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The political landscape in the riding of Boundary-Similkameen has changed once again. In the latest twist to an ongoing story, the B.C. NDP announced Monday that, effective immediately, their candidate, Marji Basso, had resigned. B.C. NDP provincial secretary Jan O’Brien said she received a letter from Basso Sunday, stating the candidate was stepping down for personal reasons. Depending on how you count them, Basso’s resignation is the third for Boundary-Similkameen in the last week. On Jan. 14, MLA John Slater announced his resignation from the B.C. Liberal caucus, protesting the party’s refusal to endorse his candidacy for the upcoming spring provincial election. Slater announced that not only would he be sitting as an independent for the remainder of his term, he would also be running as an independent candidate in the next election, a decision he reversed Monday. Basso and Slater’s latest announcements also come just days after a mysterious blog post by political commentator Alex Tsakumis, who published a column last Thursday directed at both Slater and Basso, entitled “Please call me ASAP … I won’t wait past today.” Tsakumis claimed to have “exceedingly disturbing information” about Slater and Basso that would hand the riding to Linda Larson, the new Liberal candidate, if released. “The details of what I have are demonstrable proof that neither Basso nor Slater have the principled judgment to be in public life,” reads Tsakumis’ column, which requested both candidates call him before he decided to publish his information. In response to an email questioning her on the subject of the Tsakumis column, Basso simply replied: “Trying to straighten it out now, thanks.” For his part, Slater said Friday several factors had him rethinking his decision to stay in politics, though he did not include Tsakumis’ infor-

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Flu season hits hard sickness get vaccinated as soon as possible. He said this year’s shot contains the flu strain that’s going around, so it’s expected to prevent infection in 50 to It may seem like this flu season has been particu- 60 per cent of people who get it, a rate he described larly nasty, but a top official at Interior Health says as “fantastic.” IH expects to deliver about 150,000 free vaccithat’s only because fewer people took ill the past few nations this year to at-risk patients at winters. clinics throughout the region. “This is very much a story about Penticton pharmacist Brent Athow we’ve had a quiet couple of kinson said the flu season started years, and this year we’ve had busiout “fairly routine” for the clinic at ness as usual,” said Dr. Trevor Corevery two or three his store, Peoples Pharmacy, but he neil, an IH medical health officer. a “fairly large increase” in “Every two or three years we have years we have a noticed people seeking remedies and vaccia season like this where there’s a lot season like this nations right after Christmas. of flu.” Atkinson said Peoples is vacciCorneil was unable to explain this where there’s a lot nating between 10 and 20 people per year’s spike, nor why the height of day, but he was unable to quantify the flu season seems to have arrived of flu. exactly how much busier the pharearly this year. He said this year’s — Dr. Trevor Corneil macy and its competitors are this strain also seems to produce “more year. severe symptoms” than other strains “It’s hard to put numbers on it. We’re just one in recent years, but the symptoms themselves are not store in a city,” Atkinson said. unusual for the bug. Besides noticing an increase in cases, Atkinson Because it’s impossible to record the total number of flu cases in B.C., Corneil said, health agen- also said this year’s flu strain seems to spread easier cies sample a small number of people who display than its predecessors did. “It appears that it’s particularly virulent compared flu-like symptoms and then extrapolate a larger rate. By that measure, the province as a whole was to last year. I don’t know if that’s due to more people near a 10-year high during the second week of Janu- were vaccinated (last year) or whether this is actually ary, the most recent period for which data is avail- a different strain,” he added. Atkinson advised those hoping to avoid contractable from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. That also held true in the IH region, where Cor- ing the flu to get a vaccination, avoid contact with neil said it’s typical for between 10 and 15 care fa- sick people where possible, and wash their hands cilities to be in the midst of a flu outbreak at any one frequently. He added that proper rest and nutrition are important year round, but particularly so during time during the height of the season. Cornell suggested that anyone trying to stave off flu season.

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Penticton john faces sentence of at least six months Kristi Patton Western News Staff

A Penticton man who pled guilty to paying a teenage girl for sex told RCMP his biggest regret was not confirming her age. Benny Brian Wolfe was in court on Monday to be sentenced for obtaining sexual services of a person under 18, when he hired a 17-year-old girl who was being pimped by her stepfather. Wolfe faces a mandatory minimum sentence of six months, but will not find out if he will be seeing more time than that behind bars until Jan. 31 when the judge will return with her decision. The stepfather, who cannot be named to protect the teen’s identity, was found guilty of a number of charges and will be sentenced in April. Wolfe told RCMP he had a suspicion the female was only 16 or 17 when she indicated to him that she was only in Grade 11, but he ignored it because the stepfather told Wolfe she was of age. Wolfe admitted to police even if he knew for sure she was only 16 or 17, he wasn’t sure if he would have “backed off.” The writer of the psychiatric assessment conducted on Wolfe said he is of low risk to re-offend. However, Crown counsel Catherine Crockett pointed out there is supporting state-

ments showing he has a penchant for younger women. Crockett said in particular a statement from his ex-wife confirmed he was “captivated” with young women, taking photos of them, and that he “was heavily involved with young Benny Wolfe prostitutes.” Crockett added one of her concerns when submitting the Crown’s position on sentencing and probation is that Wolfe took a “very cavalier” attitude about the situation in the beginning by approaching media to speak out about it, in one instance wearing a medallion that said “pimp daddy” on it. She said he seems more concerned with abiding by the law and not necessarily acknowledging the fact that he was part of the exploitation of a teenage girl who was in a horrible situation where her parents were drug dealers, her stepfather sexually abused her from the age of 12 and then forced her into the sex trade. Crockett said Wolfe even joked with the teen that he would have liked to “lock in her rate of $100 for the whole year.”

Wolfe, who ran for mayor of Penticton in 2008 and announced his intentions to run again before the charges were formally laid against him, admitted he arranged a weekly date with the stepfather for the teen to come to his apartment for sexual services and he would pay her $100 for what turned out to be 25- to 30-minute encounters. He said this happened about eight times from May to July in 2011, until the stepfather was arrested and the girl immediately stopped prostituting. The girl relayed to Crown counsel that she was trying to put this chapter of her life behind her and that she found the men who exploited her to be “disgusting” and it made her feel “gross.” “I regret what I have done and I want to tell the court it was a big mistake on my part for not having her age verified by identification,” said Wolfe. “Never, ever will this happen again. I learned my lesson.” Wolfe, who doesn’t have a criminal record, said he did not run away from the charges and pled guilty early on. “I have been a law-abiding citizen all my life, unfortunately, I stepped out of line.” Wolfe, who has been living in the community since his arrest, indicated to the court he probably would not continue living in Penticton

because he has concerns about possibly breaking any potential probation conditions of having no contact with the victim by inadvertently bumping into her in town. Judge Meg Shaw said she would return on Jan. 31 to provide her decision. At that time the judge will also be providing a decision on sentencing for 56-year-old Kenneth Toovey, who was charged with obtaining sexual services of a person under 18. Toovey pled guilty to the charge, admitting he picked up a female on July 22, 2011 and paid her $60 for oral sex. At the time undercover RCMP officers were conducting surveillance and recorded the licence plate of the vehicle Toovey was driving after he picked up the teen outside the Soupateria. Toovey told RCMP he thought she looked young but was “hoping” she was of age. It wasn’t until after the sexual service was performed and he was driving the girl back to the Soupateria that he found out she was just 17. Rick Brian Wyatt was also charged with obtaining sexual services of a person under 18 and communicating for purpose of prostitution and has opted for a trial. He is expected back in court on Feb. 26. Baldev Toor is also standing trial for obtaining sexual services of a person under 18 and is due back in court on Jan. 28 to fix a date.

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Bus service scaled back Joe Fries

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FRENCH IMMERSION Registration for 2013/2014 INFORMATION MEETINGS For Parents of current Grade 5 students: Information sessions for parents of Grade 5 students regarding registration for September 2013 Grade 6 Late French Immersion classes will be held as follows: Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m., Summerland Middle School Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., KVR Middle School A letter, along with an application form, regarding next September’s grade 6 French Immersion classes will be sent home January 14th, 2013 with all grade 5 students in School District No. 67. This letter will outline the program and the application process. Application forms will be available January 14th at all elementary school offices, the Okanagan Skaha School District No. 67 Board Office (425 Jermyn Ave., Penticton), or on the district website at www.sd67.bc.ca Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm Friday, February 1st, 2013 The program is available to all students residing in the Okanagan Skaha School District entering grade six in September of 2013. Students outside the district are permitted to enrol on a space-available basis (ie., after Okanagan Skaha School District students have been accommodated). Please note: these will be the only information meetings scheduled regarding French Immersion.

