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HOUSE CALL — Team North America skip Heath McCormick shouts instructions to his sweepers as Team World opponents Fredrik Lindberg (left) and Viktor Kjall watch the progress of the shot during the men’s skins event of the WFG Continental Cup Sunday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Team North America prevailed with a 37-23 win.
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After announcing his resignation from the B.C. Liberal caucus Monday, Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater has confirmed his intention to run as an independent candidate in the May 2013 provincial election. Slater announced his resignation suddenly Monday, tweeting that effective immediately, he was resigning from the majority B.C. Liberals and would be sitting as an independent for the remainder of his term. Slater had expected to represent the Liberals in 2013, but said that the party had refused to endorse his candidacy papers, which were filed in September. B.C. Liberal president Sharon White confirmed Slater will not be the party’s candidate in Boundary-Similkameen for the next election. In a press release issued within an hour of Slater’s announcement, White said that last month Slater “informed colleagues that he would not seek re-election,” but had reconsidered in the past week. “The party sought a co-operative solution through discussions with John. This is not a decision taken lightly and is fully considered,” said White. Slater denied that discussions had taken place, saying instead, party officials had misled him into agreeing to step down in December. “I was told a bunch of untruths. They said ‘We’ve done polls and John, you have no chance of winning this riding,’” said Slater. “Then I found out from some other party members that’s not true, they didn’t do any polling, they wanted to force you out.” Slater, with the support of his riding executive, decided to give the provincial executive a deadline to endorse him. The party’s response, however, was negative. “They said ‘No, we have no intention of
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letting you run,’” said Slater. The Liberal party press release gives no reason for their not endorsing Slater, stating only that his “candidacy is not being approved due to personal issues John Slater that, in our view, impact his ability to represent the party.” Zach Poturica, the Liberal riding president for Boundary-Similkameen, confirmed that the executive was in support of Slater. Poturica, who has resigned in protest of the Liberal party’s treatment of Slater, said the executive never considered replacing Slater and had been working to get the party to endorse him after the papers were filed in September. The riding executive, Poturica said, was told approval would take two to three weeks. They had hoped to have it dealt with for the B.C. Liberal party convention, where Poturica notes Slater was treated as a regular candidate. “Rich Coleman gave John a jersey, a team jersey, had him on stage as part of the 2013 election team,” said Poturica, who announced his resignation shortly after Slater and, in a series of tweets, has said other members of the executive intended to do the same. “I’m not alone, 3-4 other members of my riding executive are stepping down too, I’m disappointed in the way this party misled us,” reads one of Poturica’s messages. Later, he posted that the riding vice-president and secretary had joined him. Even before Slater’s papers were filed in September, Poturica said the party had started a smear campaign, suggesting Slater was planning to join the B.C. Conservatives or the NDP. “That was what was being passed around at the provincial executive level,” said Poturica. When attending meetings, Poturica said that was often the first question he was asked from all levels of the party. Slater has been, at times, publicly critical of party policies, such as during the HST debate, and he feels that may have been a factor.
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Oliver man killed in workplace accident Kristi Patton Western News Staff
A worker died while on the job at Osoyoos Cottages on Osoyoos Lake on Thursday. The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed that Sheldon Skolos, 27, of Oliver was the victim of a workplace accident. WorkSafeBC were notified early Thursday afternoon of an inci-
dent in which a worker was struck and killed by a load of orientated strand board sheets that slid from a forklift. The boards are typically used for load-bearing applications in construction and are widely used for flooring, roof decking and wall sheathing. Investigators for WorkSafeBC attended the worksite and will be continuing their investigation. “They will be looking at all of
the workplace factors that may have contributed to this incident, such as (but not limited to) worker training and supervision, condition and maintenance of equipment, training for use of equipment and for working in the area of mobile equipment,” said Megan Johnston, communications officer for WorkSafeBC. Skolos was an employee of Stelkia Construction.
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Emergency dispatch runs into static Joe Fries Western News Staff
Problems with a mountaintop radio repeater have raised concerns about the regional district’s planned $1.6-million upgrade of its emergency dispatch equipment. A key part of the upgrade recommended last year to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen by a consultant is a new radio repeater on Okanagan Mountain similar to the one on Mount Kobau, which lost power over the Christmas break due in part to heavy snowfall that knocked down power lines. The outage, which has been remedied through the use of generators, forced some fire departments in the region to turn to backup systems to communicate with dispatchers in Kelowna. RDOS Director Tom Siddon said he’s heard from constituents who have suggested fixed lines run to the fire halls, rather than new radio links, might be less susceptible to the whims of nature and avoid a repeat of what happened at Mount Kobau. “The essence of the intervention I’ve received is that it is not wise to put another mountain tower up on Okanagan Mountain, which you can’t get to,” Siddon, the director for Kaleden-Okanagan Falls, said at a board meeting last week. “We’d better be damn sure we’re not putting another tower up on a mountain and essentially having one hand tied behind our backs in the fu-
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A TeCHNiCiAN goes into one of the equipment huts on Mount Kobau, where a deep snowpack has downed power lines and caused problems with radio gear.
ture,” Siddon said. Dale Kronebusch, emergency services supervisor for the RDOS, said mountaintops are desirable sites for radio gear, partly because they’re so tough to reach. “There’s an advantage to having no road that goes up to the tower, especially when you’re talking about public safety equipment that goes
in there. You want to make sure you eliminate (how) many people can get there easily so it becomes a bit more site-secure,” Kronebusch said. He added that radios are still considered the most “tried and true” method for emergency communications. Dan Ashton, the chair of the RDOS board, said details of the upgrade plan
have yet to be finalized and it won’t be put to tender until all options are explored. “There’s been recommendations from a consultant and now what (staff) do is they take a look at all this,” he said. Ashton said concerns about reliance on radio equipment will be part of the discussion, but he noted that data
lines, whether in-ground or above, are still susceptible to forces of nature. As it stands now, the RDOS capital budget proposed for next year includes the $1.6-million outlay, which would be covered through borrowing. Ashton has gone out of his way recently to note that trouble with the radio equipment is unrelated to the board’s decision to move dispatch services to Kelowna, despite “misinformation” spread by people he declined to name. “Nobody says on the other side there’s been a substantial savings by moving dispatch to Kelowna. Have there been some growing pains? Yes. But a lot of it should be rectified by the improved infrastructure we’re bringing forward,” Ashton said. The RDOS budget for dispatch has indeed declined from $578,452 in 2011 to the $208,233 that’s budgeted for 2013 . Ashton said the reduced cost for dispatch will easily offset the capital expenditure for new radio equipment. Kronebusch told the board that the power lines that feed the Mount Kobau repeater likely won’t be repaired until the spring because of difficulties caused by the snow load there. Until then, the RDOS repeater and other telecommunications equipment at the site will be run off of generators. Kronebusch said the RDOS has also taken steps to boost the capacity of the batteries it uses to back up the generator, and will also have an alarm installed that will issue an alert when the power goes down.
