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SNO PROBLEM — James Rose braved the elements this week as he trudges along Rosetown Avenue in ankle-deep snow on the way to the bottle depot. Penticton and region experienced another dump of the white stuff Tuesday afternoon with the forecast calling for more snow or rain today (Wednesday).

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Wayne Martyn and his wife Cathy faced a 670 kilometre trek and a snowstorm to get to Penticton for the World Financial Group Continental Cup. “We are from away to use the PEI expression,” said Martyn, who will be volunteering with his wife on the arena ice and rocks crew. The couple didn’t want to miss catching some of the top curlers in the world, who begin competition on Thursday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Having both volunteered at the Scotties and Brier previously, they jumped at the chance to volunteer in Penticton at the Continental Cup. “One of the reasons we get involved is to see the best curling in the world because when you volunteer you are on the ice right where the action is. The biggest part of it is to see different parts of the country and even bigger meet new people,” said Wayne. “People are very kind and friendly at these events and we have already experienced that here.” It is that attitude embedded in the culture of curling that the Continental Cup organizers hopes to bank on for this week’s event which runs Jan. 10 to 13. “Absolutely,” said Kim Kirkham, event chair of the host organizing committee. “There are people that travel from all parts of Canada and North America to watch these teams compete.” Kirkham said it is estimated the economic beneﬁt from the World Financial Group Continental Cup is $4 to $5 million. “We have 12 of the top teams from all over the world, representing six countries and they travel with coaches, sports trainers and family who are all staying in hotel rooms. Then we have

all the curling fans coming who are staying in rooms, eating in restaurants and hopefully, the retail stores will be busier in town as well,” added Kirkham. Tickets are still available for all the events and Kirkham said she expects there will be a lot of walk-up ticket sales. The event itself is still quite new to the curling community; Penticton is only the ninth Continental Cup ever held. It involves ﬁve different competitions including team play, mixed doubles, singles, mixed skins and skins. The teams include top curlers such as Heather Nedohin (2012 Scotties champion), Kevin Martin (2010 Olympics gold) and world champions. The winning teams receive $52,000, plus an additional $13,000 is up for grabs in the skins games. The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre is being transformed into the famous Patch that major curling events are known for. Music, contests, live coverage of the Continental Cup and opportunities to meet the athletes happen at the Patch. It all plays into the sports tourism marketing the city has been pushing for to grow the economy on the shoulder season. Using sporting events like the Continental Cup is a way to promote the city as a tourist destination coupled with the national television exposure the city will get, as TSN has exclusive broadcasting rights to the event. “It is a very important aspect to this event because it brings 30 hours of live television that is Canada wide over the four days of the event,” said Warren Hansen, director of event operations for the Continental Cup. “That is a huge beneﬁt to the community as far as exposing it, particularly for a community like Penticton that derives a lot of its economic drive from tourism. When they go into the telecast they will have shots from around the area and it is very obvious to whoever it is watching it is coming to them from Penticton.”

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Pipe Club marching to the beat of its own drum Mark Brett

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The pipes, the pipes, they are a callin.’ The world’s top curlers will be ushered into tonight’s opening ceremonies of the prestigious Continental Cup by a very special group of local musicians. The nine-member Penticton Pipers Club was chosen earlier this year to lead the way this evening and on each of the the next four days of action at the South Okanagan Events Centre. What makes the Pipers Club unique is that with the exception of a couple of “younger” guys, the men are all in their 60s and 70s and the sole drummer, Jack McCammon, just turned 81. “We’re not really even a band we’re just a group of fellows who like to get together for fun and just for the honour of playing,” said Nigel Alakija, 74, who ran the Penticton Pipe Band for many years. “I heard they (Continental Cup organizers) might be looking for some pipers and I put a bid in and here we are. This is definitely the biggest thing we have done.” The entire group will perform at the opening and closing ceremonies and two pipers will lead the competitors into the events centre each day prior to the matches. While the group plays a few gigs throughout

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MeMBers of the Penticton Pipe Club (left to right) Dave Warren, Brian harrison, Ian schoening, Jim Longbottom, John Birnie and Nigel Alakija surrounded drummer Jack McCammon during a practice tuesday for their scheduled performances at the World financial Group Continental Cup of Curling this week. Missing from the photo is Doug King.

the year at different venues, Alakija maintains it is simply for the enjoyment of its members and those who stop to listen. “We don’t really make any money and the money we do make we just go out and have a nice time with our wives,” he said. “Money is not why we do it.” McCammon, who played bass

drum for the Fort William, Ont., Pipe Band for 30 years is really looking forward to the opportunity of playing at the Continental Cup. “It kind of reminds me of old times, dreaming of the past kind of thing,” said the veteran musician who has also played at the Silver Broom curling events, Calgary Stampede and Rose Bowl. “I wouldn’t say I’m

nervous about it, more excited but I guess if you’re not a little bit nervous maybe you should be. “This (Continental Cup) is a pretty big thing especially for this place so I hope people get out and watch it.” Like the group leader, he agreed the best part of being a member of the club is the camaraderie.

“They are a great bunch of guys and we really are like a family,” said the drummer. For his part, Alakija began playing the bagpipes when he was a young lad growing up in Inverness, Scotland. He eventually went on to music college for further training, in part to be able to pursue what has become a passion, teaching others. The Club actually began in 1999 with four or five members and has grown to the stage where it is currently at now, adding new people here and there. “Mostly people (musicians) like bagpipes for the sake of bagpipes or they’ve been in bands and they no longer want a commitment,” said Alakija. “Pipe bands do have a certain commitment but with this band you really have no commitment and because of that people show up much more frequently because they don’t have to.” It’s members buy their own instruments and accessories, including kilts, however the group leader declined to reveal what they would be wearing underneath the outfits this week. “Nope, I’m not going to go there,” he said with a laugh and a wink. So in addition to some high-level curling this week, those attending the Continental Cup will have an opportunity to experience a little bit of musical history in the making.

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Idle No More movement heads to border Steve Kidd

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Idle no More is definitely living up to it’s name, at least in the Okanagan. Nearly 100 people turned out on a snowy afternoon at the Osoyoos border crossing last Saturday to take part in the movement’s latest event, an international gathering of drums, drawing together aboriginal peoples from both sides of the border. “It was well-attended, well-received, it went like we planned,” said Qwelxana (Dust Dancer), Victoria Baptiste, one of the local organizers for Idle No More, along with Billie Kruger. The gathering drew more than just Okanagan peoples, said Baptiste. People travelled from Chase, Vernon, Lillooet and other communities to take part in the event, which went on for two hours of prayers and drumming in the snow. “And we could have kept going,” joked Baptiste, who said one of the purposes of the event was to show support for those who weren’t allowed to cross the border to support previous events, like the Dec. 21 nationwide rallies, which drew 300 people to the gathering in Penticton’s Gyro Park.

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Despite coLD weatHer and snow, about 85 people, including (left) Nancy Falkus-overton and Mariel tanner of the osoyoos indian Band, gathered saturday to take part in an idle No More gathering at the osoyoos border crossing, offering prayers and drumming. above, a young drummer walks up to join one of the circles already in progress. the gathering, which was done in co-operation with border services, was a peaceful one and did not disrupt traffic.

The Osoyoos gathering was part of a coordinated national event at crossings across the country. While some of the events did disrupt business at the crossings, local organizers stressed this was to be a peaceful gathering, in co-operation with border services, the RCMP and the Osoyoos Indian Band. Idle No More gatherings have been hap-

pening since early December as Canada’s indigenous communities drew together to protest the federal government’s omnibus bills C-38 and C-45, which included changes to the Indian Act as well as major changes to a variety of environmental regulations, including removing federal protection from many of Canada’s lakes and rivers.

