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HISTORY COMES ALIVE — Michaela Belanger adjusts some of the food items that were the staples of the diet of those living in biblical times. The table was one of the displays at the Walk to Bethlehem at St. Andrew’s Church last weekend which drew large crowds.
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CARE HOME UNDER INVESTIGATION Joe Fries Western News Staff
Multiple investigations are now underway to find out why staff at a Summerland care home failed to check on the well-being of a resident who nearly died alone in his room but has since begun to recover. Alfredo Bonaldi, 91, was taken to hospital in Penticton on Nov. 25 and treated for kidney failure, salmonella poisoning and a staph infection, according to son-in-law Gil Inglis. It was Inglis who discovered Bonaldi unconscious and near death in his room at the Summerland Seniors Village after the family was unable to reach Bonaldi by phone for several days. Despite a grim prognosis early on, Bonaldi is beginning to show signs of improvement, Inglis said Tuesday. “It’s day-to-day. You go in one day and he’s kind of out of it and sleeping, and the next time he’s a little bit more alert,” Inglis
said. “So that’s a good thing.” The son-in-law said Bonaldi has also begun to recognize his daughters and told relatives he was having difficulty talking due to the oxygen tubes to which he’s Alfredo Bonaldi attached. Inglis said Bonaldi had been in good health while living in an assisted-living suite at the Summerland Seniors Village, but was incapacitated by a suspected case of food poisoning and didn’t show up in the facility’s dining room for lunch or dinner in the three days preceding his trip to hospital. Bonaldi’s absence at meal times should have been noted by facility staff and prompted a well-being check, Inglis said. But that didn’t happen, and Interior Health, the B.C. Ministry of Health and facility operator Retirement Concepts have all since launched investiga-
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Cindy Regier, who looks after residential care licensing in the region for Interior Health, said Friday that a separate quality investigative review was underway as a result of complaints from Bonaldi’s family. Those complaints were in addition to others that prompted two unannounced inspections at the facility in recent months. Regier said only that those probes were launched “in response to concerns,” but added that due to the ongoing investigation she was unable to disclose the nature of those concerns nor by whom they were brought forward. The first review, conducted Oct. 31, detailed seven areas of concern, according to records posted online. Issues identified ranged from a lack of documentation and policy around the use of restraints to unsafe food storage. However, investigators also noted the absence of a facility policy around the ongoing education of staff and managers, and that the home had no educator on staff.
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Utility rates on the rise Steve Kidd Western News Staff
Get ready to pay more for electricity next year. Residential households in Penticton could
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see their electric bill rise from an average of $93.42 per month to as much as $100.14 depending on what method city council chooses to apply upcoming rate increases. Mitch Moroziuk, the city’s director of operations, said there are two increases coming from Fortis on Jan. 1, both mandated by the B.C. Utilities commission, for a total of 5.2 per cent. To that, Moroziuk said the city needs to add their own increase of 1.28 per cent. That, increase, he said, will make up for the difference between what the city’s model suggested the electricity revenue should be against the actual amount collected. Moroziuk suggested the 5.2 per cent rate increase could be applied at either FortisBC’s wholesale rate, the retail rate Penticton sells electricity to customers; or at an average of the two. In all three options, the city’s increase of 1.28 per cent would be applied at the retail level. Working with the wholesale rate would be relatively revenue neu-
tral for the city, resulting in an overall increase of 5.69 per cent. But the city could generate some extra revenue by increasing rates 7.2 per cent or 6.45 per cent. In real world terms, that means that residential households in Penticton would see their electricity costs rise from an average monthly fee of $93.42 rise to $98.73 under the first option and $100.14 or $99.42 under the second and third options. City staff did some comparisons of Penticton’s electric rates to other cities that operate their own utilities, as well as FortisBC and B.C. Hydro. They found that for residential customers, the highest rates were being charged by Kelowna and FortisBC, while the lowest were being charged by B.C. Hydro and Nelson. “Penticton is currently in the middle of the pack,” said Moroziuk, explaining that “middle of the pack” describes Penticton’s commercial and industrial rates as well. Moroziuk reminded council that they need-
ed to consider ongoing work being done when they considered which path they should follow. “We do have a couple of significant projects coming our way in 2013,” said Moroziuk, noting that the electric utility will be drawing heavily on their reserve fund to accomplish them. “In 2014 we are actually predicting our reserve will drop to a negative number. In 2015 it will start to climb, but it will still be less than what we should have in there as a minimum balance,” said Moroziuk. That, he said, is due to two major projects on the books, the planned on-bill loan program, intended to help residential owners finance home improvements to reduce electrical costs, and the $6 million Westminster substation upgrade. The public will have a chance to have a say before the 2013 rates are finalized at a public input session on Dec. 17 before council makes its decision. The new rate structure will be finalized in January, to begin on Feb. 1.
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Teneycke acquitted on sexual assault Kristi Patton Western News Staff
Still wearing his red prisoner’s shirt, Ronald Teneycke walked out of the Penticton courthouse on Friday a free man. The 50-year-old spent the last 15 months in jail awaiting his trial for charges of sexual assault with a weapon, sexual assault, assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement and a breach of probation (curfew). After seven days of evidence being heard, he was acquitted of all the charges. “I feel vindicated,” he said. Justice James Williams said in his decision on Friday that he was not satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt because of frailties in the Crown’s case. Crown counsel had already stated a day earlier during closing arguments that there was not enough evidence to support the sexual assault with a knife or the breach of probation charge. The justice said he believed the testimony given by Teneycke, which was corroborated by Crown witnesses, but only up to the timeline of when the pair went to an abandoned pumphouse in Okanagan Falls where the woman claimed the assault took place. Williams said he “strongly suspects” the incident unfolded as the woman presented it in court, but there was not enough evidence for a conviction. He found Teneycke’s explanation of how a consensual sexual encounter took place “unlikely” and verged on “nonsense.” “The judge doesn’t want to ba-
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RoNAld TeNeycke smiles at reporters as he walks down Main Street after leaving the Penticton courthouse Friday following his release from custody after being found not guilty of charges of sexual assault, unlawful confinement and breach of probation.
sically say he doesn’t believe the complainant. He doesn’t want to basically say he believes me over her. He doesn’t want to basically attach it to anything. It was a reasonable doubt that I was not guilty and acquitted and that is the way it should be,” said Teneycke. “Our courts are designed to weed out things like that, to weed out the guilty or the innocent, so innocent people don’t got to jail and that is what happened here today.”
Teneycke said because of previous media coverage of him, the woman took advantage of it and he felt that is why he ended up behind bars awaiting a trial. He spent eight years in federal prison for sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement and uttering threats against a 17-year-old Okanagan Falls girl in 1993 and another four after being convicted of uttering threats while in prison. Justice
Williams said the record diminished Teneycke’s credibility, but not overwhelmingly. Teneycke was asked if he regretted picking up the female hitchhiker. “I don’t regret trying to help people. I don’t regret trying to help when they are in need. When I see somebody staggering on the road with traffic flying by, I don’t regret that one bit,” said Teneycke. The judge said testimony from
both Teneycke and the complainant were problematic. “I am not saying the complainant lied, nor am I saying I believed the accused,” said Williams in his decision. During the trial, the woman, who cannot be identified, answered many of the questions posed to her with variations of “I can’t recall.” She admitted to consuming four or five beers that day, doing cocaine and taking an anti-depressant that exaggerated the effects of the alcohol. The judge said he doubts her claims the cocaine purchased in Keremeos by her that day was consumed by both parties. The judge also noted the woman told RCMP the colour of the homemade sex toy she was allegedly assaulted with, but during the trial said it was too dark to see anything. Evidence was also given during the trial by a doctor who examined the woman after the alleged assault. The doctor said the woman’s injuries to her genitals were consistent with force to that area. Defence for Teneycke had successfully argued it is also consistent with consensual “rough sex.” Teneycke’s aunt, Terry Berg, said outside the courthouse she was “very happy” with the outcome and expected the conclusion given the evidence that was presented. Berg said Teneycke will resume living at his mother’s house in Okanagan Falls after being released on Friday. The aunt said the arrest and trial of Teneycke has been hard for his whole family. She added that she hopes Teneycke moves forward from this and has a “really good life.”