Police warn of possible abduction attempt Kristi Patton
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RCMP are on the lookout for a couple believed to be travelling in a brown, older model, Ford truck after the occupants allegedly approached two children on the weekend. Sgt. Rick Dellebuur said just after noon on Sunday two 10-year-old boys tobogganing at Columbia Park Elementary School off of Hatfield Avenue were approached by a man and told to “get in the car.” “An older model brown Ford pickup cir-
cled around the area, and kids said they came up from the slope and watched the truck stop and a white male got out of the truck and approached them telling them to get in the car. The kids ran home and looked back to see the man get back into the vehicle,” said Dellebuur. RCMP made patrols of the area but couldn’t find any vehicle fitting the description and informed the school district of the incident on Monday morning. Dellebuur said police received a complaint of a similar incident on Dec. 20. In that situation, a 13-year-old girl was walking on Jermyn
Avenue when she was asked if she wanted a ride to school from a couple in a grey coloured truck. The girl declined and the pair drove off. The girl then informed the principal at KVR Middle School who then phoned the police. “There wasn’t a really good description other than a couple, believed to be in their 20s, driving a grey pickup truck. Basically the message to convey to kids is don’t accept rides from strangers. There has been no enticements, or kids being chased down. It does appear the people have asked the kids to get in the vehicle,” said Dellebuur.
The man driving the truck in Sunday’s incident is described as younger, possibly in his 20s, around five-foot-eight to six feet tall, with brown spiky hair with gel in it, wearing a black jacket and jeans. His female passenger is described as older with black shoulder-length hair. Dellebuur said since they issued the report of suspicious persons they have received a number of calls that they are following up on. Anyone with information relating to these incidents is asked to call RCMP at 250-492-4300 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Computer scam making the rounds in Okanagan Kristi Patton Western News Staff
Penticton RCMP said they have received calls related to a computer scam that has been flooding the Okanagan. RCMP Const. Kris Clark said messages that are appearing on computers that state they are from the RCMP or a government agency are a fraud. Residents have reported being “locked out” of their computer and received a pop-up message stating that their computer has been frozen by the police for a criminal investigation. In some cases the pop-up provides a list of possible offences, while in other cases the pop-up may list a specific offence such as child pornography or illegal music downloading. The message then tells the recipients to pay $100 via a payment service provider so their computers can be unlocked. The warning messages claim to come from the RCMP or other Canadian government agencies, but RCMP advise they are not coming from them and to not send any money. Clark said these types of messages are commonly known as
Tips to protect yourself:
n Never click on a pop up that claims your computer has a virus n Update your anti-virus software often and scan your computer for viruses regularly n Don’t click on links or attachments in emails sent to you by someone you don’t know n Turn on your browser’s pop-up blocking feature n Never download anti-virus software from a pop-up or link sent to you in an email n if you’ve received a ransomware/ scareware message, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) to report it. if you have been a victim of a fraud, contact your local RCMP detachment.
ransomware or scareware and are designed to create such a shock and anxiety that victims respond by sending money quickly. RCMP said your computer will most likely not be unlocked if you pay the money and you will never get your money back. If you receive one of these messages, it is an indicator that your system may have been infected with malware and you will need to take
steps to address the problem. While Penticton RCMP have fielded some calls related to this scam, Kelowna RCMP were swamped with calls on Thursday, receiving around 250 complaints. Clark said if you have only received a ransomware/scareware message, do not call the police. You must call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) to report it. As well, you may require the services of a computer technician to have the malware removed. “If you have been a victim or fraud, meaning that you paid money through the ransom ware pop-up, please contact your local RCMP detachment or police force of jurisdiction,” said Clark. Penticton RCMP Sgt. Rick Dellebuur said these types of scams come in various forms from email messages, computer malware to phone calls. He said the success of laying charges for these types of fraud is low. “People are running these things out of who knows what country, out of a post office box and a phone number,” said Dellebuur, reminding residents that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. “I got a phone call the other day about winning a cruise, all of these things are scams. This is just another twist.”
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FortisBC is moving to return a small section of land to the Penticton Indian Band containing remains discovered in 2011 during excavation for a new substation. Chief Jonathan Kruger said the band has been working with Fortis since the ancestral remains were discovered. “They did the right thing and it has brought a lot of respect between ourselves and Fortis, said Kruger. The remains have already been ceremonially reburied, he continued, and transferring the section of land to the band will ensure the area will be protected. “I don’t agree that we move a gravesite for human development,” said Kruger. “So we found a solution and it’s a very respectful solution. I think
it’s important that we put a plaque there and let our future generations know that our ancestors and our people have always been here.” Fortis will be before council next Monday, asking for a variance to subdivide their lot at the end of Huth Avenue so they can give a 20 square metre section where the remains were reinterred to the PIB. Though the resulting lot will be unusually small, the Penticton city staff report recommends that council approve the variance. FortisBC has already talked with neighbouring landowner, Home Hardware, who have provided letters of support from both their local and national offices. “The impact on the surrounding area is obviously negligible for the creation of this lot,” said Anthony Haddad, Penticton’s director of development services. “There are many more benefits to creating the lot that is being requested.” Thousands of artifacts were also recovered at the site, which are now being cared for at the Penticton Museum and Archives. They won’t, however, be exhibited or become part of the museum collection. “For the foreseeable future, they are there purely for preservation,” said curator Peter Ord. “I think the long-term goal is at some point, they (the PIB) will take that material back when they have a facility they can store it in.” Kruger said that for the short term, this is an ideal solution. The museum is charged with preserving
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WorkerS SifT through material at the site of a fortisBC substation where a number of first Nations artifacts (inset) and remains were discovered during construction in 2011.
the items, but the band retains control of who can view the items, with permission required from band officials. “In the short term, it’s a great partnership there. We don’t have proper storage. It’s very complex, you can’t just keep artifacts out in the open and we don’t have that capacity,” said Kruger. “We have the artifacts in a safe, protected place. But that is short term, one day we are going to build our own facility.” Ord said a team of archaeologists sifted through and catalogued the artifacts as they were put into storage. Much of it is worked items, ranging
from animal bone to stone items like arrowheads and flint chips from the manufacturing of tools and arrowheads and other lithic points, indicating the site was likely also used for the flaking and manufacturing of stone points. “Also a really mysterious engraving on antlers. Almost like calendar markings,” said Ord. “The archaeologist that was here had never seen anything like it.” The team of archaeologists also did an inventory of each item, which Ord can access for general questions on what was found. “Everything from tiny pieces of animal bone,
which all gets counted and put into a study so we can understand what kind of animals were being caught and processed,” he said. Kruger said he is happy with how both the artifacts and remains were handled. “Even though it (the burial site) has been disturbed, we found a way to do something good,” said Kruger. “I think we did this in a good way and I certainly feel pretty good about the responsibility we were handed.” Council will review the subdivision application during their regular council meeting on Jan. 21.