While Baptiste shares concerns about the Indian Act changes, she said one of the main reasons she became involved was concern over the environment. “How many waterways are not going to protected under the waterways act anymore?” asked Baptiste. “There was concern about the Fraser and Thompson rivers, they are not being

protected and those are highly important in the sustainability of indigenous peoples of B.C.” “My responsibility is to the land and the land of which I am a part of, which is the traditional Okanagan territory,” said Baptiste. Close to home, in Penticton, Baptiste questions the likelihood that Okanagan Lake or Skaha Lake will remain

on the protected waters list. She worries that if something isn’t done now, and the lakes are damaged, the area will suffer. “This is a big tourist town, they promote those beaches the water is huge, we are surrounded by lakes all over the place,” she said. “I know that I don’t want to be responsible for my children’s great-

great grandchildren not having water.” Other events for the local Idle No More movement included a contingent attending the New Year’s Day polar bear dip in Summerland, offering a prayer for the water and drumming before jumping in. “It was beautiful, it was amazing, it was a great way to start the year,” said Baptiste.

Male guilty of manslaughter breaches conditions Kristi Patton

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A Penticton man who pled guilty to manslaughter in the 2008 stabbing death of a man at Skaha Lake beach was back in court for breach of his supervision order. Now 22 years old, the male who cannot be named because he was subject to Youth Criminal Justice Act when convicted, was found guilty of breaching his conditions for breaking his curfew and failing to report to

his probation officer. Justice Peter Rogers noted in his decision in Penticton Supreme Court on Monday that a knife and sword were found in the male’s room when he was arrested for the breach. He ordered the man, who has been in jail for 18 days already, another two weeks behind bars. “I am satisfied of the breach in terms of the supervision order and he had breached them egregiously,” said Rogers. It was in May of 2008 the male, who was

then 16 years old, stabbed to death 25-yearold Windsor, Ont. resident Peter Deschaine. The stabbing occurred when a group of adults and youth who were partying clashed and a fight occurred on Skaha Lake beach. One man was injured in the fight with a nonlife threatening stab wound to the abdomen and Deschaine, who had been living at a Penticton campground, was killed. In 2010, the accused qualified for an intensive rehabilitative custody and supervision order, which is available under the

Youth Criminal Justice Act. An IRCS order, combined with the maximum jail sentence of three years, was the heaviest youth sentence available. His sentence included two years behind bars and one year under the supervision order. Crown Counsel Vern Frolick said this is the third such occasion the male has breached his supervision order. The man is to remain under conditions, which include a 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. curfew, until July of 2014.

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Fire departments in some rural areas operated on backup radio systems over the Christmas holiday following a loss of power to communication equipment on a remote, snow-covered mountain. The failure underscores the need for new emergency dispatch equipment that was made clear in a consultant’s report completed last year, said Dale Kronebusch, emergency services supervisor for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. “This just highlights the urgency of having to get it done without delay,” he said. Heavy snowfall last month on Mount Kobau, about halfway between Osoyoos and Keremeos, downed FortisBC power lines and cut off the electrical supply to the RDOS radio repeater there, Kronebusch said. Backup generators that kicked in to power the equipment ran out of fuel after six days, followed by batteries which ran out of juice two days after that. Kronebusch said emergency dispatchers in Kelowna realized the repeater was down on Dec. 22 after routine radio checks identified the problem, and access problems on Mount Kobau meant the repeater stayed down until Jan. 2 and workers have struggled to

keep it powered since. The repeater has been back online since Friday but will likely be powered by a generator for the foreseeable future and might not be reconnected to the electrical grid until the spring. That repeater gives fire departments in places like Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos and the Similkameen the ability to have two-way radio conversations with dispatchers in Kelowna. The backup system is still able to page firefighters and give call details, but it doesn’t allow fire departments to speak to dispatchers by radio. “I think at this point the public is not at risk. I think if we start losing phone lines and cell services, yeah, we could be looking at a point where it’s a little more risky,” Kronebusch said. Naramata Fire Chief Will McCutcheon said he relied on his cell phone to speak to dispatchers when his department was called out to a handful of medical emergencies over the Christmas holiday. “We have been responding using the backup system and it has worked just fine. We went, did our jobs, came back and everyone’s been taken care of,” he said. “It’s not as fluid, but it’s still quite effective.” In November, consultant Mory Kapustianyk pointed out numerous flaws in the RDOS emergen-

cy dispatch system and said luck alone has prevented a major mishap due to inadequate equipment. Kapustianyk recommended a phased, $1.5-million upgrade the RDOS board agreed to discuss during budget deliberations. McCutcheon said he’s anxious for new communications equipment, as are most rural fire chiefs, but noted better gear is only as effective as the number of volunteers those departments have available to call with it. “The technology is great and wonderful, but you still have to have people to respond,” McCutcheon said. “There’s more to it than just radios and whether the system’s down or up.” Kronebusch said technicians sent to Mount Kobau have told him the snowpack that’s created the problems there is the deepest they’ve seen in at least a decade. FortisBC spokesperson Ruth Sulentich confirmed in a statement that heavy snowfall on the mountain knocked down trees that then damaged “several poles and many spans of wire.” She said repairs “have been problematic due to weather, snow accumulation and steep grades, resulting in safety concerns for crews. In order to fix the damage, several trees need to be removed, many of which are not accessible by vehicle.”

Council raises backyard chicken trial Steve Kidd

Western News Staff

By this summer, some Pentictonites could be waking up to the sounds of chickens clucking and fresh eggs for breakfast. Penticton city council has directed staff to begin the process of setting up a trial program that would allow participants to keep up to five hens in the backyards of urban-sized lots. The raising and keeping of chickens is already acceptable in limited areas of the city, zoned for agricultural or country residential uses. But the push to bring hens into the backyards of other areas in the city came from a 150-name petition Chris Remington, head chef at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, brought to the city’s agricultural committee last fall. Signers of the petition supported the idea of the city allowing residents to keep up to five backyard hens for the purpose of egg laying, with no roosters or meat birds. Though fresh eggs are nice, Remington said his goal was in education, helping both children and adults to understand where their food comes from. Along with education, other communities that allow backyard hens — Terrace, North Vancouver, Saanich and Esquimalt — cite benefits like an affordable local food source, a good source of compost for gardens, bug control and providing companionship. “An increasing number of communities across Canada and within B.C. are allowing residents to raise a small number of hens on urban-size lots,” said Anthony Haddad, director of development services. Those communities, he continued, have not reported any adverse effects on surrounding neighbourhoods. However, other communities have not been so forthcoming, including Castlegar, Calgary and Kelowna, citing concerns over pests, predators,

noise and odour, waste disposal and SPCA space for surrendered chickens. Council was just as divided when it came to making the decision. Coun. Judy Sentes said she was surprised by the lobbying she was receiving, both from people that wanted to keep hens, and those that were already doing so. “They tell me there is no more issue that some neighbour’s dogs or cats,” said Sentes. Others, like Coun. Helena Konanz, didn’t think allowing hens was a good idea, noting that as Sentes said, there were already some people keeping hens secretly. “We live in an area where we don’t need to actually have them in our backyard,” said Konanz. “I think that it is opening Pandora’s box. We live in an area that you can ride your bike down the street a mile from here, two miles from here, and buy eggs from someone who lives in an area that allows it.” Haddad put forward two proposals, to either move ahead with allowing backyard hens through changes to zoning bylaws and animal regulations or conducting a pilot project by issuing temporary use permits. Regulations would be needed, he said, for number of hens, size and location of coops, and care of the animals. A pilot program, Haddad said, might be preferable and suggested that it run for an 18-month period, allowing a maximum of five hens per property along with other appropriate guidelines for those applying for a temporary use permit to meet. “One of the conditions of going through that program would be to get the endorsement of the properties to either side before they become part of that pilot program,” he said. Haddad and city staff will now begin discussions with stakeholders and interested parties to set up the pilot program, and hopes to have a plan to present to council in six to eight weeks.