Greyhound Canada is set to cut two afternoon departures from Penticton to Kelowna as part of its broader plan to trim 15 routes across the province. The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board last week approved the plan following an application from Greyhound, which said it had to start cutting its losses or consider stopping service in the province. Communities throughout the region will be affected and some, like Rock Creek, will lose service altogether: In its decision, the transportation board noted that Greyhound reported it lost $14.1 million on its B.C. passenger operations during the 2011-12 fiscal year, due partly to a loss of customers to subsidized transit provided by regional health authorities to patients. The board approved the Okanagan-area cuts due to numbers supplied by the company that demonstrated low ridership, an issue it found was backed up by a lack of public comment on the cuts. Dan Ashton, who chairs the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, said his group took the time last fall to register its “displeasure” with the proposed reductions. “In many of our communities, (Greyhound) is the only source of transport for people that don’t have vehicles,” he noted. Ashton said the board is working on a regional transit plan to connect

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GreyhouNd CaNada appears set to eliminate two of its daily PentictonKelowna runs, one of 15 routes across B.C. that the company is trimming to help cut its losses.

Summerland, Okanagan Falls and Penticton, but added that Greyhound’s pull-back should open the door for smaller operators to fill the void. “In my opinion, there’s probably an opportunity between Princeton, Keremeos and Penticton and points in between for that type of private operator. And I hope somebody does look at it,” he said. Grant Odsen, a regional manager for Greyhound, acknowledged the company’s service reductions may invite new rivals, but he noted that possibility has always existed. “We happen to be the only operator in a lot of areas, but it’s not because anybody else is being kept out,” he said. “In terms of competition, all it required was somebody to make a decision that they wanted to get into the business, make an application to the board to get a licence to do so, and off they go.”

The proposed reductions in this region include: n Minimum frequency on the Penticton-Kelowna route will be cut from four trips per day to two in each direction. The 2:40 p.m and 5 p.m. departures from Penticton, and the 10:15 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. departures from Kelowna, are targeted for elimination. n Minimum frequency on the Vancouver-rock Creek route will be reduced to one daily trip in each direction between Vancouver and Penticton, plus one daily trip in each direction between Penticton and osoyoos. Service beyond osoyoos to Bridesville and rock Creek will be completely eliminated. The 10 a.m. southbound departure from Penticton is targeted for elimination. n Minimum frequency on the Kelowna-Vancouver route will drop from three trips daily in each direction to two. The 3 p.m. departure from Kelowna is proposed for elimination.

Odsen said the company expects to post its new schedules this week and must then wait at least two weeks before implementing the changes. He doesn’t expect any job losses as a result of the cuts. “We’re short of drivers right now and as these reductions come along, that will just help to fill some of the voids we have,” Odsen said. He added that Greyhound intends to launch

its Express service this spring on its KelownaVancouver route. Express routes, already in place in Alberta and Ontario, feature upgraded coaches with more leg room, WiFi and 120-volt outlets. “But that’s not the kind of service that can be provided provincewide in all of the farflung areas. It’s the kind of service that’s going to require ridership density to support it,” Odsen said.

WestJet delays announcement Kristi Patton Western News Staff

WestJet has confirmed they will not be making an announcement about their new regional flights until February. In November, WestJet said they planned on making the announcement of which communities their new regional carrier would land in on Jan. 21. “That was a target date. We moved it to sometime in February. No firm date set,” said Robert Palmer, WestJet media represen-

tative, via email. The City of Penticton has been lobbying WestJet to choose the city as one of the communities for its Encore service, with hopes of establishing flights to Calgary. Palmer had previously told the Western News that the communities that Encore will be flying out of would be announced in a news release sent out every January to announce the summer schedule. It is a release that they have traditionally done twice a year for almost 17 years. “We certainly appreciate that

there is a great deal of interest in this schedule in particular, but as with all schedule releases, we work to ensure everything is in place internally before we make them,” said Palmer. “To this end we often move the date internally as operational needs change.” The City of Penticton has also approached Air Canada, who will be adding an extra flight to Vancouver in May, to launch a flight to Alberta. Mayor Dan Ashton went to Air Canada head offices in Montreal in early November to express the need for the service to Calgary.

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Return of NHL brings relief for hockey fans

he NHL is back in business. After five months of sportscasts that sounded more like business reports as owners and players argued their cases for the protracted labour dispute that kept arenas dark, teams returned to the ice for a truncated season that began on Saturday. Some teams are trying to make amends, to salve the wounds that three difficult lockouts in 19 years have wrought on ticket-buying fans. The Vancouver Canucks are cutting prices at their concessions and giving away the jerseys their players wore in their home opener. The Edmonton Oilers held their first practice on a frozen pond, using Twitter and Facebook to alert fans. Canadians generally, and hockey fans in particular, are pretty forgiving. It’s likely the arenas in the NHL’s six Canadian cities will be just as full and noisy had the season been at its proper midway point. Those who can’t get a ticket, or afford one, will tune in to Hockey Night in Canada, a Saturday night TV tradition for more than 60 years. By the time the race for the Stanley Cup playoffs heats up in earnest, say in two weeks, most fans will probably have forgotten there was a lockout in the first place. It’s hard for the average working person to relate to a labour dispute between billionaire owners and employees who earn millions of dollars. There were never any picket lines set upPENTICTON outside those glittering arenas, many of WESTERN them built with help from taxpayer money. Locked-out players never huddled around fire barrels to stay warm, worrying about how their strike pay will cover the rent. Perhaps both sides should pause and think about that the next time they threaten to put hockey on hold.

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Smart meter deniers’ last stand The news was trumpeted with alarm here on Vancouver Island, which along with the Gulf Islands is the heartland of tinfoil-hat opposition to smart meters. Of the 140,000 power customers who didn’t have a wireless meter by the end of the year, many have simply refused. Now BC Hydro has sent letters informing them “we can no longer delay the installation of a new meter at your home.” “StopSmartMetersBC” sent out a panicky email advising its resistance movement to brace against “storm trooper tactics” from BC Hydro staff, and urging phone and fax attacks on their local MLA ofﬁce. “Anger and outrage should be expressed, in a quiet way, so that we don’t sound hysterical, but people are being threatened, police called, etc.,” the anonymous email helpfully suggests. BC Hydro has also conﬁrmed what I told you a few months ago. Those bogus locks, chicken wire cages and important-looking signs, which were sold like modern-day snake oil, have no legal effect to prevent the utility from working on its own equipment. These obstacles to inspection have been and continue to

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B.C. Views be removed, along with dangerous grow-op bypasses and fiddled mechanical meters. The technical arguments against wireless meters have been demolished. False news reports and website claims still circulate, but no fires have been attributed to the installation of 1.7 million wireless meters in B.C. About 1,200 faulty meter bases have also been replaced at BC Hydro’s expense, and as crude power-theft bypasses have been removed, the incidence of electrical fires, already rare, has dropped substantially. Another popular myth is increased electricity bills. Yes, if your bypass is removed, your bill will go up. Like gas pumps,

power meters are required by federal law to be accurate. Which brings us back to Team Tinfoil, which has been sold a cascading series of fantastic tales about the effect of wireless signals that are already ever-present in all modern communities. A Toronto-based expert group called Bad Science Watch has tackled claims of “electromagnetic hypersensitivity” head-on. I highly recommend their 10page report and qualifications at www.badsciencewatch.ca. In plain language, with references to the best available scientific studies, it describes the double-blind tests that prove people who claim this sensitivity are not actually able to detect when they are or are not being exposed to wireless signals. No X-Men candidates have come forward. It also exposes key “activists” in Canada. The most prominent is Dr. Magda Havas, an associate professor at Trent University who has “developed a career denouncing the safety of low-frequency electromagnetic radiation.” She gives speeches, promotes her book and has worked with one David Stetzer to promote an “EMF filter” to sell to those who insist they feel

what science shows they don’t. Havas has appeared on TV “news” shows with “activistentrepreneur” Kevin Byrne. His website appears to be a hub of cell tower and smart meter scare reports, but it’s interspersed with product pitches for EMF Solutions Canada, of which Byrne is coincidentally president. Then there’s “entrepreneuractivist” Rob Metzinger, president of something called Safe Living Technologies Inc. He doesn’t run a lurid scare website, but he’s appeared on CBC and CTV as some sort of authority. (The main hazard emanating from TVs these days is bad information.) As the election approaches, a ﬁght is gearing up between the NDP and the B.C. Green Party for the ignorant, superstitious and angry vote. The Greens in particular have damaged their credibility in a desperate bid to quiet their own tinfoil-chapeau wing. There are bozo eruptions ahead. I’ll have more on that in a future column. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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MLA has shown he isn’t an independent So now that John Slater no longer has the B.C. Liberal Party’s support, he wants to run as an independent. After years of frustration with the governing Liberals, we might be inclined to support a truly independent candidate, but Mr. Slater is not that person. It is time to demand accountability from our MLAs. Where was our MLA when it counted? We have to remember the following B.C. Liberal disgraces that happened on Mr. Slater’s watch, without, to my knowledge, any word of

protest from him. The HST fiasco, the B.C. Rail scandal, mismanagement of MLA expense accounts, no oversight of ICBC ($26 million in severance for 250 unnecessary management jobs), poor oversight of B.C. Ferries, legislation forcing the wireless smart meter program on BC Hydro customers, MSP premiums directed to general revenue instead of health care, sweet deals and uncontrolled spending at B.C. Housing, run-of-river hydro projects driving up electric-