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ou hear an unusual noise in your home, and you investigate. You find your spouse in a crumpled heap at the bottom of the stairs. There’s no sign of consciousness, and skin colour is poor. You call 9-1-1, but there’s a delay in response to your emergency because several people have called the dispatcher just before you did to ask idiotic, inappropriate and time-consuming questions. Last year emergency medical dispatchers at B.C. Ambulance Service answered more than 394,000 9-1-1 calls. While many of those calls involved life-threatening situations from cardiac arrests to childbirth to motor vehicle incidents, some, however, were not of an urgent nature and did not require an ambulance response. Some examples from BCAS: I think my house is infested with fleas. Can someone come and check it out? I can’t get through to my cell provider. Can you help me? My husband is driving me crazy. I need you to take him away. I need you to get hold of my doctor for me — the office is closed. I swallowed toothpaste. I didn’t spit it out. Will it make me sick? There’s a dead crow in my yard. Could I get West Nile disease from it? I don’t need an ambulance, but if I do, how much does it cost? I have a doctor’s appointment in the morning. Could you call me at 8 so I’m not late? I’m out of beer. Let’s be clear, people. The 9-1-1 number exists for more than 240 dispatch staff to deal with legitimate emergencies in B.C. Alternatives to requesting an ambulance include contacting the 8-1-1 tele-health service, accessing a walk-in clinic, making an appointPENTICTON WESTERN ment with a family doctor or visiting a hospital emergency department if necessary. Hospital emergency departments triage all patients who arrive, including those by ambulance. Please remember this the next time you think about calling 9-1-1. Somebody else’s life could be at stake.
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Inconvenient truth of oil pollution A study of six northern Alberta lakes conducted by Environment Canada and other scientists was published last week, generating headlines around the world. “Oil sands toxins ‘accumulate in freshwater systems,’” the BBC announced. The headline in The New York Times declared: “Oil sands industry in Canada tied to higher carcinogen level.” The study was reported with similar alarm across Canada. It looked at levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in lakebed sediment, and found levels measurably higher than natural sources since oil sands extraction began 50 years ago. Most news reports I saw made little or no effort to put this information into context, in terms of the actual risk to humans, fish and other organisms. Some quoted people they knew would scream bloody murder, because as we in the media are taught, conflict and fear attract an audience. As expected, U.S. environmental groups and their Canadian branch offices ramped up the rhetoric to battle their favourite villain.
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B.C. Views At least one major Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a responsible job. Its report on the study stated “PAH pollution level remains low — on par, at worst, with an urban lake — but is rising.” In fact, five of six lakes tested were far below average contamination of urban lakes. PAH fallout is a daily constant of urban life, from vehicles, industry, and particularly where coal is burned for electricity. To be clear, there are dozens of different forms of PAH. Some have been shown to increase cancer risk, and some have been linked to (but not proven to cause) infertility, immune disor-
ders and fish mutations. So when you drive your kids to school, stand at the bus stop, or drink a glass of water from Coquitlam Lake or any urban reservoir, you are exposed to PAH pollution from human and natural sources. The risk from this is an ongoing focus of research, but this study confirms one thing: your exposure is likely greater in any urban area than it is downwind of the Alberta oil sands. I argued this point with B.C.’s celebrity environmentalist Tzeporah Berman, who has shuttled back and forth from ForestEthics to Greenpeace in recent years. She took to her Facebook page to publicize a dramatic call to action from 350. org, one of the most strident climate change advocacy groups in the U.S., selectively using a quote and picture from The New York Times. Our debate turned to greenhouse gas emissions. I argued that this PAH study mirrors the true picture of carbon dioxide emissions, which is that nearly 70 per cent of CO2 from all petroleum comes when you burn the final product in engines and furnaces. In B.C., which doesn’t
burn coal for electricity, fully 40 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation. Other sources include home heating and industry. Berman insisted I was wrong, and claimed 70 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gases come from “heavy industry.” I asked for her source. No response. A 2010 report by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel calculated that 27 per cent of our country’s fossil fuel emissions come from transportation. Another 16 per cent is from fuels burned for electricity. Five per cent is from oil sands operations. Berman’s figure is conveniently untrue. Greenpeace and the rest of the environmental scare industry want you to believe that stopping Alberta’s oil sands and pipelines would save the planet. Also wrong. It would drive oil demand from the U.S., Venezuela’s oil sands and elsewhere, with little net effect on the climate or pollution. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Political perspective too good to be true Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. No, I’m not a snow lover in the city area and no, I’m not referring to the 1945 classic song by Sammy Cahn, sung by Vaughn Munroe and, in more recent times, by many others. I am referring to the Liberals’ pre-electioneering “spindoctor campaign.” The writ has yet to be dropped so that the electioneering can start. However, the Liberals and their spin doctors are dumping loads of “political snow” on us through the media. There isn’t a day that goes by that the media doesn’t tell us how well the province is doing economically. References are made as to B.C. having the lowest personal income tax in Canada. We are also told that along with the Federal Job Program, B.C. is making monumental inroads. We are led to believe that B.C.’s budget will be balanced soon. I encourage you to look carefully at the bar graph ad depicting how B.C. has the lowest personal income tax in Canada. You will notice that the first column in blue is B.C.’s. One might not look across the page to the far right. In so doing, check Alberta’s column. It is not in colour, however, it shows about the same level of taxation that B.C. does. Check it out carefully when you see the ad next time. Then there are the