Ashton aims to retain hold of regional reins Joe Fries Western News Staff
Dan Ashton’s political aspirations could cost him one of his jobs. Penticton’s mayor has since 2001 also chaired the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, a position to which fellow directors have elected him each year, mostly by acclamation. But there could be some serious competition Thursday when the board elects its leader for the year ahead, which will see Ashton represent the B.C. Liberals in the spring provincial election. He plans to take leaves of absence from both the city and RDOS during the campaign. If he wins, he’ll then resign his local government jobs. If he loses, he’ll simply resume his duties. Despite that uncertainty, Ashton said he is still the best choice to serve as chair of the RDOS board and can still “absolutely” be
effective by keeping the two levels of politics separate. “I’m known as a very regional person and that needs to carry on,” he said, adding that the provincial campaign will probably only force him to miss two RDOS meetings. Allan Patton, the outspoken director for rural Oliver, said Ashton is the only director who has approached him to seek support for a bid for the chair’s position. However, Patton thinks Ashton ought to step aside. “In the past I’ve supported him (but) I’m not sure I’m going to this time, because he might not last very long in it,” Patton said. “If he’s going to step down anyway, I think it’s more appropriate that he step down now.” Patton also said he has no interest in the job, because the chair is expected to be a moderating influence on the board. “I think I’m better off being in the assembly just as a member so I can ask the nasty questions, the tough questions, rather than being
in a position where it’s not appropriate to do that.” Osoyoos Mayor Stu Wells said via email that he will nominate and support Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes for the chair’s job. Mark Pendergraft, the current vice-chair and director for rural Osoyoos, said he is leaning towards another run as second-in-command. “I have always thought Dan has done a good job as the board chair there and I guess that’s probably one of the reasons I’m a little hesitant about running for the position,” Pendergraft said. And he doesn’t think Ashton’s possible move to Victoria is a problem. “I don’t see it as a huge issue,” Pendergraft said, “but it may be a bit for some people.” Regional districts are required by B.C. law to elect a chairperson each December at what is known as an inaugural meeting, according to RDOS chief administrative officer Bill Newell.
He said it’s his understanding that the requirement is in place because the public doesn’t get a direct say in the matter, so the annual vote helps restore the democratic balance. Being board chair comes with a monthly salary of $1,643. That’s on top of the $317 base salary collected by municipal directors and $1,095 paid to rural directors, plus the extra cash they collect for each board and committee meeting they attend. In 2011, Ashton’s RDOS compensation package totalled $40,177 on top of $4,376 in expenses. Ashton on Thursday will also use his power as chair to have the board reconsider its Nov. 21 decision that gave preliminary approval to a 12-lot housing development on Vaseux Lake that is in apparent conflict with a regional growth strategy. He said Patton asked for the reconsideration because there “may have been some mixing up of some information” before the 9-4 vote.
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Snow angel program given cold shoulder Steve Kidd Western News Staff
Penticton’s Snow Angel program melted away this week. Len Robson, the city’s public works manager, told Penticton city council Monday that the program had not been effective. The program, which connects volunteers with seniors and others unable to clear snow, was introduced in 2009 in response to a city bylaw requiring homeowners to clear snow from city sidewalks adjacent to their property. “It became apparent quite quickly that we ended up with more people wanting help than we did people who were willing to go through the process,” said Robson, referring to the volunteer application process, which required, among other things, a criminal record check. “In 2011, our records show 48 residents requesting assistance and six volunteers registered.” Robson recommended that the Snow Angel program be discontinued and replaced with an advertising-based program promoting neighbours helping neighbours. “We want to encourage people to look around there neighbourhoods and determine who requires assistance and provide that. This process occurs naturally in many neighbourhoods in the community,” said Robson. “We will continue with the recognition process, which allows residents that are receiving help to nominate their snow angel and be recognized via the website or a snow angel pin or snow angel mug, something like that.” Under the Snow Angel program,
only six recognition requests were received, none of which were for registered members of the program. “By simplifying the approach and promoting neighbours helping neighbours, the volunteer base will hopefully increase,” said Robson. Coun. John Vassilaki, who introduced the Snow Angel program, wasn’t willing to let it dissolve away easily. “Everybody knows how close to my heart this subject is,” said Vassilaki, who wondered if simplifying the application process might produce more volunteers. “I have heard from some people that they don’t like being treated as if they were criminals, to get a criminal check from the RCMP. That has turned a lot of people off from volunteering.” “Our concern is that we are asking the elderly, really the vulnerable people of our society, to give us their address to hand out to people,” said Robson. “We didn’t feel very comfortable that everybody might not have the best intent for that sort of information.” Vassilaki was the only councillor to vote against replacing snow angels with a simplified volunteer promotion program. Robson also asked council to support an update to the city’s snow removal policy that would see two sidewalks on steep hills, with high pedestrian traffic added to the list of priority walkways for city snow clearing. Though the two sidewalks, one on Pineview Road and one on Balsam Avenue near Wiltse school, are adjacent to properties, Robson said they were inaccessible from the homes and constituted a significant hazard to pedestrian traffic.
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Peeper pleads guilty Kristi Patton
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A Penticton man who was caught peeping in a women’s bathroom has been given an 18-month suspended sentence. Skye Dylan Shillitto offered a guilty plea to a single charge of secretly observe/record nudity in a private place on Monday at Penticton provincial court. Crown counsel Duncan Campbell said the charge stems from an incident on Dec. 6, 2011 where a woman in her 30s saw a man peaking under the bathroom stall at Cherry Lane shopping centre. Campbell said the woman screamed and the man fled on foot, but mall employees could not catch him. A few days later the woman then saw the peeper at another shopping centre and got the licence plate number of the vehicle he was driving. RCMP confronted Shillitto, who was the registered owner, and he acknowledged he was involved in the bathroom incident. “He said some nonsense about a tissue being on the floor and then when the woman screamed he got scared and ran away,” said Campbell of what Shillitto told RCMP. Defence counsel Michael Welsh told the court his client was a groundskeeper at Fairview Mountain Golf Course but lost his job once this incident became public. “He is embarrassed and ashamed and he has taken responsibility,” said Welsh, adding Shillitto has sought after help on his own and is now seeing a mental health councillor. Shillitto is to have no contact with the victim and is not to be found in any public changing area for the next 18 months. “I feel terrible for what I have done. I acted inappropriately and I am doing my best to deal with that and move on with my life,” said Shillitto.
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o paraphrase Ben Franklin, there are only two sure things in life, death and taxes. For the last few years though, Penticton has been fighting back against Ben’s decree and taken a holiday from an annual increase in the tax rate. There are few people that will jump up to say they want to pay more taxes, but some councillors and community members have begun to question this strategy. If city council passes the 2013 budget as is, Penticton won’t have had a tax increases for three years now. That sounds good, but it doesn’t mean costs here and around the world haven’t continued to rise. City staff have done a lot of work cutting costs and being more efficient, but even with that work Penticton is facing a $1.147 million deficit for the 2013 budget year. A tax increase of about 4.8 per cent would be needed to make up the shortfall, but the city plans to continue its tax holiday by drawing on Penticton’s reserve accounts to balance the books. There are many good reasons for holding the line on taxes. It makes the city more attractive for people and businesses that want to relocate here, and we can use them — like other communities, Penticton’s economic growth has followed the world economy and slowed considerably over the last few years. And forcing the bureaucracy to make their department’s budgets go farther is a good thing as well; it’s what most of us are having to do with our personal budgets too. But while Penticton’s reserves are healthy, there comes a time when they won’t be — in about 2015, if the chief financial officer’s projections are right. Then, we will be dealing with not PENTICTON WESTERN only an unavoidable tax hike, but also not having sufficient reserves should there be a catastrophic problem. While a tax hike now doesn’t mean that future deficits will be wiped out, a small tax increase would mean extending the life of city’s reserves significantly.