Resource centre open

The South Okanagan Genealogical Society wishes to let our members and the general public know that after our Christmas break, the Resource Library Centre is now open. Our Resource Library Centre is open every Tuesday, except July, August and December, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Museum and Archive, 785 Main St., Penticton. We are housed in the archives room to your left as you come in from the south parking lot. We welcome members and anyone who would like to start researching their family’s history. If you have questions on any part of researching, there are several very experienced researchers on hand who are willing to share their knowledge. Our mini workshops are very popular with our members, they commence on Jan. 22, and follow every two weeks thereafter. These workshops cover everything from beginning genealogy to brick walls, last wills and testaments to newspaper archives, what can be gleaned from obituaries to restoring old photographs, how to use Family Tree Maker, navigating the Internet, preserving documents and photographs to organizing your genealogy. The membership is $27 per year for a single, $36 for a couple and $15 a year for a student. As a member of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society, these mini workshops are available to you at no cost as part of your membership. All non-members pay a fee of $5 for each workshop. For more information contact myself at sogsnola@shaw.ca. Nola Reid, president South Okanagan Genealogical Society

Funds raise questions

There are over 2,800 members of Attawapiskat First Nation, but the local onreserve population was 1,549 according to the 2011 census. More than a third of the members of the Attawapiskat First Nation who still live on their home reserve are under the age of 19, and threequarters are under the age of 35 (201012-03) (Wikipedia). A newly released audit of the federal funding spent by the Attawapiskat First Nation has found significant documenta-

ity costs, firing a competent auditor general for exposing Liberal dirty secrets. This is just some of what we know. So if Mr. Slater had nothing to say as a member of the B.C. Liberal Party, where he could have spoken up for British Columbians, perhaps making a difference, what will he be able to do as an independent? Isn’t it ironic now, that Mr. Slater is getting the boot by the B.C. Liberals? Wasn’t former nominee Joe Cardoso — chosen by party members — unceremonious-

tion lacking for the $104 million transferred to the band between 2005 and 2011 (CBC). If you divide $104 million dollars by 1,549 people, it equals $67,140.09 — divided by six years equals $11,190 for every man woman and child per year. This would average over $40,000 per family per year. However, the Band Chief Theresa Spence and her lover the band co-manager, Clayton Kennedy, each receive two hundred thousand dollars a year in salary. The chief is on a hunger strike amid national Idle No More protests (CBC). Dean Schellenberg Penticton

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We at The Salvation Army, Penticton, would like express our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed in any way during our recent Christmas campaign. Whether you gave of your time, donated food items or gave financially; your efforts made it possible for us to distribute over 800 Christmas hampers and to continue to serve the South Okanagan during 2013. Thank you for your support in helping us help others. May this new year be one of blessings for you. The Salvation Army Penticton

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Oliver councillor will run for the Liberals Steve Kidd

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As expected, the B.C. Liberals have announced that Oliver municipal councillor Linda Larson will be the party’s candidate in BoundarySimilkameen for the 2013 provincial election. Larson is the former mayor of Oliver, elected in 1997, 1999 and 2002, and currently sits as an Oliver council member. Larson is running to replace MLA John Slater, who resigned from the Liberal caucus Jan. 14 to sit as independent for the remaining four months of his term.. Larson said she was approached by the B.C. Liberals in December, after Slater had agreed to resign, a decision he later reversed, claiming the party had misled him into believing he couldn’t win the riding.

“I’ve ended up in the middle of a storm, if you want to call it that. I had no idea it was going to come about that way. Now I am here, I will make the best of it,” said Larson, who has known and worked with Slater Linda Larson for many years, both as mayors of their respective communities and during his term as MLA. “Saying that, you should understand just what I said, I know John,” emphasized Larson. “I believe at this point in time, the party made the very best decision it could for the party and for John.” Larson contacted Slater in December to ask him about his decision and about her taking up the Liberal nomination.

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“He said definitely he was not going to continue. He thought it was a wonderful idea and he would support me and take me around the riding to introduce me to everybody,” said Larson. “Then, within two weeks he had a complete reversal. By then, I had already publicly said that I would step forward if he stepped down.” Larson, who describes herself as firm believer in free enterprise and business, said that regardless of the controversy surrounding the Liberal nomination in Boundary-Similkameen, she is pleased to be chosen to represent the Liberal party. “I’m proud to be running for the B.C. Liberals under Premier Christy Clark,” said Larson. “The premier has shown tremendous resilience in the position, and I know she is the right choice to continue leading British Columbia.” Larson feels it was likely a combination of

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MLA - Slater slams politics of smear Tsakumis said that Slater contacted him in response to his blog post, though Basso only made contact indirectly. “I spoke to John Slater, he called me and was very frank and honest. I appreciated that,” said Tsakumis, who lists among his credits that he is a former provincial aide and a political advisor to former premier Bill Vander Zalm during his time in office. “She (Basso) never called me, she had her surrogates from the NDP central office call me,” continued Tsakumis. Basso, who was nominated as the B.C. NDP candidate in August 2011, has not responded to interview requests to elaborate on her reasons for resignation. The 2013 election would have been her first provincial election, though she had been involved in municipal politics, serving two terms on Oliver council. She is also currently a teacher with School District 53. Slater’s Monday press release cited “the politics of personal destruction” as his reason for reversing his decision to run as an independent. “The past couple of weeks have been an extremely emotional roller coaster ride for me. This brutal experience has shown me how tough smear- and fear-based politics can be on people and their families. It is too high a price to pay, at least for me,” said Slater, in his release. “I cannot put my family or myself through the continual barrage of innuendos and smear which have been launched against me, and which will continue until I withdraw as a candidate in the upcoming provincial election. So I say, “Enough.” Slater said he was grateful for both the trust the people of the riding placed in him when he was elected as MLA, as well as to those who supported him over the past couple of weeks. “Finally, I apologize to those I am letting down by dropping out of the race. I hope you can understand why I cannot continue with my campaign. It is just too much,” said Slater. Oliver Coun. Linda Larson is expected to be confirmed as the B.C. Liberal candidate on Feb. 2. The B.C. NDP said they would be working with the local NDP constituency association to begin the candidate nomination process as quickly as possible. Had Slater continued with his intention to run as an independent, it is possible he would have split the rightwing vote sufficiently for the NDP to take the riding. A similar situation occurred in 2009, when Slater won by a modest 811 votes over NDP candidate Lakhvinder Jhaj. In that case, the independent was Joe Cardoso, who the provincial Liberal executive removed as their candidate, replacing him with Slater. “It’s mostly a fiscally conservative riding (BoundarySimilkameen). They are probably in need of a little shock therapy, or rather therapy for shock, the swing happened as quickly as it did,” said Tsakumis, who vacations in the area. “It’s a riding that doesn’t naturally lend itself to the NDP unless there is a split. And I don’t think there is going to be split now with Slater going home. “

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Brody opens up Dirt on his past Kristi Patton

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Timing for Canadian country songwriter/singer Dean Brody is everything. Timing in his music, his cadence while penning his latest hit and timing as in it was days between him turning away from pursuing music to settle in for a job at a coal mine. After giving up on songwriting in Nashville, Brody returned to B.C. at a crossroads. “We had gone back and forth from Nashville to Canada so many times it had just gotten exhausting. I remember being in B.C. and I called my producer and said, ‘Man I just can’t do this anymore. I have a family and I need to be responsible.’ I told him there is a coal mine that is hiring right now and I have some friends there and I think I can get on. I said, ‘I’m done, I can’t do this to my family anymore.’” said Brody in a phone interview from his home in Nova Scotia. “The next day he called back and said if you aren’t working at a mine just yet, I have a record deal for you.” The perfect storm had brewed and Brody returned exhausted from struggling to make it in Nashville and found himself back working at the same sawmill he was employed at as a