Minister’s claims questioned
Regarding “Minister responds to article on Okanagan jail”, I am wondering if Shirley Bond actually wrote the letter or had an assistant write it on her behalf? In any case, the letter is a perfect example of how a letter should not be written in response to public inquiry or for the purpose of informing the public upon a matter of interest or concern. First of all, she writes like a very pompous person. She then makes the mistake of using an unfamiliar set of letters without explanation whereas she should have written “public private partnerships (PPP)” and then she would have been free to lazily refer to “ppp” anytime she were referring to the so-called public private partnerships (which should just be referred to as offloading the costs and responsibilities to unaccountable private organizations). Why should we trust her claims that the PPP actually works? I do not believe much if anything that is said by a minister of the Crown or a member of the Liberal party (is it only coincidence that one can find the letters “li” and “e” in the party name?) and I have no reason to start believing them at this late date. Who on earth is the Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships? Is Bill Gates an honorary member? The Rogers family of Rogers Communications? The McCain family? I do wish that people like Shirley Bond would stop using pompous words like “efficiencies” (a real word?) and talking down to the general public as if she and her cohorts are smarter than other people. She writes RFQ without first explaining what RFQ means though I believe it stands for “request for quotes”. Does she assume that everyone will know what she means by amortization schedule? Is she surprised that Oliver would welcome jobs (whether or not they help decrease unemployment in the surrounding area)? Personally I consider the jobs propaganda by B.C. Liberals and Canadian Conservatives to be insulting to the intelligence of the public but especially those who are unemployed or under-employed. The Okanagan region cannot just rely on unreliable government claims, seasonal tourism and low-paying service sector jobs to “move” the economy “onwards and upwards”. I call on all Okanagan and B.C. residents to choose wisely in the coming election, to disregard the untruths and outright lies of the present government and the pompous NDP government in waiting, never mind the irrational
federally orchestrated job programs that the Liberals purport to “piggy-back” on. The unemployment rate in B.C. has not had a major downturn recently that I can recall. Where are all of these newly created jobs, in downtown Spuzzum or Coalmont perhaps? As far as balancing the budget is concerned, do the Liberals mean as it currently stands or do they mean for this fiscal year? B.C. has a debt of about $50 billion. Some of this was brought about by the former NDP governments over a 10-year period and the balance of the debt was accrued over the last 10 years by the Liberals. In order to maintain a preferential credit rating by the financial pundits, there has to be a consistency in financial dealings in order to maintain that rating. B.C. has been paying interest only. The principal is not going down by leaps and bounds — nor will it based on this payback method. If there is some magic bullet that the spin doctors have not told us about such that it will bring in a balanced budget, we need to know what that is as they are spending millions of our tax dollars to give us a snow-job saying that things are great here in B.C. How can the Liberals say that they will balance the budget when they have given themselves a 30 per cent raise, paid
“wannabe” Conservative opposition party, to ask questions and seek answers prior to voting and hopefully the present government will be unceremoniously dumped into the unemployment line as they so richly deserve to be. Patrick Longworth Okanagan Falls
Words can be harmful
Paul: “Yes Virginia, there is an Archie Bunker.” Virginia: “Who’s Archie Bunker and what do you mean by ‘There is an Archie Bunker?’” Paul: “Archie Bunker” was a fictitious character on a television sitcom. He was an archetype. That’s probably why his first name is ‘Archie.’” Virginia: “What’s an ‘archetype’?” Paul: “An archetype is a stereotypical representation of a particular group.” Virginia: “What did Archie represent?” Paul: “Archie” is an archetype for those who express racist, misogynist, religious bigoted and homophobic views. Archie also suffered from the “Rip Van Winkle syndrome.” Virginia: “’Rip Van Winkle syndrome’, what’s that?” Paul: The “Rip Van Winkle syndrome” is when someone is stuck in some “golden” bygone era that never existed.” Virginia: “That’s kinda weird.” Paul: “Indeed. Archie was stuck in this nonexistent “golden” bygone era. He was unable or unwilling to accept modern liberal, progressive ideas. Anything he didn’t understand or agree with, he feared and hated. Anything he feared and hated he lashed out and ranted against. Archie was “king” and his home was his “castle.” His “castle” was his bunker from which he defended himself against an outside world he neither understood nor liked and felt threatened by. Hence the last name ‘Bunker.’ Because he suffered from a paranoid intolerant bunker mentality.” Virginia: “What did you mean by ‘there is an Archie Bunker?’” Paul: “Although the actor who played the original Archie Bunker character on television has passed on, because the character is an archetype, ‘Archie’ still lives.” Virginia: “Where does ‘Archie’ live?” Paul: “‘Archie’ can live anywhere. Why, we even have an Archie in our own fair city.” Virginia: “We do? How do you know?” Paul: “Because he sends letters to the local newspapers that express the racist and bigoted things the TV Archie expressed.”
