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A move to eliminate or at least reduce an increase in electric rates failed 5-2 at Penticton city council this week, as did a motion to keep the increase as small as possible. Council chose to apply increases in the price it pays to buy electricity from FortisBC to an average of the wholesale price and the retail rate, but not before Coun. John Vassilaki asked the rest of council to consider taking less from the city electric utility’s profits rather than increase rates. The City of Penticton takes about $3 million each year from the utility’s profits and uses it to fund the city’s capital improvements budget. This is considered a dividend to the citizens of the city, since the alternative would be to raise taxes. Vassilaki’s motion would have seen the city take $500,000 less and use that difference to reduce the planned increase, ranging from 3.28 to 4.78 per cent. “How long can the citizens of Penticton endure these rates? Our taxes might not be going up … but everything else is going up,” said Vassilaki. The idea faced strong opposition from the start, with Mayor Garry Litke nearly ruling it out of order, since discussion of the motion would involve the capital improvements budget, which is part of the ongoing 2014 budget process. Coun. Helena Konanz was Vassilaki’s only supporter, pointing out the staff-supplied comparisons of electric rates in other jurisdictions only showed Penticton in the middle of the pack at the top end of the usage scale. At average usage rates, she said, Penticton is not in the middle of the pack. “At the average rate, we are not very low at all. In fact, we are quite high, compared to other communities,” said Konanz. “I want everyone to see how high Penticton’s rates are, compared to FortisBC, who
we buy our power from.” But Konanz’ analysis didn’t persuade the other councillors. “I see repeatedly the notation by staff that Penticton is in the middle to top third,” said Coun. Judy Sentes, adding that owning the electric utility was a bonus for the city. “It is the basis for which we are able to do a lot for our community. We are looked at with some envy.” Vassilaki noted that the city makes $6 million in net profit from the electric utility, with a portion supporting other capital projects, and the utility’s own projects, like the planned upgrade to the Westminster Avenue substation. “What better way can you think of to help citizens than to give them a dividend that might put a few dollars in their pocket rather than pick their pocket in order to pay for the outrageous rates that are coming up?” asked Vassilaki. Coun. Katie Robinson took exception at Vassilaki’s reference to picking taxpayer pockets. The only reason Penticton taxpayers haven’t had a tax increase recently, she said, was because the electric utility was run as a tight business. “It is a business and we do need to make a profit,” she said. “It is a bit of a cash cow, there is no question of that, but our residents benefit greatly from it.” Vassilaki’s motion failed, as did a motion by Coun. Wes Hopkin that the city only apply the rate increase to the FortisBC wholesale rate, and not increase the profit the electric utility makes. Council voted 4-3 for the rate averaging option, increasing rates by 4.18 per cent, with Hopkin, Vassilaki and Konanz opposed. The new electric rate bylaw receives its first three readings at the Dec. 16 regular council meeting.
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Council identifies budget priorities Steve Kidd
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Penticton city councillors John Vassilaki and Helena Konanz found themselves sharing similar concerns Friday about how money is going to be spent on the city’s downtown revitalization plans. Mixed in with proposals to move the city’s waterfront and downtown revitalization plans forward was a proposed communications budget for the Martin Street-Westminster Avenue portion, where construction is due to begin in early 2014. Simone Blais, the city’s communications officer, proposed allocating $30,000 for a three-part plan: keeping business owners in the one-block area apprised of the changes and upcoming work being done on the street; keeping the physical space attractive and well marked, and communications with the wider public. The plan was based on advice from counterparts in Banff and Kelowna, who have both completed similar revitalization projects. Delivering superior communications, Blais said, would help mitigate construction impacts and convert stakeholders in the business community into revitalization champions. “I think we recognize Kelowna has more resources than ArChitECtUrAl rEndition of downtown Penticton reviPenticton, so the question was whether we could scale that talization project. Contributed image model to fit Penticton resources,” said Blais, describing the “It is only one block, it is not as if we are doing a whole plan, which includes $20,000 for a business liaison officer. “This was deemed the most critical component to the Kelow- street that is a kilometre long,” said Vassilaki. While $30,000 might not seem a large amount of money, na project.” While Kelowna might have found that critical, Konanz and he said, all these small charges add up. “Very soon you will be in the hundreds of thousands of Vassilaki found it anything but for Penticton.
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CUPE strike averted Joe Fries
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Last-ditch negotiations have averted a possible strike in three Okanagan school districts. The union representing 1,150 support staff in the Okanagan Skaha, Okanagan Similkameen and North Okanagan Shuswap districts had threatened to walk out as early as Tuesday if a deal couldn’t be reached. However, the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 523 announced late Monday it had reached a tentative agreement that will keep schools open. “It was a tough round of bargaining, but ultimately both sides put their heads together to come up with a compromise avoiding further job action,” union spokesman Rob Hewitt said in a statement that did not contain details of the tentative agreement. Hewitt told the Western News
last week the dispute stemmed from potential changes to longterm disability benefits. Okanagan Skaha School District superintendent Wendy Hyer said she couldn’t provide details until the agreement is finalized, but said it “includes increases to benefits for union members,” and “the end result is a net zero cost to the district.” She noted the deal must be ratified by both CUPE members and the districts within the next two weeks. CUPE agreed in September to a framework agreement with the B.C. government that provided a 3.5 per cent wage increase over two years, but individual districts were left to fund the pay hike and work out collective agreements with their respective union locals. The contracts will expire in June. Nine of B.C.’s 60 school districts have yet to reach tentative agreements, according to the union.
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Apple producers are considering paying a new levy on their fruit to help them grow their profits. Voting got underway last week on the proposed creation of the B.C. Apple Research and Promotion Agency, which would be funded by a levy of two-tenths of a cent per pound. Naramata orchardist Peter Simonsen produce about a million pounds of apple each year, meaning he’d happily be on the hook for $2,000. “I know it’s going to make me money, and that’s the thing: You can’t save your way to prosperity,” said Simonsen, who sits on the executive of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association. The BCFGA initiated the vote, but if approved by about 800 eligible producers, the new agency would eventually function independently of the association and do work that complements that of other industry groups. An information package prepared for growers estimates the levy could generate $316,000 a year and would
be collected at the first point of sale, typically a packinghouse. The agency would use the cash to market B.C. apples and fund research projects. “A lot of growers are complaining, they’re calling it a tax or whatever they’re calling it, but (the levy) is a really small amount,” said Simonsen. “It gives us a pool of funds, and if we do the right things with the money, like promotion, we will have a lot more than eight cents (per 40-pound box) come back to us.” David Evans, an Oliver-area orchardist, is concerned about the bureaucracy that collection of the levy will require. “It’s the logistics of it,” said Evans, who has five acres of apples and this fall received a patent for his new Okana variety. “A lot of us are independent and we don’t ship to regular packinghouses.” Simonsen said the idea of the agency has been discussed for years, but was continually shot down because some thought the levy would be a burden on the industry.
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Now, however, he thinks the time is right to take a vote. Similar bodies already exist in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, while Nova Scotia is also considering one. If that province and B.C. do follow through, Simonsen said, it would clear the path to apply an equal levy on imported apples. Domestically, the levy would not apply to growers with less than two acres of apples or those who sell directly to consumers. Everyone else, including those selling into the U.S., would pay. For the levy to be approved, 40 per cent of eligible producers must register a vote, and 65 per cent of them must be in favour. Voting began at public meetings last week in Oliver and Lake Country. Ballots will be sent by mail to those who didn’t attend. The final day of voting will be at the BFCGA convention on Feb. 15, 2014. If approved, the levy is expected to be in place for the 2014 season.
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dollars that we can’t afford to spend. We have to watch our pennies. We are not Kelowna. We are little Penticton that has very little tax base.” Vassilaki suggested city bylaw officers could be used to distribute information and notices to the businesses, but Konanz suggested that’s the communications officer’s job. “I don’t think it is wise to spend $30,000 on making people into revitalization champions. I just can’t see the value in that,” she said. “This is one thing that is frivolous and we do not need in the 2014 budget.” Konanz and Vassilaki were the only two to speak against putting the $30,000 item into the 2014 budget. Others were clear in their support. “Banff and Kelowna could not stress enough the value of communication. We are not at the same level as some of these other communities, but that shouldn’t negate their advice,” said Coun. Judy Sentes. “It is an investment, an insurance if you will, into what we are trying to achieve.” Council voted 5-2 in support of the communications budget. Konanz also expressed concern about another item on the strategic priorities list, part of the planning budget for the Main Street part of the revitalization plan, which has an overall budget of $565,000, including $45,000 for public engagement, which she felt had been done over the course of the last two years in a variety of ways. “I think we have a really good idea of what the community wants and I don’t think we need to spend $45,000 on community engagement or use of staff time on trying to engage them,” said Konanz.