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Will the truth die on Deficit Hill? Whatever happens in the provincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote. Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But integrity of public financial information is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled election dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end. The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black. This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on. Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. After a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell. Campbell’s noisy exit had its roots in his 2009 fudge-it budget, which clung to an out-
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B.C. Views dated $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, auto makers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 billion in the red. Not one to waste a good crisis, Campbell ordered the harmonized sales tax. Now Premier Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget and shut down the HST money machine. Clark gave a speech in Coquitlam the day before last week’s budget update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In September, the current-
year deficit forecast jumped above $1 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. The latest update pushed it near $1.5 billion. Natural gas royalties are bumping along the bottom, no big change there. But now coal prices and shipments are down, and a slow real estate market has pinched the flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s legacy, the property purchase tax. I erred in a previous column, saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of federal HST transition money. Not so. That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the current $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending. So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural gas exports
to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion. That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Energy program will turn council into bankers Penticton reached a milestone when Clifford Martin organized rallies, wrote letters and demanded responsible spending of our tax dollars. Up-front money received from the West Bench water deal was to be raided to feed the waterfront revitalization project. Now that issue is settled council has announced they intend to become bankers. (Western Nov. 21) I understand the climate action committee needs to justify their time but council would be better dealing with their mandate instead of inventing new tasks such as banking. Council’s mandate for usage of tax dollars is public safety, local services and community infrastructure including water, sewer, roads, fire, etc. Banking loans are easily available to homeowners. Plus federal and
provincial governments regularly enter into energy saving retrofits providing grants in the process. Additionally, the provincial government has a job creation program. There were several letters to the editor supporting lakeside revitalization from the outlying regions, including West Bench residents. The people of the RDOS showed significant interest in this project and some according to their letters to the editor actually provided ideas to council on this project. A major part of the lakeside revitalization project was an upgrading of the area around the Sicamous. Council’s purpose I believe was to alleviate the financial problems of this historical monument to our regional history and stop the constant flow of Penticton tax dollars on an annual basis. Why, when this is a significant part of the history of the entire region,
School suitable for program
I am writing in regards to the early French immersion program being considered and reported on in your Nov. 21 edition. I had no children in the school system at this time, and the history is new to me. I am currently, however, a downtown resident and parent of a Queen’s Park student. In your Nov. 21 article, Connie Denesiuk was quoted as saying that “some thought the location (Queen’s Park) should have been more central” in 2005. And I am not sure what the quote from a 2004 study means when it said that the French program “would have changed the sociology of Queen’s Park significantly.” If this is purely a geographic issue, I have no problems with saying that Queens Park is not central enough. If, however, there are insinuations that Queen’s Park is not socially suited due to the demographics of the area, I take issue with this view. All my experiences there have been positive. Our principal, Rob Zoppi, is excellent. The teachers are approachable and care for the kids, and during the strike last year went way beyond what they were “supposed” to do. There is a great effort to make every child count, regardless of their social status, ability or background. I am quite excited about the opportunity that may be afforded to my younger children in the near future. I hope that the final decision to go ahead with the program, as well as the locations, is objective and not based on an outdated stereotype of what some people call Penticton’s “inner city” school. Sharon Otke Penticton
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The NHL/NHLPA dispute drags on
is not the RDOS involved in contributing with ideas and tax dollars? Naramata; West Bench, OK Falls, Kaleden, Heritage Hills, etc.: All have a stake in the history of this region, and the RDOS should have been forking out some cold hard cash to fund that interest and those ideas RDOS residents eagerly put forward in the waterfront revitalization project. It is in regional interest to keep our history alive and place the Sicamous on a secure financial footing. Penticton taxpayers should not be alone in bearing the burden to keep this ship afloat. It is apparent from the waterfront revitalization project that RDOS taxpayers expect to have their say as to how Penticton city council spends Penticton tax dollars on water frontage. Well RDOS directors, when your residential citizens contribute comment,
and on. Now U.S. federal mediators are lined up to bring some sanity back into the equation — perhaps. How about trying something really novel and productive, run off Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr and I bet a set of season tickets that you would have a settlement in no time. It may seem ingenuous, but do we rally need unions in sports leagues? In my view, it’s about as logical as giving the right to strike to teachers and nurses. In fact, I would dare to say that in any situation where innocent nonparticipants are, through no fault of their own, impacted by nonsensical labour actions, a time limit should apply to get back to work. Paul Crossley Penticton
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THE SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN MEDICAL FOUNDATION Raises funds for the medical facilities throughout the region, including the Penticton Regional Hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice House, Trinity Centre, Summerland Health Centre and Extended Care, Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge, South Similkameen Health Centre and Orchard Haven in Keremeos, South Okanagan General Hospital and Sunnybank Centre in Oliver.
The Trustees of Branch 40 Royal Canadian Legion, Ed Findlater and Rick Lundin present a Christmas donation of $5,500 to PRH.
Richard Anderson, Chancellor Commander for the Knights of Phythias, presented a cheque for $500.
Penticton Shriners, Carl Tymm, Ambassador of PR, Roy Gregory, Bill Martin, Director, Gaming, and Marcia Martin present stuffed animals for children coming to PRH.
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 227, Bernie Diachuk, Vice President and Colleen Clark, Membership Chair present a Christmas donation for $1,900.
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Marge Noble and family present the donation of $6,000 from Santa Presents for a new Sentinel Node Probe at PRH.
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Campaign supports veterans With Nov. 11 just passed, the Summerland Legion would like to take the opportunity to thank the people of Summerland for their attendance and support for both the Remembrance Day ceremony as well as contributions to our poppy campaign. This year, despite the struggling economy, the people and businesses of Summerland contributed $8,120.34 to the local poppy fund. This money does not stay within the Legion, but is used locally in support of our veterans, with a small portion used to fund provincial projects for veterans. To facilitate both these initiatives requires countless volunteers of the branch and the ladies auxiliary, who work hard not just this time of year, but behind the scenes all year long to ensure our success. The Legion, on behalf of our veterans and the fallen, would like to thank the all of the volunteers, the great people of Summerland, as well as businesses and the District of Summerland for all their efforts and contributions. It is so greatly appreciated. It was gratifying to see an even larger crowd this year honour our fallen, with our oldest veteran, 102-year-old George Ferguson, lowering and raising the flag. Lt. Col. Harry Quarton, Summerland’s most decorated veteran, took the parade salute. The Summerland Secondary School Band and the Summerland Pipes and Drums provided the music, as they do every year. And of course Legion Padre, Reverend Rick Gay conducted the ceremony and brought us the good weather. The Summerland Legion also has its own needs. Our branch does not receive any government funding.
Complaint not news
A few weeks ago the front page story of the Western News was of a woman who was claiming she got sick at Penticton Regional Hospital twice in as many visits, one year apart. I don’t understand why this would be your front page story. There is nothing at all to back up her story. Maybe she was disgruntled with hospital staff so she made this up or exaggerated it. I was in Penticton hospital for surgery on Sept 6, 2012 and I stayed for three days. I was back on Sept. 15 to the ER for an unrelated health issue and pain. I returned on the morning of the 16th for a CT scan. I was back in the ER on the 17th because of pain. I was back on the 19th because of pain, and this time I was kept in overnight and taken to Kelowna the next day for surgery, again, unrelated to the surgery on the 6th. Aside from the CT scan, I had several needles for IVs as they don’t always go in the vein the first time. That was a lot of time in the hospital, and other than the original surgery and the pain I didn’t get sick. I was treated very professionally at Penticton Hospital every time and I didn’t see any cause for alarm due to uncleanliness. My trip to Kelowna is another story but that isn’t why I am writing. Why didn’t the woman go to the hospital administration and express her concerns to them? I know that the Western News publishes many positive stories, I just wish you had investigated this a little further before making it front page news. Heather Jackson Okanagan Falls
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We are a non-profit service organization that is supported solely by membership dues and our own fundraising. We would like to publicly thank the District of Summerland for granting a partial tax exemption for next year. In the past few years, our branch has suffered from financial difficulties as a result of a sadly declining membership and tough economic times. A recent community project is the “Banners of Remembrance” that are displayed downtown during November. Currently there are five banners with pictures that honour a fallen Summerland serviceman. There are 35 pictures available of those listed on the Memorial Park Cenotaph. We are asking the community to provide any pictures that we do not have, to the attention of David Gregory through the summerlandbanners.com website. Legion members are not just veterans of the world wars and their families. We support soldiers involved in Afghanistan, other modern conflicts and peace keeping roles. Legion members can be men and women, 19 years of age and older. You need not have served in the military or be related to someone who has, in order to join us. Whether you become a Legion member, come to our community events or attend our fundraisers, please help us to continue the work we do for veterans and the community, as all support is welcomed. For more information on the Summerland Legion, contact Elke Bewick at 250-494-9781. John Dorn, past-president Summerland Legion #22
very popular, or the town is just inquisitive. The last time I had trouble parking like that was at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver. For a first timer accompanied by a 90-year-old neighbour, we were overwhelmed at the sheer hugeness of the store itself. I would describe it was something between a WestJet air craft hangar and the Edmonton Mall, with an 18-hole golf course thrown in for good measure. For a new store with new employees, I must say the staff were very efficient and knowledgeable. I thought for sure I was going to stump the janitor with his Rolls Royce cart. Full to the brim with cleaning supplies, so I asked Ian where I might find the toothpicks, and without any hesitation, he took us directly, not just to the aisle, but the product itself. Now that’s what I call dedication to the job and the customer. Now the down side for my 90-years-young neighbour. She had her shopping list, with medication being on her agenda. So we struck out in the early morning for the pharmacy on the far side. Next were barn muffins on the other far side, then on to the meat section on the middle of the other far side. Well, anyways after we executed our grocery list, we arrived at the check-out around mid-afternoon. It was only then that I noticed the mini-golf carts. Oh well, I can’t remember the last time I had to take an afternoon nap, but I did. Well done Super Store, and maybe think about getting one of them there “You are here” directories, and a booth for us old fossils in case we get lost. Andy Homan Penticton
End time discussions
With the current (since the 1500s?) transitioning from the Age of Pisces (a 2,000-year cycle) into
the Age of Aquarius (approximately a 2,400-year cycle), the end time scenario has sparked some interesting dialogue. Respectfully, I submit the following ‘End Time’ definition from Wikipedia which might provide a bit of insight to add to the mix: “It is a part of theology, philosophy and futurology concerned with what are believed to be the final events of history, the ultimate destiny of humanity, commonly referred to as the end of the world or end time. “The Oxford English Dictionary defines eschatology as the department of theological science concerned with the four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell. “In the context of mysticism, the phrase refers metaphorically to the end of ordinary reality and reunion with the divine. In many religions, it is taught as an existing future event prophesied in sacred texts or folklore. More broadly, eschatology may encompass related concepts such as the Messiah or Messianic Age, the end time and the end of days. “It is usually a crisis that brings an end to current reality and ushers in a new way of living/thinking/being. This crisis may take the form of the intervention of a deity in history, a war, a change in the environment or the reaching of a new level of consciousness. If a better world results, we say it is “utopian”. If a worse, it is “dystopian”. Eschatologies vary as to their degree of optimism or pessimism about the future. “Most modern eschatology and apocalypticism, both religious and secular, involves the violent disruption or destruction of the world, whereas Christian and Jewish eschatologies view the end times as the consummation or perfection of God’s creation of the world.” Kathrine Lucier Penticton
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K.A.S.P. brings hip hop to art gallery Kristi Patton
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It is arguable that hip hop is in a vulnerable state, but a Penticton MC is holding on to the culture and spreading a positive vibe his own way. “We really want to promote cultural awareness as well as other issues. I want to do motivational hip hop shows and not have a stereotypical, I’m going to get drunk or high because that is what a lot of people think hip hop is,” said K.A.S.P. (Rob Sawan). “Hip hop is about expressing yourself and really sharing your story,” said Sawan. Sawan is bringing that often overlooked part of the art by the general public to the Penticton Art Gallery for The End of The World As We Know It exhibit. On Friday the MC who lives on the Penticton Indian Reserve and is a wellknown public speaker across Canada will take the stage. The artists’ personal story is more like a long novel that started growing up in East Vancouver and experienced multigenerational trauma and abuse brought upon his family and community from the residential school era. Sawan grew up in and out of the care of the child welfare system, eventually ended up in group homes and spent time living on the street. He turned to music as a way to escape the hard reality of living in the dysfunctional cycle of alcoholism and drug abuse. Once struggling with his own personal issues and alcoholism, he has moved forward to
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K.A.S.P., Rob Sawan, is performing a by donation, all-ages hip hop show on Friday at the Penticton Art Gallery.