high bonuses and salaries to 50 upper echelon ICBC executives to the tune of $14 million and set up monumental salary/ bonus/severance payout packages for various Crown corporation CEOs? Where is all of this money coming from? The answer is easy: from you and me, the taxpayers. It’s a no-brainer. In summary, there is pre-electioneering going on being (approximately $15 million) paid for by us as taxpayers. We are inadvertently funding the Liberal campaign through no fault of our own. Other political parties don’t have access to those resources. As for budget balancing and credit rating for this province that Liberals tout as doing so well, why is it that Moody’s Investment Service has downgraded B.C.’s credit rating from “AAA stable” to “AAA negative?” Is this one of the positive vibes that the Liberals are trying to get us to believe? All in all, we are being snowed. How long we allow this to go on remains to be seen. Who’s to say that any other political party would be any better based on past performances. Maybe we need to look at things a little differently and make some systemic changes as to how this province operates from a governmental perspective. Ron Barillaro Penticton
Virginia: “Oh. You seem to write an awful lot of letters responding to this ‘Archie.’ Why?” Paul: “Because I’m frightened. It’s bad enough when one holds such disreputable and dishonorable views. It’s worse when one publicly expresses such views. As we know, bad, hurtful words can lead to bad, harmful actions. While I don’t think this ‘Archie’ would act upon his bad thoughts and words, who’s to say who else might be influenced to have bad thoughts, words and might act upon them. Bad, hurtful words thoughtlessly expressed by someone who ought to know better, in my opinion.” Virginia: “I think I understand. Could you give me an example to make this more clear?” Paul: “Yes Virginia, remember (former) Colonel Russell Williams?” Virginia: “Yes I do. What ever happened to him? I see why you are frightened. Oh, now I’m frightened too.” Paul: “I’m sorry I frightened you, Virginia. Mr. Williams was fortunately caught and will serve a long, long time in jail.” Virginia: “As a somewhat comedic and tragic figure, the TV Archie was cute. The real life “Archie” is not.” Paul: Quite right, Virginia. I couldn’t have expressed it better myself.” Virginia: “C’mon Paul. With the holiday season just past, haven’t you got something festive and worthy to say?” Paul: “I’m not sure. Can you tell me what it is?” Virginia: “I’ll whisper it in your ear.” Paul: “Oh, yes! How could I have forgotten? What’s that? You’d like us to say it together? OK.” Virginia and Paul together: “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all.” Paul Demetrick Penticton
Fiscal cliffhanger
While the U.S. managed to push the ‘fiscal cliff’ two months further down the road, it is guaranteed not to go away for a long time — it can’t. All those billions of dollars of campaign contributions translates into billion-dollar IOUs, that have to be paid back. That hog ties all members of Congress, who now have to walk the walk with their corporate bodies and Congress will continue to be paralyzed, while working-class Americans are going to get screwed — again. North of the 49th, Stephen Harper, our
current dictator, on the pretext of adopting another budget, arbitrarily, arrogantly and without meaningful debate, also changed 71 lawfully adopted pieces of legislation. He also proposes to commit our country to trade agreements with China, again, without meaningful debate in the Legislature, let alone dialogue with the citizens. B.C. is not faring any better, with government spending so far out of control it would require a magician to get back on an even keel again: P3 and IPP programs have proven to be complete disasters, and the costs are being buried in our Crown corporations. Campbell also lied to the people when he publicly declared that the B.C. Crown corporations had become private corporations. The B.C. government owns all of the shares in those corporations and they were, and still are Crown corporations. If the B.C. government was to provide an honest statement of its current debt and contractual obligations, the total would probably be in excess of $100 billion, not the $60 billion projected by pundits. For more details see: http://thecanadian. org/item/1868-bc-may-be-headed-for-itsown-fiscal-cliff-erik-andersen. Happy new year. Andy Thomsen Summerland
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Dellebuur said internal theft is a problem in many organizations, but police are particularly anxious to close this case. “We recognize the public interest is greater in this because the Royal Canadian Legion is an institution in Canada,” he said. The silver lining, Grandy said, is that Shaw Media has agreed to provide phone, TV and Internet service to the Legion free of charge for six months, which should make up for the $1,200 loss. “I think it’s very good of them,” he said.
SLATER - MLA expects NDP win “They know I am not 100 per cent happy with some of the policies they have come up with and I have my chance to argue my point of view in caucus meetings with just us and they can ignore me or not ignore me,” said Slater. “There are some issues, there is no question about it.” Mike McDonald, executive director for the Liberal party, refused to elaborate on the nature of the personal issues. “We have tried to avoid that and tried to work with John to come to a co-operative solution, which we thought we had arrived at in December in terms of him agreeing not to run and announce it on his own terms,” said McDonald. However, speculation has begun to swirl that the “personal issues” may be due to Slater having a problem with alcohol. “I have been know to have a few drinks, yes,” said Slater. “It’s never been in the press, it’s never been an issue that way. It’s not like a DUI or something like that.” Slater said that alcohol has never influenced his judgment at caucus or any other meetings. “I am an animated person at the best of times and if I have a few beer, I get more animated. Maybe that is what they are talking about,” said Slater. “You can go around my constituency, all the meetings that I go to, week in, week out, that’s never a problem in my riding.” Slater said he has had a positive effect on the riding as MLA, and expected to win re-election. “I feel a little bit hurt by this whole thing. I am letting down my constituents more than anything,” said Slater. “I worked my butt off for them and a lot of good things happened … there are all kinds of things that are going to be really positive.” Now that he won’t be the Liberal candidate for the riding, Slater thinks the NDP may claim the BoundarySimilkameen riding. “I think it’s a shoe-in,” Slater said before committing to run as an independent. “It depends on what I do too. If I run independent or something, then that is going to split the right vote and allow the NDP to come in full blast.” “We’ve tried to work respectfully on this. We respect John’s contributions,” said McDonald. “We respect what he has done over the years in the valley and we know he’s been a big presence there. But we just simply couldn’t move forward with an approval based on the personal issues.” Monday evening, Oliver councillor and former mayor Linda Larson announced that she would be running as the Liberal candidate in May. While he wouldn’t confirm that Larson was the party’s chosen replacement for Slater, McDonald said the party plans to move quickly and attract a candidate that can consolidate right-wing support and stabilize their candidacy there. “John Slater gave four years of his life to public service, and I think it’s a shame the Liberals are treating him this way,” said Marji Basso, the NDP representative for the riding and, up to this point, the only confirmed candidate.
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HigH Hopes, a pop/ rock band rom Saskatchewan, are generating a lot of buzz on the music scene and are playing at The Elite on Wednesday. From left to right Andy Coulic, Joel Cossette, Casey Long and Ryan Regier.
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If there is one thing High Hopes has discovered as they begin to blow up on the music scene it’s that a lot of things are “weird.” Be that singing lyrics about your parents in front of your parents, a dedicated and growing fan base or simply the fact people actually like them. The last being pretty awesome when the founding members describe themselves as a “chubby nerd” and a “metalhead.” “The cool thing for us is that we built our image around being more about who we actually are. It is kind of a celebration of being losers,” lead singer Joel Cossette said halfheartedly. “It is cool that we don’t have to pretend to be anything that we are not. I think that is why people connect with us so much.” The band, which is playing at The Elite in Penticton on Wednesday,
started with the “weird” pairing of Cossette and guitarist Casey Long just over a year ago. Long, the metalhead, and Cossette, the self-described nerd, came together to write catchy music with meaningful lyrics. On their first EP Bigger Than, released earlier this month, Cossette has basically poured his heart out in the lyrics. The five-song EP recently hit the top 150 in Canada on the iTunes charts and in two days High Hopes sold 750 songs. Generating some of that buzz is the song Starwars and Poetry, a personal look at the pains of growing up. It was a tune Cossette and Long shelved for almost three months. “It was so personal because there are lines about my parents in there and I thought this is stupid, no one is going to like this. Then we came back to it and decided to release it and I’m still kind of stumped as to why people connected
with it. I guess because it is so personal,” says Cossette. That sometimes makes it awkward for the singer when he is on stage and looking out into the crowd seeing people sing along to such pertinent things in his life. “Probably the weirdest is if my parents are at the show, which happened at our tour kick off. There is a couple of lines in there about an old friend of mine too and he was there and then my parents were there and I look out into the crowd and everyone is singing along and that was very strange. It was just so weird,” says Cossette. The singer said he realizes the song touches so many because it is a relationship many kids go through with their parents, of feeling like they are letting them down. “Anytime you tell your parents, ‘Hey I’m not going to university
and I am going to sleep on couches and play music instead,’ I think they struggle with that,” says Cossette. “I think my parents have come to terms with the fact that I am going to be doing music for the rest of my life, but I think in the back of their minds they still have that hope that one day I will be a teacher or doctor or something.” But, it is exactly that personal and honest side High Hopes brings to the stage that is their magic. “We started with this weird pairing and it has been fun because we don’t pretend to be someone else and then worry about, ‘oh we have to have awesome dance moves on stage or something,’” says Cossette. “We just say, ‘let’s be weird.’” High Hopes plays at The Elite on Jan. 16 with guests White Dress Star and Count Me In. Doors are open at 8 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. Cover is by donation.