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Regional district refining 2014 budget an average budget impact on property owners. At this point, however, the total RDOS tax requisition is pegged to climb by $459,233 to $13.7 million in 2014, following the first round of budget discussions last month. The increase could go even higher with proposed additions for communications, hiring a health and safety specialist, and increasing pay for volunteer firefighters. For communications, the board agreed to double its budget to $50,000. The money it spent last year allowed for the hiring of part-time communications officer Andrew Stuckey. More cash would help meet
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Taxpayers will have to come up with an extra 3.5 per cent for the regional district, according to the first draft of the local government’s 2014 budget that’s currently a work in progress. “It’s really difficult to say what number I’m looking for, but I think it should be lower than that,” Mark Pendergraft, chairman of the board of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, said of the proposed tax increase. Residents in the 15 electoral areas and member municipalities of the RDOS pay different amounts of tax depending on which services they receive, so it’s difficult to estimate
an objective in the 2014 RDOS business plan to promote the organization by “bringing attention to our successes and goodnews stories.” “Granted, it’s nice to get the good news out, but (it’s important) just to get stuff out in a timely fashion,” explained Pendergraft, the director for rural Osoyoos. The board also agreed to add human resources staff, including a health and safety specialist on a one-year term, to implement recommendations from a voluntary safety audit on which the RDOS scored poorly. “I think we need to do some effort on it, yes,” said Pendergraft, noting the new hire “would start to work
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Oliver bomber gets three months Kristi Patton
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Retaliating to bullying with a pipe bomb and bear spray has put an Oliver man behind bars for 90 days. Using black powder from a device used to keep birds away from vineyards, commonly known as bird bangers, Stephan Wesley Daoust crafted an explosive device and set it off at the residence of a man he had a long-standing feud with. The 19-year-old was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his actions and an additional 30 days for assault with a weapon by dispatching pepper spray into the home of the man he held a grudge against. Daoust, whose friends told police he goes by the nickname Pyro101, plead guilty through a joint submission that saw a judicial stay of proceedings on one count of break and enter and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. “The pyro days are done. I hope you understand that this isn’t the proper way to deal with that,” said Judge Gale Sinclair. Charges against Stephan’s older brother Eric Olivier Daoust, 23, return to court at another date. The elder Daoust plead not guilty to placing an explosive to damage property. The charges stem from a complaint received by RCMP of suspicious activity on Aug. 12 when a resident arrived at the detachment with a piece of metal that caused damage to a garage. After investigation
at the Earle Crescent residence, RCMP observed what they believed to be the blast site under a 1991 Toyota Camry based on scarring on the cement driveway and nearby fragments. Friends confirmed to RCMP that Stephan had been cocky about the bombing and bragged how he did it. Upon his arrest Stephan admitted he built the bomb using the black powder out of bird bangers he purchased at a local store, scrap metal that Eric welded together and then inserted a 42-second wick. Stephan said he got Eric to drive him to the residence and wait in the car while he attached the bomb to the Toyota Camry. As they drove away they heard a loud bang. About a month later the same house was involved in another incident. This time the female resident believed her grandson had returned home just before midnight when she heard her dog barking. Not seeing any lights come on, she opened the bedroom door and immediately experienced extreme burning to her eyes and face. “I thought I had acid on my face,” Crown counsel Deb Drissell read from a police report. “I thought my eyes and skin had permanent damage.” A can of bear spray wrapped in electrical tape was located in a neighbouring hedge. Stephan told police he had been punched at a party by a man living at the Earle Crescent
residence who had once fondled his girlfriend. He said he went to the man’s house opened up the back door and emptied three-quarters of a can of pepper spray. Defence counsel Don Skogstad said Stephan had no intentions of hurting anyone with the bomb, despite Crown counsel stating it very easily could have and that one resident had arrived home just 15 minutes prior to it going off.
Skogstad said Stephan knew exactly what he was doing with the bomb and igniter but the explosion “may have been stronger than he suspected.” He also said the man he had the long-standing altercation with is known as a fighter and bully. Stephan will serve his sentence intermittently on weekends at the Oliver detachment. This will be followed by a two-year
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Opportunity for Duffy Suspended Canadian senator Mike Duffy has garnered much media attention in 2013. Media have detailed his fall from grace as a result of his allegedly false claims for maintaining a primary residence in Prince Edward Island when in fact his primary residence was within 100 kilometres of Parliament Hill. From all appearances, Duffy displayed very little political acumen during his tenure in the Senate, other than playing the political game to his advantage. The one piece of the entire debacle that received little attention was Duffy’s request or insistence that he continue to be eligible for medical benefits. He claimed the loss of the medical benefits would be a financial hardship. Duffy owns a home in Kanata, Ont. as well as in PEI and presumably has a pension from his previous career in the media. Many Canadians have medical conditions, but most do not own two homes, nor have access to pension plans. According to the National Advisory Council on Aging, close to seven per cent of Canadian seniors earn less than the low income cut off (LICO), which represents approximately 258,000 seniors. In addition, another 19 per cent of seniors have after-tax income that is at or just slightly above the LICO, making them ineligible for additional help. PENTICTON Perhaps Mr.WESTERN Duffy could spend his extra free time over the next two years advocating on behalf of the impoverished seniors in Canada. Not only could this benefit seniors living in poverty, it would allow Mr. Duffy the opportunity to see how his peers live and hopefully enjoy a few pieces of humble pie.
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Greenhouse gas trial balloon leaks Last week I described the inevitable demise of B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” scheme, which continues to take millions from hospitals and schools to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects of questionable value. It’s like the AirCare program, a pollution solution that sounded great at the time. AirCare soon found itself chasing diminishing environmental returns, made redundant by new vehicle technology and the financial need to save fuel. Public sector carbon offsets will suffer the same fate, growing as a political liability as their effectiveness declines. All this is separate from B.C.’s carbon tax and greenhouse gas reduction program, another environmental trial balloon that is sinking back to Earth. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and
a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up substantially by 2020. New liquefied natural gas export proposals continue to pop up, the latest ones on former industrial sites near Squamish and Campbell River. And with the surge of LNG activity around Kitimat and Prince Rupert already changing the landscape, questions linger about the pollution and greenhouse gas impacts. As she left for the government’s largest ever trade mission to Asia, Premier Christy Clark dismissed a study that estimated the impact of three LNG plants. That study, done by Kitimat environment group Skeena Wild, assumed direct drive technology to chill and compress gas for export. It concluded that three plants would burn two and a half times the amount of natural gas currently used in Metro Vancouver.
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B.C. Views Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak relied on the same talking point to reject the study. The technology of powering LNG is still being negotiated, as producers work towards environmental permits, so the total can’t be calculated yet. BC Hydro is predicting little electricity demand for LNG until after 2020, which suggests the early development will either be direct drive, the industry standard and simplest method, or building one or more gas-fired power plants in northwest B.C. Even if gas usage is
only equivalent to one Lower Mainland, it’s plain to see greenhouse gas emissions are going up. Clark has repeatedly argued that B.C. LNG should get credit for displacing coal in China and elsewhere. I asked Polak if the international community would accept B.C.’s assertion that emissions from our LNG production shouldn’t count. “We haven’t said we won’t count them,” Polak replied. “What the premier’s talked about and I’ve talked about is that this whole issue of how one accounts for greenhouse gases in a particular region is one that is constantly evolving. “There are regularly changes to the international standards for accounting for these things and reporting them. “And certainly the ability for one jurisdiction to impact positively on the GHG emissions of another, we think is appropriately considered in how
one accounts for these things.” Clark visited the Jiangsu LNG import facility in China that could be a key export destination. Globe and Mail China correspondent Nathan Vanderklippe covered the premier’s visit. He reports that the gas being imported at Jiangsu isn’t replacing coal. It’s being used in addition to coal in peak demand periods. Clark also visited Japan, another key customer for LNG. The whole world knows why Japan needs new energy sources. It needs to replace production from its disaster-tainted nuclear facilities. Will B.C. LNG be part of the solution to human-induced climate change? On the evidence so far, the answer is no. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com, Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.
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Over-allocation is problem, not development (re: Water crusader wants tougher laws, Western News, Nov. 29) The article on the water crusader presented some misconceptions/wrong impressions. The Lower Nipit Improvement District (LNID) and the Trustees of the LNID including the secretary have never been against development, we are against losing the ground and surface water (the wells and lakes) in this area. Because we are groundwater limited, with no where else to divert or collect water from, any increased water allotment or use must be carefully assessed so that water will be sustainable. The 2010 Summit Twin Lakes Aquifer Capacity Study did state water may be already over-allotted in the Twin Lakes area and in 2011 Golder Associates stated that past assessments, “indicate that the water resources of the Twin Lakes Area are probably already overtaxed.” Golder is now in the process of doing their own Twin Lakes
Hydro hike unfair
We are going to be getting another increase for hydro, but wait did Christy Clark say she would never let that happen if she was re-elected? We just had to pay California $750 million in a lawsuit, are we still supplying them with more electricity so they can sue us again? Our premier’s yearly salary is $193,532, plus medical coverage, dental. eye care and all the other perks. MLAs earn $101,859 and the same perks. Do you think they have a worry when hydro goes up? Not at all. Senior citizens earn $549.32 per month and $500 GIS if you qualify and some CCP if you worked to qualify and most women do not get anything. Most seniors have to pay there own medical, dental and eye care. I now hear that most are having cold suppers as they have to make a choice between heat to keep them warm or a hot meal. Do the math and look at the difference in wages. Do you really think Christy Clark cares? I think not. Doris DeGrood Penticton
... it took thousands of years to create the water and storage in the aquifers. Area Water Study for the Twin Lakes Golf Resort. We, the LNID, realize water must be allotted in dry years not wet years. In 2010 when Robert Sandford, world water authority, last spoke in Penticton he was asked by OBWB director Anna Warwick Sears, “What is the most important water principle for water sustainability?” Sandford simply stated, “Do not over allocate.”