I want to do motivational hip hop shows and not the sterotypical, I’m going to get drunk or high, because that is what a lot of people think hip hop is. — Rob Sawan (K.A.S.P)
share his story through his traditional and spiritual beliefs. Sawan now travels to communities spreading his positivity and helping youth that are facing many of the issues he has come through to find solutions to avoid them. He is about to embark on a new project called Save Many In Loving Everyone (SMILE) that will focus on anti-bullying. Sawan was invited to be part of the Penticton Art Gallery exhibit to compliment the night of
art and culture held earlier this week at the Shatford Centre that featured the En’owkin Centre’s faculty, staff and second year students. Just as a painter or sculptor must hone their craft, so does an MC. But for Sawan the music is more than that, it is a lifestyle. “You ask a lot of people what the four elements of hip hop are and maybe one or two will know. They don’t realize it is a whole culture of its own. It is a lifestyle and you don’t just wake
up one morning and say your going to be a rapper, DJ, graf artist or maybe a breakdancer because you got a new tracksuit,” said Sawan. “It is a whole culture and the fact that culture can mix with other cultures is awesome. The fact that I am aboriginal and in hip hop is so cool because there is so much to pick from music-wise and in the stories.” Sawan is also getting ready to release a new CD in early 2013, featuring Chino XL, Rayne and other artists from across Canada. Already one single is available on iTunes called Intertribal featuring powwow group Northern Cree. “I have really been taking my time because I want to make sure the CD is good and from the sneak peeks I have put out to family and friends and performing some of the new songs live, everyone has been loving it. The CD is going to be an early-90s type hip hop, real grassroots. This will be real raw hip hop, at least what I believe is real hip hop anyways,” said Sawan. The all ages, by donation hip hop show gets underway at 7 p.m. with a DJ spinning until 8 p.m. when Indelible takes the stage. The Vancouver duo just got off tour with Swollen Members. At 9 p.m. K.A.S.P. will take the stage then the DJ will finish the night off. K.A.S.P. will be hosting a workshop on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. covering similarities of hip hop and Native culture, the writing process and invite participants to write a song to perform.
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A Vernon orchardist has unexpectedly found himself leading the B.C. Fruit Growers Association. Jeet Dukhia took on duties as president after Kelowna grower Kirpal Boparai resigned Monday. “I hope to stabilize the association after a period of turbulence and uncertainty in the industry,” said Dukhia, who was vice-president. Boparai took on duties as president last January but he became a lightning rod for controversy. He was kicked out of the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative because he did not conform to the terms of his contract. In October, members attending the co-op’s annual general meeting approved a resolution calling for Boparai to be removed from his BCFGA post.
Dukhia, though, stands by Boparai. “He was doing a good job as president. He wanted to work for the growers and he knows the struggles growers are going through,” said Dukhia. In a release, Boparai stated that he pursued a more aggressive approach with government and other industry players while president. “I think that something had to be done differently from before, and my main concern is that the apple producers get back on their feet after many years of dismal returns for their efforts,” he said. “I took the message to the cooperative packing house and there has recently been a new direction established there.” Dukhia has already established some goals now that he is president. “I want to approach government for programs like replant,”
he said. “If there are any problems between the BCFGA and the co-op, I want to heal that. I have no doubts with the co-op at all.” Both Dukhia and Kelowna’s Fred Steele have been nominated to run for president at the Jan. 19 annual general meeting. “I have sat back quietly for the past year watching the BCFGA embroiled in controversy and unfortunately much of it has in my opinion damaged our reputation,” said Steele, who was vice-president and lost to Boparai in his bid for president. “What the organization needs is a steady experienced hand to improve relations with those we are in constant contact with. In my view, the president must be a catalyst for generating a renewed interest in the organization by building a new relationship with the members and especially with the executive.”
Osoyoos man stands trial for sex assault Kristi Patton Western News Staff
Blood covered the walls and floors of a residence, according to the witnesses to an assault in Oliver where a woman’s labia had been bitten off. Brian Douglas Louie is charged with aggravated sexual assault and assault causing bodily harm, his trial started at the Penticton courthouse on Tuesday. The identity of the complainant is under publication ban. Crown counsel Vern Frolick on the morning of May 20, 2011 the woman underwent surgery to repair an artery that was severed in her vagina from a human bite, she also had multiple contusions to her head and a cut to her eyebrow that had to be sutured. One man who was at the residence where a party was taking place the night before said Louie had been verbally expressing his displeasure with how the complainant was dressed, but other than that the party had a “positive” atmosphere. The witness said he was jarred awake early the following morning when he heard screaming and ran to the living room. He saw Louie cock his arm
back and punch in a downwards motion to the complainant, who was on the floor. The witness said the woman was struck several times in that manner then he saw the accused kneeing and kicking her in the head. “He is doing whatever it takes to do as much damage as possible,” said the witness. As the witness got closer to the altercation his girlfriend grabbed his arm and pulled him into the washroom as she was calling 9-1-1. He said they locked the door, fearing that Louie would come after them and could only listen to what he called sounds of the woman being beaten and screams of “agony.” This went on for about five minutes before Louie left. Police arrived at the scene and while waiting for an ambulance to arrive a friend of the complainant said she couldn’t wait any longer because of the large amounts of blood loss that was occurring and offered to drive the complainant. RCMP then put the woman in their cruiser and drove her to the hospital. The trial is expected to last two to three days. Crown counsel said the complainant most likely will take the stand to testify on Wednesday.