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here is no question that the Penticton Fire Department’s first responders move fast. Nor that they are busy, with more than 2,000 calls per year, ranging from assistance to life-saving. It’s a shame that Penticton City Council can’t move as decisively. Last Nov. 5, Fire Chief Wayne Williams came before them, asking for the body to approve an agreement with the Emergency and Health Services Commission so the firefighters could continue this valuable service. “Our first responder licences are expected to expire in early 2013,” Williams told council at the time. “We need a signed agreement in order to receive free supplies and free training from the Justice Institute and authorization from the commission.” Williams had hoped to start the training before Christmas so the licence testing could be done in January, telling council that time was running out. After heated debate over the value of the program, which the PFD budgets $10,000 for, council still chose to defer their decision for a month citing both a desire to wait for the fire services core review, and concerns that via the first responders program, the city was taking on a share of the responsibilities of the provincially funded ambulance service. Two months later, and Williams was before council again, Monday night, with the same contract in hand. This time, after only a limited discussion, council agreed to endorse it. The contract wasn’t changed. The Fire Services review still hasn’t come before council. So what was the purpose of waiting two months to PENTICTON WESTERN approve a necessary agreement? It’s well and good for council to be concerned about provincial versus municipal costs. But when it comes to a service that for 23 years has been saving lives, and lessening the effects of injuries, accidents and illnesses, council needs to look to its deeper responsibilities to ensure the community has necessary services.

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Real hero for aboriginal people The century-old plight of Canada’s aboriginal people is back in the public eye, thanks to protests dubbed Idle No More. As with Occupy protests last year, the demands are vague. One of the claims, repeated in media coverage of protests, is that the federal government is moving to end the historic Indian Act restriction against selling reserve land. A look at the federal legislation, Bill C-45, shows this is not the case. Amendments ease restrictive provisions for leasing reserve land, which remains property of the Crown held in perpetuity for the aboriginal community. This change was initiated by B.C. aboriginal leaders so they can follow the trail blazed by one of the most entrepreneurial chiefs in Canadian history. His name is Ron Derrickson, and he served six terms as chief of the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna. One of my ﬁrst big reporting assignments was covering a Royal Commission into his administration’s business affairs in the mid-1980s. There had been an astonish-

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B.C. Views ing 17 federal investigations before that, stemming from local claims that Derrickson was just too successful. He drove a big black Mercedes, wore expensive suits, and established a bunch of enterprises, including Canada’s ﬁrst water slide. The commission was chaired by John Hall, then known as the Crown prosecutor who put serial killer Clifford Olson away, and now an appeal court judge. Derrickson’s suit jacket had a conspicuous bulge as he took the stand each day. He was packing a semi-automatic pistol, having demanded and received a carry permit after a

brutal attempt on his life. The hit man, an ex-cop, was hired by people who didn’t like the bottom-line way Derrickson ran Westbank’s lease-hold mobile home parks. He showed up at Derrickson’s home one day and tried to beat him to death with a metal bar. Badly injured, Derrickson made it to his gun cabinet and shot his assailant, who survived to go to prison. Derrickson testiﬁed that his approach to the Indian Affairs bureaucracy was simple. He did business, and if they didn’t like it, they could tell him. Reserve land can’t be sold, so he leased it, offering people a lowcost way to enjoy the sunny Okanagan. His business plan was also simple. Drive to California and see what they’re doing. Drive back and do it in B.C. A 2007 proﬁle of Derrickson by Greg Fjetland in Canadian Business magazine describes how he came by his approach to Ottawa. He grew up “dirt poor, living in a tar paper shack.” His family name was Tousawasket, until the local Indian Agent drew an Anglo name out of a hat.

He and his brother were the ﬁrst aboriginal kids to attend public school in Kelowna. Racist bullying drove his parents to move him to a residential school in Washington State. He dropped out in Grade 9, toiled on farms, learned to weld, and worked his way into ranching, real estate and politics. He never gave up or backed down, ever. The Hall commission and all previous government probes concluded that he did nothing wrong. Derrickson sued his local accusers and won, and Ottawa began to change its racist, paternalistic ways. Which brings us back to today. Derrickson’s pioneering work is still changing the Indian Act for the better. This effort is under dishonest attack from people whose legacy is mainly incompetence and failure. Protesters demand more unearned public subsidy, and a petulant soup-only strike is celebrated as an act of bravery. Choose your own hero. I’ve chosen mine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Some gifts cannot be purchased with money Now that the cats are out of the bags, the wrappings torn from the boxes and littering the room, one is faced with a multitude of gifts that no doubt are given with love and I am sure quite often the parable comes to mind that “there is more joy in giving than receiving.” That is especially true when expensive items are given that are really not needed, or children receive gadgets that impact in a negative

way on their moral and spiritual development. Games of violence and destruction can only distort a sense of reality in children, some of whom develop into a time bomb. It manifests itself in the violent crimes we have recently witnessed, especially in the U.S.A. and in Canada. Love needs to be more expressed through giving of oneself, rather than through giving some perhaps unwanted

Hands off reserves

Good news, no tax hike again. Bad news, we will be paying for it some way. I don’t like paying taxes anymore than anyone else. However, this was a bad decision to draw from the reserve funds. You are not doing the residents any favours as some of the council thinks they are. The cost of living goes up every year but they fail to recognize the increase of costs to the city. To dig into the reserve funds is just moronic. You can’t keep going to the well so to speak. That money should be used as an emergency fund. I would have rather seen an small increase in taxes to help cover the deficit these past three years. What’s going to happen next year city council? My guess is an increase and its going to be substantial, perhaps eight to 10 per cent. Why? Because now the city is playing catch-up to pay for the increases in costs. Perhaps the city can lend out their crystal ball since they can see what’s going to happen in the future. Josh Buhnai Penticton

A gift that keeps giving

What is the reality of living with disabilities? You gave gifts at Christmas. Will you or someone you know give three hours of your time a week to help PAWC help clients apply for disability benefits? Are these clients eligible? You’ll help us find out. And if they aren’t eligible, you’ll help us get them the assistance they need. Disability benefits will benefit them their entire life. It’s a life changer. The Penticton & Area Women’s Centre is gearing up in a major way to increase services to people with disabilities – men and women. It’s a one-year project training volunteers to help people access needed resources. Funding is through the Government of B.C. (Employment and Labour Market Division), and Community Foundation of the South Okanagan. We’re calling it the “GetReal” project. You will literally be where the action is, where the impact is great. There’s a lot of people hurting out there. We’re doing our best to meet the demand for advocacy services. PAWC has limited staff. There’s a substantial waitlist. Clients often stretch down the hallway. Trained volunteers will really

gadget. Greeting an older person on the street, or being kind and considerate on the road is more uplifting than having to display a gift one received. As we grow older, we get accustomed to the things we’ve had for years and don’t need to be up to date with gadgets which are technically beyond our capacity to understand their operation. Visits by our children and grandchildren

assist. If you can commit to a minimum of three hours a week, give us a call. We’d love to hear from you. If you’re a “people person” with compassion and respect, fantastic! If you prefer to help out behind the scenes with the paperwork, that’s fantastic, too. Training is Jan. 25 with Stephen Portman, Legal Advocate with the Victoria organization Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS). Portman oversees a successful Volunteer Disability Advocacy Project. You need to sign up in advance. For more info about “getting real” with PAWC, contact 1-866493-6822, or e-mail volcorpawc1@ gmail.com. Thank you, everyone. Elmie Saaltink, board chair Penticton & Area Women’s Centre

Letter hits home

Happy new year and thank you for your newspaper, we enjoy receiving it and also love having it delivered right to our door. We also really appreciated an article that you published recently in your letters to the editor called “Christmas is a part of Canadian culture” by David Mercier. It was so well-written and also shares our sentiments about Christmas. Thanks again for all that you do for our community.

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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.

Mary and June on behalf of the auxiliary members of the Penticton Regional Hospital Gift shop presented a donation of $35,000 for PRH Christmas campaign. To date the Penticton Hospital Gift Shop has raised more than $400,000 for medical equipment, patient comforts and staff education. Thank you to all of the members for their incredible generosity.

Telus retired staff, Hu Reijne and Ruth Duff presented the SOS Medical Foundation with a donation for $495 on behalf of the Telus Foundation members for the Christmas campaign.

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Martin Stockman Chief Adventurer, a.k.a. General Manager and several of the amazing staff from the Bay presented a donation for $1,700 from the November Cosmetic Event Gala for the SOS Medical Foundation. The funds are designated for a new Sentinel Node Probe for PRH to assist with breast cancer surgery. Thank you to everyone who attended the event!