happens around Black Friday. According to the research, businesses, particularly the big box stores, slowly increase the prices of their goods a few months before Black Friday, so that, all too often, by the time Black Friday rolls around, consumers are inundated with big sale and giant savings notices. As anybody promoting budgeting and spending within your means would advise, separate needs from wants, go armed with your knowledge of what’s out there and don’t get hooked into the gimmicks that some businesses use to separate consumers from their hard-earned dollars, and leave the credit card at home. Being one of those been-there, done-that, I greatly benefited from credit counselling from No More Debts (www.nomoredebts.org) and books such as the Wealthy Barber. My best option is to shop local, knowing that I’m supporting my community’s local businesses, and my list of local businesses does not include big box stores. So, consider doing the 10 per cent shift and spend at least 10 per cent of your shopping income locally. Brigid Kemp Penticton
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(re: Questions for Energy Minister, Letters, Western News, Nov. 29) I find Mr. Kidd’s comments insulting and annoying as he has not done any research before making his comments. B.C., Saskatchewan, and Manitoba all have taxpayer-owned hydro and car insurance corporations. Mr. Kidd asked, “How does the government justify having previously taken $500 million each from BC Hydro and ICBC client receivables?” Saskatchewan and Manitoba governments both transfer hydro and car insurance funds to general revenues. Why is it OK for those governments to do the same as the B.C. government does, but not okay in B.C.? I suggest Mr. Kidd stick to the facts and not more propaganda. Joe Sawchuk Duncan
Black Friday can leave you in red
Black days, red days, blue days. How about some bright days, rainbows and the joy of being debt-free, or not being any further in debt? Last week, I read and listened to so much hype about Black Friday and how we can save with big discounts. Imagine my relief when I heard a CBC interview analyzing what really
Speakers highlight cost of GMOs
On Thursday evening I attended a presentation on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by Dr. Thierry Vrain and Dr. Shiv Chopra. Dr. Vrain is a retired soil biologist and genetic scientist with Agriculture Canada, and Dr. Chopra was a microbiologist with Health Canada who was pressured to approve the Bovine Growth Hormone. When he refused he was fired in 2004. I’m always surprised when I hear people confusing genetic engineering with hybridization and breeding. We hybridize plants with each other to make a bigger flower, or a new colour, or resistance to disease. We breed animals together for certain traits. This is done within the laws of nature. But genetic manipulation is just that – taking the genes from one species and inserting it into another. Spiders were not intended to breed with goats. Even human genes have been tried with rice, corn and tobacco. This is runaway technology with no holds barred. Some information I picked up from the talks: Genetically engineered crops are grown
The future of the Twin Lakes Area depends on water management by: monitoring and reporting commercial water use, not over allocating the water and being certain about the water-in (estimated annual recharge) and the water-out. If water in a semi-confined, unconsolidated sand and gravel aquifer, as is the Twin Lakes aquifer, is taken too low then it is unlikely to ever recover. Recall it took thousands of years to create the water and storage in the aquifers. The summary of the new Water Sustainability Act does address some ground water licensing which will include monitoring and reporting, but only for very large water users — 250 cubic meters per day. This amount of water applies to only a few water users in B.C. A large water user should be relative to the water source in order to have water sustainability. Coral Brown Secretary for the LNID
mainly to allow plants to accept the herbicide Roundup, to reduce the use of pesticides but it is a dismal failure. The use of pesticides increased by over 600 million pounds since 1996 and now the weeds have become resistant and more and more Roundup is necessary. It was also touted that yields would increase. Another failure – yields are higher where no GMO crops are grown. We lost our flax and canola markets in Europe because of GMOs, yet we’re still toying with allowing it in our apples, alfalfa, and fish. Since GMOs were introduced there is a spike in several health issues including celiac and Crohn’s disease, autism, Alzheimer’s, depression, obesity, and infertility. We are all eating GMO food in one form or another and it’s difficult to avoid if we eat products containing corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and grain (because of all the pesticides used). If we could convince our governments to ban five things from our food, hormones, antibiotics, using slaughterhouse waste, GMOs and pesticides, all the food we eat would be organic. But we may as well stand in front of a train. One statement sent a chill down my spine: “We are destroying the whole ecological system from the inside.” Oh by the way, another revelation – Stokes Seeds has been bought by Monsanto. Donna Stocker Cawston
Penticton finances need a fix
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has done an extensive analysis showing there is still a lot of work to do by Penticton’s city council to control spending and bring Penticton into a truly competitive economic position. While the data is from 2011 and there have been no property tax increases in Penticton since then, it is likely that not much has changed. Just look at the following quick facts that show how much Penticton is spending per capita compared to other cities nearby: Grand Forks is the highest at $2,176, Penticton is second at $1,922, Summerland is third at $1,855, with Kelowna at $1,461, Kamloops at $1,208, Oliver at $1,195 and Vernon at $935. Being a city that spends the second most per capita in the Thompson Okanagan is not a good position to be in. Penticton’s spending per capita is also 54 per cent higher than the regional average of $1,241 and emphasizes the need for continu-
ing to hard work tightening financial strings and better managing municipal expenditures. Other reports from the CFIB rank Penticton as being a business friendly, entrepreneurial city and making progress. But, the CFIB reports that Penticton is among the highest spending per capita in British Columbia municipalities. That is a problem that needs to be fixed. The entire report is available at the CFIB website www.cfib-fcei.ca. Wayne Llewellyn Penticton
Senate reform corrections
(re: Senate debacle a reminder something needs to be done, Letters, Western News, Nov. 29) Mr. Barillos’s letter is an interesting addition to the discussions on Senate reform. But it would be helpful if he got his facts straight. All U.S. senators are elected for a six-year term. It is when they are elected that varies: approximately one-third are elected at each election which ensures a slower change to the Upper Chamber than the House of Representatives, all of whom are elected for two-year terms. The current proposal in Canada would see senators elected for nine-year term thus ensuring they too would be out of synch with the House of Commons and thus maintain some balance in voters’ desires. Glenn Sinclair Edmonton
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accidents such as this one near Penticton after a 2010 snowfall are often avoidable with a change in driving habits and proper tires.
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Freezing rain and winter conditions led to some treacherous driving conditions on the highways Friday morning. Princeton RCMP detachment said Highway 3 was closed for almost three hours from Hedley to Princeton because of an accident involving semi trucks. Icy road conditions caused one semi to slide into a ditch and a second semi truck then collided with it. Mounties said injuries to those involved were nonlife threatening. Cpl. Ted Manchulenko of the Penticton RCMP said a driver also lost control of his vehicle just south of Okanagan Falls around 9:31 a.m. on Friday because of the icy roadway. “He ended up going off road to the right hand side and pretty much writes off his vehicle at that point. He was hospitalized but didn’t have life-threatening injuries,” said Manchulenko. “It is very important to be aware of your conditions and the condition of your vehicle, especially at this time of year because when we get these temperatures the roads start to ice up.” According to Environment Canada Penticton experienced freezing rain Friday morning and temperatures will continue to dip this week. As the likelihood of snow being on the roads increases, the number of people injured or killed in crashes in the Southern Interior triples. A report from ICBC said, on average, 28 people are injured or killed in the Southern Interior due to driving too fast for the conditions. “We don’t have a consistent pattern of snowfall, which is a catch-22,” said Manchulenko. “It takes time for people to get accustomed to driving in the snow and slippery conditions and we don’t really get the consistent snowfall here anymore and people forget it is winter.” It is why RCMP and ICBC are asking drivers to slow down and adjust their speed for the conditions
whether that be rainy, icy or snowy weather. “There are a number of factors at play, but I think leavening extra time to get to your destination is really key. If you start your day off already running 10 minutes late now you are hurrying on the roads,” said Manchulenko. “If we had snowy conditions all the time it would force people to slow down, scrape their windshields, take the time to take care of the vehicles, check their tires, windshield wipers and be prepared.” Because the snow and ice can hit unexpectedly, Manchulenko suggests making sure your tires are rated for the conditions early in the season. ICBC reminds to check your tire pressure regularly, as pressure drops in cold weather and overinflated tires can reduce gripping. “Stopping distances increase in bad conditions. It doesn’t matter if you are equipped with studs or winter tires. If you have been on an ice rink you know that it is slippery whether you are on skates or not,” said Manchulenko, adding following distances should be at least four seconds during reduced visibility and poor road conditions. Other tips ICBC suggests are to consider alternatives to help you get to work safely and check the road conditions for your entire route through websites such as drivebc.ca. “In the Southern Interior, drivers often encounter snow, ice and darker conditions at this time of year,” said Chief Const. Jamie Graham, chair of the Traffic Safety Committee of the British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police. “Don’t be foolish and think that you don’t need to adjust your driving for the conditions. “Slow down, increase your following distance and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. “Posted speed limits are for ideal driving conditions only.” Seven out of 10 speed-related ceases in B.C. are caused by driving too fast for the road conditions such as rainy, icy or snowy weather.
Penticton drug busts net two arrests Western News Staff
Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force made arrests for drug trafficking and possession in two separate incidents on Monday. Calvin Louie Senger faces one charge for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking when the 24 year old was arrested in a store parking lot in the 2700
block of Skaha Lake Road. Cpl. Brad Myhre said the Okanagan Falls man was found to be in possession of four ounces (112 grams) of marijuana packaged for sale along with trafficking paraphernalia. Senger was held for court until Tuesday where he was released on conditions to appear at a later date. Also on Monday, the Drug
Task Force arrested a 19-year-old female resident of Penticton in the parking lot of a motel in the 2700 block of Skaha Lake Road. Myhre said she was arrested for marijuana trafficking and for possession of crystal methamphetamine. The woman had no prior criminal convictions and was released to appear in court on Jan. 6, 2014.
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Several factors cited in plane crash Transportation board notes plane was overloaded Western News Staff
Excess weight is one of the factors that contributed to a plane crash that took the lives of two people shortly after it departed the Penticton airport last summer. The investigation found a number of factors contributed to the accident including a reduced rate of climb. This was attributed to atmospheric conditions, the aircraft being over its gross takeoff weight, reduced power in the right engine and the decision not to use available turbochargers. “The investigation also determined that the safety of passengers could have been improved if the aircraft had been equipped with shoulder harnesses to complement the available lap belts,” said the report by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. “The investigation also determined that the safety of passengers could have been improved if the aircraft had been equipped with shoulder harnesses to complement the available lap belts,” said the report. The B.C. Coroners service identified the deceased as Jayson Dallas Wesley Smith, 30, of Vancouver and Lauren Patricia Sewell, 24, of Surrey. Friends of the couple said Sewell had bought Smith flying lessons for his birthday just two months prior to the crash. It wasn’t clear whether the flight they were on was part of the gift. The Piper Twin Comanche left
The TransporTaTion safeTy Board cited several factors that led to the crash of a piper Twin Comanche last august. The plane took off from penticton and crashed just west of Kelowna.
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Penticton on Aug. 13, 2012 at 2:32 p.m. on a flight to Boundary Bay with one pilot and three passengers onboard. The aircraft’s emergency beacon was activated around 3 p.m. and detected by a WestJet plane that was in the area. The wreckage was located about two hours later in a wooded area near the Brenda Mines site, approximately 18 kilometres west of Kelowna with emergency responders parachuting down to the scene. The plane flew northbound over Okanagan Lake for approximately 20 nautical miles before turning west into a valley. This was 14 nautical miles further than planned due to a lower than expected rate of climb. Investigators
established the risk of a post-crash fire was reduced because the aircraft battery had disconnected during the crash. This removed the potential ignition source for the remaining aviation fuel. Following the accident, NAV Canada and Transport Canada have added information on recommended altitudes when departing the Okanagan Valley and suggest flying routes between Princeton, Brenda Mines, Highway 97C and Okanagan Lake. A new sign was installed at the Penticton airport advising pilots to climb to 5,000 feet prior to turning west or east when departing the Okanagan Valley. The plane crash came almost two years to the day after another accident where a Piper Comanche
went down on Apex Mountain killing four men. The wreckage was found eight days later in rugged terrain. That flight started in Kelowna and made a stop in Penticton, where two duffel bags of unknown weight were unloaded before resuming its trip to Victoria. A TSB report on the Apex crash said the plane was overloaded when it left Kelowna and attempted to climb over a ridge 6,500 feet over sea level when it struck trees just below the summit. The TSB is an independent agency that investigates marine, pipeline, railway and aviation transport occurrences for the advancement of transportation safety. The board does not assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.