Outside costs driving up city’s deficit
Penticton’s 2013 budget deliberations are filled with good news stories, like the Recreation Department projecting a need for a $562,869 subsidy in 2013, down from $1.15 million in 2009 (their last full year of operation before the pool reconstruction). Revenue at the revamped community centre and pool far exceed expectations, according to Lori Mullin, recreation manager. “Penticton is leading the way in making recreation more fiscally responsible,” she said. Recreation is showing 31 per cent cost recovery on the community centre and McLaren Arena, up from a historical rate of 20 per cent. While not all city departments are reporting those kind of budget changes, the general culture is one of limiting costs and expenses. But if city departments are doing so well in keeping costs down, the question remains as to why Penticton is still looking at a $1.147 million deficit this year, a trend that is expected to continue over the next five years. According to CFO Doug Leahy, the deficit lies not so much with increasing spending at the city, but increasing costs, many of which are outside the city’s control. Only a small portion of Penticton’s $54 million budget, he said, is completely under the city’s control. Much are fixed costs or part of service agreements. “There is more to it than just the revenue side of budget, there is obviously the expenditure side and the service level side,” said Leahy. Overall, Leahy explained, expenditures have increased by about $810,000 or 1.8 per cent. That is paired with projected slow growth within the city’s tax base — assessment rolls are only expected to increase by $160,000 in 2013 – part of an overall $335,897 drop in revenues. “A large chunk of that is the RCMP,” he said, listing a number of budget items coming at an increased cost to the city. Policing has the largest increase, $400,000, mostly due to a six per cent rise in the RCMP contract cost. But there was also a one per cent city-wide increase in labour costs at $200,000, a new communications office at $66,000 and bringing the economic development officer onto the city payroll at $75,000. “About $2.6 million, or just under five per cent of the total $54.5 million, is truly controllable, where you can really have a say into what you can do,” said Leahy. “We know we have an increase, for example, in our policing costs. We don’t control that so that is very difficult when we are receiving a $400,000 jump in our RCMP to hold the line, yet we know full well we have to come up with that money somewhere.”
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Pair facing drug charges A “substantial” amount of cocaine has been taken off the streets by Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force officers. Cpl. Brad Myhre said officers stopped two separate vehicles just off of Main Street on Nov. 24, locating 6.3 ounces of cocaine in one car and a large amount of cash in the other. Jason William Slade and Clifton Lewis White were arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. A 19-year-old female was detained briefly but later released with no charges. The two males were released from custody on bail to appear in court at a later date.
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A teenaged girl was among the victims during one of the worst weekends for assaults against women in Penticton’s history. Over a span of nine days in 2011, leading up to and including the August long weekend, Penticton RCMP made several arrests ranging from charges of sexual assault, prostituting a child, forcible confinement and others. Ali Tahmouresifard was in Penticton with friends from the Lower Mainland to take in Peachfest when he was arrested for sexual assault on July 31, 2011. He pled not guilty last week in the Penticton courthouse, but guilty to simple assault. Crown counsel Debra Pope said two Penticton teens were intoxicated when they met Tahmouresifard in a local park. They were invited to the Stardust Motel, where he was staying, and they proceeded to consume more alcohol. At one point during the evening the 15-year-old girl became unruly and her friend suggested she lay down on one of the beds in the hotel room. The door remained open at all times and her friend was checking in on her. Pope said Tahmouresifard climbed into the bed with the girl wearing just his boxers. The 15-year-old girl, who only had flashes of memory of what happened and is believed to have blacked out for part of that evening, said she could recall being kissed by Tah-
mouresifard and then touched under and on top of her sundress. In her statement to RCMP, the girl said Tahmouresifard got on top of her and she remembered telling him to stop and pushed him but was too intoxicated to get away. She also told the man she was on her period, which she believed frustrated him. The girl’s friend also saw some of this happening and told the man to leave her alone but Crown counsel said it was to no avail. The 15-year-old eventually got sick on the man’s bed, and when Tahmouresifard became verbally abusive the girls left. “(The 15-year-old) tripped and because she was wearing a dress her friend noticed she didn’t have her bikini bathing suit bottoms on,” said Pope. David Millburn, defence council for the man, told the court Tahmouresifard had been at a nightclub that evening and was intoxicated when he left. He said as he was walking back to his hotel he got lost and stumbled upon two young women who told him they were 18 years old. He asked one of them to friend him on Facebook, which later helped RCMP identify the man. “The complainant advised she was 18 and that is backed up by the statement given by her friend to the RCMP. She looked to be 18 and her friend also thought she was 18. A 15-year-old cannot give consent, but my client made all reasonable requests to find her age,” said Millburn.
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Queen’s Park Elementary students have gone from not wanting to be on the ice, even crying, to skating and playing Penticton minor hockey. That is the impact the school’s Learn to Skate program, which will no longer continue, has made. Learn to Skate was the brainchild of principal Rob Zoppi. The students in Grades 1 to 5 participated in five, 45-minute sessions throughout November. They hit the ice at the South Okanagan Events Centre community rink Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Zoppi had a blast working with the kids and they have had just as much fun. “I like that I’m really good at it,” said Hadley Erickson, who is now playing hockey with her brother Jake. She still remembers the first time on the ice. “I was a little bit wobbly,” said Erickson. “The second time I got pretty good.” Ivy Nevala, a rookie, enjoyed the program. “I just love skating,” she said. “I think it’s a good experience for me to learn so much stuff.” Playing Star Wars was a hit, even if it meant they were struck by flying objects. Instructors would throw balls at them and the kids would try and dodge them. If caught, they had to return the favour. Star Wars was all about keeping the kids’ feet moving. Nevala also enjoyed the obstacle course created from mini-pylons and lengthy foam logs spread throughout the ice. “It’s fun but sometimes I fall down,” said Nevala. “I was really nervous because I thought that some-
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DANAICIA PETTY gets a helping hand from Penticton Vees captain Troy Stecher, who was more than happy to put on her skates so she could quickly hit the ice for Queen’s Park Elementary School’s Learn to Skate program.
one would laugh at me. I was horrible at skating and I didn’t know how to.” Queen’s Park Elementary teacher Alex Gardner said the obstacle course was intended for the kids to use different skills such as turning. Hockey sticks were utilized for the kids to lift their feet, using their edges. It was a valuable teaching tool. While some kids whip around pretty good, balance remains a small issue as some leaned forward a bit, trying hard to avoid a face plant. However, the desire to be on the ice transferred to playing hockey. Twenty-five kids in the program are playing for the minor association. Last year Zoppi added a pilot project to have a hockey team, the first of its kind in B.C. according to him, in public school at the entry level. They had
28 kids from Grades 1 to 5. “Through the Jumpstart program they are able to give us an additional grant for some of the equipment for the kids. It’s neat to see their progression from the Learn to Skate to the next level and do the hockey team.” “It’s kind of like the farm league for Penticton Minor Hockey Association,” said Zoppi. “Every Friday from 7 to 8 a.m. we are at Memorial Arena. We had an anonymous donor donate money for the ice time. The city donated ice time for Learn to Skate during the last four years, which is huge. Without their support, we couldn’t do it.” The big boost this year came from Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program. Doug MacMillan, owner of Penticton’s Canadian Tire, spoke with the Jump-
start committee and was told to provide whatever was needed. They ended up with 75 pairs of skates. Initially the program was using skates from the city and Zoppi said that was a scramble to find the right ones. He joked that they had an old pair Gordie Howe used. Zoppi applied for a grant requesting 40 skates. “It was interesting to see the kids’ faces the first time they saw the new skates,” said Zoppi. “They were like, ‘Wow, look how shiny these skates are.’ They all wanted a new pair of skates. It’s been a win-win situation. It helps with process of getting kids on the ice faster.” Forty parent volunteers, Global Spectrum staff and members of the Penticton Vees (captain Troy Stecher, Brock Balson and Bryan Sinz) as-
sisted in the craze taking place in the dressing room last Thursday. It takes under 10 minutes to get the kids ready for the ice. Jim McKay and Cori Leadbeater, a grandparent and parent who help with tying skates, love the program. McKay said it’s the one best he has seen at schools. “It’s just that everybody gets a chance,” said McKay. “Mr. Zoppi and Mr. Gardner take a lot of their time to do this.” “They all have a blast. They love it,” said Leadbeater, whose hands get a little sore from tying skates. She enjoys watching them progress from being scared to building confidence. That is something Vees rookie forward Brad McClure has noticed.
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USING THE PADDLE — Penticton team one goalie Tyler Trupp makes a big save on Penticton team two during midget rec league action. Trupp had help from teammate Donovan Abbott, who stayed close to Lucas Bonneau. The two teams settled for a 2-2 tie at the South Okanagan Events Centre community rink.
SKATING - Everyone impressed by kids’ progression “I have seen a lot of kids progress quite a bit,” said McClure, who recalls junior players in his hometown skating with him. “It’s good to see that they don’t need your help anymore.” “I’ve been out a few times teaching the kids how to skate,” said MacMillan. “It’s been awesome. Out here today, I just have a big smile on my face. Seeing the big advancements that they all made. It’s pretty incredible.” This year Zoppi and Gardner had to be more hands-on because the Okanagan Hockey School couldn’t continue its support of providing staff for on-ice instruction like the previous three years. Andy Oakes, president of the OHS, said they had staff reductions. That prevented them from being able to help the skating program while maintaining their dayto-day operations. With that change, Zoppi said it isn’t feasible for them to continue the program. It takes
I was really nervous because I thought someone would laugh at me. I was horrible at skating and didn’t know how to. — Ivy Nevala
a lot of work that includes other staff members from Queen’s Park Elementary filling in for himself and Gardner during their absence. “It’s kind of bittersweet,” said Zoppi, adding that despite the program ending, they will use the skates for the regular skating sessions. “You have to enjoy it when you have that kind of support and it’s time to move onto something else. I think what we’ve done for four years has been amazing.” Mark Brett/Western News
BRAD MCCLURE of the Penticton Vees helps Emma Cann of Queens Park Elementary School with her skating skills at the Community Rink during its Learn to Skate program.