We would like to thank all the individuals, service organizations and business groups for their dedication and thoughtfulness by making donations to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6 Phone: 250-492-9027 • Toll Free: 1-866-771-0994 www.sosmedicalfoundation.com

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Status quo for school calendar for next year Joe Fries

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calendar, the Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union would first have to give the OK. Burgoyne said he’s had preliminary discussions with the union and the “there might be some interest” in a minor tweak that could see the school year start in late August by scattering professional development days throughout the year rather than bunching them at the end of the summer. However, Burgoyne said that idea “wasn’t very wellreceived” by CUPE, the union that represents support staff, who are laid off for the summer and could lose a week’s worth of employment insurance.

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Such changes may be the subject of further discussion, said Burgoyne, “but, in general what we’re looking at for next year, it will be a standard school calendar.” The district will also have to tackle the issue of what will be considered board-approved learning activities that will count towards the total number of hours required for a school year. Burgoyne said things like field trips to teach part of the curriculum and parent-teacher interview ought to be included, but other things, like collaboration time for teachers, also merit discussion.

Oliver man back in jail three days after release Kristi Patton

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An Oliver man found himself back behind bars for a break and enter charge just days after being released from jail. Shaun Aaron Stelkia was arrested by Langley RCMP on Dec. 20, just three days after a decision was rendered by a judge at the Penticton courthouse that he had served sufficient time for an unlawful confinement charge that happened near Oliver. Stelkia was found guilty of unlawful confinement of a teenage female and four breaches of probation related to a July 23, 2011 incident near Osoyoos at Anarchist Mountain. On Dec. 17, a judge decided the 248 days Stelkia spent in jail awaiting trial was enough time served and he was released. Stelkia addressed the court during that sentence hearing, apologizing for his actions. His lawyer said the man had a job waiting for him in Osoyoos once he was

released and that Stelkia had become mixed up in the wrong crowd that caused him “considerable problems.” “I’m better than this and I want to prove it,” said Stelkia to the judge. On Dec. 20, RCMP said they arrested Stelkia at a property in Langley at around 10 a.m., charging him with break and enter with intent to commit an offence. “The complainant alleged he was taking a shower and walked upstairs afterwards where he found a man in his house. He called the police to report it and there allegedly was an altercation with the man in his home. The complainant struck the man with a hammer,” said Cpl. Holly Marks, of the Langley RCMP detachment. Marks said when Stelkia was arrested at the home he was bleeding from his wrists, feet and head. The 27-year-old Oliver man was on 18 months probation for the unlawful confinement charge at the time of the alleged break and enter.

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Live music ready to rock the house at the Patch Kristi Patton

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When thinking of the type of person who can get a rocking party started, a financial advisor may not fit the bill. But, almost every weekend Don Plettell sheds his office attire for a pair of drumsticks, a microphone and takes on the persona of T.T. Chevelle with his band, The Chevelles. They will be one of the live acts at the heartbeat of the party for the curling crowd and The Original 16 Patch in Penticton during the World Financial Group Continental Cup. The Chevelles have been performing together for 12 years and have become wellacquainted with the curling crowds having previously taken the stage at the Scotties tournament, the Canada Cup, Continental Cup, the Brier and the world championships. “We just have the right chemistry. The song selection and market demographic we targeted are the right for us,” said Plettell. “The curling venues are top drawer. You are getting more than you are paying for. The audience gets a professional concert presentation with high-end equipment and big screens.” Located in the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, The Patch will be rocking with The Chevelles on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. Originally starting as a classic rock band, the group now has some 200 songs in their repertoire ranging from 50s music right to modern day with songs from Metallica and dance music.

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The PaTch will be rocking this week for the World Financial Continental Cup at the Trade and convention centre with bands like The Chevelles who will be performing Friday and Saturday evening.

“You get people coming out with their kids now. So you have a 45-year-old guy beside his kid out enjoying music together. I have been playing in bands since the 70s and that was something I had never seen before,” said Plettell. It is not just a wide catalog that has kept the Chevelles moving crowds for over a de-

cade, Plettell admits there is a little marketing strategy when sizing up the audience. One that he noticed has changed quite a bit since they first were welcomed to a Patch party. “When we started doing the bonspiels the curlers were around 35 and plus in age, and now the curlers and fans are in their early 20s. The demographic has widened so much.

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Moving forward we expanded our playlist to include Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas and Calvin Harris. We like to show that we can do anything,” said Plettell. Meaning their setlist can change at a moments notice to pick it up or slow it down. “If we don’t see people up dancing or singing along to the hook-line then we know they aren’t interested. We watch the crowd a lot,” said Plettell. A special fan appreciation night kicks things off on Wednesday at the Patch. All the competitors will come out for an exclusive meet-and-greet gathering that is open only to sponsors and fans who have purchased full event passes. Vancouver-based show band March Hare, will deliver a full-costume tribute to dozens of bands ranging from Paul McCartney to John Mellencamp to the Rolling Stones. On Thursday, The Young’uns with Orio will be on stage starting at 8 p.m. The Young’uns are from the Okanagan Valley and have been playing all types of music together for the past 22 years. Orio is an energetic band that has been a staple in the Okanagan music scene for over two years. They now have a full-time gig on Thursday’s at The Blue Gator in Kelowna. Tickets to the Patch are included with an event pass or a single ticket to a draw for that specific night. For more info on tickets visit www.ValleyFirstTix.com or in-person at the Visitor’s Centre or SOEC box office.

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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 250-4922549 for info. fitness frienDs meets at 10 a.m. in the Legion Hall at 502 Martin St. Come, get in shape. Everyone is welcome. 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 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more information. o kanagan f alls seniors’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. al-anon for frienDs and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. Penticton seniors Dropin 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 250493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. lunch connexions for Widow and Widowers is the second Thursday of each month at noon for socializing and support. Please phone Marianne at 250-770-7865 or Evelyn

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Martin to help lead Team North America

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Western News Staff Everything about Kelley Law’s first experience in the Continental Cup was positive, except for one. Her team managed just two of 52 points during the 2002 event. She enjoyed the curling, fellowships, fans and drama that came with Team North America finally prevailing, thanks to Kevin Martin’s skins victory over Sweden’s Peja Lindholm of Team Europe/World in the final match of the inaugural event at Regina’s Agridome. “It was really different,” said Law, the 2000 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and world champion. “When we went, we probably didn’t prepare the same as usual and we regret that now. But it was such a different, exciting event, being part of a huge team. It was good. Going into this one, now that I’ve been in a Continental Cup, I’m still kind of learning because the formats have changed over the years.” The 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup, presented by Monsanto, begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Law, a Coquitlam realtor, isn’t playing this year but is assisting Rick Lang with coaching duties. Law is taking a year off from competitive curling this season. “I’m really excited that I can sit back and watch some great curling and support the curlers in any way that I can, and also support Rick in helping choose lineups and giving my opinion,” said Law. “Any help the players need, I’ll be there for them. It’ll be different,

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but I think it’ll be really great.” Law and Lang will guide a power-packed North American team that features Canadian men’s teams skipped by reigning world champ Glenn Howard of Coldwater, Ont., and 2010 Olympic gold-medallist Kevin Martin of Edmonton, and women’s teams skipped by world bronzemedallist Heather Nedohin of Edmonton and former world champ Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg. Martin will be returning to the ice following surgery three-and-a-half weeks ago, which he’s recovering well from and looking forward to getting back in the action. “I have thrown a few

times and feel OK,” wrote Martin in an email. “The Continental Cup is a unique event that involves curling under different rules and formats each day,” said Martin. “The coaches’ ability to best match up our talent against the opposition makes a huge difference in this event. “ Martin also said that curling fans will get to see the best curlers from around the world. The North American team is rounded out by U.S. teams skipped by reigning national champs Heath McCormick of Lansing, Mich. (who now calls Sarnia, Ont., home) and Allison Pottinger of St. Paul, Minn. Team North America

and Team World have alternated victories since the first event in 2002, each with four. Last year in Langley the World team prevailed 235-165. The 2013 version of Team World will again be led by Scottish captain David Hay and Lindholm as the coach. The team features reigning Ford world women’s champion Mirjam Ott of Davos, Switzerland, along with the team she defeated in last year’s world final, Margaretha Sigfridsson of Skellefteå, Sweden. Scottish teams skipped by two-time world men’s silver-medallist Tom Brewster and Eve Muirhead, Niklas Edin of Sweden, and Thomas Ulsrud of Norway, round out the

World entry. In an email, Ott said her team is excited. “It’s always good having an invitation for the Continental Cup,” she wrote. “We love to play this format. It’s a really good experience for improving the teamwork between the Europeans’ team. It’s great playing against the best North Amercan teams, having a big crowd and enjoying the arena ice.” There will be a new scoring system for the 2013 WFG Continental Cup, with the first side getting to 30.5 points being declared the winner of the Continental Cup. Find full story at www. pentictonwesternnews. com.