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He’s so full of hope, inspiration and kindness, speaking with Rylan Hernberg for a few minutes is like getting an motivational pep talk. “I believe you can accomplish anything in your life if you really want it and it is close to your heart you can do it. There will be obstacles but you have to be persistent. Eventually you will accomplish your goal, you have to,” said Hernberg. “It’s truly amazing once you figure that out and you really believe it. It is very powerful.” With a certain spark about him and surrounded by his vision boards in the home office he works out of in Penticton, it is not difficult to start dreaming right alongside him. However, the Top 40 Under 40 nominee admits he wasn’t always the optimist. Making a high income in Richmond, but unhappy with his life, it was the death of his best friend Mark Cheng that pushed him to take a risk eight years ago. “My best friend died from cancer. He was like my brother and it just really changed the way I looked at life. I was chasing the wrong things before and chasing money. I re-evaluated my life and found that giving back makes me happy,” said Hernberg. “That is where I dedicate a lot of my free time. It fulfills me. I feel like Mark is with me all the time when I do all these things.” Hernberg is very active in the community. He has been involved with JCI Penticton over the past five years, sitting as president in 2012, as an entrepreneur purchasing five Coffee News franchises in the Okanagan. He credits the decision to join JCI with much of his success and opening up new skill sets for himself. Through JCI, Hernberg said, he sees a resurgence of a younger population in Penticton able to create jobs in the city to ensure they can stay here. “What Jennifer Vincent and Nicholas Vincent (CoWork Penticton) or Max Picton (Barefoot Beach Resort) are doing is a new wave of people who realize we can make Penticton amazing and do well here,” said Hernberg. But not everything is about busi-
Rylan HeRnbeRg (top centre) is working to make change, not just locally but worldwide through his volunteer work and aspirations to start a non-profit Touched by Kindness.
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I can just imagine if I can get a million acts of kindness in a year what that ripple effect will do. We may never really know, but I guarantee it will do something good in the world. — Rylan Hernberg
ness with Hernberg, he wants to make a change in the world. That starts with small things like placing money in books and putting them back on the shelf at retail stores to buying a coffee for the person behind him in line. “About 10 days ago I gave the cashier at Blenz an extra $5 and said buy a drink for whoever you think needs it. I came back a week later and she was so excited to see me,” said Hernberg. “She said ‘you won’t believe what happened, this $5 keeps paying forward.’ I guess to that day people are paying it forward. She bought me my coffee that
day.” It was in 2008 that he came up with the idea of raising US $35,000 to build a school in Africa to honour his best friend. It took a few years, and the plan changed to raising over $25,000 Canadian to purchase and ship a 40-foot container full of items to Muhanga, Rwanda. “It was just something in my heart that I wanted to do. I don’t know why, but I knew it was there. I am very intuitive and at the time that is where my heart was leading me,” said Hernberg. “I made a trip down there just before the container arrived and you see all these bare
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hospital beds and realize how fortunate we are in Canada.” Teaming up with the One Person Project, a group out of Summerland, made it possible. Together they sent 17,000 children’s and education books, 2,000 soccer jerseys, 131 soccer balls, 15 sewing machines, seven hospital beds, one operating table, 10 wheelchairs, over 100 boxes of medical supplies and 380 brand new backpacks donated by Walmart. Continuing on the same thread of making a change in the world, Hernberg is setting out to create a not-for-profit in 2014 called
Touched by Kindness that will encourage people to do acts of kindness. Hernberg, of course, has a goal of what he wants to accomplish in one year and will be tracking it. The idea began as a Facebook page and website and he has seen the power of social media with one act going viral within a few days. “I only have about maybe 200 likes on my Facebook page and this one day at lunch I got a fortune cookie that said ‘This random act of kindness is going to spread quickly.’ I put that fortune and a $10 bill in this book called the Happiness Project and posted it on my Facebook page. It just blew up and within two days over 18,000 people viewed it. My friends in Vancouver who had no idea I had anything to do with it were commenting on it,” said Hernberg. “It was really neat. I went back every week and the $10 was there in the book and I kept moving it to the front of the shelf and that happened for about a month and then finally it was gone.” Hernberg never found out who became the owner of the fortune or the $10 bill. While most people feel only rewarded when a task is completed, for Hernberg not knowing is part of the prize. He gets to sit back and dream up of all the things that possibly could have happened. “Sometimes people might just need that money and there is always this ripple effect when you do something kind, but I usually try to get out of the way before I see it. I have a business for that, this is the part that is unknown what will happen. I just can imagine if I can get people a million acts of kindness in a year what that ripple effect will do. We may never really know, but I guarantee it will do something good in the world.” Penticton Top 40 under 40 is presented by the Prospera Credit Union in partnership with the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and JCI Penticton, with support from White Kennedy LLP Chartered Accountants. Nominations should be sent to manager@penticton.org with the subject line ‘Top 40 Nomination.’ Please include nominees contact info and a brief reason for nomination.
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Louise Sax, Treasurer, Rene Johnson, Grannt Anderson and Shannon Carver, Manager of the Digital Imaging Department, Stan Bobowski and Debbie Little both from Sharon Proctor, Event Coordinator all with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 227 presented a cheque for $875.00. the Peach City Beach Cruisers. The Peach City Beach Cruisers donated $2,000.
Ian Esson, President of the Penticton Okanagan Rotary Club presented a cheque for $6,000.
Order of the Royal Purple #83, Marie Farren, Past District Deputy and Joan Popovich, Secretary and Past BC President presented a cheque for $750.
Marge Noble of Santa Presents, held on November 2 & 3 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre presented a cheque for $6,700.
Penticton Shrine Club Bill Martin, Chairman of Gaming, Roy Gregory and Carl Tymm, President Elect presented Holiday Snow Bears to Janice Perrino, Executive Director for the Medical Foundation. Children receiving medical treatments or surgery at the Summerland Health Centre and the Penticton Regional Hospital are presented with a bear to help make their hospital experience better.
We would like to thank all the individuals, service organizations and business groups for their dedication and thoughtfulness by making donations to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6 Phone: 250-492-9027 â&#x20AC;˘ Toll Free: 1-866-771-0994 www.sosmedicalfoundation.com
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After a one-year hiatus, the Okanagan International Children’s Festival is scheduled to come back in May 2014 better than ever. “We are super excited,” said chair Jason Cox of the festival scheduled for May 22 to 24. “I think the best thing we could do for the children’s festival here was to give it that rest and get the organizational capacity straightened away and improved. We know we are coming back with a better, stronger and more sustainable festival.” Cox said he had the “unfortunate responsibility” to let the community know the festival was going to take a break for a year last March. The executive director at the time resigned his position a few months earlier and with little time to advertise for the position and hire someone before the festival in May, the Okanagan International Children’s Festival decided to take a break. With a new executive director in place the festival learned in April that they were facing a financial crisis with the title sponsor, Rotary International, leaving. Barb Haynes has taken over the position of executive director of the festival and brings with her a wealth of community event experience. She has an eight-month contract with the festival and said finding a new title sponsor is one of the first things on her list to ac-
complish. “I really want to see them on a comfortable foundation so they can grow the festival and move it forward. I think there is tons of room in the Okanagan for a really solid children’s festival and the foundation of this one has been amazing all along and it should continue,” said Haynes. “I want to see it succeed and solidly positioned in our community for an amazing opportunity for kids and families.” Cox said they were excited to offer Haynes the opportunity because she has event experience as the former general manager of the Challenge Penticton and her ties to the community through her former job with the Downtown Penticton Association. “Barb is such a strong community person and she has good PR skills which is what we need to promote the festival now,” said Cox. “We think she brings a very strong skill set to the festival and we are excited to have her on board.” Throughout its 10-year history, the children’s festival has maintained balanced budgets through ticket sales, grants, fundraising events and donor support. They secured two grants, one was put in place in September and another in April 2014. On Wednesday at the annual general meeting, organizers relayed to returning and new board members that they are in a good spot financially. “We went over our financial
position which is very strong right now which is great. But, we are still looking for donations, sponsorships and people who would like to contribute to the festival to ensure that we are able to keep a sustainable organization moving forward,” said Cox. “We are hoping people get excited and participate in the festival because it is going to be fantastic this year.” Organizers estimated that over 10,000 people attended the 2012 event. Cox said they have all of the international talent under contract to perform in May and are currently working on signing local acts. He added most of the work that needs to be done is logistics. Cox said the festival will return to Okanagan Lake Park, although it has not yet been secured with the city. “The lion’s share of the work is done. The posters are finished and distributed to local school’s. It is 100 per cent guaranteed it is going to happen, we are just doing all the nuts and bolts at this point,” said Cox. The children’s festival is expected to announce its lineup in the coming weeks. Cox said it will be a mix of old favourites like Fred Penner and some new acts. Anyone interested in donating or becoming a volunteer for the festival can learn more information www.okchildrensfestival.com or drop by their office at 202-69 Nanaimo Ave. East, or call 250493-8800 or email at info@okchildrensfest.org.