The next day he called back and said if you aren’t working at a mine just yet, I have a record deal for you. — Dean Brody

teenager, pondering an offer at the coal mines. The call from Broken Bow Records led him south again for another five years. After his selftitled debut broke the top 25 in the U.S. and top 10 in Canada earning him a Canadian Country Music Award for single of the year, he settled back in Canada, inking a deal with Open Road Recordings in 2009. Since then, he has become known for his signature brand of image-driven storytelling in his songs — what you would expect from a guy who puts the songwriter credit ahead of the singer one. “I approach music from a songwriting point of view. I moved to Nashville to become a songwriter and I had no idea I would eventually be the one singing the songs from the end of the stage,” admits Brody. While he loved to sing, his introverted nature made it a big jump from sitting at home scribbling lyrics on paper he stuffs into his guitar case and jotting down ideas on his iPad

to having a spotlight beamed on him on stage. Writing, however, came more naturally. First inspired when he was just 14 going through a break-up. “My songs were really bad, but they were from the heart and that is what really matters,” Brody says with a laugh. “That’s what matters. You have to be vulnerable and it is tough when you start out because I was terrible at songwriting. As you gain more life experience your writing naturally becomes better because you have more to draw from.” Judging by the bumpy roads life has thrown at him, Brody shouldn’t fear writer’s block anytime soon. His latest album Dirt, which he is touring across Canada on, is a reflection of where he came from. “When I was in Nashville it was very systematic. You wrote from a certain hour of the day until the evening and you do that everyday with weekends off. I burned out really fast with that method. For

me, I need a lot of space and I need to actually go watch a movie, go to the ocean or go for a drive. Those are the kinds of things that inspire me to be creative,” he said. From rocking, footstomping songs like the lead single from Dirt, Canadian Girls to It’s Friday, Brody brings it down with love songs like Losing My Balance co-written with George Canyon and the imagery of Rural Route #3 and Underneath The Apple Tree (which he recently finished wrapping a video for). Songs that bring this introverted cowboy to a more vulnerable place. “I think that is important. You try and let those listening to you experience as close as possible what it is like for you as a musician to play your songs, and being vulnerable is part of that,” said Brody. “It’s the toughest part, but it’s also the most rewarding because you really get to connect with the people.” Brody, who was the 2012 CCMA best male artist and won the album of the year title, is at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Saturday, Jan. 26 with opening act Small Town Pistols. Tickets are general admission ($39.50 plus taxes/fees) and available at the SOEC box office.

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After receiving an eye-popping cost estimate from the RCMP, nine local governments in southern B.C. have decided to look elsewhere for a better deal on their 911 answering service. When the region’s residents dial 911, operators in Kelowna answer the call, then transfer it to dedicated police, fire and ambulance dispatchers elsewhere. The 12 operators are employees of the Central Okanagan Regional District, which administers the 911 answering service for itself and eight other regional districts in the Southern Interior. In March 2011, CORD staff told the board that because the operators work out of the RCMP’s dispatch building in Kelowna, it could probably cut costs by having them become RCMP employees and then paying the Mounties to administer the entire service. That arrangement would have also cleared up issues with CORD supervising the operators, who essentially report to the RCMP. Last July, however, the RCMP finally provided a cost estimate that

would have seen the price of each operator balloon by 42 per cent to $126,000 per year, due to employee gains made under the new policing contract with the B.C. government. As it stands, the total cost for 911 operators for all members of the CORD group will rise 13 per cent to $1.7 million in 2013, and the share for the Penticton-based Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will climb 34 per cent to $220,000. All told, the total cost of 911 service will rise 20 per cent to $565,000 in 2013. The City of Penticton receives its 911 service through the RDOS. RDOS board chair Dan Ashton said all member governments of the 911 group are “irritated” enough by the RCMP contract increases that they’ve decided to explore other options. “We just signed a police contract, then all this stuff starts coming through… for expansions and pensions and everything else,” he said. Ashton, also the mayor of the Penticton, said it was a similar story when the cost to the city for general police service spiked last year by $500,000. “It came right out of the blue and it was a scramble (to find the money) here in Penticton,” he said.

CORD has now received permission from the other members of the 911 group to spend $15,000 to hire a consultant to help it through the process of putting the answering service out to tender. Paul Macklem, the chief administrative officer for CORD, said there should be plenty of interest. In the Lower Mainland alone there are two viable contenders, including E-Comm, which is owned by a consortium of local governments and provides dispatch service for 30 police and fire departments there, as well as the City of Surrey, which offers service to 32 B.C. communities. The Kelowna Fire Department, which handles regional fire dispatch, might also be interested. Macklem acknowledged the growing uncertainty and cost of the 911 answering service has been a challenge for CORD’s eight partners, but he hopes the group stays together. “I don’t think anybody is motivated to do this alone. How do you do that, setting up a whole 911 operation? It’s not simple,” he said. “And I’d find it hard to believe there’s economies of scale doing it yourself.”

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Construction activity picked up a little bit last year within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The RDOS issued a total of 439 building permits worth about $39 million in 2011, up from the 410 permits worth $37.9 million that it approved a year earlier. By contrast, the City of Penticton issued permits worth $50.9 million in 2012, well over the $29.5 mil-

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lion it racked up in 2011. “Although it’s not quite a return to 2008 when the regional district enjoyed more than $46 million in new developments and additions, 2012 still brought considerable growth to the region,” RDOS development services manager Donna Butler said in a press release. The majority of the residential permits last year were issued for the rural areas outside Osoyoos and Oliver, plus Kaleden and Okanagan Falls. Commercial activity was focused in those areas as well.

Local school officials have substantiated just a single complaint in the two months since the B.C. government’s new bully reporting system went live. The reporting website included in the $2-million ERASE Bullying strategy allows students to anonymously report bullies, with the complaints then forwarded to a school district administrator for action.

Don MacIntyre, the director of instruction for the Okanagan Skaha School District, said that as of last week, he’s only authenticated one bullying report received through the ERASE website. The incident centred around an argument between two girls, MacIntyre said, and it was investigated by their school, which offered mediation.

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Minister promises changes Joe Fries Western News Staff

B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has committed to a pair of key changes to his government’s fruit tree replant program to help ease growers’ transitions to higher-value crops. During his address Saturday in Penticton at the annual meeting of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, Letnick announced he will remove the like-to-like requirement on producers that compels them to replant orchards with the same type of fruit. “Just like crops need to change, sometimes replant programs need to change,” Letnick said. “So should apple growers like to diversify their orchards by replanting with cherries, they will be able to apply for the program. And so will other growers interested in replanting with different types of fruit trees.” That should help build a “stronger, more sustainable tree fruit sector,” he added. The current $2-million replant program was announced in May and, like others, lasts only as long as the money does, which creates uncertainty and has prompted fruit growers to call for the establishment of a permanent version. Letnick, the MLA for Kelowna-Mission,

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DuriNg his keyNote address saturday to the B.C. Fruit growers’ Association in Penticton, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick committed to a pair of key changes to the province’s tree replant program.

pledged to work on that too. “You have my commitment… to work as your minister of agriculture to make this a reality,” he said. “I’ll be working to come up with a regular, annual, sustainable, bankable, reliable replant program so we don’t have to go to the finance minister every year for year-end dollars.” Letnick said ministry staff will begin working with the BCFGA next month to develop guidelines to support both changes. He confirmed after his speech, however, that there is no funding in place for a permanent re-

plant program. Nonetheless, Jeet Dukhia, who was elected president of the BCFGA on Saturday, said he was “very pleased” and “growers are very happy” with the minister’s announcement. Dukhia expects the current replant program will hand out about $900,000 this year and the balance the following year. He said a $1.5-million annual commitment to a permanent plan would be ideal. At that level of funding, the industry “will be pretty competitive” in five years, Dukhia said, adding old orchards with 600 trees per acre could

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Jeet Dukhia has made history. He is the first president from Vernon in the 124-year history of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association. “I feel very good about this but I represent the entire Okanagan,” said Dukhia, who has 42 acres in the BX. “I feel pretty positive about the industry. I am very optimistic when I see all of the new plantings.” Dukhia, who was acting president, was elected to the top job during the BCFGA’s convention in Penticton Saturday. Among his priorities are to ensure ongoing senior government support for the industry, particularly over 1964’s Columbia River Treaty. “The treaty did lots of damage for the Okanagan Valley,” said Dukhia. “Washington state used our water and they have 100,000 acres in orchards. We have to get some compensation from the government.” The BCFGA is also working with other commodity groups and the government to open up new markets for B.C. cherries in China.

“It’s a huge market and more cherry plantings are coming into production all of the time,” said Dukhia. Dukhia, who was vice-president, became interim president in December after Kirpal Boparai resigned from the top post. Boparai was kicked out of the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative because he did not conform to contract terms. Members attending the co-op’s annual general meeting also approved a resolution calling for Boparai to be removed from his BCFGA post. Despite a year of turmoil, Dukhia doesn’t believe there are any concerns or hard feelings among growers. “I will work closely with the packinghouses and will have monthly meetings with the packinghouses,” he said. Bupinder Dhaliwal of Oliver is the new vice-president of the BCFGA, while Peter Simonsen of Naramata will represent the southern district on the executive. Nirmal Dhaliwal of Oliver was elected to represent the South Okanagan-Similkameen region on the board by acclamation and Denise MacDonald of Summerland was acclaimed to represent Okanagan Skaha.

be replanted with newer varieties at a density of 3,000 trees per acre. He also noted that although some growers are having trouble getting their hands on new trees to plant, a permanent program would provide nurseries with the assurance they need to ensure

a stable supply. Dukhia added that even with government assistance, replanting still costs growers plenty. “A grower spends $30,000 to replant an acre. Out of $30,000, he’s getting a $7,000 grant. So you have to appreciate the grower’s spending the majority of the money from his pocket.” Following his speech, Letnick responded to a handful of the growers’ comments, the first of which noted that dealing with four different agriculture ministers in four years has not been helpful to the industry. Letnick, who was appointed in September 2012, explained the changes were prompted by the 2009 election, followed by the rise of Premier Christy Clark, and now the B.C. Liberals’ preparations for this spring’s election. “My personal goal is to be here a year from now in the same job, talking to you as the current minister for agriculture,” Letnick said.