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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. oliver seniors Centre has afternoon with Paul and friends at 1:30 p.m. including 50/50 draw and refreshments at 5876 Airport St. bingo every Wednesday in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. o kanagan f alls seniors’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m.
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 250-494-3002. 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
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Ellis St. Moms, babies and toddlers are all welcome to join. Contact Kaili at 250-404-4299 for info. foster Care info sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 250-770-7524 or visit www.fosterbc.ca or www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ foster. oliver double o Quilters have dropin activities every Wednesday. 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 noon at 361 Wade Ave. pentiCton seniors Dropin 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. 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 Sreet has a lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. pentiCton neW Comers Club welcomes people to develop new friendships and learn about the area through activities such as walking, bocce, crafts, lunch and pool. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Call Dan for location of meetings at 778-476-3831.
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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 250-492-2362 for info. tops (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarne, 523 Jermyn Ave. Call Merle at 250770-8093. 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. al-anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. alCoholiCs anonymous 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. fraternal order of the Eagles have Joseph’s famous pizza from 5 to 7 p.m. pentiCton Writers and Publishers meets every third Thursday at the Leir House at 7 p.m. If you love or want to write, come join us. For more info check www.penwriters.com. elks Club on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. the friendship forCe of Penticton-Okanagan will meet for lunch at the Royal Canadian Legion branch No. 40 at 502 Martin St. Club focuses on international cultural exchanges. Call Sharon at 250-493-1649 or Mavis at 250-498-4896.
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skins game, Canada’s Craig Savill knew Team North America had won the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup. Immediately after, Savill sprinted off to the North American bench as the team began celebrating. “We said if we win this thing I’m going straight to the bench and jumping in,” explained Savill, “someone better catch me. I was pretty happy. We got drilled last year so it was nice to get them back this year.” Heading into the skins game of the Continental Cup, Team North America held a 26.5 to 18.5 advantage, though Team World still had a chance for a comeback with 30 points up for grab. While Team World scored eight skins to North America’s seven in the first game, the home side earned 10.5 skins to the World’s 4.5 for a final score of 37-23. As Team North America celebrated with Savill in the bench, Glenn Howard performed a gunslinger routine that was replayed on the big screen. Kevin Martin, who was matched up against Scotland’s Eve Muirhead, was laughing at Howard’s theatrics as he prepared to deliver his next
rock. “That was good,” said Martin. “It’s sure good that he got that deuce because it’s never easy closing a team out. That was huge. We were all hoping he would make it and he did.” As for experiencing Penticton during the four-day event, Savill said that was the only drawback of the event as they didn’t have time to see the city. “We stayed at a great hotel (Lakeside Resort) though and had a great lake view,” said Savill. “That’s all I saw of the entire place.” John Morris of Team North America, who plays on Kevin Martin’s rink, discovered The Bench Artisan Food Market. “Penticton is a wonderful town,” said Morris. “There is a lot of really friendly people. I’m into the outdoors big time so I could see myself living in a place like this for sure.” Morris experienced the friendliness of people while hanging out in The Patch. He was approached by several women asking to have their photos taken with him. “We’re not your typical celebrity athletes,” said Morris, a firefighter. “I think that’s why a lot of people can relate to curlers. We’re just good old-fashioned Canadians at heart.” Find full story at www. pentictonwesternnews.com.
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Kim Kirkham wasn’t ready to talk about hosting another curling event yet. As the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup wound down in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre, she was more than happy to express her thoughts on that. Between skins games on Sunday, Kirkham, the host committee chair, said she’s glad to have an event like this under their belt. The experience from their efforts gives them a better understanding on how to host other events. “We really didn’t know going into it just the mag-
nitude of it,” said Kirkham. The local organizing committee, which consisted of 268 volunteers, received praise from the Canadian Curling Association and players. “It was a great event. I think the committee here did a fabulous job,” said CCA director of event operations Warren Hansen. “This is a great complex. I think we had a very exciting competition.” Hansen said they would have liked a few more people attending, however, he said he thought they were close to 2,000 fans a draw which to him is pretty good. “Certainly it was respectable,” he said “It’s difficult with an event of
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A leader in the Okanagan and provincial wine industry has been honoured with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Harry McWatters received the award that honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians from Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff. “It certainly is an honour, but I think of it as really recognition for the strides the wine industry has made. I don’t think if the industry hadn’t grown the way it has and garnered the recognition it has, that I would be recognized,” said McWatters. McWatters has been involved in the wine industry for over 40 years and was the founder of the province’s first estate winery, Sumac Ridge Estate in 1980. He is also the founder of See Ya Later Ranch Estate Winery in 1995. He later sold Sumac Ridge to Vincor Canada and continued as president of Sumac Ridge and See Ya Later Ranch, as well as being vicepresident of Vincor Canada. In 2008 he “retired” as president of Sumac Ridge and established Vintage Consulting Group Inc. and the Okanagan Wine Academy. While that alone seems to be a lot for one person to take on, McWatters led a group of wineries and local businesses to establish the Okanagan Wine Festival Society in 1980 and acted as founding president. At that time he was also appointed by the province to chair the newly formed B.C. Wine Institute, a position he held for five years and served as a director for 17 years. The association represents winery operators and grape growers and helped guide industry through the trade challenges presented by General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the North America Free Trade Agreement. “I have been in the business for 45 years and we have seen a lot of ups and downs, but the most pivotal change was the introduction of free trade. What came out of that is the industry in British Columbia banding together and B.C. forming the B.C. Wine Institute working as a united front and developing and implementing very rigid VQA wine standards and that has made a huge difference. Once we got the consumers to be aware of what that is all about and
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COMMERCIAL cleaning business for sale. 20 years Bella Coola valley. Gov’t and commercial contracts, equipment and sup,plies, turnkey operation. Ideal owner/operator, couple. Owner retiring, annual revenue 60-70 k with potential to increase dramatically. respond to dlservice@xplornet.com or McKenzie Cleaning Services, P.O. Box 247, Hagensborg BC. V0T 1H0 GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Be “Your Own Boss” for the New Year! 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
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Employment
Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
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
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
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Education/Trade Schools EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
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Childcare
LOVE’S Family Daycare, Young St. area, licensed, spots avail. for your children (18mo.-5yr) 250-493-0566 LYNDA’S Love’n’Learn Licensed Family Daycare, 2-3 spaces, 1yr - kindergarten. 250-492-4336 Pam’s Family Daycare, licensed, spaces 1 years & up, CCRR member, 250-492-0113
Columbus Park Child Care Centre has spots available in their 3-5 yr child care program. The staff are fully qualified ECE teachers, we serve lunches & snacks, we have a child based curriculum as well as teacher directed academics in the afternoon. If you are looking for the best for your child, enroll them now at Columbus Park Child Care Centre, call Deb at (250)490-9855
Automotive
Automotive
Licensed Auto Technician wanted in Penticton Independent Repair Shop. Competitive wages and shop benefits. Please e-mail resume to oklease@ shaw.ca or fax it to 250-493-1981.