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In an effort to provide the talented musicians of the Penticton Concert Band a platform to play, Judi Ritcey, emcee for the band, came up with a two-fold idea — a joint concert with local voice students and a community fundraiser. “This is a full band concert with tons of different music styles from show tunes, big band, Count Basie jazz and they will perform the theme from Pirates of Caribbean along with their own music,” said Ritcey. “These are all local musicians who have performed all over and at events like Peachfest and at Gyro Park.” The Senses Converge concert will donate proceeds to the Shatford Centre Community Learning Kitchen Fund. Gerald Nadeau, director of the concert band, and Tracy Fehr, a local voice instructor were approached with the idea and embraced it with open minds and great excitement. Nadeau picked out the music and Fehr chose the students to perform. Ashia Fredeen, Drew O’Sullivan, Judi Tircey and Verity Tay-
lor will all grace the stage on Dec. 10 along with the Penticton Concert Band. The students will perform selections from Les Miserables and Annie. “What an exciting project it is for the students to look forward to,” said Ritcey. “How many students get to sing with a 39-piece band? We just thought this was a great way to support the students and give back to the community at the same time.” Also performing will be Fehr with Dennis Nordlund accompanying her on O Holy Night. The Rotary Kitchen at the Shatford Centre has set a fundraising goal of $220,000 to have the kitchen installed. It will be accessible to all members of the community where culinary arts, lifestyle and wellness classes and workshops will be held. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and a selection of appetizers and sweets will be available. Tickets to The Senses Converge are $15 and available at the Shatford Centre (760 Main St.) and at the Dragon’s Den (12 Front St.) They also are available by phone at 250770-7668. For more information email info@shatfordcentre.com.
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Flash or fizzle Comet ISON just passed behind the Sun and should now be on its way back to the outer reaches of the solar system. As we go through December it will gradually move out of the sun’s glare and become visible in the eastern sky shortly before dawn. Unfortunately, despite Ken Tapping the hype comets always Stargazing Notes attract, we do not know whether this will be a comets of the century event that spectacularly dominates the sky, or a faint thing that we will be able to see only if we have the right equipment, a dark sky and know exactly where to look, or something in between. Although we can calculate exactly where a comet will be, we are not able to look at it while it is still far from the sun and estimate how spectacular it will be when it moves in close, and warms up. Thanks to several close approaches by space probes, we now know what the bodies that produce comets look like. The body or nucleus of a comet is a lump of greyish, blackish stuff a few kilometres in size that might be smooth or covered with craters. It might be a rounded lump or dumbbell-shaped, where two rounded lumps have become stuck together. That greyish-blackish material is a mixture of ice, dust, trapped gases and organic chemicals. It has much in common with what we find by Canadian city streets in late winter. Whether a comet will be a spectacle in the sky, like Comet Hale-Bopp (1995), or a fizzle, like Comet Kohoutek (1973), is dictated by the relative proportions of those ingredients and how they are distributed within the lump. Both these comets got enormous hype while still far off, and moving towards the sun. These lumps are leftover materials from the formation of the solar system. Far from the sun, out in the cold and darkness, there are millions orbiting quietly. On occasion, a collision or some sort of gravitational interaction with another body sends one of these lumps on a path taking it into the inner Solar System, where our Earth is located. As the lump gets closer to the Sun, it starts to warm up, and eventually, the ice and other volatile materials in it start to melt and evaporate. Unlike large, massive objects like the Earth or moon, the tiny lumps of material that produce comets have gravitational attractions that are too weak to pull them strongly together, so they remain friable and porous. So when the material inside starts to evaporate, there are lots of paths to the surface, where it can escape into space as jets of dust and vapour. Material also evaporates from the surface. Since the gravity of the lump is so weak, the main thing holding the body of the comet together is ice. As this melts and jets of water vapour blast into space, the glue disappears and the lump starts to come apart. At first the lost material forms a cloud around the disintegrating lump. This glows in the sunlight, making the comet visible to astronomers for the first time. As the comet gets closer to the sun and it continues to get warmer, the rates of evaporation and disintegration increase. Now the expanding cloud surrounding the lump gets caught by the solar wind, which pushes it out to form a great tail, which might become millions of kilometres long. This is the point where the comet might or might not become a spectacle. If lots of dust gets released, the tail will be bright, if not, it will be much less conspicuous. Unfortunately we cannot use the observations we make when a comet is far from the sun to meaningfully forecast what will happen when it gets closer. So, amidst the excitement when a new comet is discovered, the hype happens before we know if it’s justified. Ken Tapping is an astronomer with the National Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Penticton, BC, V2A 6J9..Tel (250) 4972300, Fax (250) 497-2355 E-mail: ken.tapping@ nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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Winning the 2013 AAAA B.C. High School senior girls volleyball provincial championship is better than the first time for South Delta Sun Devils coach Dan Burgess. “This year we appreciate it a lot more because you really realize how hard it is to repeat,” said Burgess, who watched his team win three straight sets against the Earl Marriott Mariners after losing the first set to Pen High. “It really is. “There is a lot of luck involved. You have to stay away from injuries. “Everything has to come together at the right time. “I’m ecstatic, but I think this one is a little bit sweeter than last year.” Tournament most valuable player Nicole McNamara said it was an incredible feeling to win as the team worked so hard. “I’m just so happy this is how we finished off the season,” said McNamara, who helped the Sun Devils win 25-23, 25-19 and 25-19 in front of a packed gym that included the host Lakers and other competing schools. McNamara said the challenge, facing their Fraser Valley rivals, was mental. “We play them all the time. Usually it can go either way,” said McNamara.
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The turning point in her opinion came after the first set, which she said they were really nervous about. “We kept calm in the second set. We cleaned it up a bit,” said McNamara. “After the second set we were pretty confident that we could do it.” Burgess said the Mariners were incredible. “We played them three or four times this year. Tonight was by far the best I had ever seen them play,” said Burgess, who praised the performance of Mariner Christie Faester, who he said was incredible defensively. “We had
to change our lineup a little bit. After the first game, we had to switch a few things around. “The usual combination for unlocking Earl Marriott wasn’t working. We had to work a little harder.” Burgess was impressed with the quality of teams. “Last year if you asked any coach, you could pick out the top four teams pretty easily,” he said. “This year, I think it was eight or nine teams that legitimately had a shot at winning this thing. “It was a very deep field this year. We were lucky to come out on top in a lot of ways.” As for the play of
his MVP, Burgess said McNamara, who he described as an amazing player, was awesome. He relied on her to get things going on the right side. “That’s Nicole’s specialty,” he said of the left-hander. “She puts the ball away when it matters.” When asked about her MVP selection, McNamara said everyone on the team played well and could have easily been named MVP. “I’m just so happy I got it,” she said. Burgess said the Sun Devils loved their time in Penticton. They were impressed with the hospitality and enjoyed some
unexpected support. “The girls were laughing because they would be walking down the street or walking through the mall and total strangers would say, ‘Go South Delta,’” he said. “We don’t even get that at home. They have their sweaters, they are getting fan support. They loved it.” Burgess praised the work that Lakers coach Rob Gunning put in to organizing and said it highlighted the beautiful school. “Penticton is a great town to host any kind of championship,” said Burgess. “From the hotels to the restaurants, we really felt welcomed.”
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Finances are likely to prevent Mt. Baldy ski hill near Oliver from operating this season. Mt. Baldy manager Matt Koenig said he isn’t optimistic, but is hopeful that they will have a season. Koenig spoke with owners Brett Sweezy, Brent Baker and Bob Boyle of Idaho on Monday, and they indicated to him that they are working on things. Mt. Baldy is in trouble because there are some outstanding maintenance issues that need to be addressed. Koenig said it’s a year in which extra capital or start up funds are required. “Until that could happen, we’re stuck,” said Koenig on his cell as the business numbers for Mt. Baldy are not in service. “I wasn’t prepared to sell season passes. “As a result, we haven’t begun to do anything.”
Normally they begin their season pass campaign in July. Should Mt. Baldy not operate this season, 50 part-time and full-time staff would be impacted. There is no deadline in place to get Mt. Baldy open. “I would do my best to get it operational. I’d give them the information,” he said. “This is what it costs and here’s the return on it. It would be up to them to make the decision not to. I want to see something work out, I love Baldy. I want to see it be successful. It really is in the owners hands right now.” Koenig added that he appreciates people’s patience. “It’s been really hard for everybody. For cabin owners. The local day skier. For the staff, for suppliers and the owners. Everyone has shown incredible support. People want to see it operate and recognize the asset it is. “It’s like going to your own funeral and realizing that people like you,” he said.
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Two straight wins helped the Pen High Lakers senior girls volleyball team finish 15th in B.C. Lakers libero Jolene Gunning said it was important for her and her teammates to win their final game against the Mt.Baker Secondary School Wild in the AAAA provincial championship at Okanagan College Saturday. “I think the way we won it was important too,” said Jolene. “We gave it our all but we also had fun.” Lakers coach Robert Gunning watched as his team dispatched the Wild 25-15 and 25-22. He said it was nice for the girls to finish their season on a high note. “More importantly, I think we had a lot of fun in that last match,”
said the coach, who has worked with the group since Grade 6. “They enjoyed the experience. Played with positive energy.” A four-set loss to rival Kelowna Secondary School Owls, who finished fifth in the province, knocked them down to the consolation bracket. Losing to West Vancouver eliminated their chances of finishing in the top 10. Coach Gunning said it’s a long tournament that is physically tiring and mentally draining. The motivation from his group didn’t waver. “They never quit all weekend. Just sometimes things didn’t go our way,” said Robert. “These girls have always represented themselves and their school really well. I’m proud of all their accomplishments.” Jolene wiped away tears and felt sad
because her high school volleyball career is over. “I think that I personally have taken all four years that have led up to this for granted,” she said. “This is just kind of like, wow, it’s all over. I can’t believe how it flew by.” Lakers setter Abi McCluskey felt awesome despite her volleyball career ending. With no more subs available, McCluskey ended up in the right spot to score the winning point. “It was a lot of fun,” said McCluskey, who, when the play happened, quickly tapped the ball down into an open space. “It was a really good way to end,” said McCluskey. “I think we performed really well. (Friday) I think we had a few down moments.” McCluskey said it wasn’t disappointing losing to the Owls, but it
was to West Vancouver. She felt they should have won that match. Senior boys 13th. Lakers coach Paul Mend said his team did not play their best ball. They finished third in their pool as their lone win came against Victoria’s Oak Bay Secondary. The Lakers opened the playoff bracket with a loss to Reynolds Secondary. “That was a big one,” said Mend. It was a five-set loss to “a scrappy team who didn’t make a lot of mistakes.” “Unforced errors and poor passing hurt us in this one,” added Mend. The Lakers then lost to G.P. Vanier as passing issues again hurt them. The Lakers defeated Delta for 13th-place. Mend said all of the teams competed at a high level and there was plenty of parity.