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Things have changed when it comes to making good ice for curling. Just ask Dave Merklinger, head ice technician for the Canadian Curling Association, who makes sure the ice is the best it can be during the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup in Penticton. He’s got experience having done the job for European championships, world championships, the Briers, Scotties and the Olympics. “I have been doing this for way too many (expletive) years,” said Merklinger, who pebbled his first sheet in 1969. “Back in the ‘70s the technology wasn’t there. Now they have temperature monitors and it’s an understanding more than anything of how it works.” No need to look up registration for ice making school at your local community college. Merklinger had his first full-time job in 1974 and has been doing it ever since. He and his crew, which included Penticton Curling Club ice maker Del Haidenger went to work at the South Okanagan Events Centre ice Saturday evening at 10 p.m. They flooded the ice, leveled it, put the circles and logos on and 24 hours later it was all taken care

of. No challenges and Merklinger hopes it stays that way. Haidenger said there were a lot of differences from the curling club. “The plant is a lot more efficient, modern,” said Haidenger, who has worked with Merklinger before. “We can be more accurate that way.” One of the things that is important about making ice is making sure the water has no impurities, otherwise it will break down. They use a jet ice system that will de-ionize the water to remove the impurities. Merklinger, a curler himself who played in the 1985 Brier, is familiar with all the curlers and has a good relationship with them. He has no problems talking to them about the ice if they discover any problems. “My job is to provide entertainment for the fans for TV,” said Merklinger, who manages the Vernon Curling Club. “It has to have a nice curl to it. I have got to make them (players) look good.” The three sheets were built right on the ice surface. When it comes time to remove it, all the has to be done is drive the zamboni over it to scrape it down. Merklinger loves

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HEAD ICE technician Dave Merklinger checks the rocks while working on the ice surface at the South Okanagan Events Centre that will be used for the World Financial Group Continental Cup of Curling which gets underway Thursday.

making ice because he loves the game. “I’m a competitive curler myself,” said

Merklinger. “That’s why I got into it. I’m not at the calibre of Martin and the boys. I have played

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mired in a four-game losing skid in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, lost Cam Rout and Ryan Carson to concussions during 5-0 defeats to the Kelowna Chiefs and 4-2 to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. They also lost goaltender Joel Wilson Dec. 29 for the season after he popped his shoulder reaching for a puck in a 7-2 loss to the Osoyoos Coyotes. “Honestly, it’s one of those years. I have never seen anything like this,” said the Lakers coach. “Every game we get somebody hurt.” The Lakers, 8-27-1-2, have yet to play a game with their regular roster. They trail the Summerland Steam by 18 points for the

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PENTICTON LAKERS Philip Cameron gets low to try and pick up this rebound in front of Creston Valley Thunder Cats netminder Zach Straza during KIJHL action Sunday at the community rink. The Cats doubled the hosts 4-2, scoring four unanswered goals in the final two frames.

final playoff spot in the Okanagan Division with 14 games remaining. “Sunday, could have, should have won the

hockey game,” he said of the loss to the Thunder Cats. “Had a 2-0 lead with about five minutes to go in the second

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Tofino’s CrysTal Cove Beach resort is a great place to relax and take in some storm watching while visiting Pacific rim national Park.

Bay Mountain. There’s even an opportunity to spend a day in the backcountry with the folks at Skeena Cat Skiing, or hop on a helicopter to hit high alpine bowls for a multi-day excursion in the region’s Coast Mountains with Bear Mountaineering. Should you prefer your adrenalin rush aboard a sled, forgo the skis and make an afternoon of it with the snowmobile pros from Harvey Mountain Adventures Ltd. Powder snow is also the Kootenay Rockies region’s signature offering and that’s where Nipika Mountain Resort has eight unique log cottages with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. Bonus: there’s also a historic 1920s trapper’s cabin converted into an interpretive centre with a telescope for stargazing. Watch for elk strolling up from the river, skate or chuck a puck across Nipika Pond, or head out for 50 kilometres of groomed

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27th Anniversary.......................................... Jan. 12 ...11 Days ... $765 Coeur D'Alene & Northern Quest Jan. 27, Mar. 18 .....4 Days ... $319 Add-on Broadway's Tribute to the Beatles' "Rain" - January 27 only

Wendover ................................ Feb. 9, Mar. 23, Apr. 20 .....7 Days ... $379 Coeur D'Alene ........................ Feb. 12, Mar. 4, Apr. 15 .....4 Days ... $249 Reno ....................................................... Feb. 23, Apr. 6 .....8 Days ... $349 Coeur D'Alene 'Singles Special' ................. Feb. 27 .....3 Days ... $225 Coeur D'Alene .................................... Feb. 27, Apr. 22 .....3 Days ... $179 Don't Miss Out! Join us on our Customer Appreciation Tour at Northern Quest ............. Mar. 22 .....3 Days ... $389 Mill Bay - Jan. 15 & 29 Omak - Jan. 20 Bold dates are guaranteed tours. HOURS: MON-FRI, 9AM-4PM • CLOSED 12:30-1:30

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PALM SPRINGS AND LAS VEGAS • 14 Days, Mar. 7 ............................. $1639 Visit the 2 Jewels of the Desert.

DISCOVER NEVADA • 11 Days, Mar. 19 ..................................................... $899 Includes Jackpot, Ely, Laughlin and Las Vegas.

BEST OF WASH. & OREGON • 8 Days, Apr. 27, Jun. 2 & Sept. 22 ............. $829 Scenic COLUMBIA GORGE & MT. ST. HELENS • 6 Days, May 8 & Oct. 2 ...$699 CANYONS, MOUNTAINS & GEYSERS • 16 Days, May 26 ..................... $2199 Canyons, Tetons and Yellowstone. $100 EBD.

New Life For Old Electronic Toys!

IDAHO GEMS • 5 Days, Jun. 17 Hunt for gemstones in Silver Valley, Wallace, ID. . $579

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, FESTIVALS AND BASEBALL

Recycle your electronic toys

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EASTER AT TULALIP • 4 Days, Mar. 28* Incl. Easter Sunday Bay Cruise .......... $389 EASTER AT SILVER REEF • 4 Days, Mar. 28 Incl. Easter Sunday Bay Cruise ..... $349 SWINOMISH TULIPS • 4 Days, Apr. 8.....$299 • 3 Days, Apr. 21 ................ $219 TULALIP RESORT & SKAGIT TULIPS • 4 Days, Apr. 11* weekend, 14, 23* & 29 .................................................................................... From $359 SKAGIT TULIPS & BELLINGHAM BAY • 4 Days, Apr. 14, 23 & 28 ........... $339 WHALES & WILDCARDS • 4 Days, Jun. 25 Incl. San Juan Islands Day Cruise... $399 CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Tulalip • 4 Days, Jul. 28 ..................................... $439 BLUE JAYS IN SEATTLE • 4 Days, Aug. 5 Includes $50 EBD ..................... $699

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• WHAT IS RECOVERY? • QUALITY OF LIFE • SELF MANAGEMENT • MEDICATION AS A TOOL • MOVING FORWARD This free recovery support program starts January 22nd every Tuesday, 10:30 am to 12:00 noon or 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Presented by the Peer Support Program. Call 250-493-7338 to register.