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The trial for the man arrested in Oliver in 2009 and charged in connection with the death of his stepson started last week. Lloyd William Cook, 50, is standing trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Prince George after pleading not guilty to one count each of manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, unlawful confinement and interference with a dead body. The manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stepson, 13-yearold Adam Williams-Dudoward, died in January of 2000 in Prince George but his death was not reported to police until October of 2004. Cook was living with the teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Judy Elaina Williams, in a common-law relationship which continued when the couple moved to Oliver shortly after the teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. It was Williams who approached Oliver RCMP with information about

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Kitchen facilities throughout the Okanagan Skaha School District are in line for upgrades thanks to $17,500 in grant money from the B.C. government. The following awards were announced at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school district board meeting: Kitchen renovation at Giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Elementary ($8,000); Community kitchen upgrade at Naramata Elementary ($1,500); installation of sanitizing dishwasher at West Bench Elementary ($5,000); purchase of refrigerators for community breakfast and lunch programs at five Penticton schools ($3,000). Ron Shongrunden, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secretary-treasurer, said the grants were provided under the School Community Connections program, the aim of which is to boost community usage of school facilities.

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Apex Freestyle Club hosts stood out to him in an unexpectedly deep field were Alec Henderson, Timber Tour and Super Youth Liam Collyer and his brother Chad. “The Collyer family will be Challenge series opener Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Apex Freestyle Club members found the podium during the Timber Tour and Super Youth Challenge at Apex Mountain. It just wasn’t as much as one person expected. “We were close on a lot of events with fourth- and fifth-place finishes,” said AFC coach Kenni Kuroda. “Very pleased with the way they performed. We had way more athletes than I had anticipated. The field was really deep. They did exceptionally well and I’m proud of them.” Alec Henderson earned a gold and bronze medal in the moguls and big air event of the Super Youth Challenge. Freddy Albrechtson won bronze in the big air event, Liam Collyer earned bronze in the moguls. Teigan Holinaty was third among five competitors in moguls and third among four competitors in the slopestyle event. Rhya Covert was the lone competitor in her F6 events. Liam Holinaty was fourth in the big air for M5, while Chad Collyer was sixth in M6 category. Teigan Holinaty said she felt good about winning. “I was happy with how I skied,” the nine-year-old said. “I like it. It was so much fun and I did big air for the first time. It was so much fun.” Teigan’s mother Karyn Holinaty said her daughter’s reaction to winning was hilarious. “When she heard her name, her mouth was wide open and her eyes were huge,” said Karyn. “At that age, they are just so excited for everybody else.” In moguls, for M6 competitors, Chad Collyer was fourth, while brother Alex was sixth. In slope style, Liam Collyer was fifth in M5. Kuroda said the Super Youth Challenge had several athletes competing for the first time. Those who

something to reckon with,” said Kuroda. He was also pleased with Teigan Holinaty and Rhya Covert being out there. “They really love to compete,” said Kuroda, adding that the two push each other. In the Timber Tour, Dane Franks earned a bronze in the slopestyle and first in big air of the M2 group. In M3, Matt Finlayson was fourth in slope style, Brayden Kuroda, an M4 competitor, placed fourth in slope style and big air. Joshua Visser earned a bronze in M3 big air. In moguls, Kassidy Todd was second, while Anna Spence and Madison Parker were fourth and fifth respectively. Kuroda talked about how Franks stood out as he placed first and third in big air and slope style. “He was definitely on his game this weekend,” said Kuroda, who also mentioned Brayden Kuroda with two fourths and a fifth-place finish. He also felt Kassidy Todd performed well in moguls earning second place, while her brother Max was third. Kyler Paker, Koleton Phipps, Matt Finlayson and Joe Durham were fourth to seventh respectively. In M4, Todd was third, Kuroda was fifth and James Naude was 10th. As for AFC alumni, Jordan Kober was first, and brother Joshua was second. Both Kobers compete with the Canadian Sport Institute mogul team. Jordan Cario of the B.C. Freestyle Ski mogul team was fourth. Noah Spence, another member of the B.C. team, was third in mogul. With the next stop on the Timber Tour in Whistler in the middle of February, Kuroda said it’s back to more training. He expects good results as the first event is always the hardest.

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DANE FRANKS, top, landed a bronze medal in the slopestyle event of the Timber Tour and gold in big air. Below left, Mackenzie Schwinghammer placed ninth in the slopestyle event and Brayden Kuroda, right, was fourth in slopestyle, fourth in big air and fifth in moguls. The event took place at Apex Mountain.

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Vees look to continue winning ways at home now Against the Express, Siemer struck against his former team potting At this time last the winner a minute into year, the Penticton Vees the final frame. His goal had pushed their BCHLcame 25 seconds after record win streak to 25 Bradley Ryan scored for games. the Express. Right now they are Harbinson, who set a enjoying a four-game ride. Penticton Vees franchise Facing the Vernon Vipers record with 245 wins, Friday night at 7 p.m., said his team played good and the West Kelowna hockey in arenas where Warriors Saturday at 5 wins are hard to come by. p.m., Vees coach-GM “Especially in Powell Fred Harbinson said the River and Alberni, we gutonly other teams in the ted it out. Third game in league to have six-game three days in Coquitlam winning streaks this seayesterday,” said Harbinson Susan Quinn/Black Press son are themselves, Prince of the weekend. George and Chilliwack. PENTICTON VEES’ defenceman Thomas Nitsche squeezes Alberni Valley BullTired legs were never dogs’ Mitch Crisanti at the Vees’ blueline in the third period of a B.C. Hockey Harbinson said the Vernon a problem for the Vees League contest in Port Alberni, Saturday night. The Vees doubled the Bulldogs Vipers, who won two 6-3. who spread out their ice of three games on their time. Chad Katunar and Island road trip, are fighting for a playoff spot as they trail the Salmon Nic Renyard both played. Katunar helped the Vees earn just their third Arm SilverBacks by six points. win when trailing after two periods. Against the Bulldogs, Renyard “We have two great home games here,” said Harbinson. “It should earned the win after relieving Katunar, who allowed two goals on three be some very good hockey.” shots. Renyard started against the Express, but couldn’t continue as he The Vees are fresh off their Island road trip which ended with them became ill during the second intermission. Katunar played the third doubling up the Coquitlam Express 6-3 on Sunday afternoon. The Vees period. started in Powell River and earned a 5-4 overtime win. Bryan Sinz potOffensively, the Vees had 10 players score 17 goals in the three ted the winner. On Saturday in Alberni Valley, the Vees won 6-3. After games. Harbinson said that is important this time of year. Ryan Gropp’s goal in the second period tied things at two, Cam Amantea “If you’re only getting one or two guys scoring, if you and Michael Rebry gave the Vees a 4-2 lead. Hunter Stewart inched the shut those guys down, you’re done,” he said. “Scoring Bulldogs closer until newcomer John Siemer scored an empty net goal. is coming from all different directions. It builds confidence.” Added insurance came from Rebry, who tallied his second of the game. Find full story at www.pentictonwesternnews.com. Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

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The Lakers, 10-281-4, were the first to score against the Fernie Ghostriders in a 5-2 loss, but never led after the first two periods. It was a different story against the Kimberley Dynamiters and Creston Valley Thunder Cats. They had a 2-0 lead going into the third and lost 4-3 in over-

time to the Dynamiters. Against the Thunder Cats, they had a 3-0 lead only to allow four unanswered goals and lose in double-overtime. Dirk said factoring into the performances were players being sick. “I’m having that season you don’t want to have,” said Dirk. “Guys

played strong for half a game or two periods and we ran out of gas.” Mental mistakes are a factor, but its because players are getting too much ice time. “We could have, should have won both hockey games,” said Dirk, adding that maturity goes a long way. “The

16 and 17-year-olds are learning to play. They will be better for it.” The Lakers used three affiliate players from the Okanagan Hockey Academy to fill in for injured players. With illness to the players, and Dirk himself, the Lakers returned to practice on Wednesday. With nine games remaining, and mathematically in a playoff hunt, Dirk said his team needs to win nearly all its games and hope the Summerland Steam continues its slump. In their last 10 games, the Steam have two wins. Dirk said they have no one to blame but themselves for their situation, especially had they been able to pick up a couple more wins against the Steam. Had they done that, they would be in a closer battle for a playoff spot instead of trailing by 12 points. In other Lakers news, the club traded captain JR Krolik to the Castlegar Rebels on Jan. 10. Dirk said he wanted to give his player a chance to hopefully win a championship. “It’s strictly out of loyalty,” said Dirk. “I told JR, pick your team. He has a real close friend in Eric Alden in Castlegar who is their captain. He played here as well.”