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T GF GA 1 30 26 1 25 17 0 37 28 1 29 21 0 22 21 0 10 29 1 14 25
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Recreation League Standings Atom Dev Koteles Conf/Berg/Fisher Div Team W L T GF GA Pts Kamloops 7 0 0 46 16 14 G. Vernon 4 2 0 38 19 8 Kamloops 5 3 0 32 33 10 Penticton 3 2 0 29 17 6 Kelowna 3 4 0 22 26 6 Kelowna 2 5 0 19 37 4 West Kelowna 1 9 0 33 71 2 Atom Dev Michie Conf/Adolphe Div Team W L T GF GA Summerland 6 0 0 35 15 Salmon Arm 4 1 0 23 16 South Okanagan 3 1 0 10 10 Merritt 3 1 2 26 13 North Okanagan 3 1 2 33 16 Penticton 2 3 0 25 16 West Kelowna 2 3 0 9 14 G. Vernon 1 3 1 18 23 Kamloops 0 5 1 23 55 Kelowna 0 6 0 8 32
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South Central , Atom Rec Team W L T GF GA Summerland 6 0 0 49 17 Penticton 1 5 1 1 50 24 Penticton 2 5 1 1 65 40 Penticton 3 5 1 2 58 17 Penticton 4 4 2 0 35 19 Summerland 2 2 1 1 19 17 West Kelowna 1 3 4 1 33 44 West Kelowna 2 3 4 0 25 24 West Kelowna 3 2 4 1 24 42 Princeton 2 6 1 35 65 South Okanagan 1 0 6 0 13 61 West Kelowna 4 0 7 0 17 53
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The Penticton Vees now have the playmaking centre they have long coveted. The Vees were involved in a three116 Wade Ave. team trade Dec. 1 to Penticton, BC land Steen Cooper from the Cowichan 778-476-4011 Valley Capitals for Clint lisaborbahairstudio@hotmail.com Filbrandt and Matt Berry-Lamontagna. The Vees initially acquired BerryLamontagna from the Coquitlam Express for Recruiting Billet Families future considerations. December to June Cooper, 18, is in his third season in the BCHL, all with his hometown Capitals. Through 27 games, Okanagan Hockey Academy is beginning its 12th year of offeringCooper has three goals Okanagan Hockey Academy is beginning its 12 year of offering high quality athletic programs high quality athleticand and academic academic programs to thto and 18 points and was Okanagan Hockey Academy is beginning its 12world. year of offering outstanding hockey players fromallall over the outstanding hockey players from over the world. third in team scoring. high quality athletic and academic programs to We are recruiting Billet Families in the Penticton, Westbench and The Duncan native Weoutstanding are recruiting Billet Families in the Penticton, Westbench and hockey players alltheir over Summerland areas to host a malefrom player in homethe world. recently won a bronze Summerland areasfrom to host a male player in their home December to June. December to June. This from high level program focuses on positive medal with Team We are recruiting Billet Families in Penticton, and personal growth in thethe areas of This high level program focuses on positive Westbench Canada West at the Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. Summerlandpersonal areas togrowth host in a male player the areas of in their home We rely on Billet Homes to provide a 2013 World Junior A Academics, Athletics Citizenship. December to June. homefrom away from home for and these young people. Challenge in Yarmouth, All rely transportation is provided by the Academy. We on Billet Homes to provide a This high level program focuses on positive Billetfrom families will receive $600.00/month. home away home for these young people. N.S. Last season Cooper Ifpersonal you would likegrowth more information about opening in the areas of All transportation is provided by the Academy. set career highs with 10 your home to a player and being part of this exciting opportunity Academics, Athletics and Citizenship. Billet families will receive $600.00/month. please contact: goals and 27 points in If you would opening We relylike on more Billetinformation Homes toabout provide a Ms. Daryl Meyers your home to a player and being part of this exciting opportunity home away from home for these young people. 43 games. Director of Residential Life Cooper is committed please contact: 250.809.4202 All transportation is provided by the Academy. darylmeyers@hockeyschools.com to Minnesota State Billet familieswww.hockeyacademy.ca willDaryl receive Ms. Meyers$600.00/month. University Mankato for Director of Residential Life If you would like more information about opening
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the 2015-16 season. Vees general manager Fred Harbinson said Cooper will fill a need up front. “He competes extremely hard and brings plenty of experience despite being 18 and will be a go-to player for us next year as well,” said Harbinson in a team statement. Vees captain Brad McClure, who was named the BCHL’s Player of the Week ending Dec 1, said getting Cooper is a good addition. “He’s been in the league for a while. He’s got some experience and I think that’s huge for our team,” said McClure. “It adds more depth. He will be a huge centre-piece.” Cooper posted a message on Twitter thanking the Capitals for everything during that last three years. “Excited and honoured to be joining the @PentictonVees,” he wrote. Cooper will make his Vees debut on Wednesday as the Vees host the Merritt
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Centennials in the South Okanagan Events Centre in the first of a home-and-home matchup. McClure said they are two huge games. “They are another hard working team. I think we know that going in,” said McClure. “I think the hardest working team is going to come out on top. That’s what we got to be.” The Vees (17-7-1-3) are three points ahead of the Centennials (1611-2-1) in the Interior Division. After losing 5-4 to the Langley Rivermen Friday, the Vees bounced back to earn a 9-4 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs Saturday. “That was a huge win. I thought all four
lines contributed well,” said McClure, who scored two goals. “I think we were a bit bitter (after the loss to the Rivermen). I think we took some energy into Saturday.” In that game, several Vees enjoyed multipoint games, including Travis Blanleil, Anthony Conti and Paul Stoykewych with two assists, Riley Alferd and Jake Ahlgren with a goal and two assists, and Cody DePourcq with two goals. Vees notes: McClure said it’s a big honour to be named player of the week. He appreciates the recognition and said he is always trying to find another level with his play. “You can never be satisfied at the level
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Membership in the majority of groups in Princeton has been dwindling for quite some time. Just last week, the Princeton Racing Days Association held what was supposed to be their annual general meeting. Only five members attended, and the meeting had to be rescheduled. Positions on the board were unable to be filled due to lack of attendance. “If people in the community like horse racing and want to see an over 40-year tradition continue, they have
to come out and participate,” said Karrie Crucil, current president of the Princeton Exhibition Association. “We need bodies on the board in order to be able to carry on.” “Lack of membership and participation — the exact same reasons that Princeton Racing Days may fail, is why the Interior Horse Racing Association has failed,” said Crucil. Princeton Racing Days will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Princeton Library.
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Cowboy Christmas — Keith stewart (top) whittles up one of his unique creations under the watchful eye of Jean Neisen. bruce Fuller (above right), owner of rustico Farm and Cellars estate winery in oliver, spends a moment with Katie in the saloon. stepping up to the bar are mel batchelor and ian wilson of Penticton. Fuller (at left) fills a glass with some of his popular beverage over an open fire during the Cowboy Christmas.
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What is probably on every Okanaganites bucket list of things to do in the summer is bound to be getting a lot more attention. Floating the Penticton River Channel has been listed as one of the 115 things to do to complete The Great Canadian Bucket List. The book was written by renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock. It was published in October by Dundum Press and is described as the definitive list of things to do in Canada before you die, featuring one-of-a-kind travel experiences. Floating the channel was listed under quirky, underrated activities. “We simply received a notice that said they had selected us for the book. We were, not surprisingly, thrilled to be chosen,” said Tracy Reis, promotions and sales manager for Tourism Penticton. Esrock’s stories have been published
over a dozen major publications worldwide including National Geographic Traveler. A New York travel writer also has taken notice of the region. William Travis named the Okanagan the top wine destination in the Huffington Post. “Okanagan wines are truly exceptional, and Penticton is an excellent place to start a tasting tour of more than 100 wineries in the region,” said Travis in the article that first appeared on Viator travel blog in February 2012. The article explains the area is a summer hotspot and is “past the mountain-framed shores of Okanagan Lake to Vernon.” “It’s always really affirming and really exciting for Penticton and Wine Country, and the Okanagan, to be included on these lists. It continues to raise the profile of the community and the region as a whole, as a top destination with really unique and distinct experiences both nationally and inter-
nationally. And these articles both highlight very distinctly Okanagan experiences — the Okanagan River channel float and our wine country experience,” said Reis. Rounding out the Top 10 destinations around the world are Bordeaux, France; Finger Lakes, New York; Mendoza, Argentina; Willamette Valley, Oregon; Tuscany, Italy; Cape Town, South Africa; Napa and Sonoma, California; Barcelona, Spain and at number 10 is Yarra Valley, Australia. The story has been making its rounds on social media with almost 5,000 people sharing it on Facebook. This is at least the second time Penticton and the Okanagan Valley has been listed on the Huffington Post for travel locations. Previously the city was noted in the Top 10 travel destinations for 2012. Reis said articles such as these often draws more people to the Tourism Penticton website and an important part of the marketing strategy for the community.
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South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services (Penticton & District Multicultural Society) is dedicated to building a community based upon mutual respect and the full participation of all people of all backgrounds through education, advocacy and community programs.
We are accepting resumés for the following position in Penticton:
Accountant for non-profit organization Duties will include: • Perform general accounting and book-keeping • Prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards for non-profit organizations • Develop operational budgets, prepare monthly analyses by program • Preparation of payroll and deductions through ADP payroll system • Maintenance of Accounts Payable and Receivable, including coding of expenses, cheque preparation and payments to vendors. • Preparation of reports to funders, as required • Preparation of financial information for year-end external audit • Reporting to Executive Director • Monthly reporting to Board Finance Committee Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years accounting experience • Qualification or part qualification in CA/CMA/CGA or international equivalent • Experience and familiarity with Simply Accounting and Excel • Good communication skills • Experience with non-profit organizations is desirable • Mature and responsible individual accustomed to meeting deadlines • Good references are essential 15-20 hrs/week (may increase according to need). Submit resumés to jobs@soics.ca. Open until filled.
