmaster exhaust. 6â&#x20AC;? Lund tube steps. This is one heck of a truck!!! Must be seen to be appreciated. WHITE P1150A Was $29,880

2009 CHEVROLET AVEO LT SEDAN

1.6L DOHC 4 cyl, auto, full load, power sunroof, satellite radio, alloys, rear spoiler, fog lights, only 36,000 kms, balance of factory warranty. IMPERIAL BLUE METALLIC. P1141B. Was $11,570

2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED 4 WHEEL DRIVE

2.4L 4 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, full load , alloy wheels, 6 disc CD player, power sunroof and more. SILVER. P1139A Was $19,980

NOW $17,980

GREAT BUY

2008 TOYOTA YARIS RS 4 DR HATCHBACK

1.5L 4 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, power windows, power locks, CD player and lots more on this 34,900 km SILVER BABY. P1151A Was $16,998 P1151A

NOW $13,990

MUST GO!

2004 DODGE DAKOTA CLUBCAB 4X4

3.7L V6 EFI, automatic transmission, only 92,400 kms, air conditioned, alloy wheels, running bars and more. WHITE OVER CHARCOAL. Nice. P1136A Was $13,998

NOW $11,490

MUST GO!!

2007 CHEVROLET 1500 LT EX CAB 4X4

NOW $19,980

MUST GO!

2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER 4X4 4DR HARD TOP

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Fiesta SE Sedan/2013 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $19,999/$17,499/$20,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$4,750 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until November 30, 2012, receive 0%/0%/6.19% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2013 Focus SE 4 door (excludes S, ST and BEV models)/2013 Fiesta SE 4 door (excludes S model)/2013 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $250/$215/$302 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $115/$99/$139 with a down payment of $2,000/$2,000/$2,900 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$3,614.66 or APR of 0%/0%/6.19% and total to be repaid is $17,999/$15,499/$27,713.66. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$4,750 and freight and air tax of $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ‡‡Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel rims (2012 Escape receives alloy wheels), and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2012/2013 Ford Fiesta, Focus (excluding BEV & ST), Fusion (excluding HEV), Escape, Edge (excluding Sport) or Explorer on or before November 30/12. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all-season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all-season tires. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2013 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [6.9L/100km (41MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (55MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Fusion 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.0L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

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Come aNd get it — West Bench elementary parent tammy Semple serves a special lunch Friday to grade 3 student Ben mcLeod. the school was celebrating the opening of its new kitchen, which was made possible with a $1,500 grant from the Community Foundation of the South okanagan. the new kitchen will be used for the daily breakfast program and for hot lunches every Friday, which were previously prepared in parents’ homes and then taken to the school.

Centre helps connect volunteers A new searchable database now makes it easier for volunteers to get connected across the region. The Volunteer Centre currently has more than 50 volunteer opportunities listed. The database can be accessed via the Volunteer Centre’s website at www. volunteercentre.info, and by clicking on “Volunteer Opportunities” Opportunities exist in Osoyoos, such as volunteering with the English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program, in Oliver, volunteering with the Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre and Community Centre, and in Penticton volunteering with the Hospice Society, Meals on Wheels, South Okanagan Medical Foundation and Royal Canadian Legion, to name a few. BROCHURES BROCHU RES CATAL CATALOGU O OGU ES CON CONTES TESTS TS S PR RODU ODUCT CTS CT TS T S ST TOR OR RE ES S FLYERS FLY ERS S DE DEALS ALS S COUPO COU UPO PO ONS S BRO BR ROC CHU HU U URE RES ES S CA CATAL AL LOGU OGUES ES ES

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“Volunteerism is the glue that holds our community together, and volunteers should expect to have a good experience when they volunteer,” said Sharon Evans, president of the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Society. “Non-profits with welcoming environments, and who provide additional support for volunteers, are more successful in finding and keeping this valuable resource. Volunteers can expect to receive a clear understanding of what they are being asked to do, and they can expect to be appreciated and thanked” To help prepare non-profits and charities for the hundreds of volunteers they need, the Volunteer Centre held a “Best Practices for Engaging Volunteers” learning event on Nov. 15. The event, attended by representatives from 20 different non-profits in the region, provided support for developing excellence in volunteer programs. The event covered topics from planning, policies and recruitment, through to evaluating a volunteer program’s effectiveness. “There isn’t a more exciting time to volunteer in our community, the need for volunteers is greater than ever and volunteers have the skills to meet the challenge,” said Wendy Weisner, director of the Volunteer Centre. “Today’s volunteers are diverse with a range of experience and interests. They are needed on the front lines, in leadership positions in developing programs and initiatives.” The Volunteer Centre welcomes all those interested to register at www.volunteercentre.info and click on “I Want to Volunteer”. If you would like more information on volunteering in our community please contact the South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre at 250-476-5661, toll free 1-888-576-5661, email info@volunteercentre.info or visit the website at www.volunteercentre.info.

Penticton W. Advertiser - June 5, 2012

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