DEALER MANAGER NANAIMO, BC
The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,000 employees and 22 locations in North America. The Dealer Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for the growth and prosperity of the branch, market share growth, customer and employee retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership. Preference will be given to candidates with several years experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills. Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com. Resumes and covering letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156
BUSINESS Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Sales Professional
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy
TRADES Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3
EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic
FIND YOUR BEST FIT Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what fields are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and find out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.
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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.
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Help Wanted
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.)
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Farm Workers ORCHARD workers needed, $10.25/hour, Sandhu Fruit Farm, 7311 Hillborne St., Summerland BC, V0H 1Z7, 250-486-3618, 250-494-9078 SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Labourers. Pruning, picking, packing, sorting and general farm work. Seasonal. 40hrs/wk minimum 7days/wk. $10.25/hr or piece rate. Email resume to: suncitycherriesjobs@shaw.ca 250-764-1872
Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? 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
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 Looking for exp. server, apply in person with resume to Saigon on Main. @ 314 Main St.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. Columbus Park Child Care Centre has a position available for a part-time Infant Toddler person, contact Michele at email: columbusparkchildcare @shaw.ca 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 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 PENTICTON and District Society for Community Living is now hiring a PPT Residential 1:1 Support Worker & Relief Residential Worker positions. If you are looking to increase your income or gain experience for permanent employment then our fast paced and friendly work environment may be right for you. Resumes can be dropped off at 180 Industrial Ave. W. fax: 250-493-9113 or email: leanne@pdscl.org PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com
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Renovate your wardrobe, do you require mending or sewing? for info call, Coco, (250)493-0620
Counselling 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
Home Care/Support EXPERIENCED person offering home care services. Personal care, cooking, housekeeping, shopping, etc. Support worker certified. Call Piroska 778-476-0092
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 JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS required by heavy const company. Start asap, must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpiller, Komatsu, John Deere etc. competitive wage and superior benefit package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, MB and on job sites. E-mail karen@hmcl.ca fax 204-224-9212. LOOKING for a full time journeyman plumber or an individual with very good skills in plumbing and heating business. Please forward resume to info@eggert-energy.com
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Garden & Lawn Valley Wide Lawn & Yard Care, Free consultation for upcoming lawn & yard care season. Fully experienced â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xeriscape,â&#x20AC;? Dry Valley Garden Renovator, 250-493-4731
Handypersons Handyman Service, no job too small, household repairs, yard work, hauling. Call Ryan 250809-4823
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Apt/Condo for Rent
Carpenter, very experienced, any line of work, start to finish, plumbing, drywall, reno’s, decks, stairs, log home building, (250)402-8565 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
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
Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710
FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message.
Landscaping Okanagan Pest Control Ltd., fully experienced landscape pruner, fruit trees, evergreen hedges, ornamental trees. Picture portfolio & ref. list of satisfied clients avail. Now booking 2013 Basic fruit tree maintenance Spray Programs, Phone Gerald at 250-493-5161
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
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(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, barn stored, 1st crop, $4.00 bale, 70 lb bales. 250-546-3371 250-309-5910. 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
Shavings
Friendly service from Summerland since 1972 Les Porter 250-490-1132
Pets TROPICAL FISH Sale! All the products you need for your aquarium. Order online and receive 15% off with coupon code: FISH15. Sale ends January 27. www.petland.ca 1-855-839-0555 WANTED: Healthy Stud for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 1 (250)832-7959
FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.
Furniture Bedroom set; twin beds, headboard, mattresses, one night stand, 6 drawer dresser, maple, $400, (250)497-8774 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 KING Sealy posturepedic latex foam mattress. Very good condition. Approx. 1.5 years new, receipt & info provided. $975 OBO (778)476-5438 Lift chair w/vibration & heat, $500obo, lift bed, $800obo, incl. set of sheets, bedskirt & mattress cover, 778-476-4009 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 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 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmilll. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 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
Western Star Auctions, the Okanagan’s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203
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
Building Supplies
Musical Instruments
STEEL Buildings, Prices Reduced, Wholesale/Factory offers On discounted deals Big & Small. Source# 1RZ 800-964-8335
GUITAR, BASS, AND Drum Lessons,Classic Guitars 465 Main St. Introducing Jennifer Lauren,Vocal Instructor ,All Style All Ages. 472-5007
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions
Sporting Goods SKS’s & SKS Ammo in Stock Norinco Tax-In Specials: M14 308 cal c/w 520 rd ammo $833. AR-15 223 cal c/w 1600 rd ammo $1299. 1911-A1-GC 45 cal c/w 1000 rd ammo $811. Upgraded Grizzly 870 shotguns from $425. Quality Firearms Bought & Sold at The Best Little Gun Shop Around Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, 4-1691 Powick, Kel. 250-762-7575, Tues-Sat, 10-6.