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Premium Wood Shavings New supplier of Animal bedding, starting at $250 for 54 cubic yards delivered, (250)770-0214
STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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Cleaning Services Cleaning, house sitting, animal sitting avail. immed., ref’s avail., call 250-492-5907 MISS MOP N’ TASKER. Licensed, bonded & insured professional house cleaning service. Contact 250-809-7522
Countertops REFACE Countertops. 1/2 the Cost of Replacing. Granite & Corian Designs. 470-2235.
Home Improvements ARE YOU WANTING TO RENOVATE? Framing, gyproc, painting, ooring, bathrooms, decks, windows and doors 35 years experience home/business References Available Licensed, Insured, WCB Ted Lund (250)490-7991 BATHROOM and all other Home Renovations. Call 250488-5338
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1 set of fir doors, pre-hung, 72 x 80 x 1 3/4, sculptured, new, $500. 250-492-2089
Camera Equipment Fujifim x 10 Camera w/leather case, 2 batteries, paid over $700 6 months ago, $300, phone (250)493-5042
Firearms OPEN Pre-Christmas Mondays! Better deals on new & used rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammo, accessories, repairs with friendly service from knowledgeable owners all at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
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Painting & Decorating HERE COME THE PAINTERS, 13 years experience, Interior/Exterior, 250-486-2331 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Rubbish Removal PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827
Snowclearing Jack the Bear Snow Service: sidewalks and small parking, Penticton 250-490-5702
Tiling KALEDEN Tile - Professional installation of all types of tile and stone. Glass back splashes, tile floors, fireplaces, showers and pans. Free estimates, insured, references and pictures available. No Job to big or small. Glen 250-488-1985
OPEN Pre-Christmas Mondays! Better deals on new & used rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammo, accessories, repairs with friendly service from knowledgeable owners all at Weber & Markin Gunsmiths, The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Mon-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin York 2001 - 160lb weights, 2 benches, 4 bars, 6 dumbells, 60 assorted weights; 2.5lbs to 25 lbs (555lbs), $400, obo, (250)493-4715
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2bdrm, $750, adult/senior oriented, clean, quiet, cat ok, 250-492-7328
Queen size hide a bed, newer mattress, (250)493-8922
Firewood/Fuel A-1 Firewood, Full cords Fir, $275, mixed, $250, Pine, $200, split & delivered, 1/2 cords and 1/4 cords avail., free delivery, 250-770-0827, 250-809-0127 eves.
XMAS COMPANY COMING BRAND NEW QUEEN SET $200. Still in plastic, mfg. warranty. 250.870.2562
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Oreo needs a home. Loving cat, indoor & outdoor. Must not have any other animals in or around. He is neutered & healthy but must be top cat. Can you help? Summerland, 778-516-0914.
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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
Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251
286 GREEN AVE W 2 bed, 1 bath, ground level, fr/st, dish, w/d, wood f/p, incl. utilities. AVAIL. NOW $900 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 202 EDMONTON AVE 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd floor corner. (55+ Build) AVAIL. NOW $900 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3313 WILSON ST 2 bed, 2 bath, corner facing south, 1 park stall w/storage, fitness room on site. AVAIL. NOW $1100 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 329 RIGSBY ST 2 bed, 2 bath, grd level, lge deck, 5 appl, gas f/p, 1 sec. park stall. (19+ Build). AVAIL. NOW $1200 DUPLEX’S / HOUSES LEE AVE 2 bed, 1 bath furnished house, storage grg., decent sized yard, 5 appl. AVAIL. NOW TO MAY $900 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HEALES AVE 2 bed, furnished house, 4 appl. AVAIL. NOW - MAY 31 $1100 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• REVELSTOKE AVE 2 bed, 1 bath, 4 appliances. AVAIL. NOW $1150
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CK&S Home Improvements. Finished carpentry, concrete, framing , windows, doors, full kitchen/bath, basements, garages, tile, hardwood & laminate. No job too small, licensed & insured. Chris 250488-4147
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Front Street Realty Property Management #2 Front Street Penticton, B.C. CONDOMINIUMS
Free to good home, two cats, 1.5 year old neutered male, 5 month old male kitten, (250)487-8736
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Garage Sales Moving Sale, Dec. 6-7-8, 9am-4pm, furniture, tools, house wares, collectibles, garden swing, gardening items, deck chairs, everything must go! 516-3105 South Main St., Caravella Estates, 250-493-7664 SUPER SATURDAY SALE. NOVEMBER 30TH ONLY ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL ON ORCHARD AVE. HOURS 9 AM TO 3PM, QUALITY FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, STEMWARE, KITCHEN ITEMS, CDS, VHS, LPS, DVD’S, CASSETTES, PAINTINGS, PICTURES/FRAMES.
Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-260-0217.
Misc. for Sale 18” Electric Snow blower, used once, $85, Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, $150, Kenmore Canister Vacuum w/all attachments, $25, 250-4938922 Dining rm table & leaf & 6 chairs (forest green), $300 obo 2 dressers, matching desk, light wood, $25 ea, green rocker, $25, wood cabinet for sewing machine, $25, bdrm suite; twin bed w/bookcase/headboard, night stand & 5 drawer dresser, $250, treadmill, $250, brown queen hidea-bed, $100, 250-493-4715 STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Older 2 level family home 4bdrms, 2.5 baths on large view lot with room for accessory buildings. 5 min. drive to schools, sports facilities & shopping & 15 min. drive to 5 golf courses. Asking price: $465,000. Phone: 250-765-6909, Email:amtery@shaw.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1150SQFT 2bd 2ba 55+ condo 1yr lease 2prk bus stop NS sml pet on aprvl $1100/mth AC W/D dish util not incl Prtly furn or unfurn 7 7 8 8 9 9 5 5 2 2 cutc0pypaste@yahoo.ca
1 & 2 bdrm, newly reno’d suites. Secured access, util incl, near hospital, bus route and close to all amenities, n/p, n/s 250-938-3626 1BDRM Apt., totally reno’d, 3 new appl., A/C, in-suite storage, N/P, N/S, clean, quiet, secure, on bus route, near Walmart. Call 250-493-8500 1bdrm+den Exec. at Meritage Lofts, 1 block from OK lake, park & casino, granite countertops, f/s/dw/w/d/m, secure park, $1050, Dennis at Realty Exec’s, (250)493-4372 1bdrm unit, parking avail. great location, $700 heat/cable incl. n/s, cat ok w/deposit, 250-488-7902
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2bdrm + den at Lakeshore towers, facing lake, pool, hottub, sauna, gym, $1600 Dennis 250-493-4372 2bdrm, great location, private parking, quiet, secure building, large storage room, laminate floors, $800, heat/cable incl., cat ok with dep., ns, 250-4887902 2bdrm in 45+ building, quiet, n/p, n/s, a/c, f/s/dw, area for w/d, elevator, close to shopping & transit, $750/mo., call 250-487-2244 BRIGHT 1 bed apartment, Penticton - Haynes Street. Fresh paint, new fridge/stove, in-suite laundry, secure u/g parking. No pets, non-smoking, no elevator. $700 + utilities. 250-487-8839
APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location, 2300sqft. in busy plaza, ample parking, also 5821100 sqft. shared office space avail., call Barb 250-492-6319 High visible high traffic location dense population area, very affordable rent, many upgrades to the building 3413 30th Ave. Ken 250-851-6240
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Motel monthly rentals in Penticton & Oliver, Avail. until June 2014, LARGE 1bdrm suites & bachelor suites, Fully furnished, utilities/cable incl., quiet location, near Mall & bus route. Call Valley Star Motel 250-492-7205. Ext. 0 or Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne, 250498-3497
Shared Accommodation Dorm style living at my ranch in Ok Falls, bedrooms to rent, must be clean, quiet, responsible & friendly, $400/mo., (250)460-1760
Suites, Lower Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bath unit, laminate floors, central location, private parking, cat ok with deposit, $900/mo., 250-488-7902 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, f/s, w/d, close to schools, available now, 250493-9357 3bdrm, all appl., between the malls, close to everything, ns, np, $1200, (250)460-0302 New very large 2bdrm, walk-in closet, 2.5ba, large garage, a/c, 6appl., on White at Government, $1300, Dennis at Realty Exec’s, (250)493-4372
Homes for Rent 1 bdrm suite in Olalla, ground level, granny suite, heat & hydro incl., newly remodelled, $650/month, available immediately, Call 250-460-1895 2bdrm home, ns, $950/mo., heated garage, w/d/f/s, phone (250)460-2499 2 bedroom house, carport, covered deck, privacy with view of lake on 5 acre orchard in Kaleden. $1,050/month. Phone 250-497-8039 East Hill,Vernon, small 3 bdrm, some util incl. $1200. n/p, avail Jan 1. Close to schools, park, bus stop & town. 778-483-4494. SKAHA Lk Exec Home, 2 BR + DEN, 2 BA, W/D/DW, AC, NS, NP, 950 sq ft, $995/m + Hydro 604-463-4125 OR skaharentals@shaw.ca OR http://bit.ly/QtkhZC
ARMSTRONG Large 2bdrm, Separate laundry, N/Smoking, Pets negotiable $850 incl utils/net. Avail Dec 15. 250 540-3415 HIGHLAND motel suites avail now, no pets. 1140 Burnaby Ave., 250-809-1253, 250-4882206 Summerland Large 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Recent reno, lg windows, W/D, new F/S, walk to downtown. NP, NS. $700/mo + util. Call (new number) 403-235-5507.
Townhouses 3bdrm, nice & clean, close to school & shopping, $800, (250)492-4878
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Cars - Domestic 2005 Mercedes C240, 48,000 kms, exc. cond., $16,000, call (250)494-7829
Scrap Car Removal AAA Scrap Removal,Will meet or beat all competitors pricing, 250-801-4199
Scrap car removal, We are licensed & insured, more weight = more money, 250328-8697, Penticton
Trucks & Vans 2006 GMC 3500 CC dually, 4x4 auto, 6L, flat deck with hidden 5th wheel 137K. $12,500. obo. 250-307-3170
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BEACH BUNNIES Upscale Men’s Spa #32-2789 Hwy 97 www.beachbunnies.ca 250-448-8854 MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048 Vernon’s Best! New Grand Location! Discrete, Upscale, Beautiful Attendants. In/out Spoil yourself! 250-307-8174. Hiring!