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There were moments of brilliance and moments of consecutive mental errors. That’s how Pen High Lakers senior boys volleyball coach Paul Smith summed up the play of his team during the B.C. Boys provincial volleyball championship in Kelowna. Going into the championship that began Nov. 28, the Lakers ranked eighth, but finished sev2,500 printed copies will be distributed to local businesses. enth after defeating Elgin Limited spaces available. First come basis. Park 25-16 and 33-31 Smith also talked DISTRIBUTION AND PRINTING about his young players needing to know the importance of every game. “They are not used to the pressure,” he said. The Lakers faced Kelowna, in what Smith said was an important and came out ry game, a flat despite the presu n Ja sure being onall the TZ Owls, N U M who were the host team. 2 After losing the first game 25-15, Smith said they had 1 9 chances to win the second set when it was 26-24. 8 16 “I thought we played satisfactory,” said the 7 5 1 23Lakers’ Emery Lawrence. 6 “Parts of the tournament 14 22 we30definitely played better 5 13 than others. Going into the 21 29 quarter-finals against KSS 4 12 I thought our team synergy 20 8 2 definitely wasn’t there and 3 1 1 19 7 we fell apart emotionally. 2 Teamwork wasn’t there 0 1 18 26 and that was our biggest downfall.” 17 25 “We had a chance to really shift momentum 1 3 24⁄ and we didn’t capitalize,” he said of the 29-27 loss.
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PEN HIGH Lakers Logan Mend, left, watches as Jordan Farmer spikes the ball past two Centennial blockers during B.C. Boys High School Provincial volleyball championship in Kelowna over the weekend. Lakers beat the Centennial three sets to two (25-22, 17-25, 25-14,24-26,15-12).
“Confidence was down a bit. They are a very solid team. They got silver.” The loss to the Owls bumped the Lakers down into the consolation draw. The Lakers then lost to Eric Hamber 26-24 and 25-20 before facing Elgin Park. Smith said he didn’t feel his team played as well as they could the entire tournament. Facing Elgin Park, both teams had beaten each other during the season in tournament play. “We came out and played really well,” said Smith. “We could not have asked for a better way to finish the tourney. They are a strong team.” The Lakers opened the championship tournament with a pool play match against Moscrop losing 25-19 and 15-13 after winning the first set 25-19. The Lakers then lost to
Delta 2-1 and defeated the Mount Boucherie Bears 2-0. The Lakers earned a spot in the final top eight as they narrowly defeated Coquitlam’s Centennial Secondary in five sets. “We were in every match against except KSS,” said Smith. “Centennial was excellent.” Smith was pleased with the play of Wes Van Camp who brought leadership, and said he will be hard to replace. Jordan Farmer ended up being a force in the middle and Lawrence earned honorable mention for the allstar team. “He’s just a force at the net,” said Smith. “Very athletic. Jumps well. One game Centennial couldn’t get the ball past him. His strength is he can take big hitters out of their game. There was no hitter at the
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Hand and Foot canasta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250492-7630 for info. Penticton duPlicate Bridge cluB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-770-1154 for info. 65-Plus singles coFFee cluB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250770-1018. Bingo every Wednesday in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. seniors’ recreation and Wellness Centre at 439
Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. F alls o kanagan seniors’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. iode tHriFt store on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. summerland art cluB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-4943002. tHe BreastFeeding caFé will be held the first and third Wednesdays of each
month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Penticton and District Community Resource Society on 330 Ellis St. Moms, babies and toddlers are all welcome to join. Contact Kaili at 250404-4299 for info. Foster care inFo sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities every Wednesday. Penticton Quilters meet on the second Wednesday (Dec. 12) of the month at the Salvation Army hall at 9 a.m. Check their website at www.pentictonquilters. com. kiWanis cluB Has a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St., Penticton alcoHolics anonymous nigHt group meets in the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. at 1498 Government
St. The Summerland group meets at 8 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. in the basement. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Wade Ave. P enticton s eniors Drop-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and Medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. and card games at 7 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. anavets has Hump Day with dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m., entertainment by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. Penticton academy oF Music String orchestra rehearses at the Leir House under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. New members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. elks cluB on Ellis St. has a lodge meeting downstairs at 7:30 p.m.
sigHts and sounds of Christmas can be enjoyed daily from 4 to 9 p.m. until Jan. 1. Drive by Valley Congregational Church at 30850 Black Sage Rd. in Oliver and see the displays and enjoy the music which are guaranteed to get you into the spirit of the season. Paul and Friends afternoon dance is at the Oliver Senior Centre from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at 5876 Airport St. There will be a 50/50 draw and refreshments served.
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Franco 50-Plus cluB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and
projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. desert sage sPinners and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250498-4959. Fitness Friends meets at 10 a.m. in the Legion Hall at 502 Martin St. Come get in shape. Everyone is welcome. PeacH city toastmasters meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church. Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-4922362 for info. toPs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at
the Community Centre on Power Street. Call Merle at 250-7708093. toPs B.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250-493-5968 or Liz at 250-493-7997 for more information. o kanagan F alls s eniors ’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. s outH o kanagan i mmigrant and Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-492-6299. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-490-9272.
PUBLIC NOTICE STREAMLINED REVIEW PROCESS An Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Purchase of Utility Assets of the City of Kelowna THE APPLICATION
REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE
On November 13, 2012, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to purchase the City of Kelowna’s (City) electricity distribution assets, and for approval to include the impact of the asset purchase in its revenue requirements (Application).
Persons who wish to actively participate in this proceeding should register as Interveners with the Commission in writing by Friday, December 7, 2012 and state the nature of their interest in the Application. Interveners will receive a copy of the Application, all correspondence and filed documents. An email address should be provided if available.
The Application involves the purchase of the electrical utility assets from the City for a negotiated purchase price of $55 million plus applicable taxes and adjustments. If approved by the Commission, approximately 15,000 residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in central Kelowna, who currently receive service under the City’s Bylaw 7639, will become customers of FortisBC and will be billed under FortisBC’s Electric Tariff No. 2.
Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties with the Commission in writing, by Friday, December 7, 2012 and identify their interest in the Application. Interested Parties will receive an Executive Summary of the Application and a copy of the Commission’s Decision when issued.
THE REGULATORY PROCESS Commission Order G-178-12 establishes a Regulatory Timetable for the review of the Application and has tentatively scheduled a Streamlined Review Process. A Streamlined Review Oral Hearing will be held in Kelowna on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The detailed Regulatory Timetable can be reviewed on the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com under Current Applications.
PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE APPLICATION
All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.
PARTICIPANT ASSISTANCE/COST AWARDS Any party intending to apply for a Participant Assistance/Cost Award is advised to review the Commission’s Guidelines with respect to the requirements for eligibility. The Participant Assistance/Cost Award Guidelines may be obtained online at http://www.bcuc.com/Documents/Guidelines/2010/DOC_5014_G-72-07_ PACA_2007_Guidelines.pdf or by writing to the Commission Secretary.
The Application is available for inspection at the following locations:
FortisBC Inc.
BC Utilities Commission
Suite 100 – 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7 Telephone: 1-866-436-7847
Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Telephone: 604-660-4700
FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, by telephone (604) 660-4700 or BC Toll Free at 1-800-663-1385, by fax (604) 660-1102, or by email Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com.
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Penticton SeniorS DroP-in Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo at 1 p.m., with doors open at noon, improver line dance at 12:30 p.m. and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-4932111 to confirm line dance activities. A l c o h o l i c S A nonymouS night group meets at 8 p.m. on 150 Orchard Ave. in the Outreach Centre. The Okanagan Falls group meets at 8 p.m. at 5328 Hawthorne St., and the men’s book study group runs at 7:30 p.m. at 102-1825 Main St. F rAternAl o rDer of the Eagles have Joseph’s famous pizza from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by music trivia by Affordable Entertainment at 7 p.m. AnAvetS has pool at 7 p.m. and 269 Dart Club. elkS club on Ellis St. has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Penticton AcADemy oF muSic has a Broadway Debut and Triple Threat Musical Theatre classes 4 to 7 p.m. for ages six to 15 with Melanie Konynenberg. Check their website for details www.pentictonacademyofmusic.ca or call 250-493-7977. New members welcome. Penticton SquAre DAnce Club is holding beginner square dance lessons every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre on 760 Main St. Contact Elsie 250-4925856. Penticton golF and Country Club has mixed fall bridge at 10 a.m. Make up your own table and if you don’t have a foursome, you can be put on a list. For info, call 250492-6884. Lunch is available. legion lADieS lunch bunch will meet at the Kettle Valley Pub at 11:30 a.m. elkS club on Ellis St. has fun darts at 7 p.m.