Stereo / DVD / TV new HD PVR box, 500 GIGS, new $389, sell for $175obo, (250)490-4150
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
For Sale By Owner ******* OKHomeseller.com View Okanagan properties for sale by owner. Selling? No Commission. 250-545-2383, 1-877-291-7576
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
Other Areas 20 ACRES Free! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views. Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com
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., $625-$725, 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, 2nd floor, across from Skaha park, $650/mo., overlooking Oxbow, 250-497-8928 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 ATHENS Creek Towers Quiet, Safe, Secure Adult Condo across fr Cherry Lane Mall. New 2 Bed 2 Bath, 6 Appl. F/P, A/C, U/G Parking, Storage Unit, NS/NP Avail Mar 1. $1200/mo. 250-486-7814 Feb 01, 2-bdrm condo, 55+, n/s, n/p, in suite laundry, sec.parking, $750/mo +util. 250-462-3670
large 2bdrm, Penticton Ave., close to school and transit, $795, call Dennis at Realty Execs., (250)493-4372
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 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 2BDRM 1bath 1/2 duplex, f/s/w/d, DT location, $800+util. 250-492-5100, 250-490-5354 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
Homes for Rent 2bdrm+den, completely remodelled, 5appl, fenced yard, close to conference centre & bus route, $1100/mo+util., 250-462-6787 3bdrm, 2ba, 5appl., detached garage, close to school, ns, np, large deck, lakeview, avail. immed., $1375, 250-486-2256 4bdrm 1/2 duplex, Jan. 15 or Feb. 1, fenced yard, pet neg., close to elem. school, transit, all appl., $1450, 403-818-0897 764 Chase Ave., Pent., 5bdrm, 2 kitchen, 2.5ba, full basement $1600, Vijay (250)490-1530 Avail. now, 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 Winfield, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.
Save 40-50% of your rent Own your own home! With as low as $0 down. Call today 250-809-5004 Charlie Brooks
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SUMMERLAND. 2 bdrm + den, centrally located. Ideal for quiet professional couple. NS, NP. $1000. Ref’s. Avail Feb 1. 250-768-4695 Vernon 6bdrm 3bath, fully fenced, garage. Brand new w/d, f/s, d/w. Avail now $1600. incl water & sewage, n/s, n/p. (250)864-2786
Transportation
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Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton
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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
Shared Accommodation ROOM for rent, $400, fully furn., avail. immed., mature working person. 250-493-5641 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
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Apt/Condo for Rent
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(250) 770-1948 Property Management 101-3547 SKAHA LAKE RD. Kaleden: 4 bdrm house w/ garage. F/S, Lakeshore Towers: 8th floor, 1 bdrm, W/D, D/W, cent air/Heat, fire place, lrg 1 bath & Den. and 4th floor, 2 bdrm, yard, pets ok. $1375.00 + util. 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, m/w, cent air Dwntwn: 1 bdrms/bach: f/S, A/C, and heat, prkg, deck, storage, pool, deck, and ltd prkg, util and cable incl. sauna, hot tub and more. Avail. Now $1150.00 & $1400.00 + elec. $600.00 & $650.00. avail now MONDAY - FRIDAY
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 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-809-1253, 250-4882206
Suites, Upper 1bdrm, private entrance, across from PCC, avail. now, $630+util., (250)494-8741
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Townhouses Avail. Feb. 1, 3bdrm, 1ba, Baskin Gardens, close to school/shopping, small pet ok, $1100+util., (250)276-3115
Apt/Condo for Rent
Front Street Realty Property Management #2 Front St., Penticton, B.C.
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) $625 3rd floor walk up, close to downtown, 1 bdrm, f,s, balcony free laundry and cable. Avail. Feb. 1 (ITA303) $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: $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) $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.
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NARAMATA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Park your RV beautiful Lacasa on the lake. All hook-ups included $500. 250-491-0823.
Scrap Car Removal
1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Up to $100 cash for full size vehicles. 250-899-0460 1AA ARMOUR TOWING. Will meet or beat all competi-
tors pricing. (250)-801-4199
Scrap car removal, will pay up to $120.We are licensed & insured, more weight, more money,250-328-8697, Pent.
Snowmobiles 2 Skidoo’s, 700 (200) & 800 (2004), fully-loaded, low kms, $7500 (pair), 250-494-4409
Trucks & Vans 2004 Ford Freestar, 108,000kms, gently driven, $7500obo, (250)495-7608 2007 Dodge 1500 4x4, box liner,running boards, new brakes & tires $11,200. 250-542-6156
Interested residents may submit their name and brief resume to Mark Woods, Community Services Manager at mwoods@rdos.bc.ca or through the contact information below. Resumes should be received no later than January 23, 2013, 3:00 p.m.We encourage all applicants to attend the Naramata Parks & Recreation Annual General Meeting.
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Recreation Commission Members
The Regional District is accepting applications to fill four vacant positions to the Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission. This Commission is comprised of appointed local citizens (volunteers) who provide guidance regarding the management of parks operations, improvements and recreation programming. To be eligible members must be a resident of Electoral Area ‘E’ (Naramata). The Electoral Area Director will review all applications and recommend appointments to the Regional District Board. Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks & Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw 2108, 2001 is available on the Regional District website or by contacting the Community Services Department.
Annual General Meeting
Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission Annual General Meeting January 28, 2013 7:00 p.m. Naramata Fire Hall
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ROAD CLOSURE & REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION PORTION OF CEDAR ROAD – BYLAW 2013-5040 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Council will consider Road Closure Bylaw 2013-5040 to close the road and remove highway dedication respecting the southern portion of Cedar Road at its Regular Council Meeting being held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton, B.C. PUBLIC NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that upon closing of the road as indicated above the City of Penticton intends to dispose of the land as part of a joint subdivision application between Matharoo Construction and the City of Penticton. Any person whose interest may be affected by the proposed Bylaw may appear in person, by petition or by attorney. Delegations and Submissions will be received no later than 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013 to Attention: Corporate Officer, City of Penticton, 171 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5A9; Email: publichearings@penticton.ca. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the meeting. Please note that all submissions are a matter of public record. Those persons with special hearing, language or access needs should contact City Hall at 250-490-2400 prior to the meeting. The above mentioned bylaw and supporting information may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including Monday, January 21, 2013, in the offices of the Development Services Department and Corporate Administration Department at Penticton City Hall, 171 Main Street, Penticton; Penticton Public Library (hours vary), 785 Main Street, Penticton and the Penticton Community Centre (hours vary), 325 Power Street, Penticton or online at http:// www.penticton.ca/EN/meta/city-news/latest-news.html. Anthony Haddad Director of Development Services
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