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August 2, 1928 - January 9, 2013 A brief but valiant battle with respiratory illness at the Penticton Hospital preceded the peaceful passing of William Ronald Ball of Okanagan Falls at Moog & Friends Hospice. The family extends our sincere gratitude to all the Doctors & Staff for their care and compassion. There will be no memorial by request however donations to your local Hospice Societies are encouraged. Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, Verna, sons: Ian (Laurel) & David (Jane), Sister: Margaret, Brother: Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy (Mona), Brother-in-Law: Ken, Grandchildren: Craig (Teresa), Kelly (Matt), Daniel & Jonathan. Greatgrandchildren: Braden & Alisha. As well as many nieces, nephews & cousins. Bills parents, Josephine & Hector, settled in Vernon, BC in the late 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where he graduated from Fulton School in 1947. Employment in the timber industry followed, doing topographical surveying while he was enrolled in the engineering program at UBC. Later a little dabbling in accounting & insurance framed his 1953 marriage to Verna MacDonald. In 1956 he went back to mapping and location work with the Dept. of Highways. This was an ambitious time for infrastructure improvement in the province and the family moved not less than 30 times over the next 7 years until 1963 saw a move to Prince George and a position of Resident Engineer. A promotion to Regional Engineer took him to Prince Rupert in 1969 & then another, to Nelson as a Highways Manager in 1978. A final transfer to Courtenay in 1983 preceded his 1988 retirement with 32 years of dedicated service. Bill took advantage of every opportunity and he rose to every challenge presented throughout his career and it was the same in his personal life. He always had an urge for adventure, like when he hopped a freight train to Vancouver at age 16, to later stunts on his Harley 45. He continued his exploits with boating and fishing on the North Coast and trips to Europe & North Africa in the 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s As a retiree he enjoyed exploring the Baja Peninsula from his condo in Los Cabos and even obtained his pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license at age 65. A move to the Okanagan Falls area in 1996 focused him on quieter pursuits where he enjoyed fly fishing, cooking, woodworking, reading and walking his dog along the canal. Bill was extremely proud of his family history and he dedicated countless hours researching our roots back to the 16th Century. He always had our Coat of Arms with our family motto on it hanging in his home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;UNDAUNTEDâ&#x20AC;? I looked it up, it means... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not discouraged by difficulty, danger or disappointment.â&#x20AC;? ie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fearless, Courageous, Valiantâ&#x20AC;?. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe these are easy words to live up to, however writing this has made me reflect on the manner that my Dad lived his 84 years and when I remember the way he calmly stared down that clock during his last few days I am convinced that he did indeed live up to it. I hope I can too. D.W.B.

Huber Bannister Chevrolet requires an automotive technician. GM & Saturn experience would be an asset but not required. 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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RNs needed IMMEDIATELY Summerland Seniors Village Retirement Concepts is a family owned private company based in Vancouver BC that provides seniors housing and care services ranging from Retirement Living, Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Care throughout the Province. Summerland Seniors Village , located in Summerland, BC has immediate Full-Time Permanent (Days and/or Evenings) & Casual RN positions. Applicants must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current active registration with CRNBC, BSN preferred.

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Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at www.retirementconcepts.com/ careers or email rhancock@retirementconcepts.com. For inquiries please contact Robin Hancock, Manager, Recruitment at (604) 630-3046. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted.

Casual positions are available for:

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Care Aides, Dietary Aides, Housekeeping, Casual Licensed Practical Nurses, Casual Maintenance, Recreation Aides If you have the required credentials / experience for the above positions and you enjoy working with a team that is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support to its clients, we invite you to submit your resume in confidence to:

The Hamlets at Penticton 103 Duncan Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 2Y3 Fax: (250) 490-8523 lisa.beattie@thehamletsatpenticton.com Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker Part-time Career Opportunities Immediate Availability, Summerland, BC Summerland Seniors Village is a state-of-the-art campus of care, located in the Southern Okanagan. We now have the following part-time career opportunities available: t 1IZTJPUIFSBQJTU t 0DDVQBUJPOBM 5IFSBQJTU t 4PDJBM 8PSLFS )JHIMZ Ă¸FYJCMF IPVST BOE PS TDIFEVMF 0QQPSUVOJUZ GPS career growth. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in relevant discipline SFRVJSFE XJUI ZFBS PG FYQFSJFODF QSFGFSSFE

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ATTENTION LOGGING CONTRACTORS! D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. of Grande Prairie, AB is looking for: Load & Haul Contracts or Haul Contracts in the Fort St. John Area. B-Train configuration. Single shift. Potential multi-year contract with competitive rates. Accommodations available. Contact Daniel for further details (780) 8144331 or email daniel@isley.ca INFRASTRUCTURE Technician, Servers (Kitimat, BC): CGI is looking for an experienced IT professional to work directly with our client and the CGI Client Service Manager on-site in Kitmat, BC! This position will support an environment of about 70 HP, IBM and Dell servers in a complex virtualized network environment including Exchange, Active Directory and a clustering solution. The full description can be viewed at www.cgi.com/careers Requisition #: J1112-1110 Resumes to: andrew.gilroy@cgi.com

1-800-222-TIPS Childcare 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

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Farm Workers SUN City Cherries 4759 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna req’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

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

Summerland Seniors Village RCAs Casuals required

IMMEDIATELY Summerland Seniors Village currently has IMMEDIATE vacancies for motivated and qualified RCAs for Casual positions, all shifts available (Day/Evening/Night).

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

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

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Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers.

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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Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fare Markets Penticton is currently hiring for a P/T cashier position includes evenings and weekends. Previous cashier experience is an asset but not necessary. We offer a competitive wage and staff initiatives. If you enjoy working in a positive and rewarding environment, please forward resume to #104-2210 Main Street Penticton, or email to bobbi_krien@naturesfare.com.

CITY OF Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson Public Works Department Competition #902-137 Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer Public Works Department Competition #902-135 Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspector II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U Closes: February 1, 2013 Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867920-5603.

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

Columbus Park Child Care Centre has a position available for a part-time Infant Toddler person, contact Michele at email: columbusparkchildcare @shaw.ca

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Established utilities services company is seeking part time and full time METER READERS for Cranbrook, Sparwood, Vernon, Cache Creek, Trail, Kamloops, Grand Forks, Salmon Arm, Osoyoos, Penticton, Merrit, Nelson, Revelstoke and surrounding areas. Â&#x2039; E_perience reading meters is considered an asset Â&#x2039; 4ust have a reliable vehicle Â&#x2039; 4ust be customer oriented îth good communications skills Â&#x2039; 4ust be capable of ôrking independently in various êather conditions Â&#x2039; 7hysically demanding Qob Â&#x2039; *ompany provided uniforms and training Â&#x2039; 7aid by piece rate paid per meter that you read Â&#x2039; 0f hired clean +riversÂť (bstract clean *riminal )ackground *heck and proof of business class vehicle insurance required Â&#x2039; Earning potential of appro_imately per hour Email resume to employment@olameter.com noting location of choice in the subQect line or fa_ to 877-864-2831

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North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire general laborers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. Part-time Cosmetician Position Available, mainly Evenings & weekends, experience and asset, please drop resume off at Shoppers Drug Mart Penticton, BC, Attn: Mary-Anne or Tracey SALES Representative Required Growers Supply Co. Ltd is accepting resumes for an experienced inside/outside sales representative for our wholesale department in Kelowna, BC. This position will involve calling on established and potential new farm supply, garden center and nursery accounts in the BC central interior and Kootenay region. Some overnight travel and light delivery will be involved; a sales vehicle will be supplied. Wage would depend upon experience, a full benefit package is also offered with the position. Please fax or email resumes with a covering letter to: Growers Supply Co. Ltd 2605 Acland Road Kelowna, BC V1X 7J4 Fax 250-765-4545 Email hr@growers-supply-co.com Seasonal labourer positions at Coral Beach Farms Ltd. 16351 Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing, Lake Country BC. No experience necessary. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be capable of physically demanding (incl. heavy lifting) work in all weather conditions. 6-7 days a week. 10-12 hours a day beginning March 15, 2013 - April 30, 2013. Work includes tree planting, pruning & irrigation. Pay $10.25/hour. Apply by fax at 250-766-0813 or email at jobs@coralbeach.ca

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Home Care/Support Care aid for quadriplegic, train. provided, $18/hr.Feb. 01. 778-476-0545, 250-486-6787 CERTIFIED Care Aides, casual, growing to FT. Benefits. 102-3310 Skaha Lake Road, www.wecare.ca, fax: 250-4923883, pfedor@wecacanada.com.