To find the Electronic Toy Recycling drop-off location nearest you, visit www.cbrsc.ca or call Recycling Hotline 1-800-667-4321 ElEctronic toy rEcycling

SILVER REEF • 3 Days, Feb. 3* ............................................SPECIAL PRICE $199 SILVER REEF • 3 Days, Feb. 20, Mar. 6, Apr. 10 ........................................... $214 TULALIP • 3 Days, Feb. 6*... SPECIAL PRICE $244 • Mar. 11 & 25, Apr. 7 ... $259 TULALIP • 4 Days, Feb. 11*, 18 & 25, Mar. 3 & 19* .................................... $349 RENO • 8 Days, Feb. 9, Mar. 9*, 16 & 23*, Apr. 6 & 13*, May 11 ....... From $339 SWINOMISH • 3 Days, Feb. 18, Mar. 19, Apr. 21 (Tulips) .................... From $209 COEUR D' ALENE • 4 Days, Feb. 26, May 14 ..................................... From $259 COEUR D' ALENE & NORTHERN QUEST • 5 Days, Mar. 11, Oct. 20 ....... $439 LAKE CHELAN & Mill Bay • 3 Days, Mar. 24 Incl. Leavenworth ................... $209 NORTHERN QUEST • 4 Days, Apr. 15, Jun. 11 ............................................ $365 CLEARWATER RESORT • 4 Days, Apr. 28, Oct. 6, Nov. 17 ................. From $339 CLEARWATER & TULALIP • 5 Days, May 27 & Sept. 22 ................... From $469 LUCKY EAGLE & SILVER REEF • 5 Days, May 27 & Jul. 15 Incl. Mt. St. Helens .. $464 LUCKY EAGLE & TULALIP • 5 Days, Jun. 24 & Sept. 2 Incl. Mt. St. Helens ......... $499 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30AM-12:00PM / 1:00PM-4:30PM PHONE CALLS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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Obituaries

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Children Childcare Available First Friends Licensed daycare, 2 openings starting Jan. or Feb. for 3 and 4 year old, next to Parkway School, (250)493-1288 LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. for your children (18mo.-5yr) 250-493-0566 Pam’s Family Daycare, licensed, spaces 1 years & up, CCRR member, 250-492-0113

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Obituaries

Automotive

Huber Bannister Chevrolet requires a qualified General Motors technician with excellent electrical/ drivability & general diagnostic skills. Saturn experience would be an asset. This is a tremendous opportunity with competitive wages and benefits package, as well as a chance to live in the highly desirable Okanagan Valley. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email with resume and references to the Service Manager, rick.smith@ huberbannister.com or contact the dealership at 250-493-2333 or 1-800-529-2523.

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Career Service / Job Search

COLQUHOUN - Penticton

Allan Arley

Barbara passed away December 31, July 8, 1930 after a short illness. – May 11, 2012 She is survived by her 2 daughters, Beth (Ken) Mehrer and Heather Vanjoff. Also 4 grandchildren, Dawn (Jason) Sinclair, Travis Mehrer, Lee Vanjoff and Scott Vanjoff and 3 great grand children. Barbara was loved by every life she touched with her innate ability to see life as a glass half full instead of half empty. Her smile would light up a room, her laugh was infectious and her love unconditional. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Moog and Friends for making her final days as special as she was. By her request there will not be a service at this time, but a Celebration of her life at a later date. If you wish, please make a donation to your favourite charity in Barbara’s memory. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.com. ARBOR FUNERAL CHAPELS & CREMATORIUM 250-492-4202

Snow Removal Business for sale, equipment & contracts in place, 250-487-0373

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Career Service / Job Search

Automotive

Job Options BC Penticton is a placement and training program. Our next start date is coming up in January, and we are looking for individuals who are 18 or older; unemployed, and not eligible for EI. Job Options BC Penticton offers a full range of services tailored to meet your individual needs, including: Classroom Training, Short Term Certificate Training, Work Experience and Job Placement. Call us at 250.486.5383 to see if you are eligible!

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Career Opportunities

make a bold move. For the career you’ve always wanted. Where your skills are valued and goals are supported.

ROBERTSHAW

Where a balanced lifestyle comes naturally. Producer of some of the world’s most environmentally responsible paper and pulp, Catalyst is valued by its customers around the globe for its competitiveness, innovation and sustainable practices. Based on BC’s west coast, our employees enjoy challenging careers and a relaxed pace of life, close to pristine beaches and mountains in one of Canada’s mildest climates.

Irene Hilda (nee Carter) Born in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Aug 14, 1924. Passed away Peacefully Jan 7, 2013 Penticton at the age of 88. Irene a wonderful mother and grandmother will be lovingly remembered by her 4 children: Laura (Brian) Dean of Summerland BC, Bonnie (Tim) Gladish of Penticton BC, Sandra (Bob) Wilson of Twin Lakes BC, Doug (Kary) Ewing of Delta BC, 9 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren. Surviving sister; Joan (Mike) Walker of Burnaby. Irene was predeceased by her husband Doug (Sandy) Ewing in 1981. Irene was born and raised her family in Penticton and worked at the Penticton Packing House, Sally’s Dress Shop and The Penticton Retirement Centre until her retirement in 1989, after which she took great joy in caring for her Grandchildren, Clayton, Connor, Taylor and Sarah and her dogs Kelly, Radar, Coach, Lady, Milo and Pommie. Many on Green Avenue will remember Irene as the lady with the dog in the window. No service by request and a family memorial will take place at a later date. Many Thanks to the management and staff of Westview Extended Care and Trinity Centre and Dr D. Lietener for making Irene’s last days comfortable and dignified. Memorial Tributes can be made to Critteraid of Penticton, Alzheimer’s Society or BC Children’s Hospital.

NORMAN JAMES 1925 – 2013 Born February 7, 1925 in Langruth, Manitoba; passed away peacefully January 1, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, June; son, Paul (Julie); daughter, Kori-Ann (Darell); three grandchildren, Britiny, Ashlee and Chelsea as well as his two sisters, Ruth and Marie and many friends. Norman was a veteran of WW 11, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy 1939 – 1945. Later he became an elevator constructor for 28 years with Montgomery/Kone Elevator and retired to Oliver/Penticton for 21 years. He loved to fish, hunt and woodwork and was also an avid gardener. He also enjoyed involvement with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133. He will be especially remembered for his keen and witty sense of humour and strong lust for life. We will truly miss you and we love you. May you rest in peace. A Celebration of Norman’s Life will be announced in the spring.

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

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.

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600 Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Furniture Delivery Driver throughout BC; Full time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please

Farm Workers ORCHARD workers needed, $10.25/hour, Sandhu Fruit Farm, 7311 Hillborne St., Summerland BC, V0H 1Z7, 250-486-3618, 250-494-9078

Education/Trade Schools

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

5-6 full time seasonal workers, 40-60 hours per week, $1214/hr depending on experience, duties include: pruning, thinning, farm work, picking fruit, 250-493-6523 Administration/bookkeeper Twin Lakes Golf Course is looking to fill this seasonal position, prior experience in the golf industry an asset. Please submit resume attention to: twinlakesgolfcourse@telus.net Head Cook - Twin Lakes Golf Course is looking to fill this seasonal position. Must have past experience with ordering, inventory, scheduling. Please submit resume attention to: twinlakesgolfcourse@telus.net

Employment

ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Ltd. is currently recruiting management positions for various Co-op locations in Nunavut. We provide relocation assistance, subsidized accommodations and group benefits. Please forward your resume: fax to: (204) 632-8575. humanresources@ arcticco-op.com Visit www.arcticco-op.com for more information. Certiﬁed /Journeyman Bodytech required for well established Vernon Body Shop. Will consider 2nd or 3rd yr apprentice (depending on exp) Quality Workmanship a must. Please apply to Box 2 c/o The Morning Star, 4407-25th Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 1P5

Education/Trade Schools

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Sales

Counselling

Looking for exp. server, apply in person with resume to Saigon on Main. @ 314 Main St.

PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates to join our award winning team. Denham Ford is Canada’s most highly awarded Ford dealer. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email:

Employment

NEED A Change? Looking for work? In the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information: www.dreamscreatethefuture.ca THE OSNS Child Development Centre is hiring for the permanent, part-time position of Secretary/Receptionist. This position performs a variety of clerical duties including receiving visitors, answering telephones, typing, filing and data entry. For more information please visit www.osns.org/about-us/careers. Submit applications to Judy Sentes, Executive Director by emailing judy.sentes@osns.org

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426889 BC Ltd. Now Hiring Store Front Position, Full Time/ Part time/ Flex Postion, All Available Starting at $10.28 hr., Health Benefits/ Meal plan/Wage incentives/ Bonuses, 8907 Main Street, Osoyoos, #15034017 Hwy 97, Oliver, 7710 Prairie Valley Rd, Summerland, Apply now to b.sym@shaw.ca, Fax: 1.778.476.5991 WANTED SHORT Logger and Hayrack logging truck off highway and highway hauls for work till end of March. Call 604-819-3393.

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

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

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY 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

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Home Care

Renovate your wardrobe, do you require mending or sewing? for info call, Coco, (250)493-0620

Help Wanted

Alterations/ Dressmaking

Be Part of Our Team.

Sub-Contractor Driver

Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3

Must have 3/4 ton or 1 ton Van 2 days a week - Wednesday & Friday Early morning deliveries • Okanagan Falls • Oliver • Osoyoos

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic

For more info please call Mark or Brian or email: circulation@pentictonwesternnews.com 250-492-0444 Ext: 219 or 205

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

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

Counselling available for police and military personnel and those with chronic illness or disabilities. Reasonable rates www.globalcounsellor.com or text message 250-488-5084

EXPERIENCED person offering home care services. Personal care, cooking, housekeeping, shopping, etc. Support worker certified. Call Piroska 778-476-0092

Home Care/Support

TRADES

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

Legal Services 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.

PLATINUM Care, for all your home care needs. I offer care for you or your loved ones in their own homes, care facility etc, Long/Short term, to/from appointments, light housekeeping, meal prep Other services available, Special offers for month of December. Licensed, registered and Insured. Call Platinum Care today for your better future tomorrow. Kirsty 250-4620120

Services BUSINESS

Services

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

BELCAN Painting & Reno’s

over 15 years in business licensed, insured, WCB

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

Len (250)486-8800 lenmass@gmail.com

Carpenter, very experienced, any line of work, start to finish, plumbing, drywall, reno’s, decks, stairs, log home building, (250)402-8565

Help Wanted

BLACK PRESS Penticton Press is a busy printing press and newspaper distribution centre with an entry-level full-time position available in the pressroom, shifts vary. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Experience in the printing or bindery/press is an asset but not necessary. We are looking for a healthy, motivated and responsible individual. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to begin a career in the production of print media. We look forward to hearing from you. Please submit resume to: Penticton Western News-Black Press 2250 Camrose Street Penticton, B.C. V2A 8R1 Attention: Shaun McGeachy (No phone calls please.)

PENTICTON

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Education/Trade Schools

Handypersons Handyman Service, no job too small, household repairs, yard work, hauling. Call Ryan 250809-4823

Education/Trade Schools

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

Toll Free:

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Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Adult

Rentals

Adult

Home Improvements

Furniture

Stereo / DVD / TV

Duplex / 4 Plex

Townhouses

Escorts

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

KING Sealy posturepedic latex foam mattress. Very good condition. Approx. 1.5 years new, receipt & info provided. $975 OBO (778)476-5438

new HD PVR box, 500 GIGS, new $389, sell for $175obo, (250)490-4150

2bdrm suite, adult oriented, $1000/mo, util. incl., avail. immed., (250)492-2637 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 Newer 2bdrm, 2.5ba, very large, f/s/dw/w/d/m, a/c, large garage, White Ave. at Government, $1300, call Dennis at Realty Execs., 250-493-4372 Spacious 3bd, 3ba, master bdrm & walk-in closet, lg deck, walking distance to DT & lake, f/s/dw/w/d. small pet w/dd, $1050+util. avail. now, 250809-9970

3bdrm fully furnished, 310 Yorkton Ave., 1.5ba, 5appl., in-hse laundry, close to Skaha Beach & all amenities, $1395/mo., (780)457-2240, email: bradyva@shaw.ca

Allow Skyler to give you what she knows you need one last time, 24/7, out/in, Penticton, (250)809-3733, final day January 12th

Vernon’s Best! Upscale new loc. Lily 24, Jasmine 28, Jina 47, Paris 22, Ginger 25. For your safety & comfort, in/out calls 250-307-8174. Hiring!

BEACH BUNNIES Be Spoiled At Kelowna’s Only 5 Star Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 Blue Heights www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 Erocitc Swedish Massage by beautiful woman. 778-3631074. MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95, waxing, intimate grooming & skin care. Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Come Play! 878-1514

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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 Dave Barnett Painting & Decorating, interior/exterior house painting, cabinets, wall-paper, faux & decorative wall finishes, drywall repairs, carpentry repairs, free estimates & consultation, negotiable pricing. “Protecting your investment & adding real value to your home” (250)497-7912 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

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

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 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 40 Black Angus Bred cows & 18 1st calf bred Heifers, 2 Bulls. 1-250-546-9766 evenings, Days 1-780-518-0901

Shavings

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

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Building Supplies STEEL Buildings, Prices Reduced, Wholesale/Factory offers On discounted deals Big & Small. Source# 1RZ 800-964-8335

Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, split & delivered, full cords Pine $200, 1/2 cord $100, 1/4 cord $50., senior disc., incl. free delivery, 250-770-0827 FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

Furniture BEAUTYREST King and Queen Mattress and boxspring sets gently used pillow top! Only $300/set Located at 161 Ellis Street Penticton Western Star Auctions 250-492-3203 Furniture sacrifice, like new Colonial couch & chair, $375, TV & ent. centre, beautiful condition, offers, expensive computer incl. acces. & desk, $1000, oak dining table & 6 chairs, $200, coffee table, $75, shelving, $50, bedroom suite, (brand new mattres), end tables & dresser, offers, misc items, call (250)490-3037

Lift chair w/vibration & heat, $500obo, lift bed, $800obo, incl. set of sheets, bedskirt & mattress cover, 778-476-4009 Twin bedroom suite, complete, good shape, solid maple, $500, (250)497-8774 Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com 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

Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com BIG BUILDING Sale... This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca Queen bed, boxspring & mattress, $100, double bed, $100, twin bed, $100, washer & dryer, $150 (set), s/s fridge, $100, dishwasher, $75, stove, $125, hood range microwave, $100, all white, can be delivered & set up, 250-770-0827 STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential! Cash Paid! 250-308-7342, 250-260-8069

Misc. Wanted CASH for OLD postcards, guns, military medals, syphons, bottles, license plates, NWBIT insulators, tins, signs, silver coins (15x), toys, tokens, misc. antiques, Larry, 250 545-7140, sumas@shaw.ca I like to buy $100 coins, coin collections & specialty foreign coins. Todd 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251

Musical Instruments GUITAR, BASS, AND Drum Lessons,Classic Guitars 465 Main St. Introducing Jennifer Lauren,Vocal Instructor ,All Style All Ages. 472-5007 Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710

Sporting Goods Boxing Week Specials in Effect: Norinco M14 308 cal incl. 520rds of ammo $833 tax in. Norinco AR-15 223 cal incl 1600rds of ammo $1299 tax in, other tax in specials at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale 2bdrm, newly reno’d, adult oriented, $750, N/S, N/P, call Dennis 250-488-5678 or 778515-1616

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Mobile Homes & Parks ✰

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BROCKTON COURT

241 Scott Avenue

1 Bedroom from $750 2 Bedroom from $850 Cable Included, 40+ Building, No Smoking, No Pets, Secure Building, Parking, Balcony