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December 7 SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at
the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. 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. S enior c omPuter D roP -i n Sessions are held Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. These sessions are for members to help solve problems other member may be experiencing with their computers. 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. A l c o h o l i c S 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. r oyAl c AnADiAn legion branch 40 has daily lunches from Monday to Thursday, with fish and chips on Friday. AnAvetS hAS kArAoke at 7 p.m. elkS club on Ellis St. has drop-in darts/pool starts at 7 p.m. SummerlAnD PleASure PAinterS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower hall of the Summerland Library. 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 dancing. Non-members welcome. Details at www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian on 250-492-7036. P enticton P ublic librAry invites the public to celebrate the holiday season with stories, songs, crafts and puppet shows for pre-schoolers and school-aged kids. For kids aged five to 12, it will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the children’s library and from 10 to 11 a.m. for two to five-year-olds. Join us for the annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Market. the SS SicAmouS will be filled with unique, handmade and vintage goods. Artists, artisans and crafters are travel-
ling from all over the Okanagan to be there. There will be food, giveaways and live music too. Doors open at 11 a.m. until Dec. 9. Entry is $2, and under 10s will go free. Proceeds will go to the SS Sicamous Restoration Fund.
COMiNG EVENTS cAnADiAn reD croSS Health Equipment Loan Service is seeking volunteers to continue providing this essential service to those who need it. In Penticton, the Red Cross HELP Short Term Loan depot is located at #130 – 216 Hastings Ave. and operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact them at 250-493-7533 and ask for Lynne or Dara for more information on how you can become a volunteer. AnD P enticton D iStrict Hospice Society invites you to celebrate the life of someone you love by changing a light on our trees. The annual Celebrate a Life three is at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre until Dec. 8. F Amily h oliDAy hoeDoWn at the Summerland Regional Library. Bring a comfy pillow to enjoy the holiday classic Emmett Otter’s jug band Christmas. Refreshments provided. Drop-in for this free event. all welcome on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the SoS cAFé at Penticton Regional Hospital is looking for active, dedicated volunteers to serve in the coffee shop taking on varied shifts Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. en’oWkin centre inDigenouS Arts and Crafts Fair is Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the gathering space at lot 45 of Green Mountain Road. There will be door prizes, free coffee and free admission. Tables are $30 for a small one and $40 for a large. Prepaid tables will guarantee a spot. Call 250-493-7181 or email enowkin@vip.net. holly teA AnD bAke Sale for the Ladies Guild is at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Martin and Wade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 8. Christmas collectables and craft tables. Admission is free, delicious refreshments are $5.
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ACCOUNTING & Tax Franchise - Start your own Practice with Canada’s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Services’ 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222. GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Start before the Christmas Season. For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on “own a franchise”. Any questions? Email head office directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna). OWN A COMPUTER WORK FROM ANYWHERE. Two step process. Request online info, review. Set-up phone interview. Serious people Only: Call : 250 558 9231 Tired of working for an idiot? Earn big money, have free time. Phone: 250-764-4404
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600
RUSSAM HOLDINGS HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Super-B log truck driver Vernon/Kamloops area. Log truck driver - Okanagan /Shuswap area. Highway driver Okanagan to Calgary runs. Commercial Transport Mechanic - Armstrong shop *Possible parttime positions available *Please email a resume and current abstract to Gerry@russamholdings.com or fax to 250-546-0602
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In Memoriam
Lenora Erna
Sandra Mae
In Loving Memory of...
Roland Ouellette
June 22, 1939 - December 2, 2011
Serving our South Okanagan communities with compassion, respect, and understanding.
John Nunes Daryn Pottinger
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The horses are still running, and probably will forever after, and you can bet your bottom dollar we will always miss the the laughter. Love from Sandy, Terry, Fay and Winston
1966 – 2012 Born March 11, 1966 in Kelowna; began her new journey from Penticton on November 25, 2012. Sandy is survived by her loving daughters, Teresa and Bailee, whom she loved with all her heart; her husband of 30 years, Brent Ehlers; her parents, Don and Edith Hainstock; her brother, Brian and his wife Carmelle; nephews, Cody and Kyle; niece Kayla; grandmother, Annie Hainstock; in-laws, Jack and Marguerite Ehlers and John Peters; brother-in-law, Grant Ehlers. She will be greatly missed by all family and friends. A Celebration of her Life will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012, 12 p.m. at the chapel of Everden Rust Funeral Services (1130 Carmi Ave., Penticton). Friends are invited to bring photos along to share. In lieu of flowers, donations to Penticton and Area Crisis Line c/o Crisis Line Association of BC (PO Box 1118, Nanaimo, V9R6E7) would be appreciated. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.everdenrust.com EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES 250-493-4112
Born March 18, 1931 in Outram, Saskatchewan. G’ma K passed away peacefully at the Penticton Hospital with her family by her side, on November 25, 2012. Her loving husband, William, predeceased her earlier this year. Survived by her children; Grant (Susan) Konopaki, Gwen Shaw, Berva (Ken) Kuroda and Barbara (Jerry) Badgley; grandchildren Alexa and Meaghan Konopaki, Ryan, Cody and Leanne Shaw, Brayden Kuroda and Chad (Lauren) and Brennan Badgley. Lenora married William Konopaki in 1953, together with their four small children they relocated to Penticton due to her health. ‘G’ma K‘ worked for many years in accounting. She then dedicated her life to her grandchildren. She helped raise each and every one of her eight grandchildren and helped shape them into the people they are today. She also babysat many other children that to this day remember her loving cuddles and hugs. She was a very proud and loving Grandma and will be dearly missed. Memorial service will be held at the Concordia Lutheran Church on South Main on Dec 8, 2012 at 1:00pm, refreshments to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or the Penticton Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.
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Employment Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Farm Workers FARM labourers work in vineyard. Duties include and are not limited to planting, cultivating, irrigating and harvesting crops. Seasonal, Full time, Day. Must be able to do repetitive tasks, work closely with others, work is physically demanding. Must be able to distinguish between colors. Stand for extended periods, kneeling, crouching and bending. Wage is $ 10.25 per hour, for 40 hours per week, 5 vacancies are available. Please email your resume to sakinder@dirtylaundry.ca or mail to Dirty Laundry Vineyard, Attention: Sakinder, 7311 Fiske Street, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2 or fax to 250-494-8850
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Snowclearing Jack the Bear Snow Service: Business/Strata’s - sidewalks and small parking, Call this month to see how you can save 10%, Penticton 490-5702
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Nature’s Fare Markets Penticton is currently hiring for a P/T cashier position includes evenings and weekends. Previous cashier experience is an asset but not necessary. We offer a competitive wage and staff initiatives. If you enjoy working in a positive and rewarding environment, please forward resume to #104-2210 Main Street Penticton, or email to bobbi_krien@naturesfare.com.
WJS is seeking various RCW positions in Penticton, preference will be given to applicants posessing diploma in Human Services field with valid CPR, First Aid, NVCI, and a valid Class 4 DL, prefer at least 1 year experience working with developmentally challended adults, WJS will provide training for the right candidate, please fax resumes to program manager at 250493-2238 or email resume to: seckenswiller@wjscanada.com, only candidates who receive an interview will be contacted.
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
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
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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
Relief is only a call away! Call 250-979-4357 to set up your FREE consultation in Penticton. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1
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.
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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
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Professional/ Management ON Site Property Manager Up to 90 Rental units. Experienced Couple Preferred. Email resume to office@rdcgroup.ca WOMEN’S Transition Emergency House located on First Nations in Penticton, BC seeks F/T Executive Director. Must contact shelleylouis@hotmail.com FIRST to receive information package about position. Interviews December 18th in Penticton. Start date early January 2013.
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.
BUSINESS Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Sales Professional
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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.
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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; or Email to: Chrysler@telusplanet.net
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Drywall For all your renovation needs, boarding, painting, taping & texturing, and patching. Big & small jobs. 250-490-4085
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Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Alfalfa hay for sale, under cover, no rain, $6 per bale, (250)494-1997 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
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Shavings
Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
painting, tiling, ooring, kitchen/bath reno’s, carpentry nishing,
Len (250)486-8800 lenmass@gmail.com
Meadowvale Construction Reno’s, additions, new construction, bathrooms, tile, roofing & more, over 35 yrs experience, call Mark (250)809-8425 Residential repair maintenance, need repairs or maintenance? Neal, (250)492-5684 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
Pets Multi-poo pups, non-shedding, hypo-allergenic, ready for Christmas, $400, (250)8093419 Purebred Beagles all females 8 weeks old, $600.ea (250)546-9571
Merchandise for Sale
Moving & Storage FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
Painting & Decorating Painting, faux finishing, paper hanging, 35 years experience. Small jobs welcome, free quotes, Dave Barnett Decorating 250-497-7912 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
Auctions 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 3 month old male kitten, 7 year old spayed female, free to good home, (250)487-8736
Firewood/Fuel
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Licensed Auto Technician, Independent Penticton Shop, Electrical experience an asset, Competitive pay scale given with interview, email resume to: oklease@shaw.ca
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.