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Carpenter, very experienced, any line of work, start to finish, plumbing, drywall, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, decks, stairs, log home building, (250)402-8565 Meadowvale Construction Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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

Cleaning Services 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 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 PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to fax 780-955-HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

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

Help Wanted

Drywall JACK THE BEAR Const. Small patch work to basement renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Framing to Painting, (250)490-5702

Garden & Lawn

Okanagan Manufacturer looking for a

Process Engineering Technician THE ROLE Our ideal candidate is a Mechanical or Process Technician/Technologist with experience within a manufacturing environment, strong analytical, presentation and leadership skills. What sets you apart is your ability to manage multiple projects, communicate, troubleshoot and deliver the tools and support needed to produce a quality product. THE INDIVIDUAL You have demonstrated a passion for process improvements and are keen to grow your career. We want an engineer or technologist who is proactive in their own career development and has the ability to align their career ambition with the direction of a fast growing company. Ultimately, if you are innovative, passionate and are eager to learn, you have the character, motivation and capabilities we need. Duties & Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Identify cost savings opportunities in manufacturing and assembly processes. Develop projects to address these opportunities and carry out from start to finish in collaboration with Operations and Product development groups. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide guidance and support in collaboration with Operations, Product Development, and frontline workers to implement change. Improve reliability and quality and reduce operating costs â&#x20AC;˘ Jig and Fixture design â&#x20AC;˘ Develops process specifications â&#x20AC;˘ Prepares specifications and operating instructions for production flow. â&#x20AC;˘ Develops process flow diagram to define proper sequence and standard operating procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ New equipment evaluation, troubleshooting and sourcing. Preferred Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical/Process Engineering degree or 4th year Co-op Engineering student or Technologist diploma. â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work independently. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a flexible team environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral), proactive, organized, self motivated. â&#x20AC;˘ Good technical writing skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to learn. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Excel â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Solidworks a definite asset)

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Livestock 40 Black Angus Bred cows & 18 1st calf bred Heifers, 2 Bulls. 1-250-546-9766 evenings, Days 1-780-518-0901 Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214

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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

ELDER Services - Cleaning, Shopping, Errands - Licensed $20./hr. 250-490-4839

Pets & Livestock

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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Protecting your investment & adding real value to your homeâ&#x20AC;? (250)497-7912

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

Shavings

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

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Western Star Auctions, the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Auction Houses 161 Ellis Street, weekly auctions every Tuesday @ 6pm Always accepting consignments. 250-492-3203

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 Firewood for sale, seasoned, split & stacked, fir & pine mix, $200 full cord, Penticton & area, Mark (250)462-4401 FREE BROKEN PALLETS!! Pick-up at the Penticton Western News. 2250 Camrose St.

Furniture 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 Western Star Auctions, the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $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 Dresser TD8G $23,000., TD15C $35,000., TD20C $19,000., DC5E-6 $35,000., TD20H - TD15M. Coastal Pacific Equipment,Williams Lake, BC 1(250)392-7755 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

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Stair lifts, platform stair lifts, vertical platform lifts. Shoprider Scooters & Power chairs, new & used. Kel: 250-7647757, Vernon 250-542-3745. Toll Free 1-888-542-3745 www.okmobilty.ca

FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660 or www.allcalm.com

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

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Misc. for Sale 2012 Fisher Snowplow HT Series, 8’ blade, halogen headlamps,hand held control,covered hydlaulic system, mount kit for Ford F-150 1997 to 2004, plug in wiring harness. Like new condition, works great. $3200. Call Mat Home 250-352-7570 cell 250-509-4003

4000sqft interlocking rubber mats; Gym Lockers; Drinking Fountains. (250)938-5749 AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON

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 bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

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

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RENTALS

(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, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, d/w, m/w, cent air yard, pets ok. $1375.00 + util. 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 & $1300.00 + elec. $600.00 & $650.00. avail now MONDAY - FRIDAY

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 MILL ROAD, NARAMATA ................................ $2000.00 Exec. Lakefront Home, 4 bed, 2 bath, fr/st-gas, dish, w/d. Lease. Avail. APRIL

REALTY EXECUTIVES VANTAGE

Musical Instruments Guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, band & string instruments, music books & access., music lessons, sales & rentals, Skaha Sound, 51 Nanaimo Ave. E, 250-492-4710 Heinztman full size upright piano & stool, 1918, good shape.$600. 250-546-3896.

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

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm loft, Tiffany Gardens, no pets, $750/mo. (250)4920413 or 250-462-5854

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 & 2bdrm 1353 Pent. Ave., updated, close to school & transit, $650-$750, Dennis at Realty Exec., 250-493-4372 1 & 2 bdrm & bach. apt.’s avail. immed., $550-$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

2bdrm., 2 bath, 6 appl., insuite laundry, avail. now, U/G parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/mo. (250)328-9443 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. Lrg. 2bdrm $850, & newly reno’d 1bdrm, $750, avail. now. 40+ building (250)-487-1136 NEWLY RENO’D 2 bdrm apt., Insuite W/D, parking, A/C, storage, located off Government & Penticton. NP/NS. Avail immediately. 250-4863539 or 1-888-669-9844. ONE Bedroom in quiet small adult building. N.S., No pets. $ 695 Garry 250-492-4558 RUTLAND - 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath clean, bright, roomy condo. washer & dryer, stove & frdge, wall air, storage, covered parking. Badke rd culdesac. $1100 inculdes heat & electric. Avail Immed. Call Henry 250-8702700 or 250-860-2423

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

Duplex / 4 Plex 2BDRM 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 3bd, 3ba, master bdrm & walk-in closet, lg deck, walking distance to DT & lake, f/s/dw/w/d. small pet w/dd, $900+util. avail. now, 250-8099970, 250-492-2265 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 MOTEL room and RV pad to rent $480 up. Penticton and Summerland. 250-487-0268 Newer 3bdrm Exec, 2.5ba, very large, f/s/dw/w/d/m, a/c, garage, White Ave. near Government, $1400, call Dennis at Realty Execs., 250-493-4372 SUMMERLAND, near town, 2bdrm, 1bath, ns, np, $800+ util., (250)494-9331

Homes for Rent

Mechanic’s bay, 1515sqft., excellent location, 1031 Eckhardt Ave., Pent., (250)493-5361

10109 Lenzi St., Summerland, 3bdrm, f/s. Also 1bdrm., 1ba. +kitchen suite (250)494-9078 2bdrm, 1bath, f/s, avail. Feb. 1, close to schools, shopping, (250)493-9357 3 brm upstairs over 1200 sqf, fenced yard, share utilities. Pet ok. On Hansen street. $999 long term, 250-487-0268 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 Penticton, avail. March 1, 6bdrm, 2ba, fenced backyard, close to Columbia school, ns, pets on approval, ref’s, $1600/mo., (250)328-8542 after 4pm SUMMERLAND. 2 bdrm + den, centrally located. Ideal for quiet professional couple. NS, NP. $1000. Ref’s. Avail Feb 1. 250-768-4695

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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

APARTMENTS: $600 $625 /$750 $650 $725 $725 /$795 $1000 $1600

3rd floor walk up, close to downtown, 1 bdrm, f,s, balcony free laundry and cable. Avail. Feb. 1 (ITA303) 1 and 2 bdrm apts near library/downtown, elevator, cov’d parking, f, s, a/c, balcony, cat ok. Avail. NOW (EFR) 2nd & 3rd flr walk-up, reno’d, 1 bdrm, with laminate, freshly painted, f,s, coin up laundry. Avail. NOW (KBD204) 2 bdrm, grd flr, h.w. flrs, newer kitchen, f, s, a/c, covered parking, extra storage. Avail. NOW (A447) 2 bdrm 55+ 1 bath, f,s, includes heat and hot water and cable. Avail. NOW (WT 105/306) Near downtown, top flr, 2 bdrm,, 2 bath, 5 appl, sec’d parking, balcony, elevator, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. NOW (OT563) 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: $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.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN

AREA E PUBLIC MEETING What services do I get from the Regional District for my rural property taxes? Come to the public meeting on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 and find out. The RDOS Finance Staff will be in Naramata to present the 2013 financial plan.

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

Motels,Hotels 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

Seasonal Acommodation LACASA Lake Cottage Resort, Elegant & Modern 2bdrm, den, fully furnished, Move in ready, avail Immed Rent: $1150+util. For Sale: $370,000. 1-250-491-0823

Shared Accommodation Room for rent in my home, $450-500, includes everything. (250)492-2543 Room for rent in my home, Keremeos, fenced yard w/storage shed, pet neg., $450/mo. (250)499-7857

Suites, Lower 1BDRM on Wiltse, utilities incl, n/s, n/p, ref’s req., $650/mo, avail now, 250-492-2908 or 250-490-1025 2bdrm basement suite, ns, np, $800/mo., close to school, 2850 Paris St., (250)460-2703, 250-493-7190 Fully furnished basement apartment, $600/mo., senior male preferred, 250-493-5136 Furn. 1bdrm, daylight basement suite, Pent., sep. entr. in new home, for Senior, Prof., single or cpl., ns, np, avail. Feb. 1, $800/mo., all util., w/d, wifi incl., Ph: (250)492-3979 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave 250-809-1253, 250-4882206

Cars - Domestic I BUY USED CARS & TRUCKS CALL 250-488-5609

Cars - Sports & Imports 2005 Mazda 3 Sport, 68k, ex cond, 8 tires, $8,700. 250-5463896. Restoration Project, 1974 Mercedes 280S, 4 spd std, 4 dr sedan, excellent condition, $3456 or trade, (250)406-0426

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 2001 Toyota 4-Runner, 165K, good cond, 8 tires, heavy hitch, $8500. 250-546-3896.