250-488-2881

1 & 2 bdrm apt.’s avail. immed., $675-$800, central Penticton, no pets, water incl., (250)493-4903 1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1bdrm loft, Tiffany Gardens, no pets, $750/mo. (250)4920413 or 250-462-5854 2bdrm condo, freshly painted, new laminate floors, A/C, close to hosp., on bus route., N/S, N/P, $900/mo. incl. util., avail. Jan. 1, (250)276-0757 2bdrm, reno’d, adult/senior oriented, quiet, clean, cat ok, $800/mo., (250)492-7328 bach room, downtown, mature person, util. included, $450, 250-809-5989, 250-496-5989 Feb 01, 2-bdrm condo, 55+, n/s, n/p, in suite laundry, sec.parking, $750/mo +util. 250-462-3670 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. large 2bdrm, Penticton Ave., close to school and transit, $795, call Dennis at Realty Execs., (250)493-4372 Lrg. 2bdrm $850, & newly reno’d 1bdrm, $750, avail. now. 40+ building (250)-487-1136

Commercial/ Industrial 485 Warren Ave E, 2345 sq.ft., high profile corner building, shop, new lighting, new offices, 3 phase power, 10x10 overhead door, shop w/ 1 tonne center pole jib crane, etc. Pent. (250)490-9016, dana@trucktransformer.com MECHANICS BAY ..PENTICTON... FIRST CLASS 1031 ECKHARDT AVE LOCATION ... O/HEAD DOORS..1515 sf, $8.00PSF..250-493-5361. PRIME Commercial Spaces: 2300sqft. in busy Plaza, ample parking, also 770sqft., in OK Market for food-related retail business, Barb 250-492-6319

Duplex / 4 Plex 101-394 Vancouver Ave., Penticton, 4 bdrm duplex, 3 1/2 bath, ac, no appl., ns, np, avail. Feb. 1, (250)493-8531

Homes for Rent 2bdrm, 1bath, f/s, avail. Feb. 1, close to schools, shopping, (250)493-9357 2bdrm house, $800/mo., w/d/f/s, avail. Feb. 1, 250-4602499 2bdrm rancher Redwing Gated community, 40+, nr beach & walking path, 1bath, garage. New paint, flooring, very clean $1000/mo, NS, Ref’s req, 1yr lease, Avail immediately. 250488-4350 3BDRM $1200/mo, close to Cherry lane. n/s, small pet ok. 250-492-4878 3bdrm, 2ba, 5appl., detached garage, close to school, ns, np, large deck, lakeview, avail. immed., $1375, 250-486-2256 3bdrm home, East Hill, near schools/bus. Laundry. Deck, fenced yard. Pets ok.a/c $1400/ mo. +2/3 utils. 250308-6374 or 250-545-1818 4bdrm 1/2 duplex, Jan. 15 or Feb. 1, fenced yard, pet neg., close to elem. school, transit, all appl., $1450, 403-818-0897 4bdrm house on Valley View Rd in Penticton, nice view and privacy. Avail. Immed. 250490-6754 or 250-492-4658 764 Chase Ave., Pent., 5bdrm, 2 kitchen, 2.5ba, full basement $1600, Vijay (250)490-1530 Avail. Jan. 1, 3bdrm house, fully reno’d, new kitchen, bath and laundry, near beach & rec. centre, $1200, (250)328-8072 JAN - MAY 15/13 -3 bdrm Furnished Lake view home, single car garage & extra pkg. N.S/N.P. $1000 utils. See pics @ paradiseonskaha.webs.com 604-941-5010 Keremeos, 1bdrm w/loft, manufactured home, f/s/w/d, private lot, ns, np, dd & ref’s, avail. Jan. 1, (250)499-9035 Rutland Bench, 4bdrm home on 2.5 acres. Completely private, $1600+util, 250-491-0823 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

SUMMERLAND. 2 bdrm + den, centrally located. Ideal for quiet professional couple. NS, NP. $1000. Ref’s. Avail Feb 1. 250-768-4695

Motels,Hotels MOTEL ROOM and RV pad to rent, $480 up. Penticton and Summerland 250-487-0268

Shared Accommodation 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 1BDRM suite, sep entry, avail immed., semi furn., new kitchen, incl util n/s, $775, perfect for college student or working, professional, 250-809-4400 2+bdrm, 1ba, fenced back yard, f/s/w/d, close to H, school & shopping, ns, np, $900 (incl. util)., Avail. immed., Jody, 250-492-0500 Brand new, 2bdrm bright suite, 1200sqft., storage, steps to college, very quiet street, new appl., ns, np, avail. Feb. 1, $950 (util. incl.), 250-462-7585 Summerland Ground Level, 1400 sqft suite, 2bd, private, front & back entry, 6 appls, gas f/p, all utils incl. Quiet working persons pref’d. Avail now. $750 singles, $850 doubles. Phone (250)494-7413

Avail. Feb. 1, 3bdrm, 1ba, Baskin Gardens, close to school/shopping, small pet ok, $1100+util., (250)276-3115

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

RENTALS

Property Management

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

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. F/S, Now $1150.00 & $1400.00 + elec. W/D, D/W, cent air/Heat, fire place, lrg yard, pets ok. $1375.00 + util. Vanhorne: 2 bdrm house w/garage Dwntwn: 1 bdrms/bach: f/S, A/C, and pkg. F/S, W/D, 1 bath, fenced deck, and ltd pkg, util and cable incl. yard. avail Dec. 15. $925.00 + util. $600.00 & $650.00. avail now 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

MONDAY - FRIDAY

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

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

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Cars - Domestic I BUY USED CARS & TRUCKS CALL 250-488-5609 LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

Recreational/Rent Park your RV at beautiful Lacasa on the Lake. All hook-ups included, $400, 250-491-0823.

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

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

Trucks & Vans 2004 Ford Freestar, 108,000kms, gently driven, $7500obo, (250)495-7608 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 auto 2-wdr, exc.cond, new brakes & recent rebuilt engine, 240K, $11,999.obo 250-549-0791

250-492-2233 ASk FOR DebbIe

APArtMeNtS

132 Power Street............................................ $900.00 2 bed, completely reno., fr/st, incl. utilities. Avail. NOW HoUSeS / DUPLeX

482 weStMINSter 3 bed, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., duplex. Avail. NOW .................... $1100.00 2 bed, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., duplex, fully furn. Avail. NOW .... $1500.00 432 MAUrICe Street.................................... $1200.00 3 bed, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., Lawnmower. Avail. FEB. 1 NArAMAtA roAD.................................................. $900.00 2 bed, ground level, privacy, lakeview, 5 appl., wood stove. Avail. NOW KILLArNeY Street ........................................ $1500.00 4 bed, 2 baths, f/p, gas stove, w/d, d/w. Avail. NOW

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE APARTMENTS: $625 1 and 2 bdrm apts near library/downtown, elevator, cov’d /$750 parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) $650 2nd & 3rd flr walk-up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, freshly painted, f,s, coin up laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD204/301) $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+ 1 bath, f,s, includes heat and hot water and /$795 cable. 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. NOW (OT563) $1600 2 bdrm 2 bath at Lakeshore Towers, Exec condo, 6 appl, sec’d parking and lots of amenities. Avail. NOW (OT567)

HOUSES: $600

Near OK College & Can. Tire, 2 bdrm, 1 bath home, fenced yard. Avail. NOW to June/13 (H679) $650 1 bdrm duplex, fridge, stove, surrounded by orchards/ vineyard, patio area, work shed. Avail. NOW (OT566) $900 Near Pen High, top half of duplex, 2 bdrm & den, 5 appliances, hardwood floors, lease req’d. Avail. NOW (H710-2) $1000 Near Pen High, 2 bdrm house, with rec room in basement, fenced yard, h.w. floors. Avail. Nov. 1 (H699) $1500 3 bdrm + 2 down, near Wiltse school, 2. 5 bath, finished bsmt, carport, large deck, fenced yard. Avail. NOW (OT561) $2000 Reno’d 3 bdrm, 3 level home w/1 bdrm in-law suite, incredible lake and valley views, all appl. incld, no pets, no smoking. Avail. NOW (OT565)

TOWNHOUSES: $900

Reno’d 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, townhouse in 4 plex, near school, 4 appl, fenced yard, carport. Avail. NOW ( th500) $1300 Naramata, new 3 bdrm, f, s, d/w, washer/dryer hookup, 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.

Penticton Western News Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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*Based on 2010, 2011, and 2012 total sales figures for light vehicles in Canada from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada and Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association).

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Penticton Western News

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