(4) 215-70-R14 Winter Force on Ford Aerostar wheels, $350, (250)493-1397 Near new, extreme grip, studded winter/snow tires mounted on 17” steel ford rims, P245/65R17, incl. air pressure sensors. $900 OBO. 250-4935326 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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Large 2bdrm, 1st floor, Penticton Ave., close to schools/transit, $750, call Dennis at Realty Exec’s (250)493-4372 Large 2 Bedroom, 3rd floor, $850/ month plus utilities, 40+ Building, 250-487-1136 large clean 1bd character apt., oak floors, high ceilings, on bus route, np, ns, quiet resp. (S) person, 250-770-0536
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Top floor 2 bdrm walk up, quiet building, fridge, stove, coin op laundry, extra storage. Avail. NOW (SHM 301) 2nd floor 2 bdrm apt at Skaha Pl. large balcony, f,s, coin op laundry, elevator, no pets, no smoking. Min. 6 month lease. Avail. Dec. 1 (A 323)
UNFURNISHED AND FURNISHED TERM RENTALS: $1000 6 MONTH MIN LEASE, grd flr, 2 bdrm furnished suite, 5 appl, yard off street parking, small dog ok. Avail. NOW (OT596) $1300 Brand new Furnished Term rental Avail. Jan. – end of May or June 2014, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, single garage, 1.2 duplex, near rec centre, SOEC and beach, no pets, no smoking. (OT600)
HOUSES: $1100 2 bdrm, 1 bath, one level home near downtown, community centre, quiet area, f,s, w.d. Avail. NOW (H768) $1300 Newer 3 bdrm duplex, 2.5 bath, extra storage, 6 appl, laminate floors, 2 patios, 1 year lease req’d. Avail. NOW (OT597)
TOWNHOUSES: $1000 New paint, new flr, 2 bdrm + den, near Schools, small private yard, f,s, hook up for washer / dryer. Avail. NOW (th467) Prospective tenants must complete an application form at:
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TIS THE SEASON — Sonya Schafer and daughter Kyra, 9, do some tree decorating at their kiosk at the S.S. Sicamous during the recent Christmas craft fair onboard the vessel. Schafer operates the Upside Down Creations company and was among the many crafters who offered their wares to shoppers over the last two weekends.
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WEDNESDAY December 4
South okanagan Performing Arts Centre Society holds their annual general meeting at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St. mealS on WheelS Penticton is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver hot and frozen meals three days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more, call 250-492-9095 or email pentictonmow@shawbiz. ca. the Penticton academy of Music String Orchestra rehearses from 7:15-8:45 p.m. in the lounge of the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. New members welcome. Please call 250493-7977 for more info.
the naramata ScottiSh Country Dance Club has classes at 7 p.m. Please bring soft-soled shoes to wear for dancing. For more information call Davina at 250-4871272. Classes are held Wednesdays through April from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Shatford Centre. Neither Scottish background nor a partner is required. okanagan fallS SeniorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and carpet bowling at 1 p.m. BreakfaSt learning cluB Penticton is in need of volunteers to serve a nutritious breakfast at three elementary schools: Columbia, Queen’s Park and West Bench. Come join us in making sure
our next generation of up-and-coming young adults start their morning off right. For more, call 250-492-9095 or email pentictonmow@shawbiz. ca. Summerland art cluB meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Painters of all levels welcome. Workshops available. Contact Mary at 250-494-5851 for info. the order of St. Luke meets on the first and third Wednesdays in St. Saviours’ Church at noon for healing prayer. the Bereavement reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information on other available
programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. 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. 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. in the Penticton library. Call Birgitta at 250-7701154 for info. 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. Bingo every WedneSday in the Legion hall with the Ladies Auxiliary, 502 Martin St. at 1 p.m. Lunches are available. 65-PluS SingleS coffee cluB meets at 10 a.m. at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. For info call 250-492-0459 or 250770-1018. 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. anavetS haS humP Day with dinner by Stu at 5:30 p.m. and music by Buzz Byer at 6:30 p.m. kiWaniS cluB haS a lunch meeting every Wednesday at noon at 390 Brunswick St. hand and foot canaSta at 1 p.m. in the Penticton Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Lessons available for those who have never played before. Call June evenings at 250492-7630 for info. oliver douBle o Quilters have drop-in activities Wednesdays. Everyone welcome. alcoholicS anonymouS haS Nooners meetings Monday to Friday noon at 352 Winnipeg St. Call service 24 hours is 250490-9216. 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.
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calendar South Main Drop-in Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., a coffee social and medical Qi Gong at 10 a.m., and easy to intermediate line dance and cribbage at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities.
THURSDAY December 5
the South okanagan and Similkameen MS Society hosts a support group the first Thursday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the MS Office at 3373 Skaha Lake Rd. Those with MS, their family, friends, and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Sherry at 250-493-6564 or e-mail sherry.wezner@mssociety.ca. penticton Fly FiSherS meet the first Thursday each month at 216 Hastings St. at 7 p.m. They welcome new individuals and family memberships. For more
info, visit www.pentictonflyfishers.ca. FitneSS FrienDS Meet in the Royal Canadian Legion, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Get in shape. For info call Dot at 250492-5400. elkS club on Ellis Street has darts at 7 p.m. All skill levels welcome. anavetS have Fun pool and 269 dart club at 7 p.m. okanagan FallS SeniorS’ Centre has scrabble at 10 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. and crib at 7 p.m. South Main Dropin Centre has Spanish conversation and carpet bowl at 10 a.m., bingo, improver line dance and crafters meet at 1 p.m. Call 250-493-2111 to confirm line dance activities. Fraternal orDer oF the Eagles has Joseph’s famous pizza at 4 p.m. and musical bingo at 7 p.m. All members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St. alcoholicS anonyMouS night group meets at 8
p.m. at 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. Vineyard Church. o kanagan S outh and i MMigrant Community Services is offering free English classes. For more info, stop by the office at 508 Main St. or call 250-4926299. topS b.c. 1640 meets from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Bethel Church basement at 945 Main St. Phone Beverley at 250493-5968 or Liz at 250493-7997 for more 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. DeSert Sage SpinnerS and Weavers Guild meets at 10 a.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. If you
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the ioDe thriFt Shop is stocked with fall and winter clothing for all members of the family, including jackets, lingerie and accessories. Why not start your Christmas shopping now? We have toys and many gift items. Open Monday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., 464 Main St. the penticton hoSpital Auxiliary is holding a raffle in support of
the Penticton Hospice Society are sponsoring a five-week video series on grief covering a variety of topics from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Penticton Art Gallery, Nov. 15 to Dec 13. Call Andrea at 250-4929071 ext. 2203 for more information. SuMMerlanD pleaSure painterS meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ruth at 494-7627 for info. SeniorS SingleS lunch Club welcomes 65-plus each Friday. For location call 250-496-5980 or 250-770-8622. the bereaveMent reSource Centre at 626 Martin St. hosts weekly drop-in grief support sessions Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For more information on other available programs or support in the loss of a pet, please call 250-490-1107. eagleS have Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and Karaoke at 7 p.m. c anaDian r oyal legion branch 40 has the TOPS Christmas lunch in the hall at 11 a.m., fish and chips at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 5:30
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In our Tuesday, December 31st edition of the Penticton Western News, we will be celebrating the babies born in 2013! Dont miss this chance to share your excitement by announcing the arrival of your new family member. You must place your ad before 4:00pm on Monday, December 16th. COST IS $ 95 Incl. tax ONLY... AND INCLUDES COLOUR!
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new X-ray equipment at Penticton Regional Hospital. Tickets are $20 and available at the PRH gift shop. Grand prize of eight $100 gift certificates to eight local restaurants. Call June at 250-490-9786 or email junerq@shaw.ca for more information. the penticton public Library celebrates the holiday season with stories, songs, crafts and puppet shows for kids aged five to 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the children’s library. These programs are free. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library. F allS o kanagan legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. elkS club on Ellis Street has drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. F untiMerS t he ballrooM Dance Club holds a dance most Fridays upstairs at the Elks Club on Ellis Street. Ballroom and Latin American dancing is featured from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Non-members welcome. For more information visit www.pentictonfuntimers.org or call Brian 250-492-7036. interior health anD
p.m. Entertainment by Shindigger at 7 p.m. alcoholicS anonyMouS haS a group meet in Naramata at 8 p.m. at 3740 3rd St. in Community Church hall. In Summerland, the step study meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at 13204 Henry Ave. Friends Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at 2964 Skaha Lake Rd. at Oasis United Church. 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. 890 Wing oF South Okanagan Air Force Association meets at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. anavetS haS inStallation of officers from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Karaoke at 7:30 p.m., pool Scotch doubles, $5 per player. penticton SeniorS coMputer Club dropin sessions Monday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. People may sign up for memberships, classes or have computer problems solved. Lectures on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on a variety of computingrelated topics. okanagan FallS SeniorS’ Centre has music and coffee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and crib at 1 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Supporting Early Therapy Services for Children with Developmental Delays is critical in maximizing long-term health and success
– THANK YOU PENTICTON AND ALL THE COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTH OKANAGAN AND SIMILKAMEEN.
are interested in becoming a member stop by or contact Gail Erickson at rgerickson@telus.net or 250-498-4959. al-anon For FrienDS and family of alcoholics meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Summerland United Church. Call 250-4909272. royal canaDian legion branch 40 has NFL football at 5:30 p.m., crib and drop-in eight-ball pool at 7 p.m. in the Legion hall at 502 Martin St. city peach 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.
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poinSettia tea FroM 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. Christmas Tea for $5, bake, craft, jewellery and accessories tables. St. John vianney Parish has a Christmas crafts, home baking sale and more from 1 to 3 p.m. in their hall at 361 Wade Ave. West. Proceeds to charity. o kanagan F allS legion has a meat draw at 5 p.m. followed by a christmas celebration open to all featuring Buzz Byer. Free with a pot luck supper. F allS o kanagan legion has a fun afternoon starting at 1 p.m. with darts, horse racing and other activities. the penticton public Library celebrates the holiday season with stories, songs, crafts and puppet shows for children aged two to five years old from 10 to 11 a.m. in the children’s library. These programs are free. For more information, please call Julia Cox at 250-770-7783 or ask in the children’s library.
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