Trucks & Vans

2bd,+ den. 1.5ba, clean, painted, laminate, quiet, ns, np, 5appl., $1000, (250)493-7791

1993 Chev 1/2 ton, no rust, no dings, matching canopy, 4 cyl, no compression, $400, (250)490-4150 2004 Ford Freestar, 108,000kms, gently driven, $7500obo, (250)495-7608

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1969 US Postal Jeep, 4cyl Chev engine, 2spd auto, 2wd, everything rebuilt, new paint, seats & carpet, $3500, (250)495-6836

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Townhouses

Auto Accessories/Parts Running boards, fit Chev PU std cab, 1988-2000, still in box, $300obo, 250-486-8970 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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have never played before. Call June evenings at 250-492-7630 for info. Penticton duPlicate Bridge cluB holds weekly games Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m. and the Under 100 Club Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

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at the Penticton Library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. 65-Plus singles coFFee cluB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250-770-1018. Bingo every Wednesday in the Legion hall for the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. seniors’ recreation and Wellness Centre at 439 Winnipeg St. hosts euchre every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Betty at 250-490-0468 for more information. F alls o kanagan seniors’ Activity Centre has exercise classes at 8 a.m., music and coffee hour at 9 a.m. followed by carpet bowling at 1 p.m. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics at 7:30 p.m. at United Church, 696 Main St. Call 250-490-9272 for info. iode tHriFt store on 464 Main St. has weekly specials and is open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. summerland art cluB meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s lower floor on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels wel-

come. Workshops available. For info call Barb at 250-494-3002. Foster care inFo sessions every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at MCFD Resource Office. For info call Moe at 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. anavets has Hump Day with entertainment by Phil at 6:30 p.m.

Penticton academy oF Music String orchestra rehearses at the Leir House under the direction of John Suderman from 7:15 tp 8:45 p.m. New members welcome. For information please call 250-493-7977. s outH o kanagan s imilkameen — Federation of Canadian Artists is presenting New Beginnings at the Osoyoos Art Gallery at 8713 Main St. Show runs until Feb. 8. The show features 17 artists who live in the South Okanagan. Regular Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from noon until 4 p.m.

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Franco 50-Plus cluB meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in program for French speakers wanting to socialize in French, including activities such as games, outings, discussions, hobbies and projects. Call Lina at 250-492-2549 for info. desert sage sPinners and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre.

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Members create beautiful handworks. Visitors are always welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. Fitness Friends meets at 10 a.m. in the Legion Hall at 502 Martin St. Come, get in shape. Everyone is welcome. PeacH city toastmasters meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penticton United Church, Toastmasters improves speaking abilities and leadership skills. Call 250-492-2362 for info. toPs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 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. F alls o kanagan seniors’ Activity Centre has computer classes at 9 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. s outH o kanagan i mmigrant and

Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. al-anon For Friends and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. P enticton s eniors Drop-in Centre has spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo at 1 p.m., with doors open at noon, improver line dance at 12:30 p.m. and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. 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. anavets has pool at 7 p.m. and 269 Dart Club. elks cluB on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome.

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calendar Penticton AcAdemy of music has a Broadway Debut and Triple Threat Musical Theatre classes 4 to 7 p.m. for ages six to 15 with Melanie Konynenberg. Check their website for details www. pentictonacademyofmusic. ca or call 250-493-7977. New members welcome. squAre Penticton dAnce Club is holding beginner square dance lessons every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Shatford Centre on 760 Main St. Contact Elsie 250-492-5856. royAl cAnAdiAn legion branch 40 has turkey dinner at 5:30 p.m. Members and friends invited. s outh o kAnAgAn newcomers grouP meets at the Oliver Senior Centre at 5876 Airport St. from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. If you want more information contact Max or Janet Uhlemann at 250498-2121. o kAnAgAn s outh nAturAlists meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Penticton United Church Main Street. and Eckhardt Avenue. Guest speaker Eva Antonijevic will talk about the Summerland Ornamental Garden history and its new water conservation pilot project.

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January 25 seniors singles lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. south mAin droP-in Centre at 2965 South Main St., has an evening of social dancing, music by Peaches and Cream at 7:30 p.m. $5 per person. All welcome. 890 wing of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. cAre closet thrift Store at 574 Main St. has weekly specials and silent auctions. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. s enior c omPuter droP-in Sessions are held every Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. These sessions are for members to help solve problems other members may be experiencing with their computers. Al-Anon meets At the Oasis United Church at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. from 6 to 7 p.m. For info call 250-490-9272. Alcoholics Anonymous Big book, 12x12 thump-

er group meets at 7:30 p.m. at 102 1825 Main St. Naramata group meets at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Nooners meetings are Monday to Friday at noon at 361 Wade Ave. elks cluB on Ellis Street has drop-in darts/ pool starts at 6:30 p.m. summerlAnd PleAsure PAinters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Harold Simpson Youth Centre at 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. funtimers BAllroom dAnce Club holds a dance most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club at 343 Ellis St. at 7:30 p.m. There is ballroom and Latin dancing. Nonmembers welcome. Details at www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian at 250-492-7036. grAndmothers for AfricA is having a charity bridge social in the Penticton United Church from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It costs $15 and all the proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help African Grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Call Norm Lippa at 250-492-7883. Register with a partner or individually. Come to the church at 9:45 a.m. to get organized. st. sAviour’s AnglicAn Church has free stores on the second and fourth Fridays of each month until March from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shatford Centre at 760 Main St. and The Book Shop at 244 Main St. Tickets are expected to sell quickly. For further information, contact the Shatford Centre, 250770-7668. grAndmothers for AfricA are hosting a bridge social, at the United Church on Main St., Jan.25 from 9:45 a.m. until 2 pm. The cost is $15 each, and this includes our famous Grandmothers’ delicious lunch. To register please call Norma Lippa at 250-492-7883, or Lynn Popoff at 778-476-0609 by Jan. 23. This will be Chicago scoring, keeping the same partner all day. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. the sos cAfé at Penticton Regional Hospital is looking for active, dedicated volunteers to serve in the cof-

fee shop taking on varied shifts Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. i.o.d.e applications are now available for visual and performing arts awards. The OkanaganThompson Arts Award is $1,000 and the Provincial Junior Award $500 ages 13 to 16 inclusive. The Senior Award is $800 is ages 17 and 18 inclusive. If you are a musician, dancer or singer you are eligible. Contact Rhelda at 250-493-9149 or email rhelda@telus.net. the south o k A n A g A n / Similkameen Chapter of the MS Society of Canada is having their third Annual MS Pub night fundraiser at the Best Damn Sports Bar on Feb. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and includes hamburger (veggie option available), beer or wine or highball,

MS band of hope and a door prize ticket for a chance to win a big prize package. $8 from every ticket sold

goes directly back to our local MS Chapter. Tickets are available at the Best Damn Sports Bar, South Okanagan/

TRUST YOUR INTUITION INNER PEACE MOVEMENT OF CANADA welcomes National Director Judy Guido & Touring Leader Donna Fuechtman Tuesday, Jan. 29 1pm & 7pm Days Inn 152 Riverside Dr., Penticton Move forward with Peace of Mind. Learn to Trust Your Intuition to make your decisions. Hear about the four psychic gifts and your personality type. Learn how you communicate with your team of guardian angels. Feel secure in 7-year cycles of life. Experience “Moving Mountains” with the power of team. Give and receive aura impressions. 1½ hrs. $16 at the door.

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COMiNG EVENTS t he o kAnAgAn cAledoniAn Pipe Band hosts their 13th annual Robbie Burns night Jan. 26 at the Penticton Legion. Social hour is at 5 p.m, traditional Burns supper with haggis and all the trimmings at 6 p.m. Entertainment includes pipes and drums, highland dancers and a Celtic singer. Tickets $30 from band members, Carl’s Flowers on Front Street or call 250-493-6331. shAtford centre is hosting a Robbie Burns night with the traditional ceremony, finery, speeches and lively Celtic entertainment. The style for the event will be casual elegance or tartans. No sportswear or jeans. Tickets are $40 and available at the

Similkameen Chapter office and from Cyndi Ternovoy, fundraising co-ordinator at 250-462-0997.

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