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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
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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
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Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Furniture 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
Garage Sales
Sporting Goods like new, treadmill, Sportcraft TX-390, $100 obo, (250)4936348 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
Heavy Duty Machinery
(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. $795.00 & $850.00 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
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APARTMENTS
132 POWER STREET 2 bed, completely reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOW........ $900.00 1 bed, ground floor reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOW...... $700.00 250 MARINA WAY ............................................... $1600.00 2 bed, 2 bath, fr/st, d/w, w/d, secure parking. Avail. NOW 75 MARTIN STREET .......................................... $1500.00 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 appl., furnished long term. Avail. NOW HOUSES / DUPLEX
398 NANAIMO AVE. WEST ............................ $1250.00 3 bed, 5 appl. Avail. NOW 482 WESTMINSTER........................................... $1100.00 3 bed, 5 appl. Avail. NOW NARAMATA ROAD.................................................. $900.00 2 bed, ground level, privacy and view, 5 appl., wood stove. Avail. NOW
REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $625 1 and 2 bdrm apts near library/downtown, elevator, /$750 cov’d parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) $650 2nd & 3rd flr walk-up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, /$660 freshly painted, f,s, coin up laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD204/304) $725 2 bdrm, grd flr, h.w. flrs, newer kitchen, f,s, a/c, covered parking, extra storage. Avail. NOW (A447) $725 2 bdrm 55+ apart incl heat, water and cable, no pets, no /$795 smoking. Avail. NOW (WT 105/306) $750 Skaha Place, 2 bdrm condo, large patio, f, s, a/c, elevator. Avail. NOW (A323) $1100 Near downtown, top flr, 2 bdrm,, 2 bath, 5 appl, sec’d parking, balcony, elevator, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. Dec.1 (OT563)
HOUSES: $650 $920 $1000 $1000 $1250 $1500 $2000
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MISC items for sale including: office desks, filing cabinets, fabric, kids bicycles, industrial sewing machines and more.. 9am to 12pm Saturday, December 8th. 380 Cherry Ave.
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Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203
Pedestal dining table, 42” round, 60” oval w/leaf, chocolate color, new 5 months ago, $175 firm, (778)476-2992
Apt/Condo for Rent
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1 bdrm duplex, fridge, stove, surrounded by orchards/ vineyard, patio area, work shed. Avail. NOW (OT566) Near Pen High, top half of duplex, 2 bdrm & den, 5 appliances, hardwood floors, lease req’d. Avail. NOW (H710-2) Near pen high, 2 bdrm house, with rec room in basement, fenced yard, h.w.floors. Avail. Nov. 1(H699) Near OK College & Can Tire, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, fenced yard. Avail. NOW to June/13 (H679) 3 bdrm, 2 bath in uplands 5 appl, hw.flrs, freshly painted, 6 or 7 month lease only. Avail. NOW (OT560) 3 +2 bdrm home, in Wiltse area, 2.5 bath, finshed bsmt, large deck. Avail. Dec. 1 ( OT561) Reno’d 3 bdrm 3 level home w/1 bdrm inlaw suite, incredible lake and valley views, all appl incld, no pets no smoking Avail now (OT565)
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 Free Spirit Ergo plus walker, was $360, like new, asking, $200, left-handed 4 pronged cane, $15, (250)497-5872
Misc. for Sale CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz 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 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 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
Misc. Wanted 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
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Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 2bdrm, $700, N/S, N/P, Call Dennis 250-488-5678 or 778515-1616
For Sale By Owner 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 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
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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
Other Areas 20 ACRES FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee. NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com
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
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
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SKAHA Lake Executive Home, 2 BR + DEN, 2.5 BA, W/D/DW, AC, NS, NP, 1,800 sq ft, $1,195/m + Hydro 604230-6816 OR skaharentals@shaw.ca OR http://bit.ly/QtkhZC
241 Scott Avenue
1 Bedroom from $695 2 Bedroom from $850 Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony
250-488-2881
1BDRM Apt., totally reno’d, 3 new appl., A/C, in-suite storage, N/P, N/S, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart. Call 250-493-8500 2 BDRM, 2 BTHRM condo. $850 + Utilities. No pets. 250809-1629 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. Keremeos, DT location, 3bdrm (1400sqft.), newly reno’d, 5appl., parking, $850+util, 1bdrm+den (55sqft.), newly ren’d, 3appl., $500+util., 250492-7610, 250-492-1137 RENOVATED & Clean - 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites - great locations on bus route - 2 buildings to choose from . Call Chris 250809-0015
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 up to 1600 sqft. DT store front, plus 400 sqft. of warehouse, loading & parking facilities, negotiable, (250)492-7610 or 250-492-1137
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm suite, adult oriented, $1000/mo, util. incl., avail. Dec. 15, (250)492-2637 3bdrm duplex, avail. Jan. 1, $800/mo., to view call, (250)492-2238 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each reno’d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330
Homes for Rent 3bdrm, 2ba, 5appl., detached garage, close to school, ns, np, large deck, lakeview, avail. immed., $1400, 250-486-2256 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 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
2003 CHEVY TRACKER ZR2 SUV 4X4 AUTOMATIC
124,000 kms, well maintained and in excellent shape, no accidents. $7,590.00. 250-770-1994.
SKAHA Lake Executive Home, 2 BR + DEN, 2.5 BA, W/D/DW, AC, NS, NP, 1,800 sq ft, $1,195/m + Hydro 604230-6816 OR skaharentals@shaw.ca OR http://bit.ly/QtkhZC
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 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
2007 Toyota Corolla, very economical, 4 door sedan, low km’s, lots of extras, $9500 obo, (250)496-5939
Office/Retail
Recreational/Sale
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.
1985 5th Wheel 26 ft Komfort Exc cond. $4950 Call (403)703-4777 Bob
Seasonal Acommodation
1AAArmour Towing & Scrap Removal. Will meet or beat all
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
Shared Accommodation room for rent, clean, quiet, mature working female close to downtown, $550/mo., everything incl., 250-487-1381 Room for rent in my home, $450-500, includes everything. (250)492-2543
Suites, Lower 1bdrm, near Wiltse school, ns, np, mature working persons, $650 (incl. util & cable), 250486-2256 2+bdrm, 1ba, fenced back yard, close to H, school & shopping, ns, np, $950 (incl. util)., avail. Dec. 1, Jody, 250492-0500 2 BRM first floor in Van Horne. Fenced yard. $799. Share utilities. 250-490-3530, 250-4870268 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-488-2206
Townhouses 3bdrm FURNISHED gem on Kal Lake, Coldstream, by Vernon, spacious private townhome, f/p, 6 appl. $1350/mo incl util, tel., wi-fi. Short term, 4-6months. 1-403-547-5345
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts 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
Auto Financing
TOWNHOUSE: $1300 Naramata, new townhouse 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath,unfinished bsmt, garage. Avail. NOW (Th496-6/7) 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.
Scrap Car Removal 1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 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 1997 Rav 4, 5-spd, new winters & summers, great shape, $4500.obo. 250-838-0701.
Trucks & Vans 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 1994 Chev Silverado diesel 2500 4x4, 374k, new tires, transmission, front brakes, alternator, $1995, 250-498-3094 2002 Chev, Duramax diesel, 4x4, Crew cab, auto,182,000 miles, air, short box.$11,500. 250-545-8081.
Legal
Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF KENNETH GORDON FORBES, DECEASED, Formerly of 8996-348 Avenue, Oliver, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Kenneth Gordon Forbes are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrices at 434 Glenwood Avenue, Kelowna BC., V1Y 5M1 on or before January 4, 2013, after which date the Executrices will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrices then has notice. Shelley Elizabeth Judd, Executrix, Bonnie Anne Shamber, Executrix. c/o Geoffrey W. White GEOFFREY W. WHITE LAW CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 434 Glenwood Avenue, Kelowna, BC., V1Y 5M1
Adult Escorts 250-307-8174. Krystal 20, Paris 23, Lily 24, Jasmine 28, Jina 45. In/out Up scale Discreet, Fun, Flirty Girls! Hiring.
FURNISHED HOUSES/CONDOS: $1200 Newer 2 bdrm 2 bath condo near SOEC and downtown, sec’d parking, 2 decks. Avail. Sept. or NOW through May/ June/13 (A446)
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OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 13 T H
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